My mom brilliantly decided to cancel my cable service, since we rarely watch TV. For some reason, that meant taking away all of my channels. I haven't been able to see the Olympics at all (don't worry, it's been recorded) until last night, when I forced my mom to take me to someone else's house to watch the ladies' figure skating.

Wow. Okay. Ice skating is and will still be my favorite sport, but it's losing its sparkle thanks to that new system. Now all that's important is throwing in as many complicated jump combinations as possible. Sure, artistry still counts for something, but even as the commentator said when someone did a jump-split, some little things like those that don't rack up points are rarely performed anymore. And there's requirements for each program too. It just takes out the artistic freedom, and after a while, the programs all appear to be the same. They were just all pretty mediocre. I didn't see the skating that I knew, watched, skated. It was all really disappointing.

Still, it's extremely painful to think that I could've been there had I continued. I still remember my coach trying to teach me random things during my private lessons. Try doing a camel spin. Yes, it's just like a normal spin except with a spiral. No, you're not spinning fast enough. Let go. Okay, try doing lay-back spin. No! Bend back more! Don't be afraid of falling -- you won't! Let's try the lutz. Yes, it's just like a waltz jump. Throw yourself up into the air more; pull in more. You're not using the toe-pick!

All in TWO years.

Anyway, so now I hear these songs every now and then, and before I can register the artist, title, or even genre, I already envision a skating program. Greatest regret? Yeah.

Sarah, could you tell me stuff (e-mail'd be nice -- skyblazer@gmail.com) about University of Chicago? Like programs they offer, financial aid, learning environment, etc. Thanks. ♥

Name (as shown on birth certificate): I'm not sure, exactly, but probably Lulu Chen Wang-Pearce
D.O.B (no lies.): April 7, 1990
Where were you born?: Fairfax.
Where do you currently reside?: McLean
Born late, early, or just in time?: I think on time.
In what order were you born?: 1st child.

Ok, so we've got the background. Let's learn a little more about YOU.
Hair/Eye Color: Dark, dark brown/dark brown (agh, so boring)
Are you happy with yourself in these aspects?: No. Lol. A little more variety'd be nice. ^^
What would you change about each? Maybe slightly redder hair. Lighter eyes? Maybe. Oooh, violet. Ahaha. Longfellow days.
Anything you are physically ashamed of?: My legs are bowed. My nose is ugly. And my hair is like wire.
Any piercings/ink?: Nope.
If so, are you satisified or do you want more?: N/A
Do you pamper yourself occassionally?: I try, in order to keep myself sane.
If so, how?: Long periods of sleep, shopping, reading.
Do you have glasses/contacts? Yep. My eye-sight sucks.
Do you have freckles?: Yes.
What's your build (truthfully)?: Tall, not as skinny as before.
What kind of deoderant do you use?: Ummm... no idea what it's called. It's light blue and smells like raspberries?
What about shampoo?: Pantene
What does your hair look like right now?: Ugly as usual.
What about on a normal basis?: Lol, see above.
Last chance to add anything on the physical appearance I have forgotten: I don't know... what else is there? I have obnoxiously light skin that's starting to darken.

Let's get to know the REAL you. You know, the stuff on the inside. ARE YOU:
Serious/Light-hearted?: I try to be both, really. I think I'm usually serious in a work environment, but when I'm out and about, I can be light-hearted.
Dry/Out there - sense of humor?: Probably the latter more than the former.
Selfish/Selfless?: Selfish
Academic/Athletic?: Definitely academic, hands down.
Trusting/TrustWORTHY?: Oooh, this is hard. I trust almost everyone without a doubt (part of my idealistic side), but everyone tells me their secrets, and I rarely (hem) tell anyone else... to my knowledge, at least.
Happy on the inside AND outside?: I'm not someone who usually hides my emotions (8th grade was an exception), so it'd be both.
Easy/Hard to talk to?: Easy
Able to open up to others easily?: Yep. See the 'trusting/trustworthy' one.
Stressed out at times?: Let's amend that to ALWAYS.
Heartbroken?: Not regularly.... To my knowledge, it's only happened once.
Honest with yourself?: As always.
A heartbreaker?: I try not to be.
In love?: Have been, not currently.
Loved?: Is that asking if I'm loved? I think so.
Smart?: Sigh. What is smart anyway? I'm not exceptionally brilliant, and I'm not always wise, but I work hard, and I know what I'm doing.
Open to suggestions?: Politically, no.
Open to change?: Err, not really, but I'm flexible.
Religious?: HAH, no. What an insult.
A good friend?: Er.

Hey, speaking of "good friends." Let's explore that, shall we?
Would you rather ...
Have 100 acquaintance "friends" or a few CLOSE friends: Few close friends. Actually, it makes no difference to me.
What makes the "no strings" style better?: What?
Do you like to party in large groups?: Hell yeah!
Name some people you would vacation with: Ivy, math team folk, the two lunch groups that sit near the stairwell upstairs above Dr Jones's room
Where would you go?: Somewhere with a beach.
Are there people you trust more than others?: Duhh....
5 names or less. Only the very closest friends: Tessa, Joyce, Rose, Jesse

Let's talk about friend number ONE. (Tessa)
Are they a good friend?: Yes
What makes it so?: I suppose the cliché answer is that she's always there for me. She can cheer me up, we understand each other, and she's fun to be high with.
When and how did you meet them?: 6th grade. I won't describe.
ONE word to describe them: Complex
ONE word to describe your friendship: Reliable
Best memory with?: Florida

Friend number TWO. (Joyce)
Why are they a good friend?: She's rarely critical, but still honest, and she's just generally sweet.
What makes them unique to anyone else?: A blissful, sweet, innocence.
When and how did you meet?: 4th grade. Um. I assume it was during recess.
Do you ever fight?: We might've fought once.

