Meme thing.
Which I'm not spell checking or htmling, cause I'm lazy.
What's on your bedside table?
A fan, some extra batteries and some dead batteries, my eye drops, a few pens, and a handkerchief or two on the top shelf, my collection of Beanie Babies on the middle shelf, and the few magazines I've acquired over the years on the bottom shelf with some half filled note books on top of those.
What is the geekiest part of your music collection?
I have the Ghost Busters and Casper sound track, does that count? I also have the LOTR Fellowship of the Rings soundtrack.
What do you eat when you raid the fridge late at night?
I don't raid the fridge late at night because heartburn=bad. I might munch on some chips or pretzels before I go to bed, though, which is usually around midnight or 1:00
What is your secret guaranteed weeping movie?
Um... I don't tend to weep at any movies. I might get a little teary eyed, but rarely will it ever be more than that.
Do you have a completely irrational fear?
Probably
What is the little physical habit that gives away your insecure moment?
Um... none that I can think of. I play with my necklace a lot, but that's just a anytime habit, nothing that happens when I'm feeling insecure or nervous or something. I don't tend to show my feelings, or at least I don't *think* I do.
Do you ever have to beg?
Not really, unless it's begging for comments on my Live Journal.
Are you a pyromaniac?
I do like playing with fire, yes, but I doubt it's to the maniac degree. And it's usually just to start a camp fire or bring the flames back to life in the fire place.
Do you have too many love interests?
Alas, no. I am currently boyfriend free and horny as hell, which kinda stinks.
Do you know anyone famous?
Not that I can think of.
Describe your bed.
Twin sized Serta mattress currently with Aztec kinda sheets, a green blanket made out of that fake kinda velvet stuff, and a worn out white comforter with roses on it (currently squished to the side of the bed cause, yeah, no need for it in summer). I also have a soft, fuzzy horse blanket, which I love, but which is currently hanging over the railing in the hallway cause it's too hot to keep it on my bed, even folded up along the side.
Spontaneous or plan?
Usually plan
Who should play you in a movie about your life?
No idea, and anyone who makes a movie about my life must really be hurting because, yeah, I have no life to speak of.
Do you know how to play poker?
I do know how to play Poker, but I have the most horrid luck at it. Usually my best hand consists of a pair of tens
What do you carry with you at all times?
Hair tie, my celtic kinda necklace, and my purse/Taz bag and watch whenever I go out.
How do you cycle?
? I guess that depends on what I'm cycling...
What do you miss most about being little?
Knowing exactly where I stood in life and not feeling the pressures of money and college and where I'm going to find the money for the next doctors appointment.
Are you happy with your given name?
I am now. I used to hate my name when I was little, but everyone kept telling me what a cool name it was, so eventually I started believing them.
How much money would it take to get you to give up the Internet for one year?
None, because there ain't no way you could keep me from the internet for a year voluntarily.
What color is your bedroom?
That white stucko-plaster-decorative smearing type thing
What was the last song you were listening to?
Um... last one I can think of is One Head Light by the Wallflowers, but I'm sure I've listened to something else since I heard it on the radio the other day.
Have you ever been in a play?
Yup, the Sound of Music in sixth grade and The King And I sophomore year in high school
Who are your best friends?
Probably Emma and Dana, though pretty much anyone on my friends list is fair game, as I love you all to death, too!
{{{{{{{{{hugs the hell out of her Friends List}}}}}}}}}}}}
Have you ever been in love?
Nope
Do you talk a lot?
Yup
Do you like yourself and believe in yourself?
I try too, and I think I succeed most of the time
Have you ever done any illegal drugs?
Nope. Don't drink or smoke, either. I'm like... the ultimate goody two-shoes, if you ignore the whole dirty mind thing.
Do you think you're cute?
Most of the time
Do poor, homeless, or starving people sometimes annoy you?
Well, I am poor, so a no on that one. Haven't had much experience with homeless or starving, though, so I couldn't rightly say
Do you consider yourself to be a nice person?
I think so
Do you spend more time with your girlfriend, boyfriend, or your friends?
I have no boyfriend. :(
What is your ideal marriage location?
Out in the front yard of our house
Which musical instrument do you wish you could play?
Guitar and sometimes piano and violin
Favorite fabric?
Anything smooth and/or soft and not fuzzy. Really fine woven cotton is always nice.
What kind of bedding do you use?
Um... light?
