1. What is your occupation right now? "Federal Agent," get it? ;)
2.What color are your socks right now? barefoot (white earlier today)
3. What are you listening to right now? The Forcecast podcast.
4. What was the last thing that you ate? potato chips (ketchup flavour)
5. Can you drive a stick shift? according to Gran Turismo 3, yes. according to real life, who knows??
6. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My mother
7. Do you like the person who sent this to you? I stole it... pretty much.
8. How old are you today? 31
9. What is your favorite sport to watch on TV? hockey
10. What is your favorite drink? Coca-Cola
11. Have you ever dyed your hair? no
12. Favorite food? at the moment it's poutine from Lac St.Jean
13. What is the last movie you watched? Hellboy 2
14. Favorite day of the year? April 1st
15. How do you vent anger? I curse under my breathe even in socially unacceptable settings.
16. What was your favorite toy as a child? The G.I.Joe VAMP jeep.
17. What is your favorite season? Fall
18. Cherries or Blueberries? Cherries taste better... but then blueberries don't have pits
19. Do you want your readers to try this? not really
20. Who is the most likely to respond? DJ-Specs ...he'll probably comment that this being long.
21. Who is least likely to respond? Napoleon ...as if I don't know he's reading my blog.
23. When was the last time you cried? an hour after I closed on the house (had more pent-up stress than I thought)
24. What is on the floor of your closet? boxes of... stuff.
25. What did you do last night? Played Metal Gear Solid 3
26. What are you most afraid of? being really alone
27. Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburgers? cheese
28. Favorite dog breed? Husky+Labrador (Starfish's first dog)
29. Favorite day of the week? Saturday (morning, specifically)
30. How many states have you lived in? None, but I've visited the New England area.
31. Diamonds or pearls? diamonds
32. What is your favorite flower? Guy Lafleur
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Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Food meme
stolen from ...well, the blogosphere, of course.
1. How do you like your eggs?
Fried and over-easy. Poached is an option.
2. How do you take your coffee/tea?
Very little sugar and a touch of cream in my western beverages. If eastern, obviously it'll be black.
3. Favorite breakfast food?
The Sausage Egg McMuffin from MacDonalds (I know it ain't healthy, but it tastes so good).
4. Peanut butter - smooth or crunchy?
Smooth.
5. What kind of dressing on your salad?
right now it's raspberry vinigrette ...this answer is likely to change by tomorrow.
6. Coke or Pepsi?
Coca-Cola.
7. You’re feeling lazy, what do you make?
Instant ramen (any variation)
8. You’re feeling really lazy. What kind of pizza do you order?
Whatever they offer as "fully loaded" - I figure if I'm not going to do the work, somebody else should.
9. You feel like cooking. What do you make?
A casserole of some kind.
10. Do any foods bring back good memories?
Canned pasta. I ate a lot of that when I was little.
11. Do any foods bring back bad memories?
Poutine when served in a small bowl - high-school cafeteria. I hated high school, btw.
12. Do any foods remind you of someone?
Chocolate milkshake - I never had one until college... and a special someone there introduced me to it.
13. Is there a food you refuse to eat?
Anything that still resembles its living animal state. I once had Chinese roast duck and the butcher included the head (duck is traditionally roasted whole) in my take-out container... I totally freaked out. That said, I still eat roast duck today, I'm just more careful about what's on my fork before taking a bite out of it.
14. What was your favorite food as a child?
Lasanga... it was an unusual treat to have non-Asian meals in my household.
15. Is there a food that you hated as a child but now like?
Steak... took me years (decades?) to discover that if cooked properly, beef could be juicy and tender. All this time my folks were over-cooking steak!
16. Is there a food that you liked as a child but now hate?
KFC ...don't know if its just me, or if the chicken's actually gotten smaller, greasier, and more overpriced over the years. But I distinctly recall it didn't suck as much as it does today.
17. Favorite fruit and vegetable:
Fruit: orange - because that's where OJ comes from. Vegetable: brocolli.
