1. Where is your dad right now?
in another state
2. Last time you kissed someone?
it's been a while
3. Name five things you did today.
woke up, felt lousy, read all of the undergrad poetry contest submissions and picked my favorites, came to school, felt lousy
4. Last person u text messaged?
no
5. What kind of phone do you have?
Verizon
7. Where does your best friend work?
one teaches little kids, one teaches college kids and works at a pharmacy
8. What are you listening to?
nothing
9. What do you smell like?
my perfume
10. What color are your eyes?
blue
11. Have you ever done a chinese fire drill?
maybe?
12. What color is your bedroom floor?
tan
13. Do you have a chair in your room?
no
14. What are you doing tomorrow?
going to church. it's Palm Sunday.
15. Do you know anyone who is engaged?
probably...
16.What is your favorite #?
7
17. Do you know someone named Betsy?
no
18. What color is your mom's hair?
brown
19. Do you have a dog? Breed? Name?
no
20. Do you remember singing any songs as a kid?
yes, we sang all the time with my mother.
21. Are you married?
no
22. When was the last time you talked to one of your siblings?
last weekend
24. Do you play an instrument?
yes
25. Do you like fire?
campfires yes
26. Are you allergic to anything?
penicilyn
27. Do you have a crush on anyone?
yes
28. Best friend?
what?
29. Have you ever been to a spa?
yes
30. Did you take science all four years of high school?
no, I got hell about this for a while. I didn't care then, and I don't care now.
31. Do you like butterflies?
yes
32. Do you miss someone right now?
yes
33. Do you think they miss you too?
probably some of them do
34. Have you ever seen your school counselor?
I went to the counseling center for a while, but I can't now because I'm not a student.
35. Have you ever wanted to be a teacher?
no, but I am and I love it.
36. What is one thing you've learned about life?
it's short.
37. Whats your favorite color?
blue
38. Is anyone jealous of you?
I doubt it.
39. Ever been stuck in an elevator?
no
40. What does your mom call you?
my name
41.What do your friends call you?
my name
42. What does you hair look like right now?
it's nice today, well-behaved and clean (I just washed it a little bit ago).
43. Has a friend ever used you?
I hope not.
44. Has anyone told you that they like you more than a friend?
yes
45. What have you eaten today?
not much
46. Is your hair naturally curly or straight?
curly unless I brush it out
48. Who was the last person you drove with?
my parents probably
49. What are you looking forward to?
reading Jasper Fforde's new book.
50. How are you today?
sad, sick
[02] Have you ever been given roses?
yes
[03] What is your all-time favorite romance movie?
Tipping the Velvet and A Walk in the Clouds
[04] have you honestly been in love?
yes
[05] Do you believe that everyone has a soul-mate?
yes
[07] Have you ever had your heart broken?
yes
[8] Your thoughts on online relationships?
I've met nearly everyone I've ever gone out with online.
[9] Have you ever seen a friend as more than a friend?
yes
[10] Do you believe the statement, "Once a cheater always a cheater"?
yes
[11] How many kids do you want to have?
three or four
[12] What is your favorite color(s)
blue
[13] What are your views on gay marriages?
should be legal
[14] Do you believe you truly only love once?
no, but I believe there is only one true love, if that makes sense.
[15] Imagine you're 79 & your spouse just died, would you re-marry?
who knows? maybe.
[16] At what age did you start noticing the opposite sex?
never have. same sex--I remember really having a thing for my sixth grade teacher.
[17] What song do you want to hear at your wedding?
I don't know. I put a lot of thought into this when I was engaged, but at the moment, I could care less.
[18] Do you Know someone who likes you?
honestly, I have no idea.
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Friday, March 30, 2007
Sanctuary
Tonight was my final night working at the homeless shelter. I just got home a few minutes ago. The reason it was my final night is because it closes on Sunday. I am overwhelmed at the thought of all of the beautiful people I have come to know there now sleeping on the street at night because there is nowhere else to go. I wish this shelter was open year round. We simply do not have the funding to keep it open at this time, and that is a crime.
I began volunteering every Friday night for several hours down at the shelter in January. The first few times I went, I came home and threw up afterwards. That's how I knew I had to keep going back. It really makes me sick to see so many people without anyone to help them.
At least 75 percent of the people at this shelter are Vietnam veterans who suffer from PTSD and have substance abuse problems as a result. Why isn't the government taking care of these men? Other residents are young couples, young gay people who have been disowned by their families, mentally ill people of all ages, and people who are addicted to meth. Over half of the residents have full-time jobs, but do not make enough money to have a life outside of the shelter. The shelter has had an average of 80 people every night since it opened in November.
