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Champion  6742      The Green Between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh |  Subject: BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive EditionI learned that it's cool to learn things about people. So here's a little about me. Cut and paste a little about you. Have a GREAT DAY! Real Name (if you want): Robert Who do you live with (spouse, kids, SP/SO, parents, grandparents, roommate, alone, etc)? My wife and daughter, my cat Eddie (aka Sir Edmund, because he loves to climb), Fish (Bloopie, Pearl, Kit-Kat, Ice Cream, Tiger and Mr. Clean) and a hamster (Kingalini Duffelzhino—my daughter has a gift with names) Age (if you want): 40 wonderful years. Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? Da ‘burbs… Current job or field of work / studies: Radio sales guy The place you’d most like to visit: Italia, Ireland (again) and the rest of America Favorite books: The Lord of the Rings, The Bible and anything by Cormac McCarthy and Jim Harrison What music/bands/albums are you listening to: In the car—Fat Boy Slim; At work—Thelonious Monk Alone in San Francisco; At home Lyle Lovett’s Road to Ensenada and a Putamayo World Music Sampler Favorite movie: Apocalypse Now Do you cook? What is your favorite to make? YES! Fisherman’s Stew (of course!) If you could change one thing about your home, what would it be? (Landscape the back, down by the creek) Best thing that ever happened to you: Married Mrs. Fish and had our daughter…Nothing else even come close. Last embarrassing thing that happened to you (because it’s been so many years since I’ve played “Truth or Dare” ): The really attractive sonogram technician that “handled” my testicular cancer sonogram. Like it wasn’t already uncomfortable enough… What are you listening to right now? White noise What was the last thing that you ate? Kashi Go lean CRUNCH—that stuff rocks! Can you drive a stick shift? I hope so, since my Honda-hoopty is a 5-speed If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Kelly Green Last person you spoke to on the phone? Communications Director for the PUC Favorite drink: Ketel One on the rocks with three olives What is your favorite sport to watch? TRIATHLON, but it’s never on, so on tv—football, in person—baseball Have you ever dyed your hair? Please… Favorite food? Lobster with garlic butter What was the last movie you watched? The Office Seasons I and II or Holiday with Cary Grant Favorite day of the year? Christmas morning What do you do to vent anger? Ride my bike…or sit and stew What was your favorite toy as a child? Lego…and my bike, which still is my favorite toy Which is your favorite season? It’s a tie between spring and fall…but if I had to choose, I’d pick spring because the next season isn’t winter. Favorite fruit? Chilled, fresh raspberries, first thing in the morning, out on the deck When was the last time you cried? Can’t remember… What is on the floor of your closet? Laundry, comic books, and tupperware Who would you most like to buy a drink for here? Spokes and Scout, just because I think it would be hysterical, and HammerDaddy because he made me feel welcome here What did you do last night? Read and went to bed…tres’ exciting, no??? What inspires you? God and my daughter What are you afraid of? Nothing Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger? Spicy! Favorite dog breed? Border Collie…If only I had more space…and some sheep. Number of keys on your key ring? Five or six…you’re not asking me to count are you? More than my daughter and less than a janitor. How many years at your current job? August makes 8, but working here is measured in dog years, so nearly 56 Favorite day of the week? Saturday How many states have you lived in? Two Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery? Yes When was the last time you laughed so hard that it brought tears to your eyes? Last week Favorite saying / quote: Teddy Roosevelt once said: "It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." |
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Master 2429 Falls Church, Virginia | Subject: RE: BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive Edition Fun! Real Name (if you want): Laura Who do you live with (spouse, kids, SP/SO, parents, grandparents, roommate, alone, etc)? My husband. Also my cat, Sibelius, my red fox lab, Rossini, and my papillon, Vivaldi. Age (if you want): 26 (Although I've been known to forget.) Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? Suburbs of Northern Virginia, which I think should cound as urban.  Current job or field of work / studies: Doggie Daycare manager, assistant dog groomer, dog trainer. The place you’d most like to visit: Beliz Favorite books: Harry Potter makes me happy. What music/bands/albums are you listening to: I'm liking Linkin Park right now, but I'm a big classical music buff generally. Favorite movie: Sense & Sensibility Do you cook? What is your favorite to make? Not really, but I make great guacamole. If you could change one thing about your home, what would it be? Pull up all the carpet and lay down some of that pergo fake hardwood stuff. Best thing that ever happened to you: Everyday I wake up is a victory. But my wedding day was a pretty nice victory. Last embarrassing thing that happened to you (because it’s been so many years since I’ve played “Truth or Dare” ): Someone's dog peed on me while I was standing in the front reception area, then I had to go to the grocery store on the way home from work. What are you listening to right now? The West Wing Season 5 What was the last thing that you ate? Pineapple Can you drive a stick shift? I read how to on a website. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Hunter Green Last person you spoke to on the phone? My husband Favorite drink: chocolate milk. Or champagne. What is your favorite sport to watch? Triathlon or figure skating. Have you ever dyed your hair? More times than I could dare to count Favorite food? Mom's spaghetti with meat sauce. But all food is good. What was the last movie you watched? Pride & Predjudice Favorite day of the year? Christmas What do you do to vent anger? Yell at bad dogs and spray them with water. I love my job. What was your favorite toy as a child? My typewriter. Which is your favorite season? I don't know, they all have good points. Favorite fruit? Strawberries When was the last time you cried? When I watched the premiere of Dirt when they showed the dead cat. That was horrible. I'm getting upset just thinking about it. What is on the floor of your closet? Boxes of who knows what, a laundry basket with a cat in it, and shoes. Who would you most like to buy a drink for here? Spokes, because he always makes me feel great, or BodyCheck, because she makes me laugh. What did you do last night? Went to the grocery store, drank a bunch of milk and went to bed. What inspires you? Music What are you afraid of? Failure and the idea that I may be "nothing when I grow up." Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger? Cheese Favorite dog breed? Papillon! Number of keys on your key ring? Four How many years at your current job? One. That's a record for me. I'm not very good at sticking with things. Favorite day of the week? Tuesday How many states have you lived in? Two Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery? No When was the last time you laughed so hard that it brought tears to your eyes? I don't know Favorite saying / quote: I don't have one. I should work on that. |
