200 Things about... Me!

When's the last time I've done something fun on here? Well, the last time I posted on here was over a week ago, so now you know I am alive. And by the way, there were A LOT of ties in The Blogspot Awards, so voting is re-opening for those events!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1. I love blogging
2. I love speeches and narrating... and singing!
3. I love doing back handsprings on my couch (takes talent)
4. I play guitar, piano, bass, and I wish I could play violin or cello
5. I was the best spiker on my volleyball team, best tumbler and stunter on my cheerleading squad, and best on beam in gymnastics
6. I am tall (5'9" to be exact and have been that tall since I was twelve, going on thirteen, which I am thirteen right now)
7. I am black (wow that's blunt)
8. I was homeschooled for over seven years
9. I am public-schooled
10. I have lived in Salt Lake City
11. I have been to Phoenix
12. I have been to Atlanta
13. I do not own a cat and don't plan to
14. I have a dog
15. I had two fish... both died while I was away at summer camp
16. I like, LOVE seafood, especially sushi and shrimp and lobster and crab
17. I do not like any baked or grilled meats (yes, this includes chicken--- must be fried)
18. I do like chicken, though. A LOT
19. I have nothing of my own except for my body
20. I will have a netbook in freshman year in a couple months and will use it to record an EP
21. I love writing
22. I have finished writing a full-length book... and like, five of them
23. I am currently in the process of publishing "Unspoken" but school is killing me
24. I think it would be cool to have super-human powers
25. I love the colors purple and blue and pink
26. I’m a bit of a perfectionist and a procrastinator at the same time
27. I’ve seen Superchick (and met them all--- lead guitar thinks I'm weird, drummer thought I was awesome but kinda cooooky), Stellar Kart, Article One, Starlit Platoon, Point of Grace, Selah, Caleb, Tenth Avenue North, and Casting Crowns live and have Deas Vail and Superchick and Starlit Platoon autographs
28. I started school one year early
29. I will be in high school in just a few months
30. I love noodles
31. I love pizza (especially pepperoni)
32. I LOVE ice cream but hardly get to eat it because dairy is bad on the vocal chords
33. I love Doritos
34. I’m sort of getting hungry right now
35. I love promoting books I like, but more importantly, bands and solo artists I like (Mat Kearney is the next guy I'm advertising--- beware!)
36. I love being interviewed. But I never get interviewed
37. I love interviewing other people
38. I was on a soccer team when I was little and was an epic failure
39. I used to be involved in Junior Bible Quiz (JBQ) when I was little and wasn't good at it until sixth grade
40. My favorite animals are cows and chickens
41. I find incorrect grammar annoying
42. I. HATE. CHEERIOS. THEY STINK.
43. I love gymnastics and dance--- it feels so good!
44. I LOVE being RANDOM!!!
45. I teach three and five-year-olds at church once a month
46. I’m sort of shy in person
47. I love teaching people things.
48. I LOVE little kids from the age range of 2-8.
49. I love reading books.
50. I love reviewing books.
51. I love Mat Kearney's music
52. I love Megan and Liz's music
53. I love Evanescence's music
54. I love Boyce Avenue's music
55. I love Paramore's music
56. I love the Newsboy’s music
57. I love the Local Natives music (only heard one song so far)
58. I love Deas Vail's music
59. I love Coldplay's music
60. I love Relient K's music
61. I love Katie Costello's music
62. I love Superchick’s music
63. I love Yael Naim's music
64. I love TAYLOR SWIFT!!!!
65. I love Fireflight's music
66. I love The Beatles' music
67. I love James Brown's music
68. I love Sanctus Real’s music.
69. I am a C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N
70. I love yellow labs and beagles... my dog is mixed between... so cute...
71. My dream car would be a pink bug
72. My biggest dream is to be a published author and play with Hans Zimmer in his orchestra
73. When I get older, I think it would be cool to, um, be rich
74. I love Sour Patch kids... cute!
75. I LOVE orange soda
76. I prefer to spell “grey" rather than "gray"
77. I love fiction books that aren’t overly-fantasized.
78. I love the arts, but I go to a STEM school (?)
79. I used to keep a diary. Don’t know what happened to that.
80. My iPod is the second generation (no camera), pink case... I take it EVERYWHERE!
81. My favorite song EVER is probably "Time" by Hans Zimmer, or "This is Gallifrey" from Doctor Who or maybe the opera song from Doctor Who "Vale Decem" (which in English is: "Farewell, Ten") in which I can translate all of the Latin into English... impressive, eh?

