Surveys
A bunch of random surveys from journals everywhere, brought to you by the fact that this is a rainy day and I am lazy.
1. What scent is anxiety?
Sweaty, and acrid-coppery, like the smell of blood.
2. What does peace sound like?
Boring complete silence.
3. What does sunshine taste like?
Hot lemon tea.
4. What color is joy?
Vivid yellow.
5. What does jealousy feel like?
Like a barb digging deeper and deeper into that area of your back that you can't quite reach to remove it.
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ANGER
1. Who did you last get angry with?
The kids
2. What is your weapon of choice?
Wit
3. Would you hit a member of the opposite sex?
I'd hit anyone, if they pissed me off enough.
4. How about of the same sex?
See above.
5. Who was the last person who got really angry at you?
My mom, I think.
7. Do you keep grudges, or can you let them go easily?
I get pissed off, I yell, I get over it.
SLOTH
1. What is one thing you're supposed to do daily that you haven't done in a long time?
Exersize
2. What is the latest you've ever woken up?
4 pm (two days after going to bed)
3. Name a person you've been meaning to contact, but haven't:
I should send a letter back to Pat. I'm so bad at snail mail, though!
4. What is the last lame excuse you made?
Heh heh.. heh... that would probably have to be "I'm not a bum, I'm just 'avoiding marring my beauty and health!' " after reading about why a scientist said women shouldn't work outside the home (back in 1900).
5. Have you ever watched an infomercial all the way through (one of the long ones...)?
Yes, but only to laugh.
6. When was the last time you got a good workout in?
Does sex count?
7. How many times did you hit the snooze button on your alarm clock today?
None- Aus turns ours off, because my first impulse in the morning is to rip the cord out of the wall and throw it. Therefore, it's safer if he turns it off.
GLUTTONY
1. What is your overpriced yuppie beverage of choice?
Arizona RX stress tea, on occasion.
2. Meat eaters: white meat or dark meat?
MEAT!!! Red. Dripping, bloody, from the cow... mmmm.
3. What is the greatest amount of alcohol you've had in one sitting/outing/event?
Haha... when I was a teenager doing theater, once, I was so drunk I fell off a stage an into an orchestra pit. I think that was thanks to a bottle or two of vodka.
4. Have you ever used a professional diet company?
Yes, Weight Watchers. It worked- until I had kids, hehe.
5. Do you have an issue with your weight?
Problem? No, I like myself even though I'm fairly large. I do want to get in better shape for health eventually, though.
6. Do you prefer sweets, salty foods, or spicy foods?
Sweet and spicy.
7. Have you ever looked at a small housepet or child and thought, "LUNCH?"
I've considered natural selection- does that count?
LUST
1. How many people have you seen naked (not counting movies/family)?
Um...about six, I guess.
2. How many people have seen YOU naked (not counting physicians/family?
About the same?
3. Have you ever caught yourself staring at the chest/crotch of a member of your gender of choice during a normal conversation?
Yep! I am married after all, hehe.
4. Have you "done it"?
Never! I had my three kids due to asexual reproduction! (What do you think?)
5. What is your favorite body part on a person of your gender of choice?
Eyes
6. Have you ever been propositioned by a prostitute?
Yes! It was funny, too! Vegas rocks. No , I didn't -do- him. But I was propopsitioned.
7. Have you ever had to get tested for an STD or pregnancy?
Yep on both- before I married my ex-husband, NJ made us get bloodtests and STD tests (though when I married Aus in PA, they had different laws, so now owie blood tests), and of course, since I've had three kids, I've been tested for pregnancy.
GREED
1. How many credit cards do you own?
None! We're debt free!
2. What's your guilty pleasure store?
I love the bookstore!
3. If you had $1 million, what would you do with it?
Buy an awesome computer, invest half and live off the interest, give some to friends and relatives
4. Would you rather be rich, or famous?
Famous- money doesn't last after you die.
5. Would you accept a boring job if it meant you would make megabucks?
Nope
6. Have you ever stolen anything?
Yep - I enjoyed recreational theft as a teen.
7. How many MP3s are on your hard drive?
Over 500.
PRIDE
1. What one thing have you done that you're most proud of?
Married Aus.
2. What one thing have you done that your parents are most proud of?
Won awards for acting, public speaking, etc.
3. What thing would you like to accomplish in your life?
Be a well-known novelist
4. Do you get annoyed by coming in second place?
Nope
5. Have you ever entered a contest of skill, knowing you were of much higher skill than all the other competitors?
Yep
6. Have you ever cheated on something to get a higher score?
Yes (a few tests in school!)
7. What did you do today that you're proud of?
I managed to avoid ripping the malfunctioning mouse out by the cord. (Hey, its only noon- I haven't done anything of consequence yet).
ENVY
1. What item (or person) of your friends would you most want to have for your own?
Right now, I'd really like to have a scanner and one of those drawing tablets for the PC
2. Who would you want to go on "Trading Spaces" with?
Kara! She's got good taste.
3. If you could be anyone else in the world, who would you be?
I like being me.
4. Have you ever been cheated on?
Not that I know of! You never know what one of those exes could have been doing, though, hehe.
5. Have you ever wished you had a physical feature different from your own?
Hm.. maybe a new nose? I don't know. I'm pretty non-obessed with the physical.
6. What inborn trait do you see in others that you wish you had for yourself?
Artistic talent.
7. Do you wish you'd come up with this survey?
Nope, have a life.
Finally, what is your favorite deadly sin?
Lust, definately!
MORE FUN THAT IS NOT A "DEADLY SIN"
FAITH
1. What religion do you follow?
I'm agnostic.
