grown-up meme
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noelfigart:
1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
Taxes...largely because of the zillion-little-details part.
2. Where's the best place to eat a romantic dinner?
Our kitchen.
3. Last time you puked from drinking?
I don't think I ever have.
4. When is the last time you got drunk and danced on a bar?
Uh, haven't.
5. Name of your first grade teacher?
I don't remember ;)
6. What do you really want to be doing right now?
Mmmmm...
7. What did you want to be when you were growing up?
Writer or teacher. Then I read the Velvet Sweatshop article and wanted to work at Microsoft.
8. How many colleges did you attend?
Four.
9. Why did you wear that shirt you have on right now?
It's easy to put on and comfy (I'm wearing my flannel nightie right now, but then I'm at home).
10. GAS PRICES?
Current? $2.49. When I first starting buy gas? $0.93.
11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you?
I'd like to live in Manhattan or London for a few years.
12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
It didn't ... more of "Eh, I'm awake, I might as well get up and turn the alarm off."
13. Last thought before going to sleep last night?
Love my life.
14. Favorite style of underwear?
Cotton briefs, underwire bra.
15. Favorite style of underwear for the opposite sex?
Whatever is clean and easily removable :)
16. What errand/chore do you despise?
Cleaning
17. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer at an art gallery?
Possibly. I'd probably volunteer somewhere.
18. Get up early or sleep in?
Sleep in.
19. What is your favorite cartoon character?
Bugs.
20. Favorite NON sexual thing to do at night with a girl/guy?
Snuggle and talk
21. A secret that you wouldn't mind everyone knowing?
Then it wouldn't be a secret :)
22. When did you first start feeling old?
5th year at Microsoft.
23. Favorite 80's movie?
Ferris Beuller.
24. Your favorite lunch meat?
Sliced turkey.
25. What do you get every time you go into Sam's Club?
Never been. But I usually get at least one bottle of wine each time I go to Costco.
26. Beach or lake?
Yes.
27. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual that was invented?
I think it's evolved over time so's to meet various needs. I'm happy with mine.
28. How many people do you stalk on Myspace?
None ;)
29. Favorite guilty pleasure?
Barry Manilow's "I Want To Be Somebody's Baby". ("I was the one who was always strong / and I was always the one left alone / I was the one understanding & letting the others free / well now I want to be somebody's baby let somebody worry about me" ... I picked this for myself in high school, directed at my mom...)
30. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?
The Four Seasons
31. What's your drink?
Fuzzy navel or coffee with Bailey's
32. Cowboys or Indians?
Cheetahs.
33. Cops or Robbers?
Batman.
34. Who from high school would you like to run into?
Um...it might be interesting to run into my German teacher. I am in touch with my best friend. And one of the "popular girls" was temping at an admin at Microsoft some years back and was gobsmacked that I had a CS degree. So I've had that.
35. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now?
103.7
36. Norm or Cliff?
Never watched.
37. The Cosby Show or the Simpsons?
Cos.
38. Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could take back?
Not sure.
39. Do you like the person who sits directly across from you at work?
He's okay.
40. If you could get away with it, who would you kill?
Nobody.
41. What famous person(s) would you like to have dinner with?
Not sure.
42. What famous person would you like to sleep with?
I don't know. There are famous people where I'm attracted to their image, but whether I'd be attracted to the person is unknown.
43. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose?
Yes.
44. Last book you read for real?
New book? The Old New Thing by Raymond Chen.
45. Do you have a teddy bear?
yes
46. Have you ever brushed your teeth?
....yeah....twice a day.
47. Somewhere you've never been and would like to go?
British Museum
48. Number of texts in a day?
Varies
49. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship?
New career...but not really looking for either right now.
50. Do you go to church?
Not as often as I should
51. Pencil or pen?
Pen.
52. What do you want to achieve in life?
Enjoy myself & share with others.
53. How old are you?
40
54. Where do you see yourself when you are 40?
Pretty much where I am now :)
noelfigart: 1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
Taxes...largely because of the zillion-little-details part.
