Getting to know you . . .

[Boschi]

The lovely river bottom land I drive by every morning that is currently being turned from green fields to packed, lifeless dirt by bulldozers and other heavy equipment which are prepping the area for development. Ah, concrete and box stores. Sometimes levies are good. Sometimes cities need economic development that eats up land. Sometimes, however, I wish they'd just mind their own little flood preventing, homogenizing business.

Concrete, condos and box stores won't have that nice green, misty glow in the morning.

Q: What book most affected who you are?

[Candleshoe]

The Sacred Diary of Adrian Plass by, umm, Adrian Plass. It taught me that it is OK to laugh at oneself, and that members of organised religions are not necessarily always right, or perfect people. And that cynicism can be good.

What is your favourite thing to do?

[inlerf]

walking aimlessly with a friend on a cool day talking about anything and everything for hours on end.

The sweetest thing someone has done for/said to you?

[Foomatic]

When my partner and I were just friends, we were sitting in her kitchen one day going through a catalogue, randomly looking at toys (not those kinds of toys!). We started talking about all the toys we had growing up, and I told her that the one toy I really wanted that I never had was a Snoopy Snow Cone Maker. Weeks later, I get an unexpected package in the mail. I didn't order anything, and it wasn't my birthday, so I eyed it suspiciously before taking it inside and opening it. Lo and behold, it was a brand new Snoopy Snow Cone Maker. I didn't even know they still made them! I called her up and she came over, and we made snow cones. It was so cool! I have it on display in the living room, with all the paper cups that came with it and the original package of cherry flavoring.

What is your greatest weakness?

[watty]

I think too much but can't articulate my thoughts.

Name one thing that will make your life better.
[br]

[Kaia]

Um...I think finishing my residency. It'll mean less hours at work, more time and financial freedom for family projects. (Family project #1 being some travelling my wife and I want to do, and #2 being little individuals that run around the house and wake you up really early on weekends asking "mom, are you awake?").
Oh, look at the time. I have to go to work. Later!

What is holding you back?

[Auburn]

Nothing but myself.

Who means the most to you?

[inlerf]

me.

Favourite animal and why

[Krazy Dreamer]

Cats, because when I was a child and felt alone and there was nobody there for me, and my mind had gone to a really dark place, and I was hiding and crying in the bushes, just trying to escape from all the pain and negative human interactions around me, the cats came, they saw my pain, and they comforted me, and probably prevented me from turning into a bitter, hateful, mean person. And ever since then, uncannily, they always seem to show up at just the right time, sense when I'm in pain and need comfort. So many times I feel isolated from the human race, but the cats are always there for me. Yes I'm a freak!

Tell us a secret that you have never told anyone.

[Auburn]

I really want to live by myself, but can't afford it.

Where do you hope to be in five years?

[willowbaby05]

Graduating from collage with a master's degree and working for a major Lawfirm.

What is the most heartbreaking event that has happened to you?

[oneyedchicklet]

The love of my life was killed in a car accident by a drunk driver after leaving my apartment because of a really stupid argument. It haunts me almost every day of my life. I've been thinking about it a lot more lately.

If you could go back in time, what one thing would you change?

HUGS
Barb

[Twisted Minstrel]

There are so many things, but of the recent past, sometime around 2004, I would have stepped on a plane heading eastward and said hello.


What is one thing that keeps you up at night?

[db]

Reading keeps me up at night -- I can't start a story at night for fear I will get hooked an be unable to put the book down until the wee hours of the morning.

What was your favorite book as a child?

[umgaynow]

I cannot for the life of me remember the title...all I remember was the main character was a tomboy and she had a doll named Chevrolet...does anybody remember this one?? Help me out here!

If you were a dog what breed would you be?

[inlerf]

I donno. A fiercely loyal one, lean and medium sized. Provoke and it'll bite, otherwise it's nice and friendly in a reserved manner. but to its owner, then it's a completely insane jump up-and-down passionate puppy.

That's my dream dog as well.

Most disliked sexual position and why. If have yet had sex, the body part that enhances or decreases your attraction to someone (if it looks good/bad).

[Gatito Grande]

I just went through this entire thread, determined to respond at the end . . . God help me, I didn't expect this question at the end, inlerf!

I think Carrie Bradshaw put this well in Sex and the City: "Has anyone really enjoyed 69 since 1969?"

...because you EITHER really wanna focus on giving pleasure to your partner, OR receiving pleasure from your partner, and not be distracted from one, by the other!

GG But I am so the least-qualified person to answer the above question! Out

A SATC-originated question: what actor would play you, in a bio of your life? (actor can be living or dead, at any age)

[WillowsGirlXX]

I think the actress would have to be canadian actress Nicki Clyne (Battlestar Galactica) (Cally) She about my height and we have same hair styles,

OK question What movie is close to your lifestory?

[Auburn]

My Girl

What would you like most out of life?

[dynigirl]

To have a possitive affect upon peoples live, and for all the people important to me to be safe and happy

Q Where was your last holiday?

[Candleshoe]

Lundy Island

On the same theme:

Where was your worst holiday?

[kindagay]

Turkey. It was far too hot, & excessive heat = unhappy Jeanne

What's your earliest childhood memory?

Hugs
Jeanne

[Emms]

My very first memory is from when I was a year old. I remember watching The Smurfs and then crying when it was over, because I thought it was never coming back again.

What is your favorite song?

[Twisted Minstrel]

'God Only Knows' by the Beach Boys. I never get tired of it.


What is one thing you regret?

[Candleshoe]

Not staying the whole night, ten years ago.

What would you change about the town you live in?

[dynigirl]

I'd get rid of the idiots who insist on spiking my drink when I go out !'#*? grr

What is our favorite job?

[Auburn]

Out of all the jobs I have done, nursery nurse is my favourite.

What have you always wanted to learn how to do?

[Candleshoe]

I've always wanted to learn sign language.

What do you most miss from your childhood?

[Kaia]

My mom making me breakfast...not because of the food per-se, but because I used to sit in the kitchen while she made it and we'd play or just talk. Every now & then I go to my parents' early in the morning just so she can make me breakfast.


What's your greatest accomplishment?

[FineyMcFine]

I'd have to say getting sober/giving up the booze/going to treatment, and thus beginning the very very long process of turning my life around at age 23. It's funny how I used to think my life was over back then and that I could never change or pull myself back from the abyss. How very, very wrong I was.

If you could try heroin just once with no addictive consequences, would you do it?

(Recovery is a lifelong process, you see... )