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slinkylynx's music meme!
Put your MP3 player on shuffle, and write down the first line of the first twenty songs. Post the poem that results. The first line of the twenty-first is the title.
Don't Lose Your Way
So she said, what's the problem baby,
I had visions, I was in them.
We've always been the best of friends,
Sometimes we make it harder than it is.
You messed up in potions yesterday.
Help! I need somebody!
Come listen, my friends, I've a true tale to tell.
Now I lay me down not to sleep.
Look around the world, pretty baby.
Across the street, a river runs.
Looking back over the years, at all the things I always meant to say.
I made love to ya' all night long.
A long, long time ago, I can still remember how that music used to make me smile.
Well, I lay my head on the railroad track.
I bet you're wonderin' how I knew.
It may be that I'd like to, but I won't fall in love with you.
Spiderman, Spiderman, does whatever a spider can!
High class, moolah, bolt ons, fast cars.
There are times when you get suckered in.
That's what love can do.
In other news, literally, I was swept up by princessbaby23 and jfl_passion and taken to the midnight release of Beedle The Bard at Whimsic Alley last night. You can see me in the background of a couple of these shots:
Short news article in which the name of the book is apparently not all that important.
In my defense, I'm leaning at a weird angle. I swear that's why my ass looks twice it's usual (and admittedly formidable) size.
And here's me and Jos awaiting the opening of the doors.
And while I'm here, I have a massive 92 question survey that I've yoinked from bekkio.
1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS: HOW DID YOU GET IT?
Left lower lip, bit through it when I was 2 and I landed face-first on the coffee table. Nine stitches on the outside, 14 inside.
2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?
What isn't on our walls? Shit! A ton of Harry Potter stuff and comic book posters. A few LARP weapons, a big poster frame with a ton of pictures and stuff in it, little pictures of Kurt and I on our wedding day, a couple of unicorn or pegasus posters, a broom and two wands, and hanging from the ceiling there hangs a golden snitch and a broom made by the same company that makes the brooms for the HP movies.
3. DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP?
Sometimes I snore when I'm sick, but I grind my teeth a lot.
4. WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO?
Bunches of stuff!
5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
10:56 AM on a Friday.
6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
To know that everyone I love is safe and happy. Oh, and to have all of our debts paid, a healthy savings account, and several residual streams of income that make it unnecessary for either of us to work.
7. WHAT DO YOU MISS?
Being able to operate on 2-3 hours of sleep on a regular basis!
8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION(S)?
Off the top of my head, my computer. Unless you count pets as possessions.
9. HOW TALL ARE YOU?
5'9"
10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
Sometimes, and occasionally without warning.
11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
Sometimes.
12. WHAT ARE YOUR INITIALS?
MEO.
13. LIKE MUSIC?
Yes.
14. MOST LISTENED TO BAND?
It changes on a weekly basis (for the most part). In the last week, it's been the Poxy Boggards.
15. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK?
Coffee. Though I've been weaning myself off of it lately.
16. FAVOURITE PIZZA TOPPING?
I typically enjoy a veggie lovers, but the chicken alfredo pizza from Papa John's is a weakness of mine.
17. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I'm pretty full, but I could be convinced to eat creme brulee without much of a fight.
18. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN A GOLDFISH?
The cracker: yes. The animal: no.
19. WHAT WAS THE FIRST MEANINGFUL GIFT YOU'VE EVER RECEIVED?
I don't know. Like as an adult? From family or otherwise? I don't know how to answer this. So for the sake of saying something, my paternal grandmother gave me the lily necklace that I wear everyday when I was a kid.
20. DO YOU LIKE ANYBODY?
Sure, I suppose, but I love my husband more. =)
21. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED?
Not really, but I used to be REALLY flexible.
22. FAVOURITE CLOTHING BRAND?
I don't think I have one.
23. DO YOU HAVE A PET?
Three!
24. WHAT KIND IS IT?
Two cats and a dog.
25. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
Were I single, I can see myself doing such a thing.
26. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TELL SOMEONE HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU:
Out loud.
27. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED:
42
28. BLONDS OR BRUNETTES?
Brunettes.
29. WHAT IS THE ONE NUMBER YOU CALL MOST OFTEN?
I'm guessing that it's Kurt, but I sure do text an awful lot.
30. WHAT ANNOYS YOU MOST?
Aw damn, I had something on deck to say in such a situation, and now I've forgotten it! Hmm, I'll go with LOSING THE GAME! HA!
31. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF THE COUNTRY YOU LIVE IN?
Nope.
32. YOUR WEAKNESSES?
Many.
33. MET ANYONE FAMOUS?
Sure.
34. FIRST JOB?
Technically? Underage sample girl at Neiman Marcus over the Christmas holiday season of '97. We were 16 and 17, but Bri and I got the job anyway and were told to lie about our ages. The first legit one was at McDonalds. *cringe* Only for 4 months, though, then I got hired at Disneyland.
35. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
Long ago.
36. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU FILLED THIS OUT?
Playing fetch with Barney.
37. HAVE YOU EVER HAD SURGERY?
Yes.
38. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
I'm told that I'm funny, and I'm occasionally told that I'm hot. I never know how to take it, though.
39. HAVE YOU EVER HAD BRACES?
Nope.
40. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?
I don't remember. I put stuff on Wishlist.com and then try to forget about it so I'm surprised if I actually get something from it. =)
41. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT?
In a perfect world, fraternal twins. One boy, one girl, one pregnancy!
42. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Yes! My mom's maternal grandmother, Myra Avis Wilbur Daugherty Tuason. And my middle name is from my dad's maternal grandmother, Cornelia Elizabeth Tiller. (They used the "Elizabeth" part.)
43. DO YOU WISH ON STARS?
Used to.
44. WHAT KIND OF SHAMPOO DO YOU USE?
Trader Joe's.
45. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
When I put some care into it.
46. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE LUNCH MEAT?
I'm not really into lunch meat. But I'm fond of turkey.
47. ANY BAD HABITS?
Uh huh. Many. Lots and lots and lots.
48. WHAT CD ARE YOU MOST EMBARRASSED TO HAVE ON YOUR SHELF?
Almost all of my CDs are put away since I put everything on my iTunes immediately. But my iTunes does reveal a bit of damning material.
49. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
I think so, but I'd be intimidated by my immense awesomeness. *shit eating grin*
50. DO LOOKS MATTER?
For what? Sometimes they can, but most often they don't.
51. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
I bottle things up and then explode randomly and with seeminly little provocation. Makes me look like a freakin' looney, but I usually make the mistake of thinking that I can ignore stuff.
52. WHERE IS YOUR SECOND HOME?
I never really claim to have one.
53. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE TOY AS A CHILD?
I don't remember.
54. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE?
Mine doesn't have an easy way to tell and I'm not going to sit here and count. It's a crapload, though.
55. WERE YOU A FAN OF BARNEY AS A LITTLE KID?
The purple dinosaur? I don't think he was around when I was a "kid". I'm now a fan of Barney Stinson. True story. =)
56. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
No, never, why would I ever do that?
57. MASHED POTATOES OR MACARONI AND CHEESE?
Mashed potatoes!
58. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL?
Similar interests and a personality that clicks well with mine.
59. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
Sweetie (mostly just to Kurt), My (mostly to Joslyn), Right Click (Rich), Darlin' (almost exclusively to Jason), Founder (to some of the HP Meetup folks). If I've left any out, please let me know.
60. WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE BAND/SINGER?
I don't think I can claim any one favorite. It depends on my mood.
61. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOWS?
How I Met Your Mother, Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men, Pushing Daisies. Then an ton of stuff that's been canceled. Most noteably Firefly, Coupling, and Arrested Development.
62. PSHSS?
OMGWTFBBQ?
63. WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE ICE CREAM FLAVOUR?
Fantasia! But they don't make it anymore. So Pumpkin Spice, Mint and Chip, Chocolate Malted Crunch, all of it really.
64. DO YOU HAVE ALL YOUR FINGERS AND TOES?
Thankfully, yes.
65. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WORKED OUT?
