Instead of making multiple posts today, I'll condense them into one.
1. Trace my family tree
- Working on this. I was lucky enough to be able to trace my mom's paternal line back to the late 1700s thanks to a public family tree website someone (who I don't know) published.
- I'll try to research my dad's maternal side soon, before my grandma starts losing her memory too much.
- I was able to track down a photo of my biological paternal grandfather through the magic of Google. That's where my nose comes from, I've learned. I wish I could work up the nerve to email him (he's a doctor with a listed hospital email) to find out more family history, but I'm a wimp. Maybe I'll get there someday.
2. Visit 10 new Michigan cities
- Matt took me to Battle Creek last month on a surprise date. There's a brewery out there that we hadn't been to yet, and it was a cute little downtown, though looked kind of bleak with the "death" of Cereal City. Poor Kellogg's. We also visited Paw Paw at the beginning of December.
3. Take a book out from the library each month
- I took two books out today, both dealing with organization. I need to get my life in order. One is called "Find More Time" by Laura Stack, and the other is "1000 Best Quick and Easy Time-Saving Strategies" by Jamie Novak. It's a goal for me to get my house organized and clean by the end of February.
4. Photograph one place each month, and make a calendar for the next year
- I want to start this one this month, but I need to figure out what place to photograph!
5. I'm about to do another chunk of the 5000 question survey, right now:
201. Put these creatures in order from what you would least like to be reincarnated as (1), to what you would most like to be reincarnated as (10) assuming reincarnation ended up existing AND you were given a choice.
1. Rock—they’re not even live entities
2. Oak tree—they’re alive, but I mean…not really
3. Manta ray—those things freak me the hell out, and I have a major ocean phobia
4. Dolphin—better than a Manta ray, but the ocean still scares the bejeesus out of me
5. Caterpillar—I’d probably get eaten in like 2 days
6. Vulture—I’m not all about scavenging, and they’re ugly
7. Wild dog—I love wild dogs, especially if foxes count as dogs.
8. House dog—That would be such a wonderful life, but only if I got the right people
9. Female human—I’ve done this already, so while it would be one of my top choices, it’s #2
10. Male human—Would love to actually know how men think
202. What do you feel unworthy of?
I don’t know… I’m unworthy of high praise for things I haven’t done. That’s so general. I can’t do any better.
203. Would you rather be remembered for having done something for humanity or being a really nice person?
Being a really nice person. It makes an impact on individual people, and is still humanitarian.
204. Which do you value more: science or intuition?
Science.
205. Your best friend and your significant other are in the hospital at the same time with the same ailment. Who do you visit first?
Dumb question. My husband, of course.
206. Does the universe revolve around human beings?
HAH. No way.
207. If you are no longer a virgin, do you wish you still were?
Lol. No.
208. Who is your favorite poet of those who are alive right now?
I have no idea. I don’t know any poets.
209. What is your favorite song from the 90's?
Dude, that’s hard. I’m going to go with “Tearin’ Up My Heart” by N’Sync, if only for nostalgic purposes.
210. If you were in alphabet soup what letter would you be?
I have NO IDEA. K. Because it’s the first letter of my name. Whatever.
211. Do you believe in fairies, ghosts, aliens, angels, dwarves, elves, etc.?
Aliens, yes. Ghosts, maybe. Nothing else.
212. What makes you want to be someone’s friend?
Mutual interests and compatibility in moral standing.
213. Do you troll around the Internet harassing people anonymously for fun?
No.
214. Have you ever seen the movie A Man Who Fell to Earth?
Haven’t even heard of it.
215. What is your favorite line from a movie?
“This aggression, you know, will not stand, man.”
216. What's your favorite video game?
Rock Band.
217. Have you ever taken something that wasn't yours?
Sure.
218. What is one phrase people say that irritates you?
“It is what it is.”
219. You allow strangers to read your diary, but would you let your parents read it?
I don’t keep a diary. But no.
220. Hot steamy bubble bath or quick in and out shower?
Quick shower.
221. Are you allergic to anything?
Cats, and shellfish, but both are mild.
222. What is your favorite Terminator movie?
Haven’t seen them.
223. What is your favorite fast food?
I love McDonald’s cheeseburgers without the burger.
224. What would someone have to do to get you to never speak to him or her again?
Really hurt a loved one of mine.
225. Would (or have) you ever whip someone or be whipped by someone in bed?
Oh god, no.
226. Have you ever said 'I hate everyone' and really meant it literally?
Lol no.
227. Why do some people want to get more money than they could ever spend?
For the cushion effect.
