Courtesy of Sunday Stealing
16. What's the longest shift that you worked at a job?
I used to work twelve hour shifts at the optical store and at the portrait studio, but I once worked both jobs for eight hours each, picked up a shift at a third job (eight hours), and then went back to the portrait studio for another shift (eight hours). I think, I must have been having a manic episode to be able to work thirty-two hours straight, only eating two Auntie Anne's pretzels (mmmm.... Auntie Anne's pretzels...). Or I may have been on crack. Either way, I don't remember much after the first sixteen hours ...
17. What was the last concert that you attended?
The Sisters of Mercy! Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
18. What the last DVD (or Blu Ray, of course) movie that you watched?
I'm watching "The Mummy" right now, but it's on VHS. I think, the last DVD was"Spirited Away".
19. How did you like the film?
I really like "The Mummy", but I love "Spirited Away".
20. What comedian do you love?
Paula Poundstone
21. Do you ever sleep in the nude?
No, I'm always afraid someone will walk in and see me; even when I live alone.
22. Have you ever had a long distance relationship?
Does the one I have with my family count?
23. What do you think of astrology?
It is an interesting prospect that seems to have much wisdom within it. I don't hold stock in horoscopes though.
24. What's you're favorite lyric quote from a song?
I don't have a favorite... From the song I'm listening to right now, I really like, "And in this moment, I will not run; it is my place to stand. We few shall carry hope, within our bloodied hands." Ten points if you know the song...
25. Tell us something random about yourself.
Uuuuum...My wallpaper is a black and white depiction of the Alabasta salute from "One Piece" with the quote, "From now on, no matter what happens, this symbol on our left arm shall forever the sign of our friendship."
26. Have ever attended a theme party? If yes, do tell.
Yes, I went to Disney World when I was in fourth grade. It was a lot of fun.
27. What is your favorite thing about winter?
Good gosh! Have you never heard what I have to say about winter?? I suppose, I like the way it gets so quiet at night that the quiet is almost a living thing. That just reminds me of the episode of "Mushi-shi" where the little boy had the mushi living in his ears for that very reason...
28. What was the name of your first pet?
Tinkerbell (we called her Tinker), a border collie mix.
29. What have you done so far this weekend?
The same thing we do every weekend, Pinky. Sit around the house with the computer on my lap.
30. Has your humor ever been called “sick”?
No, but it has been called dark.
31. If you could have one thing, what would it be?
Good health ... or a free dentist.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
Friday Five, August 12
01. What could serve as physical evidence that you sometimes lose focus?
The piles of organized things -- just things.
02/ What could serve as physical evidence that you are loved?
My mother and my dog still love me, despite the fact that I can be a real jackass.
03. What could serve as physical evidence that you’re from wherever you’re from?
Sweet tea, tomato slaw, Carolina BBQ, and a slight raising of the hackles at the word "yankee".
What could serve as physical evidence that you went anywhere this past week?
... my next appointment scheduled in my date book...? Yeah, that's pretty much it.
what could serve as physical evidence that you recently caved in to temptation?
02Courtesy of Friday 5.
Monday, August 8, 2011
The Stupid Evil Bastard Meme
Let's hear it for Sunday Stealing!
1. What time did you get up this morning?
It wasn't in the morning. I was sick all day and didn't get up until early evening.
2. How do you like your steak?
Pittsburgh rare (charred to black on the outside, rare on the inside). If I can't get that, I'll happily take a medium rare.
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
"Cowboys & Aliens"
4. What is your favorite TV show?
Current: That's difficult, but I think, it's probably "Chopped". All time: "Star Trek: Deep Space 9"
5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
Anywhere? I'm going to assume that I don't have to worry about things like money, transportation, and doctors. I'm not sure, but I'd love to look into some places like Hawaii, California, Ireland, and Japan.
6. What did you have for breakfast?
I had a bowl of cereal, but it was at night. That's pretty much been it today.
7. What is your favorite cuisine?
I love so many kinds of food, but if I had to pick one, I'd go with Greek. It utilizes some of my favorite things; like feta, spinach, tomatoes, flat breads, olive oil, and garlic. Now that I typed that, I'm really craving all of the above.
8. What foods do you dislike?
Peas; sausages; anything with organs, skin, and blood; and pickle relish. As well, I find chocolate overwhelming, and I have to be in the mood for it at all.
9. Favorite Place to Eat?
There's this place in Alexandria, called Taverna Cretekou, and they're incredible. Their food is delicious, and their staff are so nice. Locally, I like to go to Rhubarb house for lunch when I have a few extra dollars. It's cute, the food is good, and it's pretty inexpensive. Where I usually go is Golden Carroll. It's right by the movie theater, and it's a cheap buffet. I go once a month as my mandatory excursion.
10. Favorite dressing?
Fresh Greek dressing. Failing that, I'll take any old oil and vinegar based dressing.
11.What kind of vehicle do you drive?
I ride the bus.
12. What are your favorite clothes?
A tie between my fancy black velvet coat and my Cheongsam, both present from my mother.
13. Where would you visit if you had the chance?
I would love to get an RV with a friend and visit all of the continental states, parts of Canada, Alaska, and Mexico. Then, I'd love to hit Hawaii, Australia, Japan, Egypt, Greece, and then travel around Europe (going as far over as Ireland).
14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full?
1/2 full... of poison.
15. Where would you want to retire?
Points at above responses :: point, point ::. I'm cool with "not Hagerstown" though.
16. Favorite time of day?
Late at night
17. Where were you born?
In a hospital.... Ok, in a hospital in North Carolina.
