Chung Lao: Beck aka STEMBB, how are you?
Becky:
Chung, I am super! I just got finished reading my genetics
textbook and I feel great. Did I say reading? I meant
ripping.
Chung Lao: Pick one word that describes you.
Becky:
Witty.
Chung Lao: As some people are probably wondering,
where does the nickname STEMBB come from?
Becky:
Well, honestly Chung, it’s a long story and even to this
day, I still don’t fully understand it. It had something to
do with an academy award winning movie called “Nothing to
Lose” and saying “tree stump” incorrectly.
Chung Lao: What do you think of IndaPhatFarm.com?
Becky:
It’s hip, it’s cool, it’s rad, it’s genius, and it’s by an
awesome cousin o’ mine named Chris George. Do you know
him??
Chung Lao: What is the first thing you notice about a
person?
Becky:
Their face, particularly their smile.
Chung Lao: When did you realize you could sing?
Becky:
Well, it all started out when I auditioned for American Idol
and Simon said “Welcome to Hollywood”….Ok not really, but in
all reality, I started singing at a very young age and have
been ever since. I only really “came out” a few years ago
when I got the lead solo in my high school concert choir.
Then later, my career flourished and friends and family
would ask me to sing at their weddings and such. Now, I
help lead worship at church and I am currently working on a
CD with my uncle Jacob which has been great. Singing is
definitely something I love to do and will continue to do as
I get older. I would like to lead a worship band sometime,
somewhere, maybe go on tour. I think it would be amazing.
By the way, I can’t seem to find my agent; he seems to have
taken off somewhere. You can run, but you CAN’T HIDE!!
Chung Lao: What singers inspire you?
Becky:
A lot of worship leaders: Christy Nockels (of Watermark who
I have been compared to), Chris Tomlin (I went to his
concert last month – he is the bomb), Keith Green, but above
all, my uncle Jacob who not only sings, but writes his own
music as well.
Chung
Lao: Back to nicknames, how did you get monikered as
Shabooqua?
Becky:
From the infamous IPF webmasters, my cuz Benj and my good
friend Roger, who tried to find an appropriate name that
truly represented my ghetto fabulous ways. I was impressed
with their choice of names and was honored to be given the
title.
Chung Lao: Give us your overall thoughts on George W.
How will he be remembered?
Becky:
Well Chung, this would be a great question for those
government and politics majors. Unfortunately, all I got
stuck in my head right now are thoughts of carbon compounds,
genetics, and cell biology. But my friend George Dubbya is
a good man. He means only the best for our country and
discusses his decisions with God before doing anything, so
in my book, he is an honorable guy. My dad loves him and
thinks George’s John Hancock on the Christmas cards is not
computerized, but totally signed with Bush’s own pen.
Chung Lao: Why do you like Full House so much?
Becky:
As a child, I watched Full House everyday. I then went on a
Full House hiatus for 13 years because my dad cut cable
off. We were recently reacquainted with cable and I was
able to go on a Full House Marathon where I reconnected with
the Tanner family. Plus, Uncle Jesse was just too cool and
had such nice hair.
Chung Lao: Name someone you admire, and why.
Becky:
My grandpa. He is the most approachable, non-judging, wise,
ethical, and loving man who has ever walked the face of the
earth. He sincerely cares for his family, the lost, and the
people of God. He’s a whiz at math and has even got a good
joke book.
Chung Lao: What is your take on arranged marriage?
Becky:
You know Chung, I was never a proponent of arranged
marriages, and I still don’t know why Indians (especially
South Indians) call them “arranged” marriages. They are
“proposals” for cryin’ out loud. You don’t have to accept,
but if you do, more power to ya. Seriously, if this is what
God has in store for people, then they should run to it.
But others are called to marriage differently. I’m ok with
proposals, but I would rather find someone on my own with
the consent of God and my parents.
Chung Lao: What is your take on interracial marriage?
Becky:
Any type of marriage takes hard work, whether you marry
inside or outside of your culture. As long as we do the
perfect will of God, then everything will be fine.
Sometimes it is hard for Indian parents to deal with it, but
again, if it is God’s will, then they will have to learn to
take it in and trust Him. It is probably not my thing, but
for others, do what you gotta do.
Chung
Lao: List your favorites:
A. Book(s):
No Compromise - The Life Story
of Keith Green by Melody Green
B. Car(s):
I was never really into cars. But I like my 96’
navy blue Ford Explorer who I like to call ‘Louie.’ He has
been through hell and back, but he’s got it going on.
C. Food(s):
Sourdough Bacon Cheeseburger – probably not the
healthiest thing ever, but it’s good on rare occasions.
D. Sibling:
Joshusan (Why separate them
when they can be together??)
E. Countries to Visit / Re-Visit:
India, Greece, Italy, London (I am secretly
British)
F. Sports Team:
Maryland Terps & the US
Women’s National Volleyball Team
G. Exercise Tape:
Billy Blanks Taebo Fat
Blaster
H. Shampoo:
Cross between Thermasilk and
Pantene Pro-V
Health Fact - You must switch between shampoos every 2-3
weeks to avoid build-up. Just do it, don’t ask questions.
You’ll be happy you did.
I. Bible Passage(s):
Cross between Romans 8 (b/c my grandpa
and I learned the whole passage together when I was 9) and
Psalm 91
J. Hindi Film:
My all-time favorite is Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
because Sharukh Khan is the man and whenever people would
come over, I would make them watch it at least 5 times.
Chung Lao: What is the funniest thing that’s ever
happened to you?
Becky:
Ok picture this: Growing up, my church buddies and I (as
peons of children) liked to make forts, tents, and such. A
bunch of us went over to the John’s house (Faith, Sam, and
Gifty) where we used their neighbor’s side yard full of
trees and thickets to make a fort. I, being the very
observant 8 year old that was terribly afraid of dogs, knew
these neighbors had a dog somewhere. Gifty and Sam assured
me that the dog was tied up, but I had to check for myself.
Low and behold, this huge, black dog faced me eye- to-eye,
except, he did not have a leash, and he definitely WAS NOT
TIED UP (thanks Gifty and Sam).
I bolted out of that place
faster than you could blink and say “Alleluyah.” I sprinted
like I was on an Olympic track team; I don’t think I have
ever run that fast in my life. To my complete horror, the
crazy dog started to come after me, and as I ran, the dog
chased me, while Sam chased after the dog. The site was
literally like a movie scene. I lost a shoe in the process,
but it was all worth it because I made it safely inside of
the house out of harm’s way. Shoot, that dog best
recognize.
Chung
Lao: Using Microsoft Paint, please draw us a picture.
Becky:
Chung Lao: What is something you cannot stand in a
person?
Becky:
Rebelliousness in attitude and character
Chung Lao: Is the glass half empty, or half full?
Becky:
I don’t have a glass Chung. I’m a poor college student; I
got me some plastic cups.
Chung Lao: Name some of the innumerable qualities you
love about your sister, and IPF webmaster, Susan.
Becky:
Let me just leave you with the tribute I made for her
birthday:
