Questionnaire Meme

[LSPoorEeyorick]

So those of us on LJ have all jumped on a questionnaire meme bandwagon; it's been so popular that I figured the non-LJers among us would also enjoy. I'll post mine, and then you answer yours.

I give you money and send you into the grocery store to pick up 6 items. You can only pick one thing from the following departments.. What is it?

1. Produce:
This depends on the season. And, sorry, it won't be at a grocery store, it'll be the Hollywood Farmer's Market on Ivar between Hollywood and Sunset. If today, it'd be either fresh strawberries, which are coming into season, or Ojai pixie tangerines. In August, it'd be tart Kyoho concord grapes. In May, peaches. And for the record, I think it's unfair that I have to choose between fruit and vegetables, but when required, fruit will always be my choice.

2. Bakery:
Also not the grocery store, because grocery stores are a last resort; I'm of the European marketing mind that you buy the food at the food-specific specialty store. Sprinkles cupcakes.

3. Meat:
Sashimi-grade Ahi, for searing

4. Frozen:
Why frozen? Why not fresh? I guess since they made me Sophie's-choice between fruit and vegetables, I'll say frozen broccoli here, but I won't really like it.

5. Dry Goods:
Dry red lentils

6. Dairy:
Goat cheese



Let's say we're heading out for a weekend getaway. You're only allowed to bring 3 articles of clothing with you (not counting undergarments). So, what's in your bag?

1. Fun retro dress, for on-the-town. (No room for accessories, which is a real bummer.)
2. Comfy gaucho pants for exploring.
3. Empire-waisted frock top, also for exploring.



If I was to listen in on one of your conversations throughout the day, what 4 phrases or words would I be most likely to hear?

1. Lovely! (I was called on this one recently.)
2. Indeed.
3. Love, love, love. (Our parting term-of-endearment)
4, I'm sorry...



So, what 4 things do you find yourself doing every single day, and if you didn't get to do, you probably wouldn't be in the best mood (Aside from eating and sleeping)?

1. Snuggling with Tom
2. Showering
3. Swimming (which would explain why I haven't been in the best mood lately)
4. Writing



You're driving down the road, and suddenly you're hit with this sense of road rage. What 3 factors probably contributed to it?

1. Being cut off
2. Hitting unusually heavy traffic when I've not left a sufficient amount of time to arrive in a timely fashion
3. Drivers who don't let people in when they're politely waiting with their blinker on.



Sweet, you just scored a whole afternoon to yourself. We're talking a 3 hour block with nobody around. What 5 activities might we find you doing?

1. Writing, or brainstorming, one of my own pieces, with my iPod on, sitting in an indie cafe.
2. Making a cup of tea and reading "Real Simple" magazine (or, you know, whatever book I'm reading right now) at home.
3. Taking the time to pamper myself in ways I love but usually forsake - luxurious bath, giving myself a manicure, doing my hair (maybe with my retro rollers), spending time putting together a lovely outfit. (Hey, look, there's "lovely" again.)
4. Watching movies.
5. Shopping (mostly window-shopping) for accessories or art at one or more of the terrific and quirky boutiques in the area.



We're going to the zoo. But, it looks like it could start storming, so it'll have to be a quick visit. What 3 exhibits do we have to get to?

Whyyyy does it have to be quick?

1. Hippos
2. Polar Bears
3. Monkeys, apes or gorillas



You just scored tickets to the taping of any show that comes on TV of your choice. You can pick between 4, so what are you deciding between?

I'll do the on-set answer others have offered, since anything 'recorded live in front of a studio audience' - particularly if it uses a laugh track - is not worth my time:

1) 30 Rock
2) The Office
3) Lost
4) Good Eats



You're hungry for ice cream. I'll give you a triple dipper ice cream cone. What 3 flavors can I pile on for ya?

1. That honey-flavored Gelato from our favorite place in Rome
2. That cinnamon-ginger-flavored Gelato, also from our favorite place in Rome
3. Peanut Butter and Jelly Custard, from our favorite place in Hollywood



Somebody stole your purse/wallet…in order to get it back, you have to name 5 things you know are inside to claim it. So, what's in there?

1. Walt Disney World "Magic Your Way" passes - there are six days left, for our trip later this year
2. My Driver's License
3. A lot, a lot, a lot of receipts, but no cash
4. My insurance card (you never know when there will be an emergency.)
5. A pair of earrings in the change pocket



You are at a job fair, and asked in what areas you are interested in pursuing a career. Let's pretend you have every talent and ability to be whatever you wanted and it was all lucrative enough to live happily and comfortably on. What 4 careers would be fun for you?

Hey. I DO have every talent and ability to be whatever I wanted. I'm sort of three of these things already, if only in early stages.

1. Screenwriter
2. Director
3. Lyricist
4. Glassblower



If you could go back and talk to the old you, when you were in high school, and inform yourself of 5 things, what would you say?

1. Go walking. Go walking and take your mom. Take your mom walking in Europe before it's too late.

2. You think he's dreamy but he's not treating you very well. The next one will be the same, and the one after that will seem even dreamier but will be treating you waaaay worse. When you finally realize this you'll get extremely depressed. Two things here: A. it's OK to be upset; that depression will send you to Los Angeles where you'll learn to take care of yourself, and THEN you'll meet someone who is both dreamy and treats you very well. B. it's not OK to take that upset out on your diet.

3. Your teachers are going to tell you that you can't combine your writing and your dramatics, and that is complete and total bull****; you don't have to decide. So for heaven's sake, take even more film classes in college. And screw the theater internships; look for film ones.

