More Than 20 Questions
Recently, a fellow blogger did 20 questions on her blog. I stole them in order to talk about myself because I am a self-absorbed kleptomaniac.
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How old do you feel?
Recently, much older than I ever have before. In a good way. With my recent completion of graduate school and my subsequent Real Grown Up Job, I've been feeling more like an adult than ever before. It completely rocks. It kind of makes me want to go out with my friends, get really wasted, and moon people.
What do you believe is the meaning of life?
I think the meaning of life is that it's different for each person. We all have our own meanings, ideals, beliefs, and opinions. The meaning of my life is to remember that that's okay. And to maybe remind others that their meanings are totally valid, too. Also, part of my meaning is to create space for people to live their lives in a way that makes them happy, and to make the world better for as many people as possible... one at a time, if necessary.
Why is the sky blue?
Smurf residue from the Great Smurf Battle of '86.
What is your favorite thing to cook?
Duh. Macaroni and cheese with soy hotdogs. Unless baking counts as cooking. Then, it's cakes, pies, and cookies of all kinds. I make stuff up. Lemon stuff is my favorite.
What would your last meal be?
Hopefully, mashed peas through a straw.
What is the youngest age you have memories of?
About three years old. My family and I were going to California on a plane. I remember that on the plane, my mom had all of these cool, new toys for me. Then, when we got there, we stayed with my parents' friends. One afternoon, I was jumping on the bed at their house. My mom came in and told me to stop. I nodded, but when she left the room, I got right back up on the bed. Unfortunately, there was an earthquake right at that moment. The house shook, glasses broke, and I was positive that I had caused this chaos by jumping on the bed. Traumatized. (I do still jump on the bed, however. I got over it.)
What is your favorite thing in the world?
The happy lump I get in my throat when something great happens. It's usually when I help someone, but can be at any number of happy occasions. It's like all the happiness in my body might just explode out all at once, lighting up the world with sparklies.
What living person would you want to meet?
My future husband.
What dead person would you want to meet?
Mohandas Ghandi. But, only if he were still alive at the time. Otherwise, yuck.
Where in the world would you like to live?
I love living here. It's the best place, so far. I would also like to try out Portland and/or Seattle. I want to be close to my family, but if that weren't an issue... most places in New Zealand, London, Barcelona, the west coast of Italy, anywhere on Hawaii... and hell, why not? San Diego.
Who has the most influence on you?
My family. They love and support me no matter what I do. Even when it's stupid and makes no sense, they smile and nod and wince when I mess up. They've taught me a lot about love.
What is your favorite dessert?
Anything with lime or lemon in it. Oooo! Oooo! Key lime cheesecake. Damn straight!
Can you make cookies from scratch?
Of course! My favorites are gingerbread and peanutbutter cookies. (Not together, though, that deserves some testing.)
Would you rather be single forever with a great family or be with your soul mate and have no family?
Family. All the way.
What is your favorite scented candle?
This is a really stupid question, but if I take it out, there will no longer be 20. And 19 questions just sounds silly. Earth scents like patchouli, sandalwood, sage, and rosemary make me happy.
Have you ever read the bible?
Some of it. I was forced to in my early adolescence by a very old man at my parents' church. I had to memorize the books of the bible. Matthew Mark Luke John... that's all I've got. Obviously, it did me a lot of good. I'm such a heathen, now.
Who do you dislike most in the world?
Dislike? I don't like that question. It's very negative. Each person has redeeming value. That said, G. W. Bush is at the bottom of my likeables list, right now.
What is your ideal date?
Hanging out with my best friend and then realizing that we're madly in love... and not having any stupid pretenses about dating and having to feel awkward at the beginning because we already did that part long ago, when we were just friends.
What is your favorite shape?
Mine.
What color do you feel represents you?
Blue. I wear it a lot. It feels calming. Or green because it's all earthy-like. I think I just listed my favorites. I'm not into that "represents you" hippy crap.
Would you rather be honest and poor, or a liar and rich?
I call lame question. I would rather be well-enough-off-to-support-two-kids-and-take-a-great-international-vacation-each-year and be honest.
What is your ideal ice cream creation?
Strawberry cheesecake ice cream, whipped cream, strawberries, and butter cookies (for good measure).
What is your favorite thing to do?
Be in love. Failing that, rock climbing or partner dancing both really trip my trigger.
What is your favorite junk food?
Ice cream and/or whipped cream. Oh, and cheesecake. And any kind of cake, really. And butter cookies. And lemon cookies.
What is the longest you've gone without talking to anyone?
Probably about 15 seconds. I can be pretty verbose, given the chance.
What is your favorite board game?
Candyland with my clients. I love the look on their faces when I let them win.
What is your favorite book?