228. Have you ever won a carnival fish?
No.
229. Did it live more than a week?
N/A
230. What's the best sounding accent a person can have?
I love Eastern European accents.
231. What's the most boring thing you've ever read?
Technical articles about EEGs and other electrophysiological tests.
232. Do you prefer buttons or touch screens?
Buttons.
233. Do you think there is a lot of similarity between the Harry Potter books and the Lord of the Rings series?
Don’t know, because I haven’t read or watched either.
234. Would you consider yourself to be naive?
Not really.
235. Which of your friends is most likely to go to jail?
Nate, I guess. I have really tame friends.
236. What is the smallest amount of money that could be in a public toilet that would make you reach in and grab it?
Lol, this made me think, actually. $50.
237. Would you ever wear real fur?
No.
238. Arachnophobia or Eight Legged Freaks?
NEITHER, SHUT UP.
239. What are your feelings about police officers?
They get power trips sometimes, but are generally good people.
240. What is your favorite line from a song?
“I wanna really really really wanna zig a zig, ah.”
241. Is fifty dollars a lot of money?
No. But apparently I’d reach into a toilet for it.
242. Do you like the band Front 242 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Front_242)?
Don’t know them.
243. Would you rather have fame, money, or self-satisfaction?
Self-satisfaction, I guess. Or money. Not fame.
244. What's your middle name?
Elizabeth.
245. What is the absolute limit, the craziest thing you would do for a million dollars?
That’s too hard to answer. I don’t know.
246. Are you good, evil or neutral?
Good.
247. Should ebonics (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebonics) be considered a language?
No, just a vernacular.
248. What color is your bedroom?
White. Blaaahhh.
What color would you like it to be?
I think I’d like a taupe/camel color with one blue accent wall.
249. When are you planning to move to a new home?
In the next two years, I hope.
250. If you added up the cost of everything in the room with you, approximately what would it come out to be?
Maybe about $5,000? I am HORRIBLE at pricing things. I would fail big time on Price is Right.
203. Would you rather be remembered for having done something for humanity or being a really nice person?
Being a really nice person. It makes an impact on individual people, and is still humanitarian.
204. Which do you value more: science or intuition?
Science.
205. Your best friend and your significant other are in the hospital at the same time with the same ailment. Who do you visit first?
Dumb question. My husband, of course.
206. Does the universe revolve around human beings?
HAH. No way.
207. If you are no longer a virgin, do you wish you still were?
Lol. No.
208. Who is your favorite poet of those who are alive right now?
I have no idea. I don’t know any poets.
209. What is your favorite song from the 90's?
Dude, that’s hard. I’m going to go with “Tearin’ Up My Heart” by N’Sync, if only for nostalgic purposes.
210. If you were in alphabet soup what letter would you be?
I have NO IDEA. K. Because it’s the first letter of my name. Whatever.
211. Do you believe in fairies, ghosts, aliens, angels, dwarves, elves, etc.?
Aliens, yes. Ghosts, maybe. Nothing else.
212. What makes you want to be someone’s friend?
Mutual interests and compatibility in moral standing.
213. Do you troll around the Internet harassing people anonymously for fun?
No.
214. Have you ever seen the movie A Man Who Fell to Earth?
Haven’t even heard of it.
215. What is your favorite line from a movie?
“This aggression, you know, will not stand, man.”
216. What's your favorite video game?
Rock Band.
217. Have you ever taken something that wasn't yours?
Sure.
218. What is one phrase people say that irritates you?
“It is what it is.”
219. You allow strangers to read your diary, but would you let your parents read it?
I don’t keep a diary. But no.
220. Hot steamy bubble bath or quick in and out shower?
Quick shower.
221. Are you allergic to anything?
Cats, and shellfish, but both are mild.
222. What is your favorite Terminator movie?
Haven’t seen them.
223. What is your favorite fast food?
I love McDonald’s cheeseburgers without the burger.
224. What would someone have to do to get you to never speak to him or her again?
Really hurt a loved one of mine.
225. Would (or have) you ever whip someone or be whipped by someone in bed?
Oh god, no.
226. Have you ever said 'I hate everyone' and really meant it literally?
Lol no.
227. Why do some people want to get more money than they could ever spend?
For the cushion effect.
228. Have you ever won a carnival fish?
No.
229. Did it live more than a week?
N/A
230. What's the best sounding accent a person can have?
I love Eastern European accents.
231. What's the most boring thing you've ever read?
Technical articles about EEGs and other electrophysiological tests.
232. Do you prefer buttons or touch screens?
Buttons.