What kind of soap do you use?
Oil of Olay or Dove, usually.
What's the one language you want to learn?
Well, as I'm going to Germany in less than a month, knowing German might come in handy (I used to be almost fluent, dammit!). Otherwise, I wouldn't mind learning Russian.
How do you eat an apple?
Depends on how patient I am. I prefer eating them sliced up cause otherwise I get apple in my teeth, but on the rare occasion I actually eat one, it's the whole gnawing off the core thing.
What do you order at a bar?
Shirly Temple. (did I mention that I don't drink?)
Have you ever pierced your body parts?
One hole in each ear. For I am boring
Do you have tattoos?
Nope, but I wanna get a red tale hawk on my shoulder and a vine of some sort around my ankle some day.
Would you ever admit to having done plastic surgery of any kind if confronted?
Sure, why not. Not that I could ever afford it anyway.
What's one of the "funniest" things you've ever done?
Nothings coming to mind.
Do you drive stick?
Nope
What's one trait you hate in a person?
There's probably a lot of them, but I can't think of anything at the moment. Impoliteness for sure, though, as I was born and raised Wisconsinite and we, like, learn how to say "please" and "Thank you" and before we learn to walk.
What kind of watch(es) do you wear?
A cheap sports one I found at Walmart for 8 bucks.
Most frivolous purchase?
I'm not a very frivolous person. In fact, I'm pretty darn cheap. I do spend entirely too much money on books, though.
Do you consider yourself materialistic?
Not really
What do you cook the best?
I can cook pretty much anything provided I have a recipe to follow. One thing I really like making, though, is home made meatless taco salad.
Favorite writing instrument?
Mechanical pencils
Do you prefer to stand out or blend in?
I'm good either way. I usually tend to blend in, though.
What's one car you will never buy?
Any of those showy sports cars. Honestly, I just think most of them are ugly.
What kind of books do you like to read?
Sci fi/fantasy, with the occasional mystery tossed in.
If you won the lottery, what would you do first?
Buy a new computer. Then maybe a new car. I'd give a bunch to my parents and friends for bills and stuff (as well as some "Here, spend this on yourself!", and the rest would go into savings.
Burial or cremation?
Cremation.
How many online journals do you read regularly?
Only the ones that are on my friends list, which is around 50 maybe?
What's one thing you're a sore loser at?
I'm not really a sore loser or winner, I just take what comes
If you don't like a person, how do you show it?
Not sure, really. I think I usually just act really cold and unattached toward them, maybe bitching them out occasionally when I'm in Uber Bitch mode, but mostly I just give them the cold shoulder or ignore them.
Do you cry in front of friends?
Not usually, no. In fact, I don't ever remember crying in front of anyone unless we were at a funeral or a wake.
What kind of first impression do you think you give to people?
I *try* and be nice and friendly, but I think I tend to come off more as cold and indifferent unless the person is brave enough to strike up a conversation with me.
What's one thing you like to do alone?
On the rare occasions I do cry, I make myself as alone as possible because I hate to let anyone see me beyond the "Hard Ass, Nothing Can Hurt Me" mask I hide under.
What's the worst thing you ever said to someone?
Can't think of anything at the moment.
When's the last time you cried?
At least a year ago, probably more.
Favorite communication method?
In person is best, but barring that, I prefer to do the Instant Messaging thing.
What's the most painful experience you've ever had?
Having my best friends turn on me in third grade and proceeding to turn the rest of the class on me as well.
Can you type with your eyes closed?
Oh yeah, not a problem. I is a computer junkie (who is currently typing this with her eyes closed)
Can you ski?
Haven't tried in awhile, but I used to cross country ski a bit
Can you speak in sign language?
I know a few words/letters, but no, nothing more than that. I would love to learn, though.
Can you do the butterfly stroke?
Not sure, honestly. I can do the motions, but I have no idea if it looks like the butterfly or not while I'm doing them.
Can you say the alphabet backwards effortlessly?
Only up to X, which means no, not really. ;)
Can you tie a knot in a cherry stem with your tongue?
Yuppers!
Can you run a mile in under ten minutes?
Hell no! Running and Maren no likey each other. I could probably walk it in 15 or there abouts, though.
Can you stand the sight of blood?
Never had a problem with it, though who's to say how I might react to lots of it.
Can you read palms or tarot cards?
Nope.
Can you admit it when you're wrong?
