Eleven Tag

I have been having a huge writer's block as of late; whether it's for blogging, writing, letters and even my lame facebook status - I'm at a loss. I'm glad that I have a few questions to answer from being tagged in this chain-blog, because frankly, it gives me something to post about.

Here's what I have to do (and 11 other lucky readers):

1. Post the rules
2. Share 11 random things about myself
3. Answer the 11 questions from the post in which I was tagged
4. Create 11 new questions for my tagees to answer
5. Tag 11 people

11 Random Things About Me:

1. I am the MASTER at having unrequited relationships.
2. I have a goal to go on one big vacation and one small vacation every year.
3. I want to be a published writer even though I have very poor grammar and spelling habits. I am currently working on two novels-both suffering from writer's block.
4. I have a small swearing problem.
5. I love stars. I love star-gazing. I love songs about them. I love poetry that talks about their celestial glow and beauty. I love the pattern, the shape, and the symbols of them. I love that one of my nicknames is "Star". I love that I was given the book "star girl" because it reminded a friend of me. I love everything about stars.
6. I can play a few songs on the Uke and I love playing it. (However I don't love an audience) My Uke's name is La Mer.
7. I am an Ordinance Worker at the Jordan River Temple.
8. If I have to, I prefer to cry in the shower over anywhere else.
9. I am terrified of the ocean and I have a very irrational fear of the mammals in the ocean.
10. I rarely talk on the phone -but I am constantly texting.
11. I am always craving one of three foods: sushi, cheese enchiladas, or curry.

11 Questions Asked of Me:

1. How do you relieve stress? I shower and I shave. I know it sounds weird, but it gets the day off of you. It melts away tension and it leaves you squeaky clean.
2. What would be your dream vacation? A honeymoon cruise!!! ;)
3. What is your favorite quote/saying? Almost anything from Mumford but I really like, "Love, it will not betray you, dismay you or enslave you. It will set you free." -Mumford and Sons
4. How many hours of sleep do you need a night to function well? I need 6 hours to get through the weekdays but I HAVE to sleep in on the weekends.
5. What is your favorite dessert? I love rich chocolate and peanut butter.
6. What will you ask for as your birthday gift this year? I have no idea. I am normally very spoiled by my sisters and close friends. They got my back.
7. Do you have a nickname, and if so how did you get it? Auntie Why, my nephews all called me this at some point. <3
8. What is best and the worst book you have ever read? I tried reading the Eldest Series, but I would rather pull my hair out than finish it. The best book is really hard to say...maybe Sense and Sensibility.
9. What is something you would like to learn how to do? Lose weight and keep it off.
10. What celebrity do you have a crush on? Ryan Reynolds
11. What past job did you enjoy the most? I really liked working at Blockbuster. I made some really great friends there and I got some sweet discounts.

Questions for 11 Lucky People (should they choose to accept this challenge):
1. What are you naturally talented at?
2. What is the most embarrassing song you have on your ipod?
3. What book have you read over and over?
4. Who is your hero, and why?
5. What song represents you?
6. What is something that can always make you laugh?
7. Who do you consider your best friend?
8. What would you choose for your last meal?
9. What movie makes you cry, every time?
10.What advise would you give yourself if you could go back in time?
11.What question do you wish I asked, and how would you answer it?


And finally, the 11 Lucky People I choose to tag are...

1. Greg - I stole this one from Lera. :)
2. Jen Hoyt
3. Jenn Manrique
4. Rachel
5. Alypon
6. Brooke
7. Alice
8. Bequi
9. Sam
10. Lisa
11. Mr. C- if he reads this.