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A - Age: Old enough to know better.

B - Bed size: Queen.

C - Chore you hate: Cleaning the litter box.

D - Dog's name: I hate dogs.

E - Essential start your day item: Rockin' tunes for the train ride to work.

F - Favorite color: Black.

G - Gold or Silver: Neither. I'm allergic to both.

H - Height: 5'5"

I - Instruments you play: Bass guitar.

J - Job title: Adjunct faculty/part-time faculty.

K - Kids: Erik.

L - Living arrangements: My cats let me stay here so long as I feed them regularly.

M - Mom's name: Chris.

N - Nicknames: Lolo, Ellie the Spider-Woman, Ego Girl.

O - Overnight hospital stay other than birth: A few... let's not get into that.

P - Pet Peeve: Lately, it's bicycle riders and parents with strollers.

Q - Quote from a movie: "How sexy am I now, flirty boy?" -Natural Born Killers

R - Right or left handed: Right for most things, but left for a few.

S - Siblings: Four sisters, one brother, and a stepsister.

T - Time you wake up: Eleven-ish.

U - Underwear: Victoria's Secret.

V - Vegetable you dislike: Cabbage.

W - Ways you run late: I'm rarely late.

X - X-rays you've had: None except dental X-rays.

Y - Yummy food you make: I make some pretty good pasta dishes. But mostly, I'm a terrible cook.

Z - Zero tolerance for: Liars.

(Stolen from brigidsblest and revia):

Every now and then the police arrest somebody suspected of some terrible, violent crime, and as a piece of public relations they'll announce all of the horrible books, movies and/or CDs they found in the suspect's house, as if to prove that the suspect is obviously guilty and horrible and monstrous.

So here is my challenge to you. You can either do this from memory or take a moment to look through your book and music collections, and then answer this question:

Name ten books, CDs and/or movies that you own that the police would cite as evidence against you at their press conference.

1. "The Satanic Bible" by Anton Szandor LaVey (book)


2. "The Satanic Witch" by Anton Szandor LaVey (book)


3. "The Vampire Bible" (book)


4. Everything by Bret Easton Ellis and Chuck Pahalaniuk (books)


5. "Aleister Crowley: The Beast Demystified" by Roger Hutchinson (book)


6. "Natural Born Killers" (movie)


7. "Reservoir Dogs" (movie)


8. "Pulp Fiction" (movie)


9. "Suicidal Tendencies" by Suicidal Tendencies (CD)


10. "Confessions of a Knife" by My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult (CD)

Here she comes walking down the street
She's got something you would love to meet
It's her heart and her heart is black
Think of ice cream sliding into a crack

The heat sticks to summer's heavy sweat
Hang around, it'll get hotter yet
You got the shakes and it's gonna get worse
Don't you know its all a part of the curse

She's got the hit that takes you into space
Suck mud and make a deal for that taste
You got nothing but you're riding on a star
You couldn't guess that she could take you that far

Some things are so hard to say
Even though you'd say them every day
Don't let your life be the butt of a joke
Get your lips 'round a cool black Pepsi Coke

Here she comes...

Note to xdarkxdjinnix:

You asked why I'm picking fights? Because you're a disloyal friend who chose the wrong fucking side, that's why.

I recently found out that Joe, the friend that I lived with for two months after my divorce, killed someone last weekend in a drunk-driving accident. I feel so conflicted. Joe was very good to me for those two months, and he helped me out with a lot of stuff (like picking me up after work, or helping me assemble my bedframe). I'm very grateful for everything he did. But Joe did some bad things, too, like moving my ex-husband in with him after I left. And he gave my best friend an STD (guy was messing around a lot behind her back) which led to her uterine cancer. She's been going through hell because he couldn't keep it in his pants.

Part of me wants to think this is some kind of karmic payback, that he has to deal with the consequences for the lifestyle he's chosen. And yet, I keep coming back to the poor 24-year-old girl whom he killed. If it was karma, why is she the one who's dead?

This whole situation, along with something else that has happened recently in my life, has me seriously rethinking the nature of the Universe.