Usually, yeah.
Can you ask for help when you need it?
Some times, but usually I'm too damn stubborn to ask for help.
Can you tie a necktie?
Never tried.
Can you successfully pierce someone's ear?
Never *wanted* to try.
Can you play soccer?
I probably could if I tried. I would suck at it, but I probably could.
Can you sing?
I'd like to think so, and as my aunt has just asked me to sing at her wedding, I'm taking it as a good sign that I can.
Can you name three kinds of clouds?
Cumulus (the big fluffy white ones), stratus (not so fluffy, and usually grey - what we get when it's over cast, I think.. Or is that Nimbus coulds? Nimbus clouds make rain, I remember that much. Have to look it up, I guess), and cirrus (the skinny, feathery ones waaaay up high made of ice crystals instead of water droplets) are the basic types. You can get more specific with stuff like cumulo-numbus, alto-stratus, and that kinda thing, though. Why yes, I did take meteorology in high school, why do you ask?
Can you make a joke out of anything?
Almost anything, if I tried hard enough. That is, if being able to porn everything counts as a joke. ;)
Can you perform CPR on another human?
Considering I'm a certified lifeguard, I'd have to say "yes" with that one.
Do you know what CPR stands for?
Cardiac Puminary Recessitation (only spelled right)
Can you read minds?
Not that I know of, no. I do tend to get a little empathy thing if I'm in a room full of high-stressed people, or of I touch someone who has some intense feelings going on at the time (like sorrow, or anger, or stuff like that, you perves. :p )
Can you write better poetry than Shakespeare?
Doubt it
Can you speak more than one language?
Nope. I'm a stupid American, we tend to only know English.
Do you know karate?
Nope, wouldn't mind learning, though.
Can you freestyle?
If you mean swimming freestyle, then yes. Otherwise you're going to have to be more spacific.
There you go, Emma. Something to assuage the boredom. Course, trying to find out how turtles have sex is always fun, too. ;)
And wow am I spammy today. I'd say I'll shut up now, but chances are I won't. :D
Edit: 3:46 pm
Speaking of turtle porn, More proof of homoexuality in nature (Emma just linked me: the last picture down at the bottom. Read their "upon further review" thingy). In your face, Shrub. :p~~~~~~~~
What's on your bedside table?
A fan, some extra batteries and some dead batteries, my eye drops, a few pens, and a handkerchief or two on the top shelf, my collection of Beanie Babies on the middle shelf, and the few magazines I've acquired over the years on the bottom shelf with some half filled note books on top of those.
What is the geekiest part of your music collection?
I have the Ghost Busters and Casper sound track, does that count? I also have the LOTR Fellowship of the Rings soundtrack.
What do you eat when you raid the fridge late at night?
I don't raid the fridge late at night because heartburn=bad. I might munch on some chips or pretzels before I go to bed, though, which is usually around midnight or 1:00
What is your secret guaranteed weeping movie?
Um... I don't tend to weep at any movies. I might get a little teary eyed, but rarely will it ever be more than that.
Do you have a completely irrational fear?
Probably
What is the little physical habit that gives away your insecure moment?
Um... none that I can think of. I play with my necklace a lot, but that's just a anytime habit, nothing that happens when I'm feeling insecure or nervous or something. I don't tend to show my feelings, or at least I don't *think* I do.
Do you ever have to beg?
Not really, unless it's begging for comments on my Live Journal.
Are you a pyromaniac?
I do like playing with fire, yes, but I doubt it's to the maniac degree. And it's usually just to start a camp fire or bring the flames back to life in the fire place.
Do you have too many love interests?
Alas, no. I am currently boyfriend free and horny as hell, which kinda stinks.
Do you know anyone famous?
Not that I can think of.
Describe your bed.
Twin sized Serta mattress currently with Aztec kinda sheets, a green blanket made out of that fake kinda velvet stuff, and a worn out white comforter with roses on it (currently squished to the side of the bed cause, yeah, no need for it in summer). I also have a soft, fuzzy horse blanket, which I love, but which is currently hanging over the railing in the hallway cause it's too hot to keep it on my bed, even folded up along the side.
Spontaneous or plan?
Usually plan
Who should play you in a movie about your life?
No idea, and anyone who makes a movie about my life must really be hurting because, yeah, I have no life to speak of.
Do you know how to play poker?
