044; [20/50 QTWFYM] pushing buttons makes things happen

So I stumbled upon a website with a whole bunch of questions, 50 to be exact, that one can ask them self. I love talking about life and self, although it can be depressing sometimes... Anyway, I scanned through the questions and I thought it would be kind of fun to answer them in this blog. So hope you enjoy my answers, and please feel free to leave YOUR answer in the comments. 

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19. Do you ever push the elevator button more than once? Do you really believe it make the elevator faster?


I've never really had to use an elevator as much as I do now. I've always lived in a house and now that I'm living in Beijing and live on the 6th floor, I have become a frequent rider -- although I end up taking the stairs most of the time for exercise.

But yes, I am guilty of pressing the elevator more than once hoping that it will speed up the process. It probably doesn't, but I guess I feel like I need to do something instead of hopelessly waiting...

043; [19/50 QTWFYM] battle of the accents

So I stumbled upon a website with a whole bunch of questions, 50 to be exact, that one can ask them self. I love talking about life and self, although it can be depressing sometimes... Anyway, I scanned through the questions and I thought it would be kind of fun to answer them in this blog. So hope you enjoy my answers, and please feel free to leave YOUR answer in the comments. 

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19. If you had to move to a state or country besides the one you currently live in, where would you move and why?
What an appropriate question for someone who is moving.
If I had to move to a different state (or as Canadians call it "province"), I'd move to British Columbia (Vancouver) because it's the most similar to Ontario (Toronto): city + suburbs, multicultural, good schools.
If I had to move to a different country, I'd pick an English speaking place because getting forced to learn a language intimidates me. I also love diversity. City living or suburbs is a must. I think England (maybe Leeds or London) or Australia (Adelaide - apparently teachers are in demand in this area, Perth, or Canberra) fits well. It's just a matter of which regional accent I like better.

Temper Trap - my favourite aussie band

New blog for my adventures in eastern asia:

http://whosthefobnow.blogspot.com/

042; [18/50 QTWFYM] floating onwards

18. Are you holding onto something you need to let go of? 

I admit, I collect random things that have good memories attached to them. 

I admit, I can be an overly sentimental person who attaches meaning to things way to easily...bus transfers, wrapping paper, business cards, songs... 

I don't think I need to let go of these things though. 

In terms of dying relationships, I think I just let things float on - not really holding on but at the back of my mind knowing that they're still there. Because I used to "hold on" to people, I learned if they're not holding on to you it gets tiresome and a dying relationship is a result of that. By having these used-to-be-significant people float on, I'm not exactly cutting out the ties completely. In fact, I don't think I'd mind re-establishing ties. So no, I don't think I need to completely let go of these people.

" I've got some friends, some that I hardly know. But we've had some times I wouldn't trade for the world. " 

 - Swing Life Away - Rise Against

041; [17/50 QTWFYM] i want to party at hogwarts.

So I stumbled upon a website with a whole bunch of questions, 50 to be exact, that one can ask them self. I love talking about life and self, although it can be depressing sometimes... Anyway, I scanned through the questions and I thought it would be kind of fun to answer them in this blog. So hope you enjoy my answers, and please feel free to leave YOUR answer in the comments. 

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17. What's one thing have you not done that you really want to do? What is holding you back?
One thing I want to do: party at hogwarts! Realistically, I want to live in Japan
What's holding me back?: That hefty price tag. And also my mission to finish schooling as fast as I can... (I'll soon be living in China for more than half a year so I feel like I'm getting closer!)

On a side note, I'm (re)reading the Harry Potter books again - Prisoner of Azkaban right now.  Here are the first two stories drawn out in a nutshell:

Harry Potter and Philosopher's Stone 

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

039; [16/50 QTWFYM] if you're happy and you know it....

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16. How come things that make you happy don't make everyone happy?

Because not everyone appreciates (free) hugs the way I do. Some people don't like touching.
Because not everyone listens to the music that makes me feel happy. Some people listen to Pit Bull/Ke$ha/Jason-I-say-my-name-for-no-reason-Derulo.
Because not everyone savours the same foods I do. Some people are picky eaters not as open minded as I.
Because not everyone likes the same people I do. Some people haven't met the wonderful people I have or don't like certain types of people.

