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100 Q’s

phaedra on July 31st, 2008

100 Questions
July ‘08

Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, and find line 4. Save a copy of the photo with a different file name.
Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch? My printer.
Before you started this survey, what were you doing? Updating my blog theme.
What is the last thing you watched on TV? I watched a few minutes of Eureka last night because my mom said it was one of her favorite shows. I couldn’t get into it.
Without looking, guess what time it is 1:30
Now look at the clock. What is the actual time? 3:03 (damn was I off, or was I off?!)
With the exception of the computer, what can you hear? Michael talking. Mary on So You Think You Can Dance screaming.
When did you last step outside? What were you doing? I was smoking a cigarette and talking on the phone.
Did you dream last night? I dream every night.
Do you remember your dreams? Always.
When did you last laugh? The last time I really laughed and meant it was when I was playing with Ra, one of our kittens, the other night- I had him spinning in circles until he got so dizzy he fell over. It killed me.
Do you remember why / at what? Huh? Oh. I just told you.
What is on the walls of the room you are in? Various things. One of my husbands certificates from work. Pics of family. I have a corkboard covered in pictures, certificates, keepsakes and things on one wall. A calendar on another wall. And the kids point board is near the bearded dragon enclosure. Instead of an allowance our children earn their money by doing extra chores, for which they earn a certain set amount of points. The cool catch is, if they misbehave we take points away. So they have to help around the house and behave if they want their cash. And they do.
Seen anything weird lately? I went to a George Michael concert a few weeks ago.
What do you think of this quiz? It’s aight.
What is the last film you saw? I watched Steel Magnolia’s for the mazillionth time.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? Somewhere near here, in California at least. I have a fascination with living in Tahoe someday. In a slightly bigger house with a much bigger yard. And a studio, with lot’s of windows and workspace and storage.
If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy? That house I just told you about. A cruise for myself and all my favorite people. Some clothes.
Tell me something about you that most people don’t know. I got my small boobs from my dad’s side of the family.
If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do? Cure cancer.
Do you like to dance? Yes!
Would you ever consider living abroad? Can I go right now?
Does your name make any interesting anagrams? My name is interesting in and of itself.
Who made the last incoming call on your phone? Dad
What is the last thing you downloaded onto your computer? a wordpress theme
Last time you swam in a pool? umm. it’s been a while. I went swimming in a lake less than two weeks ago though.
Type of music you like most? Rock ‘n Roll, Baby, Rock ‘n Roll.
Type of music you dislike most? Vulgar, hateful music
Are you listening to music right now? Not at the moment, but now that you mentioned it I’m putting on some Flobots… now I’m listening to music.
What color is your bedroom carpet? I think it’s supposed to be cream.
If you could change something about your home, without worry about expense or mess, what would you do? Move. I mean, it’s a lovely house. But we’re in a cul de sac, our backyard is commonly referred to as “the swamp of no hope” and we would love our own garden.
What was the last thing you bought? Concert tickets.
Have you ever ridden on a motorbike? Yes. I remember the first time- I was maybe 7. Dad was trying to show me how to do stuff and I just took off on accident- then I didn’t know how to break and lost control, ending up through a barbed wire fence and in a ditch. Go, me!
Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving? Sky diving. I’m afraid I’d discombobulate if I bungee jumped.
Do you have a garden? I grow flowers. I want to plant a vegetable garden. I’m planting an herb garden today.
Do you really know all the words to your national anthem? Yes.
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning? Owww. I’m always in pain when I wake.
If you could eat lunch with one famous person, who would it be? John Mayer. He seems cool.
Who sent the last text message you received? Merissa
Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? I don’t do credit cards.
What time is bed time? Whenever I choose to rest my weary head. Usually it’s sometime between 10 and 12.
Have you ever been in a beauty pageant? Me?! HAHAHA. Whatevs.
How many tattoos do you have? 5
If you don’t have any, have you ever thought of getting one? See above.
