Boredom survey.
STEP ONE:
Spell your name with songs.
"Jaan Pehechaan Ho" - Mohammed Rafi
"ACDC" - Joan Jett and the Black Hearts
"Not The Doctor" - Alanis Morisette
"Einstein's Brain" - Lynn Harrison
"Djapana (Sunset Dreaming" - Yothu Yindi
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STEP TWO:
The shoes you wore today: Grey socks with polka dots.
Your perfect pizza: Whatever the daily pizza is at Arizmendi. Except when they put beets on it that one time.
Goal you’d like to achieve: Get something published someday. Adopt.
STEP THREE:
Is tomorrow going to be a good day? Probably not - I'm going back to Oakland tonight and then Tuesday I sub for special ed. Hopefully there's an aide this time.
What’s on your mind RIGHT NOW? I'm hungry and cranky and sad and this day's slipping by.
What kind of home would you like? A clean one - no clutter.
What do you want to be when you grow up? I've got a list of types of teachers I'd like to be, and things I'd like to do for charity, and hobbies I want to work on.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Teaching either special ed. or working on my credential to teach English.
Are you listening to music right now? "Regrets" by Ben Folds Five.
When were you the saddest in your whole life? First year of college. I was so isolated.
Do you use ebay to buy or sell? Neither. I'm not sure how to use eBay.
Have you ever heard a song written about you? Nope.
STEP FOUR, HONESTY SECTION
Honestly, what color is your underwear? Turquoise with yellow hearts.
Honestly, have you done something bad today? I'm still in my pajamas and it's 11:30am.
Honestly, who is the last person you talked to on the phone? Drea, on Saturday. I called to see if she was coming over.
Honestly, are you jealous of someone right now? Not right now. I'm just tired.
Honestly, have you had an eating disorder? No.
STEP FIVE, ANGER SECTION
1. What do you do when you’re mad? I rant to Ian. If I'm mad at him I tend to snap or get defensive. If I'm alone I pray until the anger goes away and I work through it.
2. What’s the worst thing you’ve done when you were mad? Swore, insulted the other person, said I hated them.
3. Ever made anyone cry when you were mad? Yeah. I didn't mean to. And I said sorry.
4. Do you swear when you’re mad? Yeah. I try not to. For some reason I don't swear at Ian.
STEP SIX, CRYING SECTION
When was the last time you actually cried? A few weeks or months ago. During a fight with the boyfriend.
Ever cried yourself to sleep? Yes.
Do certain songs make you cry? Some used to in high school, but not anymore.
What usually makes you cry? When I feel victimized or when someone yells at me. I can usually hold it back. Sometimes I tear up at movies.
STEP SEVEN, HAPPY SECTION
Are you usually a happy person? More than half the time.
What makes you happy? Knitting. Writing. Friends. Books.
Do you believe in yourself? Kind of. When I can't do something I don't assume it's because I'm unable, it's just because I didn't try hard enough.
When people say they think you are good looking/pretty, do you get happy? Sometimes. Depends who says it. I like when Ian says I'm pretty. I don't like it when strangers say it. I feel awkward/flattered/mostly awkward when my preschool/elementary students say it. I feel really awkward when my middle/high school students say it.
STEP EIGHT, RANDOM QUESTIONS
What are three ways to win your heart? Talking philosophy, physics, or literature with me; silliness while snuggling; telling me they believe in me.
Have you ever cut someone's hair? Yeah. Alice's boyfriend in high school (Dominic), and then her college boyfriend (Adam). Sorry, Adam :-( .
Rain or sunshine? Sun. Unless I'm inside wearing my snuggie and knitting with the heat on, a Diet Coke, and delicious leftovers from last night.
Biggest turn off? I'm stealing Dannielle's - Willful ignorance.
Would you date someone who smokes? No. There might be one date, but I don't think I could ever be in a relationship with someone who smokes.
What’s your biggest turn on, physically? Skinny guys.
Do you like cuddling? I can't get enough.
Do you regret dating anyone? I don't know. Sometimes I think I wasted time, but if I didn't make mistakes in the past I'd be making those same ones right now.
Most important lesson you’ve learned from your exes? Don't shut down - open up if you care about someone.
Do you stay friends w/ the people you’ve dated: I'm stealing this from Dannielle again - "I would have rather stayed friends but it wasn't my choice." But then for others I think we grew apart naturally and not because we dated.
Do you kiss on the 1st date? It depends. When I have, it was the first date with someone I had known for a few months, or even a few years.
If someone cheated on you, would you take them back if you really loved them? I don't know. I guess it would depend. If the relationship was really important to me, I would try. But that trust would take a long time to grow back.