Well, if I had read the bible, I suppose that would be a good thing to put here to get me some points or something. But, not being all that religious, I guess I don't so much care about those specific points, anyway. I would have to say... that there are too many to list. I recently read Blink by Malcom Gladwell. That was an awesome book. I also love National Geographic magazine. And anything about how the human mind works.
What toy have you always wanted and never gotten?
A motorcycle. I think it's too dangerous to ride them in the Bay Area, but someday...
What item could you not go without during the day?
Human contact.
Do you consider yourself smart?
In many ways. I can't find my way out of a paperbag, but I can read people. I can do math. I can spell (most of the time) and punctuate (at least half of the time) as though I were well-educated. And I have tons of common sense, which I believe to be priceless.
Is there anything you have to do every day?
Smile. It makes me feel like I'm going in the right direction.
Do you curse in front of family?
Hell yes.
If you had to get back with an ex who would it be?
I don't want to get back to together with any of my exes. There were very good reasons for breaking up in the first place. And, although some of them remain good friends, the romance part was not right. I'm leaving open space for Mr. Guy On A White Horse, thanks.
When was the last time you felt truly loved by someone?
Now. I feel very loved by various different important people in my life right now... which makes me feel very lucky to be me.
What character trait would you change about yourself?
I hate being jealous and/or insecure. I'm not always that way, but I do get that way given the right circumstances. However, as a caveat, those circumstances are generally so f-ed up that I should change them, anyway. And I do, therefore regaining my superhero powers.
Which of your five senses would you give up?
None, thanks. I don't like this question. Sight is important for living and for art, beauty, nature. Hearing for music and the soft voices of loved ones. Taste for great food and wonderful wine (I love living in California). Smell for the little tiny white flowers on the tree outside my house that smell more strongly at night, and for the scent of lovers (pheromones rock my world). And touch... well, there's no giving up human contact.
What do you do when the power goes out?
Since I lived in the Dominican Republic with no electicity for so long, I generally enjoy going outside to look at the stars, take a walk, and, if it's raining, enjoy the thunder and lightening show. Depending on company, I also might light candles, pour some wine, and whatnot.
Would you rather spend the night out or in?
It depends on the day I've had and with whom I am spending my time that evening. Just me = in most of the time. Friends and dates vary.
I tag Carrie and Aaron to answer these same questions.
- - -
How old do you feel?
Recently, much older than I ever have before. In a good way. With my recent completion of graduate school and my subsequent Real Grown Up Job, I've been feeling more like an adult than ever before. It completely rocks. It kind of makes me want to go out with my friends, get really wasted, and moon people.
What do you believe is the meaning of life?
I think the meaning of life is that it's different for each person. We all have our own meanings, ideals, beliefs, and opinions. The meaning of my life is to remember that that's okay. And to maybe remind others that their meanings are totally valid, too. Also, part of my meaning is to create space for people to live their lives in a way that makes them happy, and to make the world better for as many people as possible... one at a time, if necessary.
Why is the sky blue?
Smurf residue from the Great Smurf Battle of '86.
What is your favorite thing to cook?
Duh. Macaroni and cheese with soy hotdogs. Unless baking counts as cooking. Then, it's cakes, pies, and cookies of all kinds. I make stuff up. Lemon stuff is my favorite.
What would your last meal be?
Hopefully, mashed peas through a straw.
What is the youngest age you have memories of?
About three years old. My family and I were going to California on a plane. I remember that on the plane, my mom had all of these cool, new toys for me. Then, when we got there, we stayed with my parents' friends. One afternoon, I was jumping on the bed at their house. My mom came in and told me to stop. I nodded, but when she left the room, I got right back up on the bed. Unfortunately, there was an earthquake right at that moment. The house shook, glasses broke, and I was positive that I had caused this chaos by jumping on the bed. Traumatized. (I do still jump on the bed, however. I got over it.)
What is your favorite thing in the world?
The happy lump I get in my throat when something great happens. It's usually when I help someone, but can be at any number of happy occasions. It's like all the happiness in my body might just explode out all at once, lighting up the world with sparklies.
What living person would you want to meet?
My future husband.
What dead person would you want to meet?
Mohandas Ghandi. But, only if he were still alive at the time. Otherwise, yuck.
Where in the world would you like to live?
I love living here. It's the best place, so far. I would also like to try out Portland and/or Seattle. I want to be close to my family, but if that weren't an issue... most places in New Zealand, London, Barcelona, the west coast of Italy, anywhere on Hawaii... and hell, why not? San Diego.
Who has the most influence on you?
My family. They love and support me no matter what I do. Even when it's stupid and makes no sense, they smile and nod and wince when I mess up. They've taught me a lot about love.
What is your favorite dessert?