18. What is your favorite sport to watch?
Women's gymnastics and men's pro beach volleyball.
19. Who do you think will never call you again?
I don't want to answer that, because I find it too immediately upsetting.
20. Person you expect to call you next?
Some doctor's office telling me to be somewhere. >:(
21. Who are you most curious about their responses to Stealing?
I don't really know that many people well enough to say, but I always enjoy reading Katharine's posts.
22. Bird watcher?
Not officially, but when I see one, I love to watch it. :P
23. Are you a morning person or a night person?
Why must you ask this when you have already asked what time of day I like best? : / You vex me.
24. Do you have any pets?
Yes, I have an adorable, chunky, little Toy Fox Terrier; named Isabella Ladybug. We call her Bella.
25. Any new and exciting news you’d like to share?
No.
26. What did you want to be when you were little?
I wrote a whole blog about that earlier, but it's gone now.... I think, the first thing I was serious about becoming was a parapsychologist.
27. What is your best childhood memory?
28. Are you a cat or dog person?
Dogs!
29. Are you married?
No.
30. Always wear your seat belt?
Yes, even on the bus.
31. Been in a car accident?
I was in a bit of one. A friend of mine was driving me home, and a deer jumped out in the road. He drove around and around, trying to miss it, but the deer finally leaped onto the car. It smashed the car up, and it jarred the heck out my back; but no one was injured. We had to wait by the side of the road in freezing cold in the middle of the night, but it turned out Ok. I'm just grateful for the fact that my friend was such a good driver.
32. Any pet peeves?
Please keep the contents of your body to yourself. Don't pee on the seat and leave, don't not wash your hands and hit the light switch, don't talk with your mouth full of food and flap your spit at me, don't sneeze and cough and just let things fly where they may ... you get the idea. It's nasty.
33. Favorite Pizza Toppings?
Feta and spinach
34. Favorite Flower?
Orchids and snapdragons
35. Favorite ice cream?
Green tea and Dulce Delicious from Ben & Jerry's
36. Favorite fast food restaurant?
Chick-fil-a locally, BoJangles in general
37. How many times did you fail your driver’s test?
Never! I only took it once, and then, I never got the license.
38. Who did you get your last email from?
Eloise
39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card?
Borders -- one of the big ones, like they have in DC.
40. Do anything spontaneous lately?
No, everything has been every overworked lately.
41. Like your job?
No, it really sucks. I don't know why I ever decided that going to the doctor and being sick was such a good idea. Give me a scrub job at McDonald's any day.
42. Broccoli?
Yes, please.
43. What was your favorite vacation?
Though I loved my trip to Las Vegas, my favorite was a trip to Ocean City, MD by way of DC that I took with my mother, older sister, and two friends. We were going to get school clothes and then decided to use the last two days before school to go to the beach. We had such a good time, got sunburned, staid in a flea bag motel, played on the board walk, and had such a good time. I miss that period in my life before everything became so serious and "don't cross my line in the sand".
44. Last person you went out to dinner with?
I don't remember past it being me. It was probably a friend and his family though.
45. What are you listening to right now?
I'm watching the Skypiea story arc of "One Piece" with my mother (She's seeing it for the first time.), so I'm listening to that.
46. What is your favorite color?
Purple ... then charcoal grey and black.
47. How many tattoos do you have?
None, I'm still mulling that whole thing over.
48. How many times have you tagged someone to do a meme?
There are a few people I've tagged for five or six memes.
49. What time did you finish this meme?
3:14 am
50. Coffee Drinker?
1. What time did you get up this morning?
It wasn't in the morning. I was sick all day and didn't get up until early evening.
2. How do you like your steak?
Pittsburgh rare (charred to black on the outside, rare on the inside). If I can't get that, I'll happily take a medium rare.
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
"Cowboys & Aliens"
4. What is your favorite TV show?
Current: That's difficult, but I think, it's probably "Chopped". All time: "Star Trek: Deep Space 9"
5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
Anywhere? I'm going to assume that I don't have to worry about things like money, transportation, and doctors. I'm not sure, but I'd love to look into some places like Hawaii, California, Ireland, and Japan.
6. What did you have for breakfast?
I had a bowl of cereal, but it was at night. That's pretty much been it today.
7. What is your favorite cuisine?
I love so many kinds of food, but if I had to pick one, I'd go with Greek. It utilizes some of my favorite things; like feta, spinach, tomatoes, flat breads, olive oil, and garlic. Now that I typed that, I'm really craving all of the above.
8. What foods do you dislike?
Peas; sausages; anything with organs, skin, and blood; and pickle relish. As well, I find chocolate overwhelming, and I have to be in the mood for it at all.
9. Favorite Place to Eat?
There's this place in Alexandria, called Taverna Cretekou, and they're incredible. Their food is delicious, and their staff are so nice. Locally, I like to go to Rhubarb house for lunch when I have a few extra dollars. It's cute, the food is good, and it's pretty inexpensive. Where I usually go is Golden Carroll. It's right by the movie theater, and it's a cheap buffet. I go once a month as my mandatory excursion.
10. Favorite dressing?
Fresh Greek dressing. Failing that, I'll take any old oil and vinegar based dressing.
11.What kind of vehicle do you drive?
I ride the bus.
12. What are your favorite clothes?
A tie between my fancy black velvet coat and my Cheongsam, both present from my mother.
13. Where would you visit if you had the chance?
I would love to get an RV with a friend and visit all of the continental states, parts of Canada, Alaska, and Mexico. Then, I'd love to hit Hawaii, Australia, Japan, Egypt, Greece, and then travel around Europe (going as far over as Ireland).