18. Favorite junk food:
Milk chocolate.
19. Favorite between meal snack:
Tall glass of milk. Kills my appetite for an hour or so.
20. Do you have any weird food habits?
I have a running list of food establishments I refuse to enter. If they do something wrong, they go "on probation" and I won't return for at least a year. Does this qualify as "weird?"
21. You’re on a diet. What food(s) do you fill up on?
I have no idea.
22. You’re off your diet. Now what would you like?
MacDonald's food. Despite how inherently disgusting it can be (especially after watching "Supersize Me", they also make really tasty food.
23. How spicy do you order Indian/Thai?
I'm not big on "hot." I like to actually taste my food and "hot" is not a taste - just a "sensation."
24. Can I get you a drink?
OJ if you have any. Or make me a cup of tea (any style).
25. Red wine or white?
Depends what I'm eating.
26. Favorite dessert?
Chinese egg tart - but it has to be warm and fresh, otherwise these things are gross.
1. How do you like your eggs?
Fried and over-easy. Poached is an option.
2. How do you take your coffee/tea?
Very little sugar and a touch of cream in my western beverages. If eastern, obviously it'll be black.
3. Favorite breakfast food?
The Sausage Egg McMuffin from MacDonalds (I know it ain't healthy, but it tastes so good).
4. Peanut butter - smooth or crunchy?
Smooth.
5. What kind of dressing on your salad?
right now it's raspberry vinigrette ...this answer is likely to change by tomorrow.
6. Coke or Pepsi?
Coca-Cola.
7. You’re feeling lazy, what do you make?
Instant ramen (any variation)
8. You’re feeling really lazy. What kind of pizza do you order?
Whatever they offer as "fully loaded" - I figure if I'm not going to do the work, somebody else should.
9. You feel like cooking. What do you make?
A casserole of some kind.
10. Do any foods bring back good memories?
Canned pasta. I ate a lot of that when I was little.
11. Do any foods bring back bad memories?
Poutine when served in a small bowl - high-school cafeteria. I hated high school, btw.
12. Do any foods remind you of someone?
Chocolate milkshake - I never had one until college... and a special someone there introduced me to it.
13. Is there a food you refuse to eat?
Anything that still resembles its living animal state. I once had Chinese roast duck and the butcher included the head (duck is traditionally roasted whole) in my take-out container... I totally freaked out. That said, I still eat roast duck today, I'm just more careful about what's on my fork before taking a bite out of it.
14. What was your favorite food as a child?
Lasanga... it was an unusual treat to have non-Asian meals in my household.
15. Is there a food that you hated as a child but now like?
Steak... took me years (decades?) to discover that if cooked properly, beef could be juicy and tender. All this time my folks were over-cooking steak!
16. Is there a food that you liked as a child but now hate?
KFC ...don't know if its just me, or if the chicken's actually gotten smaller, greasier, and more overpriced over the years. But I distinctly recall it didn't suck as much as it does today.
17. Favorite fruit and vegetable:
Fruit: orange - because that's where OJ comes from. Vegetable: brocolli.
18. Favorite junk food:
Milk chocolate.
19. Favorite between meal snack:
Tall glass of milk. Kills my appetite for an hour or so.
20. Do you have any weird food habits?
I have a running list of food establishments I refuse to enter. If they do something wrong, they go "on probation" and I won't return for at least a year. Does this qualify as "weird?"
21. You’re on a diet. What food(s) do you fill up on?
I have no idea.
22. You’re off your diet. Now what would you like?
MacDonald's food. Despite how inherently disgusting it can be (especially after watching "Supersize Me", they also make really tasty food.
23. How spicy do you order Indian/Thai?
I'm not big on "hot." I like to actually taste my food and "hot" is not a taste - just a "sensation."
24. Can I get you a drink?
OJ if you have any. Or make me a cup of tea (any style).
25. Red wine or white?
Depends what I'm eating.
