It's Friday, that means slacking
You have just won a million dollars:
Can it be a little more? A million doesn't go as far these days. I'm going to pretend it's 10 million.
1. Who do you call first?
If I'm not with S, then I call him first. Then I call my parents. Then I call my best friend, Annie.
2. What is the first thing you buy for yourself?
Plane tickets for S and me to go to Scotland to meet my friend Gracie, to go to Colorado so he can finally meet Annie and her family, and then for us to go to Australia in October for Gracie's wedding. Then I'd do practical things with it, like move us the hell out of Oklahoma and buy us a house.
3. What is the first thing you buy someone else?
I'd buy my parents tickets for the vacation of their choosing.
4. Do you give any away? If yes, to whom?
Oh, I've got tons of plans for the money. Seth and I had a fun conversation on this very subject the other day. *clears throat*
I'd give my parents enough for both my sisters' college tuition, and enough to buy the new car they need and the house they want in the place they like. I'd buy my grandmother her own house. I'd give college tuition for Annie's kids and for Seth's youngest brother. I'd give Marie enough to pay off her student loans.
See, this is why I'd need more than a hypothetical million.
5. Do you invest any? If so, how?
Definitely would invest as much of it as was left over. I have no idea how; I'd hire help for that.
WHAT'S THE STORY BEHIND YOUR LJ USERNAME?
Jjworld, short for Janie Jones World, which comes from the song "Janie Jones" by the Clash.
He's in love with the rock 'n' roll world
He's in love with the getting stoned world
He's in love with the Janie Jones world
And he don't like his boring job, no-o-o
It just popped into my head one day and I thought it'd be a swell username, so voíla!
SO, WHAT'D YOU DO TODAY?
Got up. Got ready for work. Watched 'Designing Women'. Left for work. FROZE MY ASS OFF BECAUSE IT IS LIKE 8 DEGREES OUT THERE. Came to work. I now plan on alternating between working and slacking the rest of the day.
WHAT'S THE LONGEST TIME YOU'VE STAYED OUT OF THE COUNTRY/WHERE?
10 days spent in England, Ireland, and Wales. Blissful sigh.
ONE THING YOU'RE GRATEFUL FOR, TODAY:
A warm apartment to go home to.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY?
An amalgam of all the nights I spent hanging out with my best friend Sam at his house with his parents, at various Denver coffee shops, in restaurants, driving around. Excellent times.
WHAT IS YOUR WORST HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY?
When my friend Mac died.
DESCRIBE YOUR DREAM WEDDING:
Swear to God, I've never really given this any thought. So I'll just say small, quiet, intimate, simple, family and friends, smiles, tears, and a groom who looks great in a tux :) And that's what I got. Oh, and an awesome Audrey Hepburn-like tiara.
READ ANY GOOD BOOKS LATELY?
'Practical Magic' by Alice Hoffman. 'Being There' by Jerzy Kosinski. 'A Girl of the Limberlost' by Gene Stratton Porter.
DOES SIZE MATTER?
I'm sure I don't know what you mean
IS 15 MINUTES ENOUGH?
Are we talking 15 minutes of fame here? When I get mine, I'll let you know.
WORST FASHION TREND:
Currently?
THE SCHOOL PICTURE YOU BURIED IN YOUR BOTTOM DRAWER?
Eighth grade: A growing-out perm and my mom did my hair. Enough said.
DO YOU HAVE ANY WEIRD FETISHES?
I occasionally put cream cheese on my croissants, but I'm not sure that's what you're after...
WHAT IS ONE THING YOU WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Why a film focusing on women automatically equals 'stupid and not worth my time'.
WHO IS YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Annie
WHO IS YOUR BOY/GIRLFRIEND?
David Gray. This doesn't affect Seth, because he's my...coughhusband...and I'm sorry, I still can't use that word without collapsing into giggles like a 5-year-old.
FOUR THINGS YOU'RE DOING RIGHT NOW:
Finishing this
Pretending to do actual work
Drinking coffee
Trying not to listen to my cube neighbor's emotional conversation with her man toy of the week
GIVE YOURSELF A PORN STAR NAME:
I...wouldn't even know where to begin.
DO YOU HAVE ANY WEIRD SLEEPING HABITS?
I like to sleep with my feet sticking out from under the covers.
WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO DO THIS SUMMER?
Work. Travel. Look for a new job.
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