I thought he was gay, but he is actually gay, gay, gay. Also, bachelors and a meme.
Yes, friends, Rufus Wainwright is doing two shows at Carnegie Hall, recreating Judy Garland's landmark 1961 comeback shows in the same venue. I mean, I love me some Rufus, but I'm not sure I'm really ready to see him sing "The Man That Got Away," not because he's a man, but because he's not really a belter.
In not quite as gay news, People's Hottest Bachelors is up on the web. Taylor still makes me shudder but I'm pleased at the inclusion of Archie Kao from CSI (you know, the AV tech, total Cute Asian Guy). Nick Lachey really should be #1 as he has a hit single and is going through an infamous divorce but whatever. Also on the list, interestingly: Kenny Chesney, Ryan Seacrest and Jack Gyllenhaal. (There's even a little "which would you date" bit that includes Ryan v Simon.)
Oh, and So You Think You Can Dance has started up in earnest and how great were Benji and Donyelle? Also Martha and Travis!
I'm thinking I need to edit my icons. I don't use big piles of them. Hmm. Anyway, meme.
How many keys are on your keychain? Six
What curse word do you use the most? Fuck.
Do you own an iPod? Yes
What time is your alarm clock set for? Unless I have to be someplace before 9, I don't, because I wake up by myself between 6 and 7.
How many suitcases do you own? Two: one smallish rolling suitcase that fits very happily in an overhead compartment, and one the next size up for longer trips. I also have a duffel bag, and I usually use a backpack for weekend trips. I'm a very light packer.
Do you wear flip-flops even when it's cold outside? I don't wear flip-flops when it's hot outside. I don't like them. However, in all inside situations I go barefoot.
Where do you buy your groceries from? Fresh Direct.
Would you rather take the picture or be in the picture? Take it.
What was the last movie you watched? In the theater, Friends with Money.
Do any of your friends have children? Yes.
If you won the lottery, what's the first thing you would buy? Real estate.
Has anyone ever called you lazy? No.
Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep faster? It doesn't work on me, unfortunately, because believe me I have tried.
What CD is currently in your CD player? Oddly I don't really have one right now; I had to send it back to Toshiba because it wasn't working. I'm still making my way through two serious music dumps from the spring and fall, so I'm listening to Kara's Flowers and Apples in Stereo, but I recognize that I'm a little behind.
Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk? Soy. Don't shoot me; I'm lactose intolerant.
Has anyone told you a secret this week? Yes
When was the last time someone hit on you? That doesn't really happen to me. I mean, guys say shit to me on the street, but that's not really the same thing at all.
What did you have for dinner? Baked shrimp with feta and tomatoes, and orzo with green beans.
Do you wear hoodies often? Too often, probably. Love 'em.
Can you whistle? Yes
Have you ever participated in a protest? Yes.
Who was the last person to call you? My friend W, to coordinate going out last night.
What is your favorite ride at an amusement park? Well, I don't really like big amusement parks like Six Flags because they're all roller coasters and I'm afraid of heights. But at those fairs that I grew up with, I love anything that spins you around really fast because I never get dizzy from it, like Tilt-a-Whirl or the teacups at Disney.
Do you think people talk about you behind your back? Yes.
What area code are you in right now? 212.
Did you watch cartoons as a child? Yes.
How big is your local mall? Well, this is the thing. You could say that any one of various retail districts in the city are the mall, as they have all those mall stores. And the Manhattan Mall is crap and doesn't count. But the Staten Island Mall is fucking enormous.
Are you shy around the opposite sex? No, but I'm not very good at flirting in a serious way.
What is your biggest regret? Yick. No, that way lies madness.
When was the last time you laughed so hard your sides hurt? I'm sure recently, but I couldn't tell you. It's not like it doesn't happen pretty regularly.
What movie do you know every line to? The Philadelphia Story, but there are probably more.
Do you own any band t-shirts? Yes.
When was your last plane ride? Wow, um, last July coming home from Houston.
How many chairs are at your dining room table? 2, with 6 more that just aren't at the table.
Do you read for fun? Yes
Can you speak any languages other than English? No, except sort of Latin.
Do you do your own dishes? I have a dishwasher.
What color is your bedroom painted? Famously, cobalt blue
Have you ever cried in public? Yes.
Do you have a desktop computer or a laptop? Laptop; there's no room here for a desktop.
Which do you make, wishes or plans? Both, but hopefully more the latter. Some of my wishes aren't really things you can plan.
Are you always trying to learn new things? Yes.
Do you shower on a daily basis? Yes.
Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos? No.
Do you believe that the guy should pay on the first date? No; maybe the person who asks?
Can you skip rocks? Yes.
Have you ever been to Jamaica? Yes.
