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I don't feel like talking about the Oscars anymore because I've been doing it all day. So I have nothing to write. Instead, I'm going to do this survey. But it's super-mondo-mega long and ridiculous, so make sure you have lots of time because I expect you to read the whole thing.
What time is it? 1:58pm
1. How many keys are on your keychain?
8. My car key, my spare tire key, my house key, my mailbox key, the key to the movable stacks in the music library so I can touch the valuable and breakable things (bad idea)... ummm... shit, I think this one is a key to Bazaar Cafe. Oops, I must have given her the one that looked like this one when I quit. It has the clear tape on it that I used to identify it before. Then there are 2 I can't identify, but I fear I will need them one day to open a safety deposit box filled with a fortune in gold dubloons, so I hang on to them.
2. What makeup do you wear on a daily basis?
Concealer because I break out still even though I've officially done ever treatment available. And bronzer so I can be cool like Padraic. I mean because I'm pasty.
3. Is your AIM away message on?
No, I just got online. I'm thinking of putting it up, though, because someone's on I don't want to talk to.
4. If you could eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Devilled eggs. I only need devilled eggs.
5. What curse word do you use the most?
I've actually been swearing a lot less, I just noticed it recently. I like to pretend it's because I'm becoming smarter.
6. Do you own an iPod?
Yes, but I lent it to a friend. I mean, no wait... that's not how it went. Oh, right... it was STOLEN! Some friend.
7. Who on your Myspace "Top 8" do you talk to the most?
Herberika. I mean Marshlaudia.
8. What time is your alarm clock set for?
8. I set it for 7 every day. Then I wake up at 7 and set it for 7:30. Then At around 7:25, I set it for 8. Before I go to bed, I'll put it back at 7.
9. How many suitcases do you own?
My family kinda just shares luggage. Pieces seem to float among us even though we live far apart. Right now, I have two large suitcases and one smaller one here.
10. Do you wear flip-flops even when its cold outside?
Sometimes. I tried the other day, but I was tricked because it wasn't spring cold like the day before, it was winter cold.
11. Where do you buy your groceries from?
Kroger. Unless I'm getting meat, then I got Marsh.
12. Would you rather take the picture or be in the picture?
I'm becoming far less camera shy... but it's a slow process. Since I'm slowly becoming obsessed with flickr, though, I'm gonna still say take.
13. What was the last movie you watched?
Misery. I want to watch it again.
14. Do any of your friends have children?
Yeah, but his kid is cool and it's actually his brother. Oh, and just about all of my ex-girlfriends have babies. Luckily I'm not friends with them anymore, though. And by "just about all", I mean "one out of two."
15. If you won the lottery, what’s the first thing you would buy?
A condo. In Manhattan. (I tried to change the wording of this around so it didn't sound exactly like Jas', but yeah, I want the same thing. I'm not a copycat, I'm just not very creative.)
16. Has anyone ever called you lazy?
Of course, I am fucking lazy!
17. Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep faster?
No, I don't have a problem with that. Plus, I like staying up and being in my head. Laying in bed going to sleep is my favorite time of day.
18. What CD is currently in your CD player?
Johnny Cash at San Quentin
19. Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk?
I used to prefer chocolate, but now that I've discovered how amazing organic milk is, I'm never tainting it with anything every again. GOD, I could drink organic milk all day, it's so amazing! And I used to hate milk! Everyone go try organic milk now. I'll wait.
20. Has anyone told you a secret this week?
No. Did you try the milk? Don't lie to me, I'll know if you're lying.
21. When was the last time someone hit on you?
Today while I was at work, I ran into this kid outside the library cafeteria. He's been trying to sleep with me for almost 2 years now, so naturally I got to hear more of that... because maybe I changed my mind! Sometimes that happens where you don't want to sleep with someone because they're annoying and unattractive and dirty but then suddenly they say those magic words one day and you're like "Oh, please take me now, you gross trolly boy!" I hope he's reading my livejournal, I want him to know how much I love him.
22. What did you have for dinner?
Dave's spread. It was great. I ate more devilled eggs than anyone else, but I tried to do it discreetly.
23. Do you wear hoodies often?
OMG MY HOODY! I forgot all about it. It has Mickey Mouse Club on it and it's kinda too small... where is it? I want to wear it again.
24. What color is your car?
Dirty white. Very dirty.
25. Can you whistle?
NO! And who cares, whistling sucks, never do it around me, I hate it.
26. What is the first thing you see when you look to your left?
My book collection... at least the part of it that's in Indiana. It's to my left (i.e. all over the floor in front of my couch) because I've been cataloging them. But now that's done. There were 201, it took me about 20 hours. Luckily I did it all this weekend because I'm a loser. But now they get packed in BOXES so I can MOVE AWAY WITH THEM!
27. Do you make your own jewelry?
Stupid question. I'm going to ignore it and talk about how someone just IMed me and I don't know who he is and I'm embarassed because I know I should. And he's not categorized in any of my folders, so I don't even know where he lives. I hate when this happens. Make him go away.
28. Have you ever participated in a protest?
I don't care about things like that.
29. Who was the last person to call you?
Marshall with his NEWS!
30. What is your favorite ride at an amusement park?
I haven't been to one in ages. I guess I just enjoy your typical roller coaster as long as I don't have to get a migrane from it. Dangly feet are a plus. Crotch-rocket standing seats are a minus.
31. Chocolate or vanilla?
Swirl
32. Have you ever dated one of your best friends?
No once I become best friends with someone, the dating thing is never even an issue.
33. What area code are you in right now?
812
34. cartoons:
I love cartoons, is that what you wanted to know? Anyway, so I keep asking leading questions to figure out who this guy is, and it's totally not working. He's dumb.
35. How big is your local mall?
My local mall is the single crappiest mall I've ever been to. There is not one store I shop at in there. They don't even have Gap (not that I ever wear Gap).
