|
Post by Scotty on Dec 26, 2012 17:31:00 GMT -5
Part 1 How did you find Shy United? I typed shy into google because I was feeling particularly low about my life. Why did you choose your username? The orignal name "Scotslad" came from me being a Scottish male. Eventually it got changed to Scotty from being in the chat room so much. Do people have "nicknames" for you? The only one that stuck for a while was "Neil Boy" (Neil is my real name.) If you could choose a nickname for yourself, what would it be (other than your Shy United username)? I'll have to think about that... What is your... Age? 28 Gender? Male (I'm not really a fan of these looks-based questions, but here they are if you wish to answer:) Height? 5'4'' Build (skinny, muscular, overweight, etc.)? Average I guess, could lose a few. Hair color? Brown Hair length/style? Short. Eye color? Greyish Skin tone? Pale Facial hair? Usually a week or twos growth because I've been to lazy to shave. Describe any tattoos or piercings: None. Anything else you want to mention about your appearance: Nothing that I can think of. What do you like most about the way you look (even if you don't think you're good-looking, there's got to be something)? The acne from my younger years cleared up. Do you wear glasses? Yes. Wear any hats? No, I don't like wearing hats. I do have one for when my hair gets thin and I plan to be out in the Florida sun for long periods. How would you describe your personal style in terms of how you dress? Comfortable. Do you speak with a regional accent (or do others say that you do)? If so, what? I have an Americanized Scottish accent. What region of your country do you live? Florida What countries have you visited? U.K, Tenneriffe. What languages do you speak? English Any pets? None myself but their are two cats in the house belonging to the Brother and his wife. Do you smoke? Nope. What is your living arrangement (i.e. do you live with others)? I live with my parents, my brother, his wife, and their 4 children (3 year old girl, 2 year old boy, and 3 month old twins, 1 of each sex.) How do you decorate your living space (like posters and such)? My walls tend to be bare unless I find the motivation to put something up. I understand these questions can be a little more sensitive... What is your relationship status? Spoken for. When was your first kiss? Or have you experienced that yet? When I was 12. Are you a virgin? No. Do you consider yourself straight, gay or bi? Straight. What is your "type"? Type Awesome. Do you have a celebrity crush? Nope. Favorite (multiple answers possible) ..snack food(s): Cookies, Crisps. ..dessert(s): Ice Cream, Cake, Cheesecake. ..alcoholic beverage(s): Bailey's ..non-alcoholic beverage(s): Pepsi, Orange soda, Sprite. Describe your dream pizza: lot's of meat. Do you follow any particular diet? Nope. Is there any food or drink you like, that others might find strange? Not that I can think of. Part 2 What are your hobbies? Internet, Movies, Tv, reading. Video games. What do you do when you're bored? See previous answer. What are your obsessions? None that I can think of. What are your phobias? Losing those I love. What genres of music do you like? Pop, rock, alternative. What are some of your favorite movies? Lord of the Rings, Aliens, V for Vendetta. What kind of television shows do you watch, and what draws you to them? What shows have you been watching recently? Sci fi/ fantasy mostly. Lately Doctor Who and Star Trek. What type of books do you read, if any? What do you like about them? Again, usually fantasy types. I guess I like the idea of other worlds. What fictional character do you most identify with and why (if any)? None at the moment. What magazines do you read? None, not a big magazine person. At work I might look through movie magazines though. What websites do you visit? SU, Facebook, Reddit, Youtube. What was (or is) your favorite academic subject? I used to like geography enough in secondary school to try going to university for it. Is there anyone famous you idolize or look up to? Nope. When you were a kid... What was your favorite "kid's show"? I was big on Ninja Turtles, Thundercats and Ghostbusters, What did you want to be when you grew up? No idea...still don't. What religion were you raised in, if any? Christian, went to church every week tilll I was 18. But I'm agnostic athiest now. Other randomness: Do you believe in ghosts? I think it would be interesting if they are real. Do you cuss a lot? Somewhat. Any words or phrases that you overuse? "Indeed" What is the best compliment you have ever received? Back when I became sick people told me they were impressed with how I get a positive outlook. If you had one million dollars to give to charity, who would you give it to (not including yourself, family, or friends)? With my Mum recently becoming a breast cancer survivor, I guess a related charity would be appropriate.
