Interview with:Denae D'Arcy [denaedarcy]
BLOGGING
 | What is your blog address? What subjects do you deal with? Read my blog at www.denaedarcy.com. I write about day to day life in the tv business and my personal life. Topic range from journalistic integrity to gardening and book reviews. |
| What was it that made you create your blog? On what date did you start it? My first blog, www.blondacrossthepond.com was created as a way to stay in touch with friends and family when I moved to London to earn my Master's degree. |
| What blogging system have you adopted and why? I use Blogger because it is the easiest format for me. |
| How many visits a day do you get? What type of comments do you receive? My visitors usually comment on posts to share a similar experience or advice. I don't know how many visitors I get in a day. I really should be keeping track. |
| How has 'having a blog' contributed to your life? Having a blog is a great way to chronicle life. I often "search" my blog when I need to recall the details about a special event. |
| Have you created relationships with other bloggers or readers of your blog? Yes, I follow blogs to stay up-to-date on what my readers are doing in their own lives. |
| How often do you post? Does regular posting of your blog require a lot of effort on your part? Keeping a blog interesting means posting often. I try to post at least three times a week. At one point, I was posting every day and that's when I was the happiest with my blog. |
| Does blogging bring in income for you? Can one make a living from posting? Making a living by blogging is not easy. I have never sold ad space on my blog. While I would love to earn a living this way, I don't think it is possible unless a writer has a large reader base. |
| How do you promote your blog? I sometimes promote my blog by posting a link on Facebook or Twitter. |
| How would you define your readers? Have you got a faithful audience? My readers are mostly women, some with their own blogs. I look forward to their comments and those who post do so regularly. |
| Are there any blogs you follow daily or regularly? |
| Have you ever received gifts for blogging about your opinion of products or services? What do you think of bloggers who do that? Bloggers who get gifts or products for blogging a review have every right to do so. I think they need to be careful to be honest about it. I have never received compensation for a blog post. |
| How do you see your blog evolving in the future? In the future, my blog will contain more interaction with readers hopefully. I would also like to update the design template. |
| What advice would you give to someone who wishes to begin a blog? Don't over-think your posts. Post often and make the entries short. |
PERSONALITY
| What hobbies have you got? My hobbies including reading non-fiction books, gardening, cooking and traveling. |
| Which actor would you like to be? Demi Moore |
| If you were sent to a deserted island, which book, CD and film would you take with you? Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver, Exodus by Bob Marley, Indecent Proposal |
| How do you find the balance between working to live and living to work? One must have a life outside of work. I work as hard as possible during the day and then do what I want to do, what makes me happy when I leave work, forgetting about my job until it is time to work hard again. |
| In moments of tension, what techniques work in calming the mind? If I am tense, I try deep breathing and sometimes close my eyes to calm my mind. |
| A simple pleasure that for you is quite big or important. My simple pleasure which is very important to me includes relaxing with a good book in a quiet, peaceful setting. |
| What is the greatest loss you have had in your life? My innocence was taken from me. |
| How do you respond to telemarketing calls? If I answer the phone and it is a telemarketing call with a live person, I will politely say "no thank you" and hang up. If the message is automated, I simply hang up. |
| Are you an ex-smoker? How did you quit? No. |
| It is 5 pm on a typical Sunday: what are you doing? Planning a nice meal and getting ready to watch a documentary after cooking. |
| Something in which you are completely incompetent. Bio-chemistry |
| Of what are you an addict? An adrenaline rush. I have been sky diving twice, bungee jumping once, NASCAR driving once and Great White shark diving once. |
| You have nine wins in a row in a game of roulette: do you continue because you are on a good run, or abandon the game because statistically, it is your turn to lose? Abandon the game. |
| What toy gave you the best moments of your childhood? I truly enjoyed having a "premie" Cabbage Patch doll. I even sent away for his birth certificate. |
| What was your favourite primary/secondary school teacher like? Mrs. Marriot was kind and compassionate, quick to smile and give hugs. |
| How did you meet your current boy/girlfriend? I'm single. |
| What was your first vehicle? My first car was a White Honda Prelude with four wheel steer, 5 speed. |
| Your New Year resolutions. Enjoy life more. |
| Is there any superstition that makes you change your behaviour? No. |
| Does knowing someone's zodiac sign help you to better understand that person? Yes. |
| Please list something you have not yet done, but that you would definitely like to do someday. Publish a book.
