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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Thirteen Questions Tag


I woke up this morning and thought to myself, "I want to do something non-makeupy on the blog today" so I took to Twitter and Facebook and asked if anyone had a fun non-beauty-related tag that they could share with me. I want to thank everyone for the awesome suggestions--I looked through them and discovered that I actually kind of like certain questions from a variety of existing tags, so I figured what the heck? If I can't find the perfect tag to suit my mood right now, why not create one myself? So that's what I did.

This is a hodge-podge of different questions from a variety of existing tags, and I tweaked the wording of a few questions to make them more fun (hopefully) to answer.

Thirteen Questions Tag  
(chosen because 13 is my lucky number, believe it or not)

1. What's one thing that most people don't know about you?
That I secretly wish I could be a radio DJ. Also, that I'm left-handed which, for some odd reason, always surprises people.

2. What's your favorite quote?
“Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone.” --Dorothy Parker

3. What's one food that you can't live without?
Sriracha. I put it on practically everything.

4. What's your song of the week? 
I've rediscovered this U2 cover of a Patti Smith song called Dancing Barefoot. U2 released this as a B-Side back in 1989 and you rarely hear it anymore, but I think it's a pretty amazing take on the original version.




5. What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
Pretty In Pink, Say Anything, Less Than Zero, Almost Famous, Ghost World, The Color Purple, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Valley Girl...I could go on and on.

6. Can you change the oil on a car?
My boyfriend in college insisted that I learn. He told me that every person needs to know how to change their own oil, and even though I didn't appreciate it then, I'm thankful now. It's been a while, but I think I could still do it. And I agree--it's something that everyone should know, at least in theory.

7. Favorite kind of sandwich?
Goat cheese, fresh basil, roasted red peppers and balsamic vinegar on foccacia bread. I could eat this sandwich every day for a year and never grow tired of it.

8. Can you knit or crochet?
I'm more of a knitter, and I can do very basic pot holders and scarves. I'm a complete beginner/novice even though I've (sadly) been knitting for years now, on and off. I have so much respect for knitters it's not even funny. They're rock gods in my eyes. Knitting is hard and they make it look so effortless.

9. How many languages can you speak?
You mean besides that weird language that only you and your significant other speak to each other when no one else is around? Because I'm freaking fluent in that! OK, real answer: English and Spanish. I'm not fluent in Spanish, but I took it in high school and college and I know enough to get by in a basic conversation.

10. Be honest: do you ever forget your reusable shopping bags when you go to the grocery store?
Let me tell you--I've tried every trick in the book to make myself remember them every single time I shop (at the grocery store, Target, drugstores, you name it). But there are still times that I forget them, and I'm always disgusted with myself when I do. When that happens, I ask the checker to put as many items into one bag as possible, or I skip the bag (if it's a small purchase) and cram things in my purse and/or carry things in my hands.

11. Favorite type of pie?
If forced at gunpoint to pick between cherry, peach and lemon meringue, I'd grab them all, head for the door and dodge bullets on my way out.

12. What do you wear to bed?
My absolute favorite thing to wear to bed is a Curb Your Enthusiasm t-shirt that my dad got me a couple Christmases ago. It's got a big picture of Larry David's face on it with the words "Pretty, pretty, pretty good" underneath. I LOVE that shirt--it's big, comfy and the cotton is super, super soft. Oh, and I often pair that with pink pajama bottoms that have little red and pink hearts all over them.

13. Ever been in love?
I've been in love exactly three times in my life, and let me tell you...the third time's a charm.

If you have a blog, consider yourself tagged! And if you don't have a blog, please feel free to leave your answers in the comments below. I LOVE reading tag responses so the more the merrier!
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  1. 1. What's one thing that most people don't know about you?
    I'm a loner. I absolutely love being alone, but I hate being lonely (doesn't everyone?). I may be hyper and sociable and fun to be around, but I really enjoy time to myself! I also tend to over-love those that I truly, truly care about!

    2. What's your favorite quote?
    I don't think I have one!!!

    3. What's one food that you can't live without?
    Oh god. Really? One food? Maybe...ketchup? Does that count? That stuff rules!!!!!!

