Okayy! Back to my blog. Kinda glad I waited to finish. Now I'm in an even happier state of mind because a certain someone I haven't really talked to in forever and I miss soo much just made me super happy. So yup.
Oh, the dream. Watch my vlog posted in the tube. Link is in my profile.
Ciao!
♥♪♫♥
Saturday, 27 March 2010
Another Night Out. Another Dance Floor.
I haven't posted in a while, especially anything happy. All of the sudden I'm feeling happy. I finally got a slap in the face and realized so many things.
Yes, it's 5AM. As someone with anxiety would do, you can't get to sleep without finishing the day's to do list. So I'm writing this blog. Yeah, I ended up not sleeping until 5AM yesterday either. This vertigo has screwed up my sleeping schedule epically.
Anywho, I had an amazing dream last night... Oh shit... I hear footsteps. I'll finish later! Can't get cought on here! Bye.
♥♪♫♥
Yes, it's 5AM. As someone with anxiety would do, you can't get to sleep without finishing the day's to do list. So I'm writing this blog. Yeah, I ended up not sleeping until 5AM yesterday either. This vertigo has screwed up my sleeping schedule epically.
Anywho, I had an amazing dream last night... Oh shit... I hear footsteps. I'll finish later! Can't get cought on here! Bye.
♥♪♫♥
Friday, 12 March 2010
SS Merion.
The SS Merion was an American battle ship sunken by a German submarine. End of story. ...for the ship.
...but not the blog post.
I think that I am a battle ship attempting to fight off too much at once. I can't keep dodging torpedo after torpedo. It's getting old. It's making me sick.
To be honest, when I was cleaning my room to replace furniture, I found more hospital bands and get well cards. It was ridiculous. I could wallpaper my room pretty much.
I'm sick of things being wrong. One thing after another. I was just in the hospital this morning, yet again.
Reason so: I've been getting a bit light headed and dizzy for the past year now. I didn't think it was that bad. At first I was only getting it for a split second if I would get up from a seat. I thought it was because I was getting up too fast.
About a month ago, it all of the sudden got worse. I keep blacking out for a second when I stand up. Literally. I get so dizzy I can't see for a second or two. I thought I could be anemic because I'm pescetarian. I felt most of the symptoms. I didn't want to admit I have another illness because I'm pretty sure I have enough of them, am I right? I don't want to look like a hypochondriac.
I went to get checked yesterday, and my mom made a big deal "she's not eating". I wanted to slap her. She knows damn well I've been eating. I just happened to cut some calories out and I cut out the really bad things. I've been doing great. ...but nevermind all of that. The doctor asked me about my diet, and she said I'm really healthy and am at a perfect BMI. (I disagree. Sure in American obesity standards, but def not in the ballet world.) She gave me a slip to have bloodwork done for the next morning.
Last night I looked up what symptoms could've led to. Diabetes, pneumonia, anemia, you name it. I posted that little status saying how I hope the bloodwork turns out okay and went to bed. Well, I went to bed and I couldn't sleep for shit. Anytime I would almost fall asleep, I would get super dizzy. Dizzier than ever. The room would spin and I'd black out for a second. Then get a really bad hot flash. I pretty much felt like I was going to die. I was too scared to go to sleep from that point. I tried several times. Each time I would almost fall asleep, it would happen worse the next time. I couldn't stop crying.
So I got up out of bed and walked around a bit. Got a sip of cranberry and sat at the computer again because what else could I have done at about 3am? I'm glad Alie was there to make me happy. I talked to her on AIM as I watched half of The Karen Carpenter Story. (Sad by the way, I def suggest it.) At about 4:15, I decided to attempt to go to bed again because god forbid mom gets up and sees me on.
I get to bed, put on my Early November playlist on my nano, and attempt to go to sleep again. Same shit. Even worse. I tried several times. Each time I would sit up during a hot flash was when it would stop. So I tried sleeping on extra pillows for elevation. Didn't help. I didn't know what to do.
Why wake mom up if there's nothing wrong? I'm sick of making her take me to the damn hospital all the time. I'm sick of being an inconvenience because I'm always sick. That woman has taken me to every hospital, appointment, procedre, etc. I'm pretty sure I've been to almost every hospital on the gulf coast by now. (I've counted about 8 different ones I've been admitted to.)
