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Daktari
08-01-2011, 10:59 AM
Shamelessly nicked from The Grauniad (sic) http://www.guardian.co.uk/
What name do you go by? Doc or Scooby (yes really)
How old are you? 47 - 4 Dec. 1963
Where were you born? Glenroyd Hospital, Blackpool
What is your greatest fear? Large sea creatures
What is your earliest memory? My Ma and some men breaking down the back door because I'd locked my Ma out....aged 18months
What is your most embarrassing moment? Too many to even mention.
What would your super power be? Invisibility
What do you most dislike about your appearance? M'teeth
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Uncle Bulgaria (Womble)
Who would play you in the film of your life? I'd like it to be George Clooney but it would probably be George Burns!
What is your most unappealing habit? Nose and toe-nail pickin' - not at the same time..that would just be messy. :blink:
What is your favourite book? That's a tough one. I'd probably have to say the Bible, but more specifically the New Testament
What does love feel like? Fluffy discombulation :awww:
What's the worst job you've ever done?Retail
What has been your biggest disappointment? That I'm not Royalty
When did you last cry and why? A few weeks ago when I learned that my home of 13yrs is going to be sold.
What is the closest you've come to death? Age 8 severe gasrotrenteritis - due to public services strikes in the 70s I wasn't hospitalized.
How would you like to be remembered? As someone who tried to be a better person.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? That whatever doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.
Well done! You've made it to the end and now we know even more about each other.
I don't usually do these but since it's yours. :)
What name do you go by? Jess, although it's not my real name. It has to do with my last name.
How old are you? 51. No, wait. That must be 41.
Where were you born? Guernsey County, Ohio.
What is your greatest fear? I can't think of one. That seems kind of weird.
What is your earliest memory? I can't think of one. How can you tell it's your earliest??.
What is your most embarrassing moment? I have this close friend who was pregnant. For some reason, she just always looked terrible when she was pregnant. I can't explain. Anyway, she was telling me about some lucky thing that had happened to her, and so I went to say "Wow. How did you get so lucky?" and instead I said, "Wow. How did you get so ugly? Honest to god. OMG, I'm turning red just thinking about it!
What would your super power be? Flying. I always dream I'm flying. I really want to do that.
What do you most dislike about your appearance? Gosh, that's hard.... I'm fucking gorgeous. :) I guess just the effects of aging: thicker torso; certain wrinkles (not all); less muscle tone.
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Gangster. Not "gangsta," but rather, the 30s-40s type.
Who would play you in the film of your life? Johnny Depp, without question.
What is your most unappealing habit? Blah-blahing on about something. Which is totally unlike my posts--usually quite short.
What is your favourite book? In fiction: Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann. I could never read it again, though. That's for sure. What a project!
What does love feel like? Oh, it feels wonderful. And then it feels like pain and hunger. Net result: to be avoided.
What's the worst job you've ever done?See blog. I have a whole post on this somewhere in there. Feel free to read the whole thing once you get in there. Come on, click, click, click.
What has been your biggest disappointment? Going from owning a 14-room home to living in an apartment. Slowly.
When did you last cry and why? Not too long ago because my mother just died.
What is the closest you've come to death? Hospital-acquired staph infection of the spinal cord. Oh, yeah. I didn't realize at the time just how serious it was. When they told me I was out of the woods, I was like, "I was in the woods?!"
How would you like to be remembered? I don't really care.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? That instead of saying, "Why me?", think "why not me?" Something bad happens to everybody.
That was really long.
Apocalipstic
08-01-2011, 12:59 PM
What name do you go by? Jen, Momi, Aunt Jenny, AntiJen
How old are you? 48
Where were you born? Deaconess Hospital OK City, OK
What is your greatest fear? Being Homeless
What is your earliest memory? Tying my little siter to her playpen
What is your most embarrassing moment? hot after tanning bed I left undergarments off and as I walked out door the wind blew my dress in my face,
What would your super power be? flight
What do you most dislike about your appearance? knees
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? secret agent
Who would play you in the film of your life? Emme
What is your most unappealing habit? Me? Unappealing?
What is your favourite book? A Wrinkle in Time
What does love feel like? stomach flu
What's the worst job you've ever done? ski lift operator
What has been your biggest disappointment? that I am not an expat
When did you last cry and why? Last weekend, just becasue
What is the closest you've come to death? when I was 10 I was on a jet with 2 engine failures and another malfunctioning...there were only 4...flying over Bolivia which would not allow plane to land
How would you like to be remembered? As someone who tried to be a better person.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? That procrastination is not a bad thing
Amber2010
08-01-2011, 01:23 PM
What name do you go by? Amber
How old are you? 49
Where were you born? New Jersey
What is your greatest fear? Someone else driving (Every car accident I have been in someone else was driving)
What is your earliest memory? My father beating my mother (I was 4 and jumped in the middle to try to stop it)
What is your most embarrassing moment? Wow, to many lol
What would your super power be? ESP
What do you most dislike about your appearance? My hair never does what I want
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? A Princess
Who would play you in the film of your life? Not interesting enough for anyone to play
What is your most unappealing habit? I get bored so quickly I drive everyone nuts
What is your favorite book? Well it was always “The Chronicles of Narnia” a series
What does love feel like? It makes my heart race but also feels very scary!
What's the worst job you've ever done? Nights at a Crazy Greek Diner
What has been your biggest disappointment? Family
When did you last cry and why? A few days ago, confrontations
What is the closest you've come to death? Rolling over and over in a bad car accident
How would you like to be remembered? With Love and Respect
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? No matter what you do
Things will always change with time…..
Well done! You've made it to the end and now we know even more about each other.
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dixie
08-01-2011, 01:25 PM
What name do you go by? dixie or Crystal (yes, that's my real name)
How old are you? 32
Where were you born? North Carolina
What is your greatest fear? heights and failure
What is your earliest memory? knocking the Winnebago out of gear and rolling it down a hill when I was about 2 or 3
What is your most embarrassing moment? I think I'll go with: falling down a flight of stairs in the main commons of the high school during class change while wearing a dress...then getting up, taking 2 steps then falling down the other flight of stairs :seeingstars:
What would your super power be? telepathy
What do you most dislike about your appearance? weight, which I'm trying to change
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? hmm... a nice, simple yet elegant gown
Who would play you in the film of your life? I would want Janeane Garofalo
What is your most unappealing habit? cursing probably
What is your favourite book? I have lots of those
What does love feel like? It really is the warm fuzzies, with butterflies thrown in
What's the worst job you've ever done? retail
What has been your biggest disappointment? hmm...I'd have to think on that
When did you last cry and why? hmm...
What is the closest you've come to death? car wreck, age 16
How would you like to be remembered? as the quirky girl
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Love fiercely, no matter what....
girl_dee
08-01-2011, 03:30 PM
hat name do you go by? dee
How old are you? 46
Where were you born? Thibodeaux Louisiana
What is your greatest fear? Losing very close family members
What is your earliest memory? fishing
What is your most embarrassing moment? My drunkard ex making an ass out of herself in front of a crowd in Provincetown.
What would your super power be? FLYING!
What do you most dislike about your appearance? (ONE thing? ugh) weight!
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? dirty wench
Who would play you in the film of your life? Kirstie Alley
What is your most unappealing habit? nail biting
What is your favourite book? Far too many to name one.
What does love feel like? the safest feeling in the world.
What's the worst job you've ever done? bartender and not the strip club job
What has been your biggest disappointment? Not finishing college
When did you last cry and why? Last night when I found out that one of the Head Injured guys I worked with just died.
What is the closest you've come to death? When my lungs collapsed
How would you like to be remembered? Someone who cared about other humans.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? That we all have instinct and it should not be ignored.
Leigh
08-01-2011, 03:41 PM
What name do you go by? Matthew or Matt (still My female name to some family members)
How old are you? 31
Where were you born? St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
What is your greatest fear? Heights and spiders
What is your earliest memory? Being with family and friends at 4 yrs old visiting My aunt and her three cocker spaniels
What is your most embarrassing moment? I've had too many to list here lol
What would your super power be? To fly anywhere
What do you most dislike about your appearance? My weight
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Don't have one
Who would play you in the film of your life? I'd like it to be Chaz Bono
What is your most unappealing habit? Biting My nails
What is your favourite book? Anything by Lisa Jackson
What does love feel like? It feels like heaven, or atleast what I assume heaven is like ~ beautiful
What's the worst job you've ever done? None were the worst
What has been your biggest disappointment? Not having a good job/career and My own place
When did you last cry and why? The other day because of someone on our canadian football team passing away (the assistant coach) and the fitting tribute the team had before their game on Thursday evening
What is the closest you've come to death? I haven't, thank goodness
How would you like to be remembered? As a good hearted person
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? That no matter what anyone says, I'm worth it :-)
What name do you go by? Clay, Donna, Butchie, Baby
How old are you? 61
Where were you born? SC
What is your greatest fear? Dying without a Love of my Life
What is your earliest memory? Playing "house" and wanting to have a GF NOT a hubby, age 5
What is your most embarrassing moment?In 5th grade having a mean teacher who embarassed me in front of class when I wet my pants after she spanked me with a yardstick! because I couldn't do a long division problem on the blackboard!
