Wednesday, July 11, 2012

30 Insights to Katina

Since I haven't posted anything for a while, I got this idea from one of my bestest friends, Brittany Hutchings. So, here are 30 insights to myself!

1. List 20 random facts about yourself:
  • My mom and I call dead animals on the side of the road 'sweaters'. It makes us feel better about the dead creature on the road.
  • I drink too much juice. If someone cut me open, I would probably bleed orange, white grape, and mango juice.
  • My favorite book is The Hobbit. 
  • I am ECSTATIC about the movie coming out this December.
  • I could live on only fruit.
  • My favorite vacation spot is Disneyland. The happiest place on earth!!
  • My favorite colors are white, pink, and purple.
  • I love animals.
  • Despite what most people think, I actually really love the outdoors. I just don't like the bugs and dirt that come along with it.
  • I can't wait to start my higher education at university this fall.
  • I love Disney movies. Always so cute and happy.
  • I love vintage things, clothes, furniture, movies, you name it.
  • I can't wear bracelets or watches when I use the computer, it hurts my wrist too much.
  • I love to read. 
  • I've finished books in less then 12 hours before.
  • My favorite holiday is Christmas.
  • I usually start my X-mas shopping in October.
  • I love to exercise.
  • I love to swim, but HATE the feeling of water in my eyes... so annoying!! 
  • My favorite food is movie theater popcorn. All the way.
2. Describe 3 legitimate fears.
  • Bugs, especially spiders. Too many legs, too creepy, and too gross.
  • The dark. It's not so much the absence of light that scares me, it's that fact that I can't see what/who could be around me.
  • Being alone. It's just creepy. Every sound becomes 10x louder and creepier.
3. Describe your relationship with your parents.
  • I'd have to say, pretty freaking awesome! I get along great with both of them.
4. List 10 things you would tell your 16 year-old self, if you could. (This one's a little tough, seeing as that was only a little over two years ago.)
  • All those times you sat in your room crying because you weren't getting asked out on dates. It's okay. Sometimes it's good to cry. Teenage boys just suck.
  • Being popular is NOT important. People don't even like the popular ones anyway, and all they do is talk bad behind their back.
  • Get used to immature people. They're everywhere.
  • Some friends aren't real friends. If they're so quick to cut you off, they weren't real friends to begin with. Learn to tell the difference, it will save you a lot of heartache.
  • Be more positive, it makes your life 1,000 times easier. 
  • Learn to love school, you'll have at least 4 more years of it.
  • Don't fight with your parents, it's never worth it. And, they really do know better.
  • Sometimes just trying is enough.
  • Try a little bit of everything, you never know what you'll like.
  • Don't be so uptight about how you look. It really doesn't matter.
5. What are the 5 things making you happy right now?
  • Music
  • My family
  • My Royalty girls
  • Food
  • The warm weather
6. What is the hardest thing you've ever had to overcome?
  • I would have to say my own insecurities. I've always felt like I've never been good enough. A good enough student, daughter, friend. Learning that just being me is good enough has been a huge struggle in my life.
7. What is your dream job, and why?
  • Wedding planner. I love everything about weddings, and it's one of the jobs that will never be the same, every wedding would be different. It would also be a job that would leave enough time to raise my future children.
8. What are 5 passions you have?
  • Movies. I love looking into different stories, worlds, lives and cultures.
  • Music. It's beautiful, and a way to escape the world for a little bit.
  • My faith. It's what I live for.
  • Learning. It's how we move forward into the world
  • My friends and family. They get me through the day, every day :)
9. List 5 people who have influenced you, and why.
  • My mom. She taught me everything about what it means to be a women.
  • My dad. He taught me to be smart, and do things that are good for you in the long run, and he also taught me Star Trek.
  • Audrey Hepburn. Even though I never knew her in really life, but she has influenced me by "teaching me" what a real classy lady is like.
  • My friends. Even though I have more than one, I want to give a shout-out to them anyway. Each one of them has taught me at least one thing in my life, and each and every one is so important to me.
  • My savior. Sins can be forgiven, and we can be with our families forever. I wouldn't know that if it wasn't for him, and the sacrifice he made for all of us.
10. Describe your most embarrassing moment.
  • Well... I don't know if this counts as embarrassing, but I felt really stupid. After visiting some family in Orem, we went to the Dollar Theater to see a movie. We parked next to this car that had the same graduation tassel hanging from the rear view window. "Wow, I wonder if they go to ALA too.... Oh, wait. That's my car." I had completely forgotten that I had parked there previously to visiting our family. Classic 'Katina' moment.
11. Describe 10 pet peeves you have.
  • People who use incorrect grammer. 
  • Insensitive people.
  • People who talk at the movie theater. SERIOUSLY! We came to WATCH the movie, not LISTEN to you talk and giggle... or makeout. That's just as annoying.
  • People who only seem to want to complain on Facebook. Sometimes you have hard days, or a bad experience, and that's fine, but when that's ALL you focus on, get it out of my face. I don't need your negative spirit in my life every time I check up on Facebook. 
  • Bullying.
  • Brats/Snobby girls.
  • How the media objectifies women.