2. What religion were you raised as?
Roman Catholic
3. Do you believe that forgiveness is a religious property, or a human property?
Human
4. Do you believe in magic?
Magic is all around us- it just depends on how you look at things. Nature can be very magical, so can moments spent with someone you love.
5. What was the last promise you broke?
Hm... I try never to break my word, so this is a hard one. I really can't think of one.
6. Have you ever said the words to a prayer and not meant it?
Many times.
7. Do you believe that anyone could be perfect?
No person, no god, nothing. Perfection is an ideal that isn't reachable.
HOPE
1. Did you get everything you wanted over the last holiday season?
Nope, but it was okay. =)
2. Regarding your future, what is the best thing you could hope for?
To have many long happy years with Aus and the rest of the people I love; and for my book to be a sucess.
3. Do you let yourself get your hopes up for something even if you know that there is a large chance of failure?
Nope, I'm pretty realistic.
4. Have you ever bought a lottery ticket?
On rare occasions.
5. Do you gamble?
I've played casino slots and blackjack a time or two in my life, but not with any regularity.
CHARITY
1. What causes do you support?
Me.
2. What causes have you given money or time to?
Me.
3. Have you ever worked in a soup kitchen or done another kind of outreach for the homeless?
Nope.
4. Would you ever consider joining the Peace Corps, Amnesty International, or another travel-inherent worldwide charity group?
Nope.
5. Do you give money to the homeless on the street?
A couple of times- for example, I bought plastic 'Jesus beads' (a rosary) from a homeless guy selling them on a streetcorner in Philly once. Years later, it became part of my novel's backstory- that's how Lucian met Aaron.
6. Have you ever helped out a friend with basic needs, like rent or food?
Yep, and friends have helped me out before, too.
7. What's the greatest extent you've gone to help a friend in need?
Given money, food, etc. - had friends stay over when I had place by myself years ago... things like that.
FORTITUDE
1. What are you most afraid of?
Spontanious Human Combustion
2. What did you do today that was really brave?
Spent time with my mother.
3. Who is your favorite superhero, and why?
Jesus Christ! Time Messiah, of course.
4. Would you put your life in danger to rescue someone?
Depends on how much I cared for that person.
5. If you were to face the Wizard, would you want more courage, more brains, or more heart?
Brains- you can never be smart enough.
6. Have you ever gotten stage fright?
Nope. I've been on stage a lot in my life.
7. Do you consider yourself to be a leader or a follower?
Definately a leader.
JUSTICE
1. Have you ever been summoned for jury duty?
Nope
2. If they re-instituted the draft (for both genders), would you go, or would find some way out of it?
Nope, I wouldn't go. I'd do whatever I had to get out of it- even move to Canada.
3. Do you support capital punishment (the death penalty)?
Kill them all.
4. Do you believe that Dubya is rightfully President of the USA?
Nope.
5. What was your favorite media circus trial?
Haha, OJ!
6. Have you ever written a letter to a politician?
Yep.
TEMPERANCE
1. What do you have the hardest time moderating yourself on?
Sleep (Not enough) vs Play (want to all the time)
2. Do you collect anything?
Antique books, foriegn and old coins, stamps, teacups, stuffed animals
3. Are you addicted to anything?
Nope.
4. Have you ever put anything on layaway or used an installment plan?
Nope.
5. What's your preferred method of paying for things?
Check card
6. Tell us one thing you wish you hadn't let yourself do?
Staft filling this out. It's long.
7. Do you feel that you obsess over things?
Not at all.
PRUDENCE
1. Who is the wisest person you know?
Aus
2. Have you ever participated in a vigil?
Not traditionally- once we held vigil at a buffet, though. Eating in shifts to see how long it would be until they kicked us out (18 hours- horray for the all you can eat 24 hour casino buffet. I was a weird teenager). Uh.. I'm sure this doesn't mean that, though.
3. Do you take advice when it's given?
Depends on if I respect the person giving it, and if it's shit advice, and what I feel like doing.
4. What area are you wisest in?
Writing advice/knowledge
5. Do you drive defensively?
Sure.
6. Have you ever had unprotected sex outside of marriage?
Yep!
7. What did you learn today?
Surveys are good time wasters on rainy days.
Finally, what is your favorite virtue?
Temperance
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I scored a 97% on the "How Jersey Are You?" Quizie! What about you?</b>
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What is your name? Laura
Spell your name backwards. Arual
Date of birth: 6-13-70
Male or female? Female
Astrological sign: Gemini
Nicknames: L
Occupation? Writer
Height: 6 ft
Weight: Large!
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Brown
Where were you born? NJ
Where do you reside now? NJ
Age: 32
Screen names: Angelauric (Angel- the nickname Aus calls me, and Auric - which means gold), Shidi (name of one of my roleplaying characters), Charisma (Because everyone says I've got it), Lab Arc Desgins (the name of our little company)
E-mail addy: Angelauric@yahoo.com or Laura@labarc.com
Pets: None
Number of candles you blew out on your last birthday cake? 1
Piercings? None
Tattoos? None
Shoe size: 11
Righty or lefty? Righty
Wearing: Maroon dragon t-shirt, black pants, socks
Hearing: Verve Pipe- The Freshman
Feeling: Tired
Eating/drinking: Iced Tea
Are you a virgin? Hell no.
If not when/at what age did you lose your virginity? 18
Who did you lose it to? My first husband
Do you masturbate? Who doesn't?
Have you ever had an orgasm? Frequently.
Ever used food during sex? Yes.
Would you ever videotape a sex session? Not really.
Number of sex partners you've had? 4-6? I don't really recall offhand.
Ever sleep with someone you don't know? Nope.