What would your super power be? Be able to fly to see my Cali Lady!
What do you most dislike about your appearance? Being "fluffy"
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Tuxedo to take my Lady to see Nutcracker during the Holidays!
Who would play you in the film of your life? Angelina Jolie or Jeff Foxworthy..lol
What is your most unappealing habit? Seriously? lol
What is your favourite book? Notebook
What does love feel like? Incredibly wonderful, rapid heartbeat, butterflies in tummy!
What's the worst job you've ever done? Sewing Machine Operator
What has been your biggest disappointment? Losing all my family members so closely together!
When did you last cry and why?An hour ago....because I want to see my Lady! NOW!
What is the closest you've come to death? Severe car accident in 1976...subluxed C5 C6, Fx. Manubrium, and Fx Patella, severe concussion...this was WAY BEFORE Paramedics was even a concept...and a Rescue Squad picked me up and WALKED me into ER!
How would you like to be remembered? As someone who DID make a difference in people's lives! Being known as loving, kind, compassionate, and a solid friend, lover, wife!
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Live fast, love hard, and leave a beautiful memory! The world turns on a dime! Be gentle, be kind!
deb_U_taunt
08-01-2011, 05:13 PM
What name do you go by? Debby, Deb
How old are you? 51
Where were you born? Seattle, Wa
What is your greatest fear? Heights
What is your earliest memory? Going to the corner store on my dad's shoulders for butterscotch dipped ice cream cones.
What is your most embarrassing moment? Walking through the office with my skirt tucked in the back of my panties.
What would your super power be? I could MAKE people have empathy?
What do you most dislike about your appearance? My hair.
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? 30-40's glam
Who would play you in the film of your life? Shelly Winters
What is your most unappealing habit? I have told over and over that I walk too fast.
What is your favourite book? The Outsiders - favorite book as a kid.
What does love feel like? Peaceful
What's the worst job you've ever done? Cleaned houses.
What has been your biggest disappointment? _____
When did you last cry and why? This morning when I woke up sick, again.
What is the closest you've come to death? I was beat and left for dead when I was 19.
How would you like to be remembered? As someone who lived with a lot of love, caring and empathy.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Life is what I make of it. Attitude is EVERYTHING.
Sparkle
08-01-2011, 06:06 PM
What name do you go by? Sparkle, Sparkly, Sparkle-pants/bum/chops/toes/et al, Careyroyce
How old are you? 37
Where were you born? I was very nearly delivered by nuns at Bishop Burke High School but they made it to hospital with 10minutes to spare.
What is your greatest fear? My sister and/or brother dying (too soon, too young, before me).
What is your earliest memory? I have vivid memories starting around age 2. I'm not sure which was earliest but I remember falling asleep on my grandfathers chest, I remember grabbing hold of our collie by the scruff of her neck, I remember swimming in the lake, I remember being given a pair of black patent leather mary janes by my grandmother.
What is your most embarrassing moment? A couple of years ago I was planning a series of high profile events to celebrate the opening of a new building on campus. I was leading a meeting with the upper echelon of Univ. administration and I launched into the agenda by annoucing we'd first be discussing the ribbon cunting ceremony. /cue an hour-long scarlet blush & excessive stammering
What would your super power be? The ability to fly
What do you most dislike about your appearance? The puffiness and wrinkles under my eyes when I smile.
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? I might like to be Batgirl some time.
Who would play you in the film of your life? Perhaps Martine McCutcheon
What is your most unappealing habit? Talking over people when I'm excited
What is your favourite book? The Latin American triology by Louis de Bernieres
'The War of Don Emmanuel's Nether Parts', 'Senor Vivo and the Coca Lord' and 'The Troublesome Offspring of Cardinal Guzman'
What does love feel like? High tide
What's the worst job you've ever done? I was a 'Merry Maid' (and not so very merry about it).
What has been your biggest disappointment? Needing to return to the States much sooner than planned.
When did you last cry and why? I shed a few tears of relief earlier this afternoon.
What is the closest you've come to death? A high speed rollover 3-years ago.
How would you like to be remembered? As someone who laughed often and whole-heartedly
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Love is the most powerful and meaningful gift you can give someone.
What name do you go by? Kile
How old are you? I feel like I'm 18 does that count? ok 46
Where were you born? Kingston PA
What is your greatest fear? heights
What is your earliest memory? Sitting on a sofa watching my dad tie my shoes, maybe 2yrs or 3.
What is your most embarrassing moment? My memory fails me. hahahah
What would your super power be? Invisible
What do you most dislike about your appearance? wrinkles
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? A suit and hat from the early 1900's
Who would play you in the film of your life? Maybe Josh Brolin heck I don't know.
What is your most unappealing habit? Hard headed.
What is your favourite book? Conversations with God.
What does love feel like? a 90 degree day in the dead of winter
What's the worst job you've ever done? Paper boy
What has been your biggest disappointment? Didn't think I'd still be single at this point in life.
When did you last cry and why? Lets talk about something else shall we.
What is the closest you've come to death? Hit by a drunk driver when I was 18
How would you like to be remembered? Solid as a rock, generous, good in bed would be a nice one too . hahahaha
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? You are what you do.
iambrsf
08-01-2011, 06:36 PM
What name do you go by? Boo
How old are you? 38
Where were you born? Binghamton, NY
What is your greatest fear? Losing my memories
What is your earliest memory?family reunions
What is your most embarrassing moment? anything with the sorority in college
What would your super power be? not sure
What do you most dislike about your appearance? my hands are rough from work
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? something from Pride & Prejudice
Who would play you in the film of your life? Claire Danes
What is your most unappealing habit? itching my throat
What is your favourite book? none
What does love feel like? dictionary words cant define
What's the worst job you've ever done?cna on a stroke ward
What has been your biggest disappointment? not having a long term relationship at 38
When did you last cry and why?i dont
How would you like to be remembered? i gave more than i took
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? time is limited
Gráinne
08-01-2011, 07:39 PM
What name do you go by? Just gui on here, please
How old are you? can't believe I'm 48, but feel 18
Where were you born? Cleveland OH
What is your greatest fear? explosions
What is your earliest memory? riding on a double-decker bus with my parents in London
What is your most embarrassing moment? Lost my shorts during a Memorial Day parade
What would your super power be? Flying
What do you most dislike about your appearance? I'm so short
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Something like Elvira: Mistress of the Dark wears
Who would play you in the film of your life? Bette Midler
What is your most unappealing habit? Procrastination
What is your favourite book? Anna Karenina
What does love feel like? Indigestion
What's the worst job you've ever done? Candy boxer, a la Lucy and Ethel. Or maybe bandage cutter. Or custodian.
What has been your biggest disappointment? It was something to do with presenting a research project when I was an undergrad
When did you last cry and why? Last night; why isn't important
What is the closest you've come to death? Heat exhaustion on a geology field camp, or it might have been heat stroke. At least I felt close to death.
How would you like to be remembered? Loyal, upright, loving, good mother and partner
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Love others, but depend only on yourself.
Novelafemme
08-01-2011, 09:44 PM
What name do you go by? Lee when I'm back home in Buffalo and LeeAnn here in AZ. Although a few people do call me Lee as a nickname. :)
How old are you? 22
Where were you born? Loveland, Colorado
What is your greatest fear? being slowly (or quickly) eaten by a shark.
What is your earliest memory? looking out the window from my crib...i must have been between 1&2 years old...and seeing kids go trick or treating around the neighborhood.
What is your most embarrassing moment? oh lord...well, one time someone cracked a joke in a very confined space and i laughed super hard and also farted super loud at the same time. i have no shame.
What would your super power be? x-ray vision
What do you most dislike about your appearance? i'm actually ok with me at the moment :)
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? something Audrey Hepburn wore in Breakfast At Tiffany's.
Who would play you in the film of your life? Juliette Lewis
What is your most unappealing habit? didn't we already talk about the gas?? :passinggas:
What is your favourite book? Zami by Audre Lorde
What does love feel like? floating on a cloud
What's the worst job you've ever done? planting asparagus in the middle of summer when i was 11.
What has been your biggest disappointment? none, really.
When did you last cry and why? yesterday while watching that show about military people coming home to their families. Oh Dear!!
What is the closest you've come to death? age 13, anaphylactic shock
How would you like to be remembered? kind and warm...someone who had the best of intentions...no matter what.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? to stop, pause and take three full breaths before answering a difficult question.
bigbutchmistie
08-01-2011, 09:54 PM
What name do you go by? Misty
How old are you? 35 May 21 1976
Where were you born? John Peter Smith Hospital Fort Worth Texas
What is your greatest fear? Dying Alone
What is your earliest memory? The courtroom where I was adopted
What is your most embarrassing moment? Too many to even mention.
