quotables -- artsy fartsy

I had my first drawing class today since high school. My eccentric art professor is rambling on about the syllabus when he gets to the subject of attendance:

"Just come to class 'cause some of the shit I say is genius! Sometimes even I don't believe it!"

survey says yes?

Brace yourself! This is pretty long and in no way do I think anyone is capable of having the attention span to read it! But I figured I'd take things back to grade school days for kicks! (and to take my mind off an upset stomach)


If you could take credit for writing one song, which would it be?
Uh... Baby Got Back! Only kidding... :) It is impossible to pick just one.
If you could play one instrument perfectly?
piano
If you could play one sport perfectly?
tennis
If you could speak a second language perfectly?
it's a toss up between French (because I'd love to live there someday) and Spanish (because I'd love to speak with Paulina and Lizbeth)
If you could have all the knowledge of one profession, which?
for passion: veterinary medicine, for good use: cardiologist
If you had to choose one candy you could have from now on, which?
swedish fish or anything chocolate
If you had to change lives with a friend for a week, who would you choose?
Josh for his piano skills and the experience of being a guy
If you could read one person's thoughts for a day, who would you choose?
....
If you could have one car, what would you choose?
a hybrid
What noise do you love?
the sound of rain
What noise do you hate?
the sound (and earthquake) of the door slammed upstairs
What turns you on?
kindness... a nice smile isn't too bad either
What turns you off?
arrogance... hands down!
What's one song you secretly love?
She's Everything- Brad Paisley
What city feels most like home to you?
Columbia
Would you rather cook or bake?
both
Do you prefer sweet or savory foods?
savory
What is your job title?
former receptionist, current student
Do you like your boss?
Her kids were hilarious, but she always gave me her work.
What's your favorite dog?
beagle or border collie
Descibe your mom/mother figure in 5 words.
food-pusher, loving, organized, silly, caring
Decribe your dad/father figure in 5 words.
caring, supportive, strong, loving, hilarious
Do you smoke? What brand?
Nope, I'd like to die a cooler way and with good looking lungs, thanks!
What's your favorite fruit?
pineapple!
Are you a morning person?
I am becoming one slowly but surely and with no intention
What do you order at Starbucks?
caramel macchiatos, caramel frappucinos, and iced passion tea lemonade... they are all delicious
Do you like Sushi?
more like addicted
What's your favoirte body part on the sex you prefer?
hahaha calves. :)
What do you like the most about a the other sex's look (ex: eyes, smile)?
eyes
What's your favorite curse word?
shiiiiiit
What's your favorite reality TV show?
uh The Hills, duh. Shoooot giiiiirl I watch that drama every Monday
How often do you hang out with friends?
everyday
Do you do relationships?
C'est possible. but not now.
Do you want to get married someday?
someday
What's your favorite name?
Jack
If you had to live with one person as your roommate, who would you
choose?
Mallori!
What's your favorite nickname?
Kimbo Slice! hahaha :) Kimber is very cute though
What do you order at Subway?
turkey with bacon and lots of veggies on honey oat
What's your favorite beer?
bud select
Do you like wine?
I haven't had enough to know
Would you rather go dancing with friends, or have coffee with friends?
coffee weekdays, dancing weekends
How many hours a week do you work/go to school?
hahaha I will be attempting 17 hours this semester with a very difficult course load. Wish me luck.
Name one song you could sing all the way through even without it playing?
there are too many... I like Josh's rendition of a Blevins? song "Whenever I'm alone I'm thinkin' bout you, my hands are doing things they shouldn't do..." haha You'll have to hear it sometime.
Name one band that sings lyrics that relate most to your life?
john mayer perhaps? I have no idea...
Do you like your city?
love it!
What are the words/phrases you say the most?
"I say yes!" "Sweet."
Would you rather call or text?
I hate talking on the phone but it's quicker/more understandable although I prefer texting
What movie makes you cry the most?
P.S. I Love You... seriously every single scene I'm in tears saying "He was such a good guy!!" Ridiculous!
What's your favorite christmas movie?
Elf
What you name a dog?
Penny, Pepper, Stormy... my new favorite, Beefy. hahaha :) Gotta love Rob and Big
What would you name a horse?
Black Stallion... kidding.
Did you ever babysit as a teenager? Who?
Yes, little Rosie was a handful but she was charming and imaginative
Would you rather go to the beach or the mountains?
tough! Mountains
Favorite Disney character?
Pocahontas was my girl
Favorite Theme Park?
Six Flags
How many people have you had sex with?
that's not personal at all
What annoys you the most?
this wound on my elbow that refuses to heal!
Did you like this survey?
it was interesting
First though when you saw yourself in the mirror this morning?
rough night, eh?
Favorite season?
fall
Biggest Fear?
heights and death
Biggest Obssession?
animals, music, art,and currently David Sedaris books
Favorite workout?
Tennis or mountain biking! or hiking! :)
Outdoors or the City?
love both unconditionally
Best movie you've seen in the past month?
dark knight. "Wanna see a magic trick?"
Any siblings?
Andy and Beth
Ever won a trophy?
yes
Being rich or finding true love?
all you need is love
Last time you had a waffle cone?
in Colorado
Celebrity crush?
Jake Gyllenhaal... shoot giiiirl, he fine. :)
Favorite soda?
Dr. Pepper
Any special talents?
I can cross my toes
Sing in the shower?
when a song is stuck in my head
Are looks important?
definitely not.
3 people you trust with your life:
Mom, Dad, Beth
Any friends you dont really like?
love them all
Birthplace?
South St. Louis
Still live in the area?
near
Best Habit:
cleaning
Worst Habit:
being fickle
Last person you called?
Scott
What do you think about most?

