Sweet Memes

This week's questions:

1. Name 1 comedy movie you've seen.
Since this is my favorite genre, it's difficult to pick one. So I'll pick Heathers, because it's completely funny, if you're sick minded enough, and because it wasn't on the Official List of best comedies the AFI put out.
2. Name 2 black and white films you remember seeing.
I'm not a fan of b/w films. So, Psycho, and The Battleship Potemkin are about all I've seen--and liked--beside Charlie Chaplin and the Marx Brothers.
3. Name 3 dramas you thought were worth watching.
Dr. Zhivago, Platoon, Schindler's List
4. Name 4 television shows you watch on a regular (or semi-regular) basis.
Survivor (the link is for the first one, but I've enjoyed them all, except Africa because we missed most of it), The Amazing Race (this link is for the original, but we missed that one and caught all of the rest), CSI (the original one only)...that's about it. The other stuff that's on is chosen by other people in the house.
5. Name 5 things that, in your opinion, are advertised on television too frequently.
Cars. Beer. Cars. Insurance. Wait, did I mention cars?

You Are

A Robo Pumpkin Face You would make a good pumpkin cyborg.

Oh, well, too late...already carved the squash.

I am 29% evil.


I try to stay away from evil deeds but succumb to temptation every once in a while. I'm not quite on my way to hell but I certainly have some explaining to do.
Are you evil? find out at Hilowitz.com


I think I got extra "evil" points for not being a virgin. Except, hey, since I'm married with a kid, what am I...going to lie?? sheesh

thx Christopher

Haven't done this in a long time. Keep in mind that I'm really wiped tonight, so anything I type is going to be either dulldulldull or totaly stupid.

"Each week, this space will present 5 words, randomly pulled from a dictionary of approximately 10000 basic English words."

This week's words are: Mischievously Axed Blaspheme Synergistic Gourmet

The princess mischievously kicked off her shoes as she walked toward the window and away from her angry tutor. She looked out at the gardener as he axed her mother's favorite tree down to a stump. It was dead, but she knew there would be trouble. Oh, well. She was used to hearing her mother blaspheme and curse the servants. Occasionally, it turned into a synergistic event when the two women took turns berating an underling. Like last Thursday, when their chef sent the remains of their latest gourmet banquet to the Little Sisters to give to the poor instead of properly throwing everything away.

OK. I'm writing about princesses. It's time to go to sleep.

I say, you think...Halloween Style

1. Pumpkin: ...guts
2. Ghost: ...stories
3. Haunted: ...house
4. Grim Reaper: Sparky's favorite costume
5. Broom stick: Quidditch
6. Candy: Love it!
7. Vampire: Vlad the Impaler
8. Costume: ...ball

I say ... and you think ... ?

Unbreakable:: comb (long story)
Have mercy:: bad b/w movies
Do it better:: Bookies
Settle scores:: Mafia
Comments:: Haloscan
Craziest thing:: We've all done at least one!
Apple:: orchard
Halloween:: candy!!
Manageable:: sleeping tonight
Trick:: ...or treat

The Pork Chop Express.


Which B-Movie Badass Are You?
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I've always liked Kurt Russell. Never thought I'd ever actually be Kurt Russell, though.

Heh.

You are Gambit! You Horny Bastard. You get all the ladies, and you look good too. Everything you touch gets a little buzz. Damn, you fight evil, and look devilishly good. I want you.


Which Superhero Are You?
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No, actually I am Cracking Up and Confused.

Who the hell is Gambit?

Your Haloween Costume Should Be

A Bumble Bee

Great. Except I haven't dressed up for Halloween in about 12 years....

You Aren't Scary, You're Scared

Probably even scared to see how this quiz came out!

Heee.

Not.

Found this here. What the heck, why not?

Seven things I want to do before I die:

1. Take some sem courses
2. Get my motorcycle license
3. Learn Hebrew, or Greek
4. Jump out of an airplane (with a parachute, people!)
5. Learn to be patient
6. Visit all 50 states
7. Visit all the continents except Antarctica

Seven things I can do:

1. Skim/read fast
2. Fake happiness
3. Make a mean mac n cheese
4. Blog
5. Put things in order
6. Hang drywall
7. Keep track of friends

Seven things I cannot do:

1. Understand mean people
2. Not take things personally (sometimes)
3. Make it through winter without getting depressed
4. Deal with indecision (mine or other people's)
5. Swim
6. Understand physics
7. Run a marathon (and why would I want to?)

