Day 27: What is your favorite part of your body and why?

 So my lips are my favorite part of my body. I think they are amazing.

They have an amazing shape to them. That works perfectly for anything.

I think they have this way of drawing you to my face. They are always the first thing I notice in pictures, even when I'm not smiling, they still have a great shape to them.

They are pretty symmetrical, which is a universal sign of beauty.

They give me this friendly approachable smile, which is always a good thing to have. And I've been told I can get anything I want with this smile

 Not to mention they have this tempting factor to them...

I can't help that they're kissable. ;) 

 

Day 26: What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong?

"Psychology is not a science" That statement pisses me off more than anything. Science is defined as knowledge gained by systematic study. Psychology is the science of human or animal behavior. Psychology is a science. In order to understand the human behavior, one must do an experiment. Components of an experiment include the hypothesis which is an observation that can be tested, the independent variable is the treatment variable that is manipulated by the experimenter, The dependent variable is the response that the experimenter is measuring, the control group is the group randomly assigned that did not receive the treatment, and the experimental group is the group that does receive the treatment, then you look at the data and collect the results. There is so much involved in Psychology that involves actual research. Trust me, I've done research. So don't tell me that Psychology is not a science. It is a science. And with every science, the experiment produces results you hypothesized or results you didn't hypothesize. Psychology is a science.

Day 25: If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?

Well...I'm not really a history buff...and this is really difficult for me...but I have the person!

I would love to have dinner with Dr. Seuss! ^_^

He'd convince me to eat green eggs and ham! ;D

And battle over the proper side in which to butter bread! =P

We'd eat noodles, like the poodles in a tweetle beetle battle! =)

And finally after all is resolved, we'll have roast beef! ^_^

Day 24: Describe your family dynamic of your childhood vs. your family dynamic now.

My family dynamic growing up, my parents were stilled married. I lived at home. I had an older half brother, and older sister, and a younger brother. Kinda a typical family.

Now, my parents are divorced. My mom is remarried to a wonderful man. My dad has recently passed away. I still have the same siblings, but I also have a step-brother. He is married and has two children, making me an aunt to two beautiful nieces! And I've moved out, cause I'm old. 

Day 23: List your top 5 hobbies and why you love them.

So I'm not sure how many of these are actually considered hobbies...but they are what I do the most...so I think they count! =)

1.) So...I like to eat...like a fatty...I seriously eat a lot!  But food is so good...especially when I don't have to cook it! =P So I guess you could say I love eating other people's food.

2.) I really like to shop. I seriously buy so many clothes. And that's not even all of them...just what I have random pictures of. I just Love having a lot of things to choose from. =)

 

3.) I really love texting during a Zombie apocalypse...just kidding! In all honesty I love it when people...

 Use my face to take awesomely themed photos...

 Cause I really love modeling...

And being able to go back and look at my self...it kinda feeds my narcissism. ;P

 4.) I also really like to take pictures of my self...like when I wear this shirt...

 Or when I'm done being a victim to 3 Zombies...

 Or when I'm sitting in the lab waiting to run a participant...

Or when I'm bored and want to be narcissistic. =P I just love the fact that I'm photogenic! ^_^

5.) And finally I love kissing cute guys! Haha...not completely serious about that being a hobby. ;P But in case you cant tell, that's a picture of me getting ready for a show. Because I love acting...getting the chance to be some one else. Its fun! =) Acting is probably like the only legit hobby on here...but that's ok. Either way, Those are all things I love to do! ^_^

Day 22: Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?

5 years from now I will be just shy of turning 26. I'll wake up in the morning next to my best friend who is the love of my life who I'm married to. I'll be working on my PhD in Evolutionary Psychology.
10 years from now I will be just shy of turning 31. I'll still be married to the most wonderful guy. I'll have a PhD in Evolutionary Psychology and I'll also have a Master's in Counseling. Doing really important research in my lab with one of my best friends. =)
15 years from now I will be just shy of turning 36. Still married to the love of my life, who has convinced me that we should have kids...so he'll be about 4 with a little sister who is about 1. My research is published. And my best friend is working on his research and stuff with my help!

