3 Very Random Questions

Earlier this week I watched a TV show were 3 questions were asked of people (yes that's correct today's post is inspired by The Walking Dead). I decided to pose 3 questions to random friends/family. Some of the answers were informative and some were surprising. Mostly I was shocked how many people wanted to answer the questions.

Here are the questions:

1. If you were prime ruler of the world what laws would you make?
2. If you were a super hero what powers would you have?
3. Can you solve a rubix cube?

Morgan from Playing with Words: 

1. I'd make a law against GMOs, equality for all, no one could regulate a woman's body, preservation of earth's resources, no war and make leaders sit in a room to work it out, make all cars hybrid, and education for all children that'd focus on helping them discover & develop their talents and abilities.somehow fix the banking system and that's it I think. Oh & make it easier to adopt children so all children have a family.
2. Powers like the sisters on Charmed to help save innocents.
3. Nope, the rubix cube is a recipe for crazy making for me.

Lindsey from Dishwater Dreams:

1. I would legalize gay marriage. I would prohibit discrimination of any kind for any reason. I would take all funding given to prisons and give it to school and all funding for schools would have to work for running the prisons. Basically, I would work for equality and education.
2. Teleportation, the ability to control the weather (without global repercussions of course) and mind reading (selectively)
3. I can, but not gracefully.

Health Nut Sister from My Family

1. Change the stand your ground law.
2. Super Strength and the ability to run fast.
3. No!!!

Shannon from Her Cup Runs Over

1. Mandatory daily siestas (naps). 
2. I would fly and have the ability to disappear.
3. Nope, but I've seen it done in seconds! Seriously!

Mike from The Blog of Thog

1. I would make it possible for the police to issue fixed penalty tickets to people who were rude.  Did you push in front of someone in a queue?  That'll be £30! (Dollars are also acceptable)
2. I'd definitely be some kind of super genius.  Or a billionaire.  Or both.  Okay - I want to be Iron Man.  That's what I want to be.  I want to fly and zap stuff and be cool and have a goatee.
3. Only by removing the stickers and putting them in the right places!

Serena from Bewildered Bug

1. I probably would not pass a law unless it was figured out how to make government officials more accountable for their (legal and illegal) actions, and to increase the enforcement of current laws by an HONEST police force. Ooh ooh harsher punishments for rapists and child molesters - make them infertile because those people cannot be "reformed" and they don't deserve normal lives. Human rights be damned. Oh and to become a parent you have to have mandatory parenting course that lasts the entire time you are pregnant to help you learn to take care of the child, what your rights are as a parent and ethics. Once a week for nine months may be enough methinks. Institute the siesta system for three hours every week day so that you can go home and spend time with your family. Vote for meeeee!!!
2. Time travel so that I could go back and forth in time and help people realize what is truly important in their lives and help them prevent regrets. Ans the knowledge to know when that is appropriate/good to do.
3. Honestly? No - I've been able to get one side though!!!!! (Several times)

Baby Sister from My Family

1. I would abolish marriage as an institution (government has no business bein' all up in my love life, thankyouverymuch), and instead establish civil liberties for all, regardless of gender and sexual orientation. I would give all women and men rights to decide what to do with their reproductive system, and in turn I would also give all men and women 52 weeks of paid paternity/maternity leave. I would make the education system worldwide resemble Norway/Sweden/Denmark (free education, yo!). I would give all children a proper sex and financial education. I would ban all advertising. I would make solar and wind power a necessity. And finally, as a just and supreme ruler, I would abolish my own power, and instead give power back to the original countries that agree to abide by my new laws (Dictatorship is a bitch, dude). 
2. Flying
3. No

Arlette from Chasing Joy

1. If I ruled the world my first law would be to outlaw skinny jeans on men. I don't need to see all that!
2. If I was a super hero I would have the power of flight so I can go anywhere without being on a plan. I would also be able to remove the calories from any food just by looking at it.
3. Nope I have never been able to solve a rubix cube.