4. I'd tell you to learn how not to procrastinate, but I'm still trying to figure that one out.

5. You're going to go through a period when you think you don't have anything worth saying. This couldn't be farther from the truth.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I give you money and send you into the grocery store to pick up 6 items. You can only pick one thing from the following departments.. What is it?1. Produce:
Persimon

2. Bakery:
1000 Chocolate Chipe Cake

3. Meat:
Top Sirloin

4. Frozen:
Pot Stickers

5. Dry Goods:
Sea Salt & Vinegar chips

6. Dairy:
Brie



Let's say we're heading out for a weekend getaway. You're only allowed to bring 3 articles of clothing with you (not counting undergarments). So, what's in your bag?

1. Blue Jeans
2. long sleeve "colorblock" shirt (like thishttp://i.ixnp.com/images/v3.21.0.1/t.gif (http://media.kohls.com.edgesuite.net/is/image/kohls/317505_Light_Blue?wid=230&hei=230&op_sharpen=1), but long sleeve.
3. sandals.



If I was to listen in on one of your conversations throughout the day, what 4 phrases or words would I be most likely to hear?

1. Dude.
2. Are you kidding me?
3. Nice.
4. Sweet.
[you can take the boy out of the valley...]


So, what 4 things do you find yourself doing every single day, and if you didn't get to do, you probably wouldn't be in the best mood (Aside from eating and sleeping)?

1. Posting on LoT
2. Reading my list of comics
3. For now, rollerblading
4. Seeing Jen



You're driving down the road, and suddenly you're hit with this sense of road rage. What 3 factors probably contributed to it?

1. Poorly programmed traffic lights
2. Morons who don't know how to merge
3. Lack of sleep



Sweet, you just scored a whole afternoon to yourself. We're talking a 3 hour block with nobody around. What 5 activities might we find you doing?

1. Porn
2. LoT
3. Drawing
4. Zoning out with the bunny
5. Watching TV



We're going to the zoo. But, it looks like it could start storming, so it'll have to be a quick visit. What 3 exhibits do we have to get to?

1. Elephants
2. Big cats (is that cheating? too bad)
3. Apes



You just scored tickets to the taping of any show that comes on TV of your choice. You can pick between 4, so what are you deciding between?

(I'll assume "on set" rather than strictly "in audience")
1. Lost
2. Tim and Eric Awesome Show
3. Survivor
4. Myth Busters



You're hungry for ice cream. I'll give you a triple dipper ice cream cone. What 3 flavors can I pile on for ya?

1. Rocky Road
2. Some multiple of chocolate (double/triple/whatever's on hand)
3. Cake batter



Somebody stole your purse/wallet…in order to get it back, you have to name 5 things you know are inside to claim it. So, what's in there?

1. Disneyland AP
2. OC library card
3. KCRW membership card
4. Vons club
5. AAA



You are at a job fair, and asked in what areas you are interested in pursuing a career. Let's pretend you have every talent and ability to be whatever you wanted and it was all lucrative enough to live happily and comfortably on. What 4 careers would be fun for you?

1. Dodgers radio broadcaster
2. Photographer
3. Chef
4. Independently wealthy investor who hires other people to manage my investments while I travel the world



If you could go back and talk to the old you, when you were in high school, and inform yourself of 5 things, what would you say?

1. Just stop giving a crap about how other people see you.

2. [stealing a page from Steve] - Buy Google stock.

3. Smile, you're gonna get some. Oh yes, you're gonna get some.

4. I won't say that college is hard, but really, you should try to at least show up for lectures. Try to figure that out BEFORE your third year, damnit.

5. Exercise, you schmuck.

[blueerica]

Going to go ahead and do this since I'm feeling so sh*tty that I can't do much else... Yeah, that's the reason...

I give you money and send you into the grocery store to pick up 6 items. You can only pick one thing from the following departments.. What is it?

1. Produce:
Zucchini. Or tomatoes if they look good. To go off of LSPE's farmer's market comment, I'm rather happy that they have a number of them out here.

2. Bakery:
Parmesan Basil Sourdough, but only if it doesn't look too puffy. I like it when the local bakery makes it dense, since it's more flavorful, and I can slice it thin, anyway.

3. Meat:
If I could go to California, it would be fresh fish of any sort. Here, it would have to be some filet.

4. Frozen:
Peas and carrots, since they'll go into my chicken wontons, and they're easier to use that way.

5. Dry Goods:
A combination of rices, but at least wild rice and short sticky.

6. Dairy:
Gruyere



Let's say we're heading out for a weekend getaway. You're only allowed to bring 3 articles of clothing with you (not counting undergarments). So, what's in your bag?

1. Wrap dress.
2. If it's warm, a swimsuit. If it's colder, a comfy sweater. If it's really cold, screw you, I'm staying home.
3. Since I screwed myself with #2 in my ability to complete an oufit, it'll have to be another dress. I'll go with a simple shift, or something easy.



If I was to listen in on one of your conversations throughout the day, what 4 phrases or words would I be most likely to hear?

1. Indeed.
2. Nice. (But more like niiiiiice...)
3. Dude, seriously?
4. <insert yawn>



So, what 4 things do you find yourself doing every single day, and if you didn't get to do, you probably wouldn't be in the best mood (Aside from eating and sleeping)?

1. Eating a little cheese. I know, it falls under 'eating,' but it's more specific. Oh, and it has to be good cheese.
2. Showering - definitely
3. Chilling out and snugzin' (that's our patented word)
4. Getting out and about.



You're driving down the road, and suddenly you're hit with this sense of road rage. What 3 factors probably contributed to it?

1. POT HOLES. (They're really bad here. Incidentally, they were just going to do the usual 'cover up' job on them, but they were so bad, they've green-lit an expansion of the big thoroughfare and I they're supposed to be remaking the road with a new material. Forget what it's called but it's awesomely nerdy sh*t that will probably rock our socks off. Maybe it's the stuff on the Autobahn? I digress...)
2. People who don't know how to get on the interstate around here.
3. Along the line of LSPE's response, drivers who won't let others in when they've been sitting there with their blinkers. Worse are those that speed up to prevent someone from coming over. Driving in California made me more aggressive in at least making sure I get over, hell or high water, but I do my best to remain cogniscent of other who are trying to come into my lane.



