Honesty is The Best Policy

The amazing Brahmin in Boston has graciously tagged me for the Honest Scrap Award!

The award comes with two conditions. First, you have to list 10 little known things about yourself. Second, you have to tag 10 people for it. I can't remember what all I have said by now, so I hope I'm not just repeating myself :)

1. I guess I'll start with my regular "little known fact." In high school, I took martial arts. I was actually a red belt (two belts from black) in Tae Kwon Do. I was also being trained to become an instructor. Unfortunately, my instructor training got in the way of my martial arts training, and I fell behind.... the definition of irony I suppose.
2. I have a bad habit of talking too much when I'm nervous. I guess I just try so hard to make a good impression, and I usually end up embarrassing myself.
3. My family is HUGE. I think I've mentioned it before but I'm not sure I was specific. My parents divorced, and then remarried other people. The other people both had kids. Therefore, I have my sister, four stepsisters, and three stepbrothers. Our ages range from (almost) 13 to 23. Of the nine of us, I'm second oldest. Lets just say that Christmas is fun trying to remember everyone.
4. I am a food network junkie. If I can't find anything on, I typically switch to channel 47 and watch people cook food that I only wish I could make lol
5. You know that Matthew is a computer geek. He also loves video games and Star Trek. Most girls shy away from guys like that, but I love this about Matthew. It makes him.... well... him. I let him do his thing without bugging him about it, and he does pretty well with time management (i.e. making time for me too :D )
6. I am extremely self conscious, especially about my appearance. I have always struggled with my weight, and probably always will. I'm actually getting pretty desperate to join a class or something to get back into shape. I'm trying to make it more about health than appearance, but, well, you know...
   
7. There are a lot of things that I use to love that I really miss. For example, I use to paint/draw, scrapbook, and going to church.
   
8. OK, not something that isn't so serious... I have really bad celebrity crushes (shocker right?) I have a cardboard cutout of Edward Cullen for crying out loud! It's not as bad as it used to be, but I will say that watching the Hannah Montana movie really brought back memories of my Billy Ray Cyrus crush when I was little haha
9. The Bestie and I have been friends for 8 years. We have one of those friendships that you see on tv. You know, finishing the others sentences, inside jokes, laughing hysterically while other people look at you like you are crazy... yeah, that's us.
   
10. I love the summer for two reasons. One is the pool. The second is that the summer is the only chance I get to read. I don't have time during the semester, so I save all my books up and read them as soon as classes are finished. I already have a list of 5, one of which is a series of 5, and the list keeps growing!

OK, that was hard. Now on the really fun part. I am going to tag.....
Meagan
Piece of Fruit Pie
On Common Ground

and BinB got Young Traveler and Sillysonrisas! So I guess we are covered right?

No... oh, c'mon... I know it's only five... I need more friends!

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Tag... you're it!

I got tagged!

So, here's the deal. Put your media player on random. For each question, hit the next button and the song that plays is your answer. Fun right? Totally.

(BTW this did not turn out that great... maybe I'll give it another go later. Who knows)

IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?

The Big Bad Beat of My Broken Heart- Smokin Armadillos

ummm... off to a fantastic start.....

WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?

Romans 12:1- Todd Agnew

Use to be :( Really want to get back to that point, so maybe it isn't as far off as I had thought

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?

Easier to Run- Linkin Park

Maybe I like 'em athletic... huh

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?

Is Love Enough?- Sisqo

pretty much embarassed that I have Sisqo in my media player... other than that, I got nuthin

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?

Fighting to Survive- Building 429

Kinda makes you think a little doesn't it?

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?

The Call- Backstreet Boys

These aren't very good... might do it over

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?

Let Me Get This Right- Ne-Yo

HAHAHAHAHA.... no

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS?

Tangled- Maroon 5

Pretty accurate actually

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?

Show Me The Meaning of Being Lonely- Backstreet Boys

This one isn't right either... I'm too busy to think about that. (p.s. don't judge me... BSB is awesome :D )

WHAT IS 2+2?

Next Thing You Know- Matthew West

.... is that the school had been teaching me the wrong thing all these years.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?

It's The Only One You've Got- 3 doors down

Pretty close... she is my only BFF

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?

Breathe Tonight- David Cook

Not sure which way to go with this one... best to leave it be I think

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?

Daddy's Money- Ricochet

Wow.... I think I'll leave this one alone too.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?

We- Joy Williams

I do want to get married... does that count?

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?

Running Out of Days- 3 doors down

Not really, although I am in a hurry to marry him

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?

The Pretender- Foo Fighters

Not that I know of.

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?

I Beat You To It- B2K

yeah right... I can't dance so hip hop is definitely a no-no to dance to

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?

