5000 Questions: Part Six
501. If you could rename yourself what would your new name be?
I am fine with my name.
502. What is your Glam Rock name (the name of your first pet plus your street name)?
I have never had a pet.
503. Have you ever created your own 'what ___ are you' quiz?
No.
If you did make one what would it be about?
I suppose that “color” is quite cliché by now.
504. What is your favorite song from the 70's?
I do not think I have listened to anything…I am not certain.
505. What do you feel like complaining about?
The weather.
506. What do you feel like celebrating?
I am back home.
507. Have you lost touch with anyone you should call?
I have not heard from many people that I went to high school with…but I do not feel compelled to reconnect.
508. Deep in thought do you forgive everyone?
No. Not even deep in thought.
509. Can a person speak out against their government and still support their country?
Yes.
510. What do you have faith in?
Shuichi.
511. Do you believe your government has a file on you somewhere?
Most likely not.
512. What (not who) do you care about?
My job. Books. Making sure what I am doing is correct.
513. What is the worst thing that could possibly happen to you?
I believe I have run through that list already. But it should be no surprise to anyone that it would be losing Shuichi.
514. Who or what is really the absolute root and source of all evil?
There are two individuals who come to mind…They are certainly the root and source of all evil for me.
515. What do you want to change about the world?
…I wish it was a smaller place?
516. Why did you decide to complete this survey?
It was a dare. And he was smirking.
517. Has anyone ever led you on?
It was my own fault. I could see through it but I went with it anyway. Fairly unintelligent.
518. What was the last thing you did against your will?
Had fast food for dinner. Apparently my will is weak when it comes to me.
519. What are your plans for the rest of today?
Go to bed soon.
520. How can you make tomorrow better than today was?
…Not eat at fast food? Spend the entire day at home.
521. Would you rather date someone 4 feet tall or 9 feet tall?
Sometimes it seems as if Shuichi is 9 feet tall…Especially compared to me. But I do not think it would matter.
522. How often do you get jealous?
Once in a while.
523. What is the one thing you do that your friends wish you didn't?
…I…am not certain? Shuichi complains that I spend too much time reading, though I am sure that would not bother others…? I do not think that I have enough “friends” to where they would think this way? Again, I am not certain.
524. Do you do any soul searching?
I am not even certain that I have a soul. But I meditate often and spend far too much time thinking…
525. Do you believe you have a soul?
Ah…I answered too early.
526. Would you rather have a child that is more confident or more curious?
Confident.
527. Are you a slave to love?
I am not certain as to what this question is asking…Certainly my relationship is on my mind often, but I do not believe I am a slave…
528. If you were going to write a bedtime story for someone you loved what would it be about?
It should be obvious to those who know me that it would be folklore.
529. Does anyone understand you?
Yes.
530. Do you understand yourself?
Not always.
531. Earth, Air, Fire, and Water: Which is your element?
Water.
532. Who influences you to be the way you are?
Shuichi.
533. What is one idea that you live by?
People are not what they seem.
534. How can people act to make you want to get to know them?
Genuinely.
535. Are you more delicate or tough?
…It would depend on the situation, I suppose. I do not consider myself either, really.
536. Would you rather be smarter or more beautiful?
Smarter.
537. Have you ever had a surprise party?
No.
538. When are you at a loss for words?
When something surprises me.
539. What is the worst time to be alone?
When you are lonely? That answer seems too obvious. I suppose it is worse for me to be alone at night; you lay in bed and think about those you are missing.
540. What do your parents do that you will try never to do?
Ah…I am not sure. I do not know my mother very well.
541. What gets you through the night?
Sleep? Happy text messages? Little pictures sent to me that were drawn on the computer? Or if I am very lucky, then he is home.
542. Do you really want to live forever?
No. I would never wish for such a thing.
543. Do you often experience powerful emotions?
No.
544. What could make you so happy right now that you would cry and laugh and sing?
If I were able to find a way to spend more time with those that I care about.
545. Who is your favorite visual artist?
I do not know much about art…Not even to where I could name an artist…But I do enjoy watching people very much.
546. What would you like to protest against?
I am certain I would never actively protest against anything actually political…But I will occasionally mention my dislike of those chain-emails that sometimes go around.
547. What or who do you support?
I support…literacy, goal setting/achieving, independence, higher education, frequent-flyer miles, the tea industry, used book stores, people who make sure lost luggage is returned to their owners, small businesses, and Shuichi. Just to name a few.
548. If you found out you were pregnant today, would you have an abortion?
Yes…I doubt that would be beneficial to my health. And I would never have a child, even if it were biologically possible.
549. Do you like picking out greeting cards or would you rather write your own?
I usually just buy whatever catches my eye first in the greeting-card aisle. There are very few occasions/people I will actually sit down and write a message out.
