Rising Up From The Ashes

It has been one of those days where my mind does not want to concentrate on what I should be doing and is instead thinking about something else that is far more important to me than my work. Fortunately, this questionnaire is not nearly as long as most of them.


Have you ever had your heart broken?
hahahahaha!!!! I have begun to think that being in pieces is its natural state

Do you believe that there are certain circumstances where cheating is okay?
Nope. Man/Woman up and be honest. Fucker.

Have you ever seen the last person you texted naked?
Anything is possible. I may even have pics.

Do you believe in angels and demons?
I have dated both. In the same person even.

Have you ever been attracted to someone very unattractive?
Yeah I guess, but then I think there are lots of things more important than the physical. I didn’t think he was all that unattractive but my friends thought he was goofy looking.

What would your best friend be surprised to know about you?
If I wouldn’t tell a best friend, why the hell would I blab it in a public survey???

Do you think male and females can be friends?
yes, most of my friends are male

What technological device could you not live without?
I really like having a computer and it does make my life easier but I could certainly live without one.

How do you want to die?
In a blaze of glory while doing something I am passionate about. NOT while sitting on my fat ass in front of a computer screen/television.

What are you craving right now?
scallops, a steak, molten lava cake…in other words, Morton’s!

Are your nails done/painted?
yep. They are a lovely bright red.

Does someone love you?
not a soul

Do you know your father’s b- day?
January 9th

Are you mean?
I certainly can be but I’m usually not.

Is you hair down or up?
up

Do you believe in true love?
yes

Are you proud of the person you’ve become?
I have worked damn hard to become this person and to maintain my integrity when it seems that those around me only give a crap about themselves so yeah, I guess I am.

Would you change your name?
I just did.

What’s your favorite number?
369

Have you ever been in a perfect relationship?
There is no such thing. People suck. As long as the commitment is there to stick around and support each other and the good outweighs the bad that is really the best one can hope for.

What do you want for your next birthday?
The things I want are not given as gifts. They are not things. Hell, I have more things than I know what to do with at the moment.

Do you get along with your best friends boyfriend/girlfriend?
Don’t have a best friend but the S.O.s of the people I hang out with all seem to dig me.

Have you ever cleaned up someone else's vomit?
yep! I sure have.

Can you read other people’s expressions?
Most of the time

Have you ever met your number 1s dad?
A couple times, four to be exact, for the big holidays. We help to run interference for each other.

When was the last time you saw this person?
last Wednesday

Name one good memory you had together?
It is hard to choose just one. We have had loads of good times together. Games at the arcade, carting his saran wrapped body around CON, standing on the lake in the F’ing cold…oh! 5-year-old date night! PB&J, oreos, milk and Monsters Inc. He is an adorable little kid.

Do you have pics of this person on your MySpace?
yes, there is an entire folder of them

Could you stand to live with this person?
for a few hours maybe, then we’d be wanting to kill each other

I love the book:
At the moment I am really digging “The Black Book of Colors” Fantastic concept!

Quote a verse from the last song you listened to?
"I’m all right. I’m just fine and you’re a tool..."

What is the last card game you played?
cribbage

Who was the last person to give you a ride somewhere?
I don't get rides from others.

Do you believe what goes around comes around?
Not entirely. Bad shit happens to good people far more often than it ought to if this were the case.

Would you ever parachute off of a plane?
This summer I am planning to take the leap. Geronimo!!!!!

Are you cheating on someone right now?
Hell no. I don't believe in it.

Has anyone told you that they would always be there for you?
Sure many have said it but then when it comes down to it they are nowhere to be found when needed. When I ask them about it later they always claim that they figured I had everything under control and could take care of shit myself. Of course I can! The bastards are never there for me…
Fuckers!
Hence my motto: People Suck!
Okay, rant over. We will now resume the regularly scheduled survey. :)

Would you ever enhance or get any kind of plastic surgery?
Perhaps. I have considered it.

What color is your mouse pad?
Depends. At work it is a dark purple gel one. At home it is a black and white Escher print.

Are you gonna be home alone tonight?
When I make it home I will be alone but I’ve got plans and will be going out for a good part of the night as well.

Did you enjoy your last weekend?
Sure did. I went out and did a number of fun things. Drank champagne and ate an ass load of chocolate! OMG! Dark chocolate dipped strawberries from Godiva may be the most heavenly thing ever.

Ever watched someone die?
yes, several someones including many that I was close to.

Been to Canada?
yep

Been to Mexico?
yes. I’ve even been there to bail a friend out of jail.

Been to Florida?
yes

Jumped off a cliff?
yes

Bungee jumped?
no

Parasailed?
yes in Madrid

Been to Hawaii?
not yet

Been on a plane?
yes

Flown a plane?
yes

Been on a helicopter?
yes

Played cops and robbers?
yes, even as an adult. Much more fun than the kid’s version!

Paid for a meal with coins only?
yep! Just earlier this week in fact.

Been to New York City?
yes. Love it!