Earn my PhD. |
| In your lifetime, what is the best news you have ever seen printed? Barak Obama elected President. |
| To which other place in the world would you move without hesitation? Australia |
| A bad habit you have overcome. Overspending and using credit cards. |
| A word or expression that you love. "No worries." |
| A word or expression that you detest. "Douche bag." |
| Which animal do you prefer for company? Dogs and cats. |
| What do you imagine yourself doing for your retirement? Writing memoirs and novels on a lovely property in the woods or country with several dogs, cats and my husband. |
| If you were to return reincarnated, which real-life person would you like to be? Condie Rice |
PHILOSOPHY
| For you, what is "the good life"? The good life for me is 75 degrees and sunny. I'm outside with a good book and a Blue Moon. I enjoy being around family and love to be out in the garden with my hands in the dirt. |
| What is the secret to happiness? The secret to happiness is to not take life too seriously. You are only as happy as you allow yourself to be. |
| What is a friend? A friend is someone who is loyal, doesn't talk badly about you when you are not there and has your best interest at heart. |
| Please list your philosophy of good health. Good health is being able to fit into your clothes, staying away from fast food and getting outside to take in fresh air daily. |
| Does the soul exist? No. |
| Where does science end and ideology begin? Science consists of facts that can be proven. Ideology is relative. |
| Your own definition for beauty Beauty is kindness, compassion and a respect for boundries. |
| What is God? God is a religious concept that many feel passionately about. |
| If the ticket price for a football match is twice the regular price for those 12 years of age or older, and your child turned twelve yesterday, what age would you say your child is? I would say my child is 12, which is the truth. |
| If you were a millionaire, what would be your charitable work? I would continue involvement with adult literacy. I am currently on the Friends of Literacy board in Knoxville and we are helping adults learn to read and earn their GEDs. With a GED, they can get a job and provide for their families. |
| Please list three important words for the world today. Peace, tolerance, compassion |
| What is the best attitude to have for experiencing life and not missing out on its intensity? Consider opportunities to travel and learn about the unfamiliar. |
| On your death bed, what do you think you will regret not having done more of in life? I will regret working so much as a young television reporter. I thought my determination and willingness to work overtime, weekends and holidays (while my family suffered) would get me far in life. 10 years into my career, with a Master's degree, I am still working weekends and holidays and making $15,000 less than I did five years ago. |
| What will your epitaph be? Educated and well-traveled, Denae learned compassion for others. She spent her 30s learning how to live from the earth by gardening, appreciating nature and surrounding herself with kind people. |
LOVE
| What was your first crush like? I was in 3rd grade and had a crush on Derek. I thought he was quite cute and I remember having butterflies when he was around. |
| What is most important to you in a relationship? Having a common enjoyment of art, music, food and conversation. |
| Is love a creative challenge? Not for me. Love is natural. |
| Do you consider it necessary to share views on politics or art? Yes. |
| What do women want from men? Women want a partner who makes them feel equal, beautiful, cherished and special. |
| What do men want from women? Someone to make them feel useful and needed. Men need to be respected as well. |
| What things would definitely stand in the way of any possibility of starting a relationship with someone? Lies. |
| Do you keep on trying, even if your feelings are not reciprocated? No. |
| Is conflict sometimes necessary to fuel love? No but partners are not always going to agree and it is healthy to have differing opinions. |
| Should we accept being alone or seek a way out as soon as possible? Accept being alone when necessary. |
| Is it possible to only be friends with someone you are deeply in love with? No. |
| Which kind of loyalty is more important, physical or emotional? Both. |
| Do you keep friendly relations with your exes? Yes, I try to stay on friendly terms with everyone. |
| What three questions would you ask a person to see whether or not they could be considered a potential mate? Do you like animals?
Are you religious?
How would you make me laugh? |
| Do you have a formula for increasing your partner's libido? No. |
| What is your ideal plan for a romantic evening? Holding hands, hugging, wonderful food, bottle of wine, excellent conversation. |
| Is jealousy a healthy or an unhealthy reaction? Slight jealousy is okay if it is balanced with trust. |
| Do you believe love is possible when there are geographical, age, racial or cultural differences? Absolutely. |
| What are the keys to a lasting relationship? Kindness, patience and good listening skills. |
| What advice would you give to anyone trying to flirt with you? Compliments are nice and I enjoy laughing. Don't come on too strong and please, take the hint if I'm not interested. |
CONSUMER
| Is your personality that of an investor or a spender? I am currently a spender but would like to be an investor. |
| Do you love or hate to go to stores? Why? I hate to go to the mall and avoid it at all costs. The merchandise is overpriced and stores are filled with people who buy items that are produced in bulk. There is no imagination or creativity afforded to the consumer while shopping in department stores. |
| Are you in the habit of returning home with what you went out to buy, or do you spend money on other things? I return home with what I set out to get. My shopping style is such that I stick to a budget and a list. |
| Do you like to accompany shoppers to help them decide what to buy? Do you like others to accompany you when you shop? No, I prefer to shop alone. |
| Do you use the internet to shop? Do you research on the internet first and then buy in stores or vice versa? Yes, I use the internet to shop and I browse the web to compare prices before I decide on which store to buy from. |
| Do you pay by credit usually, occasionally, or never? What justifies that? In my 20s, I used credit cards to buy items I could not afford. In 2011, I will become debt free. I no longer use credit to pay for things. |
| Which purchase criteria do you use: what you like, the top of the line, the relationship of quality-to-price, not paying for something you do not need...? My purchase criteria centers around my goal to reduce, recycle and reuse. I shop at thrift and vintage stores. |
| Which is more important to you, to be up-to-date in technology, in culture, or in fashion? I prefer to be up-to-date in culture. |
| Which do you appreciate more in a hotel room, a television or Internet access? Most definitely I prefer reliable internet access in a hotel room. |
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