Because answering meme questions is easier than talking about what's going on

The lovely Erin Margolin tweeted this link from Miss Elaine-ous's blog. I just can't emo-word vomit right now (even though it's likely what I need most), but this is easy enough to distract me for 10 minutes.

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Yep. After a cousin and for a great grandmother.

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
*snort* A better question might be when was the last time I DIDN'T cry.

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Yes, yes I do! I'm actually trying to take advantage of Your Font's free font day, but they're just too busy.

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Turkey, but from an actual turkey, not that pressed crap in a plastic container from the refrigerated section of the grocery store.

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?

Nope!  :)

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Y'know, a couple of years ago, I might have said no, but I'm growing on myself...

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
Me? Nooooo! NEVER!

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
I have two words for you: tonsil stones. (If you are luckily and blissfully unaware of these death monsters, do not - I repeat, for the love of cheese, DO NOT - google. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!)

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
Mmm, I'm not sure. I don't think so?

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Mini Wheats! Original only - none of this flavoured or filled crap. And do NOT sing the effing song to me.  >_<

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Yes: I learned the hard way that not untying them makes those big holes inside the back of the heel. Did that make sense?

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
Some days more so than others. Not at the moment.

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Strawberry or chocolate chip mint.

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Eyes and/or smile.

15. RED OR PINK?
Red.

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
My emotions.

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
My family.

18. WHAT IS THE TECHNIQUE THAT YOU NEED TO WORK ON THE MOST?

Feeling my feelings without letting them overwhelm me and run the show.

 

19. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
Skin coloured.

20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
John Wayne casserole (meh).

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
Intervention.

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Plum

23. FAVORITE SMELLS?
PETRICHOR! (That's my favourite new word I learned last year, mostly because I didn't know that smell had a name. I'm such a word nerd.)

24. HOW IMPORTANT ARE YOUR POLITICAL VIEWS TO YOU?
Not as important as my social activist views.

25. MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY OR BEACH HOUSE?

Mountain hideaway beside a lake.

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Hockey. Still hate Bettman, though.

27. HAIR COLOR?
Light brown.

28. EYE COLOR?
Green.

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
Yep: 18 years now.

30. FAVORITE FOOD?
The kind that goes in my mouth.

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Oh, GAWD. Happy, plzkthx.

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
27 Dresses (again).

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Purple.

34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Spring.

35. FAVORITE DESSERT?
Warm fruit pie with vanilla ice cream.

36. STRENGTH TRAINING OR CARDIO?
Both.

37. COMPUTER OR TELEVISION?
Both.

38. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron. [enter OH, THE IRONY! eye roll here]

39. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
Bwa ha haaaaaa

40. FAVORITE SOUND?
Baby giggles.

41. FAVORITE GENRE OF MUSIC?
Alternative.

42. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Las Vegas.

43. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
Chicken Little Syndrome? Y'know, the SKYYYYY is falling! THE SKYYYYY IS FALLING!!!

44. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
A mud puddle.  ;)

45. WHERE ARE YOU LIVING NOW?
Deadmonton, AB.

46. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR HOUSE?
Wood-coloured. 

47. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR CAR?
Burgundy.

48. DO YOU LIKE ANSWERING 48 QUESTIONS?
It was a welcome distraction. Also? 20 minutes, not 10.

It's all about MOI!