Name a sexual fantasy you have actually acted out: Heheh...roleplaying characters.
Do you talk dirty during or before sex? Yep.
Do you like to be spanked? Eh..
Are you a tease? Nope.
Are you kinky? I'd be boring if I wasn't.
Do you like bondage? No.
Do you go down? Of course.
Ever have unprotected sex? Considering I have three kids....
Are you pregnant right now or think you may be pregnant? Nope.
Have you ever had an abortion? Nope.
How many siblings do you have? 2 brothers
What are your parents names? Angie (Angelina) and Frank (Francis)
What are your siblings names? Ron (Ronald) and Joe (Joseph)
How many siblings does your mother have? 5
How many siblings does your father have? 2
Where are your parents from? Mom- Philly , Dad- Cleveland
Is your family close? Yep
Does your family get together for holidays? Yep
Do you have a drunk uncle? Oh yeah!
Any medical problems run through your family? High blood pressure, diabeties.
Does someone in your family wear a toupee? Nope.
Do you have any nieces or nephews? Yep- a niece.
Are your parents divorced? Nope, my father's dead, though. ={
Do you have step parents? Nope.
What's the most embarrasing cd you own? Bevis and Butthead Do America
What's the best cd you own? The best of Sting, I suppose- I usually just do the MP3 thing.
What song do you absolutely hate? Anything rap or country, 90% of pop
Do you sing in the shower? Sometimes
What song reminds you of that special someone? Beautiful Thing by Sister Hazel
Color: Red
Food: General Tso's Chicken
Song: Right now, Angel by Ghost of the Robot
Show: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
School subject: English/Literature
Band/singer: Ghost of the Robot, Sting, Creed, Sister Hazel, Nickleback, Rufus Wainwright, Suzanne Vega, Matchbox 20, etc.
Animal: Cats
Outfit: Anything comfy
Movie: The Road to El Dorado
Pair of shoes: My dad's slippers
Drink: Iced Tea
Alcholic drink: Don't drink anymore.
Holiday: Halloween
Lunch meat: Pepperoni
Board game: Scrabble!
Website: www.labarc.com , of course ;)
Cereal: Corn flakes with banana and a little sugar on top, or raisin bran
Dessert: Cheesecake!
Clothing store: Eh.
Pasttime: Writing
Childhood toy: Barbies
Hot drink: Tension Tamer tea
Season: Fall
Person to talk to online:
karabou
~Your Bedroom/Sleeping Habits~
What color are your sheets? white with celestial paterns
What color are your bedroom walls? pale, pale seafoam
Do you have a tv in your bedroom? Yep
How many pillows are on your bed? Two to sleep with, and about six that match the bedspread and curtains (celestial)
What do you normally sleep in? Nightgown
Describe your favorite pair of pajamas: yellow with flowers
What size bed do you have? Queen
Do you have a waterbed/bunkbed/daybed? No
Do you have your own phone line in your bedroom? The phoneline that goes in here is dial-up computer line (The other is on cable)
Do you listen to music while trying to fall asleep? Nope
Describe the last nightmare you had: Chopping my way through bodies with a sword. It was kind of cool.
Do you sleep with stuffed animals? Yep, a big plushie bunny.
How many people can comfortably sleep in your bed? 2
Do you sleep in any unusual positions? Nope
Do you snore? Yep!
How about drool? Occasionally.
Do you have an alarm clock in your room? Yes, annoying bastard thing.
What color is the carpet in your room? I have an antique oriental carpet- beige with many colored patterns
What's under your bed? Boxes
~What Is Your Opinion Of The Following~
Eminem: Yucky.
Virgins: Groovy for them.
God: Nonexistant.
The Osbournes: Rock.
J.Lo: Slut.
Religion: A crutch for the weak.
Emo music: Uh....
Valentine's Day: Sweet!
Homosexuals: Cool for them.
Abortion: Eh, do what you're gonna do.
Inter-racial relationships: Cool for them.
Murder: Usually bad.
Death: Inevitable.
Pre-marital sex: Hell yeah- try it before you buy it, definately.
Pornography: Blargh. Keeps the stupid masses from using cheap pickup lines in bars, I guess.
Fortune tellers: Fun, but not serious business.
Threesomes: Whatever floats your boat.
Prostitution: Hey, why not? Keeps stupid people from doing despirate acts to get laid.
Britney's boobs: As inane and stupid as the rest of her.
Gas prices in America: Too high.
~Have You Ever....~
Mooned anyone? Yes! Nowhere near as often as my brother Ron. He's like a compulsive mooner.
Been on a diet? Yep.
Been to a foreign country? Yep- Canada, hehe.
Broken a bone? Yep- my left arm.
Talked to an LJ member via e-mails or instant messages? Yep- a couple of 'em.
Got in a fight? Yep! Woo-hoo!
Dated a teacher? Not -my- teacher, but yep, a teacher.
Laughed so hard you peed your pants? Yep
Thought about killing your enemy? Yep.
Gone skinny dipping? Yep.
Met another LJ member in the flesh? Yep!
Told a secret you swore not to tell? Yep- for the person's own good.
Stolen anything? Yep.
Miss used a swear word and it sounded absolutely stupid? Haha, when I was a kid, yep.
Been on tv? A few times, yep.
Been on the radio? Yep.
Been in a mosh pit? Nope, heavens forbid.
Been to a concert? Yep.
Loved someone so much it makes you cry? Yep.
Broken the law? Yeah! Breakin' the law! *headbangs*
Been on a talk show? Nope.
Been on a game show? Yep- a lame ass local one when in high school, on public television.
Been on an airplane? Yep.
