Parts of Me

Hello!! I've noticed quite a few new followers around this part [thanks to giveaways, Her Campus Blogger Network and I like to think my awesome writing skills...] so I've decided to do an About Me survey that we all know I love so much! [Seriously, I used to have to restrict myself to two max a day during my MySpace days.]

Also, I was going to get a little bit political crazy today, but then I got to play on my FB with politics and discussions and I think I'm satiated. Although, I would love to know what you think of certain links. I will attach them at the bottom :)

A - Age: 24
B - Bed size: Cal-King
C - Chore you hate:Hands down, putting away laundry
D - Dog's name: Crash
E - Essential start your day item: hmm, my alarm clock ;)
F - Favorite color: Red or Pink. 
G - Gold or Silver: lately, both
H - Height: 5'1" 
I - I am: everything and nothing at the same time
J - Job: Technology teacher
K - Kids: not yet! 
L - Living arrangements: saving money for the wedding and sharing a room at my mom's with my fiance. My brother lives here, too! 
M - Motivation: each new day and every new person I meet
N - Nicknames: Rae
O - Overnight hospital stay other than birth: none, yet! #knockonwood
P - Pet Peeve: People who choose to ignore how their actions affect others.
Q - Quote from a movie:? You can't change the world, but you can make a dent. 
R - Right or left handed: Right-handed
S - Siblings: one big, little bother
T - Time you wake up: between 5 and 530, except for my inability to use an alarm and wake up for work on time the past two days.
U- (Something) Unique: My story. So is yours. 
V - Vegetable you dislike: MUSHROOMS. gag. 
W - Ways you run late: sleeping too long and getting lost
X - X-rays you've had: dental, back
Y - Yummy food you make: baked goods!! And apparently, I make the bombest mac and cheese
Z - Zoo favorite: oh, I just love the zoo! Once we made up a zoo dance. 

Well, I hope that was entertaining for you! It gave you so much information and nothing at the same time. 

Here are the basics:

I want to change the world and make a dent. I want us to work together, through conversations and love to make changes in our world. I want women and girls to feel empowered and to love themselves. I want to do good in every day. I want to understand people's actions and accept them for them - even if they are not something I would do. I went to school for journalism and am currently a teacher. My fiance has been my best friend for 10 years and we have a beautiful love story filled with overcoming much. Love is all that I ever want and need. I have an anxiety disorder that can cloud my mind and take control of my body. Have you ever battled yourself for control of yourself? I love too much and I get hurt. I forgive far too easily, but I can't see a point in staying angry. There's just so much more you could know. Get to know me, the movement, and have fun following along! 

Links I want to know your thoughts about: 

Responses to the Coca-Cola Commercial

#NotBuyingIt Campaign

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Confessions of a Blogger

Hellooo my little blog! I have felt like I've been away for so long! Sorry about that, that's what the holidays can do to ya. I don't even remember what post I had planned for today, and I have a ton of comments to catch up on! On the brightside, I'm all caught up on my blog readings - although since I was so behind I did some of that in stealth mode.

I also wanted to say WELCOME to all of my new followers and THANK YOU to those who filled out my survey. You can still fill it out here. I would love any feedback!

Anyway, I decided to do something fun today because my house is a wreck and I still have some Christmas festivities to attend to...Thank you Danielle @ A Writer in Love for tagging me!! :)

"Confessions of a Blogger"

1. When did you first start blogging and why?

I started blogging in 2003. My friends had blogs on Xanga and LiveJournal and I wanted to partake. I first used my blog to keep in touch with my friends while I was traveling during the summer after freshman year. I've had various blogs over the years. This one I began in 2009 to start the Warrior Queen movement! 

2. Have you had any past online presence?

Oh yes, I do. You can probably find me all over the web. As I mentioned above, I had a Xanga. I also spent most of my days after I finished homework on a messageboard for dirtbikers. Then I got a Myspace, Facebook, Twitter...etc. I tend to get into new websites and technology early on. You can probably find a couple of weebly's out there from various assignments, as well as a couple of tumblrs. I do update my online resume periodically as well. You can find that here. 

3. When did you become serious about your blog?

I really got serious about my blog this summer. I've always gotten serious and then it would dwindle while I was stuck with school and work, on top of blogging. Now that I only work, I have more time. I used to do weekly Vlogs, which I am attempting to start back up again. 

4. What was your first blog post?

This was my first blog post on this blog. I didn't even include pictures at the time. 