I have met so many fascinating people at the shelter. Scott is a middle-aged man who reads constantly. I spent a lot of time talking with him about books and about his experiences living on the street in other cities in the northwest. Charles is a very educated man going through a divorce that left him without a place to live. He can talk about almost anything and can quote more authors than I can. He has grown more and more frustrated with his situation as the winter has gone on. I hope he can get off the street soon. I met Samuel tonight. He is my age and has been living on the street in various cities for the last couple of years. He has finally gotten off of meth and is looking for a job. Richard tries to give me a different book every week, all of them on Christian themes. He finally approved of the one I was reading tonight, Grace (Eventually) by Anne Lamott, although he still encouraged me to give Phillip Yancey a try. Richard is trying his hardest to live a good Christian life, but he is still traumatized by his experiences during the war. Sometimes his flashbacks cause him to drink more than he should. The Christian shelter no longer lets him stay because of this. Another young gay Asian man was one of my favorite residents. He is always on campus in the student union and in the library. He has the most beautiful smile I have ever seen.
One of the most touching things I have seen at the shelter was when a young family came seeking a place to stay and a shower. They had come to this city expecting to have a place to live and it did not work out. They lived out of their car for a few days. Before the left the shelter for the last time, the dad and the son who was the same age as Bella's son came in and donated the only thing they had to give--their hats--because they said that other people needed them more than they did.
I don't know if the church who donated the building that housed the shelter the last couple of months knows how much the lives of so many people were bettered by their actions. I don't know if any members of that church even ever came to volunteer there. I do know that they did something good, and I can only hope that somewhere, someone will be generous enough to enable the shelter to stay open all year.
I began volunteering every Friday night for several hours down at the shelter in January. The first few times I went, I came home and threw up afterwards. That's how I knew I had to keep going back. It really makes me sick to see so many people without anyone to help them.
At least 75 percent of the people at this shelter are Vietnam veterans who suffer from PTSD and have substance abuse problems as a result. Why isn't the government taking care of these men? Other residents are young couples, young gay people who have been disowned by their families, mentally ill people of all ages, and people who are addicted to meth. Over half of the residents have full-time jobs, but do not make enough money to have a life outside of the shelter. The shelter has had an average of 80 people every night since it opened in November.
I have met so many fascinating people at the shelter. Scott is a middle-aged man who reads constantly. I spent a lot of time talking with him about books and about his experiences living on the street in other cities in the northwest. Charles is a very educated man going through a divorce that left him without a place to live. He can talk about almost anything and can quote more authors than I can. He has grown more and more frustrated with his situation as the winter has gone on. I hope he can get off the street soon. I met Samuel tonight. He is my age and has been living on the street in various cities for the last couple of years. He has finally gotten off of meth and is looking for a job. Richard tries to give me a different book every week, all of them on Christian themes. He finally approved of the one I was reading tonight, Grace (Eventually) by Anne Lamott, although he still encouraged me to give Phillip Yancey a try. Richard is trying his hardest to live a good Christian life, but he is still traumatized by his experiences during the war. Sometimes his flashbacks cause him to drink more than he should. The Christian shelter no longer lets him stay because of this. Another young gay Asian man was one of my favorite residents. He is always on campus in the student union and in the library. He has the most beautiful smile I have ever seen.
One of the most touching things I have seen at the shelter was when a young family came seeking a place to stay and a shower. They had come to this city expecting to have a place to live and it did not work out. They lived out of their car for a few days. Before the left the shelter for the last time, the dad and the son who was the same age as Bella's son came in and donated the only thing they had to give--their hats--because they said that other people needed them more than they did.
I don't know if the church who donated the building that housed the shelter the last couple of months knows how much the lives of so many people were bettered by their actions. I don't know if any members of that church even ever came to volunteer there. I do know that they did something good, and I can only hope that somewhere, someone will be generous enough to enable the shelter to stay open all year.
Survey
1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT?
my thumb, I scraped it across a tape dispensor when I was nine.
2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?
pictures, postcards, and a bumper sticker that says "I heart dykes."
3. DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP?
snore sometimes, grind my teeth lately
4. WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO?
anything. I'm ecclectic.
5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
1:03 a.m.
6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
to be in another state, holding Bella's hand during her mother's funeral.
7. WHAT DO YOU MISS?
my college years
8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION(S)?
my cat
9. HOW TALL ARE YOU?
5'3"
10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
sometimes
11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
not usually
12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY?
no comment
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PERFUME FOR A GIRL?
I like a lot of different ones. It depends on the girl.
14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX?
I don't like the oposite sex
15. WHO CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF GETTING PROPOSED TO?
what?