I do know how to play Poker, but I have the most horrid luck at it. Usually my best hand consists of a pair of tens
What do you carry with you at all times?
Hair tie, my celtic kinda necklace, and my purse/Taz bag and watch whenever I go out.
How do you cycle?
? I guess that depends on what I'm cycling...
What do you miss most about being little?
Knowing exactly where I stood in life and not feeling the pressures of money and college and where I'm going to find the money for the next doctors appointment.
Are you happy with your given name?
I am now. I used to hate my name when I was little, but everyone kept telling me what a cool name it was, so eventually I started believing them.
How much money would it take to get you to give up the Internet for one year?
None, because there ain't no way you could keep me from the internet for a year voluntarily.
What color is your bedroom?
That white stucko-plaster-decorative smearing type thing
What was the last song you were listening to?
Um... last one I can think of is One Head Light by the Wallflowers, but I'm sure I've listened to something else since I heard it on the radio the other day.
Have you ever been in a play?
Yup, the Sound of Music in sixth grade and The King And I sophomore year in high school
Who are your best friends?
Probably Emma and Dana, though pretty much anyone on my friends list is fair game, as I love you all to death, too!
{{{{{{{{{hugs the hell out of her Friends List}}}}}}}}}}}}
Have you ever been in love?
Nope
Do you talk a lot?
Yup
Do you like yourself and believe in yourself?
I try too, and I think I succeed most of the time
Have you ever done any illegal drugs?
Nope. Don't drink or smoke, either. I'm like... the ultimate goody two-shoes, if you ignore the whole dirty mind thing.
Do you think you're cute?
Most of the time
Do poor, homeless, or starving people sometimes annoy you?
Well, I am poor, so a no on that one. Haven't had much experience with homeless or starving, though, so I couldn't rightly say
Do you consider yourself to be a nice person?
I think so
Do you spend more time with your girlfriend, boyfriend, or your friends?
I have no boyfriend. :(
What is your ideal marriage location?
Out in the front yard of our house
Which musical instrument do you wish you could play?
Guitar and sometimes piano and violin
Favorite fabric?
Anything smooth and/or soft and not fuzzy. Really fine woven cotton is always nice.
What kind of bedding do you use?
Um... light?
What kind of soap do you use?
Oil of Olay or Dove, usually.
What's the one language you want to learn?
Well, as I'm going to Germany in less than a month, knowing German might come in handy (I used to be almost fluent, dammit!). Otherwise, I wouldn't mind learning Russian.
How do you eat an apple?
Depends on how patient I am. I prefer eating them sliced up cause otherwise I get apple in my teeth, but on the rare occasion I actually eat one, it's the whole gnawing off the core thing.
What do you order at a bar?
Shirly Temple. (did I mention that I don't drink?)
Have you ever pierced your body parts?
One hole in each ear. For I am boring
Do you have tattoos?
Nope, but I wanna get a red tale hawk on my shoulder and a vine of some sort around my ankle some day.
Would you ever admit to having done plastic surgery of any kind if confronted?
Sure, why not. Not that I could ever afford it anyway.
What's one of the "funniest" things you've ever done?
Nothings coming to mind.
Do you drive stick?
Nope
What's one trait you hate in a person?
There's probably a lot of them, but I can't think of anything at the moment. Impoliteness for sure, though, as I was born and raised Wisconsinite and we, like, learn how to say "please" and "Thank you" and before we learn to walk.
What kind of watch(es) do you wear?
A cheap sports one I found at Walmart for 8 bucks.
Most frivolous purchase?
I'm not a very frivolous person. In fact, I'm pretty darn cheap. I do spend entirely too much money on books, though.
Do you consider yourself materialistic?
Not really
What do you cook the best?
I can cook pretty much anything provided I have a recipe to follow. One thing I really like making, though, is home made meatless taco salad.
Favorite writing instrument?
Mechanical pencils
Do you prefer to stand out or blend in?
I'm good either way. I usually tend to blend in, though.
What's one car you will never buy?
Any of those showy sports cars. Honestly, I just think most of them are ugly.
What kind of books do you like to read?
Sci fi/fantasy, with the occasional mystery tossed in.
If you won the lottery, what would you do first?
Buy a new computer. Then maybe a new car. I'd give a bunch to my parents and friends for bills and stuff (as well as some "Here, spend this on yourself!", and the rest would go into savings.
Burial or cremation?
Cremation.
How many online journals do you read regularly?