Julie from Julie Unplugged

1. 1. People will be expected to wave and/or smile at people as they pass 2. Collaboration and Cooperation is expected. 3. Teach a trade to those who find themselves in negative situations. Partner those people with successful people who will help them find a way. 4. A moment of silence for meditation, prayer, intention setting or sharing physical affection will be recognized daily at Noon, in every time zone. Stop, Drop and BEEEE. 5. All citizens will be able (and encouraged) to take Laughter Yoga or Improvisation or Intuitive Painting classes. 6. Conscious discussions will take place of bickering. 7. Share love as much as each person is able.
2. SUPERHERO power - The power to heal, forgive and remember consciously AND to teach others the same. 
3. RUBIXCUBE? Did I even spell it right? Heck NO!!! 

How would you answer the questions? Better yet what questions would you ask?

Guest Post: No Consequences

Today I have the honor of having Arlett from Chasing Joy guest blogging. She has been one of my most encouraging friends.


The last few days some friends and I have been discussing a hypothetical question. What would you do if there were no consequences? What would you do if you could not get into trouble, if no one’s feelings would get hurt, if you could not be punished, and would not feel guilt? I told you it was a hypothetical.


Answers I received included kill someone, torture someone (obviously some of my friends have anger issues :-), and something sexual that could not be discussed, LOL. I said I would probably curse a few people out and really speak my mind to a few others. My favorite answers were stealing and not pay taxes. Steal was my favorite because it was the last thing I expected from the person who said it (I’ll give you a hint: she taught me not to steal). Not pay taxes was my favorite because I wish I’d have said it.


I know Michael is reading this saying “What?” “What is Arlett talking about?” My blog, Chasing Joy, is the go to place for optimism, gratitude, and happiness and here I am doing a guest post on A Girl Named Michael and I’m talking about killing, torture, sex, stealing, and tax evasion. Don’t worry Sweet MJ my question was all in fun and I do hope my guest post will bring a little joy.


While this hypothetical question is about as hypothetical as it gets it is fun and a good conversation starter. It is definitely a question you think about seriously. Fear of consequences often stops us from doing what we really want. Granted sometimes the consequences are very real and it is good to consider them before, I don’t know, slapping your co-worker or cursing your mother in law. However, sometimes the consequences are not so dire and are really just in the way of us going after what we want and experiencing the Joy of pursuing our goals and dreams. I’m talking about consequences like someone may make fun of me, or I may look silly, or people will know I failed if it does not work out. These are the consequences we need to pretend don’t exist and go for any and everything that will give us more Joy.


So ask yourself, what would you do if there were no consequences or more realistically what would you do if you were not afraid of the consequences?


Thanks MJ for letting my guest post :-)



Arlett R. Hartie is the author of the Blog Chasing Joy and is a Girlfriend Guru for the online community for women Girlfriendology.com. Arlett writes about Chasing Joy by conquering fears, embracing new experiences, and focusing on happiness and positivity while taking in life’s lessons.

Guest Posting at Chasing Joy

"/>I am so overwhelmed....today I am guest posting over at Chasing Joy.

I meet the person behind Chasing Joy, Arlett, on Twitter during #commenthour...I think. She is such a warm and kind person that I feel like I have know her for years despite having never met her in person. She has an amazingly open and honest blog that is an inspiration to me not just as a blogger but as a person. She speaks to everyone who has ever lost their way no matter how brief.

In her own words:  

Chasing Joy is a blog about me, a woman in her 30s who has overcome the most difficult time in her life by focusing on and going after Joy.

In about a year and a half my life changed and the vision I had of my future was erased. I lost myself to the sadness. I could not find my way back to that light-hearted and optimistic girl that I use to be, not to mention I also gained 40lbs (gasp!!!) in a year due to all the stress.

This quest for Joy is my way back to being happy and staying happy again after so much heartache; to not only find my old self but to improve upon it. 

While checking out my post, Chasing Joy and Kids, please check out her story. You can also find Chasing Joy on Twitter or Chasing Joy Facebook Page.