Anything with lime or lemon in it. Oooo! Oooo! Key lime cheesecake. Damn straight!
Can you make cookies from scratch?
Of course! My favorites are gingerbread and peanutbutter cookies. (Not together, though, that deserves some testing.)
Would you rather be single forever with a great family or be with your soul mate and have no family?
Family. All the way.
What is your favorite scented candle?
This is a really stupid question, but if I take it out, there will no longer be 20. And 19 questions just sounds silly. Earth scents like patchouli, sandalwood, sage, and rosemary make me happy.
Have you ever read the bible?
Some of it. I was forced to in my early adolescence by a very old man at my parents' church. I had to memorize the books of the bible. Matthew Mark Luke John... that's all I've got. Obviously, it did me a lot of good. I'm such a heathen, now.
Who do you dislike most in the world?
Dislike? I don't like that question. It's very negative. Each person has redeeming value. That said, G. W. Bush is at the bottom of my likeables list, right now.
What is your ideal date?
Hanging out with my best friend and then realizing that we're madly in love... and not having any stupid pretenses about dating and having to feel awkward at the beginning because we already did that part long ago, when we were just friends.
What is your favorite shape?
Mine.
What color do you feel represents you?
Blue. I wear it a lot. It feels calming. Or green because it's all earthy-like. I think I just listed my favorites. I'm not into that "represents you" hippy crap.
Would you rather be honest and poor, or a liar and rich?
I call lame question. I would rather be well-enough-off-to-support-two-kids-and-take-a-great-international-vacation-each-year and be honest.
What is your ideal ice cream creation?
Strawberry cheesecake ice cream, whipped cream, strawberries, and butter cookies (for good measure).
What is your favorite thing to do?
Be in love. Failing that, rock climbing or partner dancing both really trip my trigger.
What is your favorite junk food?
Ice cream and/or whipped cream. Oh, and cheesecake. And any kind of cake, really. And butter cookies. And lemon cookies.
What is the longest you've gone without talking to anyone?
Probably about 15 seconds. I can be pretty verbose, given the chance.
What is your favorite board game?
Candyland with my clients. I love the look on their faces when I let them win.
What is your favorite book?
Well, if I had read the bible, I suppose that would be a good thing to put here to get me some points or something. But, not being all that religious, I guess I don't so much care about those specific points, anyway. I would have to say... that there are too many to list. I recently read Blink by Malcom Gladwell. That was an awesome book. I also love National Geographic magazine. And anything about how the human mind works.
What toy have you always wanted and never gotten?
A motorcycle. I think it's too dangerous to ride them in the Bay Area, but someday...
What item could you not go without during the day?
Human contact.
Do you consider yourself smart?
In many ways. I can't find my way out of a paperbag, but I can read people. I can do math. I can spell (most of the time) and punctuate (at least half of the time) as though I were well-educated. And I have tons of common sense, which I believe to be priceless.
Is there anything you have to do every day?
Smile. It makes me feel like I'm going in the right direction.
Do you curse in front of family?
Hell yes.
If you had to get back with an ex who would it be?
I don't want to get back to together with any of my exes. There were very good reasons for breaking up in the first place. And, although some of them remain good friends, the romance part was not right. I'm leaving open space for Mr. Guy On A White Horse, thanks.
When was the last time you felt truly loved by someone?
Now. I feel very loved by various different important people in my life right now... which makes me feel very lucky to be me.
What character trait would you change about yourself?
I hate being jealous and/or insecure. I'm not always that way, but I do get that way given the right circumstances. However, as a caveat, those circumstances are generally so f-ed up that I should change them, anyway. And I do, therefore regaining my superhero powers.
Which of your five senses would you give up?
None, thanks. I don't like this question. Sight is important for living and for art, beauty, nature. Hearing for music and the soft voices of loved ones. Taste for great food and wonderful wine (I love living in California). Smell for the little tiny white flowers on the tree outside my house that smell more strongly at night, and for the scent of lovers (pheromones rock my world). And touch... well, there's no giving up human contact.
What do you do when the power goes out?
Since I lived in the Dominican Republic with no electicity for so long, I generally enjoy going outside to look at the stars, take a walk, and, if it's raining, enjoy the thunder and lightening show. Depending on company, I also might light candles, pour some wine, and whatnot.
Would you rather spend the night out or in?
It depends on the day I've had and with whom I am spending my time that evening. Just me = in most of the time. Friends and dates vary.
I tag Carrie and Aaron to answer these same questions.
posted by Bert at 10:39 PM
1 Comments:
Good answers. You never counted the questions though - there are more than 20. :-P
I just called it "20 questions" because my mom used to say "what is this... 20 questions?" after a long string of questions which she really didn't have the answers to.
I laughed about your childhood memory - how priceless!
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