long time, no.....whatever
life, in summary:
france was amazing
i have too many awesome friends that i don't see often enough
i wish i had the energy to be the person i want to be
i still hate my job
i'm still scared of the future
my family is in shambles
my life has no meaning now that the last harry potter book has been released.
but whatever.
Beth Amuso took the liberty of deleting the really boring questions...
1. First of all, what do you prefer to be called?
Uh, I don't know. I don't like when my family calls me Colleen, it usually means I'm in trouble.
2. What is your favorite form of creative expression?
I guess, short story fiction writing
7. What is the current or last song you are listening/listened to, and does it have any special significance to you?
you can't stop the beat: hairspray soundtrack. no significance, other than that it's awesome.
8. Do you prefer rainbows or stars?
stars, i guess. both artistically, and the fact that if you can get away from the city lights, they can really take your breath away.
9. Describe the best day of your life NOT in terms of events, but in terms of your feelings:
i don't know what the best day in my life was. i'll try to pick one: tired, anxious, giggly, bored, excited, indecisive, thirsty, excited, bubbly, hopeful, confident, happy, bold, chickenshit, amused, happy, tired again. how's that for a list? not an amazing day, but a pretty good one in recent memory.
10. Would you rather go to a planetarium or an aquarium?
aquarium, i suppose.
12. What decorations are hanging on your walls?
still lots of teenybopper posters, circa high school, and all my broadway, high school, and mis-spelled tshirts. and my art, through the years.
13. What is your favorite planet in our solar system?
it used to be pluto :(
14. How do you express love?
i dont.
15. Do you consider yourself to be more spiritual or scientific?
uhmmmm...i'm tempted to say neither. but i guess, scientific? but not really. a little bit of both, i think.
16. If you had a lava lamp, what color would you want it to be?
*bethamuso, do you mean the lava lamp in your basement? because i don't even think that counts anymore.* uhm, i don't think it would matter. but aren't there glittery ones? i like glitter!
17. Would you rather be able to revisit your past to simply reexperience a positive moment or revisit your past in order to change things and risk the concequences?
reexperience the positive, absolutely. and maybe to act in certain instances where i chose not to.
19. What is your favorite holiday and why?
Christmas, because it's more than just a holiday. It's like an all consuming joy-song-decorations-prettylights-goodmovies celebration of awesomeness. and with presents!
20. Are you better with remembering dates or names?
names. although, i can always remember that a date is important, i can just never remember why. see: june 10th- "i know that date's important for some reason, i just can't remember if i'm doing anything..." :)
21. What was your favorite book that you had to read for a class?
oooo, i don't know. anything shakespeare, or the outsiders.
22. What is your favorite number and why is it significant to you?
6, 8, or a combination of the two. birthday.
23. Would you rather explore space or the ocean?
um, neither. both kinda scary. but the weightlessness in space would be pretty cool...
24. What prompted you to call the last person you called?
kayleigh, because i needed to switch shifts with her for sunday.
25. Star Trek or Star Wars?
star wars, i guess.
26. Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter?
psssh, this question is so unnecessary, but i will answer it anyway: hp, all the way!
27. What is your favorite band and why?
barenaked ladies, or counting crows.
28. What color best resonates with your best friend(s)?
Jhole: purple, probably because she's asian and it looks fantastic on her.
Meggo: blue and like a magenta-y pink. blue, because she used to have a blue fleece vest that just pops into my mind. and something about the combination makes me think of middle school.
Heather: yellow, because it's her favorite, and red, because she looks good in it.
Kristina: the exact color of her hair :)
Bethamuso: pink, because she's a pretty pretty princess.
Scotty: yellow and black, i have no idea why.
Kelly: blue, and for some reason i think it's because she maybe has a blue bathing suit?
Leah: yellow, for the yellow backpack. always the yellow backpack.
29. Where do you work and why do you work there?
canal view, because i need money and i can't get out of there.
30. Have you ever gone to a public karaoke facility, and what did you sing?
i feel like i must have, but i don't think i have.
31. What animal do you feel most connected with?
maggie!
32. Have you ever had "special brownies" or any other kind of "special" treat?
not to my knowledge
33. What book are you reading at the moment?
i am between finishing harry potter and starting a new jodi picoult.
34. What is the funniest thing that you have done at a fast food restaurant?
i don't know, i've done a lot of fun (read: inappropriate) things at fast food restaurants.
35. Do you enjoy listening to music that is sung in another language?
eh, some stuff. some french, some josh groban-y stuff, and a little opera. i like when the emotion of the song is so powerful, you can understand what they're saying even if you dont speak the language.
