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I haven't done a questions meme in a while and this struck me both as being somewhat different than the usual batch and less skewed toward teenagers. So here goes...
Have you ever driven an electric car?
Not an entirely electric one, but my car is a plug-in hybrid.
Do you live in an area that is prone to tornadoes?
Nope. They occasionally happen further out, but I've never heard of one inside 128.
How many closets does your house have?
Four, plus the "mudroom".
When was the last time you saw someone you went to high school with?
A few months. My best friend from childhood met us in DC in February.
Have you ever eaten moussaka?
Many times.
What breed was the last dog you saw?
The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier currently lying on the floor behind me.
How long have your parents been together (or how long were they together if they no longer are)?
My father died a few months before their 61st anniversary.
What has been your most epic cooking failure?
Back in 1996 I made a garlic soup so salty that it was inedible, even with a bunch of potatoes added. Or there was the time I lost control of the mixing bowl and sprayed brownie batter all over the kitchen.
When Jason and I moved in together we made the deal that he'd try anything I cooked and would honestly tell me if it were gross enough that we should just pitch it and order pizza. We've never actually done that.
Do you read other people's survey answers on here?
Yes.
What's your bedtime routine?
Tetris. Teeth. Toilet. Reading. Holding. (Maybe that should have been "Text" and "Touching," but both of those have other meanings.)
Do you agree with the saying "distance makes the heart grow fonder?"
I'm more of an "absence makes the heart go yonder" person. I'm very fond of many people who live far away, but as my host father used to say: "Amor de lejos es de pendejos."
Have you ever been to Mexico?
Yes, I lived there for a year in high school and I've been back a few times since, most recently in 2016.
Do you have a bad temper?
I have a temper, but upon consideration I've decided it's not actually bad.
When was the last time it stormed where you live?
We got some pretty wild wind a couple of nights ago and we had a little snow about three weeks ago, but the last big storm was the "Four-easter" in late March.
Do you ever fact-check the things you read on the internet?
Often.
How long would it take you to walk to the nearest store?
Two minutes to 7-Eleven. There are several restaurants and other businesses closer, but that's the nearest "store".
What five words best describe your mother's personality?
Critical. Lonely. Intelligent. Competent. Outgoing. She died two years ago.
Do you know any transgender people?
Several who have shared that information with me. Probably several more who have not. The first person I knew to transition was in 1995.
What's your dream job?
I'm pretty happy with the work I currently do and can never decide if it would be more or less dreamy if someone paid me to do it.
I occasionally daydream about starting a consultancy to work with museums and other exhibitors to identify and source appropriate items for their gift shops, having been disappointed by their offerings so many times. How do you have the world's largest collection of poisonous frogs and not sell enamel brooches that resemble them?
How old were you when you got your first smartphone?
27.
Have you ever had a parrot sit on your shoulder?
Yes, a couple of times at parks.
In the morning, do you eat breakfast first or brush your teeth first?
I don't really eat breakfast.
What's something you had to learn the hard way?
I can't make someone else happy.
What sort of window coverings do you have in your living room?
Roman shades and drapes.
Has anyone in your life ever treated you abusively?
Various lovers and at least one boss, but I've never put up with it for long.
What's the weather like right now?
It's a lovely day! Currently 54F, partly cloudy and not especially humid.
How long has it been since your last breakup?
Eleven years.
Can you concentrate well while listening to music, or do you find it distracting?
Generally, yes.
What's the name of the amusement park closest to your house?
Canobie Lake Park is 28 miles away--that's probably the closest thing really deserving of the name.
Do you like The Rolling Stones?
Moreso now than I have in the past. I've gotten nostalgic about them. But I was always more of a Beatles person.
What was the last single item you spent over $100 on?
A train ticket.
What's something you've been struggling with lately?
All the work that needs to be done before we can leave for the summer.
What was the last caffeinated drink you had?
I am drinking a can of dietCoke at the moment.
h/t to
fauxklore for the list!