36. What is your job title?
Library Assistant III at one job. Library Assistant IV at the other. Oddly, the library assistant III pays more, which is wrong, but it's because of a technicality in my favor. But now I have a degree! I'm way cooler now, I get to be a Librarian! (Librarian II if the job I want comes through... that's not too bad.)
37. How many siblings do you have?
One. She's getting back from California today apparently. My mom says so. I didn't know she was gone.
38. Have you ever been so drunk that you threw up?
Not in ages. Not since before... wow... ok, the last time was when John "held my hair back" in October of 2001. I rule, I can totally hold my alcohol!
39. Are you shy around the opposite sex?
Before I answer, let me remind you if you have not already done so to put on the gay goggles that have been provided with your questionnaire so this question and any subsequent question reads "same sex" instead of opposite. I'd blame society for the oversight, but this thing was probably written by a stupid highschooler.
Yes, I'm shy around guys I find attractive. But if I'm not into them, I can say just about anything if I need to. That's why you should never say to me "Hey, that guy over there is hot, I wish I had the balls to talk to him" because I will probably go tell him and make him talk to you.
40. Whats your biggest regret?
That I evidentally forgot to put deodorant on today.
41. Have you ever had Jamba Juice?
Yes, mmmmmmmm! My favorite is the one in Streets of Woodfield because a guy I liked in high school used to work there.
42. When was the last time you laughed so hard your sides hurt?
Not for a while. I could use some good laughter.
43. What movies do you know every line to?
Mommie Dearest. I think that's about the only one. Oh, and many episodes of Buffy.
44. Do you own any band t-shirts?
No. Well... kinda yes, I have my high school marching band shirt. But it's a polo. But t-shirts never fit me right, and I always look bad in them. I wear them anyway... but only when they're free, I never pay for them.
45. What is your favorite candle scent?
I don't think I like scented candles when it comes down to it. I mean, they sometimes smell nice in the store, but when you burn them, they all have that generic candle smell. I prefer incense. Oooh, except that one candle Curtis had that one time. That was a really nice one.
46. How many aunts and uncles do you have?
One set on my mom's side, two on my dad's. They're pretty cool, I guess.
47. When was your last plane ride?
LaGuardia to O'Hare to Indianapolis International. January 3rd or 4th or whenever.
48. Have you ever eaten snow?
Ummm, hello! It's only like my favorite food!
49. How many chairs are at your dining room table?
Two. Them and the table itself are the only pieces of furniture I wish to bring to New York with me. Everything else I hate and never want to see again. As much as I love IKEA, I'm never shopping there again on a budget.
50. What is your favorite salad dressing?
Ranch. Bar none.
51. Do you read for fun?
Of course, though not a lot lately. I'm going to read Brokeback Mountain this afternoon. And I'm on this new one called How I Became Stupid, which is pretty amazing, but I've only read one page.
52. Can you speak any languages other than english?
Some German. Enough Spanish to know what they're saying behind the counter at Chipotle.
53. Where is your cell phone?
Why, it's right here in my pocket.
54. Do you do your own dishes?
Well duh, who else would? Magda's on vacation and the cleaning staff is being totally uncooperative in her absence.
55. What color is your bedroom painted?
White... that gross white that all apartments are painted because America hates indivituality. Yes, I blame America.
56. Are your parents divorced?
Nope. A few years ago (like 5?), I asked my mom if she wanted to be, and I got a cryptic answer. But then I asked again, and she said no. So we're cool.
57. Have you ever cried in public?
Not since that day my freshman year on the bench in north quad. I remember it really well, and I made a conscious decision that night to stop indulging this stupid tragedy and to just get over it. And I did. For the most part. But I haven't cried like that since about anything. I've cried, but never uncontrollably in public. I felt a really really big change in myself that night... one of those epiphany type things. It was a really important night in that respect. Wow, I haven't thought about it in a while.
58. Do you have a desktop computer or a laptop?
Laptop. Boring question, moving on.
59. Which do you make: wishes or plans?
Both. I think I very successfully merge the two into a delicious cosmopolitan fantasy that will start taking place in less than 4 weeks! Hoorah! But I mean... what's the point of making plans if your wishes aren't in them?
60. Are you always trying to learn new things?
Sorta. I've been reading a lot about astronomy lately. ANd I think I want to learn to speak Irish like I've been meaning for a while.
61. What messenger programs do you have?
AIM.... but I'm going to become a full convert to Trillian soon.
62. Do you shower on a daily basis?
Yup, you don't want to see me when I don't.
63. Are you currently wanting any piercing or tattoos?
I'm still thinking about a tattoo I'll never follow through on. As for piercings, not so much. I've already taken out all the ones in my ear, and I have no intention of replacing them. And I'm thinking of taking the navel piercing out too. I dunno, it just doesn't feel like me anymore.
64. Do you believe that the guy should pay on the first date?
I think it's a nice gesture. I do it sometimes. It depends on the situation and who asked who and who's idea the evening was and all these other factors.
65. Can you skip rocks?
No, but I wanna learn.
67. Have you ever been to Jamaica?
Yeah! It was really gorgeous outside when I was there. Also, I applied for a job in Jamaica, NY, so maybe one day I'll LIVE in Jamaica! :-\
68. What do you like to snack on at the movie theatres?
My Icee and the popcorn that belongs to whoever near me bought it. I don't like to buy my own.
69. Who was your favorite teacher?
Hmmm... I think I'm gonna go with my 20th-century theory professor. That class was awesome, and not just because I dominated it. Rebecca was amazing. And I got to use pencil crayons to identify tone rows. But man, I was the best! Chris and Jill and I would do the homework together, and Chris would say lots of insightful things. And then in class, when Chris shared his insightful ideas, Rebecca never really liked them. But when I presented them (Chris's ideas that I blatantly stole), she would think they were the greatest ideas EVER! And then she would turn her back, and I would turn to Chris and stick out my tongue and say "Ha ha!" And then I learned that I didn't have to wait for her to turn her back to do that. But I had some of my own great ideas, and my final paper on Bartok's Fourth String Quartet was pretty fierce. Man, that class was awesome, I wish I was always that smart.
