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A Bouquet of Topics: Arts, Food, Sports, Politics, Musings
The Favorites Survey
New Survey from Alura
1. Where is the boy you like now?
That's funny. I don't like boys. I did meet a nice guy this weekend but he is somewhere in the greater St Louis area, so that's a lost cause.
2. What were you doing friday night?
I went shopping and to the 99 with me mam.
3. Name something you did yesterday?
Ate sushi
4. Last person you text messaged?
Curt
5. Who was the last person to call you?
Rene
6. What are you doing right now?
Listening to Feist, drinking coffee, not reading "The Flexible Lyric"
7. Next time you travel out of the country where will it be to?
I don't know. I would love to go to France, though.
8. What color are your eyes?
Blue. Such pretty pretty blue. I'm so humble and modest.
9. Are you allergic to anything?
I think I'm allergic to haddock. I had some yesterday and got all itchy.
10. Are you dating the last person you kissed?
Oh, this questions kills me. Because my answer is not age appropriate. Because it's no.
11. Last place you ordered food from?
99
12. Who was the last person you shared a bed with?
Ah-hem. I customarily don't share beds with people.
13. What color is your hair?
Red
14. Do you remember singing any songs as a kid?
All srts, including one I wrote about Alura and the Fournier children never let me forget it. Bastards.
15. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
Yes
16. Who knows a secret or two about you?
Jenny
17. When was the last time you lied?
I li to myself all the time. "Just let me check my RSS feeds on Google reader and then I'll get back to work right after that. 15 minutes." An hour later, I'm taking a stupid survey.
18. Do you like fire?
Yes, without it we'd be no where as a race of humans.
19. Did you have a nap today?
Yes. Not on purpose.
20. What is your favorite drink?
Coffee in the AM. Good wine in the PM.
21. What do you wear more, jeans or sweats?
Neither. Yoga pants.
25. Where did you get the shirt you're wear now?
Sweatshirt from UMaine, the best college in the world which I miss a lot lot lot right now, especially Emily. And the tank is from, where else, Old Slavery. My beloved.
26. Have you ever wanted to be a teacher?
I wanted to be a teacher when I was age 22-28, when I worked in some form or another in education teaching something or other. And I will be a teacher again after I do some other things.
28. Is anyone jealous of you?
Duh! Everybody. For real though, I think we got get jealous, not green with envy jealous but just lke, "Oh, that seems nice." Like when Hunter kisses Danielle or I go to a Celtics game on a Wednesday and then out to some pubs or when Rosa lights up when she sees Jenny or Kara chills in my room as if she didn't have three daughters back at Nana and Papa's or when Rene sees happy couples getting married. But I think we're all leading the lives were supposed to be leading. It'll all work out in the end.
30. Have any regrets?
Yes, but nothing I can fix, so I don't dwell.
31. Where were you 1 hour ago?
Writing the last blog entry about Sausage Races
32. Where were you 8 hours ago?
In my bed.
35. Has anyone ever told you that they like you more than as a friend?
Yeah, but not since junior high.
37. Is cheating ever okay?
Like taking steroid so you can play in the MLB? No.
38. Who was the last person you rode in a car with?
Me mam.
39. What are you looking forward to?
GOING TO MAINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
41. Have you kissed anyone in the past week?
Maybe, who's asking?
42. Do you still have pictures of you & your ex?
Pictures? Honey, I got pictures, current emails from about a dozen, relentless text messages from another, and a couple Christmas presents for another ex's children downstairs. I cn't seem to shake. Not that I want to. They're all nice to have as friends.
43. What are you listening to?
Feist. and Oliver purr because he wants dinner.
44. Did your ex hurt you?
I have many exes. Some I've hurt, some have hurt me. I'm sorry to the ones I've hurt and forgiven most of the ones that hurt me. What's the point? This question is funny, though. Hasn't anyone close to another person hurt the other in the relationship at some point. If not, then the relationship isn't that deep.
DONE!