Sweet, you just scored a whole afternoon to yourself. We're talking a 3 hour block with nobody around. What 5 activities might we find you doing?

1. Writing for fun.
2. Heading to a coffee shop or cafe and getting either tea or coffee and reading, or maybe I'm doing the writing thing there...
3. Watching one of the bajillionty movies I have here, or flipping the channel mindlessly.
4. Breaking out my paints... finally!
5. People-watching



We're going to the zoo. But, it looks like it could start storming, so it'll have to be a quick visit. What 3 exhibits do we have to get to?

Whyyyy does it have to be quick?

1. Otters
2. Elephants
3. Lemurs


You just scored tickets to the taping of any show that comes on TV of your choice. You can pick between 4, so what are you deciding between?

1) Good Eats
2) Iron Chef
3) Travel back in time and be on the set of Buffy the Vampire Slayer
4) Myth Busters



You're hungry for ice cream. I'll give you a triple dipper ice cream cone. What 3 flavors can I pile on for ya?

I can't imagine these would be good together, and I'm fairly lactose intolerant, so I'd be willing to switch it out to whatever someone else likes.

1. Vanilla custard
2. Rocky Road
3. Blackberry custard.



Somebody stole your purse/wallet…in order to get it back, you have to name 5 things you know are inside to claim it. So, what's in there?

1. Driver's License
2. Chapstick of some sort
3. An Urban Outfitters gift card with about 3-cents on it that I keep for mild amusement.
4. My old student ID, since I just haven't taken it out yet
5. Random change



You are at a job fair, and asked in what areas you are interested in pursuing a career. Let's pretend you have every talent and ability to be whatever you wanted and it was all lucrative enough to live happily and comfortably on. What 4 careers would be fun for you?

1. Artist of many mediums
2. Archaeologist (Hey, I like to dig...)
3. Writer... but I'd want some mind-blowing tale of epic proportions.
4. Restaurateur



If you could go back and talk to the old you, when you were in high school, and inform yourself of 5 things, what would you say?

1. Stop being insecure. People like you, and you're worth their time.

2. The world is a bigger place. Go explore it.

3. Spain is just as beautiful as you imagine it, if not more so.

4. If you love something, you can do it. Even if it's not listed as a job category somewhere... you can create it!

5. Mistakes are okay. Sometimes, it'll bring you something better. Avoid this mistake, though: Don't take your friends and family for granted. You'll lose a lot of them soon, so cherish every moment.

[innerSpaceman]

Reprinted with permission from my el jay


I give you money and send you into the grocery store to pick up 6 items. You can only pick one thing from the following departments.. What is it?

1. Produce:
Broccoli

2. Bakery:
French Bread

3. Meat:
Smoked Salmon (er, lox)

4. Frozen:
Crappy Pizza

5. Dry Goods:
Cheddar Cheese Goldfish

6. Dairy:
Cheddar Cheese Cheese



Let's say we're heading out for a weekend getaway. You're only allowed to bring 3 articles of clothing with you (not counting undergarments). So, what's in your bag?

1. Blue Jeans
2. Paisley Shirt.
3. Hi-Tops.



If I was to listen in on one of your conversations throughout the day, what 4 phrases or words would I be most likely to hear?

1. Oh my goodness.
2. Helm.
3. That’s frelling awesome.
4, What the ****?



So, what 4 things do you find yourself doing every single day, and if you didn't get to do, you probably wouldn't be in the best mood (Aside from eating and sleeping)?

Ok, besides sleeping and eating, there’s nothing I do each and every day. And even if I missed something on the following list of things I do most days, it wouldn’t affect my mood. But here goes:

1. Exercise
2. Post on LoT
3. Take a pleasant walk
4. Communicate in some way with Cor... er, Tom.



You're driving down the road, and suddenly you're hit with this sense of road rage. What 3 factors probably contributed to it?

1. Assholes behind the wheel
2. Assholes behind the wheel, and
3. Assholes behind the wheel



Sweet, you just scored a whole afternoon to yourself. We're talking a 3 hour block with nobody around. What 5 activities might we find you doing?

1. A recording project. Ah, uninterrupted time is required. If I have no current project, then we proceed to:

2. Computer comm stuff ... email, message boards, eye-emming, etc.
3. Working out.
4. Jerking off.
5. Daydreaming.



We're going to the zoo. But, it looks like it could start storming, so it'll have to be a quick visit. What 3 exhibits do we have to get to?

1. Elephants
2. Polar Bears
3. Prairie Dogs (what? No prairie dogs?!?)



You just scored tickets to the taping of any show that comes on TV of your choice. You can pick between 4, so what are you deciding between?

None - because none of the shows I watch (which I don’t even watch “live,” but wait for the DVD release) are filmed before a live studio audience.

But if I get to see a scene shot for any of those, I would pick LOST - just so’s I get to go to Hawaii




You're hungry for ice cream. I'll give you a triple dipper ice cream cone. What 3 flavors can I pile on for ya?

1. Chocolate
2. Chocolate Chip
3. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough



Somebody stole your purse/wallet…in order to get it back, you have to name 5 things you know are inside to claim it. So, what's in there?

1. Expired Disneyland fast passes
2. Jamba Juice gift cards that will likely never be used
3. My A.P.
4. Credit cards representing my indebtedness of $20,000
5. And if it’s my man-bag, and not just my wallet ... hey my red ipod’s in there, and I want it back!



You are at a job fair, and asked in what areas you are interested in pursuing a career. Let's pretend you have every talent and ability to be whatever you wanted and it was all lucrative enough to live happily and comfortably on. What 4 careers would be fun for you?