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Master 2299 New York | Subject: RE: BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive Edition I'll play I'll play! Real Name (if you want): Tyler Who do you live with (spouse, kids, SP/SO, parents, grandparents, roommate, alone, etc)? My wife Nina Age (if you want): 24 Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? Downtown Nashville, but we're moving to NYC in August when the wifey passes the bar and starts working at her firm. Current job or field of work / studies: Legal dept. of the state Medicaid office. Hooray. The place you’d most like to visit: Back to Montpellier, France and Toyoshina, Japan (location of my best friend) Favorite books: A Farewell to Arms, Le Petit Prince, Kitchen Confidential What music/bands/albums are you listening to: "Every Waking Moment" - Citizen Cope, "Love Songs" - Miles Davis, "10,000 Days" - Tool Favorite movie: The Godfather Do you cook? What is your favorite to make? I love to! My faves are braised tilapia in a lemon and white wine sauce with roasted fingerling potatoes and grilled salmon in a fire roasted pepper shell If you could change one thing about your home, what would it be? Current apt. in NYC Best thing that ever happened to you: Met and married my wife...distant distant second being finishing IMAZ Last embarrassing thing that happened to you (because it’s been so many years since I’ve played “Truth or Dare” ): Walked out of the Y after a swim with a soap-enhanced mowhawk, since I had forgotten to rinse my hair in the shower. What are you listening to right now? My irritating coworker across the cube loudly eating a packet of wild grain rice. it's 9:03a What was the last thing that you ate? Almonds Can you drive a stick shift? Yep - my old beloved Mustang was a manual If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Chrome Last person you spoke to on the phone? Nina Favorite drink: Sweet Vermouth with a twist What is your favorite sport to watch? Univ. of Michigan football and the Mets Have you ever dyed your hair? Blue, when I was in college. Not good. Favorite food? My dad's fried potatoes and onions What was the last movie you watched? The History Boys Favorite day of the year? That's a tough one...probably Christmas What do you do to vent anger? Swim or bike What was your favorite toy as a child? As a young child my stuffed dog "Puppy." Which is your favorite season? Autumn Favorite fruit? Apples When was the last time you cried? After the turn-around on lap 3 of the IMAZ bike. What is on the floor of your closet? Wedding gifts we don't use, pile of clothes to go to the dry cleaners Who would you most like to buy a drink for here? Welshy - to hear his personal account of the Ironman and the marathon out loud What did you do last night? Watched the Office & Grey's Anatomy, read the NY Times, cleaned the bathroom and went to bed. What inspires you? My dad and my wife What are you afraid of? Heights and spiders Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger? Cheese Favorite dog breed? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (what I grew up with) or Welsh Corgies - I love their tiny little legs! Number of keys on your key ring? 3 - car, apartment and mystery How many years at your current job? Pushing 1.5 Favorite day of the week? Saturday How many states have you lived in? 4 Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery? No. When was the last time you laughed so hard that it brought tears to your eyes? Couple of days ago looking at a photo of my best friend's explanation of the square root of 16: Gene Simmons-esque tongue work, and two hands showing devil horns. Classic. Favorite saying / quote: Teddy Roosevelt once said: "It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." That one, and "There are two times to train - when you want to, and when you don't." |
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COURT JESTER 12230 ROCKFORD, IL | Subject: RE: BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive Edition |
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| Pro 4040 | Subject: RE: BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive Edition Real Name (if you want): Rob Who do you live with (spouse, kids, SP/SO, parents, grandparents, roommate, alone, etc)? Wife and baby Saskia Age (if you want): 38 as of last Friday. Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? Suburbs Current job or field of work / studies: IT Project Manager The place you’d most like to visit: Scotland (whiskey tour), Japan (snowboarding) Favorite books: The Book of Laughter and Forgetting (Milan Kundera), Jitterbug Perfume (Tom Robbins), Love in the Time of Cholera (Gabriel Garcia-Marquez). What music/bands/albums are you listening to: Mozart piano concertos Favorite movie: Dazed and Confused Do you cook? What is your favorite to make? Butter chicken If you could change one thing about your home, what would it be? Kitchen Best thing that ever happened to you: Everything that led me to today Last embarrassing thing that happened to you (because it’s been so many years since I’ve played “Truth or Dare” ): Almost failing to unclip myself from my bike pedals and very nearly falling into a guy on a Harley. What are you listening to right now? Myself breathe. What was the last thing that you ate? Mini wheats Can you drive a stick shift? Yes. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Not at the crayon stage yet. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My boss. Favorite drink: Tanquery #10 chilled, neat. What is your favorite sport to watch? Golf. Have you ever dyed your hair? What hair? Favorite food? Indonesian rijsttafel What was the last movie you watched? Partway through "Friends with Money" Favorite day of the year? Today What do you do to vent anger? Recognize it, try to own up to it, try to figure out if I am angry about what I think I am angry about. What was your favorite toy as a child? Fisher-Price adventure people. Which is your favorite season? Summer Favorite fruit? Papaya. When was the last time you cried? After I found out that the c-section went well and mother and baby were fine, and almost everytime people I love came to the hospital to see the baby. What is on the floor of your closet? Shoes? Who would you most like to buy a drink for here? Too many to mention, but I love the women of BT. What did you do last night? Employed strategies to keep baby Saskia content. What inspires you? Many people here, my wife, my baby, my parents. What are you afraid of? Nothing Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger? Cheese Favorite dog breed? Boxer with rottweiler running a close second. Number of keys on your key ring? 1 How many years at your current job? 3 Favorite day of the week? Each day. How many states have you lived in? Zero Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery? Yes When was the last time you laughed so hard that it brought tears to your eyes? The last time the baby scared my wife with a noisy bowel movement. Favorite saying / quote: "No matter where you are, there you are." Edited by Opus 2007-04-27 9:34 AM |
