Sunday, November 30, 2008
Things to be thankful for
Most of the time I complain about what I don't have rather than appreciating what I do have, but seeing that Thanksgiving has just past, I focused on what I am grateful for. I am lucky to have parents that give me unconditional love, and who are always there when the going gets rough. My mom has always been there if I needed to talk about anything , and my dad is probably the most generous person that I have ever met. The rest of my family is also very giving. I can count on my family for support. I am happy to have a couple of good friends who I can share both happy and sad times with. I value my education and am grateful for all the great teachers that I've had throughout the years. I am thankful for all of the life lessons that I've learned so far. I'm thankful for books, and music. I love food, so I'm grateful for that too. I am thankful for all the people who have influenced my life, for better or worse (making me who I am now). I am glad that I am young, and healthy, with a big ambition. I'm happy just to be alive, to be able to breath, and experience all life has to offer.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Testing I could do without
For Becky's questions about standardized testing:
I think my response to standardized testing is the same as everyones, annoyance. Though I dislike these tests and testing in general I strive to do my best on them. I eat a hearty breakfast and attempt to get extra sleep the night before (I'm often nervous if I know it's an important test and tend to get less sleep because of it.) I don't think taking these tests proves much and I don't think that future generations will care all that much if I pass them because it's almost expected. My peers and I are first expected to graduate high school, then gain a college degree, if we don't chances are high that we won't get the job we want. I feel these tests are unnecessary. Why can't we just pass the ACT or the SAT and be done with it already?
I think my response to standardized testing is the same as everyones, annoyance. Though I dislike these tests and testing in general I strive to do my best on them. I eat a hearty breakfast and attempt to get extra sleep the night before (I'm often nervous if I know it's an important test and tend to get less sleep because of it.) I don't think taking these tests proves much and I don't think that future generations will care all that much if I pass them because it's almost expected. My peers and I are first expected to graduate high school, then gain a college degree, if we don't chances are high that we won't get the job we want. I feel these tests are unnecessary. Why can't we just pass the ACT or the SAT and be done with it already?
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
How Christianity effects America
The topic I'm thinking about pursuing is "How does Christianity (past and present) currently effects Americans?." I am by no means religious, but I am aware that Christianity does have an impact on our lives. My question is, how much?
-DAY ONE-
I decided to give this topic a chance. When I turned to google with my question the first thing that popped up was separation of church and state. So Today that's what I learned a bit about, the separation of church and state, which is a legal and political principle derived from the First Amendment of the Constitution which reads, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof . . ." The phrase "separation of church and state", isn't actually in the Constitution but is traced to a letter written by Thomas Jefferson to the Danbury Baptists (1802). The letter read as follows. "We have solved, by fair experiment, the great and interesting question whether freedom of religion is compatible with order in government and obedience to the laws. And we have experienced the quiet as well as the comfort which results from leaving every one to profess freely and openly those principles of religion which are inductions of his own reason and the serious convictions of his own inquiries."
Much later the interpretation of the separation of the church and the state branched out to the school system. In 1962, the Supreme Court analysed the issue of prayer and religious readings in public schools. In the case of Engel vs. Vitale, the Court determined it unconstitutional for state officials to compose an official school prayer and require its recitation in public schools, even when it is non-denominational and students may excuse themselves from participation. Also, any teacher, faculty, or student can pray in school, in accordance with their own religion. However, they may not lead such prayers in class, or in other "official" school settings such as assemblies or programs, including "non-sectarian" teacher-led prayers which prior to this case were mandatory. The petitioners contend, among other things, that the state laws requiring or permitting use of the Regents' prayer must be struck down as a violation of the Establishment Clause because that prayer was composed by governmental officials as a part of a governmental program to further religious beliefs. -DAY TWO-
Friday, November 21, 2008
The largest religion in the United States is Christianity (no surprise there), practiced by the majority of the population (nearly 76.5% in 2001). Approximately 51.3% of Americans are Protestants, 23.9% are Catholics, and 1.7% are Mormons (the name commonly used to refer to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), and 1.6% to various other Christian denominations. Christianity was introduced to what is now the United States during the period of European colonization. Anglicanism, Baptism, Calvinism, Puritanism, Presbyterianism, Lutheranism, Quakerism, Amish and Moravian Church were among the first to settle here, spreading their faith in what was then a new country. The French, Spanish, Lebanese, Irish, and Italians brought Catholicism. And Northern Europeans introduced Protestantism.
