Some of you I connect with on a daily basis and yet, we know so little about each other. So I came up with this little quiz to get to know you all better! I'll start - by leaving my own answers in the comments section.
Please join in! Just copy, paste, and fill in the blanks.
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Hello, my name is ________________. People call me _________________.
I am a _______________ and a _________________ .
My favourite meal of the day is ________________, for which I like to eat _______________________ .
After that, I enjoy _________________ or __________________.
My favourite colour/s is/are: ________________, and you can tell because _____________________!
When I'm not doing yoga, I like to ________________________________.
One dream or goal I would like to accomplish is _________________________.
One dream or goal I have already accomplished is ________________________.
I looooooove _________________ , but I'm not really a fan of __________ .
Something that drives me crazy is ___________________.
My body is ________________, my mind is _______________ and my soul is _________________.
Oh, and one more thing: ____________________________.
Please to meet you!!
Hello, my name is Breanna. People call me Bree.
ReplyDeleteI am a yoga teacher and a sailor .
My favourite meal of the day is breakfast, for which I like to eat as much as possible - baked beans on toast, hash-browns, fried tomatoes and occasionally scrambled eggs. Or pancakes with fruit and yoghurt. Or both!
After that, I enjoy lying on the floor or spending time with friends.
My favourite colour/s is/are: pink and purple, and you can tell because for a year I had pink fluffy dice that hung in my car (now they hang in the study because they really were a driving hazard)!
When I'm not doing yoga, I like to scuba-dive.
One dream or goal I would like to accomplish is to sail around the world.
One dream or goal I have already accomplished is to become a yoga teacher!
I looooooove cheese , but I'm not really a fan of wobbly desserts (like jello, or custard... if it moves, it just won't work for me) .
Something that drives me crazy is itchy insect bites!
My body is amazing, my mind is hard to keep track of and my soul is like a mountain pool.
Oh, and one more thing: I have a fluffy cat named Jasmine who completely owns me and rules my house.
Please to meet you!!
Hello, my name is Rachel. People call me Rachel if they know what's good for them ;)
ReplyDeleteI am a yoga teacher and a writer.
My favourite meal of the day is breakfast, for which I like to eat pancakes with syrup, green monsters, oats, blueberries, toasted homemade bread with PB&J or a combination of all of them.
After that, reading and taking photographs and baking.
My favourite colour/s is/are: black red and green.
When I'm not doing yoga, I like to watch Australian soap operas (awful habit but it makes me happy) and listen to rock music (preferably live).
One dream or goal I would like to accomplish is to open a yoga studio with vegan coffee shop attached. It would be an amazing community hang out with book readings and poetry groups and all kinds of awesome.
One dream or goal I have already accomplished is to become a yoga teacher! (SNAP)
I looooooove cupcakes, but I'm not really a fan of chocolate. Shock horror I know.
Something that drives me crazy is the general lack of disrespect there is for the earth and the life on it.
My body is a constant source of surprise, my mind is sharp as a tack of and my soul is a work in progress.
Oh, and one more thing: My cats are named after Foo Fighters songs and one of the major things that keeps Himself and I together is a mutual love and respect of Dave Grohl.
Please to meet you!!
Hello, my name is Nicole of Raspberry Stethoscope People call me Nicole:).
ReplyDeleteI am a critical care RN and an animal lover/aspiring triathlete!
My favourite meal of the day is breakfast, for which I like to eat oatmeal!
After that, I enjoy reading blogs, training for my upcoming sprint triathlons or spending time with my wonderful boyfriend of 7+ years, Mirza.
My favourite color is green mostly!
When I'm not doing yoga, I like to cook/eat.
One dream or goal I would like to accomplish is become a yoga instructor...but i have many, many goals, like open a farm animal sanctuary!
One dream or goal I have already accomplished is becoming a critical care RN, BSN.
I looooooove peanut butter , but I'm not really a fan of....(cannot think!!).
Something that drives me crazy is the thought of factory farms and the abuse of innocent animals:(
My body is keeping me alive, my mind is awesome, and my soul is wise.
Oh, and one more thing: I just found your blog!! Stop by mine sometime:)
Hello, my name is Jamie. People call me Jamie or Jame.
ReplyDeleteI am a yogini and a reader.
My favourite meal of the day is dessert (not really a meal but what the hell), for which I like to eat cake, cupcakes, brownies, ice cream, anything really.
After that, I enjoy playing with my dogs or catching up on the internet world.
My favourite colour is: purple - all shades but especially lavender, and you can tell because I own way too many purple clothes!
When I'm not doing yoga, I like to read a lot of books, and sleep. I have a deep respect for sleep, and no, I do not think you are wasting your life away by sleeping a lot.
One dream or goal I would like to accomplish is to earn my 200RYT.
One dream or goal I have already accomplished is buying a home.
I looooooove taking photos , but I'm not really a fan of scrapbooking .
Something that drives me crazy is close-mindedness and intolerance of our neighbors, whom we are supposed to love.
