My new thing is responding to tumblr questionnaires so deal with it.
1. Are you young at heart, or an old soul?
Definitely an old soul. But sometimes I can be youthful.
2. What makes someone a best friend?
You trust them with everything and they will never abandon you. You can also have fun together. Not everything needs to be heavy all the time.
3. What Christmas (or Hanukkah) present do you remember the most?
Hm... Last Christmas my dad gave me a St. Lucia mug and it is something so small but it meant a lot to me because it was all I wanted.
4. Tell me about a movie/song/tv show/play/book that has changed your life.
The TV show Doctor Who, because of the companions. Rose Tyler taught me about being in love. Martha taught me when to realize enough is enough. Donna showed me about finding strength to do the things we must do, even when we’d rather not. Amy Pond taught me to never give up on childhood dreams and Rory taught me to never give up on the people we love. It’s so so cheesy. It’s actually gross how cheesy this is. But it’s true! I LOVE LOVE LOVE Doctor Who.
5. Name one physical feature that you like about yourself, and one you dislike.
I like my eyes I guess and I don’t particularly enjoy my hands because they are crooked and look smashed.
6. Would you like to reconnect with any friends you’ve lost contact with?
Yes. A thousand times yes.
7. What’s more important in a relationship: physical attraction or emotional connection?
Emotional connection. Physical attraction is not for relationships; it’s for hook ups.
8. Name a movie that you knew would be terrible just from reading the title.
Blair Witch Project
9. What holiday do you most look forward to?
Christmas!
10. How is the relationship between you and your parents?
Fantastic.
11. You’ve got the TV on, but you’re not really watching. What channel is the TV on?
Probably a sports channel because I half-watch those a lot. Either that or news. I don’t really watch television too much.
12. Name a song that never fails to make you happy.
Letting Go by Sean Kingston and Nicki Minaj. The idea of being liberated from society gets me.
13. You know at least one person named Michael. Tell me about him.
I knew a Michael who I once wrote an essay about. He was a devout Christian and we talked about religion for hours. He made me understand what could compel an intelligent person to seek guidance from organized religion. I will always remember that conversation because I really respected him and was thrilled at the idea that two people with opposite views could discuss religion without being at each other’s throats. Unfortunately, our group of friends fell apart so we aren’t really in touch anymore and I doubt we ever will be.
14. Have you ever read the “missed connections” on Craigslist? Have you ever posted one, or wanted to?
No. But there is a version of it on Middfesh and I have never posted on it. If I want to post my secrets, I do it on this blog.
15. If you could pick anywhere to live the rest of your life, where would it be?
California.
16. Can money buy happiness?
No. But it can make finding happiness easier when you don’t need to worry about money.
17. Do you drink? Smoke? Do drugs? Why, or why not?
I don’t smoke or do drugs. I like being healthy. Social drinking is OK, but not in excess.
18. Is there anyone close to you that you know you can’t trust? You don’t have to give names.
Yes. I don’t trust people who use your secrets against you. I know a girl or two who does that. I also don’t trust people who don’t notice when I’m upset. There are people close to me who never notice when I need them and I can’t really trust them.
19. Where was your favorite place to go when you were a little kid?
My grandparents house in Chicago and the Shedd Aquarium
20. Have you ever spent a night in the hospital?
Yup. Pneumonia and Tonsillitis and Dehydration.
21. Do you enjoy being with only one or two friends, or with a large group of people?
Only one or two friends. I don’t need a lot of noise to be happy.
22. Do you like the type of music your parents listen to? Do your parents like the type of music you listen to?
Yes to both. I have converted my Dad to Ke$ha and he is the reason I love the Eagles and The Doors.
23. Have you ever been bullied? Have you ever bullied anyone else?
Yes. There were boys in elementary school who were really mean to me. Maybe they had crushes on me though. I was accused of bullying a girl once, but I really didn’t.