233. Do you think there is a lot of similarity between the Harry Potter books and the Lord of the Rings series?
Don’t know, because I haven’t read or watched either.
234. Would you consider yourself to be naive?
Not really.
235. Which of your friends is most likely to go to jail?
Nate, I guess. I have really tame friends.
236. What is the smallest amount of money that could be in a public toilet that would make you reach in and grab it?
Lol, this made me think, actually. $50.
237. Would you ever wear real fur?
No.
238. Arachnophobia or Eight Legged Freaks?
NEITHER, SHUT UP.
239. What are your feelings about police officers?
They get power trips sometimes, but are generally good people.
240. What is your favorite line from a song?
“I wanna really really really wanna zig a zig, ah.”
241. Is fifty dollars a lot of money?
No. But apparently I’d reach into a toilet for it.
242. Do you like the band Front 242 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Front_242)?
Don’t know them.
243. Would you rather have fame, money, or self-satisfaction?
Self-satisfaction, I guess. Or money. Not fame.
244. What's your middle name?
Elizabeth.
245. What is the absolute limit, the craziest thing you would do for a million dollars?
That’s too hard to answer. I don’t know.
246. Are you good, evil or neutral?
Good.
247. Should ebonics (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebonics) be considered a language?
No, just a vernacular.
248. What color is your bedroom?
White. Blaaahhh.
What color would you like it to be?
I think I’d like a taupe/camel color with one blue accent wall.
249. When are you planning to move to a new home?
In the next two years, I hope.
250. If you added up the cost of everything in the room with you, approximately what would it come out to be?
Maybe about $5,000? I am HORRIBLE at pricing things. I would fail big time on Price is Right.
251. Do you blow your nose in public?
Yes.
252. Do you want to follow in your parent's footsteps?
Sort of.
253. What is the coolest web site you know of?
Pinterest.
254. Which cartoon would you most like to see turned into a movie?
I don’t really watch cartoons.
255. Of the following, which word best describes you: enthusiastic, fair minded, generous, helpful
Fair minded, I guess.
256. Can you eat with chopsticks?
Not really.
257. Could you tell real money from counterfeit?
If it’s a bad counterfeit.
258. What do you think about school uniforms?
I don’t care.
259. What ancient civilization would you most like to visit?
Inca.
260. What would make a great new Crayola color?
Something iridescent.
261. If an art project is created with the intent of getting rich and famous, does that cast doubt over its significance as a work of art?
No.
262. If you became president, whom would you invite to sing at your inauguration?
Mika and Adele.
263. Who is the greatest philosopher of your country?
I have no idea.
264. If all the nations in the world are in debt, where did all the money go?
All over the place.
265. Is it as easy to make you happy now as it was when you were a child?
No.
266. Who knows more...you, or your parents?
Me.
267. What instrument would you like to be famous for playing?
Piano.
268. Children fill its lungs completely with air. Adults breathe in a more shallow way, not filling their lungs completely. Why the change?
Haha, I don’t know. Is that true? I guess we rush everything.
269. Would you have sex with a stranger for one million dollars?
Probably, with the consent of my husband and lots of protection.
270. Are you completely in control of your body?
No.
Are you completely in control of your mind?
Not completely.
271. Which is more romantic: an expensive, glittering bouquet OR flowers that were hand picked as they grew beside the parkway?
Hand-picked.
272. Do you know yourself well enough to understand why you feel the way you do?
Most of the time.
273. Which do you do more often: let movies, songs and books put your feelings into words for you or put your feelings into words by yourself?
On my own.
274. Do you believe celebrities when they are endorsing a product?
About 50% of the time.
275. What kind of movies do you wish were made more often?
Little-to-no plot movies.
276. Does fashion matter to you?
A little.
277. Should politicians be held to the same legal standards as everyone else?
Yes…
278. What do you get in trouble for the most?
Uh… nothing really.
279. Should parents spank their kids?
Not hard, and not often, but it’s up to each parent given those restrictions.
280. What is your worst daily habit?
Being lazy and surfing the web.
281. If you had your choice which one TV show would you have canceled?
Teen Mom.
282. Do you like the taste of sweet or salt?
Depends on my mood.
283. Are you very precise about what words you use to describe your feelings and thoughts?
No. I’m not great at finding them.
284. What do you feel the most guilty about?
Hurting people’s feelings.
285. Do you meditate?
No.
286. Can dreams be visions, or do you feel they are always random images?
Random.
287. Do you try to write/say what you are feeling in a true and simple way?
Yes.
288. The thief _______ that everyone steals.
What verb would you fill in the blank with?