1. Recording engineer.
2. Independent and later studio system sell-out film director
3. Cirque du Soleil acrobatic performer
4. Restauranteur extraordinaire



If you could go back and talk to the old you, when you were in high school, and inform yourself of 5 things, what would you say?

1. Take two years off before starting college. You’ll never finish college, much less get an advanced degree if you are continually schooling from age 4.

2. During those two years, take one to travel the globe, take the other to learn everything, while you’re brain is reasonably young, that will actually be useful and enjoyable in life ... unlike practically everything you’ve ever learned or will ever learn in school. Learn to speak 6 languages. Learn to play 3 musical instruments. Learn to fix your own car and plumbing. Learn this new thing called ComPuTors real goodz. Some skillz at electronics and carpentry will also come in real handy, trust me. Get out of school and spend the time and effort to learn the things that will actually enrich your life.

3. Buy as many shares of Disney and something called Microsoft that you can get your hands on.

4. You’re going to have to move a lot farther than Los Angeles if you’re going to get away from your parents.

5. (This one’s a nod to sohrshah, from whom i copied this meme). You're gay - stop pretending you're not and get it out of your system. (Actually, I’d probably let myself go through all that ... since my love affair with Kelly and our raising a child together were two of my life’s biggest joys.)

[Strangler Lewis]

I give you money and send you into the grocery store to pick up 6 items. You can only pick one thing from the following departments.. What is it?

1. Produce:
Broccoli

2. Bakery:
Decadent flourless chocolate decadence decadent cake

3. Meat:
Sockeye salmon

4. Frozen:
vegetables

5. Dry Goods:
nuts

6. Dairy:
aged sheep cheese



Let's say we're heading out for a weekend getaway. You're only allowed to bring 3 articles of clothing with you (not counting undergarments). So, what's in your bag?

Sorry, this one's too trivial to answer.

If I was to listen in on one of your conversations throughout the day, what 4 phrases or words would I be most likely to hear?

1. You're not listening.
2. No, I already told you . . .
3. I think I've explained that.
4. Not until you've . . .



So, what 4 things do you find yourself doing every single day, and if you didn't get to do, you probably wouldn't be in the best mood (Aside from eating and sleeping)?

1. Getting things done at work.
2. Exercising.
3. Happy times with kids.
4. Creative pursuits.

Not all of the above happen every day though.



You're driving down the road, and suddenly you're hit with this sense of road rage. What 3 factors probably contributed to it?

1. Speeding SUV
2. Speeding jacked up pickup truck on oversized tires.
3. Bicyclists riding side by side.



Sweet, you just scored a whole afternoon to yourself. We're talking a 3 hour block with nobody around. What 5 activities might we find you doing?

1. Writing.
2. Music practice.
3. Going to a movie alone.
4. Make a nice meal.
5. Naked laundry.



We're going to the zoo. But, it looks like it could start storming, so it'll have to be a quick visit. What 3 exhibits do we have to get to?

1. Gorillas
2. Big cats
3. Big snakes


You just scored tickets to the taping of any show that comes on TV of your choice. You can pick between 4, so what are you deciding between?

1) Daily Show
2) Colbert
3) Letterman
4) Conan



You're hungry for ice cream. I'll give you a triple dipper ice cream cone. What 3 flavors can I pile on for ya?

1. Marble fudge
2. Rocky Road
3. Something coffeeish



Somebody stole your purse/wallet…in order to get it back, you have to name 5 things you know are inside to claim it. So, what's in there?

1. Driver's License
2. Credit cards
3. Family pictures.
4. State Bar card
5. Various frequent buyer cards.



You are at a job fair, and asked in what areas you are interested in pursuing a career. Let's pretend you have every talent and ability to be whatever you wanted and it was all lucrative enough to live happily and comfortably on. What 4 careers would be fun for you?

1. Lawyer
2. Writer
3. Actor
4. Mathematician



If you could go back and talk to the old you, when you were in high school, and inform yourself of 5 things, what would you say?

1. Education is about pleasing you, not your depression era/immigrant relatives.

2. The world is a bigger place. Go explore it.

3. Stay in shape.

4. IRAC

5. Work harder to get to yes. These girls want you, and in a year or two you'll never see most of them again.

[Snowflake]

I give you money and send you into the grocery store to pick up 6 items. You can only pick one thing from the following departments.. What is it?
Augh! Which grocery store!? Asian? Latin? TJ's?

1. Produce:

Ooh, toughie, just one thing…..wild mushrooms

2. Bakery:

a good baguette or brioche

3. Meat:

Habanero chili chicken sausage

4. Frozen:

if I am at Safeway, chicken pot stickers

5. Dry Goods:

lemon pepper paparadelle

6. Dairy:

greek yogurt

Let's say we're heading out for a weekend getaway. You're only allowed to bring 3 articles of clothing with you (not counting undergarments). So, what's in your bag?

Assuming I'm wearing my usual casual clothes,
one pair of good shoes
dressy sweater
nice slacks



If I was to listen in on one of your conversations throughout the day, what 4 phrases or words would I be most likely to hear?

You cannot be serious!
How can I help?
Oh man, I am screwed!
Tango, get your nose out of the trash can you dumpster diver!

So, what 4 things do you find yourself doing every single day, and if you didn't get to do, you probably wouldn't be in the best mood (Aside from eating and sleeping)?

listening to music/NPR
reading at least one chapter from a book/magazine/online article/LoT
scratching kitty behind the ears


You're driving down the road, and suddenly you're hit with this sense of road rage. What 3 factors probably contributed to it?

SUVs on city streets
People who do not signal and change lanes erratically
tailgating


Sweet, you just scored a whole afternoon to yourself. We're talking a 3 hour block with nobody around. What 5 activities might we find you doing?

