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| Janetblueyes | Posted – 8/16/2007 8:42:57 AM | show profile More ponderings that keep me up at night: 1. Have you ever purchased anything from an infomercial? 2. What is the most profound grief you have lived through? 3. What (if any), urban legends do you believe? 4. What home remedies do you swear by? 5. What do you fantasize about? 6. What do you know for sure about yourself? 7. What fascinates you? 8. How many pairs of underpants do you own? 9. What is keeping you from reaching your full potential? 10. Is there any part of the human body you find unattractive? ~Bonus Question~ Do you pee in the shower? |
| Janetblueyes | Posted – 8/16/2007 8:48:32 AM | show profile Please note: This week's title was meant to be Smooth & Silky, not Smooth & Sily, and for some reason I feel compelled to point this out although I'm sure you would have figured that out on your own. ~I hate typos.~ |
| GrOoVaL!c!OuS | Posted – 8/16/2007 9:16:01 AM | show profile 1. Have you ever purchased anything from an infomercial? PROACTIV FOR MY SKIN. A FOOD PROCESSOR FOR MY MOM. PANTYHOSE THAT NEVER RUN. ALL OF THESE THINGS WORKED AS ADVERTISED. 2. What is the most profound grief you have lived through? GRANDMOTHER DYING BACK IN 2000. WATCHING MY MOTHER GRIEVE FOR HER MOTHER WAS THE MOST HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE. IT FORCED ME TO THINK ABOUT MY OWN MOM?S MORTALITY, WHICH SCARES THE BEJESUS OUT OF ME. 3. What (if any), urban legends do you believe? THAT TUPAC SHAKUR IS STILL ALIVE AND HIDING UNDERGROUND. AND I STILL WON'T EAT POPROCKS WITH SODA. 4. What home remedies do you swear by? PUT A HEATING PAD ON YOUR ABDOMEN TO RELIEVE CRAMPS. DRINK A SPOONFUL OF VICKS VAPOR RUB MIXED WITH ORANGE JUICE TO RELIEVE CONGESTION. 5. What do you fantasize about? BEING SUPER SUCCESSFUL AND BEING KNOWN INTERNATIONALLY FOR IT. FINDING TRUE LOVE. 6. What do you know for sure about yourself? THAT I AM INTENSELY STRONG-WILLED, AMBITIOUS AND LOYAL. THAT I WILL MAKE A WONDERFUL MOTHER. THAT MY OWN MOTHER LOVES ME TO INFINITY AND BEYOND...+1. 7. What fascinates you? RELIGION. SPECIFICALLY PEOPLE WHO CLAIM TO BE RELIGIOUS BUT LEAD VERY SECULAR LIFESTYLES. ALSO, THE BEHIND-THE-SCENES OF GREY?S ANATOMY. I?D LOVE TO SHADOW THAT SHOW FOR A MONTH. 8. How many pairs of underpants do you own? ABOUT 40. 9. What is keeping you from reaching your full potential? FEAR AND INSECURITY. 10. Is there any part of the human body you find unattractive? I?M NOT TOO FOND OF ARMPITS. ~Bonus Question~ Do you pee in the shower? NO, I THINK THAT?S PRETTY GROSS. |
| Mag Girl | Posted – 8/16/2007 9:42:45 AM | show profile Posted ? 8/16/2007 8:42:57 AM | show profile More ponderings that keep me up at night: 1. Have you ever purchased anything from an infomercial? Nope. But I've thought about getting one of those onion dicer things :) 2. What is the most profound grief you have lived through? Death of my father a few years ago. 3. What (if any), urban legends do you believe? None, really. 4. What home remedies do you swear by? Toothpaste on pimples. 5. What do you fantasize about? Not having to worry about money. 6. What do you know for sure about yourself? That I have an open heart big enough for the whole world to fit in. 7. What fascinates you? Shark Week on the Discovery Channel. And people so dumb that they don't even know they're dumb. 8. How many pairs of underpants do you own? I dunno...30 maybe? 9. What is keeping you from reaching your full potential? Having to worry about money. 10. Is there any part of the human body you find unattractive? Feet. And the 'taint. ~Bonus Question~ Do you pee in the shower? As i always go before showering, only if I have the sudden urge to go and absolutely can't hold it. ANd then I will angle over the drain to make a direct hit with it. I hope there are no hidden cameras in my bathroom to see that. |