70. Have you ever dated someone out of your race?
No. Wait... no, he was Italian. I dated a British guy once, but... well, he was pretty white. Yeah, I guess they've all been white. Weird.
71. What is the weather like?
Really nice, actually. Coldish, but not so cold that my fingers hurt.
72. Would you ever date someone covered in tattoos?
Sure... maybe. I mean, it depends what they were of and HOW covered he was. If he's entirely green, then no I'm not so into the moss look.
73.Do you have an online journal?
Yes, retard! And I have a blog too. OOOH, shameless plug time. Go read it!
74. Did you ever play Capture the Flag in school?
Once for the band colorwars one year. But I didn't really play, I just stood there talking to Ame if I recall.
75. What was your favorite class in high school?
That'll be AP Music Theory because it was totally easy and it broke up my day. Junior year was a bitch in terms of my classload (I had 6 AP classes that year), but I had band first period and last period, and music theory was 4th period followed by lunch (my short lunch, which was then interrupted by my bio lab).
76. Do you enjoy traveling via airplanes?
Other than the hassle of airports, I think planes are pretty neat. Stewardesses seem to like me because I'm really honest about wanting more snacks. One went into the kitchen area and then came back, looked around to make sure nobody was watching, and emptied about 10 little bags of pretzels from her pockets onto my tray. She said "Hide these" and scurried away. I put them all in my bag. That was a couple years ago, and I've never seen my favorite stewardess since. :-(
77. What personality trait is a must-have in the opposite sex?
Being able to take a joke.
78. Have you ever been attracted to someone physically unattractive?
Shut up, stop making fun of me! Everyone makes fun of me for this.
79. When was the last time you slept on the floor?
Sunday I took a nap on my floor with kitty and the carpet mites. Haha! Kitty and the Carpet Mites... that sounds like an 80's band.
80. What is your favorite alcoholic drink?
Pama and soda.
81. Does your closest Starbucks have a drive-thru?
Yeah, but that's the loser Starbucks. I go to the one in town that has PERSONALITY! Hahahahaha, get it? It's ironic because I said Starbucks has personality.
82. Do you like your living arrangement?
No! I hate my apartment so much except that it has a dishwasher!
83. Has anyone ever called you spoiled?
Yeah. I am. So I mean... it's ok. I'm aware.
84. What is your mother’s hometown?
Chicago. We're all from Chicago.
85. Did you ever go to the same school as your parents?
Nah.
86. How many hours of sleep do you need to function?
Around 6. But that's the miminum system requirement. Things run much smoother with around 8.
87. Do you eat breakfast daily?
Not every daily. I get tea and a muffin a lot of the time, though.
88. What was the last thing to scare you?
My dream. I dreamt I started dating this really icky guy. That wasn't the scary part. The scary part came when I spent another $400 on a new digital camera that was no better than my current one. When I woke up, I was like "OMG, I DON'T HAVE THAT MUCH IN MY ACCOUNT, I'M TOTALLY OVERDRAWN!" But I didn't REALLY buy a camera... because it was just a dream, you see.
89. Do you own a Playstation?
Yes. Someone left it in my room that I lived in in the House of Six Lesbians. I took it with me and it's been following me in a cardboard box of discarded crap for three years. I have no use for it.
90. How many times have you brushed your teeth today?
Just the one. It's still early. (By the way I started this at 2:00 yesterday... it's the next morning now because I lost interest then and just saved it.)
91. What the most random thing someone has said to you today?
"Maybe she just likes to drink green beer. Wait... was it you I was talking to?" --The New Girl
93. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Five. Though this is my next big spending project... I intend to get shoes.
94. Are your days full and fast-paced?
What are you insane? My days are relaxed and unproductive. BUT NOT FOR LONG!!!
95. Did you ever get in trouble for talking in class?
No, I never got in trouble for anything even when I was doing things I shouldn't.
96. Is there carpet, wood or tile in the room you're currently in?
Tile. Y'know... that horrible white tile like at the grocery store or K-Mart.
97. Were you a "planned" child?
I wasn't just planned, I was special ordered!
98. What is your favorite fruit?
Pomegranite. Banana. Mango.
99. Do you pay attention to calories on the back of packages?
No.
100. How old will you be turning on your next birthday?
Twenty-four! I'm SO excited, I've wanted to be 24 for so long!
101. Do you know how to work a cash register?
I can work the one at Bazaar. It's pretty much a computer with a drawer, though.
102. How much is gas where you live right now?
I don't know, I don't need it for a while.
103. Are you picky about spelling and grammar?
I judge people who do not know the proper rules, but I do not require that everyone use them. I fuck with spelling and grammar intentionally for effect in most of my online conversations.
104. What time is your curfew?
10:00, it's SO unfair Billy and Meredith get to stay out until 10:30!
105. Who is your bank account with?
My primary checking and savings accounts are with Fifth Third. And I have an account at Bank of Palatine. And a CD filled with Bar Mitzvah money at Harris.
106. If you had ONE wish, what would you wish for?
Perfect skin. Wait, no. I'd wish for the perfect appearance in general. No, think big, Roxie, think BIG! I'm gonna get me... a whole BUNCHA BOYS!
107. Do you believe in life on other planets?
Yeah. I don't, however, believe they're watching us and only bothering to spy in crazy rednecks.
108. What does your mouse pad look like?
It says support.dell.com.
109. Have you ever been to Six Flags?
Yeah, I grew up like 20 minutes from one, I used to have a season pass every year.
110. Who was the last person to piss you off?
I'm not telling.