Day 21: If you could have one superpower, what would it be and what would you do with it first?

I would love to have her power! Holy crap...I love how like she can just mess with people's minds...make them believe whatever she wants. Its probably a good thing that I don't have this power...cause I would totally rule the world by now. ;D I also love how in the movie she totally makes the guy think she's all over him...I seriously want to try that. Haha...I'm terrible!

Day 20:Describe 3 significant memories from your childhood.

1.) On July 24th 1996, I became a big sister. I had no idea the impact that would have on my life. I love being an older sister to the most amazing baby brother in the world. <3

2.) I went on a cruise, with my Mom's side of the family. I don't remember the dates, I just know that I was 8. And it was the precursor to my desire to understand people. I had no idea then but meeting new people from other places and learning people's stories was exactly what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. And I can trace it back to this trip. =)

3.) On May 21st 2003, I lost my Uncle Johnny to suicide. We were really close. It was 3 weeks after my 12th birthday, and I was devastated. That was my mom's baby brother, and it made me realize just how important mine was. I love my Uncle. He is one of my favorite men ever. And no matter what, I will always remember him like this.

Day 19: If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?

I would want to live in Italy. I love Italian food, so that's my main reason. I also really love their history and culture. And it's beautiful. There really isn't much for me to say about this. I mean for those who know me well, I have always loved Italian food. So why not live in a place where I can get it anytime I want it. ;P

Day 18: What has been the most difficult thing you have had to forgive?

The most difficult thing I've ever had to forgive has been the girl who stabbed me in the back and the guy who broke my heart and my self for letting it happen. I mean, sure it happened in high school but I was still depressed over it for two and half years. It was pretty big to me. What happened was there was this boy who I really really liked and one night he almost kissed me, I told my best friend at the time and she decided to go after him, three days later they were dating. It KILLED me. Seriously, worst time of my life. I mean not only did I not feel good enough, but it just kept getting worse. After a while, this guy kept saying he needed me as a friend, that I was his best friend, but he still didn't want to date me. But he needed me around. And it killed me being so close yet so far away from the one thing that I wanted. But I was still only his best friend. And I was never going to be anything more. After two and a half years, with the help of a friend, I was finally able to forgive her, I was able to forgive that guy for breaking my heart over and over again and pretty much telling me every single time that he would never love me as much as her, and finally I had to forgive my self for doing all the stupid things I did and for having poor judgement and for believing that I'd never be good enough.

Day 17: What is the thing you most wish you were great at?

I wish I was a genius...ok so maybe not to the level of these guys...but you know smart enough to get through school with out failing any more classes. I wish I could do better in school. Like if I was smarter I wouldn't be so afraid of not getting accepted into Grad School. I just wish I was one of those good students. Ya know?

Day 16: What are your 5 greatest accomplishments?

1.) This one might sound lame, but one of them is not dropping out of college. After my first semester I wanted out. I just didn't think that I could do it anymore. I felt so discouraged and stupid. I just didn't believe that college was for me. I wanted to just give up. But I didn't. And next year will be my senior year and hopefully I'll graduate next spring. I consider that an accomplishment.

2.) I some how have influenced some of my younger friends, in a positive way. They look up to me as a role model. Which means that I live my life is such a way that people are inspired by me. And I guess knowing that I have actually made a difference in someone's life makes me feel accomplished. Like I'm someone important. Like my life matters in some crazy way.

3.) I've faced some fears of mine. Some of them have been more emotional. Such as believing in love. Love is something that has always terrified me. I've figured out the direction I want to go in the future. I was always afraid that I wouldn't become anything...like I'd just become another face in a crowd...someone with no purpose. But I've realized that my future is waiting for me, and it will be great. And this one is more of a physical fear, but I finally held a spider. Well it was actually a tarantula. And I was so scared of it. But I did it. I mean, I used to not even be able to look at the thing...then I held her. And I think that facing fears is a huge accomplishment. 

