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Sunday, November 25, 2012

facts about me (fascinating title? I think so)

Well, the lovely Kori over at The Musings of an Awkward Panda recently nominated me for an award... and yes. I am actually doing it. WHOOT! So, here go the FACTS. (100% true. Promise.)

1) I went through a soup-hating phase for about two years. (Like, no soup. At all. Ever.) This just ended about two weeks ago. (As you can imagine, my friends and family were greatly relieved.)

2) When I was in preschool (so, like two) the teacher told my parents that I was developmentally handicapped because I couldn't use scissors. (However, I still can't, so maybe she was right...)

3) Salad, chocolate and grilled cheese sandwiches are my comfort foods.

4) I LOVE SNOW. Like, so much. I nearly cried yesterday because it started snowing while I was at work and I couldn't get outside to see it... and then it was gone by the time I finished. Saddest moment of my life.

5) On a slightly related note, I cry all the time. You may have noticed I'm an extremely dramatic person... my highs are Everest-high and my lows are Marianas Trench. (Except not the band- them I adore.) So basically I'll be sad/angry/stressed about something, will have a huge sob-fest, and then will feel fine. (Until the next sobfest...)

6) I love stamps. There's just such a variety, and they're all so pretty! (This cropped up in a convo with Jesse... the things we talk about...) Stamp designer... Another job possibility? I think so -wink-

7) It drives me absolutely insane when people play with their hair. Like, I can't even look at them without wanting to scream. (I understand if you're fixing it or hand-combing, but not just random fingering. Ew. Stop.)

8) I'm pretty depressed right now because I think I have to start taking iron supplements again... seriously, they taste like eating a melted spoon. (I would guess.) GROSS.

Now, onto the questions! (Yes, I know there were supposed to be 11 facts. Shhh...)

-Guilty pleasure?
Chocolate? Junk food in general? haha, I'm so predictable.

-3 bad habits?
1) picking at my nails
2) talking too much
3) eating when I'm not hungry

-Favourite TV show(s)?
Well, I think you've all heard about these multiple times (and will again, muahaha) but Vampire Diaries, Doctor Who, New Girl, The Mindy Project and Sherlock.

-Favourite fast food joint?
Starbucks? Does that count? I'm not really a fast food girl... vegetarian, not so much.

-Place you would most like to work?
HarperCollins publishing house, omg. I have no idea why, but it's been a dream of mine for several years.

-Apple or Blackberry and why?
Hmmm... both? I love my Blackberry phone, but I also love my iPod nano (the old, cool kind, without a touch screen.)

-Whip out your iPod and stick it on shuffle. The first 5 songs that come up are what?
1) Your Star- Evanescence (what can I say, I went through an emo phase)
2) All The Rowboats- Regina Spektor (an album I downloaded and never really got into... I do that often)
3) Utopia- Within Temptation (VAMPIRE DIARIES SONG LOVE)
4) Return The Favour- All Time Low (I don't even remember this song)
5) Pretty Baby- Vanessa Carlton (I actually hate this song. Why is it on my iPod? DELETE)

-Do you swear? If so, how badly on a scale of 1 to 10?
Like, 1? I try not to... sometimes I swear in my head, and I've noticed myself doing that more often (blame being surrounded by teenage boys) but I do really try not to.

-Favourite endearing animal?
Penguins, platypus, kittens, owls. (They're just TOO CUTE. Don't ask me to just pick one, come on!)

-Favourite sport to watch?
None... -hides under the sofa from sports fans the world over-

-Views on pop culture music?
I like a lot of it -hides once again- but I don't like listening to the radio... like seriously, some nice shallow music is fine one or two times a week, not constantly.

Some artists really annoy me though... like Lady Gaga, seriously, ughhh.

...and there you are. This is me. Now, onto YOU! I'm not going to tag anyone specific, but if you'd like to, I'd love to hear some random facts about you. (And seriously, I think my questions are pretty cool, so ANSWER THEM.) Here are my questions:

-Ninjas or pirates and why?
-Who's your dream concert?
-What moment do you want to relive?
-What's your opinion on emoticons and text words?
-What's your favourite word?
-What made you choose your current job?
-Pet peeve?
-Would you like to know what it would be like to be someone of the oposite sex for one week?
-What's your belief system?
-What's your first memory?
-Favourite thing to cook?
-First thing you notice about people you're attracted to?

You know you want to answer, dearest listeners. I dare you.

Sunday, July 15, 2012

award & confessions

Good morning lovely listeners! Today I am happy to report that I recieved an award from the wonderful Niksie over at Read My Mind. Thank you so much! I feel so lucky!

Now, onto the 11 facts/confessions about moi! (Just realised I used several exclamation marks in a row. I apologise for the morning enthusiasm.)

1. I have a phobia of earwigs. Just the thought of them makes me feel sick... and yesterday I discovered one crawling on my chocolate bar.

THIS IS SERIOUS.

I may never eat chocolate bars again.

