50 Questions
1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
monthly condo fee
2. Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner?
the name escapes me, but it was a special night
3. Do you regret losing your virginity to who you lost it to?
I didn't lose anything. I loved everything about it--including the person.
4. If you could go back and change one thing what would it be?
not have stayed with my first boyfriend for so long--oh the drama.
5. Name of your favorite teacher?
Love you, Stephanie! First, she was my high school teacher, then my Dept Head and THEN I took over her position when she retired. Amazing woman--smart, strong, insightful. I learned so much from her. A true mentor and friend. Rest her soul.
6. What do you really want to be doing right now?
Actually, I am perfectly satisfied (edit: onto diet coke over an hour later now) drinking my coffee, relaxing and filling this survey out! Weird.
7. What did you want to be when you were growing up?
Content, loved, and a teacher.
8. How many colleges did you attend?
One
9. Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now?
It's a white robe...I love being cosily ensconced in a soft bathrobe!
10. What are your thoughts on gas prices?
It's kinda weird to listen to some people complain about gas prices when my country has always had a higher cost to gas...as do many other countries. It's whatever. I live with it, as it is beyond my control.
11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you where would it be?
I'd like to experience Australia again, but this time with someone.
12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
Why is the alarm going off on a Saturday?
13. Last thought before going to sleep last night?
I'm hungry but too tired to get up to get something to eat (one hour later, I woke up and got something to eat)
14. Favorite style of underwear?
nada
16. What errand/chore do you despise?
cleaning the bathroom, putting clothes away, vacuuming...um, pretty much all of it.
17. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer?
most likely
18. Get up early or sleep in?
sleep in
19. What is your favorite cartoon character?
I really don't like cartoons, so I can't think of one character of which I am particularly fond.
20. Favorite thing to do at night with a partner?
just hang out together...both on laptops, intermittent chit chatting, random touches and kisses
21. Have you found real love yet?
hella yes
22. When did you first start feeling old?
not yet
23. Favorite 80's movie?
Running on Empty
24. Your favorite lunch item?
Dim Sum (I think some places in the USA call it Yum Cha)
25. What do you get every time you go to the store?
Diet Coke
26. Beach or lake?
Beach
27. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual?
No
28. Coolest thing you own?
gut instinct
30. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?
Legally Blonde
31. What's your drink?
Diet Coke/Extra Ice
32. What do you think of Wikileaks?
Exposure can be a good thing
33. One country you never want to go to?
Afghanistan
34. Who from high school would you like to run in to?
---------
35. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now?
93.9 The River--coolest station, ever.
36. Is it better to give or to receive?
It's good to recognize when it it is time for each.
37. Bath or Shower?
I am SO into baths lately...but for hair washing, shower.
38. Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could take back?
not being firm or clear with my boundaries
39. Do you like the person who sits directly across from you at work?
I like all the people (eight?) who work in the same hallway as me...minus one.
40. What famous person would you like to have dinner with?
Margaret Cho
41. Indoors or Outdoors?
Indoors
42. Have you ever crashed your vehicle?
Yes--rear ended someone in the blinding sun of a Sydney morning. It sucked so much!
43. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its actual purpose?
Nope
44. Last book you read for real?
Kicked out (Ed. Sassafras Lowrey) A compilation of stories of current and homeless LGBTQ youth
45. Something you've kept from childhood?
shades of resentment (I actually have kept no physical objects from childhood)
46. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth?
an elderly lady's apartment in Prague
47. Somewhere you've never been and would like to go?
Majorca, Spain (gosh, there are a LOT of places I'd like to go!)
48. Do you go to church?
no
49. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or relationship?
relationship; I adore my career
50. Just how OLD are you?
old enough to be clearer on what I don't want; young enough to take risks (42)