Done something you told yourself you wouldn't?
yes

Been down Bourbon Street in New Orleans?
yes!

Watched the sunrise with someone?
yes

Gone ice-skating?
yes

Deep sea fishing?
no

Driven across the United States?
not in one shot although I have driven from MN to each of the coasts

Been in a hot air balloon?
no

Been sky diving?
not yet. This summer I am planning to do so.

Gone snowmobiling?
yes

Lay down outside at night and admired the stars?
yes, often!

Seen a falling star and made a wish?
of course

Been on a cruise?
yes Still want to do one to Alaska some day. Oh and Greece too!

Traveled by train?
many, many times.

Traveled by motorcycle?
yes

Been horseback riding?
yes

Been to Disney World?
yes. Hated it!

Been in a rain forest?
nope

Ridden on an elephant?
yes

Swam with dolphins?
no

Walked on the Great Wall of China?
not yet…

Been water-skiing?
yes. I suck!

Been snow-skiing?
yes

Swam in the Mediterranean?
yes

Follow a map for treasure?
yes, I love treasure hunts!

Love someone so much it made you cry?
yes

Own a Wii?
not yet although I want one terribly! I always bowl my first ball into the crowd just for fun. It may eventually wear on the nerves of the people I play with but it never grows old for me. Heheh…

Had surgery?
oh yeah

Favorite store?
Smitten Kitten

Favorite restaurant?
Morton’s

Favorite quote?
at the moment it is this one from Jim Morrison:
“People are afraid of themselves, of their own reality; their feelings most of all. People talk about how great love is, but that's bullshit. Love hurts. Feelings are disturbing. People are taught that pain is evil and dangerous. How can they deal with love if they're afraid to feel?”

Ever participate in a 3 some?
yes I have and it was a damn good thing I had a back up because it turned out that neither of them was all that great on his own. Not all the French deserve their reputations as good lovers.

Did you ever get it on at work?
yes, but not at my current job yet (well, at least not with anyone else…)

What's on your bed?
black satin sheets, black and silver comforter with several matching pillows, Toki, and probably a cat or two

Do you trust people?
It is very rare.

Would you die for someone?
there are a few that I would risk it all for

How was your birthday?
It was very nice. I planned all my favorite things and everything went smoothly.

Do you think people dwell on the past too much?
yes they do. Especially since most tend to never forget the mistakes others have made but blissfully allow their own to fade from memory.

Has anyone ever cheated on you? Do you think they regret it?
Most of them have. As for regretting it, their feelings mean nothing at all to me anymore.

Would you be surprised if one of your good friends confessed their love for you?
Probably. They really ought to know me better than that by now.

Does anyone completely understand you?
No. Not even me.

Who was the last person you took a photo with?
Larry

Are you scared of growing old alone?
Not a bit.

Do you believe that if you want something bad enough you'll get it?
Not always. Far too often there are other fuckers involved.

What are you wearing as of right now?
Black Harley Davidson boots, black jeans, my “Shut up and lift” tee. I am considering making some that say “Shut up and fuck”

Do you have a pair of shoes that you can only wear with one or two outfits?
Several

Who is your last missed call from?
Greg

Compared to other people of your age would you be considered 'normal'?
Not at all. I am happy to say that I have never been considered normal.

Do you like convertibles?
Not sure that I want to own one as long as I live in MN but I’d love to rent one for my next road trip.

Can you take apart a car and name all the parts?
I wish! I do want to work on that skill someday. Preferably with a ’59 Caddie.

My car is:?
It is my home away from home. At any moment I could hop in and go on a road trip immediately.

In high school I:?
beat up the bullies, dogged the popular kids and hung out with the geeky boys

Do you drool/talk/etc in your sleep?
When I am really tired I have drooled on pillows and people. When I am under a lot of stress I have been known to talk in my sleep. I can be irritating in many ways even while asleep!

What curse word do you say the most when your pissed?
fuck!

Have you ever liked someone who all your friends hate?
yep!

What's one thing you actually remember about kindergarten?
daily races to get finger-paints and swings

Where do you want to go vacation-wise?
I’m thinking my next trip will be to Japan.

Last movie you watched?
Religulous

Who do you go to about your problems?
no one

Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1000?
you bet! Mom used to make me drink the stuff for free.

Would you prefer a thunderstorm or for it to be snowing?
thunderstorm! I love a good storm and I don’t have to shovel afterward.

What is your favorite thing to shop for?
sex toys!

Are you good at math?
I rock with numbers. It is words that I often struggle with.

Ever dyed your hair?
ha! Are you new here???

Do you have any siblings? Do you get along?
One and a half. We don’t fight but we don’t talk either.

Do you act more silly or serious?
Serious. Far too serious.

Are you good at keeping secrets?
the best

Would you rather spend or save your money?
Spend. No point in just letting it sit when it can be used to make someone happy. I can always earn more.

Do you ever wear hats?
Yes, I love hats! Especially fedoras.