To do:
feed pets
drink more coffee
take multi vitamins
go to grocery store
go to Curtis
wash flutes for A & D
take shower
get ready to go
Buh bye
Stupid Christmas Survey
| Christmas Survey | |
| 1. Have you ever gotten a bad gift? If so what. | Slippers...a whoopee cushion and M&M (but that was for my birthday) |
| 2. Did you get what you wanted last year for Christmas? | I don't want anything for Christmas. |
| 3. Did you give Gifts last year? | Of course. |
| 4. Do you care more about giving or recieving Gifts? | I love getting gifts and giving them. I guess it depends on how much I like the gift I got for the receiver. |
| 5. Have you ever given someone a gift that you recieved and didnt like? | Regifted? Who hasn't? |
| 6. Do you wrap the gifts you give in Wrapping paper or do you leave it in the bag? | I put them in a gift bag because gift bags are reusable. |
| 7. Do you save Wrapping paper from recieved gifts? | No. |
| 8. Do you leave the price tags on your gifts? | Yes but not the price, in case people want to return. |
| 9. In your family do you draw names or do you buy for everyone? | Yankee Swap |
| 10. Do you put up a Christmas tree? | Not yet, but yes. |
| 11. Do you decorate the whole house or just a tree? | House |
| 12. What date do you take the Christmas tree down? | Sometime after the New Year |
| 13. What is one thing that you really want this year? | A nice boyfriend who worships me. Preferable rich. |
| 14. Do you return things that you didn't really like? | If I can. |
| 15. Do you believe in Santa? I believe Santa is in all of us. |
Another Effin Survey
1. What time is it | noon EST |
| 2. What's your middle name | Eileen |
| 3. What are you most afraid of | Never dating a normal person ever. What must that feel like, I wonder? |
| 4. What is the most recent movie that you have seen on bootleg | It was at Kara's, from her FIL, but it was so bad, we just watched a different movie instead. I can't even remember the movie. Do you, Kara? |
| 5. Time of birth | 4:09 PM |
| 6. Favorite food | Good bread with good cheese |
| 7. What's your natural hair color | That is an excellent question. Back in 1994, the last time I hadn't dyed it, it was a honey blonde with lots of red undertones, so I guess that's my natural hair color. It may have changed over the years. I don't know. |
| 8. Are you a Neat Freak | No, but I do have OCD about certain things |
| 9. Ever been skinny dipping | Erm, I don't remember |
| 10. Love someone so much it made you cry | I hate this question |
| 11. Been in a car accident | Yes |
| 12. Croutons or bacon bits | Soy bacon bits |
| 13. Favorite day of the week | Saturday or Friday |
| 14. Favorite restaurant | Maine - Scarlett Begonias ; Boston - Cibo. I guess I'm a big fan of the little Italian place. |
| 15. Favorite Flower | Roses |
| 16. Favorite sport to watch | Baseball |
| 17. Favorite drink | wine |
| 18. Favorite ice cream | mint chocolate chip |
| 19. Warner Brothers/Disney | Disney |
| 20. Ever been on a ship | yes |
| 21. What color is your bedroom carpet | brown looking now. It's the same carpet since I moved into this room in 1984. Back then it was bright pink. |
| 22. How many times did you fail your driver's test | Zero |
| 23. Before this one, from whom did you get your last e-mail | facebook |
| 24. What do you do when you are bored | watch TV, blog, oganize my closet |
| 25. Bedtime | Around midnight |
| 26. Who will respond to this e-mail th e quickest | I'm going with Rene |
| 27. Who will least likely respond | The new mothers |
| 28. Who is the person that you are most curious to see their responses? | All |
| 29. Favorite TV shows | General Hospital, The Daily Show/Colbert Report, Sex and the City |
| 30. Last person you went to dinner with | Rene |
| 31. Park or Zoo | Park |
| 32. What are your favorite colors | Purple |
| 33. How many tattoos do you have | uno |
| 34. How many pets do you have | 2 |
| 35. Which came first, the chicken or the egg | magically both at the same time |
| 36. What do you want to do before you die? | Go to Paris |
| 37. Have you ever been to Hawaii | No |
| 38. Have you been to countries outside the U.S. | yes |
| 39. How many people are you sending this e-mail | 15 or a few more |
| 40. Time this survey ended | 12:10 |
And Again - Diversions: Survey Says...
Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmare
2. What song makes you sad?
American Woman by Grand Funk Railroad
*I meant "We're an American Band" please click on the link above to see the full story.
3. What is the most annoying song in the world?
"This Is Our Country" by John Mellencamp
4. Your all time favorite band?
Musician: Tori Amos
5. Your newly discovered band is?
Grizzly Bear - esp. their remake of "He HIt Me and It Felt Like a Kiss" Haunting, as they say.
6. Best female voice?
Depends on your mood or your type of best: quirky and pretty - Feist; soulful and striking - Billie Holiday; all around perfect and rich - Kathleen Battle, Kiri Te Kanawa, etc. etc.
7. Best male voice?
Rocker - Chris Cornell; range -Ben Harper ; soul - Otis Redding; classic - Pavarotti?
8. Music type you find yourself listening to most?
alt/ indie rock, soul, 60/70/80s dance
9. What do you listen to, to hype you up?
Stevie Wonder dance music; Michael Jackson
10. What do you listen to when you want to calm down?
Tori, Gillian Welch, Jolie Holland
11. Last gig/concert you went to?
Tori at the Orpheum
12. Band you find yourself listening to the most right now?
Jolie Holland and Feist
13. Most hated band?
Motley Crue
14. Song that makes you think?
He Hit Me
15. Band that you think the world should love as much as you do?
Jolie Holland
16. Coolest music video?
Haven't the slightest clue. Do people even make videos any more?
17. Music video with the most babe watch?
All of them
18. What do you play/would you play in the bedroom to spice things up?
Otis Redding, Etta James
19. Ever been in a mosh pit?
yes
20. Are you in a band?
no
21. Ever dated a musician?
O lord yes. A few...and any is too many.
22. Do you wish yourself that you were a musician?
I was a musician and I didn't like it as a full time thing. So no.
23. Best chick band you know of?
The Be Good Tanyas
24. Last song that you heard on the radio/cd...etc...?
I don't remember
25. What do you think of Classical music?
'Salright
26. What do you think of Country music?
I love bluegrass. Other than that, no.
27. What do you think of Death metal?
blech
28. Last BIG band that you saw live?
James Taylor (big concert)
29. Are you a groupie?
no
30. Do you listen to music in foreign languages?
Oui, en francais. Je l'adore.
31. What famous musician would you like to make sweet love to!?
Ben Harper
32. Worst concert moment?
When the couple was basically having sex right next to my mom and sister and I at the James Taylor concert at Great Woods or whatever it's called now
33. Funny concert moment?
Same as the worst one
34. Sad concert moment?
Barons of Suburbia
35. Best local act you can think of?
No idea
36. If you were a musical instrument what would you be?
Violin
37. Do you listen to the radio?
Not commercial radio
38. Do you watch music TV?
No. Is there music television anymore?
39. Do you follow the music charts, like the top 40?
Oh heavens no
40. Have you meet any famous musicians?
No, but some semi famous ones. This summer I met the Del McCoury band.
41. Are any of your friends/family/etc. musicians?
Ys, lots from high school and college and a bunch in Lewiston
42. Song that best describes your feelings right now?
Springtime Can Kill You
43. Song that describes your life?
She's a Maniac
44. Do you know the names of all the band members that you listen to?
No
45. Does a musician’s physical attractiveness play a part?
No
46. What famous musician do you want to marry?
Ben Harper already is my phantom husband
47. Favourite movie soundtrack?
O Brother
48. Any musician hates?
Just crap pop things like Jessica Simpson and Britney Spears
49. What do your parents listen to?
My dad like Led Zeppelin, Willlie Nelson and Grand Funk Railroad
My mom likes Van Morrison, James Taylor and pretty voice people
Stupid Stupid Stupid Survey
1. Have you had sex in the past 24 hours?
No. And that's a very personal question. This survey is suspect.
