taking a break.
Alright so I'm not going to delete the lj lol. But I'm done with it for awhile... so here's
Exactly this day a year ago I was on a plane by myself for the first time ever. I was trying to cram and read the rest of a big blue book full of political pieces that I was supposed to finish before the Global Issues Seminar. Well I hope you all are having awesome summers. Talk to you soon! So I guess might as well end with a survey from Sandy lol...
1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT?
I have a small bald spot on my head from when I was a baby and at daycare I fell and hit my head and there was blood and such so they gave me stitches.
2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?
3 framed pictures of just me... 1 framed pic of me & the sister... a framed thing about sisters... a framed collage thing KT made me that's pretty awesome... a Chinese piece of laquered shell art
3. WHAT DOES YOUR CELL PHONE LOOK LIKE?
silver... small... flippy... free lol... the word cingular is getting scratched off.
4. WHAT MUSIC DO YOU LIKE TO LISTEN TO?
Mae music. Soft rock ish stuff - 80s and 90s stuff - punk rock stuff - some country - lots of random stuff.
5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
3:02pm
6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
To be certain and confident.
7. WHAT/WHO DO YOU MISS?
Too many people to name and explain. GIS.05 ... the S.L.O.W. beach runs...
8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION?
Most? Eek... that's a hard call. Like computer and cell phone yes... and baby blanket... and journal and rosaries... and all my notes/letters...
9. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SMELL?
Cherry Blossom. Fresh baked cookies. Lemony fresh lol. Floral scents.
10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
Not usually.
11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
Depends.
12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY?
Myself because I let stuff upset me.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE COLOGNE / PERFUME?
Cherry Blossom.
14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Depends.
15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF BEING PROPOSED TO AT?
I can't lol.
16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINKS?
Coffee.
17. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING?
Pineapple all the way.
18. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Fruit. Actually there are some super yummi black cherries in the fridge.
19. WHO IS THE LAST PERSON YOU MADE MAD?
Myself.
20. DO YOU SPEAK A DIFFERENT LANGUAGE?
Tina talk. I'm fluent. And Viet.
21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST GIFT SOMEONE EVER GAVE YOU (OF THE OPPOSITE SEX)?
My dad helped give me the gift of life. That was a pretty big deal and I'm forever grateful.
28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
When you say fall in love I figure that means you can't control who you love. (You can control your actions and decision to start a relationship though - so it depends.)
29. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TELL SOMEONE HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU?
Actions speak louder than words. But written letters are nice.
30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED?
99
31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES?
Brunettes.
32. WHAT IS THE ONE NUMBER YOU CALL OFTEN?
My sister's.
33. WHAT ANNOYS YOU MOST?
The feeling of insecurity.
34. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF THE US?
Canada and Europe.
35. YOUR WEAKNESSES?
What am I a superhero or something? Mm chocolate.
36. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Earth.
37. FIRST JOB?
"Domestic caregiver." haha best commercial:
"I am not a secretary. I’m an executive assistant."
"I am not a babysitter. I’m a domestic caregiver."
"I am not a cheerleader. I’m an athletic supporter."
"I am not a plain M&M. I’m a milk chocolate M&M."
38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
No memorable ones.
39. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU FILLED OUT THIS SURVEY?
Sandy's interview - trying to articulate my opinions on social problems.
40. IF YOU COULD GET PLASTIC SURGERY WHAT WOULD IT BE?
None.
41. WHY DID YOU FILL OUT THIS SURVEY?
Because this is my last post.
42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
Being cheerful and dorky (in my oh so loveable way).
43. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF ALCOHOL BECAME ILLEGAL?
Not change my current alcohol consumption rate at all.
44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?
Something from the heart - whether it's a picture or a phone call or a letter or a prayer.
45. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT?
Depends. I'll have to check with God and the husband.
46. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Actually a Viet family friend took Tina as her American name because of me :o)
48. WHICH FINGER[S] IS YOUR FAVORITE?
I like all 10 of mine.
49. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY?
Way over a week ago.
50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Yes - it's unique.
51. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Turkey or honey ham.
52. ANY BAD HABITS?
Lately - wasting time on the computer (which ends after this post!).
53. WHAT IS YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING CD ON THE SHELF?
Can't be embarassed by NSYNC.
54. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Yes - even if I was me I'd be freinds with me.
55. HAVE YOU EVER TOLD A SECRET YOU SWORE NOT TO TELL?
I hope not.
56. DO LOOKS MATTER?
To a certain degree.
57. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
Venting works wonders. Writing.