Oh, this is embarassing, it's been a while. My gym membership expired in September and I haven't done much since.
66. PLANS FOR TONIGHT?
Barney's puppy kindergarten.
67. WHAT'S THE FASTEST YOU HAVE GONE IN A CAR?
Between 95 and 100. It wasn't on purpose, though!
68. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
Whatever, I'm just doing them because it's been a while since I did one of these and they tend to make me think.
69. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?
Two and a Half Men on DVD.
70. LAST THING YOU DRANK?
Water.
71. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My mom.
72. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE/SAME SEX?
I think it depends on the person.
73. FAVOURITE THOUGHT PROVOKING SONG?
I had an accidental one yesterday. I threw my iPod on random on the way home from work and "My List" by Toby Keith came up. I haven't heard that in about 5 years or so, and before I knew it I was crying uncontrolably. I think I need to revise my priorities or something.
74. FAVOURITE THING TO HATE?
Inconsiderate neighbors!
75. FAVOURITE MONTH OF THE YEAR?
October!
76. ZODIAC SIGN?
Aquarius.
77. WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOUR?
Brown.
78. EYE COLOUR?
Brown.
79. SHOE SIZE
10.
80. FAVOURITE FAST FOOD PLACE?
I don't like fast food, but I occasionally crave In and Out.
81. FAVOURITE RESTAURANT?
At the moment, Olive Garden. But that changes regularly.
82. DO YOU LIKE SUSHI?
Indeed I do!
83. LAST THING YOU WATCHED?
Two and a Half Men.
84. FAVOURITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
The ones that I don't work!
85. PLAY ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS?
I'm still attempting to relearn the cello, but I used to play a ton of things in high school.
86. REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT?
Liberatarian.
87. KISSES OR HUGS?
Yes please!
88. RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE NIGHT STANDS?
Relationships.
89. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT?
Groceries.
90. WHAT KIND OF CAR DO YOU HAVE?
Toyota RAV4.
91. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING?
The Secret of Childhood by Maria Montessori
92. DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE?
Comfy.
Put your MP3 player on shuffle, and write down the first line of the first twenty songs. Post the poem that results. The first line of the twenty-first is the title.
Don't Lose Your Way
So she said, what's the problem baby,
I had visions, I was in them.
We've always been the best of friends,
Sometimes we make it harder than it is.
You messed up in potions yesterday.
Help! I need somebody!
Come listen, my friends, I've a true tale to tell.
Now I lay me down not to sleep.
Look around the world, pretty baby.
Across the street, a river runs.
Looking back over the years, at all the things I always meant to say.
I made love to ya' all night long.
A long, long time ago, I can still remember how that music used to make me smile.
Well, I lay my head on the railroad track.
I bet you're wonderin' how I knew.
It may be that I'd like to, but I won't fall in love with you.
Spiderman, Spiderman, does whatever a spider can!
High class, moolah, bolt ons, fast cars.
There are times when you get suckered in.
That's what love can do.
In other news, literally, I was swept up by princessbaby23 and jfl_passion and taken to the midnight release of Beedle The Bard at Whimsic Alley last night. You can see me in the background of a couple of these shots:
Short news article in which the name of the book is apparently not all that important.
In my defense, I'm leaning at a weird angle. I swear that's why my ass looks twice it's usual (and admittedly formidable) size.
And here's me and Jos awaiting the opening of the doors.
And while I'm here, I have a massive 92 question survey that I've yoinked from bekkio.
1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS: HOW DID YOU GET IT?
Left lower lip, bit through it when I was 2 and I landed face-first on the coffee table. Nine stitches on the outside, 14 inside.
2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?
What isn't on our walls? Shit! A ton of Harry Potter stuff and comic book posters. A few LARP weapons, a big poster frame with a ton of pictures and stuff in it, little pictures of Kurt and I on our wedding day, a couple of unicorn or pegasus posters, a broom and two wands, and hanging from the ceiling there hangs a golden snitch and a broom made by the same company that makes the brooms for the HP movies.
3. DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP?
Sometimes I snore when I'm sick, but I grind my teeth a lot.
4. WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO?
Bunches of stuff!
5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
10:56 AM on a Friday.
6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
To know that everyone I love is safe and happy. Oh, and to have all of our debts paid, a healthy savings account, and several residual streams of income that make it unnecessary for either of us to work.
7. WHAT DO YOU MISS?
Being able to operate on 2-3 hours of sleep on a regular basis!
8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION(S)?
Off the top of my head, my computer. Unless you count pets as possessions.
9. HOW TALL ARE YOU?
5'9"
10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
Sometimes, and occasionally without warning.
11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
Sometimes.
12. WHAT ARE YOUR INITIALS?
MEO.
13. LIKE MUSIC?
Yes.
14. MOST LISTENED TO BAND?
It changes on a weekly basis (for the most part). In the last week, it's been the Poxy Boggards.
15. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK?
Coffee. Though I've been weaning myself off of it lately.
16. FAVOURITE PIZZA TOPPING?
I typically enjoy a veggie lovers, but the chicken alfredo pizza from Papa John's is a weakness of mine.
17. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I'm pretty full, but I could be convinced to eat creme brulee without much of a fight.
18. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN A GOLDFISH?
The cracker: yes. The animal: no.
19. WHAT WAS THE FIRST MEANINGFUL GIFT YOU'VE EVER RECEIVED?
I don't know. Like as an adult? From family or otherwise? I don't know how to answer this. So for the sake of saying something, my paternal grandmother gave me the lily necklace that I wear everyday when I was a kid.
20. DO YOU LIKE ANYBODY?
Sure, I suppose, but I love my husband more. =)
21. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED?
Not really, but I used to be REALLY flexible.
22. FAVOURITE CLOTHING BRAND?
I don't think I have one.
23. DO YOU HAVE A PET?
Three!
24. WHAT KIND IS IT?
Two cats and a dog.
25. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
Were I single, I can see myself doing such a thing.
26. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TELL SOMEONE HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU:
Out loud.
27. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED:
42
28. BLONDS OR BRUNETTES?
Brunettes.
29. WHAT IS THE ONE NUMBER YOU CALL MOST OFTEN?
I'm guessing that it's Kurt, but I sure do text an awful lot.
30. WHAT ANNOYS YOU MOST?
Aw damn, I had something on deck to say in such a situation, and now I've forgotten it! Hmm, I'll go with LOSING THE GAME! HA!
31. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF THE COUNTRY YOU LIVE IN?
Nope.
32. YOUR WEAKNESSES?
Many.
33. MET ANYONE FAMOUS?
Sure.
34. FIRST JOB?
Technically? Underage sample girl at Neiman Marcus over the Christmas holiday season of '97. We were 16 and 17, but Bri and I got the job anyway and were told to lie about our ages. The first legit one was at McDonalds. *cringe* Only for 4 months, though, then I got hired at Disneyland.
35. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
Long ago.
36. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU FILLED THIS OUT?
Playing fetch with Barney.
37. HAVE YOU EVER HAD SURGERY?
Yes.
38. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
I'm told that I'm funny, and I'm occasionally told that I'm hot. I never know how to take it, though.
39. HAVE YOU EVER HAD BRACES?
Nope.
40. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?
I don't remember. I put stuff on Wishlist.com and then try to forget about it so I'm surprised if I actually get something from it. =)
41. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT?
In a perfect world, fraternal twins. One boy, one girl, one pregnancy!
42. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Yes! My mom's maternal grandmother, Myra Avis Wilbur Daugherty Tuason. And my middle name is from my dad's maternal grandmother, Cornelia Elizabeth Tiller. (They used the "Elizabeth" part.)
43. DO YOU WISH ON STARS?
Used to.
44. WHAT KIND OF SHAMPOO DO YOU USE?
Trader Joe's.
45. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
When I put some care into it.
46. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE LUNCH MEAT?
I'm not really into lunch meat. But I'm fond of turkey.
47. ANY BAD HABITS?
Uh huh. Many. Lots and lots and lots.
