12:23 AM - Vegas Photos
Current mood: exhausted
Category: Art and Photography

Can be found here. Wedding and more to follow this week (I hope!). 

~T

Currently reading : The Worthing Saga By Orson Scott Card Release date: 15 December, 1992

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1:44 PM - Prepare to Die.
Current mood: anxious

Of course I, being the office ninja, got this character:

Which Princess Bride Character are You?
this quiz was made by mysti

Currently reading : There's a (Slight) Chance I Might Be Going to Hell: A Novel of Sewer Pipes, Pageant Queens, and Big Trouble By Laurie Notaro Release date: 29 May, 2007

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10:00 AM - Make Me Happy
Current mood: happy

Thank Thor for Jessica Sprague. Not only does her scrapbooking rock my world and provide endless inspiration, but her blogs about life in general make me smile. Her latest suggestion, to write about the top 10 things that make me happy right now, couldn't have come at a better time. I wasn't in the best of moods yesterday, and forcing myself to take a step back and remember all the good things in my life is theraputic (and much cheaper than a therapist).

So, in no particular order...

1) The latest love of our life, Jacopo. In just over a month he has tested and strengthened my patience, expanded my heart, and brought us so much joy. Seriously, we couldn't have picked a better pup. We got sooo lucky. And it makes my heart swell to see that everybody who's met him just loves him to pieces, too (although it does make it difficult to get out of Petsmart in under an hour). Poor thing just had half his manhood taken away this past weekend, but he's recovering just fine. The real trick is keeping him from being too active! (Haha, good joke, Mrs. Vet. April Fools, right?) But honestly, its incredibly difficult to say no to this face (well, either of those faces):


2) Maeve Binchy. Her writing makes me laugh out loud. I get so incredibly wrapped up in her characters in just a few sentences - now that is power. I just finished her most recent book, which you can check out here (or you can get it at Costo, like I did ). I think its the best she's published in years.

3) That my mother made it out of surgery with no complications. She had the big H done on Friday, and as of Saturday night she was back home and doing fine, albeit tired. But her pain seems to be pretty minimal, and the real challenge now is to keep her from overdoing it while she's at home recovering! Unfortunately her being down for the count meant no Easter get-together this year (or as we lovingly nicknamed it last year, Boozeaster), but I gladly gave it up for her good health. We'll just make it extra-big next year!

4) In the Easter vein, Reeses Easter Eggs make me very happy. Nuff said.

5) Also in that vein, my mom being bedridden for a month means I get the chance to finally teach her digital scrapbooking and how to use Photoshop Elements. And that makes me super happy, because it combines two of my favorite things: digi scrapping and teaching!

6) My new wedges for spring, from Aerosoles. They've wised up in recent years to the fact that women want comfort and style, and now they've got the cutest stuff! Next on the list might have to be these cute flats, since I'd be able to wear them to work and play.

7) My best friend Nikki, and the awesome way our concert season 2007 seems to be shaping up. We had SO much fun at Josh Groban last weekend, and I can't wait for the next one we go to (did I hear Minus the Bear? or was that Dave Matthews Band?).

8) Free blogs through Google. With the spare time I often get at work, it seems like something productive to do (and might keep me from buying ever more digiscrap supplies). Crackspace and LJ only offer so much in the way of personalization, and I want to have something that techno-challenged family members can easily look at as well. But first I have to decide on a title so I can design a header...any suggestions?

9) My new Shiseido skincare products. It was a splurge for sure, but my skin has never felt better. The texture is better, my foundation sits on my skin better, and I feel like it actually breathes better. I highly recommend them to anyone who's had skin problems like I have. Plus they give you the most awesome free facial massages at the counter!

10) Real Simple's website. Yes, much of it is endless product-pushing, but I've gotten some great tips and ideas from there, above and beyond their magazine. Stuff like shortcuts on cleaning - who doesn't want that?

That should just about do it for now...there are, of course, other things that make me happy, but that's all I have time to share for now!

Currently reading : Cane River By Lalita Tademy Release date: 2001

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8:57 AM - Watch you move like a knife through the water
Current mood: chipper

Stolen from the lovely Suz...happy Friday!!