2. Where's the best place to eat a romantic dinner?
Our kitchen.
3. Last time you puked from drinking?
I don't think I ever have.
4. When is the last time you got drunk and danced on a bar?
Uh, haven't.
5. Name of your first grade teacher?
I don't remember ;)
6. What do you really want to be doing right now?
Mmmmm...
7. What did you want to be when you were growing up?
Writer or teacher. Then I read the Velvet Sweatshop article and wanted to work at Microsoft.
8. How many colleges did you attend?
Four.
9. Why did you wear that shirt you have on right now?
It's easy to put on and comfy (I'm wearing my flannel nightie right now, but then I'm at home).
10. GAS PRICES?
Current? $2.49. When I first starting buy gas? $0.93.
11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you?
I'd like to live in Manhattan or London for a few years.
12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
It didn't ... more of "Eh, I'm awake, I might as well get up and turn the alarm off."
13. Last thought before going to sleep last night?
Love my life.
14. Favorite style of underwear?
Cotton briefs, underwire bra.
15. Favorite style of underwear for the opposite sex?
Whatever is clean and easily removable :)
16. What errand/chore do you despise?
Cleaning
17. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer at an art gallery?
Possibly. I'd probably volunteer somewhere.
18. Get up early or sleep in?
Sleep in.
19. What is your favorite cartoon character?
Bugs.
20. Favorite NON sexual thing to do at night with a girl/guy?
Snuggle and talk
21. A secret that you wouldn't mind everyone knowing?
Then it wouldn't be a secret :)
22. When did you first start feeling old?
5th year at Microsoft.
23. Favorite 80's movie?
Ferris Beuller.
24. Your favorite lunch meat?
Sliced turkey.
25. What do you get every time you go into Sam's Club?
Never been. But I usually get at least one bottle of wine each time I go to Costco.
26. Beach or lake?
Yes.
27. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual that was invented?
I think it's evolved over time so's to meet various needs. I'm happy with mine.
28. How many people do you stalk on Myspace?
None ;)
29. Favorite guilty pleasure?
Barry Manilow's "I Want To Be Somebody's Baby". ("I was the one who was always strong / and I was always the one left alone / I was the one understanding & letting the others free / well now I want to be somebody's baby let somebody worry about me" ... I picked this for myself in high school, directed at my mom...)
30. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?
The Four Seasons
31. What's your drink?
Fuzzy navel or coffee with Bailey's
32. Cowboys or Indians?
Cheetahs.
33. Cops or Robbers?
Batman.
34. Who from high school would you like to run into?
Um...it might be interesting to run into my German teacher. I am in touch with my best friend. And one of the "popular girls" was temping at an admin at Microsoft some years back and was gobsmacked that I had a CS degree. So I've had that.
35. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now?
103.7
36. Norm or Cliff?
Never watched.
37. The Cosby Show or the Simpsons?
Cos.
38. Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could take back?
Not sure.
39. Do you like the person who sits directly across from you at work?
He's okay.
40. If you could get away with it, who would you kill?
Nobody.
41. What famous person(s) would you like to have dinner with?
Not sure.
42. What famous person would you like to sleep with?
I don't know. There are famous people where I'm attracted to their image, but whether I'd be attracted to the person is unknown.
43. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose?
Yes.
44. Last book you read for real?
New book? The Old New Thing by Raymond Chen.
45. Do you have a teddy bear?
yes
46. Have you ever brushed your teeth?
....yeah....twice a day.
47. Somewhere you've never been and would like to go?
British Museum
48. Number of texts in a day?
Varies
49. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship?
New career...but not really looking for either right now.
50. Do you go to church?
Not as often as I should
51. Pencil or pen?
Pen.
52. What do you want to achieve in life?
Enjoy myself & share with others.
53. How old are you?
40
54. Where do you see yourself when you are 40?
Pretty much where I am now :)