36. Quote the last movie you watched:
"i'm very pleased and scared to be here." also from hairspray. love it.
37. Do you know more than just your sun sign (like your ascending sign or moon sign etc.)?
nope
38. Do you have any jewelery on you that holds significance, and if so, what is it and why is it significant?
class ring, because my hs friends are amazing, as are the memories,
claddaugh ring: irish people are better.
other ring: mommy got it from the caribbean, it's one-of-a-kind.
pearl necklace: pj and michelle gave it to me for graduation.
39. What is your favorite kind of cheesecake?
none, thanks.
40. Why did you last feel warm and fuzzy inside?
WHEN I READ BETHAMUSO'S ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION! and also, reliving fond heather memories.
44. What has been the single most frightening experience of your life?
hmmmm.....i don't know. wait, no, going to college.
45. Who is/was your favorite Spice Girl?
baby spice, because i AM her!
46. Do you prefer free verse or poetry set in a form?
um, probably free verse.
47. In a hotel, would you choose to go in the hot tub, the sauna, the workout room, or the pool?
pool
48. Imagine that you are exploring space. Who would you want with you and what would you want to explore, assuming you are not limited in any way?
ben affleck and bruce willis, because they have the experience.
52. What element do you feel most connected to?
potassium. hehe, i don't know.
53. What is a cause that you feel very strongly about and why?
i don't really so much feel strongly for causes. i'm too lazy.
54. What was your favorite class from the last year that you were in school?
probably my film class with sarachan.
55. What is a topic that you study independently for your own interest?
pop culture :)
56. Describe what you would want to wear if you were getting married, handfasted, or having some kind of "love celebration" or "commitment" ceremony between yourself and another?
this is such a silly survey. as fas as a wedding dress, i am having mine personally designed by vera wang. it will be very simple, no lace, frills, crystals, etc, but awesome. and expensive. fortunately i'm marrying wealthy.
57. What song do you want played at your funeral?
disney soundtracks
58. Would you rather alphabatize or put things in order according to numbers?
alphabetize
59. What medication do you dislike the most?
either tums, or anything orange-flavored liquid
64. What skill do people often compliment you on?
uhmmm.....i don't know if they compliment me on a particular skill. they give my sense of humor a lot of credit.
65. What are three facets of your personality or thinking patterns that you want to improve?
self-confidence, initiative, time management
68. What do you smell like right now?
nothing good, let me tell you.
69. You get to have a theme party of your choice, just for fun. What theme do you choose?
funny story, i was just in party city the other day, and looking at all the stuff they had, it so made me want to have an old-school little kid's birthday party with matching plates, tablecloths, party hats, etc. i was trying to decide between a high school musical theme or a harry potter theme.
71. How do you deal with the dark side of yourself?
ooooo, my dark side! well, my dark side is really just my depressed, worrisome, self-loathing side. so i just try not to focus on that, i avoid thinking about problems or issues. i run away from the bear, essentially.
77. What is one of your most frequent daydreams?
i am such a freaking daydreamer, it's not even funny. as i was sharing last night with heather, my current one is that i am spotted in the mall by a casting agent, and hired on the spot to star in a new abc sitcom, where my family is played by john goodman (dan from roseanne), debra jo rupp (kitty from that 70s show), will friedle (eric from boy meets world), leslie grossman (mary cherry from popular and lauren from what i like about you), and amy bruckner (pim from phil of the future). the show is wildy successful, and i become a popular new it-girl, while simultaneously, avoiding the spotlight too much by avoiding the party scene. there are clearly several disney corporation get-togethers, where i not only spend quality time with the casts of lost and grey's anatomy, but i also become true bffs with all my favorite little hollywood goody-two-shoes: ashley tisdale, zac efron, brenda song, amanda bynes, etc. plus, i star in a movie with lindsay lohan, and we have a true heart-to-heart, in which i set her back on the right track towards superstardom. also, i have a guest role on csi:miami, host snl, and win a best actress oscar for my role in some insightful drama costarring ryan gosling, who also takes home an oscar. but you know, that's just today.
78. What is your favorite stuffed animal?
soft white bear
80. If you could bring anyone back to life, who would it be?
my grandpa, mr hollibaugh, and john ritter
81. Are you affectionate?
yes and no.
82. Name one thing that each of your best friends is really good at:
jhole: laugh-crying, and smelly burps
meggo: very good to talk about anything with
kristina: same.
heather: soulmates.
scotty: seducing me.
bethamuso: dressing well.
kelly: seducing me.
leah: knowing exactly the perfect thing to say.