What did you do for your last birthday? I went to a steak dinner and then to a concert and then to desert and coffee with my best friends. That was the saturday before my birthday though. On my actual birthday I just kinda milled about. Dad was having tests done, the kids were home and Joey had to work. I sewed and read and surfed the net and ate a lot of crap.
Do you carry a donor card? I have a sticker on my driver’s license. Which is currently expired.
Who was the last person you ate dinner with? The kids.
Is the glass half empty or half full? Half Full
What’s the farthest-away place you’ve been? Savannah, Georgia
When’s the last time you ate a homegrown tomato? Yesterday
Have you ever won a trophy? Yeah.
Are you a good cook? When I cook.
Do you know how to pump your own gas? Yeah but I’m awkward at it. I don’t drive these days.
If you could meet any one person (from history or currently alive), who would it be? Jesus Christ.
Have you ever had to wear a uniform to school? No. But I wore a band uniform a few times. And a softball uniform. And a swim team uniform. And a VICA jacket.
Do you touch-type? Huh? Is that like, do I look at the keys when I type? Heck no. And I can type like 150 wpm at it too, no mistakes. So there.
What’s under your bed? My stash box.
Do you believe in love at first sight? Nope. You grow love.
Think fast, what do you like right now? Hot and Spicy Fried Pork Rinds
Where were you on Valentine’s day? Home. Probably alone.
What time do you get up? It’s variable. I’ve been sleeping in though lately cuz the kids are out of school and they don’t make much noise first thing because they don’t want me to catch them getting into mischief.
What was the name of your first pet? The first pet I remember is Buster. He was our black lab and he lived until I was 17.
Who is the second to last person to call you? Valerie
Is there anything going on this weekend? Cleaning. Setting up my portable photog studio in the family room. Maternity and Senior shoots. Dropping off prints.
How are you feeling right now? Restless. Little bit of anxiety. Been worried about dad. In some pain. Hands are crampy, shoulder is sore, foot is screaming. You asked.
What do you think about the most? Family and Business
What time do you get up in the morning? Didn’t you already ask? Didn’t I say that it’s variable?
If you had A Big Win in the Lottery, how long would you wait to tell people? I don’t know, that’s a good question. It’d be scary. Money can certainly make things messy. I’d be thinking it through first.
Who would you tell first? My husband.
What is the last movie that you saw at the cinema? Not sure. It’s been a while. And I don’t get there often.
Do you sing in the shower? Rarely.
Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? I don’t do credit cards.
What do you do most when you are bored? Probably socialize online.
What do you do for a living? Graphic Design, Web Design, Photography, Copy Writing. But I’m seriously considering cutting out the web design and copy writing and specializing in photography and photo product design.
Do you love your job? LOVE. Well, I’m loving the photography and graphic design. I’m starting to loathe the web design. The projects are just so long term. And intangible. And I’m stuck in my home office. I miss interacting with people.
What did you want to be when you grew up? Before I realized my singing voice was whack, a singer and musician. Then, a marine biologist. For a while, when I was young and sweet- I wanted to be a nurse like my mom. But always, I wanted to be an artist. I just never imagined I would be able to actually do it!
If you could have any job, what would you want to do/be? I love what I do but I would like to write a novel or three- I’d also like to get good enough at photography to sell some of my photography as prints/books/postcards/calendars.
Which came first the chicken or the egg? The microorganism?
How many keys on your key ring? Five or so.
Where would you retire to? I want to own a RV and travel all over.
What kind of car do you drive? I don’t, but I own a honda.
What are your best physical features? Umm. You know. I’m not sure. Ask my husband?
What are your best characteristics? I’m cool as ice, cool as ice I say.
If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation where would you go? Next: Yellowstone.
What kind of books do you like to read? Lately I’ve been reading a ton of fantasy thanks to Valerie.
Where would you want to retire to? Didn’t I just answer that question?
What is your favorite time of the day? After the kids go to bed.
