The Rules
1) post these rules.
2) post 11 random things about yourself.
3) answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post.
4) create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer.
5) go to their blog and tell them they've been tagged.
6) no cop-outs in the tagging section like “if you are reading this/follow me,” blah blah blah. you have to legitimately tag people.
11 Random Things About Myself
1. I love to listen to classic Irish love songs. One of my favorite singing groups of all time is The Irish Tenors.
2. I'm a skiier. I've skiied for about six or seven years [maybe longer]. I don't ski with poles, which gets me some weird looks, but I have braved black and double black diamonds and survived.
3. I am a major WWII history buff. One of my favorite things to do is read historical nonfiction about the war and the damage done to the entire world.
4. I've been co-writing a YA fantasy series about unicorns for about six years now.
5. I'm innately afraid of tight spaces--once I got stuck in a box maze and ran over several people to get to the exit. I have no regrets.
6. I fail majorly at cooking. I can bake, but the only thing I can make is zucchini bread. It's pretty good, but my family gets sick of it after about four loaves.
7. I once took a spill off a hyper pony and busted my hip. I limped around for a month afterwards and was lovingly referred to as "the crippled lamb" by my friends. Why they equated me to a lamb I shall never know.
8. One of my favorite foods in the whole world is potatoes. I'll eat them any way I find them--mashed, baked, scalloped, you name it. However, I do not like sweet potatoes, and avoid them like the plague.
9. I'm a bad gamer. I rarely win at any game I play. One of my favorite games is Mario Party, which my dear friend Danielle forced upon me ^^
10. I have two little brothers who were adopted about a year ago. I'm so thankful that God put them in my life.
11. I'd rather live in a perpetual summertime than a perpetual wintertime. ^^
Jeanette's Lovely Quezzies:
1. What is your favorite book and why?
Oh my. WHY. I don't have a favorite books--I love way too many of them. Some of my favorite books are:
The Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit
All four books in the Auralia's Colors series
Great Expectations
Jane Eyre
The Brothers Karamazov and Crime and Punishment
The Chronicles of Narnia
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
And quite a few more =D
2. What is your favorite movie and why?
Again with the favorites! I really like movies, so I have a lot of favorites. But my biggest favorites are:
Judgment at Nuremburg--It's a courtroom drama with the best actors I've ever seen and an excellent storyline.
Schindler's List--A poignant portrayal of one man's fight against the hated which existed everywhere around him during the Holocaust.
It's a Wonderful Life--Come on. It's just...the best movie out there.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas--A really shocking movie with a powerful message.
Tangled--Long hair, chamelons, glowing lanterns and a cute love song. What's not to like?
3. Who or what inspires you?
Jesus, for His unconditional love and His perfect example.
My parents, because they put up with me for seventeen years 8D
My friends, because of the way they make me laugh even when I'm pretty unlikable.
My characters, because even though I gave them life, they're original and independent, and they make their stories that much better.
4. What is the last book you read? Did you like it?
The last book I read was: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Did I like it? I thought it was sad, rushed, and a little sloppy, but still well-written and a total psychological thriller.
5. Are you looking forward to The Hunger Games film?
YES. I am so looking forward to it ^^ The book's very visual, and so I can't wait to see how the story is on the big screen!
6. Have you ever gotten your friends obsessed with something?
Yup--Les Miserables. I did that.
And also, I got Danielle on the DragonKeeper forum. My greatest work ^^
7. What is your favorite novel genre? Why?
I think fantasy is just the best thing ever. It's creative, but it can also pack a true-to-life punch. You can send a message without sounding like a preacher; you can create worlds, new creatures, and have a blast writing.
And also it's fun to read, too ;-;
8. What is your favorite period of history? Why?
MUHAHAHA.
I love the 1930's-1940's. I became obsessed with WWII era and never looked back. It's an amazing time in history, when a seemingly advanced and cultured world either murdered millions or stood by and watched. I am shocked that something like the Holocaust could have happened [though not surprised, given the sinful nature of man]. The tortures people all over the world endured should never be forgotten. I'd like to play a small part in making sure they never will be.
9. American accents or Irish?
IRISH! Oh yes please!
10. What is one of your favorite quotes?
Those who are ignorant of history are doomed to repeat it, or something like that. I think it's a great warning, because we see history repeated every day. Nothing new is under the sun.
11. Jane Austen or Charles Dickens? xD
Hmm. I think Dickens. I LOVED A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations. But I also liked Pride and Prejudice--I just don't buy into the whole romance thing as much xD
Pippin's Spectacular Quezzies:
1. Have a hilarious cooking story? Pray do share. Bonus points if involves unintentional fire.
Hmm. Once my mom and I were making potatoes, and the oven caught on fire and my mom turned all fire-lady and put it out with BAKING SODA 8D I was about five, and she was my hero forever.