111. Do you believe that God has a gender?
Gender is a human construction. If there is a God, sie isn't subject to that sort of analysis. And sex is biological, so that's out too. (Did you like how I slipped in the gender-neutral pronoun there? Yeah, that was a nice touch.)
112. What was the last thing you ate?
A mint Hershey kiss that I stole from someone's candy bowl upstairs. Don't worry, I stole enough for everyone.
113. Can others make you cry easily?
No.
114. Do you get along better with the same or opposite sex?
There's really no difference here anymore.
115. What did you dress up as for your first Halloween?
Probably some stupid baby pumpkin outfit. Actually, no, my parents may have been midwestern suburbanites, but I never got put in those stupid outfits. The first Halloween I had a say in, I was Tenderheart Bear. Or maybe just a generic bear, I don't know.
116. How did your parents pick your name?
They wanted an S that wasn't Sam so I'd be named after my great-grandpa Sam without having to be called Sam all day. Similarly, Elliot is after Edward, my grandfather.
118. If you could enter a celebrity's mind, whose would you choose to enter?
I can't think of any celebrities who are thinking things more interesting than regular people. Oh, wait, "celebrities" means more than just actors. Ok, I'm gonna pick... hmmm... ok, this isn't who I expected to pick until just now, but Banana Yoshimoto. She has this gift for understanding such complex and beautiful emotions in people, I'd like to know what she thinks of people as she goes through her day. I bet she eats some good sushi too.
119. What do you tell yourself when times get hard?
Mostly that it'll be over with eventually no matter how horrible it sounds... because everything bad that's ever happened has eventually ended. So why should this be different. And then I usually get that Daniel Beddingfield song in my head and am driven to near suicide after days or repetition.
120. Would you ever sky dive?
I go back and forth on this. Mostly, I think no.
121. Do you sleep on your side, tummy, or back?
Side.
122. What character from a movie most reminds you of yourself?
Gretchen Wieners because sometimes I can't keep a secret and I sometimes spaz out. And Amelie in the "look how fun everything is" sort of way.
123. Can you crack your knuckles?
Only on my right hand.
124. Do you know what an IP address is?
Yes. Would you like me to tell you?
125. Have you ever bid for something on ebay?
I used to all the time, I've gotten some great stuff.
126. What do you think of Angelina Jolie being pregnant?
I think Ryan Phillipe and Reese Whitherspoon's kids should enjoy it while it lasts because Brangelina's baby will be totally hot... and probably kinda fucked up.
127. Do you enjoy giving hugs?
Yeah, sure.
128. Do you consider yourself to be fashionable?
I have the potential to be fashionable. Most of the time, I just wear whatever.
129. What song lyric, if any, is stuck in your head at the moment?
That Daniel Beddingfield song, you asshole survey!
130. Do you own a digital camera?
Yes. And my dream self owns two!
131. If someone you had no interest in dating expressed interest what would you do/say?
Thanks but no thanks. I'm nice about things like that most of the time... but that usually lands me into trouble and makes me friends I don't want. I'm trying to be more up front about not liking someone. Well... I'll start trying real soon.
132. What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
Cake Batter with little cookie doughs smooshed in.
133. Do you lock your car doors when you're driving somewhere?
Nope. Unless I get an idea in my head that goes out of control and I'm like "OH MY GOD, I'M GOING TO DIE ANY SECOND NOW!" That happens sometimes, so I lock my door just in case.
134. What celebrities have you been compared to?
Marilyn Manson and Tina Fey combined. Rrose Selavy (alter ego of Marcel Duchamp). I think that's it.
135. Who is your favorite Star Wars character?
Yoda. Leah. The furry thing.
136. Does it annoy you when someone doesn't call when they say they will?
Yes. Hmmmm... whatever, I'm over it.
137. What books, if any, have made you cry?
The Devil's Arithmetic was the first... I was really young then. I never ended up finishing that one. I cried a little over The God of Small Things. I don't remember why, and I don't think it was a sad cry. Most recently (last summer), and I'm not ashamed to admit this, I cried through the last few chapters of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
138. Do you think you're attractive?
Yeah, I really do. There are things I'd change, but I think I'm fairly striking.
139. What are you allergic to?
Most nuts. Some cats.
140. Are you a jealous person?
I'm a suspicious person more than a jealous one.
141. What is your favorite Christmas/winter movie?
Oh my God, it's on the tip of my tongue. Jesus! What is it???? I don't remember! OH! Elf! I love Elf!
142. Have you memorized your Social Security Number?
Of course. That's an important one to know. Unfortunately, i've also memorized my debit card number and expiration date and little three-digit thing on the back, so I can order things automatically without that period of "oh, let me get my card out", during which I often decide against spending the money.
143. Did you vote in the last election?
I voted in the presidental one. And I'll be voting in the RHA elections too to support a friend. i'm not even sure what RHA is, but I think it might stand for Residence Hall something.
144. What's your opinion on sex without emotional commitment?
Can be fun. Though I think some people do it all wrong.
145. Do you enjoy driving?
Enough. I'm kinda getting over it. I think it's because I have no iPod, seriously.
146. Have you ever had the "falling" dream?
There's just one falling dream? I used to have a recurring one as a child. But it was more of a jump, then a fall. I always decided to fall. Especially after I'd had the dream like 10 times, I always just thought "Ok, let's get this stupid dream over with, I'm so sick of this." so I'd jump as soon as I could so I could wake up.
147. Do you ever feel guilty after eating meat?
No. In fact, I often feel a distinct pleasure in my dominance. It tingles.
148. If you were born the opposite sex, what would your name have been?
Anne. My mom REALLY thought I was gonna be a girl and she REALLY wanted to name me Anne. Somehow when my sister was born, though, they didn't name her that. But it's her middle name.
149. Did you ever celebrate "Pi Day" in school?
We weren't losers if that's what you're asking. Though we had Casmir Pulaski Day off. That was our weird holiday. I'm not sure who he was, but I think it was an Illinois thing.