84. Could you see yourself being able to carry on a long distance relationship?
for a certain amount of time, yes.
85. If you could be anything but human, including anything mythical, what would you be?
*thinks harry potter* ummmm....i guess a mermaid would be cool.
87. What is something about yourself that you feel no one else understands?
i'm not as good as you think i am.
88. If you could go back in time and tell your old self something about the future, when would you go to and what would you say?
6th grade: don't cut your hair
7th grade: don't quit cheerleading for field hockey.
9th grade: cherish these moments.
12 grade: it really doesn't matter, you'll find your way eventually.
freshman in college: trust your instincts.
89. What does your typical night out consist of?
haha, meggo's house.
90. What does your typical night in consist of?
late night television
91. Have you ever simply gazed into someone eyes?
yes, but they weren't gazing back.
94. Name something that you enjoy tha tmost people don't:
csi:miami
95. What is your current biggest annoyance?
canal view, of course
96. Who do you feel like talking to right now?
heather!
97. Are you more emotional or logical?
i want to say logical, but probably emotional
98. What are you very sensitive about?
what other people think of me
101. Which of your beliefs do you often question?
i don't have any beliefs
102. If you could be held by anyone right now, who would it be?
meghan hollibaugh, of course!
105. What sparks your will to live?
not canal view, that's for damn sure. ummm....fond memories.
106. What's your most used defense mechanism?
self-deprication
112. If you could be friends with any fictional character, who would it be?
*tackles bethamuso with joy for her answer* the weasley twins!
114. Romantic or kinky?
yes.
115. Dost thou enjoy florid language?
this question dost maketh me want to stab someone. i do like shakespeare, but not such florid language used elsewhere, like in a fucking internet quiz.
116. If you could choose any language to simply be fluent in, what would it be and why?
well after 9 years of study and a month in france, french would be nice.
118. What is your method of escapism?
daydreaming
119. What has been the most drastic form of hostility that you have performed?
probably just talking about people behind their backs
120. What do you find to be the hardest thing to describe or explain?
hmmm....i'm not sure.
121. What do you long for at this moment?
to be carefree and happy with my friends, or the same, but back in france.
france was amazing
i have too many awesome friends that i don't see often enough
i wish i had the energy to be the person i want to be
i still hate my job
i'm still scared of the future
my family is in shambles
my life has no meaning now that the last harry potter book has been released.
but whatever.
Beth Amuso took the liberty of deleting the really boring questions...
1. First of all, what do you prefer to be called?
Uh, I don't know. I don't like when my family calls me Colleen, it usually means I'm in trouble.
2. What is your favorite form of creative expression?
I guess, short story fiction writing
7. What is the current or last song you are listening/listened to, and does it have any special significance to you?
you can't stop the beat: hairspray soundtrack. no significance, other than that it's awesome.
8. Do you prefer rainbows or stars?
stars, i guess. both artistically, and the fact that if you can get away from the city lights, they can really take your breath away.
9. Describe the best day of your life NOT in terms of events, but in terms of your feelings:
i don't know what the best day in my life was. i'll try to pick one: tired, anxious, giggly, bored, excited, indecisive, thirsty, excited, bubbly, hopeful, confident, happy, bold, chickenshit, amused, happy, tired again. how's that for a list? not an amazing day, but a pretty good one in recent memory.
10. Would you rather go to a planetarium or an aquarium?
aquarium, i suppose.
12. What decorations are hanging on your walls?
still lots of teenybopper posters, circa high school, and all my broadway, high school, and mis-spelled tshirts. and my art, through the years.
13. What is your favorite planet in our solar system?
it used to be pluto :(
14. How do you express love?
i dont.
15. Do you consider yourself to be more spiritual or scientific?
uhmmmm...i'm tempted to say neither. but i guess, scientific? but not really. a little bit of both, i think.
16. If you had a lava lamp, what color would you want it to be?
*bethamuso, do you mean the lava lamp in your basement? because i don't even think that counts anymore.* uhm, i don't think it would matter. but aren't there glittery ones? i like glitter!
17. Would you rather be able to revisit your past to simply reexperience a positive moment or revisit your past in order to change things and risk the concequences?
reexperience the positive, absolutely. and maybe to act in certain instances where i chose not to.
19. What is your favorite holiday and why?
Christmas, because it's more than just a holiday. It's like an all consuming joy-song-decorations-prettylights-goodmovies celebration of awesomeness. and with presents!