The strength of various sects varies greatly in different regions of the country, with rural parts of the South (except Louisiana and the Hispanic community, which both consist mainly of Catholics), having many evangelicals but very few Catholics, while urbanized areas of the north Atlantic states and Great Lakes, as well as many industrial and mining towns, are heavily Catholic, though still quite mixed. Mormons are predominant in Utah, and are present in significant numbers in neighboring states.
Despite its status as the most widespread and influential religion of the US, Christianity is undergoing a continuous relative decline in demographics. While the absolute number of Christians rose from 1990 to 2001, the Christian percentage of the population dropped from 88.3% to 76.5%
-DAY THREE-
I didn't have much luck finding info, I did however find a timeline for Christianity. I'll continue to look for sources after school. Some of the events on the timeline are irrelevant to the topic, but they were epic.
I originally copied and pasted the timeline in my blog, but it was uber long so I thought I would save you the trouble. Basically Jesus was born in 4 B.C... which doesn't make sense to me because B.C stands for before Christ, begins ministry in 27 A.D, crucifixion in 30 A.D. Empires fall, important books are written, important people are born and die, countries gain independence, the issue of slavery splits religious groups, birth control approved by FDA, etc. The truth is there were too many names to keep track of and I got bored.
-DAY FOUR-
This info was found on wikipedia. The phrase "In God We Trust" first appeared on a U.S. coin on the 2-cent piece of 1864, and has been on all coins and paper bills since 1957. It was declared the national motto by Congress in 1956. The one dollar Federal Reserve Note of October 1957 was the first U.S. paper money with the motto. The U.S. Pledge of Allegiance was modified in 1954 to add the phrase "under God". So much for freedom of religion. Survey results below show the percentage of people that believe in God.
A 2006 online Harris Poll of 2,010 U.S. adults (18 and older) found that 73% of those surveyed said that they believed in a God, 11% said they believed there was no God, and 16% said that they were not sure whether or not there was a God. The believers in God included 58% of respondents who said they were "absolutely certain", and 15% who said they were "somewhat certain" that there is a God. The believers in no God included 6% who were "absolutely certain", and 6% who were "somewhat certain" that there is no God. About 29% believed that God "controls what happens on Earth", while a plurality (44%) believed that God "observes but does not control what happens on Earth". The poll also showed that an "absolute certain" belief in God is correlated to age: only 43%-45% of those aged 18-29 were "absolutely certain" that God exists, while 54% of those aged 30-39 were "absolutely certain" that God exists, and 63%-65% of those aged 40 and older were "absolutely certain" that God exist.
Politicians frequently discuss their religion when campaigning, and many churches and religious figures are highly politically active. However, to keep their status as tax-exempt organizations they must not officially endorse a candidate. There are Christians in both the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, but evangelical Christians tend to support the Republican Party whereas more liberal Christians and secular voters tend to support the Democratic Party.
Sorry Becky, hardly any of day fours findings are in my own words.
*So there you have it 4 blogs about Christianity in America. Sorry if the info is scattered, organizing it more than I did would be far too time consuming and I've already put a lot of time into this topic. I have yet to determine if the fact that Christianity is the most popular religion in the U.S the sole reason it has such an impact on our lives. Thoughts anyone?
-DAY ONE-
I decided to give this topic a chance. When I turned to google with my question the first thing that popped up was separation of church and state. So Today that's what I learned a bit about, the separation of church and state, which is a legal and political principle derived from the First Amendment of the Constitution which reads, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof . . ." The phrase "separation of church and state", isn't actually in the Constitution but is traced to a letter written by Thomas Jefferson to the Danbury Baptists (1802). The letter read as follows. "We have solved, by fair experiment, the great and interesting question whether freedom of religion is compatible with order in government and obedience to the laws. And we have experienced the quiet as well as the comfort which results from leaving every one to profess freely and openly those principles of religion which are inductions of his own reason and the serious convictions of his own inquiries."