150. What is the time?
11:09 a.m.
What time is it? 1:58pm
1. How many keys are on your keychain?
8. My car key, my spare tire key, my house key, my mailbox key, the key to the movable stacks in the music library so I can touch the valuable and breakable things (bad idea)... ummm... shit, I think this one is a key to Bazaar Cafe. Oops, I must have given her the one that looked like this one when I quit. It has the clear tape on it that I used to identify it before. Then there are 2 I can't identify, but I fear I will need them one day to open a safety deposit box filled with a fortune in gold dubloons, so I hang on to them.
2. What makeup do you wear on a daily basis?
Concealer because I break out still even though I've officially done ever treatment available. And bronzer so I can be cool like Padraic. I mean because I'm pasty.
3. Is your AIM away message on?
No, I just got online. I'm thinking of putting it up, though, because someone's on I don't want to talk to.
4. If you could eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Devilled eggs. I only need devilled eggs.
5. What curse word do you use the most?
I've actually been swearing a lot less, I just noticed it recently. I like to pretend it's because I'm becoming smarter.
6. Do you own an iPod?
Yes, but I lent it to a friend. I mean, no wait... that's not how it went. Oh, right... it was STOLEN! Some friend.
7. Who on your Myspace "Top 8" do you talk to the most?
Herberika. I mean Marshlaudia.
8. What time is your alarm clock set for?
8. I set it for 7 every day. Then I wake up at 7 and set it for 7:30. Then At around 7:25, I set it for 8. Before I go to bed, I'll put it back at 7.
9. How many suitcases do you own?
My family kinda just shares luggage. Pieces seem to float among us even though we live far apart. Right now, I have two large suitcases and one smaller one here.
10. Do you wear flip-flops even when its cold outside?
Sometimes. I tried the other day, but I was tricked because it wasn't spring cold like the day before, it was winter cold.
11. Where do you buy your groceries from?
Kroger. Unless I'm getting meat, then I got Marsh.
12. Would you rather take the picture or be in the picture?
I'm becoming far less camera shy... but it's a slow process. Since I'm slowly becoming obsessed with flickr, though, I'm gonna still say take.
13. What was the last movie you watched?
Misery. I want to watch it again.
14. Do any of your friends have children?
Yeah, but his kid is cool and it's actually his brother. Oh, and just about all of my ex-girlfriends have babies. Luckily I'm not friends with them anymore, though. And by "just about all", I mean "one out of two."
15. If you won the lottery, what’s the first thing you would buy?
A condo. In Manhattan. (I tried to change the wording of this around so it didn't sound exactly like Jas', but yeah, I want the same thing. I'm not a copycat, I'm just not very creative.)
16. Has anyone ever called you lazy?
Of course, I am fucking lazy!
17. Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep faster?
No, I don't have a problem with that. Plus, I like staying up and being in my head. Laying in bed going to sleep is my favorite time of day.
18. What CD is currently in your CD player?
Johnny Cash at San Quentin
19. Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk?
I used to prefer chocolate, but now that I've discovered how amazing organic milk is, I'm never tainting it with anything every again. GOD, I could drink organic milk all day, it's so amazing! And I used to hate milk! Everyone go try organic milk now. I'll wait.
20. Has anyone told you a secret this week?
No. Did you try the milk? Don't lie to me, I'll know if you're lying.
21. When was the last time someone hit on you?
Today while I was at work, I ran into this kid outside the library cafeteria. He's been trying to sleep with me for almost 2 years now, so naturally I got to hear more of that... because maybe I changed my mind! Sometimes that happens where you don't want to sleep with someone because they're annoying and unattractive and dirty but then suddenly they say those magic words one day and you're like "Oh, please take me now, you gross trolly boy!" I hope he's reading my livejournal, I want him to know how much I love him.
22. What did you have for dinner?
Dave's spread. It was great. I ate more devilled eggs than anyone else, but I tried to do it discreetly.
23. Do you wear hoodies often?
OMG MY HOODY! I forgot all about it. It has Mickey Mouse Club on it and it's kinda too small... where is it? I want to wear it again.
24. What color is your car?
Dirty white. Very dirty.
25. Can you whistle?
NO! And who cares, whistling sucks, never do it around me, I hate it.
26. What is the first thing you see when you look to your left?
My book collection... at least the part of it that's in Indiana. It's to my left (i.e. all over the floor in front of my couch) because I've been cataloging them. But now that's done. There were 201, it took me about 20 hours. Luckily I did it all this weekend because I'm a loser. But now they get packed in BOXES so I can MOVE AWAY WITH THEM!
27. Do you make your own jewelry?
Stupid question. I'm going to ignore it and talk about how someone just IMed me and I don't know who he is and I'm embarassed because I know I should. And he's not categorized in any of my folders, so I don't even know where he lives. I hate when this happens. Make him go away.
28. Have you ever participated in a protest?
I don't care about things like that.
29. Who was the last person to call you?
Marshall with his NEWS!
30. What is your favorite ride at an amusement park?
I haven't been to one in ages. I guess I just enjoy your typical roller coaster as long as I don't have to get a migrane from it. Dangly feet are a plus. Crotch-rocket standing seats are a minus.
31. Chocolate or vanilla?
Swirl
32. Have you ever dated one of your best friends?
No once I become best friends with someone, the dating thing is never even an issue.
33. What area code are you in right now?
812
34. cartoons:
I love cartoons, is that what you wanted to know? Anyway, so I keep asking leading questions to figure out who this guy is, and it's totally not working. He's dumb.
35. How big is your local mall?
My local mall is the single crappiest mall I've ever been to. There is not one store I shop at in there. They don't even have Gap (not that I ever wear Gap).
