Thursday, January 10, 2008

The Thursday Q & A

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My poor disjointed thoughts are all over the map today, so bear with me as I run you through your regularly scheduled Inquisition session.

1. When you're feeling down, what do you do to try and pep yourself up?
2. How many pairs of shoes do you have? Your best guesstimate will do.
3. How long has it been since you tossed out most of your household accoutrements and redecorated?
4. When did you last purchase something online? And if you want to tell me what it was, I'm all ears. I love shopping details, any way I can get them.
5. When was the last time you did something that caused you a little guilt?
6. If you watch TV, what's your favorite (a) network program and (b) cable program?
7. What is the most artistic project you've ever tackled? And how did it turn out?
8. What color is your cell phone?

Words Gone Wild were marched before the TWISTED LINGUISTICS tribunal today. Sentencing is up to you guys.

intertested - Mixing Math and English questions on the same exam.

The rest are all yours to figure out. I've had a long week, full of night sweats and fever dreams. My brain is sore and worn out.

amoung
physcian
inspite of
Britiany
pateint
bieng








I like the results I got from today's quiz. Very much. Which is not to say that most of it is not pure bunk. For example, I'm about as far from a Type A personality as they get. You guys try it, though, and share your results.







What Serena Means


You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong.
You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know.
You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.
You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.
You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.
You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.
You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

14 comments:

NYD said...

1. When you're feeling down, what do you do to try and pep yourself up?
Play my old rock albums at the loudest possible volume and dance around the living room like I'm havin a kinniption fit!

2. How many pairs of shoes do you have? Your best guesstimate will do.
Fourteen. That's not including specialty sports wear.

3. How long has it been since you tossed out most of your household accoutrements and redecorated?
Huh? Throw away a perfectly good bean bag chair? Are you kidding???

4. When did you last purchase something online? And if you want to tell me what it was, I'm all ears. I love shopping details, any way I can get them.
I have never made an online purchase other than airline tickets. If you want shopping stories I'll have to put my wife on the line.

5. When was the last time you did something that caused you a little guilt?
Dou you want the answer in minutes or hours? I tend to do something either nasty or selfish at least once a day. Makes me feel like a kid.

6. If you watch TV, what's your favorite (a) network program and (b) cable program?
If I'm inclined to watch the tube pretty much anything will do.

7. What is the most artistic project you've ever tackled? And how did it turn out?
This is a tough one. I've been a singer in a band and written plays. Had my photographs on display and been a music DJ and taught science on radio. I might not be considered an artist, but all of theses things and many more have given me great satisfaction, so I guess they were all a success.

8. What color is your cell phone?
Orange and black with lots of great ring tones and flashing lights.
Kinda like Christmas and Halloween wrapped up in one handful of fun.

rkfinnell said...

1. When you're feeling down, what do you do to try and pep yourself up?

I just go with it.
2. How many pairs of shoes do you have? Your best guesstimate will do.

Shoes? What's a shoes?
3. How long has it been since you tossed out most of your household accoutrements and redecorated?

What century is this?

4. When did you last purchase something online? And if you want to tell me what it was, I'm all ears. I love shopping details, any way I can get them.

A book. don't remember when.

5. When was the last time you did something that caused you a little guilt?

5 minutes ago.

6. If you watch TV, what's your favorite (a) network program and (b) cable program?

don't watch network.
Dexter

7. What is the most artistic project you've ever tackled? And how did it turn out?

afghan. People have offered me money for it. so far no one's written the check.

8. What color is your cell phone?

Invisible!

rkfinnell said...

***What Roxan Means***


You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.
You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.
You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life.
You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you.
At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself.

You are incredibly sexy and sensual. You have a naughty vibe that no one can ignore.
You have an unquenchable desire. And you are unrestrained in your passions.
You have a tendency to be unfaithful. Whether you fight it or give in to it is up to you.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.
You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.
You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

The paranoia I'll admit to, but not the jealous type.

rkfinnell said...

Damn can't see my little hand gesture. LOL

Ed & Jeanne said...

1. When you're feeling down, what do you do to try and pep yourself up?

Stilts. It's hard to be down when you are so up...

2. How many pairs of shoes do you have? Your best guesstimate will do.

I have 27 pair but don't tell any of the other guys...

3. How long has it been since you tossed out most of your household accoutrements and redecorated?

I like to toss them into the backyard on a regular basis. It's fun to shock the neighbors with a bunch of couches and entertainment systems all stacked up there like a dump heap.

4. When did you last purchase something online? And if you want to tell me what it was, I'm all ears. I love shopping details, any way I can get them.

