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Answers to the interview meme. I'll be editing this to add more questions & answers.
Questions by onlove
1. People are often asked where they see themselves in the future. How do you see yourself five years in the past. Are you more or less fond of who you were now than you were then? If you went back in time, would you talk to you or slap you across the face?
Five years ago I was fourteen-verging-on-fifteen; I had found out about the PSEO program and was in the process of applying. I was excited, because it was the first time I had considered college an option for me-before, I sort of knew it existed, but I was kind of afraid that with having homeschooled I wouldn't have the documentation or skills required to get in to college, never mind succeed. I was playing a lot of games, spending (wasting) a lot of time on the internet. I didn't spend enough time outside. I avoided issues I didn't know how to handle. But life was looking pretty good and I was pretty happy with myself. I have thought to myself that I was a better person five years ago, but I'm not sure.
2. Did studying abroad slake your thirst to travel, or has it made you want to get the hell out of here even more?
A little bit of both. It let me realize the importance of my social groups back home-to be honest, I'm not very good at meeting new people or getting close to them, and I really like the social groups I have at home. But I want to see the Rockies and the coasts (how pathetic is it that I've seen four coasts now and not once have I seen the ocean from anywhere in the United States?). And thinking about my future alternates between wanting to stay at home and fix my house and garden and sort of generally chill and wanting to say "fuck it" to all the post-college bullshit and just bum around the country like Kerouac.
3. You have read a lot. To say the least. Of everything, what do you find yourself referencing most often? Do other people usually get these references?
Hmmmm. That's tough! I tend to reference what I've read most recently, which lately has been a lot of blogs and internet news and things. My references have always involved a fair bit of Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams and especially Neil Gaiman. I spend so much time referencing in fact (quoting a line, say, without saying "from so-and-so...") that there are probably some references that are so ingrained in my habits that I don't even realize they're references. And I'd say there's between a 40-80% chance that other people get my references, depending on my mood and who I'm with. Although I have been around people who did not get my references at all.
4. Do you have a favorite piece of clothing? If so, is it because of its appearance, practicality, origin, etc?
I have this cotton military-style long-sleeved shirt that I got from Gander Mountain; it has lots of pockets. It's warm enough that I've worn it with a fleece sweatshirt (and, you know, hat and hood and gloves and things) and stayed warm even in subzero temperatures. I had it with me when I was in Europe, and it's even sort of rain-resistant. Not fantastically so but better than nothing. It's really versatile and perfect for layering, and it's got enough pockets that I can keep all the smaller stuff I need right on me. So that's my favorite.
5. What is your favorite joke? Do you have a favorite pick-up line? A humorous anecdote? Something to make people laugh.
"Are you differentiable? 'Cause I want to lie tangent to your curves." (A quick google search to ensure I didn't fuck this up turned up this article, which I found perfectly hilarious and which people who do not like math will probably not enjoy.
Questions by onlove
1. People are often asked where they see themselves in the future. How do you see yourself five years in the past. Are you more or less fond of who you were now than you were then? If you went back in time, would you talk to you or slap you across the face?
Five years ago I was fourteen-verging-on-fifteen; I had found out about the PSEO program and was in the process of applying. I was excited, because it was the first time I had considered college an option for me-before, I sort of knew it existed, but I was kind of afraid that with having homeschooled I wouldn't have the documentation or skills required to get in to college, never mind succeed. I was playing a lot of games, spending (wasting) a lot of time on the internet. I didn't spend enough time outside. I avoided issues I didn't know how to handle. But life was looking pretty good and I was pretty happy with myself. I have thought to myself that I was a better person five years ago, but I'm not sure.
2. Did studying abroad slake your thirst to travel, or has it made you want to get the hell out of here even more?
A little bit of both. It let me realize the importance of my social groups back home-to be honest, I'm not very good at meeting new people or getting close to them, and I really like the social groups I have at home. But I want to see the Rockies and the coasts (how pathetic is it that I've seen four coasts now and not once have I seen the ocean from anywhere in the United States?). And thinking about my future alternates between wanting to stay at home and fix my house and garden and sort of generally chill and wanting to say "fuck it" to all the post-college bullshit and just bum around the country like Kerouac.
3. You have read a lot. To say the least. Of everything, what do you find yourself referencing most often? Do other people usually get these references?
Hmmmm. That's tough! I tend to reference what I've read most recently, which lately has been a lot of blogs and internet news and things. My references have always involved a fair bit of Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams and especially Neil Gaiman. I spend so much time referencing in fact (quoting a line, say, without saying "from so-and-so...") that there are probably some references that are so ingrained in my habits that I don't even realize they're references. And I'd say there's between a 40-80% chance that other people get my references, depending on my mood and who I'm with. Although I have been around people who did not get my references at all.
4. Do you have a favorite piece of clothing? If so, is it because of its appearance, practicality, origin, etc?
I have this cotton military-style long-sleeved shirt that I got from Gander Mountain; it has lots of pockets. It's warm enough that I've worn it with a fleece sweatshirt (and, you know, hat and hood and gloves and things) and stayed warm even in subzero temperatures. I had it with me when I was in Europe, and it's even sort of rain-resistant. Not fantastically so but better than nothing. It's really versatile and perfect for layering, and it's got enough pockets that I can keep all the smaller stuff I need right on me. So that's my favorite.
5. What is your favorite joke? Do you have a favorite pick-up line? A humorous anecdote? Something to make people laugh.
"Are you differentiable? 'Cause I want to lie tangent to your curves." (A quick google search to ensure I didn't fuck this up turned up this article, which I found perfectly hilarious and which people who do not like math will probably not enjoy.