14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full?
1/2 full... of poison.
15. Where would you want to retire?
Points at above responses :: point, point ::. I'm cool with "not Hagerstown" though.
16. Favorite time of day?
Late at night
17. Where were you born?
In a hospital.... Ok, in a hospital in North Carolina.
18. What is your favorite sport to watch?
Women's gymnastics and men's pro beach volleyball.
19. Who do you think will never call you again?
I don't want to answer that, because I find it too immediately upsetting.
20. Person you expect to call you next?
Some doctor's office telling me to be somewhere. >:(
21. Who are you most curious about their responses to Stealing?
I don't really know that many people well enough to say, but I always enjoy reading Katharine's posts.
22. Bird watcher?
Not officially, but when I see one, I love to watch it. :P
23. Are you a morning person or a night person?
Why must you ask this when you have already asked what time of day I like best? : / You vex me.
24. Do you have any pets?
Yes, I have an adorable, chunky, little Toy Fox Terrier; named Isabella Ladybug. We call her Bella.
25. Any new and exciting news you’d like to share?
No.
26. What did you want to be when you were little?
I wrote a whole blog about that earlier, but it's gone now.... I think, the first thing I was serious about becoming was a parapsychologist.
27. What is your best childhood memory?
28. Are you a cat or dog person?
Dogs!
29. Are you married?
No.
30. Always wear your seat belt?
Yes, even on the bus.
31. Been in a car accident?
I was in a bit of one. A friend of mine was driving me home, and a deer jumped out in the road. He drove around and around, trying to miss it, but the deer finally leaped onto the car. It smashed the car up, and it jarred the heck out my back; but no one was injured. We had to wait by the side of the road in freezing cold in the middle of the night, but it turned out Ok. I'm just grateful for the fact that my friend was such a good driver.
32. Any pet peeves?
Please keep the contents of your body to yourself. Don't pee on the seat and leave, don't not wash your hands and hit the light switch, don't talk with your mouth full of food and flap your spit at me, don't sneeze and cough and just let things fly where they may ... you get the idea. It's nasty.
33. Favorite Pizza Toppings?
Feta and spinach
34. Favorite Flower?
Orchids and snapdragons
35. Favorite ice cream?
Green tea and Dulce Delicious from Ben & Jerry's
36. Favorite fast food restaurant?
Chick-fil-a locally, BoJangles in general
37. How many times did you fail your driver’s test?
Never! I only took it once, and then, I never got the license.
38. Who did you get your last email from?
Eloise
39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card?
Borders -- one of the big ones, like they have in DC.
40. Do anything spontaneous lately?
No, everything has been every overworked lately.
41. Like your job?
No, it really sucks. I don't know why I ever decided that going to the doctor and being sick was such a good idea. Give me a scrub job at McDonald's any day.
42. Broccoli?
Yes, please.
43. What was your favorite vacation?
Though I loved my trip to Las Vegas, my favorite was a trip to Ocean City, MD by way of DC that I took with my mother, older sister, and two friends. We were going to get school clothes and then decided to use the last two days before school to go to the beach. We had such a good time, got sunburned, staid in a flea bag motel, played on the board walk, and had such a good time. I miss that period in my life before everything became so serious and "don't cross my line in the sand".
44. Last person you went out to dinner with?
I don't remember past it being me. It was probably a friend and his family though.
45. What are you listening to right now?
I'm watching the Skypiea story arc of "One Piece" with my mother (She's seeing it for the first time.), so I'm listening to that.
46. What is your favorite color?
Purple ... then charcoal grey and black.
47. How many tattoos do you have?
None, I'm still mulling that whole thing over.
48. How many times have you tagged someone to do a meme?
There are a few people I've tagged for five or six memes.
49. What time did you finish this meme?
3:14 am
50. Coffee Drinker?
Sunday, August 7, 2011
The Nasty 31 Meme, Part One
Courtesy of Sunday Stealing
1. What has been you longest love relationship?
Seven months, though it sure felt like seven years.
2. What was the last gift that you received?
It's been a while. Let's go with, Don got me a liter Coke by surprise.
3. What do you spend your extra cash on?
I understand all of those words, but I've never heard them put together like that. What is, "extra cash"?
4. If you could live anywhere would you live?
I would still like to give Las Vegas a try, but I wouldn't want to live there if I didn't have money.
5. Who's your cell provider?
T-Mobile.
6. What's your favorite mall store?
Hot Topic. I know, it gets a lot of flak for being for mall goths only, but I like their stuff.
7. What's the longest job that you've had? (No parenting does not count!)
It's a tie between being an optech and being a paralegal. I don't want to think about how long it was.
8. If you won the lottery, who'd you call first?
My mother.
9. If you won, how would you spend your money after investments?
Dental care, health care, getting a decent home for myself and my family, taking Bella to take fun training classes, etc.
10. When was the last time you went to church (or a religious house)?
It has been a long time. Transpiration and health have made it difficult.
11. What's the biggest lie that you've heard?
I don't want to go into that here, since it is likely just to end up in hurt feelings and a big argument.
12. When you go out with your friends, where do you go?
We don't.
13. When was the last time that you cried?
Yesterday
14. What food do you hate?
Peas and sausage.
15. What do you like best about yourself?
My stubbornness has kept me alive through a lot.
1. What has been you longest love relationship?
Seven months, though it sure felt like seven years.
2. What was the last gift that you received?
It's been a while. Let's go with, Don got me a liter Coke by surprise.
3. What do you spend your extra cash on?
I understand all of those words, but I've never heard them put together like that. What is, "extra cash"?
