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do you like your name ? do you know its origins ? if you chose your name, what made you choose it ? if you didn’t choose it, would you change it if you could ?

"i feel like i got lucky, because my parents had lots of options, and of those, anahi was definitely the prettiest and most meaningful. my brother’s name is inspired by my mom’s, so the names based on my dad’s name were pretty... original. i’m named after my nona on my dad’s side, so it works out just the same. i never knew her, but dad says i’m just like her. i don’t think i would change it, or at least i haven’t found a name i like better.”

how many pillows do you sleep with ? do you prefer to sleep with a cold pillow or a warm pillow ?

"it really depends whether i’m by myself or not. if i’m alone, i have at least six pillows around me - seven if you include the one my cat sleeps on. i really prefer a cold pillow but a warm room, i can’t sleep if it’s too cold.”

do you believe in having luck, or is it just chance ?

"i believe luck comes from your mindset but chance is uncontrollable - so i don’t really argue one or the other. my family really believes in luck and that you control your luck with your actions, and sometimes that gives me hope. at times, thinking that life is a game of chance gives me hope, but other times i need to believe in good or bad luck. i’m just weird and superstitious.”

do you still pick up coins if they’re face-down / positioned for bad luck ?

"i don’t like to pick up anything off of the street, but if i find a coin inside, i think i’m too quick to grab before i notice the position it’s in. i don’t think bad luck comes from coins - spilling salt however...”

if you were offered free food / a free drink, but you didn’t like what was being offered, would you still take it because it’s free ?

“in terms of food, i’m definitely good if i don’t like it. if we’re talking about alcohol, i’ll drink anything as long as i’m sure it’s not drugged.”

what kind of milk do you prefer to drink, if you drink milk ? 2% / low fat / almond / oat / etc ? is there a reason behind that preference ?

“i switched to almond milk in college just because it lasts longer than dairy milk. we drank 2% at home and that’s what i was used to.”

if you were to hold someone’s hand while walking ( assuming you are okay with holding hands ) , how would you hold their hand ? loosely or tightly ? your whole hand, or just a few fingers ? would you swing your arms together as you walk ?

“i love holding hands, but it really depends on the weather. if it’s cold and i won’t sweat, i’m holding tightly with my whole hand, and there will definitely be some swinging. if it’s too hot and my palms are sweating, i’ll still use the whole hand but won’t press our palms together - there would still be swinging.”

if you like swimming, do you prefer swimming in freshwater, saltwater, or in a pool ?

“i love the ocean and the beach, but i really prefer a pool. i’m always scared that i’m gonna step in something and lose my foot in the ocean, but the worse thing i’ve stepped in at a pool was alcohol.”

do you have a process for washing your hair, or do you not care ?

“i mean, i use shampoo and conditioner and i brush my hair out before the shower. i like to put leave in conditioners in afterwards but that’s really it.”

are you good at puzzles ? do you enjoy puzzles ? do you prefer word puzzles or visual puzzles ?

“i’m good at most things i do, so i don’t do puzzles very often. i like crossword best, if i had to do one. don’t even ask me about sudoku, there’s no way.”

do you have a favourite genre of music ? do you enjoy listening to music ? do you listen to music to get your energy up or exercise ? do you listen to music to calm down or go to sleep ?

“i love all types of music. i tend to listen to pop more than others, but i’m really into female rappers. i listen to a hot girl playlist when i’m working out or cleaning the house. sometimes i listen to italian opera when i’m feeling down or miss my nona. i’ve just found out about white and pink noise, and i love those to sleep.”

do you like going on vacation ? where do you like to go ? what would your dream vacation be ? would you go alone, or with friends or family ?

“we went on lots of vacations when i was a kid, but i always liked the beach more than anything. with amusement parks, i had to deal with my brother complaining about the lines and mom always got a headache before we were ready to leave, but everyone was happy at the beach. it’s much better now that i can drink and all. my dream is to take the love of my life to italy and introduce them to my nona.”

would you rather have a roommate or live alone ?

“i had a random roommate my freshman year, and it was fine but very awkward, and i’m weird about trusting people with my stuff - especially my cat. i prefer to live alone, but i do get really lonely sometimes and wish i lived in a more sociable community.”

are you better at giving advice or receiving it ? are you good at helping people through problems ? are you good at working through your own problems ?

“i feel like i’m horrible at both giving and receiving advice. i’m a good sounding board but i’m also very unsure of myself and i can suggest things, but i would never act like i knew the best answer. while i may complain a lot, i work through problems mostly on my own - i think i’m pretty good at it.”

do you have a green thumb, or do you stay away from plants ?