Do you like Coke or Pepsi? Why?
Coke all the way. Pepsi is horrendous. It tastes flat and leaves a horrible aftertaste.
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Do you have any pics of you wearing tights?
If I did, I wouldn't be showing them to you. At any rate, no. I wear tights under my jeans or skirt. Let's move on to a subject a little less weird, okay?
Do you wear tights?
This...is a very odd question. :)
I have several pair of fleece-lined tights that I wear sometimes when the weather is cold. Gotta keep my unruly legs as warm as possible in order to walk properly.
I have several pair of fleece-lined tights that I wear sometimes when the weather is cold. Gotta keep my unruly legs as warm as possible in order to walk properly.
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What monster did you find today?
Only the one in the mirror. It looked sort of tired and fat. No threat to humanity, thankfully.
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Have you got any weird habits?
I cook in the middle of the night.
I sleep in odd positions.
I chew on my lips.
I sing obnoxiously in my car.
And I check for monsters behind the shower curtain.
But you didn't hear that from me.
I sleep in odd positions.
I chew on my lips.
I sing obnoxiously in my car.
And I check for monsters behind the shower curtain.
But you didn't hear that from me.
What was the last thing you ate?
A piece of a chocolate bar.
Would you prefer to have the power to fly or be invisible?
Fly. I'm already invisible.
Do you sleep in the dark or with some light on?
There is usually a little bit of light, but I'm fine without it...doesn't make a lot of difference to me.
What have been the most important decisions in your life?
Probably the most common decisions people make: education, career(s), relationships, spirituality. I've never had full control over every aspect of my life thanks to my health, but what I do have control over, I take very seriously. College was a huge decision and I wish so much that I could have finished. Switching careers from office administration to starving artist/instructor/college student was not financially ideal, but I sure as hell was a thousand times happier, and I will count it as one of the greatest things I've ever done. The few relationships I've had were by far my worst decisions. Choosing to learn from my mistakes and never allow them to happen again has been one of the most important decisions of my life, and I am so happy that I've stood my ground in maintaining a single lifestyle. My spiritual journey has been long and rocky, and while I will never get to a place where I feel worthy or that I've "arrived", I am so glad that I've educated myself and stopped being oppressed by those around me. My Christian beliefs are now based on what I feel Jesus wanted for all of humanity, not what fearful radicals have guilted me to think. I'm not perfect and never will be, but at least I'm genuine.
What will be your furthest journey this year?
Ah, do you mean literally or figuratively? If literally, I don't plan to go any farther than Alexandria, Louisiana to visit family this year. I'll also be going to Jackson, Mississippi to renal and MDA clinics as usual. Both are pretty tiring road trips for me. I wish I could go to Orlando, Florida to a medical conference, but I don't see that happening. Figuratively, I think getting myself organized and accomplishing my goals will be challenging enough. I want to survive to see another year, but also thrive somehow. I don't know how to make that a reality, but I'll just take one day at a time for now. It's really all we can do anyway, isn't it...
Which historical event would you have most liked to attend?
I would have liked to have been at the Berlin wall when it was coming down and people were reuniting after all those years. I watched some of the footage on television, but witnessing that in person would have been life-changing. Another moment that would have been incredible to see is Baby Jessica's water well rescue in Texas. It made such an impact on me that I still think about it to this day.
Which movies or books have made a big impact on you?
The Boxcar Children, The Giving Tree, The Color Purple
What is something you find hard to stop once you have started?
Carbs, Candy, and Coca-Cola...sigh.
What would you bring to a picnic?
Myself, a cozy blanket, and plenty of sweet tea. Somebody else can do the cooking this time. :)
What's the best piece of advice you have received from the most unlikely source?
This is a good question. Thanks for asking.
Growing up, my neighbors and some of my relatives were racists, and raised a fuss because I had black friends. My mother, who grew up in the 50s and 60s in a tremendously racist family, came to my defense. She assured me that there is nothing wrong with my friendships, and that I should ignore the haters and carry on because they were reacting out of ignorance. She told them all that she approved of my friends, that they needed to mind their own business, and if they didn't like it, "to heck" with them. That was her way of saying they could go to hell, ha. She made it clear that if I grew up and dated or married someone of a different race, that would be perfectly fine because it is nobody else's business. She suggested that I treat others the same way and live by the "golden rule". I am happy to say some of those friends are still present in my life 20+ years later.
Mom had some mental health issues and suffered a bit of a regression later in life, becoming hyper-xenophobic toward people of different religions, sexual orientations, and lifestyles, but somehow she never wavered on the issue of race and I'll always give her credit for that. RIP Mom.
Growing up, my neighbors and some of my relatives were racists, and raised a fuss because I had black friends. My mother, who grew up in the 50s and 60s in a tremendously racist family, came to my defense. She assured me that there is nothing wrong with my friendships, and that I should ignore the haters and carry on because they were reacting out of ignorance. She told them all that she approved of my friends, that they needed to mind their own business, and if they didn't like it, "to heck" with them. That was her way of saying they could go to hell, ha. She made it clear that if I grew up and dated or married someone of a different race, that would be perfectly fine because it is nobody else's business. She suggested that I treat others the same way and live by the "golden rule". I am happy to say some of those friends are still present in my life 20+ years later.