What to snack on at the movie theaters? Usually nothing. Sometimes popcorn.
Who was your favorite teacher? My high school world history teacher, who was inspiring. Also my college European history professor, who was sort of interesting and insane.
Have you ever dated someone out of your race? It depends on how you define that. I'm biracial, but I've never dated anyone Asian or Native American, though I have dated someone white and a lot of people wouldn't consider me white.
What is the weather like? It's pretty muggy.
Would you ever date someone covered in tattoos? I think it really depends. I wouldn't not, is what I would say.
Do you have an online journal? What an idiotic question.
What was your favorite class in high school? History.
Do you enjoy traveling via airplanes? I hate all the stuff that surrounds it. I hate airports with a passion, hate sitting on the plane waiting for it to take off, hate being squashed into a tiny space and not being able to really get up. But I like getting places quickly, and I'm not afraid of flying; I'm just annoyed by it.
What personality trait is a must-have in your preferred gender? I've always said they have to be smart, funny, and not an asshole, and everything else is negotiable. Not an asshole is by far the most important one; I've know a lot of smart and funny guys who were mean or selfish or lacked integrity and I have no time for that at all. That said, having a sense of humor about yourself and being able to laugh at situations is crucial. As for the smart, I've found through experience that guys aren't that fond of girls that are smarter then they are, and I find intelligence really attractive anyway.
Have you ever been attracted to someone physically unattractive? Well, no, I mean, they were always hot to ME, so I don't really get that. But I'm not physically driven, so it sort of doesn't matter.
When was the last time you slept on the floor? Gosh, a long time. I mean, my friends all at least have couches.
What is your favorite alcoholic drink? Probably a mojito, though jack and ginger is my go-to dive bar drink.
Does your closest Starbucks have a drive-thru? No.
Do you like your living arrangement? I'm moving, but it's still going to be me and the cat, so probably.
What is your mother's hometown? South Paris, ME.
How many hours of sleep do you need to function? 4, but that's a one night only thing. 6 is what I need on a regular basis.
Do you eat breakfast daily? Yes.
What was the last thing to scare you? There are things that scare me on an ongoing basis.
Are your days full and fast-paced? No.
Did you ever get in trouble for talking in class? Yes.
What is your favorite fruit? Rhubarb.
Do you pay attention to calories on the back of packages? No, but I mostly make my own food.
How old will you be turning on your next birthday? 37
Are you picky about spelling and grammar? Only if it gets in the way of comprehension. I like to be correct just to avoid the issue but there are so many versions of correct that it can drive you insane. And you can still have amazing SPAG and be a crap writer.
Do you believe in life on other planets? Yes.
Have you ever been to Six Flags? Yes
Who was the last person to piss you off? Eh. I haven't been really pissed off in quite a while. Annoyed, certainly, but not like, screaming and yelling pissed off.
Do you believe that God has a gender? No.
What was the last thing you ate? Toast.
Do you get along better with the same or opposite sex? This is a ridiculous and offensive question.
What did you dress up as for your first Halloween? I don't know. There certainly aren't photos of it.
How did your parents pick your name? They didn't. I was adopted and my birth mother had named me, and my parents liked that name so they kept it, but changed my middle name and also changed the spelling slightly.
Do you like mustard? Yes.
What do you tell yourself when times get hard? To hang on.
Would you ever sky dive? I'm terrified of heights and falling so I'm thinking no.
Do you sleep on your side, tummy, or back? Side
What character from a movie most reminds you of yourself? Oh, none of them, not really.
Have you ever bid for something on ebay? No
What do you think of Angelina Jolie being pregnant? I don't care. There's better gossip.
Do you enjoy giving hugs? Yes
Would you consider yourself to be fashionable? Sometimes.
Do you own a digital camera? No.
If someone you had no interest in dating expressed interest in dating you, how would you feel? Flattered.
What celebrities have you been compared to? None.
Who is your favorite Star Wars character? Leia.
Does it annoy you when someone says they'll call but never do? I actually really, really hate this. There are people I know that I simply no longer believe when they say they will call or say that they want to make plans because I've learned it's better not to try to leave a space in my plans for them when I'll never hear from them. The thing is, that lack of trust in their word spreads around to other things.
What books, if any, have made you cry? I don't cry at books.
Do you think you're attractive? Yes.
What are you allergic to? Nothing.
Are you a jealous person? I can be envious, like, I wish I had that thing or whatever, but if you mean in a relationship, no.
What's your opinion on sex without emotional commitment? It's not for me but I know people who have done it and it worked for them, which is fine, so long as everyone is on the same page. I think it can be used as an excuse for selfish behavior though.
Do you ever feel guilty after eating meat? No, I'm very comfortable with my place on the food chain. I mean, factory farming is a nightmare, but that's as true for vegetables and grains as it is for meat.
