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porter_inc) wrote2006-03-09 10:03 pm
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Survey time!
Sandy emailed these to me. She's making it her mission to help me meet more people. So far, I do have to admit that her ideas have been paying off. Anyway, she says that people post these things in their journals, other people read them and then post them in theirs. It's a way to get to know each other, she says. I think it's a way to be nosy. Not that that's a bad thing. Anyway, the questions and my answers are below. Some of them seem very random and I have no idea what they have to do with anything. But I suppose random facts can be appealing.
FULL NAME: William Tobias Porter
SEX: Male
LIVING ARRANGEMENT: Alone, considering getting a dog. I just have to convince myself that the boys won't feel betrayed if they ever find out.
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT OUIJA BOARDS: Even though they've never worked for me, it's enough that some people think they really do work. Makes for good press. Or bad press as the case may be.
FAVORITE TV SHOWS: The Daily Show, Family Guy, Supernatural and Forensic Files
WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD: Nothing. It's just blue.
FAVORITE MAGAZINE: Esquire
FAVORITE SMELLS: Freshly shampooed hair, coffee, Mom's banana bread.
WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD: Losing someone close to you.
BEST FEELING IN THE WORLD: Finding true love.
FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK: Brokeback Mountain
WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU WAKE IN THE MORNING: Is there anything I forgot to do yesterday?
DO YOU GET MOTION SICKNESS: No
ROLLER COASTERS - SCARY OR EXCITING: Exciting
PEN OR PENCIL: Pen
HOW MANY RINGS BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE PHONE: 2
FUTURE SON'S NAME: I'm not having kids. But, if I get a male dog, I might name him Casey.
FUTURE DAUGHTER'S NAME: If I get a bitch, I'll name her Talia. Haha. Just kidding. I'd name her Madison.
FAVORITE FOODS: Linguine with clam sauce, grilled swordfish
DO YOU GET ALONG WITH YOUR PARENTS: I get along very well with my mother. My father is deceased. We get along perfectly.
FAVORITE ICE CREAM: Haagen-Dazs Dulce de Leche
DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE: Yes
DO YOU SLEEP WITH CUDDLY TOYS: Depends on what you consider cuddly.
STORMS - COOL OR SCARY: Cool. Especially if they're scary.
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR: Ford Mustang
IF YOU COULD MEET ONE PERSON, DEAD OR ALIVE, WHO WOULD IT BE: Mark Twain
FAVORITE ALCOHOLIC DRINK: Scotch and soda
ZODIAC SIGN: Pisces
FAVORITE POET: Robert Browning
DO YOU EAT THE STEMS OF BROCCOLI: Yes
GUYS - IF A GIRL ASKED FOR THE SHIRT OFF YOUR BACK, WOULD YOU GIVE IT: Yes
GIRLS - IF A GUY ASKED FOR THE SHIRT OFF YOUR BACK, WOULD YOU GIVE IT: N/A
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED, WHAT WOULD IT BE: Novelist
IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY COLOR, WHAT WOULD IT BE: I wouldn't
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN LOVE: Yes
WHAT'S ON THE WALLS IN YOUR BEDROOM: Picasso print my mother gave me, Keith Haring print Peter gave me, two of these sconce things with candles in them.
IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL: Depends on the day I'm having.
FAVORITE SNAPPLE FLAVOR: Ice tea
FAVORITE MOVIE(S): The Godfather 1 & 2, Chicago, Twelve Angry Men
LEFTY, RIGHTY OR AMBIDEXTROUS: Righty
DO YOU TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS: Yes
IF YOU COULD BE ONE GARDENING TOOL, WHAT WOULD YOU BE: Trowel. I bet Peter's a hoe.
WHAT'S UNDER YOUR BED: Nothing
FAVORITE NUMBER: 5
DREAM CAR: Lamborghini Diablo Roadster VT
FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH: Basketball
FAVORITE SPORT TO PLAY: Tennis, racquetball
==========
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Loving who I'm with and knowing that they love me...and neither of us wanting for anything.
What is your greatest fear?
Realizing, when I'm lying on my deathbed, that I wasted my life. And crickets really creep me out.
Which living person do you most admire?
Is it a cop-out to say I admire anyone who has had to overcome tremendous adversity in order to make something of his or her life? Well, I admire every person who has had to do that.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
My apathy. Sometimes I can't really give a shit, even when I need to. In recent months, I have gotten a little better about it. That's mainly Peter's doing, though.
What has been your most embarassing moment?
During a dinner party at my home, I was fighting with my then wife about how much I hated one of her friends. The person in question had walked into the room, but I didn't know so I kept railing against her. She never talked to me again after that. Big loss.
What is your greatest extravagance?
NBA playoff tickets.
What makes you depressed?
Not being able to help someone when they need it. Feeling helpless, overall.
What do you most dislike about your appearance?
Nose.
What is your most unappealing habit?
I bite my nails.
What is your favorite building?
The house where I grew up.
What is your favorite journey?
Anything that gets me away from here for a while.
What is your favorite book?
A Confederacy of Dunces. Which reminds me, it's time to read it again.
Do you believe in capital punishment?
Depends on the circumstances.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
I think it would have to be "okay."
What is your greatest regret?
My father dying before I had a chance to earn his respect.
How do you relax?
Cup of coffee, the newspaper, and my couch. When I'm particularly stressed, I like to run.
What would your motto be?
It's always darkest before the dawn.