1. Can you tie a cherry stem with your mouth?
I still don't understand the appeal of that. A good kiss is all in how you use your lips. Tongue comes second.

2. Do you believe that Jesus actually existed once?
Well thanks to that recent special on the History channel we know there at least was one guy named Jesus around that time.  Its up for debate if he was THE Jesus. But I do believe such a person existed, although history can never fully (or accurately) preserve how a person really was, because it goes with the whole human nature thing and perception. If you think about how much the media can skew the image of a person today, imagine how a person's image can be skewed over 2 millenia. ::steps off soapbox::

3. Have you ever broken a bone?
No, knock on wood. I'm really surprised too, considering what a tomboy I was. And my freakishly small wrists.

4. Do you really like snow or do you just like snow days?
Its hard to tell, since we don't get much of either around here. But I do love playing in the snow, although I think it would suck trying to slog through it to work for days on end. Its much easier to run errands when you have clear skies.

5. What do you do when you're depressed?
Distract myself with various forms of entertainment.

6. What did you eat for breakfast?
Banana nut loaf.

7. Drink any alcohol today?
Not yet, but the day is still young!

8. Do you like forming words with alphabet soup?
I don't know if I've ever had alphabet soup. My mom was a big fan of tomato.

9. Can you snap your fingers?
Word.

10. Does your door have a "Do Not Disturb" sign?
No, but our mat says "LEAVE". Too bad solicitors can't read.

11. Has your best friend ever moved away?
I've moved and friends have moved. Either physically or not.

12. When was the last time you played MASH?
Jesus. When I was 14, maybe?

13. Would you cry if MySpace stopped working?
Perhaps. I can be terrible about calling people, so this works really well for me to keep in touch.

14. Are you a romantic person?
Not in a commercial Valentine's day-way, but yes, in my own way.

15. Do you know anyone who is homophobic?
Unfortunately. But I don't exactly call them friends.

16. Are you too young to have sex?
Heehehe.

17. Have you ever cried in front of a teacher before?
Once. But I truly hated her. And when you're 16, it can come easily.

18. When was the last time you used MS paint for and for what?
Uh, never. I taught myself Photoshop instead.

19. Is there someone who you like at the moment?
I like lots of people… (ditto Suz)

20. Where do you want to go on your honeymoon?
Someplace interesting, but where I won't feel bad if we just hang out the entire time and don't go sightseeing. Like the Carribean.

21. Do you want to be a grandparent?
Eventually. In 40 years or so.

22. Do you want to be buried or cremated?
Cremated, but leave a marker somewhere please.

23. When making your favorite food, do you have to boil water?
What is this "boil water" you speak of? I have a personal chef, his name is Chris.

24. What is your best friend's mom's name?
Jodi.

25. What body part do you wash first?
Hair.

26. What trait do you most dislike in yourself?
I'm gonna go with Suz's answer - procrastination.

27. Last thing received in the mail?
Bank statement.

28. Do you like Rammstein's music?
No thanks. German is harsh enough already.

29. Do you ever read trashy gossip magazines?
At the salon. Then I get so tired of them in an hour that I won't read them again until the next time I go, which is usually like 2 months later.

30. Do you have an unusual last name?
Kind of.

31. Do you think the girls on 'My Sweet Sixteen' are spoiled brats?
What?

32. What is your favorite perfume?
Chance by Chanel

33. What shampoo & conditioner suits your hair best?
I'm constantly trying different kinds.

34. Do you own the Sims 2?
Nope.

35. Do you prefer handwritten letters to those typed on the computer?
Depends on who is writing it.

36. What are your guilty pleasures?
Candy, retail therapy, professional massages.

37. Do you think you have an expansive vocabulary?
Ya. Thats what reading old books will do to you. I miss that kind of poetic language.

38. Do you prefer photography of scenes or people?
Depends...I definitely prefer paintings with people in them.

39. Do you like to buy new underwear?
I suppose.

40. Who is at home with you right now?
Well I'm at work, so...if I wasn't, I'd be with my boy and my pup.

41. Does anybody in your family try to make your life a nightmare?
I don't know if they consciously try... 

42. Have you ever dissected a dead animal?
God no. 

43. Do you ever download music illegially?
If you can't spell it I won't answer it.

44. Do you like men with facial hair?
The boy is definitely sexy with some scruff. But not when he grows it out to the homeless guy point!

