Longest Survey Ever
by V.E. on December 1st, 2008
filed under quizzes/surveys
Day/Time I began: November 30, 2008 at 6:14 PM ET
Day/Time I finished: December 1, 2008 at 2:09 AM ET
Things I did while taking a break from this meme: Built a bookshelf; unpacked some boxes; read Vampire Knight fanfiction; watched some Third Rock from the Sun; chatted on Meebo
Things to do before I die
1. Become fluent in German.
2. Visit Germany, Japan, South Africa, and Scotland.
3. Earn Emergency Medical Technician certification.
4. Earn a doctoral degree.
5. Learn to play the violin or cello.
6. Have a book published by a major publishing house.
7. Skydive.
Things I cannot do
1. Pee standing up.
2. Ride the subway without a MetroCard.
3. Rhyme on demand.
4. Drink alcohol.
5. Feel bad for politicians’ follies.
6. Read minds.
7. Be 100% certain.
Things I say most often
1. What’s the deal?
2. Right, right.
3. Exactly.
4. … Yes.
5. Thank you.
6. Please.
7. What the hell?
Books I love
1. “Stranger in a Strange Land” by Robert Heinlein
2. “To Serve and Submit” by Susan Wright
3. “The Rover” by Aphra Behn
4. “Dark Rapture” by Michele Hauf
5. “The Irresistible Revolution” by Shane Claiborne
6. “Princess Ben” by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
7. “Alive Together” by Lisel Mueller
Movies I could watch over and over
1. Rigoletto
2. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
3. Escape from Witch Mountain (1977) / Return to Witch Mountain
4. Disney’s Beauty & the Beast
5. Kung Fu Hustle
6. Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer
7. Batman Begins / The Dark Knight
All-time albums
1. “Metamorphosis” by Hilary Duff
2. “Pirates of the Caribbean” soundtracks
3. “Lifesong” by Casting Crowns
4. “RENT” soundtrack
5. “18-Eighteen” by Nana Kitade
6. “I’m Not Dead” by P!nk
7. Why do I only get 7 choices?
40 Questions…
My uncle once: made me the best lentil burger I’ve ever eaten.
Never in my life: have I had an alcoholic beverage.
When I was five: I was in preschool at the CEC.
High School was: better than junior high.
I will never forget: to whom I owe my life.
I once met: someone you don’t know.
There’s this girl I know who: has writing on her back.
Once, at a bar: I watched lovely men dance on tables.
By noon, I’m usually: thinking about lunch.
Last night: I slept in my own bed for the first time since mid-August.
If I only had: more money (what else?), I’d not be so worried about pulling it all together.
Next time I go to church: I’ll hopefully enjoy myself there.
Terri Schiavo: was a vegetable already. Just let it go. Sheesh.
What worries me most is: not having enough money to get by.
When I turn my head left, I see: a stack of “Poets & Writers” and “Psychology Today” magazines.
When I turn my head right, I see: the silver radiator in my bedroom.
You know I’m lying when: my eyes are dead.
What I miss most about the eighties: the music.
If I was a character in Shakespeare, I’d be: Katherina of Taming of the Shrew
By this time next year: I’ll be a year older, or I’ll be dead.
A better name for me would be: … I like the name I have, thanks.
I have a hard time understanding: why people care about two men or two women marrying legally.
If I ever go back to school, I’ll: earn a doctoral degree in something.
You know I like you if: I’m not afraid to tell you what I really think.
If I ever won an award, the first person I’d thank would be: my sister.
Darwin, Mozart, Slim Pickens & Geraldine Ferraro: What about ‘em?
Take my advice, never: make a patient man (or woman) angry.
My ideal breakfast is: one that I don’t have to rush through.
A song I love, but do not own is: uh… I can’t think of one.
If you visit my hometown, I suggest: avoiding the rich snobs.
Tulips, character flaws, microchips & stars: It’s a slant rhyme, but the rhythm is off.
Why won’t people: act like intelligent, capable human beings for once?
If you spend the night at my house: expect to be intimate.
I’d stop my wedding for: a tragedy or disaster, so long as I could be married later.
The world could do without: alcohol.
I’d rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: live with Elvira.
My favorite blonde is: my sister.
Paper clips are more useful than: many other things.
If I do anything well, it’s: write.
And by the way: are we done yet?
