a few questions from Rachel at Smile and Wave...


1. When do you feel happiest?
when i'm being productive, petting a dog, bouncing ideas off of others/having a really good conversation, when i'm with my mom, or out walking around taking pictures by myself, when i'm reading a really good book, and when i hear a really good song.

2. How do you take care of yourself?
a big thing i do to keep my sanity is keep a written journal.  other than that, i try to be conscious of what i eat.  i like riding my bike—otherwise i don't really enjoy exercise.  i always give myself goals to work towards, and am constantly making to-do lists to keep up with everything going on in my life.  it's good to treat yourself every once in a while, too, just with something simple.

3. Are you internally (by yourself) or externally (by others) motivated?
knowing where i want to go in life, having goals to work towards, that's what motivates me.  the constant pursuit of what i want my life to be—of who i want to be—keeps me going.


4. What do you do for fun?
go to coffee shops/craft fairs/bookstores, go thrifting, make things, laugh with friends.

5. What intimidates you?
competition, loneliness, and anything that i've yet to learn how to do.

6. What is something you're proud of?
living in chicago like i've planned since i was 14.  the christmas gifts that i made this year.  my collection of books.

7. Finish this sentence. I never _____________.
want to stop growing.

8. Favorite vacation spot.
higgins lake and traverse city are both classics in my family, and i enjoy both, but i'd rather travel EVERYWHERE than confine myself to just one spot at this point.

9. Today is a (rate from 1 - 10).
6 so far.  i have a horticulture quiz later to stress over, and a lot to do for my drawing class in the morning.  i'm feeling very anxious.

10. Finish this sentence. If you knew me really well you'd know _____________.
i'm sazzy as hell, but inside i'm so sincere.