Much later the interpretation of the separation of the church and the state branched out to the school system. In 1962, the Supreme Court analysed the issue of prayer and religious readings in public schools. In the case of Engel vs. Vitale, the Court determined it unconstitutional for state officials to compose an official school prayer and require its recitation in public schools, even when it is non-denominational and students may excuse themselves from participation. Also, any teacher, faculty, or student can pray in school, in accordance with their own religion. However, they may not lead such prayers in class, or in other "official" school settings such as assemblies or programs, including "non-sectarian" teacher-led prayers which prior to this case were mandatory. The petitioners contend, among other things, that the state laws requiring or permitting use of the Regents' prayer must be struck down as a violation of the Establishment Clause because that prayer was composed by governmental officials as a part of a governmental program to further religious beliefs. -DAY TWO-
Friday, November 21, 2008
The largest religion in the United States is Christianity (no surprise there), practiced by the majority of the population (nearly 76.5% in 2001). Approximately 51.3% of Americans are Protestants, 23.9% are Catholics, and 1.7% are Mormons (the name commonly used to refer to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), and 1.6% to various other Christian denominations. Christianity was introduced to what is now the United States during the period of European colonization. Anglicanism, Baptism, Calvinism, Puritanism, Presbyterianism, Lutheranism, Quakerism, Amish and Moravian Church were among the first to settle here, spreading their faith in what was then a new country. The French, Spanish, Lebanese, Irish, and Italians brought Catholicism. And Northern Europeans introduced Protestantism.
The strength of various sects varies greatly in different regions of the country, with rural parts of the South (except Louisiana and the Hispanic community, which both consist mainly of Catholics), having many evangelicals but very few Catholics, while urbanized areas of the north Atlantic states and Great Lakes, as well as many industrial and mining towns, are heavily Catholic, though still quite mixed. Mormons are predominant in Utah, and are present in significant numbers in neighboring states.
Despite its status as the most widespread and influential religion of the US, Christianity is undergoing a continuous relative decline in demographics. While the absolute number of Christians rose from 1990 to 2001, the Christian percentage of the population dropped from 88.3% to 76.5%
-DAY THREE-
I didn't have much luck finding info, I did however find a timeline for Christianity. I'll continue to look for sources after school. Some of the events on the timeline are irrelevant to the topic, but they were epic.
I originally copied and pasted the timeline in my blog, but it was uber long so I thought I would save you the trouble. Basically Jesus was born in 4 B.C... which doesn't make sense to me because B.C stands for before Christ, begins ministry in 27 A.D, crucifixion in 30 A.D. Empires fall, important books are written, important people are born and die, countries gain independence, the issue of slavery splits religious groups, birth control approved by FDA, etc. The truth is there were too many names to keep track of and I got bored.
-DAY FOUR-
This info was found on wikipedia. The phrase "In God We Trust" first appeared on a U.S. coin on the 2-cent piece of 1864, and has been on all coins and paper bills since 1957. It was declared the national motto by Congress in 1956. The one dollar Federal Reserve Note of October 1957 was the first U.S. paper money with the motto. The U.S. Pledge of Allegiance was modified in 1954 to add the phrase "under God". So much for freedom of religion. Survey results below show the percentage of people that believe in God.
A 2006 online Harris Poll of 2,010 U.S. adults (18 and older) found that 73% of those surveyed said that they believed in a God, 11% said they believed there was no God, and 16% said that they were not sure whether or not there was a God. The believers in God included 58% of respondents who said they were "absolutely certain", and 15% who said they were "somewhat certain" that there is a God. The believers in no God included 6% who were "absolutely certain", and 6% who were "somewhat certain" that there is no God. About 29% believed that God "controls what happens on Earth", while a plurality (44%) believed that God "observes but does not control what happens on Earth". The poll also showed that an "absolute certain" belief in God is correlated to age: only 43%-45% of those aged 18-29 were "absolutely certain" that God exists, while 54% of those aged 30-39 were "absolutely certain" that God exists, and 63%-65% of those aged 40 and older were "absolutely certain" that God exist.
Politicians frequently discuss their religion when campaigning, and many churches and religious figures are highly politically active. However, to keep their status as tax-exempt organizations they must not officially endorse a candidate. There are Christians in both the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, but evangelical Christians tend to support the Republican Party whereas more liberal Christians and secular voters tend to support the Democratic Party.