I was determined to keep trying to sleep. I was NOT going to bother her. Finally at about 5am, this giant one came about and that was it. I was finally like "umm I think I'll wake her up now". So I gathered the will power to do so. She woke up and her natural reaction was "okay, do you want to go to the hospital? I'll take you...". Mind you, it was pouring. I love how taking me is nothing to her. I hate admitting when I'm sick. I just want to be healthy for a day. That's all I ask for.
So we went and had several tests done. They came back with the resuts, and I have nothing medically wrong. This is where I actually admitted there had to be something because I'm not one to just say oh yeah I think I have something. I wait for it to get really bad to be sure.
They said it could be neurogical. I'm so sad and have so much stress and anxiety that it made me sick was pretty much what they were saying. From being so damn sick my whole life and failing in school because of it and not making anything of myself because it stopped me. So bad that it made me drop out. Dropping out just added more stress. Losing my best friend didn't help either. One wrong thing after another.
Oh, and tomorrow it will be three months he'll be gone for. I still can't grasp the fact that it happened. That's really making me sick. I'm trying to handle too much at once. Yeah, sure I'm excited to be moving to Jersey next month, but that's not fixing the damage that's already been done. (Oh shit. I've been so worked up that I forgot to post a happy exciting post about how I'm moving! I'll do it later I guess. That exclamation point took energy...)
I managed to get three hours of sleep. I woke up at 12 (an hour and a half ago) balling my eyes out once again. I can't stop. At times when I blink, these letters start to look italic to me because my eyes are so glossy and keep letting out fucking tsunamis. I don't think I can handle much more. I used to smile things off, but how much is really possible to smile off until you can't anymore?
♥♪♫♥
...but not the blog post.
I think that I am a battle ship attempting to fight off too much at once. I can't keep dodging torpedo after torpedo. It's getting old. It's making me sick.
To be honest, when I was cleaning my room to replace furniture, I found more hospital bands and get well cards. It was ridiculous. I could wallpaper my room pretty much.
I'm sick of things being wrong. One thing after another. I was just in the hospital this morning, yet again.
Reason so: I've been getting a bit light headed and dizzy for the past year now. I didn't think it was that bad. At first I was only getting it for a split second if I would get up from a seat. I thought it was because I was getting up too fast.
About a month ago, it all of the sudden got worse. I keep blacking out for a second when I stand up. Literally. I get so dizzy I can't see for a second or two. I thought I could be anemic because I'm pescetarian. I felt most of the symptoms. I didn't want to admit I have another illness because I'm pretty sure I have enough of them, am I right? I don't want to look like a hypochondriac.
I went to get checked yesterday, and my mom made a big deal "she's not eating". I wanted to slap her. She knows damn well I've been eating. I just happened to cut some calories out and I cut out the really bad things. I've been doing great. ...but nevermind all of that. The doctor asked me about my diet, and she said I'm really healthy and am at a perfect BMI. (I disagree. Sure in American obesity standards, but def not in the ballet world.) She gave me a slip to have bloodwork done for the next morning.
Last night I looked up what symptoms could've led to. Diabetes, pneumonia, anemia, you name it. I posted that little status saying how I hope the bloodwork turns out okay and went to bed. Well, I went to bed and I couldn't sleep for shit. Anytime I would almost fall asleep, I would get super dizzy. Dizzier than ever. The room would spin and I'd black out for a second. Then get a really bad hot flash. I pretty much felt like I was going to die. I was too scared to go to sleep from that point. I tried several times. Each time I would almost fall asleep, it would happen worse the next time. I couldn't stop crying.
So I got up out of bed and walked around a bit. Got a sip of cranberry and sat at the computer again because what else could I have done at about 3am? I'm glad Alie was there to make me happy. I talked to her on AIM as I watched half of The Karen Carpenter Story. (Sad by the way, I def suggest it.) At about 4:15, I decided to attempt to go to bed again because god forbid mom gets up and sees me on.
