Sunday, January 31, 2010
SURVEY
Welcome to the new 2010 edition of getting to know your family and friends. Here is what you are supposed to do: Change all the answers so that they apply to you. Then, send this to a bunch of people you know, INCLUDING the person who sent it to you. Some of you may get this several times; that means you have lots of friends. The easiest way to do it is to hit 'forward' so you can change the answers or copy and paste. Have fun and be truthful!
I want to see your answers!
1. What is your occupation right now?
I do quality control on data entry - in other words, I check other people's data entry. Not exciting work, I know, but I get to listen to my music and podcasts all day!
2. What color are your socks right now?
Not wearing any. Should put some on, my toes are getting a little chilly!
3. What are you listening to right now?
My Pandora station - http://www.pandora.com/?ext_lsfi=71084358808125069. Right now it's playing some Donovan tune.
4. What was the last thing that you ate?
An orange.
5. Can you drive a stick shift?
Poorly.
6. Last person you spoke to on the phone?
My daughter?
7. Do you like the person who sent this to you?
Sure.
8. How old are you today?
Mid-forties.
9. What is your favorite sport to watch on TV?
Don't care for sports.
10. What is your favorite drink?
Cherry Coke Zero.
11. Have you ever dyed your hair?
Nope. At least, not yet!
12. Favorite food?
Pizza!
13. What is the last movie you watched?
I was flipping through the channels watching "The Good, The Bad And The Ugly" and "Sleepless In Seattle" plus a couple of sitcoms. But actually watch, I can't remember.
14. Favorite day of the year?
Christmas.
15. How do you vent anger?
Scream and yell at inanimate objects, slam doors, grit my teeth.
16. What was your favorite toy?
Apparently, I was very fond of a stuffed Mr. Peanut.
17. What is your favorite season?
Summer by far!
18. Cherries or Blueberries?
Cherries, but I like blueberries too!
19. Do you want your friends to e-mail you back?
If they feel like it.
20. Who is the most likely to respond?
I don't know. My mom probably.
21. Who is least likely to respond?
Most of my friends!
22. Living situation?
I'm not dead, if that's what you mean! Live with my tween daughter.
23. When was the last time you cried?
I don't know a few days back. Got teary-eyed listening to a song - I think the estrogen is kicking in.
24. What is on the floor of your closet right now?
My dirty clothes.
25. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending to?
Jim.
26. What did you do last night?
Lie on the couch and watched tv until I feel asleep.
27. What are you most afraid of?
The unknown.
29. What is your fave dog breed?
Mutt.
30. Favorite day of the week?
Saturday.
31. How many states have you lived in?
States - just one! But 4 countries - U.S., England for 9 months, Lesotho for 6 years, and Botswana for 6 months.
32. Diamonds or pearls?
Diamonds, but I wouldn't want any, because the profit is often used by countries for war.
33. What is your favorite flower?
Roses.
Labels: age, anger, animals, cars, Christmas, days, dogs, drinks, flowers, food, friends, fruit, hair, jobs, movies, music, phones, questionnaire, survey, work
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
PERSONALITY: 44 Odd Things About Me
1. Do you like blue cheese?
I don't think so, but it's been a while since I tried it.
2. Have you ever smoked?
4 whole times in my whole time, 7 times if you include marijuana.
3. Do you own a gun?
Never!
4. What flavor of Kool Aid is your favorite?
Black cherry,
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments?
No.
6. What do you think of hot dogs?
They're fine.
7. Favorite Christmas movie?
"It's A Wonderful Life", of course.
"Look at that, Bert! My lip's bleeding! Zuzu's petals!!!!!"
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning?
Juice.
9. Can you do push ups?
Maybe one or two.
10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry?
None.
11. Favorite hobby?
Listening to music.
12. Do you have A.D.D.?
No.
13. What's one trait you hate about yourself?
Can be TOO stubborn, though stubbornness in itself is NOT a bad trait.
14. Middle name?
Music
15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment.
Everyone will want to know if Music is really my middle name.
And everyone will want to know if it's not Music, then what is it?
Some are wondering if my first name is Older.
16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink.
diet coke, tea, juice.
17. Current worry?
Just one?
18. Current hate right now?
Messy apartment.
19. Favorite place to be?
Live music.
20. How did you bring in the New Year?
Watched music stuff on tv with my daughter while eating pizza.
21. Where would you like to go?
India/Sri Lanka/Tibet/Nepal.
22. Name three people who will complete this?
My mother, a friend, ?
23. Do you own slippers?
Nope, I use my sandals.
24 What shirt are you wearing?
A plain blue t-shirt.
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets?
I haven't tried it.
26. Can you whistle?
Very poorly.
27. What is your all time favorite song?
Changes all the time, but I like The Violent Femmes the best, so I'll say "Kiss Off".
