Tag: about me

I’m asking several because I CAN! (probably) 28, 96, 100

YAY I LOVE THESE THINGS THANK YOU

28) What makes you feel the happiest?

UHMM… I get the most personal fulfilment/joy by being productive, specifically producing creative works. But happiness… idk, I really love chatting with my friends. When we can both be enjoying something and we know we’re being stupid and silly and laughing too much and geeking out… I just love that! 

96) 3 physical features you get complimented on a lot?

Hm… my smile (I smile a lot even when I don’t want to), my rosy cheeks (which I hate), and my hair (when I actually feel like putting effort into it). I’m so awkward when it comes to physical things, though, so I’ll say my voice! I remember when I was working tech support, I had customers beg me to do their voicemail and system recordings for them (and a few jobs of mine actually did have me do the phone tree recording stuff). One even told me that I was wasting my time doing tech support and needed to be doing something with my voice! So flattering! 

100) What are some words that you live by? Why?

“The way to get started is to stop talking and begin doing.” is my favorite Walt Disney quote. I think about it every day. ‘Cause it’s true, you can talk all you want, and research, and plan, and have the greatest intentions, but your dreams will never come true unless you put in the hard work and actually, you know, DO THE THING YOU WANT TO DO. 

Also, Tiana is the best ever and I love her to bits and pieces just fyi. 

6, 18, 39, 55, 97

!!! THANK YOU 😀

6) What was your coolest Halloween costume?

My mom once made us teenage mutant ninja turtle costumes, so me and my three brothers got to be our favorite turtles and it was AWESOME because everyone was like “wait- but she’s a girl?” and my parents were like *shrug*

I should find a photo of it…

18) What do you do to get over your anger?

^^^ This. 

When I get too mad, I have to go aggressively clean things. Dishes are the best. And while I am cleaning I can think it over and start to rationalize things and figure out strategies for effective communication.

39) Are you a competitive person? 

Sort of? It’s not so much “I want to beat you!” or “I have to be the only winner!” though… I get competitive when people don’t think I can do something. Then it’s on. I don’t mind losing or tying or being 2nd, 3rd, 5th, etc… especially in things that ultimately don’t matter. I just can’t handle my personal character being criticized unreasonably. 😀 

55) If you could live in any home on a television series, what would it be?

Does Gummi Glen count? 

97) Is there anything you’re really passionate about?

Lots and lots of things… I have a problem with too MUCH passion. 

But FIRST… a MEME

Tagged by @skyedream75 (thanks, btw!)

Name – Melissa, but call me Gab. It’s shorter.

Date and Location – November 25th in Salt Lake City, Utah

Sexual Orientation – Demi (and firmly attached to a v wonderful guy)

Place that makes me happy – SIMPLY SUSHI… AND MOVIE THEATERS. Also Barnes & Noble as long as I have starbucks and money. Okay p much I love going to movies and out for dinner and I like some shopping as long as it’s fun browsing in a quiet place.

Favourite movie – It’s a tie between Jurassic Park and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The Lion King and Moulin Rouge are also up there. 

Wearing – Some kind of… green shirt blouse thing for work and jeans because I am not at work anymore. Also my reading glasses because I stupidly got a laptop with high res display even though I’m very far-sighted. 

Last book you read – The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. Not even sure why I read it, but I did. Before that it was Shiver. 

Tag ten people you want to get to know better!

@cloverkite, @mamodewberry, @artsyfartsywhatnot, @trypchangeling, @anyahatesbunnies, @pixel-spooky, @askashapeshifter, @lemurcat, @popcornfrommars, @podunkmouse + anyone else who wants to!

10 people I want to get to know better

Tagged by ociannecrinaeae

Name: Melissa (I answer to Gab and Kat, too)

Time/Date: 12:22 AM on July 14th, 2015

Average hours of sleep: 3-4 lately. 6 if I’m VERY lucky.

Birthday: August 28th

Gender: Female

Sexual orientation: Demi demi demi demi

Height: 5’6"

One place that makes me happy: DISNEYLAND

How many blankets I sleep with: Aaaah, I have four blankets on the bed right now! It’s almost perfect. 

What am I wearing: Very worn jeans, a lavender ladies’ t-shirt, and socks

Phrases I use the most: “Oh man!” “Hella!” “OMG” 

Last book I read: I’m reading Orson Scott Card’s Characters & Perspective and Maureen Johnson’s Suite Scarlett atm. 

Last movie I watched: Predator, I think. No wait, it was JAWS!!!!

Last music I bought: That I bought? I use google music, so I just pay a monthly subscription fee to support my flights of fancy. Lately, I’ve been on a The Mamas and the Papas kick. I used an audible credit to buy The Bourne Identity and Jurassic Park audiobooks, though; does that count?

Last thing I googled: “colin ford icons” *buries face in hands*

Last thing I said to a family member: “we should watch fury road again some time soon”

Favorite movies: Jurassic Park, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Moulin Rouge, Princess Bride, A Christmas Story, etc. etc. etc.

Favorite beverage: I’m very fond of iced tea. And vanilla coke. I mostly drink water, though.

Favorite food: Curry rice. Or tacos. One of the two. 

Favorite color: I – uh … that depends on what it’s needed for. 🙁 

Dream vacation: Di..sneyland…? :D;;;

Dream wedding: My wedding was on a super budget and really the only thing that I got that I wanted was the groom. Which is really the most important part. Still, though, if we get the chance to renew our vows… it’s gonna be one hella awesome party. 