20. Are you better with remembering dates or names?
names. although, i can always remember that a date is important, i can just never remember why. see: june 10th- "i know that date's important for some reason, i just can't remember if i'm doing anything..." :)
21. What was your favorite book that you had to read for a class?
oooo, i don't know. anything shakespeare, or the outsiders.
22. What is your favorite number and why is it significant to you?
6, 8, or a combination of the two. birthday.
23. Would you rather explore space or the ocean?
um, neither. both kinda scary. but the weightlessness in space would be pretty cool...
24. What prompted you to call the last person you called?
kayleigh, because i needed to switch shifts with her for sunday.
25. Star Trek or Star Wars?
star wars, i guess.
26. Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter?
psssh, this question is so unnecessary, but i will answer it anyway: hp, all the way!
27. What is your favorite band and why?
barenaked ladies, or counting crows.
28. What color best resonates with your best friend(s)?
Jhole: purple, probably because she's asian and it looks fantastic on her.
Meggo: blue and like a magenta-y pink. blue, because she used to have a blue fleece vest that just pops into my mind. and something about the combination makes me think of middle school.
Heather: yellow, because it's her favorite, and red, because she looks good in it.
Kristina: the exact color of her hair :)
Bethamuso: pink, because she's a pretty pretty princess.
Scotty: yellow and black, i have no idea why.
Kelly: blue, and for some reason i think it's because she maybe has a blue bathing suit?
Leah: yellow, for the yellow backpack. always the yellow backpack.
29. Where do you work and why do you work there?
canal view, because i need money and i can't get out of there.
30. Have you ever gone to a public karaoke facility, and what did you sing?
i feel like i must have, but i don't think i have.
31. What animal do you feel most connected with?
maggie!
32. Have you ever had "special brownies" or any other kind of "special" treat?
not to my knowledge
33. What book are you reading at the moment?
i am between finishing harry potter and starting a new jodi picoult.
34. What is the funniest thing that you have done at a fast food restaurant?
i don't know, i've done a lot of fun (read: inappropriate) things at fast food restaurants.
35. Do you enjoy listening to music that is sung in another language?
eh, some stuff. some french, some josh groban-y stuff, and a little opera. i like when the emotion of the song is so powerful, you can understand what they're saying even if you dont speak the language.
36. Quote the last movie you watched:
"i'm very pleased and scared to be here." also from hairspray. love it.
37. Do you know more than just your sun sign (like your ascending sign or moon sign etc.)?
nope
38. Do you have any jewelery on you that holds significance, and if so, what is it and why is it significant?
class ring, because my hs friends are amazing, as are the memories,
claddaugh ring: irish people are better.
other ring: mommy got it from the caribbean, it's one-of-a-kind.
pearl necklace: pj and michelle gave it to me for graduation.
39. What is your favorite kind of cheesecake?
none, thanks.
40. Why did you last feel warm and fuzzy inside?
WHEN I READ BETHAMUSO'S ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION! and also, reliving fond heather memories.
44. What has been the single most frightening experience of your life?
hmmmm.....i don't know. wait, no, going to college.
45. Who is/was your favorite Spice Girl?
baby spice, because i AM her!
46. Do you prefer free verse or poetry set in a form?
um, probably free verse.
47. In a hotel, would you choose to go in the hot tub, the sauna, the workout room, or the pool?
pool
48. Imagine that you are exploring space. Who would you want with you and what would you want to explore, assuming you are not limited in any way?
ben affleck and bruce willis, because they have the experience.
52. What element do you feel most connected to?
potassium. hehe, i don't know.
53. What is a cause that you feel very strongly about and why?
i don't really so much feel strongly for causes. i'm too lazy.
54. What was your favorite class from the last year that you were in school?
probably my film class with sarachan.
55. What is a topic that you study independently for your own interest?
pop culture :)
56. Describe what you would want to wear if you were getting married, handfasted, or having some kind of "love celebration" or "commitment" ceremony between yourself and another?
this is such a silly survey. as fas as a wedding dress, i am having mine personally designed by vera wang. it will be very simple, no lace, frills, crystals, etc, but awesome. and expensive. fortunately i'm marrying wealthy.
57. What song do you want played at your funeral?
disney soundtracks
58. Would you rather alphabatize or put things in order according to numbers?
alphabetize
59. What medication do you dislike the most?
either tums, or anything orange-flavored liquid
64. What skill do people often compliment you on?
uhmmm.....i don't know if they compliment me on a particular skill. they give my sense of humor a lot of credit.
