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Are you happy with your given name?

Yeah, at this point, I've kind of grown into it.

What is your guaranteed weeping movie?

I cry in a lot of movies. I can cry in the opening scene of "Sophie's Choice."

What is the one thing you like to do alone?

Do crosswords and/or Sudoku.

What's a major fear of yours?

Failure.

Are you a pyromaniac?

Uh, no.

Do you know anyone famous?

Nope.

Describe your bed:

It's a queen-size, and it's very very comfy. I'd really like to be in it sometime within the next hour or so.

What type of character would you play in a movie?

Comedy relief/best friend.

What do you carry with you at all times?

My self-possession.

How do you eat an apple?

With gusto. Generally, I eat as much as I can before getting to the seeds.

Do you prefer to stand out or blend in?

Depends. I'm trying to learn how to blend in so that I'm totally invisible.

What kind of first impression do you think you give people?

I expect I exude a strong aura of confidence and self-assurance.
I'm a fabulous actress.

Favorite communication method?

Email/IM/Phone.

What is your hidden talent?

Seeing the bright side of things.

Do you own a Bible?

Welcome to Oz.
There are probably about 20 in the house. I use about 10 of them semi-regularly.

Do you have a problem changing clothes in front of friends?

Huh? What a weird question. Not really.

What should you be doing instead of this?

Sleeping. A flyer for the youth group at church.

Who was the last person who called you?

Beast, about an hour ago.

Are you ready?

Huh. Hello Mr. Fifth Amendment.

What is the last gift you gave someone?

I don't actually remember. Oooh! Amy's birthday giftie.

Does everything happen for a reason?

Yes.

What is your biggest headache lately?

M. A. S.

What color is your bedroom?

White. Lots of blue, too.

Do you consider yourself to be a nice person?

Yes. Generally.

Have you ever pierced your own body part or that of someone else?

Not myself, personally, no. I had someone else do mine. And I paid someone to take care of Sparky's. I'm not sure I'd be able to do it; I have needle-phobia.

What kind of watch do you wear?

An inexpensive man's watch with a second hand and today's date.

What's one car you will never buy? (why?)

A Hummer, or anything made by them.

Do you cry in front of your friends?

Yes. And in front of total strangers as well. I'm pretty free with my tears.

Would you die to save the life of someone you dearly love?

Yep.

Do you have any married friends?

Oh, ha ha ha.
Yes, of course.

Do you like thunderstorms?

Yep. As long as they don't veer too close to tornado weather.

What was your first job?

Working as a page at my local library.

What was the last thing you typed before this survey?

A different blog entry.

Favorite word lately?

Fuck and all the words that go so well with it.

What's the strangest thing that's happened to you in the past week?

The conversations between Beast, me, and two different female college friends in which it was suggested a new job opportunity was open to him...as a sperm donor.

You have a crush, don't you?

Maybe...maybe not.

Who?

Nope. Sorry.

What is the little physical habit that gives away your insecure moments?

Nail-biting.

Do you talk a lot?

Probably. Sometimes.

What do you typically order at a bar?

Usually a diet Coke. Sometimes a pinot grigio, sometimes a vodka tonic....

Name one trait you hate in a person.

Condescension

Favorite writing utensil?

Mechanical pencil, or a thin-point pen.

What's one thing you're a loser at?

Keeping my emotions under control.

When's the last time you made someone cry?

To my knowledge, that would be Sparky a couple of weeks ago.

Do you like the rain?

Yes.

Who was the last person you talked to in person?

Sparky.

What are your plans for the weekend?

If the weather stays relatively decent, I'll try to plant some bulbs and mums.

How much money would it take for you to give up the internet for a year?

Enough to cover Sparky's four years of college.

Where's your ideal marriage location?

My house.
Oh, you mean place to get married? A church.

What do you cook the best?

Macaroni and cheese. Bread. Pie.

What kind of books do you like to read?

Mysteries. And a lot of other kinds. I read a lot. Duh.

If you win the lottery, what would you like to do?

{{yawn}} not going to happen...moving on...

If you don't like a person, how do you show it?

A cut is worth a thousand words.

What are you listening to?

I'm watching CSI on DVD.

What was the last thing you laughed at?

Sparky in the car on the drive home.

What do you wish you were doing right now?

Sleeping.

What musical instrument do you wish you could play?

Guitar. Snare drum.

What's the funniest experience you ever had at your job?

I can't think of anything specific, though I always find it rather amusing when parents YELL at their kids to BE QUIET IN THE LIBRARY. Oh, and the sign.

If you could speak any language, which language would you speak?

Italian. Or Swahili. Or Gaelic.