Where did you grow up? Central California
How far away from your birthplace do you live now? About 1 mile.
What are you reading now? I’m just finishing up with Magician : Apprentice by Raymond Feist. About to read the next book in the series.
Are you a morning person or a night owl? Middle afternoon person?
Can you touch your nose with your tongue? Whatever.
Can you close your eyes and raise your eyebrows? Sure.
Do you have pets? A shitload of them. Want the list? Ok here we go. There’s the bearded dragon, Gaia. The parakeet, Pretty Boy. The chickens, Oreo and Butterfinger. The 3 frogs, renamed frequently. The cocker spaniel, Lady. The cats: Nyx, Ra, Lil Cloud and Hisser. I think that’s it.
How many rings before you answer the phone? I don’t answer my land line at all. I answer my cell phone if I recognize the number, just as soon as I get to it.
What is your best childhood memory? Camping with the Krauss’s
What are some of the different jobs that you have had in your life? Cashier at a fast food restaurant. House cleaner. Salesperson at Abercrombie & Fitch. Salesperson for Primestar. Salesperson for Ticketmaster. Cashier at a gas station. CNA. Graphic Designer. Web Designer.
Any new and exciting things that you would like to share? Yeah! My brother is having his first daughter soon, and I’m so excited! I’m going to have a NIECE!
What is most important in life? Friends & Family
What Inspires You? Everything.

January ‘08

Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, and find line 4. Open up the curves dialog and then Cmd/Ctrl-click on the colour in your image.
Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch? My printer.
Before you started this survey, what were you doing? Updating my old blog (www.paper-licious.com/blog/) with current contact information.
What is the last thing you watched on TV? I haven’t really watched anything in a while. I caught a few minutes of local news today, and then a few minutes about the presidential race on CNN.
Without looking, guess what time it is 9:15
Now look at the clock. What is the actual time? 9:17
With the exception of the computer, what can you hear? Lady wants in and she’s scratching on the patio door- and a commercial on the tv in the other room.
When did you last step outside? What were you doing? I was walking home with the kids from mom & dad’s house across the street.
Did you dream last night? I dream every night.
Do you remember your dreams? Always.
When did you last laugh? The kids had me giggling like a school girl tonight. I coerced Lillie into singing me a song and she made these really silly faces and gestures while she sang it- and Liana and I laughed with her. Then I was trying to have a conversation with Michael and the only thing he would say in response to anything I asked was “poop log”. He’d say it in a singsong voice, and then in a stern manner, and then he’d spit it out all enunciated or drag it out. “Poooooop. Loooog.”
Do you remember why / at what? Huh? Oh. I just told you.
What is on the walls of the room you are in? Various things. One of my husbands certificates from work. Pics of family. I have a corkboard covered in pictures, certificates, keepsakes and things on one wall. A calendar on another wall. And the kids point board is near the bearded dragon enclosure. Instead of an allowance our children earn their money by doing extra chores, for which they earn a certain set amount of points. The cool catch is, if they misbehave we take points away. So they have to help around the house and behave if they want their cash. And they do.
Seen anything weird lately? Yes. Michael, my eldest child, received a Ripley’s Believe it or Not book from his Aunty Nell. Michael was showing me strangosities. I’m perturbed.
What do you think of this quiz? It’s aight.
What is the last film you saw? Into the Wild
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? Somewhere near here, in California at least. I have a fascination with living in Tahoe someday. In a slightly bigger house with a much bigger yard. And a studio, with lot’s of windows and workspace and storage.
If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy? That house I just told you about. A cruise for myself and all my favorite people. A little building within which I can run my graphic design business.
Tell me something about you that most people don’t know. I like liver?
If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do? I would create a more peaceful, less greedy world.
Do you like to dance? Yes!
Would you ever consider living abroad? Umm. I don’t think so. I really am a family girl. I can’t imagine being without my friends and loved ones. If everyone was coming with me, yes!
Does your name make any interesting anagrams? My name is interesting in and of itself.