My body is strong and capable, but clumsy, my mind is a little scattered but only because it holds so much and my soul is shades of purple.
Oh, and one more thing: I really love reading yoga blogs!
Please to meet you!!
This is AWESOME! I will have to post it on mine someday!
Hello, my name is Lisa. People call me 'Leese' (well family does).
ReplyDeleteI am a Speech-Language Pathologist and a singer-musician .
My favourite meal of the day is supper, for which I like to eat lobster chowder (YUM!) .
After that, I enjoy yoga AND reading vampire-werewolf fluffy novels (especially
kelley armstrong).
My favourite colour/s is/are: blue and deeeep purple, and you can tell because of my purple wardrobe....!
When I'm not doing yoga, I like to play the guitar.
One dream or goal I would like to accomplish is to build an eco-home! sigh.... someday.
One dream or goal I have already accomplished is finishing my masters degree.
I looooooove chocolate , but I'm not really a fan of ketchup- actually i hate ketchup, a lot. even the smell- weird i know.
Something that drives me crazy is people who text while in social situations.
My body is stronger than ever, my mind is filled with ideas and my soul is growing.
Oh, and one more thing: I grew up in a tiny tiny fishing village of 500 people... and i adore the atlantic ocean.
Pleased to meet you!
fun!! :)
Hello, my name is Heather. People call me Crazy.
ReplyDeleteI am a wife/mommy and a writer in my spare time .
My favourite meal of the day are the snacks, for which I like to eat fruits/veggies and nuts and then my chocolate and wine in the late evening!
After that, I enjoy hanging with my kiddos or writing a book with my man.
My favourite colour/s is/are: yellows and greens, and you can tell because Im a nature freak and it makes its way into my home frequently!
When I'm not doing yoga, I like to meditate and enjoy solitude.
One dream or goal I would like to accomplish is learning to be content no matter the circumstance.
One dream or goal I have already accomplished is publishing a few of my poems, woohoo.
I looooooove reading, but I'm not really a fan of horror.
Something that drives me crazy is people that dont look you in the eyes when they talk to you.
My body is in process, my mind is being renewed and my soul is at peace.
Oh, and one more thing: I live in a RV.
Please to meet you!!
Yay! So pleased to meet you all... You have TOTALLY made my day (and I needed it this morning). :) :)
ReplyDeleteIf you are just reading, please... introduce yourself! ;)
Hello, my name is Juliana Ramos Crespo. People call me Juliana or Celle (my real first name was Marcelle once).
ReplyDeleteI am a mindful mama and a writer of all things soulful.
My favourite meal of the day is breakfast, for which I like to eat just about anything: crepes, pancakes, eggs, bacon, french toast, sausage, toast, yogurt, oatmeal, anything filling and yummy.
After that, I enjoy spending time with my daughter or going to a park with my family or writing or reading or gardening or drinking tea while having a wonderful conversation with Jeremy or eating again :).
My favourite colour/s is/are: all of them, really! And you can tell because no one color dominates in my home or wardrobe!
When I'm not doing yoga, I like to read inspirational things and cook sumptuous meals and dream beautiful dreams and love my family and walk in nature and the list could go on but I'll stop there!
One dream or goal I would like to accomplish is complete either a collection of short stories, a book, or a children's book in the next couple of years.
One dream or goal I have already accomplished is I have a family I am deeply in love with.
I looooooove ice cream and milk, but I'm not really a fan of the headaches and nausea I get when I eat them.
Something that drives me crazy is when I panic or close off because I'm scared.
My body is what homes my soul and thus must be cherished and taken care of, my mind is a reflection of my ever-changing experiences and my soul is what I'm always trying to catch up (thus the constant quest for balance!).
Oh, and one more thing: I am always seeking adventure and spirituality and love and meaning and compassion and wisdom and kindness and everything that reflects the beautiful cosmos that we are all a part of.
Please to meet you!!
Wonderful idea! I enjoyed writing this :).
Hello, my name is Shannon. People call me Green Monkey, or Monkey for short.
ReplyDeleteI am a mother and a writer .
My favourite meal of the day is dinner, for which I like to eat anything with cheese.
After that, I enjoy relaxing or writing.
My favourite colour/s is/are: pink and green, and you can tell because I wear and use them often!
When I'm not doing yoga, I like to hula hoop, twirl, dance....
One dream or goal I would like to accomplish is complete my book.
One dream or goal I have already accomplished is to live another day after the death of a child.
I looooooove all things Burning Man , but I'm not really a fan of the republican party.
Something that drives me crazy is cruelty.
My body is in flux, my mind is awake and my soul is searching.
Oh, and one more thing: I'm worried about the gulf - the people and wildlife that live there - our planet as a whole and the side effects of greed.
is it really june 1st at 2:07 am? where I sit it is may 31 -1:07 pm this is ...another sign from my son. June, means that may has passed - I have survived another year. and then there is the 27 - kerry leaves these for me as a reminder that he is always near.
ReplyDeleteHello, my name is Barbara. People call me Barb or Babs.
