| Discovering Me My journey of discovery within myself and my writing. | | by: | |
|
| Item Size: 531 Entries
Created: 4:05pm on 07-06-2005
Modified: 1:05pm on 09-21-2009 | |
| |
|
|
671. If you saw The Queen of the Damned did you want to be a vampire/Goth afterwards? Haven't seen it. But now that I've looked it up, I'm interested in seeing it.
672. If you saw SLC Punk did you want to be punk afterwards? Haven't, and probably not.
673. What is your favorite zombie movie? ooh, tough question. I love the Resident Evil movies, my favorite of which is Resident Evil: Apocalypse. Zombies on a Plane was hilarious. 28 Days Later and sequel 28 Weeks Later are great ones focused less on the chasing and eating and more on the personal/society horrors of a zombie apocalypse.
674. Best kids birthday party: ceramics, chuck-e-cheese, roller rink, bowling, sleep over, movie theater. sleep over. never heard of a ceramics party.
675. What were your parties like when you were a kid? due to so many kids, we only had birthday parties every four years: ages 4, 8, 12, and 16. Mom always made the cake herself. We got to choose a theme, and it was a big deal. The other birthdays were celebrated as a family.
676. Best teen (about 15-16) birthday party: ceramics, chuck-e-cheese, roller rink, bowling, sleep over, movie theater, house party, catered in a hall, restaurant, family trip, concert. concert would have been awesome
677. What are/were your 15-16 year old parties like? I had a murder mystery party.
678. Best 18th birthday party: ceramics, chuck-e-cheese, roller rink, bowling, sleep over, movie theater, house party, catered in a hall, restaurant, family trip, concert, club, pool hall, college party. restaurant with a few close friends
679. If you are 18 what was your party like? I didn't have a party.
680. Best 21st birthday party: ceramics, chuck-e-cheese, roller rink, bowling, sleep over, movie theater, house party, catered in a hall, restaurant, family trip, concert, club, pool hall, college party, bar, Atlantic city/Las Vegas trip. I was five months pregnant at the time. I was happy going to a nice sit-down restaurant.
681. If you saw The Craft were you interested in wicca/paganism/magic afterwards? haven't seen it
682. What are your top 3 priorities? relationships, making sure I have time for myself, and the written word
683. If you saw fight club did you want to get into a fistfight afterwards? dumb question
684. What is your favorite smell? the smell walking by The Body Shop. I don't know what it is, but it's rejuvenating.
685. Give everything below a humor rating (1 = laugh your ass off, 2 = lol, 3 = smile, 4 = lame, 5 = not funny, 6 = offensive): going to do this a little different than asked for, and group them into three categories: offensive, not funny, and potential for humor (can be anywhere from 1-4 depending on the joke/situation)
People falling: not funny
Rape jokes: offensive
Sarcastic comments: potential
Blonde jokes: potential
Dirty jokes: not funny
God/religion jokes: potential
Long-ass jokes: potential
Death jokes: potential
Pain/sickness jokes: not funny
Animals doing cute stuff: potential
Bodily functions: potential
Knock jokes: potential
Ethnic jokes: offensive
Puns: potential
Ironic situations: potential
685. If you saw Cruel Intentions did you want to have lots of meaningless sex afterwards? getting tired of these questions... especially as I've never seen these movies.
686. Do you get at least three hugs per day? yes. my husband, my son, and I are all physically affectionate.
687. What should someone never say to you/call you if they want to remain on your good side? Don't ever call me "Doll."
688. If you saw Trainspotting did you want to do drugs afterwards? not applicable
689. Do movies have a great influence on you? At last! the basic question these were leading up to. They have an emotional influence, but not a lifestyle one.
690. Do you have a favorite reality TV show? The Colony. What an interesting social experiment. We discovered the show when we saw it available to purchase on Xbox Live, and have been watching it on Discovery Channel's website ever Thursday. The Colony replicates a post-apocalyptic world. How would ten people survive? They have to scavenge for their own food, find ways to get and sanitize water, create electricity, and ensure their survival.