16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK?
coffee
17. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING?
veggies
18. IF YOU CAN EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
not really hungry.
19. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
enchilada and granola
20. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN A GOLD FISH?
no
21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST GIFT SOMEONE EVER GAVE YOU?
I don't know. Probably something when I was a baby.
22. DO YOU LIKE ANYBODY?
yes
23. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED?
no
24. FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND?
don't have one
26. DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW?
yes
27. WHAT KIND IS IT?
cat
28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
probably, that sounds like me
29. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TELL SOMEONE HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU?
just say it
30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED:
7
31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES?
whatever
32. WHAT IS THE ONE NUMBER YOU CALL MOST OFTEN?
bella's
34. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF THE USA?
yes
36. MET ANYONE FAMOUS?
yes
37. FIRST JOB?
JCPenney
38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
yes
39. FIRST VACATION YOU EVER TOOK?
I don't know.
40. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE DOING THIS?
feeling sad.
41. HAVE YOU EVER HAD SURGERY?
yes
42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
my hair, ironically. I don't think it looks particularly nice, but there you go.
43. HAVE YOU EVER HAD BRACES?
yes
44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?
it was a month ago. acknowledgement usually is plenty.
45. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT?
several.
46. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
no
47. DO YOU WISH ON STARS?
no
49. WHAT KIND OF SHAMPOO DO YOU USE?
whatever's on sale
50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
yes
51. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
no
52. ANY BAD HABITS?
yes
53. WHAT IS THE MOST EMBARRASING CD ON YOUR SHELF?
awful Gospel CD that I can't seem to get rid of. no one wants it.
54. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
yes
55. FAVORITE GUM?
no
56. DO LOOKS MATTER?
no, not really
57. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
I write.
58. WHERE IS YOUR SECOND HOME?
Judy's house
60. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
my stuffed dog that my grandmother made
61. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE?
not as many as there used to be. I lost most of them when my phone broke. This is my request for people's numbers again.
62. WERE YOU A FAN OF BARNEY AS A KID?
no
63. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
yes
64. MASHED POTATOES OR MACARONI AND CHEESE?
both
65. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL?
kindness, compassion, intelligence
66. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
no.
67. WHATS YOUR FAVORITE BAND/SINGER?
Indigo Girls
68. WHATS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW?
Designing Women
69. WHAT WAS YOUR ACT SAT SCORE?
I honestly don't remember.... I know I scored highest in English on the ACT and math on the SAT...
70. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
peanutbutter chocolate
71. DO YOU HAVE ALL YOUR FINGERS AND TOES?
yes
72. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WORKED OUT?
couple days ago.
74. WHATS THE FASTEST YOU HAVE GONE IN A CAR?
80?
76. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?
nothing
77. LAST THING YOU DRANK?
iced tea
78. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
Bella last night
79. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX?
I don't.
80. FAVORITE THOUGHT PROVOKING SONG?
depends on the day
81. FAVORITE THING TO HATE?
Bush
82. FAVORITE MONTH OF THE YEAR?
May or June
83. FAVORITE ZODIAC SIGN?
my own?
85. WHAT IS YOUR NATURAL HAIR COLOR?
brown
86. EYE COLOR?
blue
87. SHOE SIZE?
6
89. FAVORITE FAST FOOD RESTURANT?
Wendy's
90. YOU LIKE SUSHI?
yes
91.LAST THING YOU WATCHED?
One Night with the King. It was terrible.
92. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
Dec. 26
93. PLAY ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS?
yes
94. REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT?
Green
95. KISSES OR HUGS?
both
97. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT?
iced tea
98. WHAT KIND OF CAR DO YOU DRIVE?
ford focus
99.WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING?
Grace (Eventually) by Anne Lamott
100. DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE?
non-existent
my thumb, I scraped it across a tape dispensor when I was nine.
2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?
pictures, postcards, and a bumper sticker that says "I heart dykes."
3. DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP?
snore sometimes, grind my teeth lately
4. WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO?
anything. I'm ecclectic.
5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
1:03 a.m.
6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
to be in another state, holding Bella's hand during her mother's funeral.
7. WHAT DO YOU MISS?
my college years
8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION(S)?
my cat
9. HOW TALL ARE YOU?
5'3"
10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
sometimes
11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
not usually
12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY?
no comment
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PERFUME FOR A GIRL?
I like a lot of different ones. It depends on the girl.
14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX?
I don't like the oposite sex
15. WHO CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF GETTING PROPOSED TO?
what?
16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK?
coffee
17. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING?
veggies
18. IF YOU CAN EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
not really hungry.
19. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
enchilada and granola
20. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN A GOLD FISH?
no
21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST GIFT SOMEONE EVER GAVE YOU?
I don't know. Probably something when I was a baby.
22. DO YOU LIKE ANYBODY?
yes
23. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED?
no
24. FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND?
don't have one
26. DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW?
yes
27. WHAT KIND IS IT?
cat
28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
probably, that sounds like me
29. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TELL SOMEONE HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU?
just say it
30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED:
7
31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES?
whatever
32. WHAT IS THE ONE NUMBER YOU CALL MOST OFTEN?
bella's
34. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF THE USA?
yes
36. MET ANYONE FAMOUS?
yes
37. FIRST JOB?
JCPenney
38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
yes
39. FIRST VACATION YOU EVER TOOK?
I don't know.
40. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE DOING THIS?
feeling sad.
41. HAVE YOU EVER HAD SURGERY?
yes
42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
my hair, ironically. I don't think it looks particularly nice, but there you go.
43. HAVE YOU EVER HAD BRACES?
yes
44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?
it was a month ago. acknowledgement usually is plenty.
45. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT?
several.
46. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
no
47. DO YOU WISH ON STARS?
no
49. WHAT KIND OF SHAMPOO DO YOU USE?
whatever's on sale
50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
yes
51. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
no
52. ANY BAD HABITS?
yes
53. WHAT IS THE MOST EMBARRASING CD ON YOUR SHELF?
awful Gospel CD that I can't seem to get rid of. no one wants it.
54. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
yes
55. FAVORITE GUM?
no
56. DO LOOKS MATTER?
no, not really
57. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
I write.
58. WHERE IS YOUR SECOND HOME?
Judy's house
60. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
my stuffed dog that my grandmother made
61. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE?
not as many as there used to be. I lost most of them when my phone broke. This is my request for people's numbers again.
62. WERE YOU A FAN OF BARNEY AS A KID?
no
63. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
yes
64. MASHED POTATOES OR MACARONI AND CHEESE?
both
65. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL?
kindness, compassion, intelligence
66. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
no.
67. WHATS YOUR FAVORITE BAND/SINGER?
Indigo Girls
68. WHATS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW?
Designing Women
69. WHAT WAS YOUR ACT SAT SCORE?
I honestly don't remember.... I know I scored highest in English on the ACT and math on the SAT...
70. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
peanutbutter chocolate
71. DO YOU HAVE ALL YOUR FINGERS AND TOES?
yes
72. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WORKED OUT?
couple days ago.
74. WHATS THE FASTEST YOU HAVE GONE IN A CAR?
80?
76. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?
nothing
77. LAST THING YOU DRANK?
iced tea
78. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
Bella last night
79. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX?
I don't.
80. FAVORITE THOUGHT PROVOKING SONG?
depends on the day
81. FAVORITE THING TO HATE?
Bush
82. FAVORITE MONTH OF THE YEAR?
May or June
83. FAVORITE ZODIAC SIGN?
my own?
85. WHAT IS YOUR NATURAL HAIR COLOR?
brown
86. EYE COLOR?
blue
87. SHOE SIZE?
6
89. FAVORITE FAST FOOD RESTURANT?
Wendy's
90. YOU LIKE SUSHI?
yes
91.LAST THING YOU WATCHED?
One Night with the King. It was terrible.
92. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
Dec. 26
93. PLAY ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS?
yes
94. REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT?
Green
95. KISSES OR HUGS?
both
97. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT?
iced tea
98. WHAT KIND OF CAR DO YOU DRIVE?
ford focus
99.WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING?
Grace (Eventually) by Anne Lamott
100. DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE?
non-existent
High School
1. Who was your best friend?
Josh
2. What sports did you play?
cross country
3. What kind of car did you drive?
my dad's old van
4. It's Friday night, where were you?
at the football game or the basketball game with my french horn
5. Did you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?.
nope. wasn't out then.
6. Were you considered a flirt?
no
7. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir?
yes, no, and yes. we didn't have an orchestra to be in.
8. Were you a nerd?
yes
9. Did you get suspended/expelled?
no
10. Can you sing the fight song?
just my mom's version of it, which is not really the official version
11. Who was your favorite teacher?
my calculus teacher. just to specify, I hated calculus, but I loved him.
12. What was your school's full name?
Cakeweed
13. School mascot?
knight
14. Did you go to Prom?
yes, with a group of girls, half of whom are gay
15. If you could go back and do it over, would you?
no
16. What do you remember most about graduation?
I gave a speech. I was the valedictorian.
