as autumn pointed out, i can't read surveys and i answered my favorite junior high class instead of high school. but for high school i'd have to say it's kind of a tough call. my favorites overall were:
-honors english, all three years
-physics
-advanced physics
-algebra II trig and math analysis (is that what it was called?)
-PE with autumn, danyeal, and andy bean
-yearbook
-senior issues
if i had to narrow it down to the overall, absolute BEST classes, i'd say honors engligh with mr. hansen and physics with mr. williamson. (i don't know if i mean regular physics or advanced. good question.) that english class has probably had more of an impact on the rest of my life than any of the other classes, and it was so fun. but i loved physics too. and i feel like i have to give credit to uncle ernie strobe.
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
99 problems
01. Best way to get over someone?
pray that you won't see them. but then you will have a class together and you'll end up getting married. that's the way it always seems to happen.
02. Current crush?
my dog
03. Is your AIM away message on?
um excuse me...that is so 1999
04. If you could eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
meals...meals...probably salad, spaghetti, and ice cream. a multiple-course meal.
05. What curse word do you use the most?
although i do sometimes curse, mostly very quietly to myself, out loud i say "pisser" a lot lately. and "pisshead".
06. Do you own an ipod?
yes. if it broke i don't know what i would do.
07. Who on your Myspace " top 8 " do you talk to the most?
brad
08. What time is your alarm clock set for?
6 am
09. Have you ever bid for something on eBay?
yes. and won.
10. Do you wear flip-flops even when its cold outside?
no. although i hate wearing socks. but sometimes they're necessary.
11. Where do you buy your groceries from?
albertsons. it's .2 seconds from my house.
12. Would you rather take the picture or be in the picture?
be in the picture. it's because i'm so good looking.
13. What was the last movie you watched?
the first half of nacho libre.
14. Do any of your friends have children?
a few.
15. If you won the lottery, whats the first thing you would buy?
a house with a huge modern kitchen.
16. Has anyone ever called you lazy?
not that i recall.
17. Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep faster?:
no, although sometimes i enjoy taking nyquill because of that side benefit.
18. What CD is currently in your CD player?:
who uses a cd player anymore? oh wait, i do, in my car. but it's empty! i mostly listen to spokane's river 99.9. and christmas music with some tips to add intelligence to my life from john tesh.
19. Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk?
vanilla soy milk
20. Has anyone told you a secret this week?
no?
21. When was the last time someone hit you?
if it was in any sort of mean-spirited way, it was probably my brother about 15 years ago
22. What did you have for dinner?
lemon pancetta chicken with zucchini and potatoes
23. What is your biggest fear?
maybe being alone in the universe. being lost in space sounds terrifying.
24. What color is your car?
black
25. Can you whistle?
in a very wussy, one-octave-only kind of way
26. What is your favorite Christmas/winter movie?
little women. it's not a christmas movie, but it feels like one. i watch it every fall/winter.
27. Do you make your own jewelry?
only if i have some fimo clay handy
28. Have you ever participated in a protest?
not recently. i would though.
29. Who was the last person to call you?
oh.........my mom.........
30. What is your favorite ride at an amusement park?
the tower of terror
31.What is something you must do everyday?
get excercise. if i don't i feel crazy.
32. Have you ever dated one of your best friends?
well - brad is my best friend now. but we kind of became best friends while we were dating. so, no.
33. What area code are you in right now?
509
34. Did you watch cartoons as a child?
smurfs please.
35. How big is your local mall?
um...medium. medium sized and high class.
36. What is your job title?
IT application systems analyst, soon to be IT implementation coordinator
37. What do you miss most?
christmas break
38. Would you ever sky dive?
only if i were strapped to someone's back. maybe that's my biggest fear - falling out of an airplane? but let's say i was on the amazing race - i'd have to do it then. short answer: yes, in extreme circumstances only.
39. What are you allergic to?
i think maybe cats. which is ironic since my self-imposed childhood nickname was cat-lover.
43. What movie do you know every line to?
billy madison, waiting for guffman, home alone, the sound of music, the parent trap
44. Do you own any band t-shirts?
not that i can think of. that surprises me.
41. Have you ever had Jamba Juice?
you bet i have. cranberry craze is my favorite.
42. When was the last time you laughed so hard your sides hurt?
oh gosh - when i had two glasses of wine on sunday night, then spelled the word "granola" wrong on my grocery list. i spelled it "gronalo". i literally fell out of my chair. i'm a mega ultra lightweight.
45. What is your favorite candle scent?
i like a nice pine scent in the winter.
46. How many aunts and uncles do you have?
if we're talking flesh and blood related, i'll say four
48. Do you crack your knuckles?
only by accident
49. How many chairs are at your dining room table?
four - it's a table for babies. i mean a table for ants. i think i know every word to zoolander!