This entry was originally posted at https://lillibet.dreamwidth.org/1303796.html. You can comment either place! There are
comments over there now.
Have you ever driven an electric car?
Not an entirely electric one, but my car is a plug-in hybrid.
Do you live in an area that is prone to tornadoes?
Nope. They occasionally happen further out, but I've never heard of one inside 128.
How many closets does your house have?
Four, plus the "mudroom".
When was the last time you saw someone you went to high school with?
A few months. My best friend from childhood met us in DC in February.
Have you ever eaten moussaka?
Many times.
What breed was the last dog you saw?
The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier currently lying on the floor behind me.
How long have your parents been together (or how long were they together if they no longer are)?
My father died a few months before their 61st anniversary.
What has been your most epic cooking failure?
Back in 1996 I made a garlic soup so salty that it was inedible, even with a bunch of potatoes added. Or there was the time I lost control of the mixing bowl and sprayed brownie batter all over the kitchen.
When Jason and I moved in together we made the deal that he'd try anything I cooked and would honestly tell me if it were gross enough that we should just pitch it and order pizza. We've never actually done that.
Do you read other people's survey answers on here?
Yes.
What's your bedtime routine?
Tetris. Teeth. Toilet. Reading. Holding. (Maybe that should have been "Text" and "Touching," but both of those have other meanings.)
Do you agree with the saying "distance makes the heart grow fonder?"
I'm more of an "absence makes the heart go yonder" person. I'm very fond of many people who live far away, but as my host father used to say: "Amor de lejos es de pendejos."
Have you ever been to Mexico?
Yes, I lived there for a year in high school and I've been back a few times since, most recently in 2016.
Do you have a bad temper?
I have a temper, but upon consideration I've decided it's not actually bad.
When was the last time it stormed where you live?
We got some pretty wild wind a couple of nights ago and we had a little snow about three weeks ago, but the last big storm was the "Four-easter" in late March.
Do you ever fact-check the things you read on the internet?
Often.
How long would it take you to walk to the nearest store?
Two minutes to 7-Eleven. There are several restaurants and other businesses closer, but that's the nearest "store".
What five words best describe your mother's personality?
Critical. Lonely. Intelligent. Competent. Outgoing. She died two years ago.
Do you know any transgender people?
Several who have shared that information with me. Probably several more who have not. The first person I knew to transition was in 1995.
What's your dream job?
I'm pretty happy with the work I currently do and can never decide if it would be more or less dreamy if someone paid me to do it.
I occasionally daydream about starting a consultancy to work with museums and other exhibitors to identify and source appropriate items for their gift shops, having been disappointed by their offerings so many times. How do you have the world's largest collection of poisonous frogs and not sell enamel brooches that resemble them?
How old were you when you got your first smartphone?
27.
Have you ever had a parrot sit on your shoulder?
Yes, a couple of times at parks.
In the morning, do you eat breakfast first or brush your teeth first?
I don't really eat breakfast.
What's something you had to learn the hard way?
I can't make someone else happy.
What sort of window coverings do you have in your living room?
Roman shades and drapes.
Has anyone in your life ever treated you abusively?
Various lovers and at least one boss, but I've never put up with it for long.
What's the weather like right now?
It's a lovely day! Currently 54F, partly cloudy and not especially humid.
How long has it been since your last breakup?
Eleven years.
Can you concentrate well while listening to music, or do you find it distracting?
Generally, yes.
What's the name of the amusement park closest to your house?
Canobie Lake Park is 28 miles away--that's probably the closest thing really deserving of the name.
Do you like The Rolling Stones?
Moreso now than I have in the past. I've gotten nostalgic about them. But I was always more of a Beatles person.
What was the last single item you spent over $100 on?
A train ticket.
What's something you've been struggling with lately?
All the work that needs to be done before we can leave for the summer.
What was the last caffeinated drink you had?
I am drinking a can of dietCoke at the moment.
h/t to
fauxklore for the list!
This entry was originally posted at https://lillibet.dreamwidth.org/1303796.html. You can comment either place! There are
comments over there now.