Happiness is a funny thing. I can't define it, but I know it exists. All I know is that it is different things to different people.

What makes you happy?

This song makes me very happy. 

038; [15/50 QTWFYM] escaping the mainstream, unintentionally

So I stumbled upon a website with a whole bunch of questions, 50 to be exact, that one can ask them self. I love talking about life and self, although it can be depressing sometimes Anyway, I scanned through the questions and I thought it would be kind of fun to answer them in this blog. So hope you enjoy my answers, and please feel free to leave YOUR answer in the comments. 

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15. What's something you know you do differently than other people?

Think. I think differently than other people and other people think differently from me.
It's hard to think of something unique about myself because what I think is unique might not be unique at all.
It's much easier for me to think of something someone else does differently from other people. Instead of thinking about what I do differently from other people, I rather have something I trust point out what I do differently. Example: English teachers have pointed out I pronounce "ask", "water", and "God" differently from other Canadian-English speakers. Hmm... and I thought I spoke with a perfect Canadian-English accent.

*And now that I think about it, I have a bad habit of ending conversations with strangers/acquaintances  abruptly.

037; [14/50 QTWFYM] inCREATIVITYsanity

So I stumbled upon a website with a whole bunch of questions, 50 to be exact, that one can ask them self. I love talking about life and self, although it can be depressing sometimes Anyway, I scanned through the questions and I thought it would be kind of fun to answer them in this blog. So hope you enjoy my answers, and please feel free to leave YOUR answer in the comments. 

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14. Have you ever saw insanity where you later saw creativity?

I guess there's a fine line between creativity and insanity. I can't remember a time where I felt something was insane and later thought it was creative...but I can think of some examples of what others might think:
CN Tower Edge Walk - So basically, you walk around the rim of the CN Tower while attached to some strings. The fall is only 356m/1,168ft off the ground, but it's totally safe. The insane part is the cost of the ticket ($175 CDN). I was so very much excited to do this, but it was something an unemployed summer student could not afford. Maybe next year. 
Screaming vocals (i.e. screamo, post-hardcore, emo) - Would you say it's an acquired taste? Or is it something that you like or hate in the first moments of the musical encounter? Personally, a song with pure screaming is not something I would listen to (insane) but mix it with some nice singing vocals and it's something I really like (creative).  
Haunted Houses/Scream Parks - First of all, why would you want to pay someone to scare you all night long? Things follow you until you go into a wash room (don't even think about running as they run after you), you're anxiously wait for something to pop out, and there's really no place to hide... I was looking forward for my first scream park and after experiencing a proper haunted house (not a school orchestrated one), I could actually say I love getting scared+surprised. I found it all quite thrilling, exciting and really fun! 

035; [13/50 QTWFYM] breaking the law to save....aziz ansari?

So I stumbled upon a website with a whole bunch of questions, 50 to be exact, that one can ask them self. I love talking about life and self, although it can be depressing sometimes Anyway, I scanned through the questions and I thought it would be kind of fun to answer them in this blog. So hope you enjoy my answers, and please feel free to leave YOUR answer in the comments. 

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13. Would you break the law to save a loved one?
Depends on who exactly I'm saving of course. I have no problem loving people but when it comes down to the wire, I'd say love for my family would outweigh most(?) consequences.
It also depends on the crime. If I were to let's say, rob a bank that's like me asking for a deathwish as I'm not particularly scary or clever. I think I would be able to buy a drink for a minor though.
And of course the consequences. Anything that will give me a criminal record virtually eliminates my chances of becoming a teacher. So it all better be worth it.

Side note: This questions reminded my of the movie 30 Minutes or Less, which was pretty funny/enjoyable. Aziz Ansari is a hell of a funny guy.

smooth

034; [12/50 QTWFYM] newborn

12. If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?

 Dear Newborn,
 You don't have much at this stage of life so I'd advise you to open up all your senses - not just the 5 you'll learn in school but all 9 (pain, balance, proprioception, thermoception). You're born with these and even if you're not you'll really just need a handful of them to experience the world - past,present,and future - around you.