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| Champion 6107 Out running or enjoying a fine glass of red... | Subject: RE: BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive Edition How fun! What a great way to waste a Friday morning at work! Real Name (if you want): Kristen Who do you live with (spouse, kids, SP/SO, parents, grandparents, roommate, alone, etc)? Hubby, 2 daughters, occasional dust bunnies Age (if you want): heading for 35 Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? suburbs Current job or field of work / studies: professor The place you’d most like to visit: Norway, Italy (again) Favorite books: Way of the Peaceful Warrior, The Little Prince What music/bands/albums are you listening to: My Chemical Romance, 80's alternative on my iPod (Depeche Mode, Erasure, New Order) Favorite movie: I am so embarassed - either St. Elmo's Fire or Legally Blond Do you cook? What is your favorite to make? Yep! Love it! My favorite to cook is anything made in wine If you could change one thing about your home, what would it be? More closets Best thing that ever happened to you: Met hubby, married hubby, had lovely kids, got great job...in that order Last embarrassing thing that happened to you (because it’s been so many years since I’ve played “Truth or Dare” ): I ordered pasta in a red sauce at an interview & spilled it all down my white shirt, and then had to go back and meet a bunch more people (with no extra shirt available). What are you listening to right now? iTunes (heavily populated with 80's alternative) What was the last thing that you ate? turkey pepperoni & pepper jack cheese sticks Can you drive a stick shift? I could in high school - I assume it would come back to me If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Dandelion Last person you spoke to on the phone? Hubby Favorite drink: It's a tie - frozen margaritas or zinfandel mmmm. What is your favorite sport to watch? college football or NHL hockey Have you ever dyed your hair? Yep, and it's in serious need right now...major greyness peeking through Favorite food? steak topped with wine butter & shrooms What was the last movie you watched? Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy (on my tivo) Favorite day of the year? New Year's Day (so long as one of my teams is playing) What do you do to vent anger? Holler What was your favorite toy as a child? I don't think I had one. Too many toys, no favorites. Which is your favorite season? Fall - good running weather, hockey season commences, and college football is in full swing Favorite fruit? Bananas When was the last time you cried? Oh, probably yesterday - I am a girl What is on the floor of your closet? Shoes. Shoes. Shoes. (See above - I am a girl.) Who would you most like to buy a drink for here? I'd buy a round for everyone...you've all been nice to me. What did you do last night? Playoff hockey - go REDWINGS What inspires you? Everything I see outside - what a wonderful world! What are you afraid of? Darn near everything - but most relevant...drowning, bugs, and eating spoiled food Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger? Spicy & Cheesy? Favorite dog breed? Cocker spaniels Number of keys on your key ring? 6 or so (2 cars, 2 office keys, one home key, and one or two that I can't remember what it goes to so I don't want to take it off) How many years at your current job? One here, two more in the profession Favorite day of the week? Friday How many states have you lived in? Four, plus the non-state of Washington DC Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery? Goodness no When was the last time you laughed so hard that it brought tears to your eyes? Definitely last night...pretty much anytime I spend more than an hour with my kids Favorite saying / quote: We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time. - TS Eliot |
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| Expert 690 Rocky Hill, Connecticut | Subject: RE: BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive Edition Real Name (if you want): Dave (not David unless I am in trouble and David Michael if I am in really big trouble) Who do you live with (spouse, kids, SP/SO, parents, grandparents, roommate, alone, etc)? My Fiance who is the greatest thing to ever happen to me. Age (if you want): 37 Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? Da ‘burbs… Current job or field of work / studies: Transportation Planner (Sounds exciting doesn't it) The place you’d most like to visit: Italy (going in September). Key West Favorite books: The Talisman by Stephen King and Peter Straub What music/bands/albums are you listening to: Mostly Country with a little DOA mixed in. Favorite movie: Shawshank Redemption Do you cook? What is your favorite to make? YES! Mexican or anything on the grill. If you could change one thing about your home, what would it be? I would have a garage for storage of tri gear / toys (In a condo presently) Best thing that ever happened to you: Got Divorced and became a Happy again. Last embarrassing thing that happened to you (because it’s been so many years since I’ve played “Truth or Dare” ): drawing a blank right now. What are you listening to right now? Janis Joplin What was the last thing that you ate? LF Yogurt w/ 1 scoop of choc protein powder, berries and 1/2 c granola (I am a little anal about my nutrition) Can you drive a stick shift? Yes and I love them. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Green Last person you spoke to on the phone? Consultant. Favorite drink: Good glass of Pinot Noir. What is your favorite sport to watch? Jets Football Have you ever dyed your hair? No Favorite food? Coyote Blue Margarita w/ their Thanksgiving Quesadilla What was the last movie you watched? Superman Favorite day of the year? Every morning I wake up. What do you do to vent anger? Exercise…or sit and stew What was your favorite toy as a child? Legos Which is your favorite season? It’s a tie between spring and fall…but if I had to choose, I’d pick spring because the next season isn’t winter. Favorite fruit? A good Orange When was the last time you cried? About 1 year ago. What is on the floor of your closet? Running Shoes, headsweats hat. Who would you most like to buy a drink for here? How about a round for everyone!! What did you do last night? Ate dinner, watched Ugly Betty, a Sudoku and went to bed. What inspires you? God and anyone that fights through adversity (think Blazeman, Rick and Dick Hoyt) What are you afraid of? Nothing Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger? Cheese Favorite dog breed? Mutt, with some Lab and Border Collie Number of keys on your key ring? Five How many years at your current job? 13 Favorite day of the week? Saturday How many states have you lived in? Two Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery? Yes When was the last time you laughed so hard that it brought tears to your eyes? Sunday Favorite saying / quote: "Be true to thyself" Edited by Hudnick 2007-04-27 10:04 AM |