What would your super power be? Invisibility
What do you most dislike about your appearance? My breasts
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Dunno
Who would play you in the film of your life? Never thought of that one
What is your most unappealing habit? Biting my nails... good thing I get manicures reguarly or my fingers would look tore up! lol
What is your favourite book? Anything by Patricia Cornwell
What does love feel like? Heaven
What's the worst job you've ever done? Fast Food
What has been your biggest disappointment? That I have no family
When did you last cry and why? A few nights ago. Just so damned stressed over recent events
What is the closest you've come to death? A few years ago when I had meningiits.
How would you like to be remembered? As someone who tried to be a better person.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? That no matter how broken you are, life goes on. And in time it gets better. One day at a time
DoReMiFemme
08-01-2011, 10:34 PM
What name do you go by? Sabrina.
How old are you? 27.
Where were you born? Santa Monica, CA.
What is your greatest fear? Disappointing others.
What is your earliest memory? Waking up from a nightmare when I was very little, younger than two.
What is your most embarrassing moment? It's hard to name one. I have a tendency to put my foot in my mouth a lot.
What would your super power be? The ability to stop time so I could accomplish more when no one was looking.
What do you most dislike about your appearance? I'd only admit such things to those I really trusted.
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? The Queen of Hearts.
Who would play you in the film of your life? If I got to pick, I'd pick the most attractive person I could think of rather than someone who looked like, or reminded me, of me. So! Anne Hathaway all the way.
What is your most unappealing habit? My workaholism.
What is your favourite book? A Girl's Guide to Hunting and Fishing by Melissa Bank, followed closely by my secret geeky fanaticism with Stephen Kings' Dark Tower series.
What does love feel like? That moment where you're pulled over on the side of the road with a flat tire and an overheated car, and it's pouring and you don't have your phone, and still somehow you're smiling and whistling Cole Porter tunes because, without love, things would be worse.
What's the worst job you've ever done? 'Can't think of one I couldn't tolerate.
What has been your biggest disappointment? Not finishing college. <------ Yeah. This. I also don't know how to ride a bike. I think my cool factor just decreased by about 70%.
When did you last cry and why? I've been a wreck for two weeks trying to keep my office together while I try to find a replacement for, and fix all the errors made by, my supervisor's assistant.
What is the closest you've come to death? Driving on a two-lane highway coming back from Solvang at night. Someone in oncoming traffic tried to cut around someone and we almost hit each other head on.
How would you like to be remembered? I don't really care too much, just so long as I'm not forgotten.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Everything we do in this life is a choice. Even silence is a response.
Elijah
08-02-2011, 04:49 PM
What name do you go by? Elijah, Ancle Elijah, Rene (At work or family) or Nene (by My nieces and nephew)
How old are you? 44
Where were you born? Lansing, Mi.
What is your greatest fear? Losing My ability to reason/think
What is your earliest memory? Sitting in the living room at about 5, listening to/watching My parents tearfully talk about getting a divorce. Though I don't remember anything they said.
What is your most embarrassing moment? It has something to do with a part of My anatomy being exposed and I was clueless, when I discovered it, I was utterly humiliated. That was many moons ago and now I ensure nothing like that could ever happen and the rest I just laugh at.
What would your super power be? The ability to heal the sick (both mind and body).
What do you most dislike about your appearance? My weight...one day I would like to know what it's like to live in My body.
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? A Pirate.
Who would play you in the film of your life? Clark Gable, of course.
What is your most unappealing habit? The fact that I like things done My way.
What is your favourite book? The Velveteen Rabbit.
What does love feel like? Coming home.
What's the worst job you've ever done? I was a cook at a Mexican eatery, I worked there for 2 weeks just long enough to submerge both My hands in Jalapeno juices and get sent home with hands swollen twice their size and then get stung by a bee on the back of My neck in the sweltering heat of the kitchen. That ended My career in food service.
What has been your biggest disappointment? I try not to look at things this way. Whatever I have done or not done, I always try and do it with honor, so no regrets.
When did you last cry and why? Suffice it to say that I have been known to cry on occasion. The rest is intensely personal.
What is the closest you've come to death? Standing on a platform in an old barn when I was it kid and it collapsed, luckily My coat snagged on a very large spike so I hung there until My coat ripped off.. and I fell to the ground. My cousin went to get My grandfather, but he had one speed and we called it "turtle".
How would you like to be remembered? Kind, Wise and Clever.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? How little I really know.
T4Texas
08-02-2011, 05:33 PM
What name do you go by? Charlie
How old are you? 55
Where were you born? California
What is your greatest fear? being trapped in a car underwater
What is your earliest memory? pouring milk from my bottle on my head and telling my mom I was shampooing my hair
What is your most embarrassing moment? Once I pulled my harley up into our driveway which was on a small incline, and as I was lifting my leg over the seat, the strap of my boot caught the high peg and I pulled the whole bike over on top of me in the driveway...while my neighbors watched.
What would your super power be? invisibility
What do you most dislike about your appearance? weight
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? a leather tux with a leather bow tie
Who would play you in the film of your life? well...I would choose Meryl Streep, but I would get Roseanne Barr
What is your most unappealing habit? lately I've started chewing my nails. trying to stop.
What is your favourite book? non fiction: Portrait of a Seductress, the life of Natalie Barney Fiction: Gone With The Wind
What does love feel like? Love feels like the book you don't ever want to end, the way a particularly beautiful sunset fills the sky, the feeling you belong to someone and they to you.
What's the worst job you've ever done? Worked in a tomato canning factory peeling tomatoes. (my first job)
What has been your biggest disappointment? not doing something better with my life
When did you last cry and why? I don't cry anymore. Its a weakness I can't indulge in.
What is the closest you've come to death? Five years ago I had 3 pulmonary embolisms in two months. The first one caused 8 clots in my left lung and 3 in my right. The doc told me one more day at home and I would have bit the dust.
How would you like to be remembered? as an honest person and a loyal friend
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? You have to take care of your own ass because nobody else is going to do it for you.
What name do you go by? Jake
How old are you? 47
Where were you born? a tiny hospital in a tiny town in northern Michigan
What is your greatest fear? Failure
What is your earliest memory? I can't remember much of my childhood, leading me to think it was unremarkable or stupid idyllic because I really had it good compared to many people I know. I vaguely recall playing in my sandbox in the backyard with metal trucks (and my mother was shocked when I informed her I was queer!).
What is your most embarrassing moment? I once called an important politician by a name other than his own the entire evening.
What would your super power be? Conquer evil.
What do you most dislike about your appearance? I hate wearing glasses. Damn aging process.
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Batman/Dark Knight
Who would play you in the film of your life? Gary Cooper
What is your most unappealing habit? At work, I can interrupt people a lot in meetings because I am a cut to the chase kind of person and I hate when people drone on.
What is your favourite book? Treasure Island
What does love feel like? The highest high and the lowest low.
What's the worst job you've ever done? I graded papers for a professor in college. It bored me.
What has been your biggest disappointment? That Kate Winslet appears to never be interested in marrying me.
When did you last cry and why? A little over two years ago after looking at a wedding album of two people madly in love and one had died about six months after the wedding.
What is the closest you've come to death? When I was around 10, I almost drown.
How would you like to be remembered? I always did good staff work.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Don't be afraid to love.
Sassy
08-02-2011, 06:29 PM
How old are you? 35
Where were you born? Panama City Beach, Florida, USofA
What is your greatest fear? Snakes
What is your earliest memory? riding in the back seat of my family's chevy malibu, listening to my parents talk in the front seats.
What is your most embarrassing moment? This one time, at band camp...
nevermind ;)
What would your super power be? Healing others
What do you most dislike about your appearance? My hips of doom
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? uhm... let me go look in my closet... ah, yes, gothy vampiress with punk hair...
Who would play you in the film of your life? Probably Reese Witherspoon... I just hate her.
What is your most unappealing habit? I bite my lip. Hard. Til it's ouchy. And sometimes bleeding. It starts out looking like a cute nervous habit. But then it just looks like someone popped me in the mouth.
What is your favourite book? Brightly Burning by Mercedes Lackey. ... I think more authors should write tragedies...
What does love feel like? Hot stones... Have you ever had a hot stone massage? The heat and weight are amazing, comforting, soothing. Warmth suffuses your body leaving you light-headed and giddy. Tension slips from your muscles and you relax, unwind, feel like yourself... But when love goes bad. The hot stones burn. The weight becomes unbearable. You're blistered and burned. Burdened and weighed down. Until you learn to let go.
What's the worst job you've ever done? Telemarketer. I was supposed to call retirees and tell them about the company's amazing time share offers. But the retirees in Florida are all from the north. And I'm southern. There was a communication gap. I didn't sell many time shares. :)
What has been your biggest disappointment? ... Uhm, so far, just life... ? LOL
When did you last cry and why? ((Really? Why does every silly meme on the web ask this question?))
