Ah yes, here are some surveys! :)

(found here)

9/22
Do you like figuring out things yourself, or having instructions?: I like both: give me the instructions, then leave me alone to figure things out.

You just won $10,000; what do you do with all the money?: Pay the taxes, bank the rest.

Do you actually have a plan for the future, or do you go with the flow?: General plans, but mostly go with the flow. The whole five-year-plan thing? I simply can't. I've tried, many many times...

What's something you don't like about going to the beach?: Occasional weird odors, and sunburn.

Do seagulls really annoy you or do you find them cute?: They really annoy me.

What's something you used to collect when you were younger?: Rocks. Yes, really. There was a brief moment when I considered becoming a geologist. Then I took Geology in 8th grade and hated it.

Does the thought of moving out from home scare you? Why or why not?: {insert hysterical laughter here}

Describe your dream Saturday night: I'm currently picking Cheetos out of my teeth. Those, plus a mini Slim-Jim, perhaps some buttered bread, and a little Ben&Jerry's, is my dinner. It's actually quite relaxing, in the sense that emotional eating always is.

You have a plane ticket to travel anywhere; where do you go?: Right now: the Rockies to see the trees changing color. In a few months I'd practically sell my soul for a ticket to anyplace warm and sunny.

If you could choose your own eye colour, what would it be?: I'm good with my hazels.

When your pet comes in the room, do you say hi or just ignore them?: My pets are caged. I say hi when I pass them, most of the time, seeing as how they generally greet me. Seems churlish not to say anything to them back.

You're home alone and someone knocks on your door; do you answer it?: Only if it's obvious I'm here, or if I feel like it in general. I got very used to ignoring people at the door as a latchkey kid, especially after a process-server showed up on the porch one day to serve my dad.

Do you buy lunch at school, or just bring your own?: Uhhh....I usually eat away from my workplace.

Do your school pictures always look bad, or are they pretty good?: There were some horrible ones, and there were some good ones. My senior pic was pretty good, though looking at it now I wonder how I managed to look so grown-up and calm with all the shenanigans going on around me at that shoot.

Do you often swear, or try to use kinder words?: I swear. I grew up in a household where nothing was called by its real name, and I've knee-jerked the opposite direction.

If you had to break any bone in your body, what would it be?: Probably a small bone in one of the fingers of my left hand. I barely use it, so....

When you're feeling down, what usually cheers you up?: Food. Memes. Crying. Distraction.

Did you ever at some point want an iPhone? Did you get one?: I have zero interest in owning any Apple products.

How about the iPad? Do you want that also?: Nope. Considering an Android pad of some kind at some point down the road a ways, but no iPad.

If you could work for any famous company, what would it be?: The person before me said, "Maybe Zappo's." I'm thinking that's a great answer: all the shoes I could possibly want!

When you see homeless people, do you tend to give them money?: I don't, not usually. Kinda depends. I think in the future I will try to remember to pack a sandwich and some fruit when I head to the city.

As a kid, what character really scared you?: EVERYthing scared me when I was a kid!

Would you rather live in a mansion, or a small cozy home?: Do I have to clean it? If so, then a one-room hut.

What celebrity are you just dying to meet?: I've no interest in meeting any famous people. I'm sure I'd only embarrass myself.

^If you could meet that person, what would you say to them?: ...well, stupid things, hence the part about embarrassing myself.

Are you more a city person, or would you like to live on a farm?: I wouldn't make a good farmer--way too lazy--but I don't think I'd want to live in a big city either. I'm perfect where I am now.

Do commercials really annoy you, or do you not care?: Some commercials are the pits. If I have to hear about Jamie Lee Curtis's colon health or that there are a lot of people named Jamie in the world...ugh.

What kiddie website do you still like to visit?: Uh, none? I will direct a kid to whichever kids' site s/he wants to get to when they ask at work, but I don't think I need to spend any time there myself.

You're in the mood for coffee; where do you go?: The mental hospital, because I have obviously had a breakdown: I don't like coffee!

Is dinner really the best meal of the day?: It is today!

Aren't ladybugs the cutest bugs ever?: I prefer rollie-pollies myself.

Do you always look both ways before you cross the street?: At least!

What Disney movie will you always love? Why is it so great?: I do love "The Lion King" for the songs and the fact that there's so much there for grownups to chew over.

Do you think Axe is really all that great, or is it over-rated?: There is nothing about Axe that I like in any way whatsoever.

Without ________ I could not live. Fill in the blank.: A breathable atmosphere.

Do you use one password for everything, or different ones?: Variations on a theme. Or two. Or, well, three. Themes.

What's the grossest thing you ever sat on?: ? Uh...? I have, perhaps, blocked it out, but I don't remember ever sitting on anything gross. Maybe a dirty bench, or dirty grass, or something?

Do you find you always get food stains when you're wearing a white shirt?: Yes. Why the HELL do I keep buying white shirts??

Do pop-ups annoy the hell out of you? Or are you ok with them?: I, uh, haven't seen a popup I haven't chosen to see in eons, thanks to blocking software...

Who is the coolest athlete ever?: Depends on your definition of cool, but I'd go with a biathlete or cross-country skier. Those guys must get cold! Although the constant movement and sweat probably warms them back up....so I don't know. Lugers?