17. Where were you on senior ditch day?
probably in school.
18. Did you have a job your senior year?
JCPenney
19. Where did you go most often for lunch?
we weren't allowed to leave, so the cafeteria
20. Have you gained weight since then?
yes
21. Where did you go after graduation?
my graduation party
22. When did you graduate?
1998
23. Who was your Senior prom date?
didn't have one, wasn't out then.
24. Are you going to your 10 year reunion?
no
25. Who was your home room teacher?
I have no idea.
Josh
2. What sports did you play?
cross country
3. What kind of car did you drive?
my dad's old van
4. It's Friday night, where were you?
at the football game or the basketball game with my french horn
5. Did you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?.
nope. wasn't out then.
6. Were you considered a flirt?
no
7. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir?
yes, no, and yes. we didn't have an orchestra to be in.
8. Were you a nerd?
yes
9. Did you get suspended/expelled?
no
10. Can you sing the fight song?
just my mom's version of it, which is not really the official version
11. Who was your favorite teacher?
my calculus teacher. just to specify, I hated calculus, but I loved him.
12. What was your school's full name?
Cakeweed
13. School mascot?
knight
14. Did you go to Prom?
yes, with a group of girls, half of whom are gay
15. If you could go back and do it over, would you?
no
16. What do you remember most about graduation?
I gave a speech. I was the valedictorian.
17. Where were you on senior ditch day?
probably in school.
18. Did you have a job your senior year?
JCPenney
19. Where did you go most often for lunch?
we weren't allowed to leave, so the cafeteria
20. Have you gained weight since then?
yes
21. Where did you go after graduation?
my graduation party
22. When did you graduate?
1998
23. Who was your Senior prom date?
didn't have one, wasn't out then.
24. Are you going to your 10 year reunion?
no
25. Who was your home room teacher?
I have no idea.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Prayer Request
I've been trying to post this for days, but my parents' computer is a grouchy hunk of metal. At any rate, now that I'm home again, here it is.
Bella's mother died a few days ago. She is currently in another state far away making all kinds of arrangements. There is a service tonight and a service tomorrow. I know she would appreciate all kinds of good thoughts sent in her direction. It's certainly been a hard few days for her, and it will be hard for a long time to come, I am sure.
Bella's mother died a few days ago. She is currently in another state far away making all kinds of arrangements. There is a service tonight and a service tomorrow. I know she would appreciate all kinds of good thoughts sent in her direction. It's certainly been a hard few days for her, and it will be hard for a long time to come, I am sure.
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Whine
I feel lousy. I've felt lousy for the last couple of days. My stomach hurts, and I'm now having dry heaves. Which is more than you wanted to know, I am sure. Ugh.
Monday, March 05, 2007
survey
Your Heritage:
Irish and Swiss
The Shoes You Wore Today:
my fabulous Columbia sandals
Your Weakness:
tea
Your Fears:
currently worried about my cousin's new baby girl. she was born Friday, she's going to be having surgery in the next couple of days for her cleft palate. at the moment, she is on her way to the big city because she's having trouble breathing. prayers and good thoughts would be most appreciated.
Your Perfect Pizza:
veggie with pesto
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year:
get a better job
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger:
cool
Thoughts First Waking Up:
where's the cat?
Your Best Physical Feature:
eyes
Your Bedtime:
whenever I get tired. usually 11 or 12
Your Most Missed Memory:
college, especially my senior year
Pepsi or Coke:
iced tea
MacDonalds or Burger King:
Wendy's
Single or Group Dates:
Single
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea:
Tetley's British Blend
Chocolate or Vanilla:
chocolate
Cappuccino or Coffee:
coffee
Do you Smoke:
no
Do you Swear:
yes
Do you Sing:
yes
Do you Shower Daily:
yes
Have you Been in Love:
yes
Do you want to go to College:
I already have. I will probably go back for more degrees someday.
Do you want to get Married:
when I find the right girl
Do you belive in yourself:
usually
Do you get Motion Sickness:
when I'm in the back seat on really curvy roads
Do you think you are Attractive:
sometimes
Are you a Health Freak:
not as much as I should be lately
Do you get along with your Parents:
yes
Do you like Thunderstorms:
rarely
Do you play an Instrument:
yes, French horn, a little piano, and a little guitar
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol:
yes
In the past month have you Smoked:
no
In the past month have you been on Drugs:
no
In the past month have you gone on a Date:
yes, two
In the past month have you gone to a Mall:
yes, actually
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos:
no
In the past month have you eaten Sushi:
no
In the past month have you been on Stage:
no
In the past month have you been Dumped:
no
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping:
no
In the past month have you Stolen Anything:
no
Ever been Drunk:
no
Ever been called a Tease:
no
Ever been Beaten up:
no
Ever Shoplifted:
no
How do you want to Die:
in my sleep
What do you want to be when you Grow Up:
um, a college professor?