45. What is your opinion on this Anna Nicole Smith business?
The media needs to eat a dick. Seriously, whatever happened to reporting on real movers and shakers who actually contributed to society?!?!

46. What is the last alcoholic beverage you drank?
Champagne.

47. Which do you use more often, the backspace key or the delete key?
Yes.

48. What's your favorite kind of survey?
The ones that distract me for long enough.

49. What time were you born?
Just after midnight. And it honestly was a dark and stormy night - October in Norway, you don't get much else.

50. Just to start off, what do you like to be called?
Something pleasant.

51. If you have a baby girl, what will you name her?
Who knows yet? Maybe I'll go the really old fashioned way and wait 6 months until their personality starts showing. But definitely NOT something that everybody else is named. How utterly boring.

52. What single thing would improve the quality of your life?
Financial stability.

53. When was the last time you washed your hair?
This morning.

54. Are you a child of the 70's 80's or 90's?
80s.

55. Who was your first crush?
Harrison Ford.

56. Have you ever licked the back of a CD to try to get it to work?
What?

57. Have you ever stolen a street sign before?
Well I was with some friends that did...

58. Do you cut out coupons?
Not anymore. What a waste of time just to save $1.50 on $80 of groceries!! An Albertsons card saves me 10 times that anyways.

59. Do you wear jewelry?
Yup.

60. What color is your house?
The apartments have a kind of modern-neutral thing going on...yellows and browns.

61. Spell your name without vowels:
Trd. Now thats funny.

62. What color do you wear most?
I have a lot of green...but I think its a tie between black, brown and jean.

63. Do you think O.J. killed his wife?
Obviously.

64. What's your opinion on sex without emotional commitment?
as long as both parties are on the same page… that's their business isn't it? - hear, hear, Suz.

65. Were you a 'planned' child?
Definitely.

66. When was the last time you slept on the floor?
Last night. Damn puppy.

67. What is your favorite salad dressing?
Balsamic vinegrette. Mmmm Ruta's....

68. What is the background of your phone?
Me, refusing to pay full price for a cell phone, bought it slightly used on Ebay. And I've loved the little sucker ever since.

69. Last cd you listened to every song on?
The Futureheads.

70. Where is your bestfriend?
Probably at the courthouse slaving for the judge again.

71. What are your plans for tomorrow?
Play with the pup, play with the boy, hang out with my mom doing girly things like getting our nails done. Woot!

72. What do you want?
To need less sleep. I'd get a lot more done that way. Anybody have any speed?

73. When was the last time you said "i hate you"?
Without joking? Never. You can't take that back. 

74. Random lyric?
Theres something that you do
I just can't help myself
And I wish that I could move more in time with you.

I watch you step and I watch you turn
Watch you move like a knife through the water
Watch you moved across the floor, over to me, for all to see

75. What is something you recently realized?
Life is good.

Currently reading : The Pirate Hunter: The True Story of Captain Kidd By Richard Zacks Release date: 18 June, 2003

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7:47 PM - Shady Ladies Rock
Current mood: contemplative

1. Hi, my name is: Trude...dur. And no, its not short for Gertrude.

2. Never in my life have I: Been dependent on someone else for my own self-worth.

3. The one person who can drive me nuts is: there are several! But I think mom knows how to push all the right buttons, Thor love her.

4. High school: was okay, but I was always looking forward.

5. When I'm nervous: I get dry mouth. Really sucks in interviews.

6. The last time I cried was: Earlier this week. Being unemployed can do a number on self esteem.

7. If I were to get married right now my wedding party would be: like Nikki's (surprise) - "something classy of course that would go by the wayside once the champagne started flowing"

8. My hair is: getting longer every day (the longest its been since high school) and red-blonde

9. When I was 5: I was getting used to life in the States - new things like Easter egg hunts, Halloween, etc.

10. Last Christmas: was crazy-hectic, but good. We managed to see a lot of the people we love. :)

11. I should be: taking something for the migraine that's developing right now.

12. When I look down I see: my lap.

13. The craziest recent event was: Similar to Nikki's: playing Rayman's Rabbid Rabbits until 2am Monday night while eating corn bread :D

14. If I were a character on 'Friends' I'd be: Ew do I have to?

15. By this time next year: I'll have made some leeway on my masters!

16. My current gripe is: Headaches. Why god why?

17. I have a hard time understanding: advanced math. Always made me feel like a nitwit.

18. There's this guy I know who is: amazing and takes such great care of me. And is okay with poking fun at himself just for a laugh.