Writing my book is exactly what I would be doing.
Giving in to temptation and slacking attitude:
Plopped on the couch with a really engrossing book
a spur of the moment trip to a favorite used book store
Rummaging in the fridge for something verboten to eat in this free block of time


We're going to the zoo. But, it looks like it could start storming, so it'll have to be a quick visit. What 3 exhibits do we have to get to?
penguins
big cats
monkey house


You just scored tickets to the taping of any show that comes on TV of your choice. You can pick between 4, so what are you deciding between?
What's on tv? Besides Project Runway that I watch? Oh, I know, Keith Olberman, he's a hoot.


You're hungry for ice cream. I'll give you a triple dipper ice cream cone. What 3 flavors can I pile on for ya?
Vanilla
pecan crunch
coffee


Somebody stole your purse/wallet…in order to get it back, you have to name 5 things you know are inside to claim it. So, what's in there?

my pet smart card cause I know the number
driver's license
a photo of Paramahansa Yogananda
some dried rose petals
SFMOMA card


You are at a job fair, and asked in what areas you are interested in pursuing a career. Let's pretend you have every talent and ability to be whatever you wanted and it was all lucrative enough to live happily and comfortably on. What 4 careers would be fun for you?

film restoration/preservation/archivist
imagineer
personal assistant for Martin Scorsese
patisserie/baker (because I'm addicted to croissants and brioche)


If you could go back and talk to the old you, when you were in high school, and inform yourself of 5 things, what would you say?

stop worrying about what people think
no matter how much you lose, you will still be 5 lbs over, relax and enjoy it
Just Effing Do IT
40 may sound old to you now, but when you are 40, it's awesome!

[Gemini Cricket]

I give you money and send you into the grocery store to pick up 6 items. You can only pick one thing from the following departments.. What is it?

1. Produce: Broccoli

2. Bakery: Brownie Bites, of course.

3. Meat: Salmon

4. Frozen: Chicken Thighs

5. Dry Goods: Calrose Rice

6. Dairy: Vanilla Soy Milk

Let's say we're heading out for a weekend getaway. You're only allowed to bring 3 articles of clothing with you (not counting undergarments). So, what's in your bag?

Jeans
T-Shirt
Jacket

If I was to listen in on one of your conversations throughout the day, what 4 phrases or words would I be most likely to hear?

"Cool."
"Guess what I just saw..."
"Howdy."
"He is cute!"

So, what 4 things do you find yourself doing every single day, and if you didn't get to do, you probably wouldn't be in the best mood (Aside from eating and sleeping)?

Drink caffeine.
Check the internets.
Take my allergy medicine.
Listen to music.

You're driving down the road, and suddenly you're hit with this sense of road rage. What 3 factors probably contributed to it?

Lack of sleep.
Lack of food.
And, oh, the other person not following the rules.

Sweet, you just scored a whole afternoon to yourself. We're talking a 3 hour block with nobody around. What 5 activities might we find you doing?

Surfing the internet.
Writing.
Watching a movie.
Taking a nap.
Going for a walk.

We're going to the zoo. But, it looks like it could start storming, so it'll have to be a quick visit. What 3 exhibits do we have to get to?

Rhinos
Giraffes
Tigers

You just scored tickets to the taping of any show that comes on TV of your choice. You can pick between 4, so what are you deciding between?

Oprah
Ellen
The Daily Show
The Colbert Report


You're hungry for ice cream. I'll give you a triple dipper ice cream cone. What 3 flavors can I pile on for ya?

Rocky Road
Vanilla
Chocolate

Somebody stole your purse/wallet…in order to get it back, you have to name 5 things you know are inside to claim it. So, what's in there?

Driver's License
Disneyland Annual Passport
Debit Card
Money
Pic of my lil sis

You are at a job fair, and asked in what areas you are interested in pursuing a career. Let's pretend you have every talent and ability to be whatever you wanted and it was all lucrative enough to live happily and comfortably on. What 4 careers would be fun for you?

Actor
Writer
Producer
Evil Scientist

If you could go back and talk to the old you, when you were in high school, and inform yourself of 5 things, what would you say?

Audition for more plays.

Get away with more.

You're gay! That's why you're pitching tents in gym class!

You're doing okay. Your parents aren't saying so, but you are.

The priests and nuns at this school are bitter closeted homosexual homophobes who don't like people who can think for themselves. It's not you.

:)

[€uroMeinke]

I give you money and send you into the grocery store to pick up 6 items. You can only pick one thing from the following departments.. What is it?

1. Produce:
Red Peppers

2. Bakery:
Baggett

3. Meat:
Rack of Lamb

4. Frozen:
Quiche

5. Dry Goods:
Cracked pepper water crackers

6. Dairy:
Cave aged Gruyere

Let's say we're heading out for a weekend getaway. You're only allowed to bring 3 articles of clothing with you (not counting undergarments). So, what's in your bag?

1. Black pants
2. Turtleneck sweater
3. Fluvogs.

Or

1. Sandals
2. Robe
3. Sun Screen

If I was to listen in on one of your conversations throughout the day, what 4 phrases or words would I be most likely to hear?

1. Indeed
2. Oy
3. Awesome.
4. Cool

So, what 4 things do you find yourself doing every single day, and if you didn't get to do, you probably wouldn't be in the best mood (Aside from eating and sleeping)?

1. Shower
2. Check emails
3. Quiet time for reflection/meditation/imagination
4. Coffee

You're driving down the road, and suddenly you're hit with this sense of road rage. What 3 factors probably contributed to it?

1. Being frustrated by something before even getting in the car
2. Being Tailgated
3. Cold meds

Sweet, you just scored a whole afternoon to yourself. We're talking a 3 hour block with nobody around. What 5 activities might we find you doing?

