When you are bored at work...

even surveys seem like a good idea. Here are many things you always/never wanted to know about me. This is a compilation of several pointless suveys, but maybe you are sitting at home thinking...I wonder if Melia likes video games? I wonder if Melia's ever been skinny dipping? Well, I will answer these questions and many more.

Here you go...
What is your full name? Melia Adrianne McFarland
Birthplace: Abilene, Texas
Current Location: Abilene, Texas (It's like a vortex...or a black hole.)
Backstreet Boys or Nsync? Gay and gayer.
When was the last time you showered? Today at noon.
Right Handed or Left Handed: Right
Your Heritage: Mexican and Irish (Genetically I should have a horrible temper and a crazy high alcohol tolerance.)
The Shoes You Wore Today: Chuck Taylor's or "Chucks" (aka Converse All-Stars)
Your Weakness: Sometimes letting people walk all over me.
Your Fears: I don't like bugs or rodents of any kind. I am not a fan of large crowds either.
Your Perfect Pizza: Canadian Bacon and Pineapple.
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: 4.0 GPA; saving money.
Your Most Overused Phrase on instant messenger: "Hey you", actually I have no idea.
Thoughts First Waking Up: Gosh Melia, you are so lazy.
Your Best Physical Feature: I have no idea. I am going to take a shot in the dark and say eyes.
Your Bedtime: 1am-ish
Your Most Missed Memory: Hanging out with my old roommates, Kim and Danielle, anytime I wanted to.
Pepsi or Coke: Diet Coke, baby!
McDonalds or Burger King: McDonalds
Favorite Video Game? Video games are for losers. That was mean, sorry. Umm...Halo is okay.
Single or Group Dates: Depends. Probably start off in a group then end up one on one.
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Who cares? How about Chicken E sweet tea? Okay, I will go with Nestea.
Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate.
Cappuccino or Coffee: How about Frappuccino?
Do you Smoke: No
Do you Swear: Umm...if not at all means sometimes...then not at all.
Do you Sing: In choir on Wednesdays and Sundays, and sometimes in the car.
Do you Shower Daily: Yes, yes I do.
Have you Been in Love: Yes, yes I have.
Do you want to go to college: Apparently I do...for the rest of my life.
Do you want to get married: Eventually, when I am head-over-heels in love.
Do you believe in yourself: Yes.
Do you get Motion Sickness: Not usually, but sometimes. I experienced sea sickness on the way from London to Paris...not fun.
Do you have a dream car: Audi A4 or TT. I also like Mercedes C230 Kompressor Sport Sedans.
Do you think you are Attractive: It depends on the time of day, approximate time I had to get ready, where I am, what I am wearing, and who I am standing next to.
Are you a Health Freak: During the week, most of the time. On the weekends, no.
Do you get along with your Parents: My family is of utmost importance to me.
Do you like Thunderstorms: Yes. I love to stand outside and watch them...on a covered porch of course.
Do you play an Instrument: I am mediocre on the guitar.
In the past month have you drank alcohol: Grammatically, the chosen tense"drank" sounds weird, but I think it's correct. Hmm... Oh, and the answer is yes.
In the past month have you Smoked: No.
In the past month have you been on Drugs: No illegal narcotics.
In the past month have you gone on a Date: Yes. See previous blog entry.
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: Yes. Does the Abilene mall count as a real mall?
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: The whole box?! No.
In the past month have you eaten sushi: The idea makes me want to vomit.
In the past month have you been on stage: No. It makes me sad. I miss it.
In the past month have you been dumped: No.
In the past month have you gone skinny dipping: It's been too cold. No.
In the past month have you stolen anything: No.
Piercings: One in each ear.
Tatoos: No.
Ever been drunk: Yes.
Ever been called a tease: Yes.
Ever been beaten up: Nope. Though I have known people that have wanted to punch me.
Ever shoplifted: When I was little I stole a slap bracelet. My mom made me take it back.
How do you want to die: Either at home with my family or doing something awesome that everyone just thinks about and is like, "Man, that Melia was crazy!"
What do you want to be when you grow up: I would like to teach or do something that changes everyday so that I am never bored (ie. not a desk job). Something that keeps me on my toes. A job where I get to interact with people and that I look forward to going to every morning.
What country would you most like to Visit: France. I miss it so much.
What color pants do you have right now? Jeans, so...blue.
What song are you listening to right now? Damien Rice- The Blower's Daughter
What is the last thing that you said? "I'm sorry...what did you say about Janet Jackson?!"
What is right next to you? Diet Coke and a legal pad with notes scrawled on it.
What is your computer desk made of? Wood.
What are the last 4 digits in your phone number? 8048
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Red.
When is your birthday? June 1st, 1982
Who do you want to spend the rest of your life with? A caring, gentle, romantic, beautiful guy that I love with my whole heart and that loves me just the same.
How many buddies do you have on your buddy list? 200...but there are never more than forty people on at any given time.
How's the weather right now? It's raining. I love this weather! It reminds me of Seattle...or England.
What did you do last night? I had classes, then a meeting, then I went to Java City with the guys.