UNIQUE
1. Nervous habits ? – Spinning my class ring; tense laughing; checking for escape routes.
2. Are you double jointed – No.
3. Can you roll your tongue – Yes.
4. Can you raise one eyebrow at a time ? – Only the left one.
5. Can you blow spit bubbles ? – No.
6. Can you cross your eyes ? – Yes.
7. Tattoos ? – Who’s asking?
8. Piercing – Yes, one in each ear.
9. Do you make your bed daily ? – Hah; only enough that my cat doesn’t sleep on the sheets.
CLOTHES
10. Which shoe goes on first ? – I don’t think about it. The left one, I think.
11. Speaking of shoes, have you ever thrown one at anyone? – Yes, actually.
12. On the average, how much money do you carry ? – Eh, I usually have a twenty on me.
13. What jewelry do you wear 24/7 ? – A wedding band, my class ring, and another ring that has personal significance. And no, I’m not married.
14. Favorite piece of clothing ? – Whatever’s comfortable.
FOOD
15. Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it ? – Twirl.
16. Have you ever eaten Spam ? – Yes, but it was so long ago that I don’t remember it.
17. Do you use extra salt on your food? – Yes.
18. How many cereals in your cabinet – Four.
19. What’s your favorite beverage ? – Water, then root beer.
20. What’s your favorite fast food restaurant – Subway.
21. Do you cook? – Not really.
GROOMING
22. How often do you brush your teeth ? – Every time I remember.
23. Hair drying method? – Towel and air dry.
24. Have you ever colored/highlighted your hair? – Yeah, I’ve highlighted it for special occasions.
MANNERS
25. Do you swear ? – Sometimes.
26. Do you ever spit ? – Only when something tastes bad and there’s no other way to get rid of the taste.
FAVORITE
27. Animal? – Wolf, though it’s debatable.
28. Food? – Angel hair spaghetti with marinara sauce.
29. Month? – February.
30. Day? – Thursday.
31. Cartoon? – Trigun, Arjuna, Shojo Kakumei Utena.
32. Shoe brand? – What? Who the hell cares?
33. Subject in school? – English, History.
34. Color? – Violet, Indigo.
35. Sport? – Colorguard.
36. TV shows? – Battlestar Galactica, Angel.
37. Thing to do in the Spring? – The trees coming back to life.
38. Thing to do in the Summer? – The long days.
39. Thing to do in the Autumn? – Samhain.
40. Thing to do in the Winter? – Avoiding Christmas songs on the radio.
IN AND AROUND
41. In the CD player? – “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” soundtrack
42. Person you talk most on the phone with? – One of my four immediate family members.
43. Reading? – “Lyon” by Elizabeth Amber; “Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder” by Dr. Jonathon Grayson.
44. Do you regularly check yourself out in store windows/mirrors? – No.
45. What color is your bedroom? – Purple.
46. Do you use an alarm clock? – In my phone.
47. Window seat or aisle? – Window, all the way.
DUMB
48. What’s your sleeping position? – On my right side, though I tend to toss and turn.
49. Even in hot weather do you use a blanket? – Yes.
50. Do you snore? – Not usually, at least not that I know of.
51. Do you sleepwalk? – No.
52. Do you talk in your sleep? – Yes.
53. Do you sleep with stuffed animals? – No, but I have a doll.
54. How about with the light on? – Not if I can help it.
55. Do you fall asleep with the TV or radio on? – No.
56. Last interesting person you met? – Every person I meet is interesting.
MORE STUFF
2 names you go by: Viannah, Eve.
2 parts of your heritage: English, Scottish.
2 things that scare you: Not knowing for sure, my secrets.
2 of your everyday essentials: A working pen, my wallet.
2 things you are wearing right now: Sweat pants, F&M sweatshirt.
2 stars you are currently crushing on: Eh… Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Hilary Duff
2 of your favorite musical artists (at the moment): The Postal Service, Superchic[k]
2 favorite songs (at the moment): “Still Doll” by Wakeshima Kanon, “Lifesong” by Casting Crowns.
2 CD’s played in your car (at the moment): I don’t have a car.
2 things you want in a relationship (other than real love): Honesty, Loyalty.
2 truths: “The night is darkest just before the dawn. The dawn is coming.” & “Everything thing in life is only for now.”
2 physical things that appeal to you (in the opposite sex): Broad shoulders, taller than I am.
2 of your favorite hobbies: Reading, Anime.
2 of your worst vices: Sloth, Wrath.
2 things you want really badly: A job that pays ALL the bills, to be more disciplined.
2 places you want to go on vacation: Stonehenge, Neuschwanstein.
2 ways that you want to be remembered: As someone who achieved her dreams, and as someone who refused to settle.
2 things you are thinking about right now: Sleeping, my work interview tomorrow (later today).
2 stores you shop at: Waldbaum’s, Metrostyle.com
OMG FINALLY DONE.