What country would you most like to Visit:
all of them. Ireland, Greece, New Zealand, Chile
Irish and Swiss
The Shoes You Wore Today:
my fabulous Columbia sandals
Your Weakness:
tea
Your Fears:
currently worried about my cousin's new baby girl. she was born Friday, she's going to be having surgery in the next couple of days for her cleft palate. at the moment, she is on her way to the big city because she's having trouble breathing. prayers and good thoughts would be most appreciated.
Your Perfect Pizza:
veggie with pesto
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year:
get a better job
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger:
cool
Thoughts First Waking Up:
where's the cat?
Your Best Physical Feature:
eyes
Your Bedtime:
whenever I get tired. usually 11 or 12
Your Most Missed Memory:
college, especially my senior year
Pepsi or Coke:
iced tea
MacDonalds or Burger King:
Wendy's
Single or Group Dates:
Single
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea:
Tetley's British Blend
Chocolate or Vanilla:
chocolate
Cappuccino or Coffee:
coffee
Do you Smoke:
no
Do you Swear:
yes
Do you Sing:
yes
Do you Shower Daily:
yes
Have you Been in Love:
yes
Do you want to go to College:
I already have. I will probably go back for more degrees someday.
Do you want to get Married:
when I find the right girl
Do you belive in yourself:
usually
Do you get Motion Sickness:
when I'm in the back seat on really curvy roads
Do you think you are Attractive:
sometimes
Are you a Health Freak:
not as much as I should be lately
Do you get along with your Parents:
yes
Do you like Thunderstorms:
rarely
Do you play an Instrument:
yes, French horn, a little piano, and a little guitar
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol:
yes
In the past month have you Smoked:
no
In the past month have you been on Drugs:
no
In the past month have you gone on a Date:
yes, two
In the past month have you gone to a Mall:
yes, actually
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos:
no
In the past month have you eaten Sushi:
no
In the past month have you been on Stage:
no
In the past month have you been Dumped:
no
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping:
no
In the past month have you Stolen Anything:
no
Ever been Drunk:
no
Ever been called a Tease:
no
Ever been Beaten up:
no
Ever Shoplifted:
no
How do you want to Die:
in my sleep
What do you want to be when you Grow Up:
um, a college professor?
What country would you most like to Visit:
all of them. Ireland, Greece, New Zealand, Chile
Friday, March 02, 2007
another survey
Sleep with or without clothes on?
usually with
Prefer black or blue pens?
black
Dress up on Halloween?
oh yeah
Like to travel?
absolutely
Like Someone?
yep
Do they know?
yep
Who sleeps with you every night?
my cat
Think you're attractive?
sometimes
Want to get married?
absolutely
Are you a good student?
i was when i was in school
Are you currently happy?
yep
Have you ever cheated?? Been cheated on?
no and not that i know of
Birthplace?
in my hometown
Christmas or Halloween?
christmas
Colored or black-and-white photo?
both
Do long distance relationships work?
they can
Do you believe in astrology?
nope. i do find it interesting, though. as in, most of my friends are cancers, and most of my romantic interests have been aquariuses. what's up with that?
Do you believe in love at first sight?
yep
Do you consider yourself the life of the party?
not a chance
Do you drink?
yep
Do you make fun of people?
no. i tease people, though. there's a difference.
Do you think dreams eventually come true?
they can
Favorite fictional character?
Lupe in Sandra Cisneros' story "Little Miracles, Kept Promises." I can't read that story without weeping through the last two pages. I also adore Elizabeth Bennett from Pride and Prejudice. I also really like Corinthian in Sheri Reynolds' The Rapture of Canaan. She's a minor character, but she's fascinating.
Go to the movies or rent?
both
Have you ever moved?
i don't know. five?
Have you ever stolen anything?
no
How's the weather right now?
cold
Last time you cut your hair?
i don't know, but it's time for a cut.
Last person you talked to on the phone?
bella
Last time you showered?
last night
Loud or soft music?
depends on my mood
Mcdonalds or Burger King?
Wendy's
Night or day?
both
Number of pillows?
one
Piano or guitar?
i like both. i'd like to learn more guitar.
Future job?
tenured creative writing professorship
Current job?
adjunct poetry professor
Current love?
iced tea
Current longing?
kept promises
Current disappointment?
i really missed working at the shelter tonight. i have done it every Friday since January, and this week, i'm working on Saturday. i missed it tonight. i want to know how my people are doing.
