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Full Name: Elisa Middlename1 Middlename2 Lastname. Yeah, my parents are big on lots of names.
Nicknames: Rune, Mexican, and half-pint (shutup!).
Gender: Female.
Date of birth: January 28, 1981.
Heritage: Mama is Zapotec indian from Oaxaca, Mexico. Papa's family is, apparently, from just outside London. We generally just go with "generic tall skinny white guy." Heh.
Sign: Aquarius.
Siblings: Bear. She's 20, and way cooler than I'll ever be.
Eye Color: Brown. Really, really dark brown.
Hair Color: Black, though in the sun it sometimes turns this insane fire engine red. No, really, like that-colour-doesn't-appear-in-nature red.
Hair Style: My hair is insanely straight and so I've pretty much always worn it pretty much just "long." And then last summer I decided it'd be a good idea to get it cut short. Like Fay from Bebop, short. It was okay, and then I got it cut shorter still in December. ...Yeah, just now finally getting back to something I can live with.
Shoe size: 6 or 6 1/2. Yeah, little feet.
Height: 5'1".
Current Location: San Diego, CA. My armchair in my living room is rather wonderful in that I'm currently also watching Conan O'Brien. Heh.
Right or Left Handed: Right.
Single or taken: Open to suggestion.
AIM screenname: runestarr
Wine or champagne? Not so much with the drinking.
Do you think you are obsessive? ...it would depend on the topic.
Shy or Loud? Friendly, though less likely to actually let you know anything about me than you might think.
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? I'm torn between Buenos Dias California and Beef 'n Bun Whistle Stop... Heh. I'll go with both of them.
Have you ever fallen off of your chair? Once... it was hot. HA.
What was the last compliment you received? I believe I was informed that I was "cute" the other day. I'm fairly sure it was in response to my being a spaz, as opposed to actual appearance, but still, it stands.
Do you have a job? Where? Job recruiter for one of the SD branches of a very large company.
Florida or california? California every. Single. Time.
Do you have more male or female friends? At this point, probably female. In college it was more even. Leaving the country for six months kinda changed that one.
Sexy or Lovely? I tend to be described as lovely by polite folk, though, I know that I tend to think of the two as being better when they come together.
Fun or Boring? Well, I think I'm fun.
How many times did you fail your driver's test? None. I got a wicked nice lady who passed me despite the fact that I bumped the curb with my tire during my parking bit.
What type of underwear do you wear? Cotton. Breathable, wut.
Have you ever sat by the phone all night waiting for a call? Yeah, but I won't tell you why.
Snorkeling or scuba diving? I've done the snorkeling and loved it. I figure the scuba bit could only add to the coolness.
What is your favorite soft drink? Depends on my mood. Squirt is pretty much always good though, even when it's room temperature.
Have you ever tried drugs? Nope.
Have you ever loved someone at first sight? Wanted to jump their bones? Yeah. Loved? Not so much.
How do you vent your anger? Venting... to a small select number of people. Not often though, 'cause I just feel like a goober.
How many posters do you have in your room? I have a rug from Oaxaca up in my bedroom, along with a framed illustration by Chris Van Allsburg. There's a painting by my mum too, but It's not up since I need a frame.
What is your dream job? Crazy dream job...film director. Real dram job... college recruiter for some place like Kenyon.
Have you ever been called a tease? No.
Where do you want to go for a vacation? I want to go back to Puerto -- so many people I want to take with me too! -- or to go and spend some serious time in New Zealand.
Hot or Cold? I miss the Fall. That's all I have a grasp of right now.
What is your perfect pizza? Thick crust, spicy sauce and lots of veggies. Meat is good, but the veggies are key.
What are your fears? That everyone will figure out what I already know about me. And heights.
Wild or Crazy? Wacky.
What is your most missed memory? ...This seems to imply that I no longer have the memory. I guess that would mean I miss the memory of being gorgeous and thin and everyone loved me. Heh.
Cosmopolitan or Vogue? Weekly World News. Dick Cheney is a robot. *nod*
Have you ever run away? I was like 8 and only went from the house where my mom was working back to our actual house. It was like two blocks.
What store would you choose to max out your credit card? Probably Target. They've got everything.
What is the nicest thing a friend has ever done for you? Bug used to let me borrow her family when I was in Ohio. Really though, it's just being willing to hang out with me when I'm stressed out. 'S good to have that.
Sparkle or Shine? Shimmer.
Mac or Dell? Mac! *pets Diego*
Shade or Sun? Sun. I feel healthier when I'm kinda sunburned.
Have you ever been arrested or in a police car for any other reason? Nope.
Would you rather have the ability to see the future or change the past? ...I think I'd go with the Big Fish philosophy of "If you know how you're going to die, then you know that nothing else will be able to stop you."
Would you date someone younger than you? I have, in fact. Can't see why I wouldn't do it again.
Who do you live with? My roommate,pvt_tiger.
Do you swear? All the fucking time.
Have you ever fallen asleep in class? There was this one time in civics my senior year when I had dream that I got my report card and the grade I got in that class was an S for Sleeping. Guess even unconscious I felt kinda bad for not paying attention.
What cell phone service do you have? Cingular. Woo.
Would you join the military? Actually really thought about it for a while. But I have bad knees and I think I'd rather be a smoke jumper.
Ashlee Simpson or Jessica Simpson? Lisa Simpson.
Hyper or Energetic? Energetic. "What we lack in talent we make up for with enthusiasm."
Do you have any birthmarks? "Beauty marks"...a few.
Have you ever given anyone a lap dance? In a context other than a staged play? Not so much.
Do you have any tattoos? Not yet, we'll just have to wait and see if I think my parents would be able to forgive me for it. *wry*
If you could read one person's mind, who's would it be? Don't know that I'd read anyone's mind. I'm happier in my ignorance I'm sure.
Have you ever had chicken pox? Yup. Itchy.
