Braeanne's Bangers
And I won't knock, won't ring no bells
You just float that bottom up in the air
Uh, I'll get you hot, I know you, oh, so well
And when I walk in, all that I wanna hear
What is "Daddy's Home" by Usher?
Given to her by her great grandma, this is what Braeanne's family calls her.
Who is "(Ate) Bonj"
Before she knew that design was her passion, Braeanne entered UC San Diego with this major.
What is Biochemistry?
G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S
Spell Bri's middle name.
What is C-H-A-N-T-A-L?
You're fake if you don't follow this instagram account detailing Braeanne's crafting exploits (name her IG account...)
What is @randombraeanne?
The total number of celestial bodies on the Filipino flag.
What is four (three stars and one sun)?
Slipping back into happiness
'Cause you give me more time
To live a life that sings like mine
You make me drowsy with delight
What is "Lovestained" by Hope Tala?
The Oribello's rambunctious and loveable family pup, named after the world's greatest male singer.
Who is Bruno?
Teaneck High School's proximity to Route 4 inspired their outlaw mascot.
Who are the Highwaymen
The two giants of the NBA that inspired Braeanne's "almost" first name. (Name those two players!)
Who are Shaq and Kobe (Shakobe)?
James Jamerson, Jaco Pastorius... this is the instrument that Bri just started playing this year.
What is the electric bass guitar?
The city Braeanne was born in.
What is Baguio City?
You ain't even touched me in so long
You ain't say you loved me in so long
You don't even try to call my phone
Did you even love me all along?
What is "Endlessly" by Omar Apollo?
The future of athletics, Bri's siblings Kassie and Kyle play these sports (name both!)
What is volleyball and basketball?
Braeanne only competed in this team sport in freshman year of high school. A water sport in which you try not to get wet.
What is rowing?
Bri's mutant X-man power: the location of her extra bone.
What is Bri's left foot?
This series is based in Naples, Italy, and the first book was number one in the NYT's top 100 books of the century; Bri just finished the whole series.
What are "The Neopolitan Novels" by Elena Ferrante?
Warm, sour, and always satisfying: Braeanne's favorite Filipino dish.
What is sinigang?
She's soothing like the ocean rushing on the sand
She takes care of me baby
She helps me be a better man
She's so beautiful, sometimes I stop to close my eyes
She's exactly what I need
What is "Lemonade" by Jeremy Passion
Braeanne's mom was this many years old when she was born on November 10, 1999
What is twenty years old?
The online, interdisciplinary design-focused zine founded by Mylinh and Bri at UC San Diego: three letters, reminiscent of color.
What is Hue?
Braeanne was this age when she got the piercing gun stuck her ear getting her ears pierced.
What is one year old?
Braeanne's favorite wintertime activity. She's a great teacher...
What is snowboarding?
The largest island in the Philippines.
What is Luzon?
You're a girl on this island
I'm a boy from America
My flight leaves tonight, but I don't think I'm going backwards
I won't be going backwards
What is "Golden Girl" by Frank Ocean?
When she was a little girl, Bri would perform "Part of Your World", "A Whole New World", and this other foundational Disney princess song for her family during karaoke.
What is "Reflections"
The instrument Braeanne quit in the 7th grade...
What is the violin?
Jasmine oat milk tea... Braeanne's favorite place in the entire world to enjoy this bev.
What is Camellia Road (in San Diego)?
The superstar diva that taught Braeanne to crochet in elementary school.
Who is Mamang (Braeanne's great grandmother!)
The war in which the United States formally colonized the Philippines and began military occupation.
What is the Spanish-American War?