691. Are there certain roles that people are pressured to play in society or can they basically do whatever they want? In these days, you can basically do what you want. But some paths have more challenges, and all choices have consequences.
692. How does the 2004 Dawn of the Dead remake compare to the original movie? I didn't see the original. I thought the remake was well done.
693. Have you ever held a magnifying glass over an insect to burn it? No.
694. Have you ever pulled the wings off a fly, butterfly or any other insect? No. I don't torture insects. And I only kill them if they are inside the house.
695. What would you think of a guy (if you're into guys) or a girl (if you're into girls) who wanted to take you to the park to feed the birds and look at the turtles and fish in the water on a date? I think that would be cool. I like parks.
696. Do you use public pools? Yes. Been a long time since I've been swimming though.
697. Do you use public bathrooms? yes. out of necessity.
698. Do you use public showers? only after using the public pool. swimsuit still on.
699. How old will you be in 17 years? 43. Wow.
700. Would it effect you at all if you knew that a very large meteor was headed towards earth that would impact in 17 years? I would hope that I'm already making the most of my life. Is this a kill everyone meteor, or a create a post-apocalyptic world, or merely cause much devastation? If it's not guaranteed death, I'd start doing better on my food storage.
|
|
This great auction is going until July 10. Real books up for inexpensive bids. Go participate!
|
|
656. Which animated movies have you seen and what did you think of them:
A Charlie Brown Christmas: classic. love it!
A Garfield Halloween: as a kid, I thought it was scary (particularly Binky the Clown). haven't seen it since.
The Secret of Nimh: I liked it enough to read the books later.
The Last Unicorn: haven't seen it.
The original Lord of the Rings cartoons: I remember The Hobbit. Enjoyed it.
657. Are you ambidextrous (equally good at using both hands)? no
658. Do you always say; “bless you” after someone sneezes, or do you hesitate? I usually say it immediately, but sometimes there's hesitation when I'm not paying attention.
659. If you and your friends could go away for 2 days over Halloween weekend where would you go? to a haunted B&B, like the Mason House Inn. http://www.masonhouseinn.com/Ghost.htm
660. Which of these animated movies have you seen and what did you think of them:
Watership Down: I don't recall seeing the movie, but the book was good (and sad). I remember sitting in the living room with my siblings while my mom read the book to us.
As the Wind Blows: Never heard of it.
Grave of the Fireflies: We didn't get through this one. Was too slow.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Not bad. Always felt so sorry for the dog.
Spirited Away: This was okay. Not one of my favorite Studio Ghibli films. Very strange movie.
661. Do you feel that society is male dominated, female dominated, or neutral? the work force is male dominated, the consumer force is female dominated
662. What words offend you? racial or religious slurs, as well as gender put downs. Don't ever call me "Doll".
663. They’re just words. Can you get over it? words have power. put them in certain context or emotion and they can pack quite a punch, for good or bad.
664. Have you ever looked into different religions? I've questioned my own religion, but never really looked into other ones.
665. Which ones have you looked into? N/A
666. What do you think of Satanism as a religion? It's a valid religion, a being to worship. It's scary that people would turn to that though. Can you imagine what they are inviting into their lives? *shudder*
667. Do you like it better when your classes are taught sitting in rows or sitting in a circle? rows. I like to sit in the back.
668. Have you ever read your own tarot cards? no. I've done the amateur fortune telling with face cards back in grade school though. you know the one, don't you? four kings for four guys, hearts for love, diamonds for money, clubs for kids, spades for bad luck (I think??). The different kings had meanings as well, but it's been so long I don't remember. Not that I need to predict my future husband anymore. I already got one, and I'm quite happy with him. 
669. Which ones do you like better, the three old star wars movies or the 2 new ones? the old ones. Love the ewoks, and Han Solo.