    4. What's your song of the week?
    Alright. Well, I'm a huge Big Bang fan -- never heard of them? Hello, youtube! They're a group of five and all five of them also do solo music! Big Bang as a whole - absolutely perfect. Big Bang as five individuals - freaking brilliant! I'm totally loving G-Dragon's new album and one song that I can't seem to get enough of is Missing You.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFNmBEP_c6A

    5. What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
    I actually don't think I have one...I'm not a movie person!! :(

    6. Can you change the oil on a car?
    Ahahah...ahahah....aahhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaNO:(

    7. Favorite kind of sandwich?
    WHAT'S WITH ALL THE FOOD QUESTIONS! G!!!! UGH I DON'T KNOW!!!!!!! But I will say, out of the blue, I flippin love Big Mac sauce. Yep, I said it.

    8. Can you knit or crochet?
    Neither. I tried so hard to crochet and it was so difficult for me - that is, until my mom mentioned to me that, oh hey, you're doing it wrong. Since then, I refused to attempt crocheting again. HAHAHA.

    9. How many languages can you speak?
    Fluently? One. One and a half? Uhhhhh...I don't know, I'm not sure! I'm Indian. Mom's side of the family is Nepalese. Her whole family resides in the Himalayas. Dad's side, well he was born and raised in Oklahoma (LOL) but his family is from Delhi. Mom speaks Nepali and I can understand, Dad speaks Punjabi and I can understand, both mutually speak Hindi so that's the language I get yelled at in! I'm also currently picking up on Korean, and does getting to Spanish level 4 count in high school? LOL.

    10. Be honest: do you ever forget your reusable shopping bags when you go to the grocery store? Alright, just north of Washington DC - Montgomery County, to be exact, and would ya look at that, the "plastic bag" law came in tact January 1st, 2012! 5 cents a bag. I always forget reusable bags, but my purse is pretty big, so when I make a run to CVS for some LE Maybelline Color Tattoo shadows, I need not worry! (LOL)...plus with CVS's green tag, every 4 times I don't use a plastic bag, I get $1. It's like getting paid to follow the law!!!

    11. Favorite type of pie?
    YOUR. FOOD. QUESTIONS. *groans* ...ok but seriously. Pie? Pumpkin. Hands down. Does cheesecake count as pie? Guess not, hence the word cake. What about cheesecake pumpkin pie? DROOL. Boston creme is fabulous as well - I hate apple though (don't kill me!)...

    12. What do you wear to bed?
    Pajama pants and a tank. Lmao.

    13. Ever been in love?
    I'm...20. I haven't! HAHA. I've yet to find my other half!

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    1. Wow, your all caps and groan are telling me that you really, really don't like food questions! I've never seen anyone get so mad about food before! Lol! (You could have just skipped them if they offended you in some way??).

      Sorry, but I love food and probably could have made half of these questions food-centric, but I stopped at three. ;)

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    2. You're a VIP :) I love Big Bang too! And I'm also Indian! Hard to meet Indians who like Korean music!

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  2. I'm a lefty too!!! LOL, I also cram stuff in my purse when making purchases in lieu of using plastic bags.

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    1. Lol! Were left-handed purse-stuffer twinsies! :)

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  3. ¹ thing peopke don't know about me is I am an athlete . My favorite quote is one I made up regarding running. "I never met a hill that I did not want to conquer " I cannotlive with out Diet Pepsin.My song of the week is Beer Money I think its by Kip Moore. My go to movie is Dirty Dancing or The Holiday.I can change my own oil sadly I am not a big sandwich eater. I am allergic to wheat and am not a fan of the alternatives. I don't speak another language but Ihave a killer English accent. 9 times out of 10 I forget my reusable bags an I even bought a bunch of cute ones to help remind me. My favorite food is vegetables. I just love love them. Have I been in love? Yes! What U wear to bed is as little as possible however in hostage NY winters it us as much fleece as I can find! P.s. I too am a lefty but I fan write pretty well right handed! Phew that was fun!

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  4. I seriously LOVE Sriracha sauce too! I used to live by an Asian food mart that sold the kind without sugar and I bought it by the gallon! I was so sad when they went out of business. Now I get my fix from Target....ahhh, so, so good!

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  5. 1. What's one thing that most people don't know about you?
    MOST people don't even know I exist... But people who I actually know might be surprised to find out that I LOOOOVE reading makeup and fashion blogs and watching YouTube videos! It's more of a hobby for me than a lifestyle. Most days I wear nothing but mascara and my work wardrobe consists of ugly, blue government scrubs.