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| Elite 2515 Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea | Subject: RE: BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive Edition Real Name (if you want): Tom Age (if you want): 31 Current job or field of work: Healthcare Consulting The place you’d most like to visit: Australia Favorite movie: Monty Python and the Holy Grail Best thing that ever happened to you: Being raised by wonderful, loving, perfect and perfectly flawed parents and family who taught me right from wrong, the value of love and truth, and how to have a ridiculously good time in life. What are you listening to right now? iTunes is on shuffle but a tune from Bobby McFerrin's "Bang! Zoom!" album just came on. Its sort of a jazz trio with vocals. Good stuff. Can you drive a stick shift? Absolutely! Have you ever dyed your hair? The perm as a kid was traumatic enough.... What was the last movie you watched? The Sopranos - Season I, Episode I Favorite day of the year? First day of our annual family reunion Favorite fruit? Bananas When was the last time you cried? Funny, I was reading Kite Runner on the beach and started thinking about my best friend's Dad who is dying of cancer and realized I was crying as I was reading this beautiful story about a boy and his father. Who would you most like to buy a drink for here? Autumn ('cause I owe her one), a Car Bomb for Jim (run4yrlif), Q OK, just kidding. I really like this on that I stole from Possum's blog a while back: "Now is the only time. how relate to it creates the future. In other words, if we're going to be more cheerful in the future, it's because of our aspiration and exertion to be cheerful in the present. What we do accumulates; the future is the result of what we do right now." -- Pema Chodron |
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| Elite 3519 San Jose, CA | Subject: RE: BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive Edition Real Name (if you want): Robert but prefer to be called Mike. Age (if you want): 37. The place you’d most like to visit: UK or Australia. Favorite movie: Princess Bride
TRIATHLONHave you ever dyed your hair? When I was in a play in college I had long hair and was playing an american indian...so I died my hair black. Favorite food? Lobster with garlic butter, Chinese food or Oreo Cookies What do you do to vent anger? Get snappy at SO...run...act in theatre. What was your favorite toy as a child? Shogun Warriors. Which is your favorite season? Summer and Autumn When was the last time you cried? A couple days ago...… What is on the floor of your closet? Clothes, comic books, Leather Accoutrements Who would you most like to buy a drink for here? Q, because he is my best BT bud, madkat, she always has a supportive word for me. Krash187, because he inspires me, KCguy...because he looks and sounds fun...Spokes and Scout, just because I think it would be hysterical, and HammerDaddy because he made me feel welcome here and there are so many others....I am broke...but I would be "broker" with everyone I would want to buy a round for. Favorite dog breed? any dog...I love them all...I love muts...any size or shape...as long as they are cute and friendly. How many years at your current job? september makes 2. Favorite day of the week? Saturday Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery? No...but really want to learn to drive a motorcycle. Favorite saying / quote: It changes from timt to time. currently is, "Wanna help me find my nuts", "but I like the cookie" - Over the hedge...and my current Mantra, said in my best Obi Wan voice, "These are not the cookies you are looking for." |
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| Master 1696 Surprise, Arizona | Subject: RE: BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive Edition Real Name (if you want): Brian Who do you live with; My wife and my dog, Barkley Age (if you want): 36 Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? Suburbs of Phoenix, AZ Current job or field of work / studies: Business Systems Consultant (technology) The place you’d most like to visit: Ireland Favorite books: Law school killed my desire to read books for pleasure What music/bands/albums are you listening to: Green Day, Rancid Favorite movie: Bull Durham Do you cook? What is your favorite to make? Yes - anything where I can get creative with Mexican or Italian spices If you could change one thing about your home, what would it be? The purchase price! Best thing that ever happened to you: Met and married my wife Last embarrassing thing that happened to you : completed the swim portion of my tri last weekend wearing nothing but tri shorts (wearing nothing but spandex in public is a huge step for me) What are you listening to right now? the tapping of the keyboard in a nearly vacant office What was the last thing that you ate? half of a peanut butter sandwich Can you drive a stick shift? Yeah - but it isn't pretty If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Orange Last person you spoke to on the phone? A telemarketer Favorite drink: coffee What is your favorite sport to watch? Basketball - Go Suns! Have you ever dyed your hair? No Favorite food? Pizza What was the last movie you watched? Annie Hall Favorite day of the year? Any one that I spend in Vegas! What do you do to vent anger? You mean we're not supposed to keep it bottled up inside? What was your favorite toy as a child? Rock'em, Sock'em Robots Which is your favorite season? Summer - bring the heat! Favorite fruit? Apples When was the last time you cried? When I completed my first Olympic length tri What is on the floor of your closet? Dirty clothes, shoes Who would you most like to buy a drink for here? Welshy - to congratulate him on IMAZ What did you do last night? Watched teh Office and went to bed - 4:00 comes early What inspires you? People who do things no one expects of them What are you afraid of? Becoming boring as I get older Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger? Spicy Favorite dog breed? Mutt - whatever Barkley is! Number of keys on your key ring? Five How many years at your current job? 2 - 12 in my field Favorite day of the week? Saturday (no other comes close) How many states have you lived in? Four Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery? No When was the last time you laughed so hard that it brought tears to your eyes? Three days ago - and yet I can't remember why... Favorite saying / quote: Changes freqently, but right now: "I may be the slowest one out here, but I just got faster than someone who stayed home." Thanks, Fishrcutb8 - you always manage to make things fun here! |
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| Expert 675 West Metro Atlanta, GA | Subject: RE: BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive Edition Neat idea! Real Name (if you want): Kate
