Here Are The Rules
1. Post these rules.
2. Post 11 random things about yourself (optional).
3. Answer the questions the tagger posted for you in their post.
4. Create 11 new questions for the people you tagged to answer.
5. Go to their blog and tell them that they have been tagged.
All right. 11 random things about me. (Seriously...I think someone else should write this part for me, but I will see what I can come up with. ;))
1. I live in British Columbia, Canada. (Vancouver Island, to be more specific).
2. I am a high school senior and a college freshman this school year.
3. Peanut butter isn't really my favorite food.
4. I love reading and writing, but it's hard to find good books now. ;)
5. I love lists....especially when they end with the correct amount. Such as an even number, or numbering by fives (5, 10, 15, 20, etc.). That's why I wish this random list had 10 or 12 things, instead of 11. :P
6. I do not think physics was meant to be understood. :P
7. One of my 2012 goals was to read through the Bible four times (approx. 90 days for reading it once through). I am on my second time.
8. I love talking/chatting with people about serious topics. :D
9. I don't drink regular tea or coffee.
10. I know and have seen in the last couple months that friendships are strengthened by going through difficult times together.
11. I just watched the movie Courageous recently (actually, I watched it twice) and it is now one of my favorites. :)
Schuyler's questions. :)
1. Who is your favorite Dickens character (If you haven't read any you may substitute for your general favorite character in anything you've read. :)
1. I have only read an abridged version of Oliver Twist and then a short version of David Copperfield. I can't say they were my favorite books and I don't remember the details of the plots very well anymore. My favorite character from anything I have read would be Duncan M'Kethe from the Crown and Covenant Series by Douglas Bond. However, I still have a hard time deciding if he or his father (Sandy M'Kethe) are my favorite. ;) And then, when I read the second book in Bond's series, I really like Angus (Duncan's brother). So, I can't really make up my mind.
My favorite characters ever would have to come from the Bible, though: David and Abigail. :)
2. Do you keep a book list of the books you read, and if so, how many did you read last year?
2. No, I don't keep a list. I think it's a great idea, though. :)
3. Do you like to write stories, as well as read them?
3. I love reading stories way better than writing them.
4. Would you call yourself an introvert, or an extrovert?
4. I would definitely be an introvert. I do enjoy social activities almost always, but I don't have the out-going people-personality. I have a few close friends rather than tons of acquaintances and I enjoy talking with them. My sisters are also included as my best friends. I also express myself better through writing than in speaking. And I do enjoy time on my own sometimes (as much as a home schooler can get "on her own" in a house). ;)
5. List 5 of your favorite fiction books, and five of your favorite nonfiction (biographies count).
5. Oh boy. This could be challenging. :D
Fiction:
The Adventures of the Northwoods (Lois Walfried Johnson)
The Narnia Series (C.S. Lewis)
Crown and Covenant and Faith and Freedom series (Douglas Bond)
G.A. Henty's series (we have 20 books)
R. M. Ballentyne's series (we have 20 books)
Non-fiction:
The Bible
So Much More and It's (Not That) Complicated (Anna Sofia and Elizabeth Botkin)
Before You Meet Prince Charming (Sarah Mally)
Set-Apart Femininity (Leslie Ludy)
The Hiding Place (Corrie Ten Boom)
And, also, like Anna mentioned, I enjoy reading the dictionary (or thesaurus). :D
6. Which do you purchase more, used books or new?
6. Used, most definitely. I have found SO many books second-hand. :)
7. Which book has influenced a spiritual turning point in your life? (Or a book that inspired you to live more for Christ, and why.)
7. That book would be So Much More. I read it for the first time a couple years ago. It definitely inspired me to re-think my beliefs in light of God's Word. I am not finished thinking, by any means. ;) It has been and will be a long process, but, by God's grace, I will finish well. :)
8. What do you consider to be three benefits of reading modern stories, and three benefits of reading classic stories? (Classic being pre-1950)
8. Hmm...
Classics:
-stronger morals
-well-written literature
-older history/plots/context
Modern:
-relates to the present
-understandable grammar ;)
-current events in the plot
9. Do you prefer fiction or nonfiction, and why?
9. I prefer fiction in some ways because then, if anything disappointing happens in the story, I can know that it didn't actually happen in real life. :P But I also love reading historical fiction (actual events, but having fiction characters/events, etc.)
10. What is your favorite genre (historical, fantasy, mystery, romance, science fiction, etc.)
10. I love historical and mystery. :D
11. Does the cover of a book influence your decision to pick it up, and if so, what kind of cover sparks your interest?
11. Definitely. Although I do try not to "judge a book by its cover". ;) Actually, the back of a book will catch my attention more than the picture. I can read books several times (almost to the point of memorizing) and yet, not remember anything about the pictures on the front. :P When I pick up a book, I read the back (or inside cover) first. What is written there, will let me know whether I should consider reading it or not (usually). I love historical plots and mysteries so anything to do with that will catch my interest. I also look for authors and series that I know well. Nonfiction stories/accounts will also trigger my interest. :)
Anna's and my questions for those tagged below:
1. Do you like your Mac or PC? Why?
2. Do you like to listen to music when studying? If so, what kind?
3. Do you play any instruments? If so, which ones?
4. Can you describe each of your siblings personality/character? (doesn't have to be a long answer ;))
5. What do you like about our blog?
6. What's your favorite color and why do you like it?
7. What book besides the Bible has changed you spiritually in some way?
8. What books of the Bible do you tend to read from the most?
9. In what way have you grown the most spiritually in the past year?
10. Who is your favorite Bible character? Why?
11. What event/circumstance made your favorite Bible verse(s) "favorite"?
We tag...
Have fun and God bless!
In Christ,
Kaleigh
This was interesting to read, Kale. While I already knew a lot about you, it was great to learn more! I must say that I strongly disagree with number 3 (C'mon, peanut butter is the BEST!), but definitel agree with number 6 (Physics? Huh?). Anyway, thanks so much for tagging me!!!
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Liz
Haha, you can disagree with #3, Liz. ;) Lots of people will. :P You're welcome! :) Hope you have fun doing it.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Kale
Great blog post, Kal. ;) It was so funny, yet awesome, how some of your favorite books are ones that I like, too. I thoroughly enjoyed reading all of your answers. :)
ReplyDeleteHowever, maybe we can change your mind about peanut butter someday...soon. :D
Love you,
Anna
Thumbs up for watching Courageous, Kaleigh! :) You might like Great Expectations better, as Oliver Twist and David Copperfield are some of Dickens' more tragic novels. We actually heard the Ludys speak at our MI homeschool convention! :) I have never looked up her books, but I would like to.
ReplyDeleteVery good reasons for classic and modern. I liked the point you made that modern covers current events. That in itself can be very interesting.
Thanks for the tag! Keep an eye out for my reply post sometime next week. :)
Love,
Schuyler
Ah, yes, Anna. GMTA. ;) I used to like peanut butter...maybe I will again one day. It's usually ok with food, but by itself it's awful, IMO.:P Love you, too! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Schuyler. I think it would be amazing to hear the Ludys speak. I have heard lots of good things about Mr. Ludy's preaching (although I haven't listened to much of it myself) and his wife is a great writer. I'd like to get her other book called "Authentic Beauty".
Love,
Kaleigh
I knew number five all right, Kaleigh. ;)
ReplyDeleteNumber eight is one of my favorite things to do. :D
And number ten is very true as well. Difficult times test relationships and reveal what they really are.
I tagged you girls back. :D
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If you don't want to do it again, I understand. But I would love to see your answers. ;)
Love,
Elizabeth