Regards,
Angel

033; [11/50 QTWFYM] lawyered

So I stumbled upon a website with a whole bunch of questions, 50 to be exact, that one can ask them self. I love talking about life and self, although it can be depressing sometimes. Anyway, I scanned through the questions and I thought it would be kind of fun to answer them in this blog. So hope you enjoy my answers, and please feel free to leave YOUR answer in the comments. 

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11. You’re having lunch with three people you respect and admire.  They all start criticizing a close friend of yours, not knowing she is your friend.  The criticism is distasteful and unjustified.  What do you do?
First of all, I wonder who I'm having lunch with. 
Second of all, I'd listen to what they have to say. I mean, if I want them to listen to me, I'll have to listen to them no matter right?
Thirdly, after listening to their criticisms I should be able to explain why my friend is like that/did/does that or whatever. I'd try to put a positive light on their distasteful criticism. Seeing that it's a close friend, I'd probably have many ways to justify what I said. LAWYERED.
And an optional fourthly, I'd highlight the good traits of my friend and then tell them this person they are criticizing is my friend and then make it all awwwkward. 

032; [10/50 QTWFYM] i am my hair (well not really...)

So I stumbled upon a website with a whole bunch of questions, 50 to be exact, that one can ask them self. I love talking about life and self, although it can be depressing sometimes. Anyway, I scanned through the questions and I thought it would be kind of fun to answer them in this blog. So hope you enjoy my answers, and please feel free to leave YOUR answer in the comments. 

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10. Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things?

When I initially read the question, doing the things right and doing the right things seemed somewhat synonymous. For me, doing things right seems more lawful, communal, and other, while doing the right things seems moral and personal. When we are too focused on doing things right, we're not really in touch with ourselves are we? I think it's more about making others happy rather then yourself. I'm definitely more of a moral person but that's not to say that I'm not worried about doing things right. One encompasses another, doing right things is a part of doing things right. When I'm doing the right things, it's doing the things that I believe are right. I'll follow the laws when I think necessary and do things that make others happy if I want to. All in all, I'd say I'm more of a do the right things type of person.

On a side note, imagine what kind of world would we'd live in if our hair symbolized who we are?

030; [9/50 QTWFYM] what did you eat for breakfast?

So I stumbled upon a website with a whole bunch of questions, 50 to be exact, that one can ask them self. I love talking about life and self, although it can be depressing sometimes Anyway, I scanned through the questions and I thought it would be kind of fun to answer them in this blog. So hope you enjoy my answers, and please feel free to leave YOUR answer in the comments. 

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To what degree have you actually controlled the course your life has taken?

As a rough estimate, I'd say I've controlled about 90% of my life:

I chose what I ate for breakfast, I chose if I wanted to eat breakfast.

I chose which high school I wanted to go to, I choose what university I wanted to go to.

I chose what social networking sites I used, I chose who I wanted to tell about my profile. 

I didn't have to listen to my parents when they said I should be home by 12.

I didn't have to tell someone I disliked their guts. 

I didn't have to read the stupid text book.

As much as I was against things that made me unhappy, I chose to act the way I did for a reason. 

You control more of your life than you realize. There's always an opportunity to do something different, but we're oblivious to these opportunities or just too scared to take the leap. I've done some things that I don't agree with now, but in the end that's okay. It's okay because I have wonderful people in my life who say it's okay (not necessarily literally saying it's okay, but supporting me/continuously caring for me/ not hating me/forgiving me for the things I've done wrong).
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." 

- Dr. Suess

026; [8/50 QTWFYM] learning to walk again

So I stumbled upon a website with a whole bunch of questions, 50 to be exact, that one can ask them self. I love talking about life and self, although it can be depressing sometimes Anyway, I scanned through the questions and I thought it would be kind of fun to answer them in this blog. So hope you enjoy my answers, and please feel free to leave YOUR answer in the comments. 

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8. If the average human life span was 40 years, how would you live your life differently?