It was some damn Virgin Mobile phone my mom wanted and I couldn't find anywhere. Their web site said to try 7-11, Radioshack, Walgreens. I mean, come on, who shops for Xmas for cell phones at 7-11?

5. When was the last time you did something that caused you a little guilt?

Guilt is for the weak and having the situation is for those not in control of their own ethic and value systems. Do it and enjoy it or don't but don't feel guilty about it.

6. If you watch TV, what's your favorite (a) network program and (b) cable program?

I gave up on watching TV many years ago. I just watch movies.

7. What is the most artistic project you've ever tackled? And how did it turn out?

I like to make weird art scribblings, sign them, frame them very importantly, and then innociously hang them in some public place

8. What color is your cell phone?

Black. Once you've gone black...you can never go back!

g-man said...

1)Fire one up
2)..20
3)..NEVER!!
4)..Never!!
5)..Never!
6)..any CSI's..Antiques Road Show
7)..Any Major Holiday Feast
8)..Black and Silver..

Galen Means...
Large expanse of Lawn in Sindarin
Humble in old English
Crazy in Swedish
Lover of Red-Heads in Modern English

Charles said...

1. When you're feeling down, what do you do to try and pep yourself up? - Smile and laugh, believe it or not, it helps make you feel better.

2. How many pairs of shoes do you have? Your best guesstimate will do. - 10
3. How long has it been since you tossed out most of your household accoutrements and redecorated? Decorated? - I'm a guy. I have original comic art on my walls, if that counts.
4. When did you last purchase something online? And if you want to tell me what it was, I'm all ears. I love shopping details, any way I can get them. - I don't buy online, I don't believe in credit cards, and I won't give access to my checking to someone.
5. When was the last time you did something that caused you a little guilt? - uh, I'm pleading the 5th.
6. If you watch TV, what's your favorite (a) network program and (b) cable program? - a. Smallville b. Battlestar Galactica
7. What is the most artistic project you've ever tackled? And how did it turn out? - I'm pretty artistic, I did start an "Angel Chair" with a red velvet seat and the back and sides are shaped like wings, in white satin, quilted with feather patterns. I still need to finish it.
8. What color is your cell phone? - Silver/Aluminum, unless you're looking at the screen, then it varies.

amoung - a mountain of dung.
physcian - physical science bluish color.
inspite of - You don't know this one? I'm not stating it here. You're trying to make me nastier than I really am.
Britiany - sister of Dulliandy.
pateint - a head datatype in a smartass created computer language.
bieng - good hispanic chinese.

What Charles Means
You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily.
You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind.
A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable.

You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out.
Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia.
Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.
You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.
You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow.
You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily.
Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong.
You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know.
You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do.

Interesting how one paragraph contradicts another.

Charles said...

When I saw Roxan had put an image in her profile, I changed the Page Style to No Style in Firefox, and now I've read she has mentioned the "little hand gesture." What is she a clock? That picture must have been taken at five or six o'clock, because you can't see the big hand even though you can see her whole face (and her face hole.) hehehehehhahahahahaha!

G watches David Caruso? OMG!

Serena said...

LOL, NYD. I thought I was the only one who did #1. I'm also laughing at your #3. I guess that's a guy thing, huh?:) Yeah, have your wife call me; I just love all shopping stories. Re #7 -- wow! You've done a lot of stuff.

Okay, Roxan -- what did you do in #5? Inquiring minds want to know.:-)

Now I want some stilts, VE. LOL! #3 -- damn, you live next door to Britney? I agree -- who on earth would buy a phone at 7-11? But -- what's a Virgin phone? Never been used?:) Love your #5; my sentiments exactly.

Fire it up, Galen.:) #2 -- 20? Now I know you'll never get on me about my number.:) #6 -- yeah! And don't forget 'Criminal Minds.' #7 is so true of you -- true works of art. So THAT'S what your name means. Works for me.:-)

I agree with your #1, Charles. It really does work; most of the time, anyway. It's ALL attitude. LOL at your #3. I learn SO much about guys here. #7 -- seriously? That sounds beautiful! Thanks for another fine job of defining Words Gone Wild. You get a lot of these turkeys that I can't come up with a damn thing for.:-)

Everybody has cool phone colors, and I'm loving the name analyses.

Camille Alexa said...

Ooooh, I love today's picture, SJ! It's the best yet.

1. When you're feeling down, what do you do to try and pep yourself up?
A glass of wine and "Rocky Raccoon" from The White Album.