5. What have been your biggest challenges blogging?

My bloggest challenge in blogging is disciplining myself to write regularly. I'm not one who is great at creating habits. I get side tracked and busy doing other things...or spending time on stumble upon. I used to have a difficult time with content, but in the last year that has changed dramatically. With this being my only intellectual outlet (as opposed to when I was drained in school), I have had more, wonderful ideas. I'm looking forward to getting back to some serious topics, as well. 

6. What is the most rewarding thing about blogging?

There are people who read my blog. THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO READ MY BLOG! Who want to buy t-shirts and want my wristbands that I got as a Christmas gift TWO years ago! I am so in awe of and in love with all of my readers. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 

7. What is the most discouraging thing about blogging?

I think the most discouraging part, for me, is that I wanted the Warrior Queen idea to spread faster. Whenever I tell people about it, they seem excited, but no action has really been taken by me, or them. 

8. What is your lasting inspiration or motivation?

I am forever inspired by the Warrior Queen movement. I am inspired by the feedback I receive and the blogs that I read. 

9. What is your blogging dirty little secret?

I think my blogging dirty secret would be.........that I know how to create the images and do the html for my own site, but I'm too lazy to. I'd rather pay someone than do it. I know this might change. 

10. What is your current goal as a blogger?

I think that my current "big goal" is to get better at blog promotion. I used to do it as a job, so it feels like that - a job. But if I want to get my words out there, I need to do more promoting! I'm going to go over my whole list of blogging goals tomorrow, hopefully. 

11. Have you learned or become passionate about anything through blogging that caught you by surprise? 

I am becoming more passionate about keeping things clean and organized! I take a look at everyone else's beautiful pictures of their homes or how they stay organized and I am starting to feel like less of a hot mess!! 

I hope you enjoyed reading my blogging confessions!  I'm going to tag the following bloggers:
Tori @ A Little Leigh Way Natalie @ All Things Natalie Christa Rachel @ How to Be Rachel  Laura @ Laura in Wonderland Brittany @ Life Changes

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!!




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The Blogmopolitan Quiz

I couldn't resist! :)

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Post Exchange and a Liebster Award

Hello new bloggy friends!

I do hope you come and stay for awhile. This blog is all about being positive, finding the good in ourselves and making changes in the world around us. In short, we're moving in our own way!

There's been a lot of growth in my blog recently and I cannot even express how grateful I am for all of this. I started my blog as a means to following my dream of starting a magazine for teen / college age girls about being themselves and finding the good in life [and escaping some of those stigmas that other magazines give. I don't want to read just about fashion and makeup but about other stuff TOO. Enter Warrior Queen - the someday magazine that will give you the other stuff to read right after you read Seventeen...or before, I'm not picky].

I happened to be nominated for another Liebster award this past week. Thank you Stefanie @ The Husak Household. She's truly amazing. We met through a Carabox exchange and I just adore her.

Since I did a Sunshine Award last week, I will not be nominating anyone, but the questions are perfect for you to get to know me a little better.

Did I mention I also partook in Just Jacq's Post Exchange for October? It was fantastic!! I got matched with Elizabeth from Army Ever After. This lucky girl lives in Hawaii with her army husband and I truly hope I get to visit and go hiking with them someday - she even told me it's okay if I complain the whole hike.

The Post Exchange is an easy exchange each month. You can sign up for November here. You spend a month getting to know a partner and at the end of the month you send each other an encouraging card. No need to buy a gift, although you can if you'd like.

Now, for my favorite thing - a survey!

This award is given to new or up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers...the award is then passed along to other bloggers in the same category to help spread the word and support one another. Here's what you have to do:

1. Each blogger should post 11 random facts about themselves.

2. Answer the questions the tagger has set for you, then create 11 new questions for the bloggers you pass the award to.

3. Choose 11 new bloggers (with less than 200 followers) to pass the award to and link them in your post.

4. Go back to their page and tell them about the award.

5. No tag backs.



11 Random Facts About Me:

1. I give everything I can to everyone I can, but I still think I should be giving more.

2. I have a horrible inability to keep things clean.

3. My brain runs at a speed of 100mph. The things I say sometimes don’t make sense.

4. Every day I try to challenge myself to do something new or to be a better person.

5. I have 4 cats and a dog, but really only 1 cat is mine.

6. Besides one boy cat as a child, every cat that has been MINE has been black. I heart black cats.

7. I have a very long commute to and from work every day, but I truly love my new job.

8. I don’t know what it means to not be busy.

9. I am learning to enjoy the slow things, a little bit more.

10. I used to go to Nascar races ALL THE TIME.

11. I love song lyrics because they simplify my thoughts in a way that make them easy for others to understand.

The Questions

1. If you had to choose a last supper, what would you choose?

A meal made my by family. COMPLETE. It would have my grandmother’s chili, my other grandmother’s potato salad, some jerky from Papa Frank, potato candy from Papa Buddy, my mom would make me my favorite cake (neopolitan) and my dad would cook carne asada – not tritip. Aunty Nik would give make me carnitas and tamales, because it’s a last meal and you have to stuff your face for that.