Every President, with the exception of JFK (a Roman Catholic), was raised in a family with affiliations with Protestant Christianity. However, many presidents have themselves had only a nominal affiliation with Protestant churches. Several early holders of the office were Deists, with at least four presidents being Unitarians, and several, such as Thomas Jefferson, having no formal affiliation.
Only three presidential candidates for major parties have been Catholics, all for the Democratic party.Sorry Becky, hardly any of day fours findings are in my own words.
*So there you have it 4 blogs about Christianity in America. Sorry if the info is scattered, organizing it more than I did would be far too time consuming and I've already put a lot of time into this topic. I have yet to determine if the fact that Christianity is the most popular religion in the U.S the sole reason it has such an impact on our lives. Thoughts anyone?
Saturday, November 15, 2008
those three words
I acknowledge that this is an overplayed pop song, but I think it's incredibly sweet.
If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me
And just forget the world?
-Snow Patrol "Chasing Cars"
Yes I like pop. Though you may argue that it has no depth, you have to admit it's catchy and in most cases makes you want to dance. I adore this song because it describes the way I want to feel some day in a relationship. So there you have it, I'm a hopeless romantic.
That was slightly embarrassing to admit.
C'est la vie.
If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me
And just forget the world?
-Snow Patrol "Chasing Cars"
Yes I like pop. Though you may argue that it has no depth, you have to admit it's catchy and in most cases makes you want to dance. I adore this song because it describes the way I want to feel some day in a relationship. So there you have it, I'm a hopeless romantic.
That was slightly embarrassing to admit.
C'est la vie.
Friday, November 14, 2008
bloggers that I came across
I was wondering if I would ever find 5 frequent bloggers that I would enjoy reading, but alas here they be:
. clevergirlgoesblog.blogger.com
She puts a funny spin on everyday life. Though she's I'm guessing in her thirty's she reminds me of my best friend. My best friend happens to be a sarcastic smartass, but that's part of the reason I love her. I appreciate this trait in others :]. Not to mention her overall lingo is similar to C's.
. haeshu.blogger.com
Fashion. Photography. And a writing style that is similar to mine (at least I think it is.) I usually write/type in just lower case letters (unless it's for something formal or this blog), so it's kind of nice to see other people doing the same.
. ifitshititshere.blogger.com
I'm constantly updated on the latest and greatest in the art world. There are so many original ideas to find here, it's mind boggling.
. pictureyear.blogger.com
I've always been a fan of learning about random facts and events so this tickles that fancy. This blog talks about anything from Guitar Hero, to Obama, to Marilyn Monroe, to a film about the royal crown in England. Fascinating is one word that could describe it.
.hybridcarblog.com
I saw this blog as an opportunity to learn a bit more about the cars that are known for being better for the environment than other cars (and I'm all about having a cleaner environment.)
. clevergirlgoesblog.blogger.com
She puts a funny spin on everyday life. Though she's I'm guessing in her thirty's she reminds me of my best friend. My best friend happens to be a sarcastic smartass, but that's part of the reason I love her. I appreciate this trait in others :]. Not to mention her overall lingo is similar to C's.
. haeshu.blogger.com
Fashion. Photography. And a writing style that is similar to mine (at least I think it is.) I usually write/type in just lower case letters (unless it's for something formal or this blog), so it's kind of nice to see other people doing the same.
. ifitshititshere.blogger.com
I'm constantly updated on the latest and greatest in the art world. There are so many original ideas to find here, it's mind boggling.
. pictureyear.blogger.com
I've always been a fan of learning about random facts and events so this tickles that fancy. This blog talks about anything from Guitar Hero, to Obama, to Marilyn Monroe, to a film about the royal crown in England. Fascinating is one word that could describe it.
.hybridcarblog.com
I saw this blog as an opportunity to learn a bit more about the cars that are known for being better for the environment than other cars (and I'm all about having a cleaner environment.)
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
2nd Posting (isn't this a creative title?)