| Mag Girl | Posted – 8/16/2007 9:46:02 AM | show profile Posted ? 8/16/2007 8:42:57 AM | show profile More ponderings that keep me up at night: 1. Have you ever purchased anything from an infomercial? Nope. But I've thought about getting one of those onion dicer things :) 2. What is the most profound grief you have lived through? Death of my father a few years ago. 3. What (if any), urban legends do you believe? None, really. 4. What home remedies do you swear by? Toothpaste on pimples. 5. What do you fantasize about? Not having to worry about money. 6. What do you know for sure about yourself? That I have an open heart big enough for the whole world to fit in. 7. What fascinates you? Shark Week on the Discovery Channel. And people so dumb that they don't even know they're dumb. 8. How many pairs of underpants do you own? I dunno...30 maybe? 9. What is keeping you from reaching your full potential? Having to worry about money. 10. Is there any part of the human body you find unattractive? Feet. And the 'taint. ~Bonus Question~ Do you pee in the shower? As i always go before showering, only if I have the sudden urge to go and absolutely can't hold it. ANd then I will angle over the drain to make a direct hit with it. I hope there are no hidden cameras in my bathroom to see that. |
| ElC | Posted – 8/16/2007 10:22:30 AM | show profile 1. Have you ever purchased anything from an infomercial? No, but I got Proactive from someone else that did. And I like it. 2. What is the most profound grief you have lived through? Finding my dad dead when I was 5. 3. What (if any), urban legends do you believe? The Neiman Marcus cookie. OK, no, I don't believe it. But I like the recipe I got from that one. 4. What home remedies do you swear by? Meat tenderizer on a bee sting. 5. What do you fantasize about? Public transportation as available in the U.S. as it is in Europe. 6. What do you know for sure about yourself? I have more editorial integrity than my boss. 7. What fascinates you? The Thursday morning random questions. 8. How many pairs of underpants do you own? Not enough, maybe a dozen. I hate spending so much money on something so few see. 9. What is keeping you from reaching your full potential? Courage. 10. Is there any part of the human body you find unattractive? I really hate feet. ~Bonus Question~ Do you pee in the shower? Nope |
| writesonwater | Posted – 8/16/2007 10:25:41 AM | show profile 1. Have you ever purchased anything from an infomercial? No, but I've been tempted by kitchen things and exercise things in particular -- both ironic considering the amount of time I spend on these areas. 2. What is the most profound grief you have lived through? The loss of my beloved paternal grandmother. I lived half a continent away, but it was torture. I still feel her with me. 3. What (if any), urban legends do you believe? That the calls are really coming from inside the house. (We used to tell that one over and over as kids. Shivers!) 4. What home remedies do you swear by? Vegetable oil or olive oil on psoriasis. It works -- my son suffered. Leave it on overnight. Repeat as necessary. 5. What do you fantasize about? Success as an author. Not wild success, just doable, manageable success. 6. What do you know for sure about yourself? I was born to be a writer. I have a deep love and belief in my kids. I have an inner entrepreneur that my siblings also inherited. 7. What fascinates you? The resilience of the human spirit, the difference that will and determination and spunk make in anyone's life, regardless of circumstance. 8. How many pairs of underpants do you own? About 30. 9. What is keeping you from reaching your full potential? Nothing. I'm on the way and working steadily at it. I take a tortoise approach to it -- slow and steady wins the race, and don't play in the fast lane. 10. Is there any part of the human body you find unattractive? Elbows are funny looking. Many nostrils are not that attractive. |
| mad fingers | Posted – 8/16/2007 10:26:31 AM | show profile 1. Have you ever purchased anything from an infomercial? No, but I did buy something "As seen on TV!" from a catalogue: a solar-powered fan to keep your car cool. (Didn't work. Solar panel was at the wrong angle.) 2. What is the most profound grief you have lived through? I've been really lucky in that I still have both my parents. I can't begin to fathom what losing them will be like. A close friend from high school wiped out on his motorcyle a few years after we graduated. Lost a very close friend of my mom's to cancer who was like an aunt to me last month, but probably 9-11. 3. What (if any), urban legends do you believe? Elvis lives. 4. What home remedies do you swear by? Hot Whiskey for cold/flu: Put on heavy socks and as many layers as you can stand, climb under the covers and drink a cup containing the following: 1 part boiling water to one part whisky, honey to taste, garnished with a clove-studded lemon slice. Drink it when it's hot and stay under the covers. 