19. You know I like you when: I test how much teasing you can take. You just HAVE to be able to laugh at yourself!!

20. If I won an award, the first person I would tell would be: geez...Chris/Nikki, depending on who answered first! :)

21. Take my advice: take a minute to laugh. At whatever. Seriously, it will make all your worries seem smaller.

22. My most wanted item is: my family and friends. Is that allowed? Okay, maybe my camera.

23. If you visited the place I was born: you'd fall in love with it too. Norway is goooorgeous. Unlike SoCal, they've actually left the natural terrain fairly natural!!

24. I plan to visit: as many places as I possibly can.

25. If you spend the night at my house while no one was home: hmm sounds a little naughty...

26. I'd stop my wedding if: I felt any uncertainty.

27. The world could do without: many, many things. Most of which are man-made.

28. I'd rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: um...lick the belly of a cockroach. Fuck bugs.

29. Most recent thing I've bought myself: Groceries...and a purse. (surprise)

30. Most recent thing someone else bought me: shoes (thanks Auntie!)

31. My favorite blonde is: my mom

32. My favorite brunette is: Nikki!

33. My favorite redhead is: Katie

34. My middle name is: Marita (ssh don't tell anybody)

35. This morning I: Went for yet another interview

36. The animals I would like to see flying besides birds are: Bunnies...after playing that game I know nothing else is as funny in flight. Besides maybe pigs.

37. Once, at a party: I drank. Happy now?

38. Last night I was: just hanging out watching TV with Chris...very nice night.

39. There's this girl I know: that is so totally gorgeous but she doesn't even know it, silly bunt.

40. I don't know: how I'm going to pay for school. And a dog. But we'll figure it out somehow.

41. A better name for me would be: I'm okay with my name because it's unique around here, but I also love the family middle name, which is Olivia.

42. Tomorrow I am: going to another interview, then its laundry time. Wooo.

43. My birthday is: October 6th.

44. What I really want for Valentine's Day is: peace, quiet, and a 5th of whiskey!

Currently reading : Shady Ladies: Nineteen Surprising and Rebellious American Women By Suzann Ledbetter Release date: 08 August, 2006

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11:12 PM - Yeah...
Current mood: discontent

Stolen from Miss Geeti...

1.What made you smile today?
? Chris, he's funny when he's been at work since 6am.

2. What were you doing at 8 this morning?
? Not working.

3. What were you doing 15 minutes ago
? Posting to LJ and watching TV

4. where art thou?
? On my couch, sadly enough.

5. What is the last thing you said?
? Fuck yeah Eddie Izzard is gonna be in a new show!!!

6. How many different things did you drink today?
? 3

7. What color is your toothbrush?
? White, blue and green

8. What was the last thing you bought?
? I suppose dry cleaning...got my peacoat back just in time for an insane heat snap

9. What's the last dvd you watched?
? All the Kings Men

10. What color is your front door?
? For the most part its tan, except there's a border of the old blue since the genius apartment guys painted it while it was closed

11. Favorite cancelled/retired tv show?
? Geez...so many of them are in eternal syndication that its hard to think of one.

12. What did you do last night?
? Met up with the girls for some hookah.

13. What are you doing tonight?
? Absolutely nothing, all by myself. And its kinda nice.

14. What is something you are excited about for Friday?
? I'm sure something will come up :)

15. What was the last picture you took?
? Of the firepit at Schwabel's house.

16. What is on your mind right now?
? Stay up and watch crap or go to bed?

17. Do you have a sister?
? Nope

18. Is there anything you need from the store at the moment?
? Isn't there always something? Even right after you go there's guaranteed to be something you forget about.