The part of myself that procrastinates really wants to be typing this tomorrow morning, but I shall persevere. The day began with me hitting the snooze button. I ate cereal while checking my facebook as I often do. I left in a rush because I waited until last minute to organize my backpack, opps. Then I asked the random guy across the street if I missed the 75, though I feel a pinch of guilt because once I told him he missed the bus only to have it whiz by a few minutes later. That was an accident though, honestly. On the way to where we transfer downtown Brad and I complain about the cold and the snow. I say I'm starting to get used to it (but later in the day freeze my arse off.) and that I like the snow when it's fresh, I could do without ice though. Harley and Jordan aren't at the bus stop I note. At school Annie shows me pictures on her laptop. I'm behind a blog in Blogging with Becky, but am catching up right now. Natalie and I joke around as we gather our presentation on Machu Picchu. We decide to do a powerpoint for brownie points :] which also means we will be working on it during lunch. In my morning rush I forgot to bring my sweats for dance, luckily Natalie has a spare pair. We're doing yoga in dance? I find that kind of surprising, but I don't mind, I would do it in my spare time if I had the motivation. In Current Events Rich tells us to take minimal notes on a packet that he hands out. I wonder if I should make a joke because I've been known for taking too many notes for Rich. (Video Production) Cadex why must we write a script about the future of the U.S.? And finally I reach the last class of the day, painting 2 with Booka. I begin drawing the Greek Goddess Hestia, then erase everything, and re-draw it, this process continues the entire period. "I get to go home." is the word after we leave class "I get to go to work." I reply. I start work a half hour early and therefore do not have time to eat. There is a larger rush than usual as 25% proceeds go to Sibley's dance team. I get antsy as 8 o'clock nears because I have an errand to run and then lots of blogging to do. I gobble up my delicious penne rosa as my mom and I drive to target to buy notebooks and such. My mom takes the long way home, the rush was for nothing. And I digress. Night loves.
(Am I the only one who thinks I lead a boring life? This is what a lot of my days are actually like.)
(Am I the only one who thinks I lead a boring life? This is what a lot of my days are actually like.)
Let the blogging begin
Hello you, whoever you are... here are a few things I think you should know about me:
Some of my favorite MOVIES include- Dead Poets Society, Mrs. Doubtfire, Saved, PeeWee Herman's Big Adventure, The Devil Wears Prada, Bourne Identity, Girl Interrupted, Borat, Rebel Without a Cause, Lord of the Rings, Kid, Castaway, Harold and Maude, Monsters Inc., etc.
Some BOOKS that I enjoy are- A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. The Perks of Being a Wallflower. One Hundred Years of Sollitude. Fallen Angel. Lady Gwendemere's Fan. Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants series. Harry Potter series. +++
*I'm currently reading Do Gentlemen Really Prefer Blondes.
Here are some Television SHOWS that I like-
.Gilmore Girls
.Law and Order
.Stylista
.Friends
.Gossip Girl
.Seinfield
.That 70's Show
.90210
.Scrubs
.The Office
MUSIC. You asked for it, this is going to be long-
Augustana; {BEATLES}; Blink-182; Blondie; Bowie; Duffy; Cold War Kids; {Rage Against The Machine}; Paramore; Nas; Gnarls Barkley; Foo Fighters; Outkast; The Rolling Stones; The Clash; The White Stripes; The Racounteurs; Rhianna; Sean Paul; Queen; Ting Tings; The Kooks; {The VINES}, Louie Armstrong; Vitamin C; Communist Daugther; The Shins; Red Hot Chili Peppers; The Killers; Jet; Linkin Park; Norah Jones; {Kanye West}, Jeff Buckley; Dandy Warhols; Hoobastank; {Bob MARLEY}; The Mamas and The Papas, The Kinks; O.A.R; {Louie Armstrong}; Big Bad Voodoo Daddy; Toyko Police Club; {WEEZER}; Metro Station; The Cliks; Papa Roach; Ice Cube; Maroon 5; Nirvana; Sublime; Fergie; Biggie; The Supremes; The Temptations; Ella Fitzgerald; Eminem; Black Eyed Peas; The Kinks; Madonna; Sean Paul; Prince; Led Zepplin; {FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS} & so much more.
A couple of my favorite QUOTES are as follows-
"Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans." -John Lennon
-I value this quote because it reminds to stay flexible and realize plans don't always work out the way we expect them to, sometimes things get in the way and bring about even better plans.
