Propaganda

So I was writing up my speech on why grade 9's should take tech. And to be honest, it felt like half the stuff was just propaganda. Haha, maybe it was?

You can learn to do it all!

Anyways.

Today was really, really great. I absolutely insist that we do it again soon, and I'm more than willing to donate my mattresses to the cause! Hanging out with you two was very excellent, I'm quite looking forward to tomorrow...and the next day...and the many rehearsals and performances after that lol.


Sorry, I hope I didn't seem too pushy with what I said yesterday, but honestly, I think that you need to do what you've told yourself you will (in your good time). Sometime soon we need to have another Starbucks afternoon, ok?


I miss you so much. Did you know that there is a month and 26 days left until March 23rd? Well now you do, and I can't wait for that day (or any day yet to be determined around that time). It's been way too long (5 months 24 days actually), and I don't want to keep going on like this, wondering how long I'll have to wait before I can know and feel it. I guess the things we want the most demand the greatest patience?


Maybe it's because we watched 3 action movies today, but I started to think that everything I said (over MSN at that) sounded deep and intense.

Blah blah blah metaphors about building things up, and the difficulties involved blah blah blah how eventually they all end up falling down anyways blah blah

you have to keep building these things until one of them can stand on it's own.

Oooh, epic!
At least, in my head it was...


Ok, either I'm suddenly really tired, or..I don't even know what. I just suddenly felt like crying? Odd.


Tomorrow will be a good day I think. Perhaps once I finish replying I'll go to bed. That or I could watch another episode of House...can you guess which one?


And of course, I'm obliged to post this. Have at 'er
(Feel free to write more than just the usual point form, because short answer, long answer, and even essay responses are always enjoyed...)


1. The love of my life.
2. Where you and I met.
3. Take a stab at my middle name.
4. How long you've known me?
5. The last time that we saw each other.
6. Would I ever go sky diving?
7. Your first impression of me upon meeting me/seeing me.
8. Am I funny?
9. My favorite type of music.
10. Can I sing?
11. The best feature about me.
12. What do I want to do more than anything?
13. What is one thing that you think I should do?
14. Do I have any special talents? If so, what are they?
15. Would you call me preppy, average, sporty, punk, hippie, glam, nerdy, snobby, or something else?
16. Have you ever hugged me?
17. My favorite food.
18. Have you ever had a crush on me?
19. If there was one good nickname for me, it would be.
20. Your favorite memory of me.
21. If you and I were stranded on a desert island, what would I would bring?
22. Do I believe in God?
23. Who is my best friend?
24. Will you re-post this so I can fill this out for you?

*Gasp*

I've been tagged! Imagine that! Let's skip the usual copy/pasted intro, and dive right into these points.