Do you have any pets? Well, the parents still have the dogs and the cats. I guess they're family pets. Really do want a dog of my own though.
Warner Bros or Disney? Out of loyalty to Jem I must say Disney. Though WB does have Teen Titans.
What is the dumbest thing you've done with a friend? Tried to date him. *amused facepalm*
What time do you wake up in the morning? 7:00am to 7:45am is time spent hitting the snooze. I try and get in the shower not too long after.
Do you wear contacts or glasses? I gots the good eyes, thank ya.
I Love You or You Love Me? Chances are I love you. You probably think I'm pretty funny. Which is good, 'cause it's true.
Most used phrase (not online)? "Dude", "Seriously" and "Excellent.".
What was your last dream? There was a dream about curtains, but that was a couple weeks ago.
If you were stuck on an island, who would you want with you? Wayne, and Gracie and maybe a couple other people I won't embarrass by mentioning them here. Mostly I want people I can talk to. Heh, good talking people are pretty much all you can ask for.
Lake or ocean? Ocean. I love the smell and then waves. And even the sand. But only on my feet.
Have you ever been in a car accident? I have dent where someone backed into me once, but that's it.
What toothpaste do you use? Think it's Colgate right now.
Classic or Ordinary? Extra crunchy.
Skirts or jeans? I enjoy the way skirts make me feel sometimes, but the same could be said for jeans. I've gotta say I love shorts most of all though.
Have you ever received any awards? Um. In high school, I think.
What size bed do you have? Twin. It is, according to the reports of others, unreasonably comfortable.
What kind of jewelry do you wear? I have two rings on my right hand, one a clada (sp, wut?). I also have a chain with a cross and St. Christopher's medalion and a little beaded-stone-sliver necklace thing too. There are bracelets and watch, but that's just silly stuff. One's made out of shells.
Are you the romantic type? For other people, yes.
Christmas or Chanukah? Christmas.
Do you have a pool? Dude, do I ever wish. Mmm...*cue day dream*.
Have you ever parasailed? Never had the chance, don't think I would have, even if I had.
What is the longest you've stayed awake at once? 64-68 hrs. It was a little hazy at the end there.
Do you go to church? Haven't found one I really connect at yet. It's one of those thing I keep in the back of my mind, "just in case."
Halloween or April fools? I have a BA in theatre. It's all about the costumes.
Paris Hilton or Nicky Hilton? Holiday Inn.
Have you ever been to a casino? I drove by a couple once. ... unless the Vegas airport counts. Ew.
Sweet or Sour? Chocolate covered pretzels.
Who's the best person to go to for advice? I don't tend to look for it outside of the context that I sometimes need to vent and get it whether I want it or not. Don't like to bug people with stuff.
What religion are you? Christian. Raised in the church I've spent a lot of time trying to make what I believe and what I was taught measure up. I think I'm finally getting there.
Is there anything you regret doing in your past? ...Only in the context I wish I'd never said anything.
Have you ever fallen for your best friend? Yes. I wouldn't recommend it to others.
Have you ever been in a sauna? Sometimes Puerto feels that way, but otherwise, no.
Have you ever been toilet papering? Nope.
SUV or sports car? Drive a sports car now. What I really want is a stationwagon.
Do you get annoyed easily? Sometimes. It depends on if I got to have lunch.
What is your favorite children's book? Any book by Bill Pete. He's how I learned to read.
What does your screenname mean? Left over from a terribly MarySue type OC from when I was in jr. high and long before I knew fan fic even existed.
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up? "ohGodwhat'sthat? ...oh. Stupid alarm."
Math or science? Watched too much Nova as a kid and got my brain all hooked on knowing why things work the way they do. Gotta say I'd go with the bit that let me wander around and poke things for a good grade.
Muffin or cupcake? Yellow cake with chocolate frosting.
If you could play an instrument, what would it be? Guitar. I just need to find one with a neck small enough for my tiny child-hands.
Have you ever been chased by the police? Only ever been pulled over. Nothing near a chase there. Which is a bummer, 'cause that would certainly be a story worth saving.
Dogs or Cats? I love them both, but in deference to my roommate and other local companions, I'll end up getting the dog first, I know.
How many hours a week are you online? Waaay too many, I'm sure.
Would you date someone older than you? Eh, why not. Can't hurt anything, I don't suppose.
Are you photogenic? No. Not at all actually. Which is really rather tragic. Though passport pictures are way amusing.
Are you currently employed? Yup. See above comment about job and company and such.
What is your best physical feature? Some days my hair, some days my feet. The only consistency is in my eyes. They're very big..
Have you ever cried in school? Yes, though never in class or anything.
How many ex's do you have? Um. In that weird negative tone I've only got one, though I'm sure if I wanted to I could tally up a couple more.
What is your favorite alcoholic drink? Nein drinking for me.
Steak or chicken? Tonight I'd say steak. Usually it's chicken, but only if it tastes like something other than chicken.
Love Life or Hate Life? Mostly it's love. Sometimes the circumstances make me tetchy though.
Are you trustworthy? I'm a good liar when it comes to myself, at least.
Have you ever shoplifted? Nope, never.
What time is your curfew? Heh. Well, for now it's however late the buses run.
Have you ever broken a bone? No, thought Bear had her arm caught in a washing machine ringer once. I thought she'd been run over by a piano .
If you had to eat only one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Probably veggies and cheese. You can come up with a lot of combinations for that one.
Do you prefer kinky or casual sex? Really, at this point I'm just looking for casual making out. I'm easy that way.
What is your favorite color? Green. In nearly every shade, green.
Do you believe in the afterlife? Yes.
Have you ever played strip poker? Nope.
Do you sing? It all depends on my mood. Rather compulsive about it in the car though.
Dance Dance Dance or Sing Sing Sing? I get my groove on in the car. And the grocery store.
What is your favorite meal? Nothing's sounded very good lately. I hate it when food loses all appeal.