58. WHERE IS YOUR SECOND HOME?
Katelynn's.
59. DO YOU TRUST OTHERS EASILY?
Depends with what.
60. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
OOH the pink tea set I still have I believe lol. Lincoln logs... super sized legos... fashion plates oh yes.
61. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE?
Over 150.
63. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
No never.
64. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN A MOSH PIT?
No. But I've been in a bear hug?
65. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL?
Good qualities.
66. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
Tina and Tikki and all the variations.
68. DO YOU UN-TIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Not usually.
70. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
Mint Choco Chip.
72. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE COLORS?
Pretty reds and blues.
73. HOW MANY WISDOM TEETH DO YOU HAVE?
None yet.
74. WHO/WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST RIGHT NOW?
Haha trying to trick me and ask the same question twice.
75. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
"I can't make the decision for you. You have to choose!"
76. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
4ever . The Veronicas
77. LAST THING YOU ATE?
Breakfast.
78. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
Keys.
79. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Depends... or I just don't notice what I notice first.
82. FAVORITE DRINK?
Agua.
84. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPORT?
I need to run I know :o/.
85. HAIR COLOR?
Dark like black.
86. EYE COLOR?
Chocolate.
87. DO YOU WEAR GLASSES?
Hex yeah.
88. SIBLINGS?
Sister.
89. FAVORITE MONTH?
Summer time.
90. YOU LIKE SUSHI?
Hex yeah. California roll - with BROWN rice what? I like this roll I don't know the name of. Eel or something.
91. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU WACTHED?
Cell Block Tango act on Chicago - then I fell asleep.
92. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
Everyday is a holiday.
93. ARE YOU TOO SHY TO ASK SOMEONE OUT?
I managed to ask a guy to prom lol. But I don't ask guys on dates.
94. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Summer.
95. KISSES OR HUGS?
Hugs are warmer.
96. RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE NIGHT STANDS?
Relationships.
97. WHO IS THE MOST LIKELY TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
A very bored individual.
98. WHO IS THE LEAST LIKELY TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
Mary Lynn.
99. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING?
Chronicles of Narnia. Romans. Visions of the Children.
100. WHERE DO YOU WORK?
Dr. Paula's office sometimes.
101. WHO ARE YOUR HEROES?
My family, my friends, my God. They all have traits I try to take on.
This journal is now c l o s e d .
Exactly this day a year ago I was on a plane by myself for the first time ever. I was trying to cram and read the rest of a big blue book full of political pieces that I was supposed to finish before the Global Issues Seminar. Well I hope you all are having awesome summers. Talk to you soon! So I guess might as well end with a survey from Sandy lol...
1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT?
I have a small bald spot on my head from when I was a baby and at daycare I fell and hit my head and there was blood and such so they gave me stitches.
2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?
3 framed pictures of just me... 1 framed pic of me & the sister... a framed thing about sisters... a framed collage thing KT made me that's pretty awesome... a Chinese piece of laquered shell art
3. WHAT DOES YOUR CELL PHONE LOOK LIKE?
silver... small... flippy... free lol... the word cingular is getting scratched off.
4. WHAT MUSIC DO YOU LIKE TO LISTEN TO?
Mae music. Soft rock ish stuff - 80s and 90s stuff - punk rock stuff - some country - lots of random stuff.
5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
3:02pm
6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
To be certain and confident.
7. WHAT/WHO DO YOU MISS?
Too many people to name and explain. GIS.05 ... the S.L.O.W. beach runs...
8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION?
Most? Eek... that's a hard call. Like computer and cell phone yes... and baby blanket... and journal and rosaries... and all my notes/letters...
9. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SMELL?
Cherry Blossom. Fresh baked cookies. Lemony fresh lol. Floral scents.
10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
Not usually.
11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
Depends.
12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY?
Myself because I let stuff upset me.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE COLOGNE / PERFUME?
Cherry Blossom.
14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Depends.
15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF BEING PROPOSED TO AT?
I can't lol.
16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINKS?
Coffee.
17. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING?
Pineapple all the way.
18. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Fruit. Actually there are some super yummi black cherries in the fridge.
19. WHO IS THE LAST PERSON YOU MADE MAD?
Myself.
20. DO YOU SPEAK A DIFFERENT LANGUAGE?
Tina talk. I'm fluent. And Viet.
21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST GIFT SOMEONE EVER GAVE YOU (OF THE OPPOSITE SEX)?
My dad helped give me the gift of life. That was a pretty big deal and I'm forever grateful.
