100 Question Meme
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jamesqSo I haven't been posting much lately - I blame laziness and the fact that every time I try to write about something social or political, someone beats me too it and does a better job. That being the case here is a big damn questionnaire-style meme. I haven't done one of those in awhile.
1: Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
Open, because it makes it easier to hang things from the door.
2: Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotel?
I'm trying to break myself of this habit, since I've accumulated a bunch of little shampoos and conditioners that I never use (I use bar soap for my hair - and it's just fine). I still happily take the soap, traveler's sewing kits (if upscale enough) as well as pads and pens. I've been debating taking the bibles as a public service, but I haven't quite overcome my reluctance to be a douche-bag.
3: Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?
I'm not sure what this means. Tucked into the mattress? Hell no, I hate that. Tucked in under me so I'm all wrapped up nice and cozy? Yes please.
4: Have you ever stolen a street sign before?
No, that's dangerous. I'm tempting for signs like this:
or this:
or this:
.
5: Do you like to use post-it notes?
Occasionally, mostly as bookmarks.
6: Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?
If I cut them out, I use them. But it's not often that I cut them out.
7: Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees?
I'd rather be attacked by a bee the size of a bear. It would be physically ill-adapted to being that size, so I'd have a tactical advantage. Alternatively, a swarm of bears the size of bees would be good too, because bears don't have stingers.
8: Do you have freckles?
I sometimes feel that I'm nothing but freckles. Alas.
The perfect amount of freckles to have is seven (three on the bridge of the nose and two on each cheek), and I have far more than that.
9: Do you always smile for pictures?
I grimace and mug for cameras. I find it hard to deliberately smile for a camera and have it come of as genuine.
10: What is your biggest pet peeve?
I have so many, and they're so situation-dependent. When driving It's inconsiderate/inattentive drivers. I pay attention to my surroundings and attempt to (mostly) drive in a courteous manner, why don't the rest of you? In fact that tends to irritate me anywhere. Hallways and aisles, the checkout line, anywhere really. If you're not paying attention, or you feel your time is simply so important relative to mine that you can disregard common courtesy, then I'm going to justifiably conclude that you're a miserable prick.
11: Do you ever count your steps when you walk?
All the time, but I'm worse when I'm running. In fact, I make a game of it to pace my distance. One number every four paces: 1-100 in English, then 1-100 in German, then 99-0 in German and finally 99-0 in English. Roughly 1600 meters, or about 1 mile. Today I counted to 1920.
I think I need to mix this up a bit and learn how to count in French.
12: Have you ever peed in the woods?
When you're a man, the entire world is your urinal.
13: What about pooped in the woods?
Biffies in the woods, but not the woods themselves.
14: Do you ever dance even if there's no music playing?
All the time, so long as no one is looking.
15: Do you chew your pens and pencils?
All the time - I have a powerful oral fixation.
16: How many people have you slept with this week?
Do you mean in reality or in my rich fantasy life? Of course, that response might hint at the former being zero, which is sadly accurate.
17: What size is your bed?
Queen size. I also have a double bed for camping in.
18: What is your Song of the week?
"Photograph" - Carlos Santana and Chris Daughtry.
19: Is it okay for guys to wear pink?
Sure, just not red-headed guys like me. We should also avoid orange like the plague.
20: Do you still watch cartoons?
Why would anyone want to stop?
21: Whats your least favorite movie?
Se7en, It was so awful (well-made, but awful) that I vowed never to watch another David Fincher movie. And let me tell you, that's been a hard vow to keep.
22: Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?
Like I'm going to broadcast that here.
23: What do you drink with dinner?
Water of diet cola.
24: What do you dip a chicken nugget in?
Sweet and sour sauce or BBQ.
25: What is your favorite food?
There are so many, which explains my Jabba-like physique. Sushi, pizza, chocolate, bacon.
26: What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
Here's a list, out-of-date in a lot of ways, but the movies are still favorites.
27: Last person you kissed/kissed you?
I deliberately kissed![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
othelianna's hand just so I'd have an answer for this that wouldn't cause Drama.
28: Were you ever a boy/girl scout?
I was a cub scout (the level before boys scouts) for a year. It became yet another social circle to be bullied in.
29: Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?
Sure, for enough money to retire on comfortably. I can say with confidence that anyone with that much money to spend on nudes would pick someone better looking than I.
30: When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?
At least 10 years. I used to do it all the time, but blogging is my writing outlet now, and I travel enough I can visit most of my distant friends reasonably often.
31: Can you change the oil on a car?