Are you double jointed? In my elbows, and that's a pain.
What would you do if you could live forever? It would depend on Live Forever, in the never get old and die sense, verses the Live Forever in the you couldn't kill me if you tried, sense. If it's the later, I'd so figure out a way to be a super hero. Then I'd probably travel the world.
How easily do you trust people? In that I'll give you whatever you need, very. In my ability to actually ask for things of people... still working on that one.
What is the most important lesson you've learned from life? Life goes on. Failure isn't the end of all things, and that sometimes apathy is the only viable defense mechanism. But really, mostly just that life goes on. And that's a good thing.
What is your favorite season? Spring. Always Spring.
Have you ever had your tongue stuck to a pole? Um. Even if I'd never seen snow until I was 18, I'm not quite that dumb.
Have you ever cussed out your parents? I once swore at Bear in front of my mum, but I think that's as close as I've come.
How many rings until you answer the phone? Usually only one or two, though if I'm out places I'll miss your call like I did it on purpose. I never notice when the stupid thing rings.
Have you ever been to a picnic? Used to go when I was a kid. I'd like to go again.
NYC or Florida? Mexico.
Are you flexible? Fairly, though I used to be more so. Heh. That's something I should work on again.
What is your favorite kitchen appliance? I'm a big fan of the dishwasher. Hate doing the dishes. Hatehatehate.
What did you do yesterday? Went to work, dropped my car off to be fixed and found a place with great tortilla soup for lunch.
What is the nicest thing you have ever done for a friend? Don't know, you'd have to ask them. Helping out is generally the best that I can offer. That and the occasional off colour joke.
Who was the last person you touched?madpinkflamingo was poking the bottom of my foot a while ago.. I think that's it.
Drama Queen or Queen of the Universe? Good witch. Mostly.
Smiles or Frowns? Stupid grin.
What is your favorite day of the week? I really like Saturdays. Though Friday evenings can be really nice too.
What do you wear to bed? Depends on how cold it is. Usually just a shirt, sometimes less. *shrugs* I have flannel sheets, it's all good. ^__^;;
Math or Literature? Literature. I just love the words.
What is your favorite inside joke? Umm.... "Must have been a short horse"... pie... Mexican whore... gay mentor... "Pants, Fullmetal"...
'Thats Hot' or 'Loves It'? HEH. "That's Hot."
Are your parents still married? Yup. It was 26 years this past June.
How long does it take you to shower? I've done it in 5, but that means hairy legs and clean, but unconditioned hair. Usually it's closer to 10 or 15.
Beach or mountains? Beaches of Puerto and the mountains of the Sierra Nevada... I can't decide.
What is your favorite dine-in restaurant? Again with the food and it's just not being appealing right now. The Grossmont Center food court has been consistently good lately, though.
What would you say if everyone in the world would hear you? Love, people. It really is all about love.
Butter or Creamcheese? Hmm... Butter on bread except for bagels, where, if I can get it, I'll drown my carbs in creamcheese, thank you very much.
What is your favorite thing to do on a date? *laughs* I haven't been on date since my sophomore year in college, so I really wouldn't know.
Who do you talk to the most online? ....They know who they are.
Who's arms do you feel safest in? ...I don't actually know any more. Hm.
Do you think you are a good singer? I'm not painful, but there's certainly no record deal in my future.
Can You Drive? Mm.yes. And I love it too. ^___^
American Eagle or Pac Sun? If I had the money I'd just go with Anthropology.
What are your favorite articles of clothing? Bathing suit, shorts and a towel.
M&Ms or Skittles? M&M's, but only if it's the peanut kind.
Do you like the beach better during the day or at night? Sunset over the ocean is one of the most amazing sights ever. It's even better when you're out in the water.
Have you ever received a lap dance? No, can't say that I have.
Do you like to drive fast? I try to be good, I really do. Just some times... well, Trixie, when she's running, has a habit of just settling in at around 75 or 80.
Ice cream or soft serve? Depends on the flavor, 'cause sometimes nothing beats a swirl cone.
Jupiter or Mars? The moon.
Are you spoiled? Only in that some days I'm amazed that I've made it this far. It's gotta be some kind of strangely charmed existence I lead.
What languages do you speak? English (Well enough for getting around) and Spanish (Well enough for getting around assuming you don't really care about grammar or sentence structure).
Do you find yourself attractive? *shrugs* Not really, no.
What do you want to be when you grow up? Someone who doesn't live alone and who has at least one dog.
Nails Painted or Clean? Right now, clean, though just the other day they were glow in the dark.
Love or Laughter? For me you can't have one without the other, at least some of the time.
Applebees or TGIF? On The Border.
Who was the last person you IMed? The Veggie.
What kind of music do you listen to? Nearly anything once, though I admit an unusual love of the emo and the things that make me want to sing along.
Have you ever played truth or dare? Nope.
The OC or One Tree Hill? Oh, totally the OC, though only because of Seth and Ryan. Marissa makes me want to snap twigs or something.
Who was the last person you got into an argument with? My dad, this morning, but it was mostly just me venting and him being understanding.
What color is the carpet in your bedroom? Beige.
Have you ever eaten a dog biscuit? No, but Bear did once.
Can you juggle? If there's two of them I can toss them back and forth, but that's the extent of my mad juggle fu.
What goal would you like to achieve this year? Find a job I really want to keep and finish DV. No, you don't need to know what that means.
Do you have any piercings? Ears, 7 of them.
Do you like to party? mm.. not really. I enjoy activities, but the random milling around that parties usually entail just doesn't do anything for me.
Do you throw popcorn at people in the movies? No.
Who is your favorite cartoon character? Robin from Teen Titans Go. That kid just guts me.
What is under your bed? Some random books and a couple of boxes I couldn't fit in the closet.
Most recent embarrassing moment? So just happened. Sooo not talking about it.
Fancy or casual? I like sparkly tops with flipflops.