65. What are three facets of your personality or thinking patterns that you want to improve?
self-confidence, initiative, time management
68. What do you smell like right now?
nothing good, let me tell you.
69. You get to have a theme party of your choice, just for fun. What theme do you choose?
funny story, i was just in party city the other day, and looking at all the stuff they had, it so made me want to have an old-school little kid's birthday party with matching plates, tablecloths, party hats, etc. i was trying to decide between a high school musical theme or a harry potter theme.
71. How do you deal with the dark side of yourself?
ooooo, my dark side! well, my dark side is really just my depressed, worrisome, self-loathing side. so i just try not to focus on that, i avoid thinking about problems or issues. i run away from the bear, essentially.
77. What is one of your most frequent daydreams?
i am such a freaking daydreamer, it's not even funny. as i was sharing last night with heather, my current one is that i am spotted in the mall by a casting agent, and hired on the spot to star in a new abc sitcom, where my family is played by john goodman (dan from roseanne), debra jo rupp (kitty from that 70s show), will friedle (eric from boy meets world), leslie grossman (mary cherry from popular and lauren from what i like about you), and amy bruckner (pim from phil of the future). the show is wildy successful, and i become a popular new it-girl, while simultaneously, avoiding the spotlight too much by avoiding the party scene. there are clearly several disney corporation get-togethers, where i not only spend quality time with the casts of lost and grey's anatomy, but i also become true bffs with all my favorite little hollywood goody-two-shoes: ashley tisdale, zac efron, brenda song, amanda bynes, etc. plus, i star in a movie with lindsay lohan, and we have a true heart-to-heart, in which i set her back on the right track towards superstardom. also, i have a guest role on csi:miami, host snl, and win a best actress oscar for my role in some insightful drama costarring ryan gosling, who also takes home an oscar. but you know, that's just today.
78. What is your favorite stuffed animal?
soft white bear
80. If you could bring anyone back to life, who would it be?
my grandpa, mr hollibaugh, and john ritter
81. Are you affectionate?
yes and no.
82. Name one thing that each of your best friends is really good at:
jhole: laugh-crying, and smelly burps
meggo: very good to talk about anything with
kristina: same.
heather: soulmates.
scotty: seducing me.
bethamuso: dressing well.
kelly: seducing me.
leah: knowing exactly the perfect thing to say.
84. Could you see yourself being able to carry on a long distance relationship?
for a certain amount of time, yes.
85. If you could be anything but human, including anything mythical, what would you be?
*thinks harry potter* ummmm....i guess a mermaid would be cool.
87. What is something about yourself that you feel no one else understands?
i'm not as good as you think i am.
88. If you could go back in time and tell your old self something about the future, when would you go to and what would you say?
6th grade: don't cut your hair
7th grade: don't quit cheerleading for field hockey.
9th grade: cherish these moments.
12 grade: it really doesn't matter, you'll find your way eventually.
freshman in college: trust your instincts.
89. What does your typical night out consist of?
haha, meggo's house.
90. What does your typical night in consist of?
late night television
91. Have you ever simply gazed into someone eyes?
yes, but they weren't gazing back.
94. Name something that you enjoy tha tmost people don't:
csi:miami
95. What is your current biggest annoyance?
canal view, of course
96. Who do you feel like talking to right now?
heather!
97. Are you more emotional or logical?
i want to say logical, but probably emotional
98. What are you very sensitive about?
what other people think of me
101. Which of your beliefs do you often question?
i don't have any beliefs
102. If you could be held by anyone right now, who would it be?
meghan hollibaugh, of course!
105. What sparks your will to live?
not canal view, that's for damn sure. ummm....fond memories.
106. What's your most used defense mechanism?
self-deprication
112. If you could be friends with any fictional character, who would it be?
*tackles bethamuso with joy for her answer* the weasley twins!
114. Romantic or kinky?
yes.
115. Dost thou enjoy florid language?
this question dost maketh me want to stab someone. i do like shakespeare, but not such florid language used elsewhere, like in a fucking internet quiz.
116. If you could choose any language to simply be fluent in, what would it be and why?
well after 9 years of study and a month in france, french would be nice.
118. What is your method of escapism?
daydreaming
119. What has been the most drastic form of hostility that you have performed?
probably just talking about people behind their backs
120. What do you find to be the hardest thing to describe or explain?
hmmm....i'm not sure.
121. What do you long for at this moment?
to be carefree and happy with my friends, or the same, but back in france.