Have you ever had all your songs deleted from your iPod? How'd it happen?: Well, no, since I don't have an iPod as I noted above. Ahem.

Do you prefer having a purse, bag or backpack when at the mall?: None of the above.

What are you most proud of accomplishing in your life?: Surviving. Learning from mistakes.

If you were allowed to get a piercing anywhere, what would you get?: "Allowed"??? I don't need anymore holes, thanks.

***
Five details about you...

1. I currently actually have decent-length fingernails on all but two of my fingers!
2. I'm addicted to crime shows in reruns on TV.
3. I'm also addicted to Facebook games.
4. In the past six months or so I've lost about 15 pounds.
5. I have, in the last several years, learned several nursing skills. But I still don't think I'd be a good nurse.

Five details about your appearance right now...

1. I have pink-over-beige toenails right now, mostly because I don't have any good fall colors. This will be remedied tomorrow.
2. My hair is yucky: desperately in need of a wash.
3. The rest of me could probably use a wash too.
4. I realized on my way back that I ran to the mini-mart awhile ago without my rings on...and bought obvious post-fight crap-Saturday-night food. Nice. And we hadn't even fought!
5. While I am not (currently) acting very grownup tonight, I definitely LOOK my age!

Five things you did today...

1. Bought a bunch more creepy plastic bugs for a young friend of mine.
2. Filled up my gas tank and washed my car
3. Briefly assisted Beast with the installation of a new screen/storm door.
4. Cleaned out the spare room.
5. Helped Beast get upstairs and into bed (a land-speed record of 45 minutes!).

Five things you will do tomorrow...

1. Sit in on middle-school Sunday School.
2. Participate in the worship service.
3. Talk to Sparky (I hope).
4. Watch football.
5. Work on laundry.

Five memorable things you did in the last year...

1. Went to San Francisco and stayed in a lovely B&B south of the city right on the beach.
2. Got a little blotto at Treasure Island in Vegas.
3. Spent some good, all-too-brief quality time with my oldest niece, her husband and son, and her parents.
4. Watched another niece give birth to a healthy and adorable baby.
5. Had some really good conversations with family members that are not the easiest to talk to.

Five favorite bands/groups...

1. Melissa Etheridge
2. U2
3. P!nk
4. Katy Perry (I know, I know)
5. Billy Joel

Five favorite movies...

1. Dr. Zhivago
2. Heathers
3. Working Girls
4. The Piano
5. The Matrix Trilogy

Five things that make you happy...

1. Babies and kids in general
2. Music
3. Food
4. Furry animals doing silly things
5. Beast when he's feeling good

Five things that disgust you...

1. Bodily fluids in inappropriate/unexpected locations
2. Liver (as a food)
3. Mean, self-centered people
4. The news, especially local news, on TV
5. Drunks

Five things that impress you...

1. "Rising above"
2. Kindness and selflessness
3. Good writing
4. People with patience
5. Humility

***

If I were a month I would be: September.
If I were a day of the week I would be: Monday.
If I were a time of day I would be: 5 a.m.
If I were a planet I would be: Mars.
If I were a sea animal I would be: a jellyfish. I don't know why.
If I were a direction I would be: West!
If I were a piece of furniture I would be: a chaise longue.
If I were a historical figure I would be: no one important.
If I were a liquid I would be: fresh spring water.
If I were a stone, I would be: granite.
If I were a tree, I would be: a red maple.
If I were a bird I would be: a parakeet.
If I were a tool, I would be: a wrench.
If I were a flower/plant, I would be: a columbine.
If I were a kind of weather, I would be: warm and breezy and zero humidity.
If I were a musical instrument, I would be: a bassoon.
If I were an animal, I would be: a coyote.
If I were a color, I would be: burnt orange.
If I were an emotion, I would be: enthusiasm.
If I were a vegetable, I would be: celery.
If I were a sound, I would be: laughter.
If I were an element, I would be: Cadmium.
If I were a car, I would be: a Jeep Cherokee.
If I were a song, I would be: Braham's Lullaby.
If I were a food, I would be: macaroni & cheese.
If I were a place, I would be: a mountaintop.
If I were a material, I would be: lumber.
If I were a taste, I would be: Dr. Pepper.
If I were a scent, I would be: pine.
If I were a religion, I would be: the right one.
If I were a word, I would be: Wonderful!
If I were an object, I would be: book. (of course!)
If I were a body part I would be: hands.
If I were a facial expression I would be: attentiveness.
If I were a subject in school I would be: Social Studies.
If I were a cartoon character I would be: the Roadrunner.
If I were a shape I would be: a triangle.
If I were a number I would be: Six.

***

THREE NAMES YOU GO BY:

1. My first name
2. Cat.
3. Ma'am

THREE SCREEN NAMES YOU HAVE HAD:

1. Cat.
2. The Cataloger
3. Domestic Goddess

THREE THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:

1. I'm smart.
2. I'm witty.
3. I'm forgiving.

THREE THINGS YOU DON'T LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:

1. I'm lazy.
2. I procrastinate.
3. I'm kind of a pushover.

THREE PARTS OF YOUR HERITAGE:

1. American
2. Canadian
3. Mutt

THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU:

1. The possibility of Beast or Sparky getting ill or injured.
2. Being in a crowd when it goes berserk.
3. Guns being used by idiots.

THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS:

1. Meds.
2. Glasses.
3. Caffeine.

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS AT PRESENT:
The three most recently-added songs to my favorites list on Spotify are:

1. "Dance Apocalyptic" by Janelle Monáe
2. "It's You" by Duck Sauce
3. "Put It In a Love Song" by Alicia Keys and Beyoncé

THREE THINGS YOU WANT IN A RELATIONSHIP (love is a given):

1. Trust.
2. Kindness.
3. Humor.

TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE (in no particular order)

1. I love dogs.
2. I hate cats.
3. I'm allergic to both cats and dogs.

THREE THINGS YOU JUST CAN'T DO:

1. Hold my breath till I pass out.
2. Jump off a skyscraper and live.
3. Be younger than I am now.

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE PASTIMES:

1. Blogging/Meming.
2. Reading.
3. Sudoku/Crosswords.

THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO REALLY BADLY RIGHT NOW:

1. Relax.
2. Get in the bathtub.
3. Sleep.

THREE CAREERS [YOU'VE CONSIDERED]:

1. Supermarket checker.
2. Teacher
3. Librarian.

THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO ON VACATION/HOLIDAY:

1. Ydra.
2. Ouray.
3. Moosehead Lake.

THREE FUTURE POTENTIAL KIDS' NAMES:

1. David.
2. Josephine.
3. Ella.

THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE:

1. Live.
2. Hold my grandbaby/ies.
3. Visit the Valley of the Kings in Egypt.

***

EARTH
1. Is Earth your element?: No (but it should be).
2. What about your favourite?: Oops, yes. I'm definitely more Earth-element than anything else.
3. How much do you care about the safety of our planet?: Plenty, I care plenty!
4. Do you appreciate nature, and animals?: Yes, though I'm not ga-ga about it.
5. What is your favourite country?: USA, UK, Greece, Italy.
6. Where do you live?: In flyover country, USA. We are, literally, on the flight path for the nearest big airport: we can watch the planes lining up to land way up there in the air.
7. What is your favourite tree?: Aspen.
8. Flowers?: Columbines, garden roses.

AIR
1. Is Air your element?: Nope.
2. What about your favourite?: I like wind, but I'm still going with Earth.
3. Have you ever flown in an aeroplane?: No, but I have been in a lot of airplanes over the years.
4. Do you ever wish you could fly?: All the time. It would be awesome cool.
5. Have you ever spent a while watching clouds go by?: Yes, but not for awhile.
6. What is your favourite kind of weather?: Hot, sunny and not humid.
7. Do you believe that pollution is ruining our air?: It's not helping it, for sure. We need to do better.

FIRE
1. Is Fire your element?: No.
2. What about your favourite?: No.
3. Are you scared of fire?: Not like I was as a kid, but I'm a healthy respect for it, absolutely.
4. Have you ever been burnt in a fire, or caught your hair alight?: Holy shit, no, thank God!
5. Do you enjoy fireworks?: Not as much as most people seem to, though I do like them.
6. Do you have a fireplace in your home?: Yes. It hasn't gotten much use in the last couple of years, though.
7. Do you like campfires?: In a theoretical sense, but the smoke never fails to follow me.
8. Do you think fire is beautiful?: It's transfixing to watch.
9. Do you often light candles?: Not too often anymore. Once in awhile, but certainly not in the summer!

WATER
1. Is Water your element?: Ironically, yes, it is.
2. What about your favourite?: I like water a lot, but not to swim in.
3. Would you say that you were a water baby?: Absolutely not!
4. Do you love to swim?: I can't swim.
5. When at the beach, do you spend all your time in the sea?: Nope. But I like standing in the waves and watching them crash in.
6. Do you prefer baths or showers?: Baths. I may be heading upstairs in a few for a bath.
7. Do you drink a lot of water?: Probably not as much as I should.

***
9/22

If you use public transport: What's your biggest pet peeve while out and about? Other people being stupid about cell phones and iPods.

Do you know anyone who has a naturally loud voice? It sounds like are shouting but they really aren't? Yes. I work 15 feet from her. Ear-piercing. Noise-suppressing headphones and heavy metal hardly work to drown her out.

Is there anything you are scared/awkward about talking about in life? Yup. It's a bit hard to believe, but I don't like to bring up touchy subjects with family members.

Has a pet ever stolen food from you as you were eating it? {{chuckle}} Yes, my growing-up dog did this once in awhile.

When was the last time you had to cancel plans because you were sick? I've come home from work because I didn't feel good sometime relatively recently, within the last month.

What is the weirdest compliment you have ever been given? I was invited to come to the middle school Sunday School class recently...by one of the kids. I am taking that as a compliment.

Is there a certain way you have to sleep? For example, with a window open or the fan on? I prefer the room to be slightly cool, but I don't ever have the window open (allergies). The fan is usually on in the summer. I may turn it off tonight--I was cold last night.

