Okay, so here are the rules...
- Post 11 things about yourself
- Answer the questions the nominator made for you
- Create 11 more questions for the blog you nominate
- Go on their page and tell them they won!
- Oh, and no tag backsies..
So..... 11 things about myself.... Hmmmm...... In the language of my fathers, here we go!
Tasi: I am married to the most wonderful woman in the world. She spends all day going to work and school and doing homework, and then comes home and makes dinner, checks on our bills and expenditures, plans for the week, and does SO much more than I could ever list in a blog post. (That doesn't even cover all the times she sees that I'm in a bad mood, and drops whatever she's doing to help me, or spends time making a surprise for me when I get home from work.) She is SOO smart and talented and wise and funny and crazy and I love her to death. Simply put, that is the number one thing that you need to know about me - I am incredibly lucky simply because this magnificent (and gorgeous) princess chose me. She did. SHE chose ME. To me, that is one of the greatest miracles that God has ever blessed me with.
Lua: I am a student at Brigham Young University. What am I studying? I finally have that answer down - psychology and business strategy. Now.... What am I going to do with that? I don't know. That's been the focus for my future career the past two semesters - business startups, financial consultant, doctor, seminary teacher...... Sigh....... But I know I do love working with people, and analyzing finances and different strategies.... And teaching the gospel.... And neurobiology.... Sigh. Again. ;)
Tolu: I work currently at a residential treatment center for youth who struggle with drug problems and/or emotional problems. It's a good job, but pretty stressful most of the time. I work around 35 hours a week, while going to school 15 hours a week.... Which makes life pretty stressful in general. Sigh.... But I have a wonderful wife that helps me not stress out over every little thing. Hahaha.... :)
Fa: I am a very analytical person. Did you know that about me? Well, I didn't, until just recently. I've always been good at math, and my favorite heroes as a young kid were Batman and Sherlock Holmes. (And Superman, but.....that's beside the point.) But now that I've been married, my wife will say things like, "What do you want to eat for dinner?" And I'll respond with, "Well, we have corn that's going to go bad, but we also have pizza.... And we also have some chicken that I've been trying to figure out what to do with..." And then she'll hold my hand and say, "Robbie, I asked what you wanted. You don't have to analyze everything!" And she has been right. While it's good for me to use my skills of analysis for some things, to use it for something as simple as what to eat for dinner or what to do for a date can be hampering and dull. This is something else that I've been working on - how to relax and just have fun.... Surprisingly enough, if you know me ;)
Droit: I love to eat cookies. I am so CRAVING cookies right now that it's unbelievable. In fact.... Quick break, while I go make some......
Gouche: I. LOVE. THE. DOCTOR. If you don't know who I'm referring to, then either you've never read my posts and/or you don't know true culture when you see it. Magnificent. Doctor Who.
My favorite part about the show is that it is so COMPLEX. It's about character development and relationships and truth and good vs. evil and moral principles and friendship and bravery and love and loss and confronting your inner darkness and confidence and so many wonderful things. My wife and I watch it all the time and we love it to death!!
My favorite part about the show is that it is so COMPLEX. It's about character development and relationships and truth and good vs. evil and moral principles and friendship and bravery and love and loss and confronting your inner darkness and confidence and so many wonderful things. My wife and I watch it all the time and we love it to death!!
Fitu: I am a hard person to buy gifts for. I think of things I need at the time, and in rare moments where I think "Man, I sure love tools!", I forget the fact that I loved them at one point. So I usually end up with clothes and movies for gifts like Christmas. Which, I love the most, actually :) Especially snappy looking sweaters and gloves.... ;)
Valu: My left arm is two inches longer than my right. No, I'm actually dead serious. Honest!! It makes it so that I always have to get new suits tailored so I don't look like I'm a little kid wearing my dad's suit...
Nove: I love introducing my wife to new shows and having her love them. Shows like Psych and Doctor Who. She also introduces me to new shows like Once Upon a Time and Pushing Daisies, which I love now too!! She's the best :)
Zieben: I love Christmas!!!!!!! Also, on a tangential note, my favorite Christmas movie (at least, at the current time) is The Santa Clause.