2. Are you gay?
No. Again, though, personal. You're nosy, survey. Get a hobby. Like filling out surveys on your blog. That's a good one.
3. Do you have hairy legs?
Sometimes, but not today. You see, my leg hair is very fair and fine, so it's hard to remember.
4. Do you smoke anything?
No, not anymore. I used to smoke cigarettes. It's a terrible terrible habit. But did you know that in the 90s, UMaine had one of the highest populations of female smokers on campus?
5. Do you like monkeys?
Yeah, I think they're cute.
6. How many fillings do you have?
Too many. I hate flossing. I tried to buy those stick and floss thingies but it hasn't encouraged me.
7. Would you rather swim in the ocean or a lake?
I like to play in the ocean waves but I like to swim and lolligag in the lakes.
8. Have you ever licked one of those rectangular batteries?
Yes. I just did it recently because we had a bunch in the fridge and didn't know which ones worked and which ones didn't.
9. Have you ever read the Bible?
Yes.
10. Did you ever go to Sunday School?
No, CCD during the week at the Catholic church, youth group on Sundays at the Protestant one.
11. Do you wear a lot of black?
I wear a lot of everything.
12. Did you ever bring a weapon to high school?
WTF is this question. Of course not. Ew. Freak survey writer.
13. Have you ever hugged a tree?
Duh, who hasn't? I literally have and I figuratively proudly do.
14. Do you know what a sphincter actually is?
A sphincter says what.
15. Describe your hair?
Is not a question. But my hair is red and chin length and very pretty no matter what that guy at work said the other day. Jerk.
stupid
17. Do you like to have fun?
No, I prefer to sleep.
18. Do you like drama?
No, but drama finds me. Either by phone, text message, email or myspace message. Seriously, drama, back off. I just don't feel like it right now. I'm not in the mood for drama. And then, of course, as soon as you tell drama to back off, that seems to be an invitation for - guess what - more drama.
19. Have you ever taken a bong hit?
What's a bong.
20. Do you like mayonnaise?
Yeah, light and in moderation.
21. Are you afraid to die?
I don't know. Way to get all esoteric two questions after the bong hit question. Freak.
22. Do you like playing in leaves?
Oh so very very much.
23. Do you like lyme tics?
Stupid
24. Have you ever peed your pants as an adult?
No, thankfully.
26. Are you an adult?
Yes
27. Do you think you have a good handle on spelling?
ye
28. Ever won a spelling bee?
3rd grade Mrs Morton's class spelling bee. Conversely, I was terrible at multiplication and she sort of used public humiliation to learn them. You had to answer in front of the class and go up every day until you did it. Nick Adams was the only one worse than me. And you know what? I still can't do multiplication in my head. But I have this nice little pocket calculator, as all children do.
29. Do you ever eat because your depressed?
That question makes me want a choc chip brownie.
30. Are you a television addict?
Huh? I missed the question. I was watching "Countdown".
31. Do you think O.J. is guilty?
Of the murder or the Las Vegas break in? Yes to both.
32. Do you enjoy spending time with your mother?
Yes.
33. Have you ever had sex in a hot tub?
Is that a drink?
34. On a swing?
Like Samantha? No. I saw that episode and when they fell off it looked like it hurt.
35. Do you like Elvis?
Oh yes. Handsome.
36. Do you enjoy watching animals "do it" on the Discovery channel?
It's funny.
37. Ever been hit on at the zoo?
No
38. Have you ever had sex with a total stranger?
Can you really consider anyone you've had sex with a total stranger? I mean... you've seen them naked. You probably can't say that you've experienced that with even the majority of your friends. (This was the other person's answer but it's so funny I'm keeping it)
39. Do you enjoy the calming effects of turkey?
No, since I'm a vegetarian.