670. If you scream in outer space does it make a sound? nope. not that you could scream, without any air to do so.
|
|
641. Do you remember Crystal Pepsi? no
642. When was the last time you spent a night away from home? In the hospital after giving birth to my son. Wow, that was over five years ago. I need a vacation...
643. Some people say that there is no such thing as a stupid question. Is that true? Yes. There are no stupid questions, just stupid people.
644. What is the most interesting TV channel? Discovery Channel. Have you seen Planet Earth? It is spectacular. Our planet is such a beautiful, amazing place. Well worth saving.
645. Name one song you could live without hearing ever again: "Hot Chocolate" from the Polar Express soundtrack
646. Do your pets understand you when you talk? Don't currently have a pet, but I believe pets understand to a degree. Even if they don't understand the words, they do understand the emotion.
647. What are three things you HAVE NOT done that might surprise people? 1. Owned a credit card. 2. Driven a car. 3. Walked on a beach (despite being in San Francisco and seeing the ocean. school trip, so no one was allowed on the beach).
648. Have you ever had a secret admirer? yes. I got a secret valentine my senior year in HS, and never found out who it came from.
649. Have you been to a museum this year? No
650. Do you ever watch porn? No. Sounded like one above our apartment sometimes though...
651. Do you think that it would be a good idea if people served in the army, navy or air force for a while before they were allowed to vote? no.
652. If you were required to do this to vote, would you? no. the armed forces wouldn't make me more aware, it would break me. I'd probably be less likely to vote, not more. (Note, this is me personally, not everyone. I have a brother I admire who is in the Air Force.)
653. Do people often give you weird looks? not that I've noticed
654. Do like Japanese cooking? I like the dishes at Teriyaki Stix. That's Japanese. What doesn't appeal to me is sashimi, or any seafood for that matter. http://www.hogiyogi.com/teriyaki.php
655. Do you care for stray animals? I want to. But feed them and they are yours. And I can't save them all. I really admire organizations that save strays, such as local shelters (where we bought a kitty after moving), and the Egyptian Mau Rescue Organization. http://www.emaurescue.org/
|
|
We moved into our new house on May 23rd. Just got connected to the internet here. Loving the space of a new home. Less loving of the unpacking, organizing. But much better than the cleaning/painting/etc. Now that we are no longer in an apartment, we also got ourselves a kitty! Her name is Rayna, she's two months old, and we got her from a local animal shelter. She's a domestic short hair, with tortoiseshell coloring. Very playful, loving kitty, who adjusted quickly to us and her new home.
|
|
Yesterday we bought our first house! Very daunting and exciting at the same time. We'll be moving in one month. In the meantime, the house does need a little TLC: some new paint and carpet, a few fixes, etc. This will be a busy month with all the going back and forth, the work there and the packing and cleaning here. So much to do. You probably won't see much of me here until June.
|
|
621. Do you mind being described as cute? not at all. go right ahead.
622. What is the tackiest object in your home? The ancient, falling apart dresser that was old when my sister got it; she used it for many years before it got handed down to me. It is one item that won't be coming with us when we move. We can't even use one of the drawers, it's braced so that it won't fall into the drawer below it. And the bottom keeps coming out of another. Chipped wood, nails that keep inching their way out. It's quite a sad thing to look at.
623. What do you think people are most ignorant towards? other cultures
624. What is it that makes you an interesting person? my openness, quirks, and contradictions. as a reader, feel free to comment on this 
625. What makes other people interesting to you? contrast - those unexpected things you learn about a person, the reasons behind why they do something
626. How open to suggestion are you? very
627. Is Michael Jackson black or white? who cares? how many people are entirely one race or color (especially in the USA)?
628. Are you often lonely? no
629. What’s the most unusual pet you’ve ever had? does an imaginary pet count? if so, I had a herd of unicorns in first grade. discounting that, our family had a corn snake once.
630. Have you ever threatened an authority figure? no
631. If you had to choose would you rather make all your decisions henceforth with your head only or with your heart only? my heart.
