2. Describe 3 legitimate fears you have and explain how they became fears.

Fear # 1: Tornado
This fear I have had since I was a child. Why? Its something I have no control over. I cannot protect myself enough from a tornado. Once one hits, it hits and there is nothing you can do. No way of knowing how much damage it will ensue. The fear of uncertainty. This is more than losing my belongings, I realize those can be replaced. Its fear that me or a loved one won't be hurt or killed in the process. I wish Texas had more basements built in houses now. The worst is if you live in a mobile home and have to flee to a nearby gas station... yes, that happened last year. I have been lucky so far, not to be in one. *knocks on wood* But living in Texas, you bet your bottom dollar I have been near more than a couple. You would think I would get used to them around March/April months... but no, each time makes me even more nervous.

Fear #2: Snakes, Spiders, Wasps or bees, Oh my!
Yes, I can't stand knowing they are near. If one is near, I am not! I don't know why they freak me out so much, they just do. I guess, because all of them bite or sting. I realize I live in an area now, where snakes are common, spiders are even more common, and wasps, well they are freakin too! I'm not happy about that, but I chose to live here for my husband. So I will have to deal... um... until I see a snake, that may ruin me.

Fear #3: Going broke.
This is a fear I am constantly battling. I have been in that situation before, and I hope and pray I will never have to be in that situation again. I really hate that money wins. Why do things have to be so darn expensive all the time? I want gas prices to go down to $1 again, so it only will take $12 dollars to fill my car up. A couple of years ago, when my husbands company screwed us over, leaving us stranded in Oklahoma after only 3 months of having us relocate there. We had to stay with my parents for a couple of months in their only spare space at the time, the dining room. But we were thankful for them, helping us out until we got back on our feet.