HOW MUCH HAVE YOU CHANGED IN 15 YEARS

***15 YEARS AGO (1994)****
1) How old were you? 20
2) Who were you dating? I was engaged to my first husband. We married in July of 1994.
3) Where did you work? I managed a Contempo Casuals (it later became Wet Seal).
4) Where did you live? A shithole in Aurora.
5) Where did you hang out? Denny's.
6) Did you wear contacts and/or glasses? Yes.
7) Who were your best friends? I honestly don't remember!
8) How many tattoos did you have? One.
9) How many piercings did you have? None--my ears had closed up by then.
10) What kind of car did you drive? None.
11) Had you been to a real party? Yes.
12) Had you had your heart broken? Yes.
13) Were you Single/taken/Married/Divorced? Taken (and about to get married).
14) Any kids? Pregnant with my son Erik.

***10 YEARS AGO (1999)***
1) How old were you? 25
2) Who were you dating? Ed Eastman.
3) Where did you work? Loyola University Medical Center.
4) Where did you live? Villa Park.
5) Where did you hang out? At home, mostly.
6) Did you wear contacts and/or glasses? Yes.
7) Who was your best friend? Rachael.
8) How many tattoos did you have? Just the one.
9) How many piercings did you have? Still no piercings, just scars.
10) What car did you drive? No car.
11) Had your heart broke? Yes.
12) Were you Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? Taken.
13) Any Kids? My son had died two years prior. :'(

***5 YEARS AGO (2004)***
1) How old were you? Thirty.
2) Who were you dating? No one.
3) Where did you work? I was a student worker at my college.
4) Where did you live? Chicago Loop.
5) Where did you hang out? Neo, Exit, various bars.
6) Did you wear contacts and/or glasses? Yes.
7) Who were your best friends? Krys and Rik.
8) How many tattoos did you have? Still just the one.
9) How many piercings did you have? Still none.
10) What car did you drive? Still no car.
11) Had your heart broken? Many, many times.
12) Were you Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? Married to Ed.
13) Any Kids? None... still missing Erik.

****TODAY (2009)****
1) Age? 35
2) Where do you work? Faculty at two different colleges.
3) Where do you live? North side of Chicago.
5) Who are your closest friends? Krys, Melissa, Heather.
6) Do you talk to your old friends? Some.
7) How many piercings do you have? Still none.
8) How many tattoos? Still one.
9) What kind of car do you have? Still none.
10) Had your heart been broken? Yeah... my life story. :(
11) How many kids? [sigh]
12) Do you wear contacts and/or glasses? Probably til the day I die.
13) Are you Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? Single (kinda).

These are my firsts. Copy and paste this note into your blog, delete my answers and fill yours in.