(That would mean I've reached my halfway point!)
Honestly I don't think much would change. Ultimately, I'd like to travel more but that costs money. A lot of money. I'd need a stable, decent paying job which means I'd need an education. If the education system changed (as in cutting the crap and sticking to learning life's bare essential) than there would be more time to do enjoyable things. However, if you're like me and you like learning about stuff then more than half your life shall be spent at school. Here are some things that came to the top of my head:

• Harry Potter's beginning to ending will take up half my life. And I'm okay with that. 
• get a tattoo earlier (in the process of creating one right now!)
• get piercings earlier
• attend concerts earlier
• not worry about trivial things
• don't worry about other people's opinions.

025; [7/50 QTWFYM] shitty job + Justin Timberlake = a job worthwhile?

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7. Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing?
     Within the context of careers.... I can honestly say that I am doing what I believe in. Since I could remember, I've wanted to become a teacher and so I couldn't be happier with my program and overall decision. If it was not teaching I would not know what else I would want to be doing. Okay, maybe interior decorating or event planning...     
      Just throwing this in there... I slightly dislike people who turn to teaching as a back up profession. Without saying "you guys suck", I  personally think they make up a huge portion of the bland/boring/burnt out/reason-i-skipped-class teacher.       
      BUUUT, I have to say these types of teachers make interesting characters in movies like Cameron Diaz in Bad Teacher. There was no real moral in the movie and the good guys don't win, but I couldn't help but like her even if she was a little burnt out.

I don't think I could settle for a shitty job even if I had a chance to date Timberlake

A shitty job, a charming Justin Timberlake and  funny man Jason Segel however.... I'd have to think about that.

024; [6/50 QTWFYM] hugs

So I stumbled upon a website with a whole bunch of questions, 50 to be exact, that one can ask them self. I love talking about life and self, although it can be depressing sometimes. Anyway, I scanned through the questions and I thought it would be kind of fun to answer them in this blog. So hope you enjoy my answers, and please feel free to leave YOUR answer in the comments. 

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6. If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?
(that's a cute question)
My answer is simple....

FREE HUGS

My first free hugs experience was at a convention. My friends are I were walking down the hotel lobby where a young gentleman was sitting against the window and his lady friend was saying "free hugs" (although she wasn't giving them out). It was the first time I encountered such thing, but without much thought I went up to the stranger and asked him for a hug. Since then, I loved the idea of free hugs.
Also, on my bucket list there is a goal to hug 200 strangers. I'd say I have at least 1/8 completed.

I love hugs.

023; [5/50 QTWFYM] changing tracks

So I stumbled upon a website with a whole bunch of questions, 50 to be exact, that one can ask them self. I love talking about life and self, although it can be depressing sometimes. Anyway, I scanned through the questions and I thought it would be kind of fun to answer them in this blog. So hope you enjoy my answers, and please feel free to leave YOUR answer in the comments. 

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5. What is the one thing you’d most like to change about the world?
Well, here are some generic things that I came up with: world peace, poverty, racism, and homophobia. The last two issues got me thinking of Lady GaGa's Born This Way. So what if everyone is able to respect and maybe even appreciate the differences of other people... Would that make the world a better place? If I could change one thing about the world, it would be to change the people of this world. I would wish that everyone had a sense of empathy. If everyone has the ability to put them self in the shoes of others, I would like to imagine that the world could come to be a better place. I can only imagine the complications behind my wish, but if things were simple I'd like to think empathy is the root and solution to many of the major world issues we are experiencing today. (I could expand on that, but it'll get too complicated and essay-ish so I'll just leave it at that. )

022; [4/50 QTWFYM] said and done

So I stumbled upon a website with a whole bunch of questions, 50 to be exact, that one can ask them self. I love talking about life and self, although it can be depressing sometimes. Anyway, I scanned through the questions and I thought it would be kind of fun to answer them in this blog. So hope you enjoy my answers, and please feel free to leave YOUR answer in the comments. 

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

That depends on who will be affected. 

If it's just me, than ya I tend to talk a lot with not much action. Like studying for instance. My goal would be to study a week in advance before the test, but because there's no one to disappoint but myself I let myself slack. 