What is the closest you've come to death? Once when I was in surgery the anesthesia felt really nice and I decided it might be OK to just quit breathing altogether and leave this icky earth place. But the doctor's disagreed and so I decided to give it another go. I'm not saying they were right. But I'm not saying they were wrong either.
How would you like to be remembered? Foxy
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? The only person who can stand up for you, do for you, plan for you and love you without reservation, is YOU.
UofMfan
08-02-2011, 07:04 PM
What name do you go by? C.
How old are you? 48.999999
Where were you born? A hospital in the city of eternal spring, Medellin
What is your greatest fear? Losing my mind
What is your earliest memory? Swimming in a dark, deep pool at the age of 1
What is your most embarrassing moment? Hmm too many to tell
What would your super power be? Teleportation
What do you most dislike about your appearance? My chest
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Superman
Who would play you in the film of your life? Christopher Reeve, if he were still alive
What is your most unappealing habit? Chewing the inside of my mouth
What is your favourite book? Love in The Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
What does love feel like? A rollercoaster ride
What's the worst job you've ever done? I have been pretty lucky, I can’t think of a one
What has been your biggest disappointment? Myself
When did you last cry and why? It has been a little over 5 months
What is the closest you've come to death? When I was just weeks old and my sister gave me a cold bath
How would you like to be remembered? Loved fully
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Fight for what is yours, let go of what isn’t
jelli
08-02-2011, 09:25 PM
What name do you go by? Heather
How old are you? 39 at least for another 12 days
Where were you born? Small hospital in Northern Michigan
What is your greatest fear? Die alone
What is your earliest memory? It's not that pretty.
What is your most embarrassing moment? That's not that pretty either.
What would your super power be? I'd like to be the Bionic Woman
What do you most dislike about your appearance? Would like to have a trainer help me target a few areas.
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Olympic Goddess
Who would play you in the film of your life? Farrah Fawcett
What is your most unappealing habit? It can be good and bad. I tend to anticipate what other's may need... and perhaps you don't want me to buy more deodorant before you run out. Perhaps you didn't want me to *X*. But then again, perhaps you do. haha
What is your favorite book? Tipping the Velvet.
What does love feel like? everything comes alive - like a whirlwind of sights, sounds, scents, and butterflies swirling about your every move to the point where you can't help but smile... and when you're apart it can be the deepest of ache and longing.
What's the worst job you've ever done? Washing dishes @ 14.
What has been your biggest disappointment? That I divorced. I always wanted to be the one that married once and was married for 75 years.
When did you last cry and why? This week ago while looking at old photographs.
What is the closest you've come to death? Allergic reaction to tetracycline - convulsions. luckily I was already at the hospital with my son.
How would you like to be remembered? Simple - that I always had love.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Sometimes you make the right decisions, sometimes you make the decisions right.
tessie
08-02-2011, 10:19 PM
What name do you go by? Tess
How old are you? 42 ~11-16-68
Where were you born? Clay County West Virginia
What is your greatest fear? Being Homeless
What is your earliest memory? 4 yrs old Dirt being thrown in my eyes , my best friend ---why because I didn't like how she was treating her Barbie lol
What is your most embarrassing moment? Breaking my zipper @ Cedar Point . going around all day with a shirt tied around my waist, plus starting my period
What would your super power be? Time travel
What do you most dislike about your appearance? My Body
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Marie Antoinette
Who would play you in the film of your life? Rosanne Barr
What is your most unappealing habit? Smoking
What is your favourite book? No fav
What does love feel like? exquisite pleasure and pain
What's the worst job you've ever done? CNA
What has been your biggest disappointment? My siblings
When did you last cry and why? several days ago, over the thought of buying a new house, I would miss this one its home now
What is the closest you've come to death? Age 9 almost drowning in the town pool
How would you like to be remembered? As a strong woman
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? To never underestimate the power of wishing on a star.
Hollylane
08-03-2011, 11:13 PM
What name do you go by? Hollylane
How old are you? 39
Where were you born? Davis Monthan AFB
What is your greatest fear? Inheriting the wrong family traits..
What is your earliest memory? My Nana's boneless little toe
What is your most embarrassing moment? Quite a few...
What would your super power be? Clicking my ruby red heels...
What do you most dislike about your appearance? My nose...
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? I dream of Jeannie
Who would play you in the film of your life? Helen Hunt
What is your most unappealing habit? Taking my socks off under the covers..
What is your favorite book? All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum, and Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
What does love feel like? Exhilarating and beautiful
What's the worst job you've ever done? Telemarketing pest control
What has been your biggest disappointment? Goat cheese
When did you last cry and why? 2 days ago
What is the closest you've come to death? Not breathing during surgical recovery...
How would you like to be remembered? Conquered all fears, lived fully, and gave and received love with abandon....
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Stand up for people who may not know they need a champion...
MissPriss
08-03-2011, 11:27 PM
What name do you go by? almost everyone on and off line calls me Prissy
How old are you? 31
Where were you born? Newport, Tennessee
What is your greatest fear? not something I share openly
What is your earliest memory? being sent to my grandmothers and seperated from my twin sister
What is your most embarrassing moment? My neice always wanted a firearm just like mine so I had one made for her that would shoot beebee's I had put it on the dresser with mine and the next morning was supposed to give a gun safety class. I grabbed hers left mine and showed up with a beebee gun lol
What would your super power be? I would want to just look at someone and wipe them from our planet if I chose to
What do you most dislike about your appearance? nose
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? anything with chaps
Who would play you in the film of your life? Jodie Foster
What is your most unappealing habit? crunch ice 24/7
What is your favorite book? Small Sacrafices.........Anne Rule
What does love feel like? a dream
What's the worst job you've ever done? secretary by far
What has been your biggest disappointment? my parents
When did you last cry and why? today but it was a good cry!
What is the closest you've come to death? Ive been shot multiple times
How would you like to be remembered? Just as me.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Not to have regrets
socialjustice_fsu
08-03-2011, 11:35 PM
What name do you go by? Tamara
How old are you? 52
Where were you born? Pensacola, Florida
What is your greatest fear? Homelessness
What is your earliest memory? jumping up and down in my playpen shouting "Dammit, Dammit, Dammit" Disclaimer: That was my grandmother's favorite word.
What is your most embarrassing moment? Trying to impress a date and walked through a closed screen door.
What would your super power be? To be able to fly (without the help of Delta)
What do you most dislike about your appearance? My teeth.
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? To dress in Princess Grace's wedding gown for my own wedding.
Who would play you in the film of your life? Meg Ryan
What is your most unappealing habit? Sometimes I don't wash my face at night and I wear my makeup to bed...ugh.
What is your favorite book? Living a Beautiful Life by Alexandra Stoddard and What On Earth Have I Done by Robert Fulghum...and one more, Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamott
What does love feel like? It is so beautiful that it is beyond words.
What's the worst job you've ever done? none, I have loved every job I have had.
What has been your biggest disappointment? I did not get a Ph.D. in Social Work.
When did you last cry and why? July 22, 2011, I sold my house. Right before going into the title company my mother looked at me and said, "Honey, are you alright?" I burst into tears and asked her forgiveness for making the poor choice of adding my former partner to my deed. The whole mess resulted with me having to sell the house that sat on land my folks had given me. The worst part of it was splitting the proceeds with 'her' that which she did not earn/deserve. My mother said a beautiful prayer right then and there (with people all around) asking God to guide us and to protect us...
What is the closest you've come to death? I nearly drowned July 4th weekend in a serious boating accident (1998). I remember how quiet the deep water was and feeling at peace even though I knew I was about to drown.
How would you like to be remembered? That I made a difference.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Life is difficult. It can be terribly unfair. However, we are given choices as to how we perceive our hand we are dealt. Be positive. Be a role model and for the sake of all humankind...leave this planet better than you found it.
Tangle
08-28-2011, 04:36 PM
What name do you go by? Liz
How old are you? 29 for a short while
Where were you born? Southern California
What is your greatest fear? The death of my loved ones
What is your earliest memory? Standing in a state of undress in front of my home, staring at a big bush, while my parents laughed happily.
What is your most embarrassing moment? *laugh* oh my. I was maybe 23 or 24, and was at this posh outdoor 'farmers' market in the Fairfax District in LA, wearing a skirt and heels, of course. I was at a coffee shop, and had just sat down in a patio chair that (unknown to me) had its hind legs hovering over soft soil on the edge of the planter. I sat, the chair sank into the mud, tipped back, and I was suddenly there on my back, stuck in a chair with my legs in the air, trying desperately not to flash the world, and I couldn't get out, and everyone just watched astonished, not helping, and my lover was still paying. *cracking up* yeah. That would be it.
What would your super power be? Hmm - perhaps knowing good from evil, since evil is so good at looking like beauty.