82. I love my readers:) You make my day every time you post a comment!

83. Hi.

84. I play guitar... jealous???

83. I do not have a boyfriend yet.
86. I just wrote a report about immigration.
87. I have been to summer camp before
88. I collage and collect Olympic things in a box underneath my bed
89. I used to collect soda cans.
90. I LOVE music.
91. I love children’s movies
92. I love Finding Nemo
93. I love  Inception
94. I love Titanic
95. I love the Chronicles of Narnia
96. I love The (2010) Karate Kid
97. I’m not a big fan of other people taking pictures of me
98. I strongly believe in modesty
99. I’ve only cried during one movie: "Letters to God."
100. I have a big vocabulary when writing essays and such, but I never seem to delve into my verbal knowledge in regular speech.
101.  I’ve never watched so much Dora the Explorer or Sesame Street in my life (though I think Sesame Street is so cute).
102. I don’t really watch TV shows for teens.
103. I love watching shows where these cool-looking cakes are made.
104. I love free stuff (who doesn’t?)
105. I do not believe fantasy is of the devil, but it is when the themes portrayed are against or contrary to the Bible.
106. I am learning Chinese.
107. I love going to huge concerts.
108. I don’t say “I love you” without truly meaning it.
109. I have over 111 artists in my music library
110. I love gum (bubble or minty)
111. I know how to blow a bubble and do several in it. (with enough gum, though)
112. I’m sort of shy in person
113. I love sports 
114. I love skating (rollerblade or ice)
115. I cannot swim very well
116. I prefer pens over pencils
115. I prefer gel pens over regular pens
116. I don’t like snoopy people
117. I find loud, obnoxious people amusing.
118. I like pleasing people, but God’s first.
119. I love daydreaming
120. I use iTunes 
121. I love Cindy Woodsmall's books
122. I love Sara Shepard's books (yes, A, I have been involved with those "pretty little liars.")
123. I love CS Lewis
124. I siad I love CS Lewis
125. I’ve  owned an American girl doll, specifically the Elizabeth one
126. I love stuffed animals
127. Highlighters rock
128. I would die without my watch or a clock nearby
129. I’m not a morning person
130. I love staying up all night
131. I can’t dance, but wish I could
132. I love art projects
133. I love puzzles
134. I am not a fan of sudoku.
135. My word processor is so old that it did not recognize “sudoku” as a word.
136. I got my first cell phone this year
137. I am not obsessed with texting
138. I Tweet
138. I am not on facebook
139. I am not on myspace
140. I love music videos
141. I love reading comics (not dirty ones though)
142. I think Snoopy is the cutest thing ever
143. I love sweatpants... kill the jeans:)
144. I have a mini-trampoline I got for gymnastics.
145. I love fried chicken
146. I love apple pie
147. I love Mexican food
148. I’m okay with Japanese/Chinese food, but it has to be really good.
149. I’ve heard a lion’s roar in real life.
150. I always find cute characters in movies I watch. (as in adorable, not “he’s cute!”)
151. I’m still trying to find out what God wants me to be, but I'm pretty sure I want to be a musician in Hans Zimmer's band/orchestra, or maybe a U.S. History teacher, definitely an author, positively a news reporter, I sooo wanna be a mom, possible cheer coach, vocalist who will give free lessons, and member of an indie band, folk or rock.
152. I love listening to Inception music--- TEAM ZIMMER! Zimmer simmers:)
153. I write everything on my calendar
154. I love assignments, but hate tests.
155. I love bright colors
156. I owned a PlayStation (yes, the first)
157. I don’t play computer games.
158. I do like Nancy Drew computer games, but can never find the time to play them. AND they creep me out.
