From way back when, here are my answers to your questions. Don’t worry. I’m not tagging anyone.
Laurie Ann asked: Why am I more tired on days when I have done nothing than on days when I’m up early and busy all day?
Answer: This is due to the scientific principle of inertia. An object in motion will tend to stay in motion.
Fyberduck asked: Why isn’t your hair purple anymore??
Answer: Purple hair is very much frowned upon in the corporate world. Since I’m not yet at a stage in life where I can make money off my true talents, I must work for The Man. The Man does not like snotty kids and The Man likes purple hair even less. In order to work for The Man in a position any higher than scrubbing toilets, I must camoflage myself so as to look like a responsible woman.
Dave asked way too many questions but I’m going to answer them anyhow.
Q: What were you doing 15 minutes ago?
A: Working on a logo for a very talented silver smith. Unfortunately I cannot share the logo as he has been screwed by past partners so much so that he’s frightened someone will find a way to use it against him.
Q: Are you any good at math?
A: I used to think that I wasn’t until I started knitting. I guess you could say that I’m poor at math but I do well with algebra and geometry.
Q: Your prom night, what do you remember about it?
A: We don’t discuss my prom night. No, we don’t discuss that at all…
Q: Do you have any famous ancestors?
A: Not exactly. If you looked in the history books, you would find that my family helped found this town in which I live way back in the early 1900’s. But that’s pretty much my only claim to fame. We’ve had plenty of great relatives who did wonderful things but none that I would consider famous.
Q: Have you had to take a loan out for school?
A: No. I didn’t understand why I would willingly get into debt when I was not gainfully employed. Consequently, I never finished college. But I plan to some day.
Q: Last thing received in the mail?
A: Lovely bag and goodies from Miss Kendra.
Q: How many different beverages have you had today?
A: 3 – Coffee, water and a Dr. Pepper.
Q: Do you ever leave messages on people’s answering machine?
A: Yes. Often.
Q: Who did you lose your CONCERT virginity to?
A: That’s sort of a trick question for me. My first concert ever was Manhattan Transfer. Then I went to a couple of killer music festivals in Germany a couple months later. Then I went to see the Violent Femmes a couple months after that. But my first enormous, filled amphitheater type of concert was Rush.
Q: Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach?
A: No, but I have been known to draw pictures or just to squiggle.
Q: What is out your back door?
A: Mt. Rainier.
Q: Any plans for Friday night?
A: Nothing beyond spending time with my M.
Q: Do you like what the ocean does to your hair?
A: I can’t remember the last time I swam in the ocean. I have issues. Don’t judge.
Q: Have you ever received one of those big tins of 3 different popcorns?
A: Yes. I dare say a few too many. But I’m always happy to get one, as long as I don’t get more than one in a year.
Q: Have you ever been to a planetarium?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you re-use towels after you shower?
A: Yes
Q: Some things you are excited about?
A: The possibility of locking in a killer job after the first of the year.
Q: What is your favorite flavor of JELL-O?
A: I’m not sure. Possibly cherry.
Q: Describe your keychain(s)?
A: Fancy keys for the car equiped with chips, little purple LED thingy, and a belt loop clip that unbuttons from the rest of the chain.
Q: Where do you keep your change?
A: In my purse, in a little zipper pouch that was a birthday gift from a friend. It has a picture of a monkey on it. Sachi likes monkies. At home, in a giant water bottle.
Q: When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group of people?
A: Gosh…. That’s a toughy…. I think it’s been at least 8 years. A group of more than 20 anyhow. Less than 20, less than 2 years.
Q: What kind of winter coat do you own?
A: Funky green, felt jacket from Nordstroms. Knee length.
Q: What was the weather like on your graduation day?
A: Overcast. I don’t remember much.
Q: Do you sleep with the door to your room open or closed?
A: We prefer open but sometimes have to close it due to overheating from the woodstove.
This is Ritchie. I’ve known him for about 9 years. He is a friend in the true sense of the word. When M’s life went to hell, Ritchie was there. When M’s late wife became so ill that she could no longer care for herself, Ritchie helped M in any way he could. When M couldn’t afford to pay the bills, raising his son on his own with an ill wife in the hospital, Ritchie paid the bills for him.
Oh yeah… I made the ascot as well.