5. What do you fantasize about? A) Winning Powerball. B) My former boss going to prison. (No wait, that already happened. tee-hee) 6. What do you know for sure about yourself? That I'm shrinking. 7. What fascinates you? the process. what makes things work. 8. How many pairs of underpants do you own? haven't a clue. too many. 9. What is keeping you from reaching your full potential? fear and procrastination 10. Is there any part of the human body you find unattractive? nostrils (but I adore the uvula) ~Bonus Question~ Do you pee in the shower? It never even crossed my mind until I heard about George doing it on an episode of Seinfeld. Can't say I make a habit of it, but never say never. |
| sue ellen mischke | Posted – 8/16/2007 10:32:39 AM | show profile 1.Have you ever purchased anything from an infomercial? No. 2.What is the most profound grief you have lived through? Having a forbidden doughnut. 3.What (if any), urban legends do you believe? About people hiding under your car and slashing your ankle so they can take your car. 4.What home remedies do you swear by? Liter fluid to take off sticky stuff. 5.What do you fantasize about? Being a rock star. 6.What do you know for sure about yourself? That I am inconsistent and that I can handle more than I think I can. 7.What fascinates you? Science; anthropology. 8.How many pairs of underpants do you own? About 50. 9.What is keeping you from reaching your full potential? The fact that I doubt my ability to reach my full potential or that I don?t know what my full potential is, which keeps me from setting goals to reach it.. 10.Is there any part of the human body you find unattractive? The little toe. |
| HisGirlFriday | Posted – 8/16/2007 10:50:19 AM | show profile 1. Have you ever purchased anything from an infomercial? Nope but I'm also tempted by that onion chopping thingie. 2. What is the most profound grief you have lived through? The long, painful death (cancer) of my ex-boyfriend's mother. We were very very close. I still miss her a lot. When she was very sick we used to lay about and look at catalogues fantasizing about outfits, home decor, etc. Every time I make my bed with these fab high thread count sheets I think of her. 3. What (if any), urban legends do you believe? That gang members will kill you as an initiation rite if you flash your brights at them to tell them their headlights are not on. 4. What home remedies do you swear by? Coca-cola for an upset tummy. Totally works! 5. What do you fantasize about? Being a famous, beloved writer. 6. What do you know for sure about yourself? That I'm fair, loyal and I have a good heart. I like trying to fix the "broken sparrows" of the world. 7. What fascinates you? Religion and faith. I'm an atheist and I work very hard to be respectful of people but I just don't get it. I was watching Gladiator the other day and thought; "How intoxicating it is to believe that one day you will be reunited with your loved ones." 8. How many pairs of underpants do you own? Wow. I must be cheap. Only about 10. 9. What is keeping you from reaching your full potential? The world fails to realize my writerly genius! :) 10. Is there any part of the human body you find unattractive? Hmmm.... how do I put this delicately? Not to fond of testicles. They're just all droopy and hairy. Ew. ~Bonus Question~ Do you pee in the shower? I will be the first to admit that YES! Yes! I do pee in the shower. It all goes into the same pipes people. |
| Unemployed-gal | Posted – 8/16/2007 11:04:12 AM | show profile 1. Nope. Though I've thought about it once or twice. 2. Having my heart broken. Over and over again. 3. None. 4. Cure for hiccups: hold your breath and drink an entire glass of water. 5. Waking up one day and having multiple job offers waiting for me. And that I'll find relationship with someone who doesn't have any neuroses: family issues, scarring from a past relationship, committmentphobia, etc. 6. That I'm unemployed. And that I have hiccups right now. 7. People who wear clothes that are too small for them. I don't mean people who have outgrown their clothes; I'm talking about people, especially women, who wear clothes that are purposefully a size or two smaller than they sould be. Don't they know that wearing too tight clothing only makes them look fatter, not thinner? 8. Good question, let me go count... 22. 9. Depression and social anxiety. 10. Nope. Bonus: No. |
