Sweet Memes

from ICL

Rules: Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following…They must be REAL places, names, things…NOTHING made up! If you can’t think of anything, skip it. Try to use different answers if the person in front of you had the same 1st initial. You CAN’T use your name for the boy/girl name question.

Your name: Cat. (hah)

1. Famous Athlete: Jimmy Connors, tennis player in the 70s and 80s. I always liked him. In honor Amy, I'll also mention Olympic swimmer Tracy Caulkins.
2. 4 letter word: Crap
3. Street name: Cherokee St., the street on which I grew up.
4. Color: Cerise
5. Gifts/presents: Cowboy boots, Candles....
6. Vehicles: Cherokee (Jeep), Cadillac
7. Tropical Locations: Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba
8. College Majors: Chemistry
9. Dairy Products: Cheese
10. Things in a Souvenir Shop: Candy
11. Boy Name: Caleb
12. Girl Name: Catherine
13. Movie Titles: Casablanca
14. Alcohol: Captain Morgan Rum
15. Occupations: Cataloger...(duh)
16. Flowers: Chrysanthemum
17. Celebrities: Charlotte Church and Jim Carrey
18. Magazines: Cat Fancy
19. U.S. Cities: Columbus, Cleveland, Chicago, Charlotte
20. Pro Sports Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers
21. Something Found in a Kitchen: Cake Pan
22. Reason for Being Late: Car broke down
23. Something You Throw Away: Clamshells
24. Things You Shout: Come ON!
25. Cartoon Character: Charlie Brown

Labels: Cartoons, Color, Food, Home, Miscellany, Names, People, Popular Culture, Words

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Blogging and the Internet

1. How often do you update your blog/site and why?

I update this one whenever I come across a good quiz, meme, whatever. I try to add books to my book blog as I finish them, but I'm not doing well on that account lately. I update my 'regular' blog whenever I have something to say...and sometimes when I don't.

2. How often do you comment on other people’s sites and why?

When I find something that I can say something about, I comment. I probably talk more on friends' blogs than I do on people's where I've never commented before.

3. How often do you change the layout of your site and why?

Not as often as I should. I've gotten very lazy.

4. Do you ever feel guilty that you don’t reciprocate comments or you really don’t care?

I usually do reciprocate. Unless it's someone goofy.

5. How many sites on average do you visit daily and of those, how many do you comment on?

My blogroll has 153 feeds, not all of which are blogs. I try to keep current on it, but I don't read EVERY word on EVERY feed. I estimate I read about 10-20 carefully daily.

Labels: Blogging

Which Character In Your Story Are You Your Result: The Hero   You are the hero of the story. You are the one the story revolves around. You are a brave soul who charges into battle. You do what you do, because you know that you need to do it. Although you might not do what is right all the time, your motives are pure.
The Wise One
The Villian
The Love Interest
The Henchman
The Sidekick
The Tragic Hero
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Yay.

I'm a hero.

Woo.
Hoo.

Labels: Character, Quizzes

Yeah!

I flunked a church test.

Or, rather, the test flunked reality. As in, how to spell "church."

Huh.

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1. What are your numbers? 43. 16. 1963. 3.
2. What are your words? Cuddlefish. Giggles. Borborygmus. Woof.
3. What are your names? Cat. Mom. And the rest are all regularly misspelled, even by people who know me pretty well.
4. What are your days? Monday. Saturday. Sunday.
5. What are your colors? Blue. Green. Black.
6. What are your flavors? Vanilla. Apple. Dr. Pepper.
7. What are your scents? Pine. Sage.
8. What are your sounds? Quiet.

Labels: Miscellany, Tuesday memes

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If they were making a Hall of Fame for your state, who would you think should make the list and why?

One of the most popular presidents we've ever had in this country came from this state, so there are shrines to him all around the state capital (where he lived). Not that I mind: what's not to like in a president who was probably clinically depressed most of his adult life, and had a crazy-ass wife that he loved to death?

The other people would involve gangsters and corrupt politicians galore. And a tractor inventor.

We should probably raise a statue to farmers, too.

Labels: History, Tuesday memes

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1. Do you like the look and the contents of your blogs?

Yes, for the most part. I mostly just change the colors periodically and update the reading part of the sidebar. I need to mess with the new Blogger layout tools, but I don't want to take the time. La-zy.

This blog's content is just fine; what you see is what you get. I've been feeling rather stagnant in my daily blog for a few months now, and I'm back to my bad reading log habits (doing them chunks at a time rather than as I finish each book). The work blog is hopeless--I'm just too busy to keep it up.

2. Does your family know about your blog?

Beast and Sparky know about them. Beast reads the daily one only. I don't think he knows I have..uh..seven.... :-) The rest of my family ... some of them know I have a blog, but I haven't told them the name.

3. Can you tell your friends about your blog?

It's odd. My best friend from college knows about the main blog, a couple of other 'real people' know about them, but by and large I haven't broadcast the URL(s). Then I can be bitchy and snipe at nearly everyone! OK, no; I just have a very compartmentalized life, and I like it that way. The people at work know about my work and reading blog, but it's tied to a different login, so there's no obvious link between my 'real life' and my work stuff.

And I've made what I think are some very good friends from blogging, so that's cool. Obviously, they know about one site or another.

4. Do you just read the blogs of those who comment on your blog?

Hell, no! I've got over 150 feeds in Bloglines. I rarely comment on 85% of the non-meme sites I read. A large chunk are library-related, and then there are local news and friends and 'interesting stuff to me for assorted reasons' (like the blog by an Anglican nun, the blog by a Gnostic priest, the blog that may be a put-on but is enthralling, the blog that's just funny/unusual photos found on the net...).

However, I do try to go check in on the blogs of the people who leave me comments, and find something to say to them if I feel comfortable enough to do that. It's just fair and polite, and it's how I've found some of the more interesting nooks and crannies of the (ahem) blogosphere.

5. Does your blog positively affect your mind?

The memes keep me sane. Don't ask me to explain why. It's like free therapy. So thanks, ya'll, for being my mental health!