4.) I've actually learned how to cook without burning anything. That is such a great accomplishment for me. I mean when I first started cooking I burned everything! I just couldn't cook. I mean I still burn some things, but I don't do it as often. And that is a great thing. I mean I will never become an expert. But I'm good enough that maybe one day my future husband will come home to a dinner that I made.

5.) Facing each new day. I think that every day that I wake up and get out of bed is an accomplishment. I'm not saying that my life is terrible, life is just plain difficult for everyone. And that anyone who chooses to face it is accomplishing something. If I didn't get out of bed every morning I would have never accomplished anything. And lately, life has really been kicking my ass. And in all honesty, sometimes I have no motivation to get out of bed and do anything. And some days I just want to be left alone. Sometimes I just want to scream and cry because life is unfair. But that's when I realize that I need to face the world. Life is a beautiful mess. It wont be easy, but it's easier if you don't have to face it alone. And when I get out of bed and simply live my life, I'm accomplishing something. Maybe it's something little, like not burning a hot pocket or holding a spider or something even bigger like continuing my education or making a real difference in someone's life. So I believe that taking on what ever life has to give you is the biggest accomplishment anyone can make. I mean, how can you accomplish anything if you don't try?

Day 15: If you were an animal, what would you be and why?

So this is probably not a surprise...but I would totally be a kitten...not a cat, but a kitten. Cause I'm all little and cute and what not. And one moment I can be all cute and cuddly....and the next moment I get all feisty and playful! Plus I love to take naps. Cause I like being lazy. =P 

And I get confused by things easily...not to mention easily distracted by things. I'm also independent and like to do what I want...and if you feed me you become my favorite person ever! ^_^

Day 14: Describe 5 strengths you have

1.) I'm narcissistic, most people would think that is bad, but I'm not selfish nor do I believe I'm better than anyone else. I just have excessive love for my self and I am caught staring at my self in any reflective surfaces. ;)

 2.) I'm short, not like midget height, I'm 5 foot even. And although, I can be insecure about my height, I've learned to make my self stand out anyways. I hardly ever go unnoticed. =)

3.) I know who I am, and I know what I want, I go for it, I'm assertive and aggressive without being violent, I fight for things that are important to me, but I also know when to let go, but I don't give up easily.

 4.) I'm incredibly understanding of who people are. I'm not too quick to judge, although I am human so I'm not completely nonjudgmental, but I have an open mind and a compassionate heart. I can keep secrets and I love to listen to people's life stories.

 5.) I am good at learning my own lessons. I realize that my past shaped me, my present teaches me, and my future is waiting for me. I love making my own experiences. I have no regrets, although sometimes I wonder why I made certain choices. There are some things that I miss, but I'm 100% ok with everything I've ever done because if I hadn't of experienced it, I would not be who I am today.

Day 13: Describe 5 weaknesses you have

1.) I'm a high k...I want it now! That's the nerdy psych way of saying I'm impulsive. Especially when it comes to shopping. Haha!

2.) I'm almost always late to everything. For some odd reason I just can't time things right!

3.) I'm forgetful and easily distracted and sometimes I just cant pay attention. Seriously...it's bad sometimes.I'm self diagnosed ADHD.

 4.) When it comes to homework and chores I always procrastinate. I just have no motivation to do things that I need to do. 

5.) I always want what I cant have...and sometimes it breaks my heart...=/

Day 12: Describe a typical day in your current life.

Alright...so I've figured out that I'm rather boring and have nothing exciting happen to me. Seriously...I'll set the alarm...snooze it like 5 or 6 times before I drag my lazy butt out off bed. Then once I'm out of bed, I do my morning routine which involves putting in my contacts, brushing my teeth, washing my face, straightening my hair, and putting on make up. Then I get dressed...which takes forever and I can never decide what I want to wear. And then I'm usually late getting to class. Then I do stuff for my lab. And depending on the day of the week, I either go to work, which are eight hour shifts(2:30-10:30pm) or if I don't work I usually procrastinate doing homework by watching tv or being on facebook. And finally, about 11pm I'll crawl into bed and watch tv and get on the computer. And I usually fall asleep around 1-2am. And then I wake up and do it all again the next day. My life is so boring. In case you haven't noticed, I have no social life. My whole life is full of responsibilities and obligations. It's exhausting.