How long have you been breathing?
20 years in two weeks
Are you single?
yes, I'll be too busy come Monday
Have you cried today at all?
It's still early! haha no I'm pretty happy these days :)
What did you last drink?
cranberry apple juice
Do you want to be in a relationship?
no thanks, not now.
Do you actually believe in perfection?
I believe in coffee perfection. :)
Would you rather it be sunny or rainy?
sunny but a few rainy days are always welcomed
Have you been to New York City?
I'd like to go some day
What do you think about before you go to bed?
what's happening tomorrow
Last time you did laundry?
two weeks ago before I left for Mizzou. Looks like laundry day today!
Do you fight with your parents all the time?
Never anymore. I've learned to appreciate them a lot more than I did.
Do you believe in love?
It's hard to believe that two people can make each other happy for too long. But I've witnessed proof.
Sometimes I do... Family and friends are my belief.
Who was the last person to lay in a bed with you?
Carl or Lis probably
Where did you sleep last night?
My bed and then magically I landed up on the living room couch when I woke up?
Do you want kids?
Yes!
Where is your phone?
on my desk
Who has your heart?
my chest cavity. :)
Do you have a friend of the opposite sex you can talk to?
so many... but I can talk to Craig about just anything
Favorite sit down restaurant?
Crusoe's is family tradition, but I love Macaroni Grill or Noodles & Company
Do you believe that everything happens for a reason?
absolutely
What do you regret most this month?
nothing!
Do you have your wisdom teeth?
I never had any
When is your next road trip?
I think we are planning on a huge group trip to Colorado for winter break! :)
What do you look for in the opposite sex?
awesome sense of humor, intelligence, compassion, spontaneity, confidence, common interests, kindness above anything else... but I'm definitely a sucker for big brown eyes and a way with kids!
Last time you laughed?
this morning, too many times last night
Whats your mood at the moment?
slightly guilty, slightly sick
Would rain actually stop you from going somewhere or ruin your plans?
Never! Just makes things more interesting!
Ever been in a wedding?
my brother's
Myspace or Facebook?
facebook baby, so I can creep! haha kidding
Where were you two nights ago?
hanging out in our apartment
Last time you saw your parents?
two Wednesdays ago
What woke you up this morning?
sunlight
Did you kiss or hug anyone this weekend, who?
I hugged very many wonderful people this weekend, I kissed someone who will remain anonymous.
Who was the last person to give you a ride somewhere?
"Jesus"/Greg
Do long distance relationships work?
if there's no communication or commitment, definitely not.
Who do you wish you were with right now?
Mallori! I miss our talks
Would you rather talk on the phone or chat in IM?
anything but having a conversation over the phone
Do you listen to music everyday?
it's a must
Are you a fast typer?
fairly
What are you doing after this?
taking a shower, making a quick bite to eat, possibly meeting Kevin for Starbucks and wandering campus to scope out our class locations.
Is anything bothering you?
nope!
Do you miss someone?
can't say I do!
What do you want to do right now?
end this
Are you listening to music right now?
haha what's playing on my iTunes now is My Teacher Is A Werewolf by Harry and the Potters :)
Have you eaten ice cream in the past 48 hours?
no ma'am/sir
If you had to choose one person to date, who would it be?
there is absolutely no one right now that I would prefer to date.
Who do you text the most?
Kevin texts me way too much. And Ryan.
Who do you talk to on the phone the most?
Probably my fashia
What did you eat last?
bbq at the boys' party last night
Have you ever liked someone and were too scared to tell them?
nope, not at all. I'm pretty open about that

reminder

September 18 -- Motion City Soundtrack at the Blue Note

September 30 -- Ani DiFranco at the Missouri Theatre

October 9 -- New Found Glory at the Blue Note (for Jackie)

