Tag!

December 22, 2011 Filed Under: I Got Bored, Post a Day 2011 Tagged With:

Earlier this week, Erin tagged me in this fun little question/answer thing, and since I love these kinds of things I just had to participate!

Here are the rules.

  1. You must post these rules.
  2. Each per­son must post 11 things about them­selves on their blog.
  3. Answer the ques­tions the tag­ger set for you in their post and cre­ate 11 new ques­tions for the peo­ple you tag to answer.
  4. You have to choose 11 peo­ple to tag and link them on the post. Go to their page and tell them you have linked him or her.
  5. No tag backs and you legit­i­mately have to tag 11 people.

11 Facts About Myself

1. I have just as many books on my to-read shelf as I do on my ‘read’ shelf
2. If I don’t get 8 hours of sleep, I am almost guaranteed to be cranky
3. I’m addicted to shopping
4. I’m not a big fan of alcohol at all. I’m a social drinker & will have a few drinks when I’m out, but I don’t like spending money on alcohol or the feeling of being really drunk.
5. I have trouble focusing on a task for a long time
6. My room rarely stays clean for more than a few hours. By the time I get to bed, there is something out of place!
7. I don’t have my driver’s license, but I wish I did. I need to make more time for that.
8. I still get really nervous when I interview artists for CONFRONT, but I would never want that feeling to change!
9. I want to do something important in my lifetime, I just don’t know *what* yet.
10. My addiction to Harry Potter has worsened in the last year or so. I like to think for the better though!
11. No matter how hard I try, I don’t think I’ll ever be a “sporty” person. It’s actually a miracle that I enjoy fitness classes!

Erin’s Questions

1.Where is one place (city, state, or country) that you are dying to visit? 
- Oh well I just love this question! Currently dying to visit India, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, Italy. I’ll stop there before I get carried away *cough*
2. What is your bed time?
- It depends on how tired I am. Normally between 10pm and midnight otherwise I’m just too cranky the next day. I can’t go to bed too late because I like being up relatively early the next day!
3. What is one resolution or goal you have for 2012?
- I have twelve. :)
4. What would be your last supper?
- This is a nearly impossible question for me to answer because a) I can’t think of *last* anything. That thought terrifies me. Also b) I love food so much I’m not sure if I could choose. HOWEVER, off the top of my head, I’d have a huge breakfast, because that is my favorite. Pancakes, waffles, eggs, toast with nutella/peanut butter/jam, bacon, sausage, you name it. I want it there.
5. If you could eat a meal with one person, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
- With a girl, I’d love to sit down with Emma Watson, Zooey Deschanel, Kristen Bell, Blake Lively, Suzanne Collins (the author), Veronica Roth (the author), Sarah Jessica Parker, or Hayley Williams (singer from Paramore).

- With a guy, where on earth do I start? If there was no fear of passing out from sheer nerves, I’d LOVE to sit down with Leonardo DiCaprio, Andrew McMahon (singer for Jack’s Mannequin), Jason Segel, Johnny Cash (that would be my choice for someone who isn’t alive), Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe, Tom Felton, Matthew Lewis (uh yeah, so basically the entire Harry Potter cast?), John Green (author) or Markus Zusak (author). I really had to restrain myself with this list LOL.
6. What is your favorite animal?
- It always changes, to be honest, but I really like birds. I have no idea why.
7. What is your dream job?
- Working at a music label as a recruiter for new talent, working at a publishing house as the person who gets to read incoming manuscripts, or even editing already-known authors’ work.
8. Who is your hero?
- This is going to sound weird, but I don’t think I HAVE one. There isn’t that *one* person that I consider a hero. I am inspired by many people, but I don’t consider any my hero.
9.When you need a snack, do you reach for sweet or salty? 
- I try and mix it up a little. I often reach for almonds and cheese, a sweet & salty granola bar, whole wheat toast and peanut butter, crackers and hummus. That kind of thing.
10. Does your style have a signature? 
- I don’t think it’s really a *signature* but my good friends are known to see a really awesome shirt and be like “Oh, that’s a Mel shirt”. I rarely wear simple tops- I try and go for really cute and original ones with bold designs. I think if anything THAT would be my signature. I’m bold-top-girl. Ha!
11. What is your favorite book?
- Erin, what are you doing to me?! I don’t think I could choose just ONE even if my life depended on it. I will give you a list of the first five that come to mind instead.
1. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
2. Looking for Alaska by John Green
3. The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffeneger
4. Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
5. Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