Do you believe in life after death?
Yes. This way there's a chance I'll come back and actually enjoy mine.
How would you like to be remembered?
As someone who cared about his friends and family and made a difference to at least one person.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
You have to live with your decisions, but you won't always be happy with them.
FULL NAME: William Tobias Porter
SEX: Male
LIVING ARRANGEMENT: Alone, considering getting a dog. I just have to convince myself that the boys won't feel betrayed if they ever find out.
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT OUIJA BOARDS: Even though they've never worked for me, it's enough that some people think they really do work. Makes for good press. Or bad press as the case may be.
FAVORITE TV SHOWS: The Daily Show, Family Guy, Supernatural and Forensic Files
WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD: Nothing. It's just blue.
FAVORITE MAGAZINE: Esquire
FAVORITE SMELLS: Freshly shampooed hair, coffee, Mom's banana bread.
WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD: Losing someone close to you.
BEST FEELING IN THE WORLD: Finding true love.
FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK: Brokeback Mountain
WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU WAKE IN THE MORNING: Is there anything I forgot to do yesterday?
DO YOU GET MOTION SICKNESS: No
ROLLER COASTERS - SCARY OR EXCITING: Exciting
PEN OR PENCIL: Pen
HOW MANY RINGS BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE PHONE: 2
FUTURE SON'S NAME: I'm not having kids. But, if I get a male dog, I might name him Casey.
FUTURE DAUGHTER'S NAME: If I get a bitch, I'll name her Talia. Haha. Just kidding. I'd name her Madison.
FAVORITE FOODS: Linguine with clam sauce, grilled swordfish
DO YOU GET ALONG WITH YOUR PARENTS: I get along very well with my mother. My father is deceased. We get along perfectly.
FAVORITE ICE CREAM: Haagen-Dazs Dulce de Leche
DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE: Yes
DO YOU SLEEP WITH CUDDLY TOYS: Depends on what you consider cuddly.
STORMS - COOL OR SCARY: Cool. Especially if they're scary.
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR: Ford Mustang
IF YOU COULD MEET ONE PERSON, DEAD OR ALIVE, WHO WOULD IT BE: Mark Twain
FAVORITE ALCOHOLIC DRINK: Scotch and soda
ZODIAC SIGN: Pisces
FAVORITE POET: Robert Browning
DO YOU EAT THE STEMS OF BROCCOLI: Yes
GUYS - IF A GIRL ASKED FOR THE SHIRT OFF YOUR BACK, WOULD YOU GIVE IT: Yes
GIRLS - IF A GUY ASKED FOR THE SHIRT OFF YOUR BACK, WOULD YOU GIVE IT: N/A
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED, WHAT WOULD IT BE: Novelist
IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY COLOR, WHAT WOULD IT BE: I wouldn't
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN LOVE: Yes
WHAT'S ON THE WALLS IN YOUR BEDROOM: Picasso print my mother gave me, Keith Haring print Peter gave me, two of these sconce things with candles in them.
IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL: Depends on the day I'm having.
FAVORITE SNAPPLE FLAVOR: Ice tea
FAVORITE MOVIE(S): The Godfather 1 & 2, Chicago, Twelve Angry Men
LEFTY, RIGHTY OR AMBIDEXTROUS: Righty
DO YOU TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS: Yes
IF YOU COULD BE ONE GARDENING TOOL, WHAT WOULD YOU BE: Trowel. I bet Peter's a hoe.
WHAT'S UNDER YOUR BED: Nothing
FAVORITE NUMBER: 5
DREAM CAR: Lamborghini Diablo Roadster VT
FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH: Basketball
FAVORITE SPORT TO PLAY: Tennis, racquetball
==========
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Loving who I'm with and knowing that they love me...and neither of us wanting for anything.
What is your greatest fear?
Realizing, when I'm lying on my deathbed, that I wasted my life. And crickets really creep me out.
Which living person do you most admire?
Is it a cop-out to say I admire anyone who has had to overcome tremendous adversity in order to make something of his or her life? Well, I admire every person who has had to do that.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
My apathy. Sometimes I can't really give a shit, even when I need to. In recent months, I have gotten a little better about it. That's mainly Peter's doing, though.
What has been your most embarassing moment?
During a dinner party at my home, I was fighting with my then wife about how much I hated one of her friends. The person in question had walked into the room, but I didn't know so I kept railing against her. She never talked to me again after that. Big loss.
What is your greatest extravagance?
NBA playoff tickets.
What makes you depressed?
Not being able to help someone when they need it. Feeling helpless, overall.
What do you most dislike about your appearance?
Nose.
What is your most unappealing habit?
I bite my nails.
What is your favorite building?
The house where I grew up.
What is your favorite journey?
Anything that gets me away from here for a while.
What is your favorite book?
A Confederacy of Dunces. Which reminds me, it's time to read it again.
Do you believe in capital punishment?
Depends on the circumstances.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
I think it would have to be "okay."
What is your greatest regret?
My father dying before I had a chance to earn his respect.
How do you relax?
Cup of coffee, the newspaper, and my couch. When I'm particularly stressed, I like to run.
What would your motto be?
It's always darkest before the dawn.
Do you believe in life after death?
Yes. This way there's a chance I'll come back and actually enjoy mine.
How would you like to be remembered?
As someone who cared about his friends and family and made a difference to at least one person.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
You have to live with your decisions, but you won't always be happy with them.