24. If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Probably mangoes because there are so many varieties.
25. If your partner wanted to wait until marriage before having sex, would you stay in that relationship?
No. I wouldn’t see the point of waiting. And if it were for a religious reason I couldn’t marry them because I don’t think I could marry someone who was that devout. They would eventually come to resent me.
26. Do you believe in a god?
No. If I did, I would believe he was cruel.
27. Of all the social networks in the world, why use Tumblr?
Escape.
28. What’s your favorite Tumblr tag to track?
David Tennant because he is the most beautiful man alive.
29. Would you call yourself/your family “middle class?”
Sure.
30. Name a TV series you didn’t enjoy until after it ended.
Arrested Development.
31. Have you ever bought a product from an infomercial?
Ha! No.
32. If you could give up your car and never have to drive again, would you?
No. I don’t have a car and I can’t drive.
33. If you go back to one point in time to give advice to yourself, when would you go and what would you say?
I would go to 8th grade and say: 1. Cut your best friend out of your life before he does it to you first 2. Work harder 3. Girls are bitchy, don’t get involved 4. Don’t be angry 5. Love yourself
34. What’s your “quirkiest” habit?
I have to eat bananas in a particular way otherwise they are gross to me. I also refuse to eat bananas bigger than a certain size.
35. What is “normal?” Are you normal?
I don’t know what normal is, but I hope I’m not normal
36. Someone close to you is dying. You have the choice to let this person live for 10 more years, but if you do, you cause the death of 10 strangers. You don’t have to see them die. Do you take the offer?
In a heartbeat. The people I love will always be more valuable to me than strangers, regardless of ethics.
37. What is one thing you could never forgive?
Murdering / raping someone close to me.
38. Would you rather be in a relationship after the honeymoon period ends, or be single?
Relationship.
39. Is it possible for guys and girls to be just friends?
Yes. And don’t believe that guys are the ones who always want more.
40. Where do you and your friends go to hang out?
Their rooms. Vermont is cruel on the social life.
41. Write the first paragraph of your obituary.
Too lazy. It will probably say something about me being a great doctor and fantastically philanthropic.
42. What is the best TV theme song ever?
Laguna Beach. I love Hilary Duff!
43. When you were young, what would you dream you would be when you grew up?
Doctor.
44. When you’re alone in your own home, do you walk around naked?
Yeah. I’m not known for loving clothing.
45. What gets you out of bed in the morning?
Coffee.
46. Do you want to have more friends than you have right now?
No, I just want to be closer to my friends.
47. What part of the past year sticks out in your mind?
Nothing too happy.
48. You win a scratch-off lottery game that gives you $2000 a week (after taxes) for the rest of your life. Do you keep your job?
Yes. That’s not a lot of money. I have expensive tastes.
49. Could you be in a long-distance relationship? If you’re in one, what makes yours work?
No. I couldn’t do all of that internetting and skyping and I would just be sad all the time.
50. What’s the best route to your heart?
Liking the sound of my voice.
51. Have you ever met someone through the internet, then met them in real life?
No.
52. What is your favorite sport?
I like watching hockey but I love being a coxswain.
53. What has been troubling you lately?
How long summer is going to be. The fact that I don’t have a job or a driver’s license.
54. Did you enjoy your high school prom? If you haven’t gotten there yet, do you look forward to it? If you didn’t go, why not?
I did enjoy it. I went with a really good friend and we dressed up and talked a lot and it was amazing because we reminisced about second form for a while and it was just a good summation of my time at Groton.
55. What do you use more often: your intuition or logical reasoning?
Intuition, although I like to pretend I am more logical.
56. Do you know what makes you happy?
Yes. Reading, quiet, good music, good food, company of friends who make you feel good about yourself.
57. Tell me about the last book you read.
Women, Race and Class. I wrote a book review on this blog about it.
58. What is the nicest compliment you’ve ever been given?
Someone once told me I was artsy. It was nice mostly because it wasn’t true.
59. Who was your first crush?
My class rival in first grade. He had a crush on me too but we pretended not to like each other. Fun fact: I was the smartest in the class anyways.