Would you still be interested in buying/renting a house if you found out it was supposed to be haunted? Listen, our first house was the scene of a murder/suicide by the previous owners. Haunting doesn't even bother me.

What was the last thing you created that you were proud of? The spaghetti sauce tonight was pretty good. And I got Beast fed and up to bed in about 45 minutes total with very little pain on his part (relatively speaking), so I call that a total win.

If you had a button that you could carry with you at all times and press at any time, but it only did one thing, what would your button do? Detect and deal with Teh Stoopud.

Are you good at puzzles or riddles? Thousands of mysteries, crosswords, sudokus, and jigsaws have passed through my consciousness. I've only completely failed at one.

Do you think you would enjoy working with the person you're dating? Or a close friend or family member? It depends. Beast and I could work on some things together, but not others. I'm pretty certain that working with most of my extended family members would involve murder.

What's stronger - your upper or lower body? My legs. And my back.

Are you very careful with your technology (phone, laptop, etc) or do you take risks that could damage them? I try to take pretty good care of them.

Have you ever been in the newspaper? What for? Yes a few times in local interest stories: band and honor society in school, and work-related stuff since then.

What age do you often get mistaken for? When I was younger, most people seemed to think I was a little older than I was. Now, I'm that weird no-one-wants-to-guess age.

If you could change your surname to anything, what would you change it to? Which surnames do you think sound nice? I'd love to go back to my maiden name alone.

Would you say that the area you live in is particularly picturesque? I would totally NOT use the word "picturesque." I've heard it described as "cute" and "quaint" though.

If you have an Apple product, do you always download the software/app updates? I don't, but I would should the unthinkable happen.

Do you take any vitamin supplements? Every day.

***

Bold the True Statements...
About me:
I have naturally tanned skin.
I have two tattoos. (Plus four more.)
I plan on getting more ink.
I have blue eyes.
I wear glasses.
I'm pretty short.
I have (mostly) brown hair.
I'm built pretty tiny.
My hair is (way) past my shoulders.
I have a 'beauty mark' somewhere on my face. [if my earlobe counts]

About my family:
My parents are still together.
My parents never got married.
I only have one sibling.
My sibling is (also) female. [I have one sister and one brother still alive]
My parents are in their forties.
My sister is (at least) two years older than me. [try two decades!]
I have a (biological) niece and nephew.
I don't speak to my extended family.
I still live with my parents.
One of my parents is a smoker.

Things I like to do:
I enjoy hunting.
I like fourwheeling
I like to paint and do other art/crafts
I enjoy spending time with my family.
I actually really like volunteering.
I like to shop (when I'm in the mood for it).
I love being outdoors. [sometimes...it's really dependent on so many factors]
Camping is one of my getaways.
I (occasionally) enjoy drinking.
I love going for long walks.

Things I do daily/almost daily/very regularly:
Smoke cigarettes.
Drink coffee (or any other caffeinated beverages).
Talk to or hang out with my significant other.
Smoke weed.
Listen to music.
Make a phone call and/or send a text message.
Speak to my family.
Work.
Consume something from Tim Hortons.
Hang out at my sister's (or at least visit her for a bit).

Things that I have planned for the near future/for the future:
Leave town for the night.
Work at least thirty hours in one week.
Spend the night at my sister's.
Get a tattoo (finished).
Volunteer work.
Work midnight shifts.
Go to college.
See my counselor.
Call my significant other.
Make (an) important phone call(s).

***

Which pair of pants that you own, are your favorites?: My Lee jeans or maybe my black pinstripes.

Were you a 80's or a 90's child?: I am a 60s child.

Tell me, what is your favorite radio station you listen to regularly?: I wake up to the local station which means I'm out of bed PDQ. Otherwise, I listen to Sirius XM (occasionally) and Spotify.

Do you have a "thing" for Mitchell Davis?: Nope, cuz I've never heard of him.

Have you ever had any kind of dangerous addiction?: Yes.

Are your parents still married, divorced, or split up?: They're married. And buried.

How many times a week do you listen to your favorite song?: Whenever it pops up on Spotify. Or the radio.

Are you a rap or hip hop fan?: Some is good. Some is horrifying. Some is beyond my understanding.

Have you ever heard of Hollywood Undead? Do you like them?: There's a vague pinging, but I don't know why.

Do you tend to call your little siblings "diseases?": I don't have younger siblings, and I wouldn't use that term that way anyway.

Have your friends ever told you something really personal?: Well, shu-YEAH!

Has anyone ever called you a coward before?: Not and lived to make that mistake again.

Have you ever written a whole song before?: Nope.

What is one way you enjoy expressing yourself?: Right here.

Do you have a playlist on Project Playlist?: Nope.

Are you a Jeffree Star fan? Or no?: No clue who they are.

What stereotype do you think is utterly overrated?: The whole "dumb blonde" thing is played-out.

What's your favorite fast-food restaurant?: Taco Bell.

Do you enjoy listening to a horrible genre of music?: Well, jeez, if I enjoy it, I'd hardly call it "horrible", would I?

Do you tend to call people stupid?: Only when they are!

Are any of your relatives rednecks?: Kiiindaaaa....

How many people from Oklahoma do you know?: I don't think I know anyone....wait, some people from here moved there a couple of years ago. But they're really from Iowa originally.

