look at what tomorrow left behind

1. what are 3 things you’d say shaped you into who you are?

- Having bookworm parents who let me read whatever I wanted and made sure I had access to plenty of books at all times

- Growing up in a semi-rural place where you had to get creative to make your own fun

- Being very involved in music programs in my school life

15. what do you think of when you hear the word “home”?

A small house surrounded by trees, filled with books of many varieties and several cozy places to read them.

24. what’s one thing you’re proud of yourself for?

14. what’s something you’ve always wanted to do but maybe been to scared to do?

Go ziplining. The problem is I'm afraid of heights. I know once I was moving I would be fine, but the panic on the entire way up to the launch point means it will probably never happen.

22. say 3 things about someone you love

They're thoughtful, they're funny, and the world is a better place because they're in it.

30. what’s one thing that never fails to make you happy/happier?

When someone does something helpful for the express purpose of making my day easier; like when my best friend double checks to make sure there are no strawberries [to which I am very allergic] in something so I don't have to or when my sister helps me fold laundry when she visits.

17. name 3 things that make you happy

my friends, karaoke [with my friends], good coffee

38. fave song at the moment?

18. do you believe in ghosts and/or aliens?

Aliens have to exist. There are too many star systems in the universe for there not to be aliens. Ghosts, I'm not as sure about.

26. fave colour and why?

Green. I grew up surrounded by trees and plants, so I find green things to be soothing. The deeper the shade of green the more I like it.

35. do you trust easily?

Not really. I've been told many times in my life that I'm not very forthcoming, that I'm too quiet, that I don't seem to have much to add to the conversation. Here's the thing: trust is built slowly over time through words and actions. There are some people who build trust quickly, others it takes a long time. It's all about an investment of time and interest. If someone doesn't seem all that interested in what I have to say, why should I trust them with it? There's kind of a sliding scale.

3. what is your favourite genre?

Fantasy, historical fiction, and mystery. I cannot choose between them.

9. when do you tend to read most?

Before bed, but honestly whenever I have free time and the mood strikes. Right now I'm on summer vacation, so I spend a good portion of my day reading.

19. most disliked popular books?

Anything by Colleen Hoover. I've tried more than once, different titles, and she's just not for me. Same with The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. I've tried like 5 different times and it just wasn't for me.