jianantonic: (Seahorse)
Questions from [livejournal.com profile] noodledays. Comment here if you'd like 5 questions from me :)

Do you have favorite memory from when you were 11 or 12?
Oh gosh, those were like my most awkward years EVER. I think back on them and I'm just cringing at myself! But...probably the most fun I had during that time was inventing the game of doorknob tag while babysitting the Bloomfields across the street. It was easy to win because Aaron was too little to catch me and Elana would freeze in terror if you screamed at her, so I never got tagged, unless Emily was playing with us, too...she could catch me.

What's the most you'd be willing to pay for a shirt and why?
I won't pay more than 10-20$ for MOST shirts, but if I saw one that was really perfect (hilarious reference to something really important to me), I'd probably spend a lot of money on it. Up to 50$? And I've bought really nice tops (not really shirts, though?) for $80...

Who has been a mentor to you in your life?
My brother William was one of my first mentors. He is 14 years older than me and the last year that he lived at home before college, we were very close. He taught me lots of things, some far too advanced for my toddler brain, but he was the first one to start shaping me into the bleeding heart hippie that I am today.
My grandmother, Marma, lived in our house until she died on my 15th birthday. Of anyone in my life, she has undoubtedly influenced me the most. She taught me about being a strong woman, about valuing education and knowledge, and loving games.
My cousin Allan lived with us during the summer when I was 13 and he was 20. He taught me about the world of music that you don't hear on the radio, and further cultivated those hippie seeds my brother planted. He and I remain very close, and we continue to inspire each other.
My husband has mentored me in bridge more than anyone else has, and he transformed me from casual player to fierce competitor.
My "little sister" Emily has been my emotional rock through every challenge I've ever faced, and has shared in all of my accomplishments and joys. Running is the main thing in my life for which she's mentored me, but I feel like she's got a hand in basically everything I do.

How many cookies are too many for you to eat in one sitting?
There have never been enough cookies to answer this question :)


What musical artist do you like today that you also liked 10 years ago?
Eddie From Ohio is the band that I have most consistently liked and like in the same way that I did 10 years ago...other artists that I saw in concert in 2004 and have seen or will see again this year are: Indigo Girls, Tracy Grammer, The Kennedys, Crooked Still/Aoife O'Donovan, We're About 9, Arlo Guthrie, Dar Williams, Ellis Paul...I'm sure there are some others, mostly Falcon Ridge performers.
jianantonic: (Seahorse)
1. What did you do in 2012 that you'd never done before?
Went to South Africa!
2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I had a goal to run a race every month, and I think I missed April or March but ran more than one some other months, so it averaged out to better than one per month.  I'm calling that a success.  Not really making any specific resolutions this year.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No one very close, for which I am thankful.
5. What countries did you visit?
South Africa and Germany -- I had a 12-hour layover in Frankfurt, and got out and explored a little bit.  It counts!
6. What would you like to have in 2013 that you lacked in 2012?
A seahorse tank.
7. What date from 2012 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
February 20, when Bess was born!
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Buying the house in Beaverton.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Driving like a fucktard.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nothing major
11. What was the best thing you bought?
My house
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
My nieces, who are amazing and hilarious individuals
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Most of the republican party
14. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
No
15. Where did most of your money go?
House and travel
16. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Almost everything!  South Africa, new job, the Blazers, bridge, visits with friends, all my travels, Kelly moving to Portland
17. What song will always remind you of 2012?
Anything from Seth's EP.
18. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? happier
ii. thinner or fatter? same
iii. richer or poorer? richer
19. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Aunting, running, bridge
20. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Wasting time on Facebook games
21. How did you spend Christmas?
Hiking with friends in the freezing cold rain and snow at Multnomah Falls, then hottubbing with same friends for many hours, playing bridge and Nintendo at Linda's house
22. Did you fall in love in 2012?
Yep -- with Bess, my new house (and several before that one, too, sigh)
23. Did your heart break in 2012?
Yes...house-hunting was full of heartbreak, among other moments of sadness.
24. How many one-night stands?
Zero.
25. What was your favorite TV program?
Archer
26. Where were you when 2012 began?
Shit, I have no idea.  Probably at home in Beaverton?  I don't even remember if I stayed up.  I think I didn't.  
27. Who were you with?
Probably McKenzie but I seriously have no memory of it.  Neither does he.
28. Where will you be when 2012 ends?
I was at the craps table in Reno.
29. Who will you be with when 2013 starts?
McKenzie, a bunch of random bridge players, a bunch of random drunk people, and the craps dealers.
30. What was the best book you read?
The Devil's Tickets
31. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Mumford & Sons my god why did I wait so long?
32. What did you want and get?
Another niece, a house, an enjoyable job
33. What did you want and not get?
Several specific houses and specific jobs, but I'm not sweating it.  Happy with what I ended up with.
34. What was your favorite film of this year?
First Position
35. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I hung out on my own in Billings, MT, which was totally fine.  29.
36. How many different states did you travel to in 2012?
Idk, a boatload.  
37. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2012?
Sassy
38. What kept you sane?
Prozac and therapy
39. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Gordon Hayward, Barack Obama
40. Whom did you miss?
Family and friends who aren't around enough, either because they don't live near me or they have jobs that they have to, like, go to instead of hanging out with me.
41. How many concerts did you see in 2012?
Also a boatload, but fewer than previous years.  
42. Who were the best new people you met?
Bess, my coworkers, Tree, Greg, Kelly's Dave -- I think all the other awesome "new" people in my life are less new than 2012.
43. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2012:
I think I've finally gotten pretty good at letting go of anger...at least certain types of anger, or not getting angry in the first place.  Taking less offense, in general.  It feels powerful to hold onto righteous indignation, but it feels far better to be content.
44. What are your plans for 2013?
Run a half marathon, work more (more involved with the WW job this year), play good bridge with good people, be a fantastic aunt, sister, cousin, daughter, and friend, travel to new places, travel to old places, have a good time.

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