4. If you could live anywhere would you live?
I would still like to give Las Vegas a try, but I wouldn't want to live there if I didn't have money.
5. Who's your cell provider?
T-Mobile.
6. What's your favorite mall store?
Hot Topic. I know, it gets a lot of flak for being for mall goths only, but I like their stuff.
7. What's the longest job that you've had? (No parenting does not count!)
It's a tie between being an optech and being a paralegal. I don't want to think about how long it was.
8. If you won the lottery, who'd you call first?
My mother.
9. If you won, how would you spend your money after investments?
Dental care, health care, getting a decent home for myself and my family, taking Bella to take fun training classes, etc.
10. When was the last time you went to church (or a religious house)?
It has been a long time. Transpiration and health have made it difficult.
11. What's the biggest lie that you've heard?
I don't want to go into that here, since it is likely just to end up in hurt feelings and a big argument.
12. When you go out with your friends, where do you go?
We don't.
13. When was the last time that you cried?
Yesterday
14. What food do you hate?
Peas and sausage.
15. What do you like best about yourself?
My stubbornness has kept me alive through a lot.
Friday, August 5, 2011
The Sunset Meme
Another great from Sunday Stealing
1. What is your favorite Mexican dish?
I love a lot of dishes, but it is probably a toss up between chicken enchiladas and beef tacos.
2. When you were a kid, did you get started on your homework right away after school, or did you procrastinate?
My mother allowed us to play until dinner most of the time, and then, we had to do our homework. Most of the time though, I would start it on the bus rid home (nearly 45 minutes) and finish what was left when I got home. In high school, it was at our leisure.
3. What is your favorite store for home furnishings?
I like Pier 1 and Wolf's.
4. When you were young, did you like school lunches?
They served their purpose. I don't really remember looking forward to anything in partiicular, except maybe their standard chili and those peanut butter things that were kind of like fudge.
5. Is religion a crutch?
No, I think it takes much more strength and courage to continue to carry your cross than if you just get to make up what you want as you get along.
6. In your region, what is the “big” high school sport?
I guess, football. I really have no clue though.
7. Do you consider yourself rich?
You're new to this freaks how, aren't you?
8. Which of these would you have the best chance administering:
A) CPR
B) Heimlich Maneuver
C) Changing a flat tire
None of the above, though I know the basics of all three. I need to get re-certified when things come down some year.
9. Which dance would you prefer to learn & why:
A) Salsa
B) Hip Hop
C) Waltz
D) Swing
I know the basics of the Waltz, but I have always wanted to learn how to swing dance.
10. What’s the worst news you’ve ever delivered to someone?
I had to tell my friends that our mutual friend was in jail for killing his wife.
11. Name something you learned in college that had nothing to do with classes or academics.
Those weird flavors of chips -- steak and onion, dill pickle, etc. -- aren't so bad.
12. New variation on an old question: If there’s a song in your head that just won’t get out, what is your favorite (or most repeated) linThe in that song?
"You're not the only one refusing to go down. You're not the only one, so get up.'
1. What is your favorite Mexican dish?
I love a lot of dishes, but it is probably a toss up between chicken enchiladas and beef tacos.
2. When you were a kid, did you get started on your homework right away after school, or did you procrastinate?
My mother allowed us to play until dinner most of the time, and then, we had to do our homework. Most of the time though, I would start it on the bus rid home (nearly 45 minutes) and finish what was left when I got home. In high school, it was at our leisure.
3. What is your favorite store for home furnishings?
I like Pier 1 and Wolf's.
4. When you were young, did you like school lunches?
They served their purpose. I don't really remember looking forward to anything in partiicular, except maybe their standard chili and those peanut butter things that were kind of like fudge.
5. Is religion a crutch?
No, I think it takes much more strength and courage to continue to carry your cross than if you just get to make up what you want as you get along.
6. In your region, what is the “big” high school sport?
I guess, football. I really have no clue though.
7. Do you consider yourself rich?
You're new to this freaks how, aren't you?
8. Which of these would you have the best chance administering:
A) CPR
B) Heimlich Maneuver
C) Changing a flat tire
None of the above, though I know the basics of all three. I need to get re-certified when things come down some year.
9. Which dance would you prefer to learn & why:
A) Salsa
B) Hip Hop
C) Waltz
D) Swing
I know the basics of the Waltz, but I have always wanted to learn how to swing dance.
10. What’s the worst news you’ve ever delivered to someone?
I had to tell my friends that our mutual friend was in jail for killing his wife.
11. Name something you learned in college that had nothing to do with classes or academics.
Those weird flavors of chips -- steak and onion, dill pickle, etc. -- aren't so bad.
12. New variation on an old question: If there’s a song in your head that just won’t get out, what is your favorite (or most repeated) linThe in that song?
"You're not the only one refusing to go down. You're not the only one, so get up.'
My first Friday 5.
These questions brought to you by Friday 5.
01. What’s something you recently learned how to do on a computer?
Begin to edit video.
02. What’s something you recently learned in the kitchen?
This has been a real slump. I've got nothing.
03. What’s something you recently learned about the town where you live?
We have an organic pet food store. Who would have suspected?
04. What’s something you recently learned from television?
Anyone in a long black coat with a cloud pattern on it is up to no good. Never look them in the eye, let them taste your blood, accept something that was spit out of their hand, let their tale hit you, etc. It all leads to no good.
05. What’s something you recently learned the hard way?
Trust no one.
01. What’s something you recently learned how to do on a computer?
Begin to edit video.
02. What’s something you recently learned in the kitchen?
This has been a real slump. I've got nothing.
