Ask Paula

[NinjaThrowingStar]

How old were you when you discovered poetry???

Who is your favorite poet?

Do you ever want to be published???

What do you want your legacy to be?

[HomeschoolCowgirl]

What is your greatest fear?
When did you learn you could be eloquent?
Have you ever visited your role-model gal in Indiana or wherever?
Sherpa or fleece?

[Tarol]

Do you like reading poetry?

What's your favorite poem?

What poetry (other than your own) have you memorized?

[TigerShadow]

Oh, I forgot to add in my Q&A thread re: oversize shirts—if you have a plain cardigan in a complimentary color to a T-shirt, you can wear that cardigan on top and add a long necklace to "dress up" the shirt a little.

What's the weather like where you are currently? Is fall chill kicking in, or is it still fairly warm outside?

[SirWhit]

APTWOOOOO

Answer with always, sometimes, or never.
Skew lines are ____ coplanar.
If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, the same-side interior angles are ____ congruent.

[Paula]

The time has come for me to answer the questions that I have been previously asked! I’ve been putting it off for a while, and so I figured I’d just finish it up sooner than later (*cough* now or never xP). I doubt anyone will actually read through this entire post, but I figured it wouldn’t hurt to just get it done with…So yeah…LLW, my friends.

I love your new avi and sig! They are SO COOL!

Thanks MnM! I’m not sure which set I had when you posted this, but I’m pleased you fancied it =]

Which smiley face do you like more: or , and in what conversation would you most likely use them?

I actually prefer the latter *nods* Looks like the smiley’s rocking a gotee =D
I’d most likely use it when I’m feeling slap-happy and random. So technically any conversation would suffice when I’m in that type of mood *nods*

What do you think about cord phones?

I like them mostly for the nostalgic feel and/or the memories that usually follow along. We used to have a bright fire-engine red “wall phone” (for lack of a better word…) and it had this long spiraled cord that attached to the handset on our kitchen wall. It was always amusing, as a kid, to watch my parents talk on the phone and try to walk over and grab something across the room, only to end up stretching as far as possible to get the “said something.” But yeah…That red phone brings back a lot of memories *nods*

Blinds or curtains?

I’d have to go with curtains, however…My family’s new house was built with blinds on each window, which is great for privacy, but in the years to come, I’m most likely going to ask them to install curtains.

Pumpkin carving or corn maze?

Even though I’ve had my share of bad experiences in corn mazes…I’d still rather go through a maze than carve a pumpkin.

The chocolate isn't as cruel as the version of this question that she asked me. She instead asked if I'd rather never see her again. Sooo much more cruel than asking if you'd rather give up chocolate!

HEY! Speak fo yoself *snaps* Maybe I hold chocolate just as dear as you hold MF *stares at Mandy blankly*

I was as serious as one could be, I honestly thought you disliked chocolate!

JK!

Give a girl a heart attack why don’t ya…I don’t joke about chocolate. Ever. Chocolate is extremely serious business.

What is your least favorite thing about fall?

Well right now…Probably the fact that our “Fall season” consists of 5 leaves in our front yard, and weather above 40 degrees. It just makes no sense whatsoever smh

Don't you think we need to have an SS reunion in like 10 years and meet everyone IRL?

Yasss! I’m so for that *dances*

What is your least favorite thing about school?

The learning part. HAHAHA…Ha..Hahahaha…ha… *cough*
Probably going through Grammar. I mean, I like writing a lot, but for some reason I haven’t ever enjoyed Grammar.

Favorite thing about school?

That feeling I get when I’m reading my school material and I realize that I’m fully comprehending it…Sort of like that feeling when it all clicks in your brain =D

Don't you think we need to have an SS reunion in like 10 years and meet everyone IRL?

*pops in*
It would have to be in ten years, because most of us would never be allowed at this age. I mean, can you imagine our parents letting us go meet a bunch of random online friends?

Yeah, if we were to do it whilst I’m under my parent’s roof, all of y’all would literally have to get your parents to video chat with my parents so they could be sure that none of you are serial killers xP

..... Mine would. As long as there were certifiable parental control.

Your parents must be pretty lenient =o

Mine would just think it was weird and be like, "You wanna meet these people that you don't even know? They might be axe murderers for all you know!"

My struggle exactly.