Mom had some mental health issues and suffered a bit of a regression later in life, becoming hyper-xenophobic toward people of different religions, sexual orientations, and lifestyles, but somehow she never wavered on the issue of race and I'll always give her credit for that. RIP Mom.
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whatcha gonna do with all that junk, all that junk inside that trunk?
I do have quite a lot of junk in the trunk of my car, but I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it yet.
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If you could eat at any restaurant in the world, which one would it be?
This is such a fantastic question, and it is not easy to answer. Many of the world-renowned restaurants out there are much too expensive. I would not spend the money even if I had it, and I wouldn't allow anyone else to spend that kind of money on one small meal for me (I'm talking about you, French Laundry).
That said, I have always wanted to visit Italy and would be honored to have an authentic Tuscan meal in Tuscany (if I happened to be there, mind you, not a special trip just to eat...lol). I don't have a specific restaurant in mind. I would also have to visit an Italian Pizzeria while I'm there.
Here in the U.S., I've had the pleasure of eating some amazing food on the Gulf Coast, as well as in Atlanta. It would be hard to beat Prejean's seafood gumbo in Lafayette, LA, the crab cakes at Cafe Des Amis in Breaux Bridge, LA, lunch at Luke Restaurant or General Grocery in New Orleans, BBQ Shrimp & Grits from Chef Wesley True in Alabama, or the Reuben at Marietta Diner north of Atlanta. The one and only thing I can imagine better than these things would be a pizza tour of the U.S. I'd fly to Chicago for a deep dish Sicilian, to NYC for a foldable slice of pepperoni heaven, and wherever else I could find that does it well...America would have to give me the scoop on that. If I couldn't do pizza for some cruel, ungodly reason, my second choice of food tour would be BBQ. North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Kansas City...I'm ready!!!
That said, I have always wanted to visit Italy and would be honored to have an authentic Tuscan meal in Tuscany (if I happened to be there, mind you, not a special trip just to eat...lol). I don't have a specific restaurant in mind. I would also have to visit an Italian Pizzeria while I'm there.
Here in the U.S., I've had the pleasure of eating some amazing food on the Gulf Coast, as well as in Atlanta. It would be hard to beat Prejean's seafood gumbo in Lafayette, LA, the crab cakes at Cafe Des Amis in Breaux Bridge, LA, lunch at Luke Restaurant or General Grocery in New Orleans, BBQ Shrimp & Grits from Chef Wesley True in Alabama, or the Reuben at Marietta Diner north of Atlanta. The one and only thing I can imagine better than these things would be a pizza tour of the U.S. I'd fly to Chicago for a deep dish Sicilian, to NYC for a foldable slice of pepperoni heaven, and wherever else I could find that does it well...America would have to give me the scoop on that. If I couldn't do pizza for some cruel, ungodly reason, my second choice of food tour would be BBQ. North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Kansas City...I'm ready!!!
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What's your favorite theme park?
I love Six Flags Over Georgia. I don't think Stone Mountain counts as a "theme" park, or I would add it to the list. Gotta see that laser light show at least once before you die. I've never been to Disney, but it's on my bucket list.
What was the rudest question?
I haven't answered the rude ones. I consider them trolling and delete them without a second thought.
How would you look like when you are 100 years old?
I don't have photoshop so I can't play around with any pictures, but I imagine I'll look like I've been around for a century. No way in hell I'd live that long. I'll be lucky to make it to 50.
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How often do you win when you play tic-tac-toe?
Not a question I see every day. Haven't played tic-tac-toe in years. I imagine my wins have been pretty average.
In which fairytale do you believe?
I dare say I don't believe in fairy tales, but I guess it depends on what you are putting into that category. I'm a realist, but I also live with what I feel is a reasonable level of faith and spirituality.
How geeky are you today?
Hooray, a question! I was having Ask.fm withdrawals over here. Today, I went to an artifact exhibit and an IMAX movie about Jerusalem. I watched robotic surgery at the science center. I came home and partitioned an external hard drive (thanks to my geek friend James for his help again). And last but not least, I just hung up my brand new Doctor Who calendar. Is that geeky enough for you? :-)
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Why won't you dye your hair grey?
If I want my hair grey, I don't have to dye it at all. My roots are starting to come out in a nice, shiny shade of silver. Nothing wrong with that, but I figure I'll play with color for a little while. I am an arteest, after all. :) Someone suggested I dye it purple the other day, but I'm not nearly cool enough for that.
What's your hair color?
I just dyed it a combination dark auburn and chestnut. It looks brown unless a bright light hits it, then it looks dark red. Kind of cool I guess, but I'm ready to go back to light golden brown.
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