Seven things I say a lot:

1. Damn!
2. Rats.
3. [Sparky!!]
4. What're we having for dinner?
5. I forgot to...
6. Where is/are my...?!?!?
7. Shit.

Seven things I find attractive in the opposite sex:

1. Smile
2. Kindness
3. Hair
4. Chest/Shoulders
5. Sense of humor
6. Intelligence
7. Courtesy

Seven celebrity crushes:

1. Brad Pitt
2. Viggo Mortenson
3. Patrick Stewart
4. Will Smith
5. George Eads
6. Hugh Grant
7. Gary Dourdan

Seven people who have to do this next:

1. Amy
2. Jenica
3. Molly
4. Robert (in his massive spare time--not)
5. Jenny
6. Artcat
7. Beast
8. Amended: ...and anyone else who wants to play...

So? GO!

Great. It says she was (is?) on Babylon 5, which I think I watched for 5 minutes once. Perhaps I should have paid closer attention!

'This or that?'

1. diamonds or pearls? Neither. Turquoise.
2. paperback or hardcover books? Harcover, although I usually buy paperbacks (cheepcheepcheep)
3. carpet or hardwood floors? Hardwood, except on stairs. Blame CSI.
4. dogs or cats? Prefer dogs, but I'm allergic to both.
5. fluffy or firm pillow? Firm
6. fine point or medium point pens? Fine
7. clocks a little fast or on time? A little fast
8. mahjong or spider solitaire (or other)? Spider solitaire
9. wall calendar or desk calendar? Wall
10. 'Survivor' or 'The Amazing Race?' Yes. But only these.

You Passed 8th Grade Math

Congratulations, you got 10/10 correct!

It definitely helps to have a kid in my house doing this kind of stuff right now....

Know Thyself...
Knowing your emotional weaknesses allows you to alter your lifestyle to improve your social interactions, time spent with family, problems in your relationships, communication between friends, workplace attitude and efficiency, emotional stability, and many other daily situations in which your emotional aptitude is utilized and challenged.

Your Weakest Emotional Category is: Openness

Recognizing your emotional strengths is equally important. For example, strong assertiveness can be positive, assuming you are not domineering in conversations and relationships. Strong empathy can be beneficial, as long as you don't put the interests of others before your own well-being. Moderation is the key to successfully handling your emotions.

Your Strongest Emotional Category is: Self-Reliance

Really now. That's...fascinating.

Your personality stands out from the average person's particularly in the areas of:

Your High Curiosity Level

A Subset of your Personality Measurement: [percentages scored--the chart won't copy]

Social Need [approx 30%]
Openness [approx 45%]
Approval Need [approx 40%]
Ability to Focus [approx 70%]
Emotionality [approx 75%]
Reliance on Intuition [approx 40%]
Tolerance for Change [approx 20%]

Your Interaction Style:
You scored 30 in the area of extroversion /introversion, which means that your energy is directed primarily inward, rather than outward. Your mixed score in this trait creates an interesting and alluring combination of traits: You are social yet also very reflective and introspective. You like to be around people, but too much interaction drains your energy. You need to retreat every once in a while in order to recharge your batteries. Keep these needs in mind when choosing the ideal work situation for you, otherwise you won't feel happy.

Life Satisfaction:
Although you score higher than the average person, you are still not entirely satisfied with your current life situation.


And then they want you to spend money to get the rest.

I took this once before. Turns out I have two hidden talents!

Your Hidden Talent

You're super sensitive and easily able to understand situations. You tend to solve complex problems in a flash, without needing a lot of facts. Decision making is easy for you. You have killer intuition. The right path is always clear, and you're a bit of a visionary.

Who'd've thought?

[Yes, sensitive: I cry all-the-damn-time. I generally pick up on situations around me, unless I'm having a clueless day. Which do happen regularly, so I wouldn't say I do it easily. Facts? Who needs those? I do intuit a lot. Usually correctly. When I'm paying attention. The right path is almost NEVER clear to me. I laugh and laugh at the thought.]

Rum:

You're A Crazy Drunk

When you drink, you get wrecked - and it ain't pretty.

Not anymore. Much.