36. What is your job title?
Library Assistant III at one job. Library Assistant IV at the other. Oddly, the library assistant III pays more, which is wrong, but it's because of a technicality in my favor. But now I have a degree! I'm way cooler now, I get to be a Librarian! (Librarian II if the job I want comes through... that's not too bad.)
37. How many siblings do you have?
One. She's getting back from California today apparently. My mom says so. I didn't know she was gone.
38. Have you ever been so drunk that you threw up?
Not in ages. Not since before... wow... ok, the last time was when John "held my hair back" in October of 2001. I rule, I can totally hold my alcohol!
39. Are you shy around the opposite sex?
Before I answer, let me remind you if you have not already done so to put on the gay goggles that have been provided with your questionnaire so this question and any subsequent question reads "same sex" instead of opposite. I'd blame society for the oversight, but this thing was probably written by a stupid highschooler.
Yes, I'm shy around guys I find attractive. But if I'm not into them, I can say just about anything if I need to. That's why you should never say to me "Hey, that guy over there is hot, I wish I had the balls to talk to him" because I will probably go tell him and make him talk to you.
40. Whats your biggest regret?
That I evidentally forgot to put deodorant on today.
41. Have you ever had Jamba Juice?
Yes, mmmmmmmm! My favorite is the one in Streets of Woodfield because a guy I liked in high school used to work there.
42. When was the last time you laughed so hard your sides hurt?
Not for a while. I could use some good laughter.
43. What movies do you know every line to?
Mommie Dearest. I think that's about the only one. Oh, and many episodes of Buffy.
44. Do you own any band t-shirts?
No. Well... kinda yes, I have my high school marching band shirt. But it's a polo. But t-shirts never fit me right, and I always look bad in them. I wear them anyway... but only when they're free, I never pay for them.
45. What is your favorite candle scent?
I don't think I like scented candles when it comes down to it. I mean, they sometimes smell nice in the store, but when you burn them, they all have that generic candle smell. I prefer incense. Oooh, except that one candle Curtis had that one time. That was a really nice one.
46. How many aunts and uncles do you have?
One set on my mom's side, two on my dad's. They're pretty cool, I guess.
47. When was your last plane ride?
LaGuardia to O'Hare to Indianapolis International. January 3rd or 4th or whenever.
48. Have you ever eaten snow?
Ummm, hello! It's only like my favorite food!
49. How many chairs are at your dining room table?
Two. Them and the table itself are the only pieces of furniture I wish to bring to New York with me. Everything else I hate and never want to see again. As much as I love IKEA, I'm never shopping there again on a budget.
50. What is your favorite salad dressing?
Ranch. Bar none.
51. Do you read for fun?
Of course, though not a lot lately. I'm going to read Brokeback Mountain this afternoon. And I'm on this new one called How I Became Stupid, which is pretty amazing, but I've only read one page.
52. Can you speak any languages other than english?
Some German. Enough Spanish to know what they're saying behind the counter at Chipotle.
53. Where is your cell phone?
Why, it's right here in my pocket.
54. Do you do your own dishes?
Well duh, who else would? Magda's on vacation and the cleaning staff is being totally uncooperative in her absence.
55. What color is your bedroom painted?
White... that gross white that all apartments are painted because America hates indivituality. Yes, I blame America.
56. Are your parents divorced?
Nope. A few years ago (like 5?), I asked my mom if she wanted to be, and I got a cryptic answer. But then I asked again, and she said no. So we're cool.
57. Have you ever cried in public?
Not since that day my freshman year on the bench in north quad. I remember it really well, and I made a conscious decision that night to stop indulging this stupid tragedy and to just get over it. And I did. For the most part. But I haven't cried like that since about anything. I've cried, but never uncontrollably in public. I felt a really really big change in myself that night... one of those epiphany type things. It was a really important night in that respect. Wow, I haven't thought about it in a while.
58. Do you have a desktop computer or a laptop?
Laptop. Boring question, moving on.
59. Which do you make: wishes or plans?
Both. I think I very successfully merge the two into a delicious cosmopolitan fantasy that will start taking place in less than 4 weeks! Hoorah! But I mean... what's the point of making plans if your wishes aren't in them?
60. Are you always trying to learn new things?
Sorta. I've been reading a lot about astronomy lately. ANd I think I want to learn to speak Irish like I've been meaning for a while.
61. What messenger programs do you have?
AIM.... but I'm going to become a full convert to Trillian soon.
62. Do you shower on a daily basis?
Yup, you don't want to see me when I don't.
63. Are you currently wanting any piercing or tattoos?
I'm still thinking about a tattoo I'll never follow through on. As for piercings, not so much. I've already taken out all the ones in my ear, and I have no intention of replacing them. And I'm thinking of taking the navel piercing out too. I dunno, it just doesn't feel like me anymore.
64. Do you believe that the guy should pay on the first date?
I think it's a nice gesture. I do it sometimes. It depends on the situation and who asked who and who's idea the evening was and all these other factors.
65. Can you skip rocks?
No, but I wanna learn.
67. Have you ever been to Jamaica?
Yeah! It was really gorgeous outside when I was there. Also, I applied for a job in Jamaica, NY, so maybe one day I'll LIVE in Jamaica! :-\
68. What do you like to snack on at the movie theatres?
My Icee and the popcorn that belongs to whoever near me bought it. I don't like to buy my own.
69. Who was your favorite teacher?
Hmmm... I think I'm gonna go with my 20th-century theory professor. That class was awesome, and not just because I dominated it. Rebecca was amazing. And I got to use pencil crayons to identify tone rows. But man, I was the best! Chris and Jill and I would do the homework together, and Chris would say lots of insightful things. And then in class, when Chris shared his insightful ideas, Rebecca never really liked them. But when I presented them (Chris's ideas that I blatantly stole), she would think they were the greatest ideas EVER! And then she would turn her back, and I would turn to Chris and stick out my tongue and say "Ha ha!" And then I learned that I didn't have to wait for her to turn her back to do that. But I had some of my own great ideas, and my final paper on Bartok's Fourth String Quartet was pretty fierce. Man, that class was awesome, I wish I was always that smart.