159. Nancy Drew books are alright. PSST--- Carolyn Keen's name wasn't really Carolyn Keen. Plus, those new Nancy Drew books? She didn't write them... she died in 2005.
160. I kill on bass on Rock Band. My song is "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World. Or "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots pt. 1" by The Flaming Lips.
161. I like keeping a small group of close friends as opposed to many acquaintances.
162. I love new things, but I can get overloaded easily.
163. I love playing with technology, but am terrible with computers--- TERRIBLE.
164. C.S. Lewis was an amazing writer and sadly, he died on my birthday (or more like this: I was born on his death date)... happy birthday, Hope? Sad deathdate, C???
165. I love pretty sunsets
166. I love the ocean
167. I love mountains... sooo wish I still live in Utah when I think of that... but Ohio is where I belong. And my heart will always be in Phoenix.
168. I’m not the biggest fan of shopping
169. Orange is my least favorite color, although I do kinda like it a little.
170. I love silver (color)
171. I wish I hadn’t pierced my ears.... I don't do anything with them. But since I've had them pierced for thirteen years anyway, I want a bar in like, the bone of the top of my ear.
172. I love songs with attitude (not like against God or profane or suggestive. Gross!)
173. I love dance-able songs (but I don’t dance to them, since I flunk at dancing)
174. I consider myself very good at singing harmony, but melody is not my thing
175. I love songs that point up to God. "Your Love Never Fails" by Jesus Culture and "You Won't Relent" by Misty Edwards or "The Stand" by Hillsong United.
176. I love soft things... like baby cheeks:)
177. My last name is hard for people to pronounce, but it really is easy once you stop adding in sounds that were never there
178. I have zero allergies
179. I love looking at a fresh piece of paper.
180. I love planning events. I would plan a wedding if people would trust me.
181. I love getting surprises. As long as they're good. And not creepy.
182. I learned how to play the recorder (comparable to a clarinet, but much easier) when I was in kindergarten. I can’t play it anymore, though.
183. I long to visit a beach with clear, blue water and white sand.
184. I can figure skate. My mom never enrolled me in lessons and I wish she had... the first time I skated I only legit fell once, and the times I tried to twirl I succeeded. If I had taken lessons, I believe I could have been at the elite level by now. When I say that, I mean Olympic level by 2018.
185. I am alright with percussion instruments
186. I like making people laugh.
187. Gossiping really bugs me... like I'm one to talk...
188. The very first favorite song of mine was "Sk8er Boi" by Avril Lavigne... I was so little when I heard it..
189. I love sunglasses
190. I love songs that make you feel like soaring
191. I wish I could make people think what I wanted them to think... like, "Oh my gosh Hope is hooootttt!!!" or "I'm feeling generous today... hey, Hope, you want some of my fried chicken???"
192. I can’t wait to meet Jesus in Heaven
193. I am against abortion
194. I am against same-sex marriage (because no matter what you say to me, homosexuality is WRONG) but I don't hate gay people. Enough said. Not going any further.
195. I love "Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence soooo much...
196. I love butterflies.
197. I love chicken nuggets
198. I like rugby so I joined my school's rugby club... little did I know I am the only eighth grader playing with high school juniors... who are also GUYS. May the odds be ever in my favor, alright.
199. I am honored to have people reading my blog. May God Bless You!
200. I love you all!
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It is official. It took over a week to make this post. If you are a follower, you're tagged. Good luck...

