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| Nikongirl | Posted – 2/7/2008 9:45:19 PM | show profile 1. Do you know anyone that is royalty? Of course. I am Queen of all Kings! 2. What was the worst date you've ever been on? I never really dated. 3. Right now, what are you eagerly anticipating or looking forward to? Spring..after a thunderblizzard that dumped 30 cms of snow yesterday, we have had quite enough snow in the big smoke. I usually spend most winters in sneakers...not this year. WTF? 4. How many times this week has someone flirted with or hit on you? Ha, if they did I must have missed it. I am married for 39 years, IF someone was flirtiing with me I probably missed it. **oops, forgot- Giant 6 ft. 5 Julian on the beach in Barbados ....he wanted to be my new man. I told him he would not be as attractive with my husbands fist print permanently implanted in his face to which he replied "well then I would have to pull out my gun"..... 5. Have you ever experienced sexual harassment in the work place? Oh yeah. 6. What are some of the biggest obstacles you've faced? 30 cms of snow yesterday, AFTER 25 cms of snow on Friday. 7. Were you born with an odd birthmark or other distinguishing physical feature? Nope 8. What has been your greatest triumph? Shovelling 55 cms of snow. 9. Even though rationally you know you should not be scared, what are you still scared of? I am pretty fearless. 10. What song do you never tire of? Too many to name here. I am crazy about the Robert Plant, Allison Krause CD ~Bonus Question~ If we were able to see you right now, what would our first impression be? Poor thing looks sick......I have a flu since I returned from Barbados Jan. 21st..I blame the sick people on the 6 hour flight.....and 55 cms of snow. |
| Astera | Posted – 2/7/2008 11:32:50 PM | show profile 1. Do you know anyone that is royalty? No. But when I was young and pretentious in college, I tried to spread the word that I was actually descended from Greek royalty. People are so gullible. 2. What was the worst date you've ever been on? There have been so many! I think it may have been the one where the guy was late picking me up and had obviously put no thought at all into our date. We were driving down the street when he said, "Oh, what do you want to do?" It was seven o'clock in the evening, and I was dressed fairly nicely. "I thought we were going to go to dinner," I said. "Oh, yeah, I guess we could go to the Apple Pan," he said, which, while it does turn out tasty burgers, did not really strike me as a first-date spot. He then said I should decide because I was older than he was (like, by a year! This was no cougar situation!). We had nothing in common, nothing to talk about, and on the way home, I got to listen to Brahms and Mexican techno, complete with pompous lectures on the composer and on the techno genre. The very next day, I met my husband. 3. Right now, what are you eagerly anticipating or looking forward to? I'm having a little cocktail party this weekend, so I think that will be fun, although most of my married with children friends have flaked out. Long-term, I'm looking forward to finishing my novel and going on a Mediterranean cruise in September. 4. How many times this week has someone flirted with or hit on you? There was a little frisson at the grocery store this evening. 5. Have you ever experienced sexual harassment in the work place? Yes. I used to work at a very fancy, celebrity-type gym in L.A. It was like a soap opera, what with all the hookups and breakups. And as a fresh face, I got lots of attention, some wanted, some unwanted, for about six months. Then another new girl was hired and the process repeated itself. 6. What are some of the biggest obstacles you've faced? Not articulating what I really want out of life, and not formulating a plan to reach my goals. I often feel like I know what I want to achieve, but I don't know how to achieve it. And in my younger days, I was too worried about pleasing the men in my life to really do what I wanted to do. 7. Were you born with an odd birthmark or other distinguishing physical feature? Well, I used to have a freckle right in the center of my palm. It faded away, though. 8. What has been your greatest triumph? Surviving and thriving. Building a strong marriage. Finally developing more confidence in my writing. 9. Even though rationally you know you should not be scared, what are you still scared of? I'm scared of heights and of rats. I also worry about my health a lot, and then I worry that worrying will make my health worse. 10. What song do you never tire of? Dave Matthews Band, "Stay (Wasting Time)." It reminds me of long, hot, lazy summer days with friends. ~Bonus Question~ If we were able to see you right now, what would our first impression be? "Why so sad, pretty girl? Smile!" Strangers say this sort of thing to me a lot. I have the kind of face where if I'm not smiling, I look a bit put out. And today, I am, because it was another day of needless work drama! ------ www.adventuresofastera.blogspot.com |