  • People who are insensitive to the thoughts and beliefs of others. It's fine you think the way you do, but you shouldn't try to disprove and belittle others every chance you get. You are no better then them, really.
  • People how use trashy/dirty language.
  • Reality TV. It kills your brain cells when you watch them.
12. Describe a typical day in your life.
  • Get up, eat breakfast, practice curling my hair, watch a TV episode or movie on Netflix, soak up being a bum before I start college, go to bed, repeat.
13. Describe 5 weaknesses you have.
  • I'm lazy. I like to sit around, be on my computer, watch TV and movies.
  • I like things to be clean and organized, but I HATE cleaning and organizing.
  • I like to buy things. Clothes, makeup, shoes, books, movies, etc. 
  • I can be high maintenance at times. I'm getting better, though.  
  • I'm lousy at spelling. I can read very well, but can't spell worth beans.
14. Describe 5 strengths you have.
  • I'm a good listener. I'd rather listen and help you with your problems, then I would talk about my own.
  • I can read exceptionally well, and fast. I can finish a good sized novel usually in two days (if it's a good book :) ).
  • Once I really set my mind on something, I'll accomplish it no matter what.
  • I can speak well infront of crowds.
  • I love to learn. Whatever it is, I'll learn all about it!
15. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
  • I would probably have to say, and puppy dog. They're just so freaking happy and excited all the time!! And they're just so darn cute :)
16. What are your 5 greatest accomplishments?
  • Being born. That's a pretty good one, don't cha' say?
  • Getting to know who I am deep down inside.
  • Becoming Senior Class President. It was a hard job, but it taught me a lot of things.
  • Learning how to walk in heels... alright, that's really not a great accomplishment, but Hey! I can walk really good in 6" heels!!
  • Going on to college. I'm so proud of myself!
17. What is the thing you wish you were great at?
  • Getting up and being productive. I'm a lazy-butt person. Really, I'm super lazy.
18. What is the most difficult thing you have had to forgive.
  • I really don't like this question. Forgiveness is between you and the Lord. I'm going to keep it that way.
19. If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
  • Paris. It's romantic, fashionable, glamours, and so artistic. I'd LOVE to live there.
20. Describe 3 significant memories from your childhood.
  • Whenever my dad would pause a movie, before he would press play again he would always say "What da ya say?!" and would wait for us all to shout "GO!", then press play.
  • Going to Disneyland for the first time when I was about 8 years old. All five of my family went, and my aunt came along as well. Such great memories from that trip.
  • Playing Lord of the Rings at recess. Best. Times. Ever. I was always Arwin... but sometimes we would play Two Towers, and I would have to be Eowin.
21. If you would have one superpower, what would it be?
  • Super memory power. I want to remember things so much better than I do in reality. 
22. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?
  • Happy
  • Happy
  • Happy
  • You can have all these plans and expectations, but the Lord may plan differently. Whatever happens to me, I'm going to strive to be happy.
23.  List your 5 top hobbies, and why you love then?
  • Watching movies. I love to escape my world and step into another, even if only for 2 hours at a time.
  • Cross stitching. I get to make beautiful things, and it's something I can do while watching movies, talking with family, etc.
  • Coloring. Because I'm 5.
  • Singing in the bathroom and my car. I can be the biggest rockstar in there, but when I leave, it's back to reality.
  • Doing makeup. I love to look beautiful, and every now and then, a little crazy.
24. Describe your family dynamic from your childhood vs. your dynamic now.
  • For me at least, I enjoy my parents more. I understand them more, and I'm more accepting of the lessons they teach me.
25. If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be, and what would you eat?
  • Audrey Hepburn. We'd probably eat fancy French food.
26. What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong?
  • The general view the media has of women. They are either sex machines, or the perfect 50's style housewife. Only meant to serve men. Just take a look at editorial pictures in magazines, sex everywhere. 
27. What is your favorite part of your body and why?
  • ...... My butt..... I think I have a nice booty.
28. What is your love language?
  • I don't know... I guess I have to fall in love first to know.
29. What do you think people misunderstand about you?
  • People tell me all that time that I am a very loud, strong opinionated girl, and I think that scares the fellas off. I've always, always, always pictured myself going on dates, falling in love left and right, and going through all that romantic jazz. But, it hasn't happend. I've been asked out 3 times in my life, and only one of those was to a dance. It's really been a struggle. I know boys in high school are "stupid" and college boys are suppost to be better, but that doesn't fix that feeling I get when all my friends are dating and getting married. I've never even been on a good date. I just wanted to be treated like a princess by someone. I'm a princess with an opinion, but I still want to be viewed as a princess.
30. List 10 things you would hope to be remembered for.
  • Being a good friend
  • Being a good wife/mother
  • Showing compassion to others
  • Always learning and growing
  • Someone who is strong in her faith and beliefs
  • Being a good homemaker, and having a home filled with the Spirit, and laughter
  • Being a strong supporter in those around me
  • Always having fun
  • Someone who is close to friends and family
  • Being someone who is always happy!