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| Science Nerd 28760 Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive Edition Looks like fun (even if it's a little long). Real Name (if you want): Jen (Jennifer) Who do you live with (spouse, kids, SP/SO, parents, grandparents, roommate, alone, etc)? my husband, Andy Age (if you want): 25 Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? I live in the suburbs Current job or field of work / studies: Graduate student in genetics The place you’d most like to visit: the remaining states in the US I haven't been to yet, Ireland, Italy, Japan, China Favorite books: Cryptonomicon, Mists of Avalon What music/bands/albums are you listening to: NIN (Year Zero), Muse, Decemberists, Carbon Leaf Favorite movie: Last Unicorn, Dark Crystal, Twelve Monkeys Do you cook? What is your favorite to make? Yes. Creme Brulee If you could change one thing about your home, what would it be? Living in a house rather than an apartment. Best thing that ever happened to you: Meeting my husband Last embarrassing thing that happened to you (because it’s been so many years since I’ve played “Truth or Dare” ): Don't know. I lead kind of a boring life, huh? What are you listening to right now? computer fans, traffic, and rain outside What was the last thing that you ate? banana Can you drive a stick shift? I drive one every day. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Purple Last person you spoke to on the phone? My husband Favorite drink: A really good cup of coffee What is your favorite sport to watch? Rugby! Have you ever dyed your hair? Yes. Many many times Favorite food? Lobster with garlic butter and steak What was the last movie you watched? 300 (?) Favorite day of the year? My birthday and Christmas What do you do to vent anger? Yell, get grumpy, stew What was your favorite toy as a child? Barbies Which is your favorite season? Fall and winter Favorite fruit? Fresh pineapple When was the last time you cried? Two days ago What is on the floor of your closet? Rubbermaid full of clothes, shoes, shoe boxes, clothes, sheets, receipts, bags, etc. Who would you most like to buy a drink for here? Autumn. I feel like I could learn so much from her and she seems like a blast What did you do last night? Worked at the lab until 7, came home for 15 minutes to eat, worked at the PT job from 8 - midnight and finally went to sleep What inspires you? Nature, the desire to change the work What are you afraid of? The unknown Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger? Spicy and cheesy. I like burgers with jalapeño cheese Favorite dog breed? Huskies Number of keys on your key ring? Five on the ring with my house keys, three on the ring with lab keys How many years at your current job? I've been a grad student for three years now Favorite day of the week? Sunday How many states have you lived in? Two Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery? No When was the last time you laughed so hard that it brought tears to your eyes? Don't know...a few weeks ago? Favorite saying / quote: My high school swim coach used to yell "Less talking, more swimming!!" Swimming can be changed to pretty much anything. I use it all the time and love it. |
| 2007-04-27 11:30 AM in reply to: #778648 |
| Elite 2552 Evans, GA | Subject: RE: BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive Edition
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| 2007-04-27 11:43 AM in reply to: #778648 |
| Regular 209 Cheney, WA | Subject: RE: BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive Edition Real Name (if you want): Jacob Who do you live with? My wife (Jennifer) and my dog (Kai) Age: 32 Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? urbanish Current job or field of work / studies: Data Systems Technician (for a Telecom company) The place you’d most like to visit: Egypt (pyramids) and the Tibetan Monks (wherever they happen to be) Favorite books: Harry Potter, Marjorie M Liu (author) What music/bands/albums are you listening to: Dave Matthews Band Favorite movie: The Princess Bride, Christmas Story, and anything with Drew Barrymore. Do you cook? What is your favorite to make? Barely. I'm the Grilled Cheese Sandwich KING. If you could change one thing about your home, what would it be? Put it on 10 acres of forested property in the greater Seattle area with koi pond. Best thing that ever happened to you: My Wife. phew, got that one right!  Last embarrassing thing that happened to you: I blocked it out. What are you listening to right now? laptop fan What was the last thing that you ate? Cheerios mixed with Crispix. I call it Cheerix. Can you drive a stick shift? Hell yeah. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Midnight Blue Last person you spoke to on the phone? My wife Favorite drink: Orange Juice (if I'm naughty... Mountain Dew) What is your favorite sport to watch? TRIATHLON Have you ever dyed your hair? no Favorite food? peanut butter and chocolate What was the last movie you watched? Sex in the City (Season 2 disk 2) Favorite day of the year? Dave Matthews Band at the Gorge (oh, that's 3 days, oops) What do you do to vent anger? Talk to my wife. She's the best listener. What was your favorite toy as a child? My brothers. I can hear my parents still.."Everyone outside" Thanks mom and dad!!! Which is your favorite season? triathlon season and early fall Favorite fruit? oranges When was the last time you cried? Every year watching Ironman Kona and when my brother passed away. What is on the floor of your closet? shoes, laundry basket, and a swing (for the wife and I) Who would you most like to buy a drink for here? marmadaddy (a truly wise person) What did you do last night? whine about how much my shoulder hurts (surgery on May 2nd) What inspires you? the people who overcome all odds to finish an Ironman and all the "Last Hour" folks What are you afraid of? Surviving everyone in my family. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger? Boca please. Favorite dog breed? Mutt Number of keys on your key ring? 4 How many years at your current job? 3 Favorite day of the week? Saturday How many states have you lived in? one (Washington) Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery? nope When was the last time you laughed so hard that it brought tears to your eyes? I have but I just can't remember exactly. Favorite saying / quote: Life's not about surviving, because no one does. |
| 2007-04-27 11:44 AM in reply to: #778648 |
| Expert 1105 Milwaukee, WI | Subject: RE: BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive Edition Real Name (if you want): Pete
Who do you live with (spouse, kids, SP/SO, parents, grandparents, roommate, alone, etc)? Audrey-spouse, Nick and Joe-sons, ages 6 and 4 respectively
Age (if you want): just turned 44
Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? suburbs
Current job or field of work / studies: Accounting Manager, advertising agency
The place you’d most like to visit: Italy
Favorite books: They Call Me Coach-John Wooden
What music/bands/albums are you listening to: Edwin McCain, Aerosmith, Springsteen, Led Zepplin, Eminem
Favorite movie: Hoosiers, Breaking Away (o.k., so I have a thing for Indiana)
Do you cook? What is your favorite to make? Yes. Lasagna, also anything new to surprise my wife
If you could change one thing about your home, what would it be? A bigger master bedroom with walk-in closets that my wife so desires
Best thing that ever happened to you: Meeting my wife
Last embarrassing thing that happened to you (because it’s been so many years since I’ve played “Truth or Dare” ): I don’t embarrass easily
What are you listening to right now? Jim Rome show
What was the last thing that you ate? Almonds, cashews and raisins – homemade trail mix
Can you drive a stick shift? Yes
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Blue, because it’s the most used in our house
Last person you spoke to on the phone? A vendor
Favorite drink: Mountain Dew…although I’ve quit and it still haunts me daily
What is your favorite sport to watch? Basketball
Have you ever dyed your hair? No
Favorite food? Steak, medium
What was the last movie you watched? One On One, with Robby Benson (1978) on HBO this morning before work!