632. How imaginative are you? very. I'm a daydreamer, a writer, a lover of fantastic ideas
633. Do you like the Counting Crows? I haven't listened to much of their music, but I am doing so now and pleasantly surprised. so, my answer is yes.
634. If you took this survey from the diary (5000 Q Survey V2.0) did you note me so I could read it? No. I don't imagine 'you' would.
635. Are you more tense or laid back? more laid back
636. Does your happiness depend on anyone else, or are you happy no matter what any one says or does? Dependant on others. I don't want my happiness to be completely independent. Though there are times I wish I was affected less by other people's comments.
637. What do you think of the idea of putting the bible into the format of a fashion magazine to attract the interest of teenagers? The wording is the issue, not the format.
638. How often do you drink to get drunk? never
639. Would you consider yourself to be diplomatic? I'm one that likes to try, but I don't know how successful I am.
640. Do you think that most of the classes you have taken were taught in such a way as to make plain the relevance of the subject matter in your everyday life? most yes, but I tend to avoid taking classes that do not seem relevant to me
|
|
601. Do you have a lust for life? using as a definition: a strong determination to enjoy life as much as possible. No. I worry too much.
602. Do you want to get more out of life? absolutely
603. Would you want to learn to:
Convert to Buddhism? no
Cure a hangover? no
Lie persuasively? no. I'd be way too tempted to lie more often.
604. What character from a movie is most like you? Alright, I'll resort to a personality quiz. http://quizfarm.com/quizzes/new/randomiosity/what-iconic-movie-character-are-you...
I am...
Dorothy Gale
You are always daydreaming of far-off places. A bit naive sometimes, you have a vivid imagination and your heart is pure. And you know that there is no place like home.
605. Are you comfortable with the idea of your own death? no. It would devastate my family, and I'm certainly not ready to die. But what scares me more than actually dying is the pain that would most likely precede it.
606. How do you feel about arranged marriages? They can work, but the key there is work. I think a person has a better chance finding a compatible match on their own, than being arranged by parents or some other party. Chemistry is something that cannot be predicted. The "perfect match" on paper does not always work out.
607. What do you hate that everyone else seems to like? shoes
608. What do you like that others seem to hate? dandelions
609. If you had to be named after a month, which month would you pick? June. Not as common as April, but not as strange as November.
610. Is time more like a highway or a meadow to you? Mostly a meadow. Living in the now, able to observe both ahead and behind. Occasionally, the highway will barge through and drag you along, giving you no choice but to keep eyes on the road ahead and keep moving so you don't become road kill. But the meadow moments are definitely preferred.
611. What is your favorite movie? Robin Hood Prince of Thieves
612. Which would you choose to be back in the day: a warrior, an alchemist, a minstrel, a bard, an oracle, a peasant, or a merchant? a bard
613. What is your favorite song lyric? "for the good of all of us/ except for those who are dead". from Still Alive, the Portal credits song. So awesome. And I can sing it on Rock Band. Even more awesome.
614. What will you never run out of? dreams
615. If you could force someone to fall madly in love with you, (anyone you choose) would you do it? No. For a couple reasons. One, if it's forced then they don't truly love me for me. Two, the 'madly' part could have unwanted consequences. They may end up completely possessive (see the movie Prom Night), or protect me in ways I don't need or want (as in Terry Goodkind's The Sword of Truth series (haven't read the books myself, but heard about them, and watched some of the tv series based on it, The Legend of the Seeker)).
616. Have you ever seen the Disney movie The Black Cauldron? yes
617. Have you ever read The Black Cauldron by Alexander Lloyd (or any of his other books in the Prydain Chronicles)? yes. Loved the books. Movie seemed strange; been too long since I read the books to say how accurate it was.
618. Have you ever written a paper the night before it was due? yes.
How about the day it was due? yes. as well as after the due date...
619. Is there a movie you have watched so many times that you can quote it line for line? No. I may be able to quote some lines, but my memory doesn't hold the bulk of a movie like that.