I get to bed, put on my Early November playlist on my nano, and attempt to go to sleep again. Same shit. Even worse. I tried several times. Each time I would sit up during a hot flash was when it would stop. So I tried sleeping on extra pillows for elevation. Didn't help. I didn't know what to do.
Why wake mom up if there's nothing wrong? I'm sick of making her take me to the damn hospital all the time. I'm sick of being an inconvenience because I'm always sick. That woman has taken me to every hospital, appointment, procedre, etc. I'm pretty sure I've been to almost every hospital on the gulf coast by now. (I've counted about 8 different ones I've been admitted to.)
I was determined to keep trying to sleep. I was NOT going to bother her. Finally at about 5am, this giant one came about and that was it. I was finally like "umm I think I'll wake her up now". So I gathered the will power to do so. She woke up and her natural reaction was "okay, do you want to go to the hospital? I'll take you...". Mind you, it was pouring. I love how taking me is nothing to her. I hate admitting when I'm sick. I just want to be healthy for a day. That's all I ask for.
So we went and had several tests done. They came back with the resuts, and I have nothing medically wrong. This is where I actually admitted there had to be something because I'm not one to just say oh yeah I think I have something. I wait for it to get really bad to be sure.
They said it could be neurogical. I'm so sad and have so much stress and anxiety that it made me sick was pretty much what they were saying. From being so damn sick my whole life and failing in school because of it and not making anything of myself because it stopped me. So bad that it made me drop out. Dropping out just added more stress. Losing my best friend didn't help either. One wrong thing after another.
Oh, and tomorrow it will be three months he'll be gone for. I still can't grasp the fact that it happened. That's really making me sick. I'm trying to handle too much at once. Yeah, sure I'm excited to be moving to Jersey next month, but that's not fixing the damage that's already been done. (Oh shit. I've been so worked up that I forgot to post a happy exciting post about how I'm moving! I'll do it later I guess. That exclamation point took energy...)
I managed to get three hours of sleep. I woke up at 12 (an hour and a half ago) balling my eyes out once again. I can't stop. At times when I blink, these letters start to look italic to me because my eyes are so glossy and keep letting out fucking tsunamis. I don't think I can handle much more. I used to smile things off, but how much is really possible to smile off until you can't anymore?
♥♪♫♥
Saturday, 6 March 2010
Amazing Race Application.
Man, oh man, I can't wait until I'm 21! I hope my arthritis doesn't hold against me and they don't accept the application...
I know exactly who I want to be my teammate. <3
On many of these, I assumed what I would be doing by then. I'd better be doing as planned.
THE (Sailboat Fantasy) AMAZING RACE 20 APPLICATION FORM
EACH MEMBER OF YOUR TEAM SHOULD COMPLETE A SEPARATE APPLICATION FORM. BOTH APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TOGETHER, ALONG WITH ONE VIDEOTAPE OR DVD FOR THE WHOLE TEAM. PLEASE REVIEW THE APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATIONS. PLEASE RESPOND COMPLETELY AND HONESTLY.
CITY #:... RELATIONSHIP TO TEAMMATE: Co-Captain! ;D
HOW LONG HAVE YOU KNOWN EACH OTHER? Several years.
1) YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
First Name: Alyson
Last Name: McKay
Nickname (if any): Allie Sailboat
Street Address: _________?___________ City: Williamsburg, Brooklyn
State: New York Zip: 1121something.
Gender (please circle): F Age: 21
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Height: 5’0”
Weight: Whatever weight I decide to be at that time.
Date of Birth: May 13th Social Security #: (Don’t want silly Mexicans to steal it.)
What is your current occupation? Please describe in 2 words.
Salon Owner. ;]
In two sentences, please describe what you do.
I boost clients’ self-esteem by making them look good. Therefore, they feel good as well.
How will these skills help you to win the Race?
Speaking with clients everyday allows me to boost my social skills more and more everyday. I love learning more about people by observing their personality types as I converse and interact with them. When working in my field, learning to please and making people feel comfortable with you rather than awkward are the two main positive factors in which result in a positive product.
Please list your prior occupations.
(I’m not quite sure about this one. I guess by then all I will have to say is something in the salon business because there were never any jobs out there for me. One Word: Economy.)
