Mary N Alcantar

GET TO KNOW ME BETTER: 1. Name: Mary Alcantar 2. Favorite Color: Hot Pink 3. Date of Birth: March 22 4. Place of Birth: Orange Grove, Texas 5. What is a favorite theme song: “Time in a Bottle” by Jim Croce 6. Where I work: Law Firm 7. Why I do what I do: I’ve been given the unique opportunity to help families in crisises. 8. first job: lifeguard 9. The best advice I’ve ever received:Never forget where you came from 10. If I could have any other job, I would be: Social Worker 11. If I had to start over, what would I do differently? I would slow down and appreciate each phase of my life, without rushing on to the next part. 12. My prescription for life: Fix your mistakes and move on, Forgive and Forget, don’t let your pride get in the way of your happiness and don’t break the rules of life.(although I don't always practice what I preach but for the most part i try really hard.) 13. The greatest obstacle I’ve overcome: Brain Surgery 14. My favorite gadget: my camera 15. Finish this sentence: I cannot live without, My Grandchildren. 16. Those I admire: Samuel, he is such a blessing to this family, he was born premature, he was very sick, we thought we might lose him, but he was such a brave little fighter and pulled through, now he’s still little -but he runs around the house like a little tornado, smiling and laughing, exploring everything in sight—and out of sight -for that matter. Also Christian and Jubee. I admire Christian for his intelligence, his compassion, his perspectives, his strength, his loving and caring ways and his love of movies. Jubee for her brains and beauty, her love of life, her courage and the drama that comes with her, When I hold her in my arms I think of the wishes I have for her, One, that, she will always know what real beauty is, and that she will never be crippled by the desire to be anything other than who she is. My Grandchildren are very blessed just by having the best parents in the world. 17. The last book I read:" the Memory Keepers Daughter" 18. Message to someone I love: Mom, If loved could have saved you, you would have lived forever. I miss you so much, When you were sick, I would've taken your place if I could've. 19. Advice to someone I love: Live your life to the fullest, Love life, laugh often and don’t ever forget where you came from. 20. My favorite Poem: “ Footprint in the sand” and “ we shall never pass this way again” 21. Books in my collection: Bible, VC Andrews, Emily Giffin and Soup for the soul 22. Favorite spot in town: My park bench in my front yard 23. What I do to unwind: Lay on the couch, watch the news or take a 30 minute nap 24. What is the most expensive purchase I’ve made for yourself: Coach purse 25. What is your favorite weekend activity: Playing with my grandchildren 26. Your proudest accomplishments: I honored my Mother and my Father. 27. Longest time you’ve been at a job: 15 years 28. The theme decorating my home: Fiesta 29. Favorite Credit Card: well, not Macys, Not Old Navy, Not Dillards-but Yes Mastercard so I can shop everywhere. 30. When I’m gone, Think Of Me when : when you hear Barry Manilow on the radio 31. I Will never: say never 32. I promise to : Keep my promises 33. Call me if you: If theres anything I can do. 34. A song someone dedicated to me: My sister Ina dedicated to me "you are the wind beneath my wings" 35. Items you will always find at my desk: Pictures of the grandkids, my phone, my green tea, my keys and sunglasses 36. Something to admire about me: My smile, because no matter what difficulties I might be having, I always keep my head up and a smile on my face. 37. A country I dont care to visit: Vietnam 38. My Favorite fruit or vegetable: Avocado 39. Actor I adore: Victor Manuel Galindes or Mark Walberg 40. A word I commonly mispronounce: STASTISTIC 41. My Favorite Holiday: Christmas 42. If no one was home and the house was on fire whats the first thing I would grab: As many pictures as I could and my computer 43. A song I would most likely sing in the shower: Roses are Red by Freddie Fender or" Jean de la Lune" 44. When I might need a lawyer: Estate Planning 45. Name an item I own that needs to be discarded: My Blankie—(27 years old). 46. Favorite Ice Cream flavor: Pistacio Almond 47. Least favorite Ice Cream flavor: Orange sherbert 48. An award I might win one day: for writing an Essay or book 49. A movie that made me cry: The Lake House 50. A Place I’d like to visit: Hawaii 51. Precious gem I like: moonstone 52. A company I wouldn’t mind working for: TMobile 53. Annoying habit I have: popping gum 54. Tattoo most likely to get: Zodiac sign -Aries 55. Drink most likely to order: Malibu Rum 56. Today, I will ask god to: Bless my enemies 57. Lessons I’ve learned from my dog: When my loved ones come home, always run to greet them. 58. Ideal Weight? No, but it takes more than just a good looking body-you’ve got to have the heart and soul to go with it. 59. secret to staying young: Lie about my age, hehehe 60. Favorite Perfume: