80 Questions

(from here)

1. Do you drink milk? Not as often as I should, or as I used to.
2. Do you prefer apple or orange juice? Apple. My favorite is cranberry, though.
3. Do yer computer speakers plug into the back of yer comp or yer monitor? My speakers at home are built-in (except the desk-top and it's too old to think about). At work I have no speakers at all.
4. How many clocks are in your house? Twelve? At least.
5. How about the room yer in right now? I can see three right now.
6. How often do you check yer email? Two of them pop up with notes that I have a new email. The other one, I check at least every other day. Usually every day.
7. Do you live by yerself? Nope.
8. What's the most you've ever won on a scratcher? I'm assuming that I this refers to lotto...which I have played exactly once in twenty years.
9. What's the nearest food to you right now? None. Everything seems to be in the kitchen where it belongs. Unless guinea pig food counts...?
10. Do you own any fish? If so, are they docile or agressive? N/a--no fish.
11. Do you know what a plecostamous is? Nope.
12. Have you ever watched a sunrise rise over the ocean? Never been in a place where the sun rose over the ocean. I've seen a couple of ocean sunsets, though.
13. How many messages are in yer inbox/outbox on yer phone? Plock.
14. Do you prefer wooden or mechanical pencils? Mechanical.
15. What's on your feet right now? Skin, nails, polish.
16. Do you have one best friend, or a lotta good friends? I'd rather have both, please.
17. Snapple or SoBe? Neither, thanks.
18. Where do you buy birthday/christmas cards? Hallmark...ish.
19. What's yer take on "puppy love"? Silly-but-fun song by Donny Osmond.
20. Do you enjoy breaking hearts? No
21. What date/time was the last text you recieved? No idea.
22. When's the last time you sent a text? See #22.
23. Do you believe there is only one "right" religion? I think there are loads of wrong ones.
24. What's yer favorite planet, besides this one? Mars seems reasonably noice.
25. Does anything special happen for you on May 15th? I work. Otherwise, no.
26. If you could get back in touch with one person you've lost touch with, who would it be? I'll plead the Fifth on this one.....
27. What type of internet connection do you use? Wireless at home. We have a couple of T1 lines at work.
28. Do you vote for city-related issues? Do I vote for small stuff? Yes. My vote really does count in those!
29. Do you say 'ya'll', 'you guys', 'dudes', or something else when adressing more than one friend at a time? I used all of these, and more. Depends on the situation.
30. Would you want marijuana legalized if it meant alcohol would be illegal? Sure.
31. Have you ever been to the Vatican? Yup.
32. Have you ever waved at someone who was waving at you, only to realize they were waving at someone else? OK, yeah. All the time. So now I almost NEVER wave even if I'm pretty sure!
33. What did you do^^? Smile, shrug, turn red, get away quickly.
34. How many remote controls are in your house, and what are they for? Probably 8 or so. One for the CD player, one for the kitchen radio, one for the radio in our bedroom, three for the upstairs TV stuff, two for the downstairs TV stuff....
35. Do you mainly use use yer house phone or your cell phone? House.
36. How many 2008 calenders are in your house? Four? I think.
37. Do you take baths or showers? Both. Depends on the day.
38. Do you take quizzes in magazines? The ones I read don't have too many quizzes. Ahem.
40. Do you buy bananas when they're green so they won't go bad as fast? Yes.
41. Do you do anything for a bad sunburn? I stay out of the sun so's I don't get burned in the first place. Failing that, aloe, or baking soda, or Solarcaine-type stuff.
42. Do use mouthwash? If so, what kind? Nope. Mouthwash is a waste of time.
43. What noises reach your ears right now? TV, and Meebo booping me.
44. Have you ever been to Grand Canyon? No, Surprisingly.
45. Have you ever been to a national park (i.e. Yellowstone, Yosemite, etc)? Rocky Mountain NP, Yellowstone NP, Tetons...and that's before I turned 16!
46. How old are yer parents? Mom is 86. Dad would be 88.
47. Does anyone have the keys to yer heart? Well, yeah.
48. Have you ever had to run for your life? Not truly, no.
49. Is there an empty place in your heart? Yes.
50. Have you ever been to a family reunion? Yep. Kinda.
51. Have you ever scraped a pipe? No.
52. Do you prepare soup in the microwave or on the stove? The canned variety? If it's mix with water/milk, I use the stove. Old habits die hard.
53. Is it sunny out right now? It's moony.
54. Do you have a catnip plant in your house? No.
55. Do you use surge protectors? Wherever it seems sensible to do so.
56. Do you pay attention to the stock market? No that's Beast's job.
57. Do you take precautions against contracting West Nile Virus? I just try not to get bitten, regardless of what's in their little bods.
58. Do you meditate? I'm usually too antsy to do that.
59. If yer lover cheated on you and profusely apoligized, would you accept them back into yer life? Dunno. Probably not. Definitely not easily.
60. Do you eat carbs? All the time.
61. If you could be one animal for the rest of your life, what would you pick? Wolf.
62. Are you the kinda person who will search the entire room for the remote because you don't wanna change it on the TV? I actually have no idea how to change channels without the remote(s)!!
63. Has your insurance gone up because of something on your DMV record? Not that I'm aware of. I have had one violation in 28 years.
64. Have you ever gone to work/school drunk? Yup.
65. Is it all about YOU? Of course.
66. Are you allergic to any insect bites? Only the poisonous ones.
67. Are you allergic to any kind of food/medicine? Yes.
68. Have you ever swam in Lake Tahoe? No, but I've been there.
69. If you could hug one person right now, who would it be? Anyone I like.
70. Are you in debt? Yes.
71. When you say "often" do you pronounce the "T" or leave it silent? NEVER except as a joke.
72. If you could have a plane ticket to anywhere right now, where would you want it to be to? Colorado.
73. Do you know who Tom Leykis is? No.
74. How many pairs of socks do you own? Close to 100. Yes, really.
75. How often do you do laundry? I did some last week. Usually, Beast does it.
76. What do you think of Arnold Schwarzenegger? He manages to annoy me while also making me laugh.
77. Do you own your own car, pink slip and all? Both of 'em, yes.
78. Has anyone ever given you jewelery on Christmas? Yes.
79. Do you count down the days till anything? On occasion, yes.
80. Did you like this survey? Better than many. I'm so medicated tonight, though, that I barely could finish it.

Catching up

with Allison's memes:

What company made your bra? VS of course.

Who is your favorite relative? Blood: Elizabeth. By marriage: kind of a tie between MIL and FIL.

What annoys you most? Self-centeredness.

Who is the most important person in your life? Wow. This is hard. Beast, I guess.

Name one thing you used to do that you are not proud of. Lose my temper.

Who is the best country artist of all time? I'd go with the Carter family, or maybe Hank Williams.

When is your bed time? 10 or 11 most nights.

Have you ever had surgery? Yes.

Is any of your family embarrassing? Yes.

What country would you like to visit? Australia.

If you won the lottery, would you give a two weeks notice? Nope. However, I might take a two-week vacation, unpaid.

Is weed a drug? Anything that has effects on the brain of the sort that pot does has to be a drug. But then so is adrenaline and sugar, eh?

Do you believe in God? Yes.

Would you pay five dollars for a gallon of gas? As opposed to...going without? Probably. In fact, it'll probably happen fairly soon.

Would you fight for our freedom if asked by this nation? Define your terms. I'd fight to defend our soil, but I'm more inclined to fight smart than fight stupid.

Can you lick your nose with your tongue? Gaaah, no.

How much alcohol do you drink on a weekly basis? I probably drink about 3 glasses a month in a big month.

Would you rather have Marge as a mother, or Homer as a dad? Marge.

Do you believe that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas? No.

What's the furthest you've ever been from what you consider "home"? D Geographically: Beijing. Emotionally: winter.

What's your Windows desktop? Moet & Chandon. Still.

Have you ever used the patch or gum to try and quit smoking? I never smoked.

What do you REALLY think is going to happen between Heidi and Spencer? I think they'll go live in the Alps and play with goats all day. I have no clue who these people are, and I suspect I'm glad of that fact.

What's your favorite CSI: Vegas, Miami, or New York? Vegas.

What was the last reason you clapped? I don't remember.

Do you have Tivo or DVR? Not yet.

What was the last video game you watched someone play? I watched Sparky play Zelda over the weekend.

Do you paint your nails random colors? Only if I'm trying out different colors. They come right off once I decide.

When is the last time you ate dinner with your family? Over the weekend, I think.

When is the last time you went to Staples? A couple of weeks ago.

Who was the last person who said they loved you? Beast, on the phone.

Did you route for the Giants or Patriots in the last Super Bowl? Giants.

Do you have Netflix? Only at work.

Do you like Sci-fi movies? Some.

What did you do over last spring break? Worked.

What do you think is the most boring sport? To watch? Golf.

Have you ever been to a real NFL football game? Yes.

What's the last big test you took? The Giant Barc0ding Test.

What is the color of the chair you sitting in? Dark brown.

What were you almost named? I've no idea.

What time did u wake up this morning? 5:45

Do you like showering in the morning or at night? Showers in the morning, baths at night--alternating days.

What pair of shoes did you were today? Minnetonka flip-flops.

Ever done a science fair project? Not of my own. I worked on a lot of Sparky's with (WITH!--not for) him.

What brand of deodorant do you use? Suave, or Tom's of Maine.

Ever been in a lighthouse? Not yet.

What are you eating for dinner tonight? Leftover pizza.

How's your day been? Pretty good, actually.

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Who would you want to be tied to for 24 hours? Paging Mr. Sartre...there is very little I can think of that would be more horrifying than this.

Who do you blame for your mood today? I don't think blame enters into it. I had a great day of my own making.

Have you ever seen a dead body? Yes.

What should we do w/ stupid people? Roll our eyes at them.

How long do you think you will live? I figure I'm about half-baked.

What was the first thing you did this morning? Snooze the alarm.

The color of carpet in your bedroom? None--laminate floor.

Last person you went out to dinner with? Beast and Sparky, last night.

Are you spoiled? Good God, YES!

Do you drink lots of water? Not enough.

What toothpaste do you use? Crest.

How do you vent your anger? I seethe, then I cry, then I self-justify, then I apologize.

The last compliment you received? Lots of 'em. I just haven't been paying very close attention. I am, more, now.

What are you doing this weekend? It's confirmation weekend. I have to write a little bit for it, and I need to meet with my mentee.

When was the last time you threw up? I seem to have blanked it out.

What theme does your room have? Vaguely watery.

When was the last time you were at a party? Uh, hmmmm, a couple of weekends ago, I guess.

Are you a mama's child or a daddy's child? Totally a Daddy's girl!

Would you ever join the military? They'd never have me.

The last website you visited? IMDb

Who was the last person you took a picture with? I dunno. Maybe Easter with the family?

Last person you went to the movies with? Sparky.

What did you do/will you do for your birthday this year? I dunno.

Number of layers on your bed? The number of puns here...ok, I'll go for the straight line: one bottom sheet, one top sheet, one quilt.

Is anything alive in your room? I hope to hell NOT!

Today, would you rather go back a week or go forward a week? I'm trying to get through each day. Back is bad. Ahead is bad.

What are you looking forward to right now? Confirmation.

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Ever spin around in circles until you got so dizzy you fell? Yes, and then I felt like warmed-over shit for the rest of the day.

What's the most comfortable thing you own? Dad's flannel, pj bottoms. They totally don't match.

Do you wear the hood on your hoodie? If it's raining, yeah.

How long does it take for you to take a shower? Never more than 10 minutes. Usually about 5.

Have you ever stolen a sign from a street? No.

What was the last thing you were thinking about? Beast trying to steal construction pylons in college....

If you could change your MIDDLE name, what would it be? I like my middle name.

Is the moon out right now? No clue. Probably not.

What's the heaviest thing you own, besides a car? The house.

Do you live on your own? I live with my boys.

Whose car were you in last? Mine.

What's your relationship status? Married.

Who was the last person to ever kiss you? Sparky, on his way to bed.

When was the last time you held hands with someone? Last night, Beast.

Do you have a crush/like someone right now? plock

Have you ever wished upon a star for a certain someone? Not likely.

Is love even real to you? Yes.

Warm up near a fire or cuddle under the stars? Fire, right now. It's still (again?) too cold to cuddle outside.

Most romantic: flowers or chocolate? Presence.

If single... are you looking around? n/a

Do you like being around a large group of friends, or two best friends? I tend to prefer small groups. Large parties exhaust me.

What's one of your weird quirks that nobody really understands? Earplugs.

Ever thought about why grass is green? Chlorophyll.

Can you build a detailed sand castle? No.

Ever bit someone else's tongue? Heh. Yeah. Not hard...ish.

Have you ever tackled someone to the ground? Not for a very long time.

What's one of your favorite possessions? My laptop.

Do you like to sleep? OH YEAH!

Is your bed comfortable? It's lovely.

What's the most awkward thing that happened to you in public this month? Freaking out at the Session meeting last week.

Who's the last person that freaked you out? Dude who did our presentation last week. I'm still working on whether he insulted me or was being kind....

Who was the last person to compliment you? Someone at work.

What's in your purse/backpack/other(pockets, wallet...)? plock

Do you feel like life will be easier when you're older, or harder? Physically harder. I'm not sure about other things. If I'm wiser, perhaps it'll be easier.

How come macaroni and cheese is so good? Fat and carbs, man!

Is pink the new black? Not in my life.

What thought made you cry last? My MIL's situation.

What is the most amount of money you would spend on a pillow? I can still get a good one for under $20, but if I needed a better one for my neck, I'd spend it.

About how many white lies do you tell per day? Several. I don't keep track.

Last book you read for pleasure? Blue Pills : A Positive Love Story

If you Google your name, what comes up? That I'm a deputy registrar for voting, stuff about church. I think some other things show up.

Whose birthday is coming up? MIL's.

Will you teach your own children abstinence or about birth control? I will (and do) strongly suggest abstinence, but OMG please use birth control! And good sense, too.

How many days after you develop a cold until you go to the doctors office? I have not seen a doctor about a cold in years, since I was told I was being a baby and no, I can't have a strep test. Have not gone back to the doctor. Would rather die.

What is the weirdest pet you have owned? Well, the guinea pigs are vaguely weird, I guess.

Prioritizing

What's Important to You... And What Isn't:

For you, your career is usually your number one priority. You don't mind having things to get done... as long as they don't pile up on you. You attend to almost every priority in your life. You don't neglect much. You want thinking to be a high priority, but you don't take enough time for yourself.

The Priority Test

I'd say the first sentenced is about half-right, the third sentence is 100% wrong, and the last one could not possibly be more correct.

Curious as a Cat

(Link in blogroll)

1) How would you redesign the way movie ratings are assigned?

I would 'de-criminalize' sex, at least Real Sex, i.e. not rape or violent sex. I would move violence-for-the-sake-of-violence into X-rated, i.e. faces blowing up, guts falling out, that sort of thing. And swearing? I'd leave it alone, I guess.

2) What is the best way to make friends?

Smile, be kind, be interested (and interesting), and don't take them for granted or use them. Ever. Ever-ever-ever.

3) What is the most sacred or holy spot you've ever seen?

I loved St. Peter's--outside of the twisty pillars--but it was really too fancy to be holy for me. Durham Cathedral is pretty awesome. But really, the places I've experienced as holy or sacred tend to be hospital rooms, quiet mountainsides, and inside the hugs of friends and family.

4) What is the most irrational thing you've ever done?

Today? This week? I do irrational things all the time; lately, they all revolve around eating. The biggest, most life-changing one was getting married at 22.

5) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
Photo © Cat. 2007

I cannot WAIT for summer! This is a photo from our front garden last year. People around here call columbines "weeds" but I love them. My garden delights in benign neglect, so weeds are good. ;-)

Karma

The Karma Test

My Result: noble nature

Doing good deeds seems to be their strong suit and such kind actions are an important way that they've earned their karma up to this point. By giving their time to the people and causes they care about most, they enhance life for their community as a whole. Being willing to lend a hand strengthens their current relationships and may come back to them positively in the future. In their concerted efforts to do what they can for the greater good, they generate positive karma for themselves and the universe.

What are you?
http://web.tickle.com/jumpto?test=karmaogt&c=50652

...and, God knows, a little good karma can't hurt!

Unconscious Mutterings

(Link in blogroll)

1. Thug :: Bully
2. Slurp :: Soup
3. Alley :: ...Oop [thus declaring my age]
4. Sweater vest :: Librarian, Male [also, my dad]
5. Targeted :: Aimed
6. Snazzy :: Righteous!
7. Oy! :: Verklempt
8. Jury duty :: Courtroom
9. Low fat :: Diet
10. Responsibility :: Conscientiousness

Blogthings Splat

Your Personality at 35,000 Says...

Deep down, you vastly prefer being with others to being alone. You love to engage people in conversation. You are good with your place in the world. You are confident and comfortable with who you are. Your gift is having a way with words. You know how to express yourself well. You are inspired by what is possible. Real life is often too ordinary for you. You are happy as long as you are given some personal space. It's important for you to have your own private life.

The Personality Test at 35,000 Feet

Fairly close, not 100%. That first bit is dead wrong.

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You Should Live in the Suburbs

Like many people, you like the city - but you don't want to live in it. For you, the suburbs is the perfect compromise. You can enjoy the city as much as you want, but you have a quiet, safe neighborhood to come home to.

Where Should You Live?

Yup.

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What Your Feet Say About You:

You are more expressive than most people. You let everyone know how you're feeling - the good, the bad, and the ugly. You are a very passionate person. You are highly charged and easily inspired. You are an assertive and aggressive person. You are determined and not likely to ever give up. You take a while to fall in love, but once you do, you stay pretty attached to your partner. You are not easily frightened, but you have a few strong phobias. You are intellectual and philosophical. You are more concerned with thoughts than action. You are a fairly hard worker, but you are also a little spoiled. You like indulge yourself every now and then. You are easily influenced by other people. You're quite impressionable, so you should only be around people who are a good influence.

What Do Your Feet Say About You?

Oh, that first line...after this last week...how ironic.

And the final line: I'm becoming more and more aware that I really can't be around negative people. Other people's emotions are very contagious.

Monday Memepile

(All of the following memes can be found in the blogroll, to the left)

Monday's a Bitch
Crackin' Up

1. What's your favourite brand of cracker?

Wheat Thins.

2. Do you like crackers in your soup?

When I was a kid, we always had to have soda crackers in soup. We don't even HAVE soda crackers in the house, and I almost never put them into restaurant soup, unless it's deadly-boring-tasting without them.

3. What's the best kind of cheese to put on a cracker? Or do you have a different favourite cracker topper?

I'm in a phase of Merkt's Swiss Almost cheese. But anything cheesy will do. I love cheese. We may not have Saltines in the house, but we definitely have cheese!! Cheddar, Swiss, Wensleydale, Leicester, Gouda, mozz, you name it....

4. Have you ever set off firecrackers? For what occasion?

I'm not a fan of fireworks. Too many gory stories of people blowing their fingers off, I guess. I like the big shows, but even then, I'm always ready to take off running or call 911 in case of a misfire.

5. Have you ever seen The Nutcracker ballet?

Not all the way through in one sitting. I have seen The Firebird Suite, which I loved, but also found really hard to understand. Not exactly boring, but well toward that end of things. I'm uneducated. However, I love Baryshnikov and Nureyev, so go figure.... ;-)

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Manic Monday

Who is the black sheep in your family/group?

In my family, it has always been my brother, although it's entirely possible that at this point I've been added to the "Hopeless" list. At work, it's CT.

If you were a character from a book, what character would you be?

Can I PLEEEEEEEEEEZZZZZZZE be Laura Ingalls?? Otherwise, I'll settle (ahem) for Kinsey Millhone.

What's your favorite accent?

Italian. And Russian. I don't know why.
My least favorite: New Jersey, extremely nasal Midwest (sorry, peeps), and French.

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1) If you could have participated in any political march (protest or support or other), which one would you have chosen.

I don't do big crowds; they really terrify me. I wish I could honestly say I would have participated in any of the various marches on Washington, but I wouldn't have. I would love to have heard King speak in the 60s, though.

2) Talent show tonight!! Give us a preview of your act.

The way I feel right now, it will consist of me sleeping on stage. Otherwise, I guess I could show y'all how fast I type.

3) What architectural wonder would you like to be in charge of, or own?

It would be awfully cool to work in the Library of Congress, or in the Winter Palace (St. Petersburg). Frankly, I'd love to work somewhere in the Vatican, too, but that's clearly not happening. I wouldn't want to own any 'edifice' though--upkeep is a bitch!

4) What is the hardest test you've ever taken?

I keep flunking parenting tests. Another failure this morning.
Academic tests: the History GRE. Lowest score I ever received on ANYthing, ever.

5) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one. Public Domain Photo

I like the 'messiness' of the rockets compared to the clean lines of the architecture and light around it. The whole photo screams 1960s to me--Star Trek, boxy buildings, the whole schmear. I think I've seen this in real life...?

I wish we were still sending rockets into space, not just the shuttle. The moonshots were very cool, very positive-thinking, very America-patriotic-woo-hoo, and very "someday I could do that." I guess kids today dream about the shuttle, but the Apollo program just seemed way cooler for some reason. Kind of the difference between Conestoga wagons across the West in 1850 vs. a cross-country railroad trip in 1870. Both cool, but the wagons seem so much MORE cool to me.

Choco

What Your Taste in Chocolate Says About You

You are sweet, mellow, and easily satisfied. You don't like anything too intense and dramatic. Deep down, you're a kid at heart... and you're nostalgic for the past. You are down to earth and lovable. A true friend, you're very tolerant and understanding. In fact, your friends' biggest problem is that they don't like each other! You love being around people. Friendships are important to you. You feel lost when you're by yourself... so you tend to avoid being alone.

The Chocolate Oracle

There's some interesting nuggets of truth here. huh

Angry Goats

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181-185

(from here)

#181

1. Have you ever been searched by the cops? Nope.

2. Do you close your eyes on roller coasters? No, but since my glasses are off, I can't see anything much anyway.

3. When's the last time you've been sledding? At least ten years.

4. Would you rather sleep with someone else, or alone? I used to always say alone, but that has slowly changed.

5. Do you believe in ghosts? Not exactly.

6. Do you consider yourself creative? In some respects, yes.

7. Do you think O.J. killed his wife? Ex-wife. Yes. And Ron Goldman, too.

8. Jennifer Aniston or Angelina Jolie? Brad.

9. Do you stay friends with your exes? I'm not averse to it, but I haven't.

10. Do you know how to play poker? Yes, I do.

11. Have you ever stayed awake for 48 hours straight? If so, I don't remember it.

12. What's your favorite commercial? I kinda like the operatic shower dude from Kohler.

13. What are you allergic to? Dogs, cats, some grasses, corn pollen and several other kinds of pollen, smoke.

14. If you're driving in the middle of the night, and no one is around do you run red lights? No. They usually change pretty quickly anyway. Why take the chance?

15. Have you ever had a Choco Taco? No. Or maybe?

16. Red Sox or Yankees? They both can bite me.

17. Have you ever been ice skating? Yes.

18. How often do you remember your dreams? Couple of times a week.

19. When was the last time you laughed so hard you cried? Within the last couple of weeks.

20. Can you name 5 songs by The Beatles? Yes. Easy.
Yellow Submarine, Strawberry Fields, She Loves You, The Long and Winding Road, Fixing a Hole, Rubber Soul, Rocky Raccoon...should I stop now?

21. What's the one thing on your mind now? The usual stuff.

22. Do you believe in love at first sight? I believe that other people have experienced it. Not me.

23. Do you put salt on a turkey dinner? Uh...? When I'm eating? No. When I'm cooking? I use a little salt. Not much, though.

24. Do you always wear your seat belt? Yes.

25. What cell service do you use? AT&T/Cingular...whichever it is today.

26. Do you like sushi? Never tried it. Yuck.

27. Have you ever narrowly avoided a fatal accident? Several times.

28. What do you wear to bed? Pajamas.

29. Been caught stealing? Nope.

30. Do you pee in the pool? Ish. No. Then again, I rarely get into a pool, either.

31. Do you truly hate anyone? I'm not at all happy with our current political leader(s).

32. Bluegrass or Rap? I prefer bluegrass, of these two choices, but I'll listen to rap in some cases.

33. If you could sleep with one famous person, who would it be? No one. I'd rather just spend the day/night talking to whoever I'd choose. Sorry.

34. Skim, 1%, 2%, or whole? Skim.

35. What food do you find disgusting? Liver. And any other organ meats.

36. Windows or Macintosh? So, I guess Linux et al. are right out... I use Windows, as I have for the past...23?...years.

37. Did you ever play, "I'll show you mine, if you show me yours." Nope. Or, if I did, I was WAAAAAYYYY too young to remember.

38. Have you ever made fun of your friends behind their back? As a VERY young teen, yes.

39. Have you ever stood up for someone you hardly knew? Yes. I find myself in that position at work fairly often.

40. Have you ever sung infront of the mirror? Sort of.


#182

1. Do you swear to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth? I would in court, yes.

2. Where were you last night? Right here. Literally.

3. What is today's date? 4/18.

4. Who was the last person to call you baby/babe? Uh....probably Beast, and jokingly.

5. When you're at the grocery store do you use the self checkout? As often as possible.

6. Do you return the cart? Yup.

7. What is your relationship status? Still married.

8. Has anyone ever sang to you? ...I think so. Not recently.

9. Has anyone ever given you roses? My first boyfriend arrived to pick me up for our first evening date with a dozen long-stemmed roses. My mom nearly fainted. I was embarrassed.

10. If you were abandoned in the wilderness, would you survive? How long?

11. Who do you text the most? Plock.

12. What does your last incoming text say? Plock.

13. What does your last outgoing text say? Plock.

14. What is your favorite color(s)? Blue.

15. What color are your eyes? Hazel.

16. What is a compliment you receive often? I'm healpful.

17. How tall are you? 172 cm.

18. Who was the last person to say they loved you and when? Beast, about ten minutes ago.

19. Do you like your parents? I loved my dad. My mom...is harder to love.

20. Do you secretly like someone? Yup.

21. Who's the last person you IMed? Beast.

22. Who was the last person you said you loved on the phone? Beast? Or Sparky.

23. Where is the furthest place you've traveled? Irkutsk.

24. Which do you prefer, to eat or sleep? Sleep.

25. Do you look more like your mom or your dad? Dad.

26. How long does it take you to shower? Ten minutes at the most.

27. Can you do splits? No. Never could, in fact.

28. Are you flexible? Physically: no. In life, generally: yes, by default.

29. What did you do on New Year's Eve 2007? Nothing special. I'm sure I went to bed early.

30. Was your mom there? No.

31. Can you speak any other language than English? I speak Spanish, with a lot of concentration, semi-coherently. I can fake my way through French, Italian and Russian, too.

32. What is the last letter of your middle name? H

33. How many hours of sleep did you get last night? 7 hours.

34. Do you wear your seatbelt in the car? Plock.

35. Are you scared of flying? Nope.

36. What do you sleep in? Bed.

37. Who was the last person you kissed? Beast.

38. Do you like funny people or serious people? I prefer people with a sense of humor.

39. Have you ever been to Los Angeles? Yes.

40. What jewelry do you wear all the time? My wedding and engagement and anniversary rings.

41. What do you have planned for tonight? Bath and bed.

43. Is the last person you kissed older than you? Nope.

44. Do you prefer myspace or facebook? Facebook.

45. Wallpaper on your cell phone? Some stupid picture that came with the phone.

46. Do you have a favorite item of clothing? Yep.

46. Who's going to win the Superbowl? Next year? Who knows!

47. Do you like messages or comments better? Uh...? Comments, I guess.

49. Last movie you saw in theaters? Underdog, dammit!

50. Last thing you ate? Cheesecake. It wasn't very good.

51. What was last thing you drank? Working on a Diet DP.

52. Are you happy right now? I'm not unhappy.

53. If you could have one thing right now what would it be? Amnesia. Temporarily.

54. Who makes you happiest right now? Sparky.

55. What were you doing at midnight last night? Sleeping.

56. Are you left handed? No.

57. What's for dinner tonight? We ate at Six Balls.

58. What is the last thing you thought about? The TV show we're watching.

59. When is your birthday? 6.5 months, give or take a day or two.

60. Do you want to get married & have children one day? Nope, I've already done both.


#183

1. What's the connection between you and the last person you texted? Plock.

2. What is wrong with you right now? heh--how long ya got?

3.Do you ever miss your first love? Nope.

4. When did you last cry? Started to do so today. Started to do so a couple of times yesterday. No real tears for a couple of weeks.

5. Who do you hate? Politics and the people who play 'em.

6. What do you want in your life right now? ...again, how long you got...?

7. Are you happy? Plock.

8. What are you listening to? Watching TV.

9. What do you smell like? Deodorant and Icy Hot.

10. Drinking? Still the same Diet DP.

11. What time do you go to bed? I'm almost always in bed by 11 if not sooner.

12. Who was the last person in your bed besides you? Beast.

13. What do you wear to bed? What is the deal with this question!?

14. Do you tend to make relationships complicated? No. I try to make them as uncomplicated as possible. I need no drama in my life.

15. What did you do yesterday? Worked, went to the doctor, slept, tried not to move.

16. What was the last movie you went to? PLAWCK!!

17. Is your shirt new? It's one of my oldest Ts, actually.

18. Do you live near your ex boyfriend/girlfriend? Nope.

19. Are you scared of bugs? Not those that live around here.

20. Are you a cuddler? Yes.

21.How was your day today? I got quite a lot done, for a change.

22. What do you think of Eminem? Dude needs therapy. I like some of his songs, though.

23. Do you read? Yes. By choice, even.

24. Do you sleep with a teddy bear? Just Beast.

26. Whose house have you been to today? Just mine.

27. What about the night before that? Uh...what?

28. Do you like anyone right now? Plock.

29. Are you bored? A little.

30. What is the last movie you watched? Matrix...?

31. Do you say "dawg"? Not unless I'm kidding.

32. What are you excited about? This weekend's mission trip.

33. What do you think about Valentine's Day? I don't spend a lot of time thinking about it.

34. Who was last person to cook for you? Two of the Balls.

35. Who was your last text message from? Plock.

36. What’s on your mind right now? Sleep.

37. Who was the last person to make you cry? Myself.

38. Name someone whose name starts with the letter "R." Rachel.

39. Do you care what others think about you? Not really too much.

41. Do you trust people easily? Up to a point.

42. Do you think you'll be married in 10 years? I hope so!

43. Will you ever kiss the last person you kissed again? Sure. Tonight, even.

44. What do you look forward to in the next 3 months? Confirmation, mission trip, ALA conference....

45. Who was the last person you called? Lynne.

47. What's your ring tone? My phone only vibrates.

48. Do you plan on moving out within the next year? Good heavens, I hope not!!

49. What were you doing at 9 p.m. last Friday night? Probably sitting right here.

50. What happened at 10:00 a.m. today? I was updating my book blog.


#184

1. Song that always makes you sad? A Mighty Fortress

2. Last thing you bought? Technically, I paid for the doctor's visit. Before that, gas.

3. Last person you argued with? Sparky.

4. Do you put Butter before putting the peanut butter on? Gack, no.

5. One of your stuffed animals' names as a kid? I didn't have many of them....and I was very literal in their naming.

6. Did you ever own at one time a Barenaked Ladies CD? Sparky has one.

7. Favorite day of the week? Monday.

8. Favorite Sundae topping? Butterscotch.

9. Did you take Piano lessons? Yes.

10. Most frequent song played? Plock.

11. T.V. show you secretly enjoy? Deal or No Deal.

12. Would you rather play basketball or hockey? I'd rather take a nap.

13. Date someone older or younger? I don't think I'll be dating anytime soon.

14. One place you could travel right now? I could travel anywhere. I'd love to travel almost anywhere!

15. Do you use umbrellas? Sometimes. Usually only when it's raining.

16. Do you know all the words to the Canadian national anthem? I know very few of them.

17. Favorite Cheese? Swiss.

18. The Smiths or the Cure? I think The Smiths barely squeak this one.

19. Do you prefer Blondes or Brunettes? Brunettes.

20. Best job you ever had? The one I have now.

21. Did you go to your high school prom? No.

22. Perfect time to wake up? 6:30

23. Perfect time to go to bed? Midnight.

24. Do you use your queen right away in chess? No, but I rarely play chess, either.

25. Ever been in a car accident? Yes.

26. Closer to mom or dad...or neither? Dad.

27. What age is this exciting life over for you? Probably oughta check with the Big Guy on that one, not me.

28. What decade during the 20th century would you have chosen to be a teenager? The 20s? The 50s? Depends on what my socioeconomic background and race is, though.

29. Favorite shoes you have EVER owned? Earth shoes.

30. Do you have an article of clothing you have had since you were in high school? Yes.

31. Were you in track and field? NO!

32. Were you ever in a school talent show? Yes. {{shudder}}

33. Have you ever written in a library book? Every day, my friend, every day!

34. Allergic to? Every-damn-thing.

35. Favorite fruit? Bananas.

36. Have you watched Sex and the City? Yes. Not often.

37. Baseball hat or toque? Toque? Can you still find those? Of these two...wait, where am I wearing this? I'd rather have a toque.

38. Do you shampoo first in the shower or soap? Shampoo.

39. Wet the toothbrush or brush dry with the toothpaste? Wet.

40. Pen or pencil? Pencil. For writing in library books. ;-)

41. Have you ever gambled at a casino? Yes.

42. Have you thrown up on a plane? Amazingly, no.

43. Have you thrown up in a car? Not...quite.

44. Have you thrown up at work? I've thrown up at school, but...I don't think I have at work.

45. Do you scream on roller coasters? It's difficult not to, no?

46. Who was your first prom date? No proms in my past.

47. Who was your first roommate? Sher. Or my eldest niece whenever she visited when we were kids.

48. What alcoholic beverage did you drink when you got drunk for the first time? I think it was rum.

49. What was your first job? Babysitting.

50. What was your first car? The first car I sorta got to use all the time was a Toyota Corolla.

51. When did you go to your first funeral? Age 7.

52. How old were you when you first moved away from your hometown? Age 18.

53. Who was your first grade teacher? Mrs. Campbell.

54. Where did you go on your first airplane ride? Denver to Milwaukee.

55. When you snuck out of your house for the first time, who was it with? Never snuck out.

56. Who was your first Best Friend and are you still friends with them? We're still friends, I guess. Certainly not close, though.

57. Where did you live the first time you moved out of your parent's house? College dorm.

58. Who is the first person you call when you have a bad day? Beast.

59. Who's wedding were you in the first time you were a bridesmaid or a groomsmen? Jean and Reg's; I was 10.

60. What is the first thing you do in the morning? Wake up at some level or another.

61. What was the first concert you attended? Pop music: Beach Boys. But I went to LOADS of classical concerts.

62. First tattoo or piercing? Pierced earlobes.

63. First celebrity crush? David Cassidy.

64. Is there anybody you just wish would fall off the planet? Yes.

65. How do you flush the toilet in public? With the lever. Duh.

66. Do you wear your seatbelt in the car? Yes.

67. Do you have a crush on someone? A little.

68. Name one thing you worry about running out of. Time. Patience. Gas. Love. Air. Water. I'm great at worrying.

69. What famous person do you (or other people) think you resemble? I don't.

70. What is your favorite pizza topping? Bacon of some sort or another.

71. Do you crack your knuckles? Not intentionally.

72. What song do you hate the most? Oh, so very MANY rap songs and pop music in general.

73. Did just mentioning that song make it get stuck in your head? I didn't mention a specific song. Hah!

74. What are your super powers? See above, #68.

75. Peppermint or spearmint? Spearmint barely edges out peppermint today.

76. Where are your car keys? In the car, I think.

77. Whose answers to this questionnaire do you want to hear? Ya'll go nuts.

78. What's your most annoying habit? I'll let others answer that. May have something to do with #68.

79. Where did you last go on vacation? Our trip last summer all over the eastern U.S.

80. What is your best physical feature? Brain.

81, What CD is closest to you right now? Uh....no clue actually.

82. What 3 things can always be found in your refrigerator? Perfume (until I run out), Diet DP, fresh greens.

83. What superstition do you believe/practice? I knock wood a lot. Not that it's helping a lot lately....

84. What color are your bed sheets? Blue.

85. Would you rather be a fish or a bird? Bird. But I'd be so much smarter than the ones that keep flying into our windows.

86. Do you talk on your cell phone when you drive? Sometimes.

87. What is your favorite saying? "Actually..."

88. What song(s) do you sing most often in the shower? Our shower never gets sung in.

89. If you could go back or forward in time, where would you go? I wouldn't really want to, thanks. Not to stay.

90. What is your favorite Harrison Ford movie? Indiana Jones... hee.

91. What CD is in your stereo? We haven't used the stereo in years. Melissa's in the kitchen, otherwise I have no idea.

92. What CD will be in your stereo in a few minutes? Plock.

93. How many kids do you plan on having? One.

94. If you could kiss anyone who would it be? Dad.

95. If they made a movie about your life, what actor/actress would be you? Julia Roberts.

96. Would you rather die in a blaze of glory or peacefully in your sleep? ...sigh...

97. Have you ever been in love? No.


#185

1. Do you call anyone babe? Not seriously, no.

2. Whose car were you last in? Beast's, i.e., ours.

3. When is the next time you will kiss someone? Within the next half hour.

4. What color shirt are you wearing? Mostly black.

5. Are you a freak? At times.

6 is in the other room throwing up.

7. Do you crack your bones? Not intentionally.

8. Are you mean? Sometimes I'm a right bitch.

9. Last thing you ate? Cheesecake, about four hours ago.

10. Last thing you drank? Still the Diet DP.

11. Where did you sleep last night? Bed.

12. Have you ever wrote your own survey? Oy. I can't compete with the grammar in surveys.

13. Are you happy right now? I'm not unhappy.

14. What did you say last? "That's how the loon got in..." (don't ask)

15. Where is your phone? Land-line is right here. Cell phone is plugged in in the dining room.

16. What was the last museum you went to? Hmmm....don't remember.

17. What color are your eyes? Hazel.

18. What did you last text message say that you sent? Plock.

19. What was the highlight of your week? This week has had remarkably few highlights. LOTS and LOTS of lowlights.

20. What is your favorite song? Shmoo by plock.

21. Who/what do you hate currently? Christopher Dawkins.

22. Is local news annoying? Wouldn't know--haven't watched in months.

23. If you could have one person right now with you who would it be? "HAVE"? As in "own"? Isn't that illegal?

24. Do you get the recommended eight hours of sleep a night? No.

25. Who makes you happiest right now? Sparky.

26. What were you doing at midnight last night? Still sleeping....

27-31 are meeting to plan the Little League banquet.

32. What's for dinner tonight? I had clam chowder and a ham-and-cheese club sandwich.

33 is on her way to her manicurist.

34. When is your birthday? plock

35. When is the last time you were in a swimming pool? Almost two years ago.

36-38 are involved in a threesome and can't be bothered.

39. Where was the last place you went shopping? Walgreen's.

40. How do you feel about your hair right now? Could probably stand to be washed.

41 is on his way to work.

42. AIM or MSN? Meebo.

43-51 are on a group tour of Kansas City.

52. Myspace or Facebook? Facebook.

53-56 are sitting at the bus station playing poker.

57. Do you have any talents? Yes, I do.

58. Have you ever been IN a wedding? Yes, several.

59. What's your favorite word? Giggle.

60. Does your skin itch? No.

61. Ever met someone famous? Sort of.

62. When you were little, did you think "Sex" was a bad word? It was beyond bad; it was NEVER used. Ever. I never, ever heard my parents discuss anything sexual. E V E R.

63. Do you want to be famous one day? God forbid.

64. What's one of the best books you have read? Glass Soup.

65. Have you ever watched a Smosh video? No.

67. Do you believe in Karma? Not exactly.

68. What time is it where you live? 10:51 p.m.

69. What are your plans for tomorrow? Mission work.

70. Best Chris Farley Movie? Plock.

71. Ever been to another continent? Yup.

72. Ever been to Siberia? Yes.

73. What are you doing today? This.

74. Ever been gambling? Yes.

75. When is the last time you updated your blog? Today.

78. Do you have a favorite cartoon character? Mee-meep!!

79. How do you like the person you took this from? I don't know her. And it's probably better that way.

Door

What Your Front Door Says

You are social, giving, and very community oriented. You like to feel like you're making a difference in the world. Friendly and optimistic, you are a very welcoming person. You like to bring people together. You are the perfect host.

The Front Door Test

I only chose yellow because I don't know what the color of the siding is. The door should match the siding. If the siding is blue, I wouldn't paint the door green, for example. And white---we have white doors! STUPID. They show every bit of dirt.

(My mom always wanted a red door. She finally got one...on our cabin in the mountains. Last time I was by the cabin--we no longer own it--it was still red.)

Friday's Feast

(Link in blogroll)

Appetizer
Name a color you find soothing.

Pale blue...or almost any other shade of blue, really.

Soup
Using 20 or less words, describe your first driving experience.

It feels much faster from the driver's seat!

Salad
What material is your favorite item of clothing made out of?

Cotton. My winter favorite has fleece, too.

Main Course Who is a great singer or musician who, if they were to come to your town for a concert, you would spend the night outside waiting for tickets to see?

I wouldn't. I'd buy the concert DVD when it was released, or crew with the roadies, but I wouldn't ever stand in line overnight for tickets. Unfortunately, I have this thing called A Life....

Dessert What is the most frequent letter of the alphabet in your whole name (first, middle, maiden, last, etc.)?

If I include my middle name, T. Otherwise, there's a tie between T and O, which is a bit odd since Beast has neither letter in his last name. ;-)

Friday Fill-In

(Link in blogroll)

1. The last time I lost my temper I regretted it immediately thereafter!
2. People at work are is what I'm fed up with!
3. The next book I'd like to read is sitting on the shelf waiting, but I'm too lazy to go look at the title.
4. Having a functional neck/upper back is what I'm looking forward to.
5. If you can't get rid of the skeleton[s] in your closet, might as well bring 'em out and dance with 'em!
6. The best thing I got in the mail recently was Sparky's end-of-quarter report card.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to feeling well enough to think about going on the weekend mission trip, tomorrow my plans include said mission trip and Sunday, I want to not fall apart at work!

176-177, 179-180

(from here)

#176
Highlight the true ones (and please, I don't know why they all have an x after the number)

1x. I eat my pizza w/ Ranch.
2x. I have seen Chicago on Broadway.
3x. I do yoga in my spare time.
4x. Chocolate is my favorite food group.
5x. I go to the Methodist Church.
6x. I saw Harry Potter 4 more than twice in theaters.
7x. I was in school during the 9/11 attack.
8x. I draw hearts everywhere.
9x. I play the trumpet.
10x. I have more than 3 cats at my house.
11x. I have stepparents.
12x. My favorite James Bond movie was Octopussy.
13x. I have dyed my hair blonde before.
14x. I have been to a wedding in the last month.
15x. My favorite flowers are daisies.
16x. I drive a pickup.
17x. I have been to Montana.
18x. I wear lipstick on a regular basis.
19x. I have never worn a strapless dress in public.
20x. I finish all my letters w/ "luv ya".
21x. I had a muffin for breakfast this morning.
22x. I know all the states' capitals.
23x. I have lived in more than 1 state.
24x. I hate my middle name.
25x. I call myself a prep.
26x. I have more pink clothes in my closet than any other color.
27x. I have read The Odyssey.
28x. My boyfriend is in three of my classes.
29x. I have never had a boyfriend.
30x. My sister's name is Kim.
31x. I prefer pencils to pens.
32x. I always write in cursive.
33x. My hair is naturally red.
34x. I have at least one bumper sticker on my car.
35x. I was born in the '80s.
36x. I know what my state bird is.
37x. I'm not afraid to wear a side ponytail. (but why would I?)
38x. I loved Napoleon Dynamite.
39x. Passions is the worst soap opera ever.
40x. I live in the country.
41x. I am currently IMing someone who lives in a different town than me.
42x. I love Afros!
43x. I've had my heart broken.
44x. I cry pretty much every day.
45x. I love saying "you rock my socks!"
46x. I have an icon site.
47x. Panic! at the Disco is better than FOB.
48x. I work more than 15 hours a week.
49x. I believe in ghosts.
50x. I love random bolding surveys!


#177
Name Survey
[Made by Brianna @ www.xanga.com/surveys_for_nimrods. Don't remove this tag.]

What's the name of your...

001. Best friend[s]: Jenny, Amy, Beast, Beth
002. Mom: Mom
003. Dad: Dad
004. 4th grade teacher: I can't remember, except her last name started with a W. She had AWESOME hair, though!
005. Kindergarten teacher: Mrs. Morton (yes, these were the days of Mrs. and Miss)
006. Boy/girlfriend: Beast
007. Boy/girlfriend's mom: Mom
008. Best friend's dad: Mr. C (John)
009. Classmate who sits next to you in science: Which year? I took a few different science classes over the years. Too many, in fact.
010. Locker partner: Never had one. Thank God!
011. Favorite aunt: Hilda, but she died when I was, like, five.
012. Best friend in 1st grade: I don't honestly remember.
013. Best friend in 4th grade: I don't honestly remember.
014. First babysitter: My sisters and brother....
015. Favorite band's lead singer? Bono
016. Mom's mom: Ella
017. Dad's dad: The same as the furry little blue guy on Sesame Street.
018. First pet: Peppy
019. Last/current pet: Buddy and Ruka
020. Street: Which one? I've lived on several
021. School: I graduated from EHS; since this is pretty teen-based, we'll go with that.
022. Future daughter(s): Josephine Marie (as if that'll be happening!)
023. Future son(s): Paul David (as if...yada yada)
024. First crush: Chris (the same as the previous responder, which is mildly freaky)
025. Enemy: I'm not sure who currently hates me. I would say there are plenty of people on my personal shit list this week, however.
026. First boy/girlfriend: John's brother
027. Last ex: Ken.
028. Boy/girlfriend's dad: Dad
029. Favorite cousin(s): Marcia. Or Marsha. Sadly, I'm not even sure how to spell her name. My family = weird.
030. Brother: Del
031. Sister: Marie and Jean.
032. Favorite singer: Joan Osborne. Tonight. It'll change.
033. Favorite band's lead guitarist: The Edge
034. Guitar: Les Paul Gibson
035. A friend of yours with blonde hair: Amy, do you have blonde still/again? Or, uh...hmm, I don't seem to have a lot of blonde friends....wow. Anne?
036. A friend of yours with red hair: Amy, is your hair red still/again? Otherwise, uh...Pam, I guess.
037. A friend of yours with black hair: Beast and Jenny both have dark brown hair (before some sneaky much-lighter hairs started springing up!).
038. A classmate who sits next to you in English: Which year? See comments about re science. Except, I took MORE English classes and enjoyed all but one: American Lit. Gahhhh!
039. Your role model: Sojourner Truth
040. Your 9th grade math teacher: Mrs. ...uh... Grogan, maybe?
041. Your 5th grade history teacher: Mr. ...uh...also started with a W. He limped. Can't remember his name!! We all had a serious crush on him.
042. The town you were born in: Denver
043. The town you grew up in: Englew00d
044. The person you had your first kiss with: Quickie: Ron. 'Real': John's brother.
045. First best friend: Prolly that would be Sarah.
046. First enemy: I don't really save this sort of thing in my long-term memory....
047. First person you asked out: Wow, uh...Ken? Maybe? I know it was unlikely to have happened before college.
048. First person you dumped: John's brother.
049. First person who dumped you: Kenny (not Ken)
050. Favorite uncle: Del. I so wish I could have a copy of the photo of the two of us....
051. Least favorite cousin: ...uh, Kim? I was terrifically jealous of her princess phone and her own personal line. At 12. In about 1972.
052. Worst friend you ever had: Laura continues to live down to that level.
053. Boy/girlfriend's siblings: BIL.
054. First love: Famous crush: David Cassidy. Real person crush: J!m Ph!ll!ips. Love: W@rren.
055. Person who's like your second mom/dad: I've had numerous stand-in-moms over the years. Many, many, many...WAY too many to pick one. Currently, I guess it would be MIL.


[I removed #178 because it was another shuffle meme and it took me over 10 hours to finish the last one!]

#179

01. Do you use eyelash curlers? Those things terrify the living shit outta me.

02. What is your favourite bra? All my bras are VS, and all but two are precisely the same except for color. I won't be repurchasing either of the unusual ones.

03. Is your bedroom kept spotless? It's pretty clean. Mostly thanks to Beast who runs Roomba regularly in there.

04. Did you write diaries when you were younger? Sometimes.

05. If so, do you ever read them and laugh at how much you’ve changed? Yeah. Even as a kid, I knew that was the point!

06. What is your favourite city in the world? London. It feels like home, even though I've never lived there and have, in fact, only spent a total of maybe a week there.

07. What is the most corny film you have ever seen? Define corny. I liked "Two Weeks' Notice."

09. What is your favourite kind of soup? New England Clam Chowder. Or Wisconsin Cheddar.

010. How old will you be in 16 years? 60.

011. Name anything you think is really overrated: Almost everything except the stuff I love. So...rap. Mostly.

012. What do you think of people who hate vegetarians? What's to hate? More meat for the rest of us, yo.

013. Can you sing? Yes.

014. What is your favourite Johnny Depp film? Chocolat.

015. Do you actually think Orlando Bloom is good looking? Uh, yeah. Drop-down, DAMN! Yes. I always get a sense of not-straightness off him though. Then again, I have notoriously horrid gaydar.

016. Would you rather go to Scotland or Ireland? Scotland. I loved it so much. Could skip Ireland completely, thanks.

017. Have you ever seen a psychiatrist? Yep. A bit of an overkill for what was needed, but a nice guy. VERY attractive man, too. It was distracting.

018. Do you like the colour purple? Yes. The book, too.

019. Do you own anything velvet? Uh...no? I think I threw the velvet baby out with the velour bathwater a long time ago.

020. Who was the last person you sent a text to? Prolly Sparky.

021. Do you think texting is overrated? I don't get the attraction of the frantic texting that goes on between teenage girls. Well, I do, but...damn, just fuckin' CALL!!

022. What is your favourite perfume? VS

023. Do you like Kevin Smith's films? I think they are moronic, and I've never seen any. Shoot me.

024. What film are you looking forward to seeing the most? The next Narnia one. Speed Racer. There's a couple of others I can't think of. Oh, and the next Harry Potter. I seem to be stuck in kiddie-land here, eh? Would like to see Juno, too.

025. Do you like dragons? The ones I'v met haven't been too friendly.

026. Are you good at present wrapping? I can wrap normal-shaped stuff. Otherwise, give me gift bags or give me death.

027. Are you a flirt? I don't think so.

028. Don't you hate it when you hear about teenagers who happily allow their mother to do everything for them like washing, chores, etc?: It makes me worry about their future, but I don't HATE it. I feel sorry for them.

029. Do you have good cheekbones? They work, they don't hurt, and they give my face some necessary definition. So, yes.

030. Have you ever had a tantrum in public (not just when you were little)? Uh, yeah.

031. Do you own a corset? Get thee behind me, Satan!

032. What do you think of Britney Spears 16-year-old sister getting pregnant? Plock.

033. Have you ever witnessed a fatal accident? No.

034. When was the last time you babysat? A very long time ago...oh, wait, no I was in the church nursery for awhile a few weeks ago.

035. Marilyn Monroe or Audrey Hepburn? Audrey. I love her neck!

036. Do you own sexy underwear? Yup.

037. Have you ever worn stockings? Yes.

038. Do you know what a 'camel toe' is? Yes I do.

039. Would you rather have jet black hair or cherry red hair? Red. The whole black thing reminds me too much of my elderly next-door neighbor who ALWAYS had black hair.

040. On myspace, do you accept friend requests from the emo/scene kids who are desperately attempting to up their friend count? I doubt I've even been approached by same.

041. Name a good album that came out in 2007: I like the Seger album. There are loads of others...did Mika's album come out last year? I can't think of any others.

042. Has your home ever been burgled? Our mountain cabin was, yes.

043. Could you be friends with someone who was mind numbingly ignorant? I couldn't, probably, be tight friends with them, but I have some disturbingly retarded-in-some-areas friends. The majority of them--all of them?--are teens.

044. What was the last shampoo and conditioner you used? Back to Basics, this morning.

045. How often do you get horny? It's not a regularly-scheduled occurrence. Right now, the whole concept is not really likely--I don't feel so great.

046. What would you like to change in your bedroom? I'd love to have matching furniture and a new mattress.

047. How many bedrooms does your home have? Three.

048. Does mess irritate you? It makes it hard for me to think.

049. What about people who don't flush the toilet? Yeah, what is UP with that?! No one in my household better do this!

050. What colour is your kitchen? One coat of green right now. It's a complete disaster area currently.

051. Have you ever been to Paris? Nope.

052. Do you have a gothic friend? I have neither gothic nor Goth friends.

053. Which one of your parents has the worst temper? I never really saw my Dad get all that angry, though I've certainly heard stories. My mom had a horrible temper, and that I witness multiple times.

054. Are you laidback? About many, many things, yes.

055. Do you make sexual innuendos about everything? Not usually.


#180
Bold what fits

I am a senior in high school.
I have never seen a full episode of "The O.C."
My nails never seem to be looking nice.
Sometimes I wish I was someone else.
I have a pet hermit crab.
I love the Discovery Channel.
I own at least one pair of Cheekie's from Victoria Secret.
My best friend is a guy. (one of them, yes)
I can't seem to stay with the same boyfriend for very long.
I love McDonald's iced coffee.
School is getting on my fucking nerves.
I want someone that I can't have.
I always think about life.
Cartel is an amazing band.
I have been to more concerts than I count on my fingers.
I wish my parents would let me get something other than my ears pierced.
18 seems like it's going to take forever to get to.
Winter is my favorite season.
I hate where I live.
I have a Juke phone.
Most people annoy me.
Math is my favorite subject.
I judge people too much.
I'm sick of people judging me.
I like to look at myself in the mirror while I dance in my room.
I'm always thinking of ways to improve myself.
I like my butt.
I have never been surfing.
I run track.
Ice skating is hard as shit.
I have no idea what I want to do for a living.
I want to visit Europe.
"P.S. I Love You" was an absolutely amazing movie.
I work at a restaurant.
I eat and sleep more than I should.
I think I bitch too much.
I hate when parents ask how my day was.
My room is blue.
I do yoga.
Green is my favorite color.
I feel like summer is never going to come.
I stutter when I get nervous.
Even though I might be too old for it, I pass notes back and forth to my friends in class.
I am taking college classes.
I take vitamins everyday.
I feel fat if I don't get to exercise everyday.
Old people gross me out.
I'm stressed out from school.
I don't know if I like who I'm dating.
Peas are gross.
I brush my teeth more than twice a day.
I drive a Jeep.
I have never gotten a speeding ticket.
I get more upset when animals die that I didn't know than when people die that I didn't know.
Scary movies give me nightmares for at least a week after.
I pretty much live in flip flops.
I don't like to take showers on the weekends.
I wear glasses when I'm by myself.
I wish I could be a little kid again.
I've had the same phone for the past 3 years.
I broke my iPod.
I love wearing sports bras.
I'm out of shape.
I want to be an engineer.
My room is a mess.
I have an older brother.
I love alcohol.
I've gone to the mall in gym shorts and a tshirt before.
I go grocery shopping for my family.
I never have more than a dollar in my wallet on a regular basis.
I live on the water.
I've dated a fat guy.
One of my friends has passed away.
I still have great grandparents left.
I bite my nails.
I live off of microwaveabale food.

Shuff

(from here)

how do you feel right now? Boom Boom Chi Boom Boom (Tom Tom Club) -- or not; mostly booming sounds painful tonight...
what did you dream about last night? All Because of You (U2) -- I don't think I dreamed last night.
what song will you have at your funeral? How Great Are You Lord (Robin Mark) -- OK, that'll be fine.
what song reminds you of the person you like? Imagine (John Lennon) -- If by "the person I like" it means Beast, no. He couldn't possibly be further away from the tenor of this song in genera.
what song describes your parents? Love (Inhabited) -- ...well, yeah....
what song is about your love life? I Want to Know (Inhabited) -- not really
what song describes your friends? On the Greener Side (Michelle Shocked) -- ABsoLUTEly not!
what song describes your coworkers? Days of Elijah (Robin Mark) -- Even less likely than the previous song!
what song will you play at your wedding? One Step Closer (U2) -- The title is semi-ok, I guess.
describe your first kiss: Stand By Me (John Lennon) -- Easier to kiss if you stand by me.
what do you want for Christmas? Cold Turkey (John Lennon) -- huh, no...
what song describes your day today? The Answer's in the Question (Bob Seger with Patty Loveless) -- I wish I could say that the lyrics were as deep and profound as they seem, but they really don't go with this question.
what song describes your future? Somebody Else's Song (Lifehouse) --"Like I'm facing myself alone / Well I've got somebody else's thoughts in my head / I want some of my own"
what is your favorite thing to do? Grace Kelly (Mika) -- I like to sing along with this song; it makes me giggle.
who do you love? The Mighty Ship (The Housemartins) -- I likes 'em.
what do you feel like doing right now? Arouna (Angelique Kidjo) -- ......??
what are your plans for the weekend? Walk On (U2) -- I guess you could extrapolate to this.
what is the worst way to spend the day? The Revolution Starts Now (Steve Earle) -- Yeah, those revolutions sort of ruin plans, don't they.
what do you wish you could change? Better When You're Not There (Vertical Horizon) -- Wow, uh, I think this is incorrect. Sort of Freudian, though.
what song describes the person you last spoke to? The Saint (Dr. SK Chew) -- no
what song reminds you of your top friends on myspace Facebook? Dance With You (Live) -- no
what is your secret desire? Billy Brown (Mika) -- Falling in love with another man? No.
who are you? Respect (Inhabited) -- "I am a beauty queen" (I swear, that's the first line)
what do you think about school work? Little Eva (Tom Tom Club) -- no
where do you wish you were? Real Mean Bottle (Bob Seger w/ Kid Rock) -- "A real mean bottle / Poured straight from the devil / It's a miracle you're standin' here today" I think I'd rather have a real nice bottle in which to drown instead.
what are you hungry for? Ultraviolet Light My Way (U2) -- no
what are you thinking about? Diamonds to Coal (Jim White) -- Sorta:

In love we find out who we are, in sorrow we abide.
Our strength's revealed by what we build from the broken things inside.
But a day will come when you will know which way you must choose to go...
To travel on and live alone or turn yourself around and try to get back home.

who is thinking about you? Life in the Fast Lane (Eagles) -- oh, so VERY doubtful
what is your favorite song ever? The Angels (Melissa Etheridge) -- no, though I like it
do you like these surveys? Femme Fatale (Tom Tom Club) -- no

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top friends
1. Jenny
2. Amy
3. Beast
4. Trud
5. Mar N.
6. Linda
7. Anne
8. Jon
9. Beth K.
10. Joan
11. Wil
12. Kel

answer with song titles
what do you call 9 behind their back? Shock the World (Tom Tom Club) -- uh, pretty much, no
what do you think of 7's life? Don't Say No (Tom Tom Club) -- I don't think so.
if you could give 6 a nickname what would it be? Emma (Angelique Kidjo) -- She could be an Emma, I guess.
what is 2's life going to be like? Acrobat (U2) -- "And you can dream / So dream out loud / You know that your time is coming 'round / So don't let the bastards grind you down"
what will 3's spouse be like? Love is Alive (Joan Osborne) -- That would be me. heh
what will 1's kids be like? She Belongs to Me (Tom Tom Club) -- The pronoun is wrong, but these lyrics sort of fit: "Salute her when her birthday comes / For Halloween buy her a trumpet / And for Christmas, give her a drum"
what kind of job will 4 have? Elijah (Rich Mullins) -- "But when I leave I want to go out like Elijah with a whirlwind to fuel my chariot of fire" sort of sums up how she works.
what does 8 think of school work? We Will Live (Inhabited) -- '"Troubles will come in this lifetime / It might be rough / But we'll make it through" Bullseye!!
what do you think of 12 right now? Freedom (The Housemartins) -- The title alone fits her situation.
what do you think of 9's parents? Baby Love (Joan Osborne) -- I don't know her parents.
what do you like most about 7? Song to the Fatherless (Inhabited) -- Welllll, she sings....but otherwise, not.
what would 8 say about this survey? Hey Now (TobyMac) -- no
how do you feel about dating 5? Running Away (Jessy J) -- Well, seeing as how we're both straight...seems fitting!
4 just killed someone; what did they tell you? Make You Feel My Love (Joan Osborne) -- She wouldn't kill anyone. She's a Buddhist.
why do you keep 1 as your friend? Be Unto Your Name (Robin Mark) -- Not exactly, though I love her name.
what is 11 whispering in your ear? TruDog: The Return (TobyMac) -- uh, bolshoyst nyet
do you love 2? No Souvenirs (Melissa Etheridge) -- oh the irony of the souvenirs...
what would you say to 12 right now? Black Money (Vinnie James) -- hold out for the GOOD money, honey!!
if 10 asked you to marry them what would you say? Hotel California (Eagles) -- that would be freaky beyond the weirdest freakshow for her to do...and no, too
if 11 was at your door crying what would you say? Catchafire Whoopsi-Daisy (TobyMac) -- this is unlikely in the extreme to occur, and no (but why do I keep getting TobyMac on questions about Wil??)
why is 11 at your door crying anyway? Pieces of Heaven (Jim White) -- ...vaguely possible, from the title, but again, not going to happen...Wil's not a cryer, not often, not at my door
if 5 disappeared what would you say? Besame Mucho (Jessy J) -- er, no
how much do you care about 6? Big Girl You Are Beautiful (Mika) -- she's NOT a big girl, but she is beautiful...wish she could match her inside and outside better

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this song describes your best friend: Grace (U2) -- "Grace makes beauty out of ugly things": yes.
this song describes your family: Stories Down to the Bottom (TobyMac) -- Well, that's true: "We've been down to the bottom / Stories we got 'em, when we hit rock bottom."
this song describes your romantic situation: Get Over It (Eagles) -- I love this song, but it totally doesn't apply here.
this song describes someone you will meet soon: Warrior (Steve Earle) -- Could be....
this song describes your favorite place to be: Desperado (Eagles) -- huh, I can't sing this song without changing it to "Despewado" and no I haven't been "...out widin' fences for so long now" either.
this song describes your least favorite place to be: The Long Goodbye (Bob Seger) -- Don't think I've actually been there, but it doesn't sound fun.
this song describes your past: Condi, Condi (Steve Earle) -- N. O. (although she is from Denver...or something)
this song describes your present: Love is Blindness (U2) -- no, I'm over this stage...
this song will describe your future: Fresher Than the Night at the Night at the W (TobyMac) -- I hope.
who do you think you are? Dogs (Vinnie James) -- ...no...
who do your friends think you are? A Man and a Woman (U2) -- I think they're all clear that I'm a woman.
who does your family think you are? Quasimodo (Lifehouse) -- "'cause you can't change me you can't break me" (yes they can)
this song describes the solution to a problem you've been having: Amazons (Phranc) -- huh, yeah, I work with a bunch of annoying-as-fuck women, true.
this song gives an answer to an unsolved question: So Cruel (U2) -- "Desperation is a tender trap / It gets you every time"
this song describes my life's philosophy: Brave and Crazy (Melissa Etheridge) -- summed up in three words. Amen.
which song describes the mood you're in right now? I Miss You (Inhabited) -- no, not so much, really
which song describes the mood you're usually in? A Town Called Amen (Jim White) -- Yeah, kinda.
which song describes one of your favorite things to do? You Used to Love to Dance (Melissa Etheridge) -- yes i did
which song describes something you hate to do? Blindly We Go (Jim White) -- "Sometimes you gotta take off your shoes / Sit right down in the middle of the road / Kick off the dust And deal with the news That you are blind." And who, pray tell, enjoys that?
which song explains the way you feel about love? Hold Me Jesus (Rich Mullins) -- A-men.
what would you sing to your soulmate right now? Call of the Wild (Tom Tom Club) -- "Thank you for being my friend / Always true blue to the end." He'd be pretty freaked out.
which song best represents you? Personal Jesus (Johnny Cash) -- Probably my favorite Cash song
which song describes your sexual preference? Ae Ae (Angelique Kidjo) -- uhhhhh....I don't speak whatever language this is, but whatever....
which song describes what would occur between you and a prostitute? Love Will Keep Us Alive (Eagles) -- could not possibly be wrong-er
which song would be played at your wedding? Phenomenon (TobyMac) -- maybe at the reception, but it's not really a wedding song
which song describes yourself in the future? Crash Into the Sun (Jim White) -- "We are brash! We all fall down. / We take out our brains and shake 'em all around! / It's a gas! A real kick in the pants! / Everywhere we go we bring the house down shouting." Well I can but hope.
which song describes yourself in the past? Hopelessly Devoted to Them (The Housemartins) -- there's some irony here
which song would be appropriate for a one night stand? Happy Ending (Mika) -- heh: "2 o'clock in the morning, something's on my mind / Can't get no rest; keep walkin' around / If I pretend that nothin' ever went wrong, I can get to my sleep / I can think that we just carried on."
which song would best describe your first kiss? Wait for Me (Bob Seger) -- no
which song would best describe your first time having sex? Bow Down (The Housemartins) -- Nothing like ending this on a note of hysterical laughter.