73 Vogue Style Questions Tag

When this Vogue-style questions tag post is published, I’ll be back home after a 30-hour journey across the world (and polluting the atmosphere – sorry!). Singapore isn’t that far from Philadephia, but my layover in London Heathrow Airport is 11 hours! There are worst places to spend 11 hours, so I’m not complaining.

Anyway, because my attention is all scattered between the impending trip and leaving my favorite person in the universe, I’ve decided to attempt this tag! Thank you Emily from thatweirdgirllife.com for tagging me!

So grab a coffee and I hope you’ll enjoy this easy read this beautiful Saturday!

1. What Is Your Usual Starbucks Order?
Mocha, or if it’s Christmastime, Peppermint Mocha. Hot, with cream. Coffee with chocolate? What’s not to love!

2. What does your workstation look like right now?
My workstation is a Lifetime folding table. On my right is my pen and ink in their little pots, on my right is my box of yarn. In front of me is my trusty refurbished Lenovo laptop in orange color. My workstation isn’t a minimalistic space. :p

3. All-time favorite food?
Spicy ramen.

4. Favorite author?
It has to be Stephen King. When I was in my teens, I came across The Long Walk and Misery. I can’t remember which one I read first, but I read them around the same time and fell in love. The rest is history. I know, don’t ask me why I love stories like that.

5. What do you think of open relationships?
What is an open relationship? *Googles* Nope. It won’t work for me. I’m also all for mindfulness so I don’t like multitasking. Haha! I love putting my full attention on Anth.

To answer the question, I think open relationships are hurtful. If both parties agree to it, good for them, but I can’t see how that can be healthy. But I also know nothing. *Winks* To each his own!

6. Favorite video game?
I don’t play video games. I suck at them, and never got interested enough to get good at them.

7. Guilty pleasure treat?
Cup noodles! I don’t have that much of a sweet tooth, but I love my msg and chemical-laden instant noodles packaged in unsustainable plastic containers. A guilty pleasure indeed!

8. Favorite film?
How about 10 favorite films? I love films and I find that I love different things about each film. I can’t choose!

9. Favorite book?
Same answer as above, but my favorite books include Song of Ice and Fire, Greyhound, Lost Continent, Lisey’s Story, The Green Mile, Neverwhere, To Kill A Mockingbird and The Terror.

10. Twitter or Instagram?
I thought I’d love Twitter more but it gets cluttered fast. Like if I don’t check it for two days, I’ll be lost. So I’d pick Instagram because it’s also my photo album.

11. Desktop or laptop?
Laptop. Forever. I love mobility.

12. Best advice you’ve ever received?
This too shall pass.

Good or bad, it passes. It’s not only hopeful and practical, but it also reminds me not to get too attached to things and people. It’s tattooed on my left wrist.

13. What project are you working on right now?
I’m working on my blog, a short story, my NaNo(vella)WriMo draft, and sustainable bracelets. I’m also looking for freelance writing opportunities, so if you need a writer, please consider me!

14. Favorite color?
Black, turquoise, and purple. Yeah, I’m not good at picking favorites. :p

15. Did you get good grades at school?
Hmm. I got decent grades. I always suck at the beginning then get better around examinations. Slow learner.

16. Dream job?
Writer. I don’t think I can write complicated or beautiful novels though. My attention span is bad. Simple ones perhaps. But I hope to make a small living off my blog and Medium. I hope…

17. Played any sports?
No. I enjoy swimming in a shallow pool, but I’ll drown in a deep one. Go figure!

18. Do you have a degree?
Yes. Unfortunately, I didn’t put it to good use.

19. Nationality?
Singaporean, but Anth says he’s surprised I’m not American. Can someone tell me what that means?

20. What is your favorite kind of blog post to do?
Ones that flow out of my brain effortlessly and is actually enjoyable or educational to read. Like this one.

21. What do you like to collect?
I collected paper money and coins from different countries when I was younger. Then I got into minimalism and the rest is history. I still like to collect money in the bank. *wink* That hasn’t been going so well though.

22. Describe yourself in three words
Strange, idealistic overthinker.

23. If you were a rapper what would your rapper name be?
Lil’ Jul. I don’t know. :p

24. Who was the last person you dmed?
Guess what, Emily! Emily from That Weird Girl Life, I’m still elated we became friends!

25. What’s on the top of your wishlist right now?
Have an income doing work I enjoy and a place of my own. I suck at adulting.

26. Hogwarts house?
According to Buzzfeed’s quiz, I’m a Gryffindor. I had to google and take the quiz!

27. How many tattoos do you have?
4.

28. What are you most grateful for this year?
My partner, Anth. He reminds me about what I value in life so I don’t waver when anxiety gets the best of me.

29. What’s the best thing that’s happened to you this month?
Watching movies with Anth cradling a cup of hot chocolate. Did I tell you I love movies? 🙂

30. What’s the best thing that’s happened to you today?
I got my luggage packed for my trip back to Singapore and it’s not overweight.

31. What’s the best thing ever?
A cool and sunny day. Or a cool and mild tropical night.

32. Favorite season?
I haven’t experienced winter, but I love fall weather, refer to #31.

33. Favorite holiday?
Christmas Eve minus the presents.

34. What fictional character do you relate to the most?
Britta from Community. She wanted to be good at what she did but didn’t really have what it takes. She tried to be an activist but couldn’t really remove herself out of the equation… But she’s a generally nice person with good intentions. Yup, sounds about right.