Axe...that reminds me of someone. Interesting fact: There was an axe murder committed in Austin Texas. *squints at Paula*

If that’s your attempt at comforting me then you’ve failed tragically. BUT! If that’s your attempt at framing me for OxR’s horrible crimes…You’ve failed again. -_-

Axe...that reminds me of someone. Interesting fact: There was an axe murder committed in Austin Texas. *squints at Paula*

If you read these sentences together as a complete thought, it is hysterical.

Very.

PS Emma, I love axes and I used to live in Texas...

FORGET OXR HELIOS IS THE REAL CRIMINAL *prepares her marshmallow gun* Also…Not going to your house for the holidays Not that I’d ever be invited or anything…But…

PS Emma, I love axes and I used to live in Texas...

Great, now I know exactly NOT who to tell my address.

My exact thought and choice of smiley. If I were to insert a smiley that is…

Are you democrat or republican?

I’m a republican. More so my parents are republicans…But I agree with most of what the republicans stand for as far as what I can fully comprehend *nods*

Have you seen the GOP debate?

Nope

Psssh. Like everyone on this board is Republican except for the ones who are libertarian

Aaaand THIS is why you da best, swah xD

Duude, some democrat might get offended. *nods* You're probably right, but you shouldn't state it like a fact. It's rude. =P

Aaaand THIS is why Emma is seriously mature for her age

Where is the great big place of your heart?

If you’re asking what/where my heart goes out towards…Like what I’m passionate about then: I’m passionate about individuals being who they truly are. I know so many people who try to find their identities in other things other than God, and it makes me so sad when they cover up who they really are with what everyone else pretends to love and be. Those are the people my heart goes out to, and that’s what I’m most passionate about *nods*

Where were you born?

I was born in Taiwan, adopted at 7 months, and brought to America. BUT. I still consider myself to be an American all the same *nods*

Do you like tapioca?

I mean…If enjoying a tapioca pudding mix is considered liking tapioca…Than yes xP

Have you heard ptx new song, Sing? I live it!!! And they named it after meeee! And their new album is out! *dances*

YASSSSS! It’s totes the bomb.com My favorite segment is 1:21-2:26 It makes me feel so happy and care-free
IKR! I thought of you when I saw it on youtube =D

Who?

Donald Trump.

What?

His hair

Where?

On his head (duh)

Why?

Because

How?

His barber…

O_o

(ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ magic sparkelz

*when?

(As not to be a one word post)

Now and quite possibly forever

TWINNN. You're back.

TWIN. I is back.

When is your next disappearing going to happen? *needs time to prepare*

My next disappearance will occur sometime around December 18th. My family and I are going back to Illinois to visit our friends and family for the Holiday and so I’ll be gone for about 2 weeks.

Do you like Mocha Jamocha shakes?

Never had one =/

Is it getting colder where you live?

I mean…Not “cold cold”, but cold(ish) to the point where I have to wear jeans and boots. I mean I was outside today and I was just wearing a t-shirt and cuffed skinny jeans so I wouldn’t really consider our weather to be cold, rather just cool.

Favorite winter outfit?

I don’t really have one =o I have a whole lot of Summer clothes, yet my winter wardrobe is limited… BUT! My Fall wardrobe is pretty extensive *nods*

Do you like to wear scarves?

Depends on the outfit, weather, occasion, and (strangely enough) my mood. I have a whole closet full of scarves, but I don’t wear them too often, but when I do…I enjoy them a lot

How old were you when you discovered poetry???

I was 11 years old when I discovered that I had a passion for poetry. My mom talked me into doing this nation wide competition with our youth group, and one of the categories I entered was poetry and so ever since then, I’ve been writing poems and such.

Who is your favorite poet?

I know this is bad considering I write poetry…But I really don’t have a favorite poet >_> I’ll read my friend’s poetry, but I haven’t really read any of the “classic classics.” The only famous poem that I’ve read and remember reading was Beowulf, but to me it’s more of a book than a poem.

Do you ever want to be published???

I would really love to be published! Even just the thought of sharing my passion with a larger audience encourages me to keep pursuing poetry. I mean if I could spread Gods’ love to multiple individuals at a time that would be enough for me, because what is life but to spread the love of God?

What do you want your legacy to be?

As a poet…A unique thinker who wrote what was on her mind, always added in something about being yourself, and who poured Gods’ love, inspiration, and creativity into each and every poem.