2. If you could go back to any era, which era would you go back to and what fashion trend would you rock?

I would love to go back into the 50s, but I would probably be very mad at everyone for trying to boss me around and not let me have too many rights. I would, however, rock the style.


3. What is your ultimate goal for your blog?

To start a magazine!!! I want to grow my readership and support for the magazine so that I won’t fail when I start it. Really! It’s about changing the lives of some impressionable girls and women.


4. How would you describe the perfect home?

Oh! This is easy!! One with love. It probably wouldn’t be clean all the time and the kitchen and living room would truly be lived in. Everyone would be gathered around each other simply being with each other. There would probably be an amazing backyard to host get togethers because 4 walls cannot hold the love that would be in that home. The bedrooms would be doubled up – some even tripled. If you needed a place to stay, that would be the place and those without a home would call it home.


5. If you got $1 million dollars and had to give it all away, how would you share it?
I would give some to my favorite charities and then I would spend the rest on children in “the system”.


6. If you could meet one celebrity, who would you meet and why?

I don’t know. I think I would like to meet Gwen Stefani. I have always wanted to and I really think she could give me some WQ motivation.

7. If you could have any profession (real or made-up) what would you choose to do with your life?

I would be a world changer. I would be out in the trenches working everyday to change the world. I don’t have the tenacity for it…and I suck at being too far from home for longer than a week.


8. Would you rather have someone clean your house every day or do your hair and make-up and dress you every day?

Clean my house!! I am totally in love with the way I look. Hey! I’ve finally mastered eyeshadow and makeup. My style is getting better, but as long as I’m comfy, I don’t mind THAT much. Cleaning though…man…let me tell you. I will splurge on a housecleaner.


9. If you lived the life of a TV character, who would you be?

Jess from New Girl. Easy peasy.


10. What piece of technology can you not live without?

My cellphone. Well…technically any since that is what I do…TEACH technology.


11. Do you know where your ancestors came from (your heritage) and does your family celebrate anything special from their culture?

My dad’s family is from Sonora, Mexico and Europe [we have the geneology]. My mother’s family came to the United States aboard the Mayflower. We don’t celebrate any particular days, but we have many Mexican traditions.

Side note: Here are some of my favorite posts: 

Why I began to Blog

25 before 25

My Favorite Workout Excuses

To My Warrior Princess

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Things You Should Know

I'm not going to lie, I'm excited about this one guys. I know I've mentioned it a few times but I used to be am obsessed with doing getting to know you surveys. I did them on my Xanga. I did them on Myspace Bulletins [sometimes I would have to stop myself because I did too many in one day] and, when it was acceptable, to do Facebook Notes I would do them and tag all of my best friends. It's not that I like to talk about myself all the time, it's more that I like to see the questions and answer them in weird ways. I think I will throw in a throwback and post one of my old ones. :P

If you could see any artist/band live which would you choose?

High Fiving Pat at my FIRST Train concert

Can I pick a festival that is put together with bands of my choosing? I think it would be a phenomenal line up and I'm not sure WHY it hasn't happened yet. 

1. Christina Perri

2. Ingrid Michaelson

3. Sarah Barielles

4. Train

5. Matt Nathanson

6. Jason Mraz

p.s. CP and Train are phenomenal in concert.

My first Train concert [I've gone to 2]

p.s. that was a really good hair day. I miss my long hair, those perfect bangs, and that color!!

 Which blog are you in love with that you only found out about recently?

First off, I want to admit something to you all. I'm trying really hard over here to keep up with all of the fun blogs I love. I've been working 60 hour weeks and posting everyday has been a challenge. But it's a challenge I've been trying to meet head on. Instead of spending all of my time reading blogs, I've been spending my time writing blogs and researching and growing friendships with a few bloggers who have reached out to me. BUT I know my schedule will lessen soon [because then I will be back to my usual 2 jobs] and then I can devote my time to my loves!!

With that being said, I just discovered Be So Happy yesterday and I'm experiencing a hcore blogcrush. 

