Sept. 29, 2009
Ella Doerge
Favorite TV show: Barefoot Contessa
Most played songs in my iPod: Akon's Freedom album
What I drive: Honda CR-V (named The Silver Stallion)
Favorite movie: Shakespeare in Love
What I'm reading: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
Bookmarked websites: foodnetwork.com, dailypuppy.com, jcrew.com
Worst habit: pulling on the lane line during kick sets
Superstition: I have to chew gum while taking tests.
Worst job: Teaching screaming 2 year olds how to swim.
Favorite city to visit: Seattle
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Shawn Johnson
Talent I'd most like to have: Olympic gymnastics skills. I wanted to be on the 1996 Atlanta Olympic team. Dominique Moceanu was my childhood idol.
Dream date: Ryan Lochte, but he's not allowed to talk. Or Ryan Sheckler, but he's not allowed to talk either.
Attribute I like BEST about myself: My eyes?
Attribute I like LEAST about myself: How I try to make things perfect the first time.
Most competitive teammate: Kristen Heiss
Which teammate would win on Big Brother? How do you win Big Brother? But I'd still say Kristen because she will win anything she puts her mind to.
Which teammate could succeed at another sport and which sport: Alia--jumping field events
Pre-competition music: Circus by Britney Spears, rap/R&B in general
Favorite quote: "The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve." -- Albert Schweitzer
Something about me that most people don't know: I had an Asian imaginary friend when I was little.
Favorite swimming or diving set: monofins
Favorite tradition at Texas A&M: The War Hymn
In one word, describe:
Coach Bultman: careful
Coach Duchac: bubbly
Melissa Hain
Favorite TV show: Greek and House
Most played songs in my iPod: Constantly changing
What I drive: Blue BMW
Favorite movie: The Dark Knight
What I'm reading: Body of Lies by Iris Johansen and The Time Traveler's Wife
Bookmarked websites: Yahoo, Neo, AggieAthletics, Facebook
Worst habit: Texting/being on my phone ALL the time
Superstition: I do the same warm-up every session of a big meet
Talent I'd most like to have:Musical abilities-being able to play the piano/guitar
Attribute I like BEST about myself: I always give my all
Attribute I like LEAST about myself: Sometimes I'm too hard on myself/never satisfied
Most competitive teammate: Julia Wilkinson
Which teammate would win on Big Brother? Big what?
Which teammate could succeed at another sport and which sport: Sarah Woods-ultimate frisbee
Pre-competition music: Actually I don't like to listen to music before I race because I think too much when I do. I like to be distracted by my teammates instead :)
Favorite quote: "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -Eleanor Roosevelt
Something about me that most people don't know: I once had a flamingo collection...
Favorite swimming or diving set: Free with a snorkel!
Favorite tradition at Texas A&M: The yells, Aggie War Hymn and the 12th man
In one word, describe:
Coach Bultman: Jokester
Coach Duchac: optimistic, cheerful