|
|
|
Post by Sigh on Jan 1, 2013 16:12:37 GMT -5
How did you find Shy United? Um probably google or yahoo search.Why did you choose your username? I was feeling really down at the time, and was trying to think of something to use when I sighed... lolDo people have "nicknames" for you? Uh some based on my real name; some crappy ones at school lol My username on here.If you could choose a nickname for yourself, what would it be (other than your Shy United username)? Ubersexygirl? Haha. Nah, uh probably Aelfwyn or something anglo-saxon-y because I am strange lol.What is your... Age? 28Gender? Female(I'm not really a fan of these looks-based questions, but here they are if you wish to answer:) Height? Around 5"7'Build (skinny, muscular, overweight, etc.)? Overweight I guess Hair color? Dark BrownHair length/style? LongEye color? Not sure, mostly a greyish green/blue with a ring of brown round the pupil and a blue ring round the iris.Skin tone? Very paleFacial hair? Only if I forget to shave Describe any tattoos or piercings: I have pierced ears, one hole per lobe lolAnything else you want to mention about your appearance: Uh um, I uh don't think so...What do you like most about the way you look (even if you don't think you're good-looking, there's got to be something)? Um, I guess I like being pale, and I think my eyes are quite nice, and my lips aren't too bad. I like my hair.Do you wear glasses? Yep for reading/computerWear any hats? Not really no lolHow would you describe your personal style in terms of how you dress? Um casual.Do you speak with a regional accent (or do others say that you do)? If so, what? I don't think I do but I've been told I have a London accent... but not that whole "alright bruuvvv" EastEnders type one lol.What region of your country do you live? EssexWhat countries have you visited? Germany, France; Skyrim, Ferelden lolWhat languages do you speak? English; tiny amounts of Anglo-Saxon, Latin, Dothraki, Qunari ;D Oh and the odd bit of French and German.Stuff from books and games counts, right? ;DAny pets? Only the imaginary and stuffed kinds Do you smoke? NoWhat is your living arrangement (i.e. do you live with others)? Live with parents and brother.How do you decorate your living space (like posters and such)? Nothing up on the walls here, mostly cupboards and shelves lol.I understand these questions can be a little more sensitive... What is your relationship status? SingleWhen was your first kiss? Or have you experienced that yet? When I was 23Are you a virgin? Yep Do you consider yourself straight, gay or bi? StraightWhat is your "type"? Human, Male, breathing..... lol
I dunno I wouldn't say I really have a type. Except I do not like "bad boys", smokers and anyone with beliefs that has the need to shove them down another's throat (religious or otherwise).
Sense of humour is very important to me.
Tendency to prefer pale dark haired males though.Do you have a celebrity crush? I do kinda like Colin Morgan but only when he's in character as Merlin and speaks with an English accent... so I guess that's more of a character thing? In which case, no.Favorite (multiple answers possible) ..snack food(s): chocolate, cake, shortbread, polos..dessert(s): ice cream, gateaux, pavlova, cheesecake; that sort of thing...alcoholic beverage(s): Um not really any, if I do drink it's usually coke with something...non-alcoholic beverage(s): Hot chocolate, diet coke, tea. Describe your dream pizza: Oooh um, cheese, tomato, spinach, chicken, bacon, mushroom.Do you follow any particular diet? Uh not really, I try not to eat massive amounts of food and to eat healthy stuff when I can (there's not a lot of nice healthy food that I like in my house sadly)Is there any food or drink you like, that others might find strange? I don't think so?What are your hobbies? Reading, computer games, history, music, photography.What do you do when you're bored? See above plus watching tv programmes.What are your obsessions? Anxiety lol.What are your phobias? Spiders, agoraphobia, panic disorder, social things.What genres of music do you like? Metal, soundtracks, medieval/folk-y stuff.What are some of your favorite movies? Um nothing springs to mind; I tend to like action, fantasy, comedy films.What kind of television shows do you watch, and what draws you to them? What shows have you been watching recently? Fantasy, comedy and documentaries mostly.