19. Do you want to cut your hair?
? Yes actually, it needs to be.

20. Do you have a girlfriend/boyfriend?
? Fo sho.

21. Do you talk a lot?
? In general, or with the boy? I get in moods.

22. Where were you 12 hours ago?
? In bed. Ah the joys of unemployment.

23. Does your screen name have an 'x' in it??
? Go no.

24. Do you know anyone called Steve?
? Who doesn't?

25. Do you make up your own words?
? When the occasion calls for it.

26. Are you ticklish?
? Definitely.

27. Are you a jealous person?
? Not really.

28. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter 'A'
? That hottie Alena.

29. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter 'J'.
? James.

30. Who is the 4th person on your dialed numbers?
? Geez now you're making me get up...that would be Chris.

31. What did the last text message you recieved say?
? "I am totally psyched you guys are coming!"

32. Do you chew on your straws?
? Nope.

33. Do you have curly hair?
? No.

34. Whats the last thing you ate?
? Top Ramen. Woo!

35. Have you seen the movie 'Donnie Darko'?
? Of course.

36. Do you have work tomorrow?
? Ha. See above.

37. Do you want to get married?
? Eventually, when I'm good and ready.

38. Do you have a nickname?
? For sure - most common ones are Trudes (pronounced wrong), NSG, Firecracker

39. Do you believe in love at first sight?
? More like love at first date.

40. When was the last time you used a skateboard?
? Dear lord...never.

41. How are you feeling right now?
? A cross between sleepy and insomnia.

42. What are you listening to?
? The Futurama theme song.

43. Are you currently depressed?
? I would like to say no, but this cropping up of insomnia/sleeping too much says otherwise. And the fact that I can't stop having weird dreams that involve work.

Currently reading : Ines of My Soul: A Novel By Isabel Allende Release date: 07 November, 2006

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6:34 PM - New Years 2006 - not for the slow of servers!

I know, I know, its about damn time I posted photos from New Years, so here you go – and you know I can't help but provide thoughtful, insightful commentary…

Here's Chris and I as we were about to head out the door (I think this is the damn cutest photo we've taken to date):



So we headed over to Steve's boss' mansion that he was conveniently house-sitting for – and when they say "mansion", they MEAN it. The place was absolutely amazing for anybody who has an appreciation for art, architecture and/or design. I'll spare the details, but basically the place was designed around the owner's extensive art and antiques collection, most of which were from Asia. Sooo pretty…

For example, the pool:



There were several themes of the night, but I think the main ones were kissing and nudity. To spare everyone's dignity (or lack thereof), I'm not going to post most of the nekkid ones, but the kissing ones are too good to resist. Such as Chris P. and Chris D.:



Or Steve and the girls:



Or this one…



Or Dief (Deef? Def? Sorry bro I'm not even going to try to spell out the whole name!) and his girl:



Or James making Dief feel really uncomfortable:



James' turn for lovin':



James and Alena, being very comfy in front of the outdoor fireplace:



Da boyz – Chris P., James, Steve, Chris D. (barely), Dief, and Ryan:



Steve and Alena:



Then it was my turn (finally) to get cozy with Alena (I know its bright, but I kinda like it!):



Alena, Ryan and PJ trying to stay warm on the couch:



James also staying warm (and yes, that is just the outside fireplace…you should have seen inside):



Chris and Steve – surely they're up to no good…



I'm not sure what this was supposed to be:



How angelic, yet demonic they look:



The backside:



Bumping bellies (not nasties, I swear):



Chris P., where he feels most comfortable (poor Beth):



Yes, he's lighting two, but its cool – one is for me!



What better time than now for shots of Jim Beam?



Well, apparently that wasn't the best time for Steve:



Hotness in James' hat!



Judging by his expression, Steve isn't quite sure what he's standing around for:



A common expression for Chris:



Me, Ryan and Alena:



No good can come of this:



Chris and Beth:



Alena and me getting cozy with Steve:




And now, for some hilarity courtesy of Mr. Steve Barr.

Me getting attacked by half-naked men:



And laughing at their pathetic attempts to squash me:



Funny thing is, I really don't remember posing for this one:



I know, I know, gag me…but fuck you guys its cute:



And this has to be the best photo of the night (who knew you could get such good shots with a manual camera?):



And that's all folks – if you're interested in getting copies of any photos of yourselves (especially naked ones I censored), just message me.