My Questions:

1. Why did you start writing your blog?
2. What’s your favorite part of the day?
3. Favorite movie?
4. Favorite vacation you’ve taken so far in your life?
5. Who is your biggest inspiration- celebrity, writer, singer, or person in your life right now?
6. What is your favorite part of the holidays?
7. What do you really want to accomplish in 2012?
8. You’re stranded on a desert island and you can’t have any technology, way off the island, makeup, or soap. What do you bring?
9. Favorite drink (warm beverage, alcoholic, or otherwise)?
10. Do you have any obsessions? (for example I love buying purses, necklaces, that kind of thing)
11.  Favorite board game?
I’m tagging: Amanda, Stephany, Amber, Caitlin, Katelin, Lisa, Amanda, Jen B, Jen N, Ashley, and Jessica. If you play along, leave a link in the comments! :)
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The A-Z of Me!

September 19, 2011 Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, I Got Bored, Post a Day 2011 Tagged With: ,

So everyone is doing it & I finally caved. I have a few extra posts to take up for my month since I’ve been skipping a few, so these last few have really just been for fun. :)

If you do it too, leave me the link so I can check yours out!

A. Age: 22
B. Bed size: Double
C. Chore that you hate: I run away from dishes and vacuuming. Both at the same time.
D. Dogs: I have one, he’s a mix between a German Shepherd and a Husky. He’s BEAUTIFUL and looks like a huge teddy bear mixed with a wolf. He’s also the cuddliest creature you’ll ever meet.
E. Essential start to your day: An extra 15 minutes in bed to just wake up, check my e-mails and relax. Once I get up, I feel so much more mellow and happy. I hate rushing out of bed.
F. Favorite color: Purple ever since I can remember When my grandmother used to babysit me when I was 3 years old she got me my special purple towel for after baths. In the last 4-5 years though I’ve really fallen in love with all shades of turquoise, and even painted my room in those colors!
G. Gold or Silver: Silver
H. Height: 5’7″
I. Instruments you play: I’ve learned to play a lot of instruments… Recorder, flute, clarinet and saxophone were the ones I could play best though. I also want to learn the piano REALLY badly. And I’ve always dreamed of playing the violin.
J. Job title: Student, bookseller, music correspondent, blogger. :)
K. Kids: One day, definitely!
L. Live: Montreal
M. Mother’s name: Diane
N. Nicknames: I’m most commonly known as Mel
O. Overnight hospital stays: I can only ever remember one, I had surgery when I was like 4 or something.
P. Pet peeves: Slow walkers who insist on taking up the whole walking space, selfish people
Q. Quote from a movie: Okay this one is tough. But since one of my all time favorite movies is Inception I’ll go with that one. “You mustn’t be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling.” -Eames
R. Right or left handed: Righty!
S. Siblings: One older brother
U. Underwear: Um? Yes?
V. Vegetable you hate: I really dislike cooked celeri… Other than that can’t really think of one!
W. What makes you run late: staying in bed too long :(
X. X-Rays you’ve had: I think only dental
Y. Yummy food that you make: Oh lord, I do not cook nearly enough at this point in my life to answer this question. I make a mean bowl of cereal though. And oatmeal. Actually I guess I can cook pretty elaborate breakfasts if I tried. I love breakfast :)
Z. Zoo animal: Hmmm. I really love giraffes, elephants and zebras. Are those zoo animals? I only ever go to like Parc Safari. Oh well I’m counting it!

Your turn!

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50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind: The First 5

June 28, 2011 Filed Under: I Got Bored, Post a Day 2011, Random Ramblings, Things To Remember Tagged With: ,

There is a famous set of 50 questions circulating the internet called ‘50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind‘ that have no right or wrong answer. It is said that when you complete them, you will know & understand yourself better, and that’s the kind of thing I live to blog about, so I’m going to answer 5 at a time. Here’s the first batch.