What hobbies do you have that we don't know about?

I like to sing Karaoke, which makes sense because I have a really loud personality. Actually I'm pretty shy when it comes to singing. It probably has something to do with the fact that I will sing ALL the time but when I was younger my best friends would say "Who sings that?" and I'd tell them and they'd respond with "Keep it that way." This made me think I was bad at singing and thus terrified to ever do karaoke. 

Fast forward to 2010 when the owner of my restaurant made me be the first person ever to sing karaoke at our restaurant. Then it was fun. AND THEN my friend suggested I sing Cherry Bomb. The rest is history. It is requested that I sing it every week - regardless if I'm working or not - and then everyone always stares at me like "How in the world did that come out of that sweet little girl?" mwahaha. 

If money wasn't a problem.. what would be your dream destination?

I used to think Australia [Aussieland]. But then I decided that it's just so far away and I wouldn't want to go in the Outback so really I would just be going to another city. Unlike other places, there would probably be people there who had my name. That's not cool! 

So now I've decided that I would love to go to the Caribbean. I'm talking about a bunch of little islands like Antigua. We might get to do this for our Honeymoon!!

If you could meet any blogger in person, who would you pick?

All of my new blogging friends!!! But specifically Megalin because, hello, we actually know the same people. Also, one time we had a 3 hour phone conversation. So I know we could talk and hang. 

What's something we may not know about you?

You might not know thaaat I have really weird allergies. Here's the list!

Aloe Vera.

Blueberries. Blackberries. Boysenberries [really, it used to be anything blue that I could eat...]

Pineapples

Please, tell me all about how my life is cursed by these allergies. #NoFruitPlatters #ItSucksWhenImSunburned

TAGGING: 

Megalin @ My Random Lovelies

Tiffany @ Tiffany Khyla

Stefanie @ The Husak Household

Jessica @ Champagne and Bliss

Bri @ Faithful Footprints

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Here's my old survey! [in case you were interested in my not-so-interesting life]

What does your last text say? 

i know it's so young and cute...blahhh

What color is your favorite skittle? 

the crazy core orange one =]

What do you catch yourself daydreaming about? 

my magazineee :)

Is your hair up or down right now? 

downskis

Last person who took your pants off? 

meeeee.

You're thinking about someone, aren't you? 

 ;)  

Last thing you said out loud? 

i don't know this song  

Do you know anyone that smokes? 

gross. like all of lazy dog.

what was the last thing you drank? 

water...wait am i sick?!

Are you a good listener? 

yes :)

Can people usually tell when you're joking? 

it really depends on how see through i am that day

Is the shirt you're wearing dirty? 

no, why would i be wearing a dirty shirt?!

also, i'm wearing footies

What color are your eyes? 

brown with some grass

Who was your first boyfriend? 

real boyfriend: theiler de palma. ooh gotta love him

About how many hours of sleep did you get last night? 

two to three :(

What are you doing right now? 

obvi not the homework reading i should be doing or the sleeping that i need

Do you wish anyone in particular was still in your life? 

yes, but i;m glad he's not in pain anymore =]

Who sung the song you last listened to? 

sugarcult <3 p="">

What's the weather like outside? 

icicles.

Is there anyone you couldn't go a day without talking to? 

yes :)

Did you sing at all today? 

of course!!!  

What is your current desktop picture? 

molly and my hands :)

Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos? 

tattooo!!  and my other nose.

Last time you swam in a pool? 

hmm. summmerr?

you could have something right now, what would it be? 

someone paying rent on a house for rachie and i in moorpark :)

When will your next kiss take place? 

when i see a cute boy and i want to kiss him, probably tomorrow night :)

When you're getting ready for something, do you listen to music? 

mostly always 

When you're single is it alright to kiss random boys/girls? 

no, you're never allowed to kiss anyone ever.

Which do you prefer - eyes or lips? 

lips :) :) 

What were you doing at 11:59 PM on Monday night? 

hanging with rachie?

Did you sleep alone last night? 

yes :(

Would you rather have your nose or tongue pierced? 

i like my nose, both of them 

Name something you dislike about the day you're having? 

i didnt sleeep

Do you have a Twitter account? 

yeaaa katy made me obsessedd 

Have you ever looked at the stars with someone? 

duhh

Can you answer all of these questions without saying "I don't know"? 

probably 

How's your heart lately? 

fantastical :)

Do you think things will change in the next few months? 

i know things will change tomorrow

Were you single on your last birthday? 

yess 

Have you cried in the last week? 

negative nancy

Do you think anyone has feelings for you? 

i know it :)

How many people can you trust with just about everything? 

very few?