1. I am going to force myself to only do one of these at a time, and study between each one so that I don't totally waste all my time. You see, I have an awful thing called a math exam tomorrow, and to tell the truth, I'm nowhere near ready. I'm still learning how to use the formulas again, and I need to work on conics, trig, and combinatronics of all things. Maybe a little more on logs too, though I finally cracked them I think. I guess we'll see what happens tomorrow though, hopefully it isn't TOO bad...
2. I fail at making deals with myself. Though I did learn the difference of a and b in a hyperbola, so I guess that counts for something. And in the mornings, I'll set my alarm for a reasonable time, but then it doesn't matter what I do, I just cannot get out of bed. I set about 6 more timers after the initial alarm, promising myself that after the next one, I'll get up. And yet, when I finally do get up, it's never as bad as I expect it to be.
3. Excited beyond belief about going to Vancouver over spring break. It's been all I can think about lately, I just...yeah. I need to make a fair chunk of money, but I think that if I can talk my parents into letting me miss 2 days of school (in February no less), then I'll get paid to do 4 shows, and make enough to get me there. Whenever I think about it actually working, about being able to see a dream I've had for so long come true, I just get so...happy. "I just want to see you too :)"
4. To tell the truth, I'm really not looking forward to grad pictures in a way. I know that a lot of people dislike being in front of the camera, and there's not a lot that can be done. I've always hidden behind my camera, taking pictures of other people so they don't take any of me. I've just always had a really hard time liking my appearance, because the thing I see in the mirror does nothing to reflect how I precieve myself from the inside.
5. I have to wear these really annoying clear plastic retainers, and I just keep pulling them off, then putting them back on, etc. They're also really gross right now, because I just had dinner and didn't feel like brushing my teeth for the 4th time today. So now it's just...pleasant.
6. I think I'm allergic to aspartame. Today I had a whole package of gum with aspartame in it (I have a terrible habit of just eating it, and swallowing it in bits until I've had the whole package). And so now I'm starting to have some not-so-pleasant side-effects. No more gum for a while.
7. I am rather scared of a few things, though I don't tell people most of them. I'm horribly afraid of train crossings though. Ever go on YouTube and see those videos of people almost getting hit by trains? Yeah, those scare me a lot. That and I'm scared to give my friends too much relationship advice, because I'm afraid that if they follow my advice, and things go south in their relationships, then they'll become upset with me, whether consciously or unconsciously.
8. I have never kissed someone outside of my family. Some days, that really bothers me. To the point of insanity almost, where seeing anyone, even my best friends, kissing someone, just makes me want to scream. It seems like something so special, so intimate, that I want to just have a bit of it in my life. And I get even more annoyed at the people who don't take it seriously, to either extreme. You get the people who kiss like there's no tomorrow, getting all over each other's faces in the middle of the halls, making lovely sloppy kissing noises while they're at it, and then the people who just take it for granted, not even seeming to notice when they've been kissed. I just want to experience it at some point in my life I guess. Oh, and then other days, I could care less :P
9. I have a strange addiction to Starbucks. And really, it only started this year. I mean, I've dished out hundreds to that delicious company, and it's more than a little stupid. But I just can't help it, I keep going back for more. It's not just the drink either. I'm convinced that a large part of the addiction is psychological. You don't see people getting addicted to Tim Hortons coffee, do you? No, it's because with starbucks you get the psychological bonus of knowing you spent more money, and it makes you feel a little more special when you walk down the street with that signature paper cup (I'm annoyed that they're still using Christmas cups though).
10. I get paranoid really, really easily. If someone texts me something that sounds even a little upset, I instantly assume that I've done something to them. Things like, "sounds good", "alright", "no worries", and even a "you too" at times can set me off. It just feels dismissive in a sense, and I worry that people don't want to talk to me. It's probably not true most of the time, but I get really paranoid.
11. Working on my light show for grade 9 tours right now, and I'm really happy with it so far. I'm doing it to a piece from the Dark Knight soundtrack, and so I'm attempting to light the theatre accordingly. Spent most of the afternoon working on various things to get the light show ready to go, and I'll be spending the next few days in the theatre preparing it for next Thursday.
12. My parents have been pressuring me a lot lately to get a job. Truth is though, I can't handle one right now. Tech is a full time job shoehorned into a part time schedule. As much as I need the money, I don't have the time to take one on. That and I just can't get motivated to go out and get one. I sent in a resume to Vertigo Theatre, but something tells me I won't be hearing from them anytime soon, which is really unfortunate. I was in a rush to go do tech (irony much?), so I didn't bother to write a good cover letter, which probably didn't help my professional appearance much. So hopefully I can actually make enough money to get me out to BC this time around...
13. I have a very full schedule at the moment. Most of it is light show programming at this point (I'm revising my time to work ratio to something more like 10 seconds per hour...). But then again, a fair chunk of it is hanging out with friends, something I'm quite looking forward to.
14. I just got the warm fuzzies :) All it takes is one email to make my day. Thankfully they come on a fairly regular basis, provided I reply.
15. I feel like such a psychologist at times. I ask all these questions to try to understand what's bothering people. I mean, I can almost imagine people lying on a couch, telling me all these things in person rather than through MSN. Me asking all these questions in that soothing voice, encouraging them to explain further. And yet I don't want to be like that. I want to be a friend, not a psychologist.
16. Maybe I'm just going a little insane over here, but I just can't stop thinking about it. Had a nice little Freudian slip whilst typing the word "kidding"...maybe you can figure where that one went. That's a little bit creepy though, isn't it? The fact that it seems to be at the forefront of my mind? I don't want it to be, and I like to think that it isn't.
17. I have a ton of paperwork to do for work experience. I need to do my big booklet of assignments, then finish hour sheets, plus grade 9 tours means a few sheets of paper to be distributed, and then before you know it, we'll be right into Witness. This treadmill never seems to stop.
18. I love photography, but lately I've pretty much cast it off to the wayside for a while. Maybe it's because I've been so busy with tech, but I just haven't taken the time to take any pictures lately. Kinda sad if you ask me, but hey, what can you do?
19. I have grad pictures tomorrow, and I'm kind of wondering what I should wear...I need to find some nicer jeans, pick a tie (yes, I have more than one of my own), and figure out what colour I want. Oh the decisions.
20. And now I'm a little rushed to just get this over with. Gah, I miss her. Post = over!
    

What time is it?

Random
What a gosh-darned cunt

Challenge
Come over sometime soon so we can make london fog's and do some of my film education

Colour
The four colours in your scarf; Red White Grey and Black (but mostly the red)

Appreciate
How perfectly natural I feel when I'm around you

Memory
Wow, so many... How about TGJD? That has to be my clearest memory

Animal
I'm so bad at this question, so how about a ferret? (None of the creepy characteristics mind you, it's just the first animal that came to mind. Plus, then we could build wings for you!)

Question
Are you bored?

Another one? Fine

Random
You like ketchup

Challenge
Try starting your own blog

Colour
Dark Green/Camo

Appreciate
You've stuck around for a really long time. I mean, I've known you longer than most people, which is pretty sweet if you ask me. It's been what...10 years? 11? 12?

Memory
Attempting to build an elevator in your basement for our hot wheels cars

Animal
A fox, not really sure why

Question
How serious are you about joining the armed forces? Is it for sure what you want to do, or are you looking into other options?

Because I can write in full sentences

Random
*poke* = random noise = hilarious

Challenge
I challenge you to try pepperoni pizza...with whipped cream on top! hehehehe

Colour
It is a very, interesting colour, and I will always associate it with you because of that one day when we randomly hung out in the mall, then went and had lunch with your mom at cheescake. Everything was Orange!

Appreciate
There really are quite a few to be honest, such as how you listen better than anyone else I know, or how you put up with my flaws, or how I know that I'll always be able to count on you if I need to talk.

