Twenty-three Questions

I got tagged by Anna Olivia, Polka Dot, and Margaret Rowena to answer these twenty-three fabulous questions. It was so much fun!

The first eight are from Anna Olivia:

1. What do you imagine being, other than your plain ol' everyday self?

A brilliant author, an actress on Broadway, a heroine in a Jane Austen novel, a girl who's always confident, clever, beautiful, and caring.

2. Is there something you've tried before...a dare, a certain food, a hard project, anything...that you would never dream of doing again?

Tramping through an unknown woods to do some filming for a trailer. Ick. It was dirty, bug-infested, creepy, hot, sweaty...bleh. I'm such a whiner, but I am definitely not an outdoorsy person - in the adventurous way. I like safe outdoors, haha.

3. Is there a book that you've read at least five times from beginning to end?

The Shadow Spinner, by Susan Fletcher. Good. Book.

4. Do you have a special little weakness...that you just can't live without, and that gives you much happiness when obtained? [chocolate, shoes, something like that.]

Encouragment and Ice Cream. Weird combo, I know. Words are definitely part of my love language, so encouragment really means a lot to me. It's not that I'm insecure...it just makes me happy! And, ice cream is just plain wonderful (especially soft serve and chocolate chip cookie dough).

5. Do you prefer fast food or pizza?

I'd have to say pizza. (Although I do love me some Taco Bell Chalupas, Arby's Jamocha Shakes, and McDonald's McGriddles.)

6. Have you ever gotten "dressed up" in a historical costume? for what occasion?

Yup! It's been a long time, but when I was younger, we used to have history co-ops. We'd dress up like the time period we were studying. Southern belle, pilgrim girl, Native American, Greek goddess - done it all! :)

7. Have you ever stayed up ALL night?

I've stayed up 'till 6:30...does that count? :) (OH how I love sleepovers!)

8. Do you prefer men singers or women singers? Soprano, mezzo/baritones, tenors?

Probably guy singers - the ones that can sing pretty high and pretty low (liiike Josh GROBAN!) I like girl singers too. I respect sopranoes, but I like listening to mezzos better.

And these eight were from Polka Dot:

1. What character from a fictional book/movie do you most identify with?

This was a tough one! Probably Catherine Moreland from Northanger Abbey. My imagination doesn't get quite so carried away, but I can definitely relate to her.

2. Do you have any new obsessions? (a movie you can't stop watching, a CD you keep listening to, etc.)

Currently, I'm obessed with *anything* to do with cupcakes (pictures, recipes, jewelry - yeah...), anything to do with Jane Austen/Elizabeth Gaskell (namely, watching North and South and reading Sense and Sensibility - both are fabulous), and the song "Sweet Caroline" (Glee version).

3. What is a clothing accessory that you couldn't live without?

Scarves. They can so easily make an outfit fun, or dress it up, and plus, they're so cute!

4. What is your favorite color combination (for clothing)?

Fushia and yellow, turquoise and dark purple, gray and yellow...

5. Do you own red shoes? ;-)

I have my "ruby red slippers" from playing Dorothy, but other than that..no! Sad thing, isn't it? I need to get some.

6. Do you have a signature scent, or a scent you generally like to wear?

I like to try new scents, but I generally like sweet, girly ones. My current favorite is "Berry Vanilla".

7. What is one thing that you want to do before you die?

One thing? Goodness. That's tough. I think I'd say...publish a book that actually influences people. That would be amazing.

8. Is there something that you wish more than anything that you could do
but know that isn't possible during your life on earth? ;-)

Hmm...I'd want to be able to know exactly what my friends and family need at the moment (silence...encouragement...someone to listen to them...someone to talk to them...or if they just need their own space).

And these seven were from Margaret Rowena:

1. If you could be rich or famous, what would you be?

Rich. I would NOT like to be famous, at all! :)

2. How do you feel about The Lion King?

Um, it's fine! Not my favorite Disney movie, but I like the songs...and I think the Broadway Musical would be super fun to see.

3. When did you begin blogging?

Last Spring. So I've been blogging...a year and a half?

4. Do you like bonfires?

Oh my word, YES. We're actually having a Reformation Day Celebration Bonfire this Sunday!

5. If someone gave you a pet monkey, what would you name it?

If it was a girl, I'd name her Dot. And if it was boy, I'd name him Charlie. Haha.

6. Which continent would you most love to have a nice, long, wonderful tour of?

EUROPE!!!!!!!

7. Pens or pencils?

Pencils.

Thanks for tagging me, ladies! It was fun!

If I were a gemstone, I'd be an opal.
If I were a scent, I'd be butterfly flower.
If I were a pair of shoes, I'd be fun flats.
If I were the weather, I'd be a warm summer evening.
If I were a facial expression, I'd be a smile.
If I were a car, I'd be a volkswagen bug.
If I were a time of day, I'd be midnight.
If I were a month, I'd be October.
If I were a place, I'd be the library.
If I were a liquid, I'd be a caramel macchiato.
If I were a taste, I'd be sweet.
If I were an animal, I'd be a butterfly.
If I were an a sea animal, I'd be a sea horse.
If I were a food, I'd be a warm blueberry muffin.
If I were a color, I'd be fushia.
If I were a dessert, I'd be cheesecake.
If I were a musical instrument, I'd be the piano.
If I were a flower, I'd be a daisy.
If I were a song, I'd be "Smile" by Uncle Kracker.
If I were a planet, I'd be Mercury.
If I were an object, I'd be a travel mug.
If I were a fruit, I'd be a pomegranate.
If I were a sound, I'd be the whirl of a fan.
If I were a day of the week, I'd be Tuesday.

Now it 's YOUR turn! I'd love to see you all's answers on your blogs! :)

A little survey...

We played an awesome game at Youth Group on Wednesday Night! We all had to fill out a short survey, making sure no one saw our answers. We would then hand them to my dad, who would read the answers out loud, but wouldn't say who wrote them.
We all wrote on a sheet of paper which answers we thought went with which person (as in, #4: Kaley, etc.) , then went around and compared our answers!
I am proud to say I guessed everyone right! I'm perceptive like that.. ;)

Here's the survey:

What is the first thing you think when you wake up in the morning? Already?

What color do you think best describes your personality? Cranberry :)

If you could have any pet in the imaginary world, what would it be? A firefly

What is your bedtime? 10:30-11ish on school nights

If you could visit any country, what would it be? England

Sweet or Salty? Sweet

Red or Blue? Blue

Shower or Bath? Shower

If you could go to any time period, what would it be? Medieval

Do you sleep with stuffed animals? Nope

Favorite Sesame Street Character? Ernie

Favorite Soup? Baked Potatoe at Panera Bread

If you could be any character in a movie, who would it be? Eowyn from Lord of the Rings

What's your favorite song (GAH! I just picked two I like)? In Christ Alone, and All I ask of you

What's your favorite candy bar? Three Musketeers

SO.

Now it's your turn! Have fun!

(Please post your answers in your comment!)

Fun Quiz!

Ok, any guys reading this, this will be of NO interest at all to you. I'm serious. So just go away.















*ehem*! I said...you can leave...














You're still here, aren't you?

*sigh*

Anyways, here's the link to it! http://www.strangegirl.com/emma/quiz.php
It's "What Jane Austen Heroine Are You?" lol! I was Elizabeth Bennet...if you take it, please comment with which one you were! :)