Who made the last incoming call on your phone? Valerie
What is the last thing you downloaded onto your computer? Client files for a print job.
Last time you swam in a pool? Since we emptied mom and dad’s last fall. We’re about to clean it out and fill it back up though!
Type of music you like most? Rock ‘n Roll, Baby, Rock ‘n Roll.
Type of music you dislike most? Vulgar, hateful music
Are you listening to music right now? Not at the moment, but now that you mentioned it I’m putting on some Jack Johnson… now I’m listening to music.
What color is your bedroom carpet? I think it’s supposed to be cream.
If you could change something about your home, without worry about expense or mess, what would you do? Move. I mean, it’s a lovely house. But we’re in a cul de sac, our backyard is commonly referred to as “the swamp of no hope” and we would love our own garden.
What was the last thing you bought? Camping equipment.
Have you ever ridden on a motorbike? Yes. I remember the first time- I was maybe 7. Dad was trying to show me how to do stuff and I just took off on accident- then I didn’t know how to break and lost control, ending up through a barbed wire fence and in a ditch. Go, me!
Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving? Sure! I can’t promise I’ll remain continent though.
Do you have a garden? I have flower beds and a few pots full of flowers. I’m getting ready to plant the lot of the beds with petunia’s.
Do you really know all the words to your national anthem? Yes.
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning? Owww. I’m always in pain when I wake.
If you could eat lunch with one famous person, who would it be? First thought? Brad Pitt. I know, it’s a sad obsession.
Who sent the last text message you received? Hubs.
Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? I don’t do credit cards.
What time is bed time? Whenever I choose to rest my weary head. Usually it’s sometime between 10 and 12.
Have you ever been in a beauty pageant? Me?! HAHAHA. Whatevs.
How many tattoos do you have? 5
If you don’t have any, have you ever thought of getting one? See above.
What did you do for your last birthday? I know it’s terrible, but I can’t remember right now. I think we did something. At this age my birthday’s don’t pass with much fanfare.
Do you carry a donor card? I have a sticker on my driver’s license. Which is currently expired.
Who was the last person you ate dinner with? Mom, Dad, Hubs, kids.
Is the glass half empty or half full? Half Full
What’s the farthest-away place you’ve been? Savannah, Georgia
When’s the last time you ate a homegrown tomato? Last season. We’re planting tomatoes this weekend!
Have you ever won a trophy? Yeah.
Are you a good cook? When I cook.
Do you know how to pump your own gas? Yeah but I’m awkward at it. I don’t drive these days.
If you could meet any one person (from history or currently alive), who would it be? Jesus Christ.
Have you ever had to wear a uniform to school? No. But I wore a band uniform a few times. And a softball uniform. And a swimteam uniform. And a VICA jacket.
Do you touch-type? Huh? Is that like, do I look at the keys when I type? Heck no. And I can type like 150 wpm at it too, no mistakes. So there.
What’s under your bed? My stash box.
Do you believe in love at first sight? Nope. You grow love.
Think fast, what do you like right now? This song. It’s called Angel, off the Sleep Through the Static cd by Jack Johnson.
Where were you on Valentine’s day? Home. Probably alone.
What time do you get up? It’s variable.
What was the name of your first pet? The first pet I remember is Buster. He was our black lab and he lived until I was 17.
Who is the second to last person to call you? Salesman.
Is there anything going on this weekend? I want to plant the aforementioned plants and get the pool cleaned out and filling.
How are you feeling right now? My hands really hurt. So does my back. I’m tired and I’m hungry. You asked. It’s almost 10pm so I should be off soon to rest my weary everything!
What do you think about the most? I think about alot of different things. Not sure which I think about most. The kids, family life, my health, the business, my hobbies, current events… everything.
What time do you get up in the morning? Didn’t you already ask? Didn’t I say that it’s variable?
If you had A Big Win in the Lottery, how long would you wait to tell people? I don’t know, that’s a good question. It’d be scary. Money can certainly screw up everything as well as it can help. I’d be thinking it through first.