Last person that you talked to on the phone? Kim Jackson
What makes you happy? When someone understands you. Rainstorms. When you are so close to someone that you don't have to say anything because they already know, and even the longest silences aren't awkward. My brothers. Vanilla Diet Cokes. A good book. Road trips. Laughing so hard that it physically hurts. Getting flowers. Sleeping in. Being with my mother and grandmother. Hugs. Friends that you grew up with. When you have nowhere to be. Traveling. Someone holding you when you're sick or upset. Getting mail. Being with my friends. Coffee shops. Getting dressed up. Massages,definitely massages. My dog. Naps. Music. Snuggling up under all of the covers and watching TV or a movie alone in my room. Little kids. Buying something new. Just sitting around and talking about everything...or nothing. Surprises! Many little things.
Fave CD right now? Rachael Yamagata- Happenstance
Nicknames? Mel, Melsie (only Kimmy Haynes and the Wiggins call me this!), and Fire (that's for you Ash)
Age? 22
Hair color? Brown
Eye color? Brown
Height? 5'6
Do you wear contacts? Yes, and subsequently, glasses.
Siblings and their age? Chad 26, Miles 19, Mason 9.
What school do you attend? Hardin-Simmons University
What do you like to do? Watch movies with friends, travel, work out, ski, have conversations that make me think or question myself, listen to good music, go to concerts, go to museums, go to coffee shops, walk around when it's nice outside with a friend, sing, write in my journal, play tennis, take naps, read, watch TV, try new things, and laugh!
Pet Peeves:1) People crunching ice 2) People smacking gum 3) People rattling cellophane wrappers in movies 4) Cell phones in movies/plays/concerts/church 5)People not listening(this also goes along with having to repeat myself) 6) People that interrupt noticeably and constantly 7)Whistling-- just shoot me now. 8)People who procrastinate and/or are lazy.
Fave month? November or April.
Fave girls perfume? Hugo Boss or FCUK
Fave guys cologne? Hugo or Paul Smith
What will your first son's name be? I really like the names Harrison, Daniel, Benjamin, Isaac, Cole, Reese, and Whitaker. First daughter? I like the names Elizabeth, Katherine (Kate), Madeline, Peyton, and Paige.
Favorite drink? Diet Coke, sweet tea, or chocolate milk.
Favorite quote:
"I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where.
I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride;
So I love you because I know no other way than this: where I does not exist, nor you,
So close that your hand on my chest is my hand,
So close that your eyes close as I fall asleep."--Pablo Neruda
What are some things you will never do? I will never eat sushi or drive a mini-van. I will never be an astronaut. I will never cheat on my husband or hit my children. I will never spend more than $150 on a pair of shoes. I will never deny my faith. I will never attend a football game to actually watch the game. I will never go to Africa or Greenland. I will never knit. I will never have more than 3 children. I will never eat a cup full of worms for $1,000. I will never give up my dreams. I will never settle. I will never get over my fear of roaches and spiders. I will never be on Fear Factor. I will never stop laughing and loving.
If you were forced to put out an ad in the paper looking for a spouse, containing your criteria for the "one", what would it say? SWF looking for SWM. Attractive, motivated, and loving. Must love the Lord and his family greatly. Must love art, music, and literature. Constantly seeks knowledge. Likes to travel. Doesn't mind watching romantic comedies. Chases dreams with fervor. Exceptional hygiene. Not a cheapskate. Hopeless romantic- thoughtful and surprising. A provider. Passionate and compassionate. Wise and a good listener. Likes to sit around on the weekends, watching movies and cuddling. A giving heart. Gentle and warm. Beautiful inside and out.
Favorites:TV show: (All re-runs) Friends, Sex and the City, Seinfeld
Movie: Garden State
Shampoo: Pantene Pro-V Smooth and Sleek
Book: The Bell Jar
Magazine: Entertainment
Song: Rachael Yamagata- Worn Me Down
Smell: Gain detergent
Ice cream: Chocolate or Cookies 'n Cream
Have you:
Broken the law: Yes.
Ever run away from home: Yes. I packed my suit case and walked to the end of the sidewalk in front of our house. I stayed out there about five minutes and went back inside. I was six.
Snuck out of the house: No. My parents were pretty cool about me going out.
Gone skinny dipping: Yes.
Made a prank phone call: Yes, of course!
Used parents credit card: I don't think so.
Skipped school: Yes. Today for instance.
Fell asleep in shower/bath: Yes.
Been in a school play: Yes, several.
Let a friend cry on your shoulder: Yes. I would even let a select few blow their noses on my sleeve.(Garden State reference)
Love:
Boyfriend: Not applicable at this moment.
Been in love: Yes.
Been hurt: Who hasn't?
Turn ons: Kindness, confidence, compassionate, good heart, selflessness.
Turn offs: Stupidity, co-dependency, rudeness, selfishness, arrogance.
When/What was the last:
Time you cried: A few weeks ago, probably at a Lifetime movie or some crap like that.
Time you received a letter: Do bills count? If not, a few months ago.
Time you received e-mail: Today, from my friend Mike who is in Iraq.
Thing you purchased: Jeans at the GAP.
TV program you watched: Friends
Movie you saw: Million Dollar Baby