2. How do you feel about strawberry chapstick?
I don't know. I've never met it before. I think I'd like it.
3. Hot air balloons or helicopters?
I'll go with the hot air balloons. Anything that flies really fast intimidates me xD
4. How do you feel about the craze for SillyBanz a short year ago?
I was neutral. I actually have a couple... unicorns ;-; They're so cute ^^
5. Have you ever tasted tiramisu? Tell me what it tastes like, cuz I haven’t. Points for most obscure descriptions.
Hmm. I think it tastes kind of like sushi, because it sort of rhymes. Also, it probably has sprinkles on top, because it ends with a "u". And I think it's fried.
6. TY Beanie babies? Remember them? Have they gone to the dogs, in your opinion?
Oh my yes! I have hundreds of them upstairs. If the world ever needs to be replenished, come to me. When I say hundreds, I mean HUNDREDS.
7. Favorite character from Percy Jackson in three . . . two . . . one . . . go!
....
I've never read Percy Jackson ._.
So... I guess nobody? *ducks*
8. Who’s your favorite American President?
It's a tie between Lincoln and John Adams.
9. What was the last paper you wrote about for school?
It was a huge poetry assignment that almost killed me xD
10. Toy Story 1, 2, or 3?
Meh. I like the second one ^^
11. When was the last time you blew bubbles?
This past summer. Bubbles are awesome!
That was fun ^^
Here are my eleven questions for you.
1. Have a favorite book or movie character? Who is it, and what do you like about him/her?
2. What's your favorite type of music to listen to?
3. Ever created a dream cast for your favorite book/play/own original book?
4. Do you like potatoes (answer carefully)?
5. What's your favorite place to visit?
6. Ever ridden a dragon?
7. What qualities would you like to see in your characters? If you don't have characters, what qualities would you like to see in yourself?
8. College, or no college?
9. If you had all the money in the world, what would be the one thing you'd buy first?
10. What sports do you play [if any] and what musical instruments do you/have you learned?
11. Favorite song ever, and why?
Okay, I tag everyone who's reading this, excepting Christina and Jeanette [because I don't think I can re-tag]! You're officially tagged; no use trying to get out of it. Yes. Because I'm that lazy xD
That was fun! I shall make a note of the joy it brought to me.
TTFN,
3 comments:
Hahaha. I've actually created a cast list for SotM... it's on the book's page. /fail
xDDD
Ooh! This I must see ^_^
NYAHAHA! NO NEW POST FOR ME. I ANSWER QUESTIONS HERE >:D
1. Have a favorite book or movie character? Who is it, and what do you like about him/her?
You're killing me! Ah ... there's so many. I really liked Percy Jackson, Pippin is a no-brainer, so is Sam.
2. What's your favorite type of music to listen to?
Movie soundtracks. Dynamic and not too distracting. I also LOVE villain songs. They're fantastic.
3. Ever created a dream cast for your favorite book/play/own original book?
No, I don't really know many actors. I just know Frayne would be British.
4. Do you like potatoes (answer carefully)?
Potato ... chips? *ducks*
5. What's your favorite place to visit?
Tennessee. I got called "darlin'"
6. Ever ridden a dragon?
Only two days ago! He doesn't have a name yet, I think he has to find it. Aw man, I forgot I promised to ride him yesterday! D=
7. What qualities would you like to see in your characters? If you don't have characters, what qualities would you like to see in yourself?
They usually come with their own qualities XD Often, though, they have qualities I wish to see in myself. For instance, Frayne is confident and smooth, while I tend to embarrass myself far too easily.
8. College, or no college?
Slowly. One class at a time, for me. Though I'd prefer not to (LOVE knowledge, but I would prefer not to take College courses. They're expensive and time consuming.)
9. If you had all the money in the world, what would be the one thing you'd buy first?
Just for myself? I'm not sure. I'm pretty happy as-is. I'd probably pay of the house debt, and pay for my horse to have something done for his naviqular. (=
OH WAIT. ART. I would buy beautiful art to hang EVERYWHERE. And all the books I've wanted to read, and the shows that I like.
10. What sports do you play [if any] and what musical instruments do you/have you learned?
Horseback riding is a sport, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I learned piano, and I'm going to pick it up again next year.
11. Favorite song ever, and why?
To many to choose. Songs that mean a lot to me are "Baby Mine", "Pencil Full of Lead", and "What a Wonderful World". Those songs got me through some very hard times.
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