The Inaugural 436th Survey Entry W/O
Dec 27 '03 (Updated Dec 29 '03)
The Bottom Line Thanks to newbie Sarahlovesadam for coming up with this idea - it's great to see such a big response!
I’ve decided that because I’m rather bored and the cricket is not yet on this arvo (bloody TV rights shenanigans), I’m going to jump on the bandwagon. You can also thank a certain kitty for pushing me as well. I’m not even going to bother listing the participants – this thing is long enough as it is already. Refer to the original entry by Sarahlovesadam if you want to read the other 435 entries.
Prepare to be bored and enthralled simultaneously....
Birth date:
About six months after my parents got married, randy bastards, in 1981.
Height:
Approximately 1840mm, or 72 and 4/10 inches
Eye color:
Apparently a variety of Australian opal. Green with flecks of blue and brown
Hair color:
Auburn (sounds so much more sophisticated than “red”)
What does your name mean?:
The first man, or something. Also “man of red earth”, whatever that’s all about.
High school graduation year:
Not very long ago at all. 1999
Favorite relatives?:
Uncle Phil and Trevor on my dad’s side. They’re all pretty decent, of course. Only Americans have dysfunctional families *smirk*
Favorite Summer memory?:
Christmas up at Nan’s, swimming in the pool and eating lots of barbies. Summer Christmases rock.
Favorite TV shows?:
South Park. Not that I ever get to see it. I don’t watch TV, it’s the Devil’s work
What's on your mousepad?:
A battered Logitech wheel mouse, and a pale pinkish-white hand
In the car - air conditioning or windows?:
1976-model cars don’t have aircon, you silly git. I much prefer windows anyway, given the choice. Artificial air sucks. Especially since in Australian summers, it tends to blow a lot of hot air in before it gets chilly.
Do you believe in yourself?:
About as much as I believe in anything else. Take your pick!
Favorite game:
Anything which involves throwing balls at people. Except baseball.
Anything which also involves asking hard questions which only I know the answers to. And if drinking is involved, all the better.
Favorite drink:
That would be Schweppes Creaming Soda, if non-alkie. If alkie, gimme a Southern Comfort any old time.
Favorite food:
Anything with chocolate in it – provided there aren’t any bloody nuts. Oh, and chicken always goes well. Nor does good barbecued sausages and burgers go astray in summer.
Favorite colours:
Dark Green, Azure
Favorite cigarettes:
Any of the type which don’t approach within 100 metres of me.
Favorite sounds:
Beautiful music escaping my speakers. And, perversely, Cicadas in summer. You know it’s summer when they’re around. The rushing of water over a waterfall is extremely soothing, too - I love it.
Favorite smell:
Subtle female scents. Which DON’T involve overpowering or sharp perfume.
Favorite thing to do on a weekend:
As little as possible. Write. Play cricket
Favorite soundtrack:
O Brother, Where Art Thou. Cool soundtrack indeed to an outstanding movie. Awaiting soundtrack for “tous les matins du monde”
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?:
If I were a fortune-teller, I’d tell you.
At $4.95 a minute, of course.
First thought in the morning?:
Why the bloody hell am I awake? *snore*
Do you get motion sickness?:
Heavens no. only sissies get motion sickness.
Rollercoasters - deadly or exciting?:
Exciting, until such time as they come off the rails, when they become deadly. Elementary, my dear reader.
How many rings before you answer the phone?:
As many as possible. I hate those bloody things with a passion.
Are you a good friend?:
I’m the best you could possibly have, fair dinkum.
Chocolate or Vanilla cake?:
Are you serious? Who eats cake with no taste in it? Chocolate, by default.
What do you drive?:
Have a guess. It’s got four wheels, an engine and transmission, and a steering wheel. It starts with ‘C’
Do you sleep with a stuffed animal?:
Yep. When I was 6.
Thunderstorms - cool or scary?:
Cool, if I’m inside and awake. If I’m outside or asleep, extremely fucking annoying. I don’t like getting wet, and I like my sleep to be uninterrupted.
What is your zodiac sign?:
“No Standing Any Time”
What do you wear to bed?:
Depends on whether it’s hot or not. If it’s 30ºC, nothing. If it’s cold, lots.
Do you eat stems of broccoli?:
Why would I eat any part of broccoli?
If you could have any occupation when you get older, what would it be?:
Writer or photographer, in fact both would be very nice.
Anything which gets me out into the world works for me at the moment.
