That was then. This is now.

As stated pointedly on the Friday5.org website, I have no excuse for missing a Friday 5 installation during my 4 weeks of convalescence at home. Not surprisingly, I’m still late, however.

1. What’s something that used to be good but now is lame?
Tapered jeans. Big hair. Spandex pants — on guys.

2. What’s something that used to be lame but now is good?
Bell-bottoms and wide-leg trousers.

3. What’s something you used to feel strongly about, but are now ambivalent about?
As an idealistic teen, I aspired to be a musician — or at least involved in some facet of the music industry. I have since grown up, grown old, and grown jaded. Any semblance of musical inclinations I once possessed have since fallen by the wayside.

4. What’s something you used to feel ambivalent about, but now have strong feelings about?
Being a good wife, daugther, and hopefully someday, mother to my family. I used to be much more career-driven, these days, I’d be much more content as a full-time wife/mom, carting the kiddies off to the school and afterschool activities, spending quality time with the hubs and kiddies at the park, and whipping up fabulous healthy dishes for the family. I’d make an excellent June Cleaver.

5. What’s something you used to dislike but now love?
Japanese and Okinawan culture and cuisine. During my teen years, I did all I could to distance myself from my heritage, convinced myself that Italian food was my favorite and rock’n'roll was king. Since my 20’s, I have been much more in touch with my Okinawan culture and heritage, although have not been as fanatical as I used to be. The passion for my heritage still burns like an ember in my heart, though. Always there.