Theoretically, with access to equipment and instructions and a powerful need to do it myself, yes. However I've never actually done it and for the foreseeable future I'll be getting a professional to do it.
32: Ever gotten a speeding ticket?
Twice. The first time for going 60 over!
33: Ever ran out of gas?
Nope. My friends have an alarming habit of draining my battery though.
34: Favorite kind of sandwich?
The classic peanut butter and jam (Raspberry for preference). Runners-up include pulled pork sandwich and BLT.
35: Best thing to eat for breakfast?
So many choices. Visiting with friends in Vancouver? Dutch style pancakes. By myself in a restaurant after a run? Bacon and eggs. With friends in Calgary? Eggs Benedict. In my home during a blizzard when I don't got to be anywhere? Porridge with just a bit of milk and brown sugar.
36: What is your usual bedtime?
In bed by 10. Actually asleep by 11.
37: Are you lazy?
Sometimes - it would be more accurate to say that I'm easily distracted. If a job needs doing And I know how to do it I will. If I don't know how, I might put it off for a long time due to anxiety rather than sloth.
38: When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?
I honestly can't remember. Sadly, I had to quit trick-or-treating early due to being tall for my age. I got the stink-eye from lots of parents who thought I was older than I was.
39: What is your Chinese astrological sign?
Fire Ram.
40: How many languages can you speak?
One: English. Contrary to popular belief, I do not speak Klingon.
41: Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
Entertainment Weekly - the magazine that goes straight from the mailbox to the bathroom. I read other magazines regularly, but don't have subscriptions to them.
42: Which are better, Lego or Lincoln Logs?
Legos. Clearly.
43: Are you stubborn?
When the situation calls for it. Also when one of my buttons gets pushed.
44: Who is better...Leno or Letterman?
What is this, ten years ago? Jon Stewart.
45: Ever watch soap operas?
Not literal soap operas. I've watched plenty of shows that had character-driven story arcs spanning multiple episodes/seasons.
46: Are you afraid of heights?
Nope. I respect them, but helping the old man re-shingle the house when I was 12 ensured that I wouldn't have any subsequent problems with it. I love tall bridges and balconies.
47: Do you sing in the car?
Hell yes. Especially if I get to sing along to Steve Perry.
48: Do you sing in the shower?
No, it disturbs the cats... and the people.
49: Do you dance in the car?
No, it disturbs the other drivers. Plus it's hard to fit the pole inside.
50: Ever used a gun?
Yes, recently!
51: Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?
Umm... Just me? Probably five-ten years ago for work.
52: Do you think musicals are cheesy?
They can be, but some are suited perfectly for the story they want to tell, and that's not cheesy in and of itself (thought he subject matter might be).
53: Is Christmas stressful?
Not since I stopped caring what my siblings thought of me.
54: Ever eat a pirogi?
Know how I know the meme's author wasn't raised in Western Canada?
55: Favorite type of fruit pie?
Saskatoons!
56: Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?
Paleontologist.
57: Do you believe in ghosts?
There is no evidence that ghosts exist. When such evidence is provided, I will reconsider believing in them.
58: Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?
Yes.
59: Take a vitamin daily?
I should, but fail to do so most days.
60: Wear slippers?
What can I say? The floor gets cold sometimes.
61: Wear a bath robe?
It's better than traumatizing my roommates' eyes.
62: What do you wear to bed?
Underwear. Sleeping nude has its drawbacks - among them the fact that you have to get your shorts on in an emergency.
63: First concert?
Assorted bands at 10 Foot Henry's. Or do you mean big concert? That would be Pat Benatar
64: Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart?
Costco. Support a value store that is run properly!
65: Nike or Adidas?
New Balance. Because they fit.
66: Cheetos Or Fritos?
Neither. If I want something salty I go for Old Dutch chips.
67: Peanuts or Sunflower seeds?
Cashews.
68: Ever hear of the group Tres Bien?
Nope. *looks them up* I'm not into jazz.
69: Ever take dance lessons?
An Ex-GF spent an hour teaching me how to two-step. Does that count? I've always wanted to learn swing-dancing, but feel that Hutts shouldn't subject innocent bystanders to dancing.
70: Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?
Whatever she wants to do. I've always sort of assumed she'd be some sort of professional though, based on no evidence whatsoever.
71: Can you curl your tongue?
Yes I can. How you doing?
72: Ever won a spelling bee?
Never even heard of one taking place. I'm not sure it's a big thing outside of America.
73: Have you ever cried because you were so happy?
Yes.
74: Own any record albums?
About a dozen sitting in storage.