26. Favorite dessert?
Chinese egg tart - but it has to be warm and fresh, otherwise these things are gross.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
another stupid meme
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1. What is your occupation?
IT troublemaker
2. What color are your socks right now?
white ...allegedly.
3. What are you listening to right now?
Evening news on the television.
4. What was the last thing that you ate?
handful of Smarties
5. Can you drive a stick shift?
Yes, but only if the interface is a PS2 controller.
6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
green... it's not easy being a crayon.
7. Last person you spoke to on the phone?
I don't know - I picked up, said "hello," but there was no one there.
8. How old are you today?
30
9. Favorite drink:
Virgin rum-and-coke
10. What is your favorite sport to watch?
Hockey, of course!
11. Have you ever dyed your hair?
Nothing permanent.
12. Any piercings?
I have enough holes in me, thank you very much.
13. Pets?
just pet peeves.
14. Favorite food?
Anything involving bacon and eggs.
15. What was the last movie you watched?
Tomb Raider (got it for only $7 in the grocery store bargain bin).
16. Favorite day of the year?
The day just before my birthday because it allows me to reflect on what happened up to then.
17. What do you do to vent anger?
I use foul language (which I rarely use otherwise).
18. What was your favorite toy as a child?
Not sure, but I have fond memories of the Colecovision.
19. What is your favorite fall or spring?
Fall; I get an extra hour of sleep for one weekend.
20. Hugs or kisses?
Hershey's kisses... but I'm always good for a hug.
21. Cherries or Blueberry?
Neither - I like strawberries though.
22. Living arrangements?
alone in my great big house (it seems big to me anyway).
23. When was the last time you cried?
October 31, 2006 ...the morning of the day I closed on my house.
24. What is on the floor of your closet?
probably clothes... :P
25. What did you do last night?
went running, showered, then watched my DVD backlog before going to sleep.
26. Favorite smells?
Anything maple... particularly maple-cured bacon... mmm...
27. Favorite dog breed?
labrador-huskey... Starfish has one and she's great fun to play with.
28. Favorite day of the week?
Mondays - because I'm obviously a sadomasochist.
29. How many states have you lived in?
Just one ...a state of shock!
30. Favorite holiday?
The May Holiday; no reason, I just think it's funny how they keep changing the name for political correctness in Quebec.
IT troublemaker
2. What color are your socks right now?
white ...allegedly.
3. What are you listening to right now?
Evening news on the television.
4. What was the last thing that you ate?
handful of Smarties
5. Can you drive a stick shift?
Yes, but only if the interface is a PS2 controller.
6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
green... it's not easy being a crayon.
7. Last person you spoke to on the phone?
I don't know - I picked up, said "hello," but there was no one there.
8. How old are you today?
30
9. Favorite drink:
Virgin rum-and-coke
10. What is your favorite sport to watch?
Hockey, of course!
11. Have you ever dyed your hair?
Nothing permanent.
12. Any piercings?
I have enough holes in me, thank you very much.
13. Pets?
just pet peeves.
14. Favorite food?
Anything involving bacon and eggs.
15. What was the last movie you watched?
Tomb Raider (got it for only $7 in the grocery store bargain bin).
16. Favorite day of the year?
The day just before my birthday because it allows me to reflect on what happened up to then.
17. What do you do to vent anger?
I use foul language (which I rarely use otherwise).
18. What was your favorite toy as a child?
Not sure, but I have fond memories of the Colecovision.
19. What is your favorite fall or spring?
Fall; I get an extra hour of sleep for one weekend.
20. Hugs or kisses?
Hershey's kisses... but I'm always good for a hug.
21. Cherries or Blueberry?
Neither - I like strawberries though.
22. Living arrangements?
alone in my great big house (it seems big to me anyway).
23. When was the last time you cried?
October 31, 2006 ...the morning of the day I closed on my house.
