MEME 64

I found this at Paul's blog. I thought I'd answer this meme, since I still have not determined what direction this blog will go.


[1] Are your parents married or divorced? Divorced.
[2] Are you a vegetarian? NEVER!
[3] Do you believe in Heaven? I try not to think about it.
[4] Have you ever come close to dying? Not that I know of...
[5] What jewelry do you wear 24/7? None.
[6] Favorite time of day? Early Morning: 2:00am-4:00am.
[7] Do you eat the stems of broccoli? Yep.
[8] Do you wear makeup? Not unless I’m getting gussied up.
[9] Ever have plastic surgery? Not yet – Laser hair removal is plastic surgery, though. I'll definitely do that. I have to shave daily to keep smooth.
[10] Do you color your hair? It's too beautiful to color over.
[11] What do you wear to bed? Nothing.
[12] Have you ever done anything illegal? No comment.
[13] Can you roll your tongue? Oh, yeah...
[14] Do you tweeze your eyebrows? Of course.
[15] What kind of sneakers? Puma, Nike, New Balance, ADIDAS...
[16] Do you believe in abortions? Well, we know they exist...
[17] What is your hair color? Medium to dark brown.
[18] Future child's name? Something cool.
[19] Do you snore? I dunno.
[20] If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be? Europe.
[21] Do you sleep with stuffed animals? Only if they're scared of the dark.
[22] If you won the lottery, what would you do first? Cash the check.
[23] Gold or silver? White gold, but I look good in everything.
[24] Hamburger or hot dog? Kosher hot dog.
[25] If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? I don't like this question.
[26] City, beach or country? City, always. Beaches are overrated and country too oppressive.
[27] What was the last thing you touched? Keyboard.
[28] Where did you eat last? Home.
[29] When's the last time you cried? I dunno.
[30] Do you read blogs? Sometimes.
[31] Would you ever go out dressed like the opposite sex? Sure – but my big breasts will make me unlikely to fool anyone.
[32] Ever been involved with the police? I attended D.A.R.E camp.
[33] What's your favorite shampoo conditioner and soap? Head and Shoulders Refresh – I like the tingling sensation the mint gives my head.
[34] Do you talk in your sleep? I hope not.
[35] Ocean or pool? For what?
[36] Who would you take on a ménage à trois for a dirty weekend? I'm torn between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt or Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann...
[37] Window seat or aisle? Aisle, always.
[38] Ever met anyone famous? Too many to count.
[39] Do you feel that you've had a truly successful life? I'm still here, ain't I?
[40] Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it? Cut.
[41] Ricki Lake or Oprah Winfrey? I don't watch much TV.
[42] Basketball or Football? FOOTBALL!! GO BEARS!
[43] How long do your showers last? Five to ten minutes probably.
[44] Automatic or do you drive a stick? I can drive automatic, but I avoid driving.
[45] Cake or ice cream? Cake.
[46] Are you self-conscious? About what? No.
[47] Have you ever drank so much you threw up? No.
[48] Have you ever given money to a beggar? Yes.
[49] Have you been in love? Sure, I suppose.
[50] Where do you wish you were? Asleep in my bed.
[51] Are you wearing socks? No...
[52] Have you ever ridden in an ambulance? I don't think so...
[53] Can you tango? No.
[54] Last gift you received? I can't remember.
[55] Last sport you played? I don't think gym activities count... so swimming?
[56] Things you spend a lot of money on? Clothes, shoes, and iTunes.
[57] Where do you live? Houston.
[58] Where were you born? Houston is the closest major city.
[59] Last wedding attended? I cannot remember.
[60] Most hated food(s)? I don't hate any food.
[61] Can you sing? Def. not.
[62] Last place you went on holiday? Does Mom's house count?
[63] Favorite regular drink? Water.
[64] Current fave song? Geraldine by Glasvegas, which you can listen to here.

QUESTION MARK

I've had a hard time finding something to blog about. School occupies so much of my time, and what little free time I have doesn't seem worth blogging about. I just haven't found any inspiration lately. Maybe I'll turn this into a photo blog - I just bought my first digital camera. Yes, I know I am a bit slow when it comes to investing in technology...

If you have any ideas about what I could do with my blog, please let me know. I'm at a loss right now...

ICH LIEBE MEINE NARBE

in ihrer ganzen Pracht
Ein hübsches Souvenir

It's been a busy couple of months here. School is much more intense than I expected - despite what I had heard, I had thought my heavy course load in college would make this shit easier to manage.

My arm healed quickly and I can actually return to rowing and weight training now. Honestly, it's a relief. I feel like crap if I don't work out at least five days a week. And I don't even want to know how much muscle definition I've lost.

Hurricane Ike was stressful. I did evacuate for the storm, but there was no damage to my apartment. Fortunately, those I know who did receive damage had very little. Also, my power was on far faster than expected. It was weird - almost everywhere I went after Ike looked like a war-torn country. I'd never seen that much devastation with my own eyes. But tropical storms are common for those of us who live near the coast, and as one guy said of his Galveston Island property, "you enjoy it 360 days of the year. And the other five, you have to get out of town." It's something we're used to. To use the words of Vincent van Gogh,

The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.

QUICK UPDATE

I know... I know... I suck. I'm such a flake. Honestly, I have been doing great. I'm enjoying the summer – instead of working, I've tapped into my [meager] savings and just done whatever I wanted. I sleep in 'til noon, swim in the afternoon, and do whatever at night, just to crash at dawn.