(I thought about posting a picture, but just the thought of looking at earwigs again made me shudder a little and I decided not to inflict this on you.)

2. I'd like to try wearing coloured contacts. I want to see how many people actually notice... plus I've always wanted to have green eyes.

3. I have been known to eat spoonfuls of peanut butter (like, six) as a snack.

Just look at that. How can you resist it? (I like the crunchy natural kind best. Putting things other than peanuts in it is just WRONG.)

4. Writing is an addiction for me. (By writing, I mean my stories, novel, etc. This blog is for fun/procrastination!) Sometimes I don't even enjoy it... but I have to do it, otherwise my heart starts racing and my brain goes into overflow idea mode. (Is this totally weird? Probably.)

5. I really want to try fencing, except the only classes in my area are on Saturday mornings. (Now, this is not an impediment because I'm too lazy to get up then, but because it's often the only time I can hang out with friends.)

Doesn't this look fun? Yet another reason I can't wait to move out!

6. Reading the newspaper is a special treat in our household. The three of us (moi plus parentals) get all excited whenever we remember to buy it, then spend the day passing it between us and discussing the latest events.

...ok, so we're lame. Don't judge.

7. I have stuffed animals all over my bed and I bring them when I go on trips. (One of them even got a special post about him/her here!)

...What? They might get lonely without me!

8. I check my email way too much, but take a super long time to answer. (I need to work on this.)

9. I NEED A JOB. I have literally applied everywhere but fast-food places in my town, and am the only person in my class without work.
(I know, I know, I shouldn't be picky... but the thought of being around that much meat makes me want to vomit.)

10. I'm incapable of going more than a couple of days (sometimes not even that long) without face-to-face conversation with a friend. I need social contact, and Facebook just doesn't cut it.

Plus, you can't do this!

11. I'd like to be able to play guitar better but I don't practice enough. I just never seem to have enough time for everything I want to do.

Now, for Niksie's questions...

1. What's the lesson you learnt most from your parents?

Ooh, this is hard… maybe to realize that, sometimes you don't enjoy something, but you still have to do it?

2. What's the hardest situation in your life? How did you deal with that?

When I was younger, I skipped a grade (2, in case you're wondering) and it was a huge readjustment; I had to leave all my friends and join all these people I didn't really know (and, to be honest, didn't really like). Where my 'old' class was easy-going and everyone got along, my 'new' class was super cliquey and filled with drama. To be completely honest, I still don't feel super close to any of them- we just don't share the same interests- but I've learnt to make friends with other grades and outside people now.

3. What's your favorite sport? (if you're American, are you into soccer?)

Right now I'm going through a fencing phase! (As mentioned above.) Other than that I love dance and basketball. (And I HATE HOCKEY. So what if it's the 'Canadian sport', it's bloody boring.)

4. If you met Snooki, what would you say to her?

I have no idea… I've never watched Jersey Shore, so I'd probably walk away super awkwardly.

5. What's your favorite reality show?

Vampire Diaries? Hahaha, I don’t actually watch reality TV.

6. What's your guilty pleasure?

CHOCOLATE. (Although after the earwig thing…) Also shopping.

7. Do you believe in ghosts?

YES OH MY GOSH I THINK MY HOUSE IS HAUNTED. (A post for another time, perhaps?)

8. If you were a movie character, who would you be?

Cathy from Northanger Abbey. No contest.

(This might also be a little bit of wishful thinking. Tilney + gorgeous dresses…)

9. What is your favorite moment of the day?

Early in the morning, when I'm the only one awake.

Or, just any time I'm alone in the house.

10. What's your childhood memory that you're most embarrassed of?

I once bit a girl because she was really annoying me. (I don't even remember what she did.) (And this may not seem that embarrassing, but I was in grade 3. I should have known better.)

11. Mountain or beach?

Mountain! Yay for hiking! Here's a picture of when we went to Spain… we walked all day, it was lovely.

Well, enough about me. Now I award this lovely award (can you say that? lots of 'award' in a sentence) to...

And here are my questions for you:

Favourite band?
Do you like travelling?
What's the item you always have in your purse?
What makeup do you use?
What's something that makes you happy?
Can you climb trees?
What can you spend hours doing?
What kind of blogs do you like?
What celebrity would you like to meet?
What's your favourite dessert?
What's a random fact about your town?

This is also my contribution to the wonderful linkup over at Alyx's super cool blog! Go check it out if you haven't already, it's quite hilarious.

Hope you're all having a wonderful weekend! (And that you're not about to die of the heat like I might. If you don't hear from me again, assume I've melted.)

Sunday, July 8, 2012

latest joys and facts

Hello dearest readers! Well, this week was quite tiring and boring... but it is now Sunday and time to PARTAYYY! (Or go read blogs. Or watch a movie. Or, best of all, sleep. Whatever.) However, before I leave for all of this excitement, I must thank Hima over at My Musings and Demi Mist over at Beauty and the Mist for recently giving me two wonderful blog awards! Thank you so much, and I'm glad you enjoy my blog that much. Hopefully these facts are exciting enough for you!