Memory
Guess it would have to be the fire drill, but also math class, and walking on nose hill, and being more excited, and seeing Elizabeth, and days and weeks and months and years of awesomeness!

Animal
I'm sorry, I've just never really associated animals with people... I guess maybe a bird of some sort, because of how insanely fast you talk when you get hyper :P

Question
Honestly, what did I ever do to deserve a friend as great as you? I look back at old conversations, previous blog entries, expired pictures, and what do I see? Someone who has been there day in and out, always there to make me smile, to give me a dose of reality, to give me that little extra push when things are tough. I've got so much crap in my life, I've screwed up so much more than anyone will ever know, and yet somehow you walked into my life, and I still can't believe it. To be given complete trust, to be totally open, to be accepted for the messed up person that I am; it astounds me. Honestly, why me? So many other people would have packed up and left ages ago, and yet somehow you're still here, closer than ever. From the highest to the lowest, I have always been able to count on you, and hopefully, you on me. So thank you.

Liability

And since I simply must copy and paste a few words by order of the great M, here is the great questionnaire:

Leave your name and
1. I'll respond with something random about you.
2. I'll challenge you to try something.
3. I'll pick a colour that I associate with you.
4. I'll tell you something I like about you.
5. I'll tell you my first/clearest memory of you.
6. I'll tell you what animal you remind me of.
7. I'll ask you something I've always wanted to ask you.
8. If I do this for you, you must post this on your own profile.

Sick at home, and very very bored

1. Where is your cell phone? Sitting on my stomach, waiting for it's next message.
2. Your boyfriend/girlfriend? Don't think it could be called that yet.
3. Your hair? Boring and flat.
4. Work? School/Tech theatre
5. Your father? Working on putting new floors in our basement.
6. Your favorite thing? Tech and friends
7. Your dream last night? No idea, I hardly ever remember nowadays
8. Your favorite drink? Venti Vanilla Earl Grey Tea Misto
9. Your dream car? One that works? I could care less about cars
10. The room you’re in? Living room/temporary bedroom/furniture storage room
11. Your pet? World's greatest dog, Jenna
12. Your fears? Loss
13. What do you want to be in 10 years? Technical Director, or something of that sort
14. Where did you hang out last night? In the chapel at church with all the other choir and orchestra people
15. What you’re not good at? Many things, like keeping my mouth shut when necessary
16. Eyebrow rings on the opposite sex? Depends on the person
17. One of your wish list items? Laptop, plane ticket
18. Where you grew up? Calgary, aka, Brentwood
19. The last thing you did? Went to school to drop off the math project and find out what I would miss.
20. What are you wearing? Jeans, shirt, hoodie, blanket
21. what aren’t you wearing? A parka?
23. Your computer? Belongs to the school
24. Your life? Up and down
25. Your mood? Bored, annoyed
26. Missing? Health, certain people
27. Who are you thinking about right now? Anyone who has read my blog for the past few months would know.
28. Your car? Don't have one just yet
29. Your work? Again, school and tech
30. Your summer? Could have been better, and the beginning of something I hope will be great
31. Your relationship status? Wish I knew, it's iffy at the moment
32. Your favorite colour? Green and or Black
33. When is the last time you laughed? This morning when I messed up the days of Christmas
34. Last time you cried? Full out? Grade 5 I think
35. School? Should be canceled today
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MOUTHOLOGY

What is your salad dressing of choice? Ranch
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Major chain would be A&W
What is your favorite sit-down restaurant? The KEG, Cheesecake
What food could you eat every day and not get sick of it? Starbucks
What are your pizza toppings of choice? Meat of most types
What do you like to put on your toast? Peanut butter and grape jam
What is your favorite type of gum? Don't really have a favourite, but I like minty/cold gum. Fruity is nice too.

TECHNOLOGY

What is your wallpaper on your computer? My French Horn
How many televisions are in your house? 2
Do you use a laptop or desktop? Laptop at the moment, but desktop from time to time too

BIOLOGY

Are you right-handed or left-handed? Right
Do you like your smile? Nope
What’s your best feature? I don't really know. I like my eyes...
Have you ever had anything removed from your body? Teeth, and lots of them
Which of your five senses do you think is keenest? Sight, but hearing is really good too
When was the last time you had a cavity? Few years ago
What is the heaviest item you lifted last? Not sure, probably sand bags in the theatre, or my backpack.
Have you ever been knocked unconscious? Not that I know of

BULLCRAPOLOGY

If you could, would you wanna know the day you were going to die? I think it would be helpful for the planning of the rest of my life, so yes
Is love for real? Absolutely. I just don't know if I've ever known it for sure
If you could change your first name, what would you change it to? I wouldn't
What color do you think looks best on you? Black or dark brown
Have you ever swallowed a non-food item by mistake? Maybe, I don't recall
Have you ever saved someone’s life? On the spot, I don't think so, but maybe in other ways I have.
Has someone ever saved yours? Yes

DAREOLOGY

Would you walk naked down a public street for $100,000? Unlikely
Would you kiss a member of the same sex for $100? Depends on who, but sure
Would you cut off one of your little fingers for $200,000? Not a chance
Would you never blog again for $50,000? Definitely
Would you pose naked in a magazine for $250,000? No
Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1000? I'd consider it
Would you give up watching television for a year for $25,000? Heck yes! I don't watch it as it is...


