new year, baby
New Years was an absolute blast. I went down to Brooklyn again this year. Saturday, we went to my favorite restaurant and had some wine, some fantastic dinner, and just relaxed and caught up. Sunday, we got to go to see Martin Short's Broadway show, Fame Becomes Me for FREE because Steve's brother plays drums for the show. If it weren't closing next week, I'd tell everyone to go see it because it is seriously one of the funniest shows I've ever seen. I had no idea that Martin Short could sing, but that boy has got a voice!
Then we went to a house party before heading down to this bar which overlooks the Manhatten skyline. At midnight, you can see the fireworks in the city and the whole night was just incredible. At 2:00, we decided what a fabulous idea it would be to go back into Manhattan and party with some people until 6:00 AM. I have no idea how I drove home yesterday without running off the road from sheer exhaustion, but I made it!
Anyway, that's the Cliff Notes version of my New Years Eve. Overall, big thumbs up. I hope everyone else had a fantastic time and that your 2007 is starting out nicely.
And to wrap up 2006, I followed the trend and filled out a survey. Kickass.
1. If you were to attend a costume party tonight, what or whom would you go as?
Foxy Cleopatra. I really want to wear that fro.
2. What are your choice of toppings on a hamburger? And do you prefer gas or charcoal grilling?
Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun. [And I like my burgers charcoal grilled, thank you very much.]
3. You are chosen to have lunch with the President. The condition is you only get to ask one question. What do you ask?
If you [Bush] were just an average citizen living in the US, would you think George W. Bush was doing a good job?
4. It's your first day of vacation, what are you doing?
Depends on where I am, but usually sleeping in.
5. What is your concession stand must-have at the movies?
Popcorn with as much of that sickening, fat-induced, fakeass butter that I can get.
6. Which do you dislike most: pop-up ads or spam email?
I don't like either, but what really irritates me is having a pop-up BLOCKER that doesn't block all pop-ups.
7. What do you think Captain Hook's name was before he had a hook for a hand?
I have no idea, but he looks like a damn pedophile.
8. Rock, paper, or scissors?
Rock
9. How long was it from 'the first date' until the proposal of marriage? How long until the wedding?
Obviously this question is meant for people that have been proposed to and/or married, which is not the case for me so I'm skipping the fuck out of it.
10. Which is worse, being in a place that is too loud, or too quiet?
Too loud. You can always make a quiet place louder. :)
11. What is one quality that you really appreciate in a person?
A large penis.
Or...okay, in all seriousness, probably a sense of humour.
12. At the good old general store, what particular kind of candy would you expect to be in the big jar at the counter?
Well in my DREAM general store, it'd be packed full of Gertrude Hawk Peanut Butter Smidgens, but in an old fashioned one, I guess I'd say butterscotch discs.
13. What is the most distinguishing landmark in your city?
The Carrier Dome
14. Everyone hears discussions that they consider boring. What topic can put you to sleep quicker than any other?
How much money people make.
15. How many times did it take you to pass your drivers test?
Twice.
16. If you had to have the same topping on your vanilla ice cream for the rest of your life, what topping would you choose?
Butterscotch
17. What food item would need to be removed from the market altogether in order for you to live a healthier, longer life?
Considering I like anything that's bad for me, this is very difficult. But I'll choose CHIPS.
18. You are offered an envelope that you know contains $50. You are then told that you may either keep it or exchange it for another envelope that may contain $500 or may be empty. Do you keep the first envelope, or do you take your chances with the second?
BIG BUCKS, NO WHAMMIES. I'd take the second, without a doubt.
19. If you had to choose, which would you give up: cable TV, or DSL/cable internet?
I don't have cable now, so this one is easy. Just don't take away my computer, please.
20. What is your highest level of education?
Bachelor of Arts Degree
21. How much is a gallon of gas in your city? What was the highest it's been?
Right now, it's $2.53.
22. What kind of lunch box did you have as a kid?
The Muppets, I believe.
23. What would you rather have, a nanny, a housekeeper, a cook, or a chauffeur?
A housekeeper that doubles as a chauffeur.
