1. What time did you get up this morning? Maybe... 5:30 am?
2. How do you like your steak? Juicy and delicious!
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Inglourious Basterds. Great film.
4. What is your favorite TV show? I only like to watch Greys Anatomy with my girl friends, and in the off season, I usually get addicted to whatever show is on during the times I am sitting watching television. Right now: My Antonio, the Real World: Cancun, and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? I wouldn't live in this world! I'm content in Oregon...
6. What did you have for breakfast? A bialy from Barry's and coffee
7. What is your favorite cuisine? Arabic chicken and rice or Kabobs from Iran.
8. What foods do you dislike? Curry, squash.
9. Favorite Place to Eat? Caspian!!!!
10. Favorite dressing? Balsamic Vinegar.
11.What kind of vehicle do you drive? Toyota Carolla. Her name is Blair.
12. What are your favorite clothes? Saif's white v-neck tees and skinny jeans
13. Where would you visit if you had the chance? Just to VISIT with the promise that I can return to America with no problems, definitely Darfur. But to play, definitely Germany!!!
14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? Well that all depends on what is IN the cup...
15. Where would you want to retire? Yeah right. I love work. I'll never retire.
6. Favorite time of day? When the sun is going down and everything is pink.
17. Where were you born? Cali
18. What is your favorite sport to watch? I hate watching sports because I always want to play!
19. Who do you think will not tag you back? (Oh, this was a facebook thing).
20. Person you expect to tag you back first? ----
21. Who are you most curious about their responses to this? If I could chose anyone in the world... I would say: Hitler.
22. Bird watcher? BORING!
23. Are you a morning person or a night person? I wish I could be both, and it changes but I like to be a morning person.
24. Do you have any pets? I am dog sitting right now.
25. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share? I am going to call the police...
26. What did you want to be when you were little? First I wanted to be an artists, then an interior designer, then a soccer player, then FBI, then a writer, then a director, and now a dirty politician...
27. What is your best childhood memory? They are all the memories when I was at the lake swimming or doing something outside, or in the car with Bethany. Hearing her scream is the best.
28. Are you a cat or dog person? Dogs.
29. Are you married? Never!!!!!
30. Always wear your seat belt? Saif won't drive unless I put it on. Soooo protective lol.
31. Been in a car accident? No way.
32. Any pet peeves? When people don't remember who I am! I hate it. I have a lot of pet peeves. I hate to be ignored. I hate when people are fake or crave attention. I hate when people pretend to be who they aren't or think I'm lying when I'm not. I hate repeating myself!!
33. Favorite Pizza Toppings? Cheese, of course
34. Favorite Flower? Daisies
35. Favorite ice cream? I'm with you, Katie, Udderly Chocolate!
36. Favorite fast food restaurant? KFC.
37. How many times did you fail your driver's test? Written? Passed it on the first try! Thank you, Mr. Pade.
38. From whom did you get your last email? Rosemary, of course. Or maybe Pamela. Either way, they are both give-ins.
39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? The Limited. I already do max my card out there, but since there is none in Eugene, I have to settle for Macy's. I'm thinking about Banana Republic though...
40. Do anything spontaneous lately? Sadly no. Maybe that's my problem- I'd say I am doing something spontaneous tonight, but it's already planned so I think that defeats the purpose...
41. Like your job? I love all work!
42. Broccoli? Steamed please ;) With extra cheeze!
43. What was your favorite vacation? The cruise.
44. Last person you went out to dinner with? Probably Saif.
45. What are you listening to right now? Heather and Tony chatting, and Bruce trying to talk over them.
46. What is your favorite color? Choral orangeish pink
47. How many tattoos do you have? One, and the other is waiting for me in TX... I'm so excited!
48. How many are you tagging for this quiz? -----
49. What time did you finish this quiz? 3:41 PM!!! Time to go home!
50. Coffee Drinker? Only with my oxygen...
8.25.2009
8.23.2009
Un Verano Español
It has taken this long to recover from May. Not only did I take on National Foster Care Month like there would never be one again, I also devoted an entire day to a garage sale under the intense pressure of a close friend, as well as take a leadership role in some fellowship events by University Christian Fellowship, the outreach for international students. By the end of may, the OFYC:
Raised over $1,000 dollars to purchase OFYC Duffle Bags for other youth in care
Stuffed 300 duffle bags with personal items to be distributed across Oregon
Testified in front of legislative committees to fight for extended health care, driving privileges and access to higher education for foster youth
Submitted 4 OFYC youth videos to thousands of Oregonians
Were recognized on the front page of the Oregonian on May 18 th , in a article titled “Foster Care Fairness”
Were recognized on The Stump in the Oregonian on May 25 th in an article titled “Can you spare a duffle?”