1. Who was your FIRST prom date? How about homecoming?
   Mike Showerman, for both.



2. Do you still talk to your FIRST love?
   Absolutely, positively NOT!



3. What was your FIRST alcoholic drink?
   My dad gave me a whiskey stone sour at his wedding.



4. What was your FIRST job?
   Little Caesar's Pizza, age 14.



5. What was your FIRST car?
   Never owned one.



6. Who was the FIRST person to text you today?
   Jacquie.



7. Who is the FIRST person you thought of this morning?
   The person who was lying next to me. ;)



8. Who was your FIRST grade teacher?
   Sister Mary Georgiana



9. Where did you go on your FIRST ride on an airplane?
   Los Angeles.



10. Who was your FIRST best friend & do you still talk?
    Jenny Gearhart, and no, we do not.



11. Where was your FIRST sleep over?
    I honestly don't remember.



12. Who was the first person you talked to today?
    The boy. I had to wake him up for snoring.



13. Whose wedding were you in the FIRST time?
    My sister Cyndie.



14. What was the FIRST thing you did this morning?
    Checked my tweets.



15. What was the FIRST concert you ever went to?
    Naked Raygun.



16. FIRST tattoo?
    I had one done when I was 18 or 19. No, you can't see it.



17. FIRST piercing?
    Fourth grade, but this is before we discovered that I had a severe metal allergy.



18. FIRST foreign country you went to?
    Canada.



19. FIRST movie you remember seeing?
    Alice in Wonderland (the Disney version).



20. When was your FIRST detention?
    Third grade, for talking during a fire drill.



21. Who was your FIRST roommate?
    My ex Robin.



22. If you had one wish, what would it be?
    To never have to worry about money again.



23. Did you marry the FIRST person to ask for your hand in marriage?
    No.



24. What was the first sport that you were involved in?
    Softball.



25. What were the first lessons you ever took?
    Ballet.



26. What is the first thing you do when you get home?
    Turn on the TV.



27. Who do you think will be the first person to post this in return?
    Krys or Molly.

List 10 musical artists you like, in no specific order (do this before reading the questions below)

1. Pixies
2. Madness
3. Oingo Boingo
4. New Order
5. My Bloody Valentine
6. Dead Can Dance
7. Single Gun Theory
8. Ned's Atomic Dustbin
9. Joy Division
10. My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult
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Alligator with Cajun spices. It was okay, but not something I crave regularly or anything.

Your result for The Social Persona Test (What kind of man/woman are you?)...

The Renaissance Faire Wench (QLAF)

Quirky Liberal Alpha Female

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Morticia Addams. She truly loves Gomez and her kids, and she encourages her children to be themselves and explore their creativity. The Addams family were the one TV family that were not completely dysfunctional.

(For my students: hmm, potential QOTD here!)

1. When your computer freezes up and when you use CTRL ALT DELETE (assuming that you do), does your computer unfreeze when the task manager pops up?
   Yes, it does. The Task Manager is a godsend.



2. Have you ever had sun poisoning?
   Yes. I really need to stay out of the sun.



3. Do you have a dream catcher?
   No, although I used to make them and sell them on consignment.



4. If you've ever been out of your country, do you have a souvenir?
   Just photos and memories.



5. Who is your favorite actress/actor?
   Kevin Spacey.



6. Do you have a charm bracelet? If so, what's on it?
   Pooh Bear, Piglet, Eeyore, and Tigger.



7. Do you still color?
   No. Maybe I should start again.



8. Are you laying down?
   Not anymore.



9. When was the last time you went into a chatroom?
   The late 90s sometime.



10. What is better, history or science?
    Hard to say. I enjoy both subjects.



11. Everyone has talents - what is yours?
    Pissing people off.



12. When you're online, do you press the "home" button to get back to your homepage or do you just type the address?
    Home button. I'm lazy.



13. Would you ever go on Fear Factor?
    Doubtful. (Is it even on the air anymore?)



14. If you got in a horrible car accident which pretty much ruined your face, would you rather die because you're ugly or would you want to live and no one will be attracted to you?
    It depends on the severity, but I'd probably want to die.



15. Would you ever wear black lipstick? Do you know anyone who does?
    No, but my ex-husband does.



16. If you wear eyeshadow, do you put on a dark color or a light?
    Depends on my mood and what I'm wearing that day.



17. And if you wear mascara, what color is it?
    Black. Like my soul.



18. Have you ever had a makeover?
    Yes, and I HATED it. They always want to put brown eyeshadow on me. It makes me look ten years older.



19. Do you combine your socks and underwear in the same drawer? Or do you keep them separated?
    Separated. Panties in the top drawer, socks in the bottom.



20. Do you do spring cleaning?
    No, I pay someone else to do it.



21. Do you have a window fan?
    No.



22. Would you ever go to the mall naked?
    Only if I wanted to be arrested.



23. When you type, do you sometimes put "my" instead of "me" on accident?
    Not that I've noticed, but it's possible.



24. Don't you also hate it when when you finish something online and post it and then you see spelling errors, you have to go back and edit it?
    Yes. And yet when I post this, it will have errors, and I will have to go back and fix it.



25. Does your eye twitch?
    Not in about a year. My doctor said it was somehow related to my migraines.

This can be a quick one. Don't take too long to think about it. Fifteen books you've read that will always stick with you. First fifteen you can recall in no more than 15 minutes.