03. What’s something you recently learned about the town where you live?
We have an organic pet food store. Who would have suspected?
04. What’s something you recently learned from television?
Anyone in a long black coat with a cloud pattern on it is up to no good. Never look them in the eye, let them taste your blood, accept something that was spit out of their hand, let their tale hit you, etc. It all leads to no good.
05. What’s something you recently learned the hard way?
Trust no one.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
The "You Can't Be Missed" Meme, The Last Part
Another steal from Sunday Stealing
46. Would you ever try to quit one of your addictions, or better said: Bad Habits?
It's a daily challenge to do a little of both every day. Challenge accepted! Challenge usually failed...
47. Could you ever kill yourself to save someone else?
Yes, I doubt I would even think about it before doing so.
48. Does it matter if break up with someone or have them dump you?
No, I feel just as bad either way.
49. Would you rather have a turtle or a frog for a pet?
Turtle! When I thought that things had a chance of getting better, I had planned to get a turtle when things got put together.
50. Would you rather spend a day with Lady Gaga or Miley Cyrus?
Miley Cyrus seems like a good kid, and I don't have a problen with her music. In fact, I do enjoy her show from time to time. On the other hand, I find Lady Gaga's music to be a dull rehash of what Madonna was better in the late 80s; and she seems to rely far to heavily on gimmicks to keep her name in the public eye. If that weren't enough, with all of the rampant hunger in this country alone, I found it very tacky and unthoughtful of her to wear a dress made of meat to be wasted, when it could have been dinner for several families. Had she chosen to wear a plain dress, shown what they had planned, but instead donated it to a homeless shelter; I would have been tremendously more impressed.
51. Would you rather learn to play piano or guitar?
I am trying a little bit to learn the guitar. I really love it. I'm just bad at it, and very little of the information sticks with me.
52. We're going back to the day. Where did you get your kicks?
I would usually just hang out with friends at my house or at my friends' house. If we did go
53. What Asian country would you like to visit the most? Why?
Japan, see blog "J" in my "Hoisting Black Flags" blog.
54. Have you ever thought that a passer-by was the one (think James Blunt, here)?
Yes, but it just turned out to be one of my friends.
55. Ever told someone that your fake jewelery was really real?
No, I like my jewelery, regardless of what it is made of.
56. Where are the worst public restrooms?
In the 90s, the bathrooms at the 9:30 Club. They even got mention in a magazine as being the worst public bathrooms in a club in the country. It was like an indoor outhouse.
57. What song was the latest one that got overplayed really fast?
"Stand There and Watch Me Burn" by Eminem and Rihanna. If one more person makes me listen to it to convince me that Eminem is good, I'm going to have to take someone down.
58. What Friends (American TV show from the 90s) character are you most like?
I had to take a test, and it says, I am most like Chandler
59. When's the last time you had a Popsicle?
I haven't really eaten a regular Popsicle for a long time, but I got one of those fruit bares a
60. What TV show from way back would you love to see reappear?
I'd like to see a second generation of "The Facts of Life" with the original characters making appearances as parents,, teachers, etc.
46. Would you ever try to quit one of your addictions, or better said: Bad Habits?
It's a daily challenge to do a little of both every day. Challenge accepted! Challenge usually failed...
47. Could you ever kill yourself to save someone else?
Yes, I doubt I would even think about it before doing so.
48. Does it matter if break up with someone or have them dump you?
No, I feel just as bad either way.
49. Would you rather have a turtle or a frog for a pet?
Turtle! When I thought that things had a chance of getting better, I had planned to get a turtle when things got put together.
50. Would you rather spend a day with Lady Gaga or Miley Cyrus?
Miley Cyrus seems like a good kid, and I don't have a problen with her music. In fact, I do enjoy her show from time to time. On the other hand, I find Lady Gaga's music to be a dull rehash of what Madonna was better in the late 80s; and she seems to rely far to heavily on gimmicks to keep her name in the public eye. If that weren't enough, with all of the rampant hunger in this country alone, I found it very tacky and unthoughtful of her to wear a dress made of meat to be wasted, when it could have been dinner for several families. Had she chosen to wear a plain dress, shown what they had planned, but instead donated it to a homeless shelter; I would have been tremendously more impressed.
51. Would you rather learn to play piano or guitar?
I am trying a little bit to learn the guitar. I really love it. I'm just bad at it, and very little of the information sticks with me.
52. We're going back to the day. Where did you get your kicks?
I would usually just hang out with friends at my house or at my friends' house. If we did go
53. What Asian country would you like to visit the most? Why?
Japan, see blog "J" in my "Hoisting Black Flags" blog.
54. Have you ever thought that a passer-by was the one (think James Blunt, here)?
Yes, but it just turned out to be one of my friends.
55. Ever told someone that your fake jewelery was really real?
No, I like my jewelery, regardless of what it is made of.
56. Where are the worst public restrooms?
In the 90s, the bathrooms at the 9:30 Club. They even got mention in a magazine as being the worst public bathrooms in a club in the country. It was like an indoor outhouse.
57. What song was the latest one that got overplayed really fast?
"Stand There and Watch Me Burn" by Eminem and Rihanna. If one more person makes me listen to it to convince me that Eminem is good, I'm going to have to take someone down.