1. How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?

Sometimes I feel like the biggest part of me will always be a kid. I love kids’ books more than any other kind of literature, I love working with kids and I love playing with them. I think having an imagination is one of the most beautiful things, and I wish that I hadn’t lost that need for free play as I grew older. If I had no idea how old I was, I think I’d be a very confused person because I think there is a little bit of me from every age that I’ve been through still in there somewhere. Some days I still feel like an awkward teen, and some days I feel like I’m finally a mature adult. Most days though, I love just having a good time and laughing and having no boundaries. Part of me hopes I never lose that.

2. Which is worse, failing or never trying?

My first answer is that ‘never trying’ is worse. And it is. I can say that with total conviction, but I can also admit that I’m a hypocrite and I don’t apply this in every part of my life. Because the question doesn’t include ‘rejection’ in it’s possible answers. That is the worst of all.

In general though, I will always give something a shot before saying I hate it. My most recent experience in this is failing a class that as a general rule I hate, and then doing it again. I failed, but at least I tried. And then I tried again. If I fail again… I’ll probably try again. I can’t stand what if’s.

3. If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do?

I think some of the days we don’t like to do are just thing we HAVE to do so that we can do the things we love. For example, I may not like the fact that I have to go in to work in 3 hours, but I’ll do it because the money that I make at my job will come with me to Greece, and that’s something that I can’t wait to do and I just know I’ll love. That being said though, I know there are a million other things that we all do every single day that we hate. Cleaning, running errands, going somewhere that you don’t want to go; but I think that ultimately there’s a reason that we do the things we do. If not to please ourselves, then to please the people around us- and isn’t that a source of happiness for yourself too? I know that when I accomplish something that makes a friend or family member appreciative, I’m glad I took the time for it.

So yeah, maybe life is short and I do things I hate, but life is short and the people I truly love won’t be around forever. I want them to be just as happy as me, so I give a little to get a little.

4. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

This is a tough question because you never know 100% what will happen in the future. There are a lot of things I want to accomplish, and ideally I would do them all. But do I have time? I don’t know. What if something terrible happens tomorrow *knocks on wood*? I can’t predict how my life will go, and maybe I’ll wake up 10 years from now regretful of some of the choices I’ve made. I hope not though, because I’m a strong believer in doing the things that you say you’ll do, to the best of your ability. I’ve said numerous times that I want to travel the entire world, and I know that’s a big thing to say. Hopefully when all is said and done, I’ll have done it way more than I’ll have said it. Only time will tell.

5. What is the one thing you’d most like to change about the world?

I could take the selfless route here and say world poverty, hunger or peace, but I think those are just logical things that people say because it’s the right thing to say and feel. And I think most people truly WANT these things. But I digress. If I could choose something besides those very first things that I think of, I would change how the world views money. I wish that certain things didn’t have a price tag on them, like traveling, and experiences of a life time. Everyone should have the opportunity to live the life they want in terms of experiences (not objects, those can continue to cost whatever they cost), but if it were up to me, everyone would have equal opportunities to feel fulfilled and happy about the things they’ve done, without worrying about money at all.

If you decide to answer any of the questions, feel free to send me the link so I can read your answers!

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Disney Princess Fun

June 8, 2011 Filed Under: I Got Bored, Post a Day 2011, Random Ramblings Tagged With:

I was going through my Google Reader today & a lot of bloggers seemed to be posting really sad and touching stories, so I’m opting for the total opposite today! I stole this little quiz thingy from Click Click Corey and you should do it for fun too!