Marital Status / Significant Other (check as applicable):
(uhhhhmmm... Well I hope by then... ya knowww... ;D)
Single (with no significant other) _________
Boyfriend______ Name____________________ Dating how long? ________
Girlfriend______ Name____________________ Dating how long? ________
Engaged? ______ Name ___________________ Engaged how long? ______
Live together? ______ Name _______________ Live together how long? ____
Married________ Name ____________________ Married how long? _______
Divorced_______ How many times? __________
Widowed_______
2) TEAMMATE INFORMATION
Teammate's First Name: ____________________
Teammate's Last Name: ____________________
How long have you and your teammate known each other?
Several years.
How did you meet?
Somewhere random. Let's just say.
What do you hope to gain from participating in The Amazing Race with your partner (besides winning)?
This person IS someone I want to venture the world with. Just the opportunity to go on the adventure and enjoy it will be an accomplishment.
What communication issues do you have with your partner that you would want to address while on the Race?
N/A??
What is the biggest disappointment you have experienced from your teammate?
Distance? (As for now.)
How did you resolve it?
(I don’t know yet… There is def a plan out there…)
What famous person reminds you of yourself?
Angelina Jolie, Victoria Addams.
What famous person reminds you of your teammate?
McLovin! ♥
What type of activities do you like to do with your teammate?
(Besides make signs and laugh at him singing Britney Spears on cam… Don’t know yet…)
What is your biggest pet peeve about your partner?
Can’t say I have any.
What time(s) together with your teammate are/have been the most memorable? Why?
The time we drank “socially” on cam. We really discovered how alike we are. I doubt there is anyone else as close to being nearly like me.
What is the worst experience you have had with your teammate? Why?
The worst was still fun if there was a worst one.
How are you and your teammate most alike?
I could honestly write a trilogy.
How are you and your teammate most different?
That one is just a short essay.
How could the Race change the current state of your relationship?
...I honestly have noo idea. I know it will be positive though... or at least I sure hope so.
3) OTHER INFORMATION
Not including your current place of residence, in which other cities and/or countries have you lived and for what period of time?
I’ve lived in Jersey, Florida, and then here.
What most scares you about traveling?
Just the natural disasters really, and those rarely happen. However, with the global warming and what had been going down lately, who knows?
What most excites you about traveling?
Everything!
What is your opinion of foreigners?
As long as they are legal and speak English, I’m pretty lenient when it comes to amnesty. Everyone needs a chance. Life is too short for failure. After reading the memoirs I’ve been reading, my opinion has changed dramatically.
What was the last vacation that you took?
I think Montreal when I was about 7. I don’t count driving through states from Florida to Jersey to visit as “vacation”.
Are there any locations in the world to which you absolutely will not travel? If so, identify where and explain why.
I’m willing to go anywhere! I want to see everything from every perspective possible. I’m just that crazy.
Have you ever traveled outside of the U.S.? If so, to where?
Canada.
Do you speak or read any foreign languages? If so, which one(s)?
(This is a prediction...) Japanese: Level 4 Profecient, French, and attempting to learn Tagalog and Chinese.
What country and place would you most like to visit and why?
I really want to travel to any third world, especially Cambodia, Sierra Leone, or anywhere in Africa.
What part of the world is the least interesting to you and why?
I’m not really about “luxurious” places. I mean, they're nice and all, but my goal in life is to be able to help out at refugee camps, and I want to help make the world a better place, though I am really interested in Japan, Singapore, and anywhere in Europe.
Do you get sea, air or car sick? If yes, please state which.
None of the above.
What is your level of education and what school(s) did you attend?
(I’m hoping by then, many hair and salon business workshops.)
Name three of your favorite hobbies.
1. Dance/Music Theory (they fall into the same category to me)
2. Foreign Language
3. Cosmetology
If given the choice, would you rather compete with 10 other people for $1,000,000 or split the million and give everyone $100,000 each? Why?
I would split it. I’m not greedy. What would I do with a million dollars besides donate it or start my foundation for arthritic children? I could possibly even start the foundation with just the $100,000.
Do you have any phobias?