October 15 -- Old 97's at the Blue Note

November 13 -- Matt Nathanson at Pop's

Any takers? :)

currents and [constants]

Smell: my shampoo

Sight: A sticky note from Kaitlin that says “P.S. You are Sunshine”

Sound: Question- Old 97’s… who are at the Blue Note in October!

Thought: It was a nice change of pace to wake up this morning to the sound of the rain outside my window. Rainy days always make me want to cook something special to eat, fall into my bed, and read a book all day. I’m half anticipating, half dreading the first week of school partly for the reason that this short “summer vacation” will be over. It also means that it’s the start of the last year for a good handful of my friends who will be graduating next May. Quick recaps of memories from the past twelve months flash through my mind and as the direction jumps from one moment to another, I realize that I would never change a thing that’s happened. There have been silly and serious mistakes I’ve made, uncertainty in most aspects, sadness in hidden tears, academic facts and life lessons learned, and some of the most indescribable and happiest moments. But those friends, who have been there through it all, are the most meaningful to me.
I have a feeling this year will not be any different. It’s just another exciting chapter of a book that I can’t put down on a rainy day like this.

For the sweet tooth:
Genius (and delicious) Trail Mix brownies Kaitlin and I concocted

Try not to lick the screen

It's kind of like whack-a-mole but more like...

Yay for 90's music! I've changed my blog song from Strawberry Swing (from the new Coldplay album which is very, very good I've discovered after some pestering by Josh) to a classic 90's song, Semi-Charmed Life by Kaitlin's favorite. It's so catchy (must be those do do do's) despite the actual meaning that it just makes you feel good in a way.

Saturday morning Jimbo, Jackie, Dan and I packed up our things and headed out on a road trip to KC! Needless to say, there were a lot awesome memories made in the following days. We ended up at Jimbo's lake house on Lake Lotawana where I fell in love with his dog, Tess, a cute and playful creature that refuses to sit still. It was so much fun tubing with Jackie! Every time we thought we'd fall off, we'd laugh a little harder until our stomachs were as sore as our arms. Jimbo and Dan rocked their wakeboarding skills out on the lake while Jackie and I took pictures. After we docked the boat we traveled to a Peculiar place (ha ha punny!) and spent the night at Jackie's. In the morning we pulled ourselves out of the sinking couch, ate breakfast/lunch, crippled Carl stopped by, and then we were back on the road to the Plaza. For those who have never been to KC, the Plaza is an outdoor shopping area in the downtown section. It's a really beautiful area architecturally. I've only been in KC when it's cold so it was refreshing to see people outside in the restaurant courtyards and people walking about the streets. They even had a live band playing outside an Eddie Bauer store. Random, right? It was fun to wander the streets and explore the different shops. Later that night we returned to Jimbo's, went tubing/wakeboarding again, ate a delicious dinner made by his hilarious Mom and talked outside for hours. We eventually retreated from being eaten alive by mosquitos and watched the Olympics inside. After Bolt's cocky but impressive Gold Metal showdown, the gladiator pose made a distinct mark in our expressions the following day when we went to Worlds of Fun. We started our theme park adventure on the Spinning Dragons, a kid's roller coaster where the cars spin along the track. The highest hill was maybe 150 ft tall but for a man such as Jimbo who has never ridden a roller coaster before, it proved to be scary! Jackie started laughing as he screamed the way down thinking that Jimbo was joking... haha it was hilarious but he conquered his fear and we ended up riding the Patriot (ride on Patriot!!), an inverted coaster like the Batman at Six Flags, the Detonator, the Timber Wolf (a rickety wooden coaster that jerked you out of your seat), and the most intimidating of them all.... THE MAMBA! It's one of the highest, fastest, and steepest roller coasters in the world and you can see it from a few miles away. Definitely intimidating reporting by the girl who is afraid of heights. We made our way up the hill and I squeezed Jimbo's hand into a million pieces when we went screaming down it! Crazy scary ride, but we defeated it! All of us ended up riding it multiple times along with the other less intimidating ones. Overall a great weekend with amazing friends and hilarious adventures! It was nice to get in a few days away with good friends before this busy semester starts...