Do you keep a journal? In my head, yeah.
What is your favorite flower? Fresias and night blooming jasmine.
So you plan on going to college? Went. Kinda wanna go back for .
Have you almost burned the house down? No, but Wayne nearly took out a whole apartment complex. That's a good story.
Have you ever flashed someone? Not on purpose, but the boat was close and I couldn't get my top up in time. Hey now, I was in the water. XP
Do you smoke? Ew. No.
What is your lucky number? I like 16. Just do.
Do you plan on having kids? *grins* It's a reasonable theory. Probably won't happen, but it's not something I'm against.
Kissing or cuddling? The two actually go quite well together.
Blueberry or Strawberry? Blueberry.
What are you listening to right now? The hum of the fridge and the sound of my own typing.
Have you ever loved someone so much it made you cry? Yes.
What school do you currently attend? I is gradumatated.
What does your room look like? Like I need to buy another bookcase.
Bitch or Slut? Geek.
Have you ever been in a hot tub? Uh huh.
Are you ghetto? Heh. No.
Do you drink? Family history dictates this is a less good idea, so, no.
Have you ever ran into a wall? Walking or driving, 'cause sometimes getting both legs going in the same direction is harder than it looks.
Do you like thunderstorms? Weather is of the good. Especially when you can watch it from the roof.
Hugs or Kisses? I'm a fan of the prolonged hug.
What is around you right now? The kitchen, the living room and on the sofa, Gracie.
Do you have a lava lamp? Nein.
Do you have a webpage? I keep talking about it... so, eventually?
Is there anything you regret NOT doing in your past? Working harder. Not having to take that semester off in college would have change a lot of things.
Do you get along with your parents? Yes. They're the best people I know.
What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Vanilla is really the only constant.
Soup or salad? Lately it's been soup, but I think I need some veggies.
Peaches or strawberries? Peaches. For a pie. Wooot.
Black or white? Black for the bottom, white for the top. Heh, the white makes me look tanner.
Do you like getting dirty? Depends. I admit I love being to come home from hiking and show off all my little bloody scrapes and bruises.
Who was the last person you talked to? Out loud, Gracie. She's asleep now though.
Have you ever been in a fist fight? Bear almost nailed me once, but that's as close as I've ever gotten.
What are your weaknesses? Books, people who seem like they might need you.
If you could live anywhere, where would it be? I'd split my time between Puerto, Oaxaca and SD.
Have you ever given anyone a bath? Poodles!
Have you ever bungee jumped? Um. Fear of heights =/= bungee jumping
Naughty or Nice? Are you my mother? Then there's no reason to ask.
Who is the last person you went out to dinner with? Went out to lunch with Gracie today. Actual dinner ... Don't remember exactly.
What compliment do you get the most from people? I've been told I'm selfish enough times to think it's probably fairly true.
What is the last CD you bought? I bought both the new Switchfoot and Lifehouse CDs at the same time.
What turns you on? Things and stuff.
Have you ever been cheated on? Yes.
Gold or silver? Silver. Gold doesn't show up on my skin.
What is your favorite sport to watch? Water polo. *hearts that game*
Do you plan on getting married? At this point, no.
What do you like least about your body? mmm... my face, I think.
What do you like most about your body? My eyes, my hair.
Beach or Pool? Beach, just like above.
Diamonds or Pearls? Diamonds. It's one of those things you pick up from your mother..
Are you passive or agressive? Mostly pretty passive. I fight with Bear sometimes, but those always fester and build up for long periods of time before anything happens.
Have you ever had a traffic citation? Got a ticket but I went to traffic school and now it's gone.
Do you like to try new things? Most of the time, yeah.
Have you ever made yourself throw-up? Yes, but the doctor made me.
K-Mart or Wal-mart? K-Mart. Crappier selection, but at least it's not using it's power to do evil and take over the world.
Ford or Chevy? VW.
Have you ever failed a grade? No, but I flunked out of college. Managed to get reaccepted after a semester off, though.
If you could get back one thing that you lost, what would it be? Really, I don't know. Can't seem to think of anything right now.
Have you ever been fired from a job? No, but I've left two of them so far.
Do you believe in magic? Mmm... more things under the sun and all that, but labeling things "magic" just seems uncalled for.
Do you talk alot? *sheepish* Yeah.
Do you think you are emotionally strong? Yes, actually.
Have you ever had a crush on a teacher? Water polo coach, but that's not quite the same.
Have you ever saved IM conversations? They're all logged. Be afraid. Heh.
Have you ever gone skinny dipping? Yuup.
What is your good luck charm? Don't have one, but I do always put my left shoe on first. It's a tic I picked up somewhere along the line.
What is your favorite TV show? Based purely on the percentage of this apartment's tv hours are taken up by this show, Law and Order. (Except, not at all.)
Have you ever had a dream more than once? Yeah. Thematically linked dreams. All about curtains.
London or Japan? Um. Dang. Japan because who knows when I'd actually get back.
Bike Riding or Hiking? Hiking. Walkwalkwalk.
Do you daydream alot? Constantly.
What turns you off? Hatred, cruelty and dirty fingernails.
Blonde or brunette? I have no preference.
Carbs or Sugars? Carbs.
What is your favorite quote? "As hard as nails and as mean as the half stewed
Kind of car do you have? 1996 Ford Probe. But I'm Iooking for a stationwagon.
Snowboarding or Skiing? Falling over.
Funky or Groovy? Fuk-ay
Smart or Stupid? Well intentioned.
What is the last thing you said? "Heh."
Winter or summer? Fake Fall.
What is your most overused phrase in an IM conversation? "Heh. Excellent."
What do you do most often when you're bored? Make icons, write fic, and when I have access to it, check my email.
tj_dragonblade.Full Name: Elisa Middlename1 Middlename2 Lastname. Yeah, my parents are big on lots of names.