Wine:

You're a Depressed Drunk

You know that distinct taste of tears and vodka real well.

Yes, I actually do. Vodka and anything!


Ironically enough, I've actually had two glasses of white wine tonight. And very little healthy food. I could so easily slip into alcoholism, just a little tap.

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Thanks to Shelly, I now know my value in dollars:




Is that good?

This may be the most annoying test ever.

The Sonnet Deliberate Gentle Love Dreamer (DGLDf) Romantic, hopeful, and composed. You are the Sonnet. Get it? Composed? Sonnets want Love and have high ideals about it. They're conscientious people, caring & careful. You yourself have deep convictions, and you devote a lot of thought to romance and what it should be. This will frighten away most potential mates, but that's okay, because you're very choosy with your affections anyway. You'd absolutely refuse to date someone dumber than you, for instance. Your exact opposite: Genghis Khunt Random Brutal Sex Master Lovers who share your idealized perspective, or who are at least willing to totally throw themselves into a relationship, will be very, very happy with you. And you with them. You're already selfless and compassionate, and with the right partner, there's no doubt you can be sensual, even adventurously so. You probably have lots of female friends, and they have a special soft spot for you. Babies do, too, at the tippy-top of their baby skulls. ALWAYS AVOID: The 5-Night Stand, The False Messiah, The Hornivore, The Last Man on Earth CONSIDER: The Loverboy Link: The 32-Type Dating Test by OkCupid - Free Online Dating.

I generally agree with this. I certainly plan to avoid all the "Avoid" types and my "Exact Opposites." At least to the extent that I can.

If you take this test, be forewarned that you WILL be forced to create an identity, password, etc. Grrr.

Optimisit ~ Your cup is half full. You know stuff happens that isn't always great but you know how to look on the bright side and wait for better things. Whatever you are given in life you are grateful for and appreciate.
What Is Your Outlook On Life?
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Yup.

Yupyupyup.

Sometimes.

You are a protector.
Yes, you don't like to kill people. That goes against everything you belive in. It's not that you are a coward, but your ideals and morals wouldn't allow it.
You are the typical hero, do the righteous things, get the bad guys and do it all legally. But just because you don't kill doesn't mean you can't kick ass. And that is what you do. You use your brain and your strenght to do honourable deeds and protect people you know and love. If an evil guy is going to take over the world soon, it's you who will get involved.
You hate watching innocents suffer, and love seeing bad people getting what they deserve. You are probably also happy and optimistic and work pretty good in groups. And the friends you usually make are true ones.

Main weapon: Anything at all
Quote: "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough" -Joe
Lewis
Facial expression: Smile

What Type of Killer Are You?
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Fascinating.

Mother Nature watches over you. You're wise and observant. You have a keen sense of people and are a dedicated worker. Your emotions can run wild and you may at times be controlling. Mother Nature is always there to protect you, though. Like a mother, Mother Nature is always holding your hand and will guide you through life. She will help you through life's obstacles. You may find yourself feeling unusually comfortable in the presence of nature.


As usual, the parts I agree with are italicized. I like the picture though. Me meeting Stevie Nicks.

You've been given 3 parachutes, but there are 4 people who need them. Who will you not give one to: Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, Mariah Carey, or Beyonce?
Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez. I'm throwing the third parachute outta the plane after the other two when they jump. Real tired of "J.Lo." Never, ever, ever like "The Shriek."

By the way, that's a very cool site. Must remember to visit...

Instructions: Give your opinion on each of the 5 subjects below. Descriptive links are provided if you want to know more about the subject. What do you think about...

the art of Pablo Picasso

I like representational art, generally. On the other hand, I think Guernica is a masterpiece of art 'explaining' war.

Health insurance

Two things: Thank God we have it this year! And what an enormous PITA insurance companies are.

the year 1937

er, well, uhm, I think my mother-in-law was born that year...My mom turned 16 at the end of the year, my dad turned 18, maybe he graduated? Martin Niemöller was arrested by the Nazis, according to the link. Not a good year. Not at all. Except for my mother-in-law, whom I love.

Ants

They fascinate me. There was a Star Trek:TNG novelization about ant-people-aliens that was really interesting. However, I don't like eating them or having them crawl on me. And if you've ever been bitten by a red ant (fire ant), you probably have ant-phobia, for good reason.

