authentic people blog party

1} What's the nerdiest/geekiest/weirdest thing about you?

I'm obsessed with Harry Potter. No. Really. OBSESSED. In my opinion, one of the best series ever written and directed. How do you know that I'm a true, hard-core HP fan?

• I know that one of Harry's favorite things to eat is treacle tart, Dumbledore's favorite jam is raspberry, and Hermione loves the smells of parchment and freshly-mown grass (two scents I also happen to enjoy).
• I carved myself a wand out of wood, painted it, and can do quite a few spells with it (including, but not limited to: Petrificus Totalus, Alohomora, and Expecto Patronum). It's legit. UNASHAMED.
• I have every single word to this song memorized, and I sing it often.
• I AM NOT A MUGGLE.

2} If you could live in a fictional universe from any book, movie, or television show, what would it be?

I can't decide. These are the worlds/places between which I am torn:

• Middle Earth (Because I just so happen to love LoTR as well, and I can totally picture myself riding a handsome steed, wearing a dress, with a bow and arrows slung across my back. Oh, yeah. WOMAN POWER.)
• Neverland (Mermaids, Indians, the Lost Boys, and fairies? Come on. You can't get much better than that. Plus I was secretly in love with Peter Pan when I was little. I wrote in a coloring book that I wanted to marry him. Which doesn't actually make sense, since he'll never grow up, and I was only six, but STILL. It could happen someday.)
• Hogwarts (You knew it was coming...)

3} Little or big, practical or frivolous, what is one of your favorite items in your house?

My computer. Honestly, I don't know how I'd survive without it. If I didn't have it, I'd have to write my book the old-fashioned way. I think my hand would fall off. Plus I currently do online schooling at Connections Academy, so I wouldn't be able to do that. AND you wouldn't be reading this little blog! How sad would that be?

4} Do you like animated movies? If so, what is your favorite?

Uhm, YES. Animated movies are my life. And they're going to come back even more when baby sister enters the world. Here are some of my faves (because you can't really expect me to choose one)...

• DISNEY/PIXAR (I realize that's not a movie, but I am in love with every movie this company has ever made. Wall-E, Up, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Ratatouille... Do I need to continue?)
• Kung Fu Panda (Legend.)
• Classic Disney films (Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Best, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty... They all make me sigh with happiness, reminiscing of my childhood.)
• Veggie Tales (Don't judge.)
• So many more that I probably can't remember right now.

5} What is your favorite household chore?

Hmm. That's a toughie. I don't really like household chores (and I'd wager that most of you don't either). I guess my least disliked chore would be folding laundry. At least you can watch a movie while you do it.

6} What's your favorite thing to get at Starbucks (or your favorite coffee shop)?

Oh, Starbucks, how I love you. My favorite drinks are: Pumpkin Spice, Peppermint Mocha, Java Chip, and Salted Hot Chocolate. Indulgence, I tell you.

7} What is your favorite pizza topping?

Ham & pineapples. It just tastes so fresh and mouth-watering. :)

8} Waffles or pancakes?

Hmmm. Waffles win, but only by a small margin. My love for all things breakfast displays itself.

9} Do you like to play games? If so, what is your favorite?

Games? Hmm. I'm kind of obsessed with Nancy Drew PC games. And Cranium. And Catch Phrase. And Pictionary. Pretty much just spending time with family and friends... It doesn't really matter what game we play. It's always fun when we're together. :)

^Cheesy. Who cares.

10} Have you ever let anyone win a game?

Usually I'm really competitive, but I've let my little brother win before. Seeing that happiness, that excitement, in his little face, gives me way more pleasure than winning the game. ♥

11} Have you ever dyed your hair?

Nope! It's au naturale. I cringe away from dying my hair; I don't know why. I guess I'd just rather have the hair color God gave me -- a bit of a strawberry blonde. :) Plus it would damage my fragile hairs. BUT I might dye it someday, if I decide it's worth it (or if I get random gray hair). If I ever dyed it, I'd probably go darker, and add a bit more red. Like this, only a few shades darker:

Source: reddishness.tumblr.com via Kailyn on Pinterest

12} Do you make your bed every morning?

Um... no. *guilty face* I'm actually sitting on it right now, and it looks like this:

That's a computer, colored pencils, chemistry homework, Harry Potter, a calculator, clothes, and pillows. *awkwardcough*

13} Picasso or Norman Rockwell?

Hmm, I'd say Norman Rockwell. I know Picasso is a legendary artist, but personally, I think many of his paintings are just... odd. Beauty's in the eye of the beholder, I suppose. :) I like the scenes Rockwell paints... the expressions, the funny situations, the simple optimism of life.

Source: Uploaded by user via Kailyn on Pinterest

14} Do you like carpet, tile, or hardwood floors?

I love hardwood floors, but they're not always practical. I'm starting to realize that. The entire downstairs of our house is hardwood, and it's definitely not as comfortable. (I guess that's what rugs are for, but still. I miss carpet. Plus it's less practical for Baby K, when she comes and starts crawling around.) So I'd probably choose carpet in the bedrooms and living room, hardwood in the hallways, dining room, and kitchen, and tile in the bathrooms. But it depends. It has to be nice carpet... otherwise the effect is completely ruined.

15} If you could put one thing in a safe under your bed, what would it be?

My family. Hahaha, no really. Ummm. Maybe my computer? It has most of my stories and artwork on it... It's really important to me. Or maybe my camera. I love it too much.

16} What's your favorite condiment?

KETCHUP. Ooooh, yum. I love ketchup. No mustard, onions, or relish for me. Just ketchup. On eggs, on hot dogs, on potatoes. It's perfect.

17} Have you ever thrown up on someone (excluding when you were a child)?

Meh. I don't know if I've ever thrown up on someone. I know I've thrown up all over my parents' bed, and my mom cleaned it up. Moms are great at stuff like that. :)

18} What was the last thing that made you laugh?

My brothers. They're constantly making me laugh -- even if they do get on my nerves often.

19} Think fast...what's the first song that pops into your head?

Dream On, by Steve Tyler. I have NO earthly idea why. I don't even listen to him. Although I suspect the reason that it popped into my head first was the because of the title. I happen to be a dreamer.

But if you are curious what kind of music I love, here are a few of my fave artists/genres:

• OWL CITY (♥)
• Taylor Swift
• He is We
• Paramore
• Coldplay
• Chris Rice
• Natalie Grant
• Selena Gomez
• Alexandre Desplat (film scores)
• Classical piano
• Christian music
• Justin Bieber (I promise I'm not obsessed. He just has a really nice voice.)
• ...and more!

^That's me. Hi. Oh, and my hair isn't actually that dark/red. It's just the editing effect. :)

I had a blast doing this -- it was so much fun! Thanks to Abigail for hosting this amazing blog party! Now I'm off to read some of your entries. Cheerio, dearies. ♥