Cinderella:
[x] One of your parents is dead
[ ] You are expected to do a lot of chores
[ ] You love to dress up
[x] You love animals
[x] You are waiting patiently for your Prince Charming
[ ] Your mom is really strict
[ ] You have sisters who seem kind of jealous of you
[x] You’re afraid to speak your mind sometimes
[ ] You have left your shoes at a friend’s house before
[ ] You have blonde hair
TOTAL: 4

Belle:
[ ] You’ve kissed someone your friends didn’t like
[ ] You’ve been lost in the forest
[x] You love to read
[x] You are not shy at all, and not afraid to speak your mind
[x] One of your family members is a bit weird
[x] You have done volunteer work
[x] You have a wild imagination
[x] You love to take care of people in need
[ ] You’ve had guys like you only because they think you’re pretty
[x] You’ve rejected at least one person when they’ve asked you out
TOTAL: 7

Jasmine:
[ ] Your dad is very rich/important
[x]You are very clever
[ ] You’ve been with someone way different from you
[x] You’re unique and different from everyone else
[x] You’d never marry someone just because they were rich
[x] You have set a lot of goals for yourself
[ ] You don’t have a lot of friends
[x] You’re independent
[ ] You are wealthy
[ ] Your parents try to control your life
TOTAL: 5

Ariel
[x] Your parents expect a lot from you
[ ] You really try to follow the rules, but it’s hard for you
[ ] You’re a bit of a trouble maker
[x] You’re the youngest in your family or in the last 2
[ ] You have a lot of sisters (3 or more)
[x] You collect something
[ ] You have/had long, hair
[x]  You have/had a pet fish
[x] You’re extremely curious
[x] You believe everything people tell you/you’re a bit gullible
TOTAL: 6

Snow White:
[ ] You know that you’re beautiful
[ ] Sometimes it seems like your mom is jealous of you
[ ] You’ve almost been killed
[x] You have at least seven good friends
[x] You’ve had food poisoning
[x] You have/had short hair
[x] You get along with almost everyone
[x] All of your friends are different
[x] You love to have a good time
[ ] You’re happier when you’re out of the house than in
TOTAL: 6

Mulan:
[ ] You can be a tomboy sometimes.
[ ] People wish you could be a bit more girly
[ ] You’ve pretended to be someone you’re not
[ ] You’ve had a physical fight with someone
[ ] You have/had considered running away from home
[ ] Your parents try to plan your life out
[ ] A lot of your friends are boys
[ ] You often find yourself in bad situations
[ ] You feel like the world’s against you.
[x] Your principles are more important to you than anything else.
TOTAL: 1

Aurora:
[ ] You live/have lived with someone other than your parents
[ ] You almost died at a very young age
[x] You are gentle, loving, and/or thoughtful (at times….)
[ ] You have a decent singing voice
[x] You like to sleep in late on the weekends
[ ] You spend most of your time outside
[ ] You’re adopted
[x] You’re very romantic
[ ] Pink is one of your favorite colors
[ ] You constantly sleep in.
TOTAL: 3

Pocahontas:
[x] You love to walk around and explore big cities
[x] You are more spiritual than religious
[ ] You’ve been in an interracial relationship
[x] One of your family members is dead
[ ] Your parents are very protective of you
[ ] Someone you know has been in war
[x] You love nature
[ ] You have/had black hair
[x] You would love to move somewhere exotic and beautiful
[ ] You’re very adventurous
TOTAL: 5

Rapunzel:
[ ] You’re an orphaned child or have an evil step-mother
[x] You have many different hobbies to keep you busy
[x] You can get really bored
[ ] You have very long hair (at least mid-back length)
[ ] Your hair is bright Blonde
[ ] You’re an artsy person
[x] You’re childish
[ ] You can’t wait to stop the same routine each day and start living. Yet the thought of leaving is scary.
[x] You care about others and their feelings
[x] You like to follow the rules.
TOTAL: 5

Apparently I’m most like Belle! I’d have to say that’s probably pretty accurate considering we’re both huge book lovers and all that jazz. Second up is Snow White which is fairly accurate I think? I mean, I did dress up as her for Halloween and did a pretty decent job of it!

So which Princess are you most like? Who’s your favorite? I think mine is Ariel! I love mermaids.. 

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This week’s obsessions

June 1, 2010 Filed Under: Everyday Stories, I Got Bored, Music = Love, my crazy obsession with TV, My Many Husbands, Reading/Books, Videos

I’ve been spending a lot of time at home these last couple of weeks, main for two reasons.

