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  • I’m Gissel click this to see pics of me, text posts about/by me, etc
  • this link: my thoughts and what not
  • I’m a 19 year-old college student, specifically a sophomore. I love and enjoy attending school. I just love learning. So yeah. I made dramatic changes to my educational habits beginning my senior of high school. Basically, I began to work my ass off and get 4.0s every semester. It’s something I’m extremely proud of. I’ve been involved in school clubs since high school. I used to be the Vice President of the French Club in high school. It was my favorite club - ever. Now, I’m the founder and president of a Jewish Culture Club at the community college I attend. I tend to have good relationships with my professors. I have enjoyed learning from most of my professors because they are extremely passionate about what they do. It is really satisfying and heartwarming to know somebody is doing what they love most.
  • I live in Southern California.
  • Twitter:gisselriosss
  • I’m introverted!
  • I’m a Virgo. I guess I’m a pretty accurate description of a Virgo. I’m shy, analytical, a perfectionist, proud to be myself, etc etc etc.
  • I speak fluent Spanish. Additionally, I speak/read/write 4 years worth of French.
  • So, I’m a Francophile.
  • I love soccer/futbol/football. I watch matches every weekend. It’s my passion. My favorite thing to do on the weekend is too watch a good football match, especially Chivas and OL games (even if it’s online). I’ve attended about 10 live matches. My utmost favorite teams are Chivas de Guadalajara and Olympique Lyonnais! I also support Bayern Munich as well. My favorite national team is la Seleccion Mexicana aka Mexico NT. My favorite European national teams: Les Bleus & the German NT.

I met some of the Mexico U23 players on 03.27.12

  • I love Photoshop CS5 with all my heart. I can’t say I’m an expert when it comes to using it and letting my creativity flow. I do make lots of edits and gifs when I have time and when I’m stressed. Photoshop truly relaxes me.
  • I FUCKING LOVE THE BEE GEES. We can’t be friends if you don’t.
  • I’m quite religious.
  • I’m talkative (with the right person) - about anything and everything. I can go on for long periods of time just discussing what I know best. In my opinion, the best thing to do with a friend is to talk. I don’t need to go out to fancy places or to do something action-packed. I just need and want to talk. The sound of someone’s voice is always comforting. There’s something just beautiful about talking to someone else about your opinions, fears, problems, passions, etc.
  • I love helping people. If you need any help whatsoever, let me know!
  • I love to worry about things. I procrastinate and stress out all the time. Although I improved during my Fall 2012 semester, I still procrastinate. It’s quite inevitable because of my nature. I tend to overthink things and choose not to settle quickly for something because I fear it is not the best or most appropriate choice. It just complicates things, especially writing essays or research papers.
  • I like to think I have an eclectic taste in music. My all-time favorite musicians are Bryan Adams, the Bee Gees, Emmanuel, & Joan Sebastian.
First, I’m fascinated with 80’s music - europop, new wave, synth pop, etc. My favorite 80s musicians are Bryan Adams, OMD, Bryan Adams, Ultravox, Men at Work, Journey, Chicago, Modern Talking, Savage, Hall & Oates, and Bad Boys Blue. I also love 50’s, 60’s and 70’s music, especially Bobby Vee, Buddy Holly, The Righteous Brothers, the Cascades, the Shirelles, the Four Tops, the Bee Gees, the Beatles, Ben E King, Dion & the Belmounts, Ricky Nelson, etc
  • My feelings towards Bryan Adams are inexplicable. He’s just my all time-favorite. He’s not only a talented musician but a handsome man. He’s also artistic, humanitarian, and witty. From the moment I first heard his music on the radio, I fell in love with his raspy voice and sincere lyrics. What I love most about his music is that it can go from extremely romantic to extremely sexy.
  • My favorite group is the Bee Gees. I love all brothers equally because they were each so unique and beautiful. I first developed a great love towards Barry, though. :3 I used to listen to my dad’s Bee Gees cassettes and his ‘One’ album all the time. Idk. I remember Barry’ beautiful hair and beard standing out the most to me lol. I also really liked the versatility of his voice. Whenever I watch Barry in interviews, his humble, proper, and cute nature is revealed. Idk. There’s something about him that just gives me lots of feels. As the oldest male in the family, he had a sort of way to act like the leader and really proper guy. I enjoy his laugh so much. It’s just adorable. I feel like I’m most similar to him. Idk. Again, I love all brothers equally. I love Mo’s sense of humor, talent, laid-back nature, etc etc etc. He was just so laid-back (this seen even through his style of dress). Seeing Mo burst into a smile has the ability to make me feel a thousand times better. Robin was just as amazing. His voice has so much intensity and feeling. I also really like his dry, discreet issh humor. Idk. It’s funny to watch interviews of them because he’d make unexpected yet hilarious comments. I adore Robin’s 80s music, too, especially his album ‘How Old Are You?’
  • My favorite artists in Spanish are Joan Sebastian & Emmanuel. Both musicians have a certain something that just makes me lose it.
  • I listen to Spanish music obviously.
  • I listen to French music, too, though. 
My favorite French artists: Pierre Bachelet, Alain Souchon, Michel Sardou, Serge Gainsbourg, Joe Dassin, Mylene Farmer, and Emmanuel Moire. Pierre Bachelet is probably the French musicians I listen to the most, though. His music was so varied and I just love his passionate, romantic, and sincere voice. However, I also frequently listen to Alain Souchon. His 80s stuff is the best, too.
  • Other favorite artists? Adamo, Adan ‘Chalino’ Sanchez, 112, Andrea Bocelli, Jose Luis Perales, Leo Dan, etc.
  • I’ve attended various concerts (from first to most recent)
  1. Daddy Yankee & Friends (@ staples center, age 12 - 09.09.05 lol lol)
  2. RKM & KEN-Y, Pitbull & others @ the shrine expo center in 2007 lol
  3. Chris Brown (Up Close & Personal Tour) - 1.05.08 @Honda Center
  4. David Archuleta @the Glasshouse in Pomona - 03.17.09 :)
  5. Il Volo @the Wiltern on 10.12.11 - I WAS VIP & met them!!!
  6. Of Monsters & Men @The Observatory in Santa Ana on 08.08.12
  7. *SOON* LAWSON @ THE TROUBADOUR ON 1.24.13