28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
When you say fall in love I figure that means you can't control who you love. (You can control your actions and decision to start a relationship though - so it depends.)
29. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TELL SOMEONE HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU?
Actions speak louder than words. But written letters are nice.
30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED?
99
31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES?
Brunettes.
32. WHAT IS THE ONE NUMBER YOU CALL OFTEN?
My sister's.
33. WHAT ANNOYS YOU MOST?
The feeling of insecurity.
34. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF THE US?
Canada and Europe.
35. YOUR WEAKNESSES?
What am I a superhero or something? Mm chocolate.
36. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Earth.
37. FIRST JOB?
"Domestic caregiver." haha best commercial:
"I am not a secretary. I’m an executive assistant."
"I am not a babysitter. I’m a domestic caregiver."
"I am not a cheerleader. I’m an athletic supporter."
"I am not a plain M&M. I’m a milk chocolate M&M."
38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
No memorable ones.
39. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU FILLED OUT THIS SURVEY?
Sandy's interview - trying to articulate my opinions on social problems.
40. IF YOU COULD GET PLASTIC SURGERY WHAT WOULD IT BE?
None.
41. WHY DID YOU FILL OUT THIS SURVEY?
Because this is my last post.
42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
Being cheerful and dorky (in my oh so loveable way).
43. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF ALCOHOL BECAME ILLEGAL?
Not change my current alcohol consumption rate at all.
44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?
Something from the heart - whether it's a picture or a phone call or a letter or a prayer.
45. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT?
Depends. I'll have to check with God and the husband.
46. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Actually a Viet family friend took Tina as her American name because of me :o)
48. WHICH FINGER[S] IS YOUR FAVORITE?
I like all 10 of mine.
49. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY?
Way over a week ago.
50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Yes - it's unique.
51. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Turkey or honey ham.
52. ANY BAD HABITS?
Lately - wasting time on the computer (which ends after this post!).
53. WHAT IS YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING CD ON THE SHELF?
Can't be embarassed by NSYNC.
54. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Yes - even if I was me I'd be freinds with me.
55. HAVE YOU EVER TOLD A SECRET YOU SWORE NOT TO TELL?
I hope not.
56. DO LOOKS MATTER?
To a certain degree.
57. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
Venting works wonders. Writing.
58. WHERE IS YOUR SECOND HOME?
Katelynn's.
59. DO YOU TRUST OTHERS EASILY?
Depends with what.
60. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
OOH the pink tea set I still have I believe lol. Lincoln logs... super sized legos... fashion plates oh yes.
61. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE?
Over 150.
63. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
No never.
64. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN A MOSH PIT?
No. But I've been in a bear hug?
65. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL?
Good qualities.
66. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
Tina and Tikki and all the variations.
68. DO YOU UN-TIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Not usually.
70. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
Mint Choco Chip.
72. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE COLORS?
Pretty reds and blues.
73. HOW MANY WISDOM TEETH DO YOU HAVE?
None yet.
74. WHO/WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST RIGHT NOW?
Haha trying to trick me and ask the same question twice.
75. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
"I can't make the decision for you. You have to choose!"
76. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
4ever . The Veronicas
77. LAST THING YOU ATE?
Breakfast.
78. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
Keys.
79. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Depends... or I just don't notice what I notice first.
82. FAVORITE DRINK?
Agua.
84. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPORT?
I need to run I know :o/.
85. HAIR COLOR?
Dark like black.
86. EYE COLOR?
Chocolate.
87. DO YOU WEAR GLASSES?
Hex yeah.
88. SIBLINGS?
Sister.
89. FAVORITE MONTH?
Summer time.
90. YOU LIKE SUSHI?
Hex yeah. California roll - with BROWN rice what? I like this roll I don't know the name of. Eel or something.
91. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU WACTHED?
Cell Block Tango act on Chicago - then I fell asleep.
92. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
Everyday is a holiday.
93. ARE YOU TOO SHY TO ASK SOMEONE OUT?
I managed to ask a guy to prom lol. But I don't ask guys on dates.
94. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Summer.
95. KISSES OR HUGS?
Hugs are warmer.
96. RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE NIGHT STANDS?
Relationships.
97. WHO IS THE MOST LIKELY TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
A very bored individual.
98. WHO IS THE LEAST LIKELY TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
Mary Lynn.
99. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING?
Chronicles of Narnia. Romans. Visions of the Children.
100. WHERE DO YOU WORK?
Dr. Paula's office sometimes.
101. WHO ARE YOUR HEROES?
My family, my friends, my God. They all have traits I try to take on.
This journal is now c l o s e d .