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11:14 AM - 2006
Current mood: sleepy

Since I haven't done one in ages...

JANUARY

1. Did you go out for New Year's?
No - surprise, had a party at my house.

2. Who kissed you at midnight?
Knuckles

3. Does it snow where you live?
Not really, you have to drive about an hour up to the mountains for that.

4. Do you like hot chocolate?
Especially with mini marshmallows or whipped cream

5. Have you ever been to Times Square to watch the ball drop?
No way - I'd freeze my balls off!

FEBRUARY

1. Who was your valentine?
Chris, although I abstain from Valentine's Day crap. If I love you I'll express it whenever I want!

2. When you were little, did you buy valentine's for your whole class?
Had to.

3. Do you care if the groundhog sees its shadow or not?
Nah, California is so on its own when it comes to weather anyways.

MARCH

1. Are you Irish?
My people invaded them.

2. Do you wear green on St. Patricks day?
I wear green a LOT.

3. What did you do for St. Patty's Day in 2006?
Drove up to Mammoth - what a bitch.

APRIL

1. Do you like the rain?
For sure, its pretty rare here.

2. Did you play an April fool's joke on anyone this year?
I think I tried to fool Chris into thinking I was preggers...didn't work.

3. Do you get tons of candy on Easter?
Always...gotta love the hunt!

MAY

1. What's your favorite kind of flower?
Egyptian jasmine or stargazers.

2. Do you like the spring?
Yes, much better than summer.

3. Finish the phrase April showers...
Don't come until May around here.

4. What is the first color you think of when you think of Spring?
Blue

JUNE

1.What day was the best in June?
Not sure...I think May and July were better.

2. Did you go on any vacations last June?
Went to Norway at the end - veeeery nice.

3. Did you realize nothing special happens in June?
When you're in high school stuff does!

JULY

1. What did you do on the 4th of July?
Hung out in Oslo.

2. Did you go on any vacations during this month?
See above.

3. Did you blast the A/C all day?
When I got back to Cali, sure did. You can't survive around here without it. Especially when we had a heat wave that month.

AUGUST

1. Did anything fun?
Moved into a new apartment. I suppose it was fun after moving day.

2. What was your favorite summer memory of '06?
Norway and Monterey.

3. Did you get a sunburn?
Of course.

4. Did you go to the beach a lot?
Only to Chris' parent's house, which is extremely close to the beach.

SEPTEMBER

1. Did you attend school/college in '06?
Unfortunately no.

2. Who is/was your favorite teacher?
N/A

3. Anything eventful happen?
At school? See above. In September? Settled into the apartment.

OCTOBER

1. What is your favorite Halloween costume?
The pirate captain this year was fun.

2. What's your favorite candy?
Not enough room to list them here...

3. What did you dress up like this year?
See #1.

NOVEMBER

1. Do you love stuffing?
Not really, no.

2. What are you thankful for?
Life.

DECEMBER

1. Do you celebrate Christmas?
Yes, in a very pagan-like way.

2. If not, what would you celebrate?
Kwanzmakah. (had to!)

3. Have you ever been kissed under mistletoe?
No, actually. Hm, might have to remedy that.

4. What's your favorite Christmas movie?
Muppet's Christmas Carol

5. What do you want this year?
A new camera.

6. Do you like cold weather?
Most definitely. Nothing melts, it gives you an excuse to cuddle up, hot tea is more enticing, no sweating, I could go on...

Currently reading : Marie Antoinette: The Journey By Antonia Fraser Release date: 12 November, 2002

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12:31 AM - Because its my birthday weekend...
Current mood: nauseated

And I don't feel like washing dishes.

1. The phone rings. Are you quick to answer or do you ignore it?
If its an unknown number, forget it - unless I'm expecting a call. Otherwise, it depends what the call is interrupting.

2. When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart?
Usually, unless its fucking Target because they never have cart collection places around.

3. In a social setting, are you more of a talker or a listener?
Yes.

4. Do you take compliments well?
I try to, unless its something totally ridiculous like "No, honey, you would look great in a spandex onesie."

5. Are you an active person?
I have an active imagination. The chronic asthma tends to keep me from other exercise-type activities.