| Janetblueyes | Posted – 8/16/2007 11:27:00 AM | show profile 1. Have you ever purchased anything from an infomercial? Bare Escentuals makeup (fantastic products by the way); the Ab-Lounger; a screwdriver set; and an airbrush tanning system which when used, made me look as if I had jaundice. I also confess that I used to enjoy watching QVC and purchased a cubic zirconia "Diamonique" ring. 2. What is the most profound grief you have lived through? When my paternal grandfather died 17 years ago, part of me died. He was my champion in an otherwise turbulent childhood. He was magical. I miss him tremendously and feel his presence often. He died August 17, 1990---17 years exactly tomorrow. The loss of my pets has also been excruciating. I still mourn my beloved lab Brophy. I have to go cry now. Why do I ask these questions? 3. What (if any), urban legends do you believe? Big Foot, Yeti and also that if you swallow enough hair, it will ball up in your stomach. 4. What home remedies do you swear by? When constipated, run the diswasher and lean your abdomen against it. The warmth and vibration will loosen things up. For headaches, drink two glasses of Gatorade. Often headaches are caused by dehydration and lack of electrolytes. 5. What do you fantasize about? Having sex; moving to Ireland; the day when I am finally through with this dead relationship I am entrenched in; posing nude; Viggo Mortensen; seeing my book on the NYT best seller list; having a nose like Sharon Stone; having the courage to resuming skiing after blowing out my knee several years ago; growing dreadlocks and not have people laugh at a white girl for having dreadlocks; having someone truly in love with me, and me with him. Oh, and foto. 6. What do you know for sure about yourself? That I am stronger than I give myself credit for; more attractive than I give myself credit for; am wise beyond my years; and appreciate the offbeat side of life. I can also out-belch anyone, which has made me both wildly popular and immensly disliked. 7. What fascinates you? The answers to each week's Random Thursday questions; hurricanes and blizzards; pulling a Biore pore strip off my nose and examining the results; psychology; the enormity of the universe; Labrador Retrievers; bread and other yeast products; Seattle, San Francisco, Dublin and Alaska; people who live without fear; beaded jewelry; The Newlywed Game, The Price Is Right and Dirtiest Jobs; heartbreakingly beautiful harmonies in music; surgery; people with natural red hair; the smell of paper. 8. How many pairs of underpants do you own? Not enough--maybe 10 usable ones. The other pairs are nothing more than tattered cotton with a smattering of elastic waistband to keep them together. 9. What is keeping you from reaching your full potential? Me. 10. Is there any part of the human body you find unattractive? I find toes gross. Not so much the way they look, but the thought that something rancid lurks between each digit. And at the risk of offending some, I also find uncircumsised penises unattractive. Too much skin and not enough meat. ~Bonus Question~ Do you pee in the shower? Quite frequently. There is something oddly intriguing watching cheery yellow pee become diluted with shower water and forming pale tributaries before disappearing down the drain. (I've given this answer far too much thought....) |
| keltoi2 | Posted – 8/16/2007 11:27:44 AM | show profile 1. Have you ever purchased anything from an infomercial? Was tempted by a Chuck Norris/Christie Brinkley exercize machine, but decided not to get it. 2. What is the most profound grief you have lived through? Too personal. 3. What (if any), urban legends do you believe? The killer with one arm is still out there, searching for his missing hook... Nah. Since I check on www.snopes.com frequently, I nip a lot of urban legends in the bud. Now if you want to talk conspiracies.... 4. What home remedies do you swear by? Aspirin and water for hangovers and sunburns. 