Merlin, Game of Thrones, The Big Bang Theory, etc.What type of books do you read, if any? What do you like about them? History, fantasy, historical fiction mostly. I have an interest in history, and historical fiction is a way of expanding upon what it might have been like to live in historical periods. Fantasy for the escapism and different worlds. What fictional character do you most identify with and why (if any)? I don't think there's any one character but bits and pieces of multiple ones of both genders. Using A Song of Ice and Fire for example, I can relate to bits of Daenerys, Tyrion, Ned, Arya, Jon. What magazines do you read? I don't.What websites do you visit? Here lol, another shy forum, facebook, ebay, amazon, wikipedia, wiki's for various computer games, tumblr, FML, I can haz sites, youtube, livejournal, steam.What was (or is) your favourite academic subject? English Literature (I did this at uni but preferred historical texts) so overall I'd say History.Is there anyone famous you idolize or look up to? Uh not really.When you were a kid... What was your favorite "kid's show"? Oh so many... Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles, Dungeons and Dragons, Inspector Gadget, Scooby Doo, Fraggle Rock, Super Ted... basically most 80's/90's cartoons; plus things like Sabrina the Teenage Witch.What did you want to be when you grew up? For a time I wanted to be a teacher (Ewww lol) and then briefly an actress. Eventually I wanted to be a writer (and I still do).What religion were you raised in, if any? Church of England; but I'm agnostic now.Other randomness: Do you believe in ghosts? Not sure, I think it's possible but I dunno if they do exist or not.Do you cuss a lot? Generally, no.Any words or phrases that you overuse? "lol", "indeed" and also this emoticon What is the best compliment you have ever received? Someone called me beautiful and some other nice things.
Generally though I only ever get people calling me intelligent which I guess is a compliment but I dunno, I'm not very good at accepting compliments.If you had one million dollars to give to charity, who would you give it to (not including yourself, family, or friends)? I'd split it between a bunch of charities that actually do good and don't pocket the money themselves.
|
|
|
Post by jamesswfc on Jan 2, 2013 8:20:55 GMT -5
Part 1 How did you find Shy United? Googled 'shy forum' I think. Why did you choose your username? My name's James and I support Sheffield Wednesday. I'm not very imaginative! Do people have "nicknames" for you? Never had a nickname. If you could choose a nickname for yourself, what would it be (other than your Shy United username)? I can't really think of anything. I'm really not very imaginative! What is your... Age? 29 Gender? Male (I'm not really a fan of these looks-based questions, but here they are if you wish to answer:) Height? 6' 1" Build (skinny, muscular, overweight, etc.)? My weight goes up and down like a yo-yo. I could do with losing about 2 stone (28 pounds). I'm naturally quite big and strong built. Hair color? Darkish blond. Hair length/style? Short, plain, boring. I've had the same hair cut since I was about 14. It suits me though. Eye color? Blue Skin tone? Fair, and my face goes red a lot which I hate! Facial hair? Usually stubble, as I can never be bothered to shave. Describe any tattoos or piercings: None. Anything else you want to mention about your appearance: What do you like most about the way you look (even if you don't think you're good-looking, there's got to be something)? I'm generally very happy with how I look. Do you wear glasses? No. Wear any hats? Not really - Sometimes a woolly one when I pop to the shops and my hair's messy and I can't be bothered to gel or comb it. How would you describe your personal style in terms of how you dress? Casual - Usually jeans and a polo t-shirt. I really like dressing smart, and like wearing a suit if I've got an excuse. Do you speak with a regional accent (or do others say that you do)? If so, what? Strong Yorkshire accent (South Yorkshire). I wish it wasn't so strong. Also, not really part of my accent, but I can't pronounce T and H together, so I say "fink" for think, and "vat" for that. It really bugs me, but I can't do anything about it! What region of your country do you live? Yorkshire. What countries have you visited? Only France. I'm desperate to travel around and see more places though. What languages do you speak? Just English. Any pets? 2 cats and 2 dogs. Do you smoke? Too much! What is your living arrangement (i.e. do you live with others)? Still at home! I intend to move out this year