Are your sheets clean? Or no?: Fresh outta the dryer about 8 hours ago.

Do you like answering personal questions?: If I find them too personal, I just don't answer them.

Do you ever sit around and just smell markers?: No, but I do enjoy the smell of markers.

Has anyone ever told you, you have "stoner" eyes?: Nope. I don't. If I were stoned, I'm pretty sure my eyes would just be closed.

Do you hate 80's music?: No, actually, I like a lot of 80s music.

Are any of your favorite shows too dirty for television?: No.

Why do you think Obama got elected?: Because he was more trustworthy than his opponent. I dunno, really.

Do you ever have a tendency to stab a picture of Miley Cyrus? What? No.

Are there any colorful quilts in your room?: Not in my room, but in the spare room, yes, there are two of my grandmas' quilts on the beds and a few others in the closet.

Has your grandmother ever made you anything?: My grandmothers were quite elderly when I showed up, so yes, but only when I was too young to appreciate it very much.

Do you own a guitar? Specify.: Sparky has a few in his room, I think, but I don't own them personally.

Are you listening to music? What are you listening to?: I've got the TV on and tuned to Discovery: Fit & Health's "Untold Stories of the E.R." Seems to be a lot of birthin' o' babies this time.

Are you pumped for Christmas?: Too many things happening between now and then for me to even think about it yet.

How many times a day do you say "no?": It varies.

Are you a monogamous person?: Yup.

Are there any VH1 shows that just creep you out?: I haven't watched VH1 in forever.

Do you enjoy listening to techno music?: Some of it's fine, and it's definitely good to get energized with.

Do you like Shiny Toy Guns (band)?: Never heard of them.

What do you call yourself when talking?: Either my first+middle names or my maiden name.

Do you have any embarrassing nicknames?: Nothing too out of control, no.

Are there any people who disgust you?: Plenty!

Do you disgust anyone? Did they tell you that?: No one has told me that. Well, actually, it's possible an unhappy patron might have said something like that to me at some point.

Do you think Trace Cyrus is cute?: Who??

***

Have you ever had a bonfire on the beach?: Actually, no.

Are you skilled when it comes to working in the kitchen?: "Skilled", no, but I know my way around.

When was the last time you went to a campground?: The last time I camped was probably 7 years ago. Never . Ever . Again.

Do you listen to music while driving?: Yes, when I don't have a book on CD to listen to.

Is there a movie you currently want to see?:

When was the last time you hung out with people younger than you?: Yesterday.

What is the closest blue object to you?: There's some blue on my T-shirt, and my cell is right here.

How much did you spend on your last shopping trip?: Hmmm, I was at the grocery store today. Can't remember exactly what I spent but it was about $140.

Do you wish you had a better cellular plan?: It's pretty good, except for the fact that I have crap signal inside my workplace. I don't think that's my plan; I think it's the fact that the building is all metal and I work smack in the middle of it.

Are you good at buying gifts for people?: I rarely feel like I've nailed it.

Would you consider yourself to be generous?: At times.

Have you ever received an autograph from a celebrity?: Nope. Unless you count Mickey, Goofy, et al. at DisneyWorld.

When was the last time you laughed so hard you cried?: There was laughter at work this week that nearly ended up bringing several of us to tears.

Are you currently studying for your driver's license?: I haven't studied for a license in 34 years. Perhaps I should grab one of those books and make sure I still know the rules....

Have you ever gone over your cell phone plan by accident?: Not in recent memory, no.

Are you in a relationship with the last person you kissed?: Uh, yeah.

Ever done something that at the time didn't bother you, but it did later?: All the time. This is known in my world as "remorse."

Can you honestly say you've been drunk before?: Not only can I say that honestly, I can also say that I wouldn't mind being a little drunk tonight.

Where did you get your last bruise from?: I'm sure it was from running into something. I do that all the time. Just call me Grace.

Have you ever argued with a person of authority, and won?: Of course.

Is there a certain color of eyeshadow you prefer, if you wear eyeshadow?: I don't wear makeup.

Have you ever been addicted to mints?: No. I may be addicted to gum, however.

Are you a person that likes to take chances?: At times.

Would you consider your life to be great right now?: No. Well, my life is ok, but my life situation is emphatically NOT.

When a friend confides in you with their problems, do you listen?: Uhm, of course.....

Do you have a piece of technology that should be dead, but it's still going?: Many of them.

When it rains, does it put the damper on your mood?: Oh, yeah, very much so.

What was the latest you stayed up in the past week?: I was up till about midnight at least once.

Have you had an awkward situation with someone recently?: I keep having these with my boss. It's getting ridiculous.

Do you always seem to be losing your bobbypins?: ...there is a joke in there, I'm sure, but I don't actually use bobby pins very often.

When was the last time you found something overwhelming?: This afternoon, this morning, last night.....every day, essentially.

Going anywhere next year for vacation?: Not a clue. Not even one.

Ever sent drunk texts?: Nope.

Do you remember the dream you had last night?: Yeah, it was something to do with the children's librarian hanging giant sheets of paper on the walls to graffiti...in the workroom, except it wasn't really the workroom, or the current children's librarian....