DUMBOLOGY

What is in your left pocket? My knife and random change
Is Napoleon Dynamite actually a good movie? Haven't seen it in a while, but I didn't really like it
Do you sit or stand in the shower? Who sits?
Could you live with roommates? I guess so, depends on the person/people
How many pairs of flip flops do you own? None
Where were you born? Kingston, Ontario
Last time you had a run-in with the cops? Never have actually
What do you want to be when you grow up? See 13...

LASTOLOGY

Friend you talked to? Melissa via text
Last person you called? Ms. Fraser about the cast pictures being printed
Person you kissed? Apart from my family, never.
………………………………

When? N/A
Would you kiss that person again? N/A

FAVORITOLOGY

Number? Meh, I've never had one
Seasons? Summer

CURRENTOLOGY

Missing someone? Yes
Mood? Still bored
Listening to? My heater keeping me warm
Worrying about? Dress rehearsal today, and if I should go or not

RANDOMOLOGY

First place you went this morning? Bathroom, at about 2
What can you not wait to do? Do something other than lie in bed
What’s the last movie you saw? Just watched an old episode of House actually
Do you smile often? Depends
Are you a friendly person? I always try to be, yes

Good, the first half is over, now have some more fun:

1. Where is the boy/girl you like now? On an island, probably in her room
2. What were you doing Friday night? Watching Dark Knight with Taryn
3. Name something you did yesterday? Orchestra
4. Last person you text messaged? Melissa
5. Who was the last person to call you? Mr. Riegel, because the concert had been cancelled
6. What are you doing right now? Um, this quiz?
7. Next time you travel out of the country where will it be to? Who knows? Probably Ireland.
8. What color are your eyes? Blue
9. Are you allergic to anything? Not that I'm aware of
10. Are you dating the last person you kissed? Refer to Lastology
11. Last place you ordered food from? Cheesecake
12. Who was the last person you shared a dinner with? All the awesome techies at Cheesecake
13. What color is your hair? Plain-old brown
14. Do you remember singing any songs as a kid? Sure
15. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? Refer to Lastology
16. Who knows a secret or two about you? Don't have many secrets
17. When was the last time you lied? Haha, in the last question
18. Do you like fire? It's pretty :)
19. Did you have a nap today? Sort of, I was half-awake for a few hours this morning
20. What is your favorite drink? Refer to question 8
21. What do you wear more, jeans or sweats? Jeans, don't even own sweats
(The person I got this from cut out a bunch of questions...)
25. Where did you get the shirt you’re wearing now? Old Navy
26. Have you ever wanted to be a teacher? If I could teach tech theatre, sure

28. Is anyone jealous of you? Perhaps

30. Have any regrets? Definitely, though I try not to dwell on them
31. Where were you 1 hour ago? Same place I am now, in bed
32. Where were you 8 hours ago? Again, still in bed

35. Has anyone ever told you that they like you more than as a friend? Yes

37. Is cheating ever okay? No
38. Who was the last person you rode in a car with? My mom, this morning
39. What are you looking forward to? Dress Rehearsal/going back to school

41. Have you kissed anyone in the past week? No! enough about the kissing, ok?

43. What are you listening to? Refer to Currentology

45. Favorite Sports Team? Could care less. Flames and Hitmen
46. What song do you want played at your funeral? Not sure yet
47. What were you doing 12 AM last night? Sleeping
48. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Ow, that hurts
49. Who will you be with this Saturday night? Not sure yet
50. What woke you up this morning? Pain

52. Is tomorrow going to be a good night? Not a chance, band concert :(
53. Did you kiss or hug anyone today? Once again, no

55. How many myspace accounts do you have? None
56. Do or did you like school? Some aspects of it, yes
56. Would you take a bullet for anyone? Yes
57. Where would you like to live? In the theatre
58. Do long distance relationships work? Oh I wish I knew...
59. Does your crush like you? Says she does, but now I'm wondering again
60. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? In a theatre
61. Have you ever thought about getting your lip pierced? No
62. Does a kiss make your cuts feel better? Not that I know of
63. Have you ever passed out on the bathroom floor? Nada
64. Can you cook? Definitely
65. What shoe do you put on first, left or right? Depends, normally my left
66. Have you ever brushed your teeth while in the shower? No
67. Have you had more than 3 boyfriends/girlfriends at the same time? Heck no
68. Have you ever thought about your death? Yeah
69. Whats your hair color? Refer to 13.
70. Where do you put your towel after taking a shower? On an old tripod that has become my towel rack
71. What color is your shower curtain? Plain white
72. Have you ever had stitches? Not that I know of
73. Are you straight? Yes
74. Did you believe that girls have cooties? Nope, I was never a part of that fad
75. Do you know how to use chop sticks? Not well
76. Can you finish the phrase, “Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Spongebob Squarepants?