6. If abandoned alone in the wilderness, would you live?
Probably. I'm pretty damned determined. Unless some dumbass hunter mistook me for a deer - not much you can do about that.

7. Do you like to ride horses?
Yes, guess you can say its in my blood.

8. Did you ever go to camp as a kid?
Nah. No need! Just went to daytime kids things at the park. And summer school for fun - yeah, I know, you should cry for me.

9. What was your favorite game as a kid?
Like a board game? I had a couple - Yahtzee, Monopoly, Candyland

10. If a sexy person was pursuing you, but you knew he/she was married would you still get involved with them?
Hell no. That's just asking for heartache.

11. Are you judgmental?
I work with real estate agents. I'm forced to be.

12. Do you like cheese?
Not too much, just a slice is good.

13. Do you like to pursue or be pursued?
Yes. That way I know we're both interested and I'm not wasting time.

15. If you had to choose, would you rather be deaf or blind?
Blind. I practically am anyways, and I can't live without music.

16. Are you sexy?
Its all you, baby.

17. Do you know how to shoot a gun?
Nope. And I hope I never do.

18. If your house was on fire, what would be the first thing you'd save?
Myself. Photos. Books. Christ, I hope my house is never on fire.

20. Do you think more about the past, present or future?
I think its pretty much equal, with a slight emphasis on past - I am a history major.

21. What is your favorite children's book?
The one I read the most was "The Chosen". It was kind of a tweener book.

22. Where were you born?
Bergen, Norway

23. Have you kissed any of your MySpace friends?
Woo woo!!

24. How tall are you?
5'almost 6"

25. Where is your ideal house located?
Dunno yet. Probably not in Southern Cali.

26. Last person you talked to?
My mom (no, really!).

27. Have you ever taken pictures in a photo booth?
Yessiree. Way fun.

28. When was the last time you were at Olive Garden?
Not in a while, but you gotta love their lunch deal.

29. What are your keys on your key chain for?
Uh...my apartment, my parents' house, Chris' parents' house, my office's outer door, my office's inner door, my desk, another office door

30. Where was the furthest place you traveled today?
Nowhere. But yesterday went down to work in RSM and then wound up in Sunset Beach.

31. Where is your current pain at?
My head....Chris and Parris boozed me up good last night for the birthday

32. Do you like mustard?
Rarely.

33. Do you prefer to sleep or eat?
Need 'em both.

34. Do you look like your mom or dad?
My mom the most, but I have some of my dad's features mixed in.

35. How long does it take you in the shower?
Standard is 10 mins or so

36. Can you do splits?
Nope.

37. What movie do you want to see right now?
The Departed, and the new Dane Cook movie

38. Do you put lotion on your legs before you wear skirts or shorts?
If I have time. I hate the feeling of lotion on my hands.

39. What did you do for New Years?
"saw some good people, talked to random people, got drunk, did the making out, talked Bob into making some really funny phone calls" - pretty much what Jeffrey did, except also hosted that party at my house.

40. Did you think The Grudge was scary?
I don't do scary very well.

41. What was the cause of your last accident?
What the crap? What kind of accident? Haven't been in a car wreck yet, thank Thor.

42. Do you own a camera phone?
Yes. But I reallly don't use it much.

43. What are you drinking?
Ginger ale. Ooohhh my tummy.

44. Was your mom a cheerleader?
Hell no.

45. What's the last letter of your middle name?
A

46. Who did you vote for on American Idol?
Never. Ever.

47. How many hours of sleep do you get a night?
Depends. Its been all over the place this last week. I think that may be why my eyes are refusing to focus right now.

48. Do you drink Egg Nog?
::vomit::

49. What do you buy at the movies?
Usually we bring our own stuff in (YEAH rum & cokes!).

51. Do you wear your seatbelt?
I mentioned I want to live, right?

50. Do you know how to play poker?
Yup. Nikki is helping me get better.

52. What do you sleep in?
Anything and nothing.

53. Anything big ever happen in your town?
In the one I live in now, the cops were hunting for some guy the night we moved in. Good times. They even had the ghetto bird out.

