...100 random things about me! (idea ganked from
sunlit_shadows)
1. I wear about a size 10.5 shoe.
2. the worst part about the dentist for me is waiting forever for the novacaine to wear off.
3. I have wanted to come to lmu since I was 9 years old.
4. my favorite elvis song is "don't be cruel." I also love "return to sender," "devil in disguise," and "fool such as I."
5. lilo & stitch makes me really happy, because it came out the day I went to freshmen orientation at lmu, and it always reminds me of that trip and the overdose of joy I felt from visiting lmu for the first time. plus, it has elvis in it. I mean, c'mon.
6. as happy as lilo & stitch makes me, I still don't own the movie.
7. I bite my nails.
8. I'm not big on makeup. I wear foundation, lipstick, and, sometimes, eyeshadows... maybe blush... and put glitter on my cheeks. not much more, though.
9. the "get low" (ying yang twins) song isn't my idea of great music, but it reminds me of austin-- therefore, I own it.
10. I sometimes wish I had the ability to be ghetto.
11. I always wear a watch. I hate not knowing what time it is.
12. when I was 14, a freshmen in high school, I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis.
13. because of my illness, I have to spend one day in the hospital every 8 weeks to get an infusion therapy drug.
14. I regret not volunteering at the crohns and colitis foundation of america more.
15. I am prone to yeast infections. you don't even know how much that sucks.
16. I was obsessed with every single disney movie each year they came out-- little mermaid, aladdin, lion king, and, of course, hunchback of notredame.
17. I think to this day I still own the world's largest collection of hunchback collectibles.
18. I am procrastinating right now. (I should be doing poetry reading.)
19. more than becoming an animator, my dream is to marry the man of my dreams and raise a family with him.
20. I tend to be extremely jealous of people with babies, because I want my own so badly.
21. I do wear an obsessive amount of pink. in fact, I own many a pink object.
22. despite that, I'm only half girly-girl... the rest of me is tomboyish.
23. I have smoked pot. whoops.
24. I have been in bed with a man before. (::winks at austin::)
25. I love to listen to music from years like '95-'98, because it reminds me of my more innocent years.
26. I worked in the cafeteria at a retirement home for nearly 2 years. I was better friends with the residents than with my co-workers.
27. I actually like squeezy cheese- but only microwaved.
28. I absolutely abhor reality tv shows.
29. jessica simpson needs to die.
30. I made the deans list in my first semester at lmu.
31. I was .01 off from getting first honors in high school- I graduated with a 3.49. I'm still trying to live that down.
32. my favorite eiffel 65 song, I think, is "morning time."
33. lately, techno and dance is my favorite kind of music, because it just makes me want to get up and dance my life away.
34. I think that I have a very poetic spirit.
35. my name, kristen, means "spirited one."
36. my last name means "ruler of prussia."
37. I have been to the following concerts: rufus wainwright, twice (once in dec. '03, once in mar. '02-- best concerts ever); gorillaz; backstreet boys (made fun by the fact brandon was with me); five iron frenzy (still trying to forget that one); weird al (in 4th grade)
38. I want to travel to japan to see the sakura (cherry blossom) festival.
39. I have names in mind I would like to name my children.
40. I am in denial that I am addicted to the retarded antics of the cast of "passions" on nbc. mention this to me ever, and I will punt you in your gonads.
41. I admit that I really have a fixation for justin timberlake.
42. I love the smell of gasoline and chlorine (even the chloriney smell at subway).
43. I am still terrified of burger king french fries, since they gave me wretched food poisoning last year.
44. speaking of which, I am truly terrified of vomit.
45. when I get to go clubbing, I allow myself to dress like a slut, because everyone else will be too.
46. my favorite artist is stella marx. if you don't know who she is, look her up.
47. to this day, when I see really amazing animation, it really inspires me to be all I can be. nothing moves me more than seeing truly masterful animation.
48. I have another tattoo I want, but I'm waiting until I'm 21.
49. of the alcohol, I am not a fan. mostly because I know it'll make me sick.
