Questionnaire Meme

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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.