Podophobia.
Have you been treated for or experienced any physical or mental illness(es) within the last ten years? YES
If Yes, please describe in detail, citing dates, diagnosis and any on-going problems:
Woahh. That’s a long list. This is the problem I’m worried about. I hope they accept the application. I wonder if I can bend the truth a bit?
Are you currently taking any medications? If yes, which ones, and why are you taking them? (What will I be taking then? Will I still be on Enbrel only once a month? Or will I be able to afford a more natural treatment and be almost cured? The world may never know.)
Please list any allergies you have (medications, food, hay fever, dust, etc.) and your current treatment for them:
Palm Trees! Not horrible though, for I’ve lived in Florida half my life. Oh the irony. I didn’t find out until my last year there when I finally had an allergy test. I'm also allergic to Burmuda grass, mold, dust mites, cockroaches, and my skin doesn't like lavender too much. My allergies are quite mild though.
Have you ever been arrested? If so, describe when you were arrested, the circumstances, charge(s), and whether or not you were convicted. If you were convicted, describe the penalties imposed.
Never.
Are there any outstanding warrants for your arrest? If so, please explain the circumstances.
N/A.
Have you ever been subject to any non-judicial disciplinary or administrative hearings or tribunal(s)? If so, explain the circumstances and the outcomes of such hearing(s) or tribunal(s).
N/A.
List the three adjectives that best describe you:
1. Optimistic
2. Health-conscious
3. Flexible
What is the accomplishment that you are most proud of?
Beating arthritis.
Have you ever been on television before? If so, when and what shows?
No.
Have you ever appeared in a publicly released film or video of any sort? If so, when and what film(s) or video(s)?
No.
What is your favorite TV Show?
I have many, but it’s quite obvious that if I’m filling out an application, this has to be one of my favourites. I also love Split Ends, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Robert Verdi, Tabatha’s Salon Takeover, Sex and the City, any HBO Documentary, anything on Food Network, anything on CNN (except Larry King), No Reservations, Bizarre Foods, and many more.
What is your favorite movie?
Girl Interrupted, March of the Penguins, Yellow Submarine, Alice in Wonderland (retro version), Fantastic Planet, Adventures of Mark Twain, Coraline, and many others.
What is your favorite music to listen to?
Inspirational, Classical, Ambient, Techno, and Punk are my favourite genres. As for bands/artists, I like too many. I will name a few: Coldplay, Jack’s Mannequin, Regina Spektor, Tchaikovsky, Edward Elgar, Francis Poulenc, Nobuo Uematsu, Rubinstein, Animal Collective, The Beatles, Aphex Twin, The Early November, Chopin, and Ben Folds.
Describe your perfect day:
No such thing. It’s just a day where you just so happen to make the best of whom or what may be there for you. I’m yet to experience one of these so called “perfect days”. Perhaps on my travels around the world?
What is/was the most exciting moment of your life?
There can be both good and bad excitement. My life has been quite boring. I appreciate it though. There are people who have it much worse than I do, and only in a few good ways I’m thankful for what has happened because all the bad events are just learning experiences.
The Good: Drop Dead Gorgeous show in 2007 – I used to be a local music journalist. I went on their tour bus and did a ten minute interview with Aaron Rothe. It was a good night.
The Bad: December of 2009 when my best friend passed away.
Do you belong to any affiliations or organizations?
I am currently a part of The Arthritis Foundation, Project Polar Bear, and Save Japan Dolphins.
Have you ever been on a reality or dating show? If so, please name the show, the length of time you appeared on the show, and when it aired.
Never.
Do you have any pre-existing contracts that may affect your ability to participate in Race? If so, please explain. This includes your ability to grant the rights required by Producers such as any limitations on your availability or if you have any exclusive contracts.
No.
What is your swimming ability?
Excellent
Medium.
Poor
I can’t swim. ___________
How do you blow off steam?
Dance, Poetry, Piano/harp/viola/acoustic-guitar, Blogging, 4 mile walk, and/or working out.
(Harp and viola are what I will be playing as soon as I have money to buy them. That means hopefully this year.)
What sports, hobbies or special skills do you have?