28. Would you be a pirate?
Not a real one, but a fantasy one - sure, for a while!
29. What songs do you sing in the shower?
Only sing in the car, and to whatever is on my mp3 player.
30. Favorite girl's name?
Don't really have one, but i'll say my daughter's name.
31. Favorite boy's name?
I don't know! Nick Soapdish?!
32. What's in your pocket right now?
Keys, change, pens, wallet, comb, notebook - which pocket exactly?
33. Last thing that made you laugh?
I don't know, probably something my daughter said though.
34. Best bed sheets as a child?
I only remember having plain boring ones.
35. Worst injury you've ever had?
Broke my hand sledding. The two middle knuckles were below the outer ones - had to stay overnight at the hospital.
36. Do you love where you live?
It's okay.
37. How many TVs do you have in your house?
2
38. Who is your loudest friend?
Wow, loudest? Hmmmm. Not sure. Does my daughter count as a friend? She's the loudest person i know!
39. How many dogs do you have?
0 - But not from a lack of effort from my daughter!
40. Does someone have a crush on you?
If they do, they're hiding it well, but i can be pretty oblivious about things like that.
41. What is your favorite book?
Odyssey by Homer.
42. What is your favorite candy?
Peanut M&M's.
43. Favorite Sports Team?
Not into sports, but the family has many big Cubs supporters.
44. What song do you want played at your funeral?
"Amazing Grace" by the Dropkick Murphys from their Live In Boston cd!
Labels: books, candy, Christmas, Christmas movies, clothes, drinks, exercise, food, hate, hobbies, jewelry, movies, music, people, PERSONALITY, places, questionnaire, singing, smoking, sports
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
PERSONALITY TYPE: Which Christmas Character Are You?
| Which Christmas character are you? |
| Reindeer You love Christmas and like to help people! You always come in handy when someone is in need. That's why people like you so much! |
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Labels: characters, Christmas, Christmas spirit, handy, help needy, helping, like, like helping, PERSONALITY, PERSONALITY TYPE
PERSONALITY TYPE: What Type Of Christmas Present Is Best For You?
| What type of Christmas present is best for you? |
| Ipod Shuffle (An 160 gig iPod would be better, but dang if this test didn't nail me! - OMGeek) You are a musical person, who likes brand names, but doesnt take anything too crazy expensive, or with a thousand different things on it. |
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Labels: best, brand names, cheap, Christmas, Christmas gifts, complicated, expensive, gifts, holidays, mp3 player, music, PERSONALITY, PERSONALITY TYPE
PERSONALITY TYPE: Which Part Of The Christmas Tree Are You?
Lights
You definitely brighten the room! Whether you're flashing colors and gently lighting a small corner, you definitely brighten people's day.
Labels: brighten, cheerful, Christmas, Christmas decorations, Christmas lights, Christmas tree, holidays, light up, PERSONALITY, PERSONALITY TYPE
PERSONALITY TYPE: Which CHRISTMAS SYMBOL Are You?
#1 equals your best match. The longer the green graph bar, the better the match.
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Labels: broken, cheerful, Christmas, clean, dirty, holidays, important, incomplete, lost, PERSONALITY, PERSONALITY TYPE, pure, smell, smell good, symbols
PERSONALITY TYPE: Which Character From A Christmas Carol Are You?
#1 equals your best match. The longer the green graph bar, the better the match.
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Labels: books, Christmas, Christmas books, Christmas spirit, death, family, father, fear, free will, future, genorosity, good, holidays, kind, love, PERSONALITY, PERSONALITY TYPE, solemn, suffering, work
PERSONALITY TYPE: Which Of The Twelve Days Of Christmas Are You?
The Seventh Day of Christmas - Seven Swans A-Swimming - 40%
You recognize the beauty in purity - an uncommon gift.
In Christian symbolism, swans are associated with purity and the Virgin Mary on account of their white plumage.
You might consider giving Christmas cards with swans on them.
Take The Twelve Days of Christmas Personality Quiz at HelloQuizzy
Labels: animals, beauty, birds, Christianity, Christmas, feathers, holidays, Mary (mother of Jesus), PERSONALITY, PERSONALITY TYPE, pure, recognition, swans, symbols, white
Saturday, December 01, 2007
PERSONALITY TRAIT: What's Your Holiday Stress Level?
| Your Holiday Stress Level is Moderate |
 The holidays sometimes stress you out, but mostly because they wear you down. Take it easy! You can have a fun holiday without running yourself ragged. |
Labels: Christmas, fun, holidays, moderate, PERSONALITY, PERSONALITY TRAIT, stress, stress level, tiring, wearing (down)
PERSONALITY: How Should You Spend the Holidays?
