Give me Five!

Last week I received 5 words from Kayren, at Everything's Coming Up Daisies. It's all part of a meme, that you can do too, if you want to.
Here's how it works. Kayren got 5 words from another blogger and she did a post about the words she was given. She then offered to give 5 words to someone else. I thought it would be fun, so now I'm going to post on the five words she gave me. If you want to join in, tell me in the comments and I'll send you your own five words!

1. Blogging
I've been blogging for a little over 2 years now. I started because my sisters both had a blog and they were bugging me to start. I kept saying I didn't have enough to say, but I guess I was wrong. I've met so many wonderful people, from all over the world through this. I'm so glad I started!

2. Sisters
What can I say about them? I have 2 sisters, Terri and Cheri. I am the oldest, then there is a brother, then Terri, last is Cheri. (No, our names aren't meant to rhyme. I am actually Maribeth and Cheri is actually Cheryl) Anyway, my sisters are crazy. We have the best time when we are together. Our family gatherings are filled with fun and laughter. Under the laughter though is the love we have for each other. We are there for each other during good times and bad and I know I can always call on them. They are my best friends.

3. Ikea
Kayren just threw this one in to tease me! We both live in Michigan, but she lives near the Ikea store. She frequently posts about these great deals she finds there, and I just have to drool over it. One of these days, I'm going to make the drive there and meet her at the store!

4. Michigan
The only state I've ever lived in is Michigan and I can't imagine living anywhere else. Although I hate driving in the snow, and will frequently complain about the cold, I really like the change of seasons. Michigan is truly a beautiful state with so much to see. And of course, there is the fact that both my family and Bob's live here, and we would have a hard time leaving any of them.

5. Contrary
Perhaps Kayren was feeling a little contrary when she picked out this word! :) What can I say about it? Here is how the dictionary defines it: "Given to recalcitrant behavior; willful or perverse". I have known a few contrary people in my life and it isn't a trait that I admire. Isn't it better to try and see the positive in people and not be looking for things to argue about? One of my goals in life is to treat people well, add some joy to their day and be positive, because people are observing how Christians act. There are times when we can't agree with others, if what they are saying goes against God's will, but we can still speak to them in a loving way.

That's all I have to say today! If you want five words picked out just for you, let me know!