you can click here to listen to the music i like

  • I watch a lot of movies. I tend to stay up late on weekends, especially when I’m on break, to watch new films. Personally, I find it to be one of the most relaxing and enjoyable activities.
My favorite movies? the HP series, obviously. anything involving WW1 or WW2, romantic comedies, indie films, dramas, foreign films, and the classics.
I guess you can get a basic idea of which films I like or you can click here to see my favorite movies
  • I love reading memoirs, romance novels, the classics, and the HP series. OH, I also love Paulo Coelho. His books are incredibly insightful.
  • I’m fascinated with French, History, Psychology, and Criminal Justice.
  • I don’t have a best friend. I have a very close friend named Sabrina, though, and many close tumblr friends (like Antonia, Mari, Nina, Katie, Isa, Ali, etc).
  • I have ‘phases’ in which I obsess over a certain somebody or subject. During such phases, I go on a search for every bit of information to feed my appetite for knowledge. Idk. I like to see it as a desire to be well-informed lol.
  • My grandpa means the world to me. You’ll probably notice I post things about him quite often. *update: he passed away 10.05.12. He will always remain special in my heart, though*
  • I love rainy days. I hate hot, nasty weather. I rather be cold.
  • I love talking about random things for hours and hours. If you’re the type of person who can hold lengthy conversations, we’ll be best friends. No kidding.
  • I don’t exercise often. Rather, I choose to eat whatever I like, whenever I like.  I’m changing this. I have started to practice pop pilates and hopes to tone my body and lose some weight. I’m not overweight, though. I’m at a healthy weight but I’m kind of chubby. I just think it’s necessary to be toned and healthy.
  • I don’t watch much television. I only ever watch 48 Hours Mystery, Criminal Minds, and No Reservations: Anthony Bourdain.
OH, and I like wedding shows. It’s a strange fascination of mine.
  • I like to reblog male model photos. My favorite male model would be Rafael Lazzini. I love his piercing eyes. 
  • I like honest, upfront, respectful people. I’ve never liked those, who discriminate others or are boastful . Upon meeting somebody, I typically get an idea if the person is good or bad. I don’t like wasting precious time on people who don’t deserve it. It’s as simple as that. It’s not that I think I’m better. I just think I deserve a reciprocal amount of love and support for there to ever be a friendship. And, that is the least anybody can expect from a friendship. I’m really easy to get to know. Idk if I’m as easy to approach, though. Let’s just say I’m always willing to start a new friendship.

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I'm Gissel - a college student from Southern California but soon to be Georgetown student in the fall! Virgo. ISTJ. History major. I post lots of football/soccer, music (especially Bee Gees & Bryan Adams & 80s), history, films, male models, travel pictures, and so forth. Get to know me.