Came close to dying? Quite a few times.
Cheated on a bf/gf? Nope.l
Gave someone a piggy back ride? Yep.
Had a dream that our falling off a cliff? Not a cliff.
Snuck out of the house at night? When I was a kid, yep.
Been so drunk you don't remember your name? Haha, once.
Had an eating disorder? Nope.
Felt like you didn't belong? Once or twice, maybe. Not often.
Felt like the 3rd wheel? Eh, maybe? I don't recall.
Smoked? Nope.
Done drugs? A few times.
Been arrested? Nope.
Gone to camp? Nope.
Written a love letter? Yep.
Gone out of your way to be with the one you love? 1,000 miles on a greyhound to be with Aus.
Written a love poem? Yep.
Kissed in the rain? Yep.
Slow danced with someone you love? Yep!
Participated in cyber sex? Yep, with my hubby before we got together offline, hehe.
Stolen a kiss? Yep.
Asked a friend for relationship advice? Once or twice.
Watched the sunset/rise with someone you love? Yep.
Gotten a speeding ticket? Never for speeding.
Done jail time? Nope.
Had to wear a uniform to work? No way!
Won a trophy? Quite a few.
Thrown up in public? Hell yeah.
Failed/got held back? Nope.
Got perfect attendance in grade school? Never- I was always faking illness when I didn't want to go, hehe.
Roasted pumpkin seeds? Yep
Taken ballet lessons? Yeah, in first grade. I stunk.
Attempted suicide? Not really.
Cut yourself? Not on purpose!
~Randomness~
Do you believe in aliens? Yep.
Name 3 things that are next to your computer: Buddha statue, bendy alien from MIB, turtle puppet
Do you have any hidden talents? I can pick up anything with my toes.
Do you wish MTV would play music videos? I don't watch it.
If you were to star in a movie, what kind of movie would it be? A romantic comedy
What would your movie star name be? L
Do you play any sports? Ugh, no.
Do you drive? Yep.
What is your dream car? One that never needs gas.
Do you think your good looking? I'm average, physically- but I've got a lot of charisma.
Do others think you are good looking? Some people have - Aus does.
Would you ever sky dive? Yep, I have.
Do you believe in Bigfoot? Yep!
Are you afraid of roller coasters? Nope. Hehe... roller coasters.
Do you believe in God? Nope.
Do you believe in Satan? Nope.
Do you believe there is a heaven? Nope.
Do you believe there is a hell? Nope.
Do you own a pooltable? No
Do you have a pool? No
Do you have a dishwasher in your kitchen? Yes!
Do you like chocolate? Oh, yeah!
How many U.S. states have you been to? All of them.
Ever wished on a shooting star? Yep.
Best Halloween costume you ever wore? Vampire
Do you carry any weapons on you? Not usually.
What is your weakness? Laziness
Name something you can't get enough of: Aus!
How many kids do you want to have? 3 - just what I've got!
Future daughters names: Hah- since I have daughters- they're Jeanette Julia and Brenda Marie
Future sons names: Since I have a son- Steven
What is your ideal way to die? In my sleep, when I'm old but not so old I've gotten all infirm.
How do you release stress? Sex and backrubs.
Are you a trendy person? Nope.
Are you an artisitic person? Eh.. not traditional -art-, but I'm good at combining colors, and writing is an art form.
Are you a realistic person? Yep.
Do you un-tie your shoes every time you take them off? Not every time.
Are you a strong person? Very much so.
Are you a strong willed person? Extremely.
Who is the last person to e-mail you? Other than the enlarge your penis guys and mailing lists? Pat.
Who is the last person to IM you? Megz, yesterday.
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WHICH SONG.....
1. Reminds you of an ex-lover: I Never Really Loved You Anyway
2. Reminds you of an ex-friend: Free Falling by Tom Petty
3. Reminds you of your childhood: Wonderful by Everclear
4. Makes you cry: Cat's in the Cradle
5. Makes you laugh: Albequerque by Weird Al
6. Makes you wanna dance: One Week- by Barnaked Ladies
7. Reminds you of the one you love: Beautiful Thing by Sister Hazel
8. Makes you very, very sleepy: She Moved Through the Fair
9. You wish you wrote: Some Fantastic - Barnaked Ladies
10. You wish had been written for you: Angel- Ghost of the Robot
11. Fills you with complete joy: Motorcycle Drive By - Third Eye Blind
12. You never want to hear again: Anything by Britney Spears
13. You want to get married to: If Aus and I did it over again? Forever May not be Long Enough
14. You want played at your funeral: A Toute Le Monde
15. Makes you want to mosh/slam dance: Uh.. nothing would make me want to do that.
16. Sums up your teenage years: Bent - Matchbox20
17. You used to hate but now love: Fast Car- Tracy Chapman
18. You like to wake up to: David and Def Shepard: Good Day, Sunshine- The Beatles
19. You like out of your parent's record collection: My Way- Frank Sinatra
20. Your parents like out of your collection: Anything not hard rock
21. You love that you wouldn't know about if it wasn't for a friend: Rufus Wainright - Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk
22. Makes you think of someone who's died: Carry Me- Chris DeBurgh
23. You love the video more than the tune: Never saw it.
24. Reminds you of your first crush: Stairway to Heaven
25. You love which is from one of your favorite movies: You Belong to Me, from Shrek
27. Makes you think of last summer: Cerilene- Sister Hazel
28. Makes you think of being alone: Narcolepsy- Third Eye Blind
30. Makes you think deeply: Closer to Fine -Indigo Girls
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And this one is for you guys to fill out:
I _____ L.
L is _____.
If I were alone in a room with L, I would _____.