24. Would you rather be trapped in an elevator, or stuck in traffic?
Oh sweet Jesus...stuck in traffic
25. Lets say a brick fell on your foot, and your kid is standing right next to you. What is your 'cleaned up' swear word?
Luckily I don't have a kid to clean up my mouth for.
Then we went to a house party before heading down to this bar which overlooks the Manhatten skyline. At midnight, you can see the fireworks in the city and the whole night was just incredible. At 2:00, we decided what a fabulous idea it would be to go back into Manhattan and party with some people until 6:00 AM. I have no idea how I drove home yesterday without running off the road from sheer exhaustion, but I made it!
Anyway, that's the Cliff Notes version of my New Years Eve. Overall, big thumbs up. I hope everyone else had a fantastic time and that your 2007 is starting out nicely.
And to wrap up 2006, I followed the trend and filled out a survey. Kickass.
1. If you were to attend a costume party tonight, what or whom would you go as?
Foxy Cleopatra. I really want to wear that fro.
2. What are your choice of toppings on a hamburger? And do you prefer gas or charcoal grilling?
Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun. [And I like my burgers charcoal grilled, thank you very much.]
3. You are chosen to have lunch with the President. The condition is you only get to ask one question. What do you ask?
If you [Bush] were just an average citizen living in the US, would you think George W. Bush was doing a good job?
4. It's your first day of vacation, what are you doing?
Depends on where I am, but usually sleeping in.
5. What is your concession stand must-have at the movies?
Popcorn with as much of that sickening, fat-induced, fakeass butter that I can get.
6. Which do you dislike most: pop-up ads or spam email?
I don't like either, but what really irritates me is having a pop-up BLOCKER that doesn't block all pop-ups.
7. What do you think Captain Hook's name was before he had a hook for a hand?
I have no idea, but he looks like a damn pedophile.
8. Rock, paper, or scissors?
Rock
9. How long was it from 'the first date' until the proposal of marriage? How long until the wedding?
Obviously this question is meant for people that have been proposed to and/or married, which is not the case for me so I'm skipping the fuck out of it.
10. Which is worse, being in a place that is too loud, or too quiet?
Too loud. You can always make a quiet place louder. :)
11. What is one quality that you really appreciate in a person?
A large penis.
Or...okay, in all seriousness, probably a sense of humour.
12. At the good old general store, what particular kind of candy would you expect to be in the big jar at the counter?
Well in my DREAM general store, it'd be packed full of Gertrude Hawk Peanut Butter Smidgens, but in an old fashioned one, I guess I'd say butterscotch discs.
13. What is the most distinguishing landmark in your city?
The Carrier Dome
14. Everyone hears discussions that they consider boring. What topic can put you to sleep quicker than any other?
How much money people make.
15. How many times did it take you to pass your drivers test?
Twice.
16. If you had to have the same topping on your vanilla ice cream for the rest of your life, what topping would you choose?
Butterscotch
17. What food item would need to be removed from the market altogether in order for you to live a healthier, longer life?
Considering I like anything that's bad for me, this is very difficult. But I'll choose CHIPS.
18. You are offered an envelope that you know contains $50. You are then told that you may either keep it or exchange it for another envelope that may contain $500 or may be empty. Do you keep the first envelope, or do you take your chances with the second?
BIG BUCKS, NO WHAMMIES. I'd take the second, without a doubt.
19. If you had to choose, which would you give up: cable TV, or DSL/cable internet?
I don't have cable now, so this one is easy. Just don't take away my computer, please.
20. What is your highest level of education?
Bachelor of Arts Degree
21. How much is a gallon of gas in your city? What was the highest it's been?
Right now, it's $2.53.
22. What kind of lunch box did you have as a kid?
The Muppets, I believe.
23. What would you rather have, a nanny, a housekeeper, a cook, or a chauffeur?
A housekeeper that doubles as a chauffeur.
24. Would you rather be trapped in an elevator, or stuck in traffic?
Oh sweet Jesus...stuck in traffic
25. Lets say a brick fell on your foot, and your kid is standing right next to you. What is your 'cleaned up' swear word?
Luckily I don't have a kid to clean up my mouth for.