The daily stuff is about 50/50. Some days it's helpful, and some days it's not. I have found it amusing to go back and reread what I wrote in the past however. And I have kept a reading log for almost 20 years so that blog is just a continuation in a more technological format.

6. What does the number of visitors to your blog mean?

I'm quite annoyed that over 75% of my visitors on my main blog are because of one photo I posted over a year ago, and have since removed. I'm also rather annoyed at how many "unknown" surfers are showing up. That's just no fun! :-) Otherwise, I don't really pay close attention to the count, the rate, the number...that way lies insanity.

7. Do you imagine what other bloggers look like?

Some of them post their pictures, some of them I actually know (in person), and yeah, the rest I have invented a mental 'face.' Mostly, I'm sure I'm dead wrong! It would be interesting to know what people think I look like! :-)

8. Do you think blogging has any real benefit?

Certainly in a personal sense it does for me. It's fun, it's therapeutic, and it's a way to get to know people I'd otherwise NEVER meet.

9. Do you think that the blogosphere is a stand alone community separated from the real world?

No. It's a part of the world we normally wouldn't be able to access. I love reading blogs written in Hong Kong, and then bouncing over to one written by someone in Venezuela who is practicing her English, and then visiting the mental neighborhood of a twenty-something IT librarian with a lot to learn about women (but he's funny as hell and a great writer).

10. Do some political blogs scare you? Do you avoid them?

I don't read "political blogs." I'm not likely to run away if someone posts a political commentary on their blog, but I'd just like people to stop being so freakin' polarized. Can't stand the meanness.

11. Do you think that criticizing your blog is useful?

Since I blog anonymously, my feeling is that if you don't like something (everything?) on one of my blogs, you don't have to read it. Bye. Close the door on your way out. On the other hand, if I piss off any of my regular readers, I'd hope they'd tell me....

12. Have you ever thought what would happen to your blog in case you died?

Recently, one of the individuals I read regularly did die very suddenly. I have thought about what would happen to my stuff since then. I guess Beast would have to decide what to do. Maybe I should tell him my password(s)....or at least write them down somewhere he'd be likely to find them, if for no other reason than to tell people what happened. If he could be bothered.

13. Which blogger has had the greatest impression on you?

Each of the blogs I have read over the past three years has influenced me. I've stopped reading some and picked up (a lot of) others. I can't pick one that has impressed me more than any others across the board.

14. Which blogger do you think is the most similar to you?

I wouldn't presume to pick. I know what I choose to blog is just part of me (hard to believe, considering how much faffing about I do!), so I wouldn't want to assume that I'm at all like anyone in particular. I obviously share my profession with Amy, Jenica, and Shelly. Lisa and I have similar-aged sons (who are only children). Molly and Betsy are relatives of a friend. I probably wouldn't read other people's blogs if they didn't 'speak' to me, and I think that means I find something in them that applies to my life.

15. Name a song you want to listen to.

And, changing directions dramatically....! Whiplash.

I could go for some Tchaikovsky, actually. A little 1812 Overture....

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1. Do you make New Year's resolutions? If so, what is your most important one?

No.

2. Easter is coming. Many Christians give up something for Lent. Do you give something up for any reason (or season)? What is it this year?

I should probably start thinking about this pretty soon. Lent starts in about three weeks. I usually try to give something up. Not sure what it'll be this year.

3. Do you watch the Super Bowl? If so, do you watch it with a group? If not, what do you do while the game is on? Anything special?

Yes, we always watch. This year we'll be cheering loudly for ponies (which I find familiar, as a Broncos fan). We'll have the high school group from church here for the game. Last year we ended up playing poker with them when the game got boring.

4. Would you miss Monday Madness if it stopped permanently?

Yes. I'd miss all 'my' memes.

5. Name at least one theme for MM questions. Share at least one question for that theme.

Stupid Mom sayings.
Favorite room in your house (or the house in which you grew up).
Stores you'll never shop in (again).
Socks with toes: discuss.

Labels: Blogging, Easter, Holidays, Monday memes, New Year, Sports

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Random Joy

1. How do you feel about karaoke? (e.g., Fun? Painful? Worst invention ever?)

Why do people think they can sing in public? OK, so yes, painful. Fun if you're not the only sober person in the bar. If you are the only sober person, it's the worst invention ever.

2. Have you ever accidentally lit something on fire?

Yeah. Oooh, boy. Thank God for smoke detectors!

3. Do you wear slippers around the house?

Yes, and I should have them on now--my feet are freaking FREEZING tonight!

4. Plaid: stylish or offensive?

I like plaid. A lot. Though I rarely wear it.

5. What's on top of your fridge?

A cup with dry-erase pens for the calendar on the fridge, the banana stand and a box with an empty Dom bottle in it. I think that's it. I'm too lazy to go look, and Beast says he can't see the fridge from his chair.

Labels: Clothes, Fire, Home, Monday memes, Music

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If you could witness one supernatural event--whether you believe in the supernatural or not--what would it be? Why?

I'd kind of like to have been present at the Resurrection. Not that anyone would believe me, but at least there would be one actual witness to what happened.

What is your earliest memory? Why do you think you have remembered that particular event or thing?

My earliest memory is of our living room furniture suite (dark green, at least two pieces)...and only because I had a very weird nightmare about it turning into monsters. I must have been 3 or 4...because I don't actually remember that furniture in the house otherwise. No clue why that bad dream has stuck in my head for 40 years!

Pick a friend or acquaintance with whom you think you would like to start a new business venture. What business? Why that person?

I've been trying to decide if a DinnerbyDesign franchise is doable. It's not, unless I can find a business partner to staff it. Amy? Want in?

Labels: Childhood, Food, Memory, Monday memes, Money, Religion, Sleep, Work

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Have you ever danced under the stars?

I surely must have! I mean really! But I don't remember.

Have you ever listened in on a private conversation?

All the time. People say the most amazing things into their cell phones in public places. I try to tune out...well, not always. :-) Before cell phones, though, we'd always listen in on other people's conversations in restaurants and at airports. And then try not to giggle.

Have you ever splurged on something you normally wouldn't purchase? What was it?

VS. It's all Amy's fault, and now I'm completely sold on the stuff!

Labels: Clothes, Miscellany, Monday memes

If You Were Survey Take This Survey at Quizopolis.com A Vegitable corn An Animal a giraffe A Fruit pomegranate A Color blue A Household Object a sponge Article of Clothing a sweater A Drink lemonade A Famous Person ...is there such a thing as a famous librarian...? Oh, yeah, Casanova was a librarian.... A Film Character Veronica Sawyer A Cartoon Character Bugs Bunny A Car Honda Civic A City Tulsa A Country New Zealand A Mythical Creature a phoenix A Chocolate Bar ...Krackle... ?? A Book Lamb, by Christopher Moore A Sport lawn bowling A Word borborygmus One of Your Family Elizabeth One Of Your Friends Amy Take This Survey at Quizopolis.com

Labels: Animals, Books, Color, Creativity, Family, Food, Miscellany, Nature, People, Sports, Transportation

How Old Were You?
How old were you when you first...
Fell in love?	For real, not adolescent crushes? 21. And 29.
Lost your virginity?	MYOB
Lost someone close to you?	30 (Dad and Ellen). My grandmothers and the one remaining grandfather all died before I turned 10. I'm not counting that; I don't feel like I ever really knew them.
Consumed alcohol?	12ish at Thanksgiving. Drank illicitly: 16
Received a kiss?	From a boy? :-) 13
Went to the hospital?	I was born in a hospital! And my sister spent many years in and out of hospitals before I started Kindergarten.
Had a broken heart?	18
Lost a pet?	Technically, our bird died when I was 8 or so, but the first time I remember (and cared) was when I was 24.
Got arrested?	Never.
Broke a bone?	Around 10.
Got a job?	13; babysitting. 16; shelving books.
Got a boyfriend or girlfriend?	16
Went to a concert?	16
Met someone famous?	40
Got in a car wreck?	8
Dyed your hair?	36ish.
Flew on an airplane?	7 or 8.
Went to another state?	Prior to my retrievable memory.
Got a tattoo?	Never.
Had a piercing?	14
Smoked pot?	Huh.
Smoked a cigarette?	Never.
Went to Disney Land or World?	-Land: 16. -World: 34
How many do or have you had?
Long term relationships	As in boyfriends? Three...? But I have at least one friend I've known for over 25 years.
Dates with somebody of anther race	...a couple... and I'll leave it at that
Times your heart has been broken	Many many times, not all of which had anything to do with romance.
Times you passed out from drinking	I've been blotto twice--like throwing-up drunk. Then I figured out it wasn't actually much fun.
Pets	5
People you hate	Just one right now...but I'd actually call it EXTREME ANNOYANCE rather than hate.
Times you were dumped	Once. Or maybe twice. Both times by guys with the same first name, too. :-)
Times you dumped somebody	Technically twice, but it was the same guy both times.
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Labels: Childhood, Memory, Miscellany

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~Blue Jean Baby~

Do you wear blue jeans? How often?

Yes, I do, as often as possible. They are my de facto uniform. I'd live in them if I could, but at this point, I'm down to 3 or 4 days a week.

What color/fabric style do you prefer? (examples: regular denim, faded, dingy, holey, etc.)

I'm not fussy about style beyond the idea of having 5 pockets and sturdy belt-loops. They have to have hip room for me, and I guess I prefer faded jeans, but no holes. I don't like dark, deep blue denim; it screams "NEW!" and makes me think those jeans haven't been worn enough to be broken in and comfortable.

If allowed, what kind of jeans did you wear in high school?

I barely was allowed; my mom was not happy about it. I wore whatever I could get her to buy me...no memory of what brand they were.

Over the years, what jeans were your all time favorite?

I loved my Levis 501s button-front boy jeans. That was B.C. (before child) when I didn't have the hips I have now and could wear boys' jeans! 501s are nearly impossible to buy in this part of the country anyway, and they cost a bundle, so I haven't owned a pair in almost 20 years.

What is your current favorite pair of jeans? Share the brand & style and tell us why you like them so much.

Lee Riders, flared and cut below the waist. I've had them for...uh...maybe 6 years. They are starting to be scary, like the fabric is so soft it might start to separate (not tear, just come apart like a good, well-cooked steak) while I'm wearing them. They fit perfectly. I can't find that style around here either, and I can't remember where I bought them. Boohoo.

Labels: Clothes, Sunday memes

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Finish these sentences....

1. Someday I want to have grandchildren.
2. I hate it when I put things off and create a logjam for myself
3. Last nite I dreamt another bizarre dream. This time our yard had miraculously turned into woods, and our house resembled the first floor of the church in which I grew up, the addition that was built when I was about 12, and my brother-in-law's uncle and aunt had come to visit. Mind you, I don't remember ever meeting this guy. There was something about Antiques Roadshow involved too. Very, VERY weird.
4. My greatest fear is failing.
5. I'm most proud of being able to pull things together under duress.

Labels: Miscellany, Sleep, Sunday memes

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1. Limit :: Speed
2. Voice :: Speak
3. Change :: Coins
4. Expression :: Saying
5. Tailor :: Tinker...
6. Lemonade ::
7. Thought :: Idea
8. Phoebe :: Sunny
9. Impression :: Footprint
10. Sister :: Brother

Labels: Sunday memes, Words

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01. What is in your left pocket? Lint.

02. How much alcohol did you have this weekend? So far, none.

03. Do you eat gas station food? Infrequently, unless it's prepackaged (pop, chips, etc.).

04. Ever drive all night to get to someone? I have driven all night a couple of times, but not to get to someONE, just somePLACE...too cheap to pay for a hotel room.

05. Is Napoleon Dynamite actually a good movie? Not from my point of view, but it has its moments.

06. Do people that scream into their cell phones annoy you? Uh, yeah.

07. What color underwear do you have on? Sweatshirt gray.

08. Do you have hardwood or carpet in your house? Carpet, linoleum and ceramic tile.

09. Do you sit or stand in the shower? Stand... no place to sit... (is this a trick question?).

10. Could you live with roommates? Well, technically, I do, being married and all.

11. How many pairs of flip flops do you have? Two. I think.

12. Where were you born? Porter Memorial Hosptial, in Denver.

13. What is your drug of choice? Caffeine. Or Tylenol. (Although I take three prescriptions, I'm not listing them because they aren't really by choice)

14. Ever been to rehab/jail? Nope, neither.

15. Last time you had a run in with the cops? Last fall: speeding ticket.

16. Where do you work? At a public library.

17. What do you want to be when you grow up? In charge of the world.

18. How cool are you? Not. As in lukewarm.

19. Who is number 1 on your top 8? No clue what this means. Don't care either.

20. What cell phone service do you have? Cingular.

21. How often do you get on myspace? I think I've been on it about 3 times. Total.

22. How many people are on your friends list? Don't have one though I have a blogroll at Bloglines.

23. When did you join MySpace? Have not done so.

24. What kind of car do you drive? '98 Ford Ranger pickup.

25. What is your dream car? Jeep Cherokee.

26. What is your favorite pet's name? We only have Buddy now. I can't pick a favorite of all the pets I've ever had; it's comparing apples and hammers.

27. If you could have sex with one celebrity, who would it be? I wouldn't want to have sex with a celebrity. Yish. I value privacy too much.

28. Last time you broke the law? See #15.

29. How long have you been in the state that you live in? Since June 1994.

L a s t
01. Friend(s) you saw: Good heavens....I didn't see any friends this week...does my niece count? Otherwise, it would be people at church last Sunday.
02. Person you talked to on the phone? My pastor, this afternoon.
03. Text: Amy, almost two years ago.
04. Message over Myspace: n/a

T o d a y
01. Wearing: Jeans, gray V-neck HD sweatshirt, white sox
02. Better than yesterday: Loads and loads!

T o m o r r o w
01. Work? Nope, though I have to do my Session job after church.
02. Got any plans? Church, youth group meeting.
03. Dislikes about tomorrow: No football.

F a v o r i t e
01. Number: 16
02. Color: Blue
03. Season: Autumn

C u r r e n t l y
01. Missing someone: Not until I got to this question....
02. Mood: Pretty good.
03. Wanting: I'd like the laundry to be done.

Labels: Miscellany, Survey Place

You Follow Your Head

You're rational, collected, and logical. Generally, it takes you quite a while to fall in love. In fact, you've even been accused of being very picky. While you're cool, you're not ice cold. You just know what you want, and don't mind waiting to get it.

All true, from my perspective, except that last phrase. I'm decidedly NOT patient...says she who married at age 22.

Labels: Blogthings, Love

Saw at ICL's place

Labels: Cartoons, Personality

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Saturday 6

1. Take the quiz: What happened the year that you were born?

In 1963 (the year you were born)

Lyndon B. Johnson becomes president of the US The atomic powered submarine, Thresher, sinks in the North Atlantic killing 129 A civil rights rally held by 200,000 blacks and whites, features Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech President John F. Kennedy is assassinated as he rides in a motorcade through downtown Dallas Betty Friedan publishes The Feminine Mystique, launching a middle-class feminist movement Michael Jordan, Quentin Tarantino, Conan O'Brien, Johnny Depp, and Brad Pitt are born Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series Chicago Bears win the NFL championship Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup The Beatles receive their first #1 hit single, when "Please Please Me" tops the charts in the UK Astroboy (known as Mighty Atom in Japanese) Japan's first ever anime was launched NBC expands its evening network news program to 30 minutes The television remote control is authorized by the FCC

What Happened the Year You Were Born?

2. Of the events mentioned, which would you most liked to have witnessed in person?

The only one I'd be interested in seeing is King's speech.

3. Of the people mentioned, who would you most like to meet in person?

Same answer: King.

4. Of the people mentioned, who would you least like to meet in person?

Kennedy, and certainly NOT that day!

5. Which of the events do you think had the most profound effect on history?

It's a toss-up between King, Friedan, and the remote control. Realistically, I'd say King.

6. Which of the events do you think contributed the most to our culture?

Same answer as #5.

Labels: History, People, Popular Culture, Saturday Memes

You Are 34% Borderline

You're a little moody, but you probably don't have a borderline personality. Everyone has their ups and downs. Just don't make too much of them.

Yup, sounds about right: moody but manageable.

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Your Love Type: ESFP

The Performer In love, you relish every moment and tend to get caught up in passion. For you, sex is how you get in touch with all your senses. Overall, you are creative, popular, and flexible. However, you tend to dislike criticism and avoid any conflict. Best matches: ISTJ or ISFJ

It's been a long time since I dated, so this quiz was actually rather difficult....
I'm not even going to say which parts I agree with; suffice to say parts are spot-on, and parts couldn't be 'wrong-er.'

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You Sometimes Hold a Grudge

You aren't exactly vengeful, but you're not going to forget when someone wrongs you. And while you'll forgive the small things, you don't hand out too many second chances to people who really screw up.

Certainly more true in the past year or so than ever before.

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What Your Dreams Mean...

Your dreams seem to show that you're a very well adjusted and happy person. Overall, you are very content in your life. You have a very vivid imagination and a rich creative mind.

Okey-dokey. Good to know. Not sure how well this gels with the first result above....

Labels: Blogthings, Love, Sleep

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Jobs

1. Would you rather have a fun job that doesn't pay well or a boring job that does?

Fun job, lower pay, within reason. I need enough to cover the basics.

2. Would you sacrifice your morals for a job?

No. Well, not most of them.

3. Would you ever take a job that requires you to be in costume?

No. Hence my whole issue over the clothing rules just enacted.

4. What is your fantasy job?

I'm working it (when I have the opportunity to do it).

5. Would you like fries with that?

Huh. I've never worked at a fast-food place. Thank goodness; what an awful job. I'd hate it: rude customers, greasy feel on the skin, low pay....

Labels: Friday memes, Work

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Cool

1. How did you feel yesterday?

Tired and sad.

2. What kind of obstacles do you face?

Most of my obstacles are mental and/or emotional right now. There's a lot of yucky work-related stuff coming down the pike, and church is going to be chaotic for a next few months as we move.

3. Who is a good friend?

I have way too many to list them, or pick one.

4. What is your fondest memory?

Again, too many to list.... I'll pick the afternoon I made Sparky a crown out of an empty milk jug and wrapped a towel around him to make him a King. He loved it.

5. Does time always kill pain?

Time dulls pain, but doesn't erase it all. At least it hasn't yet for me.

Labels: Friday memes, Miscellany

You Should Maybe Go to Grad School

Grad school may be the right choice for you, but you need to investigate further. So put those studying skill to use, and pick a program that's perfect for you. And make sure you're going for the right reasons - not just to avoid getting a job.

Well, that's certainly a totally useful answer...NOT.

Labels: Blogthings, Work

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My Muse

1. What inspires you? People, specifically kids.

2. What blocks your creativity? Tiredness, sadness, busy-ness

3. Do you do anything special to get your creative juices flowing? They haven't been lately, so I'd like to find the magic potion.

4. What time of day do you feel most inspired? Early morning.

5. How do you like to express your creative energy? Blogging, and/or writing in general.

Labels: Creativity, Friday memes

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Q1 - Smoking Bans: There's little dispute that smoking and second-hand smoke is bad for your health. But did you know it could also be bad for your driving record? Last week in Maine, the Bangor City Council passed an ordinance making smoking while driving in the car with children under the age of 18 a primary offense, meaning the police can pull over motorists who are suspected of breaking the law, with violators being fined up to $50 per occurrence. Do you think the Bangor City Council made the right decision, or is this just another situation where the government is interfering in our lives?

Wow. That's harsh. Um, yeah, I do think that as long as motorcyclists aren't forced to wear helmets, this law is a little draconian. Let's crack down on the actually, immediately dangerous stuff instead of the long-term health effects stuff. Not that I have much sympathy for smokers--I'm allergic--but next they'll be pulling you over for giving your kids drive-thru food in the car!

Q2 - Time: Which do you prefer: Military Time/the 24-hour clock: "I'll meet you at the gym at 19:00," or the more traditional way of expressing time via the 12-hour clock: "I'll meet you at the gym at 7:00 p.m."?

I've never been in the military so it would sound affected for me to start talking this way. However, last time I was in England, I noticed most people there do use the 24-hour clock interchangeably: "Tea is at 4" and "The meeting is scheduled at 1400." Whatever. I'll stick with a.m. and p.m. for now.

Q3 - You're Outta Here!: Were you ever suspended from school, and if so, what for? If not, did you ever skip school? If you did, what was your most memorable skipping-school experience?

Ms. Goody-Two-Shoes here. The only time I skipped school was Senior Skip Day (high school) and Senior Prank Day (but classes were cancelled for that anyway), and when my dad went to the hospital, which wasn't really skipping as my teacher basically made me leave!

Q4 - Gas: Sixty-five percent (65%) of U.S. respondents to a new UPI-Zogby International poll say a rise in gasoline prices to $4.00 a gallon would cause them to make a significant cutback in driving. Another 13.3 percent said it would take $5.00 a gallon for them to change habits, while 3.1 percent said $6.00 would get their attention. How about you...at what price per gallon would you choose or be forced to make a significant cutback or change in your driving habits?

I live in the boonies where there is no good public transit around the immediate area. If the prices go up, I'll have to keep driving, but I'd probably start campaigning for better bus schedules. I'm not too happy about $3/gallon, so I'm freaking about $4-plus...but it's about time we started paying what the rest of the world pays. I'd like that increase to be for taxes set aside specifically for public transit, however, not for the Deep Pockets.

Labels: Childhood, Friday memes, Health, Transportation

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Plantae

1. What’s your favorite flower?

Heirloom roses from a garden.

2. What’s your favorite cooking herb?

I use a lot of cilantro, but I think my favorite is chives.

3. If you were struck by the sudden need to go for a walk in the woods, where would you go?

Down the hill, slightly to the west of the subdivision there is a little wood. Otherwise, I'd head to the nearby state park, about 3 miles away.

4. What kind of tree would you be? I'd like to be a spruce, but I suspect I'd probably end up an aspen or birch.5. When was the last time someone gave you flowers?

Don't recall, several months at least. Beast gets the guilts periodically.... :-)

Labels: Friday memes, Nature

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We are going to do things a little differently this week. For each numbered question, list that many things as your answer. For example, 1 thing for #1, 2 things for #2, 3 things for #3, and so on!

1. thing you have done this morning.

Called in sick

2. things you plan to do this weekend.

Figure out my Session report (I need to do one? Who knew...sigh....), and figure out what we're doing at youth group Sunday.

3. things you wish you had.

A maid, a cook, and a private airplane.

4. celebrity women you think are beautiful.

Alicia Keys, Drew Barrymore, Queen Latifah, Susan Sarandon.

5. celebrity men you find attractive.

Matthew McConaughey, Antonio Banderas, Morgan Freeman, Robert Duvall, Brett Favre

6. friends you regularly blog with. I like to visit new people so leave a link if you can!

Just visit my blogroll--I'm lazy today so I'll just list names: Amy, Lisa, Jenica, Artcat, Molly, Diana

7. ways you would spend $1 million.

Sparky's college education, pay off the house, give a chunk to Katrina relief, new furniture (couch and bedroom set), the best laptop available with all the goodies I could wish for, a personal trainer, a cook

8. personality traits you think are important.

sense of humor, responsibility, intelligence, kindness, love and respect for children, cleanliness, humility, willingness to change

Labels: Friday memes, Miscellany, Personality, Popular Culture

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Appetizer
If you could take lessons to learn any musical instrument, which would you want to learn?

I wish I'd stuck with guitar. Drums wouldn't be bad, either.

Soup
Have you ever mistaken a person for someone else?

Oh, yeah. Totally embarrassing! I'm much more careful now.

Salad
On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how well do you keep secrets?

I'm about a 7, although if I'm specifically told to keep my mouth shut, I'm a 10.

Main Course
What's the closest you've ever been to a dangerous animal?

We were in a safari park a few years ago with lions and tigers...and giraffes and monkeys...just outside our car. A monkey was sitting on our rear-view mirror, lions about 25 feet away, giraffes walking alongside the car begging for food.

Dessert
When was the last time you lost your patience?

This has been a good week for that, actually. I think it was probably last week sometime, with Sparky probably.

Labels: Animals, Friday memes, Miscellany, Music

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100 Random

1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT? My brother's dog snagged my arm once with a tooth, purely my accident, when I was 11 or 12. I picked the scab off over and over, otherwise it wouldn't have scarred. It's just a little spot on my left arm, only showing when I'm (ahem) tan.

2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM? Builder white paint, a small wood and metal cross, a print of a boat near a boathouse, a photo Jan took in Copenhagen across a canal, an oil painting done by Beast's grandmother of a lighthouse, the lighthouse calendar, and a framed greeting card from Briny.

3. DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP? I've done all those things at times, usually only when I'm severely stressed. I've also been known to walk in my sleep, but not often, or recently.

4. WHAT MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO? Launchcast. Pop, reggae, rock, soundtracks, Latin...classical. I'm pretty easy, once you hit stuff I like.

5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN? Late in the evening, just before midnight.

6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW? Peace. A blank mind.

7. WHAT DO YOU MISS? Sparky as a baby.

8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION(S)? My grandma's Bible.

9. HOW TALL ARE YOU? 171 cm. (a little under 5'8")

10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC? Not really, not the usual way.

11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK? No.

12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY? Chris

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE COLOGNE FOR A GUY/GIRL? Nothing overpowering or obvious.

14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX? Dark hair, dark eyes.

15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF PROPOSING? In a different lifetime...although I'm now giggling a little.

16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK? Is caffeinated soda an energy drink? Otherwise, the answer would be neither.

17. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING? Canadian bacon.

18. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE? A couple of sleeping pills.

20. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN A GOLDFISH? No.

21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST GIFT SOMEONE EVER GAVE YOU? What a weird question....I have no idea.

22. DO YOU LIKE ANYONE? No, I hate everyone. Duh.

23. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED? Nope.

24. FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND? Old Navy. VS. Cherokee.

25. DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW? Sparky has one.

27. WHAT KIND IS IT? A guinea pig.

28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING? I don't think I could, not anymore. Too much armor.

29. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO SHOW SOMEONE HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU? Tell them, and treat them with respect and concern.

30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED: 63

31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES? Didn't we cover this? Brunettes.

32. WHAT IS THE ONE NUMBER YOU CALL OFTEN? Home. Or maybe Beast's cell phone.

33. WHAT ANNOYS YOU MOST? Meanness.

34. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF CANADA? I've been in and out of it.

35. YOUR WEAKNESSES? Multiple.

36. MET ANYONE FAMOUS? Yes.

37. FIRST JOB? Babysitter.

38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL? Many, many of them.

40. HAVE YOU EVER HAD SURGERY? Yes.

41. HAVE YOU GOTTEN YOUR WISDOM TEETH REMOVED? Yes.

42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST? My hair. I guess.

43. HAVE YOU EVER HAD BRACES? Yes.

44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY? It's 10 months off, I think I can postpone this.

45. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT? One.

46. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Yes.

47. DO YOU WISH ON STARS? Not anymore.

48. WHAT DID YOU DO TODAY? Worked. Came home early. Simmed. Did not sleep much.

49. WHAT SHAMPOO DO YOU USE? Back to Basics.

50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Usually, yes.

51. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Bologna. I don't eat lunchmeat that often, however.

52. ANY BAD HABITS? No. I'm perfect. {See response for #35}

53. WHAT IS YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING CD ON THE SHELF? My music doesn't embarrass me. It might embarrass other people, though (like Sparky).

54. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Yes.

56. DO LOOKS MATTER? Of course they do. Should they? Not so much.

57. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER? Crying, and/or yelling.

58. WHERE IS YOUR SECOND HOME? Work.

59. WHO IS YOUR FAMOUS/ ACTOR/ SINGER CRUSH? I gave these up for Lent several years ago.

60. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD? Can't think of one in particular; I had a lot of stuffed animals.... OK, I'll pick the 5-long snake. Go on, let the jokes commence.

61. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE? Presumably this means how many are saved in the phone book. I think there are about 15.

62. WERE YOU A FAN OF BARNEY? Oh dear GOD! Absolutely NOT. But Sparky liked him when he was VERY little.

63. DO YOU USE SARCASM? Never. Ever.

64. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN A MOSH PIT? Nope. Not gonna start now, either.

65. DO YOU BELIEVE IN GOD? Yes.

66. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES? The only ones I really have are Cat. and Mom.

67. WHATS YOUR FAVORITE BAND/SINGER? U2, Angelique Kidjo, Joan Osborne, Melissa Etheridge, Nina Simone, John Mellencamp.

68. WHATS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW? CSI

69. WHAT WAS YOUR ACT/SAT SCORE? My composite on the ACT was 32. No memory of my SAT score.

70. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? Peppermint.

71. DO YOU HAVE ALL YOUR FINGERS AND TOES? Yes, but they are in imminent danger of freezing and falling off tonight.

72. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WORKED OUT? Last month. I know, I know, don't start on me, ok?

73. WHO/WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST RIGHT NOW? Dad.

74. WHAT IS THE FASTEST YOU'VE EVER DRIVEN? Me? Probably around 80. I've been in a car going much faster, though.

76. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO? Nothing. CSI is on, but it's a commercial right now, so it's muted.

77. LAST THING YOU DRANK? Diet Dr. Pepper. Still working on it.

78. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Sparky.

79. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX? General facial features.

80. FAVORITE THOUGHT PROVOKING SONG? Can't think of one.

81. FAVORITE THING TO HATE? Stupid drivers.

82. FAVORITE MONTH OF THE YEAR? August.

83. FAVORITE ZODIAC SIGN? Aquarius.

84. FAVORITE SPORT? Footbal.

85. WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOR? Brownish gray, but covered by ash/red/brown.

86. EYE COLOR? Hazel.

87. SHOE SIZE? 9-1/2

88. SIBLINGS? ....sigh....

89. FAVORITE FAST FOOD RESTURANT? Taco Bell.

90. YOU LIKE SUSHI? No thank you.

91. LAST THING YOU WATCHED? The last show I finished was CSI: Miami on A&E.

92. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR? July 5.