Dream job: AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR who teaches at conferences and libraries and things T____T; wah  (though I still LOVEEEEEE my day job omg it’s so awesome)

Tagging: cloverkite, artsyfartsywhatnot, twonabait, mamodewberry, anyahatesbunnies, mareliini, majesticharper, trypchangeling, lemurcat, ravivkit

Would You Rather

Pierce your nose or your tongue?  Nose, though I don’t want any piercings at all.
Drink whole or skimmed milk? Whole. It has a lower GI.
Die in a fire or drowning? Uhh… fire, I guess. Both sound p awful.
Spend time with your parents or enemies? Parents. I love my parents. Enemies are people that I never want to interact with ever again.

Are You?

Single or in a relationship? Married.
Straight, gay, bisexual, other? Demi. 
Tall or short? COMPLETELY AVERAGE 5′6″
Right handed or left handed? Right
A lover of music or a lover of books? Lol both???

Do You Prefer

Flowers or sweets? Uhhhmm… if those sweets happen to be pocky, I guess.
Grey or black? GREY! Even though I wear a lot of black.
Color photos or black-and-white photos? Depends entirely on subject matter.
Sunrise or sunset? Sunset… though sunrise is nice, too…
M&Ms or Skittles? Peanut butter M&Ms!
Staying up late or waking up early? Up late. I am a night owl.
Sun or moon? MOON. I HATE THE SUN.
Winter or Autumn? Autumn, definitely. Not too cold yet, gloomy weather. It’s beautufiul.
10 acquaintances or 2 best friends? …both. I like having a small handful of REALLY close friends, and then lots and lots of other friends. 
Rainy or sunny? RAINY!!! 
Vanilla ice cream or chocolate ice cream? Vanilla. I am allergic to chocolate and vanilla is the finest of the flavors~
Vodka or Jack? Psh gimme cider. Or rum.

About You

What time is it? 4pm mountain
Name? Melissa
Nicknames? Gab
When is your birthday? August 28th
What do you want? Money enough to be able to pay the bills every month and go to the doctor when I need to.
How many kids do you want? 2
What would you name a girl? Amy
What would you name a boy? Milo
You want to get married? Already done!
What kind of music do you like? Alternative, I guess? And classical orchestra mixed with ROCK and DUBSTEP and ELECTRONICAAAAA 

Unique

Are you double-jointed? Nope.
Can you roll your tongue? Yeah.
Can you raise one eyebrow? Always.
Can you cross your eyes? Yes.

Random

Which shoe goes on first? Right.
Ever thrown something at someone? I threw an ace bandage at Tango yesterday.
On average, how much money do you carry with you? My bank account is always empty so I guess my debit card is worthless.
What jewelry do you wear? Wedding/engagement ring, sometimes a necklace.
Do you twirl or cut spaghetti? Twirl and then cut and then twirl the smaller pieces.
Have you ever eaten Spam? Yeah… a friend of mine growing up used to grate spam into a bowl with miracle whip and shredded cheese and mix it up and put it on bread and that’s what their family would eat… Uhhh… so I tried it once. It wasn’t bad but I have not eaten it since.
Favorite ice cream? Sweet cream with brownies, yellow sponge cake, and caramel.
How many kinds of cereal are in your cupboard? Three, I think?

Last

Car ride? Aaron and I picked my brother up from the train station on Friday night and we stopped by the grocery store on the way home. I bought a diet iced tea and it was delicious.
Song played? THIS
Person you saw? I just tried to wake askchangeling up but he is too tired.
Time you cried? …last night.
Fight? lol I FIGHT EVERY DAY BECAUSE I AM A CHAMPION

answer the questions and then tag 10 people you want to get to know better

Tagged by nukawinter!

  • name: Melissa
  • nicknames: Gab, Gabapple, Gabbers, Gabblegabby, Gabfluff, etc etc etc
  • birthday: August 28th
  • orientation: demi
  • time and date at current moment: January 8th, 12:59am
  • average hours of sleep: 6-10hrs with ambien, 0-2hrs without 
  • lucky number(s): 4, 12, 144
  • last thing i googled: A phone number I didn’t recognize.
  • first word that comes to mind: Fish.
  • one place that makes me happy: dISNEYLAND
  • how many blankets i sleep under: Three, but I need like twelve.
  • favourite fictional characters: LOL. Ashitaka, Haru, Shinichi/Conan, Shiniji, Kyoya… … … I think I have a type. There are too many that I love. Simba. Leonardo. 
  • favourite book: Ender’s Game
  • favourite tv shows: Unsolved Mysteries, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Veronica Mars, Over the Garden Wall, Detective Conan, Scrubs, BBC Sherlock, NGE, Ouran (Aaron: you do seem a fan of murder…)
  • favourite beverage: Iced tea mmmmmm
  • favourite food: MEXICAN or Japanese curry.
  • dream holiday: Can I go back to the UK please? …or Disneyland. Both. Let’s have both somehow.
  • dream wedding: We’ve always said that if we were to get married again, we’d elope because omfg weddings whY
  • dream job: Author/Illustrator doing book tours and teaching at schools/libraries/workshops/universities. So a writer, I guess. 

Tagging: evERYONE. Just do the thing. 8)