    2. What's your favorite quote?
    "Don't wish for it, work for it."

    3. What's one food that you can't live without?
    Pasta

    4. What's your song of the week?
    Don't have one

    5. What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
    Shawshank Redemption, 10 Things I Hate About You, The Princess Bride, Despicable Me

    6. Can you change the oil on a car?
    I wish

    7. Favorite kind of sandwich?
    Uhhh not a huge sandwich person. I'd be fine with ham and cheese :)

    8. Can you knit or crochet?
    Nope

    9. How many languages can you speak?
    I took 3 years of German in high school and 1 semester in college :/

    10. Be honest: do you ever forget your reusable shopping bags when you go to the grocery store?
    No

    11. Favorite type of pie?
    Pumpkin... but I'm really more of a cheesecake person

    12. What do you wear to bed?
    T-shirt and sweatpants usually. I can NOT sleep in long-sleeved tops (even during Wisconsin winters)

    13. Ever been in love?
    Yep! My boyfriend and I met in high school, started dating the day before graduation, and have been together ever since (over 6 years!)

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  6. People are also surprised to find out that I'm left handed, too. I write with a different hand, I don't eat with my feet.

    Extra shock when I tell them I can write pretty well with both hands, upside down, backwards, and in mirror images with both hands at the same time. Might as well beam me down from the sky.

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  7. I'm right with you on the Sriracha thing. Everyone always thinks I'm crazy but I just can't get enough of it!

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  8. 1. I speak 5 languages. Its not something I just blurt out and usually doesn't come up in everday conversation so its a bit of a suprise when friends find out.

    2."Beneath all this make-up and behind this smile, is just a girl who wishes for the world" --- Marilyn Monroe

    3. Anything with melted parmesan cheese!

    4. Well for some reason this past few days, I've been listening to Styx "Renegade" and Nicki Minaj "Masquerade" one after the other, over and over again. I like such a wide range of music. Can't you tell?

    5. I know I'm a girl but I cannot stand chick flicks. Sorry! I love action and comedy but my heart belongs to anything Disney! I can watch them on loop for the rest of my life and be happy :)

    6. My grandfather tried to teach me when I was a little girl. I have never tried since then so just to be safe, I'm gonna say no.

    7. MMMMMMMM... A meatball marinara. Extra toasted & extra cheese! I need my cholesterol checked lol

    8. No but I would like to learn :)

    9. Like I said 5. English, Spanish, Latin, Italian, and Gaelic (which my grandmother spent countless hours trying to pass down to me). I'm just starting French :)

    10. All the darn time!!! I feel so bad when I do. I also try to stuff my purchase in my purse when its a small one but its usually not. I especially hate when I forget it at Trader Joe's. I feel like their judging me lol.

    11. Mmmmmmm. Does cheesecake count? If so then New York style Cheesecake, if not then pecan pie all the way!!!!!

    12. I am a pajama freak! I have so many kinds of pajama bottoms its ridiculous. Their just so cute and all of them are pink! I usually pair that with old tanktops.

    13. I've been in love twice in my life. But don't tell my husband. He thinks he is special :) Its amazing how much I can love him but find him so irritating sometimes lol.

    P.S 13 is my lucky number too! My birthday falls on January 13 so its kinda been my thing lol.

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  9. 1. People IRL would be shocked to know how obsessed I am with makeup. I'm always surprised when I know more than a Sephora or salesperson at a makeup counter. I'm like, wtf, don't you read the blogs?! Haha.

    2. Do I contradict myself? Very well then, I contradict myself. (I am large, I contain multitudes). -Walt Whitman

    3. Food I can't live w/o.......coconut. I love coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut ice cream, flaked coconut...etc.


    4. Song: Pumped up Kicks

    5. Movies: Like Water for Chocolate, Princess Bride, Super Troopers, Serenity, Breakfast at Tiffany's, The Devil Wears Prada.

    6. Yes

    7. Grilled cheese on sourdough baguette with lots of fancy cheeses.

    8. Kinda. My sis is teaching me.

    9. English and Spanish. I lived in Mexico City for just under a year.

    10. All the time, but I'm getting better.

    11. Homemade strawberry rhubarb. I love the sweet tart.

    12. Im nursing a 9mo old right now, so I wear a breastfeeding tank and shorts.

    13. I've been in love....maybe 3x. I agree that 3rd time is the charm!!

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  10. I did it on mah blog too... & hail to a fellow lefty!

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  11. G. Love your post (and totally am addicted to your blog!!!) That U2 Song is epic - thanks for sharing that. It's now on a fave list for me, thanks to you!