70. Have you ever dated someone out of your race?
No. Wait... no, he was Italian. I dated a British guy once, but... well, he was pretty white. Yeah, I guess they've all been white. Weird.
71. What is the weather like?
Really nice, actually. Coldish, but not so cold that my fingers hurt.
72. Would you ever date someone covered in tattoos?
Sure... maybe. I mean, it depends what they were of and HOW covered he was. If he's entirely green, then no I'm not so into the moss look.
73.Do you have an online journal?
Yes, retard! And I have a blog too. OOOH, shameless plug time. Go read it!
74. Did you ever play Capture the Flag in school?
Once for the band colorwars one year. But I didn't really play, I just stood there talking to Ame if I recall.
75. What was your favorite class in high school?
That'll be AP Music Theory because it was totally easy and it broke up my day. Junior year was a bitch in terms of my classload (I had 6 AP classes that year), but I had band first period and last period, and music theory was 4th period followed by lunch (my short lunch, which was then interrupted by my bio lab).
76. Do you enjoy traveling via airplanes?
Other than the hassle of airports, I think planes are pretty neat. Stewardesses seem to like me because I'm really honest about wanting more snacks. One went into the kitchen area and then came back, looked around to make sure nobody was watching, and emptied about 10 little bags of pretzels from her pockets onto my tray. She said "Hide these" and scurried away. I put them all in my bag. That was a couple years ago, and I've never seen my favorite stewardess since. :-(
77. What personality trait is a must-have in the opposite sex?
Being able to take a joke.
78. Have you ever been attracted to someone physically unattractive?
Shut up, stop making fun of me! Everyone makes fun of me for this.
79. When was the last time you slept on the floor?
Sunday I took a nap on my floor with kitty and the carpet mites. Haha! Kitty and the Carpet Mites... that sounds like an 80's band.
80. What is your favorite alcoholic drink?
Pama and soda.
81. Does your closest Starbucks have a drive-thru?
Yeah, but that's the loser Starbucks. I go to the one in town that has PERSONALITY! Hahahahaha, get it? It's ironic because I said Starbucks has personality.
82. Do you like your living arrangement?
No! I hate my apartment so much except that it has a dishwasher!
83. Has anyone ever called you spoiled?
Yeah. I am. So I mean... it's ok. I'm aware.
84. What is your mother’s hometown?
Chicago. We're all from Chicago.
85. Did you ever go to the same school as your parents?
Nah.
86. How many hours of sleep do you need to function?
Around 6. But that's the miminum system requirement. Things run much smoother with around 8.
87. Do you eat breakfast daily?
Not every daily. I get tea and a muffin a lot of the time, though.
88. What was the last thing to scare you?
My dream. I dreamt I started dating this really icky guy. That wasn't the scary part. The scary part came when I spent another $400 on a new digital camera that was no better than my current one. When I woke up, I was like "OMG, I DON'T HAVE THAT MUCH IN MY ACCOUNT, I'M TOTALLY OVERDRAWN!" But I didn't REALLY buy a camera... because it was just a dream, you see.
89. Do you own a Playstation?
Yes. Someone left it in my room that I lived in in the House of Six Lesbians. I took it with me and it's been following me in a cardboard box of discarded crap for three years. I have no use for it.
90. How many times have you brushed your teeth today?
Just the one. It's still early. (By the way I started this at 2:00 yesterday... it's the next morning now because I lost interest then and just saved it.)
91. What the most random thing someone has said to you today?
"Maybe she just likes to drink green beer. Wait... was it you I was talking to?" --The New Girl
93. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Five. Though this is my next big spending project... I intend to get shoes.
94. Are your days full and fast-paced?
What are you insane? My days are relaxed and unproductive. BUT NOT FOR LONG!!!
95. Did you ever get in trouble for talking in class?
No, I never got in trouble for anything even when I was doing things I shouldn't.
96. Is there carpet, wood or tile in the room you're currently in?
Tile. Y'know... that horrible white tile like at the grocery store or K-Mart.
97. Were you a "planned" child?
I wasn't just planned, I was special ordered!
98. What is your favorite fruit?
Pomegranite. Banana. Mango.
99. Do you pay attention to calories on the back of packages?
No.
100. How old will you be turning on your next birthday?
Twenty-four! I'm SO excited, I've wanted to be 24 for so long!
101. Do you know how to work a cash register?
I can work the one at Bazaar. It's pretty much a computer with a drawer, though.
102. How much is gas where you live right now?
I don't know, I don't need it for a while.
103. Are you picky about spelling and grammar?
I judge people who do not know the proper rules, but I do not require that everyone use them. I fuck with spelling and grammar intentionally for effect in most of my online conversations.
104. What time is your curfew?
10:00, it's SO unfair Billy and Meredith get to stay out until 10:30!
105. Who is your bank account with?
My primary checking and savings accounts are with Fifth Third. And I have an account at Bank of Palatine. And a CD filled with Bar Mitzvah money at Harris.
106. If you had ONE wish, what would you wish for?
Perfect skin. Wait, no. I'd wish for the perfect appearance in general. No, think big, Roxie, think BIG! I'm gonna get me... a whole BUNCHA BOYS!
107. Do you believe in life on other planets?
Yeah. I don't, however, believe they're watching us and only bothering to spy in crazy rednecks.
108. What does your mouse pad look like?
It says support.dell.com.
109. Have you ever been to Six Flags?
Yeah, I grew up like 20 minutes from one, I used to have a season pass every year.
110. Who was the last person to piss you off?
I'm not telling.
111. Do you believe that God has a gender?
Gender is a human construction. If there is a God, sie isn't subject to that sort of analysis. And sex is biological, so that's out too. (Did you like how I slipped in the gender-neutral pronoun there? Yeah, that was a nice touch.)