35. Do you like surprises?
Depends. I’d say yes if it doesn’t involve a large group of people I barely know – that’ll be annoying.

36. What’s the biggest surprise you ever got?
My friend tricked me into thinking he’s treating me to dinner. When we got to the restaurant, my entire immediate family was there. It was really sweet.

37. What’s a surprise that’s made you cry?
I was young and silly, a then-boyfriend gave me a ring with little diamonds on it for an occasion – can’t remember what. I wasn’t that into him. We broke up eventually and I gave the ring to my sister.

38. What’s the best surprise you’ve ever given anyone?
I arranged my friend’s fiance to meet us at a restaurant for her birthday celebration. She was pleased.

39. Do you like muffins?
Yes if they’re not overly sweet.

40. Do you cook often?
Almost every day when I’m here in the States.

41. What’s your favorite dessert?
Lemon tart or cheesecake.

42. Is there a dessert you don’t like?
Anything that’s overly sweet or has bits of preserved citrus fruits in it.

43. Cake or pie?
Pie.

44. What’s your least favorite food?
Dishes made with innards and animal fats. I don’t eat them. No, I can’t eat them. They make me gag.

45. What’s your favorite condiment?
Hot sauce. On everything, please.

46. It’s 4 am on a Saturday night, what would you eat?
I’ll have a hot chocolate with crackers.

47. If you could teach a college class, what would it be called?
The benefits of Minimalism. :p

48. Best animated film?
I’m not a fan of animated films. If I do watch animated films, I enjoy something old school. I remember watching 101 Dalmations over and over thanks to my nephew, who loved it. That was pretty entertaining. Wait, are cartoons and animated films the same thing?

49. What had a guy done or said to impress you?
By single-mindedly pursuing self-knowledge. It wasn’t done to impress me, but it impressed me nevertheless.

50. The best thing to do on a first date?
Have dinner at a quiet place together. It’s the best way to find out if you like talking to this person or not. If you don’t, you know not to have a second date.

51. The worst thing to do on a first date?
Go to a noisy club. I mean, dancing and drinking are fun, but if you’re looking for a serious relationship, that can set things off on the wrong foot. Like you may fall in love physically instead of mentally, and that can be such a pain.

52. What’s the funniest pick up line a guy can use on a girl?
I just met you, and this is crazy. But here’s my number, so call me maybe?

Sigh, these questions are difficult.

53. Best comic book character?
I’ve never read a comic book. Sorry.

54. What are three things that are always in your handbag?
Wallet, smartphone, and keys.

55. Favorite drink?
Coffee!

56. If you could play a historical character who would it be?
Rosa Parks or Anne Frank. A person like you and me, but who touched millions with their actions. I think that’s extraordinary.

57. Kittens or puppies?
Kittens. I love puppies too but kittens. Always.

58. Favorite sushi roll?
I like anything with shrimp, crab stick or salmon.

59. What kind of lipstick do you use?
I don’t use lipstick, but if I do, it’ll be classic red and matte. If you know a good sustainable brand with such a color, please give me a shout out!

60. What kind of foundation do you use?
I don’t use foundation. My skin is way too sensitive for them.

61. Blow-dry or air dry?
Blow-dry, but I’ve been trying to air dry my hair to see if it’s better for my hair.

62. Who is your fashion icon?
No one. I dress how I want to, usually in black.

63. Favorite Disney character?
Belle. The reader who fell in love with the beast who captured her.

Anth likes to mess with me by telling me Belle had Stockholm syndrome. That may be true, but I think it’s also a story about how people aren’t entirely bad, and sometimes we just need someone who sees the good in us and helps us see it too – that’s Belle for the beast.

64. What are you doing tomorrow?
Flying back to Singapore.

65. Movie you laughed the hardest through?
It’s a tie between Shaun of The Dead and Drag Me To Hell. I enjoy horror.

66. A movie that made you cry?
50 First Dates. I know, I’m strange. Horror movies made me laugh, romance comedy made me cry.

67. If you could sing a duet with someone who would it be?
Jewel.

68. If your life was a song what would the title be?
Thoughts on Hyperdrive.

69. What’s your favorite animal?
Cats. Naturally.

70. Favorite illustrator?
I don’t know any!

71. The person you want to have coffee with?
A lot of names come to mind, but my inferiority complex tells me that I won’t be able to hold the conversation. All things aside, I’d pick Senator Bernie Sanders, I admire him very much because he’s been fighting for the same causes for decades and seems to have his heart in the right place.

72. What’s the country you wish to visit?
Prague, Czech Republic. The pictures of Prague are all so beautiful!

73. Best way to decompress?
Indulging in a story (either a novel or a movie) with good red wine. Yum.

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And that’s it! 73 answers to the 73 Vogue Style questions tag. I hope you’ve found my answers entertaining enough. It was fun answering them for sure.

Since this isn’t a blogging award, I’m doing an open-tag. If you have a blog and would like to do this tag, please leave your website in the comment so I can read your answers!

Have fun!