Once: Hahahaha.... Once means 11 in Spanish. And Once Upon a Time is my favorite current show. (Along with Doctor Who. Just sayin'.....) AAAAHHHHHH!!!!! And I am freaking out.... Henri needs to show Regina he loves her too... Or else she'll turn all Evil Queen.... BELAPTHASDRPHGAVIEOP;P2Q3;123412342341
If you didn't know at least three of the above facts, you are no longer my friend.... Just kidding. But now you know more about me! Yay!
Now to my dear wife's questions:
1. Are you wearing deodorant right now? If so, what kind? If not, why not?
I would be very ashamed if I answered "No"..... Yes, I am! I am wearing Old Spice Swagger.
2. What is your favorite restaurant?
Awwww..... Not fair. I have favorite restaurants for specific types of food! Rita's for Dessert, Five Guys for burgers, Papa John's for pizza..... But my favorite restaurant overall? I would say...... Ummmm...... Hmmmm..... Chick-Fil-A! They have everything I want. Yeah, we'll go with that ;)
3. What is your favorite movie EVER?
Disclaimer: I will not count TRILOGIES!!! That would be unfair, plus I would count the whole trilogy as one movie, plus.... Yeah.
First, let me give you my top 5 list.... A Beautiful Mind, Master and Commander, Beauty and the Beast, Hook, and Remember the Titans.... And Inception. (My top trilogy-as-one-movie list? Bourne Trilogy, LOTR trilogy, Dark Knight Trilogy, and Toy Story Trilogy. Favorite Trilogy out of those three? Ahhh..... LOTR!!) But, my final answer is.... Master and Commander. Or Hook. Argh!
4. What was your favorite conference talk from the most recent general conference and why?
Easy! "Brethren, we have work to do" by Elder Christofferson in the Priesthood session. I loved it because Elder Christofferson is one of my favorite apostles, and it described so well the problems that men face and how they have to overcome them and how we have to man up.... OOOOOH. So good.
5. How many fingers am I holding up?
Easy again! None. Why would you hold up any fingers at any point in time during the day? Plus... I know you, wife....
6. Do you like cheese? If so, you're awesome. If not, what's wrong with you?
........ Yes?.......... Jk. I love cheese! ;)
7. What is your dream vacation? I want details.
Hahaha.... Not that I've spent a while thinking about this, but a trip to Disneyworld for about a week, then flying out to Europe for two weeks to see France, Italy, and England. Yeah..... Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, The David, Nutella Gelato, Nutella Crepes, Beast's Castle, Belle's Ballroom, Harry Potter's Castle (twice), Disneyland Paris, Venice, Assisi, London, Baker Street, AAAAAHHHH!!!!
8. If you had a million dollars and someone offered you five million dollars for that one million dollars, what would the Chinese say about colored scarves in the fall while he eats his breakfast? And what was he eating?
What would he say: "生活美好." Or "Fashionable."
What he was eating: Shin Ramyun. Or, "Spicy Ramen".
9. Can you count to purple backwards? If you get this, you're awesome.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! Yes, I get it :) Do you????
I can count to g!!!!!!!
10. Do you like Once Upon a Time? If so, you're awesome and...why? If you don't, we can't be friends anymore. If you've never seen it, I ask you good man or woman...WHY NOT?
Yes I do!!!!!! (See number "Once" of the previous statements) I'm awesome......
11. Do you like puppies????????????????????????????
YES I DO!!!!! I want one..... Black Labrador Retriever. His name will be Jake. He will have a friend that is a little dog.... Whose name is yet to be determined....
Finally, 11 questions for my lucky winners...
If you didn't know at least three of the above facts, you are no longer my friend.... Just kidding. But now you know more about me! Yay!
Now to my dear wife's questions:
1. Are you wearing deodorant right now? If so, what kind? If not, why not?
I would be very ashamed if I answered "No"..... Yes, I am! I am wearing Old Spice Swagger.