Cosmetology; Ballet, Lyrical, and hip-hop dance(s); Music Theory; Cooking/Baking; Writing;
How much of THE AMAZING RACE have you seen?
None _____
A few episodes here and there __♥__
A full season __♥__
I’ve never missed an episode. ______
Other – please explain. ______
If you’ve seen the show, who among past racers would you most pattern your game after? Why? The "little people" from a few seasons ago. My aunt: "I wonder if they get everything half-price?" (LMAO. This answer will NOT be on the real application submission.)
Do you know any reality show contestants? Who and from what show? Any past RACE contestants?
No.
Do you know anybody involved in the production of THE AMAZING RACE?
No.
If another team that you are competing against on the Race unknowingly drops their plane ticket in front of you, do you:
A) Pick it up and nicely give it back – karma’s a bitch!
B) Pretend like you don’t see it, leave it there and hope it slows them down.
C) Pick it up when they are not looking and hide it…You’ll do anything to get ahead!
IMPORTANT NOTE – THIS QUESTION IS ONLY FOR CASTING PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE TAKEN AS AN ACTUAL AND OFFICIAL RULE.
…blahh blahh blahh… You have to read this long ass policy thing and sign. Fun stuff.
I know exactly who I want to be my teammate. <3
On many of these, I assumed what I would be doing by then. I'd better be doing as planned.
THE (Sailboat Fantasy) AMAZING RACE 20 APPLICATION FORM
EACH MEMBER OF YOUR TEAM SHOULD COMPLETE A SEPARATE APPLICATION FORM. BOTH APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TOGETHER, ALONG WITH ONE VIDEOTAPE OR DVD FOR THE WHOLE TEAM. PLEASE REVIEW THE APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATIONS. PLEASE RESPOND COMPLETELY AND HONESTLY.
CITY #:... RELATIONSHIP TO TEAMMATE: Co-Captain! ;D
HOW LONG HAVE YOU KNOWN EACH OTHER? Several years.
1) YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
First Name: Alyson
Last Name: McKay
Nickname (if any): Allie Sailboat
Street Address: _________?___________ City: Williamsburg, Brooklyn
State: New York Zip: 1121something.
Gender (please circle): F Age: 21
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Height: 5’0”
Weight: Whatever weight I decide to be at that time.
Date of Birth: May 13th Social Security #: (Don’t want silly Mexicans to steal it.)
What is your current occupation? Please describe in 2 words.
Salon Owner. ;]
In two sentences, please describe what you do.
I boost clients’ self-esteem by making them look good. Therefore, they feel good as well.
How will these skills help you to win the Race?
Speaking with clients everyday allows me to boost my social skills more and more everyday. I love learning more about people by observing their personality types as I converse and interact with them. When working in my field, learning to please and making people feel comfortable with you rather than awkward are the two main positive factors in which result in a positive product.
Please list your prior occupations.
(I’m not quite sure about this one. I guess by then all I will have to say is something in the salon business because there were never any jobs out there for me. One Word: Economy.)
Marital Status / Significant Other (check as applicable):
(uhhhhmmm... Well I hope by then... ya knowww... ;D)
Single (with no significant other) _________
Boyfriend______ Name____________________ Dating how long? ________
Girlfriend______ Name____________________ Dating how long? ________
Engaged? ______ Name ___________________ Engaged how long? ______
Live together? ______ Name _______________ Live together how long? ____
Married________ Name ____________________ Married how long? _______
Divorced_______ How many times? __________
Widowed_______
2) TEAMMATE INFORMATION
Teammate's First Name: ____________________
Teammate's Last Name: ____________________
How long have you and your teammate known each other?
Several years.
How did you meet?
Somewhere random. Let's just say.
What do you hope to gain from participating in The Amazing Race with your partner (besides winning)?
This person IS someone I want to venture the world with. Just the opportunity to go on the adventure and enjoy it will be an accomplishment.
What communication issues do you have with your partner that you would want to address while on the Race?
N/A??
What is the biggest disappointment you have experienced from your teammate?
Distance? (As for now.)
How did you resolve it?
(I don’t know yet… There is def a plan out there…)
What famous person reminds you of yourself?
