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How many keys are on your keychain? 3, two car keys and one home
What curse word do you use the most? shit
Do you own an iPod? not yet
Who on your Myspace "Top 8" do you talk to the most? I have student that religiously use MySpace, so I won't touch it with a 10 foot pole.
What time is your alarm clock set for? 4:00 am, earlier during testing times
How many suitcases do you own? More than one person should ever have need of
Do you wear flip-flops even when it's cold outside? Hell no.
Where do you buy your groceries from? either wal-mart or Kroger
Would you rather take the picture or be in the picture? take it. I am the picture taker among my friends
What was the last movie you watched? Alien versus Predator with my dorkbutt brother
Do any of your friends have children? Yes, most of them do
If you won the lottery, what's the first thing you would buy? A trip to somewhere fabulous or maybe just completely around the world
Has anyone ever called you lazy? My college roommate
Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep faster? Medication no, but I have tried valerian root, which works
What CD is currently in your CD player? Little earthquakes by Tori Amos
Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk? Chocolate, no doubt
Has anyone told you a secret this week? I'm a counselor in a high school. I hear them daily
When was the last time someone hit on you? The last time that one of my former students spoke with me. (She always had a crush on me. Yes she.)
What did you have for dinner? Cheese sandwich
Do you wear hoodies often? no
Can you whistle? more or less
Have you ever participated in a protest? no
Who was the last person to call you? My mother to let me know that she was not cooking SUnday dinner because she was too sore from doing yard work that I did not help her with, but she's not upset about it. (Yes ladies and gentlemen, meet my mother, the cruise director of the good ship Guilt Trip)
What is your favorite ride at an amusement park? roller coaster
Do you think people talk about you behind your back? Read above, I work at a high school
What area code are you in right now? 757
Did you watch cartoons as a child? As a child, hell, I watch them now.
How big is your local mall? Which one? There are 8 not including the outlet malls.
How many siblings do you have? 2 full-blood sisters, 2 half-blood brothers, 2 half-blood sisters (one deceased), and one step brother (Needless to say that a family tree can get confusing!)
Are you shy around the opposite sex? No. I grew up as one of the guys and most often forget that I tend to be a little shocking for people that don't know me.
What is your biggest regret? I try not to live with regrets. Life is too short for them. Even though there are things that I wish would have been different in my life, I can't regret them because they make me who I am now.
Have you ever had Jamba Juice? What in the kingdom of cat shit is Jamba Juice?
When was the last time you laughed so hard your sides hurt? Last week.
What movie do you know every line to? I can recite Ladyhawke, the princess bride, and Purple Rain
Do you own any band t-shirts? Yes, Fighting Gravity, Sarah McLaughlin, and Alabama
Do you own any movie t-shirts? Not any more
When was your last plane ride? Last April
How many chairs are at your dining room table? I have no dining room table
What is your favorite salad dressing? blue cheese or raspberry walnut vinegrette
Do you read for fun? yes, but I rarely have time
Can you speak any languages other than English? only if you count beeing able to speak rudimentary phrases. Then I know Italian and French. I am also fluent in mumblese thanks to my good friend Mumble Boy, who unfortunately does not read lj's
Do you do your own dishes? Does loading the dishwasher count?
What color is your bedroom painted? white ( I live in an apartment and cannot paint)
Have you ever cried in public? no, I have a thing about crying in front of people, which is ironic since my job as a counselor encourages others to do just that.
Do you have a desktop computer or a laptop? both, although the laptop is from work
Which do you make: wishes or plans? both, but I'm much better at making wishes
Are you always trying to learn new things? I try my hardest to be a "life-long learner" (like the new catch phrase that is hot in the world of education right now?)
Do you shower on a daily basis? yes. With my hair, I have to at least wet it down to get it to do anything.
Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos? No. I have a thing about needles.
Do you believe that the guy should pay on the first date? No, but it's nice for him to offer.
Can you skip rocks? I haven't tried
Have you ever been to Jamaica? No
What to snack on at the movie theatres? the new cookie dough bites!
Who was your favorite teacher? Ms. Flemming 9th grade science because she was the first teacher that I had who had not taught my sisters, Dr. Emery in college because everyone fell in love with him (he was middle-aged, balding, chubby, but he could tell stories in class that made you love him), and Claudia Sowa in graduate school because she truly cared about every single student
Have you ever dated someone out of your race? No, but after seeing some of the people that I have dated, I think most would agree that I have dated outside of my species.