Now, on to the thrills!

1. I survived my driver's ed class! (I'm actually writing this during a particularly boring passage right now.)

2. I don't really swear and it kinda bothers me when people do it every second word. I can understand it sparingly... but not all the time.

3. I wear blue nearly every day. (Not on purpose… I'm just drawn to it.)

4. I don't like pop. Sweet coffee or tea drinks, however…

5. I have yet to go swimming in a pool this summer! Hopefully I'll get the chance soon.

6. I am constantly in motion. Fidgeting, tapping my fingers, stretching… I even have to walk around when I brush my teeth!

7. A pet peeve of mine is when dogs lick my legs. (Get it? Pet peeve? I know, I'm hilarious.) Hands, face, arms is okay, I just hate the slobber on my legs.

8. I love shopping. (Shallow, maybe. But oh so true.)

9. I love James Bond movies (I blame my father entirely) and can't wait to go see the latest one! (Why is it that movies I want to go see take so long to come out?)

10. I write on EVERYTHING. Shirts, napkins, shoes, my hands, other people... watch out, because if I have a pen in hand, you might be next.

Ok, and that's it... I couldn't think of any other interesting facts. (Of course, as soon as I post this, I will think of fifty more. That's just how it is.)

Both of these award are for relatively new bloggers; so here are a few who I think deserve awards! (All of you, feel free to take either or both- perhaps whichever one you find prettier or have yet to be awarded?)

Thanks for all the wonderful reading, commenting and following, and I hope you all have a stunning Sunday!

Thursday, May 31, 2012

it's a wonderful world

This has literally been the longest week ever. Not because anything bad has happened- just because on Tuesday I was convinced that it was Friday. (By the time Friday finally comes around, I'll probably think it's next Wednesday...) So, I'd like to give a big thank you to Demi Mist over at Beauty and the Mist for the lovely award she gave me! It certainly added a little sweetness to the week. (You should definitely go check out her blog if you haven't already- it has plenty of wonderful beauty and lifestyle tips.)

Isn't it cute? (Also, funnily enough, the last award I got was right after a music post too- this post and this award, in case you're new to my scribblings and curious. Does this mean I should just keep writing random posts about songs?)

Without further ado, here are seven facts about me!

I'm bilingual- French and English- and I consider myself far more French than English. (This despite the fact that I listen to more English music, speak more in English, and read more in English. Go figure.)
I'm a leapyear baby! Secretly, I'm only four...
One of my pet peeves is when people answer an instant message with something like 'not much' or 'lol'. Seriously? At least try to keep the conversation going!
I've never been on a Ferris wheel. (I want to, though!)
I'm insecure about my eyebrows. They're dark, bushy, straight, grow extremely fast... they really have no redeeming features.
I love old movies (like 30s-50s)- they're so quirky and funny!
I wish I had a nickname. (I'm trying to persuade my school to call me Cupcake or Cupcake Girl- story to come- but no success yet.)

And here are the 15 people I'm tagging:

If you haven't checked out these blogs yet, you definitely should- they're all great. Hoping you're all having a wonderful Thursday, and that your week has been shorter than mine!

Thursday, May 3, 2012

in the heat of summer sunshine (another song now stuck in my head)

There is currently none right now (there's been nothing but rain here for two weeks. If you stop hearing from me, assume I've drowned) so I must thank the lovely Jordan over at Boho Vanity for giving me the Sunshine Award! This really brightened my day. If you've never seen it, you need to go check out her blog, she has amazing style and crazy good beauty tips!

Now, for 10 random facts about me:

1. I'm vegetarian, have been for 4 years, and despite getting made fun of on a daily basis have no plans to change.

2. I LOVE travelling. I've been to Spain and Greece (as well as random places in North America) and am going to France next year!

3. My dream job? Working as an editor in a high-profile publishing house.

4. I am ADDICTED to protein bars. I love them even more than coffee! (They taste like chocolate, but they're healthy-ish! What's not to love?)

5. My favourite author is Georgette Heyer. If you haven't read any of her books, go get one NOW.

6. I love dancing, despite being the least coordinated person on the planet.

7. I've never watched Titanic or Grease. (Shocking, right? My friends nearly fainted when I told them.)

8. I couldn't live without writing. (As you've probably noticed by the frequency of my posts.) I've written one novel and am currently working on a second.

9. I love high-waisted clothing. Skirts, shorts, jeans... super flattering!

10. My favourite designer is Desigual. If ever I get rich, I will buy every single one of their pieces, even the guys'. (And then I'll make my boyfriend wear them. Since the rich thing and the boyfriend thing are about equally implausible, haha!)

And that's it for me. I nominate...

Kori at The Musings of an Awkward Panda

Scarlett at Teen Granny

Mariana at And so it goes...

Geena at Within My Eyes

Dusty at Girls Love Fried Pickles

(Another random fact: I'd never made links before!) I hope that this brightens your day! Let me know if you do it, I'd love to hear random facts about you.