though - probably in the summer. How do you decorate your living space (like posters and such)? In my bedroom: A couple of canvasses, a British empire/common wealth map of the world, and a map of Britain. I understand these questions can be a little more sensitive... What is your relationship status? Swinging bachelor! Well single anyway. When was your first kiss? Or have you experienced that yet? 17. Are you a virgin? No. Do you consider yourself straight, gay or bi? Straight. What is your "type"? Nothing specific: Nice, intelligent, good looking (to me) Do you have a celebrity crush? I find loads of celebrity women hot, but I don't think any would constitute a 'crush'. Favorite (multiple answers possible) ..snack food(s): Most sandwiches. ..dessert(s): Flapjack swimming in grease. ..alcoholic beverage(s): Lager. ..non-alcoholic beverage(s): Tea. Describe your dream pizza: Meat feast. Do you follow any particular diet? No, but I intend to become a vegetarian when I move out and buy all my own food. Is there any food or drink you like, that others might find strange? Don't think so. Part 2 What are your hobbies? Don't think I've really got any 'hobbies'. I go to the gym if that counts. What do you do when you're bored? Aimlessly browse the internet, watch TV, have a bath, tidy up. What are your obsessions? Science. What are your phobias? Heights, mainly cliff edges and roof tops. I feel faint and my legs go weak just thinking about them! What genres of music do you like? Eclectic, but I'm quite stuck in the 90s. I've got everything from classical to rock and rap. The only stuff I hate is current R&B. What are some of your favorite movies? I'm not a big film person at all. I've hardly seen any! I like Dead Man's Shoes, No Country for Old Men, Bruno, Meet the Parents. I want to watch Pulp Fiction all the way through soon, I've only seen bits of it, but it looks good. What kind of television shows do you watch, and what draws you to them? Comedy and the news. What shows have you been watching recently? I usually watch repeats that I've seen loads of times: Simpsons, South Park, Family Guy, Peep Show, 8 out of 10 cats, Have I Got News for You, Alan Partridge, IT crowd, Father Ted.... I could go on and on. I watch far too much TV! What type of books do you read, if any? What do you like about them? Tonnes of science books - I'm doing a science degree, but I read them out of interest too. I'm also currently reading a book about the history of British politics, and I've just read Confessions of a GP, which is quite funny and interesting. What fictional character do you most identify with and why (if any)? Mark from Peep Show. What magazines do you read? None really. Sometimes New Scientist and The Week, but hardly ever. Sometimes I'll have a sneaky look at a celebrity magazine if someone leaves one lying around. I'd never admit though - even though I just have haha. What websites do you visit? This one (even though I never sign in and comment), NewsNow Sheffield Wednesday, NewsNow Science, A few dating sites (without much luck), Open University, Facebook, Job Center, Sky News, BBC News, Youporn oops I mean tube haha, Sheffield Star, Toluna, Valued Opinions.... I also browse a lot of things I can't afford, like nice cars and houses for sale. What was (or is) your favorite academic subject? Science and Maths, but not at school - I left school without any qualifications and went back to college as an adult (25) and started again. Is there anyone famous you idolize or look up to? Not really. Of course I'm a fan of the great scientists and philosophers. When you were a kid... What was your favorite "kid's show"? Dogtanian! He was my God! What did you want to be when you grew up? A Postman. I actually did it for a bit when I was 19, and hated it! What religion were you raised in, if any? None. Do you believe in ghosts? No. Do you cuss a lot? Only with friends. I never swear in front of my family, or people I don't know well. Any words or phrases that you overuse? "I know yeh" It's my answer to nearly everything anybody says to me, even if I didn't know or I disagree (no assertiveness). I say "like" too much as well like. Like at the beginning and end of sentences like. What is the best compliment you have ever received? Can't think of anything inparticular. If you had one million dollars to give to charity, who would you give it to (not including yourself, family, or friends)? I'm not sure. I'd try and find a smaller one that needs it. That took AAAAGES
|
|
|
Post by marle on Jan 4, 2013 17:46:08 GMT -5
Thank you Stranger, Karen, Scotty, Sigh, and jamesswfc for your responses!