1. Internet – surfing, chatting, catching up on correspondence
2. Listening to Music
3. Visiting a swank hotel/lounge
4. Having a cocktail
5. Writing

We're going to the zoo. But, it looks like it could start storming, so it'll have to be a quick visit. What 3 exhibits do we have to get to?

1. Hippos
2. Polar Bears
3. Tigers

You just scored tickets to the taping of any show that comes on TV of your choice. You can pick between 4, so what are you deciding between?

1. Project Runway
2. SNL (is still any good?)
3. Tour de France finale on the Champs
4. Coverage of the Space shuttle docking at the International Space Station

You're hungry for ice cream. I'll give you a triple dipper ice cream cone. What 3 flavors can I pile on for ya?

1. Pistachio
2. Mint Chocolate Chip
3. Mocha Almond Fudge

Somebody stole your purse/wallet…in order to get it back, you have to name 5 things you know are inside to claim it. So, what's in there?

1. LoT Button
2. iPod with over 10K songs
3. Journal with month old “morning pages”
4. Two 3-year old gift cards for Chili’s valued at $25 each
5. Cool retro pen in Tomorrowland Blue

You are at a job fair, and asked in what areas you are interested in pursuing a career. Let's pretend you have every talent and ability to be whatever you wanted and it was all lucrative enough to live happily and comfortably on. What 4 careers would be fun for you?

1. Proprietor of a Weimar style cabaret
2. Found a cultural movement and publishing empire (a’la Hugh Hefner) in Rational Hedonism and Swank Nouveau
3. Philosopher King
4. Sorcerer/Pop Icon

If you could go back and talk to the old you, when you were in high school, and inform yourself of 5 things, what would you say?

1. Don’ be afraid to ask for what you want, you’ll be surprised at how many people will be willing to help you get it.


2. No really, she does want to have sex with you

3. It’s okay to say no

4. You can be creative in other media than writing – start exploring that now

5. When your dad buys the gun, let him do it

[innerSpaceman]

Ok, I've read everyone's responses so far and, as I figured, the last question is the only one that gives me the kind of glimpse I'm interested in getting about people I know.


Ah well, it's a fun meme nonetheless, just not as illustrative as others we've done on El Jay, but never imported to the LoT.

[Not Afraid]

I give you money and send you into the grocery store to pick up 6 items. You can only pick one thing from the following departments.. What is it?

1. Produce:
Garlic

2. Bakery:
Seeded baguette

3. Meat:
Rack of Lamb

4. Frozen:
Puff Pastry

5. Dry Goods:
Kalamata Olives

6. Dairy:
Goat Cheese

Let's say we're heading out for a weekend getaway. You're only allowed to bring 3 articles of clothing with you (not counting undergarments). So, what's in your bag?

Depends on where we're going!

Black Teddy
Robe
Heels Or

Jeans
Turtleneck sweater
El Naturalistas in black
or


Bikini
Robe
Flip Flops If I was to listen in on one of your conversations throughout the day, what 4 phrases or words would I be most likely to hear?


Scheiße
Hello, this is Lisa
Sit
Go Potty
So, what 4 things do you find yourself doing every single day, and if you didn't get to do, you probably wouldn't be in the best mood (Aside from eating and sleeping)?


Drink Coffee
Read
Play with animals
Take a walk You're driving down the road, and suddenly you're hit with this sense of road rage. What 3 factors probably contributed to it?

Too much coffee
Too hungry
Pissed off before I got int he car
Sweet, you just scored a whole afternoon to yourself. We're talking a 3 hour block with nobody around. What 5 activities might we find you doing?


Internet perusing
Shopping
Reading
Napping
Dreaming We're going to the zoo. But, it looks like it could start storming, so it'll have to be a quick visit. What 3 exhibits do we have to get to?


Big Cats
Hippos
Polar Bears
You just scored tickets to the taping of any show that comes on TV of your choice. You can pick between 4, so what are you deciding between?


SNL
Project Runway
Westminster Dog Show
Tour de France

You're hungry for ice cream. I'll give you a triple dipper ice cream cone. What 3 flavors can I pile on for ya?


Mint & Chip
Jamoca Almond Fudge
Pralines and Creme

Somebody stole your purse/wallet…in order to get it back, you have to name 5 things you know are inside to claim it. So, what's in there?


The largest set of keys anyone has ever seen
My beautiful Furla Wallet
Mac Lipstick in Retro
My Yellow Bakelite Conklin pen
Advil
You are at a job fair, and asked in what areas you are interested in pursuing a career. Let's pretend you have every talent and ability to be whatever you wanted and it was all lucrative enough to live happily and comfortably on. What 4 careers would be fun for you?


Fashion Designer
Travel writer
Producer
Artist

If you could go back and talk to the old you, when you were in high school, and inform yourself of 5 things, what would you say?



Don't be afraid, just do it
Trust yourself, your instincts and what you love
Crazy people aren't worth your time - and, yes, they ARE crazy
Don't believe everything people tell you - especially when they put you down.

[€uroMeinke]

Let's say we're heading out for a weekend getaway. You're only allowed to bring 3 articles of clothing with you (not counting undergarments). So, what's in your bag?

Depends on where we're going!

Black Teddy
Robe
HeelsOr



Let's go Here!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Ok, I've read everyone's responses so far and, as I figured, the last question is the only one that gives me the kind of glimpse I'm interested in getting about people I know.


Ah well, it's a fun meme nonetheless, just not as illustrative as others we've done on El Jay, but never imported to the LoT.What, "Sorcerer/Pop icon" doesn't give you anything?

[Alex]

I can't answer several of them for various reasons, but:


I give you money and send you into the grocery store to pick up 6 items. You can only pick one thing from the following departments.. What is it?