Angelina Jolie, Victoria Addams.
What famous person reminds you of your teammate?
McLovin! ♥
What type of activities do you like to do with your teammate?
(Besides make signs and laugh at him singing Britney Spears on cam… Don’t know yet…)
What is your biggest pet peeve about your partner?
Can’t say I have any.
What time(s) together with your teammate are/have been the most memorable? Why?
The time we drank “socially” on cam. We really discovered how alike we are. I doubt there is anyone else as close to being nearly like me.
What is the worst experience you have had with your teammate? Why?
The worst was still fun if there was a worst one.
How are you and your teammate most alike?
I could honestly write a trilogy.
How are you and your teammate most different?
That one is just a short essay.
How could the Race change the current state of your relationship?
...I honestly have noo idea. I know it will be positive though... or at least I sure hope so.
3) OTHER INFORMATION
Not including your current place of residence, in which other cities and/or countries have you lived and for what period of time?
I’ve lived in Jersey, Florida, and then here.
What most scares you about traveling?
Just the natural disasters really, and those rarely happen. However, with the global warming and what had been going down lately, who knows?
What most excites you about traveling?
Everything!
What is your opinion of foreigners?
As long as they are legal and speak English, I’m pretty lenient when it comes to amnesty. Everyone needs a chance. Life is too short for failure. After reading the memoirs I’ve been reading, my opinion has changed dramatically.
What was the last vacation that you took?
I think Montreal when I was about 7. I don’t count driving through states from Florida to Jersey to visit as “vacation”.
Are there any locations in the world to which you absolutely will not travel? If so, identify where and explain why.
I’m willing to go anywhere! I want to see everything from every perspective possible. I’m just that crazy.
Have you ever traveled outside of the U.S.? If so, to where?
Canada.
Do you speak or read any foreign languages? If so, which one(s)?
(This is a prediction...) Japanese: Level 4 Profecient, French, and attempting to learn Tagalog and Chinese.
What country and place would you most like to visit and why?
I really want to travel to any third world, especially Cambodia, Sierra Leone, or anywhere in Africa.
What part of the world is the least interesting to you and why?
I’m not really about “luxurious” places. I mean, they're nice and all, but my goal in life is to be able to help out at refugee camps, and I want to help make the world a better place, though I am really interested in Japan, Singapore, and anywhere in Europe.
Do you get sea, air or car sick? If yes, please state which.
None of the above.
What is your level of education and what school(s) did you attend?
(I’m hoping by then, many hair and salon business workshops.)
Name three of your favorite hobbies.
1. Dance/Music Theory (they fall into the same category to me)
2. Foreign Language
3. Cosmetology
If given the choice, would you rather compete with 10 other people for $1,000,000 or split the million and give everyone $100,000 each? Why?
I would split it. I’m not greedy. What would I do with a million dollars besides donate it or start my foundation for arthritic children? I could possibly even start the foundation with just the $100,000.
Do you have any phobias?
Podophobia.
Have you been treated for or experienced any physical or mental illness(es) within the last ten years? YES
If Yes, please describe in detail, citing dates, diagnosis and any on-going problems:
Woahh. That’s a long list. This is the problem I’m worried about. I hope they accept the application. I wonder if I can bend the truth a bit?
Are you currently taking any medications? If yes, which ones, and why are you taking them? (What will I be taking then? Will I still be on Enbrel only once a month? Or will I be able to afford a more natural treatment and be almost cured? The world may never know.)
Please list any allergies you have (medications, food, hay fever, dust, etc.) and your current treatment for them:
Palm Trees! Not horrible though, for I’ve lived in Florida half my life. Oh the irony. I didn’t find out until my last year there when I finally had an allergy test. I'm also allergic to Burmuda grass, mold, dust mites, cockroaches, and my skin doesn't like lavender too much. My allergies are quite mild though.
Have you ever been arrested? If so, describe when you were arrested, the circumstances, charge(s), and whether or not you were convicted. If you were convicted, describe the penalties imposed.
Never.
Are there any outstanding warrants for your arrest? If so, please explain the circumstances.
N/A.