Current annoyance?
boredom
Last thing you ate?
tortellini
Last thing you bought?
tortellini
Most recent thing you are looking forward to?
um, going to the movies with cassie sometime this weekend and working at the shetler tomorrow night.
What are you hearing right now?
some random tv show
What are your plans for the weekend?
um, see two questions before this
What did you do today?
helped bella hobble around, taught, napped, watched movies, chatted with bella, and am now doing a survey
Pick a lyric, any lyric or song?
But I, I could never follow.
Pick a movie quote?
Where's Olive?
usually with
Prefer black or blue pens?
black
Dress up on Halloween?
oh yeah
Like to travel?
absolutely
Like Someone?
yep
Do they know?
yep
Who sleeps with you every night?
my cat
Think you're attractive?
sometimes
Want to get married?
absolutely
Are you a good student?
i was when i was in school
Are you currently happy?
yep
Have you ever cheated?? Been cheated on?
no and not that i know of
Birthplace?
in my hometown
Christmas or Halloween?
christmas
Colored or black-and-white photo?
both
Do long distance relationships work?
they can
Do you believe in astrology?
nope. i do find it interesting, though. as in, most of my friends are cancers, and most of my romantic interests have been aquariuses. what's up with that?
Do you believe in love at first sight?
yep
Do you consider yourself the life of the party?
not a chance
Do you drink?
yep
Do you make fun of people?
no. i tease people, though. there's a difference.
Do you think dreams eventually come true?
they can
Favorite fictional character?
Lupe in Sandra Cisneros' story "Little Miracles, Kept Promises." I can't read that story without weeping through the last two pages. I also adore Elizabeth Bennett from Pride and Prejudice. I also really like Corinthian in Sheri Reynolds' The Rapture of Canaan. She's a minor character, but she's fascinating.
Go to the movies or rent?
both
Have you ever moved?
i don't know. five?
Have you ever stolen anything?
no
How's the weather right now?
cold
Last time you cut your hair?
i don't know, but it's time for a cut.
Last person you talked to on the phone?
bella
Last time you showered?
last night
Loud or soft music?
depends on my mood
Mcdonalds or Burger King?
Wendy's
Night or day?
both
Number of pillows?
one
Piano or guitar?
i like both. i'd like to learn more guitar.
Future job?
tenured creative writing professorship
Current job?
adjunct poetry professor
Current love?
iced tea
Current longing?
kept promises
Current disappointment?
i really missed working at the shelter tonight. i have done it every Friday since January, and this week, i'm working on Saturday. i missed it tonight. i want to know how my people are doing.
Current annoyance?
boredom
Last thing you ate?
tortellini
Last thing you bought?
tortellini
Most recent thing you are looking forward to?
um, going to the movies with cassie sometime this weekend and working at the shetler tomorrow night.
What are you hearing right now?
some random tv show
What are your plans for the weekend?
um, see two questions before this
What did you do today?
helped bella hobble around, taught, napped, watched movies, chatted with bella, and am now doing a survey
Pick a lyric, any lyric or song?
But I, I could never follow.
Pick a movie quote?
Where's Olive?
Thursday, March 01, 2007
survey.
1. What is your best friend's Mom's name?
Judy
3. Who was the hottest teacher you ever had?
i always had a crush on my spanish teacher when i was in high school. in college, i had a huge crush on my british lit teacher. i took five classes from her.
4. Have you ever made out in a movie theater?
no
5. What body part do you wash first?
hair
6. Do you have any piercings?
yes. my ears.
8. Do you have an innie or an outtie belly button?
innie
9. What's your favorite flavored Pringles?
salt and vinegar
10. Have you ever been tied up?
no
11. What was the worst thing you ever got grounded for?
my parents never grounded me.
13. Have you ever had two dates in one night?
no. there was a time when i had three blind dates in one week. but that was several months ago.
14. How many times have you been cursed out?
no idea. a couple times, probably.
15. Which shoe do you put on first?
whichever i find first
16. How old are you?
27
17. Have you ever been to a gay bar?
um, yes. those are usually the only ones i go to.
18. Have you ever had any Friends with Benefits?
nope
19. Is there one thing all of your love interests have had in common?
they've been female. most have been writers but not all.
20. Did you french kiss before you were 16?
nope
21. Have you ever been cow-tipping or snipe-hunting?
nope.
22. Who is the last person you usually think about before you fall asleep?
i don't really.
23. Have you ever had a poem or a song written about you?
nope. i'm usually the writer.
24. If you had to choose to not ever wash your bed sheets again or not wash your bath towel ever again, which would you rather not wash?
ew.