Nicknames: Rune, Mexican, and half-pint (shutup!).
Gender: Female.
Date of birth: January 28, 1981.
Heritage: Mama is Zapotec indian from Oaxaca, Mexico. Papa's family is, apparently, from just outside London. We generally just go with "generic tall skinny white guy." Heh.
Sign: Aquarius.
Siblings: Bear. She's 20, and way cooler than I'll ever be.
Eye Color: Brown. Really, really dark brown.
Hair Color: Black, though in the sun it sometimes turns this insane fire engine red. No, really, like that-colour-doesn't-appear-in-nature red.
Hair Style: My hair is insanely straight and so I've pretty much always worn it pretty much just "long." And then last summer I decided it'd be a good idea to get it cut short. Like Fay from Bebop, short. It was okay, and then I got it cut shorter still in December. ...Yeah, just now finally getting back to something I can live with.
Shoe size: 6 or 6 1/2. Yeah, little feet.
Height: 5'1".
Current Location: San Diego, CA. My armchair in my living room is rather wonderful in that I'm currently also watching Conan O'Brien. Heh.
Right or Left Handed: Right.
Single or taken: Open to suggestion.
AIM screenname: runestarr
Wine or champagne? Not so much with the drinking.
Do you think you are obsessive? ...it would depend on the topic.
Shy or Loud? Friendly, though less likely to actually let you know anything about me than you might think.
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? I'm torn between Buenos Dias California and Beef 'n Bun Whistle Stop... Heh. I'll go with both of them.
Have you ever fallen off of your chair? Once... it was hot. HA.
What was the last compliment you received? I believe I was informed that I was "cute" the other day. I'm fairly sure it was in response to my being a spaz, as opposed to actual appearance, but still, it stands.
Do you have a job? Where? Job recruiter for one of the SD branches of a very large company.
Florida or california? California every. Single. Time.
Do you have more male or female friends? At this point, probably female. In college it was more even. Leaving the country for six months kinda changed that one.
Sexy or Lovely? I tend to be described as lovely by polite folk, though, I know that I tend to think of the two as being better when they come together.
Fun or Boring? Well, I think I'm fun.
How many times did you fail your driver's test? None. I got a wicked nice lady who passed me despite the fact that I bumped the curb with my tire during my parking bit.
What type of underwear do you wear? Cotton. Breathable, wut.
Have you ever sat by the phone all night waiting for a call? Yeah, but I won't tell you why.
Snorkeling or scuba diving? I've done the snorkeling and loved it. I figure the scuba bit could only add to the coolness.
What is your favorite soft drink? Depends on my mood. Squirt is pretty much always good though, even when it's room temperature.
Have you ever tried drugs? Nope.
Have you ever loved someone at first sight? Wanted to jump their bones? Yeah. Loved? Not so much.
How do you vent your anger? Venting... to a small select number of people. Not often though, 'cause I just feel like a goober.
How many posters do you have in your room? I have a rug from Oaxaca up in my bedroom, along with a framed illustration by Chris Van Allsburg. There's a painting by my mum too, but It's not up since I need a frame.
What is your dream job? Crazy dream job...film director. Real dram job... college recruiter for some place like Kenyon.
Have you ever been called a tease? No.
Where do you want to go for a vacation? I want to go back to Puerto -- so many people I want to take with me too! -- or to go and spend some serious time in New Zealand.
Hot or Cold? I miss the Fall. That's all I have a grasp of right now.
What is your perfect pizza? Thick crust, spicy sauce and lots of veggies. Meat is good, but the veggies are key.
What are your fears? That everyone will figure out what I already know about me. And heights.
Wild or Crazy? Wacky.
What is your most missed memory? ...This seems to imply that I no longer have the memory. I guess that would mean I miss the memory of being gorgeous and thin and everyone loved me. Heh.
Cosmopolitan or Vogue? Weekly World News. Dick Cheney is a robot. *nod*
Have you ever run away? I was like 8 and only went from the house where my mom was working back to our actual house. It was like two blocks.
What store would you choose to max out your credit card? Probably Target. They've got everything.
What is the nicest thing a friend has ever done for you? Bug used to let me borrow her family when I was in Ohio. Really though, it's just being willing to hang out with me when I'm stressed out. 'S good to have that.
Sparkle or Shine? Shimmer.
Mac or Dell? Mac! *pets Diego*
Shade or Sun? Sun. I feel healthier when I'm kinda sunburned.
Have you ever been arrested or in a police car for any other reason? Nope.
Would you rather have the ability to see the future or change the past? ...I think I'd go with the Big Fish philosophy of "If you know how you're going to die, then you know that nothing else will be able to stop you."
Would you date someone younger than you? I have, in fact. Can't see why I wouldn't do it again.
Who do you live with? My roommate,
pvt_tiger.Do you swear? All the fucking time.
Have you ever fallen asleep in class? There was this one time in civics my senior year when I had dream that I got my report card and the grade I got in that class was an S for Sleeping. Guess even unconscious I felt kinda bad for not paying attention.
What cell phone service do you have? Cingular. Woo.
Would you join the military? Actually really thought about it for a while. But I have bad knees and I think I'd rather be a smoke jumper.
Ashlee Simpson or Jessica Simpson? Lisa Simpson.
Hyper or Energetic? Energetic. "What we lack in talent we make up for with enthusiasm."
Do you have any birthmarks? "Beauty marks"...a few.
Have you ever given anyone a lap dance? In a context other than a staged play? Not so much.
Do you have any tattoos? Not yet, we'll just have to wait and see if I think my parents would be able to forgive me for it. *wry*
If you could read one person's mind, who's would it be? Don't know that I'd read anyone's mind. I'm happier in my ignorance I'm sure.
Have you ever had chicken pox? Yup. Itchy.
Do you have any pets? Well, the parents still have the dogs and the cats. I guess they're family pets. Really do want a dog of my own though.