If you could dye your hair one colour, what would it be?:
Why would I want to colour my beautiful hair?
If you could have a tattoo, what and where would it be:
I don’t want a tattoo, so I’ve given it as much thought as I’d give to presidential elections in Sierra Leone.
Favorite brand of gum:
Anything which doesn’t have fucking CINNAMON. It’s simply terrible, people!
What is your favorite quote?:
"I would have said 'hey, get back into the kitchen, and make me some pie!'"
Have you ever been in love?:
Aye. Still am.
What's on your walls in your room?:
Some maps, poster of Skogafoss, framed photo of Steve Waugh with the 1999 Cricket World Cup
Is the glass half-empty or half-full?:
It’s currently empty, but I’m thirsty so I think I might go and fill it up. Who wants to know?
Which do you prefer - Ranch or Nacho Cheese Doritos?:
What the hell is a ranch flavoured chip?
Favorite flavor Snapple:
I’ll get back to you on that one. I don’t think I want to know, it sounds sinister.
Which one, Coke or Pepsi:
don’t care. Vanilla anything does me fine.
Which kind of milk is your favorite?:
Any type which has flavour, except for strawberry. Blergh. And it can't be fat free, either.
If you were to kill someone, which method would you use?
I’d pirouette to the left, dodge inside with my scimitar and hamstring him and slash across his chest, then while he was incapacitated, spin in on his right and stab him in the heart with my dagger.
Are you a righty, lefty, or ambidextrous?:
I have a right hand, and then I have a gibber on the opposite side which is about as useful as tits on a bull.
Do you type with your fingers on the right keys?:
I didn’t realise the keyboard was divided into right and wrong....
When you meet a person of the opposite sex, you notice their:
The first thing I notice is their face. Unless I’m lying on the floor, in which case it’s their legs. Or I’m sitting down, I tend to find their stomach looking at me. Hard to say, really.
What's under your bed?:
A lot of leads to speakers and various dooverlackies, and dust
What's the best number in the World?:
I believe it’s a contest between 42 and the “Unmentionable One”
What is your dream car?:
Probably has 8 wheels, 25 seats, and some dude with 2 heads at the wheel. I have strange dreams.
Who is your biggest crush right now?:
My chair is copping a bit of squishage. Not too sure about anything else. Keira Knightley, too.
Nickname:
Far too many to divulge here, and all too inane for publishing. Needless to say, my mates are as children.
School:
It’s not a lot of fun, is it?
Bacon Bits Or croutons?:
Bacon, if I gave a crap either way. Apparently I really don’t.
Favorite Salad Dressing:
Any sort which doesn’t come with a salad.
Do you Drink?:
No. I’ve managed to survive off an intravenous drip all this time. Doctors are baffled. For that matter, so am I.
What type of Shampoo/Conditioner?:
The one that’s in the shower.
Have you ever been skinny dipping?:
Yes, and it was fucking cold.
Do you make fun of people?:
I’m an Australian – it goes without saying.
Have you ever been convicted of a crime?:
I’m sure that if I have, I would most DEFINITELY admit to it here.
One pillow or two?:
Currently two, but preferably more. I like to snuggle up in bed.
Pets:
A cat. And yes, she’s fussy and a nuisance at times.
Favorite Movies:
O Brother, Where Art Thou, Two Hands, anything Lord of the Rings, South Park.
Favorite type of music:
Check out my music reviews and I’d say it’s rather self-evident.
Hobbies:
Staring at screens and giving myself a headache, sleeping the headache off, photography (badly), writing (almost as badly).
Word or Phrase you overuse:
Anything with “bloody” in it.
Favorite Toothpaste?:
You’re supposed to use that stuff?
Any Piercings or tattoos?:
Nope. I prefer my body pure and unsullied. Go me.
Do you get along with your parents?:
I see them once every two days, so I suppose I do.
Favorite beer:
Is this some sort of trick question? Doesn’t beer come from the sewerage treatment plant?
Favorite song at the moment:
Anything not sung 8 times by A “insert country here” Idol contestant, that my sister is insisting on watching multiple times.
Most humiliating moment:
Too many to remember. I will spare you the humiliation of reading about them.
Favorite Holiday:
Any one where I get paid $37 an hour. And Christmas is spiffy, too.
So there ya go. Go and check out some of the other entries if you have the time and inclination, there’s some interesting reading to be had!
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About Me:
planning to write more soon...that's the idea anyway!
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