25. Have you ever found anything in your parents' bedroom that was questionable?
nope
26. What was your childhood nickname?
i had a couple. they were all plays on my real name, which i don't use here.
27. When is the last time you played the air guitar?
i have no idea.
28. Have you ever peeked in the opposite sexes bathroom?
no.
29. What's the weirdest thing you have done while driving?
i don't know.
30. Have you ever bitten your toenails?
not that i can remember.
31. How do you normally eat your oreo cookies?
i like them in milk. i haven't had any in years.
33. Name something you do when you're alone that you wouldn't do in front of others?
i talk to my cat and i talk back in "her" voice. i have an online/now irl friend who does this with all seven of her animals, as well.
36. How many drinks does it take before you get drunk?
i have no idea. i've never been drunk. therefore, probably not many.
37. Have you ever sniffed an animal's butt?
not on purpose?
39. Do you scrunch or fold your toilet paper?
scrunch
41. Do you have any strange phobias?
elevators. is that odd? my aunt has that one, too. and parking garages.
42. Have you ever stuck a foreign object up your nose?
yes. a bead. when I was 1-1/2
43. What is the stupidest thing you've ever done at a bar?
karaoke?
44. Have you ever been dared to do something you totally regretted?
no
45. Have you ever called your love interest by another girl/guys name?
no
47. Have you ever played naked twister?
no
48. Have you ever been drunk at work/school?
no
49. Have you ever found your date's/lover's brother or sister more attractive?
no. I've actually never been interested in a girl who had a sister. How weird is that?
50. How many Bryce's do you know?
maybe one?
Judy
3. Who was the hottest teacher you ever had?
i always had a crush on my spanish teacher when i was in high school. in college, i had a huge crush on my british lit teacher. i took five classes from her.
4. Have you ever made out in a movie theater?
no
5. What body part do you wash first?
hair
6. Do you have any piercings?
yes. my ears.
8. Do you have an innie or an outtie belly button?
innie
9. What's your favorite flavored Pringles?
salt and vinegar
10. Have you ever been tied up?
no
11. What was the worst thing you ever got grounded for?
my parents never grounded me.
13. Have you ever had two dates in one night?
no. there was a time when i had three blind dates in one week. but that was several months ago.
14. How many times have you been cursed out?
no idea. a couple times, probably.
15. Which shoe do you put on first?
whichever i find first
16. How old are you?
27
17. Have you ever been to a gay bar?
um, yes. those are usually the only ones i go to.
18. Have you ever had any Friends with Benefits?
nope
19. Is there one thing all of your love interests have had in common?
they've been female. most have been writers but not all.
20. Did you french kiss before you were 16?
nope
21. Have you ever been cow-tipping or snipe-hunting?
nope.
22. Who is the last person you usually think about before you fall asleep?
i don't really.
23. Have you ever had a poem or a song written about you?
nope. i'm usually the writer.
24. If you had to choose to not ever wash your bed sheets again or not wash your bath towel ever again, which would you rather not wash?
ew.
25. Have you ever found anything in your parents' bedroom that was questionable?
nope
26. What was your childhood nickname?
i had a couple. they were all plays on my real name, which i don't use here.
27. When is the last time you played the air guitar?
i have no idea.
28. Have you ever peeked in the opposite sexes bathroom?
no.
29. What's the weirdest thing you have done while driving?
i don't know.
30. Have you ever bitten your toenails?
not that i can remember.
31. How do you normally eat your oreo cookies?
i like them in milk. i haven't had any in years.
33. Name something you do when you're alone that you wouldn't do in front of others?
i talk to my cat and i talk back in "her" voice. i have an online/now irl friend who does this with all seven of her animals, as well.
36. How many drinks does it take before you get drunk?
i have no idea. i've never been drunk. therefore, probably not many.
37. Have you ever sniffed an animal's butt?
not on purpose?
39. Do you scrunch or fold your toilet paper?
scrunch
41. Do you have any strange phobias?
elevators. is that odd? my aunt has that one, too. and parking garages.
42. Have you ever stuck a foreign object up your nose?
yes. a bead. when I was 1-1/2
43. What is the stupidest thing you've ever done at a bar?
karaoke?
44. Have you ever been dared to do something you totally regretted?
no
45. Have you ever called your love interest by another girl/guys name?
no
47. Have you ever played naked twister?
no
48. Have you ever been drunk at work/school?
no
49. Have you ever found your date's/lover's brother or sister more attractive?
no. I've actually never been interested in a girl who had a sister. How weird is that?
50. How many Bryce's do you know?
maybe one?
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