50. What is your favorite salad dressing?
champagne dressing. light.
51. Do you read for fun?
i don't feel like a whole person unless i'm in the middle of reading something
52. Can you speak any languages other than English?
a limited amount of french
54. Do you do your own dishes?
mostly brad does them, because the only meal i really eat at home is dinner. i cook, he does the dishes.
55. What color is your bedroom painted?
pale blue
56. Are your parents divorced?
no
57. Have you ever cried in public?
not really. i have a little, but i try to keep more than 1 or so people from knowing about it.
59. Which do you make: wishes or plans?
plans
60. Are you always trying to learn new things?
i feel like i have no choice
61. What messenger programs do you have?
please. remember what i said about 1999? if i were still in college i would though.
63. Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos?
nope
64. Do you believe that the guy should pay on the first date?
yes. unless the girl asked.
65. Can you skip rocks?
that's not something i really focus on.
67. Have you ever been to Jamaica?
no
68. What do you like to snack on at the movie theatres?
diet pepsi
69. Who is your favorite teacher?:
mr. hansen
70. Have you ever dated someone out of your race?
no
71. What is the weather like?
dark. cold. almost snowing - maybe tomorrow i hope.
72. Would you ever date someone covered in tattoos?
i would, but i can't really imagine what the circumstances would be. let's keep an open mind though, shall we?
73. Do you have an online journal?
i call it a blog
74. Have a broken heart?
only from a crush - but yes, if that counts. i've had some serious crushes.
75. What was your favorite class in high school?
junior high school...maybe geometry? or ninth grade science.
76. Do you sleep on your side, tummy, or back?
mostly back.
78. Have you ever been attracted to someone physically unattractive?
i think so - there's more to life than just looks you know.
79. When was the last time you slept on the floor?
on the floor...last christmas eve i think.
80. What is your favorite alcoholic drink?
wine...and some lady drinks: lemon drops, cosmos, straight up sugar, etc.
81. If you were born the opposite sex, what would your name have been?
steven
82. Do you like your living arrangement?
yes. except i have these two awful roommates. just kidding! i love my house, husband, and dog. except for the kitchen. it's for babies.
84. What is your mother and father's hometowns?
mom-seattle. dad-tacoma.
85. Did you ever go to the same school as your parents?
western washington university
86. How many hours of sleep do you need to function?
probably 6.5 to 7. 7 or more ideally.
87. How much is gas where you live right now?
$2.59
88. What was the last thing to scare you?
hmm...sometimes i think about what it would be like if brad died. that freaks me out.
89. Do you own a Playstation?
no. but i'm pleased to announce that we have both an xbox and a gamecube.
90. How many times have you brushed your teeth today?
twice
92. What album did you buy last?
we're waiting for the new sufjan christmas cd to finally be in stock at hastings...
93. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
lots...thirty something?
94. Are your days full and fast-paced?
very full. too full sometimes. fast-paced too.
95. Did you ever get in trouble for talking in class?
on occasion
96. Is there carpet, wood or tile in the room you're currently in?
wood
97. Were you a "planned" child?
i think so
98. Are you a good dancer?
i'm a fun dancer, when the mood strikes. good really isn't the word to describe it.
99. Are you a nice person?
overall.
pray that you won't see them. but then you will have a class together and you'll end up getting married. that's the way it always seems to happen.
02. Current crush?
my dog
03. Is your AIM away message on?
um excuse me...that is so 1999
04. If you could eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
meals...meals...probably salad, spaghetti, and ice cream. a multiple-course meal.
05. What curse word do you use the most?
although i do sometimes curse, mostly very quietly to myself, out loud i say "pisser" a lot lately. and "pisshead".
06. Do you own an ipod?
yes. if it broke i don't know what i would do.
07. Who on your Myspace " top 8 " do you talk to the most?
brad
08. What time is your alarm clock set for?
6 am
09. Have you ever bid for something on eBay?
yes. and won.
10. Do you wear flip-flops even when its cold outside?
no. although i hate wearing socks. but sometimes they're necessary.
11. Where do you buy your groceries from?
albertsons. it's .2 seconds from my house.
12. Would you rather take the picture or be in the picture?
be in the picture. it's because i'm so good looking.
13. What was the last movie you watched?
the first half of nacho libre.
14. Do any of your friends have children?
a few.
15. If you won the lottery, whats the first thing you would buy?
a house with a huge modern kitchen.
16. Has anyone ever called you lazy?
not that i recall.
17. Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep faster?:
no, although sometimes i enjoy taking nyquill because of that side benefit.