Spoke at 2 Court Appointed Special Advocate events about your experiences and dreams for foster care
Walked 5K and raised money for the Oregon Foster Parent Association
Needless to say, May had it's accomplishments, but it was not easy. I find it hard to encourage OFYC members to take part in big projects, and usually, if one commits, they usually back out last minute. It's discouraging to me because I feel like I'm not the leader I think I could be, and when I am reassured that it's not me, I feel like the OFYC rests on the hands of me and the few that really believe in what we are doing.
After June, all my friends left.Andrea went back to Germany, and I doubt I'll ever be able to see her again. Talking to her is difficult because of the time difference. Deziree and I broke up. She needed too much of me, and I couldn't handle the pressure. The distance was also a problem, thus we had a fight and we never talked since. Breeze is the one I abandoned in California. We both have our own lives now, so we rarely laugh or play anymore. Kristina somehow has it in her head that I did something awful to her; she won't have anything to do with me, and because of her antics, I lost yet another friend, Casey, who I was close to (but he was into drugs and drinking so I don't consider it too much of loss). Bethany went to Africa, and now will not answer my calls, just like our parents. I think that she is mad because I decided not to come home for the holidays.
So, all summer, I have been focusing on school. I've thrown myself into work and have plans to distract myself with law school applications during my break in two weeks. Summers are hard. This is my second summer in a row that has really done a number on me. Last summer, I relentlessly dumped all my friends to move to California. I lost my wallet with everything I needed in it to survive. My car broke down for the last time. I didn't get accepted to the school I wanted. I had to take a second job at a gym and started dating a man that was horrible to me. I was becoming a strange person that I never wanted to even know.
My decision to return to Oregon was a good one, but this summer is yet again taking it's toll on me. The summers before were so excited, and now they are becoming something dreadful. I fear that my excitement for my life will fade, but I then think that it would take a lot to bring me down.
For now, as long as I have something to look forward to, I will be fine. I have a break coming up, and I will be going to Texas soon. I have a great boyfriend and I'm doing fine in school. I'm not broke and my car is running perfectly. I am perfectly fine.
I am a little hungry, though...
:P
Raised over $1,000 dollars to purchase OFYC Duffle Bags for other youth in care
Stuffed 300 duffle bags with personal items to be distributed across Oregon
Testified in front of legislative committees to fight for extended health care, driving privileges and access to higher education for foster youth
Submitted 4 OFYC youth videos to thousands of Oregonians
Were recognized on the front page of the Oregonian on May 18 th , in a article titled “Foster Care Fairness”
Were recognized on The Stump in the Oregonian on May 25 th in an article titled “Can you spare a duffle?”
Spoke at 2 Court Appointed Special Advocate events about your experiences and dreams for foster care
Walked 5K and raised money for the Oregon Foster Parent Association
Needless to say, May had it's accomplishments, but it was not easy. I find it hard to encourage OFYC members to take part in big projects, and usually, if one commits, they usually back out last minute. It's discouraging to me because I feel like I'm not the leader I think I could be, and when I am reassured that it's not me, I feel like the OFYC rests on the hands of me and the few that really believe in what we are doing.
After June, all my friends left.Andrea went back to Germany, and I doubt I'll ever be able to see her again. Talking to her is difficult because of the time difference. Deziree and I broke up. She needed too much of me, and I couldn't handle the pressure. The distance was also a problem, thus we had a fight and we never talked since. Breeze is the one I abandoned in California. We both have our own lives now, so we rarely laugh or play anymore. Kristina somehow has it in her head that I did something awful to her; she won't have anything to do with me, and because of her antics, I lost yet another friend, Casey, who I was close to (but he was into drugs and drinking so I don't consider it too much of loss). Bethany went to Africa, and now will not answer my calls, just like our parents. I think that she is mad because I decided not to come home for the holidays.
So, all summer, I have been focusing on school. I've thrown myself into work and have plans to distract myself with law school applications during my break in two weeks. Summers are hard. This is my second summer in a row that has really done a number on me. Last summer, I relentlessly dumped all my friends to move to California. I lost my wallet with everything I needed in it to survive. My car broke down for the last time. I didn't get accepted to the school I wanted. I had to take a second job at a gym and started dating a man that was horrible to me. I was becoming a strange person that I never wanted to even know.
My decision to return to Oregon was a good one, but this summer is yet again taking it's toll on me. The summers before were so excited, and now they are becoming something dreadful. I fear that my excitement for my life will fade, but I then think that it would take a lot to bring me down.
For now, as long as I have something to look forward to, I will be fine. I have a break coming up, and I will be going to Texas soon. I have a great boyfriend and I'm doing fine in school. I'm not broke and my car is running perfectly. I am perfectly fine.
I am a little hungry, though...
:P
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