How many dresses do you own?: At last check there are three in my closet, none of which probably fit me anymore. There are a few in storage as well.

Do any of your friends seem like a brother or sister to you?: Yes, ma'am.

What bothers you more, cigarette smoke or cigar smoke?: Both of them bother me a lot.

What do you think of Leonardo DiCaprio?: I don't, not very often. When I do, he seems a little shady, a little greasy, a little suspicious.

Have you ever seen a movie that messed with your mind?: Yes. Several of them.

Do you look good in hats?: I like hats, but I'm not used to wearing them, so I don't feel comfortable in them.

Can you see a noticeable difference between DVD and Blu-ray?: I haven't watched a Blu-Ray.

Is there a song you're currently listening to on repeat?: Nope. I stopped doing that very often three decades ago.

Do you have a lucky number?: I don't really believe in this whole concept.

What do you think of musical artists who use autotune?: If the music's good, I don't care if autotune is in use.

Have you ever held hands with someone for no reason?: There's always a reason.

Has anything surprised you today?: Everyday is a surprise. I've given up planning ANYthing.

When was the last time you played a video game?: On a platform? It's been quite some time. On Facebook, about an hour.

Have you ever just watched flames from a fire and just thought about things?: Yup.

Are there any musical albums coming out soon that you can't wait for?: Nope. Because I pretty much HAVE to wait, yo.

Have you talked to your significant other today?: Yes, for a change he's home!!

Have you ever sat down and eaten an entire cake by yourself?: Not an entire full-sized cake.

Do you have perfect vision?: Not by a long shot.

Is there something you want to buy right now?: Health.

Do you know anyone who can speak Gaelic?: No, more's the pity.

When it comes to eye color, do you have a preference?: I'm not overly fussy.

What was the most unique pet you've owned?: We had zebra finches for a few years.

Is your hair currently dyed?: Nope. not for about 18 months.

Has something annoyed you recently?: All the time.

Do you like Doritos?: Yeah.

When you buy clothes, do you always try them on first?: Not always. Shirts less often than pants. Pants I must try on.

Have you used bugspray recently?: Last Tuesday. To great effect.

Do you enjoy swimming in the ocean?: Can't swim. Do like wading in the ocean.

Have you ever bitten through your lip by accident?: Oh dear, no!

Are you good at coming up with dares?: No.

Do you know someone with the last name Brown?: I'm related to people named Brown!

Is there somewhere in the world you would never go?: I've no interest whatsoever in seeing the rainforest.

Have you ever tried to sew or knit anything?: Not only have I tried, I've completely more than one thing.

Has someone ever told you something that left you speechless?: This happens at least weekly.

Has something ever happened to you that seemed like it was from a movie?: There are times I feel like I'm on Candid Camera, and sometimes the crazy at work is movie-quality.

Do you find yourself to be a believer in love at first sight?: I don't really, no.

Or perhaps, do you believe that there's that "someone" out there for you?: I believe he's upstairs in bed, actually.

Does money really matter to you?: Well, I'd hate to have to go without it!

Is there something you want to do, that you swear you will, no matter what?: We're going to figure out this thing with Beast, even though it's looking complicated.

Do you know anyone who is a germaphobe?: I work with a couple.

Have you ever just laid out and watched the stars?: Yup.

Is there a song that gets you pumped up no matter what?: There are a few of them. I'll go with P!nk's "Fuckin' Perfect" tonight.

How about a song that soothes your anger or sadness?: "One" by U2, though I usually end up crying at some point while I"m listening to it.

Have you ever cheated at a card game?: Yup.

Tell me what colors you're wearing right now?: Black shorts, white T with orange and blue, silver toe ring, white gold and yellow gold rings, black and silver glasses.

Have you ever wandered around drunk with your friend?: Did this a lot in college.

Are you longing for the day that you'll be an adult? (If you're not already): ....still waiting.

Have you ever felt like your heart actually stopped?: Regularly. Seriously, my heart skips beats semi-often, without notice, for no reason.

Are you a fast runner?: Not anymore.

What's something you've vowed to never eat?: I vow that I'd never eat my words all the time. And then I find myself having to do it AGAIN!

What emotions do you associate with the color blue?: Relaxation, beauty, peacefulness.

Do you have a "poker face"?: I try to.

Are you good at holding back your laughter if needed?: Not very, no.

Do any of your friends shamelessly burp or fart in public?: Yes a couple of my female friends do, actually. And Sparky sometimes.

When was the last time you had a good cry?: Got weepy earlier this evening, cried a little last night, sobbed within a couple of weeks.

Has anyone ever told you they wanted to marry you?: Somehow I think this must have happens at some point....

Is there a soundtrack to a movie that you absolutely love?: "Fiddler on the Roof" springs to mind.

Do you have a place where you keep your keepsakes?: They're kind of all over the place.

Have you ever had a "thumb war" with someone?: Yes, and I lost.

What's your favorite style of jeans? (Skinny, boot cut, flare, etc): Boot cut.

Have you ever owned a diary/journal with a lock and key?: Yup. Still have it down in the basement in storage too.