I have my response saved somewhere, I just need to answer a few more questions...
|
|
|
Post by jwwimpy on Jan 6, 2013 0:31:32 GMT -5
Part 1
How did you find Shy United? Google "shyness"
Why did you choose your username? I had another in mind, but it was in use here. See below.
Do people have "nicknames" for you? "SweePea", and some others I hated. My dad is blind in one eye, and tends to keep that one closed, so his nickname was Popeye. My nickname just logically followed.
If you could choose a nickname for yourself, what would it be (other than your Shy United username)? I still like SweePea. I saw it was in use on this forum already, so I went with jw wimpy.
What is your...
Age? 53
Gender? M
(I'm not really a fan of these looks-based questions, but here they are if you wish to answer:)
Height? 6' 2"
Build (skinny, muscular, overweight, etc.)? I little chunky now, but I did play football and was a high hurdler in college
Hair color? Brown with grey sides
Hair length/style? Short
Eye color? Green
Skin tone? caucasian
Facial hair? None
Describe any tattoos or piercings: None
Anything else you want to mention about your appearance: People tell me I look younger than I really am
What do you like most about the way you look (even if you don't think you're good-looking, there's got to be something)? I'm a fairly large galoot, and can intimidate people with a stare if I want to. I apparently used to do that unintentionally in my youth.
Do you wear glasses? Yes, since age 10
Wear any hats? Just sports caps
How would you describe your personal style in terms of how you dress? Casual
Do you speak with a regional accent (or do others say that you do)? If so, what? I have a "Pittsburgh" accent, and still tend to use "Pittsburghese" phrases, even though I haven't lived there for 34 years.
What region of your country do you live? North central US
What countries have you visited? England, Italy, Bahamas, Japan, China, Phillipines, Canada
What languages do you speak? English, some spanish
Any pets? Rabbit
Do you smoke? No
What is your living arrangement (i.e. do you live with others)? Own a home with wife. Son has grown and moved out.
How do you decorate your living space (like posters and such)? Wife does that at home. In my work office are family pictures and Pittsburgh sports stuff.
I understand these questions can be a little more sensitive...
What is your relationship status? Married 25 years
When was your first kiss? Or have you experienced that yet? 24
Are you a virgin? No
Do you consider yourself straight, gay or bi? S
What is your "type"? I assume you mean the opposite sex. I like them curvy and smart
Do you have a celebrity crush? Right now, no. I have had them in the past, but have been always disappointed when I learned more about them.
Favorite (multiple answers possible)
..snack food(s): Deep fried mushrooms
..dessert(s): Peanut butter rice crispies bars, bananas foster
..alcoholic beverage(s): Raspberry wine
..non-alcoholic beverage(s): Diet Coke with Lime
Describe your dream pizza: Mushrooms and pepperoni
Do you follow any particular diet? No
Is there any food or drink you like, that others might find strange? Don't think so
Part 2
What are your hobbies? Origami, golf
What do you do when you're bored? Surf the web, play chess on the computer
What are your obsessions? None really
What are your phobias? I got stuck in a very small enclosed skyride for a couple hours once. This has made me a little claustrophobic
What genres of music do you like? Blues, Bluegrass, Classic Rock
What are some of your favorite movies? The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Patton all the Three Stooges shorts Caddyshack
What kind of television shows do you watch, and what draws you to them? Sports, science shows, some comedy. I am just interested in those subjects
What shows have you been watching recently? Big Bang Theory, Nova, The Universe, How It's Made
What type of books do you read, if any? Chemistry books (I'm a chemist). I don't read too much for pleasure.