What do you most dislike about your appearance? My lower abdomen
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? A raw silk, floor-length, swishy A-line skirt... maybe that red/orange Indian silk. Or a navy blue. With a lovely satin top, fitted, which shows off my bust and waist/hip ratio. And moderate heels, a ring, and dangling classic earrings. =)
Who would play you in the film of your life? Kate Winslet.
What is your most unappealing habit? I basically refuse to make the bed.
What is your favorite book? I have a great many, but do love Written on the Body by Jeanette Winterson.
What does love feel like? Like you're truly living life the way it was meant to be lived - with the fullness of pain, ecstasy, loss, abundance, disappointment, beauty, affection, wholeness, giving, receiving, and trust.
What's the worst job you've ever done? Telemarketer
What has been your biggest disappointment? The end of a nine-year relationship. Also one of my biggest successes.
When did you last cry and why? I was watching a commercial for international relief. lol. I'm a total sap sometimes.
What is the closest you've come to death? Water skiing. this is the other embarrassing story.
How would you like to be remembered? As gracious, loving, funny.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Appreciate and enjoy your loved ones - never take them for granted.
theoddz
08-28-2011, 05:05 PM
What name do you go by? Theo and/or Adam
How old are you? 50
Where were you born? the Gold Coast of Florida
What is your greatest fear? Couch beds and Murphy Beds
What is your earliest memory? Playing in the old playhouse in Florida with my sister when we were 2 and 3, stirring sand in a jar of honey we'd stolen from the kitchen.
What is your most embarrassing moment? Oh, I have those all the time, because I'm horrible with names. :seeingstars:
What would your super power be? Intense concentration/focus/power to ignore (I can't multitask, either)
What do you most dislike about your appearance? My weight. Ugh.
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Tux with tails.
Who would play you in the film of your life? Walter Matthau, if he was still alive. He's just crotchety enough to pull it off.
What is your most unappealing habit? I'm constantly seeking out door frames to scratch my back on. (Summer ---> Heat rash ---> Door frames)
What is your favourite book? I have many of those!!!
What does love feel like? It feels like trust, respect and dignity, mixed with silly putty. :|
What's the worst job you've ever done? The convenience store gig. That was horrible. I never dreamed they'd ask me to scrub the (public) toilets there. *gag* :|
What has been your biggest disappointment? Not being able to complete a 20+ year career in my beloved U.S. Marine Corps.
When did you last cry and why? Recently, when I was on the phone with a private investigator, and we were discussing the details about my sister's and my adoption, and the possibilities of finding our birth mother/family. I got a little choked up when this PI said she thought she could find her. I have hired that PI and the search is now on. Wish us luck!!! :awww:
What is the closest you've come to death? Age 20. I nearly drank myself to death (acute alcohol intoxication) while in the Marine Corps. They lost me for 3 minutes, while I had an out of body experience. Yeesh!!
How would you like to be remembered? As a simple man who didn't get everything right, but did his best to try to help a few people and to maybe make this world just a little bit better.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Seriously...I mean this: No matter how bad, horrible, awful or traumatic an experience can be, there's always, always, ALWAYS some good, or opportunity to be gained from it. It takes a good brain, a strong heart, persistence and sometimes a strong back to get out of a tough jam and turn it around to your favor. Be willing to do all of those!!! Nothing is impossible. :winky:
Wow, this is one of the better little surveys I've seen here. :)
~Theo~ :bouquet:
What name do you go by? Donna
How old are you? 61
Where were you born? South Carolina (the Upstate of)
What is your greatest fear? Homelessness
What is your earliest memory? playing in my crib with the O2 tent on..I had to have a trach and was in an O2 tent for 2 weeks.
What is your most embarrassing moment? Telling a girl in 5th grade I loved her, and the class ridiculing me...
What would your super power be? Healing all the Femmes Broken Hearts!
What do you most dislike about your appearance? My teeth.
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? White linen pants with Teal print tropical shirt, barefoot, on a beach as I was about to be married to my fiancee'
Who would play you in the film of your life? hmmmm that is a tough one...
What is your most unappealing habit? Having to be without my partial (surgeries, etc) though NOT a habit!
What is your favorite book? I have several....
What does love feel like? It is so beautiful, so all encompassing, and a plethora of emotions and feelings...like a spectrumed rainbow
What's the worst job you've ever done? none, I have loved every job I have had.
What has been your biggest disappointment? I didn't finish my AD for RN...have my LPN Diploma
When did you last cry and why? Today...heard a song...was beautiful...
What is the closest you've come to death? I nearly drowned in a river in my hometown while tubing. I got flipped under water, my life flashed before me, and I thought I was a goner! Peace comes over you though....
How would you like to be remembered? That I made a difference.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Life is not always about fairness....but being positive, and handling the cards dealt you....moving forward in a positive light from it..and making the world a better place than you find it.
Love is something I DO NOT ever want to be without. I am able to turn around and move forward after a devastating loss almost 3 years ago!
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Library_girl
08-28-2011, 05:46 PM
What name do you go by? Amy
How old are you? 41 but don't feel it!
Where were you born? Kentucky
What is your greatest fear? Snakes, and dying alone
What is your earliest memory? My early childhood memories are sketchy, but I remember singing with "Donny & Marie" records with my sister, with our play microphones. One time while singing, I wanted bangs like Marie so I just cut my hair right then, with kiddie scissors. I was about 4 or 5!
What is your most embarrassing moment? A few of those......
What would your super power be? Either flying or reading minds
What do you most dislike about your appearance? My feet
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Something long and flowy and elegant
Who would play you in the film of your life? Jodie Foster or Meryl Streep
What is your most unappealing habit? Correcting spelling/grammar
What is your favourite book? Several, but top two are: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury and The Color Purple by Alice Walker
What does love feel like? Complete bliss, like floating above the ground. Even when challenges come along, you know it's going to be ok.
What's the worst job you've ever done? Cleaning bathrooms at a public swimming pool when I was 16. Yuck!
What has been your biggest disappointment? Moving to California. Well, the people in California.
When did you last cry and why? A few days ago. Self doubt.
What is the closest you've come to death? Couple times. Septicemia in 2000. Got too close to organ failure. Eek.
How would you like to be remembered? As funny and generous
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Life has priorities, and WORK is not high on the list. When I get to the end of life, I will not wish I'd worked more hours at the office or spent more time mopping the floor. I will want as many moments as possible with those that I love.
sara-bera
08-28-2011, 06:00 PM
What name do you go by? Rita
How old are you? 33
Where were you born? Buffalo, NY
What is your greatest fear? Dying too soon
What is your earliest memory? My first christmas and the tree my parents had. I was ten months old.
What is your most embarrassing moment? Honestly, I can't think of anything. I don't tend to hold onto that stuff. I think the last time I felt really foolish I was probably in grade school.
What would your super power be? Leaving people happier then I found them.
What do you most dislike about your appearance? I accept myself as is, but I'm losing weight for health reasons.
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Oh gosh, some sort of fluffy princess dress, I think.
Who would play you in the film of your life? I really haven't the slightest idea.
What is your most unappealing habit? twirling my hair and worrying.
What is your favourite book? Something Ray Bradbury has written, but I couldn't pick just one book or story.
What does love feel like? Warmth, comfort, peace... and some giddy joy.
What's the worst job you've ever done? Retail management
What has been your biggest disappointment? this is too close for comfort.
When did you last cry and why? A couple days ago because I was sad.
What is the closest you've come to death? A systemic infection a few years ago.
How would you like to be remembered? as a kind, happy and loving girl
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? I must always live in the moment and that I can only change myself.
LeftWriteFemme
08-28-2011, 06:36 PM
What name do you go by? depends on who is talking to me
How old are you? 47
Where were you born? Middlesex General Hospital, NJ
What is your greatest fear? abandonment
What is your earliest memory? my father's still cooking on the kitchen stove
What is your most embarrassing moment? TOS taking my (diamond) out of my suitcase and holds it up for everyone to see
What would your super power be? the ability to fly unaided
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Eleanor of Aquitaine
Who would play you in the film of your life? Meryl Streep
What is your most unappealing habit? I have a head full of nonsense
What is your favourite book? many....but have to say I loved, Widow for One Year, In a Sunburned Country, Hearts in Atlantis also Lisey's Story and From a Buick 8
What does love feel like? Cocaine with no down side
What's the worst job you've ever done? Chicken dissector
What has been your biggest disappointment? The Charms Building
When did you last cry and why? today, watching the end of The Joy Luck Club, enough said, right?
What is the closest you've come to death? surgeon botched my gallbladder surgery in 1999, it was a very close call
How would you like to be remembered? Acclaimed Author
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Everything is do-able, even YOU!
adorable
01-23-2012, 12:33 PM
What name do you go by? The closer people are to me the fewer letters that come after the first A.
How old are you? 37
Where were you born? The old hospital in the ITH
What is your greatest fear? Dying from exposure.
What is your earliest memory? Being pushed down a flight of stairs when I was about two.
What is your most embarrassing moment? I must say, it’s different when someone tells you about them. Them.