Do you have trouble sleeping if you sleep anywhere else but home?: I don't really sleep as deeply the first night in a strange bed.

Have you ever been so unfortunate to suffer from a hangover?: Yes, but not for many years.

Do any of your friends have particularly annoying habits?: Of course.

Is there someone you know who can never mind their own business?: EVERYONE AT WORK. Oh . My . God . The nosy, gossipy, everyone-in-everyone-else's-back-pocket stuff never ends!

If you need a job, will you take whatever you can get?: Not so much anymore, no.

When you were little, what movie did you watch over and over?: I grew up in the 70s; this wasn't really possible then.

Do you rely on caffeine to keep you awake sometimes?: Yes.

When it comes to tests or exams, are you a crammer?: Yes.

Time goes by faster as you get older, don't you find?: Fuck yeah. Except when it doesn't.

Have you ever had a panic attack?: I think it was more just a buildup of anxiety, not quite panic.

Do you own anything made of silk?: I think so...?

Is there anyone you know who looks like their dog?: heh...yeah

Are you deathly allergic to anything?: I really can't be around cats for more than a brief time before life gets pretty unbearable, but it's not exactly life-or-death.

Have you ever had a mouse in your house?: When we first moved in, yes.

Has anyone you trusted ever backstabbed you?: Yes.

Do you recycle?: Yup.

Do you know what you want for your dream house?: I'm in it!!

Have you ever seen the movie the Notebook?: I'd rather drink turpentine.

Trying to put yourself in someone's shoes can be difficult at times, true?: At times. It gets easier with practice, I find.

9/23

If you download torrents, what torrent program do you use?: I don't.

If you go to school, will this year be different?: Not in school, except as a volunteer.

Do you own a trenchcoat?: Actually, not anymore.

The last person you kissed, have they ever done something special for you?: All the time. It's definitely payback time now.

Do you know anyone who DOESN'T have an ex?: I know quite a few children, so yes.

Are you able to count to ten in another language?: In at least two others.

Is there something you know you have to do, but haven't done it yet?: This is my life in a nutshell.

Is anyone you know really religious?: {{snort}} Yes.

Can you sing?: Yup. I was bustin' out along with the (new) "Annie" CD today in fact.

Have you ever read "Gone With the Wind"?: I've read 98% of it, yes.

If you look back at pictures of yourself from years ago, do you hate it?: "pictures" = "it" ??? Wowza. And yeah.

Have you ever used the photo editing site "Picnik"?: Nope.

Are your eyebrows naturally thick?: Nope. [What constitutes "unnaturally thick" anyway?]

Is there someone that likes you and won't leave you alone?: ...kinda...it's sweet.

Has an animal ever taken a strong dislike to you?: Yes, I have.

When was the last time someone gave you a hand written letter?: Gosh, it's been awhile. Beast got a handwritten Thank You note last week....aaaaah, my niece send thank-yous for baby prezzies last month. That's the last time.

Has someone ever told you how they felt about you in a letter?: Yes. I have all the letters Beast and I exchanged while we were apart over summers in college.

Have you ever told someone else how you felt about them in a letter?: Ooops. See previous answer.

Do you find emails to not be as personal as letters?: Well, they seem to have less emotional heft at times, yes.

Enough about letters, have you ever broken the law?: Yup.

Have you ever attempted to cut your own hair?: I did this one time when I was a child. Shortest bangs in the world for several weeks....

Has speaking in front of people ever made you sick?: Nope. Doesn't really bother me anymore, as long as I know what I'm supposed to be saying, more or less.

Do you follow a lot of bands and musicians on Myspace/Facebook?: I don't think I follow any.....oh, yeah, I do. Maybe three of them: Melissa Etheridge, U2, and Gogol Bordello.

Have you ever wanted to tell someone how you felt, but never did?: ...enough! Yes, jeez!!

What was the last movie that made you teary-eyed?: I cry at some point in just about every movie I've seen.

Do you have a lucky or special coin?: Nope.

Do you find you have a lot of notebooks that aren't close to being filled?: Yes. I'm gradually letting them go, though.

Do you love ice cream cake more than normal cake?: Nope, I prefer regular white cake.

Do you sometimes write "lol" when in reality, you aren't laughing?: Sure.

Have you had a piece of jewelry that turned your skin green?: Not for a VERY long time. I stopped buying rings out of candy machines awhile back...

Do you check your email daily?: Try hourly. At least.

Is there anyone you know who's in any way, paralyzed?: Hmm, no one I know well, no. I have had a couple of friends in 'chairs, though. Both are no longer around. :(

Your significant other, are they shorter, taller or the same height as you? He's taller by about 4.5 inches.

Is there a certain type of music you love but don't tell many people about?: I don't tell too many people how much I like the Bee Gees. I'm just tired of all the flak.

Do you know all the words to your national anthem?: Dear God...smh. Of course I do.

Have you ever breathed in helium?: I'm not sure. I don't remember doing it.

Are you currently hungry?: Nope. Pretty much ok there.

Do you try to be confident and positive about your future?: I do. Because the alternative would be suicide-inducing, no?

The truth all comes out when someone is drunk, true?: Some version of someone's truth might come out. Sure.