58. What Friends (American TV show from the 90s) character are you most like?
I had to take a test, and it says, I am most like Chandler
59. When's the last time you had a Popsicle?
I haven't really eaten a regular Popsicle for a long time, but I got one of those fruit bares a
60. What TV show from way back would you love to see reappear?
I'd like to see a second generation of "The Facts of Life" with the original characters making appearances as parents,, teachers, etc.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
The "You Can't Be Missed" Meme, Part 3
This is brought to you courtesy of Sunday Stealing
31. What is your absolute favorite dessert?
I don't really have one. I changes with the day. I d love fresh Boston cream cake, Raspverry French style cheesecake, green tea ice cream with fresh whipped cream -- there are many.
32. What can someone do to make you smile, no matter what?
Compliment my dog.
33. What do the hip people think of you?
Usually, nothing n
34. What was the last gift you bought someone?
I got my mother a bottle of perfume and a new mouse for her computer, for Mother's
35. What was your favorite class in high school?
A tie between English and Art.
36. How many spouses would be about right?
One.
37. What would you say was the most embarrassing moment of your life?
I have no idea. My life has been a series of them. I would tell you about the most recent one, but I don't want to talk about it. That wound is still too fresh.
38. Have you ever donate money to charity?
Whenever I can, which is not often, I donate to the local animal shelters. I have also donated to the local homeless shelter to help provide Thanksgiving dinner for them.
39. Has porn ever had a positive place in a current or recent relationship?
No.
40. Would you ever dump the one you're with for someone who makes an obvious play and is MUCH hotter?
No, I don't take relationships lightly. If I am looking for another man, I will have left the relationship first. I don't really have a lot of respect for people who dump the guy they are with to give the new guy a try.
41. Have you ever disowned one of your relatives?
Kind of, well ... Yeah.
42. Would you think it's OK to cheat on someone if they've already cheated on you?
Absolutely not. If you do the same thing, it by no means makes it Ok, because he did it first. If you are in a situation where you think that vengeance cheating is the best idea, you seriously need to consider ending the relationship. Even if, by some miracle it does help the relationship,; one or both people will carry a resentment about the others affair.
43. Did you ever consider being a teacher?
Yes, but it is probably for the best that I didn't.
44. Would you ever give a hitch-hiker a ride somewhere?
I would if I absolutely had to do, but I would be walking tall and carrying a big stick.
45. Would you ever try fasting for a whole week?
I would if it were for a good reason.
31. What is your absolute favorite dessert?
I don't really have one. I changes with the day. I d love fresh Boston cream cake, Raspverry French style cheesecake, green tea ice cream with fresh whipped cream -- there are many.
32. What can someone do to make you smile, no matter what?
Compliment my dog.
33. What do the hip people think of you?
Usually, nothing n
34. What was the last gift you bought someone?
I got my mother a bottle of perfume and a new mouse for her computer, for Mother's
35. What was your favorite class in high school?
A tie between English and Art.
36. How many spouses would be about right?
One.
37. What would you say was the most embarrassing moment of your life?
I have no idea. My life has been a series of them. I would tell you about the most recent one, but I don't want to talk about it. That wound is still too fresh.
38. Have you ever donate money to charity?
Whenever I can, which is not often, I donate to the local animal shelters. I have also donated to the local homeless shelter to help provide Thanksgiving dinner for them.
39. Has porn ever had a positive place in a current or recent relationship?
No.
40. Would you ever dump the one you're with for someone who makes an obvious play and is MUCH hotter?
No, I don't take relationships lightly. If I am looking for another man, I will have left the relationship first. I don't really have a lot of respect for people who dump the guy they are with to give the new guy a try.
41. Have you ever disowned one of your relatives?
Kind of, well ... Yeah.
42. Would you think it's OK to cheat on someone if they've already cheated on you?
Absolutely not. If you do the same thing, it by no means makes it Ok, because he did it first. If you are in a situation where you think that vengeance cheating is the best idea, you seriously need to consider ending the relationship. Even if, by some miracle it does help the relationship,; one or both people will carry a resentment about the others affair.
43. Did you ever consider being a teacher?
Yes, but it is probably for the best that I didn't.
44. Would you ever give a hitch-hiker a ride somewhere?
I would if I absolutely had to do, but I would be walking tall and carrying a big stick.
45. Would you ever try fasting for a whole week?
I would if it were for a good reason.
The "You Can't Be Missed" Meme, Part 2
This blog courtesy of Sunday Stealing
16. What was the last thing you did that was totally selfish, yet you feel no guilt?
I played with Bella. That was a hard question, since I feel guilty for almost everything.
17. Tell us about a film fave of yours that we probably have not seen.
Er... "Pandorum"?
18. When was the last time you kissed someone that you shouldn't have on the lips?
The last time I was dating. Boy was I gullible.
19. When was the last time you cooked something for someone not in your family?
A month or two ago.
20. When was the last time you danced like a crazy person?
A few years ago, when we went to see Cruxshadows. I danced with a drunk girl to "Vision Thing".
21. When was the last time you just wanted to be invisible?
Almost every day.
22. When was the last time you got a gift you absolutely hated?
I got a really weird item in the mail last year that had no slip to say who sent it. It went right in the trash.
23. When was the last time you got into a physical fight? (If NEVER, let us know about a time that you got close to a fight.)
I never gotten into a real fight, because I don't fight back, unless I have to. It is easier to get out of the situation. The only time I can really think of where I almost got into a physical fight was when someone smacked Snapdragon on the butt for grumping at Elvis.
24. When was the last time you had to sleep with a light on?
That happens more than I am happy with, but it isn't my choice. I use one of those sleep masks.
25. When was the last time you were under some serious stress?
Ha! Every single day of the last year, getting worse and worse, until I am in this position. Now, it feels like being in a pressure cooker.
26. When was the last time you watched your favorite movie?
A few months ago, My copy is packed, but I found a place to watch it online.