79. Who was the last person you couldn’t take your eyes off of? That's between my eyes and me
80. Have you ever given money to a homeless person? No
81. Have you ever run over an animal? Nope
82. What is your favourite cereal? Haven't had cereal in months
83. Have you ever had an Oreo with peanut butter? Nope
84. Have you gotten a text today? Sure have
85. Do you think its right for straight guys to get their tongue pierced? Meh, go for it if you like
86. Where’s your favorite place to be? In the theatre of course

88. It’s Wednesday afternoon, where are you usually? Witness rehearsal
89. Who are the last four people to send you a text message? Melissa, Alex, Lauren, Brian

91. What are you listening to? Refer back to any of the repeats
92. Your christmas list consists of? Nothing at the moment
93. Your ex just asked you out and you say? I say I've worked so hard to finish things that I couldn't do it.
94. You’re going to New York for school shopping, where do you go first? A map store
95. You need a new pair of jeans, what store do you go to first? Old Navy likely
96. How do you feel about your hair? Refer to question 3.
97. What time do you wake up for school? I didn't...hehehe
98. What movie is in your DVD player? Probably a House dvd
99. Last two numbers in your phone number? 44
100. Who calls you by a nickname? I think lots of people call me Gram, but I can't tell the difference anymore
101. What side of the bed do you sleep on? The top side
102. Do you like roller coasters? Been a while, but sure
103. Favorite T.V. show? House
104. Your last IM was from? Alex
105. Favorite Beverage? Again???? VVEGTM
106. When’s the next time you’ll kiss someone of the opposite sex? Who knows these things?
107. What do your pants look like? Jeans?
108. Are you tired? Of this quiz, yes
109. Do you have to pee? Nope
110. Would you kiss the cook of tonights dinner? Sure, she's my mom, why not?
111. Laugh much? Not as much as I'd like to
112. What are your plans for Saturday? Once again, nothing yet

114. Favorite sit down restaurant? Stop repeating yourself
115. Bubble gum flavor of choice? See above
116. What do you want to be when you grow up? See Above
117. The most excitement you had this week? What a boring week this has been...
118. What do you usually order at Taco Bell? Never been
119. Have you ever sat all the way through Gone With the Wind? Nope, never seen it
120. When was the last time you were up all night? Long time ago I think
121. Where is your favorite place? See above (The theatre)
122. Do you ever think about the price of gasoline? Not really
123. Do you sleep with a fan on? Wish I could, but can't
124. What’s the best thing about winter? The pretty snow
125. How often do you hold back from saying what you are thinking? I try to from time to time, but many times it slips
126. How many states have you been to? 3 I think
127. Are you currently planning a trip? Yes, to Vancouver, assuming all goes as planned/hoped
128. Who was the last person you read something out loud to? Don't remember
129. Last time you forced yourself to do something? Today, to wake up
130. Have you ever googled your name and found somebody? I think so
140. Who’s your number one? The person before my number two
141. Can you drive? Sort of
142. What makes you feel like you are young again? Being the young person that I am
143. Do you ever type “kik” or “;p’;” instead of “lol”? um, sure?
144. Do you know how to play chess? Nope, not yet
145. Whats on your mind right now? Publishing this so I can go back to school

Here we go again...

1. What should you be doing right now?
Likely going to bed, I said I would about 15 minutes ago...

2. Is there any particular reason you do these interviews?
Because they take time, it's something to put on my blog, and it gives me a chance to look at myself objectively in certain areas.

3. Do you like someone?
Yes, I do. I haven't seen her in months now, but I'm hoping to change that in a few weeks. I have no idea where it's going, but I can hope that it will lead to something, right?

4. Do they like you back?
They say they do, and I have no reason do doubt it in any way. I guess the only way to know for sure is to actually see her again.

5. Are you angry at someone?
I'm really trying not to be, because I know it's not going to help at all. And yet I just feel wronged in a way, and as much as that feels wrong and stupid, it's just how I'm feeling. I'm sorry if I've hurt anyone, because that's the least of my intentions, but something else is driving this car right now.

6. Are they angry at you?
I honestly couldn't tell you. They might be now, but I don't think they were mad first. I really wish I knew.

7. What's bugging you right now?
So many things. Mainly the shows taking over my life, and Christmas in general. I'm such a scrooge, but I honestly don't want to think about Christmas right now.

8. Would you change who you are if it would make someone accept you?
Not so much accept as much as just return. I would change anything to go back to the way things were.

9. What are you longing for the most?
Probably money, but also sleep and understanding.

10. What are you apprehensive about?
Asking my parents if I can fly to Vancouver alone to meet someone they don't know.

11. First thing on your left:
Rosco Gel swatch

12. First thing on your right:
Paperwork for college applications

13. One thing in your pocket:
Mini slotted screwdriver (fixing twist-lock plug)

14. Something flammable near you:
Box of 250 matches! Yay for flammable photography!

15. Last thing you had to drink:
Koala Springs pop

16. Last time you were outside:
About 2 hours ago, bringing laminate flooring inside

17. How many tabs/windows open in your browser?
11 tabs lol...maybe I should close a few

18. How many friends online?
4

19. How many texts today?
None :(

20. Last e-mail?
Right now, a Facebook message notification from Graeme, talking about what to get Witness secret santas...guess I should get working on that


How Many:
21: Facebook Friends?
317! W00t!

