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On a weekend, you would most likely be found: Sleeping. There’s nothing you like more than catching up on your Z’s. At your karate class: fun, active, and you never know when those skills will come in handy. At the mall with friends. Shopping and socializing? Count you in You see the star quarterback bullying the class math whiz for his homework. You… Let it go. Those athletes are under a lot of pressure and sometimes just need to blow off some steam. March right up to the quarterback and tell him to do his own work. Tell your teacher what you saw, but ask to stay out of it. If you had a theme song, which would it be? “Miss Independent” – Kelly Clarkson “Born to Make You Happy” – Britney Spears “Fighter” – Christina Aguilera You’re watching a scary movie with friends and you hear strange noises outside. All your friends scream and hide. You… Get the phone and call the neighbors. Grab a nearby bat and run outside to investigate. Are the first one to hide with them. You love rugby, but there’s no team for girls and the coach won’t allow you to play with the boys. What do you do? You file a complaint with the school so that they allow you to play. And you get to work starting a women’s team, too! You understand. I mean, you could really get hurt playing with those huge guys! You get a group of girlfriends to play together on weekends instead. Your ideal vacation is… Paris, or another top cosmopolitan city. You love seeing the sites! Sitting on a beach, relaxing in the sun and listening to the ocean. The Grand Canyon. Hiking, white water rafting, adventure everywhere- there’s so much to do! If friends had to describe you, they would say you’re… Loyal and dependable. Determined and adventurous. Laid-back and agreeable. You’ve set your sights on the new boy at school. He’s smart, funny, and oh-so-cute! Go right up to him after class and ask if he wants a tour of the local hangouts this weekend. Smile at him, but wait for him to come to you before ever talking to him. Say hi and introduce yourself when you run into him in the hall. You have a major math test this afternoon and you’re squeezing in some last minute cramming in the library. The girls at the table next to you are loudly talking and laughing and it’s totally distracting you. You… Ask them to respect your need to study and if they can’t be quiet, to head to the cafeteria where they can be as loud as they want. Do your best Zen-impression and try to tune them out. Say “Shhh” before packing up your books and moving to another table. Your family has a big reunion and all your cousins have come into town. You are: With your girl cousins! You’re so happy you get to catch up on all the gossip and talk fashion! Playing touch football with the guys – you’re the best running back in the family. Spending as much time alone as possible – family reunions give you a headache.