5. What do you fantasize about? Hitting the lottery, taking the cash and setting up my siblings and my own family for life, traveling with my wife, supporting women's shelters, my little town, and other good causes, and setting up a big foundation for investigative journalism to bring honest and courageous reporting back to the MSM. 6. What do you know for sure about yourself? I'm good-hearted, smart, and empathetic, with a strong moral compass, but I can also be lazy and a procrastinator. 7. What fascinates you? The way babies are born with distinct personalities and how almost everything they see is amazing to them; how hummingbirds can beat their wings up to 200 times a second; how people can bounce back from incredible hurts; how nature comes alive every spring; lots of things. 8. How many pairs of underpants do you own? Enough to always have a clean pair. 9. What is keeping you from reaching your full potential? That whole making a living thing takes up a lot of my time and energy. And I can use a little more self-discipline and a bit less procrastination. 10. Is there any part of the human body you find unattractive? Feet, knees, and elbows rarely look good. |
| caitlinkelly | Posted – 8/16/2007 12:09:28 PM | show profile 1. hell, no. 2. heading towards it with a terminally ill relative. 3. none. 4. Naps whenever needed. 5. Finally having the time and dough to buy my round the world ticket, and one for my honey, and using it; watching my next book(s) sell bazillions; seeing more of my unethical colleagues and bosses going to prison (madfingers, did we work for the same guy, Steve Hoffman?!) or suffering terminal unemployment;hitting a homer; driving my as-yet-unaffordable Boxster or Z4; achieving a few more goals that seem stubbornly unattainable. 6. I rarely provoke a neutral reaction; people generally really like me or hate me. I'm compassionate and funny and a terrific cook. 7. Too many things to possibly list. Life, mostly. 8. Enough. 9. Anyone's guess. 10. I vote for intestines staying invisible, tucked away where they belong. Bonus. You have to be kidding. |
| pholiday | Posted – 8/16/2007 12:24:19 PM | show profile 1. Have you ever purchased anything from an infomercial? The electroshock ab belt (didn't work) and the Pilates video (does work). 2. What is the most profound grief you have lived through? Best friend's death at 13. 3. What (if any), urban legends do you believe? That if you knock on wood whatever you are wishing won't happen actually won't. Don't think this is an actual urban legend though. 4. What home remedies do you swear by? All of them... heated EVOO cures an ear infection, tea tree oil treats almost anything, and drinking lots of water and eating lots of garlic chases nearly anything out of your system. 5. What do you fantasize about? Movie-like romance. 6. What do you know for sure about yourself? I love crab legs. 7. What fascinates you? Children. 8. How many pairs of underpants do you own? Enough to get through an entire month without dragging everything to the laundry mat - so around 31. 9. What is keeping you from reaching your full potential? Freedom to surf the web. 10. Is there any part of the human body you find unattractive? My abs - or lack there of. ~Bonus Question~ Do you pee in the shower? Shamefully, yes. |
| newbie | Posted – 8/16/2007 1:19:43 PM | show profile I always read these, might as well get in on the fun. 1. Have you ever purchased anything from an infomercial? No, it's never even occurred to me... 2. What is the most profound grief you have lived through? My writing mentor passed away. I threw up all the next day--am still not sure if it was food poisoning or grief. 3. What (if any), urban legends do you believe? That there are monsters in dark water. I can't swim at night! 4. What home remedies do you swear by? When I'm sick I make a tea of honey, lemon and ginger. 5. What do you fantasize about? Hammocks. The tropics. Writing about spas. 6. What do you know for sure about yourself? That I am too self-analytical. 7. What fascinates you? New people who are doing interesting things. 8. How many pairs of underpants do you own? Probably 50, but I shuffle through the same 25 between laundry cycles. 9. What is keeping you from reaching your full potential? G-chat. And myself. Maybe a fear of succeeding, maybe a little laziness... 10. Is there any part of the human body you find unattractive? As much as I enjoy them, I still think boy parts are pretty weird looking. ~Bonus Question~ Do you pee in the shower? No. I didn't even realize people did this until an ex-boyfriend casually said something about it. I was horrified, he was surprised I didn't. That became our party question--kind of a good ice breaker. After all of our polling he quit, but my guess is he's back at it. |