Who would you tell first? My husband.
What is the last movie that you saw at the cinema? Not sure. It’s been a while. And I don’t get there often.
Do you sing in the shower? Rarely.
Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? I don’t do credit cards.
What do you do most when you are bored? Probably socialize online.
What do you do for a living? Graphic Design, Web Design, Photography, Copy Writing
Do you love your job? LOVE.
What did you want to be when you grew up? Before I realized my singing voice was whack, a singer and musician. Then, a marine biologist. For a while, when I was young and sweet- I wanted to be a nurse like my mom. But always, I wanted to be an artist. I just never imagined I would be able to actually do it!
If you could have any job, what would you want to do/be? I love what I do but I would like to write a novel or three- I’d also like to get good enough at photography to sell some of my photography as prints/books/postcards/calendars.
Which came first the chicken or the egg? The microorganism?
How many keys on your key ring? Five or so.
Where would you retire to? I want to say Lake Tahoe but I’m not sure how I’d manage the winter weather when I am elderly, and I’m not planning my retirement any time soon.
What kind of car do you drive? I don’t, I actually don’t even have a driver’s license at the moment.
What are your best physical features? Umm. You know. I’m not sure. Ask my husband?
What are your best characteristics? I’m organized, loyal, open minded. I love to have fun and live my life. I’m patient, but I don’t take abuse lying down. I am strong and ambitious and usually altruistic. I am dedicated to being a good person, and to helping my children be good people. I work hard. I like myself and believe in others. I sure think alot of myself, eh? Perhaps I should take out “altruistic”. LOL
If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation where would you go? At the moment we are planning trips to Vancouver and a seven state tour of the western United States. After that I’d like to go to NYC. And then Hawaii. And then Italy, Ireland, Paris, Thailand, Africa.
What kind of books do you like to read? I love it all. Even horror, which I find interesting since I can’t stand horror movies.
Where would you want to retire to? Didn’t I just answer that question?
What is your favorite time of the day? In the evenings, after the kids homework is finished and the work day is done- when my family has time to interact and have fun together.
Where did you grow up? Central California
How far away from your birthplace do you live now? About 15 miles.
What are you reading now? I’m just finishing up The Pillars of the Earth and I’m halfway through The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome.
Are you a morning person or a night owl? Night owl. Although I’m finding that it’s harder for me to be productive in the evenings- I used to be able to work at night after the kids went to bed but these days I can’t concentrate and relish my quiet evenings in front of the TV or curled up in my recliner, book in hand.
Can you touch your nose with your tongue? Whatever.
Can you close your eyes and raise your eyebrows? Sure.
Do you have pets? A shitload of them.
How many rings before you answer the phone? I don’t answer my land line at all. I answer my cell phone if I recognize the number, just as soon as I get to it.
What is your best childhood memory? I have so many great memories! As a child we camped often, traveled often, visited with friends and family often. Just one memory that popped into my mind out of dozens- I’ll never forget the time that a giant mule deer stole my brother’s hamburger out of his hand on a trip to Colorado once. I screamed bloody murder and it looked at me like, “what?! Damn girl, shut up! This is a bad ass burger!” As it stood there and chomped it down nonchalantly.
What are some of the different jobs that you have had in your life? Cashier at a fast food restaurant. House cleaner. Salesperson at Abercrombie & Fitch. Salesperson for Primestar. Salesperson for Ticketmaster. Cashier at a gas station. CNA. Graphic Designer. Web Designer.
Any new and exciting things that you would like to share? Yeah! My brother is having his first daughter soon, and I’m so excited! Also, we have recently wrapped up plans to take vacation in July to see my family in Colorado- and also to visit Mesa Verde, Grand Canyon and more. I could go on and on, this is a particularly exciting time of my life! So many things are falling into place and I have such big plans for the next 18 months!
What is most important in life? Friends & Family
What Inspires You? Everything.