What fictional character do you most identify with and why (if any)? Even though I am a man, I really like Jane Eyre. She was lonely, plain, smart, quiet, shy and misunderstood, just like I feel I am/was. Although I did not have a bad childhood like she did.
What magazines do you read? Other than some technical peridoicals, none. Magazines are dying genre.
What websites do you visit? This one on occaision, Facebook, Free Republic, Yahoo Answers, YouTube
What was (or is) your favorite academic subject? Science and mathematics. I have a PhD in chemistry and MS in Chemical Engineering
Is there anyone famous you idolize or look up to? Nicola Tesla, even though I am a chemist and he was an electrical engineer. He was a great theorist and inventor; a sort of cross between Edison and Einstein.
When you were a kid...
What was your favorite "kid's show"? Lost in Space
What did you want to be when you grew up? Scientist. I have been blessed to have been able to become one, and make it my career.
What religion were you raised in, if any? Catholic
Do you believe in ghosts? No
Do you cuss a lot? Used to, especially when I worked in a foundry. Now, I sometimes cuss in pig latin: itshay, isspay, uckfay, amnday...
Any words or phrases that you overuse? Ustjay the igpay atlinlay.
What is the best compliment you have ever received? A female boss of mine lavished prase on me for an invention of mine that had become lucrative for my company. I could barely speak afterward.
If you had one million dollars to give to charity, who would you give it to (not including yourself, family, or friends)? Little Sisters of the Poor
|
|
|
Post by Sweet Pea on Jan 6, 2013 5:41:21 GMT -5
Part 1 How did you find Shy United? Google "shyness" Why did you choose your username? I had another in mind, but it was in use here. See below. Do people have "nicknames" for you? "SweePea", and some others I hated. My dad is blind in one eye, and tends to keep that one closed, so his nickname was Popeye. My nickname just logically followed. If you could choose a nickname for yourself, what would it be (other than your Shy United username)? I still like SweePea. I saw it was in use on this forum already, so I went with jw wimpy. interesting. i wonder if that's why you were so mean to me before.
|
|
|
Post by jwwimpy on Jan 6, 2013 20:11:08 GMT -5
Part 1 How did you find Shy United? Google "shyness" Why did you choose your username? I had another in mind, but it was in use here. See below. Do people have "nicknames" for you? "SweePea", and some others I hated. My dad is blind in one eye, and tends to keep that one closed, so his nickname was Popeye. My nickname just logically followed. If you could choose a nickname for yourself, what would it be (other than your Shy United username)? I still like SweePea. I saw it was in use on this forum already, so I went with jw wimpy. interesting. i wonder if that's why you were so mean to me before. I don't remember directly addressing you in the past; however, please accept my apologies for any offence. That's not my intention in coming here.
|
|
|
Post by Sweet Pea on Jan 7, 2013 10:16:42 GMT -5
interesting. i wonder if that's why you were so mean to me before. I don't remember directly addressing you in the past; however, please accept my apologies for any offence. That's not my intention in coming here. hi. no worries. apology accepted. i think you disagreed vehemently with one of my many opinions, if memory serves. it was a long time ago. though. it's nice to see so many 'old timers' coming back to SU lately.
|
|
|
Post by Karen on Jan 10, 2013 11:13:11 GMT -5
I have my response saved somewhere, I just need to answer a few more questions... I keep waiting to see your 'about you' post Marle. When? When!?!..... no umm... pressure or anything, really.... ;D I've been really enjoying reading everyones replies to this survey! This was a fun thread idea.