620. What is your favorite season? Spring. I love the blossoms, the rain, the warming days, with nights still cool enough to snuggle down under the blanket. The promises of new life, new beginnings. The world is so fresh.
|
|
581. Is there more to you than anyone knows? Absolutely. I'm hoping there's more to me than even I know.
582. Can you make tonight the night that you do the things you always wanted to do? No. That would require funding I don't have.
583. Would you rather watch life on TV or LIVE it? Some aspects I would certainly rather live, but there are others I am happy simply watching on TV.
584. What keeps you chained down? Lack of money. I would love to travel. *sigh*
585. What is the nagging feeling in the back of your head? my insecurities
586. Do you celebrate yourself? yes, but not as often as I should
587. Does everyone get the same opportunities in life? sadly, no. some opportunities we have to wait and hope for, while others we have to create.
588. What would you consider to be better than sex? cuddling
589. What evil is necessary? phones
590. What's your favorite one hit wonder? Survivor, "Eye of the Tiger"
591. What would you do anything for? the safety of my family
592. Do you celebrate the full moon? no. But the characters in EotF do. Their calendar, magic, and culture all revolve around the moon.
593. Have you ever gone in the water at the beach at night? No.
594. Are you ordinary? yes. I'm no Superman (or woman).
595. What makes people want to hang out with you? I'm loyal, listen, don't judge.
596. Have you ever felt like you've been a little bit too good to someone? no. even if they were "undeserving", I wouldn't be who I am if I didn't follow my instinct.
597. What book did you like that you had to read for school? Two immediately come to mind. "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George, and "The Giver" by Lois Lowry. Both were assigned books that I ended up finishing well ahead of our assigned daily chapters.
598. What book should everyone have to read in school? "The Giver". It's a reminder to be grateful for memories, diversity, and the beauty of color.
599. Do you like the store Old Navy? It's okay. I don't seek out brand name clothes. Though I did buy a hat and overalls there when I was on an emotional spending splurge (those are dangerous, by the way. learned to only carry cash when in one).
600. What movie sequels do you like? National Treasure 2, both Shrek sequels, all the Indiana Jones movies, The Dark Knight, Ice Age Meltdown... and I'm sure there are more I like, but we'll stop there.
|
|
556. What do you need advice about? writing a synopsis. I'm pulling my hair out on this one. (And obviously procrastinating.)
557. Have you been half-asleep and have you heard voices? yes. it's very odd being awake enough to hear people talking, yet asleep enough that you can't move even a finger. I wonder if that is what being in a coma is like?
558. Do you have a good luck charm? My graduation necklace, a silver '01'. I used to wear a necklace more often. I had forgotten how many I own. They give me a focus for my fiddling. Which reminds me of the downside. My son also likes to fiddle with them... which is why I stopped wearing them regularly.
559. Should animals have the same right to life as people? ooh, this is a toughie. I'd have to say no. there are animals designated (by God and man) for use as food. And at times it is needed to put an animal down because it is a danger to humans. Do they deserve to be tortured, or killed needlessly? Absolutely not. But Man comes first.
560. What is your least favorite body part? My legs. I hate having to shave them. Yet when I don't, they itch and feel ugly. When I do, I tend to nick myself; and next thing you know, they are prickly again. Ick. There is no winning.
561. Do you enjoy British comedy? I haven't seen enough to give a general yes or no. Most of what I've seen I haven't cared for, but I've recently been introduced to Dr. Who. I've only seen one episode so far, so am currently undecided. But it wasn't an immediate 'no'.
562. Are there ever happy endings or does nothing end? there are happy endings, but they do not end a person's life, merely a part of their story. like a book. the characters lives go on after the end, but they can have a "happy ending" for this event or storyline.
563. What is your worst trait? My initial instinctive answer is procrastination. but I think the root trait is deeper than that. Worrying. Worrying what people will think, if I'll get it right, if any of it matters, if anyone is reading, if I'm good enough. Worry, worry, worry. Sometimes my brain won't shut it off.