If you were born the opposite sex, what would your name have been? Right, adopted? So I didn't have proposed names before I was born. I was not anticipated.
In not quite as gay news, People's Hottest Bachelors is up on the web. Taylor still makes me shudder but I'm pleased at the inclusion of Archie Kao from CSI (you know, the AV tech, total Cute Asian Guy). Nick Lachey really should be #1 as he has a hit single and is going through an infamous divorce but whatever. Also on the list, interestingly: Kenny Chesney, Ryan Seacrest and Jack Gyllenhaal. (There's even a little "which would you date" bit that includes Ryan v Simon.)
Oh, and So You Think You Can Dance has started up in earnest and how great were Benji and Donyelle? Also Martha and Travis!
I'm thinking I need to edit my icons. I don't use big piles of them. Hmm. Anyway, meme.
How many keys are on your keychain? Six
What curse word do you use the most? Fuck.
Do you own an iPod? Yes
What time is your alarm clock set for? Unless I have to be someplace before 9, I don't, because I wake up by myself between 6 and 7.
How many suitcases do you own? Two: one smallish rolling suitcase that fits very happily in an overhead compartment, and one the next size up for longer trips. I also have a duffel bag, and I usually use a backpack for weekend trips. I'm a very light packer.
Do you wear flip-flops even when it's cold outside? I don't wear flip-flops when it's hot outside. I don't like them. However, in all inside situations I go barefoot.
Where do you buy your groceries from? Fresh Direct.
Would you rather take the picture or be in the picture? Take it.
What was the last movie you watched? In the theater, Friends with Money.
Do any of your friends have children? Yes.
If you won the lottery, what's the first thing you would buy? Real estate.
Has anyone ever called you lazy? No.
Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep faster? It doesn't work on me, unfortunately, because believe me I have tried.
What CD is currently in your CD player? Oddly I don't really have one right now; I had to send it back to Toshiba because it wasn't working. I'm still making my way through two serious music dumps from the spring and fall, so I'm listening to Kara's Flowers and Apples in Stereo, but I recognize that I'm a little behind.
Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk? Soy. Don't shoot me; I'm lactose intolerant.
Has anyone told you a secret this week? Yes
When was the last time someone hit on you? That doesn't really happen to me. I mean, guys say shit to me on the street, but that's not really the same thing at all.
What did you have for dinner? Baked shrimp with feta and tomatoes, and orzo with green beans.
Do you wear hoodies often? Too often, probably. Love 'em.
Can you whistle? Yes
Have you ever participated in a protest? Yes.
Who was the last person to call you? My friend W, to coordinate going out last night.
What is your favorite ride at an amusement park? Well, I don't really like big amusement parks like Six Flags because they're all roller coasters and I'm afraid of heights. But at those fairs that I grew up with, I love anything that spins you around really fast because I never get dizzy from it, like Tilt-a-Whirl or the teacups at Disney.
Do you think people talk about you behind your back? Yes.
What area code are you in right now? 212.
Did you watch cartoons as a child? Yes.
How big is your local mall? Well, this is the thing. You could say that any one of various retail districts in the city are the mall, as they have all those mall stores. And the Manhattan Mall is crap and doesn't count. But the Staten Island Mall is fucking enormous.
Are you shy around the opposite sex? No, but I'm not very good at flirting in a serious way.
What is your biggest regret? Yick. No, that way lies madness.
When was the last time you laughed so hard your sides hurt? I'm sure recently, but I couldn't tell you. It's not like it doesn't happen pretty regularly.
What movie do you know every line to? The Philadelphia Story, but there are probably more.
Do you own any band t-shirts? Yes.
When was your last plane ride? Wow, um, last July coming home from Houston.
How many chairs are at your dining room table? 2, with 6 more that just aren't at the table.
Do you read for fun? Yes
Can you speak any languages other than English? No, except sort of Latin.
Do you do your own dishes? I have a dishwasher.
What color is your bedroom painted? Famously, cobalt blue
Have you ever cried in public? Yes.
Do you have a desktop computer or a laptop? Laptop; there's no room here for a desktop.
Which do you make, wishes or plans? Both, but hopefully more the latter. Some of my wishes aren't really things you can plan.
Are you always trying to learn new things? Yes.
Do you shower on a daily basis? Yes.
Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos? No.
Do you believe that the guy should pay on the first date? No; maybe the person who asks?
Can you skip rocks? Yes.
Have you ever been to Jamaica? Yes.
What to snack on at the movie theaters? Usually nothing. Sometimes popcorn.
Who was your favorite teacher? My high school world history teacher, who was inspiring. Also my college European history professor, who was sort of interesting and insane.