27. What song did you most recently downloaded?
"I predict a riot" by the Kaiser Chiefs.
28. What would you say is your favorite hobby?
Writing.
29. What is your favorite thing to do when you hang out with friends?
Watch movies
30. What would you rather do: shower or bathe with that celebrity that you are crushing on?
That's kind of a queer question that I'd rather not answer.
16. What was the last thing you did that was totally selfish, yet you feel no guilt?
I played with Bella. That was a hard question, since I feel guilty for almost everything.
17. Tell us about a film fave of yours that we probably have not seen.
Er... "Pandorum"?
18. When was the last time you kissed someone that you shouldn't have on the lips?
The last time I was dating. Boy was I gullible.
19. When was the last time you cooked something for someone not in your family?
A month or two ago.
20. When was the last time you danced like a crazy person?
A few years ago, when we went to see Cruxshadows. I danced with a drunk girl to "Vision Thing".
21. When was the last time you just wanted to be invisible?
Almost every day.
22. When was the last time you got a gift you absolutely hated?
I got a really weird item in the mail last year that had no slip to say who sent it. It went right in the trash.
23. When was the last time you got into a physical fight? (If NEVER, let us know about a time that you got close to a fight.)
I never gotten into a real fight, because I don't fight back, unless I have to. It is easier to get out of the situation. The only time I can really think of where I almost got into a physical fight was when someone smacked Snapdragon on the butt for grumping at Elvis.
24. When was the last time you had to sleep with a light on?
That happens more than I am happy with, but it isn't my choice. I use one of those sleep masks.
25. When was the last time you were under some serious stress?
Ha! Every single day of the last year, getting worse and worse, until I am in this position. Now, it feels like being in a pressure cooker.
26. When was the last time you watched your favorite movie?
A few months ago, My copy is packed, but I found a place to watch it online.
27. What song did you most recently downloaded?
"I predict a riot" by the Kaiser Chiefs.
28. What would you say is your favorite hobby?
Writing.
29. What is your favorite thing to do when you hang out with friends?
Watch movies
30. What would you rather do: shower or bathe with that celebrity that you are crushing on?
That's kind of a queer question that I'd rather not answer.
Monday, August 1, 2011
The "You Can't Be Missed" Meme, Part 1 of 4.
This is another stolen from Sunday Stealing
1. Which state do you consider to be the most boring state?
Maryland... because it is. Except, it might be better in Baltimore... maybe.
2. If any chef from the Food Network (or any well known chef) could cater your wedding, who would it be?
Alton Brown, of course. I don't know if he is used to making food for large groups (Ha! Large groups..), but I'd be willing to accept that to have Alton Brown at my wedding. :D
3. What's the last thing you ate that was red?
Strawberries at the cheap buffet.
4. Have you ever questioned the sexuality orientation of a close friend?
No, but I did of one of the guy's I used to date. I'm still not sure.
5. Everyone loses a friend after some big fight. Tell us about one.
No.
6. Have you ever washed an iPod or mp3 player in the washing machine?
No, and I've never done that to my phone either. The only thing I've ever left in my pockets were tissues and box cutters.
7. Have you ever screamed / yelled angrily at a boss?
Yes. It was a manic thing, but he completely deserved it. I would do it all over again. He was an idiot and his wife was a jerk, and they were both the boss; and they never knew what the other was doing. I quit the next day.
8. Have you ever cried yourself to sleep?
Yes.
9. Have you ever regretted being in a relationship with someone?
Just the ones I've been in relationships with.
10. Have you ever acted like you understood something when you didn't have a clue?
Not exactly. I am just so confused and lack much of attention span at all, so I've done a lot of that, "I heard most of that and am hoping I am responding properly..." thing.
11. Have you ever thought soomeone must have been insane? If yes, tell us something about the person.
This one made me laugh out loud. Let's just say, my mother's fiance has schizophrenia and I have Bipolar Disorder. I've been in the psych ward twice, a psych hospital once, and I was in a partial hospitalization program for six months. I've known several people who I've thought were insane. Mostly, I was right.
12. Have you ever pretended to be younger than what you are?
No, I have always looked younger than I am (except for the last two years, maybe), and I fought to get people straight on things like my ability to go to R movies (seriously) and buying cigarettes for Mama & Don (They refused me two years ago.). I don't need to make it worse.
13. Back in the day, did you ever cry because you were turned down for a date?
I was a very reclusive person and never discussed dating with anyone, until I was in college. In addition, I am retarded in the area of flirting, so I never approached anyone else about going out.
14. Have you ever (or your significant other) had a pregnancy scare?
I've had a reproductive disease, since I was twelve; and it causes infertility. Then, I hired a hit on them; and they were burned. So, no.
15. Have you ever pretended to like someone when you didn't?
1. Which state do you consider to be the most boring state?
Maryland... because it is. Except, it might be better in Baltimore... maybe.
2. If any chef from the Food Network (or any well known chef) could cater your wedding, who would it be?
Alton Brown, of course. I don't know if he is used to making food for large groups (Ha! Large groups..), but I'd be willing to accept that to have Alton Brown at my wedding. :D
3. What's the last thing you ate that was red?
Strawberries at the cheap buffet.
4. Have you ever questioned the sexuality orientation of a close friend?
No, but I did of one of the guy's I used to date. I'm still not sure.
5. Everyone loses a friend after some big fight. Tell us about one.
No.
6. Have you ever washed an iPod or mp3 player in the washing machine?
No, and I've never done that to my phone either. The only thing I've ever left in my pockets were tissues and box cutters.