Lead Me Again. Music Can Be Crazy.

IF SOMEONE SAYS ‘ARE YOU OKAY’ YOU SAY?"We Need Each Other" Sanctus Real
We do...


WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
"Whenever You Remember" Carrie Underwood

That ain't me...

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?
"What I Like About You" Everlife
Yeah!


WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
"My Own Little World" Matthew West
I feel like the only girl on earth, lol. 

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
"The Night Before (Life Goes On)" Carrie Underwood
Ha.

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE?
"I'll Be Your Miracle" Third Day
okkkkaaay

WHAT’S YOUR MOTTO?
"Love Is Here" Tenth Avenue North
I guess...

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
"Don't You Know You're Beautiful" Seabird
That's why I do the pretty girl rock:)


WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
"The Best Day" Taylor Swift
Cute! I swear, I didn't do that on purpose, it was totally randomly picked!

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
"God Of This City" Bluetree
Aw, I love that song...


WHAT IS 2+2?
"I'll Find my Own Way" Harry-Gregson-Williams X-Men origins Wolverine
What?? That's only on my iPod because of gymnastics...


WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
"I'm Letting Go" Francesca Battistelli
They're wild...

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
"Pushin' Me Away" Jonas Brothers
Huh?

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
"Change" Taylor Swift
Victory!

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
"Don't Forget To Remember Me" Carrie Underwood
When I grow up, I wanna be famous, wanna be a star, wanna be in movies... be careful what you wish for cuz you just might get it...


WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
"That's Just The Way We Roll" Jonas Brothers
I actually think of happiness. I guess that the way I roll... 

 WHAT WILL YOU DO AT YOUR WEDDING?
"We Shine" The Rubyz
My dress will be SO sparkly!

 WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
\"Ever Ever After" Jordan Pruitt
Eternal Life:)


WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
"Believe" Britt Nicole
I'm so strong a Christian that it's a hobby.


WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR?
"What Do I Know Of Holy" ADDISON ROAD
I fear God in a good way.


WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
"Someday Soon" Francesca Battistelli
The future can be scary, sometimes.

WHAT DO YOU WANT RIGHT NOW?
"Cross The Line" Superchick
I'm a punk.Gangsta. 


WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
"The First Noel" David Archuleta
Yeah I still got Christmas music on my iPod...
 

WHAT’S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
"Porcelain Heart" BarlowGirl
?

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
"It Snowed" Meaghan Smith
I do regret the snow.. missed a few practices for volleyball. And sorry, that's a Christmas song too! 

WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
"Only You Make Me Happy" Krystal Meyers
You do.

WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
"Free To Be Me" Francesca Battistelli
Can't explain that one...


WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
"Never Alone" BarlowGirl

WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
"All The Right Moves" OneRepublic
Okay...
 

DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
"I Will Boast" Phillips, Craig, and Dean
If I have a boasting problem, then no.


IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
"Let It fade" Jeremy Camp
Nothing, I think.


WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
"In The Morning" MaryMary
Nothin'!

WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO SAY TO THE PERSON WHO TAGGED YOU?
"Reason To Believe" Jaci Velasquez
Wasn't exactly tagged.

WHAT WILL YOU NAME THIS NOTE?
"Lead me" sanctus Real
uh...
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This was my somewhat tag. What you do, is listen to your iPod or iTunes or Media Player, hit shuffle, and answer the questions with whatever song comes on. It'll be really funny!

Who's tagged??? YOU ARE!!! If you're one of the 25 followers, that is!

Totally tagged,/ now iTag...

I am: Happy
I think: About Anything and everything There is to think about.
I know: I am a bit wierd but IDC
I have: 2 siblings, 2 sisters.
I hate: Satan, sin, violence, and anti-fashion.
I wish: I was a really amazing gymnast
I miss: my friends at cheerleading, including my coach, the Bowmans, seeing my friend Ciara.
I fear: SPIDERS! GROSS!
I feel: kinda bored.
I hear: My dad talking.
I smell: not really anything. Dinner, I guess?
I crave: CAKE. As always.
I search: For a book for my History assignment due next week.
I wonder: If my friends are really my friends.
I regret: not dancing with my dad at weddings I've been to.
I love: everything.
I am Not: a shy person
i believe in: Jesus, fashion, and being nice.
I dance: all the time, in my room to music.
I sing: not like bursting into music like in musicals, I just sing on an average..
I cry: average, a lot when i'm stressed.
I don't always: say nice things. It happens on accident--- I don't even try!
I fight: a lot with my sister.
Iwin: rarly cause my friends (including Maria) usually won't give up, even if I AM right.
I lose: not too much, but very often, usually practicing arabesques on the beam against a friend.
I never: say no to a friend who needs to talk, no matter what hour.
I always: try to keep my peeps from feeling left out, whether a friend or not.
I confuse: many, many people.
I listen: To my pastor talk, and music, and all my coaches.
I can useually be found: reading a magazine or AVON brochure.
I need: STEAK!!!!
I'm happy when: I do something better than some of my friends, because they're usually better than me.
I imagine: What heaven is like and being a famous actress, possibly even Olympic gymnast.
Ok now I tag:Drew from Drew's Blog, Maria from THE BEST BLOG EVER, Leah from Candygirl and I think that's it, unless you wanna do it, then I tag you too.