93. PLAY ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS? Yes, flute and (sorta) piano.

94. REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT? Definitely lean more Democrat.

95. KISSES OR HUGS? Yes, please.

96. RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE-NIGHT STANDS? Relationships.

97. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT? Dinner for Sparky and me.

98. WHAT KIND OF CAR DO YOU DRIVE? Ford Ranger extended cab pickup.

99. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? See here.

100. MASHED POTATOES OR MACARONI AND CHEESE? Can't I please have both?

Labels: Miscellany, Survey Place

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Onesome: Plaid-- Yes? No? Wouldn't even consider it? Makes the outfit? Makes terrible wallpaper?

Not my favorite, but I've worn it often enough.

Twosome: Kittens-- Cutest things in the world? Creatures from another planet? Things other people have?

Things other people have, but they are adorable. I'm not taking any chances, however, due to allergies.

Threesome: Attack!-- of the Killer Tomatoes! Okay, what's your vote for the worst movie title of all time?

The Hudsucker Proxy. I have no desire to see this: it sounds both deadly dull and icky-grody.

Labels: Miscellany, Thursday memes

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Random

1. Do you like kids? Do you have them? If not, do you want them? Why/why not?

I do like kids individually. Large groups of them are annoying. I have one of my own and that's sufficient.

2. It's the beginning of the year, and that usually means new clothes or items you've gotten during the holidays. Get anything groovy (given or bought) so far?

I still haven't opened the MP3 player I got for Christmas. I have new slacks (2 pair), 3 or 4 new shirts and some socks. I can't remember what else I got for Christmas--seems like an eon ago.

3. Do you consider yourself selfish or selfless? Why?

Depends on the moment ... leaning toward selfish overall.

Labels: Miscellany, Thursday memes

The True You

You want your girlfriend or boyfriend to be more relaxed, calm, and composed. With respect to money, you spend whatever you have. You think good luck is something you won't attain - you expect bad luck. The hidden side of your personality tends to be satisfied to care for things with a minimal amount of effort. You are tend to think about others' feelings a lot, perhaps because you are so eager to be liked. When it comes to finding a romantic partner, you don't have any particular type in mind, but you are inclined to look for someone who will say yes when you ask him / her out.

The money thing? Dead wrong.
The luck thing? Also dead wrong.
The romance thing? Why would you want to focus on someone who will say no when asked out?

Labels: Blogthings, Personality

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-Touch
What’s the most softest thing you’ve touched? I was at a fur factory in Siberia and the samples of furs they had there were amazing. I can't remember which was the softest; I think it was some kind of cat.
The most disgusting? Well, vomit would certainly be in the running, or baby poo.
Ever been poked by a pin? Yeah.
Have you ever touched a starfish? Not a living one.
What about a sea cucumber? No.
A shark? Not a living one.
Stingray? No.
Worm? Yes.
Frog? Don't think so.
Snail? No.
Spider? Not intentionally.
Centipede? Absolutely NOT intentionally!
Skunk? Feh. No.
A dead animal? Yes.
Someone else’s blood? Yeah, and it didn't used to be a big issue.
Animal feces? Yes.
Human feces? See above...yes.
Do you kill bugs with your hands? Only skeeters.
Can you handle being touched by bugs? Not my favorite thing.
Do you like the feeling of your foot being asleep? I can't feel it when it's totally asleep. I can't stand the half-asleep feeling. Ick.
Have you ever played in the mud? Huh--yeah.
Have you ever burned yourself? Not intentionally, but yes.
Have you ever had intercourse? Sparky, the Messiah? I don't think so...of course I've had sex!
Anal? Plead the Fifth, o.k.a. MYOB.
Rim job? Plead the Fifth, o.k.a. MYOB.
Received fellatio? Plead the Fifth, o.k.a. MYOB.
Used a strap on? Plead the Fifth, o.k.a. MYOB.
Leather or plastic? Plead the Fifth, o.k.a. MYOB.
Velvet or silk? Silk.
Concrete or grass? Grass (who in the world would want concrete??)
Sand or hay? Eeuuuwwggg, neither!
Do you like being hugged? Yes.
Do you like being kissed anywhere in particular? I'm laughing too hard to answer this....
Have you ever had a filling? Switching gears at breakneck speed....yes, over a dozen.
Or root canal? No.
Have you ever pulled out a tooth by yourself? Yes.
Have you ever gotten stitches? Yes.
Have you ever had a black eye? Not that I recall Yes.
Or broken a bone? Not officially.
Have you ever gotten your hair pulled out? Yes.
Have you ever been hit by a ball, hard? Yes...ooh, I have to go back and change the black eye question...!
Have you ever pierced something by yourself? Not skin, no, but I've done a fair amount of sewing... :-)
How many tattoos do you have? None.
Did it hurt? n/a
How many piercings do you have? One in each earlobe.
Did it hurt? Not at the moment of piercing, but they were sore for a couple of days afterwards.
Do you like rollercoasters? Some of them.

-Smell
Do you like the smell of…
Gasoline? I don't mind it at all.
Nail polish? It's ok.
Nail polish remover? Not really.
Glue? No.
Fire (or something burning)? Sometimes. It depends on what's burning.
Paper/books? No, but I do love the smell of ink in books.
Laundry detergent? NO!!! Ick. Too perfumey: makes my nose itch.
The beach/ocean? Sometimes.
Flowers? Some of them. Not marigolds.
The moist smell after it rains? The "wormy" smell? Not really. The ozone smell? Yes.
Wood? How odd... I love the smell of cut lumber or sawdust. But I don't go around smelling trees. OK, yes, I have done it: pine trees smell very interesting if you flick off the bark.
Your pet? Buddy smells nice. We always knew Cinnamon was getting sick again because he smelled icky.
Other people’s houses/rooms? Some. Not houses in which people smoke.
A new car? Lurve that smell!
Vanilla? Yep.
Cinnamon? Yessss....
Cigarettes? Ick.
Cigars? Less icky, but still not my idea of lovely.