Nothing really works there, except “thinks” or “knows” or something. And I don’t think those are true.
289. What's the most incredible experience you ever had?
Getting married (gag, haha), and seeing Stevie Wonder in concert a week after MJ died, so it was a tribute concert.
290. Are you ever afraid to write/say/think how you feel?
Sure.
291. Do you write/say/think it anyway or become intimidated and try to avoid it?
Usually avoid it.
292. What is one thing you can't do?
One thing? Fix things.
293. Do you like movies starring Charleton Heston (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleton_Heston)?
Haven’t seen many, if any.
294. Are you gentle?
Yes.
295. When do you feel the most raw and vulnerable?
When I’m somewhere that I don’t know anyone.
296. Are you trying to find yourself?
No.
297. Where are you looking?
256. Can you eat with chopsticks?
Not really.
257. Could you tell real money from counterfeit?
If it’s a bad counterfeit.
258. What do you think about school uniforms?
I don’t care.
259. What ancient civilization would you most like to visit?
Inca.
260. What would make a great new Crayola color?
Something iridescent.
261. If an art project is created with the intent of getting rich and famous, does that cast doubt over its significance as a work of art?
No.
262. If you became president, whom would you invite to sing at your inauguration?
Mika and Adele.
263. Who is the greatest philosopher of your country?
I have no idea.
264. If all the nations in the world are in debt, where did all the money go?
All over the place.
265. Is it as easy to make you happy now as it was when you were a child?
No.
266. Who knows more...you, or your parents?
Me.
267. What instrument would you like to be famous for playing?
Piano.
268. Children fill its lungs completely with air. Adults breathe in a more shallow way, not filling their lungs completely. Why the change?
Haha, I don’t know. Is that true? I guess we rush everything.
269. Would you have sex with a stranger for one million dollars?
Probably, with the consent of my husband and lots of protection.
270. Are you completely in control of your body?
No.
Are you completely in control of your mind?
Not completely.
271. Which is more romantic: an expensive, glittering bouquet OR flowers that were hand picked as they grew beside the parkway?
Hand-picked.
272. Do you know yourself well enough to understand why you feel the way you do?
Most of the time.
273. Which do you do more often: let movies, songs and books put your feelings into words for you or put your feelings into words by yourself?
On my own.
274. Do you believe celebrities when they are endorsing a product?
About 50% of the time.
275. What kind of movies do you wish were made more often?
Little-to-no plot movies.
276. Does fashion matter to you?
A little.
277. Should politicians be held to the same legal standards as everyone else?
Yes…
278. What do you get in trouble for the most?
Uh… nothing really.
279. Should parents spank their kids?
Not hard, and not often, but it’s up to each parent given those restrictions.
280. What is your worst daily habit?
Being lazy and surfing the web.
281. If you had your choice which one TV show would you have canceled?
Teen Mom.
282. Do you like the taste of sweet or salt?
Depends on my mood.
283. Are you very precise about what words you use to describe your feelings and thoughts?
No. I’m not great at finding them.
284. What do you feel the most guilty about?
Hurting people’s feelings.
285. Do you meditate?
No.
286. Can dreams be visions, or do you feel they are always random images?
Random.
287. Do you try to write/say what you are feeling in a true and simple way?
Yes.
288. The thief _______ that everyone steals.
What verb would you fill in the blank with?
Nothing really works there, except “thinks” or “knows” or something. And I don’t think those are true.
289. What's the most incredible experience you ever had?
Getting married (gag, haha), and seeing Stevie Wonder in concert a week after MJ died, so it was a tribute concert.
290. Are you ever afraid to write/say/think how you feel?
Sure.
291. Do you write/say/think it anyway or become intimidated and try to avoid it?
Usually avoid it.
292. What is one thing you can't do?
One thing? Fix things.
293. Do you like movies starring Charleton Heston (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleton_Heston)?
Haven’t seen many, if any.
294. Are you gentle?
Yes.
295. When do you feel the most raw and vulnerable?
When I’m somewhere that I don’t know anyone.
296. Are you trying to find yourself?
No.
297. Where are you looking?
I’m guessing this is follow-up to 296. I’m not looking.
298. Are you sometimes afraid of being honest because you are afraid of hurting people's feelings?
Yes.
299. What would make you a stronger person?
More confidence.
300. What book would you like to read sometime soon?
298. Are you sometimes afraid of being honest because you are afraid of hurting people's feelings?
Yes.
299. What would make you a stronger person?
More confidence.
300. What book would you like to read sometime soon?
Eugenides’ new book.
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