| foto | Posted – 2/8/2008 2:08:38 AM | show profile 1. Do you know anyone that is royalty? I could be the king of weirdness 2. What was the worst date you've ever been on? I think I was the worst date for a few. 3. Right now, what are you eagerly anticipating or looking forward to? going to bed 4. How many times this week has someone flirted with or hit on you? I can't think of once in the past 5 years someone did that. I must have the sexual charisma of a bag of frozen peas. 5. Have you ever experienced sexual harassment in the work place? Giving or receiving? No, not really. But I must say, if a woman standing next to me bends over and I can see down her blouse, thats not sexual harassment. 6. What are some of the biggest obstacles you've faced? growing up weird and abnormal in a very normal and conventional time and place. 7. Were you born with an odd birthmark or other distinguishing physical feature? two heads 8. What has been your greatest triumph? To have my photographs in several museum collections. 9. Even though rationally you know you should not be scared, what are you still scared of? Flying. I'm with you Janet. Can't get used to it. Maybe thats why I'm not a member of the mile high club yet. 10. What song do you never tire of? "She'll be riding Wildfire." OK, I don't really like it, but I can't get it out of my head. ~Bonus Question~ If we were able to see you right now, what would our first impression be? A very ordinary nondescript person |
| Janetblueyes | Posted – 2/8/2008 11:37:17 AM | show profile Foto, I've expressed my admiration for you in previous posts and if I knew how to cyber flirt I would. So, consider yourself having officially been hit on this week. Plus, I love frozen peas. |
| keltoi2 | Posted – 2/8/2008 12:22:52 PM | show profile A bag of frozen peas is also good for black eyes, fevers, and ankle sprains, so there's some appeal in that, foto. |
| Donna Chang | Posted – 2/8/2008 12:59:13 PM | show profile An odd thing about being flirted with this week: all four times have been by Asian men. And, although I am Donna Chang, I am not Asian. What?s so weird about this, is that I have never been hot on by Asian men before this week. |
| wineaux | Posted – 2/8/2008 1:05:17 PM | show profile I always have a bag of frozen peas in the fridge. Between the husband and the kids, it gets a lot of use, so I had to put tape on it w/ a little magic marker check on it. You could look at yourself that way, sort of like a well-used necessary object. No? Astera, I freaking LOVE Apple Pan. I have this odd obsession with diners, and on like the third date w/ the husband, he took me there, which is really funny, b/c at the time he was very much apart of the high-end restaurant scene in L.A. and always took me to Sushi bars and pretentous "it" places. I liked Apple Pan way better. The burgers were just like ones I got at a tiny old joint in CT where I was born. |
| Donna Chang | Posted – 2/8/2008 1:08:17 PM | show profile I meant... hit on... Damn, Donna! |
| Donna Chang | Posted – 2/8/2008 1:10:20 PM | show profile Foto...he was my boss and VP...and he is the one who dropped the notepad and wouldn't pick it up. Plus...the poetry thing was ... terribly awkward. |
| pholiday | Posted – 2/8/2008 1:23:48 PM | show profile 1. Do you know anyone that is royalty? No 2. What was the worst date you've ever been on? Drinks across the street from my place. I knew it was going to be bad. 3. Right now, what are you eagerly anticipating or looking forward to? Another sip of Chai Tea 4. How many times this week has someone flirted with or hit on you? I work part time in a bar and Tuesday was Mardi Gras. I lost count. 5. Have you ever experienced sexual harassment in the work place? Absolutely. 6. What are some of the biggest obstacles you've faced? In life? Big question ... I think that would have to be deciding where to live. And being sure about that decision. Still an obstacle. 7. Were you born with an odd birthmark or other distinguishing physical feature? Not really, but when I was three, I fell and got two-dozen stitches in my face. Quite distinguishing. 8. What has been your greatest triumph? Moving abroad and making it! 9. Even though rationally you know you should not be scared, what are you still scared of? Rats, ants, roaches and the boogey man. 10. What song do you never tire of? Homeward Bound by S&G ~Bonus Question~ If we were able to see you right now, what would our first impression be? Pajamas at noon - what a disgrace! |
| caitlinkelly | Posted – 2/8/2008 4:07:47 PM | show profile Pajamas at noon is a great title for a freelancer's memoir...hardly shameful as I bet many of us do likewise. |
| Nikongirl | Posted – 2/8/2008 6:40:21 PM | show profile I agree with Caitlinkelly.....great title for a book. And FYI: I spend most of MY working hours in my home office in cozy pants and slippers, no makeup. |
| wineaux | Posted – 2/8/2008 7:16:01 PM | show profile I LOVE that title for a freelancer. How clever. I work in jammies more often than not. And if it's not jammies, it's usually sweats or yoga pants and flip flops, weather permitting. These days, it's knee high wool socks that are meant for snowboarding instead of my beloved flip flops. How I miss them. Thank God the window in my home office is tiny and well shielded with curtains. No need for anyone to see the horrifying sight of me without makeup, freshly rolled away from bed. |