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  12. I also did it on my blog, the questions were more fun and interesting than most tags!

    And G. I'm exactly like you when it comes to knitting. My best friend and I started at the same time and I can only do scarves, while she does things like 3D plush wontons and purses and other totally awesome things.

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  13. Thirteen is my lucky number too! I always say I was born on the 13th, so it can't be so bad for me. :) In honor of that, I feel compelled to do the tag too. lol

    1. What's one thing people don't know about you.
    I can sing. I just have too much anxiety to do it in front of anyone, but I wish I could.

    2. What's your favorite quote.
    This too shall pass.

    3. What's one food you can't live without?
    I suppose it would be cheese. I like cheese on most anything.

    4. What's your song of the week?
    Superstitious- Stevie Wonder

    5. What movies can you watch over and over?
    The 10th Kingdom, Pretty Woman, Scent of a Woman, Harry Potter, Mrs. Doubtfire (there are lots)

    6. Can you change the oil in a car?
    Maybe if I googled instructions, it might be possible. lol

    7. Favorite kind of sandwhich?
    One word- Philly. That is all.

    8. Can you knit or crochet?
    I can do both, but I have the patience for neither.

    9. How many languages can you speak?
    Pretty much just English, though I could probably stumble around in France and not starve.

    10. Do you forget your reusable bags?
    I have to admit that I have never used them. I carry it if it's small. We use the plastic bags for everything around here, and I recycle my extra ones in the stores box. (Thanks guys, now I feel bad.)


    11. Favorite type of pie?
    Pumpkin, extra spicy, or dutch apple. Mmmmmm (Now I want pie)


    12. What do you wear to bed?
    I plead the 5th on this one.

    13. Have you ever been in love?
    Yes, I married my first boyfriend. We got married after only 6 months, and it's been 12 happy years so far.




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  14. Thirteen Questions Tag

    1. What's one thing that most people don't know about you?

    To be a Mecanich and that I'd love to work with abused women and children. If I ever win the lottery, I'll open a shelter for all of them and help them get on their feet.


    2. What's your favorite quote?
    I have two:

    First they IGNORE you
    Then they LAUGH at you
    Then they FIGHT you
    Then you WIN!
    Ghandi

    Failure is only the opportunity to begin again more intelligently, so do not look back and ask why, look forward and ask why not?

    3. What's one food that you can't live without?
    Limes! LOL - I'm Mexican so I put lime juice to EVERYTHING!


    4. What's your song of the week?
    Mexican music that I grew up with, I've been listening to it all this week.

    5. What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
    Pretty In Pink, 16 Candles and Pretty Woman

    6. Can you change the oil on a car?
    No, I wished :o(


    7. Favorite kind of sandwich?
    I am not a sandwich person but if I had to choose, turkey breast sandwich :o)

    8. Can you knit or crochet?
    No, :o(


    9. How many languages can you speak?
    Fluently, two - Spanish and English. I can read and understand most it Portuguese and Italian


    10. Be honest: do you ever forget your reusable shopping bags when you go to the grocery store?
    ha, ha - No I don't! and I don't understand why I bought them because I ALWAYS forget them!!

    11. Favorite type of pie?
    Cheese pie with strawberries!


    12. What do you wear to bed?
    Pijamas, real pijamas


    13. Ever been in love?
    Only TWICE. When I was 15 my first "real" boyfriend and with my daughter's dad.


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  15. 1. What's one thing that most people don't know about you?

    I'm ambidextrous

    2. What's your favorite quote?

    Many people think money is something to be set aside for a rainy day. But honestly, how much money do you really need for a dozen or so hours of inclement weather? - Miss Piggy

    3. What's one food that you can't live without?

    Cheese. Except Mozzarella. Mozzarella you can keep.

    4. What's your song of the week?

    Cyndi Lauper She Bop. For some reason my husband had been playing it non-stop and now I can't get it out of my head!

    5. What movies could you watch over and over and still love?

    I'm not much of a movie watcher but I do love Clue.

    6. Can you change the oil on a car?

    Sadly, no.

    7. Favorite kind of sandwich?

    Brie, basil and honey on a baguette.

    8. Can you knit or crochet?

    No. I know it's very popular but I've never been interested in learning. I would like to learn how to fence though.

    9. How many languages can you speak?

    English and some very basic French.

    10. Be honest: do you ever forget your reusable shopping bags when you go to the grocery store?

    I'll be honest and tell you that I never go grocery shopping. My husband does that! I'm not bad at remembering them when I go shopping for other things though.