I think L should _____.
L needs _____.
I want to _____ L.
1. What scent is anxiety?
Sweaty, and acrid-coppery, like the smell of blood.
2. What does peace sound like?
Boring complete silence.
3. What does sunshine taste like?
Hot lemon tea.
4. What color is joy?
Vivid yellow.
5. What does jealousy feel like?
Like a barb digging deeper and deeper into that area of your back that you can't quite reach to remove it.
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ANGER
1. Who did you last get angry with?
The kids
2. What is your weapon of choice?
Wit
3. Would you hit a member of the opposite sex?
I'd hit anyone, if they pissed me off enough.
4. How about of the same sex?
See above.
5. Who was the last person who got really angry at you?
My mom, I think.
7. Do you keep grudges, or can you let them go easily?
I get pissed off, I yell, I get over it.
SLOTH
1. What is one thing you're supposed to do daily that you haven't done in a long time?
Exersize
2. What is the latest you've ever woken up?
4 pm (two days after going to bed)
3. Name a person you've been meaning to contact, but haven't:
I should send a letter back to Pat. I'm so bad at snail mail, though!
4. What is the last lame excuse you made?
Heh heh.. heh... that would probably have to be "I'm not a bum, I'm just 'avoiding marring my beauty and health!' " after reading about why a scientist said women shouldn't work outside the home (back in 1900).
5. Have you ever watched an infomercial all the way through (one of the long ones...)?
Yes, but only to laugh.
6. When was the last time you got a good workout in?
Does sex count?
7. How many times did you hit the snooze button on your alarm clock today?
None- Aus turns ours off, because my first impulse in the morning is to rip the cord out of the wall and throw it. Therefore, it's safer if he turns it off.
GLUTTONY
1. What is your overpriced yuppie beverage of choice?
Arizona RX stress tea, on occasion.
2. Meat eaters: white meat or dark meat?
MEAT!!! Red. Dripping, bloody, from the cow... mmmm.
3. What is the greatest amount of alcohol you've had in one sitting/outing/event?
Haha... when I was a teenager doing theater, once, I was so drunk I fell off a stage an into an orchestra pit. I think that was thanks to a bottle or two of vodka.
4. Have you ever used a professional diet company?
Yes, Weight Watchers. It worked- until I had kids, hehe.
5. Do you have an issue with your weight?
Problem? No, I like myself even though I'm fairly large. I do want to get in better shape for health eventually, though.
6. Do you prefer sweets, salty foods, or spicy foods?
Sweet and spicy.
7. Have you ever looked at a small housepet or child and thought, "LUNCH?"
I've considered natural selection- does that count?
LUST
1. How many people have you seen naked (not counting movies/family)?
Um...about six, I guess.
2. How many people have seen YOU naked (not counting physicians/family?
About the same?
3. Have you ever caught yourself staring at the chest/crotch of a member of your gender of choice during a normal conversation?
Yep! I am married after all, hehe.
4. Have you "done it"?
Never! I had my three kids due to asexual reproduction! (What do you think?)
5. What is your favorite body part on a person of your gender of choice?
Eyes
6. Have you ever been propositioned by a prostitute?
Yes! It was funny, too! Vegas rocks. No , I didn't -do- him. But I was propopsitioned.
7. Have you ever had to get tested for an STD or pregnancy?
Yep on both- before I married my ex-husband, NJ made us get bloodtests and STD tests (though when I married Aus in PA, they had different laws, so now owie blood tests), and of course, since I've had three kids, I've been tested for pregnancy.
GREED
1. How many credit cards do you own?
None! We're debt free!
2. What's your guilty pleasure store?
I love the bookstore!
3. If you had $1 million, what would you do with it?
Buy an awesome computer, invest half and live off the interest, give some to friends and relatives
4. Would you rather be rich, or famous?
Famous- money doesn't last after you die.
5. Would you accept a boring job if it meant you would make megabucks?
Nope
6. Have you ever stolen anything?
Yep - I enjoyed recreational theft as a teen.
7. How many MP3s are on your hard drive?
Over 500.
PRIDE
1. What one thing have you done that you're most proud of?
Married Aus.
2. What one thing have you done that your parents are most proud of?
Won awards for acting, public speaking, etc.
3. What thing would you like to accomplish in your life?
Be a well-known novelist
4. Do you get annoyed by coming in second place?
Nope
5. Have you ever entered a contest of skill, knowing you were of much higher skill than all the other competitors?
Yep
6. Have you ever cheated on something to get a higher score?
Yes (a few tests in school!)
7. What did you do today that you're proud of?
I managed to avoid ripping the malfunctioning mouse out by the cord. (Hey, its only noon- I haven't done anything of consequence yet).
ENVY
1. What item (or person) of your friends would you most want to have for your own?
Right now, I'd really like to have a scanner and one of those drawing tablets for the PC
2. Who would you want to go on "Trading Spaces" with?
Kara! She's got good taste.
3. If you could be anyone else in the world, who would you be?
I like being me.
4. Have you ever been cheated on?
Not that I know of! You never know what one of those exes could have been doing, though, hehe.
5. Have you ever wished you had a physical feature different from your own?
Hm.. maybe a new nose? I don't know. I'm pretty non-obessed with the physical.
6. What inborn trait do you see in others that you wish you had for yourself?
Artistic talent.
7. Do you wish you'd come up with this survey?
Nope, have a life.
Finally, what is your favorite deadly sin?
Lust, definately!
MORE FUN THAT IS NOT A "DEADLY SIN"
FAITH
1. What religion do you follow?
I'm agnostic.