| keltoi2 | Posted – 2/8/2008 7:51:38 PM | show profile Wait! I know this one! "Pajamas at Noon"--Doris Day, Rock Hudson, 1964! |
| voracious reader | Posted – 2/8/2008 8:38:30 PM | show profile PJ's at noon? Folks, not for nothing, but I'm up extremely early in the morning taking my brisk 45 minute walk, fully dressed and wearing comfortable shoes. Keep myself dressed and made-up all day long "just in case." Am I the neurotic one here? The only time I'm in PJ's past noon is when I'm sick, and even then, I try to switch into something quasi-appropriate, again "just in case." Don't ask me where I got this "just in case" idea but I made sure my kids never walked around the house in PJs or underwear past breakfast time either, "just in case." |
| foto | Posted – 2/8/2008 8:41:25 PM | show profile Thank you Janet. I appreciate that!!!! I'm touching my frozen peas right now! |
| foto | Posted – 2/8/2008 8:46:31 PM | show profile OK Donna, reading erotic poetry to a subordinate coworker does seem to cross boundaries. Still, you should have left the notepad on the floor. reminds me of a boss at a restaurant I worked at in high school that put all the things the waitresses need on a high shelf so he could look under their skirts as they reached for them. |
| Donna Chang | Posted – 2/8/2008 9:14:15 PM | show profile Thank you... I also had my ass grabbed...but that was by someone else. |
| Bleak Spouse | Posted – 2/8/2008 10:50:35 PM | show profile Donna: Interesting that they're all Asian men. I went to lunch today at a Thai place and the beautiful counter lady who I've always had a thing for struck up a conversation with me and ended up talking to her while stuffing my face with noodles. Not sure if it could be called flirting, but she was ASIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ASIAN, ASIAN, ASIAN, ASIAN, and ASIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ASIANS ARE FLIRTING WITH US ALL OF THE SUDDEN!!!!!!!! |
| wineaux | Posted – 2/8/2008 11:37:29 PM | show profile Bleak, you're off your oriental rocker. What's gotten into you? |
| Donna Chang | Posted – 2/9/2008 11:31:03 AM | show profile Bleak...it's different to be flirted with by an Asian man. I am taller and weigh more than most Asian women. What I am getting at, is that I am a larger person than some of these men. So, it's very peculiar. And, why all the sudden? Never in my life have I been hit on by an Asian man, and then all of the sudden four in one week? Plus, I am married! I mean, I am certainly flattered...but...it's just weird. |
| nika | Posted – 2/9/2008 2:27:20 PM | show profile 1. Do you know anyone that is royalty? Nope. 2. What was the worst date you've ever been on? Had to be a blind date a couple of years ago. The girl kept staring at what I was eating, snorted when she laughed and had a bad case of the hiccups for most of the evening. And she looked a bit like Ugly Betty. 3. Right now, what are you eagerly anticipating or looking forward to? I'm looking forward to going to Tunisia for a month. 4. How many times this week has someone flirted with or hit on you? Twice. 5. Have you ever experienced sexual harassment in the work place? Nope. 6. What are some of the biggest obstacles you've faced? Money challenges. 7. Were you born with an odd birthmark or other distinguishing physical feature? Nope. 8. What has been your greatest triumph? Not quite sure. There have been a few small triumphs, but not too many big ones. 9. Even though rationally you know you should not be scared, what are you still scared of? Needles. 10. What song do you never tire of? Right now it's Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya) by Ashlee Simpson (don't laugh!). It's pretty catchy. ~Bonus Question~ If we were able to see you right now, what would our first impression be? You'd probably be thinking "Gee, shouldn't he be dressed by now? It's 1:30 in the freakin' afternoon!" |
| nika | Posted – 2/9/2008 2:30:03 PM | show profile Ha, apparently you guys have already covered the PJ's at noon thing! |
| pamelabeth | Posted – 2/9/2008 3:09:20 PM | show profile jbe: you crack me up. how did you discover that butt freckle, anyway?! i could also have a suspicious-looking butt freckle of which i'm totally unaware, due to its location. do i? have people who've seen my butt thought that i'm feces-flecked all these years? guess it's time for the hand mirror. groove: it has not escaped me that you used to write about wanting a boyfriend and now you mention a boyfriend who sounds great. yay! voracious: thanks for the wonderful note; i owe you a response and it is coming. but we differ on dressing/timing. my idea of "just in case" is sort of knowing where clothes might be that i could put on fast. it is now just after 2PM and i am in a t-shirt, socks, and undies. oh well. last night was a late one! : ) xxoopb |
| foto | Posted – 2/9/2008 9:12:54 PM | show profile Janet, which hemisphere of the buttocks contains the notorious birthmark? Is it the shape, color or location that makes its identification difficult? Do you write poetry about it? |