Warner Bros or Disney? Out of loyalty to Jem I must say Disney. Though WB does have Teen Titans.
What is the dumbest thing you've done with a friend? Tried to date him. *amused facepalm*
What time do you wake up in the morning? 7:00am to 7:45am is time spent hitting the snooze. I try and get in the shower not too long after.
Do you wear contacts or glasses? I gots the good eyes, thank ya.
I Love You or You Love Me? Chances are I love you. You probably think I'm pretty funny. Which is good, 'cause it's true.
Most used phrase (not online)? "Dude", "Seriously" and "Excellent.".
What was your last dream? There was a dream about curtains, but that was a couple weeks ago.
If you were stuck on an island, who would you want with you? Wayne, and Gracie and maybe a couple other people I won't embarrass by mentioning them here. Mostly I want people I can talk to. Heh, good talking people are pretty much all you can ask for.
Lake or ocean? Ocean. I love the smell and then waves. And even the sand. But only on my feet.
Have you ever been in a car accident? I have dent where someone backed into me once, but that's it.
What toothpaste do you use? Think it's Colgate right now.
Classic or Ordinary? Extra crunchy.
Skirts or jeans? I enjoy the way skirts make me feel sometimes, but the same could be said for jeans. I've gotta say I love shorts most of all though.
Have you ever received any awards? Um. In high school, I think.
What size bed do you have? Twin. It is, according to the reports of others, unreasonably comfortable.
What kind of jewelry do you wear? I have two rings on my right hand, one a clada (sp, wut?). I also have a chain with a cross and St. Christopher's medalion and a little beaded-stone-sliver necklace thing too. There are bracelets and watch, but that's just silly stuff. One's made out of shells.
Are you the romantic type? For other people, yes.
Christmas or Chanukah? Christmas.
Do you have a pool? Dude, do I ever wish. Mmm...*cue day dream*.
Have you ever parasailed? Never had the chance, don't think I would have, even if I had.
What is the longest you've stayed awake at once? 64-68 hrs. It was a little hazy at the end there.
Do you go to church? Haven't found one I really connect at yet. It's one of those thing I keep in the back of my mind, "just in case."
Halloween or April fools? I have a BA in theatre. It's all about the costumes.
Paris Hilton or Nicky Hilton? Holiday Inn.
Have you ever been to a casino? I drove by a couple once. ... unless the Vegas airport counts. Ew.
Sweet or Sour? Chocolate covered pretzels.
Who's the best person to go to for advice? I don't tend to look for it outside of the context that I sometimes need to vent and get it whether I want it or not. Don't like to bug people with stuff.
What religion are you? Christian. Raised in the church I've spent a lot of time trying to make what I believe and what I was taught measure up. I think I'm finally getting there.
Is there anything you regret doing in your past? ...Only in the context I wish I'd never said anything.
Have you ever fallen for your best friend? Yes. I wouldn't recommend it to others.
Have you ever been in a sauna? Sometimes Puerto feels that way, but otherwise, no.
Have you ever been toilet papering? Nope.
SUV or sports car? Drive a sports car now. What I really want is a stationwagon.
Do you get annoyed easily? Sometimes. It depends on if I got to have lunch.
What is your favorite children's book? Any book by Bill Pete. He's how I learned to read.
What does your screenname mean? Left over from a terribly MarySue type OC from when I was in jr. high and long before I knew fan fic even existed.
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up? "ohGodwhat'sthat? ...oh. Stupid alarm."
Math or science? Watched too much Nova as a kid and got my brain all hooked on knowing why things work the way they do. Gotta say I'd go with the bit that let me wander around and poke things for a good grade.
Muffin or cupcake? Yellow cake with chocolate frosting.
If you could play an instrument, what would it be? Guitar. I just need to find one with a neck small enough for my tiny child-hands.
Have you ever been chased by the police? Only ever been pulled over. Nothing near a chase there. Which is a bummer, 'cause that would certainly be a story worth saving.
Dogs or Cats? I love them both, but in deference to my roommate and other local companions, I'll end up getting the dog first, I know.
How many hours a week are you online? Waaay too many, I'm sure.
Would you date someone older than you? Eh, why not. Can't hurt anything, I don't suppose.
Are you photogenic? No. Not at all actually. Which is really rather tragic. Though passport pictures are way amusing.
Are you currently employed? Yup. See above comment about job and company and such.
What is your best physical feature? Some days my hair, some days my feet. The only consistency is in my eyes. They're very big..
Have you ever cried in school? Yes, though never in class or anything.
How many ex's do you have? Um. In that weird negative tone I've only got one, though I'm sure if I wanted to I could tally up a couple more.
What is your favorite alcoholic drink? Nein drinking for me.
Steak or chicken? Tonight I'd say steak. Usually it's chicken, but only if it tastes like something other than chicken.
Love Life or Hate Life? Mostly it's love. Sometimes the circumstances make me tetchy though.
Are you trustworthy? I'm a good liar when it comes to myself, at least.
Have you ever shoplifted? Nope, never.
What time is your curfew? Heh. Well, for now it's however late the buses run.
Have you ever broken a bone? No, thought Bear had her arm caught in a washing machine ringer once. I thought she'd been run over by a piano .
If you had to eat only one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Probably veggies and cheese. You can come up with a lot of combinations for that one.
Do you prefer kinky or casual sex? Really, at this point I'm just looking for casual making out. I'm easy that way.
What is your favorite color? Green. In nearly every shade, green.
Do you believe in the afterlife? Yes.
Have you ever played strip poker? Nope.
Do you sing? It all depends on my mood. Rather compulsive about it in the car though.
Dance Dance Dance or Sing Sing Sing? I get my groove on in the car. And the grocery store.
What is your favorite meal? Nothing's sounded very good lately. I hate it when food loses all appeal.
Are you double jointed? In my elbows, and that's a pain.