What would your super power be? Mind control. I suck at it, but practice daily.
What do you most dislike about your appearance? Being controlled by it.
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Cinderella’s gown.
Who would play you in the film of your life? Now that Anna Nicole has passed, probably Drew Barrymore. Eh.
What is your most unappealing habit? I occasionally like to be right.
What is your favourite book? The Mysterious Stranger by Mark Twain
What does love feel like? I'm not sure I know. I suspect that it tastes like Boston Crème Pie, smells like Polo Crest by Ralph Lauren and feels soft like Alpaca mittens.
What's the worst job you've ever done? Moving sleeper sofas up six flights of stairs is on the list.
What has been your biggest disappointment? The realization that people will fail you.
When did you last cry and why? I really need to get back to work.
What is the closest you've come to death? Probably when I was 17 and had a staring contest with a very angry man pointing his .45 at my head. It sure felt like forever.
How would you like to be remembered? I just like the idea of being remembered. Oh, and of having the biggest monument in the cemetery, maybe even my own mausoleum. Nothing extravagant, just some nice stone work with a few pillars. Perhaps some glass block around the top. Close to the street, of course, so everyone can see it when they drive by. There should probably be some clay pots of some sort around the building for flowers. Those fresh flowers are always wrapped in plastic, and the piles might become cumbersome every year on my birthday. Something should probably be built to hold the stuffed animals and various gifts too….
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Get up, you’re fine.
Leigh
01-23-2012, 12:41 PM
What name do you go by? Leigh, Lisa, George & Weezer (the last two are nicknames from my uncle!)
How old are you? 31, March 28th 1980
Where were you born? Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
What is your greatest fear? Spiders and heights
What is your earliest memory? An incident involving my mom and grandparents
What is your most embarrassing moment? I have lots of them
What would your super power be? To go anywhere I wanted to, at anytime, with a snap of the fingers
What do you most dislike about your appearance? My weight, but I'm changing that
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? A female vampire :D
Who would play you in the film of your life? I would love to have Rosie O'Donnell play me :)
What is your most unappealing habit? Biting my nails I think
What is your favourite book? Anything by Lisa Jackson, my favorite author
What does love feel like? Like your always floating on cloud 9
What's the worst job you've ever done? Sales
What has been your biggest disappointment? Alot of things but expecially not having a decent job
When did you last cry and why? A few days ago, I forget why though
What is the closest you've come to death? I haven't really come close to death, so I guess thats a no
How would you like to be remembered? As a good friend and person in general
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? That I am stronger than I think, as well as I am worth it no matter what anyone else says!
lettertodaddy
01-23-2012, 01:17 PM
What name do you go by? dixie or Crystal (yes, that's my real name)
I don't know what part of the South you're from, but in Georgia, we had a brand of sugar that was called Dixie Crystals. :D
smouldering
01-23-2012, 01:37 PM
What name do you go by? Kim or Kimberly some call me Lucy hehe
How old are you? 34 - 3/25/77
Where were you born? Holzer Medical, Gallipolis Ohio
What is your greatest fear? being buried or burned alive (morbid i know)
What is your earliest memory? Being locked in a car during a tornado at 3 yrs old.. I am afraid of storms because of this :(
What is your most embarrassing moment? I was trying to be cool, I was about 11 maybe 12, I tried to jump a fence but the crotch of my jeans got caught and as I landed my jeans went RIIP! in front of lots of people :|
What would your super power be? Telekinesis
What do you most dislike about your appearance? Im a bit plumper than i'd like to be.
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? A Gothic Vampire Princess :D
Who would play you in the film of your life? Christina Ricci lol
What is your most unappealing habit? I bite my finger nails when i get nervous.
What is your favourite book? The big Deal by Helen Sandler
What does love feel like? Feels like free falling..
What's the worst job you've ever done? Telemarketing
What has been your biggest disappointment? Living my life for others and not for myself. (Thats stopped however :) )
When did you last cry and why? This past weekend- Just releasing a lot of negativity and emotion after falling and getting a bit banged up, My frustration just flowed.
What is the closest you've come to death? I don't know if I was close to death, but I sure felt like it I got horrible food poisoning from bad shrimp ugh!
How would you like to be remembered? I would like to be remembered as someone who was well loved, loved well and made a difference.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Just live your life as authentically and as positive as you can, you can't control how others treat you, but you can control how you allow it to affect you.
1QuirkyKiwi
01-23-2012, 01:41 PM
What name do you go by? ….Sammie….Sonar Sammie (I have excellent hearing!) and/or Ralph! (Don’t ask!)
How old are you? ….Soon to be 42.
Where were you born? ….In a hospital!
What is your greatest fear? ….I’ve already faced it!
What is your earliest memory? ….Burying my new shoes on the beach….I was 2.
What is your most embarrassing moment? ….Better question is; when haven’t I had a most embarrassing moment!
What would your super power be? ….Teleportation….
What do you most dislike about your appearance? ….My fudubadas! (Not a euphemism for my breasts!)
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? It was Xena the Warrior Princess, until I made it….there was a draft!
Who would play you in the film of your life? ….Dawn French!
What is your most unappealing habit? ….Opening a jar before another is finished!
What is your favourite book? ….I have many!
What does love feel like? ….Umm….not sure I can describe it, yet, I know it feels soooo good!
What's the worst job you've ever done? ….Not had one.
What has been your biggest disappointment? ….I haven’t won the Lottery, yet! (Might help if I actually bought a ticket!)
When did you last cry and why? ….Last Wednesday….work related.
What is the closest you've come to death? ….Last year when I had my accident.
How would you like to be remembered? ….as a gentle soul print on peoples hearts.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? ….Never be afraid to be yourself or afraid of your feelings and showing them.
MsTinkerbelly
01-23-2012, 02:00 PM
What name do you go by? Cindy...others for family and friends
How old are you? 50
Where were you born? Lakewood California
What is your greatest fear? I'll be left alone
What is your earliest memory? Christmas
What is your most embarrassing moment? After starting to work here I went outside at lunch to make a phone call...had gas so I let her rip...only to hear the laughter from the group of employees I didn't know were sitting behind me in the parking lot. Yep
What would your super power be? Invisability
What do you most dislike about your appearance? Feet
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Evening gown
Who would play you in the film of your life? Mama Cass
What is your most unappealing habit? Know it all
What is your favourite book? Too many to pick just one.
What does love feel like? Warm and safe and sometimes wildly exciting
What's the worst job you've ever done? Gas station attendant
What has been your biggest disappointment? Not reaching for what I really want in life.
When did you last cry and why? Last week...sad movie
What is the closest you've come to death? Heart attack
How would you like to be remembered? As someone who tried to live her life without harming others.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? You can't always get what you want.
Lady Pamela
01-23-2012, 03:59 PM
What name do you go by? Butterfly, Angel..and since I was picked up by the tornato and thrown..now dorothy..lol
How old are you? will be 50 in feb.
Where were you born? old general hospital, salt lake city, utah
What is your greatest fear? Fear of what lurks in dark places
What is your earliest memory? I remember the side of my bassinett..a person of both sides of it looking down...I later found out my brother and sister were fighting over me then and pulled my arms out of socket..ha!
What is your most embarrassing moment? I have tons but probably, I got tired of waiting for my spouse to get the lanolium laid in the kitchen. So I decided to do it myself. Mind you I had no knowledge of how..lol
I cut it..started using the paste..was doing really good..untill i moved the tool behind me and had to bend to get it..My hair was to my ass and layed down on the glue...yes glue..I used apoxy instead of what I was supoed to use..ha
My brother in law was laughing so hard he couldn't help me for a bit.
What would your super power be? The ability to hear thoughts and move things with my mind.
What do you most dislike about your appearance? Extra weight
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Princess/queen from mideval times
Who would play you in the film of your life?
Christy Alley..alot of people believe we look alot alike. Plus she has shared alot of true life experiences I have done. Next choice..Cher
What is your most unappealing habit? Smoking
What is your favourite book? I have so many..but I guess the most impact I have had by a book was.. Seth Speaks by Jane Roberts
What does love feel like? True desire in wanting a connection, that brings you comfort,spice and everything nice. Yet that challenges you and makes you want more and more.
What's the worst job you've ever done?
Cleaning chicken pens and pig slop.
What has been your biggest disappointment? That I have had to re-do some lessons to get the point.
When did you last cry and why? My last tears were a few days ago, missing my mamma, but they were of loving thoughts and beautiful memories.
What is the closest you've come to death? I have seen the light..lets just say..I have crossed over and seen things beyond
How would you like to be remembered? As a person who shared and taught how to love one another.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? That everything is in motion always. Posotive and negative.
Ms. Tabitha
01-24-2012, 12:28 AM
What name do you go by? Lori, G'ma, Mom, Ladybug, Sweetie and Honey.