Favorite day of the year? Wedding anniversary
What do you do to vent anger? Yell (too much)
What was your favorite toy as a child? Bike
Which is your favorite season? Fall
Favorite fruit? Golden delicious apple
When was the last time you cried? Last week
What is on the floor of your closet? Shoes
Who would you most like to buy a drink for here? Lara…she’s been very nice to me
What did you do last night? Went to the YMCA with my six year old, Nick. He had swimming lessons, I got my swim workout in and we played in the fun pool area for a long time.
What inspires you? Wife, she is well-educated, common sense smart, and loves me
What are you afraid of? Premature death
Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger? Spicy, using Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce
Favorite dog breed? None, not a dog person
Number of keys on your key ring? One
How many years at your current job? 7 months
Favorite day of the week? Saturday
How many states have you lived in? Two
Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery? No
When was the last time you laughed so hard that it brought tears to your eyes? Yesterday…remember I have a 6 and 4 year old in the house Favorite saying / quote: "We will speed the day when all of God's children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing ...Free at last, Free at last, Thank God Almighty, I'm free at last. " --Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Address at Lincoln Memorial during March on Washington, 28 Aug 1963
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| 2007-04-27 11:56 AM in reply to: #779035 |
| Regular 209 Cheney, WA | Subject: RE: BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive Edition tall_tri_dad - 2007-04-27 9:44 PM Favorite drink: Mountain Dew…although I’ve quit and it still haunts me daily I feel you pain! I'm in the same boat. |
| 2007-04-27 12:22 PM in reply to: #778648 |
| Pro 4189 Pittsburgh, my heart is in Glasgow | Subject: RE: BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive Edition Real Name (if you want): Tracey (with an EY!) Who do you live with (spouse, kids, SP/SO, parents, grandparents, roommate, alone, etc)? At the moment...a crazy roommate, at home...mom, dad, and two crazy mutts. Age (if you want): 21 (22 in 2 days) Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? The burbs during school, the city at home. Current job or field of work / studies: Student, photographer, starving artist, and YMCA lifeguard extraordinare, occasional US Postal worker, and part time IKEA associate. The place you’d most like to visit: Nepal, India, Austrailia, Iceland, of course I'd love to go back to Northern Ireland, and I'm moving to Scotland in September. Favorite books: On the Road by Jack Kerouac changed my life. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith, and Our Band Could Be Your Life What music/bands/albums are you listening to: Revolutions Per Minute by Rise Against, Die for your Government by Anti-Flag, self titled by H20, and Out of Step by Minor Threat Favorite movie: Monty Python and the Holy Grail Do you cook? What is your favorite to make? Yes, and I love making chili...or spring rolls. If you could change one thing about your home, what would it be? umm..dorm room..i'd make it cleaner...and at home...i wish the heat would circulate better. Best thing that ever happened to you: meeting my fiance, and going to Northern Ireland Last embarrassing thing that happened to you (because it’s been so many years since I’ve played “Truth or Dare” ): Gave a presentation to the honors potentials...with my zipper down and my pink underwear showing through. What are you listening to right now? Tired of Me by Jesu What was the last thing that you ate? Strawberries ..mmm... Can you drive a stick shift? Yep, its the one thing I learned from being a DD If you were a crayon, what color would you be? probably bright red like my hair. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Thesis advisor Favorite drink: Diet Dr. Pepper or british black tea What is your favorite sport to watch? Triathlon, or rugby (mmm men in short shorts...mmm..) Have you ever dyed your hair? hehe, more times than I can count. Favorite food? oh man...probably peanut butter in any way shape or form? or chocolate covered digestive biscuits...or curry chips...or CRAISINS! What was the last movie you watched? The Namesake Favorite day of the year? Christmas morning What do you do to vent anger? Listen to loud music, cry, run, eat. What was your favorite toy as a child? A stuffed lamb, which I still sleep with every night. Which is your favorite season? I love the transition time between seasons...like summer into fal and winter into spring because it has that *SMELL*...like the smell of newness. Favorite fruit? dunno, i love pink lady apples, and i love strawberries, but MAN craisins are TASTY When was the last time you cried? about two days ago out of frustration What is on the floor of your closet? Laundry, bike shoes, books Who would you most like to buy a drink for here? Saph, DonTracy (we don't agree on things, but I think we've got the Catholic understanding ), Autumn (because I wanna be like her when i grow up). What did you do last night? Sorority ritual (if i told you i'd have to kill you variety), read my national geographic, worked on a mailing list, looked at wedding stuff. What inspires you? the memory of my grandmother, my family, God, my fiance, and the natural drive to do right by others. What are you afraid of? failure Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger? Spicy! Favorite dog breed? Scottish Terrier or Petite Basset Griffon Vendeen...but I must say that i am a Mutt person and always will be. Number of keys on your key ring? too many. How many years at your current job? Ehh..7 months? since the start of school. But I've been a Y guard for a long time, just not at this Y. Favorite day of the week? Saturday How many states have you lived in? Two, and 2 countries (soon to be 3) Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery? Yes...dad lets me drive the skidsteer. When was the last time you laughed so hard that it brought tears to your eyes? Last night during ritual. Favorite saying / quote: "The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!"- Jack Kerouac in On the Road |
| 2007-04-27 12:43 PM in reply to: #778648 |