60. Do you believe that there is life on other planets?
Somewhere out there. But I have no interest in contacting them.
61. Predict what your life will look like a year from now.
Hopefully happier and busier. More successful academically.
62. Often, people will ask how your last relationship ended. I want to know how it began.
Yikes.
63. Where is your favorite place to go out and eat?
Bertucci’s or Chipotle.
64. What is something you want to change about your current situation?
I want more people to understand that my emotions are very temporary, I forgive easily and I wish my friends were better at communicating. I also want a job.
65. Early bird or night owl?
Both. Early bird when there’s coffee and a night owl when I’m having an interesting conversation or addicted to a show.
66. Are there any childhood possessions you still hold on to?
I still have a dress my grandmother made for me when I was five and a shirt from when I was a baby. Lots of stuffed animals.
67. Give me an unpopular opinion you have.
Jocks are unattractive.
68. What was the last song that was stuck in your head?
Call Me Maybe
69. Where do you live? Be as general or specific as you want.
A lot of places. Mostly Vermont and New York now.
70. Do you believe in giving kids medals and trophies for participation?
No. Medals and trophies are for winners.
71. What was the longest car ride you’ve ever taken?
20 hours.
72. Have you ever taken part in a protest?
Yes. But I went without my parents permission and they weren’t too thrilled about it. No idea what I was protesting though.
73. Would you ever use an online dating service?
Never in a million years
74. What is your ethnic heritage?
My dad is Irish, Scottish, British and a bit Dutch. My mom is Afro-Carribean.
75. Describe a person that inspires you.
Smart, calm, has their shit together.
76. If you earn minimum wage doing what you love, would you?
Yes. I’d probably do it for free.
77. Do you believe in luck?
Sometimes.
78. Describe the last time you were very angry at someone.
I don’t like when people yell at me. So the last time that happened I was pissed and ignored about six text messages and ten skype messages. I got over it though.
79. Do you want to live until you’re 100?
No.
80. Do people change? If so, how do you keep a relationship together when both of you start to change?
Yes. But when you love someone, you accept that they may change and it doesn’t matter, as long as they aren’t changing into a monster.
81. Have you ever risked a friendship by telling someone you liked them?
Recently.
82. Would you rather be alone doing something you enjoy, or doing something you don’t like with your best friends?
Doing something I enjoy.
83. Do you practice what you preach?
I try to.
84. If you take precautions to stay safe, do you ultimately act more recklessly?
Um no. I don’t really understand.
85. What do you value more in a significant other: Attractiveness or intelligence?
Intelligence. Attractiveness can’t hold a good conversation.
86. Are you hard-headed?
Yes. It’s a problem.
87. Have you ever laughed uncontrollably when it was socially inappropriate?
Almost. I was at the cemetery on Memorial day and I could only think of the most hilarious things.
88. When have you felt most alive?
When I broke into the theater and had to escape before the night watchmen came.
89. Would you prefer to live? A city? The suburbs? The countryside? The mountains?
Mountains. Hands down.
90. Do you often skip breakfast?
Rarely. Sometimes when I am sad I forget to eat.
91. How do you know what true love is?
If after they’ve hurt you, you still love them the same amount. If your love feels unhealthy and intoxicating.
92. Would you want to know the exact date and time you were going to die?
I’m a control freak, so yes.
93. Where is “home” for you?
St. Lucia.
94. What song best describes your life right now?
This is What Makes Us Girls by Lana Del Rey
95. Do you want to be perfect?
No. I would be boring.
96. What have you never tried, but would really like to someday? What’s holding you back?
I’ve never asked someone out. I feel like I should at some point. I don’t like anyone enough to do it though, and I don’t trust men easily.
97. How do you express your creativity?
Blogging. Photography. Writing.
98. Describe your neighborhood.
Lots of family nearby, quiet, secluded.
99. Name something you only liked because it was popular.
This is tough. I don’t think I’m really that kind of person.
100. Give me the story of your life in six words.
Grew up too quickly, many regrets.