Only the ones that are on my friends list, which is around 50 maybe?
What's one thing you're a sore loser at?
I'm not really a sore loser or winner, I just take what comes
If you don't like a person, how do you show it?
Not sure, really. I think I usually just act really cold and unattached toward them, maybe bitching them out occasionally when I'm in Uber Bitch mode, but mostly I just give them the cold shoulder or ignore them.
Do you cry in front of friends?
Not usually, no. In fact, I don't ever remember crying in front of anyone unless we were at a funeral or a wake.
What kind of first impression do you think you give to people?
I *try* and be nice and friendly, but I think I tend to come off more as cold and indifferent unless the person is brave enough to strike up a conversation with me.
What's one thing you like to do alone?
On the rare occasions I do cry, I make myself as alone as possible because I hate to let anyone see me beyond the "Hard Ass, Nothing Can Hurt Me" mask I hide under.
What's the worst thing you ever said to someone?
Can't think of anything at the moment.
When's the last time you cried?
At least a year ago, probably more.
Favorite communication method?
In person is best, but barring that, I prefer to do the Instant Messaging thing.
What's the most painful experience you've ever had?
Having my best friends turn on me in third grade and proceeding to turn the rest of the class on me as well.
Can you type with your eyes closed?
Oh yeah, not a problem. I is a computer junkie (who is currently typing this with her eyes closed)
Can you ski?
Haven't tried in awhile, but I used to cross country ski a bit
Can you speak in sign language?
I know a few words/letters, but no, nothing more than that. I would love to learn, though.
Can you do the butterfly stroke?
Not sure, honestly. I can do the motions, but I have no idea if it looks like the butterfly or not while I'm doing them.
Can you say the alphabet backwards effortlessly?
Only up to X, which means no, not really. ;)
Can you tie a knot in a cherry stem with your tongue?
Yuppers!
Can you run a mile in under ten minutes?
Hell no! Running and Maren no likey each other. I could probably walk it in 15 or there abouts, though.
Can you stand the sight of blood?
Never had a problem with it, though who's to say how I might react to lots of it.
Can you read palms or tarot cards?
Nope.
Can you admit it when you're wrong?
Usually, yeah.
Can you ask for help when you need it?
Some times, but usually I'm too damn stubborn to ask for help.
Can you tie a necktie?
Never tried.
Can you successfully pierce someone's ear?
Never *wanted* to try.
Can you play soccer?
I probably could if I tried. I would suck at it, but I probably could.
Can you sing?
I'd like to think so, and as my aunt has just asked me to sing at her wedding, I'm taking it as a good sign that I can.
Can you name three kinds of clouds?
Cumulus (the big fluffy white ones), stratus (not so fluffy, and usually grey - what we get when it's over cast, I think.. Or is that Nimbus coulds? Nimbus clouds make rain, I remember that much. Have to look it up, I guess), and cirrus (the skinny, feathery ones waaaay up high made of ice crystals instead of water droplets) are the basic types. You can get more specific with stuff like cumulo-numbus, alto-stratus, and that kinda thing, though. Why yes, I did take meteorology in high school, why do you ask?
Can you make a joke out of anything?
Almost anything, if I tried hard enough. That is, if being able to porn everything counts as a joke. ;)
Can you perform CPR on another human?
Considering I'm a certified lifeguard, I'd have to say "yes" with that one.
Do you know what CPR stands for?
Cardiac Puminary Recessitation (only spelled right)
Can you read minds?
Not that I know of, no. I do tend to get a little empathy thing if I'm in a room full of high-stressed people, or of I touch someone who has some intense feelings going on at the time (like sorrow, or anger, or stuff like that, you perves. :p )
Can you write better poetry than Shakespeare?
Doubt it
Can you speak more than one language?
Nope. I'm a stupid American, we tend to only know English.
Do you know karate?
Nope, wouldn't mind learning, though.
Can you freestyle?
If you mean swimming freestyle, then yes. Otherwise you're going to have to be more spacific.
There you go, Emma. Something to assuage the boredom. Course, trying to find out how turtles have sex is always fun, too. ;)
And wow am I spammy today. I'd say I'll shut up now, but chances are I won't. :D
Edit: 3:46 pm
Speaking of turtle porn, More proof of homoexuality in nature (Emma just linked me: the last picture down at the bottom. Read their "upon further review" thingy). In your face, Shrub. :p~~~~~~~~