550. Do you like to be thought of as mysterious?
No. That is rather ridiculous.
551. What is the most magical thing that has ever happened to you?
…I once found a whole stack of folklore/mythology books for half price at the book store?
552. How would you tell your friend his or her fly was open in public?
It depends on the person. But I would probably just say it.
553. Does a good friend tell you you've got something in your teeth or pretend not to notice it?
Please tell me.
554. The world has many secrets. Have you learned any? Will you share it?
Yes. Perhaps if the specific subjects come up with the right people.
555. Are there any bands you like so much that you want to get their music video collection on DVD?
No, none that I can think of.
556. What do you need advice about?
I am always open to advice. I cannot guarantee that I will always follow it as I should…but…
557. Have you been half-asleep and have you heard voices?
Yes and yes? Though I doubt they are related.
558. Do you have a good luck charm?
Yes.
559. Should animals have the same right to life as people?
Well…Sometimes you do not know what that animal actually…is…other than their exterior appearance. Caution should be taken…but in general and for the plain what-you-see-is-what-you-get animal then no. Humans are higher than animals. I am more willing to eat an animal than a human, at least…
560. What is your least favorite body part?
In general or on me? I am not a fan of feet…I AM a fan of socks.
561. Do you enjoy British comedy?
Not particularly. It is difficult to understand for me…Their accents are sometimes quite strong.
562. Are there ever happy endings or does nothing end?
…There are happy…times.
563. What is your worst trait?
I am not very social. At all. I am fine with it, but sometimes others are not.
564. Is the world more beautiful because of love?
Yes?
565. What is the essence of you?
…green tea? Sencha perhaps? Miso soup since I eat so much of it? What an odd question.
566. What really inspires you?
What I see.
567. Have you met your soul mate?
I do not know if there is such a thing as a soul mate…but I believe I have found the equivalent.
568. Is everyday a special occasion?
No.
569. What sound would you rather hear than any sound in the world?
Normally people put something romantic here such as: The sound of him breathing when he sleeps…but he snores. So…The ocean? I am not certain. I like visuals better than auditory.
570. Of the following which word best describes you:
natural: In what sense? I am not made of anything artificial, that I know of.
outgoing: Absolutely no.
polite: I try.
quick thinking: Not particularly.
571. Do any commercials make you want to break your TV?
I do not watch much television…but most commercials are at least mildly annoying. They interrupt the program I am wanting to watch…
572. Have you ever lost your religion?
I do not believe I ever had religion to begin with.
573. Do you want to share your life with someone?
Yes. At least parts of it.
574. Where ARE the wild things?
In Shuichi’s soccer bag.
575. Would you rather have a child genetically related to you or an adopted child?
I would rather not have a child related to me at all. But the answer would have to be the latter, because there is no possible way for me to ever have a child otherwise.
576. If I had a birthday party would you come?
Depends on who you are.
577. What seemingly impossible thing is POSSIBLE?
Most of what I deal with.
578. What song do you love to sing out loud?
Nothing comes directly to mind. I do not sing.
579. Have you ever run through the woods naked and played in a stream (you should)?
No. That would be cold.
580. Have you ever taken long solitary night walks?
Yes. It ended badly. Lesson learned.
581. Is there more to you than anyone knows?
No.
582. Can you make tonight the night that you do the things you always wanted to do?
In all honesty, no.
583. Would you rather watch life on TV or LIVE it?
Live.
584. What keeps you chained down?
A million silly little things.
585. What is the nagging feeling in the back of your head?
My built in Shuichi-will-do-something-adverse sensor.
586. Do you celebrate yourself?
Why would I celebrate myself? There is not a lot for me to celebrate about…me. How absurd.
587. Does everyone get the same opportunities in life?
No. Otherwise we would all be firefighters, policemen/women, and astronauts.
588. What would you consider to be better than sex?
…
I suppose that depends on who the sex is with.
589. What evil is necessary?
Sometimes the truth.
590. What's your favorite one hit wonder?
I really am not good with music. I could not name a single “one hit wonder”, honestly.
591. What would you do anything for?
Homemade miso soup.
592. Do you celebrate the full moon?
No.
593. Have you ever gone in the water at the beach at night?
Yes.
594. Are you ordinary?
No.
595. What makes people want to hang out with you?
Ah…usually that does not happen.
596. Have you ever felt like you've been a little bit too good to someone?
Yes.
597. What book did you like that you had to read for school?
…Nearly all of them?
598. What book should everyone have to read in school?
Tales of Old Japan By Mitford. The edition with illustrations is preferred.
599. Do you like the store Old Navy?
I do not know what it is.
600. What movie sequels do you like?
Exorcist series…Poltergeist series…