| wineaux | Posted – 8/16/2007 2:09:21 PM | show profile 1. Have you ever purchased anything from an infomercial? nope, but have been tempted 2. What is the most profound grief you have lived through? my father's shockingly swift death from melanoma. And the one moment that struck me the hardest was watching my uncle sob for his older brother at the funeral. 3. What (if any), urban legends do you believe? Big Foot! 4. What home remedies do you swear by? Pure lavender oil for burns. Soda water for upset stomache 5. What do you fantasize about? being a successful novelist 6. What do you know for sure about yourself? That 'm a big throbbing heart 7. What fascinates you? wine and the process of making it, herbs, really good knives, thrift stores, vintage jewelry, celebrities, the beach, and ghost stories 8. How many pairs of underpants do you own? around 30 9. What is keeping you from reaching your full potential? low self esteem 10. Is there any part of the human body you find unattractive? the bottom of the foot. ick. ~Bonus Question~ Do you pee in the shower? yup |
| wineaux | Posted – 8/16/2007 2:09:46 PM | show profile 1. Have you ever purchased anything from an infomercial? nope, but have been tempted 2. What is the most profound grief you have lived through? my father's shockingly swift death from melanoma. And the one moment that struck me the hardest was watching my uncle sob for his older brother at the funeral. 3. What (if any), urban legends do you believe? Big Foot! 4. What home remedies do you swear by? Pure lavender oil for burns. Soda water for upset stomache 5. What do you fantasize about? being a successful novelist 6. What do you know for sure about yourself? That 'm a big throbbing heart 7. What fascinates you? wine and the process of making it, herbs, really good knives, thrift stores, vintage jewelry, celebrities, the beach, and ghost stories 8. How many pairs of underpants do you own? around 30 9. What is keeping you from reaching your full potential? low self esteem 10. Is there any part of the human body you find unattractive? the bottom of the foot. ick. ~Bonus Question~ Do you pee in the shower? yup |
| jjones | Posted – 8/16/2007 3:25:52 PM | show profile 1. Have you ever purchased anything from an infomercial? Yes! I once actually purchased a tape that you are supposed to play while you sleep that was supposed to have subliminal messages that make you lose weight. (What you heard on it was waves, however.) Needless to say, it didn't work. I also bought Victoria Jackson makeup, which did work. 2. What is the most profound grief you have lived through? Having to put my dog down a year ago. Shockingly painful. 3. What (if any), urban legends do you believe? Hmm. I don't think I believe in any, tho I'm sure I believe in some that I don't even know I believe in. 4. What home remedies do you swear by? Putting an ice pack on abdominal cramps. I love, love, love it. 5. What do you fantasize about? Inappropriate sex with members of the same sex in public places. Sex with celebrities. Winning the lottery. Accomplishing something and having all the people who have wronged me or underestimated me in the past come up to me and say, "Wow, we didn't see it and now we feel like fools!" 6. What do you know for sure about yourself? That I am in the wrong job. That I am meant to do something good. That I can do it, if only... 7. What fascinates you? Sad to say, myself. The inner workings of my own my mind. My own depression. 8. How many pairs of underpants do you own? So many. I have the whole wardrobe of thongs that I no longer wear. Then the boy shorts that were a mistake but I still keep around for working out and bad-undie days. The wardrobe of black Jockey bikinis that are all frayed and holey and falling apart. And my new awesome Hanes underwear. Probably 40 or 50 but probably half of them should be tossed. 9. What is keeping you from reaching your full potential? Depression. Lack of belief in myself. The feeling that I don't deserve things. My job. My husband. Money. But mostly my own limiting beliefs. 10. Is there any part of the human body you find unattractive? The dunlap: when your gut done-lap over your waist band. Also, I am not a fan of nose hairs that look like little spider legs. ~Bonus Question~ Do you pee in the shower? Yes, but not as a rule. Only if I have to and only if I'm alone. My husband did it once when we were in the shower together and I yelled at him! |