40. I deleted this for a reason. what's the reason?
whatev
41. Are you a sugar freak?
Brownie is still on my brain
42. When you hear a knock on the door, do you think "oh no! It's the cops!"?
Yeah. That's a real problem in South Wey. Cops knocking on doors.
43. Ever been arrested?
No.
44. Ever commit a crime and gotten away with it, like O.J, did?
O.J. again?! WTF!
45. Actually, do you like orange juice?
Yes with calcium
46. What sign are you?
Cancer.
47. Ever do the party boy dance in front of the elderly?
ugh, this survey
48. Where do you wish you were right now?
in the tropics
49. Did you enjoy this?
Not really.
Again with surveys???
Body:
[x] You know how to make a pot of coffee
[x] You keep track of dates using a calendar
[] You own more than one credit card
[ ] You know how to change the oil in a car
[x] You've done your own laundry
[x] You vote in every election (president)
[x] You can cook for yourself
[x ] You think politics are exciting
TOTAL SO FAR: 6
[ ] You show up for school/college/work every day early
[x] You always carry a pen in your bag/purse/pocket
[ ] You've never gotten a detention
[ ] You have forgotten your own birthday at least once
[x] You like to take walks by yourself/or with 1 other person
[x] You've watched talk shows
[x] You know what 'credibility' means without looking it up
[x] You drink coffee at least once a week (or tea)
TOTAL SO FAR: 12
[x] You know how to do the dishes
[x] You can count to 10 in another language
[] When you say you're going to do something you do it…
[x] Your parent(s) trust you
[ ] You can mow the lawn
[x] You can make adults laugh without being stupid
[ ] You remember to water the plants
[x ] You study when you HAVE to
[x ] You pay attention at school/college/work.
[x ] You remember to feed your pets..
TOTAL SO FAR: 19
[x] You can spell 'experience' without looking it up
[] You work out on a regular basis
[ ] The people at Starbucks know you by name
[x ] Your favorite kind of food is take out
[x ] The first thing you do when you wake up is get caffeine
[x ] You can go to the store without getting something you don't need
[ x] You understand political jokes the first time they are said
[x] You can type quickly
TOTAL SO FAR: 25
[] You have realized that the weather forecast changes every hour
[ ] Your only friends are from your place of employment
[ ] you have been to a Tupperware party
[ ] You have realized that no adult will take you seriously unless you are over the age of 25 and have a job
[ x] You have more bills than you can pay
[ x] Most of your friends are older than you & are married.
[x] You can say no to staying out all night
[x] You use the internet every day
[ ] Your wardrobe hasn't changed in a while
[x] You can read a book and actually finish it
TOTAL ADDED UP: 30 is the age you will marry
Well, I better get planning. I have only got about 7 months!
Took a Random Survey Again
| Random Random Stupid Stupid | |
| 1) What kind of car do you drive? | LeSabre |
| 2) What is the last CD you listened to? | I had my iPod on shuffle. The last song was from "Strange Little Girls" |
| 3) How much free time do you have each day? | 1-3 hours |
| 4) What is the last dream you had? | The last one I remember was that John Stamos was in my grad program and I got drunk and called him Uncle Jesse |
| 5) Do you like to clean? | When I'm in the mood. |
| 6) Are you a student? | Yes. Perpetually. |
| 7) What do you do for cash? | Write. |
| 8) Do you eat fruits and veggies? | I try to. |
| 9) Do you drive fast and take chances? | Take chances, yes. Drive fast, no. |
| 10) Do you have a lot of friends? | Yes, thankfully, I have lots of lovely lovely friends. |
| 11) Do your friends care about you? | Yes, they do very much. It's rather nice. |
| 12) Do you ever think your coworkers may be trying to poison you? | Yes, with delicious part food. We had pizza, cake, caramel apples and the best cinnamon pita chips with pumpkin dip. |
| 13) What is your favorite past time? | Favorite things to do: write (but not about vacuums), watch the Red Sox, General Hospital, the Daily Show & the Colbert Report (that's my 2 hrs to myself a day), jewelry |
| 14) What would you like to learn more about? | World War I |
| 15) What was the last big purchase you made? | My new bike |
| 16) What is the next big purchase you plan to make? | new computer |
| 17) What is the biggest scam you have come across so far in life? | All those emails from Africa |
| 18) What depresses you? | W. |
| 19) Do you like your job? | In some ways yes, in some ways no |
| 20) Do you have kids? | not yet, some day |
| 21) Do you like kids? | yes |
| 22) What is your favorite Nintendo game? | tetris |
| 23) What is your second fav nintendo game? | dr mario |
| 24) Do you sew? | a little |
| 25) Whats the strangest thing you've swallowed? | oysters, I guess |
| 26) Have you ever spray painted something? | I'm sorry to say that 18 yrs ago I used a spray paint can |
| 27) Okay no more questions | Thanks |
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Rene's Super Survey Extended to Sunday