How old are you? 45
Where were you born? St. Joseph, Houston texas
What is your greatest fear? Alzheimer's. It is the most selfish and hurtful disease that effects the patients loved ones. The patient just starts to see strangers where they once saw family. The greatest man of my life went through this.
What is your earliest memory? Sitting on my Grandfathers lap watching 'Man land on the moon' in 1969
What is your most embarrassing moment? My EMS/Fire partner and I were on a sick call at a disgusting house that had the large cockroaches on the floor, walls and ceiling. The patient didn't want to go to the hospital, then he did. This went on for what seemed like 30 minutes. While he was sitting there, trying to make up his mind to stay home or get a huge bill and wait in the ER for up to 8 hours to be seen, my partner and I were unable to stand still. We were stomping our feet, swatting at our hair and doing what needed to be done to keep these bugs from getting close to us. I honestly think he was procrastinating so his 'pets' could move in and take us down. When he finally decided he didn't want to go I jumped toward him and tried to assist him in signing his name on the refusal form. This is the moment my partner and I both felt palpitations in our chest as we realized a couple of those damn cockroaches managed to crawl inside our gear. I think we both fit through the door and cleared the porch in 1.5 seconds. Medical bag went one way, air bag went the other way and clip board went flying as we began to jump up and down and strip out of our gear, in the front yard and in front of the neighbors that were out. The other Fire crew on scene as well as the Police ran over to help us strip. When they saw why we were stripping, they were slapping at us in an attempt to 'brush' off the uninvited guests. Looking back on that evening, you would have thought we were on fire the way we were trying to get the gear off. From that moment on, duck tape became a favorite of mine to keep the bottom of my bunker pants attached to my boots.
What would your super power be? The ability to hear peoples thoughts.
What do you most dislike about your appearance? Extra weight
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Elizabethan gown
Who would play you in the film of your life? Kirstie Alley. We both have the attitude, sense of humor and our eyes look the same
What is your most unappealing habit? I can be very sarcastic
What is your favourite book? I have many
What does love feel like? Respectful. Honest. Unconditional. Fulfilling. Patient. Protective. Passionate. Romantic. Committed. Nurturing. Tenderness. Compassion. Trust. When you feel safe stepping out of your comfort zone and you embrace your best friend.
What's the worst job you've ever done? Being a manager at Micky D's.
What has been your biggest disappointment? Not going in the Military when I had the chance.
When did you last cry and why? Being disappointed in my youngest child and realizing that cutting the ties and 'tough love' is what is best.
What is the closest you've come to death? October 1999 post hysto in recovery.
How would you like to be remembered? As a laid back, down to earth person with great Southern charm with a touch of sarcasm and a lot of humor. Always made someone smile, no matter how bad her myday was. When I tell someone, 'I Love Them', you know beyond a shadow of doubt, that you were and are loved with every fiber of my soul and from the deepest part of my heart and that love and loyalty will go with me. The rest is really not that important in the grand scheme of things.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? To hold on to your dreams. Don't make any decision when you're angry. Tell someone how much they mean to you. Apologize. When the ‘want’ gets stronger, the ‘how’ gets easier. If you want love, give love. True friendship and true love do sustain the tests of distance and time. Be patient, anything worth having, is worth waiting for.
luv2luvgirls
01-24-2012, 06:50 AM
What name do you go by? Ri...or the family says Ri Ri
How old are you? 41 Sept. '71
Where were you born? Good Samaritan Hosp. WPB Fla
What is your greatest fear? something bad happening to my child
What is your earliest memory? Falling down the stairs at 18 mon and my mom jumping to catch me and landing at the bottom on the landing.. I remember because she couldnt get up all day
What is your most embarrassing moment? who the hell knows ..maybe the day some girl at Circle K was hitting on me and I walked out with my arms full and my camo shorts went down to my ankles showing my boxer briefs.. at a freakin gas station that was full on busy
What would your super power be? to fly
What do you most dislike about your appearance? I have a lil gut on me ..
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Dracula
Who would play you in the film of your life? Brad Pitt
What is your most unappealing habit? smoking
What is your favourite book? geeze thats hard I enjoy reading umm one of my faves is How Green Was Your Valley
What does love feel like? depends on if its reciprocated
What's the worst job you've ever done? property Mgr and maint.. redoing A bathroom after you rented to someone who moved in 20 others in the same one bedroom at the same time.. just gross
What has been your biggest disappointment? selling my restaurant
When did you last cry and why? Blah.. Next question
What is the closest you've come to death? being hit head on by a drunk driver who jumped the median and came flying into the cab of my truck
How would you like to be remembered? I loved my child and was good to her
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? life has ups and downs but its what you choose to hold on too that makes the difference, you can choose to see only negative and be misrable or look at the good and its a good life when you do!
lettertodaddy
02-04-2012, 06:48 PM
What name do you go by? My given name is Cecily
How old are you? 43. Oy, vey.
Where were you born? McLendon Hospital, Atlanta, GA. It was a segregated hospital that is no longer open.
What is your greatest fear? Dying alone.
What is your earliest memory? Sitting under the ironing board while my mom did the ironing and surprising her by reading "Green Eggs and Ham" all by myself. I was 3.
What is your most embarrassing moment? A two way tie between the time I tripped, fell, and landed at Simon LeBon's feet, and the time I tripped and fell off the stage during a radio remote at a night club just before RuPaul was supposed to go on stage.
What would your super power be? Empathy.
What do you most dislike about your appearance? The way other people react to it.
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Hm. I've never done fancy dress, so I don't know. Maybe a pepper shaker, if I could find the right salt to go along with me.
Who would play you in the film of your life? I would. I'm a bit of a ham.
What is your most unappealing habit? Self-doubt.
What is your favourite book? American Gods by Neil Gaiman
What does love feel like? A warm blanket.
What's the worst job you've ever done? Food service during a convention. Never again.
What has been your biggest disappointment? That I did everything I'm supposed to do - didn't get pregnant, finished college, got a master's degree, stayed out of jail - but I'm still struggling financially.
When did you last cry and why? A few minutes ago when I opened the tax bill from the Canada Revenue Agency.
What is the closest you've come to death? I don't think I ever have.
How would you like to be remembered? As someone who was kind, empathetic, and cared for others.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? The cheaters always win.
Gemme
03-27-2012, 09:47 AM
What name do you go by?
Why? Who's asking? :weightlifter:
How old are you?
37
Where were you born?
Mississippi
What is your greatest fear?
Eh, I don't have one huge fear. I don't like pain or needles or heights. That's about it.
What is your earliest memory?
I was standing in the crib in the living area of the trailer and my mom was making dinner, I think. She had a can of string beans in her hand.
What is your most embarrassing moment?
Ohhhhh, no. No one's blackmailing ME.
:blink:
What would your super power be?
To have any super power I wanted at any time.
What do you most dislike about your appearance?
Most? Um, let's go with: skin.
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be?
Tink!
Who would play you in the film of your life?
Bjork.
What is your most unappealing habit?
Impatience. Oh, wait. You said habit, not flaw. Um, tapping on things like my teeth or the table or the wall.
What is your favorite book?
Auntie Mame. It's my favorite movie too.
What does love feel like?
At first, it feels like when you've been caught by surprise and you get that little catch in your throat, but then it morphs into a sweet kind of comfort. Well, if it's good, anyway. Bad love hurts.
What's the worst job you've ever done?
Hands down, donut flipper.
What has been your biggest disappointment?
How? Life? In general? I guess me. I expected I'd be in a different place than I am by now.
When did you last cry and why?
March 14. I said goodbye.
What is the closest you've come to death?
I swear I sat next to him on a flight once.
:blink:
As far as the usual goes, I had whooping cough when I was five and nearly died a couple of times. Vomitting up one's blood supply is not fun.
How would you like to be remembered?
Fondly!
What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
That nothing's for certain.
Tcountry
10-03-2012, 01:10 AM
What name do you go by? T or Tereasa
How old are you? 32
Where were you born? Small town Iowa
What is your greatest fear? Not sure I have any big fears
What is your earliest memory? big dog biting a hole in my swimming pool...I was 3ish
What is your most embarrassing moment? dungeon scene
What would your super power be? healing
What do you most dislike about your appearance? i like me...all of me
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? probably an expensive tux...lol
Who would play you in the film of your life? a really good actress...life is complicated...lol
What is your most unappealing habit? saying "as u wish" when I am done with an argument
What is your favorite book? I have many...I love books
What does love feel like? It feels like your head is in the clouds, your heart is in your throat, your stomach is full of butterflies, and your soul is invincible
What's the worst job you've ever done? powerwashed a piglet weaning facility
What has been your biggest disappointment? myself. my choices
When did you last cry and why? when what I thought was my future became only my past
What is the closest you've come to death? 8hrs away...Heart a-fib I was scheduled to be "shocked" in the morning...but converted on my own
How would you like to be remembered? with love & respect
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Everything happens for a reason
lusciouskiwi
10-03-2012, 01:26 AM
What name do you go by? Linda, Linny, Linnylou, Linda Mary :blush:
How old are you? 47, 25th March 1965
Where were you born? Middlemore Hospital, Auckland
What is your greatest fear? That I live the rest of my life alone. Don't wanna.