1. "Running with Scissors," Augusten Burroughs


2. "The Glass Castle," Jeannette Walls


3. "The Time Traveler's Wife," Audrey Niffenegger


4. "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," Hunter S. Thompson


5. "Hell's Angels," Hunter S. Thompson


6. "The Illuminatus! Trilogy," Robert Shea and Robert Anton Wilson


7. "The Three Musketeers," Alexandre Dumas, père


8. "Venus in Furs," Leopold von Sacher-Masoch


9. "The Story of O," Pauline Reage


10. "Jurassic Park," Michael Crichton


11. "Timeline," Michael Crichton


12. "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," Lewis Carroll


13. "Survivor," Chuck Palahniuk


14. "Choke," Chuck Palahniuk


15. "The Satanic Bible," Anton Szandor LaVey

1. First thing you wash in the shower?
   My hair, when I actually take showers. (I prefer baths.)



2. What color is your favorite hoodie?
   The only hoodie I own is black, so... black?



3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
   Absolutely! ♥



4. Do you plan outfits?
   I try to, but you know what they say about the best-laid plans...



5. How are you feeling RIGHT now?
   Drained and a little bit sore



6. What's the closest thing to you that's red?
   Throw pillows on my couch.



7. What was the last dream you remember having?
   I dreamt that I had lost both my jobs and was forced to seek employment at a convenience store.



8. Did you meet anybody new today
   Yes! Maria, Amanda, Mike... someone else whose name I've forgotten...



9. What are you craving right now?
   Nothing, really.



10. Do you floss?
    I'm embarrassed to say, no.



11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage?
    STINKY!



12. Are you emotional?
    Extremely.



13. Have you ever counted to 1,000?
    I'm sure I have. (What the hell kind of question is that?)



14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
    I lick... biting hurts my teeth. :P



15. Do you like your hair?
    Lately I have been liking it. I need a haircut, though.



16. Do you like yourself?
    More than any person should. ;)



17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush?
    Depends... is he buying?



18. What are you listening to right now?
    A commercial on the TV.



19. Are your parents strict?
    They were with me. My sisters and my brother had it easy.



20. Would you go sky diving?
    In a heartbeat, yes!



21. Do you like cottage cheese?
    Yucky... no.



22. Have you ever met a celebrity?
    Quite a few.



23. Do you rent movies often?
    No, I haven't rented a movie in over a year. No time.



24. Is there anything sparkly in the room in which you are?
    Nope, no sparklies.



25. What countries have you visited?
    Canada and... Canada.



26. Have you made a prank phone call?
    No.



27. Ever been on a train?
    I was on a train today, in fact.



28. Brown or white eggs?
    I don't eat eggs.



29. Do you have a cell phone?
    Yes, it's my lifeline.



30. Do you use Chapstick?
    I use lip balm, but not that brand.



31. Do you own a gun?
    No.



32. Can you use chopsticks?
    No, I can't. There's a reason the fork was invented.



33. Who are you going to be with tonight?
    Just me and the furballs.



34. Are you too forgiving?
    Yes, I really am. I need to put up with less shit from people.



35. Ever been in love?
    [sigh]



36. What is your best friend doing tomorrow?
    Probably working.



37. Ever have cream puffs?
    Yes, but I don't care for them.



38. Last time you cried?
    I can't remember! It's been a long time.



39. What was the last question you asked?
    "Blackjack, where are you?" (He was under my dresser.)



40. Favorite time of the year?
    Autumn.



41. Do you have any tattoos?
    Yes, I have one. No, you can't see it.



42. Are you sarcastic?
    I used to be.



43. Have you ever seen "The Butterfly Effect"?
    Yep. Surprisingly good for an Ashton Kutcher movie.



44. Ever walked into a wall?
    Yes. :P



45. Favorite color?
    Black.



46. Have you ever slapped someone?
    Yes.



47. Is your hair curly?
    Nope, it's as straight as can be.



48. What was the last CD you bought?
    "Automatic" by Jesus & Mary Chain.



49. Do looks matter?
    Some, but personality matters more.



50. Could you ever forgive a cheater?
    I can forgive cheating, but not lying about it.



51. Is your phone bill sky high?
    No, it's quite reasonable.



52. Do you like your life right now?
    Totally!



53. Do you sleep with the TV on?
    Only rarely.



54. Can you handle the truth?
    I'd like to think so.



55. Do you have good vision?
    No, I've worn glasses since fourth grade. And after today, I think I need to get my eyes checked again.