Have you ever been subject to any non-judicial disciplinary or administrative hearings or tribunal(s)? If so, explain the circumstances and the outcomes of such hearing(s) or tribunal(s).
N/A.
List the three adjectives that best describe you:
1. Optimistic
2. Health-conscious
3. Flexible
What is the accomplishment that you are most proud of?
Beating arthritis.
Have you ever been on television before? If so, when and what shows?
No.
Have you ever appeared in a publicly released film or video of any sort? If so, when and what film(s) or video(s)?
No.
What is your favorite TV Show?
I have many, but it’s quite obvious that if I’m filling out an application, this has to be one of my favourites. I also love Split Ends, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Robert Verdi, Tabatha’s Salon Takeover, Sex and the City, any HBO Documentary, anything on Food Network, anything on CNN (except Larry King), No Reservations, Bizarre Foods, and many more.
What is your favorite movie?
Girl Interrupted, March of the Penguins, Yellow Submarine, Alice in Wonderland (retro version), Fantastic Planet, Adventures of Mark Twain, Coraline, and many others.
What is your favorite music to listen to?
Inspirational, Classical, Ambient, Techno, and Punk are my favourite genres. As for bands/artists, I like too many. I will name a few: Coldplay, Jack’s Mannequin, Regina Spektor, Tchaikovsky, Edward Elgar, Francis Poulenc, Nobuo Uematsu, Rubinstein, Animal Collective, The Beatles, Aphex Twin, The Early November, Chopin, and Ben Folds.
Describe your perfect day:
No such thing. It’s just a day where you just so happen to make the best of whom or what may be there for you. I’m yet to experience one of these so called “perfect days”. Perhaps on my travels around the world?
What is/was the most exciting moment of your life?
There can be both good and bad excitement. My life has been quite boring. I appreciate it though. There are people who have it much worse than I do, and only in a few good ways I’m thankful for what has happened because all the bad events are just learning experiences.
The Good: Drop Dead Gorgeous show in 2007 – I used to be a local music journalist. I went on their tour bus and did a ten minute interview with Aaron Rothe. It was a good night.
The Bad: December of 2009 when my best friend passed away.
Do you belong to any affiliations or organizations?
I am currently a part of The Arthritis Foundation, Project Polar Bear, and Save Japan Dolphins.
Have you ever been on a reality or dating show? If so, please name the show, the length of time you appeared on the show, and when it aired.
Never.
Do you have any pre-existing contracts that may affect your ability to participate in Race? If so, please explain. This includes your ability to grant the rights required by Producers such as any limitations on your availability or if you have any exclusive contracts.
No.
What is your swimming ability?
Excellent
Medium.
Poor
I can’t swim. ___________
How do you blow off steam?
Dance, Poetry, Piano/harp/viola/acoustic-guitar, Blogging, 4 mile walk, and/or working out.
(Harp and viola are what I will be playing as soon as I have money to buy them. That means hopefully this year.)
What sports, hobbies or special skills do you have?
Cosmetology; Ballet, Lyrical, and hip-hop dance(s); Music Theory; Cooking/Baking; Writing;
How much of THE AMAZING RACE have you seen?
None _____
A few episodes here and there __♥__
A full season __♥__
I’ve never missed an episode. ______
Other – please explain. ______
If you’ve seen the show, who among past racers would you most pattern your game after? Why? The "little people" from a few seasons ago. My aunt: "I wonder if they get everything half-price?" (LMAO. This answer will NOT be on the real application submission.)
Do you know any reality show contestants? Who and from what show? Any past RACE contestants?
No.
Do you know anybody involved in the production of THE AMAZING RACE?
No.
If another team that you are competing against on the Race unknowingly drops their plane ticket in front of you, do you:
A) Pick it up and nicely give it back – karma’s a bitch!
B) Pretend like you don’t see it, leave it there and hope it slows them down.
C) Pick it up when they are not looking and hide it…You’ll do anything to get ahead!
IMPORTANT NOTE – THIS QUESTION IS ONLY FOR CASTING PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE TAKEN AS AN ACTUAL AND OFFICIAL RULE.
…blahh blahh blahh… You have to read this long ass policy thing and sign. Fun stuff.
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