18. What CD is currently in your CD player?:
who uses a cd player anymore? oh wait, i do, in my car. but it's empty! i mostly listen to spokane's river 99.9. and christmas music with some tips to add intelligence to my life from john tesh.
19. Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk?
vanilla soy milk
20. Has anyone told you a secret this week?
no?
21. When was the last time someone hit you?
if it was in any sort of mean-spirited way, it was probably my brother about 15 years ago
22. What did you have for dinner?
lemon pancetta chicken with zucchini and potatoes
23. What is your biggest fear?
maybe being alone in the universe. being lost in space sounds terrifying.
24. What color is your car?
black
25. Can you whistle?
in a very wussy, one-octave-only kind of way
26. What is your favorite Christmas/winter movie?
little women. it's not a christmas movie, but it feels like one. i watch it every fall/winter.
27. Do you make your own jewelry?
only if i have some fimo clay handy
28. Have you ever participated in a protest?
not recently. i would though.
29. Who was the last person to call you?
oh.........my mom.........
30. What is your favorite ride at an amusement park?
the tower of terror
31.What is something you must do everyday?
get excercise. if i don't i feel crazy.
32. Have you ever dated one of your best friends?
well - brad is my best friend now. but we kind of became best friends while we were dating. so, no.
33. What area code are you in right now?
509
34. Did you watch cartoons as a child?
smurfs please.
35. How big is your local mall?
um...medium. medium sized and high class.
36. What is your job title?
IT application systems analyst, soon to be IT implementation coordinator
37. What do you miss most?
christmas break
38. Would you ever sky dive?
only if i were strapped to someone's back. maybe that's my biggest fear - falling out of an airplane? but let's say i was on the amazing race - i'd have to do it then. short answer: yes, in extreme circumstances only.
39. What are you allergic to?
i think maybe cats. which is ironic since my self-imposed childhood nickname was cat-lover.
43. What movie do you know every line to?
billy madison, waiting for guffman, home alone, the sound of music, the parent trap
44. Do you own any band t-shirts?
not that i can think of. that surprises me.
41. Have you ever had Jamba Juice?
you bet i have. cranberry craze is my favorite.
42. When was the last time you laughed so hard your sides hurt?
oh gosh - when i had two glasses of wine on sunday night, then spelled the word "granola" wrong on my grocery list. i spelled it "gronalo". i literally fell out of my chair. i'm a mega ultra lightweight.
45. What is your favorite candle scent?
i like a nice pine scent in the winter.
46. How many aunts and uncles do you have?
if we're talking flesh and blood related, i'll say four
48. Do you crack your knuckles?
only by accident
49. How many chairs are at your dining room table?
four - it's a table for babies. i mean a table for ants. i think i know every word to zoolander!
50. What is your favorite salad dressing?
champagne dressing. light.
51. Do you read for fun?
i don't feel like a whole person unless i'm in the middle of reading something
52. Can you speak any languages other than English?
a limited amount of french
54. Do you do your own dishes?
mostly brad does them, because the only meal i really eat at home is dinner. i cook, he does the dishes.
55. What color is your bedroom painted?
pale blue
56. Are your parents divorced?
no
57. Have you ever cried in public?
not really. i have a little, but i try to keep more than 1 or so people from knowing about it.
59. Which do you make: wishes or plans?
plans
60. Are you always trying to learn new things?
i feel like i have no choice
61. What messenger programs do you have?
please. remember what i said about 1999? if i were still in college i would though.
63. Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos?
nope
64. Do you believe that the guy should pay on the first date?
yes. unless the girl asked.
65. Can you skip rocks?
that's not something i really focus on.
67. Have you ever been to Jamaica?
no
68. What do you like to snack on at the movie theatres?
diet pepsi
69. Who is your favorite teacher?:
mr. hansen
70. Have you ever dated someone out of your race?
no
71. What is the weather like?
dark. cold. almost snowing - maybe tomorrow i hope.
72. Would you ever date someone covered in tattoos?
i would, but i can't really imagine what the circumstances would be. let's keep an open mind though, shall we?
73. Do you have an online journal?
i call it a blog
74. Have a broken heart?
only from a crush - but yes, if that counts. i've had some serious crushes.
75. What was your favorite class in high school?
junior high school...maybe geometry? or ninth grade science.
76. Do you sleep on your side, tummy, or back?
mostly back.
78. Have you ever been attracted to someone physically unattractive?
i think so - there's more to life than just looks you know.
79. When was the last time you slept on the floor?
on the floor...last christmas eve i think.
80. What is your favorite alcoholic drink?
wine...and some lady drinks: lemon drops, cosmos, straight up sugar, etc.
