meme/survey
1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?
If only it were a little longer, it would stay back.
2. Dark chocolate/white chocolate/milk chocolate?
White, and //good// milk chocolate (of which i have sampled precious little)
3. Country/countries you would really really really love to visit?
France, without the constraints of a tour, now that I know what to look for. England/Ireland/Scotland, for the castles. New Zealand, for the scenery. Strong Badia, for the Awesome.
4. Favorite planet?
According to Holst? Mars.
5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone?
Still no cell phone. I'm not a technophobe, I'm a phone-ophobe.
6. What is your favorite ring tone on your phone?
um..."brrrrrring!" is pretty much the only option.
7. What shirt/t-shirt are you wearing?
free convention shirt from my dad
8. Do you "label" yourself?
nerd, dork, geek, mage, pirate . . .
9. Name the brand of the shoes you're currently wearing?
I take off my shoes whenever possible. But the current pair of sneakers i have is by . . . IGS?
10. Bright or dark room?
It's dark right now; I like brightly lit by the sun but with no direct sunlight.
11. What do you think about the person who took this survey before you?
Well, the one person, I doubt reads my LJ, but she's a cool person who seems to really have life in perspective, and I regret not getting to know her better when I had the chance.
The other person I've known for his entire life, which has created a kind of bond that is not completely describable in words, although "brother" seems appropriate :-P
12. What does your watch look like?
typical big sports watch
14. What did the last text message you received on your cellphone say?
If we assume IM works as well: "aww"
15. Where is your nearest 7-11?
either on central or western
16. What's a word that you say a lot?
a
17. Who told you he/she loved you last?
your mom did, last night probably my mom, truthfully
19. How many drugs have you done in the last three days?
none
20. How many rolls of film do you need developed?
None; I don't take pictures, generally, and when I do, it's with my cheap digital camera.
21. Favorite age you have been so far?
Right now is pretty spiffy.
22. Your worst enemy?
lethargy
23. What is your current desktop picture?
a fantastical ruined city in the sky
24. What was the last thing you said to someone?
i think it was "hey brndon"
25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly what would it be?
FLIGHT, hands down. No amount of money would win over flight.
26. Do you like someone?
Now that's a dumb question. Of course I like someone. It'd be pretty tough to dislike absolutely everyone.
27. The last song you listened to?
whatever's on the soundtrack for the mini-film "Spin"
28. What time of day were you born?
I dunno.
29. What's your favorite number?
mathematically, 0, 1, pi, e, 11, and the current year. Personally, 4.
30. Where did you live in 1987?
Same place I live now (permanent residence, at least)
31. Are you jealous of anyone?
I admit to jealosy of a few situations that people are in, but as to the actual people, I wouldn't trade with anyone. I like me.
32. Is anyone jealous of you?
I don't know of anyone who is.
33. Where were you when 9/11 happened?
the Band room at West, and then the Math room 2 floors above it.
34. What do you do when vending machines steal your money?
If it is one of the visible ones and I can see that it pushed the item forward, just didn't drop it, I will shake the machine until my item falls down, unless it becomes apparent that it just isn't going to work.
35. Do you consider yourself kind?
I try to give people the benefit of the doubt, and at least be polite, but honestly I'm only actually kind to those people I know and like very well.
36. If you had to get a tattoo, where would it be?
Ah, now that IS an interesting question. Like [someone else] say, I wouldn't, but if you forced the issue-- something relatively small and timeless, probably on one shoulder
37. If you could be fluent in any other language, what would it be?
probably PERL or Java or CSS :-D
38. Would you move for the person you loved?
Yup. However, since I love multiple people, the question becomes more complicated.
39. Are you touchy feely?
Only if I know the person well. Or for occasional hilarity among friends.
40. What's your life motto?
(opens up the quote file...)No one motto sums up my feeling on life, but:
No matter where you go, there you are.
- Nodwick
Laughter is the closest distance between two people.
- Victor Borge
The happiest people are those who think the most interesting thoughts.
Those who decide to use leisure as a means of mental development, who
love good music, good books, good pictures, good company, good
conversation, are the happiest people in the world. And they are not
only happy in themselves, they are the cause of happiness in others.
William Lyon Phelps
Without music, life would be a mistake.
Friedrich Nietzsche
Personal thoughts on life include: Who cares, as long as you're happy, and you're not hurting anyone. People are the most important external aspect of your life (once basic needs are met); put yourself in social situations that you truly enjoy.
41. Name three things that you have on you at all times?
Skin, hair, bacteria.
answer that they're looking for: ID, wallet, pieces of paper of one sort or another, at least one pencil and pen
42. What's your favorite town/city?
I'm fairly indifferent.
43. What was the last thing you paid for with cash?
Chinese food.
44. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper and mailed it?
wow...before high school. probably around 6th grade.
45. Can you change the oil on a car?
Probably.
46. What was the last movie you watched?
if episodes of Firefly don't count, then The Rescuers: Down Under (i think)
47. How far back do you know about your ancestry?
name a western european country, i've probably got some root fiber there. i'm related (1st cousin of the current direct line, i think) to the old Earl of Bedford. other than that, i know zilch, and while it's kinda interesting, i really don't think it matters at all.
48. The last time you dressed fancy, what did you wear and why did you dress fancy?
suit, white shirt, blue tie, yearbook picture.
49. Does anything hurt on your body right now?
sore muscles, as always. most notable and uncommonly sore is the muscle around my left elbow, with no apparent reason for it.
50. What's the last dream you had and when?
Last night, while sleeping, as is true for everyone who sleeps. I don't remember it, of course.