2. What religion were you raised as?
Roman Catholic
3. Do you believe that forgiveness is a religious property, or a human property?
Human
4. Do you believe in magic?
Magic is all around us- it just depends on how you look at things. Nature can be very magical, so can moments spent with someone you love.
5. What was the last promise you broke?
Hm... I try never to break my word, so this is a hard one. I really can't think of one.
6. Have you ever said the words to a prayer and not meant it?
Many times.
7. Do you believe that anyone could be perfect?
No person, no god, nothing. Perfection is an ideal that isn't reachable.
HOPE
1. Did you get everything you wanted over the last holiday season?
Nope, but it was okay. =)
2. Regarding your future, what is the best thing you could hope for?
To have many long happy years with Aus and the rest of the people I love; and for my book to be a sucess.
3. Do you let yourself get your hopes up for something even if you know that there is a large chance of failure?
Nope, I'm pretty realistic.
4. Have you ever bought a lottery ticket?
On rare occasions.
5. Do you gamble?
I've played casino slots and blackjack a time or two in my life, but not with any regularity.
CHARITY
1. What causes do you support?
Me.
2. What causes have you given money or time to?
Me.
3. Have you ever worked in a soup kitchen or done another kind of outreach for the homeless?
Nope.
4. Would you ever consider joining the Peace Corps, Amnesty International, or another travel-inherent worldwide charity group?
Nope.
5. Do you give money to the homeless on the street?
A couple of times- for example, I bought plastic 'Jesus beads' (a rosary) from a homeless guy selling them on a streetcorner in Philly once. Years later, it became part of my novel's backstory- that's how Lucian met Aaron.
6. Have you ever helped out a friend with basic needs, like rent or food?
Yep, and friends have helped me out before, too.
7. What's the greatest extent you've gone to help a friend in need?
Given money, food, etc. - had friends stay over when I had place by myself years ago... things like that.
FORTITUDE
1. What are you most afraid of?
Spontanious Human Combustion
2. What did you do today that was really brave?
Spent time with my mother.
3. Who is your favorite superhero, and why?
Jesus Christ! Time Messiah, of course.
4. Would you put your life in danger to rescue someone?
Depends on how much I cared for that person.
5. If you were to face the Wizard, would you want more courage, more brains, or more heart?
Brains- you can never be smart enough.
6. Have you ever gotten stage fright?
Nope. I've been on stage a lot in my life.
7. Do you consider yourself to be a leader or a follower?
Definately a leader.
JUSTICE
1. Have you ever been summoned for jury duty?
Nope
2. If they re-instituted the draft (for both genders), would you go, or would find some way out of it?
Nope, I wouldn't go. I'd do whatever I had to get out of it- even move to Canada.
3. Do you support capital punishment (the death penalty)?
Kill them all.
4. Do you believe that Dubya is rightfully President of the USA?
Nope.
5. What was your favorite media circus trial?
Haha, OJ!
6. Have you ever written a letter to a politician?
Yep.
TEMPERANCE
1. What do you have the hardest time moderating yourself on?
Sleep (Not enough) vs Play (want to all the time)
2. Do you collect anything?
Antique books, foriegn and old coins, stamps, teacups, stuffed animals
3. Are you addicted to anything?
Nope.
4. Have you ever put anything on layaway or used an installment plan?
Nope.
5. What's your preferred method of paying for things?
Check card
6. Tell us one thing you wish you hadn't let yourself do?
Staft filling this out. It's long.
7. Do you feel that you obsess over things?
Not at all.
PRUDENCE
1. Who is the wisest person you know?
Aus
2. Have you ever participated in a vigil?
Not traditionally- once we held vigil at a buffet, though. Eating in shifts to see how long it would be until they kicked us out (18 hours- horray for the all you can eat 24 hour casino buffet. I was a weird teenager). Uh.. I'm sure this doesn't mean that, though.
3. Do you take advice when it's given?
Depends on if I respect the person giving it, and if it's shit advice, and what I feel like doing.
4. What area are you wisest in?
Writing advice/knowledge
5. Do you drive defensively?
Sure.
6. Have you ever had unprotected sex outside of marriage?
Yep!
7. What did you learn today?
Surveys are good time wasters on rainy days.
Finally, what is your favorite virtue?
Temperance
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I scored a 97% on the "How Jersey Are You?" Quizie! What about you?</b>
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What is your name? Laura
Spell your name backwards. Arual
Date of birth: 6-13-70
Male or female? Female
Astrological sign: Gemini
Nicknames: L
Occupation? Writer
Height: 6 ft
Weight: Large!
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Brown
Where were you born? NJ
Where do you reside now? NJ
Age: 32
Screen names: Angelauric (Angel- the nickname Aus calls me, and Auric - which means gold), Shidi (name of one of my roleplaying characters), Charisma (Because everyone says I've got it), Lab Arc Desgins (the name of our little company)
E-mail addy: Angelauric@yahoo.com or Laura@labarc.com
Pets: None
Number of candles you blew out on your last birthday cake? 1
Piercings? None
Tattoos? None
Shoe size: 11
Righty or lefty? Righty
Wearing: Maroon dragon t-shirt, black pants, socks
Hearing: Verve Pipe- The Freshman
Feeling: Tired
Eating/drinking: Iced Tea
Are you a virgin? Hell no.
If not when/at what age did you lose your virginity? 18
Who did you lose it to? My first husband
Do you masturbate? Who doesn't?
Have you ever had an orgasm? Frequently.
Ever used food during sex? Yes.
Would you ever videotape a sex session? Not really.
Number of sex partners you've had? 4-6? I don't really recall offhand.
Ever sleep with someone you don't know? Nope.