Have you ever dated someone out of your race? It depends on how you define that. I'm biracial, but I've never dated anyone Asian or Native American, though I have dated someone white and a lot of people wouldn't consider me white.
What is the weather like? It's pretty muggy.
Would you ever date someone covered in tattoos? I think it really depends. I wouldn't not, is what I would say.
Do you have an online journal? What an idiotic question.
What was your favorite class in high school? History.
Do you enjoy traveling via airplanes? I hate all the stuff that surrounds it. I hate airports with a passion, hate sitting on the plane waiting for it to take off, hate being squashed into a tiny space and not being able to really get up. But I like getting places quickly, and I'm not afraid of flying; I'm just annoyed by it.
What personality trait is a must-have in your preferred gender? I've always said they have to be smart, funny, and not an asshole, and everything else is negotiable. Not an asshole is by far the most important one; I've know a lot of smart and funny guys who were mean or selfish or lacked integrity and I have no time for that at all. That said, having a sense of humor about yourself and being able to laugh at situations is crucial. As for the smart, I've found through experience that guys aren't that fond of girls that are smarter then they are, and I find intelligence really attractive anyway.
Have you ever been attracted to someone physically unattractive? Well, no, I mean, they were always hot to ME, so I don't really get that. But I'm not physically driven, so it sort of doesn't matter.
When was the last time you slept on the floor? Gosh, a long time. I mean, my friends all at least have couches.
What is your favorite alcoholic drink? Probably a mojito, though jack and ginger is my go-to dive bar drink.
Does your closest Starbucks have a drive-thru? No.
Do you like your living arrangement? I'm moving, but it's still going to be me and the cat, so probably.
What is your mother's hometown? South Paris, ME.
How many hours of sleep do you need to function? 4, but that's a one night only thing. 6 is what I need on a regular basis.
Do you eat breakfast daily? Yes.
What was the last thing to scare you? There are things that scare me on an ongoing basis.
Are your days full and fast-paced? No.
Did you ever get in trouble for talking in class? Yes.
What is your favorite fruit? Rhubarb.
Do you pay attention to calories on the back of packages? No, but I mostly make my own food.
How old will you be turning on your next birthday? 37
Are you picky about spelling and grammar? Only if it gets in the way of comprehension. I like to be correct just to avoid the issue but there are so many versions of correct that it can drive you insane. And you can still have amazing SPAG and be a crap writer.
Do you believe in life on other planets? Yes.
Have you ever been to Six Flags? Yes
Who was the last person to piss you off? Eh. I haven't been really pissed off in quite a while. Annoyed, certainly, but not like, screaming and yelling pissed off.
Do you believe that God has a gender? No.
What was the last thing you ate? Toast.
Do you get along better with the same or opposite sex? This is a ridiculous and offensive question.
What did you dress up as for your first Halloween? I don't know. There certainly aren't photos of it.
How did your parents pick your name? They didn't. I was adopted and my birth mother had named me, and my parents liked that name so they kept it, but changed my middle name and also changed the spelling slightly.
Do you like mustard? Yes.
What do you tell yourself when times get hard? To hang on.
Would you ever sky dive? I'm terrified of heights and falling so I'm thinking no.
Do you sleep on your side, tummy, or back? Side
What character from a movie most reminds you of yourself? Oh, none of them, not really.
Have you ever bid for something on ebay? No
What do you think of Angelina Jolie being pregnant? I don't care. There's better gossip.
Do you enjoy giving hugs? Yes
Would you consider yourself to be fashionable? Sometimes.
Do you own a digital camera? No.
If someone you had no interest in dating expressed interest in dating you, how would you feel? Flattered.
What celebrities have you been compared to? None.
Who is your favorite Star Wars character? Leia.
Does it annoy you when someone says they'll call but never do? I actually really, really hate this. There are people I know that I simply no longer believe when they say they will call or say that they want to make plans because I've learned it's better not to try to leave a space in my plans for them when I'll never hear from them. The thing is, that lack of trust in their word spreads around to other things.
What books, if any, have made you cry? I don't cry at books.
Do you think you're attractive? Yes.
What are you allergic to? Nothing.
Are you a jealous person? I can be envious, like, I wish I had that thing or whatever, but if you mean in a relationship, no.
What's your opinion on sex without emotional commitment? It's not for me but I know people who have done it and it worked for them, which is fine, so long as everyone is on the same page. I think it can be used as an excuse for selfish behavior though.
Do you ever feel guilty after eating meat? No, I'm very comfortable with my place on the food chain. I mean, factory farming is a nightmare, but that's as true for vegetables and grains as it is for meat.
If you were born the opposite sex, what would your name have been? Right, adopted? So I didn't have proposed names before I was born. I was not anticipated.