On the other hand, if what I say involves others than I do take what I say to heart. I'm sure you're all familiar with the saying, let's keep in touch. When I say let's keep in touch, I really do mean it and you can definitely see it in my efforts in making any relationship work. I bring that point up because I feel that when some people say it, they don't entirely mean it. I have learned that it takes two to make any sort of relationship work. 

020; [3/50 QTWFYM] their eyes cast down|i'll keep my eyes fixed on the sun

So I stumbled upon a website with a whole bunch of questions, 50 to be exact, that one can ask them self. I love talking about life and self, although it can be depressing sometimes. Anyway, I scanned through the questions and I thought it would be kind of fun to answer them in this blog. So hope you enjoy my answers, and please feel free to leave YOUR answer in the comments. 


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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?
Because that's just a part of life.
My "dream job" is teaching overseas. That's something that I've wanted to do since elementary school, and the spark has not worn out. If anything, it's only gotten bigger. So as much as I don't want to do summer school or by extension any school in general, I kinda have to in order to reach my goal. 
Imagine getting everything you want with the snap of your finger (or push of a button if you can't snap). Novelty wears out fast. The reason why we really appreciate things is because we have to work for it. Besides, we should appreciate what we have right now. Some people love focusing on the shitty things of life. All I can say to that is suck it up princess.

019; [2/50 QTWFYM] I'll try anything once|you only live once

So I stumbled upon a website with a whole bunch of questions, 50 to be exact, that one can ask them self. I love talking about life and self, although it can be depressing sometimes Any way, I scanned through the questions and I thought it would be kind of fun to answer them in this blog. So hope you enjoy my answers, and please feel free to leave YOUR answer in the comments. 

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2. Which is worse, failing or never trying?  Both of them kind of suck, but never trying is the worst.
I'm pretty open-minded and I love trying new things, although I do have a slight fear of failing....Back in high school I went to some outdoors place with activities such as archery, tight rope walking, and rock climbing. If you know me, you know that I am not an athletic person, so naturally I had this huge fear of making a fool of myself and failing.   I tried everything and I'm really glad I did because it was really fun! Also, I didn't fail too miserably... I didn't fall, I made it to the top, but I couldn't hit the board for the life of me.

018; [1/50 QTWFYM] What's my age again?

So I stumbled upon a website with a whole bunch of questions, 50 to be exact, that one can ask them self. I love talking about life and self, although it can be depressing sometimes. Anyway, I scanned through the questions and I thought it would be kind of fun to answer them in this blog. So hope you enjoy my answers, and please feel free to leave YOUR answer in the comments. 

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

  
According to others: between the ages of 12 - 25. 

             I went out to Montana's Cookhouse on Family Day and the hostess gave us our menus. She gave me a special paper kids menu. Please take note that kids menus are given to children under the age of 12 meaning anyone over the age of 12 cannot order from the kids menu. To add on to that, she told me there are activities at the back. 
             On the older side, I was observing as ESL class and the students were curious about my age. I told them to take a guess. Here's what they thought: 22?23?25?24? When I told them my age, they were kind of shocked.                                                                                                                                                                                                          

According to myself: 16; 18; 20; 36

              I have to admit, there are times where I get overly excited about something/someone and I act like a squealish, 16 year old, teen bopper fangirl... BUT I can say that I'm not and never was that bad actually. I'm not the type of person, nor was I ever, to wait outside for days for a glimpse of celeb crushes. I never dreamed of spending my life with crushes. I never even wrote to crushes. Here's a fun quote my friend said to me back in high school: "Be careful, your fangirl is showing" - JM 
              I feel that 18 is a transition stage, and I don't feel comfortable thinking of myself as an "adult." I can't cook, drive, or do laundry. I can however make appointments and sign documents. So um,  I have not yet reached that stage of independence. 
                I feel 20 and I don't know why exactly. I mean it's  almost there, so maybe it's an internal thing. Also, 20 relates to university/college student and that's exactly what I am.  
               Sometimes I feel so tired after school or work and all I want to do is sleep. Unlike many people my age who have a night life, I like to spend most of mine relaxing at home. So in that way, I feel like a burnt out 36 year old stay at home mom perhaps? Also, I have find couponing interesting - not that I would do it (too much work), but it fascinates me.

so there's me in a messy nutshell.