Ballroom dancing

Great exercise. Looks easier than it is. But all this new crap on TV with it is stupid. There's still nowhere to go dancing in 95% of the U.S. Unless you live in Wisconsin and live to polka (which, by the way, is a fun dance).

Your Monster Profile

Basilisk Claw You Feast On: Power Bars You Lurk Around In: Olive Gardens You Especially Like to Torment: Pop Stars

Olive gardens?? Oy. I'm cracking up.

[but no, I really loathe power bars!]

From Jenica:

1. Search your blog archive.
2. Find your 23rd post.
3. Find the fifth sentence (this is meant to say something about you).
4. Post that sentence in your blog along with these instructions.


Prezzies and cake or (better) pie. (in response to how I celebrate my birthday--June 3, 2004)

...appropriate for lunchtime. Thanks Shelly, as ever!

Hmmm... Tastes like Chicken. Am I chicken? Am I a frog? Am I human? All unfamiliar meats taste like chicken, and that's what I am, an unfamiliar meat. What Flavour Are You?

with a hint of

I am Vanilla Flavoured. I am one of the most popular flavours in the world. Subtle and smooth, I go reasonably with anyone, and rarely do anything to offend. I can be expected to be blending in in society. What Flavour Are You?

Odd mixture.

Maroon 5 Shares Your Taste in Music

See their whole playlist here (iTunes required)

OK.

You are Romans.


Which book of the Bible are you?
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YES!!!

No clue what a Dyne Spirit is...but I'm

Which Dyre Spirit Are You Most Like?
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Which sent me into gales of laughter. And it's spot on, too.

What Common Breed of Dog Are You?
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Uhm, perhaps ya'll should mess with me. I'm a little horrified and majorly amused.

from woodsrun

What Is Your Animal Personality?
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Hmph.

thanks, Shelly....

You are Franklin!


Which Peanuts Character are You?
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OK. I like Franklin.

A new one, via Shelly:

Instructions: Give your opinion on each of the 5 subjects below. Descriptive links are provided if you want to know more about the subject. What do you think about...

the board game Trivial Pursuit - I love TP. No one will play it with me anymore, except Sparky, and I have to spot him a couple of wedges to start. Maybe we'll get a new question set this Christmas....

the state of Kentucky -- I don't really have opinions about states, but hey! I just found out , by clicking the link, that Kentucky is a Commonwealth, like PA. I've never been there, but it's on my list. If I ever get around to visiting my niece in Tennessee, we could take a quick trip there perhaps.

the astrological sign and constellation Pisces -- Something else I tend not to thing a lot about is astrology. I can create charts for people, just for fun, because it's so terrifically scientific, and yet so terrifically goofy. There are no Pisces in my family. I can't find constellations, beyond Orion's Belt and (if I'm lucky) the Big Dipper.

Winnie the Pooh, the fictional bear -- Or, as we call him, Pinnie the Woo. No idea why. I love the 'real' Pooh, but Disney has come very close to destroying him. The only part of the Disney version of the Hundred-Acre Wood I like his Tigger. In the original, Rabbit was my favorite (any surprise there?) and I simply LOVE Eeyore and Roo.

Castles -- Wow. That's a huge subject. Uhm, well, castles. Hmm. Cold, dank, smelly, smoky, muddy. That's during their functional years. I've been to a few, mostly in England. I always check out the bathroom facilities and then raise a cheer for modern plumbing. While in Germany 5 years ago, Sparky and I went on a castle tour at Burg Eltz which was interesting only because the tour guide spoke only German--we don't speak much German beyond "danke" and "bitte." I surprised myself in being able to explain quietly much of what we were seeing to Sparky. My favorite castles are Burg Eltz (cute and very German, and still used as a family residence), Edinburgh (great views, perfect defensive design) and Durham (which is university dormitories now).

from the Tuesday Ten site:
List celebrities about whom you do not want to hear another word.