1. My work schedule is so ALL over the place that I’m mostly too tired to go out and be crazy on a regular basis
2. Catching up on me time while I still can! I’ll take advantage now so that I can’t complain when I get super busy & when I go back to school.

Anyway, what this means is that I’ve had time to become obsessive over stuff that usually gets forgotten when I’m at a show every day of the week or when I’m studying/in school.

Obsession Numero Uno:

Felicity. I’m in LOVE with this show all over again. The fact that it ended after four seasons is officially devastating, mostly because I am currently halfway through the fourth season and what the hell am I going to do when I’ve watched the remaining 13 episodes… Which, trust me, is going to be way too soon. Also, I’m actually in love with Noel Crane. I remember this from when I watched this show 10 years ago or whenever it was, but I really need to find myself a guy like this. Can Felicity just realize it already?! God. Although really, I love Ben too. So you know, either way I guess I might be happy for her.

Obsession Number TWO:

Radio music. Seriously, I’ve never listened to so much radio in my life. 98% of the time when I turn on Virgin I love what they’re playing and I’m putting it on my Ipod… which seems really unlike me. Here are some examples of songs that regularly I would not be listening to:

1. Need You Now by Lady Antebellum (this song has grown on me SO much…)
2. California Gurlz by Katy Perry Feat. Snoop Dogg (I hate snoop dogg, but this song… is addictive)
3. Alejandro by Lady Gaga (When this song first came on I thought it was the dumbest song ever… Now, it’s ALWAYS in my head. Always.)
4. Eenie Meenie by Justin Bieber Ft. Sean Kingston (Eenie Meenie Miny Mo Lova, really? But I just can’t stop singing it…)
5. If I Had You by Adam Lambert (Well, he’s kind of awesome, but it doesn’t change the fact that this is always on the radio and always playing on my Ipod.)

Obsession Numero Trois:

Reading. I’m currently reading books faster than I have at any other point in my life. I’m about to finish my 15th book since January… Even last year I think I only read 25 books in an entire year, let alone probably by the end of the summer. Kind of crazy.

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G book. Read this one last week & couldn't put it down until it was done

Obsession Number FOUR:

The sun. I don’t think in all my life have I ever been this tanned before June. In all fairness, it’s not my fault Mother Nature and Global Warming teamed up to give us this amazing 2 extra months of summer… But I just seem to be in the sun every other day… Whether I work or not.

Obsession Number Five:

Probably my most productive obsession at the moment… Saving money. When was the last time I did that? Oh um, when I was like 16. We’ll see how long this one lasts.

My Final Current Obsession:

Something Corporate. I can’t stop listening to them. Why?
Because in 68 days from RIGHT NOW I will be waiting in line to see them.
My mind can’t even fully wrap itself around that fact. I don’t know if I can even remember the last time I was this excited to go see a show. Oh wait, probably the last time I saw Andrew McMahon, 2 years ago.
He’s a music freaking genius.

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A Year in Review

December 11, 2009 Filed Under: I Got Bored

(My turn!)

2009: In The Beginning

1. Where did you go on New Years?: A New Year’s Party in Laval I think, friend of the family
2. Who were you with?: My family & some family friends
3. Did you kiss anyone on New Years? nope
4. Did you make any resolutions?: I made a list of my top 10 resolutions. I do every year.

2009: All about YOU

1. Did you change at all this year? Yeah, quite a bit I think
2. Did you dye your hair?: nope
3. Did you get your hair cut?: Yes!
4. Did you change your style?: Not a whole lot
5. Were you in school? Not at all
6. Did you get good grades?: —-
7. Did you have a job?: I’ve worked at Chapters all year
8. Did you drive?: Almost not at all
9. Did anyone close to you give birth?: Not that I remember!
10. Did you move at all?: Nope
11. Did you go on any vacations?: I went to Toronto 4 times, a few other random cities… and I went to Cuba in March
12. Did you leave the country at all?: Yeah, once

2009: Your Love Life

1. Did you break up with anyone?: Nope
2. Did you meet anyone special? Not particularly

2009: Friends and Enemies

1. Did you meet any new friends this year? Yup
2. Did any of your friendships end?: Not really
3. Did you dislike anyone?: Not that I can think of right now
4. Did you make any new enemies?: Not that I know of…
5. Did you resolve any fights?: Nope
6. Who was your closest friends? My first semester off (last winter) I was inseparable from James & Agnes, as well as Jenn and Jenia
7. Did you grow apart from anyone?: Kind of, but only because some friends went back to school and I didn’t. They’re still incredibly close to me though
8. Did you have any regrets when it comes to your friendships?: Nope!