81. If you were born the opposite sex, what would your name have been?
steven
82. Do you like your living arrangement?
yes. except i have these two awful roommates. just kidding! i love my house, husband, and dog. except for the kitchen. it's for babies.
84. What is your mother and father's hometowns?
mom-seattle. dad-tacoma.
85. Did you ever go to the same school as your parents?
western washington university
86. How many hours of sleep do you need to function?
probably 6.5 to 7. 7 or more ideally.
87. How much is gas where you live right now?
$2.59
88. What was the last thing to scare you?
hmm...sometimes i think about what it would be like if brad died. that freaks me out.
89. Do you own a Playstation?
no. but i'm pleased to announce that we have both an xbox and a gamecube.
90. How many times have you brushed your teeth today?
twice
92. What album did you buy last?
we're waiting for the new sufjan christmas cd to finally be in stock at hastings...
93. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
lots...thirty something?
94. Are your days full and fast-paced?
very full. too full sometimes. fast-paced too.
95. Did you ever get in trouble for talking in class?
on occasion
96. Is there carpet, wood or tile in the room you're currently in?
wood
97. Were you a "planned" child?
i think so
98. Are you a good dancer?
i'm a fun dancer, when the mood strikes. good really isn't the word to describe it.
99. Are you a nice person?
overall.
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
i swam in lake padden once
note about previous blog:
when i am being practical, i have no desire whatsoever to swim in bellingham bay. gross me out.
when i am being practical, i have no desire whatsoever to swim in bellingham bay. gross me out.
don't stop, don't break, you can delight because you have a place
last tuesday i think
so i'm sitting here listening to "majesty snowbird" on repeat. it makes me feel like i have to do something besides work. i have to fake play piano on my desk and write my blog on lined paper. something about other people's creations, when they're ones i love, makes me feel like i have to create too - it resonates. i think it's why people paint landscapes and write odes - true beauty and goodness, i think, inspire action - a response. it says in the bible, "he who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't, sins" - i think that relates to our creative response to God. it's a sin not to create when inspired because to do so connects you with God, the head of all creation, and not creating separates you from him, taking away your ability to process and even to connect with others. i don't think i'm a great writer or musician, but taking the time to write and play makes me feel whole.
for me, music and books create a longing for something more than what i experience now - heightened beauty, hope, awareness, whatever. i feel a sense of something more significant to life than what i realize normally. cs lewis says that our unfulfilled desires only exist because there is a possibility for those desires to be filled, someday, someplace. music reminds me of that - it makes me aware of the longing, and gives me a glimpse at what the fulfillment will be like.
when i lived in bellingham, i spent many early summer mornings driving to work past boulevard park and then on to chuckanut. sometimes the days were so pretty that i felt compelled to swim in bellingham bay. sometimes i felt like i couldn't turn off chuckanut, the day was so great that i should just drive until i was satisfied with trees and light and water. but there was never time - i was supposed to be somewhere else. one day i realized: i will swim in bellingham bay, and drive down chuckanut, as much as i want, for eternity, if that's what it takes, in heaven. there will be time to fully experience everything i've longed for here. the need to put off the things that my heart asks for will be gone.
so i'm sitting here listening to "majesty snowbird" on repeat. it makes me feel like i have to do something besides work. i have to fake play piano on my desk and write my blog on lined paper. something about other people's creations, when they're ones i love, makes me feel like i have to create too - it resonates. i think it's why people paint landscapes and write odes - true beauty and goodness, i think, inspire action - a response. it says in the bible, "he who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't, sins" - i think that relates to our creative response to God. it's a sin not to create when inspired because to do so connects you with God, the head of all creation, and not creating separates you from him, taking away your ability to process and even to connect with others. i don't think i'm a great writer or musician, but taking the time to write and play makes me feel whole.
for me, music and books create a longing for something more than what i experience now - heightened beauty, hope, awareness, whatever. i feel a sense of something more significant to life than what i realize normally. cs lewis says that our unfulfilled desires only exist because there is a possibility for those desires to be filled, someday, someplace. music reminds me of that - it makes me aware of the longing, and gives me a glimpse at what the fulfillment will be like.
when i lived in bellingham, i spent many early summer mornings driving to work past boulevard park and then on to chuckanut. sometimes the days were so pretty that i felt compelled to swim in bellingham bay. sometimes i felt like i couldn't turn off chuckanut, the day was so great that i should just drive until i was satisfied with trees and light and water. but there was never time - i was supposed to be somewhere else. one day i realized: i will swim in bellingham bay, and drive down chuckanut, as much as i want, for eternity, if that's what it takes, in heaven. there will be time to fully experience everything i've longed for here. the need to put off the things that my heart asks for will be gone.
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