1. Paris Hilton
2. Tom Cruise
3. Katie Holmes
4. "Brangelina" (I like them individually)
5. Jennifer Lopez
6. R. Kelly
7. Horatio Sanz
8. any major league baseball player
9. (almost) any NASCAR driver
10. any FOX-NEWS "personality"
11. Ann Coulter

The other side of the coin, who I would like to hear more from/about:

1. Iman
2. Don Cheadle
3. Ally Sheedy
4. Joanne Woodward/Paul Newman
5. Carlos Santana
6. Ali Hewson
7. Finesse Mitchell
8. Cal Ripken
9. Danica Patrick
10. Anderson Cooper
11. Ann Richards

The Saturday 8

I'm taking my husband out of the equation, because otherwise it would be all about him. He is my best friend, and I could use him in nearly every answer (except 1-3).

1. who was your very first friend?
Who knows? I can only remember back to age 4 or so. There were a couple of boys on my block named Chris and Tony. Chris was my age, Tony was older (like 2 years, maybe). I proposed to Chris, by note. We were going to live in the lilac bushes when we got married.

2. who is your oldest friend now?
My oldest friend: I have a couple of quite elderly friends....retirement aged. Florence is 105. I guess she wins by default.
My friend the longest: Laura. We met when we were in Kindergarten or first grade.

3. do you make and keep friends easily?
Making friends as an adult is difficult; there's less time to sit around getting to know people. I think I make "acquaintances" easily. Sometimes those grow into friendships, but usually they don't.

4. tell us about your best friend.
My best friend is Jenny. We met in college, on the first day of band, when I asked her if "this is where the flutes are supposed to be" and then flopped down next to her. She is the most amazingly kind-hearted person I've ever met. She has, in fact, ruined it for the rest of the world. She's a softie (though she's far from wimpy!) and I love her to death.

5. tell us about the friend who gets on your nerves the most (and why). C.T., with whom I work. She is the epitome of Negativity. There's not a day that goes by that she doesn't make a blatantly unhelpful and depressing comment.

6. tell us about the last time you let a friend down.
Let me count the ways this week....no, it's too depressing. Everyflippinday.

7. tell us about the last wonderful thing a friend did for you!
Sent me a mix CD. Just cuz.

8. what was the last 'friend' thing you did? (see a movie, go out to dinner, go shopping, go to a game, bury a body together, etc.)
Went for a walk around the neighborhood. Sadly, none of my best friends are very close by, so we mostly have phone conversations. Or email/blog conversations.

Butterfinger

They call you sticky fingers for a reason!

Although I could have done without that tag-line, I do like Butterfingers.

You Should Get a PhD in Liberal Arts (like political science, literature, or philosophy)

You're a great thinker and a true philosopher. You'd make a talented professor or writer.

Funny, that's more or less the degree I got: Library Science is pretty liberal-artsy.

FOUR FOR FRIDAY - THE PICK FOUR EDITION

Q: What are four (4) of your favorite words?
yes, warm, lascivious, jazz (for varying reasons)

Q: What are four (4) things you hope to do this weekend?
work (whee), clean up the stretch of highway we're supposed to do, have a better family meeting than the last couple have been, see some football games

Q: What are the four (4) things you say most often?
"My back hurts."
"What am I making for dinner tonight?"
"Stop it!" [or "Cut it out!" or "Knock it off!" -- not always at work]
"Are you ok?"

Q: What are four (4) things you wish you could do right now?
sleep, sleep, read, sleep

Q: What are four (4) things that turn you on?
kindness, humor, intelligence, nice shoulders

Q: What are four (4) things you know you can't do?
curl my tongue, grow hair on my chest (long story...), stop worrying about everything, run for office

Q: What are your four (4) favorite things to do?
read, sleep, do crosswords, talk

Q: What four (4) sounds or noises do you absolutely hate?
whistles (the kind coaches use), car horns, Muzak while on hold, whining

Friday 5

1. How long have you had your LiveJournal/blog?
Almost two years (started the first one in January '04).

2. What do you consider to be the main purpose of your LiveJournal/blog?
Which one? This one is memes. I have others for work, for "life," for books, for trying to not kill myself....

3. If you could change something about your personal blogging style, what would it be?
Less verbosity.

4. What are your criteria for adding someone to your friends list/blog roll?
Consistent posts that interest me, either because they are funny or because they have to do with my career, or because they are friends. Or all three.

5. Name one thing that you've never before written about in your LJ/blog.
I don't think I've ever talked about playing Frisbee across my street with a neighbor kid.
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Friday Fiver


1. Have you ever been to the emergency room?
Yup. Too many times, both as patient, caregiver, friend, and (temporarily) as employee.

