Wednesday HodgePodge

1. What is something that bothers you if it is not done perfectly?

- My hair, which is extremely frustrating because it is never perfect. I could spends hours in front of the mirror straightening it and never be satisfied. When I walk in front of a mirror, I have to stop and adjust the flyaways. In high school, I carried around a hairbrush in my backpack for this reason. I've now learned to just avoid the mirror and stop brushing my hair so much.

2. What is one of your best childhood memories?

- Oh, so many to choose from. While racking my brain for my favorite, I randomly remembered my preschool graduation. It was held outside at Coquina's Children Center. My whole family (immediate and chosen) was there to cheer me on as I got my diploma. I was so proud of myself. I've stayed friends with some of the kids I went to preschool with, which is what makes this memory so great.

3. Do you plan to watch the Royal Wedding and when was the last time you wore a hat?

- I have a bad case of wedding fever but I am not one to pull an all-nighter so I'll probably DVR the wedding and watch it at a more Godly hour. I actually wore a hat last weekend. My friend Melissa has this big floppy garden hat she wore to our field day and I couldn't resist trying it on.

4. Where do you fall in the birth order in your family? Do you think this has influenced your personality?

- I'm the middle child. I think my parents did a good job of giving my brothers and I equal attention, so I don't really have a case of middle child syndrome. I mean, I do like being the center of attention sometimes, but who doesn't? I like to make my own way in life and do my own thing, regardless of what my older brother has done. If anything, being the middle child has made me more social rather than less.

5. Where do you think you spend most of your money?

- During the school year, I definitely spend most of my money on food. Last semester, I was good about waiting to eat until I got home, unless a friend called and wanted to grab lunch. This semester, I went to the union and paid for lunch everyday. I blame that on my cousin always being hungry.

6. When you need to confront someone would you rather communicate in person, on the phone, by email or by letter? Why?

- I hate confrontation. I try to avoid it like the plague. Given the choice, I would much rather confront someone via texting or a phone call. I know it's terrible and I'm really trying to get better at face-to-face confrontation.

7. Dodge ball, freeze tag, kickball or jump rope? You have to pick one.

- Freeze tag. Always freeze tag. My friends and I still play when we get together at a park.

8. Insert your own random thought here.

- It's officially summertime, but I don't think that fact has sunk in yet. It's extremely hard to believe I've already completed another year of college. Pretty soon, I'll be graduating and trying to find a teaching job. I'm really hoping the school system is at least a little bit better by the time I graduate. If it's not, maybe I really will try grad school. One can never be too educated.