7. Have you ever screamed / yelled angrily at a boss?
Yes. It was a manic thing, but he completely deserved it. I would do it all over again. He was an idiot and his wife was a jerk, and they were both the boss; and they never knew what the other was doing. I quit the next day.
8. Have you ever cried yourself to sleep?
Yes.
9. Have you ever regretted being in a relationship with someone?
Just the ones I've been in relationships with.
10. Have you ever acted like you understood something when you didn't have a clue?
Not exactly. I am just so confused and lack much of attention span at all, so I've done a lot of that, "I heard most of that and am hoping I am responding properly..." thing.
11. Have you ever thought soomeone must have been insane? If yes, tell us something about the person.
This one made me laugh out loud. Let's just say, my mother's fiance has schizophrenia and I have Bipolar Disorder. I've been in the psych ward twice, a psych hospital once, and I was in a partial hospitalization program for six months. I've known several people who I've thought were insane. Mostly, I was right.
12. Have you ever pretended to be younger than what you are?
No, I have always looked younger than I am (except for the last two years, maybe), and I fought to get people straight on things like my ability to go to R movies (seriously) and buying cigarettes for Mama & Don (They refused me two years ago.). I don't need to make it worse.
13. Back in the day, did you ever cry because you were turned down for a date?
I was a very reclusive person and never discussed dating with anyone, until I was in college. In addition, I am retarded in the area of flirting, so I never approached anyone else about going out.
14. Have you ever (or your significant other) had a pregnancy scare?
I've had a reproductive disease, since I was twelve; and it causes infertility. Then, I hired a hit on them; and they were burned. So, no.
15. Have you ever pretended to like someone when you didn't?
The "It's All About Four Freakin' Things" Meme
Four Places I go:
1. The doctor's office.
2. The grocery store.
3. The therapist's office.
4. The movie theater (once a month)
Four Crushes I Have:
1. Andrew Eldritch
2. Cillian Murphy
3. Alton Brown
4. Ginko from "Mushi-shi"
Four Smells that I Love:
1. Sandalwood
2. Wood smoke
3. Freshly mowed grass
4. That autumn smell of falling leaves, the beginning of the cold winds, dried corn stalks, fall harvests, pumpkins on porches, and all of those kind of things.
Four Favorite TV Shows:
1. When I did my TV blog, I forgot all about one of my very favorite shows ever. How awesome is "Star Trek: Deep Space 9"? It was the only thing that I watched when I was working all those hours at Citibank.
2. "Chopped"
3. "The Big Bang Theory"
4. "Good Eats"
Four Favorite Movies:
1. "Howl's Moving Castle"
2. "Event Horizon"
3. "Red Eye"
4. "Batman Begins"
Four Recommendations:
1. The Sisters of Mercy
2. Feta Cheese
3. Neopets
4. DC Universe Online
Four People that I'd love to read their Fours:
1. Katharine (Did you do this one already?)
2. Tracy
3. Kelly
4. Amber
Four Things about me that you don't know:
Ummm.. I know I did this on the blog, but I'm going to try my best to find something new.
1. I have become so desensitized by watching horror films since I was four that I find it very hard to see anything in them as funny. For this reason, I really like television and movies that I find scary.
2. I don't get my identification renewed until the bank starts to refuse to take it anymore. I don't know why, but I find the whole thing very bothersome.
3. Several times in my life, we lost almost everything we owned, and as a result, I have to fight hoarding. I keep feeling like I should keep anything we might be able to use.
4. The first album (tape) I ever purchased on m own was Michael Jackson's "Thriller".
Four bands that I love:
1. The Sisters of Mercy
2. Creature Feature
3. Cruxsadows
4. The Damned
1. The doctor's office.
2. The grocery store.
3. The therapist's office.
4. The movie theater (once a month)
Four Crushes I Have:
1. Andrew Eldritch
2. Cillian Murphy
3. Alton Brown
4. Ginko from "Mushi-shi"
Four Smells that I Love:
1. Sandalwood
2. Wood smoke
3. Freshly mowed grass
4. That autumn smell of falling leaves, the beginning of the cold winds, dried corn stalks, fall harvests, pumpkins on porches, and all of those kind of things.
Four Favorite TV Shows:
1. When I did my TV blog, I forgot all about one of my very favorite shows ever. How awesome is "Star Trek: Deep Space 9"? It was the only thing that I watched when I was working all those hours at Citibank.
2. "Chopped"
3. "The Big Bang Theory"
4. "Good Eats"
Four Favorite Movies:
1. "Howl's Moving Castle"
2. "Event Horizon"
3. "Red Eye"
4. "Batman Begins"
Four Recommendations:
1. The Sisters of Mercy
2. Feta Cheese
3. Neopets
4. DC Universe Online
Four People that I'd love to read their Fours:
1. Katharine (Did you do this one already?)
2. Tracy
3. Kelly
4. Amber
Four Things about me that you don't know:
Ummm.. I know I did this on the blog, but I'm going to try my best to find something new.
1. I have become so desensitized by watching horror films since I was four that I find it very hard to see anything in them as funny. For this reason, I really like television and movies that I find scary.
2. I don't get my identification renewed until the bank starts to refuse to take it anymore. I don't know why, but I find the whole thing very bothersome.
3. Several times in my life, we lost almost everything we owned, and as a result, I have to fight hoarding. I keep feeling like I should keep anything we might be able to use.
4. The first album (tape) I ever purchased on m own was Michael Jackson's "Thriller".
Four bands that I love:
1. The Sisters of Mercy
2. Creature Feature
3. Cruxsadows
4. The Damned
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