Friend number THREE. (Rose)
How are they unique from ONE and TWO?: She's more serious.
Any nicknames for them? Or for you?: Rosey, "Ro ro"
Do you talk on the phone?: Only about school stuff like CALC.
What do you wish you could change about them?: Loosen up! ^^
Do you fight?: Rarely.
What makes them special?: She can be serious when I need her to be and light-hearted too.
Best memory: Hmm. Probably ILMUNC last year when we were all Pokémon. ^__^

Friend FOUR. (Jesse)
Something not many people know about them: Uhhhhhhh. I don't want to say.
Share any hobbies?: Chyah. Nature walks. ^_^ Photography.
Can they sing?: Not sure. Hahaha.
What kind of music do they like?: Classical.
Do you fight with them a lot?: Not serious fights, in any case.
Best memory: Hrm, this is hard. My mind isn't functionining. Umm. Depressing would probably be Homecoming and the Langley game last year, but good would probably be everything. ^_^

Now, on to music choices, yeah?
Band: Nickelback
Best Song: Oh, hard. Far AWay or Savin' Me
Another Band: Click 5
Best Song: Catch the Wave
Another?: Yellowcard
Best Song: Hard... um... Ocean Avenue for memories' sake
Come on, one more band: The Ataris
... and, the song?: Lol. My Reply, Takeoffs and Landings, Summer 79, and Boys of Summer, all for memories' sake.
Is there a station that you like the best?: I don't listen to the radio but I like 99.5, and I used to listen to 104.1
What music do you HATE?: Blues
Is there a song for every emotion?: I suppose.
Which are you feeling right now?: Iono?
What's your FAVORITE all time song (as of now)?: Savin' Me by Nickelback

Enough with MUSIC. On to RELATIONSHIPS!
Status?: Single (and ready to mingle! lawl)
Like it?: I s'pose
Last relationship length: Oh... I don't know... several months?
Longest relationship: See above
Shortest relationship: I don't really count my relationship with Victor as a real one, nor the one with Drew, but I guess those were pretty short.
Best memory: =( I don't have one.
Worst memory: 8th grade dance dramas with Yeonsik
Do you have a crush right now?: Sigh, yes.
Names, please.: Lawl, no thanks.
First kiss: N/A
Virgin?: YEah.
Best relationship advice ever received: Take breaks during long relationships.
Best relationship quote ever heard: Errr. Can't think of one at the top of my head.
Are you, or have you ever BEEN in love?: Yes
What IS love, exactly?: It's hard to describe. I think it's something that you just know. THat you realize that yes, I did love him/her.
Do you want to fall in love?: Again, yes.
Marriage and kids someday?: Yeah.
Have you met "the one" ?: No.
Do you BELIEVE in "the one" ?: Yes. I guess.

RANDOMosity, basically.
Do you ...
... drink?: Not alcoholic. It'd leave me quite tipsy.
... party?: HELL YEAH.
... smoke?: Yuck, no.
... drugs?: No!
... tell secrets?: Yes, sometimes.
... like to sing?: Yes.
... dye your hair?: No.
... drive?: GAr, I need my permit!! X_X
... listen to music while you do hmwk?: Yes.
... DO your homework?: Sometimes. =X
... make good grades?: Sometimes.
... have pets?: No.
... like to read?: Yes!

HAVE YOU ...
... skinnydipped?: No.
... fallen from a great height?: Not to my knowledge.
... broken a bone?: Sorta, yeah.
... had a major surgery?: Teeth?
... kissed a total stranger?: NO!
... skydived?: Gack, NO!
... bungeejumped?: No.
... lost someone you loved?: Yes.
... made new friends?: Yes.
... lost old friends?: Yes.
... written a song?: No.
... prayed?: Yes. Not to your God.
... slept under the stars?: No.
... tanned in a bed?: WTF, no.
... been deep sea fishing?: Nope.
... loved someone so much it made you cry?: Yeah.
... made a mistake that you regretted?: Yep. See entry.
... learned from a mistake?: Sorta, yeah.
... said something you wanted to take back?: I think so.
... wished you could go back in time?: Yes.

Just to clear some things up ... and finish this off:
Right/Left Handed: Right
What side of the bed do you sleep on?: Umm... the left side when you're lying down on the bed, backside down.
Last person you slept with?: Pratima @ ILMUNC.
Last person you hugged?: Oh, gosh, I don't know.
Last person you called?: Sahithi
Last person you kissed?: Probably mom.
Last person who called YOU?: No idea, since my CELL PHONE IS DEAD/GONE.
Last person you texted?: see above.
Last person who texted YOU?: See above.
Last IM?: Eric.
Last thing you thought?: Damn, I wish my dream came true.
Last thing you said aloud?: Your alarm went off at 5:30.
What was the last thing you wanted to say .. but didnt?: Nyeh. I will tonight.