Name a sexual fantasy you have actually acted out: Heheh...roleplaying characters.
Do you talk dirty during or before sex? Yep.
Do you like to be spanked? Eh..
Are you a tease? Nope.
Are you kinky? I'd be boring if I wasn't.
Do you like bondage? No.
Do you go down? Of course.
Ever have unprotected sex? Considering I have three kids....
Are you pregnant right now or think you may be pregnant? Nope.
Have you ever had an abortion? Nope.
How many siblings do you have? 2 brothers
What are your parents names? Angie (Angelina) and Frank (Francis)
What are your siblings names? Ron (Ronald) and Joe (Joseph)
How many siblings does your mother have? 5
How many siblings does your father have? 2
Where are your parents from? Mom- Philly , Dad- Cleveland
Is your family close? Yep
Does your family get together for holidays? Yep
Do you have a drunk uncle? Oh yeah!
Any medical problems run through your family? High blood pressure, diabeties.
Does someone in your family wear a toupee? Nope.
Do you have any nieces or nephews? Yep- a niece.
Are your parents divorced? Nope, my father's dead, though. ={
Do you have step parents? Nope.
What's the most embarrasing cd you own? Bevis and Butthead Do America
What's the best cd you own? The best of Sting, I suppose- I usually just do the MP3 thing.
What song do you absolutely hate? Anything rap or country, 90% of pop
Do you sing in the shower? Sometimes
What song reminds you of that special someone? Beautiful Thing by Sister Hazel
Color: Red
Food: General Tso's Chicken
Song: Right now, Angel by Ghost of the Robot
Show: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
School subject: English/Literature
Band/singer: Ghost of the Robot, Sting, Creed, Sister Hazel, Nickleback, Rufus Wainwright, Suzanne Vega, Matchbox 20, etc.
Animal: Cats
Outfit: Anything comfy
Movie: The Road to El Dorado
Pair of shoes: My dad's slippers
Drink: Iced Tea
Alcholic drink: Don't drink anymore.
Holiday: Halloween
Lunch meat: Pepperoni
Board game: Scrabble!
Website: www.labarc.com , of course ;)
Cereal: Corn flakes with banana and a little sugar on top, or raisin bran
Dessert: Cheesecake!
Clothing store: Eh.
Pasttime: Writing
Childhood toy: Barbies
Hot drink: Tension Tamer tea
Season: Fall
Person to talk to online:
karabou~Your Bedroom/Sleeping Habits~
What color are your sheets? white with celestial paterns
What color are your bedroom walls? pale, pale seafoam
Do you have a tv in your bedroom? Yep
How many pillows are on your bed? Two to sleep with, and about six that match the bedspread and curtains (celestial)
What do you normally sleep in? Nightgown
Describe your favorite pair of pajamas: yellow with flowers
What size bed do you have? Queen
Do you have a waterbed/bunkbed/daybed? No
Do you have your own phone line in your bedroom? The phoneline that goes in here is dial-up computer line (The other is on cable)
Do you listen to music while trying to fall asleep? Nope
Describe the last nightmare you had: Chopping my way through bodies with a sword. It was kind of cool.
Do you sleep with stuffed animals? Yep, a big plushie bunny.
How many people can comfortably sleep in your bed? 2
Do you sleep in any unusual positions? Nope
Do you snore? Yep!
How about drool? Occasionally.
Do you have an alarm clock in your room? Yes, annoying bastard thing.
What color is the carpet in your room? I have an antique oriental carpet- beige with many colored patterns
What's under your bed? Boxes
~What Is Your Opinion Of The Following~
Eminem: Yucky.
Virgins: Groovy for them.
God: Nonexistant.
The Osbournes: Rock.
J.Lo: Slut.
Religion: A crutch for the weak.
Emo music: Uh....
Valentine's Day: Sweet!
Homosexuals: Cool for them.
Abortion: Eh, do what you're gonna do.
Inter-racial relationships: Cool for them.
Murder: Usually bad.
Death: Inevitable.
Pre-marital sex: Hell yeah- try it before you buy it, definately.
Pornography: Blargh. Keeps the stupid masses from using cheap pickup lines in bars, I guess.
Fortune tellers: Fun, but not serious business.
Threesomes: Whatever floats your boat.
Prostitution: Hey, why not? Keeps stupid people from doing despirate acts to get laid.
Britney's boobs: As inane and stupid as the rest of her.
Gas prices in America: Too high.
~Have You Ever....~
Mooned anyone? Yes! Nowhere near as often as my brother Ron. He's like a compulsive mooner.
Been on a diet? Yep.
Been to a foreign country? Yep- Canada, hehe.
Broken a bone? Yep- my left arm.
Talked to an LJ member via e-mails or instant messages? Yep- a couple of 'em.
Got in a fight? Yep! Woo-hoo!
Dated a teacher? Not -my- teacher, but yep, a teacher.
Laughed so hard you peed your pants? Yep
Thought about killing your enemy? Yep.
Gone skinny dipping? Yep.
Met another LJ member in the flesh? Yep!
Told a secret you swore not to tell? Yep- for the person's own good.
Stolen anything? Yep.
Miss used a swear word and it sounded absolutely stupid? Haha, when I was a kid, yep.
Been on tv? A few times, yep.
Been on the radio? Yep.
Been in a mosh pit? Nope, heavens forbid.
Been to a concert? Yep.
Loved someone so much it makes you cry? Yep.
Broken the law? Yeah! Breakin' the law! *headbangs*
Been on a talk show? Nope.
Been on a game show? Yep- a lame ass local one when in high school, on public television.
Been on an airplane? Yep.
Came close to dying? Quite a few times.