Are you listening to music right now?
yep. Buckcherry

What were you doing at 7am this morning?
sleeping

Do you think you can last for an hour without talking?
no problem!

Do you know anyone else with your name?
not anymore but I knew someone who had the same name as my married one.

Does it bother you when someone lies to you?
very much!

Do you always care what you look like?
No, there are plenty times when I could not care less.

Do you like being kissed when you are asleep?
I always like being kissed.

Has any one said they loved you today?
*tsk tsk* you have not been paying attention

Do you usually have weird dreams?
sure do!

Do you like your bed?
Love it! I’m crazy about cherry wood and I’ll really be sad if I ever have to go back to sleeping on a regular mattress again.

Has anyone gotten on your nerves lately?
of course!

Are you tired right now?
very much so! You know the saying: No rest for the wicked.
I can sleep when I am dead.

Have you ever really loved someone?
yes

Are you uncomfortable staring in to someone’s eyes who likes you?:
no. It is one of my favorite things to do but then I can be a complete flake.

Would you change yourself for someone you loved?
I would (and have) changed things and habits that were unimportant to be for someone else if I thought it would make me a better person but I would not change who I am or what I believe in.

Do you believe that it is best to have a friendship first then love?
yes I do

Did you ever lose a best friend?
every last one of them

Who was the last person to look at you like you were crazy?
Lorena

Where did you get the shirt you are wearing?
House of Pain

Last non-alcoholic beverage consumed?
Dragonwell tea

Did you go to sleep last night smiling?
No clue. All I know is that I was asleep within seconds of my head hitting the pillow.

Anyone told you a secret this week?
yeah, I learned a couple new secrets.


How do you take your…?
•Coffee: dark, black and not too hot. I have a ‘cat tongue’ and wuss out on drinking anything too hot.
•Eggs: love eggs! Sunny side up, hard boiled, omelets, frittatas…they are all good.
•Bacon: it has gotta be crispy!
•Toast: nicely browned. Peanut butter is a favorite topping or cherry preserves
•Choice of Breakfast Potato: Hash Browns, extra crispy with cheese and onions
•Choice of Breakfast Meat: more bacon! Sausage is weird. Ham can be good if it isn’t too fatty.
•Choice of Breakfast Bread: 12-grain toast or an English muffin with PB
•Choice of Dinner Potato: baked potato, no butter, sour cream, bacon if ya got it!
•Choice of Vegetable: asparagus, snow peas, mushrooms Really I like most veggies except corn.
•Steak: medium rare
•Salad: Cobb
•Hot Dog: Gopher coney (MMMMMmmmmm!!!!) or grilled over a campfire with ketchup, mustard, relish and onions
•Hamburger: barbeque bacon cheeseburger
•Pizza: pepperoni or Mediterranean (feta, artichoke hearts, olives, sun dried tomatoes)
•Buffalo Wings: the ones I get are called Surface-of-the-sun.
•Bagel: asiago or cinnamon
•Nachos: fully loaded with cheese, olives, onions, jalepenos, salsa, sour cream

What do you order at...?
•A Bar: Guinness if they have it on tap. Otherwise a dirty vodka martini most times although lately I have taken to just making stuff up to see if they have it. “Oh, you can’t make a purple frog? How about a cherry wiz bang?” hehehe…
•A Wine Bar: If I am at a wine bar somebody else is ordering.
•A Deli: matzo ball soup, turkey and Swiss on marble bread
•Arby's: jalapeño bites and beef bacon and cheddar sandwich
•BBQ Restaurant: rib tips
•Chinese Restaurant: cream cheese wontons and either egg foo yung or sweet and sour chicken
•Greek Restaurant: saganaki and koto sto phyllo
•Indian Restaurant: curried shrimp
•Italian Restaurant: linguini with red clam sauce
•Mexican Restaurant: horchata, enchiladas or a chorizo burrito
•Seafood Restaurant: crab legs and shrimp scampi
•Sushi Restaurant: spicy tuna hand roll, ebi, tamago
•Thai Restaurant: Shrimp Pad Thai
•Benihana: the teppenyaki sampler
•Burger King: chicken tendercrisp and the cheesy tots
•Caribou Coffee: grande Turtle Mocha, moosed
•Cheesecake Factory: Never been there but I would kill someone for turtle cheesecake so they better have that
•Cold-Stone Creamery: Never been there
•DQ: peanut buster parfait or a Hawaiian blizzard
•Kentucky Fried Chicken: Haven’t been there in years
•Long John Silver: ditto
•McDonalds: Filet-o-fish, large fries, half chocolate/half shamrock shake
•Noodles & Company: never been there
•Panera: Chicken wild rice soup and chicken Dijon Panini
•Salad Salad Works: Never even heard of it
•Starbucks: latte
•Subway: the buffalo chicken sub with everything
•Taco Bell: spicy chicken crunchwrap supreme
•Wendys: usually the spicy chicken sandwich with a side of mandarin oranges
•White Castle: haven’t been there in years