Day 25: a friend you have lost that you’re better off without/one you wish you had back

I can’t really think of a friend I’ve lost that I’m better off without.  I feel like I’m a pretty good judge of character, and if I don’t feel like someone’s a good friend/person, I won’t get close with them and actually consider them a friend.

As for someone I wish I had back, I guess I would say I wish I were still as close to some of the people I was good friends with before college.  However, I don’t think that I have lost them because we’re still friends when we see each other, we just don’t keep in touch all the time.

Day 24: your favorite 10 people right now and why (alphabetically)

Ashley- I can trust her with anything and I know we’ll always have a good time hanging out, even if it’s just watching a movie or sitting at Huck’s

Caitlin- We don’t talk as much as we used to because of hectic work and school schedules, but I know that I can always count on her to be there for me

Cara- I couldn’t ask for a better roommate, and I can talk to her about anything. Plus, she brought me Starburst the other day

Derick- Even though we don’t see each other much, when we do it’s like we’re the same as we were when we were 16

Mary- We’ve been best friends for 16 years and counting, and I trust her with my life

Michaelene- I love spending time with her and catching up or ranting, and we always have so much fun when we go out.  I feel like I can tell her anything, and she does the same.

My mom- She’s always there for me and I can call her whenever I have a problem.

Molly- We became friends fast, and I miss her so much since she moved to L.A.  I am beyond excited to visit her in March.

Peggy- I miss hanging out with her as much as we used to, but I love falling back into our friendship with no awkwardness whenever we do see each other.

Teddy & PJ- I realize they are not people, but my dogs mean more to me than a lot of people do, and they’re basically my babies.

Day 23: a month/year of your life when you were happiest and why

I can’t really think of anything in particular, because I’ve enjoyed most of my life so far. But, I guess if I had to pick, I’d have to say when I was around 16. Pretty much every weekend was spent going to local shows and hanging out with friends. Life seemed so easy back then, and we were pretty much carefree. We would drive around aimlessly, wasting gas, just because we finally had our licenses, and let’s face it, there really wasn’t much else to do. Though I don’t think I appreciated it at the time, that was a really good era in my life.

Day 22: how you judge intelligence

I believe that there are many different types of intelligence.  Thus, I don’t think that you can judge someone’s intelligence based on something like a standardized test. However, as intelligence is commonly thought of as book smarts or the capacity to learn, I guess I would judge someone’s intelligence based on their ability to remember and recall facts.  This is strange for me to think about, so I really don’t know.

Day 21: everything you wish for in a significant other

• a good person, caring
• someone who has some type of direction in their life
• physically attractive, tall
• funny, intelligent, able to hold a good conversation
• honest, definitely not a cheater

Day 20: what you think makes someone beautiful

I think that someone can be beautiful in one of two ways.  The first is the obvious way, physical beauty, which is determined purely by genetics.  However, someone can also be beautiful when they have a great personality that shines through.  I feel that this type of beauty is better to have because physical beauty can fade away, but one can always remain a happy, caring person.

Day 19: your thoughts on your family

I really do love my family, and I don’t know where I’d be without them. I know a lot of people say this, but my mom is the best, and I appreciate everything she does for me even if I don’t show it all the time. And, though we argue some time, I love my sister and all the help she gives my family.

When it comes to my extended family, I really, really like having a large family. Despite how crazy and hectic they can be, I enjoy big holiday gatherings, hanging out with my aunts and college-aged cousins.

Day 18: why you made your blog, and why you still have it

Originally, I made this blog to record my thoughts and events of my life.  However, it has transformed mostly into a collection of pictures I find appealing or meaningful.  I keep it because it is sort of like a snapshot of my life at the moment, what I am interested in at this particular point in time.

Day 17: your idol and why you look up to them

I’d have to say my mom is my idol. When I have kids of my own, I want to be the parent she is. Though it was hard for her to raise my sister and I by herself, she didn’t give up and worked as hard as she could to provide us with everything we needed.  She seemed strict at times, but in retrospect, I realize that it was for our own good. I appreciate her making my sister and I work for our spending money when we were old enough to do so because it has made us more well-rounded people and better prepared for the “real world.” I have so much respect and love for my mom, and I want to be as great of a person as she is.

Day 15: a song that makes you cry and why

Something Corporate- Walking By

This song makes me cry because it’s sad, and because it’s tied to memories of being sixteen and sitting in Covington’s parking lot just talking with Peggy.  The lyrics are so good: “So what did I do that you can’t seem to want me” and “These nights I get high just from breathing. When I lie here with you, I know that I’m real, like that firework over the freeway. I could stay here all day, but that’s not how you feel.” And, the way Andrew sings is so emotion-filled and beautiful.