1. Produce: Desilu
2. Bakery: Oliver Hardy
3. Meat: Milton Berle
4. Frozen: Encino Man
5. Dry Goods: Hugh Laurie
6. Dairy: Twister

Let's say we're heading out for a weekend getaway. You're only allowed to bring 3 articles of clothing with you (not counting undergarments). So, what's in your bag?

Nothing exciting here. If it were just a weekend trip I probably wouldn't even pack a bag. But if I did: whatever pants were on top of the pile, whatever shirt was closest to the door. And I guess it is cold since that is the only reason I'd need a third garment that isn't underwear, so a coat.


If I was to listen in on one of your conversations throughout the day, what 4 phrases or words would I be most likely to hear?

I have no idea. If I were aware of using the same phrases throughout the day I'd stop. So someone else will have to answer this one. But I tend to rub my cheek while talking so go ahead and count that in the category of non-verbal phrases.

So, what 4 things do you find yourself doing every single day, and if you didn't get to do, you probably wouldn't be in the best mood (Aside from eating and sleeping)?

The New York Times Crossword Puzzle is the only thing that I can think of that I do every day. But missing it wouldn't make me cranky. I guess I read every day, but not doing so would mean that I was never not doing something else (seriously, if I pause for two minutes I'm reading) so that wouldn't make me annoyed either.

You're driving down the road, and suddenly you're hit with this sense of road rage. What 3 factors probably contributed to it?

I don't know. Something really horribly stupid. Lani can attest to this but I don't think I've ever experienced road rage. So I'll say: intentional hit and run where it is obvious there are other people available to tend to the victim. An H3 driving 95 miles an hour with a syphon hose hanging out of the gas tank pumping fuel directly out onto the road. Accidentally tuning to Al Franken's radio show (not a comment on his politics, I just hate his voice) or Michael Savage (a comment on his politics and I hate his voice).

Sweet, you just scored a whole afternoon to yourself. We're talking a 3 hour block with nobody around. What 5 activities might we find you doing?

I have three hour blocks with nobody around all the time so it isn't really anything special. Probably watch TV, watching a movie, take a walk.

We're going to the zoo. But, it looks like it could start storming, so it'll have to be a quick visit. What 3 exhibits do we have to get to?

Raining is the best time to visit zoos so I don't know why I'd leave quickly just because it was raining. I have no interest in elephants or primates so they'd be out. Meercats are fun to watch because they're usually moving. Duikers so I can jokes to myself about the name. Otters.

You just scored tickets to the taping of any show that comes on TV of your choice. You can pick between 4, so what are you deciding between?

I've been to two tapings in my life and that was enough to convince me that unless I'm going to shag the star of the show afterwards (helloooo Jerry Stiller) I don't want to do any such thing if at all avoidable. Nothing less fun in the world.

And none of my favorite shows are taped in front of audiences anyway.

You're hungry for ice cream. I'll give you a triple dipper ice cream cone. What 3 flavors can I pile on for ya?

I would never want three scoops of ice cream at once. Seriously, I go to an ice cream shop and I ask for their smallest size cup and then ask them to put only half of what they'd normally put in there and I'll still pay full price. But if you can get apple, peanut butter, and graham cracker in that small little bit then I'm happy (it is really sad that Cold Stone uses the weakest ice cream ever for their base; or good I guess since I live across the street from one).

However, as a side not, a couple days ago I was at our local Indian grocery and I decided to try one of the Indian ice creams they sell. I bought a random one that wasn't mango (since mango is teh gross). The flavor is "falooda." I have no idea what that is. We finally got around to trying it tonight. I now know that "falooda" is Hindi for "gross." Looking at the ingredients, I probably would have guessed that. They include: corn noodles, basil seeds, rose, and "rooafza." I'd blame the "rooafza" but I'm still trying to guess what corn noodles are.

Anyway, that was a long way of saying I won't be having falooda as one of the scoops (two hours later and I can still taste it; Lani found it even more disgusting than I did).

Somebody stole your purse/wallet…in order to get it back, you have to name 5 things you know are inside to claim it. So, what's in there?

1. A BART ticket
2. Four 50 cent stamps from Singapore that adhered themselves to a slot in my wallet.
3. A Sands Beach Club casino loyalty card that we exchange with a couple we regularly eat with. The card indicates whose turn it is to pay for dinner and at the end of the evening there is a ceremonial passing over of the card. It just happened to be something in my wallet about 5 years ago when we first did this.
4. The doorcard for my office buildign.
5. Faint remnants of bovine DNA.

You are at a job fair, and asked in what areas you are interested in pursuing a career. Let's pretend you have every talent and ability to be whatever you wanted and it was all lucrative enough to live happily and comfortably on. What 4 careers would be fun for you?

1. Movie producer. I know it sounds shallow but I honestly think I'd love the uber project management side of movie making. But still being able to have some involvement in multiple projects simultaneously. The thought of dedicating two years to making a single movie would have me hanging myself.
2. Internal Secret Shopper-style auditor for a mid-level national motel chain so long as they provide me with a vehicle and gas money.

3. Mike Post. That has to be the perfect life. Wealth of Croesus gained through a job that has no real physical demands and nobody has a clue who you are.

4. Astronaut. As I recently said elsewhere, if given a chance to go into space I'd take it so long as the risk of death was less than 10%.

If you could go back and talk to the old you, when you were in high school, and inform yourself of 5 things, what would you say?

1. Adulthood is pretty much what you figured.

2. Stick to your guns: The Breakfast Club and Ferris Beuller's Day Off are both not very good movies. Apparently it'll take longer than 20 years but eventually everybody will recognize that.

3. 19 is too young to get married, but in the end it was well worth the experience so do it anyway. Just don't get the cat.

4. Try to bump up the ambition level just a notch. You'll find pretty good success considering that you'll never have a plan or any particular desire towards a specific career. So imagine what you'd accomplish if you had just a smidgen of ambition.

