Slew of Updates-- What?! It's Not Boring-- I Think.

Apr 24, 2008 20:09

First thing's first, my college-related stuff.

1. My new job is great and without stress. Thank you!!
2. I'm working on obtaining a job as a children's book illustrator.. I'm just waiting for the return phone call to say "yay" or "nay."
3. My Advertising professor likes to talk.. a lot. It's interesting in matter, but it's still a lot.
4. Rockstar energy drinks have become my new Ramen in terms of college survival.
5. I'm way too lax when it comes to obtaining rent/bill payments, but I look at it this way: I've gotta pay it whether I've gotten their share or not because otherwise my power will go off as well.
6. Planned a night of theatre with my "unofficial twin" (our parents were best friends before we were even born.. which was on the same day) to go see Phantom.
7. Signed up for another potential freelance opportunity should the other one fall through.



And now a couple of pointless things. Woot!

1. Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, and find line 4.
"He is a man that knows how to handle a rapier." - Cuigy, "Cyrano de Bergerac"
2. Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch?
Batman, the Animated Series box set, Volume Two XD
3. Before you started this survey, what were you doing?
Finishing up a college typography project
4. What is the last thing you watched on TV?
The Elephant Man
5. Without looking, guess what time it is.
9:25 pm
6. Now look at the clock. What is the actual time?
9:22 pm
7. With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?
The air-conditioning coming through the vents
8. When did you last step outside? What were you doing?
Yesterday-- grocery shopping
9. What did you wish you could have done today, but didn't?
Talk to/See my room mates.
10. Name one thing around you that makes you smile.
Photos of friends
11. When did you last laugh?
Earlier today when talking with my "should be" twin.
12. What could have made today better?
Not having allergies where I sneeze non-stop
13. What is on the walls of the room you are in?
Gogh, Picasso, Matisse paintings, some of my own work, along with two puppets my dad bought me in Italy years ago.
14. Seen anything weird lately?
Movie-- Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
15. Name three words to describe yourself?
Determined. Encouraging. Bashful.
16. Three words to describe how you feel now?
Glum. Anxious. Uninspired.
17. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
France-- I'm just that obsessive. ^^;
18. If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy?
A ton of books and movies I said I didn't need, my current house (finish paying off the bills) and a new one all paid for when I get my first job (wherever that may be), charity stuff (even though that would be spending and not buying), finance the international and local mission boards, aid friends and family, my future kid/kids' education (granted they earn it), pay off taxes for said multi-million and live comfortably into retirement.. but not lavishly. Oh.. and a puppy. XD
19. Tell me something about you that most people don't know.
I would die without my faith in God.
20. If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do?
Ban the death penalty
21. Do you like to dance?
When no one is watching or only with my closest friend in which our dancing is already stupid-like, so it doesn't matter
22. Would you ever consider living abroad?
Yeah!!!
23. Does your name make any interesting anagrams?
mean lie
24. Who made the last incoming call on your phone?
Dad
25. What is the last thing you downloaded onto your computer?
MSWord e-mail attachment from Shon
26. Last time you swam in a pool?
Two years ago
27. Type of music you like most?
Rock oldies
28. Type of music you dislike most?
Rap
29. Are you listening to music right now?
Meat Loaf-- since a few minutes ago
30. What color is your bedroom carpet?
Boring tan
31. If you could change something about your home, without worry about expense or mess, what would you do?
Stairs/ buy new appliances such as dishwasher
32. What was the last thing you bought?
Cheese XD
33. Have you ever ridden on a motorbike?
Nope.
34. Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving?
Not at this time.
35. Do you have a garden?
Not technically. Our yard is the size of my bed.
36. Do you really know all the words to your national anthem?
Yes, but my memory is better when singing it rather than just saying it.
37. What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning?
Ack! Did I over sleep?! No? Whew!
38. If you could eat lunch with any famous person, who would it be?
Walt Disney-- what? You said anyone.
39. Who sent the last text message you received?
Classmate-- I was annoyed.
40. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card?
Barnes&Nobles
41. What time is bed-time?
Usually? 1am.
42. Have you ever been in a beauty pageant?
Thankfully, no.
43. How many tattoos do you have?
Nil.