I've also been catching various flicks - I took my mom to see Mamma Mia! twice since she loved it so much. So far, Wanted and The Dark Knight stand out most in my mind. Angie never disappoints and I've wanted to see The Dark Knight ever since I saw an interview Heath Ledger did about his role as Joker. Mind you, I know pert near nothing 'bout Batman... But, both movies were well worth the six dollar entrance fees.

I'll be having surgery on my right arm soon, but recovery should be speedy. The only drawback is that I won't be able to do any weight training for a few months. However, I will get a really purty scar on my arm. I love scars. I can tell a story about every scar on my body - some more interesting than others.

I hope everyone is doing well. I'll probably be haunting all y'alls blogs while recuperating from surgery, but feel free to email me in the meantime.

TAKE 5

I found this at Paul's blog, and since some (Toni and Sue) might be seeking revenge for the Musician Challenge meme, I decided to snag this meme before they could tag me. Y'know, to steal their opportunity away.

The game is as follows:

[1] Share 5 unknown Facts about yourself.
[2] Pay it forward! Link 5 more bloggers and include their names in your post.
[3] Leave them a comment on their blog and let them know that they’ve been tagged.

I've pissed off enough people, so no taggles this time. On with the meme:

[1] I've such a sensitive soul when it comes to the defenseless: animals, children, and elderly. Toni mentioned that he watches Animal Cops. I saw a few episodes when visiting an aunt and that was enough. I've volunteered at animal shelters and the rules and policies are so frustrating. I sometimes imagine buying land here in Texas and creating a sanctuary for animals that would otherwise be put down at animal shelters. It breaks my heart to see and hear of children who are neglected, abused, or living without sufficient resources. I think that is one of the reasons why I'd like to adopt - why bring a child into this world when there are so many who need care? It's depressing to see people decline with age. Age is relative and there is no reason for people to be treated poorly because American society does not appreciate it's elderly adults.

[2] With that being said, in the presence of others, I appear to be bothered by animals, disgusted by children, and terrified of the elderly. If I see a child (or children) behaving badly, I will express my frustration loud enough for the parents to hear. When at some restaurants, I will request to be seated elsewhere if children are nearby. I suppose my expectations are a bit high, but that is because my family never permitted me to act inappropriately in a public setting. The elderly terrify me, I think, because I fear turning old. Not older, but old - 70+ years old. I joke that when I turn 26, I'll stop aging. 26 seems like a good age to be forever. As for animals, I am allergic to some and, others, I distance myself from many for fear I'll try to take the thing home. I'm in no position to become the primary caretaker for any animal at this stage in my life.

[3] I am a big flirt. My straight friends would be shocked to learn this. I think that's why I flock to gay fellows: I can flirt without any expectations. In high school, I was flirty with my guy friends, but they always took it to mean I was interested in more. It made for some confusion. When I'm with my gay friends, I can flirt and they'll flirt back: it's fun, we feel sexy and desirable, and there's no tension. But, when I'm with my straight friends, I totally ignore all signals.

[4] As per a recent allergy tests, I am allergic to every plant or tree available, even grass. The only two exceptions are East Sycamore and Pine trees. So, the plan is to move to NYC - concrete jungle - and avoid the parks. Think it'll work? By the way, I love Mother Nature - but I'll need a box of tissues if I am to spend time with her.

[5] I can kick your ass if we're playing Guess Who?, Clue, or Monopoly. I actually have some friends who don't want to play certain games with me as I always win. I don't mean to be so oppressive - I just seem to get these games better than most people might. I don't take the games seriously and I'm not a sore loser or sore winner, so I never understand why others resist playing these games with me. Oh, yeah: With the three aforementioned games, I was kicking ass and taking names when I was wee thing. People used to tell my mom that a fiver-year-old couldn't play Clue. Her response: "She can, and she'll beat you, too!"

MUSICIAN CHALLENGE

I snagged this meme from Paul.

RULES:
[-] Pick an artist: RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS
[-] Using only song names, cleverly answer these questions... without repeating song names.

[1] Are you a male or female: C'mon Girl
[2] Describe your self: Storm in a Teacup
[3] Describe your day: Can't Stop
[4] Describe where you currently live: Parallel Universe
[5] If you could go anywhere, where would you go: Around the World
[6] Your best friend is: Me and My Friends
[7] Your favorite colour is: Purple Stain
[8] You know that: True Men Don't Kill Coyotes
[9] What's the weather like: One Hot Minute
[10] If your life was a television show, what would it be called: Scar Tissue
[11] What is life to you: Animal Bar
[12] What is the best advice you have to give: Give it Away
[13] Describe your ex: Skinny Sweaty Man
[14] Your current relationship status: Minor Thing
[15] What's your favorite hobby: Naked in the Rain
[16] When you think of your friends: Make You Feel Better
[17] What do your friends think of you: Fight Like a Brave
[18] What does your current love interest think of you: Love Rollercoaster
[19] You always travel with: My Friends
[20] The best way to end a long day: Hump de Bump
[21] Your occupation is: Save the Population
[22] When you grow up, you want: Blood Sugar Sex Magik
[23] What does your family think of you: Warped
[24] Your favorite food is: Coffee Shop
[25] You want to be remembered as: Freaky Styley


The hardest part of this challenge was picking just one song for each question. Since the band has been around longer than I have, there are a lot of songs from which to choose.

And because I can, I'm tagging: Sue, Peter, Toni, Doug, and Syn. MUWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

VisualDNA PROFILE

I found this questionnaire a little over a year ago and, as a lot has changed since then, I decided to give it another go. I tried to be very honest with myself. And I do think the results are spot on.

I'm feeling good right now: I may not know where exactly my life is headed, but I'm enjoying the free time I have while I can. I try not to stress as much and I'm learning to roll with the punches.