56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people?
    A lot more than three.



57. How often do you talk on the phone?
    Every two or three days.



58. The last person you held hands with?
    I grabbed someone by the hand at a concert and led him through a crowd. Does that count as "holding hands"?



59. What are you wearing?
    A black tank top and black satin pajama bottoms.



60. What is your favorite animal?
    My cats.



61. Where was your Facebook profile picture taken?
    At Pressure Cafe the night before Valentine's Day.



62. Can you hula hoop?
    No way.



63. Do you have a job?
    I have two!



64. What was the most recent thing you bought?
    A pulled pork sandwich.



65. Have you ever crawled through a window?
    More often than I'd care to admit.

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Tired of all of those surveys made up by high school kids?

Here's questions for the people who are a little older...

1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
   My student loans... all three of 'em.



2. Do you miss being a child?
   Not at all. I had a very unhappy childhood. I think maybe I'm making up for it now by having all the fun I missed out on as a kid.



3. Chore you hate the most?
   Dishes!



4. Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner?
   My place.



5. If you could go back and change one thing what would it be?
   I don't know that I'd change anything, not even the bad stuff. Because all those experiences made me who I am today.



6. Name of your first grade teacher?
   Sister Mary Georgiana.



7. What do you really want to be doing right now?
   Holding someone close.



8. What did you want to be when you grew up?
   An archaeologist or an astronaut.



9. How many colleges did you attend?
   Three: One semester at Waubonsee Community College (I studied theater), four years at IADT, and 18 months in grad school at DePaul.



10. Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now?
    'Cause it's comfy.



11. What are your thoughts on gas prices?
    I have no thoughts on the subject.



12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
    My alarm didn't go off. I'm pretty good about waking myself up on time without an alarm.



13. Last thought before going to sleep last night?
    "Ooh, I like this song...."



14. What famous person would you like to have dinner with?
    Albert Einstein.



15. Have you ever crashed your vehicle?
    If by "vehicle" you mean "Big Wheel," then yes. :)



16. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer?
    Possibly, if it was a cause I believed in.



17. Get up early or sleep in?
    Sleep in, always.



18. What is your favorite cartoon character?
    Cheese from "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends."



19. Favorite thing to do at night with a guy/girl?
    I'm gonna plead fifth here, since students do read these.



20. When did you first start feeling old?
    Last night when I met the rest of my softball team, and I was the oldest one there.



21. Favorite lunch meat?
    I've always been fond of salami.



22. What do you get every time you go into Wal-Mart?
    A fucking headache. That's why I don't shop at Wal-Mart.



23. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual?
    Completely.



24. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?
    "The Lion King" or "Aladdin."



25. What's your favorite drink?
    Diet Pepsi.

I am officially a member of the Metromix Chicago coed softball team, Blue Crush! Our first game is Saturday, April 25th. They will be posting regular updates, stats, scores, etc. on the Metromix web site. I'm really excited! I haven't played in years.

The show and fudraiser seemed to be a success! And although I was a nervous wreck, a bunch of friends showed up and made it a lot more fun. Thanks to the lovely Pumpkin and her friend Abigail, Lalo, Carol, Jose, Stephanie, Chris, Kate, Andrew (thanks for the photos, BTW), Kirill, and of course Eric. And thanks to Rujanee and Mark for their amazing organizational skills, and to Richard, who can now add "Bartender" to his resume.

And to my new friend Van... I'll have to take a raincheck on that date. (It was the dress, wasn't it?) ;)

Ministry Members Charged in Baltimore After Baby's Body Is Found. "Although an inability to think critically can be a sign of brainwashing, experts said, the line between that and some religious beliefs can be difficult to discern."

And how come whenever there is a cult that makes the news, they're always Christians? Branch Davidians, Jonestown, Order of the Solar Temple, Church of the Lamb of God.... You never hear about Pagans doing this kind of shit. Just sayin'.