ReplyDeleteI am a yoga teacher and a wife.
My favourite meal of the day is dinner, for which I like to eat whatever the wonderful husband cooks for me!
After that, I enjoy reading or a hot bath (with a glass of wine!).
My favourite colour/s is/are: grey, black, and white, and you can tell because there is no color in my wardrobe!
When I'm not doing yoga, I like to read, write, play with the hound, work on our house, and enjoy time with the wonderful husband.
One dream or goal I have already accomplished is happiness.
I looooooove popcorn. I'm not really a fan of sweets.
Something that drives me crazy is when people say "I could care less" without knowing what they are saying. They usually mean "couldn't care less". If you say "could care less" to me, I will pretty much quit listening to you.
My body is strong, my mind is open, and my soul is searching.
Oh, and one more thing: I grew up on a ranch in southwestern Montana. The real deal!
Pleased to meet you!!
I am loving the responses to this post and hope they keep on coming. :) You all make my heart warm and fuzzy!
ReplyDeleteHello, my name is Tiffany. People call me "Tiff" or "T." When my husband, my mom, or my sister calls me "Tiffany," I know somebody's mad at me about something!
ReplyDeleteI am a full-time university administrator, part-time yoga teacher, and very part-time pro bono attorney.
My favourite meal of the day is lunch, for which I like to eat way too much, usually justifying it because I practice yoga in the evenings and think I desperately need the sustenance :)
After that, I enjoy reading or writing if it's a weekend. I love weekends!!
My favourite colour/s is/are: black, and you can tell because, when I wear a bright color to work, *everyone* notices!
When I'm not doing yoga, I like to hang out with my family, read books, read magazines, read the NYT, read other blogs, write for my blog, browse bookstores and drink chai, walk and run, go to concerts, eat!
One dream or goal I would like to accomplish is making my writing more than just a hobby.
One dream or goal I have already accomplished is becoming a yoga instructor (and enjoying it as much as I'd hoped).
I looooooove our planet and care deeply about our environment and the outdoors, but I'm not really a fan of camping.
Something that drives me crazy is when people think my environmentalism is charming, idealistic, silly, cute, whatever.
My body is strong and amazing, my mind is strong and amazing and my soul is filled with gratitude.
Oh, and one more thing: I am a new blogger (just started in January), and I feel like I'm online way too much now that I'm blogging. But the community I've found is so amazing! You all are incredible, and I think the time spent is so worthwhile.
Pleased to meet you, and thanks so much for doing this!!
Hello, my name is Jay. People call me Dr. Jay, the Yoga Cynic.
ReplyDeleteI am a walker and a thinker .
My favourite meal of the day is whichever one's next, for which I like to eat a lot.
After that, I enjoy a homemade fruit smoothie with bananas and raspberries or a cookie.
My favourite colour/s is/are: purple, and you can tell because I have purple sheets on my bed!
When I'm not doing yoga, I like to bike.
One dream or goal I would like to accomplish is finding true love.
One dream or goal I have already accomplished is headstand.
I looooooove Joni Mitchell, but I'm not really a fan of much that she's done in the past two decades .
Something that drives me crazy is the internet.
My body is 44 years old but getting stronger and more flexible, my mind is problematic and my soul is floating somewhere like a leaf in a limpid pool.
Oh, and one more thing: I think I'd make a really good dog.
Please to meet you!!
Hello, my name is Roseanne. People call me Miss Buns N' Roses (my burlesque name).
ReplyDeleteI am a writer, social media manager, and a yoga teacher.
My favourite meal of the day is lunch, for which I like to eat some kind of grain (lately, millet) with steamed veggies, tofu and tahini sauce.
After that, I enjoy going back to my computer or sitting on the balcony with my cats.
My favourite colour/s is/are: pink & orange, and you can tell because I wear a lot of both!
When I'm not doing yoga, I like to write, sleep, hang out with friends, dance.
One dream or goal I would like to accomplish is publishing a novel.
One dream or goal I have already accomplished is yoga teacher training.
I looooooove football (soccer), but I'm not really a fan of hockey (which is a bit of secret b/c I live in a total hockey town; I pretend to be interested in it, an watch the play-offs).
Something that drives me crazy is when people don't respond to emails.
My body is a work in progress, my mind is too active and my soul is raw.
Oh, and one more thing: I'm unbearably excited about the World Cup starting in 5 days!
Please to meet you!!
ps: i'm a little late jumping on board here, but la gitane, this was a wonderful exercise! and i love reading everyone's responses. these are people whom i know through my blogging adventures, but, like you, didn't really know them that well. it's great to see another side of them! and to discover some new bloggers, too... thanks!
ReplyDelete@ Tiffany - correct me if I'm wrong, but it sounds like you have 2 full time jobs if you count the part times! lol
ReplyDelete@ Dr Jay - agree on Joni Mitchell! I think I'm more cat material though.
@ Roseanne - mmmmmmmmmmm, tahini sauce...
Keep 'em coming, folks!!