Amanda's Blog

In honor Kasey and her fabulous blog... here are my answers to her fun survey. What musical artist do you enjoy listening to the most? When I first wrote this last December I was listening to O.A.R., Counting Crows, Snow Patrol, and Norah Jones. Now I'm in LOVE with The Shins, they are awesome live. Snow Patrol, who were amazing live!! Blue October's new cd is also pretty good.

Why? I love The Shins because their music is SO different. And their lyrics are insane! :) Snow Patrol has so many great songs. Every song they played was my favorite and I could sing along, it was awesome.

What song do you consider your anthem? I've never thought about it. Maybe Dance, Dance by Fall Out Boy. I LOVE to dance.

Do you feel you came from a normal family? Pretty normal, I guess.

Why or why not? We love and support each other, fight all the time, but forgive and forget.

Is there any history of mental illness on your paternal side? On my father's side – not that I know of. On my mother's side, I'd have to go with – most likely, yes.

What is it, and have you noticed similar symptoms lately? My aunts are all insane. When my aunt Judy got arrested for some traffic violation that turned into assaulting an officer (which she surely didn't do, I hope) she marched proudly through the hoosegow chanting "Chicano Power" as loud as she could for as long as she could... cause the police were clearly discriminating against the Hispanic community. I think she also peed on the floor in anger. My aunt Margie once told me I had a ton of zits on my face, and when I told her they were just birth marks she refused to believe me and suggested alcohol to clear them right up. I've never been arrested or delusional, but my sisters and I do tend to get in random fights with strangers. My sisters are tough…

When you talk to people face to face, what do you look at while they are talking? Their eyes and mouth… and their teeth to check for food. :) Not really, but now I'm gonna start.

On a side note, have you ever talked to people that close their eyes, for long spans of time while they are talking to you? No, but that would be hilarious!

Have you ever choked on your own spit? I have before, but I wouldn't say it's necessarily a problem for me.

If you had to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Specifically. Turkey sandwhiches... I'd be SO skinny!!!

Who does your dad remind you of? Every cute little old Mexian man I see... he's so happy and funny and fun. And today's his birthday!!!

Can you wiggle your ears, or whistle really loud with your fingers in your mouth? I can do both!! Talented, I know…

If not, what is your biggest talent? I can tie a cherry string in a knot with my tongue, is that a talent?

If you could go back to highschool, would you? No. I love my life now.

What grocery store do you shop most? Kroger and Target. But I LOVE HEBs. Especially Central Market, even though it's crazy expensive.

When you are all alone and know that no one is watching...what do you do? Um, I can't think. Sometimes I'll pick at the pores on my face. Gross, huh?