| Champion 5874 Milton, GA | Subject: RE: BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive Edition Real Name (if you want): Diego Who do you live with? My wife, son and my wife’s cat Age (if you want): 32 Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? Burbs- on a golf course Current job or field of work / studies: Customer service manager – container shipping company The place you’d most like to visit: Hawaii Favorite books: Kitchen Confidential What music/bands/albums are you listening to: DMB, Linkin Park, XM radio in the car –Lucy, XM Comedy and Country Favorite movie: The Godfather Do you cook? What is your favorite to make? Yes. BBQ (not grilling but slow smoked pork, beef and chicken) If you could change one thing about your home, what would it be? Build an outdoor kitchen Best thing that ever happened to you: My wife and son. Last embarrassing thing that happened to you: Can’t think of one What are you listening to right now? Coworkers next to me talk about really bad movies What was the last thing that you ate? Birthday cake from Publix Can you drive a stick shift? Yeah If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Black Last person you spoke to on the phone? Wife Favorite drink: Cuba Libre with coke zero What is your favorite sport to watch? NASCAR Have you ever dyed your hair? Never Favorite food? Slow smoked BBQ baby back ribs. Pizza a very close second What was the last movie you watched? Devil Wears Prada Favorite day of the year? My son’s birthday, December 26 What do you do to vent anger? YELL! What was your favorite toy as a child? Legos, slot cars and matchbox cars Which is your favorite season? Summer Favorite fruit? Bananas When was the last time you cried? About 5 years ago What is on the floor of your closet? Rudy Project Helmet and a pair of Reefs Who would you most like to buy a drink for here? Anyone here except the one’s who post messages that do it just to get a rise out of everyone else What did you do last night? Ate my son’s favorite meal with him (hotdogs, French fries and broccoli), watched Monday’s CSI: Miami (DVR), The Office, CSI and did an hour on the trainer What inspires you? God and my son What are you afraid of? Debt Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger? Ranch dressing Favorite dog breed? Vizsla Number of keys on your key ring? 2. How many years at your current job? 9 Favorite day of the week? Saturday How many states have you lived in? 3 states and 2 other countries (Brasil & Costa Rica) Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery? Motorcycle When was the last time you laughed so hard that it brought tears to your eyes? Yesterday Favorite saying / quote: The one I use the most (on my 3 year old son): ‘What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate’ (Cool hand Luke) |
| 2007-04-27 1:06 PM in reply to: #778648 |
Extreme Veteran 444 Olathe, KS Bronze member | Subject: RE: BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive Edition How fun! Real Name (if you want): Linda Who do you live with? My dog Grace Age: 26 Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? Suburb of Kansas City Current job or field of work / studies: Financial analyst for a telecom company The place you’d most like to visit: New Zealand Favorite books: For Whom the Bell Tolls, The Hot Zone, The Harry Potter books, Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta series, anything by Janet Evanovich. What music/bands/albums are you listening to: Weezer, the Bee Gees, ELO, Chico (a Brazilian singer). I just brought Keane and a Liszt compilation in to work today. I listen to a lot of classical music. Favorite movie: Notting Hill, The Shawshank Redemption, Dodgeball Do you cook? What is your favorite to make? I love cooking!!! Chicken marsala is probably my favorite to make... or chicken enchiladas... or spinach/artichoke dip. mmmm... If you could change one thing about your home, what would it be? It would be my own house, not an apartment.  Best thing that ever happened to you: This sounds so cliche, but being born in the United States to my family. Last embarrassing thing that happened to you (because it’s been so many years since I’ve played “Truth or Dare” ): Can't really remember for sure... but I bet it involved farting. What are you listening to right now? Un sospiro by Franz Liszt (it's so beautiful!!!) What was the last thing that you ate? leftover fajitas Can you drive a stick shift? yes If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Purple Last person you spoke to on the phone? A financial policy person Favorite drink: fruit smoothies What is your favorite sport to watch? I don't like watching sports. Not even triathlon really. It just makes me want to be there doing it too. Have you ever dyed your hair? yep, usually darker, but it doesn't hold very well Favorite food? pizza What was the last movie you watched? The Notebook Favorite day of the year? Thanksgiving What do you do to vent anger? run What was your favorite toy as a child? My Little Ponies and legos Which is your favorite season? Fall Favorite fruit? fresh raspberries When was the last time you cried? maybe a month ago? just had a bad day What is on the floor of your closet? shoes, some Christmas ornaments that I'm too lazy to put up on the top shelf Who would you most like to buy a drink for here? lots of people! What did you do last night? cooked, watched The Office & South Park with Dave, had some ice cream What inspires you? hearing other people's success stories What are you afraid of? fast-moving insects, flying insects, getting hit by a car while biking Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger? cheese, please Favorite dog breed? I love, love, love my lab mix, but my next dog will probably be a Pembroke Welsh Corgi Number of keys on your key ring? 6 How many years at your current job? just started a new position at my company last month, but I've been here about 1.5 years Favorite day of the week? Friday How many states have you lived in? Two Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery? Yes, a motorcycle, but I don't think my boyfriend believes me, cause I won't do it anymore When was the last time you laughed so hard that it brought tears to your eyes? Two weekends ago, one of my two best friends from college got married, so the other friend and I made her "The Ultimate Honeymoon CD." It was all cheesy, over-the-top love songs (Marvin Gaye, Barry White) and anything ridiculously appropriate we could find- Whitesnake's "Slide it In," Joe Cocker "You Can leave your Hat On," Clarence Carter "Strokin'," etc with some Color Me Badd & NKOTB thrown in for good measure. We were listening to the final product, and my friend added a few more, including Kenny G playing that James Blunt song "You're Beautiful" because I can't stand either of them. When I finally realized what it was I fell to the floor laughing. It is the most stupid arrangement ever! Favorite saying / quote: I don't really have one. Although I do like to say "M'Kay" like Mr. Mackey on South Park. |
| 2007-04-27 1:46 PM in reply to: #778648 |
| Master 2249 Colorado | Subject: RE: BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive Edition Real Name (if you want): Lindizzle
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| 2007-04-27 1:47 PM in reply to: #778648 |