What would you do if you could live forever? It would depend on Live Forever, in the never get old and die sense, verses the Live Forever in the you couldn't kill me if you tried, sense. If it's the later, I'd so figure out a way to be a super hero. Then I'd probably travel the world.
How easily do you trust people? In that I'll give you whatever you need, very. In my ability to actually ask for things of people... still working on that one.
What is the most important lesson you've learned from life? Life goes on. Failure isn't the end of all things, and that sometimes apathy is the only viable defense mechanism. But really, mostly just that life goes on. And that's a good thing.
What is your favorite season? Spring. Always Spring.
Have you ever had your tongue stuck to a pole? Um. Even if I'd never seen snow until I was 18, I'm not quite that dumb.
Have you ever cussed out your parents? I once swore at Bear in front of my mum, but I think that's as close as I've come.
How many rings until you answer the phone? Usually only one or two, though if I'm out places I'll miss your call like I did it on purpose. I never notice when the stupid thing rings.
Have you ever been to a picnic? Used to go when I was a kid. I'd like to go again.
NYC or Florida? Mexico.
Are you flexible? Fairly, though I used to be more so. Heh. That's something I should work on again.
What is your favorite kitchen appliance? I'm a big fan of the dishwasher. Hate doing the dishes. Hatehatehate.
What did you do yesterday? Went to work, dropped my car off to be fixed and found a place with great tortilla soup for lunch.
What is the nicest thing you have ever done for a friend? Don't know, you'd have to ask them. Helping out is generally the best that I can offer. That and the occasional off colour joke.
Who was the last person you touched?
madpinkflamingo was poking the bottom of my foot a while ago.. I think that's it.Drama Queen or Queen of the Universe? Good witch. Mostly.
Smiles or Frowns? Stupid grin.
What is your favorite day of the week? I really like Saturdays. Though Friday evenings can be really nice too.
What do you wear to bed? Depends on how cold it is. Usually just a shirt, sometimes less. *shrugs* I have flannel sheets, it's all good. ^__^;;
Math or Literature? Literature. I just love the words.
What is your favorite inside joke? Umm.... "Must have been a short horse"... pie... Mexican whore... gay mentor... "Pants, Fullmetal"...
'Thats Hot' or 'Loves It'? HEH. "That's Hot."
Are your parents still married? Yup. It was 26 years this past June.
How long does it take you to shower? I've done it in 5, but that means hairy legs and clean, but unconditioned hair. Usually it's closer to 10 or 15.
Beach or mountains? Beaches of Puerto and the mountains of the Sierra Nevada... I can't decide.
What is your favorite dine-in restaurant? Again with the food and it's just not being appealing right now. The Grossmont Center food court has been consistently good lately, though.
What would you say if everyone in the world would hear you? Love, people. It really is all about love.
Butter or Creamcheese? Hmm... Butter on bread except for bagels, where, if I can get it, I'll drown my carbs in creamcheese, thank you very much.
What is your favorite thing to do on a date? *laughs* I haven't been on date since my sophomore year in college, so I really wouldn't know.
Who do you talk to the most online? ....They know who they are.
Who's arms do you feel safest in? ...I don't actually know any more. Hm.
Do you think you are a good singer? I'm not painful, but there's certainly no record deal in my future.
Can You Drive? Mm.yes. And I love it too. ^___^
American Eagle or Pac Sun? If I had the money I'd just go with Anthropology.
What are your favorite articles of clothing? Bathing suit, shorts and a towel.
M&Ms or Skittles? M&M's, but only if it's the peanut kind.
Do you like the beach better during the day or at night? Sunset over the ocean is one of the most amazing sights ever. It's even better when you're out in the water.
Have you ever received a lap dance? No, can't say that I have.
Do you like to drive fast? I try to be good, I really do. Just some times... well, Trixie, when she's running, has a habit of just settling in at around 75 or 80.
Ice cream or soft serve? Depends on the flavor, 'cause sometimes nothing beats a swirl cone.
Jupiter or Mars? The moon.
Are you spoiled? Only in that some days I'm amazed that I've made it this far. It's gotta be some kind of strangely charmed existence I lead.
What languages do you speak? English (Well enough for getting around) and Spanish (Well enough for getting around assuming you don't really care about grammar or sentence structure).
Do you find yourself attractive? *shrugs* Not really, no.
What do you want to be when you grow up? Someone who doesn't live alone and who has at least one dog.
Nails Painted or Clean? Right now, clean, though just the other day they were glow in the dark.
Love or Laughter? For me you can't have one without the other, at least some of the time.
Applebees or TGIF? On The Border.
Who was the last person you IMed? The Veggie.
What kind of music do you listen to? Nearly anything once, though I admit an unusual love of the emo and the things that make me want to sing along.
Have you ever played truth or dare? Nope.
The OC or One Tree Hill? Oh, totally the OC, though only because of Seth and Ryan. Marissa makes me want to snap twigs or something.
Who was the last person you got into an argument with? My dad, this morning, but it was mostly just me venting and him being understanding.
What color is the carpet in your bedroom? Beige.
Have you ever eaten a dog biscuit? No, but Bear did once.
Can you juggle? If there's two of them I can toss them back and forth, but that's the extent of my mad juggle fu.
What goal would you like to achieve this year? Find a job I really want to keep and finish DV. No, you don't need to know what that means.
Do you have any piercings? Ears, 7 of them.
Do you like to party? mm.. not really. I enjoy activities, but the random milling around that parties usually entail just doesn't do anything for me.
Do you throw popcorn at people in the movies? No.
Who is your favorite cartoon character? Robin from Teen Titans Go. That kid just guts me.
What is under your bed? Some random books and a couple of boxes I couldn't fit in the closet.
Most recent embarrassing moment? So just happened. Sooo not talking about it.
Fancy or casual? I like sparkly tops with flipflops.
Do you keep a journal? In my head, yeah.
What is your favorite flower? Fresias and night blooming jasmine.