As a person…Probably that I was a genuine person who: laughed a lot, danced on the spot, sang with joy, gave hugs that were meaningful, didn’t see friendship just as a shallow relationship, wasn’t afraid of what anyone else thought, you could easily talk to about life, loved adventure, thought deeply, loved sincerely, and lived life well for God.

What is your greatest fear?

My deep fear would most likely be loosing a family member in a tragic way, but my greatest non-deep fear is being alone in the dark.

When did you learn you could be eloquent?

I actually figured that out during the move to Texas. I needed an outlet to get my emotions out and so I decided to really pour my thoughts out into more structured poems, and I’m glad I decided to go ahead and do that. I’ve always loved writing and I’ve been complimented on my works but I think the moving process really brought out something beyond anything I’ve ever seen myself accomplish.

Have you ever visited your role-model gal in Indiana or wherever?

Yes I have! She actually lives back in Illinois, and I met her when she first came to our church =]

Sherpa or fleece?

Eh…It really depends on what I’d be using the material for

Do you like reading poetry?

Yup ^_^

What's your favorite poem?

I don’t have one (yet).

What poetry (other than your own) have you memorized?

I actually haven’t fully memorized any of my poems, and I haven’t memorized any other poems either

Oh, I forgot to add in my Q&A thread re: oversize shirts—if you have a plain cardigan in a complimentary color to a T-shirt, you can wear that cardigan on top and add a long necklace to "dress up" the shirt a little.

O_O So. Much. Fleek. I used this idea last Sunday and I loved it so much I’ll send you a picture sometime ^_^

What's the weather like where you are currently? Is fall chill kicking in, or is it still fairly warm outside?

Lately it’s been in the 40’s, but we’ve had a few days that have been in the 70’s and higher *nods*

APTWOOOOO

APONEEEE

Answer with always, sometimes, or never.

Sometimes…?

Skew lines are ____ coplanar.
If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, the same-side interior angles are ____ congruent.

Okayyyy…I don’t see the question in that xDDD

[SirWhit]

Sigh.

Fill in the blanks with always sometimes or never.

Skew lines are ____ coplanar.
If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, the same-side interior angles are ____ congruent.

[HomeschoolCowgirl]

Have many people IRL have told you all the kind of stuff we've told you? Like about your personality and your poems and stuff.
Where in your house is your happy spot?
What is your favorite memory of the Illinois trip?

[Miss Friendship]

I read the ENTIRE thing. I deserve a star, now.

Is there a special trick to copying that lazor smiley into the SS? Because I tried putting the link between the image brackets and my post would NOT post until I took it away. o_0

[Connie G.]

If you could use one word to describe me, what would it be?
What's the most unfair thing that's ever happend to you, and what was your response to it?

[Tarol]

You have to use the direct URL link to the image, MF. See if that works.

Would you add more smilies to the SS? Or do you think it would get too confusing?

Do you like decoration for Christmas? Was it fun decorating your house for the first time?

[SirWhit]

How do you like your green name?

[Bethany Shepard]

How does it feel to be old?!

[Doll]

How many times per day do you sneeze usually?

Do you like post it notes? What's your favorite color of post it notes?

Would you rather your fingers were paintbrushes, or your nose was a paint tube?

[HomeschoolCowgirl]

What would you do with:
a fifty-gallon drum of Raspberry Jello
forty yellow striped paper clips
three gummy dragonflies
twenty feet of thin copper craft wire
a ten-yard piece of bright purple-zebra patterned velvet
?

[SirWhit]

Are you ever going to answer these questions?

[Tea Ess]

What do you think about the possibility of Tiger and I adopting you?

[Paula]

Sigh.

Fill in the blanks with always sometimes or never.

Skew lines are ____ coplanar.
If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, the same-side interior angles are ____ congruent.

Skew lines are never coplanar.
If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, the same-side interior angles are always congruent. (?)

Well then...

Have many people IRL have told you all the kind of stuff we've told you? Like about your personality and your poems and stuff.

Whale…I act the same online as I do offline so the comments about my personality are equivalent to what y’all tell me. However! I don’t really tell people I write poetry unless they ask me about my hobbies, or if they inspire me to write a poem I’m not like embarrassed about writing poetry, I just don’t feel the need to tell them xP BUT MY MOM READS MY POEMS!!! She’s my biggest fan

Where in your house is your happy spot?