75: Own a record player?
I've got one of them too. It's even an old-school one with RCA output rather than one that's a USB device.
76: Regularly burn incense?
Hell no, why would I want to pollute my home with smoke? Ick.
77: Ever been in love?
A few times. Nothing ever came of it.
78: Who would you like to see in concert?
Any of my old favorite 80s artists, Pat Benatar, the Police, etc. Of current bands, Maroon 5 and Great Big Sea sounds like they put on a great show.
79: What was the last concert you saw?
Pat Benatar oddly enough (i.e. if you mean a big non-bar venue, then my first and last concert where the same). This was some years ago and I made a special trip out to Vancouver to see it.
80: Hot tea or cold tea?
Iced tea.
81: Tea or coffee?
Diet Cola.
82: Sugar or snickerdoodles?
I'm guessing you mean standard sugar cookies or snickerdoodles (which are a kind of sugar cookie). Standard ones are fine though I confess I've never had a snickerdoodle. Maybe it's better, I don't know. The more insightful answer is Chocolate Chip.
83: Can you swim well?
I can swim OK.
84: Can you hold your breath without holding your nose?
Sure, I can hold the air in my lungs. Holding my nose is only required when I'm submerged in water.
85: Are you patient?
Sometimes. There's lots of things I'm impatient about, but if those things are not in evidence then I default to patient.
86: DJ or band, at a wedding?
Neither, If I can convince the future Mrs. Cyr.
87: Ever won a contest?
Sure. Most recently a door prize at a concert I went to.
88: Ever have plastic surgery?
Nope, though I've considered it many times.
89: Which are better black or green olives?
Black olives, when baked into a pizza.
90: Can you knit or crochet?
That sounds crafty, and I'm useless at crafty things.
91: Best room for a fireplace?
Main room.
92: Do you want to get married?
Yes, though I have no romantic targets currently.
93: If married, how long have you been married?
Never married.
94: Who was your HS crush?
I had two, and I've been racking my brain for the last ten minutes trying to remember their names. [late edit] I remember now! KV and SM! [/late edit]
95: Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?
That didn't work the last time I tried it in grade 6.
96: Do you have kids?
No.
97: Do you want kids?
No.
98: Whats your favorite color?
Purple.
99: Do you miss anyone right now?
Yes.
100: What is your favorite quote?
"Take care of the luxuries and the necessities will take care of themselves." - Dorothy Parker.
1: Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
Open, because it makes it easier to hang things from the door.
2: Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotel?
I'm trying to break myself of this habit, since I've accumulated a bunch of little shampoos and conditioners that I never use (I use bar soap for my hair - and it's just fine). I still happily take the soap, traveler's sewing kits (if upscale enough) as well as pads and pens. I've been debating taking the bibles as a public service, but I haven't quite overcome my reluctance to be a douche-bag.
3: Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?
I'm not sure what this means. Tucked into the mattress? Hell no, I hate that. Tucked in under me so I'm all wrapped up nice and cozy? Yes please.
4: Have you ever stolen a street sign before?
No, that's dangerous. I'm tempting for signs like this:
or this:
or this:
.5: Do you like to use post-it notes?
Occasionally, mostly as bookmarks.
6: Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?
If I cut them out, I use them. But it's not often that I cut them out.
7: Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees?
I'd rather be attacked by a bee the size of a bear. It would be physically ill-adapted to being that size, so I'd have a tactical advantage. Alternatively, a swarm of bears the size of bees would be good too, because bears don't have stingers.
8: Do you have freckles?
I sometimes feel that I'm nothing but freckles. Alas.
The perfect amount of freckles to have is seven (three on the bridge of the nose and two on each cheek), and I have far more than that.
9: Do you always smile for pictures?
I grimace and mug for cameras. I find it hard to deliberately smile for a camera and have it come of as genuine.
10: What is your biggest pet peeve?
I have so many, and they're so situation-dependent. When driving It's inconsiderate/inattentive drivers. I pay attention to my surroundings and attempt to (mostly) drive in a courteous manner, why don't the rest of you? In fact that tends to irritate me anywhere. Hallways and aisles, the checkout line, anywhere really. If you're not paying attention, or you feel your time is simply so important relative to mine that you can disregard common courtesy, then I'm going to justifiably conclude that you're a miserable prick.
11: Do you ever count your steps when you walk?
All the time, but I'm worse when I'm running. In fact, I make a game of it to pace my distance. One number every four paces: 1-100 in English, then 1-100 in German, then 99-0 in German and finally 99-0 in English. Roughly 1600 meters, or about 1 mile. Today I counted to 1920.