Just a random question, but can you tap dance?: Yeah, like all the rest of these haven't been at all random. No, I can't. Frankly, I'd rather learn to tap dance than to swim.

No one really bothers with the legal drinking age anymore, do they?: Well, yeah, actually they do. Judging by this question, they should.

When was the last time you felt disappointed in yourself?: It's a regular occurrence. A bit of it happened today, and yesterday, and Saturday....

How about feeling disappointed in someone else?: Ditto.

For you, do you commonly feel more jealousy or envy?: Hmmm, well, I guess I'll give the edge to jealousy.

Do you rely on the heads/tails flipping of a coin sometimes for decisions?: Not too often.

Do you have any specific chores you do around the house?: ....uuuuggggghhhh, yes, of course. I'm an adult. I do chores. Whee.

Have you ever owned a garden?: Yup. Several of them.

Who was the last person to text you?: Sparky.

Does a blank sheet of paper sometimes prove to be inspiring?: Sometimes.

For you, does comfort or fashion come first in dressing?: Comfort.

Have you had two friends that absolutely hated each other?: Yeah.

Do you ever find yourself trying to be the referee amongst your friends?: Not as often as when we were all in school together.

Is there someone who always gives you inspiring advice?: Not always, but often, yes.

Everyone has a role model. Who's yours?: Parents and grandparents, and some folks at church.

Do you ever "play drums" on tables or other hard surfaces?: Not too often.

Has a laptop ever burned your legs?: No, but they do get hot. I have a fan between me and the laptop now.

Do you know anyone who has a scar through their eyebrow?: Yup. Beast. And Rosellen.

Do you feel compelled to brush your hair hourly?: Hella no!! I usually brush it in the morning and before I go to sleep and that's about it.

Who was the last person to flip you off?: I have no idea. It was probably a stealth bird.

Give me a list of the objects currently close to you?: Gum, remote, lip balm, nail
clippers, several books, almonds, glass of water and can of pop (both half full), Tylenol, a couple of net lingerie bags, blankets....

Are you doing anything the day after tomorrow?: Yes, I'm working then driving an hour to pick up my brother-in-law from the train station and bringing him back here.

Anyone's birthday coming up soon?: My college roommate's is in 8 days. Rosellen's husband's is in 10 days. Beast's brother's is in two weeks. There are a lot of people in my family; birthdays are always "coming up."

Would you ever wear fake eyelashes?: Doubtful.

Do you make the effort to smile at people?: Of course I do!! Mostly, it's not that much of an effort.

Are you good at following directions?: Sure.

Have you ever just screamed really loud in an attempt to feel better?: Yes. It doesn't usually work.

Are you in any way, still a child at heart?: Aren't we all?

Quality triumphs over quantity, correct?: Not always, for sure!

Have you ever danced when there was no music playing?: Sure. Regularly. It makes Beast giggle.

Do you have someone that you can just act a fool with and not care?: See above. Among a couple of others. Actually, I really don't mind acting idiotic in front of a lot of people. I'm rather shameless.

Have you ever listened to the uilleann pipes (Irish pipes)?: Yes, I have.

Do you like Laffy Taffy?: It always tastes of banana...not my favorite candy flavor.

Is there any food within an arm's reach of you right now?: Sigh...y'know if I could answer this question in the negative more often, I'd probably be 20 pounds lighter.

From where you're sitting, can you touch a wall?: Yup. Just checked and about bent my finger backwards when it slammed up against the wall behind me.

Would you ever stand at the bow of a ship and yell I'm the king of the world?: FUCK NO! I might actually yell my answer though.

Do you know anyone who every second word they say seems to be a curse?: Stop talking about me!

Have you received a text today that made you go "wtf"?: Haven't gotten any texts today. And no.

When at a restaurant, do you put your napkin on your lap?: Either that, or on my head while I dance on the tables.

Is there a saying you always seem to be using?: Yes, there is.

Are you even feeling the least bit tired?: I'm feeling the "most bit" tired.

Is there currently any caffeine or alcohol in your system?: Caffeine. Lots of it.

Do you prefer electric or manual pencil sharpeners?: Whatever works.

Are your biceps at all noticeable?: Nope. I can't actually make a muscle. ...sad....

Have you ever seen a walrus?: Only at the zoo.

Do you have a preference: white erasers or pink erasers?: I've only recently discovered white erasers and I think I'm in love.

Did you ever have one of those easy bake ovens as a kid?: I did!! I loved that thing!

When it comes to dropping food, do you believe in the 10 second rule?: My rule is only 3 seconds long and it depends on a lot of different factors.

When it comes to driving, do you know about the 2 second rule?: Yes. Yes, I do. It's kind of hard to put it into practice around here, though.

If given the opportunity, would you ride on a camel?: I ... might. The camels I've met haven't been very friendly.

Do you believe that cell phones actually do cause cancer?: I have no idea. I'm probably going to develop cancer in my left hipbone if so.

Is there anyone you know who won't get one because of this belief?: Nope. Well, at least not anyone who has told me. There may be some patrons that feel this way.

When people you know cry, does it make you feel like crying too?: Holy shit, for sure! I'm a sympathetic cryer.

Laughter is universally contagious, right?: Not if it's mean laughter.