| writesonwater | Posted – 8/16/2007 4:38:41 PM | show profile So I'm sitting here, smilng and wondering how someone can be grossed out by the bottom of the human foot but cool with peeing in the shower! ;) Delightful questions and answers ... more, more! |
| sue ellen mischke | Posted – 8/16/2007 5:02:57 PM | show profile How many times a day do you play with your hair? |
| wineaux | Posted – 8/16/2007 5:24:41 PM | show profile It's the heel part of the foot that grosses me out. I once cut it deeply as a child, and ever since, just looking at my heels gives me the shivers. I'm insane, I know it. But at least I'm honest, despite the fact I knew I was going to get guff about it. :D |
| Bleak Spouse | Posted – 8/16/2007 5:46:05 PM | show profile 1. Have you ever purchased anything from an infomercial? No. 2. What is the most profound grief you have lived through? I've never had profound grief. 3. What (if any), urban legends do you believe? None. 4. What home remedies do you swear by? None. 5. What do you fantasize about? Nothing. 6. What do you know for sure about yourself? That I'm tall and strong and could beat up most people in the world if I wanted to. 7. What fascinates you? Dostoyevsky's novels. 8. How many pairs of underpants do you own? Lots of black boxers. 9. What is keeping you from reaching your full potential? Nothing. 10. Is there any part of the human body you find unattractive? Most. ~Bonus Question~ Do you pee in the shower? I don't pee in my shower. But if I stay at someone's house I'll pee in their shower, and all over their house as a way to say that this house really belongs to me even though you bought it. |
| writesonwater | Posted – 8/16/2007 5:47:20 PM | show profile Hey that makes sense to me, Wineaux. Living in a household with other people, I'd be ... well, p.o.'ed (ha!) to think people were peeing in the shower. |
| bklynlocal | Posted – 8/16/2007 6:12:21 PM | show profile | email poster 1. Have you ever purchased anything from an infomercial? no. i thought none of it would work. i see here i was wrong! 2. What is the most profound grief you have lived through? i think every grief i experience takes me back, in some way, to the loss of my mom from cancer when i was 15. 3. What (if any), urban legends do you believe? rats the size of cats in the subway system. (i've seen some that come close.) 4. What home remedies do you swear by? a pet at your side when you're sick in bed makes most anything better. 5. What do you fantasize about? not having to divide my time between what i want most to do and what pays me steadily. this could be, either no longer having to worry about earning money or starting to earn steady (and enough) money doing what i most want. beyond that--lots of things--winning a great professional prize; starting a not-for-profit; johnny depp.... 6. What do you know for sure about yourself? i am kind; i know an astonishing amount of song lyrics; i love lilacs; i am my mother's daughter but (i learned this after her death) in some ways my father's too. 7. What fascinates you? what doesn't? different languages; how plants grow; the human fascination with movies (stories of other humans on a screen); dreams; the fact that i will hit a button and suddenly other people will see this.... 8. How many pairs of underpants do you own? in the 20s i think. due to get more. some are too old. and the laundromat is a schlep. 9. What is keeping you from reaching your full potential? some disorganization. some fear. some unknown. the need to spend time on things i don't care as much about, in order to remain solvent. and the fact that i'm currently anemic (working on fixing that). it is hard condition--energy-zapping! 10. Is there any part of the human body you find unattractive? hair where i wish it were not--jutting out of noses; on earlobes; on backs... bonus question ok, here's the thing. every time we flush the toilet, we are using clean water to get rid of waste. meanwhile, in many parts of the world, clean water is almost impossible to come by. it seems wrong; wasteful. so, yes, if i feel like it. i see it as an environmental act. over the drain. |