    11. Favorite type of pie?

    I don't like pie but if I were to pick a desert, I would pick creme brulee.

    12. What do you wear to bed?

    Usually one of my many pairs of blue pj pants and one of my husband's undershirts.

    13. Ever been in love?

    Yup, twice. And both times it was lovely!

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  16. First post got all sucky due to my lack of touch screen skills.
    1. I suffer from anxiety issues and I'm socially awkward. I act social enough so it surprised people when they find out I have a hard time socializing with strangers or meeting new people. It took me a long time before I was able to make a phone call without getting nervous. Also friends seem surprised that I have asthma. They've known me for years and I don't hide it when I use my inhaler but sure enough when I do, someone will comment.
    2. Is "That's what she said." A proper quote?
    3. Eggs. I love them and can't live without them. They go so good with sriracha too.
    4. Avicii "silhouette"
    5. Blazing Saddles, Spaceballs, anything Mel Brooks.
    6. On an older car yes, on my car no.
    7. Gene's atomic sub. So yummy!
    8. Kind of. I was taught by my aunt but didn't retain much of it.
    9. 1.5? Definitely English and a hodgepodge of Chinese.
    10. Yes
    11. Cherry pie is my go to. Sometimes I will get egg custard pie if it's available.
    12. Shorts and a tee.
    13. Yes.

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  17. 1. What's one thing that most people don't know about you?
    I'm pretty much an open book, but some people don't understand/know my love for Big Bang and Korea. Even I don't know how to explain to people why I'm so crazy about Korean culture x]

    2. What's your favorite quote?
    I don't really have one.

    3. What's one food that you can't live without?
    Just like G, I love Sriracha! My college dinners survived because of it haha!

    4. What's your song of the week?
    This is more like album of the week, but I'm loving G-Dragon's One of a Kind album! He's the leader of Big Bang (Kpop group).

    5. What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
    I watch Korean dramas more than anything else. I love to re-watch My Lovely Sam Soon!

    6. Can you change the oil on a car?
    Sadly no =[

    7. Favorite kind of sandwich?
    I'm boring but I love just plain turkey sandwiches!

    8. Can you knit or crochet?
    Neither -___- I'm so not talented haha. I've tried knitting a scarf before but I knit it too tight and uhm yeah...not good haha.

    9. How many languages can you speak?
    Other than English, I know Punjabi. My first language actually! And I know very basic Spanish that helps me communicate with the Mexican customers at my family business.

    10. Be honest: do you ever forget your reusable shopping bags when you go to the grocery store?
    I'm bad...I forget most of the time. But I definitely try to not get a bag if I don't need it. I always carry a purse so I throw stuff in there too.

    11. Favorite type of pie?
    I'm weird but I don't have a favorite pie...I didn't grow up eating pie (family is very Indian haha). I like cakes more than pies!

    12. What do you wear to bed?
    my old volunteer tshirts and pajama pants!

    13. Ever been in love?
    Nope. wait does loving Big Bang count?! just kidding XD

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  18. OK, I'm a little late to the party but I wanna play too!!

    1. What's one thing that most people don't know about you?
    I too am left-handed, but I must be pretty well-adapted to a right-handed world because people are always surprised when they see me write. I've even figured out how to sign my name on the credit card signature pads without struggling!

    2. What's your favorite quote?
    We learn the ropes of life by undoing the knots.

    3. What's one food that you can't live without?
    Bacon!

    4. What's your song of the week?
    Hmmm...I don't really have just one. I've been really liking Katy Perry's new one Wide Awake tho.

    5. What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
    Pretty Woman, What a Woman Wants, Like Water for Chocolate, The Wedding Planner, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.

    6. Can you change the oil on a car?
    YES!

    7. Favorite kind of sandwich?
    A reuben.

    8. Can you knit or crochet?
    Yes. I crochet. I have made numerous baby blankets and other baby items!

    9. How many languages can you speak?
    Just one, altho I know enough Spanish to somewhat understand it.

    10. Be honest: do you ever forget your reusable shopping bags when you go to the grocery store? All.the.time!!!

    11. Favorite type of pie?
    Pumpkin!

    12. What do you wear to bed?
    Just a T-shirt and underwear. LOL

    13. Ever been in love?
    Yes, twice. When both of my kids were born. I think I love my husband too, but it's a different kind of love.

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