random nothings and likings of my own taste

Hi all,

Just finished with my lab, boy that was long! looking at slides of the stomach, intestines, esophagus... and the list continues can be quite daunting. anyways, i was doing this fun quiz about Jane Austin to find what character I am most like. I got elizabeth bennet. while i am not sure this is all to accurate or not, i enjoyed the quiz. here is a link to the website. enjoy. I always enjoyed Victorian era. I love the fashion and the poise.

anyways, enough about books. As a blog goes, i am not really sure what to write about.I am not a big blogger and sometimes just get lazy. that being said, i guess i can share 10 interesting fact about me :)

Pillow-pet raccoon!

1. I like raccoons

2. I play the oboe and have been playing since i was 13 years old and still love playing it. i am playing it for my school's orchestra and wind ensemble!

3. English is not my first language. haha it might sound weird, but yeah it isn't. though i do not have an accent or anything. i learned to speak a local dialect in China

hehe aren't we cute

4. I have been dating my boyfriend for almost 4 years and am so blessed to have him!

5. my favorite hobby is to read. i could read all day. if i was paid to read, i would drop everything and do that for the rest of my life :)

6. I am a strong Christian (though at times i don't feel so strong) trying to actively follow God.

7. I am a double major: in Psychology and Nursing. I hope to work with Children who suffer from cancer. if not that, i would love to work in the ER (emergency room) or the ICU (intensive care unit)

SPU school shot for the year book: my room mate and two of our neighbors :)

8. I am a student at Seattle Pacific. I love the school. the teachers are amazing and the classes are great!

9. I love to cook and try new recipes.

10. I love to listen to people. I might not talk much, but i love to listen to people's life stories!

anyways, this was a bit of random stuff about me :)

new postings i guess

Hey all, i haven't really been going online for blogging much, so terribly sorry.

Anyways,

I wanted to let you all know that I am going to be doing a double major in Psychology and Nursing:) I am excited about getting to do some research on the different disorders and such for psychology, as well as adding the touches of being a nurse.

I found this picture on pinterest and really enjoy it :)

anyways, i will try to be more up dative.  

Literary Heroine

Hi all,

I found this blog (according to kellie), and felt that this would be fun to participate in so enjoy :)

1. Introduce yourself! Divulge your life's vision, likes, dislikes, aspirations, or something completely random!

a.       Hi, my name is Anna. I am a sophomore/ junior in college double majoring in Psychology and Nursing. My dream is to become a Pediactiric nurse taking care of children who have cancer. I also would love to have my own family. I absolutely love my family and enjoy spending time with friends and getting to know new people. I am a little new to the blogging world and many times am not the most successful at blogging. Random tidbit about me: my favorite animal is the raccoon. I am not sure why, but I have always fancied raccoons J  

2. What, to you, forms the essence of a true heroine? 

1.      A true heroine isn’t afraid to stick up for what is right. She is strong in a sense that she will stay true to herself and stay true to her beliefs.

3. Share (up to) four heroines of literature that you most admire and relate to. 

a.       Elizabeth Bennet

b.      Jo March

c.       Astrid Bjorklund- Home to blessing series

4. Five of your favorite historical novels? 

1.      Little women

2.      The little princess

3.      Oliver twist

4.      Prince and the pauper

5.      Pride and Prejudice

5. Out of those five books who is your favorite main character and why?

1.      My favorite character would be Jo March from little women. She is similar to me and is the type of character that draws you in. sometimes you feel like she is making terrible mistakes, other times you want to feel bad for her.  

6. Out of those five books who is your favorite secondary character and why? 

1.      Secondary character: Fagan from Oliver twist. He is such an interesting sort. He screams out to you as someone who would be really interesting to meet in person J

7. If you were to plan out your dream vacation, where would you travel to - and what would you plan to do there? 

1.      Dream vacation: go backpacking through Europe

8. What is your favorite time period and culture to read about? 

1.      Oh my, my favorite time period is the 1400’s I love that era for fashion and for all the diseases and for just the lifestyle. Culturally: I love reading about the Amish.

9. You have been invited to perform at the local charity concert. Singing, comedy, recitation - what is your act comprised of? 

1.      Act: probably singing while playing the piano. I would also see if my boyfriend would play his cello so we could do duets togetherJ

10. If you were to attend a party where each guest was to portray a heroine of literature, who would you select to represent? 

a.       I would want to be like Jo March.

11. What are your sentiments on the subject of chocolate? 

1.      For the most part, I avoid chocolate… since I am lactose intolerant, but I will eat it if I am having a tough day. I think chocolate is actually a little too sweet for my taste though. I much rather have Chinese cake or sorbet.

12. Favorite author(s)? 

1.      Wanda Brunstetter

2.      Beth Wiseman

3.      ShellyShepard Gray

4.      Jerry B. Jenkins

5.      Lauraine Snelling

6.      List will go on and on

13. Besides essentials, what would you take on a visiting voyage to a foreign land?

1.      Camera, phrase book, maps 

14. In which century were most of the books you read written?       

1.      20^th  century

15. In your opinion, the ultimate hero in literature is…

a.      One who isn’t afraid of the truth and who seeks to grow  

16. Describe your ideal dwelling place.

A little cottage with a big backyard with trees all around 

17. Sum up your fashion style in a short sentence.

Easy, quick, simple, cute, modest/trendy  

18. Have you ever wanted to change a character’s name? 

1.      Not so much the character’s name, but more so on what the character looks like

19. In your opinion, the most dastardly villain of all literature is..

1.      Too many to choose from really hahah . 

20. Three favorite Non-fiction books? 

1.      Letters from a skeptic

2.      Pure Gold

3.      Fox’s book of martyrs

21. Your duties met for the day, how would you choose to spend a carefree summer afternoon? 

Playing music (piano, oboe…etc) read books J relax, watch medical surgeries online… XD

22. Create a verbal sketch of your dream hat - in such a way as will best portray your true character. 

a.       Dream hat: something simple and vintage like a 20’sstyle hat, but with a pop of color and adventure in it. not too gaudy, but just enough pop to scream out that I love something new.

23. Share the most significant event(s) that have marked your life in the past year. 

a.       My brother getting married. This has been a huge change

24. Share the Bible passage(s) that have been most inspiring to you recently.

a.       “For I know the plans i have made for you, says the Lord, plans for a hope and future…”- in my own words, but from Jeremiah 29:11. Whenever you feel discouraged that something isn’t going the way YOU want it to go, just remember GOD has everything in control J