|
|
|
Post by marle on Jan 10, 2013 20:56:20 GMT -5
I keep waiting to see your 'about you' post Marle. When? When!?!..... no umm... pressure or anything, really.... ;D It's About You, not me! ;D I keep meaning to post my response but then I get caught up in other stuff. In fact, I'm going to set myself an email reminder just so I don't take forever.
|
|
|
Post by marle on Jan 13, 2013 20:11:50 GMT -5
How did you find Shy United? Google search which led me to a link from another site. Around the time Shy United was created, the best I could find was a Yahoo message board . Before that, alt.support.shyness . Didn't post much at those sites though. Why did you choose your username? It's my WebTV username I used when I first went on the internet 16 years ago. It was a character from my favorite video game, Chrono Trigger. I don't relate at all to the character (a princess) but I liked the name. Do people have "nicknames" for you? No If you could choose a nickname for yourself, what would it be (other than your Shy United username)? Probably Marlz, or Marl. ;D What is your... Age? 29 Gender? Female Height? 5'9" Build (skinny, muscular, overweight, etc.)? Not as fit as I'd like to be. I think being tall helps me appear slimmer. Hair color? Brown Hair length/style? Straight/Long Eye color? Green (faded green with some light brown specks, If I'm being exact). Skin tone? Light Facial hair? I hope nothing noticeable. Describe any tattoos or piercings: None. Anything else you want to mention about your appearance: I have some gray hair, but you'd probably have to pay close attention to notice. What do you like most about the way you look (even if you don't think you're good-looking, there's got to be something)? I definitely don't like the way I look. If I had to choose a feature I would say my lips. I wouldn't say they're spectacular, but I'm OK with them. Do you wear glasses? I wear contacts, but I have a pair of backup glasses I'll wear once in a while. Wear any hats? No How would you describe your personal style in terms of how you dress? Nice plain androgynous casual. Do you speak with a regional accent (or do others say that you do)? If so, what? I'm not sure actually. I would say no, but after I moved away from Kansas some kids at school told me I sounded like I was from there, after I told them I lived there. What region of your country do you live? Northeast. What countries have you visited? Canada, Mexico. What languages do you speak? Just this. Any pets? No, but I'm missing having a cat from when I lived with my family. Do you smoke? I will do it very rarely, no inhaling. What is your living arrangement? I live alone. How do you decorate your living space? I don't decorate at all. Bare walls. At one point I was thinking of buying a Victorian style wall clock, but never got around to it. What is your relationship status? Single. When was your first kiss? Or have you experienced that yet? Never had one. Are you a virgin? Yes. Do you consider yourself straight, gay or bi? I've known I was a lesbian since I was about 12 or 13. What is your "type"? Kind, intelligent, patient, a little nerdy. Do you have a celebrity crush? Nobody really comes to mind. When I was younger I had a crush on Xena. ;D Favorite ..snack food(s): Pickles with sour cream ..dessert(s): Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake ..alcoholic beverage(s): I gave up drinking nearly 4 years ago, but my favorite was one brand of wheat beer, Franziskaner Heffe-Weisse. It was so refreshing. ..non-alcoholic beverage(s): Strawberry flavored kombucha (it's fermented, so it has a trace amount of alcohol. Is that why I like it?). Also spicy drinks like chai. Describe your dream pizza: Thin crust with sun-dried tomato and artichoke Do you follow any particular diet? As natural as possible, no artificial ingredients. I first became health-conscious when I found out at 21 years old that I was borderline hypertensive. Since then I've been off and on when it comes to my diet, but in the past few years I've been able to stick to all-natural. Since I have a propensity for high blood pressure, I always look for low sodium, making it an even greater challenge to shop. But I find foods I like and stick to them. Is there any food or drink you like, that others might find strange? I all ready mentioned kombucha - it's a pro-biotic tea that looks very strange. What are your hobbies? I always find it hard to answer this. Watching