I think I need to mix this up a bit and learn how to count in French.
12: Have you ever peed in the woods?
When you're a man, the entire world is your urinal.
13: What about pooped in the woods?
Biffies in the woods, but not the woods themselves.
14: Do you ever dance even if there's no music playing?
All the time, so long as no one is looking.
15: Do you chew your pens and pencils?
All the time - I have a powerful oral fixation.
16: How many people have you slept with this week?
Do you mean in reality or in my rich fantasy life? Of course, that response might hint at the former being zero, which is sadly accurate.
17: What size is your bed?
Queen size. I also have a double bed for camping in.
18: What is your Song of the week?
"Photograph" - Carlos Santana and Chris Daughtry.
19: Is it okay for guys to wear pink?
Sure, just not red-headed guys like me. We should also avoid orange like the plague.
20: Do you still watch cartoons?
Why would anyone want to stop?
21: Whats your least favorite movie?
Se7en, It was so awful (well-made, but awful) that I vowed never to watch another David Fincher movie. And let me tell you, that's been a hard vow to keep.
22: Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?
Like I'm going to broadcast that here.
23: What do you drink with dinner?
Water of diet cola.
24: What do you dip a chicken nugget in?
Sweet and sour sauce or BBQ.
25: What is your favorite food?
There are so many, which explains my Jabba-like physique. Sushi, pizza, chocolate, bacon.
26: What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
Here's a list, out-of-date in a lot of ways, but the movies are still favorites.
27: Last person you kissed/kissed you?
I deliberately kissed
othelianna's hand just so I'd have an answer for this that wouldn't cause Drama.28: Were you ever a boy/girl scout?
I was a cub scout (the level before boys scouts) for a year. It became yet another social circle to be bullied in.
29: Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?
Sure, for enough money to retire on comfortably. I can say with confidence that anyone with that much money to spend on nudes would pick someone better looking than I.
30: When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?
At least 10 years. I used to do it all the time, but blogging is my writing outlet now, and I travel enough I can visit most of my distant friends reasonably often.
31: Can you change the oil on a car?
Theoretically, with access to equipment and instructions and a powerful need to do it myself, yes. However I've never actually done it and for the foreseeable future I'll be getting a professional to do it.
32: Ever gotten a speeding ticket?
Twice. The first time for going 60 over!
33: Ever ran out of gas?
Nope. My friends have an alarming habit of draining my battery though.
34: Favorite kind of sandwich?
The classic peanut butter and jam (Raspberry for preference). Runners-up include pulled pork sandwich and BLT.
35: Best thing to eat for breakfast?
So many choices. Visiting with friends in Vancouver? Dutch style pancakes. By myself in a restaurant after a run? Bacon and eggs. With friends in Calgary? Eggs Benedict. In my home during a blizzard when I don't got to be anywhere? Porridge with just a bit of milk and brown sugar.
36: What is your usual bedtime?
In bed by 10. Actually asleep by 11.
37: Are you lazy?
Sometimes - it would be more accurate to say that I'm easily distracted. If a job needs doing And I know how to do it I will. If I don't know how, I might put it off for a long time due to anxiety rather than sloth.
38: When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?
I honestly can't remember. Sadly, I had to quit trick-or-treating early due to being tall for my age. I got the stink-eye from lots of parents who thought I was older than I was.
39: What is your Chinese astrological sign?
Fire Ram.
40: How many languages can you speak?
One: English. Contrary to popular belief, I do not speak Klingon.
41: Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
Entertainment Weekly - the magazine that goes straight from the mailbox to the bathroom. I read other magazines regularly, but don't have subscriptions to them.
42: Which are better, Lego or Lincoln Logs?
Legos. Clearly.
43: Are you stubborn?
When the situation calls for it. Also when one of my buttons gets pushed.
44: Who is better...Leno or Letterman?
What is this, ten years ago? Jon Stewart.
45: Ever watch soap operas?
Not literal soap operas. I've watched plenty of shows that had character-driven story arcs spanning multiple episodes/seasons.
46: Are you afraid of heights?
Nope. I respect them, but helping the old man re-shingle the house when I was 12 ensured that I wouldn't have any subsequent problems with it. I love tall bridges and balconies.
47: Do you sing in the car?
Hell yes. Especially if I get to sing along to Steve Perry.
48: Do you sing in the shower?
No, it disturbs the cats... and the people.
49: Do you dance in the car?
No, it disturbs the other drivers. Plus it's hard to fit the pole inside.