5. When you're about 23 there's going to be a pretty good opportunity to work for a company called Google. Even though the commute will suck, take the job.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

I give you money and send you into the grocery store to pick up 6 items. You can only pick one thing from the following departments.. What is it?

1. Produce:
Avocado

2. Bakery:
Cheese Danish

3. Meat:
Sushi grade yellowtail (gonna have to be a good store)

4. Frozen:
Ben and Jerry's

5. Dry Goods:
Cornbread Mix

6. Dairy:
Gruyere



Let's say we're heading out for a weekend getaway. You're only allowed to bring 3 articles of clothing with you (not counting undergarments). So, what's in your bag?

1. Levis
2. Button Down Shirt
3. Hat



If I was to listen in on one of your conversations throughout the day, what 4 phrases or words would I be most likely to hear?

1. Of course
2. Indeed
3. Idiot! (usually while driving through a shopping center)
4. Gig



So, what 4 things do you find yourself doing every single day, and if you didn't get to do, you probably wouldn't be in the best mood (Aside from eating and sleeping)?

1. Drinking coffee
2. Smoking
3. Surfing and posting
4. Reading



You're driving down the road, and suddenly you're hit with this sense of road rage. What 3 factors probably contributed to it?

1. Someone is blocking my way in a shopping center parking lot.
2. Someone is following me too closely on the freeway.
3. Someone sees my blinker but won't let me change lanes.



Sweet, you just scored a whole afternoon to yourself. We're talking a 3 hour block with nobody around. What 5 activities might we find you doing?

1. Writing
2. Looking up music on youtube
3. Posting
4. playing the Sims
5. reading



We're going to the zoo. But, it looks like it could start storming, so it'll have to be a quick visit. What 3 exhibits do we have to get to?

1. Gibbons
2. Reptiles
3. Pandas



You just scored tickets to the taping of any show that comes on TV of your choice. You can pick between 4, so what are you deciding between?


1. Daily Show
2. Colbert Report
3. Real Time
4. Weeds



You're hungry for ice cream. I'll give you a triple dipper ice cream cone. What 3 flavors can I pile on for ya?

1. Rocky Road
2. Pistachio
3. Fantasia



Somebody stole your purse/wallet…in order to get it back, you have to name 5 things you know are inside to claim it. So, what's in there?

1. Drivers license
2. Expired Disneyland Pass
3. Costco Card
4. Bank Card
5. Spare key



You are at a job fair, and asked in what areas you are interested in pursuing a career. Let's pretend you have every talent and ability to be whatever you wanted and it was all lucrative enough to live happily and comfortably on. What 4 careers would be fun for you?

1. Organist, Dodger Stadium
2. Film composer
3. Lawyer
4. Novelist



If you could go back and talk to the old you, when you were in high school, and inform yourself of 5 things, what would you say?

1. Someday you will be surrounded with wonderful friends who know that you are gay and don't care one bit.

2. Pay more attention to grammar.

3. Stay away from cocaine.

4. Bet heavily on the '88 Dodgers, then invest the money in Microsoft.

5. Quit smoking

[libraryvixen]

I give you money and send you into the grocery store to pick up 6 items. You can only pick one thing from the following departments.. What is it?

1. Produce:
Potato
2. Bakery:
Sourdough Bread
3. Meat:
Ground Beef
4. Frozen:
Ice Cream
5. Dry Goods:
Some kind of pasta
6. Dairy:
2% Milk



Let's say we're heading out for a weekend getaway. You're only allowed to bring 3 articles of clothing with you (not counting undergarments). So, what's in your bag?

1. Jeans
2. T-shirt
3. nice dress (just in case)



If I was to listen in on one of your conversations throughout the day, what 4 phrases or words would I be most likely to hear?

1. Your books are due on..
2. Really...
3. Ok, so..
4. Is it your internet time?



So, what 4 things do you find yourself doing every single day, and if you didn't get to do, you probably wouldn't be in the best mood (Aside from eating and sleeping)?

1. Not thinking about my kid
2. Showering
3. Reading
4. Sudoku



You're driving down the road, and suddenly you're hit with this sense of road rage. What 3 factors probably contributed to it?

1. Lookie-Loos on my way to work
2. Crazy Semitrucks pushing me off the road
3. People who tailgate



Sweet, you just scored a whole afternoon to yourself. We're talking a 3 hour block with nobody around. What 5 activities might we find you doing?

1. Television
2. Sleeping
3. Reading
4. Sudoku
5. Internet



We're going to the zoo. But, it looks like it could start storming, so it'll have to be a quick visit. What 3 exhibits do we have to get to?

1. Polar Bears
2. Monkeys
3. Sea Lions



You just scored tickets to the taping of any show that comes on TV of your choice. You can pick between 4, so what are you deciding between?

1. Lost
2. Oprah
3. Iron Chef
4. SNL



You're hungry for ice cream. I'll give you a triple dipper ice cream cone. What 3 flavors can I pile on for ya?

1. Chocolate
2. Chunky Monkey
3. New York Super Fudge Chunk



Somebody stole your purse/wallet…in order to get it back, you have to name 5 things you know are inside to claim it. So, what's in there?

1. Disneyland AP
2. Cell Phone
3. Paul Frank pencil case
4. Library Card
5. Allergy pills



You are at a job fair, and asked in what areas you are interested in pursuing a career. Let's pretend you have every talent and ability to be whatever you wanted and it was all lucrative enough to live happily and comfortably on. What 4 careers would be fun for you?

1. Pixar animator
2. Travel writer
3. World class piano player
4. Chef



If you could go back and talk to the old you, when you were in high school, and inform yourself of 5 things, what would you say?

1. Study your ass off, you'll make friends in college
2. Go to USC
3. Don't be so self conscious, you're gorgeous!
4. Take Spanish instead of French
5. Don't go out with Steve.