"Ninety years ago I was a freak. Today I'm an amateur."
Film Score Monthly has at last announced their long-awaited release of the original film tracks from Time After Time! The previous LP and CD release of was an excellent re-recording with the Royal Philharmonic, but the original film recording had a larger orchestra and will have much better sound. Miklós Rózsa has long been one of my favorites, ( Read more... )
Kissing them is not as sweet, but they can be real tigers!
26. Could you see yourself with someone forever?
Forever's a mighty long time and I mean to tell you, there's something else - the afterworld. A world of never ending happiness where you can always see the sun, day or night. So when u call up that shrink in Beverly Hills, you know the one - "Dr. Everything'll Be Alright." Instead of asking him how much of your time is left, ask him how much of your mind, baby 'Cuz in this life, things are much harder than in the afterworld. In this life, you're on your own. And if the elevator tries to bring you down...Go crazy!
27. What was the first thing you thought when you woke up?
"She brought me coffee! I love that woman."
28. Do you forgive or forget?
I forgive. I remember to learn.
29. What are you thinking about right now?
That this is the most comprehensive meme I've ever filled out and will probably have to post it in two parts.
30. Do you like Techno music?
On rare occasion I enjoy Digitally Imported's (http://www.di.fm) mostly instrumental Goa-Psy Trance channel.
31. Have you ever truly been in love with someone?
Every day of my life.
32. Do you trust people?
Until proven otherwise, yes.
33. What are you looking forward to?
Saving money for a new computer, listening to wonderful music, sharing stories with my friends, drinking good Scotch, watching my children play, and laying in bed with my wife watching DVD box sets. Also the new Star Trek movie and its score.
34. Do you get mad easily?
I am quick to love, and slow to anger.
35. Has anyone ever told you you have pretty eyes?
Its my most striking feature if you're close enough to gaze into them. Women love them.
36. Can you keep a secret?
I once held a Department of Defense Top Secret Security Clearance. The answer is an unwavering, "Yes."
37. Do you have strange dreams?
Often. They upset people when I talk about them. A buddy from the Air Force I haven't spoken to in a while called me yesterday. I admitted to him that I'd had a strange dream about his wife several months back. He laughed and said, "She had one about you also!" *whew*
38. Do you have a reason to smile right now?
I'm employed, my family is healthy and happy, and I'm blogging. What more could I possibly ask for?
39. If you just drank 15 beers, what would you be doing?
Blogging.
40. Ever licked someone's cheek or forehead?
EVERY. CHANCE. I. GET!
41. What do you carry with you at all times?
Keys, a single-hand operation folding lock-blade knife, wallet & cellphone, plus my backpack, which contains the following items: CAT-5 cable, VPN token, novel, ipod, noise-canceling headphones, a Logitech marble mouse sunglasses, a 5-pack roll of Grizzly Longcut Wintergreen, an ultra-portable umbrella, a small bungee cord, a pack of gum, a hematite ring, and some zip-ties
42. Have you thought about an ex today?
All my ex's live in Texas. Seriously.
43. Where is the person who has your heart at the moment?
In the kitchen.
44. Do you think a lot of people think bad things about you?
I think I'm universally revered by all.
45. Would you date someone who lived in another state?
If my wife would let me, sure.
46. When's the last time you said you were fine, but really weren't?
I'm almost always fine. I rarely run hot or cold.
47. Could you handle a long distance relationship?
My wife and I have been geographically separated many times. It sucks. What's the alternative though? I do what I have to do. We both do. And in the long run, we're stronger for it.
48. Have you ever been called heartless?
Often. See #50.
49. Relationships or one night stands?
They're too dissimilar to compare, and the motivations behind each of them yield wildly different results. I've made my choice of a relationship, however, and couldn't be happier.
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Its usually the other way around, but even that gets me in lots of trouble.
51. When was the last time you wanted to punch someone in their face?
1992 at the dorm RAF England. Some drunk asshole was beating the shit out of the door next to me, trying to wake someone inside to let him in. I was furious that this dumbass couldn't get the hint. He thought he simply needed to be LOUDER so he screamed and yelled and kicked and beat the door, over and over. After about five minutes I was fit to be tied and opened my door to suggest that perhaps he was misunderstanding the message which was being conveyed and that while likely awake at this point, he simply did not wish to open the door, ergo he could stop beating on it. The drunk Airman turned to me like a rapid pig and started cursing and threatening me. I closed my door in his face, but my blood was pumping over the incident, and I fantasized about punching his drunk ass in the face.
52. Do you have a friend you can tell stuff to and you're sure they won't tell?
Yes.
53. Has anyone ever told you they love you?
Often.
54. When was the last time you were disappointed?
Like, real disappointment? I feign disappointment often, but real disappointment? I was upset that I went back to moist smokeless tobacco after a successful 5-day run without it. I did this mostly out of boredom. Yes, its your fault, friends list. Entertain me.
55. Is there anyone who doesn't like you?
Some are jealous of me, some are envious. Others still are curious. However, there is only one person I am aware of that either actively or passively dislikes me, and he's on lj.
56. What happened at 9:00 am today?
I stared dumbly at my inbox waiting to respond to comments on my latest blog entry. The comments never came. THE COMMENTS NEVER CAME!
57. What were you doing at 7:00 AM?
Sitting at work updating my ubuntu laptop.
58. What were you doing 1 hour ago?
Creating map files to attach SAN disks to an HP/UX system.
59. What was the last thing you said aloud?
"Don't take all your Bakugan cards to school, you don't have to pay for them, I do; they're expensive. Only take what you need, and bring back all the ones you take."
60. What was the last thing you bought?
Torchwood & Mad Men theme songs from iTunes.
61. Do you laugh a lot?
Often. Most of the time. I'm the jolliest sonofabitch I know.
62. What's bothering you right now?
I can't be bothered to be bothered.
63. Can you sleep without blankets covering you?
The answer used to be, "No." But first the military, then Information Technology changed all of that.
64. Do you sleep a lot?
No, but its a dream of mine to one day accomplish this.
65. Whats the first thing you did when you woke up this morning?
Drank coffee enroute to the shower.
66. What were you doing at ten last night?
Making this avatar for schpydurx.
67. Do you like to cuddle?
When I'm in the mood.
68. Will you be sleeping alone tonight?
Nope.
69. What do you currently hear?
My daughter haltingly reading "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" while a dancing melody plays on http://www.buildabear.com
70. Do you consider yourself lucky?
I lead a charmed life. Luck really doesn't play into it.
71. Have you ever found yourself worrying about commitment?
Never.
72. Have you ever confessed your feelings to a crush?
Every single time.
73. Last place you hugged someone?
Around the waist.
74. Do you have a reason to smile right now?
What he said.
75. Is someone on your mind right now?
Does Fort Worth ever cross your mind?
76. Do you feel that your previous relationships were a waste of time?
In everything that must be done, there is an element of fun. Find the fun and *snap* the job's a game!
77. Were you mad about the way you woke up this morning?
The opposite in fact - my wife set an oversized mug of hot, black coffee on the nightstand next to my face and I awoke with a smile.
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