My Life Stories Inez Cossaboon

The Stories

Thirty-eight questions, answered in her own words. Read straight through, or wander.

  1. 01 What are your thoughts on recording some of your life's memories?
  2. 02 What was your mom like when you were a child?
  3. 03 What was your dad like when you were a child?
  4. 04 Do you have any particular memories of your grandparents?
  5. 05 What are your thoughts and memories of your sisters?
  6. 06 What's the first major news story you can remember living through as a child?
  7. 07 What store did you love to go to as a child?
  8. 08 What were your favorite subjects in high school?
  9. 09 What were your least favorite school subjects?
  10. 10 What games or toys did you enjoy most when you were young?
  11. 11 Did you have any pets growing up?
  12. 12 What were your friends like in high school?
  13. 13 Describe one of your most memorable birthdays.
  14. 14 What are some of your fondest Christmas memories?
  15. 15 What was the first real date you ever went on?
  16. 16 What's a small decision you made that ended up having a big impact on your life?
  17. 17 Did you have a car in high school or college?
  18. 18 How did you meet your spouse? When did you know you wanted to marry them?
  19. 19 What was your wedding like?
  20. 20 How did you feel when your first child was born?
  21. 21 What are your favorite memories of each of your children growing up?
  22. 22 What are some of the most memorable gatherings or reunions with your extended family?
  23. 23 What things are you proudest of in your life?
  24. 24 What are the most important lessons you’ve learned in life?
  25. 25 Do you have any advice for making a house feel more like a home?
  26. 26 When you think of the word ‘home,’ which place comes to mind? What made it dear and unique to you?
  27. 27 If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
  28. 28 What would you save if your house was on fire?
  29. 29 Who inspires you?
  30. 30 What are your favorite musicians, bands or albums?
  31. 31 What are your favorite movies?
  32. 32 Have you ever had a "supernatural" experience, or an experience you can't explain?
  33. 33 Do you believe in magic? What is a magical experience to you?
  34. 34 Do you consider yourself an extrovert or an introvert?
  35. 35 What do you consider your greatest achievements in life?
  36. 36 How many jobs have you had? Which one was the best?
  37. 37 How do you want to be remembered?
  38. 38 If this was the last thing you wrote, what words of wisdom would you share?