-Taste
What foods do you hate for their taste? Tomatoes. Liver.
What drinks do you hate for their taste? Coffee. Beer.
Have you ever eaten/tasted…
Grass? Yes. It's yummy...one blade at a time, occasionally.
Sand? Feh. Yeah, but yuck.
Someone else’s hand/fingers? Yep.
Dog/cat/pet food? No thanks.
Sharpies? I don't think so.
Paint? No.
Markers? I actually think I have...when young and dumb.
Crayons? Yes, as a child.
Snow? Of course.
Bugs? Gaack. No.
Soap? Yes, by accident. Mom always threatened to wash my mouth out, but I don't recall it ever happening.
Ocean water? Probably, inadvertantly.
Pool water? Yes, inadvertantly.
Bad cafeteria food? Yeah. Hello, school.
Pure oil? Uhm, olive oil, yeah.
Does 2% or whole or soy milk make a different to you? I've never tried soy, because everyone sane who has tried it says it's foul. I can definitely taste the difference between the grades of milk, and we only buy skim (unless I'm cooking/baking and need some butterfat).
Condiments by itself [sic]? Sure.
Raw onion? Uh, yeah, well, yeah.... ???
What’s the most expensive food you’ve had? I've had some pricey steaks. There are probably things I've eaten that are expensive in bulk, but I've only had a little. Caviar, for instance. I think I've had 2 eggs...that's enough for me for a lifetime!

-Sound
Do you like the sound of…
Dogs barking? I don't mind this...though if I don't have earplugs and am trying to sleep it will quickly make me crazy!
Cats meowing? If it's a nonstop thing, then yeah, but otherwise, no.
Birds chirping? Yes. NOT roosters, however!!
Cows mooing? Yes. This is actually calming.
Horses neighing? Yes.
Pigs snorting? Well, it makes me laugh....
Fire burning? In a fireplace, yes; otherwise, no.
Rain falling? I like hearing it as long as I'm not in it.
Thunder? It doesn't bother me unless it's directly over me.
The motor on motorcycles or cars? The motor doesn't bother me. A messed up muffler does.
Growling? Uh, no. That's a clear sign that I'm totally fucked.
Nails scratching the chalkboard? Yeeep!
Utensils clinging or scratching on the plate? Only the scraping bothers me. Unless it's breakable china, and then I just don't like to think about the possibility of breakage.
Do you snore? I've been told I do when I'm really tired.
Do you sneeze really loud? Yup.
Do you use an alarm clock? Clock radio, no buzzer or bell.
Do you listen to music loud or soft? I don't turn the volume up too far, if that's what this means.
Can you handle the loudness at a concert/show or club? It's not my favorite at all.
Do you listen to…
Jazz? Not very often.
Blues? Yes.
Pop? Some.
Disco? Yes.
Heavy metal? Some.
Classic rock? {snort} Yes.
Hip-hop/rap? Very little.
Alternative? Some.
Hardcore/screamo? Uh, no.
Electronic? Yes.
Dance/techno? Yes.
Industrial? No.
EBM? For the oldies, here's a link. I don't mind it, but I don't think I could listen to much of it.
Opera? Pass (no).
Classical? Yes.
R&B/soul? Some.
Country? Some.
Folk? Yes.
Reggae? Some.
Latin? Yes.
Other foreign music? Yes.
Soundtracks?Yes.

-Sight
Ever walked in on people having sex? Nope.
Or undressing? Yes.
Or masturbating? Not that I know of.
Have you ever been walked in on while you were having sex? Nope.
Or undressing? Yes.
Or masturbating? No.
Have you ever seen/been to…
The Golden Gate bridge? Oddly, I remember a lot of San Francisco, but not the bridge. I'm sure we drove across it, though...we must have...mustn't we?
A shooting star? Yes.
A black and white film? Sigh....yes. Of course.
Photos of your great grandparents and beyond? Yup.
A famous mountain? (Rocky mountains, etc) Hee hee hee. Yep. Several ranges of famous mountains, even.
A volcano? Not one that's currently functioning as one.
Fiji? Nope.
Caribbean? Nope.
Hawaii? No.
Tahiti? No.
Jamaica? No.
Mexico? Yes.
Brazil? No.
Australia? No.
New Zealand? No.
Iceland? No.
Japan? No.
China? Yes.
Canada? Yes.
Africa? No.
Italy? Yes.
Paris? No.
Middle East? No thanks.
North Korea? Ditto.
South Korea? Ditto.
Disney World? Yes.
Knott’s Berry Farm? Yes.
Yellowstone? Yes.
Grand Canyon? No.
Hollywood? I think so; I don't remember.
Las Vegas? Yes.
Lake Tahoe? Yes.
The Great Wall Of China? Yes.
Glaciers? Yeah.
The London Bridge? The 'real' one? No. I've seen it's twin, in it's own original location over the Thames, however.
Statue Of Liberty? No.
White House? Yes.
A real farm/barn? {Eye roll} Yes...sigh...like right around the corner...!
Which states have you been to? California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, DC, Virginia, Florida, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts.
Have you seen the sun rise? Yes.
Have you watched a sunset from beginning to end? Not only have I watched them, my weird relatives have many of them on tape/film.
Have you seen a real live bear in front you before? Only at the zoo. I'm actually quite afraid of bears.
A deer? Saw one last night on my way home from work, crossing the road in front of me.
A moose? Yes. Several.
Have you ridden a horse? Yes.

Labels: Miscellany, Senses, Survey Place

What American accent do you really have? Your Result: Western This is what they speak in the western half of the US, which is a pretty huge area. Like Midland, it is considered a neutral accent, so most people you meet probably think you don't have an accent (unless you're from the California coast).
Midland
North Central
Northeast New England
Northern
Southern
Mid-Atlantic
Northeastern
What American accent do you really have? Make a Quiz

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Entirely Miss Reverend Lady Cat the Potential of Withering by the Wold Get your Peculiar Aristocratic Title

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