| Veteran 162 Allen, TX | Subject: RE: BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive Edition Real Name (if you want): Care Who do you live with: Husband, Son, and Daughter on the way. 4 cats. Not sure how I ended up with 4 cats - I'm really a dog person. Anyone want/need a cat? Age (if you want): 37 going on 12. Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? suburban Current job or field of work / studies: Software Engineer The place you’d most like to visit: Italy Favorite books: Right now - anything tri related. What music/bands/albums are you listening to: Korn. Favorite movie: Fight Club Do you cook? What is your favorite to make? Normally the hubby does all the cooking. I've been cooking lately because I'm trying to free him up to work on our house (long story involving flood and fire). Favorite thing to make right now is homemade pizza. Actually, that's hubby's and son's fav right now too. If you could change one thing about your home, what would it be? That all the repairs would be done. Best thing that ever happened to you: So far, my son. Last embarrassing thing that happened to you (because it’s been so many years since I’ve played “Truth or Dare” ): I embarass myself so often that I don't notice I'm embarassed anymore. I'm sure I did something just a few minutes ago. What are you listening to right now? Three people in a conference room typing on their laptops. What was the last thing that you ate? Subway sandwich and a piece of cake. We just had a baby shower for a co-worker. Can you drive a stick shift? Nope If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Red Last person you spoke to on the phone? Hubby. He calls frequently and wants to know what I'm doing. I'm like, "uh, talking to you . . ." Favorite drink: Right now Diet Coke with lime. Normally can't stand the stuff, but pregnancy does strange things. What is your favorite sport to watch? Hockey Have you ever dyed your hair? Yep. Favorite food? Been craving sandwiches lately. . . What was the last movie you watched? It's been so long that I don't remember. Favorite day of the year? the day after Christmas morning. I'm on vacation, the kid is occupied, and now I can relax. What do you do to vent anger? Swear like a sailor. What was your favorite toy as a child? Barbie Which is your favorite season? Fall. Favorite fruit? Peaches When was the last time you cried? Monday night. I still have moments where this whole baby thing freaks me out. What is on the floor of your closet? Carpet Who would you most like to buy a drink for here? Autum and Lara. I think I could listen to those two for hours . . . and probably learn a lot. What did you do last night? went to bed early. What inspires you? The possibility of what can be if you try. What are you afraid of? Something happening to my kiddo. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger? Spicy! Favorite dog breed? Schnauzer Number of keys on your key ring? three How many years at your current job? August will be one year. I did work for this company for 7 years, but left for about three. I'm a recycled employee. Favorite day of the week? Sunday. That's my LSD run and I get to relax after. How many states have you lived in? One Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery? No When was the last time you laughed so hard that it brought tears to your eyes? Monday. Laughter thru tears is the best. Favorite saying / quote: I'm not sure who said it, but it's along the lines of, "Many times people are so busy complaining about not being able to get anything done, that they get interrupted by people doing the work." |
| 2007-04-27 1:57 PM in reply to: #778648 |
| Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive Edition Oh I like surveys. I will read everyone's later, I promise. Real Name (if you want): Lisa Who do you live with? Bentley the weiner dog. Age (if you want): 28 Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? Urban in a historical neighborhood. Current job or field of work / studies: Corporate Communications, getting my MBA. The place you’d most like to visit: London and Tokyo Favorite books: I stick to the intar-webs unless I have to read for class. What music/bands/albums are you listening to: The Fray and Death Cab for Cutie Favorite movie: Anchorman Do you cook? What is your favorite to make? YES! Anything vegetarian. I love enchilada casserole. If you could change one thing about your home, what would it be? That the basement wouldn't get wet. Best thing that ever happened to you: Born to an awesome family. Last embarrassing thing that happened to you (because it’s been so many years since I’ve played “Truth or Dare” ): I rarely get embarrassed. But it's usually when I fall in front of someone. What are you listening to right now? Nothing! What was the last thing that you ate? CLIF Bar, chocolate chip Can you drive a stick shift? I bet I could if I tried. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? White Last person you spoke to on the phone? My best friend Favorite drink: Gin/Tonic What is your favorite sport to watch? College basketball Have you ever dyed your hair? many-a-time Favorite food? Mexican, or any kind of potatoe What was the last movie you watched? American Psycho Favorite day of the year? The day after my birthday (whew, don't have to do that for another whole year) What do you do to vent anger? Write What was your favorite toy as a child? Cabbage Patch Kids Which is your favorite season? SUMMER Favorite fruit? Grapefruit When was the last time you cried? Can’t remember… What is on the floor of your closet? Flip flops Who would you most like to buy a drink for here? Welshy cause he's an IRONMAN now What did you do last night? Ran 4 miles and went to spin class. Ate dinner with a cute boy and had a few drinks. What inspires you? Endurance athletes, Ironmen/women, my mom for her compassion, my dad for his beliefs, my sister for her super-hero-like powers as a mother. What are you afraid of? I used to be afraid of never finding my soulmate. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger? Cheese, but I don't eat cow. Favorite dog breed? Mine is a dachshund, but I prefer mixed breeds, rescue-style. Number of keys on your key ring? 5 How many years at your current job? August makes 2 Favorite day of the week? Friday How many states have you lived in? One Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery? Nope When was the last time you laughed so hard that it brought tears to your eyes? Yesterday I think. Favorite saying / quote: Do or do not. There is no try. |
| 2007-04-27 2:31 PM in reply to: #779283 |
| Champion 5529 Nashville, TN | Subject: RE: BT COJ....What I learned Week of 4-27-07: Interactive Edition Real Name (if you want): Andrew
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