Questionnaire, part 1
Silly questionnaire – I’m a sucker for these things. They make me feel so important and interesting.
Food: Are you adventurous or do you stick to what you know?
Adventurous within certain areas. I find new types of meat and seafood challenging as I was brought up largely vegetarian, with religious restrictions on many "unclean foods".
Which is worse, too-tight clothes or much too-loose clothes?
Too tight is a sartorial crime, but most people go too loose, which is mostly just unflattering.
Which do you prefer: french toast, bagels, pancakes, waffles, or cereal?
Oh, the carby wonder of it all! In my dreams. Maybe a good toasted muesli.
Do you think you are more of a good or bad influence?
I’m a good influence but I do it in a very subversive way.
Yes or no: eyebrow piercings?
A bit 90’s.
Yes or no: thongs for men?
The rubber sandals – yes, for everyone. The underwear – well, that’s for the boys in the Pride march and they’re none of my business.
What is something that you are willing to fight for?
Dinner
If you jump, can you touch the ceiling of the room you’re in?
Nope, not a chance.
Do you know how to dance a waltz?
I took a lesson or two, but I’m sure I’ve forgotten. I was kinda stiff and not good at letting the guy lead. Maybe I ought to learn to lead.
When I say The Beatles, what is the first song that comes to mind?
Yellow Submarine
If you had to be a teacher, what subject would you be able to teach best?
Maybe accent reduction.
Which do you think is worse: ear aches or tooth aches?
Tooth aches, by far. Teeth don’t heal.
How many different colors are you wearing right now? What are they?
Black, two shades of taupe-grey, and cream with dark pink. That’s 5, but only because I’m wearing my PJ shirt for warmth.
In your opinion, what is the very worst type of weather?
Cold, dry, windy and sunny. Like inland plains in winter. Spells shivering, bad hair, hayfever and sunburn, all at once. I’ll only put up with it if a ski resort is involved.
Do you look anything like your best friend(s)?
No, actually.
Do you like big or small cars better?
Heh. I read that as "big or small cats". I imagine big cats would eat a lot. As for cars, small and ecofriendly, please. So long as there’s room for my groceries, or a suitcase for a road trip.
What is your favorite made up animal?
Hmm… if that was "creature" I might say vampire. I guess dragons aren’t animals either. Night-horse, maybe, from a sci-fi I once read. Carnivorous, telepathic riding beast that selects and forms a lifelong psychic bond with its rider. Rider is outcast by community, but joins society of messengers and protectors beyond the city gates, with more progressive social structure.
Yes or no: Hawaiian pizza?
A bit 80’s. Come on, start with some goats cheese and get creative.
Yes or no: Coffee Ice cream?
Actually yes. Surprisingly good with plum pie or rhubarb crumble; I speak from experience.
What store do you get the majority of your shoes?
It’s a huge drama. Can’t find anything that fits my wide toes. Shoe Superstore, probably.
What place, in your mind, is heaven on earth? How about hell on earth?
Some nice little high rainforest cabin, perhaps. Most places are hell on earth. They’ve either fallen prey to the ugly buy more-sell more junk shop mentality of modern society, or they’re so backward they’re even worse to live in.
Do you think there is anything scary about midnight?
Only if it’s a deadline.
Can you snap with both of your hands?
Yup.
In your opinion what is the absolute worst house chore?
Vacuuming. Though I guess cleaning grime off anything is even worse.
What is something that you had to learn the hard way?
"Well he really wants to, and I suppose I have no real objection" is not a sufficient justification for marriage, or for that matter doing anything else with a man.
If you could re-paint your bedroom, what color would you paint it?
Maybe grey. That’s probably a reason I shouldn’t be allowed. 😉
What is something you’re proud of yourself for?
Getting good value out of my experiences and reading, in terms of having good insights and original analysis.
Which smiley face do you like better: =] or :)?
Neither 🙂
What is something that always gets you mad?
People with much easier lives and more comfortable circumstances telling me I ought to show abject gratitude for the pittance I live on. Somehow they consider pensioners to be personally indebted to payers of income tax.
Would you rather be 3 inches taller or shorter than you are now?
How about 6 inches taller?