Your Holiday Personality is Fun |
 You're all about the celebrating. Whether you're partying hard or singing along to Christmas music, you're totally enjoying the holidays. Make your own Christmas ornaments. Create a holiday mix for all your friends' stockings. Run around your neighborhood late Christmas Eve ringing bells. |
Labels: celebrating, Christmas, enjoying, fun, fun seeking, holidays, PERSONALITY, PERSONALITY TYPE, singing
PERSONALITY: What Movie Is Your Christmas Most Like?
Your Christmas is Most Like: A Very Brady Christmas |
 For you, it's all about sharing times with family. Even if you all get a bit cheesy at times. |
Labels: cheesy, Christmas, Christmas movies, family, movies, my family, PERSONALITY, sharing, The Bradys
PERSONALITY: What The Holidays Mean to You
What The Holidays Mean to You |
 For you, the holidays are about celebration. You enjoy all the fun and fellowship that the holidays bring. You celebrate the holidays in an over the top style. If something is cute, you'll buy it. People end up with a lot of gifts from you - and your house is like a holiday wonderland, full of decorations. During the holidays, you feel magical. You love all of the decorations and how happy people are. You like to sit back and take it all in. You think the holidays should be comforting and relaxing. You don't like the holiday rush... you just like the simple pleasure of the holidays. Your best holiday memories are of childhood foods and traditions. You secretly still wish you believed in Santa Claus. |
Labels: Christmas, Christmas gifts, Christmas presents, comforting, decorations, fun, fun seeking, genorosity, gifts, happiness, holiday rush, holidays, magical, presents, relaxed, Santa Claus, traditionalist
PERSONALITY: Which of Santa's Reindeer Are You?
You Are Dasher |
 You're an independent minded reindeer who never plays by the rules. Why You're Naughty: That little coup you tried to stage against Santa last year Why You're Nice: You secretly give naughty children presents. |
Labels: Christmas, genorosity, independent, naughty, nice, PERSONALITY, reindeer, rules, Santa Claus
PERSONALITY: A Christmas Questionnaire
Welcome to the Christmas edition of getting to know your friends. Okay, here's what you're supposed to do, and try not to be a SCROOGE ! ! !
Just copy (not forward) this entire email and paste into a new email that you can send. Change all the answers so that they apply to you. then send this to a whole bunch of people you know, INCLUDING the person that sent it to you . . .
'Tis the Season to be NICE !
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?
Usually wrapping paper.
2. Real tree or artificial?
Artificial.
3. When do you put up the tree?
We used to put it up the Friday after Thanksgiving, but my daughter and I seem to be getting lazier as we get older.
4. When do you take the tree down?
Jan 2
5. Do you like eggnog?
Never cared for the taste - but I love hot cider!
6. Favorite gift received as a child?
Can't remember off the top of my head, but I did enjoy my hot wheels.
7. Do you have a nativity scene?
Yeah, my mom gave me one this year!
8. Hardest person to buy for?
Any teenager!
9. Easiest person to buy for?
My daughter - I swear, she starts suggesting things the day after her birthday.
10. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
Can't think of it off the top of my head. But I know clothes were never a favorite when I was young, especially sweaters!
11. Mail or email Christmas cards?
Definitely mail, but I've been awful about sending any in recent years!
12. Favorite Christmas movie?
Definitely It's a Wonderful Life. But my daughter and I are big fans of the Christmas special, Olive, the Other Reindeer!
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?
Some time in December. Usually one of the weekends that I don't have my daughter.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?
Never!
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
Turkey!
16. Clear lights or colored on the tree?
Colored
17. Favorite Christmas song?
Probably "White Christmas" by Bing, but I do like my Christmas punk rock songs!
18. Travel for Christmas or stay home?
"There's no place like home for the holidays....."
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer?
I could probably name 6 or 7 and then I would rack my brains trying to remember the last two!
20. Angel on the treetop or a star?
Star.
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning?
I allow Jill to open ONE on Christmas Eve!
22. Most annoying thing about this time of year?
Snow and rude jerks!
23. What I love most about Christmas?
Most people - when they arent shopping! - are nice and friendly.
And finally...
Happy Christmas and/or Boxing Day and/or Kwanzaa and/or Hannakah and/or Bodhi Day and/or Sanghamitta Day and/or Shabe Cheleh and/or Makara Sankranti and/or Junkanoo and/or Dong Zhi and/or Toji and/or Soyal and/or Yule and/or Seva Zistane and/or Alban Arthan and/or Long Night and/or Mean Geimrech and/or Brumalia and/or Dies Natalis Solis Invicti and/or Saturnalia and/or Lenaea and/or Wren Day and/or Tekufah Tevet and/or Winter Solstice and/or any other December or winter solstice holidays i missed!
Oh, and Bah Humbug to those who don't celebrate the holidays! :)
Labels: angels, Christmas, Christmas gifts, Christmas movies, Christmas music, Christmas presents, Christmas shopping, Christmas tree, holidays, jerks, my daughter, my mother, questionnaire, stars, survey
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