So you plan on going to college? Went. Kinda wanna go back for .
Have you almost burned the house down? No, but Wayne nearly took out a whole apartment complex. That's a good story.
Have you ever flashed someone? Not on purpose, but the boat was close and I couldn't get my top up in time. Hey now, I was in the water. XP
Do you smoke? Ew. No.
What is your lucky number? I like 16. Just do.
Do you plan on having kids? *grins* It's a reasonable theory. Probably won't happen, but it's not something I'm against.
Kissing or cuddling? The two actually go quite well together.
Blueberry or Strawberry? Blueberry.
What are you listening to right now? The hum of the fridge and the sound of my own typing.
Have you ever loved someone so much it made you cry? Yes.
What school do you currently attend? I is gradumatated.
What does your room look like? Like I need to buy another bookcase.
Bitch or Slut? Geek.
Have you ever been in a hot tub? Uh huh.
Are you ghetto? Heh. No.
Do you drink? Family history dictates this is a less good idea, so, no.
Have you ever ran into a wall? Walking or driving, 'cause sometimes getting both legs going in the same direction is harder than it looks.
Do you like thunderstorms? Weather is of the good. Especially when you can watch it from the roof.
Hugs or Kisses? I'm a fan of the prolonged hug.
What is around you right now? The kitchen, the living room and on the sofa, Gracie.
Do you have a lava lamp? Nein.
Do you have a webpage? I keep talking about it... so, eventually?
Is there anything you regret NOT doing in your past? Working harder. Not having to take that semester off in college would have change a lot of things.
Do you get along with your parents? Yes. They're the best people I know.
What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Vanilla is really the only constant.
Soup or salad? Lately it's been soup, but I think I need some veggies.
Peaches or strawberries? Peaches. For a pie. Wooot.
Black or white? Black for the bottom, white for the top. Heh, the white makes me look tanner.
Do you like getting dirty? Depends. I admit I love being to come home from hiking and show off all my little bloody scrapes and bruises.
Who was the last person you talked to? Out loud, Gracie. She's asleep now though.
Have you ever been in a fist fight? Bear almost nailed me once, but that's as close as I've ever gotten.
What are your weaknesses? Books, people who seem like they might need you.
If you could live anywhere, where would it be? I'd split my time between Puerto, Oaxaca and SD.
Have you ever given anyone a bath? Poodles!
Have you ever bungee jumped? Um. Fear of heights =/= bungee jumping
Naughty or Nice? Are you my mother? Then there's no reason to ask.
Who is the last person you went out to dinner with? Went out to lunch with Gracie today. Actual dinner ... Don't remember exactly.
What compliment do you get the most from people? I've been told I'm selfish enough times to think it's probably fairly true.
What is the last CD you bought? I bought both the new Switchfoot and Lifehouse CDs at the same time.
What turns you on? Things and stuff.
Have you ever been cheated on? Yes.
Gold or silver? Silver. Gold doesn't show up on my skin.
What is your favorite sport to watch? Water polo. *hearts that game*
Do you plan on getting married? At this point, no.
What do you like least about your body? mmm... my face, I think.
What do you like most about your body? My eyes, my hair.
Beach or Pool? Beach, just like above.
Diamonds or Pearls? Diamonds. It's one of those things you pick up from your mother..
Are you passive or agressive? Mostly pretty passive. I fight with Bear sometimes, but those always fester and build up for long periods of time before anything happens.
Have you ever had a traffic citation? Got a ticket but I went to traffic school and now it's gone.
Do you like to try new things? Most of the time, yeah.
Have you ever made yourself throw-up? Yes, but the doctor made me.
K-Mart or Wal-mart? K-Mart. Crappier selection, but at least it's not using it's power to do evil and take over the world.
Ford or Chevy? VW.
Have you ever failed a grade? No, but I flunked out of college. Managed to get reaccepted after a semester off, though.
If you could get back one thing that you lost, what would it be? Really, I don't know. Can't seem to think of anything right now.
Have you ever been fired from a job? No, but I've left two of them so far.
Do you believe in magic? Mmm... more things under the sun and all that, but labeling things "magic" just seems uncalled for.
Do you talk alot? *sheepish* Yeah.
Do you think you are emotionally strong? Yes, actually.
Have you ever had a crush on a teacher? Water polo coach, but that's not quite the same.
Have you ever saved IM conversations? They're all logged. Be afraid. Heh.
Have you ever gone skinny dipping? Yuup.
What is your good luck charm? Don't have one, but I do always put my left shoe on first. It's a tic I picked up somewhere along the line.
What is your favorite TV show? Based purely on the percentage of this apartment's tv hours are taken up by this show, Law and Order. (Except, not at all.)
Have you ever had a dream more than once? Yeah. Thematically linked dreams. All about curtains.
London or Japan? Um. Dang. Japan because who knows when I'd actually get back.
Bike Riding or Hiking? Hiking. Walkwalkwalk.
Do you daydream alot? Constantly.
What turns you off? Hatred, cruelty and dirty fingernails.
Blonde or brunette? I have no preference.
Carbs or Sugars? Carbs.
What is your favorite quote? "As hard as nails and as mean as the half stewed
Kind of car do you have? 1996 Ford Probe. But I'm Iooking for a stationwagon.
Snowboarding or Skiing? Falling over.
Funky or Groovy? Fuk-ay
Smart or Stupid? Well intentioned.
What is the last thing you said? "Heh."
Winter or summer? Fake Fall.
What is your most overused phrase in an IM conversation? "Heh. Excellent."
What do you do most often when you're bored? Make icons, write fic, and when I have access to it, check my email.
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Date: 2005-10-22 07:49 pm (UTC)...
*hugs you* I hope you -slept- last night. >
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Date: 2005-10-22 08:43 pm (UTC)Yeah, eventually.
*laughs* You should do the meme when you're tired of working on your paper. That thing 'll keep you busy for hours. Heh.