A New Meme

And now for a new meme. I got this list of questions from one of the blogs I read.
Side fact: I loved these things when I was in junior high. I would actually write up little "mini quizzes" and exchange them with my friends Nadine and Signie. Such fun. This meme questionnaire has that same flavour.



1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?

"This fleece top might work for backpacking after all."

2. How much cash do you have on you?

$83 in bills, $1.56 in change.

3. What's a word that rhymes with DOOR?

Floor

4. Favorite planet?

Earth

5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone?

Who? I don't keep track of these things!

6. What is your favorite ring tone on your phone?

Eddie Izzard saying: "Hey, your phone is ringing. ... Your phone is ringing. ... Your PHONE is RINGing. ... Answer the bloody phone!" At least that's what it would be if I had ring tones...

7. What shirt are you wearing?

The aforementioned fleece top. Forest green V-neck Old Navy brand via a clothing exchange.

8. Do you “label yourself?

I tend to label myself by the things that I do as shorthand for people who don't know me that well. I am a dancer; I am a teacher; I am designer; I am a writer. Yes, I am a former member of that singing group!

9. Name the brand of your shoes you're currently wearing?

No-brand fluffy leather slippers from China!

10. Bright or Dark Room?

Bright at Night, Darkish during the Day.

11. What do you think about the person who took this survey before you?

I can't remember who that was! But since I read a variety of interesting blogs, she must be pretty cool.

12. What does your watch look like?

Black sports watch.

13. What were you doing at midnight last night?

Researching backpacking underwear and insulating layers for myself and my sister.

14. What did your last text message you received on your cell say?

Probably something from my friend Emily saying: Hope you're having a good time up there! Can't wait to see the new dances! Love U! Miss U!

15. Where is your nearest 7-11?

There are no 7-11s in my area. There is a drugstore that functions much the same around the corner from my house.

16. What's a word that you say a lot?

"Actually." But "actually" I don't say it as much as I used to. lol "Actually," I am overly fond of most qualifiers. hehe

17. Who told you he/she loved you last?

My husband. And/or my sister.

18. Last furry thing you touched?

One of my cats is in my lap RIGHT NOW. Mr. Furry Boy.

19. How many drugs have you done in the last three days?

What drugs? No, I don't *think* so!

20. How many rolls of film do you need developed?

Sadly, I have at least 1 roll of B&W and a possible color roll that still need to be developed, even 20 months after I got my digital camera that freed me from all that mess. I also have a few *unexposed* rolls lurking around.

21. Favorite age you have been so far?

Don't have one. But my early-mid 30s were fun. "Actually" I like my current age (which I won't specify *cough*cough*).

22. Your worst enemy?

Probably myself, but one former friend has tried for that honor on occasion.

23. What is your current desktop picture?

A mountaintop view in Virginia from a backpacking trip.

24. What was the last thing you said to someone?

"Bye, have a good day at work. Love you."

25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly what would it be?

Hmmm... I'd really rather fly, but I'm afraid that people being what they are that someone would want to shoot me down for having too much fun. So I'll take the million.

26. Do you like someone?

I like lots of people. What do you mean? :)

27. The last song you listened to?

Tune: celtic dance tune by Dot-Dot-Dash.

Song: probably some Yah-Love reggae song on the local jazz station.

28. What time of day were you born?

Approx. 8:57 in the evening, Central.

29. What's your favorite number?

It's a secret. :) Okay, I'll tell you. 17. Or 42.

30. Where did you live in 1987?

In my college town. In a apartment rental with several friends.

31. Are you jealous of anyone?

No doubt. I am usually jealous of people who get things done in their life and accomplish great things without an apparent excess of drama. Wait-- that's "admire." :)

32. Is anyone jealous of you?

No doubt. Some people seem jealous of me for accomplishing things and being really excellent at certain things without apparent effort. I find that rather ironic (see above question).

33. Where were you when 9/11 happened?

At home talking to my Mom, taking her picture for a professional journal profile.

34. What do you do when vending machines steal your money?

Curse and complain.

35. Do you consider yourself kind?

Yes. I don't like to see anyone suffer. So I usually go out of my way to be gracious if others are feeling awkward or lost or unconnected.

36. If you had to get a tattoo, where would it be?

I've had enough multiple needle stabbings (through IF injectables) that I don't feel the need to undergo more of that. Maybe I should tattoo the slogan "been there, done that, no baby" on the belly fat around my navel. *snarkity snark*

37. If you could be fluent in any other language, what would it be?

Oooo! Choices! How about Spanish, Italian, German, Persian, AND Mandarin? All of them have aspects of beauty and practicality to recommend them. If I learned to play an instrument fluently, I'd REALLY like that.

38. Would you move for the person you loved?

I have in the past, but I didn't with my husband. But I would now.

39. Are you touchy feely?

Eh? No! I am a hugger, but I hate it when people have to touch me while they talk to me.

40. What's your life motto?

As with everything, I have more than one answer:

"Radiate the Dance."

"Been there, done that, loved it!" (Esther Carp)

"Do your scales and persevere."

41. Name three things that you have on you at all times?

Keys, wallet, sunhat.

42. What's your favorite town/city?

Let's say Rome.

43. What was the last thing you paid for with cash?

Some groceries at Wh@le F@@ds.

44. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper and mailed it?

I sent a cool, chatty postcard to my artist friend in Boston in June.

45. Can you change the oil on a car?

I could if I had to, but I sure don't.

46. Your first love: what is the last thing you heard about him/her?

My first college boyfriend married one of my other college friends years ago and occasionally we exchange email to say hi or to exchange exceptionally bad puns. (I write more with my friend.)

47. How far back do you know about your ancestry?

1500s in German Alsace.

48. The last time you dressed fancy, what did you wear and why did you dress fancy?

The last time I specifically remember was a friend's wedding a year ago. Wore my 30's vintage gown and looked great!

49. Does anything hurt on your body right now?

My thighs are aching front and back from the backpacking training squats.

50. Have you been burned by love?

Good God, yes.

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