112. What was the last thing you ate?
A mint Hershey kiss that I stole from someone's candy bowl upstairs. Don't worry, I stole enough for everyone.
113. Can others make you cry easily?
No.
114. Do you get along better with the same or opposite sex?
There's really no difference here anymore.
115. What did you dress up as for your first Halloween?
Probably some stupid baby pumpkin outfit. Actually, no, my parents may have been midwestern suburbanites, but I never got put in those stupid outfits. The first Halloween I had a say in, I was Tenderheart Bear. Or maybe just a generic bear, I don't know.
116. How did your parents pick your name?
They wanted an S that wasn't Sam so I'd be named after my great-grandpa Sam without having to be called Sam all day. Similarly, Elliot is after Edward, my grandfather.
118. If you could enter a celebrity's mind, whose would you choose to enter?
I can't think of any celebrities who are thinking things more interesting than regular people. Oh, wait, "celebrities" means more than just actors. Ok, I'm gonna pick... hmmm... ok, this isn't who I expected to pick until just now, but Banana Yoshimoto. She has this gift for understanding such complex and beautiful emotions in people, I'd like to know what she thinks of people as she goes through her day. I bet she eats some good sushi too.
119. What do you tell yourself when times get hard?
Mostly that it'll be over with eventually no matter how horrible it sounds... because everything bad that's ever happened has eventually ended. So why should this be different. And then I usually get that Daniel Beddingfield song in my head and am driven to near suicide after days or repetition.
120. Would you ever sky dive?
I go back and forth on this. Mostly, I think no.
121. Do you sleep on your side, tummy, or back?
Side.
122. What character from a movie most reminds you of yourself?
Gretchen Wieners because sometimes I can't keep a secret and I sometimes spaz out. And Amelie in the "look how fun everything is" sort of way.
123. Can you crack your knuckles?
Only on my right hand.
124. Do you know what an IP address is?
Yes. Would you like me to tell you?
125. Have you ever bid for something on ebay?
I used to all the time, I've gotten some great stuff.
126. What do you think of Angelina Jolie being pregnant?
I think Ryan Phillipe and Reese Whitherspoon's kids should enjoy it while it lasts because Brangelina's baby will be totally hot... and probably kinda fucked up.
127. Do you enjoy giving hugs?
Yeah, sure.
128. Do you consider yourself to be fashionable?
I have the potential to be fashionable. Most of the time, I just wear whatever.
129. What song lyric, if any, is stuck in your head at the moment?
That Daniel Beddingfield song, you asshole survey!
130. Do you own a digital camera?
Yes. And my dream self owns two!
131. If someone you had no interest in dating expressed interest what would you do/say?
Thanks but no thanks. I'm nice about things like that most of the time... but that usually lands me into trouble and makes me friends I don't want. I'm trying to be more up front about not liking someone. Well... I'll start trying real soon.
132. What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
Cake Batter with little cookie doughs smooshed in.
133. Do you lock your car doors when you're driving somewhere?
Nope. Unless I get an idea in my head that goes out of control and I'm like "OH MY GOD, I'M GOING TO DIE ANY SECOND NOW!" That happens sometimes, so I lock my door just in case.
134. What celebrities have you been compared to?
Marilyn Manson and Tina Fey combined. Rrose Selavy (alter ego of Marcel Duchamp). I think that's it.
135. Who is your favorite Star Wars character?
Yoda. Leah. The furry thing.
136. Does it annoy you when someone doesn't call when they say they will?
Yes. Hmmmm... whatever, I'm over it.
137. What books, if any, have made you cry?
The Devil's Arithmetic was the first... I was really young then. I never ended up finishing that one. I cried a little over The God of Small Things. I don't remember why, and I don't think it was a sad cry. Most recently (last summer), and I'm not ashamed to admit this, I cried through the last few chapters of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
138. Do you think you're attractive?
Yeah, I really do. There are things I'd change, but I think I'm fairly striking.
139. What are you allergic to?
Most nuts. Some cats.
140. Are you a jealous person?
I'm a suspicious person more than a jealous one.
141. What is your favorite Christmas/winter movie?
Oh my God, it's on the tip of my tongue. Jesus! What is it???? I don't remember! OH! Elf! I love Elf!
142. Have you memorized your Social Security Number?
Of course. That's an important one to know. Unfortunately, i've also memorized my debit card number and expiration date and little three-digit thing on the back, so I can order things automatically without that period of "oh, let me get my card out", during which I often decide against spending the money.
143. Did you vote in the last election?
I voted in the presidental one. And I'll be voting in the RHA elections too to support a friend. i'm not even sure what RHA is, but I think it might stand for Residence Hall something.
144. What's your opinion on sex without emotional commitment?
Can be fun. Though I think some people do it all wrong.
145. Do you enjoy driving?
Enough. I'm kinda getting over it. I think it's because I have no iPod, seriously.
146. Have you ever had the "falling" dream?
There's just one falling dream? I used to have a recurring one as a child. But it was more of a jump, then a fall. I always decided to fall. Especially after I'd had the dream like 10 times, I always just thought "Ok, let's get this stupid dream over with, I'm so sick of this." so I'd jump as soon as I could so I could wake up.
147. Do you ever feel guilty after eating meat?
No. In fact, I often feel a distinct pleasure in my dominance. It tingles.
148. If you were born the opposite sex, what would your name have been?
Anne. My mom REALLY thought I was gonna be a girl and she REALLY wanted to name me Anne. Somehow when my sister was born, though, they didn't name her that. But it's her middle name.
149. Did you ever celebrate "Pi Day" in school?
We weren't losers if that's what you're asking. Though we had Casmir Pulaski Day off. That was our weird holiday. I'm not sure who he was, but I think it was an Illinois thing.
150. What is the time?
11:09 a.m.