While reading one of the blogs I follow this morning I came across a survey she filled out about herself and with how interested I became I thought I would fill one out for all of you.
. . . . . .What is your greatest fear? Not living life to the fullest. Or, living live to the fullest alone. I've never done experienced anything on my own that meant more to me than what I have experienced with someone I care about.
What is your current state of mind? Hopeful. Uncertain. Driven.
What is your favorite occupation (way of spending time)? Reading a book outside or putting my head phones on and riding my bike.
What historical figure do you most identify with? Growing up I was an introvert who loved reading, writing, music and poetry. I remember briefly learning about a woman named Sappho who was from Greece and poetry dates back to the A.D. times. I felt connected to her because of our similar interests.
Which living person do you most admire? I think its so easy for everyone to idolize people who are "celebrities", in the media or multi-billion dollar business owners because in this day in age it would seem they made it, right? Good for them. I plan on being successful too. BUT, I truly admire everyday people who live life the way they see it, take chances and live in the moment. My mother did everything she could to raise three children on her own even if it meant completely putting her life on hold until we were old enough to take care of ourselves. How many people do that? And my boyfriends mother, she is the most fun, selfless and loving mother and person. I have never had anyone make me feel so loved and cared for as she has. I admire them because of the live they live and the way they share that life with the people they love.
Who is your favorite fictional hero? Dexter. He's got the right idea right?
Who are your real life hero's? 1. Adam Richman, because that man can eat. 2. Robert Redford, because the Sundance Film Festival is the best. 3. Alexa Chung. She is effortless and real.
What is your most treasured possession? Honestly? My Canon Digital Rebel.
When and where were you happiest? Playing in the Golden Nugget pool by the shark tank with Ryan. Vegas. Sharks. Pools. Sunshine. Come on now.
What is your most obvious characteristic? How animated I am.
What is the trait you most deplore (hate) in yourself? It doesn't take very much for me to feel deflated or unmotivated. Just imagine how much more I would get done if I wasn't this way!
What is the trait you most deplore in others? Carelessness and laziness.
What is your greatest extravagance? My greatest extravagance always has been and always will be, traveling. I will spare no expense for once in a life time experiences.
What is your favorite journey? As corny as it sounds, my relationship. The way you bond, fight, laugh, learn etc...with your significant other is easily the most fun journey. Especially in those early awkward stages.
What do you most dislike about your appearance? I discovered a few weeks ago that my face is indeed very square. I don't hate it, I just didn't realize. Its a new view for me! I honestly have zero complaints. Imperfections are the best.
What do you consider the most overrated virtue? Kindness.
On what occasion do you lie? I hate lying. It makes me sick to my stomach. I'm not one to do it. Full blown lies will never happen with me but there has been the rare occasion where a white lie would happen if I felt like the truth would hurt someone.
Which words or phrases do you over use? "but" and "so" at the end of my sentences.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? How often I disconnect. I need to sit out in the sunshine reading a book for once.
What do you consider your greatest achievement? As lame as it sounds, 1- getting to the point where I no longer worry about what others think about me and 2- learning to say no. If I held back from doing the things that make me happy because of what others may think of it, I wouldn't be where I am today. (or as happy :))
Where would you like to live? So many places. I would love to be back in Salt Lake City one day. Ryan and I loved Santa Monica while visiting there last October and I would love to be so close to the beach. My little artist heart would do amazing in Seattle too. I have often considered moving to Costa Rica or somewhere equally as beautiful and do yoga on the beach every day. I have also always wanted to visit Europe to see about possibly future residence.
What is the quality you admire most in a man? Diligence, self confidence and communicative. There is nothing sexier than a man who works hard, plays hard, is comfortable with himself 100% and isn't afraid to talk to you.
What is the quality you admire most in a woman? Diligence, independence and humility. You can be the biggest babe on the planet but if your man buys you everything and your not humble, you're pretty much outta my babe book.
What is it you most dislike? Insects. I love them and hate them all at the same time.
If you were to die and come back as a person or animal, what do you think it would it be? I would love to come back as someone who really went through something big or really made a change in our world. Animal? An elephant. Definitely an elephant.
If you could choose an object to come back as, what would it be? A red lipstick.
What is your motto (words you live by or mean a lot to you)?
"To please the masses is indeed a notion bound in irony. Someone will inevitably find something wrong with almost everything you do. So do what you do best and remember to have enough tolerance for two." -BB { I read this for the first time when I was 17 and I think about it almost every day. }
Who has been the greatest influence on you? There have been numerous people throughout the years who have made a huge impact on me and have greatly contributed to where I am today and who I am today. They know who they are and I thank them often.