Are you spoiled? Oh, probably.
Name three things you would not tolerate in a relationship? Abuse, ignorance - both intellectual and sexism/racism -, and lack of interest, curiosity, or passion.
Are you a forgiving person? Sometimes too much, sometimes not enough.
Are most of your friends guys or girls? It used to be half/half, now it's more girls than guys.
How many people do you know of named Adam? Let's ask Facebook - two, Alice's ex Adam whose hair I cut, and Adam from Berkeley High.
What was the last thing you burnt? My lip. On a spoon that was in hot soup.
What color is the bra you have on now ? Bra? I'm in my jammies.
Do you worry about the size of your chest? I used to think I was too small, but then I realized the rest of me is too small, so my boobs actually fit my body.
Are you the typical girl who’s addicted to gossip? Okay, I admit it. I like hearing gossip. Mostly so I can analyze other people. Sometimes the sagas I hear are entertaining. I have a couple friends who I talk to every once in a while and there's some new drama in their life. They're usually excited to tell me about it, for some reason.
What are your favorite girly magazines? I don't read magazines.
Did you ever cry during a romantic movie? I've teared up.
Would you leave the house without makeup on? Yeah.
Is pink truly the best color in the entire universe? No. Blue is.
What’s the most expensive piece of clothing you own? ... It's because apparent I'm totally not the girl this survey is catering to. My most expensive piece of clothing are a pair of hiking boots.
What color do you absolutely despise? I don't think I despise any. It really depends on the situation. I like the color green, but not when I find it in tupperware in the fridge; I like red, but not when it's coming out of a cut, etc.
Doesn’t 50 Cent suck? Pretty much, yeah.
Ever made a prank phone call? No.
Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner? In my own kitchen. I tried to help Ian cook, but my eye hurt too bad, so I collapsed on his bed in the dark while he finished cooking and we ate dinner with the lights off so I wouldn't be in pain.
What did you want to be when you were growing up? Actress, teacher, pop star, nun, librarian, and writer.
Favorite NON sexual thing to do at night with a guy? Snuggle. Or talk.
When did you first start feeling older? Maybe 20.
Favorite guilty pleasure? Romantic comedies.
Have you ever changed clothes in a vehicle? When I was little.
Have you ever liked someone who treated you like crap? Story of my life. Used to be. A long time ago. I stick up for myself more.
Spell your name with songs.
"Jaan Pehechaan Ho" - Mohammed Rafi
"ACDC" - Joan Jett and the Black Hearts
"Not The Doctor" - Alanis Morisette
"Einstein's Brain" - Lynn Harrison
"Djapana (Sunset Dreaming" - Yothu Yindi
"A
"V
"I
"S
STEP TWO:
The shoes you wore today: Grey socks with polka dots.
Your perfect pizza: Whatever the daily pizza is at Arizmendi. Except when they put beets on it that one time.
Goal you’d like to achieve: Get something published someday. Adopt.
STEP THREE:
Is tomorrow going to be a good day? Probably not - I'm going back to Oakland tonight and then Tuesday I sub for special ed. Hopefully there's an aide this time.
What’s on your mind RIGHT NOW? I'm hungry and cranky and sad and this day's slipping by.
What kind of home would you like? A clean one - no clutter.
What do you want to be when you grow up? I've got a list of types of teachers I'd like to be, and things I'd like to do for charity, and hobbies I want to work on.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Teaching either special ed. or working on my credential to teach English.
Are you listening to music right now? "Regrets" by Ben Folds Five.
When were you the saddest in your whole life? First year of college. I was so isolated.
Do you use ebay to buy or sell? Neither. I'm not sure how to use eBay.
Have you ever heard a song written about you? Nope.
STEP FOUR, HONESTY SECTION
Honestly, what color is your underwear? Turquoise with yellow hearts.
Honestly, have you done something bad today? I'm still in my pajamas and it's 11:30am.
Honestly, who is the last person you talked to on the phone? Drea, on Saturday. I called to see if she was coming over.
Honestly, are you jealous of someone right now? Not right now. I'm just tired.
Honestly, have you had an eating disorder? No.
STEP FIVE, ANGER SECTION
1. What do you do when you’re mad? I rant to Ian. If I'm mad at him I tend to snap or get defensive. If I'm alone I pray until the anger goes away and I work through it.
2. What’s the worst thing you’ve done when you were mad? Swore, insulted the other person, said I hated them.
3. Ever made anyone cry when you were mad? Yeah. I didn't mean to. And I said sorry.
4. Do you swear when you’re mad? Yeah. I try not to. For some reason I don't swear at Ian.
STEP SIX, CRYING SECTION
When was the last time you actually cried? A few weeks or months ago. During a fight with the boyfriend.