What is your earliest memory? Helping my granddad garden.
What is your most embarrassing moment? Overnight stay in a snow cave during an Outdoor Pursuits camp when I was in high school.
What would your super power be? Invisibility
What do you most dislike about your appearance? My feet.
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Wonder Woman.
Who would play you in the film of your life? Linda Carter
What is your most unappealing habit? Picking my nose? :blush:
What is your favourite book? Another Mother Tongue, Judy Grahn
What does love feel like? the biggest possible smile :awww:
What's the worst job you've ever done? Working reception in a brothel. MacDonald's would be a close second.
What has been your biggest disappointment? That I'm not famous.
When did you last cry and why? Today, kindness of colleagues.
What is the closest you've come to death? Second degree burns.
How would you like to be remembered? As someone who cared.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Don't give up.
laruss
10-03-2012, 07:28 AM
What name do you go by?
Larissa
How old are you?
44
Where were you born?
Toronto, Ontario
What is your greatest fear?
Boredom in life
What is your earliest memory?
I was 10, it's not a good memory
What is your most embarrassing moment?
Being sick at bible camp
What would your super power be?
Shape shifting
What do you most dislike about your appearance?
My chin
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be?
Medieval Maiden
Who would play you in the film of your life?
Kathy Bates, she has attitude like I do
What is your most unappealing habit?
I would say my outspokenness, not sure what others think
What is your favourite book?
Yusuf, a children's book I have kept since I was about 9-10
What does love feel like?
Sharing
What's the worst job you've ever done?
Working for an ex, who didn't appreciate any of my hard work until I left the business.
What has been your biggest disappointment?
That I haven't finished my degree yet
When did you last cry and why?
All last week, grief
What is the closest you've come to death?
Waited too long for surgery and my system started to shut down from the amount of poison in it.
How would you like to be remembered?
As someone who followed their dreams
What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
Live big
Novelafemme
10-03-2012, 07:57 AM
What name do you go by? Lee (back home in Buffalo and by my siblings) or LeeAnn (everyone else ;) )
How old are you? 39
Where were you born? Loveland, CO
What is your greatest fear? Sharks and being eaten by one. It's my fate <sigh>
What is your earliest memory? Standing in my crib in Tulsa, looking out the window at all the trick-or-treaters walking through the neighborhood.
What is your most embarrassing moment? Too many to even mention. ;)
What would your super power be? To read thoughts
What do you most dislike about your appearance? I wish I had my mom's beautiful, long fingers.
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Anything from Jackie O's closet.
Who would play you in the film of your life? Audrey Hepburn.
What is your most unappealing habit? Habit or personality defect... ;)
What is your favourite book? My little pink book of love poems by Pablo Neruda.
What does love feel like? Swimmy, consuming, breathtaking, wonderful...all at once.
What's the worst job you've ever done? Checking traps for dead animals.
What has been your biggest disappointment? My biological family :(
When did you last cry and why? Yesterday
What is the closest you've come to death? Anaphylactic shock when I was 13.
How would you like to be remembered? As someone who tried to be a better person. <---- I love this!
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? That no matter how bad you feel in the moment, things will ALWAYS get better.
*Anya*
10-03-2012, 08:06 AM
What name do you go by? Parents call me Bobbie. Always hated it. Only really old friends still use it. Real name only known to a few in RL and online.
How old are you? Older than most of you *sigh*
Where were you born? Perth Amboy, NJ
What is your greatest fear? Growing old (er) alone
What is your earliest memory? Mother dragging me home after finding me in the back seat of a junked 1940's car @ age 8 or 9 with my pants off with another little girl. (Hers off too). Should have known then the direction my life would take.
What is your most embarrassing moment? I get embarrassed easily, even feel embarrassed for people I don't even know. Could not name just one thing.
What would your super power be? To be invisible.
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Scarlett O'Hara in her fancy green dress made from drapes.
Who would play you in the film of your life? Meryl Streep or Glenn Close.
What is your most unappealing habit? Abandonment issues...
What is your favourite book? Gone with the Wind. First read it at age 10.
What does love feel like? Manic highs interspersed with depressive lows. Should feel like peaceful contentment.
What's the worst job you've ever done? Combing out teased hair as a 16-year old shampoo girl in a beauty shop in Maryland. Then, having to wash it. Yuck.
What has been your biggest disappointment? I have had many. Can't pick just one.
When did you last cry and why? Last night, for the last time, as I closed another chapter in the book of my life. Fini.
What is the closest you've come to death? Surgeon almost killed me, March 8th, 2012. Still dealing with the aftermath.
How would you like to be remembered? As someone kind, compassionate and nuturing.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, square those shoulders, dry those tears, blow that nose and keep moving ahead.
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starryeyes
10-03-2012, 08:26 AM
What name do you go by? Lisa
How old are you? 30
Where were you born? Redwood City, California
What is your greatest fear? Being alone. I'm a twin, it comes with the territory. Hah.
What is your earliest memory? I think it's swimming in my grandparents pool in San Mateo or just being at their house. It's hard to remember!
What is your most embarrassing moment? I was interpreting (sign language) in front of a large crowd (10,000 people) for Seth Green and Seth McFarlane and they made me sign all kinds of things like "dirty hobo penis" and "cunnilingus" and such. The whole crowd was roaring in laughter. And, it's on YouTube so it will never go away.
What would your super power be? Fly!
What do you most dislike about your appearance? Weight!!!
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Anything by Haute Hippie that fits me! Corture is reserved for the skinny :(
Who would play you in the film of your life? Julia Stiles, please!
What is your most unappealing habit? Knuckle cracking. I need to stop.
What is your favourite book? Anything my Barbara Kingslover or Ivan Coyote.
What does love feel like? A fucking rollercoaster! Exiting, scary, it makes you feel vulnerable. But, when you get off it was worth it and you wanna do it again! (Unless you puke, then you might wanna move on. Just sayin)
What's the worst job you've ever done? I worked one day as a vet tech in high school, and had to euthanize baby mice the FIRST day. Never went back.
What has been your biggest disappointment? My mother not accepting me :(
When did you last cry and why? Last night and y'all nosey!!!!
What is the closest you've come to death? I drive and text.... So probably everyday. :-0
How would you like to be remembered? Compassionate and kind.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? You only live once. Don't compromise who you are to please others.
Artdecogoddess
10-03-2012, 08:27 AM
What name do you go by?
Pam, Pamster, Artdecogoddess and Pammie
How old are you?
45
Where were you born?
Baltimore, Maryland
What is your greatest fear?
Honestly I am superstitious enough to NOT want to put it in writing!
What is your earliest memory?
I remember my brother coming home from the hospital with my Mom when I was 3
What is your most embarrassing moment?
I was cleaning the bathroom naked (hey -- you folks do it too) and was bent over at the waist (ass end out) scrubbing the tub. The scrub brush made a weird sound - and one of my (male) friends opened the bathroom door to see what was making the noise. So he saw ALL of me from special angle. We still laugh about it till this day!
What would your super power be?
Fly
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be?
Pin-up wear! 1940's Glamour all the way
Who would play you in the film of your life?
Nicky Blount
What is your most unappealing habit?
I am always late and usually broke
What is your favourite book?
Mists of Avalon - by Marion Zimmer Bradley
What does love feel like?
Blu
What's the worst job you've ever done?
Tella marketer
What has been your biggest disappointment?
Not being able to travel more extensively
When did you last cry and why?
Last night - due to stress and worry
What is the closest you've come to death?
Freak car accident were my life flashed before my eyes.
How would you like to be remembered?
Smart, cool, sexy
What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
If you are going through hell...keep going!
stepfordfemme
10-03-2012, 09:05 AM
What name do you go by? Step <3, my real name.
How old are you? 27
Where were you born? In a hospital.
What is your greatest fear? Failure.
What is your earliest memory? Coloring in a coloring book at my baby table with a jam bucket (blue) of crayons. I was maybe 3 or 4.
What is your most embarrassing moment? ripping my pants at work?
What would your super power be? invisibility!
What do you most </dis> like about your appearance? I have beautiful eyes.
What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Cinderella.
Who would play you in the film of your life? Tough one. Adele. Kate Walsh. Beth Ditto? Someone fierce and badass.
What is your most unappealing habit? emotional eating.
What is your favourite book? hmmm.....so many lets say....good in bed. chick fluffy.
What does love feel like? Like the first warm sunshine day of spring.
What's the worst job you've ever done? Retail.
What has been your biggest disappointment? Not cleaning up sooner.
When did you last cry and why? Yesterday because I was tired?
What is the closest you've come to death? Last week.
How would you like to be remembered? I would like to be remembered by my close people. That I at one point did something that changed their lives.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Chin Up Buttercup. Life goes on.
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