54. How many meals do you eat a day?
One and a half, really. Its coffee and cerel bars in the morning.

55. Is your tongue pierced?
Hell no.

56. Do you always read MySpace bulletins?
Yes, and I've deleted friends that post nonsense bulletins every five seconds - amen Jeffrey.

57. Do you have A.D.D?
Oh look at the kitty.

58. Do you like funny or serious people better?
I've always been attracted to humor.

59. Ever been to Vegas?
Hell yes.

60. Did you eat a cookie today?
Nope. Stomach needs to recover first.

61. Do you use cuss words in other languages?
You know I'm REALLY angry when I start using Norwegian.

62. Do you steal or pay for your music downloads?
I pay now. Video is another thing.

63. Do you hate chocolate?
Are you on crack?

64. What do you and your parents fight about the most?
Dunno. Its been a while since we had a fight.

65. Is your cell usually on vibrate or ring?
Both.

66. Are you a gullible person?
I used to be.

67. Do you need a boyfriend/girlfriend to be happy?
Nope. But it definitely improves the quality of life.

68. If you could have any job (assume you have the skills) what would it be?
A college professor.

69. Are you easy to get along with?
Sometimes, and sometimes even I don't want to be with me. But that's getting rarer.

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3:45 PM - Grown up time
Current mood: hot

Grown Up Survey

Any teenager can write a survey about their favorite class or their secret crush or how nice their car is that their parents paid for. This is the survey for the older crowd.

1. Do you have a college degree?
Yup, in history, European emphasis

2. What was the amount of your last electric bill?
Not that much, since we just moved in

3. How many hours per week do you have to work?
Roughly 40, sometimes more

4. Have you ever attended a Toastmasters event?
Not THAT old yet

5. Favorite place to attend Happy Hour?
There are a couple

6. How many miles is your commute to work each day?
One way, its now down to about 20. It was 33.

7. What time do you get up every morning?
6:45, now that the commute is shorter. Woot!

8. What is your definition of sleeping in late?
Well, today it was about 1pm, but anything past 6:45 is obviously sleeeping in

9. Have you found any gray hairs?
No

10. Do you check your cholesterol on a yearly basis?
Nope, but I will eventually, its in the genes

11. How large was your first cellular phone?
One of those gargantuan Nokia ones. Not quite Zack Morris-style

12. Does your employer provide good health insurance?
Pretty good, its Blue Cross. At least we haven't gone to crappy Kaiser yet.

13. Did you use the internet to write a research paper?
Yup, but not a major one. In history they actually want you to read books.

14. Have you ever heard of the internet sensation ........ or visited?
Yes. I am of the first generation, I suppose.

15. Have you attended a high school reunion?
Why would I do that? I was over it by sophomore year.

16. How many jobs have you held in your professional career?
I'm not in my chosen profession yet. I need at least 1 more degree before I can do that.

17. Have you ever been fired or laid off from a job?
Nope. I've quit before though.

18. What is your favorite well drink?
Vodka. Nice and cold.

19. What is the most expensive bottle of wine that you have in your residence?
We don't bother with expensive wine. I think the most expensive we spring for is Piper Sonoma champagne. Yum.

20. Have you been divorced?
No

21. How old were you when you stopped getting IDed for alcohol/tobacco etc...?
Ha. People are crazy, I think I'll be carded until I'm gray.

22. Favorite casino?
Eh....downtown Vegas is fun, you actually win there. And the New Frontier, I managed to win there too.

23. Are you more happier now than you were in high school?
Fuck yeah. Who peaks in high school?!!? Dramatic, idiotic people that bug the hell out of you. Why would you be happiest then?

24. Did you ever have Hypercolor shirts?
No way.

25. Do you remember when Michael Jackson was black and attracted to older people?
Yes, barely.

26. What music was in your cd / cassette player when you were 16?
Let's not revisit those choices. The best one was Reel Big Fish.

27. Favorite fancy / upscale restaurant?
Five Crowns.

28. How long has it been since you attended a kegger?
Hmmm...when was the last time the F-town crowd had a party? :)

30. Where were you when you found out about 9-11?
At home

31. When's the last time you were at a 7-11?
A few weeks ago.

32. When's the last time you bought a 40oz of beer?
Never. Its all about real liquor.

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