How was your night last night? 

it was interesting?

What time did you go to bed last night? 

four - five

Do you currently have a hickey, if so where? 

noo

Will you regret your next kiss? 

i never regret them -]

You never know what you got until you lose it? True or false? 

so true. but then you forget about it until you remember WAIT i used to have this favorite pair of shoes, where are they?

You slept in your own bed last night , didn't you? 

yes :( lol

Are you slowly drifting away from someone close? 

nah

How many drugs have you done in the last three days? 

none lol 

Is there a person of the opposite sex who means a lot to you? 

duhh

What are you going to do after this survey? 

read that chapter? pass out?

Are you one of those people who are always cold? 

YESS haha i hate it 

Do you have to drive over a bridge to get home? 

rarely.

Has anyone disappointed/upset you recently? 

nopee :) :)

Would you ever dye your hair blonde? 

noo

Did you mean it when you said "I love you" last? 

with all of my heart :)

Is your birthday in less than 6 months? 

yes! yuck. i'm gonna be 22

Are you one of those Twilight crazy people? 

negative

  

How many people have the ability to hurt you emotionally? 

anyone i care about 

Will you be in a relationship in the next couple months? 

i don't know! :)

Do you cry easily? 

yeah, at commercials. haha

How are you feeling right now? 

snuggly :)

Do you wish you could take one thing back? 

actually, yes. one line in a letter. though i suppose it was for the best, just makes shit complicated now.

Is there a guy who knows everything or almost everything about you? 

yah, best fucking friend

Would you kill someone you hate for a billion dollars? 

no......though a billiion dollars WOULD be nice

ABC's of Little Ol' Me

I'm working on my About Me page. I have a page dedicated to the history of the warrior queen movement, but there isn't one about me...and...well, if you knew me back in the MySpace days...I was am obsessed with about me's. Changed mine on the reg. Soooo this ABC's taken from my blog bff Megalin has to happen. NOW. :)

This picture just so perfectly sums me up :)

A is for AGE:  24, oh my lanta.
B is for BED size:  Queen, but our Cal King is in storage...I always thought they were way way too big before I shared my bed with a giant.

C is for CHORE you hate:  All? Ok. I REFUSE to clean the toilet. 

D is for DOGS:  I want a rott someday. aand a shitzu named Little Shih t. Iman likes pugs though.

E is for ESSENTIAL start to your day:  kisssessss

F is for FAVORITE color:  Red!

G is for GOLD or silver:  White gold and silver...although I am kind of getting into yellow gold...

H is for HEIGHT: five feet one like the Iggy Pop song

I is for INSTRUMENTS you play:  Ocarena for dayssss

J is for JOB title:  Office Manager, Server, Computer Lab Instructor......... #workaholic

K is for KIDS:  Not yet!

L is for  where you LIVE:  So Cal Living. Don't make me move. ever.

M is for MARRIAGE:  9 months away!!! Crucial no baby time. 

N is for NICKNAMES:  Rae, Rae Rae, Crazy, Boo Boo, Winkie, Runty, Rowenna, Spunker, Rae [to the] Wyn << yes, my family actually calls me that...i get a lot of nicknames.

O is for OVERNIGHT hospital stays:  OHH just the first couple of weeks of my life, nbd

P is for PET PEEVE:  People who drive with their headlights off at night. I will follow you and yell at you and flash my brights until you understand!

Q is for QUOTES:  You can't change the world, but you can make a dent! - Death to Smoochy

R is for RIGHTY or lefty:  Righty.

S is for SIBLINGS: 1 big little bother, 2 almost brother in laws,  aand  for the "siblings" an almost adopted older bro/sister in law, 1 adopted mini me, 1 adopted little brother and countless best friend siblings!

T is for TIME you wake up: I shoot for 6 am, and wake up at 7:15 flying by the seat of my pants to make it to work 

U is for UNIVERSITY you attended:  THE Ohio State University and California State University Northridge...grad school miiight be in my future, too!

V is for VEGETABLES you dislike:  mushrooms and tomatoes. blahh

W is for WHAT makes you run late:  my DNA

X is for XRAYS you've had:  back, foot, teeth, and back again tomorrow

Y is for YUMMY food:  foreign fooooood, Papa Perry's cooking!

Z is for ZOO animal:  I LOVE THE ZOO. I once made a dance out of all of the zoo animals at Cbus Zoo