50: Ever used a gun?
Yes, recently!
51: Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?
Umm... Just me? Probably five-ten years ago for work.
52: Do you think musicals are cheesy?
They can be, but some are suited perfectly for the story they want to tell, and that's not cheesy in and of itself (thought he subject matter might be).
53: Is Christmas stressful?
Not since I stopped caring what my siblings thought of me.
54: Ever eat a pirogi?
Know how I know the meme's author wasn't raised in Western Canada?
55: Favorite type of fruit pie?
Saskatoons!
56: Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?
Paleontologist.
57: Do you believe in ghosts?
There is no evidence that ghosts exist. When such evidence is provided, I will reconsider believing in them.
58: Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?
Yes.
59: Take a vitamin daily?
I should, but fail to do so most days.
60: Wear slippers?
What can I say? The floor gets cold sometimes.
61: Wear a bath robe?
It's better than traumatizing my roommates' eyes.
62: What do you wear to bed?
Underwear. Sleeping nude has its drawbacks - among them the fact that you have to get your shorts on in an emergency.
63: First concert?
Assorted bands at 10 Foot Henry's. Or do you mean big concert? That would be Pat Benatar
64: Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart?
Costco. Support a value store that is run properly!
65: Nike or Adidas?
New Balance. Because they fit.
66: Cheetos Or Fritos?
Neither. If I want something salty I go for Old Dutch chips.
67: Peanuts or Sunflower seeds?
Cashews.
68: Ever hear of the group Tres Bien?
Nope. *looks them up* I'm not into jazz.
69: Ever take dance lessons?
An Ex-GF spent an hour teaching me how to two-step. Does that count? I've always wanted to learn swing-dancing, but feel that Hutts shouldn't subject innocent bystanders to dancing.
70: Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?
Whatever she wants to do. I've always sort of assumed she'd be some sort of professional though, based on no evidence whatsoever.
71: Can you curl your tongue?
Yes I can. How you doing?
72: Ever won a spelling bee?
Never even heard of one taking place. I'm not sure it's a big thing outside of America.
73: Have you ever cried because you were so happy?
Yes.
74: Own any record albums?
About a dozen sitting in storage.
75: Own a record player?
I've got one of them too. It's even an old-school one with RCA output rather than one that's a USB device.
76: Regularly burn incense?
Hell no, why would I want to pollute my home with smoke? Ick.
77: Ever been in love?
A few times. Nothing ever came of it.
78: Who would you like to see in concert?
Any of my old favorite 80s artists, Pat Benatar, the Police, etc. Of current bands, Maroon 5 and Great Big Sea sounds like they put on a great show.
79: What was the last concert you saw?
Pat Benatar oddly enough (i.e. if you mean a big non-bar venue, then my first and last concert where the same). This was some years ago and I made a special trip out to Vancouver to see it.
80: Hot tea or cold tea?
Iced tea.
81: Tea or coffee?
Diet Cola.
82: Sugar or snickerdoodles?
I'm guessing you mean standard sugar cookies or snickerdoodles (which are a kind of sugar cookie). Standard ones are fine though I confess I've never had a snickerdoodle. Maybe it's better, I don't know. The more insightful answer is Chocolate Chip.
83: Can you swim well?
I can swim OK.
84: Can you hold your breath without holding your nose?
Sure, I can hold the air in my lungs. Holding my nose is only required when I'm submerged in water.
85: Are you patient?
Sometimes. There's lots of things I'm impatient about, but if those things are not in evidence then I default to patient.
86: DJ or band, at a wedding?
Neither, If I can convince the future Mrs. Cyr.
87: Ever won a contest?
Sure. Most recently a door prize at a concert I went to.
88: Ever have plastic surgery?
Nope, though I've considered it many times.
89: Which are better black or green olives?
Black olives, when baked into a pizza.
90: Can you knit or crochet?
That sounds crafty, and I'm useless at crafty things.
91: Best room for a fireplace?
Main room.
92: Do you want to get married?
Yes, though I have no romantic targets currently.
93: If married, how long have you been married?
Never married.
94: Who was your HS crush?
I had two, and I've been racking my brain for the last ten minutes trying to remember their names. [late edit] I remember now! KV and SM! [/late edit]
95: Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?
That didn't work the last time I tried it in grade 6.
96: Do you have kids?
No.
97: Do you want kids?
No.
98: Whats your favorite color?
Purple.
99: Do you miss anyone right now?
Yes.
100: What is your favorite quote?
"Take care of the luxuries and the necessities will take care of themselves." - Dorothy Parker.