2009: Have you

1. Had any relationships this year? Nope
2. Had your birthday yet? Yeah, in July!
3. Kissed two or more people in the same night? Nope
4. Been on a diet? Neverr
5. Pulled an all nighter? Very close
6. Drank Starbucks? Employee discount at the Starbucks upstairs at Chapters… I think so!
8. Bought something(s)? Lots and lots of things. Mostly concert tickets.

Randoms

1. What are you thinking about? How soon I can go to sleep and if I can avoid the dishes
2. Does your ex hate you? –
4. Would you get married if you could right now? Definitely not
5. How did you feel when you woke up today? Exhausted. I wished I could sleep a few extra hours but I had to get up for work
6. Your ex shows up at your door what do you do? –
7. Are you good at hiding your feelings? Sometimes I think I am, but people seem to read me quite easily
8.Could you ever be friends with someone that broke your heart? Yeah, I’ve done it
9. If you could change your eye color would you? No I guess not!
10. Who did you last get into a big argument with? I can’t even remember
11. Have you ever had a really big fight with a best friend? Not this year, I don’t think
12. Do you like to have long hair or short hair? medum?
13. Are you over the age of 25? Nope
14. Would you be able to tell someone you love them, even if you didn’t feel it? Never
15. How do you currently make your money? Work!
16. Do you want to get married & have children one day? Most definintely
17. Which of your friends do you argue with the most? I really don’t argue with friends anymore. No reason to.
18. Have you kissed anyone in the last 4 hours? Nope
19. How many texts are in your inbox? Uncountable!
20. Has someone of the opposite sex ever told you they loved you? Yeah
21. Who was your last text message from? Jenn
22. Have you ever kissed anyone named Mike? Uhh i don’t think so
23. Who was the last person you rode in a car with? Mom
24. When was the last time you cried really, really hard? When I watched the Andrew McMahon documentary with Jenia couple weeks ago
25. Who took your profile picture? I assume Facebook, and that would be Agnes
26. Would you rather smile over a lie or cry over the truth? Cry over the truth
27. What’s on your bedroom floor right now? 2 purses (both empty?), a pair of socks
29. Are you satisfied with what you currently have in life? A few things could do with a change
30. Have you ever cut class? Haha, that’s what Abbott was good for.
31. Have you ever liked someone a lot older than you? No
33. Last thing you ate? Pasta! Yummy
34. How many people are you texting? Well right now, no one…
35. Will you be in bed within twenty minutes? I certainly hope so, but probably not
36. What is the last non-alcoholic beverage you had? Ginger Ale
37. Could you ever forgive a cheater? No, I really don’t think I could look past that
38. Do you hate the last guy you had a conversation with? Not at all
39. Is there a guy that knows everything or almost everything about you? Yeah I think so
40. Where was the first time you ever kissed the last person you kissed?
41. Have you ever made out in a public bathroom? I hate public bathrooms, most importantly.
42. Have you told anybody you loved them today? N0
43. Do you make every decision as if your parents are watching? No haha
44. Have you ever gotten the butterflies? Oh yeah
45. Do you like to run? Not really…
46. Is there anyone that you care more about than yourself? some friends & my close family
47. Do you put candy canes on your Christmas tree? Closer to Christmas Eve, usually
48. Do you get snow where you live? Oh yes, very much unfortunately….
49. Do you believe in love? Yeah!
50. Why did your LAST relationship fail? –
51. This year have you ever been heartbroken? Not overly, but maybe a bit.
52. Are you afraid of commitment? Nope!

THANKS FOR READING. :)

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