What is the weather like? warm and a little humid
Would you ever date someone covered in tattoos? yes, unless it was one of those thematic body tattoos, like people who "become" leopards by having spots tattoed on them. That's just weird
Do you have an online journal? This is too dumb to even answer for real
What was your favorite class in high school? AP Chemistry. I was one of 4 girls in the class and I had the highest average. Yes, I'm a HUGE nerd.
Do you enjoy traveling via airplanes? For the most part
What personality trait is a must-have in the opposite sex? Sense of humor
Have you ever been attracted to someone physically unattractive? yes, case in point, Dr. Emery (see above)
When was the last time you slept on the floor? After eating Christmas dinner
What is your favorite alcoholic drink? Whiskey on the rocks
Does your closest Starbucks have a drive-thru? no
Do you like your living arrangement? I love my apartment, but I hate the slum lords that own it, which is why I am looking for something new. Besides, I have the most bizarre assortment of neighbors.
What is your mother's hometown? Floyd, VA
How many hours of sleep do you need to function? at least 4, but I feel best when I have 6 hours. If I am having a flare up, I need up to 16 hours to recover.
Do you eat breakfast daily? yes
What was the last thing to scare you? the truck that almost ran into me on the road on Friday
Are your days full and fast-paced? Always full and mostly fast-paced at work.
Did you ever get in trouble for talking in class? No, i was a huge nerd in high school, and I learned how to hide crossword puzzles in college. (Crossword puzzles are MUCH more interesting than organic chemistry.)
What is your favorite fruit? Fresh strawberries
Do you pay attention to calories on the back of packages? SInce I've been on weight watchers, yes
How old will you be turning on your next birthday? 35? How sad is it that I had to think about that? I truly do believe that it's just a number.
Are you picky about spelling and grammar? I try not to be, but I am.
Do you believe in life on other planets? yes
Have you ever been to Six Flags? Apparently yes, when I was really little, but I don't remember it
Who was the last person to piss you off? The student who sassed me in the middle of the guidance office
Do you believe that God has a gender? I think that God transcends gender and all organized religion
What was the last thing you ate? Ice Cream bar
Do you get along better with the same or opposite sex? I tend to get along better with men
What did you dress up as for your first Halloween? Raggedy Ann
How did your parents pick your name? After Elvis's daughter(Lisa)and my cousin, who happened to be named after Karen Carpenter
Do you like mustard? Yes
What do you tell yourself when times get hard? I think about all of the horror stories that I have heard over the years as a counselor and just tell myself that no matter how bad things are, I am still pretty damn lucky.
Would you ever sky dive? yes, although I would be terrified
Do you sleep on your side, tummy, or back? Left side
What character from a movie most reminds you of yourself? Eowyn
Have you ever bid for something on ebay? Yes
What do you think of Angelina Jolie being pregnant? I'm happy for her. I am happy for anyone who is pregnant and truly wants to have children.
Do you enjoy giving hugs? Yes, I'm a touchy feely person
Would you consider yourself to be fashionable? Most of my clothes are sensible, but I have great accessories and shoes!
Do you own a digital camera? yes
If someone you had no interest in dating expressed interest in dating you, how would you feel? I was flattered.
What celebrities have you been compared to? Julia Lousie Dreyfus
Who is your favorite Star Wars character? It's a toss up between Chewbaca and Han Solo
Does it annoy you when someone says they'll call but never do? If that';s all I ahve to worry about, I consider it a good day, so no.
What books, if any, have made you cry? Grapes of Wrath, A Walk to Remember, any book from Laurie Nataro because I laugh so hard
Do you think you're attractive? I have my moments.
What are you allergic to? Bee stings, some molds
Are you a jealous person? Not as a rule
What's your opinion on sex without emotional commitment? As long as it's good for both people, have at. A one-night stand can be a hell of a lot of fun
Do you ever feel guilty after eating meat? Meat tastes good!
If you were born the opposite sex, what would your name have been? Travis according to my mother
Did you ever celebrate "Pi Day" in school? I know what Pi day is! It actually is coming up on Tuesday March 14th (the date when written 3.14) I had to ask my math teacher friends on this one. They like to celebrate it because there isn't much chance to celebrate math