2. What's the worst pain you've ever had?
"You men don't suffer the way we suffer when we have labor pains." Hands-down. No comparison.

3. If you could choose your doctor, do you prefer someone of the same or opposite sex?
Don't care, although I will say the female doctors I've had have, overall, outshone the males with just a couple of exceptions.

4. Do you take vitamins?
Yup. Cuz I eat for shit.

5. Would you prefer to go to the doctor, the dentist or go sky diving?
Sky-diving. Though I don't mind the regular doctor. Don't like the dentist or the eye doctor--I'd rather go hungry for a week!

...time for Friday Feast

Appetizer
Name 3 qualities that are important to you in friendship.
Trust
Fun
Reciprocity

Soup
If you could dream about anything tonight, what would the subject matter be?
Hmmmm, I have so many fun, weird dreams that I don't really want to try planning them. I don't want to dream about the book I'm reading!

Salad
Do you usually make an effort to personally thank people who do favors for you?
I hope so! Sometimes I forget, but I try.

Main Course
If you had to go out of town for an extended period of time, who would you trust to take care of your home and belongings?
'K, I'm assuming I can't choose my husband...? I guess I'd say Trudie or Lisa/Greg or Cindy/Ken.

Dessert
How do you react to practical jokes when they're played on you?
My brother used to tease me unmercifully. Consequently, I don't like mean practical jokes. I've enjoyed the surprise parties people have done for me, and I generally can laugh at myself if it's done with good intent. It depends on where I am mentally, too.

found on the Chocolicious Meme Queen 's site:
1. Pairs of shoes you own:
I estimate about 35 pairs. There are about 30 upstairs in my closet (well, if I put them away, there would be!), and then some scattered around the house by outside doors.

2. TV show you hate:
Anything involving Paris Hilton, anything on the FOX channel, stupid sit-coms.

3. Harry Potter 7 or food for a day?
Haha, I've already read it! But if the question is food or books, for one day, I'd probably give up food before books.

4. Comic strip you could live in?
"Zits" combined with "Boondocks" and "Calvin & Hobbes." Welcome to my life. I'd like to live in classic "Bloom County."

5. Scooby doo or Shaggy?
Scooby, because I don't really know what Shaggy's about. But really I want to be Angelica.

6. Finish this sentence, "Getting lost..."
"...sounds nice right now."

7. Favorite veggie:
When I can get it, jicama. Corn, broccoli, asparagus, peas, beans, lettuce, (raw) spinach, celery, carrots....all the usual.

8. Lost friend you would like to find:
The last time I did this, I was discovered via Google, which was embarrassing, but kind of cool, too. I've actually kept track of most of my good friends...sigh. One of the problems with being [sort of] anonymous is that I can't write anyone's name down from the library field. And I can't remember a lot of last names of people I used to know. Uhm, Kim Skjoldager. We used to be on a Prodigy BBS together about 13 years ago.

9. DJs or Music?
Music, because I don't go to clubs or listen to radio (gaahk).

10. Something good you did this week:
For me: Bible Study
For others: I want to say "Didn't kill them for existing" but I'll tone that down to "Provided passable reference service on a day when I wanted to chew ten-penny nails."

11. TV reality show you would like to host:
I kind of always liked "The Mole." But I'd co-host "The Amazing Race" with Phil any time. Just call and say the word.

12. Red or Blue?
Blue.

13. Opening lines to your speech at your high school class reunion:
Thank God we didn't have to do this!
"Hi, I was in band, wore glasses, and otherwise invisible. A lot of you folks were pretty nasty in high school. I've noticed that some of you haven't changed. That's ok. I didn't really expect you do, and I sure didn't come here to talk to you anyway." [can you tell I was at my 20-year reunion a couple of years ago?]

14. New York or Los Angeles?
Neither. If I had to pick one, I'd pick LA for the weather and NYC for the general sense of being part of the world.

15. When you wish upon a star, what do you wish for?
I don't. None of them ever came true. I think I used to wish for peace and/or for the Boy of the Moment to notice me.

Your Hair Should Be White

Classy, stylish, and eloquent. You've got a way about you that floors everyone you meet.

And soon--within ten years--it will be. Huh.