48. WHAT CD ARE YOU MOST EMBARRASSED TO HAVE ON YOUR SHELF?
Almost all of my CDs are put away since I put everything on my iTunes immediately. But my iTunes does reveal a bit of damning material.
49. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
I think so, but I'd be intimidated by my immense awesomeness. *shit eating grin*
50. DO LOOKS MATTER?
For what? Sometimes they can, but most often they don't.
51. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
I bottle things up and then explode randomly and with seeminly little provocation. Makes me look like a freakin' looney, but I usually make the mistake of thinking that I can ignore stuff.
52. WHERE IS YOUR SECOND HOME?
I never really claim to have one.
53. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE TOY AS A CHILD?
I don't remember.
54. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE?
Mine doesn't have an easy way to tell and I'm not going to sit here and count. It's a crapload, though.
55. WERE YOU A FAN OF BARNEY AS A LITTLE KID?
The purple dinosaur? I don't think he was around when I was a "kid". I'm now a fan of Barney Stinson. True story. =)
56. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
No, never, why would I ever do that?
57. MASHED POTATOES OR MACARONI AND CHEESE?
Mashed potatoes!
58. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL?
Similar interests and a personality that clicks well with mine.
59. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
Sweetie (mostly just to Kurt), My (mostly to Joslyn), Right Click (Rich), Darlin' (almost exclusively to Jason), Founder (to some of the HP Meetup folks). If I've left any out, please let me know.
60. WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE BAND/SINGER?
I don't think I can claim any one favorite. It depends on my mood.
61. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE TV SHOWS?
How I Met Your Mother, Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men, Pushing Daisies. Then an ton of stuff that's been canceled. Most noteably Firefly, Coupling, and Arrested Development.
62. PSHSS?
OMGWTFBBQ?
63. WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE ICE CREAM FLAVOUR?
Fantasia! But they don't make it anymore. So Pumpkin Spice, Mint and Chip, Chocolate Malted Crunch, all of it really.
64. DO YOU HAVE ALL YOUR FINGERS AND TOES?
Thankfully, yes.
65. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WORKED OUT?
Oh, this is embarassing, it's been a while. My gym membership expired in September and I haven't done much since.
66. PLANS FOR TONIGHT?
Barney's puppy kindergarten.
67. WHAT'S THE FASTEST YOU HAVE GONE IN A CAR?
Between 95 and 100. It wasn't on purpose, though!
68. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
Whatever, I'm just doing them because it's been a while since I did one of these and they tend to make me think.
69. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?
Two and a Half Men on DVD.
70. LAST THING YOU DRANK?
Water.
71. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My mom.
72. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE/SAME SEX?
I think it depends on the person.
73. FAVOURITE THOUGHT PROVOKING SONG?
I had an accidental one yesterday. I threw my iPod on random on the way home from work and "My List" by Toby Keith came up. I haven't heard that in about 5 years or so, and before I knew it I was crying uncontrolably. I think I need to revise my priorities or something.
74. FAVOURITE THING TO HATE?
Inconsiderate neighbors!
75. FAVOURITE MONTH OF THE YEAR?
October!
76. ZODIAC SIGN?
Aquarius.
77. WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOUR?
Brown.
78. EYE COLOUR?
Brown.
79. SHOE SIZE
10.
80. FAVOURITE FAST FOOD PLACE?
I don't like fast food, but I occasionally crave In and Out.
81. FAVOURITE RESTAURANT?
At the moment, Olive Garden. But that changes regularly.
82. DO YOU LIKE SUSHI?
Indeed I do!
83. LAST THING YOU WATCHED?
Two and a Half Men.
84. FAVOURITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
The ones that I don't work!
85. PLAY ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS?
I'm still attempting to relearn the cello, but I used to play a ton of things in high school.
86. REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT?
Liberatarian.
87. KISSES OR HUGS?
Yes please!
88. RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE NIGHT STANDS?
Relationships.
89. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT?
Groceries.
90. WHAT KIND OF CAR DO YOU HAVE?
Toyota RAV4.
91. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING?
The Secret of Childhood by Maria Montessori
92. DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE?
Comfy.