22: MSN Contacts?
Hahaha, 15

23: Cell Phone Contacts?
41, but 204 in my iPod

24: How many songs on your iPod/MP3?
2041

25: Texts in your inbox?
45 (default cleanup level)

26: E-mails in your inbox?
6711 lol, mostly from Facebook

27: Unread e-mails?
Zippo, I read them all

28: Voicemails?
None, I don't use the phone much at all

29: MSN Conversations going on right now?
Just the one with my main man Alex

30: Hours have you been awake?
14...that's about 4 too long at the moment


31. If you could have one thing right now what would it be?
Either a text message, a plane ticket, or a bag of Swedish Berries

32. One song that's stuck in your head
Haha, "Danny Boy" for some reason

33. Last thing you bought?
"Every Day is Exactly the Same" - NIN

34. What are you going to do tomorrow?
Attempt to sleep until around 7:30, get up, shower, go to classes, get the theatre ready to go in 3 hours, run shows, come home, complain about my life, sleep.

35. What time is it?
Exactly midnight. Definitely time for sleep...

36. If you knew you were going to die in exactly 24 hours, what would you do?
Well I wouldn't sleep, that's for sure! I'd do everything I could to make sure the shows still run smoothly, sort out all my differences, consider booking a flight to say goodbye (4 of my last hours well spent? I would hope so...) and just generally allow myself to leave well.

37. Why don't you do these things now?
Well, explanations then:
Shows: well, the only reason I'd have to work on it is because I wouldn't be there.
Differences: Can I just say I'm doing everything I can already?
Flight: In progress, just not in such a rushed manner
Leave well: Isn't that what we all want?

38. If you could change one thing in your life right now, what would it be?
Oh wow, um, a toss up between two things. Either the distance between us so I wouldn't have to do the whole LDR thing and worry about booking flights, or to resolve whatever is going on between my friend and I, or at least to understand why it's ending so abruptly.

39. One wish for everyone in the world
That everyone would be able to see the long term consequences (both positive and negative) of their actions, before they make those decisions.

40. One picture that you find very meaningful/special/beautiful
I have a few (don't take that the wrong way), but the last one that really 'spoke' to me was on Post Secret:

Photo

Found another one!

1. You have 10 dollars and need to buy snacks at a gas station:
Bottle of Coke, and probably 2 chocolate bars

2. If you were reincarnated as a sea creature, what would you want to be?
Probably either a whale of some sort or an otter.

3. Who's your favorite redhead?
Ms. Frizzle/Mrs. Martin

4. What do you order when you're at IHOP?
Never been, sorry.

5. Last book you read?
The manual for the theatre walkie-talkies? Last real book was "Blink".

6. Describe your favorite pair of underwear
Can't say I actually pay much attention to them...

7. Describe the last time you were injured:
Last one I remember is when the mic stand pinched my skin. But I could be forgetting many things.

8. Of all your friends, who would you want to be stuck in a well with?
Well, someone who can swim would be nice

9. Rock concert or symphony?
Definitely a symphony. Unless it's something like TSO with amazing lights.

10. What is the wallpaper of your cell phone?
Haha, one of the default patterns that comes with the phone.

11. Soda?
Jones?

12. What type of shirt are you wearing?
A Arcteryx black base-layer thingy

13. If you could only use one form of transportation for the rest of your life what would it be?
Teleportation?

14. Most recent movie you've watched in theatres?
I think it was that one about the CIA agent...oh! Burn after reading.

15. Name an actor/actress you've had the hots for:
First one that comes to mind would be Amanda Bynes. But considering I actually had to go hunting for names on IMDb say something...

16. What's your favorite kind of cake?
SKOR cake!

17. What did you have for dinner last night?
Soup I think, but I don't really remember. Am I forgetful or what?

18. Look to your left, what do you see?
iPod, 2 flashes, speaker, bear spray, candle, Starbucks mug again!, keyboard, moose head

19. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off?
Typically not

20. Favorite toy as a child?
Another thing I can't remember

21. Do you buy your own groceries?
Nope

22. Do you think people talk about you behind your back?
Quite likely

23. When's the last time you had a sour gummy worms?
A while ago?

24. Whats your favorite fruit?
A toss up between peaches, strawberries (with chocolate!), and apples

25. Do you have a picture of yourself doing a cartwheel?
Nope

26. Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?
Nope

27. Have you ever eaten snow?
Definitely, it's quite delicious

28. What color are your bedsheets?
Dark green (can't wait to get a new bed...)

29. What's your favorite flower?
I'm partial to the delicate beauty of the rose personally. Or maybe wild indian paintbrush.

30. Were you or are you in ballet?
Once actually, in grade 5 I think. Being the only guy SUCKED

31. Do you listen to classical music?
Yep

32. Do you have a "wacky noodle"?
A what?

33. Do you watch Spongebob?
No, hate that show

34. Last food you ate?
Ice cream cake!

35. Do people consider you smart?
In general I'd say yes.

36. What time is it?
11:30PM exactly

37. Is your away message on?
No?

38. Have you ever tried gluing your fingers together?
Nope

39. What curse word do you use the most?
I definitely say "awe crap" a lot

40. Do you own an iPod?
Sure do! Broken iPod club all the way!

41. What time is your alarm clock set for?
I have 4. 6:20, 6:25, 6:45, and 7:30. Each one for a different 'type' of morning.