You're a Ravenpuff! You are a very analytical and ingenious person, someone that likes to invent new things. The way you look at life is with wonder, and sometimes you're even a little naive. But people love you for that trait and they feel the need to protect you from the harsh facts of life so that you can retain your innocence.
You are a very capable person and when there is trouble people turn to you because you're able to stay calm and collected. You like balance in your life and you try not to make many waves. Still, if there is something that you believe strongly in, you will commit yourself totally to that cause.
Your weakness is that sometimes you can be indecisive and perfectionist, especially about little details and you drive people crazy sometimes with these traits. With the innocence of a Hufflepuff and the calm of a Ravenclaw you will be loved in life!

Which Mix of the Hogwarts Houses are You?
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Italicized sections I agree with. The rest is anywhere from dead wrong to somewhat believable...depending on the day.

...Madness
(keep in mind that I'm at home answering these questions)

1. What's on your computer desk?

No, the real question is "what isn't on it?" A lamp, a printer, a wireless modem, several of pop bottle tops, lots and lots of CD cases, two checkbooks, a phone, a high-voltage insulator (?), our church directory, a Kleenex box, a basket of "stuff", paperspaperseverywhere, pens, pencils, a debit card that doesn't work...

2. What does your computer desktop background look like?

Just the top bit, not the pedestal. It's Isaac Newton outside the British Library.

3. What's on your agenda for the upcoming week?

Must get fundraiser stuff sorted out.
Must plan meals and grocery shop.
Must cook dinner for friends who just had a baby (they have 3-year-old triplets as well).
Must do readings for Bible Studies.
Should get allergy shot.
Should try not to get any sicker.
Should update book blog.
Should empty carts at work, the ones that are literally surrounding my desk.
Should figure out Tech Svc. plan...but that one I know I won't do.

Your Sexy Boots Are

Bronx Shoes 12389 Salva

I like, but I wouldn't be able to walk in them.

Your Inner Lip Color Is

Blonde Venus

One question: inner lip color? WTF?

Also from Shelly:

You are the Hermit card. The Hermit has chosen a solitary spiritual path. He shines light on his inner self and, by this means, gains wisdom. The Hermit's home is the natural world and it is by being in tune with that world that he learns the laws of nature and learn how they operate within himself. His path is a lonely one as he lives in silence and has for companionship only his own internal rhythms. But those crossing his path are touched by his light and wisdom. Though often alone, he manages nevertheless to instruct those who meet him and guides those who chose to follow him on a path towards enlightenment.
Image from The Aleister Crowley Tarot deck.
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/thoth/


Which Tarot Card Are You?
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Yep, that's me: all about hiding in a cave and being wise. Yup yup yup.

Thanks Shelly. Hey, we're twins!


Which Annoying B-list Celebrity Are You?
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No matter how I answered this is the answer I got (well, I didn't cop to wanting to murder my wife, but otherwise....

Time for the 8:

1. are you good at drawing or painting?

I've never really tried painting. I can draw good lines, but suck at representational figures. See below, #7.

2. have you ever, or do you currently, write poetry?

I have. I like structured poetry, but it's very time-consuming and I don't have time. I don't make time. So, no, not a current thing for me.

3. have you ever, or do you currently, write short stories?

I have in the past. I haven't written anything coherent in a long time. Someday maybe I will again.

4. what musical instrument(s) do you - or did you - play?

I took piano lessons for 3 or 4 years when I was a kid. I played flute from 6th grade through sophomore year of college. Haven't really done much with either since then.

5. creativity is apparent in many ways ... decorating, drawing/painting, voice, sculpture, screen/playwriting, etc. do you consider yourself a creative person? why or why not?

I have flashes of creativity, but overall, no. I like rules too much, and creativity tends to not follow rules very well. You can't sit down and say, "OK, now I'm going to write 5 poems" the way you can say, "OK, now I'm going to sit down and pay 10 bills."

6. if you could be bestowed one creative and talented gift, what would it be, and why?

I'd like to be able to dance. Or force myself to sit and write SOMEthing every day. Something beyond blogstuff, that is!

7. my uncle, grandmother, and daughter are artists and can paint/draw fabulously. i'm the opposite - my stick figures are uneven! who received the artisitic talent in your family?

My dad was an architect. That's where I got the line-drawing skills, which I've never really developed.
I can sing, and read music and enjoy it. Don't like performing in public, however.
I can construct coherent thoughts with words, but I'm lazy.
I scrapbook, which is supposed to be artistic, but mostly I'm just slapping the pictures in of late.