44. If you don't have any, have you ever thought of getting one?
That would be a negative, sir.
45. What did you do for your last birthday?
A new computer
46. Do you carry a donor card?
Uhm, well I've got the organ donor sticker on my driver's license. Does that count?
47. Who was the last person you ate dinner with?
Parents, last weekend.
48. Is the glass half empty or half full?
Empty right now, but I can refill it, just gimmie a sec.
49. What's the farthest-away place you've been?
Austria
50. When's the last time you ate a homegrown tomato?
Never-- Tomatoes and my stomach don't get along
51. Have you ever won a trophy?
Yes-- it was a mercy trophy though, for high school softball. Still, I was satisfied.
52. Are you a good cook?
For those foods I am familiar with, otherwise hand me the recipe
53. Do you know how to pump your own gas?
Yeah... O.o
54. If you could meet any one person (from history or currently alive), who would it be?
Walt Disney
55. Have you ever had to wear a uniform to school?
Gym uniform, but that's about it
56. Do you touch-type?
Yes, but I'm not the greatest in speed
57. What's under your bed?
Carpet... and dust
58. Do you believe in love at first sight?
No, but I believe fascination and attraction at first sight. Love comes once you get to know the person.
59. Think fast, what do you like right now?
Chocolate. LOL!!
60. Where were you on Valentine's day?
at school not celebrating
61. What time do you get up?
Depends on the day, but usually around 8:20am
62. What was the name of your first pet?
Uno-- ironic, no?
63. Who is the second to last person to call you?
My friend/"unofficial twin"
64. Is there anything going on this weekend?
Freelance GDesign work
65. How are you feeling right now?
passive, with a slight need to dance in my chair
66. What do you think about the most?
Design/art principles. Yes, you are correct. I have no life.
67. What is the latest you have ever stayed up?
5am
68. If you had A Big Win in the Lottery, how long would you wait to tell people?
The question would be how long until I knew. I don't care/keep up with this sort of thing. I also try not to brag. ::shrug::
69. Who would you tell first?
::Huff:: Haven't we already been over this. Fine-- my dad. You happy?!
70. What is the last movie that you saw at the cinema?
August Rush
71. Do you sing in the shower?
No.
72. Where do you find yourself shopping at the most?
Kroger grocery store
73. What do you do most when you are bored?
Make strange noises and watch Disney movies
74. What do you do for a living?
Student, Teacher assistant and hopefully a freelance children's book illustrator if I get a call back next week
75. Do you love your job?
It pays, I like it, but if nothing else it is WAY better than my old one. Ugh. I worked at an icecream parlor.
76. What did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to work for National Geographic. No, seriously that's what I wanted when I was little. I was a very specific child.
77. If you could have any job, what would you want to do/be?
Disney/Pixar
78. Which came first the chicken or the egg?
The fox
79. How many keys on your key ring?
four/five
80. Where would you retire to?
The land my grandfather has set apart for me-- assuming it is isn't bought out by nagging businesses by then
81. What kind of car do you drive?
Ford-- hand-me-down
82. What are your best physical features?
Eyes, I've been told
83. What are your best characteristics?
Ability to make/want people to smile
84. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation where would you go?
Uhh.. France. We've been over my obsession already, haven't we?
85. What kind of books do you like to read?
Fiction or historic non-fiction
86. What is the current state of your room?
a clean sort of messy
87. What is your favorite time of the day?
7:00pm ::shrug::
88. What is your general heritage?
Irish... if you go back far enough
89. How far away from your birthplace do you live now?
less than two hours
90. What are you currently reading, outside of this post?
Book about logos and assorted manga when I have time
91. Are you a morning person or a night owl?
Night owl
92. Can you touch your nose with your tongue?
No. Aren't you relieved?
93. Can you close your eyes and raise your eyebrows?
Maybe.. ::awkwardly walks away from this question::
94. Do you have pets?
Did-- a dog named Chip <3
95. How many rings before you answer the phone?
I don't intentionally wait a certain number. It all depends on how quickly I can find my cellphone.
96. What is your best childhood memory?
Climbing trees/times spent at the coast
97. What are some of the different jobs that you have had in your life?
ice-cream parlor-- I did everything. >.<
98. Any new and exciting things that you would like to share?
I'm crossing my fingers for a freelance job as an illustrator
99. What is most important in life?
Living-- duh! :P Seriously though, in my life it would be my faith.
100. What Inspires You?
Everything, just about

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