42. What CD is currently in your CD player?
I don't have a CD player. But Star Wars is playing on my iPod at the moment.

43. What movie do you know every line to?
Um, none at the moment?

44. What is your favorite salad dressing?
Ranch

45. Would you ever date someone covered in tattoos?
Perhaps. Guess I'd have to meet them first.

46. How old will you be on your next birthday?
18! Isn't that exciting?

47. Do you enjoy giving hugs?
I definitely do, but I also definitely don't give them out as much as I want to.

48. Last time you had butterflies in your stomach?
Today I think?

49. What's the way people most often mispronounce any part of your name?
I think pretty much every single person who knows me calls me "Gram", but honestly, I don't even notice anymore. Heck, I learned to respond to "Greg" in under a week...

50. If you were to become famous, would you drop your last name?
Hmm, that would be interesting...
"Oh look! The Graham did tech for this show!"

I have 15 minutes

Let's see how fast I can do this one...

1. The phone rings. Who do you want it to be?
Well, I really don't like getting phone calls, because it kills my phone. But if it were a text message...then I guess I would want it to be someone special, even though I know there is very little chance they know my number.

2. When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart?
Always, I hate dis-ordered carts

3. In a social setting, are you more of a talker or a listener?
Depends on the setting, but more often a listener

4. Do you take compliments well?
I try to minimize them I guess, but it depends on who they're from.

5. Do you play Sudoku?
No, I have other things to consume my time

6. If abandoned alone in the wilderness, would you survive?
What kind of wilderness? I'm pretty sure I could...

7. Do you like to ride horses?
Why not?

8. Did you ever go to camp as a kid?
Sure did, but I don't have many memories of it

9. What was your favorite game as a kid?
Being a SPY!!!

12. If a sexy person was pursuing you, but you knew he/she was married, would you go for it? Can I say it depends? No, actually, I think I wouldn't.

14. Use three words to describe yourself?
Precise, Perfectionistic, Quiet

15. Do any songs make you cry?
There are a few that get close, but I can't think of them off the top of my head.
Wait, "Everyday", Rascal Flatts

16. Are you continuing your education?
Theatre Production!!! Woot!

17. Do you know how to shoot a gun?
Theoretically, yes. Practically, no

18. If your house was on fire, what would be the first thing you grabbed?
At the moment, my tech binder, laptop, keepsake box and old teddy bear. Oh, and my starbucks of course!

19. How often do you read books?
Do manuals count?

20. Do you think more about the past, present or future?
All three almost equally, but probably the present mainly

21. What is your favorite children's book?
It's really been a long while, can't say I remember

22. What color are your eyes?
Blue (wow, I definitely had to think about that one..)

23. How tall are you?
No idea. Taller than Melissa, that's all that matters :P

24. Where is your dream house located?
Right above the booth

27. Have you ever taken pictures in a photo booth?
Nope, but I think that should go on my to-do list

28. When was the last time you were at Olive Garden?
Never?

30. Where was the furthest place you traveled today?
Doctors office way out by COP

32. Do you like mustard?
A hint of mustard is ok, but not too much please

33. Do you prefer to sleep or eat?
Sleep. I can eat during rehearsals, but I can't sleep

34. Do you look like your mom or your dad?
Probably more like my mom

35. How long does it take you in the shower?
8.5 minutes + 1.5 to dry off = 10 minutes total (and almost exactly too)

36. Can you do the splits?
No, but I can LIMBO!

37. What movie do you want to see right now?
Hmmm...Nothing comes to mind, I just wouldn't mind getting out and seeing a movie in general

39. What/who did you do for New Year's?
Same thing I've done for the past 10 years; hang out with two other awesome families, and have a wicked awesome time!

40. Do you think The Grudge was scary?
Sorry, never seen it

42. Do you own a camera phone?
It's a phone, with a camera...yes.

44. Was your mom a cheerleader?
I doubt it

45. What's the last letter of your middle name?
R

47. How many hours of sleep do you get a night?
Currently 6 or 6.5, depending on what is going on in the morning

48. Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?
No

50. Do you know how to play poker?
Nope

51.Do you wear your seatbelt?
First thing I do when I get in a car

52. Where do you sleep?
In my super tiny bed

53. Anything big ever happen in your hometown?
Well it's a big city, I'm sure stuff happens. We have a newspaper for a reason!

54. How many meals do you eat a day?
1. Pitiful, isn't it?

55. Is your tongue pierced?
Nope

56. Do you always read people's blogs?
If they permit me to, always

58. Do you like funny or serious people better?
Either or, but serious with a funny side is great

59. Ever been to L.A.?
Nope

60. Did you eat a cookie today?
Sure did!

61. Do you use cuss words in other languages?
I try to avoid them altogether...

62. Do you steal or pay for your music downloads?
Buy off of iTunes, rip from the library

63. Do you hate chocolate?
Heck no!

64. What do you and your parents fight about the most?
Lately my lifestyle (ie, eating, sleeping)

65. Are you a gullible person?
I hope not?

66. Do you need a boyfriend/girlfriend to be happy?
Not at all. But I think it would be a definite advantage in the happiness department

68. Are you easy to get along with?
I try to be

70. What is your favorite time of day?
3AM, when I'm totally awake, and everything is so completely silent. And it's snowing. And the street lights light up the entire house. I love that time of day/year

I've always felt like doing one of these...