The most Artistic people in my family are my niece-the-librarian, who performs in lots of stage plays and choirs and sings as much as she can. My "English" nieces are good too; they've actually had art classes!

8. i have a few artist friends who are quite happy with their ramen soup noodles, low credit scores, and crappy apartments while they wait for their "big break." do you think it is more important to follow your dream and live meagerly, OR do you think it is more important to live comfortably and plan for your future while you follow your dream on the side?

I'm far too practical to live for the dream in this case. I don't like the thought of going hungry, or being poor (having been marginally poor for awhile as a child, I see no romance in it). So middle class.

I'm now going to artistically clean the kitchen and put sh*t away that's been laying around far too long. If I'm lucky, I'll have time to work on the family memorabilia.

Friday Five
1. What kind of computer do you have? (Mac, iBook, Dell, etc.)
The one I'm using right now (at home) is an HP.

2. How old is it? Are you happy with it?
It's about 5 years old, maybe more. Yes, relatively happy. I'd like a better monitor, but this setup has served us well and continues to do so. Most of the time! %$)@ing viruses excepted.

3. How many computers are in your household?
Four: two PCs, two laptops.

4. What are your favorite games/timewasters on your computer?
Right now, Sudoku and some of the Yahoo games. If I have a long period of down time, I like Civilization III and The Sims. Haven't played those in a year or so, though.

5. If money were no object, what kind of computer would you like to have?
One that did dishes, solved problems, filled the car with gas, went grocery shopping and cooked, forced me to do the work I should be doing.... There isn't one? Bummer.

Friday Fiver
1. What is the most important thing you've ever lost?
My mind (see #3 below). Really? My naivete and positive outlook.

2. When is the last time you lost your keys?
Not for awhile. Having said that, I probably won't be able to find them later today!

3. Have you ever felt like you've lost your mind?
Uh, daily.

4. Are you likely to ask for directions when lost or to continue to wander?
I'm a girl. Whaddaya think?

5. Numerology: reliable or just a load of bunk?
Fun timewaster, but ultimately bunk.

Friday Four
Q1: If you were given the opportunity to use a syringe full of sodium pentothal (truth serum) on any two or three people in the world (they can be either dead or alive, by the way), who would you choose to use it on and what questions do you think you might ask?

My former boss, Psycho-B*tch from Hell. What the heck were you thinking?! Did you realize you were stealing from the library? Did you care? Why were you so mean to everyone?
Joseph Smith. C'mon, where did you really get those rules? How high were you? Did you ever really think maybe you ought to stop the charade?
Cheney. Because I just want to know where he goes when he disappears from public view.

Q2: Do you have a favorite childhood memory (by childhood, think ages 3 to 18-years-old)? If you don't or would rather not share it, what was your favorite part of yesterday?

I actually have a lot of good childhood memories. One that's been on my mind a lot lately (not sure why) is during the 1976 Olympics, after watching the track and field events, I went out into our back yard and ran--just ran--up and down the sidewalk to the alley for about 45 minutes non-stop. I was going to be the next American track athlete. It felt so good. And it's probably the last time anything involving running actually felt good.

Q3: If an impending natural disaster was forecasted for your town or geographical region, how confident would you be in your own ability to evacuate to a safe location? Along the same lines, how confident are you in your own city or town's evacuation plan and capabilities?

Once we got out of the subdivision (which has all of 2 entrances for over 160 homes), we'd be fine. We live in the boonies, though, and any natural disasters would come with very little warning. No hurricanes here...just tornadoes and the faint possibility of a smallish earthquake. Our house is on a good-sized hill so flooding is not likely, either. I'd be willing to bet our town (the one we live in) doesn't have an evacuation plan. The ones we work in may. Don't know.
Man made disasters? I grew up 100 miles north of Target Two (after the President). I understood as a teenager that we would be dead if nuclear war began, which seemed like a good prospect, given the thought of surviving.

Q4: When was the last time you spent en entire morning or afternoon (4 hours or more) exclusively out-of-doors, and what was it that you did during that period of time?

I think this summer we were outside all day a couple of times. At my niece's post-wedding bash (i.e. gift-opening) we sat outside all freakin' afternoon cooking in the sun.