2. What is your favorite restaurant?
Awwww..... Not fair. I have favorite restaurants for specific types of food! Rita's for Dessert, Five Guys for burgers, Papa John's for pizza..... But my favorite restaurant overall? I would say...... Ummmm...... Hmmmm..... Chick-Fil-A! They have everything I want. Yeah, we'll go with that ;)
3. What is your favorite movie EVER?
Disclaimer: I will not count TRILOGIES!!! That would be unfair, plus I would count the whole trilogy as one movie, plus.... Yeah.
First, let me give you my top 5 list.... A Beautiful Mind, Master and Commander, Beauty and the Beast, Hook, and Remember the Titans.... And Inception. (My top trilogy-as-one-movie list? Bourne Trilogy, LOTR trilogy, Dark Knight Trilogy, and Toy Story Trilogy. Favorite Trilogy out of those three? Ahhh..... LOTR!!) But, my final answer is.... Master and Commander. Or Hook. Argh!
4. What was your favorite conference talk from the most recent general conference and why?
Easy! "Brethren, we have work to do" by Elder Christofferson in the Priesthood session. I loved it because Elder Christofferson is one of my favorite apostles, and it described so well the problems that men face and how they have to overcome them and how we have to man up.... OOOOOH. So good.
5. How many fingers am I holding up?
Easy again! None. Why would you hold up any fingers at any point in time during the day? Plus... I know you, wife....
6. Do you like cheese? If so, you're awesome. If not, what's wrong with you?
........ Yes?.......... Jk. I love cheese! ;)
7. What is your dream vacation? I want details.
Hahaha.... Not that I've spent a while thinking about this, but a trip to Disneyworld for about a week, then flying out to Europe for two weeks to see France, Italy, and England. Yeah..... Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, The David, Nutella Gelato, Nutella Crepes, Beast's Castle, Belle's Ballroom, Harry Potter's Castle (twice), Disneyland Paris, Venice, Assisi, London, Baker Street, AAAAAHHHH!!!!
8. If you had a million dollars and someone offered you five million dollars for that one million dollars, what would the Chinese say about colored scarves in the fall while he eats his breakfast? And what was he eating?
What would he say: "生活美好." Or "Fashionable."
What he was eating: Shin Ramyun. Or, "Spicy Ramen".
9. Can you count to purple backwards? If you get this, you're awesome.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! Yes, I get it :) Do you????
I can count to g!!!!!!!
10. Do you like Once Upon a Time? If so, you're awesome and...why? If you don't, we can't be friends anymore. If you've never seen it, I ask you good man or woman...WHY NOT?
Yes I do!!!!!! (See number "Once" of the previous statements) I'm awesome......
11. Do you like puppies????????????????????????????
YES I DO!!!!! I want one..... Black Labrador Retriever. His name will be Jake. He will have a friend that is a little dog.... Whose name is yet to be determined....
Finally, 11 questions for my lucky winners...
- When was the last time you bought ice cream that wasn't in a carton? Where was it from?
- What do you want to be most when you grow up?
- Do you know who David Moffat is? If not, I might be about to cry....
- Benedict Cumberbatch or Robert Downey Jr.? And why? (In case you don't understand from the actor's names, which is a better Sherlock? The one from the recent movies or the one from the british television show?)
- If you had a magic time box that could take you to any point in time or space, where would you go? And why?
- Same magic time box, different paradox - what one mistake in your life would you try to correct? Or what would you tell a past version of yourself about your shared future?
- What scripture currently defines and/or gives meaning to your life right now? And why?
- You could own Apple, Disney, or Wal-Mart. (But you can only own one of the three.) Which one would it be?
- Do you know who Shawn Spencer is? If not, I might cry harder.... If you do know who he is, name his favorite male companion and that companion's signature vehicle.
- If you go to school, what are you currently going to school for? And why?
- Which General Authority (though all are your favorites ;) ) generally speaks to your trials and heart the most? And why?