564. Is the world more beautiful because of love? yes. we see so much more when we love and feel loved. our senses are opened to new things. it's easier to be optimistic, and thus everything is beautiful.
565. What is the essence of you? dandelion seeds. I could explain, but I'll let you interpret that.
566. What really inspires you? music, stories - both the true and the fanciful, soaking in sunlight while lying on the grass listening to the sounds of the world
567. Have you met your soul mate? yes. but I also believe there are multiple soul mates, perfect matches, out there for each person. It's a matter of proximity and timing.
568. Is everyday a special occasion? every day should be, but no. Sunday, when Bryce was sick and threw up in his ramen... not so special an occasion. Unless you look at it in the way that it's special because it doesn't happen frequently. Hmm. Back to point of view.
569. What sound would you rather hear than any sound in the world? rain. it's a soothing backdrop. I could live without hearing my loved ones, as long as I feel them. Relates to my love languages being quality time and physical touch, not words of affirmation.
570. Of the following which word best describes you:
natural: this is me! my hair dries naturally, I only wear make-up on special occasions, and I'm myself - what you see is what you get.
outgoing: definitely not
polite: I try, but sometimes I do or say things without thinking
quick thinking: sadly, no
571. Do any commercials make you want to break your TV? yes!! The Ikea commercial for their sales. Crazy lady, thinking she's getting a steal of a deal, running out to the husband and parked car... "Start the car! Start the car!" Kill the crazy high-pitched lady!
572. Have you ever lost your religion? no. even when I wasn't following it, I never discarded it. make sense?
573. Do you want to share your life with someone? yes! I AM sharing my life with someone (well, two someone's). One of my fears is being alone.
574. Where ARE the wild things? hiding, but their space is slowly being invaded, leaving little undiscovered.
575. Would you rather have a child genetically related to you or an adopted child? either. both deserve unconditional love and welcoming arms. If I hadn't been able to have children, I would definitely have adopted. Though getting a child genetically is cheaper, and the process is a bit more enjoyable. However, I don't want to go through the being pregnant again (see previous question) and would definitely adopt if we decide we want another child (yes, this is something my husband and I have discussed). For now, very happy with just one.
576. If I had a birthday party would you come? "I" being the person who created this list of questions? No, I do not know you. I rarely go to birthday parties of people I do know.
577. What seemingly impossible thing is POSSIBLE? the flight of a bumblebee.
578. What song do you love to sing out loud? The Ballad of Eleuteria. It's one I wrote myself. I'll often sing it in the shower, or while waiting for the bus to drop off my son.
579. Have you ever run through the woods naked and played in a stream (you should)? Nope
580. Have you ever taken long solitary night walks? yes. see number 413 for a specific memory.
|
|
|
Member Blogs
![Blog Art [#1022645]
Logo for my Blog, Discovering Me.](http://imgsx.writing.com/main/images/action/display/item_id/1022645.jpg)
![Purple Poetry Header [#1111534]
Poetry publication progress on purple banner. shared image](http://imgsx.writing.com/main/images/action/display/item_id/1111534.jpg){kind=small}
![Blog Ring [#1138290]
A group of bloggers, sharing their experiences through devoted blogging.](http://imgsx.writing.com/main/images/action/display/item_id/1138290.jpg)
My Blog 
I don't do movies. In 17 years, I'll be old enough to croak and say I had lived my life... either way.
No need to forget those moments. 
or how some folks exchange crafts (or better, like AA). I keep promising I'll submit and then I don't. It's expensive and emotionally dragging. The rejections I can take. It's the waiting that frustrates me. And ... the choosing. How among 1,500+ journals am I supposed to know where to send them? The descriptions in Poetry Market and on websites are helpful in excluding a few, but much of my poetry isn't defined by what is currently popular. Since I'm not connected to the university I don't get support from published poets (and some of my stuff is as good as theirs) and I seldom write literary poems.