TV and surfing the internet? And occasional reading. What do you do when you're bored? See above. What are your obsessions? Obsession is a strong word, but lately I've been interested in the fate of the environment, and what direction humanity is going in. I also find religion as a phenomenon fascinating. What are your phobias? Clowns What genres of music do you like? 80s pop What are some of your favorite movies? Groundhog Day and The Never Ending Story (not sure which version, whatever came out around 1990). What kind of television shows do you watch, and what draws you to them? What shows have you been watching recently? MSNBC for the political theater. Cosmology, sciencey type shows like Through the Wormhole. Documentaries and reality shows. Also, 2 Broke Girls. What type of books do you read, if any? What do you like about them? All non-fiction. Some books I've read or currently reading are The Phenomenon of Man, Limits to Growth, and An Off the Record History of Sesame Street. What fictional character do you most identify with and why (if any)? I know I'm asking these questions, but I don't know the answer to this one. What magazines do you read? Time on occasion, and E (Environmental) Magazine. I've cancelled my subscription to The Atlantic, I'm tired of articles where the writer is trying to be clever or trendy. And I can only take so many articles about Facebook. What websites do you visit? This, Natural News (but not for its politics), Amazon, Youtube, Television Without Pity, After Ellen. What was (or is) your favorite academic subject? In high school, geometry. College, anthropology. Is there anyone famous you idolize or look up to? Don't know if I would say 'idolize', but I admire Rachel Maddow for being able to do her own thing. Other than that, I have never idolized people. When you were a kid... What was your favorite "kid's show"? I didn't get cable as a kid, but I really liked Are You Afraid of the Dark? the few times I saw it. What did you want to be when you grew up? Astronaut What religion were you raised in, if any? Traditional Roman Catholic. They practice the old Latin Mass and have a super conservative ideology. They're pretty much broken off from mainline Catholicism. When I was a kid believing this, I thought I was among a small number of people with the True Faith. Naturally I don't believe in this any more, and I'm agnostic now. (Oh and Spork: Mary was my confirmation name). Do you believe in ghosts? I would say no. Do you cuss a lot? To myself, yes. Maybe if I had friends I would cuss occasionally with them. You shouldn't cuss too much, though. Ruins the effect. Any words or phrases that you overuse? Well What is the best compliment you have ever received? Eons ago (15 years) an online friend told me she that I was very open and interesting to talk to. I remember it because I wish it was true. In those days I found it so much easier to write and chat online. If you had one million dollars to give to charity, who would you give it to (not including yourself, family, or friends)? I'd have to give it more thought and research. Like others have said, I would give it to wherever it would produce the most benefit. Recently I've donated to Honeybee Research (seriously). I think the fact that honeybees and other insect pollinators are dying off (which our food supply depends on) is a Canary In the Coal Mine of something wrong in our environment.
|
|
|
Post by Sexy Spork #37 on Jan 13, 2013 21:13:25 GMT -5
(Oh and Spork: Mary was my confirmation name) It was gonna be mine, too ;D Somewhere, in an alternate universe, we have a child named Jesus... (oh, and another thing: who among us hasn't had a crush on Xena?) 'Twas a charming read
|
|
|
Post by jamesswfc on Jan 19, 2013 14:50:41 GMT -5
is the best compliment you have ever received? A female boss of mine lavished prase on me for an invention of mine that had become lucrative for my company. I could barely speak afterward. I hope you got a wopping bonus too! What was the invention, out of interest?
|
|
|
Post by jamesswfc on Jan 19, 2013 14:53:40 GMT -5
]Do you have a celebrity crush? [/b] Nobody really comes to mind. When I was younger I had a crush on Xena. ;D
|
|
|
Post by marle on Jan 19, 2013 15:55:05 GMT -5
who among us hasn't had a crush on Xena? I remember watching the last episode back then and hoping they would finally "out" Xena and Gabrielle's relationship. As best friends, of course.
|
|