50. I think jack black rocks, but I can't force myself to really idolize him because so many other people do.
51. my favorite authors are david sedaris and augusten burroughs.
52. I have a book of david sedaris', "me talk pretty one day," that he autographed in such a way that it praises my sister and badmouths me.
53. my sister listens to a lot of bad music, but at the same time, she has shown me some of the coolest stuff I've heard.
54. the song "handsome boy modeling school" gives me just fantastic memory trips.
55. I want a new cell phone, just because I'm bored with the one I have now. yep, I'm an l.a. girl all right.
56. my biggest pet peeve: people with NO personality. this is why mari annoys me so much.
57. I had a crush on brandon hegland for about 12 years.
58. I was a quiet nerdy kid in elementary and grade school, but I was always idolized for my drawing skills.
59. some of my favorite songs are my favorites because of the memories associated with them.
60. I have been in 4 relationships, only one of which didn't count as some form of long distance.
61. I want to become a maniac master at dance dance revolution.
62. I didn't know my second cousin, karl, existed until this time last year. he was from a distant part of the family and tracked down my grandpa on the internet.
63. there are very few of my family members that I can really tolerate.
64. I never see my mom's side of the family because they live in erie, pennsylvania. this upsets me more than I have ever let anyone else know.
65. I want to one day be featured in a magazine or on a tv show/interview for my accomplishments.
66. I also dream of being one of lmu's "distinguished alumni" and making the school proud of me.
67. my favorite candy is chocolate covered cookie dough balls.
68. I don't care for dave matthews, except for his song "crush," which makes me want to dance along the beach with my arms outstretched, and spin around until I lose myself in the stars.
69. I love hot tubs. more so than pools.
70. a big part of me wants to punch louis in the face for constantly sending me his unrequited love.
71. it is extremely important to me how my lover's parents feel about me. (except austin's stepdad is such a dick, I think I might have to let that one go. besides, his real dad is more important.)
72. when I've graduated and move to l.a., I'm going to bring sano with me.
73. the majority of people completely disgust me. I think a lot of people of been badly corrupted by lots of things these days. it's sad.
74. I absolutely hate having classes in uhall to walk to.
75. I used to love candy necklaces and rock candy.
76. I miss the days when mom would let me pick out a toy at the store.
77. I am extremely self-conscious, but I'm getting better at that.
78. austin is doing a wonderful job at training me how to not be hard on myself.
79. if I could play any instrument, it would be the piano. a close follow up is the guitar.
80. I'm sure as hell not republican, but I'm not sure I'm democrat, either. I don't really care though because, thanks to my father, I completely detest politics.
81. I find belching to be completely fucking hilarious.
82. I really wish I had straight hair.
83. I can be extremely kinky.
84. I am a packrat. I save *everything*.
85. I think I'm really good at thinking rationally and making decisions.
86. the entire reason I got a super nintendo was for donkey kong country... the entire reason I got a playstation was for ddr.
87. I want to go clubbing with my friends and with austin really soon.
88. I don't particularly enjoy having the spotlight on me.
89. I'm convinced one of my friends is being kind of weird to me. like, the bad kind of weird.
90. I used to really want to be in the army. but I knew I'd never last it.
91. the worst vacation I ever went on was the my sister's college graduation in virginia. my dad ruined the whole time.
92. I can be kind of bad with money.
93. in fact, I really love shopping more than I let on. I guess I just don't wanna sound pink-clad and blonde and l.a.-like.
94. I lose myself in my own fantasies, especially when listening to music.
95. I truly don't understand people who are high all the time. or who drink just for the sake of getting drunk.
96. I want to work on my ability of singing in front of large groups of people.
97. if I could know any other language, I would want to be fluent in japanese. that way, I maybe could be an animator in japan... or even a translator in america.
98. I want to send my children to private schools, because I want them to have the opportunities that I was given. if they are truly miserable, I won't make them stay there.
99. I'm not sure I feel comfortable with the idea of baptizing my babies.
100. I function the best in gorgeous, sunny weather.
the end.