2. How many pairs of shoes do you have? Your best guesstimate will do.
Fewer now than ever: perhaps 20? With slippers and flip flops, 25?

3. How long has it been since you tossed out most of your household accoutrements and redecorated?
About four months.

4. When did you last purchase something online? And if you want to tell me what it was, I'm all ears. I love shopping details, any way I can get them.
Plane ticket to VEGAS, BABY!

5. When was the last time you did something that caused you a little guilt?
I ate a whole pint of ice cream just a second ago. No I didn't, but I could have. Okay, that's two: icecream, and lying about icecream.

6. If you watch TV, what's your favorite (a) network program and (b) cable program?
I only watch my TV after the fact on computer or DVD, but I'd have to say current favourite TV program is Project Runway Canada. That's right: Canada.

7. What is the most artistic project you've ever tackled? And how did it turn out?
They all turn out brilliantly! Everything I do is artistic! I blow my nose, it's art! I do the laundry: Masterpiece.

Not.

8. What color is your cell phone?
The free-phone-with-service colour. I'm a phonophobe.

Anonymous said...

1. When you're feeling down, what do you do to try and pep yourself up?
Sit on the couch, stare out the window and wait for it to pass.
2. How many pairs of shoes do you have? Your best guesstimate will do.
Umm, 3.
3. How long has it been since you tossed out most of your household accoutrements and redecorated?
Yeah, okay. Next question.
4. When did you last purchase something online? And if you want to tell me what it was, I'm all ears. I love shopping details, any way I can get them.
Some car part for John a few months ago.
5. When was the last time you did something that caused you a little guilt?
Last night.
6. If you watch TV, what's your favorite (a) network program and (b) cable program?
Grey's Anatomy and Dexter
7. What is the most artistic project you've ever tackled? And how did it turn out?
Wrote a book and we all know how that went.
8. What color is your cell phone?
Red.
Lucy

Serena said...

Why, thank you so much, Camille.

Re #2, boy, slippers and flip-flops really raise the count in my closet. #4 -- yeah! I remember that, and what a great time you had. LOL @ your #5. #7 -- but of course!

#4, Lucy -- car parts?! That ain't no fun! So, when are you going to tell me all about #5? #6 -- I love Grey's, never have seen Dexter. #7 -- yep, I know. We ought to throw a funeral.:) Woo-hoo -- red phone! I'm thinking red or pink for my next one.

smarmoofus said...

I always come to your blog on Fridays looking for a 55 Flash Fiction story, and end up finding your Thursday Q&As... I'm so glad you posted the rules last week so I know how to play along... I love this!

1. When you're feeling down, what do you do to try and pep yourself up?
I put on my favorite music and crank it up loud... preferably with headphones so I can completely drown out the world. Yes, I'm aware of the damage I'm doing to my hearing. No, I don't really care. *chuckle*

2. How many pairs of shoes do you have? Your best guesstimate will do.
I left three or so pairs behind when my ex-boyfriend sent me home without telling me it was a one-way trip, but I think about them wistfully. Here I have two more pairs that I actually wear, plus some flip-flops for the summertime (do those count as shoes?) and then about three or four more pairs that I haven't worn in years.

3. How long has it been since you tossed out most of your household accoutrements and redecorated?
I've never done this. But, then, I've never been wealthy enough to do this. *sigh*

4. When did you last purchase something online? And if you want to tell me what it was, I'm all ears. I love shopping details, any way I can get them.
I bought several Christmas presents online, some in the last days right before Christmas... specifically, I bought a plush kitty backpack for my brother's girlfriend, and some toys for my cousin's kids.

5. When was the last time you did something that caused you a little guilt?
Three days ago. And it came back to bite me in the behind yesterday. *sigh* But it's all sorted now.

6. If you watch TV, what's your favorite (a) network program and (b) cable program?
(a) The Office
(b) Colbert Report

7. What is the most artistic project you've ever tackled? And how did it turn out?
Hrm... that really depends on what you call art. My dad is very encouraging of my cross-stitches (portraits of real people, made from photos)... Click here to see one. They look really spiffy once matted and framed. *assure*

8. What color is your cell phone?
*eyes it* Um... that weird silverish color that's as metallic as plastic can get.

Serena said...

Hello again, Smarmoofus. Great answers! Loud music seems to have a therapeutic effect on many of us. I say, crank it up! #2 -- yes, flip-flops absolutely count, especially when they have beads and sequins and such.:) I bought last-minute Christmas gifts online, too. I love the convenience of it. Sorry #5 came back to bite you, but I'm glad it worked out. #7 -- I'd certainly qualify that as artistic! Beautiful job.:)