My Turn- The 11 Things Survey

by tessa8m on January 28, 2012

in Survey

Wahoo for it being the weekend!

After a first and busy week of classes and internship (sharing the news next week), I am quite ready for the weekend! I find that when I am busier during the week, with school, homework, RA job and such, I value my days off so much more because I feel like I actually worked hard for them. I mean as much as I loved having pretty much nothing to do during winter break, it’s nice being more productive and engaging once again, while also establishing a new routine for the semester.

Instead of doing a standard “Friday Favorites” post, I am going to take the chance to fill in the questionnaire/survey thing that has been circulating around the blogging community! I truly enjoy reading these when other bloggers fill them out as it gives me a chance to know just a bit more about them. I mean we all talk so much about whatever thoughts flow through our heads, but learning about the actual PERSON is kind of nice.

In my case, I blurt out whatever thoughts are raging through my head, completely uncensored… usually related to recovering from my disordered eating. However, while this illness is a part of me, it does not define my existence, so reporting on other aspects about myself is a welcome change

I hope you are not incredibly sick of these already… erry sorry if you are in that case!

Anyway, both Kate and Lindsay tagged me for this (thanks ladies!) so I am going to take some questions from each of the ones they propose!

Those seem awfully demanding, so let’s get to it

1) I used to ride horses Equestrian style when I was younger. Each summer I would go to a horse camp in New Hampshire and spend two weeks there learning to ride! However, it is a majorly expensive sport and alas, staying committed was just way too much money. That doesn’t mean I still don’t love to ride though and I hope to own my own horses one day

June 1990, I was not even a year old! With my dad

2) I am going to go ahead and toot my own horn here… I am pretty dang good at Dance Dance Revolution (DDR).. anyone remember that game? Majorly popular a few years ago, before Wii Fit and similar games came out. My friend Mandy and I would practice for HOURS and be sweaty beasts by the end. Killer workout, yet it was nice not think of the game that way at that young age, it was purely for enjoyment. And yes, I used to be one of those weirdo kids that would spend way too much time in the mall arcade playing DDR.

3) One of my biggest fears is throwing up. Like… it’s hard to describe how much of a problem I have with this. Now of course, no one enjoys barfing, it’s a terrible feeling. But when I feel nauseous? Well it’s not pretty and I get way overly-hysterical and go a bit nuts. I also have this “ability” to will myself not to throw up, which in turn just makes me feel 10x worse for a longer period of time. I am working on this though and trying to convince myself that the world will not end if I vommm.

4) I have a bit of an obsession with scarves. I cannot resist buying them (well I can, but you know) and I think they look great paired with pretty much any outfit!

5) My Pandora bracelet is one of my most favorite things I own and each individual bead has a meaning and story behind it.

6) I never travel anywhere without my horse, Duchess. She has been with me for YEARS! Duchess’s name came from the back of the Barbie Riding Club CD Rom box, a game I would play for far too many hours on our computer supporting Windows 95.

7) I always involved in at least two pleasure reads... one on my Kindle and one that I am listening to. On that note, listening to books while I walk to class, clean, drive in the car, organize, etc, is such a delightful part of my day. It allows me to escape and focus on the book while completing activities I might not want to.

This is one of my favorite quotes when referring to a man... “Men are like buses. If you miss one there is always another on the way.” I have been hurt many times in my past, and quite frankly I am tired of it. However, this small reminder is both helpful and nice to hear, especially when I am feeling a bit down on myself because of the (lack of) relationship situation.

Or I will have Leo instead… first celeb crush

9) I kept this picture of OIAJ for a very specific reason… it was the first time ever experiencing this kind of dish and it was also one of the scariest items I had ever eaten. This was consumed back in April 2011 and it contained every possible ingredient that terrified me, aka would lead to a 15 pound weight gain- oats, chia seeds, banana, 1% milk and about 1.5 tablespoons of Justin’s Maple Almond Butter. It turned out to be overwhelmingly tasty and memorable apparently

10) I don’t act like a “girly-girl” (whatever that means exactly) but I do have girly things… like this canopy over my bed. I wanted to be a princess more than anything as a kid, and this helps to fulfill my dreams

11) I would much rather go on a tropical vacation than tour around Europe. I believe this is because I have never gone anywhere tropical ( I am talking St. Lucia, Croix, Bermuda, kind of places) and it’s the type of location I have longed to visit.. one day! After it will be time for some European history

Phew yay for facts!

And now, Kate and Lindsay’s Questions! (a mix)

7. How do you drink your coffee? A dollop of Half & Half and splenda, and Dunks is what I crave

11. What is your favorite form of exercise? Right now it is hard-core circuit training! I look forward to these workouts so much more than running at the moment!

And finally, my 11 questions are,

1) What is a weird and/or interesting quirk you have?

2) If you could date an action hero (Batman, Superman, Spiderman, etc.) who would it be?

3) What would you say is your favorite book of all time?

4) If you could drop everything right now and rush off to a vacation, where would your ideal location be?

5) If you had the ability run any race or compete in any sporting event in the world, what would it be?

6) What is your favorite store (Food, clothes, hourseware)?

7) What would be your “last meal?”

What is something you never leave the house without?

9) Are you an only child or do you have siblings? Describe them if you do

10) What workout are you currently loving?

11) What is a goal in life you are striving to achieve?

And now I am going to tag these awesome-sauce ladies,

Rachel @ Eat, Learn, Discover

Kiah @ Good For Me Girl

Sophie @ Love, Live And Learn

Ashley @ Rhythm Of My Mind

Liz @ I Heart Vegetables

*Please share your thoughts!

-Can we relate on any of these?

-Care to share any circuit workouts you are currently loving? I am always on the lookout for new routines

-Are they any irrational(ish) fears you have like I do with throwing up?

-How is your weekend going thus far?

Enjoy the rest of your Saturday!

Tagged as: babyliss, Dance Dance Revolution, Fashion, Favorite Products, Fear Foods, Pandora Bracelet, Pinterest, Scarves

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