Sixteen Things

I got called into work today to cover for Rachel, and now I am left here bored. I normally bring my journal or a book to read for this kind of moment, but all I brought to work today was my lovely self. Awesome.

Since no one has commented on my blog, except for my Dad who demanded pictures (thanks a lot), I am going to post 16 things about myself. You can read them, but if you do, you have to send me 16 things about yourself. I dunno how I'm gonna monitor this, but I'd appreciate it if you would do it. If you have a blog, post it onto your blog and have other people do it, too. I got this from Joanna who has posted it onto Facebook and her blog site (joannaclay.blogspot.com). You should read her blog sometime. She is a phenomenal writer and I thoroughly enjoy reading her posts (hope you don't mind JJ). Ok... 16 things:

1. I have two MAJOR pet peeves. Incorrect grammar usage of there, their and they're and the mushy noise people make when chewing bananas. Ew, it's freakin' disgusting. I get the chills and get really pissed off, so be careful with your banana around me. No pun intended.


2. When I was younger, I wanted to be a singer. Like really... like the next Mariah Carey or something - without Glitter or the mental breakdown or Nick Cannon.



3. I want to be able to speak Spanish, French and Italian fluently one day... how much does Rosetta Stone cost?



4. When I'm home alone in my apartment, I blast Frank Sinatra duets and Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell duets. I don't think anyone my age really appreciates that music the way I do. And no one belts it out the way I do. Oh and I have a guilty pleasure of listening to Al Jarreau's Roof Garden. It's hilar.





5. If I were to have dinner with three people - anyone at all - it would be Martin Luther King Jr, John Lennon and Oprah. This may come as a shock to a few of you because many of you know that I am in love with George Clooney. I would normally jump at any chance to hang out with Georgie. The problem with having dinner with my George is that I don't think I'd be able to chew attractively in front of him.








6. I really want to get a tattoo someday. Sorry mom and dad, I know you hate that and think it's trashy. But I would get it in a place that can be easily hidden that won't affect my professionalism. There would be hidden meanings and memoirs in it.(MS and EJS - no need for discussion on this - I won't be dependent on you IF I get one)



7. I have always wanted to get my palm or tarot cards read, but am way too afraid of "knowing" what my future holds. Yeah, I don't think I could do it.


8. I don't believe in regrets. There's no point. You make a decision for a reason, whether it's a good or not-so-good choice, it got you somewhere. It's just a matter of whether you learned something or not. And in my case, sometimes it takes more than four times to figure it out.


9. My Tata told me once that he wants his grandkids to write a book someday. Preferrably a scientific book, but a book. So before I die, I'm going to write a book and dedicate it to him. *notice that I didn't mention publishing.


10. If I could only eat ONE food for the rest of my life, it would be frozen yogurt. End of story. Oh and by the way, frozen yogurt is not the same as ice cream. So when you're around me, don't EVER call frozen yogurt ice cream. I'll punch you in the kidneys.


11. I hate when other people do the dishes. HATE it. I scrub the dishes with soap and hot water before neatly placing them in the dishwasher. When it comes to silverware, each compartment is divided by knives, spoons, forks, smaller spoons, smaller forks and steak/cutting knives. Plates go on the bottom in the back towards the right, appetizer plates are the back left and bowls are kept up front. The top is meant for glasses and cups. Plastic on the right, coffee mugs just left of the plastic cups and glasses on the left. Don't mess with my dishes, man.


12. My lucky number is 8. I dunno why, it just is. It was my Tata's lucky number too.



13. If I won the super jackpot lottery, the first thing I would do is pay my parents' mortgages and bills so they could retire. I would also buy them each a nice car and vacation home that they could retire in. And then give them more money so they could live elegantly for the rest of their lives.


14. The most embarrassing song on my iPod right now is Baby Beluga by Raffi. Baby Beluga in the deep blue sea, you swim so wild and you swim so free. Heaven above and the sea below, and a little white whale on the go. Babyyyy Beluuuga. Baby Beluuuga. Is the water warm? Is your mama home with you so happy? (whistle)


15. My all time favorite Disney movie is Beauty and the Beast. God, I love Belle.


16. I don't ever want to be defined by materialistic things. Not by money, not by clothing or cars or homes or diamonds. When I'm independent, I'm going to be happy living in a shoe box if I have to because it will be mine and my own accomplishment. As long as it's decorated according to me.



Ok, your turn. 16 things... NOW.