81 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT ME UNTIL YOU READ THIS:

1, What color is your toothbrush?
Blue, white, silver

2, Name one person that made you smile today
Melissa when I poked her with a 1/4" to XLR converter :P

3, What were you doing at 8 am this morning?
Programming lights for LPC, probably somewhere around LQ34

4, What were you doing 45 minutes ago?
Writing e-mails to people involved in Musical Theatre shows

5, What is your favorite candy ?
Swedish Berries

6, Have you ever been to a strip club?
Nope

7, What is the last thing you said aloud?
Hmm, I guess I didn't [have lunch today]

8, What is the best ice cream flavor?
Neopolitan

9, What was the last thing you had to drink?
Water (how boring is that?)

10, What is the longest you have gone without sleeping?
I'm thinking close to 20 hours.

11, Have you ever made a promise you'd die to keep?
Yes

12, Have you bought any new clothing items this week?
Hahahahaha

13, The last sporting event you watched?
Wow, can't even remember...

14, What is your favorite flavor of popcorn?
Popcorn flavour...?

15, Who is the last person you sent a message to on facebook?
Group "MT Directors" and "Techies"

16, Ever go camping?
Yep, can't wait to go again

17, Do you take vitamins daily?
Nope, but probably should be.

18, Do you go to church every Sunday?
Indeed, sometimes even a few times a weekend!

19,Do you have a tan?
The booth does not really assist in tanning all that much

20, Do you like Chinese food over pizza?
Not usually, no

21, Do you drink your soda with a straw?
I prefer not to

22, What did your last text message say?
"Thank you so much ill explain the reason tomorrow"

23, What are you doing tomorrow?
Oh god, you don't want the whole list...band, school, idol, school, rehearsal

24, Where is your dad?
Who knows? Haven't seen him in 2 days now

25, Look to your left, what do you see?
Starbucks! (Well, an empty Christmas Starbucks mug)

26, What color is your watch?
Invisible!

27,What do you think of when you hear Australia?
I see a face. Don't know whose

28, What is your birthstone?
Topaz

29, Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit the drive thru?
Well considering I can't drive...

30, What is your favorite number?
Right now, probably 27 and 44. They are very pretty when on at the same time.

31, Who's the last person you talked to on the phone?
It's been a LONG while...

32, Any plans today?
Finish this thing, English homework, sleep

34, Biggest annoyance in your life right now?
The fact that there are only 24 hours in a day

35, Last song listened to?
Currently "Red and Black" from the Les Miserables Broadway Soundtrack

36,Can you say the alphabet backwards?
I'm sure I could if someone pointed a gun at my face

37, Do you have a maid service clean your house?
Nope

38, Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time?
1 Pair does me just fine thanks

39, Are you jealous of anyone?
Yes

40, Is anyone jealous of you?
I think so

41, Do you love anyone?
I wish I could say for sure

42, Do any of your friends have children?
Yep

43, What do you usually do during the day?
Tech, that's about it

44, Do you hate anyone that you know right now?
Hate, no. Greatly dislike, yes.

45, Do you use the word 'hello' daily?
Of course, who doesn't?

46, What color is your car?
Another invisible paint job!

47, Do you like cats?
Better be careful how I answer this one...yes?

49, Have you ever been to Six Flags?
Nope

50, How did you get your worst scar?
Disturbingly-sized scar free!

51, Last cigarette?
Never had one thanks

52, last CD played?
Don't listen to CD's persay, but last album was the Sweeney Todd movie soundtrack

53, last BUBBLE bath?
Oh my...that was a LONG time ago

54, last time you cried?
5 years ago

54, last meal?
Ice Cream and Raspberries?

55, have you ever dated someone twice?
No

56, have you ever kissed someone & regreted it?:
*Sigh* no

57, have you ever fallen in love?
But of course

58, you ever lost someone?
Indeed

59, have you ever slept until 1pm?:
I wish...

60, Have you ever been drunk and threw up ?
Nope

61, list FIVE people you can tell pretty much anything to –
Melissa, Alex, Lauren, Jenna, Brennan

62, list THREE favorite colors/shades —
Dark Green, Black, Steel Blue

63, Laughed until you cried:
Not sure, maybe today?

64, Went behind your parents back:
Rarely, but yes

65, Your last kiss?
*Sigh* No Comment

66, Gay Marriage?
I *should* be against it, but I'm really of no opinion on the matter

67, Lowering the drinking age?
How about raising?

68, Straight, Gay, or Bi?
Straight

69, Who are the best huggers that you know?
Don't get enough hugs to know

70, Do you believe in love at first sight?
Lately, I'm thinking so

71. Is there something you want to tell someone?
Yes, but I can't because of other things I've said, and suddenly it's all getting too complicated...gah

72, What brand of shirt are you wearing?
Old Navy

73, Would you kiss anyone on your top friends?
No Comment

74, How many kids do you want to have?
Haven't given it much thought. Two perhaps?

75, Do you want to change your name?
I'm quite happy with it actually

76, Last time you saw your father?
Like I said, about 2 days ago

77, What time did you wake up today?
Well, first time was 3:15AM, then I actually woke up at 6:25AM

76, how old are you?
17

79, What were you doing at midnight last night:
Tossing and turning in bed trying to fall asleep

80, What is your favorite thing in your room?
This laptop

81, Where is your best friend right now?
One is surfing the internet in their room, the other is either in bed or doing chem homework.