Wow, the last time I interviewed Emily and Jessi they were 9 and 7 years old! I think it's time I did an update with my two tween girls (all answers are their own).
Nathalieland: Hi girls! How are you?
Emily: I'm good!
Jessica: Good, but I'm really tired from skiing [yesterday].
Emily: I'm good!
Jessica: Good, but I'm really tired from skiing [yesterday].
N: Nice. So how do you like being a tween? Looking forward to the teenage years?
E: It's good, I feel like it's that age where you don't have too many responsibilities but you're still able to do a lot. I'm not really looking forward to being a teenager.
J: I feel like I don't really notice being 10 rather than 9 -- it feels the same. I'm not really excited for being a teenager because there's so many things you need to do, like go to high school and learn how to drive.
N: Haha, true. There are some bad (but also good!) things about being a teenager. Who are your closest friends and why?
E: Chloe and Serena, our neighbourhood friends, because we play together every day and get along well.
J: Same (Chloe and Serena), because we have a lot in common and I really enjoy playing with them.
N: That's nice! What do you like to do for entertainment? Tell me about your favourite books/movies/music/etc.
E: I like to play Adopt Me on Roblox, code on Scratch, and play with my friends and Jessi. I'm into Hunger Games right now and I like listening to Encanto music. I also love watching Survivor!
J: Same as Emily, basically! I also like watching football, doing puzzles, and anything related to animals/crafts.
N: How's school going?
E: I like school but my class is very rowdy and they swear a lot (which bothers me), but I like my friends and my teacher.
J: School's really fun right now because we have 5 chicks and a fish. My teacher is very nice and I like my friends too.
N: What did you think of all the COVID restrictions/remote learning over the last two years?
E: It's annoying to wear masks but usually you don't notice it. Online learning was ok -- it kind of depended on what we were doing that day. I don't really like the vaccine mandate because I basically had to get vaccinated just so I could do anything.
J: I don't really care about the masks -- I never notice them much. I didn't like online learning because it's just too much screen time and you don't actually get to see your friends. I also don't really like the vaccine mandate because people are always so alarmed when I tell them I'm not vaccinated.
N: I see. Before COVID we were going to travel as a family every year (we started with Vancouver in 2018 and Niagara Falls in 2019). How do you feel about travel now?
E: I like travelling, but I really don't like leaving Ludy and Lemmep. It makes me worry the whole time if they're ok.
J: I do like travelling because it's fun to see all the different things they have in different places, except I don't like going on a plane and leaving Ludy and Lemmep. I would like to go to Niagara Falls again because that was amazing and I got some cool bugs from the hike.
N: Maybe some day we'll go back! What is something you're afraid of?
E: I don't like the thought of all those horrible things that can happen (war, accidents, house fire, etc) even though they are unlikely.
J: Same as Emily. I also don't like being alone in the dark.
N: Have you learned anything new and exciting since we last spoke?
E: I learned how to code on Scratch (I code all the time now) and I got pretty good at rock climbing. I've also learned how to rollerblade, skate, ski, and use a hoverboard!
J: Basically all the same as Emily except I don't have a hoverboard. I also can do flips in the water and have learned some sewing stuff.
N: Very nice. What are some similarities you see between you and Daddy?
E: He and I are tall and skinny, smart, and have blue eyes. We both really like climbing! He was a picky eater when he was young, just like me.
J: Feebs and I like football, frisbee, puzzles, and don't mind staying up late. We're both smart and think animals are cool! We LOVE ketchup.
N: And what about similarities with me?
E: You and I are morning people and love to organize! We need everything to be neat and tidy. We both like math, have neat handwriting, and like to follow the rules. We're into design and love chocolate!
J: You and I have similar hair colour, and also like to follow the rules. We both love arts, crafts, and sewing! We have a lot of similar favourite foods (especially Costco ice cream!).
N: So sweet. Any thoughts on what job(s) you'd like to have when you're older?
E: I want to be an interior designer and, for a high school job, I'd like to work at a post office so that I can peel labels and organize the packages.
J: I would like to be a zoologist so that I can watch and research animals.
N: Interesting! Almost done: how is your relationship with your sister?
E: Very good. We play all day and never fight. We also have a lot in common and like to do sillies together!
J: I agree with Emily! I also like that I get all the clothes that don't fit her anymore.
N: I think it's so sweet how well you two get along. Any final remarks? Things you'd like to say about yourself?
E: I love Ludy! My little poofy face.
J: I love Lemmep! My little softy face. I also miss Lil' Click since he died.
N: As usual, it was a pleasure talking to you girls. Thanks for sharing!
E: Bye!
J: Bye!