Day 11: Describe 10 pet peeves you have.

1.) When girls have really high pitched voices and they sound confused whenever they talk.
2.) When people purposely try to distract me so that I wont remember what we were talking about.
3.) People who are always correcting people's grammar.
4.) When I want to go to class and its canceled.
5.) When people quote movies, tv shows, or things from the internet and I don't understand the reference.
6.) Watching The Big Bang Theory and being the only one who doesn't understand the joke.
7.) When people click their pens...which is funny cause I catch my self doing that all the time...
8.) When people have to explain every little thing they do because they don't think you understand it.
9.) When people think its ok to be loud really early in the morning.
10.) When I open up my closet and I cant find anything to wear.

Day 10: Describe your most embarrassing moment.

Hmmm...most embarrassing moment?
Well...that's a little difficult...
Choosing just one moment.
Well...I don't think it was all those times where I was the last one to get a joke...
Or when my guy friends from high school took things from my locker and put them in places where I couldn't reach it...
Not even when Levi stood up on a chair and announced that I was a racist...
And as embarrassing as it was for the guys to start "The Tentacle" story and share it with everyone...and get everyone to join in on it...that's not the most embarrassing thing...
Burning food and getting made fun of isn't too embarrassing anymore...
And all my gullible moments don't make the top of the list...
No...my most embarrassing moment is...drum roll please...
A few years ago when I put a bagel in a toaster at the SUB and I stood there for 5 minutes and it still hadn't toasted...and I got so confused...and I realized that I didn't push the lever...

Apparently these are a little too difficult for me to use...=P 

Day 9: List 10 people who have infulenced you and describe how.

1.) Marilyn Monroe- She helped me discover a side of me I never knew existed. The side of me that could handle the world's judgement.
2.) Delaney Weaver- She reminds me that there's good in me...somewhere. <3
3.) Levi Bruner- He doesn't judge me, even when I'm stupid, and he's always been a great friend. I can trust him. With everything. <3
4.) Michael Gritton- He keeps my passion for psychology alive...we're gonna be psychologist together! =)
5.) Maren Ruth- She always says the things I need to hear. =)
6.) My parents- They raised me. Helped shape me.
7.) Rob- Its really hard how to describe it. He made me smile when I had nothing to smile about.
8.) The guy that broke my heart....I'm leaving him nameless...Cause I'm not sure if he knows...And I don't want to make things awkward.
9.) The guy that fixed my heart...again he's nameless...Cause I'm trying to avoid the awkwardness...
10.) Jesus- He died for me.

Day 8: What are 5 Passions you have?

1.) People...anyone and everyone. I'm passionate about understanding them. The dominate species on this Earth, it interests me. Humans...I love them. The way they think and behave. It fascinates me. Nerdy, I know.

2.) The arts. Especially acting. I love the feeling of being creative. I'm very passionate about self expression through the form of art. Doesn't matter what kind. I'm an artsy person.

3.) I'm incredibly passionate about my future career. I don't like school, but I love the idea of being a career woman. That is what drives me. A future in Psychology. I cant wait! 

4.) I love the way I dress. My style is indescribable. I can look great wearing something like this TMNT shirt or...

I can look great in something like this. I'm very passionate about my own style. I'm not one to keep up with the latest trends. If I see it and like it then I'll buy it. That is my way of doing things. I dress to make me feel good about myself. I love that.

5.) I'm passionate about love. Not romance. But love. Sure, romance is sweet and everything, but Love takes so much more than that. It needs passion, trust, understanding, space, whispers, giggles, secrets, randomness, adventures, fights, reality, songs, letters, communication and friendship. I want all of that, not just flowers and cheesy lines. I'm all about marrying the love of my life. I don't cry during romance movies, because I'm not swept up in the fantasy of romance, no...I'm passionate about living my own love story.