I don’t necessarily have a happy spot in my house =/ Which is weird because I tend to stay in-doors the majority of the time, and I’m happy basically all the time (Because I don’t have a reason to be otherwise o_0 ). BUT! For some reason when I’m surrounded by Gods’ beautiful nature, I feel totally free and genuinely happy! Which says a lot considering I’m not really an out-door-sy type of girl, so I guess the world’s backyard is my happy spot, and since the Earth is technically my house…Then I guess that makes nature my happy spot =ooo

What is your favorite memory of the Illinois trip?

OKAY. So truth be told: I had a draft of this post that I had typed out December 3rd and I was planning on finishing it, but as you can tell I didn’t. Anyway! At that time, I would be leaving for Illinois in 15 days and I didn’t really have an answer for this question. BUT! Since I have been to Illinois now I guess I’d technically be able to answer this question, right? *coughs* Not really Sad as it seems…I’ve forgotten most of the trip, and I didn’t journal at ALL the whole time >_> But! I do know for a fact that I was extremely happy and pleased to see all my friends and family so I guess that fact could count as a memory xP @Swah Apperently it wasn't a word doc at all, rather a draft on my topic -_-

I read the ENTIRE thing. I deserve a star, now.

*gives MF a gold star* Keep it forever.

If you could use one word to describe me, what would it be?

Confident…No questions asked B)

What's the most unfair thing that's ever happend to you, and what was your response to it?

Whale…There was this girl on my gymnastics team a few years ago and she didn’t like me. She ended up spreading rumors about me and the coach heard about the rumors. My coach thought I was talking bad about her and they wouldn’t believe me when I said I didn’t. That’s kind of it…I’m not at all pleased with my reaction, but if I had to be honest, I wouldn’t have had that situation any other way, because I learned a lot from the whole thing. I ended up quitting the team and at the time we were deciding on whether or not we should move and I was the only factor between my family and moving, so! Since I was so upset I told my mom that I had enough and I wanted to just go, which as you know now we went ahead and left. But that whole thing really is a lesson to myself and to any other people going through problems. I mean you can’t just run away from them…You’ve got to face those problems and face them with the right attitude *nods*

Would you add more smilies to the SS? Or do you think it would get too confusing?

Oooooooooooooooh DUDE. I would SO add more smilies B] Confusing or not, smilies are timeless…

Do you like decoration for Christmas?

YES! I love decorating for Christmas!!! It means I can eat really good food all day and listen to Christmas music while my brother un-tangles the Christmas lights

Was it fun decorating your house for the first time?

TBH not really…Granted, the food and music were perfect…But it was a struggle to find places for all our Christmas décor >_< I mean…We’ve literally put our decorations in the same place at our old house for 13 years so it was a little tricky this time xP

How do you like your green name?

I like it a lot ^_^

How does it feel to be old?!

I wouldn’t know =O CUZ I AINT OLD YETTTTTTTTTT

How many times per day do you sneeze usually?

An average of 10 times(?)

Do you like post it notes? What's your favorite color of post it notes?

Yes I do! But only if they stick well o_0 Some of them just DON’T stick for the life of me and they always fall off of the surface that I’m trying to stick them too -_-

What's your favorite color of post it notes?

Any one of the neon colored ones

Would you rather your fingers were paintbrushes, or your nose was a paint tube?

xDDD Fingers as paintbrushes. I have absolutely NO intention of squirting out orange goo from my nose xP

What would you do with:
a fifty-gallon drum of Raspberry Jello

Make a HUGE Cranberry jello salad

forty yellow striped paper clips

Put them in my desk…?

three gummy dragonflies

Eat them

twenty feet of thin copper craft wire

Give it to my brother so he can Boy Scout-i-fy it *nods*

a ten-yard piece of bright purple-zebra patterned velvet

Make a decently sized tie blanket thing

Are you ever going to answer these questions?

Never…That’s a silly question

What do you think about the possibility of Tiger and I adopting you?

I think it’s pretty cool! I trust you both will be responsible parents

[MnM]

I'll mimic HomeschoolCowgirl and ask:
What would you do with a box of colored paper?
An ugly Christmas sweater?
A rose?
A ball of yarn?

[GJFH]

What's your least favourite food?
Would you say you typically eat healthily?
What's your favourite food?
Do you enjoy exercise?