Let Go- BarlowGirl

Amazing... one that actually fits

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?

Ridin'- Chamillionaire

'cause that's how I roll hahahaha

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?

Bootylicious- Destiny's Child

My embarassing collection of music... that is my biggest secret

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?

How You Remind Me- Nickelback

I guess that works

WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?

Sexy Love- Ne-Yo

Does that mean Edward??? Cause I would totally go for the worst-case-scenario if he was involved

HOW WILL YOU DIE?

Light On- David Cook

I'm going to hope that this is a good thing

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?

Fearless- Building 429

I like this. No regrets... ever.

WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?

Does Your Daddy Know About Me?- Lonestar

nope... not even a giggle

WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?

All I Have To Give- Backstreet Boys

Maybe they are tears of joy

WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?

Miracle Child- Newsboys

ok......

DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?

Jumpin Jumpin- Destiny's Child

is that a yes?.... or a no?

IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?

Feelin Way Too Damn Good- Nickelback

no way, I like feeling good :)

WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?

Over You- Daughtry

???????

WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?

Hello- Evanescence

Oddly appropriate

So... who to tag? I tag everyone :)

Goodbye 08, hello 2009!

First, I would like to say that I hope everyone had a wonderful, safe New Years. I have decided to start this blogging year with a look back on 2008. I promise that I won't dwell on last year very much, but I think it's hard to see where you are going when you don't know where you have been (3 Doors Down anyone??? and if you got that, give yourself a hug from me :D) So here is a little survey I picked up off of MySpace... I guess the blogging community calls it a meme? Well, whatever you call it, here it is :)


Where did you begin 2008?
I don't exactly remember, not because I was intoxicated but because it was over a year ago, but I think it was in my apartment

What was your status by Valentines Day?
same as it was the two valentines days before it... taken.

Were you in school anytime this year?
I sure was, both semesters

Did you have to go to the hospital?
I went a couple of times for other people, but never for myself (knock on wood :D)

Did you have any encounters with the police?
I did not

Where did you go on vacation?
I didn't really have a vacation, but I might have gone to Gatlinburg for a couple of days... I honestly don't remember. It's pathetic, I know.

What did you purchase that was over 100 dollars?
The main stuff like groceries, but not a single item except for concert tickets. Those puppies are expensive!

Did you know anybody who got married?
Quite a few actually, although I didn't go to any of the weddings

Did you know anybody who passed away?
Yes. My grandmother for one on January 7th.

Did you move anywhere?
I did not

What sporting events did you attend?
A bunck of UK basketball games, and a football game.

What concerts/shows did you go to?
I saw Linkin Park when they were at Rupp in Feb.

Describe your birthday:
My dad, Nola, and Chelsea came down. We ate at Olive Garden then went back to my apartment and played Guitar Hero. It was my 21st, but I was on antibiotics and couldn't drink anything.

What is the one thing you thought you would not do, but did, in 2008?
I don't think there was anything. I'm not really a brave person.

What has been your favorite moments?
There have been too many, but I really enjoyed seeing the look on Matthew's face at the Linkin Park concert. He had such a good time and it made me so happy to see him so happy.

Twilight. Twilight was good too :D

Any new additions to your family?
Some cousins... either by birth or marriage

What was your best month?
May maybe.. I didn't have class or work. It was awesome!

Who has been your best drinking buddy?
I don't really drink that much, but probably Matthew and Amanda

Made new friends?
of course

Favorite night out?
Any night that I was with Matthew or Amanda... or both!

Other than home, where did you spend most of your time?
On campus, unfortunately, running participants in the lab I'm sure.

Be honest - did you watch American Idol?
I sure did. David Cook's cd rocks my socks :)

Change your hairstyle?
I tried, but the hairstylist had something else in mind.

Had any car accidents?
no. Came very close, but no

How old did you turn this year?
21

Do you have a New Years resolution?
I don't. I never keep them so what's the point?

Do anything embarrassing?
On a daily basis

Buy anything new from eBay?
I did not

Get married or divorced?
nope :( (on the married part of course). Maybe 2009 will be my year

Get arrested?
absolutely not.... I've been a good girl :D

Been snowboarding?
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I can hardly walk over a flat surface. Do you think I would risk my own life in an attempt to slide down a big icy hill?

Did you get sick this year?
A couple of times, but mainly just sinus infections

Are you happy to see 2008 end?
I guess. no point in dwelling on the past right? I'm ready to see what 2009 brings :)

So it's late, and I need to go to bed. I'm picking up Amanda in the morning and we are headed to Indiana to spend a weekend with my Dad and Oscar. I'm very excited :)

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