1. What were you doing 3 hours ago?
Making coffee
2. Have you kissed somebody in the last 2 weeks?
Let's see...Hunter's given me a kiss, Cecilia and Rocco and Fiona gave me kisses and I gave Rosa a bunch of kisses
3. Who are the last people that came to your house?
Patty and Cheryl H to watch the game
6. Is there someone you want to fight?
George W. Bush
7. Song playing?
No
9. What are you doing tomorrow?
Work
10. Do you know what a tragus is?
Now I do. I googled it after you asked. I saw a few imgs of them pierced. It was kinda gross.
11. Piercings-
My ears
13. Have you ever watched the Britney Spears movie, Crossroads?
Yeah. It was a cute teeny bopper movie.
14. What did you do today?
Cleaned up some spills, made coffee, played word scramble, ate a bagel, watched HGTV
18 . What color socks do you have on?
White
19. What color is the shirt you are wearing?
Pink and blue with silly hairstyles on it
20. Are you a predator?
No
24. Do you like anyone?
Like do I have a crush? Same crushes as I've had for a while. Colin Firth, Ben Harper, Gabe Kapler
25. Where were you when 9/11 happened?
Mast Landing School in Freeport, ME
26. How long does it take you to get ready to go to work?
30 min
27. Have you been outside of the U.S.
Yes. Canada, Bermuda, Ireland
29. Last movies you watched?
Little Miss Sunshine
30. Why do guys say they aren't going to cheat then they really do it anyway?
Weird question
31. Do you wish at 11:11?
Of course
32. Do you wear contacts or glasses?
Glasses
33. Next vacation you're going on?
I don't know the NEXT vacation yet, but I do know I'm going to Chicago to celebrate all of our 30th bdays with my high school girlfriends next October. Scary thought. 30.
34. What was the last rumor you heard about yourself?:
I don't know.
35. Are you Happy?
Not so much.
36. Who is the last person you hugged?
My dog Daisy
37. The last place you went out to?
Tori concert
38. Who/What made you angry today?
Parent for criticizing every little thing I do. My life is so high school.
39. Do you sing in the shower?
I sing all the time
40. Has anyone ever sang or played music for you personally?
Uh, probably. But I can't remember...
45. Do you find yourself loved?
By Daisy
46. Has anyone you were close to you passed away recently?
Yes
47. Where is the weirdest place you have slept?
Bathroom
48. What's orange, near you?
The neato lamp shade on top of the entertainment center
49. What is your natural hair color?
Reddish blonde
50. Where was your default picture taken?
(this is on myspace) My myspace pic was taken at Jenny's. The pic here on the blog is outside of the stonehouse in Freeport
51. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I don't know. Probably in Maine.
52. How many kids do you want to have?
2
54. Do you believe in second chances?
Yes
55. Are you one to hold grudges?
No.
56. What do you do when you are nervous?
Bite my nails and yell
56. What do you have a hard time understanding?
Physics
57. The best advice you could give would be?
Listen to NPR
58. What do you do in the morning?
Listen to NPR
59. Your heart is...?
Senstive