"To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends, to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch... to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!" -Emerson
-This quote rings very true to my ears. I think it's incredibly profound.
I have a lot of interests, some of them include- swimming, singing, practicing yoga, cooking, climbing, dancing, soccer, photography, architecture, downhill skiing, Christmas, shopping, poker, making cards, doodling, graphic design, history, rain and thunderstorms, travel, design in general, acting, accents, linguistics, Italians, air high fives, amusement parks, dressing up for no reason, attractive boys, listening to music, making collages, artsy places, psychology, and so on.
Loves- ART & ARTISTS. FOOD!: ICE CREAM+CAKE+PASTA+DILL PICKLE CHIPS (Great, now I'm hungry.) THE OCEAN. LAUGHING. LOVE.
dislikes= arrogance, ignorance, loud/brash/rude people, people who always have to be right, liars, assumptions.
My history- songs->poetry->stories->scripts
I think that about covers the basics.
Some of my favorite MOVIES include- Dead Poets Society, Mrs. Doubtfire, Saved, PeeWee Herman's Big Adventure, The Devil Wears Prada, Bourne Identity, Girl Interrupted, Borat, Rebel Without a Cause, Lord of the Rings, Kid, Castaway, Harold and Maude, Monsters Inc., etc.
Some BOOKS that I enjoy are- A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. The Perks of Being a Wallflower. One Hundred Years of Sollitude. Fallen Angel. Lady Gwendemere's Fan. Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants series. Harry Potter series. +++
*I'm currently reading Do Gentlemen Really Prefer Blondes.
Here are some Television SHOWS that I like-
.Gilmore Girls
.Law and Order
.Stylista
.Friends
.Gossip Girl
.Seinfield
.That 70's Show
.90210
.Scrubs
.The Office
MUSIC. You asked for it, this is going to be long-
Augustana; {BEATLES}; Blink-182; Blondie; Bowie; Duffy; Cold War Kids; {Rage Against The Machine}; Paramore; Nas; Gnarls Barkley; Foo Fighters; Outkast; The Rolling Stones; The Clash; The White Stripes; The Racounteurs; Rhianna; Sean Paul; Queen; Ting Tings; The Kooks; {The VINES}, Louie Armstrong; Vitamin C; Communist Daugther; The Shins; Red Hot Chili Peppers; The Killers; Jet; Linkin Park; Norah Jones; {Kanye West}, Jeff Buckley; Dandy Warhols; Hoobastank; {Bob MARLEY}; The Mamas and The Papas, The Kinks; O.A.R; {Louie Armstrong}; Big Bad Voodoo Daddy; Toyko Police Club; {WEEZER}; Metro Station; The Cliks; Papa Roach; Ice Cube; Maroon 5; Nirvana; Sublime; Fergie; Biggie; The Supremes; The Temptations; Ella Fitzgerald; Eminem; Black Eyed Peas; The Kinks; Madonna; Sean Paul; Prince; Led Zepplin; {FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS} & so much more.
A couple of my favorite QUOTES are as follows-
"Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans." -John Lennon
-I value this quote because it reminds to stay flexible and realize plans don't always work out the way we expect them to, sometimes things get in the way and bring about even better plans.
"To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends, to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch... to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!" -Emerson
-This quote rings very true to my ears. I think it's incredibly profound.
I have a lot of interests, some of them include- swimming, singing, practicing yoga, cooking, climbing, dancing, soccer, photography, architecture, downhill skiing, Christmas, shopping, poker, making cards, doodling, graphic design, history, rain and thunderstorms, travel, design in general, acting, accents, linguistics, Italians, air high fives, amusement parks, dressing up for no reason, attractive boys, listening to music, making collages, artsy places, psychology, and so on.
Loves- ART & ARTISTS. FOOD!: ICE CREAM+CAKE+PASTA+DILL PICKLE CHIPS (Great, now I'm hungry.) THE OCEAN. LAUGHING. LOVE.
dislikes= arrogance, ignorance, loud/brash/rude people, people who always have to be right, liars, assumptions.
My history- songs->poetry->stories->scripts
I think that about covers the basics.
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