Ever cried yourself to sleep? Yes.
Do certain songs make you cry? Some used to in high school, but not anymore.
What usually makes you cry? When I feel victimized or when someone yells at me. I can usually hold it back. Sometimes I tear up at movies.
STEP SEVEN, HAPPY SECTION
Are you usually a happy person? More than half the time.
What makes you happy? Knitting. Writing. Friends. Books.
Do you believe in yourself? Kind of. When I can't do something I don't assume it's because I'm unable, it's just because I didn't try hard enough.
When people say they think you are good looking/pretty, do you get happy? Sometimes. Depends who says it. I like when Ian says I'm pretty. I don't like it when strangers say it. I feel awkward/flattered/mostly awkward when my preschool/elementary students say it. I feel really awkward when my middle/high school students say it.
STEP EIGHT, RANDOM QUESTIONS
What are three ways to win your heart? Talking philosophy, physics, or literature with me; silliness while snuggling; telling me they believe in me.
Have you ever cut someone's hair? Yeah. Alice's boyfriend in high school (Dominic), and then her college boyfriend (Adam). Sorry, Adam :-( .
Rain or sunshine? Sun. Unless I'm inside wearing my snuggie and knitting with the heat on, a Diet Coke, and delicious leftovers from last night.
Biggest turn off? I'm stealing Dannielle's - Willful ignorance.
Would you date someone who smokes? No. There might be one date, but I don't think I could ever be in a relationship with someone who smokes.
What’s your biggest turn on, physically? Skinny guys.
Do you like cuddling? I can't get enough.
Do you regret dating anyone? I don't know. Sometimes I think I wasted time, but if I didn't make mistakes in the past I'd be making those same ones right now.
Most important lesson you’ve learned from your exes? Don't shut down - open up if you care about someone.
Do you stay friends w/ the people you’ve dated: I'm stealing this from Dannielle again - "I would have rather stayed friends but it wasn't my choice." But then for others I think we grew apart naturally and not because we dated.
Do you kiss on the 1st date? It depends. When I have, it was the first date with someone I had known for a few months, or even a few years.
If someone cheated on you, would you take them back if you really loved them? I don't know. I guess it would depend. If the relationship was really important to me, I would try. But that trust would take a long time to grow back.
Are you spoiled? Oh, probably.
Name three things you would not tolerate in a relationship? Abuse, ignorance - both intellectual and sexism/racism -, and lack of interest, curiosity, or passion.
Are you a forgiving person? Sometimes too much, sometimes not enough.
Are most of your friends guys or girls? It used to be half/half, now it's more girls than guys.
How many people do you know of named Adam? Let's ask Facebook - two, Alice's ex Adam whose hair I cut, and Adam from Berkeley High.
What was the last thing you burnt? My lip. On a spoon that was in hot soup.
What color is the bra you have on now ? Bra? I'm in my jammies.
Do you worry about the size of your chest? I used to think I was too small, but then I realized the rest of me is too small, so my boobs actually fit my body.
Are you the typical girl who’s addicted to gossip? Okay, I admit it. I like hearing gossip. Mostly so I can analyze other people. Sometimes the sagas I hear are entertaining. I have a couple friends who I talk to every once in a while and there's some new drama in their life. They're usually excited to tell me about it, for some reason.
What are your favorite girly magazines? I don't read magazines.
Did you ever cry during a romantic movie? I've teared up.
Would you leave the house without makeup on? Yeah.
Is pink truly the best color in the entire universe? No. Blue is.
What’s the most expensive piece of clothing you own? ... It's because apparent I'm totally not the girl this survey is catering to. My most expensive piece of clothing are a pair of hiking boots.
What color do you absolutely despise? I don't think I despise any. It really depends on the situation. I like the color green, but not when I find it in tupperware in the fridge; I like red, but not when it's coming out of a cut, etc.
Doesn’t 50 Cent suck? Pretty much, yeah.
Ever made a prank phone call? No.
Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner? In my own kitchen. I tried to help Ian cook, but my eye hurt too bad, so I collapsed on his bed in the dark while he finished cooking and we ate dinner with the lights off so I wouldn't be in pain.
What did you want to be when you were growing up? Actress, teacher, pop star, nun, librarian, and writer.
Favorite NON sexual thing to do at night with a guy? Snuggle. Or talk.
When did you first start feeling older? Maybe 20.
Favorite guilty pleasure? Romantic comedies.
Have you ever changed clothes in a vehicle? When I was little.
Have you ever liked someone who treated you like crap? Story of my life. Used to be. A long time ago. I stick up for myself more.