Cheated on a bf/gf? Nope.l
Gave someone a piggy back ride? Yep.
Had a dream that our falling off a cliff? Not a cliff.
Snuck out of the house at night? When I was a kid, yep.
Been so drunk you don't remember your name? Haha, once.
Had an eating disorder? Nope.
Felt like you didn't belong? Once or twice, maybe. Not often.
Felt like the 3rd wheel? Eh, maybe? I don't recall.
Smoked? Nope.
Done drugs? A few times.
Been arrested? Nope.
Gone to camp? Nope.
Written a love letter? Yep.
Gone out of your way to be with the one you love? 1,000 miles on a greyhound to be with Aus.
Written a love poem? Yep.
Kissed in the rain? Yep.
Slow danced with someone you love? Yep!
Participated in cyber sex? Yep, with my hubby before we got together offline, hehe.
Stolen a kiss? Yep.
Asked a friend for relationship advice? Once or twice.
Watched the sunset/rise with someone you love? Yep.
Gotten a speeding ticket? Never for speeding.
Done jail time? Nope.
Had to wear a uniform to work? No way!
Won a trophy? Quite a few.
Thrown up in public? Hell yeah.
Failed/got held back? Nope.
Got perfect attendance in grade school? Never- I was always faking illness when I didn't want to go, hehe.
Roasted pumpkin seeds? Yep
Taken ballet lessons? Yeah, in first grade. I stunk.
Attempted suicide? Not really.
Cut yourself? Not on purpose!
~Randomness~
Do you believe in aliens? Yep.
Name 3 things that are next to your computer: Buddha statue, bendy alien from MIB, turtle puppet
Do you have any hidden talents? I can pick up anything with my toes.
Do you wish MTV would play music videos? I don't watch it.
If you were to star in a movie, what kind of movie would it be? A romantic comedy
What would your movie star name be? L
Do you play any sports? Ugh, no.
Do you drive? Yep.
What is your dream car? One that never needs gas.
Do you think your good looking? I'm average, physically- but I've got a lot of charisma.
Do others think you are good looking? Some people have - Aus does.
Would you ever sky dive? Yep, I have.
Do you believe in Bigfoot? Yep!
Are you afraid of roller coasters? Nope. Hehe... roller coasters.
Do you believe in God? Nope.
Do you believe in Satan? Nope.
Do you believe there is a heaven? Nope.
Do you believe there is a hell? Nope.
Do you own a pooltable? No
Do you have a pool? No
Do you have a dishwasher in your kitchen? Yes!
Do you like chocolate? Oh, yeah!
How many U.S. states have you been to? All of them.
Ever wished on a shooting star? Yep.
Best Halloween costume you ever wore? Vampire
Do you carry any weapons on you? Not usually.
What is your weakness? Laziness
Name something you can't get enough of: Aus!
How many kids do you want to have? 3 - just what I've got!
Future daughters names: Hah- since I have daughters- they're Jeanette Julia and Brenda Marie
Future sons names: Since I have a son- Steven
What is your ideal way to die? In my sleep, when I'm old but not so old I've gotten all infirm.
How do you release stress? Sex and backrubs.
Are you a trendy person? Nope.
Are you an artisitic person? Eh.. not traditional -art-, but I'm good at combining colors, and writing is an art form.
Are you a realistic person? Yep.
Do you un-tie your shoes every time you take them off? Not every time.
Are you a strong person? Very much so.
Are you a strong willed person? Extremely.
Who is the last person to e-mail you? Other than the enlarge your penis guys and mailing lists? Pat.
Who is the last person to IM you? Megz, yesterday.
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WHICH SONG.....
1. Reminds you of an ex-lover: I Never Really Loved You Anyway
2. Reminds you of an ex-friend: Free Falling by Tom Petty
3. Reminds you of your childhood: Wonderful by Everclear
4. Makes you cry: Cat's in the Cradle
5. Makes you laugh: Albequerque by Weird Al
6. Makes you wanna dance: One Week- by Barnaked Ladies
7. Reminds you of the one you love: Beautiful Thing by Sister Hazel
8. Makes you very, very sleepy: She Moved Through the Fair
9. You wish you wrote: Some Fantastic - Barnaked Ladies
10. You wish had been written for you: Angel- Ghost of the Robot
11. Fills you with complete joy: Motorcycle Drive By - Third Eye Blind
12. You never want to hear again: Anything by Britney Spears
13. You want to get married to: If Aus and I did it over again? Forever May not be Long Enough
14. You want played at your funeral: A Toute Le Monde
15. Makes you want to mosh/slam dance: Uh.. nothing would make me want to do that.
16. Sums up your teenage years: Bent - Matchbox20
17. You used to hate but now love: Fast Car- Tracy Chapman
18. You like to wake up to: David and Def Shepard: Good Day, Sunshine- The Beatles
19. You like out of your parent's record collection: My Way- Frank Sinatra
20. Your parents like out of your collection: Anything not hard rock
21. You love that you wouldn't know about if it wasn't for a friend: Rufus Wainright - Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk
22. Makes you think of someone who's died: Carry Me- Chris DeBurgh
23. You love the video more than the tune: Never saw it.
24. Reminds you of your first crush: Stairway to Heaven
25. You love which is from one of your favorite movies: You Belong to Me, from Shrek
27. Makes you think of last summer: Cerilene- Sister Hazel
28. Makes you think of being alone: Narcolepsy- Third Eye Blind
30. Makes you think deeply: Closer to Fine -Indigo Girls
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And this one is for you guys to fill out:
I _____ L.
L is _____.
If I were alone in a room with L, I would _____.
I think L should _____.
L needs _____.
I want to _____ L.