24. What is on the floor of your closet?
probably clothes... :P
25. What did you do last night?
went running, showered, then watched my DVD backlog before going to sleep.
26. Favorite smells?
Anything maple... particularly maple-cured bacon... mmm...
27. Favorite dog breed?
labrador-huskey... Starfish has one and she's great fun to play with.
28. Favorite day of the week?
Mondays - because I'm obviously a sadomasochist.
29. How many states have you lived in?
Just one ...a state of shock!
30. Favorite holiday?
The May Holiday; no reason, I just think it's funny how they keep changing the name for political correctness in Quebec.
Friday, November 17, 2006
50 questions
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ok - I lied, I'm not particularly productive on a Friday afternoon so I've filled out the meme instead of leaving it for the weekend...
1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?
"I look remarkably well considering the head-cold I'm suffering."
2. How much cash do you have on you?
a couple hundred ...it's kind of a long story (I don't normally carry this much).
3. What’s a word that rhymes with “DOOR?”
Al Gore
4. Favorite planet?
Earth ...I haven't to any others.
5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone?
My cousin.
6. What is your favorite ring tone on your phone?
The one I have right now (a Mandarin pop song).
7. What shirt are you wearing?
The free promo T-shirt that came with one of the Ghost in the Shell DVDs I bought last year.
8. Do you “label” yourself?
"geek"
9. Name the brand of the shoes you’re currently wearing?
Brooks (they're actually my running shoes; but I haven't had it in my to run lately).
10. Bright or Dark Room?
Bright, please.
11. What do you think about the person who took this survey before you?
I like to think we'd get along.
12. What does your watch look like?
One time, somebody asked if Batman wants his watch back. (It's an Oakley Detonator).
13. What were you doing at midnight last night?
Sleeping.
14. What did your last text message you received on your cell say?
My brother was telling me what time he got home that day...
15. Where is your nearest 7-11?
I dunno - it's not a common brand hereabouts - I think there's one on the main strip a 5km from here.
16. Whats a word that you say a lot?
"dunno"
17. Who told you he/she loved you last?
My mommy.
18. Last furry thing you touched?
A friend's dog when it came up to sniff me.
19. How many drugs have you done in the last three days?
3, I think (coffee, Nyquil and Dayquil).
20. How many rolls of film do you need developed?
none - been digital for years now.
21. Favorite age you have been so far?
I like to think 18 ...but right now's pretty good.
22. Your worst enemy?
Time.
23. What is your current desktop picture?
Ryu from Street Fighter II - I was on a "Udon Studios" kick for a little while after I met the artists in Toronto a couple of months ago.
24. What was the last thing you said to someone?
"No trouble." (in French)
25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly what would it be?
Flying is really tempting, but hardly practical in Canadian climate... so I'd go with the million.
26. Do you like someone?
Of course.
27. The last song you listened to?
A Japanese pop song from the 90's (but I don't remember which).
28. What time of day were you born?
Close to midnight, I think.
29. Whats your favorite number?
8 (and not because I'm Chinese).
30. Where did you live in 1987?
Sherbrooke Quebec.
31. Are you jealous of anyone?
From time to time.
32. Is anyone jealous of you?
If there is, I don't know about (and I wouldn't understand why, either).
33. Where were you when 9/11 happened?
In my cubicle - most of us didn't even know what was going on until we got home and saw the non-stop television coverage.
34. What do you do when vending machines steal your money?
I curse myself for trusting my money to a mindless automaton.
35. Do you consider yourself kind?
I do.
36. If you had to get a tattoo, where would it be?
If I HAD to? Probably my shoulder - high enough that it could be hidden by a T-shirt sleeve.
37. If you could be fluent in any other language, what would it be?
Japanese - so I could enjoy all those downloads I have without reading sub-titles, etc...
38. Would you move for the person you loved?
I'd like to think so... but it's kinda hard to say without actually being in such a position.
39. Are you touchy feely?
Not really - I had a bad experience with it in my youth.
40. What’s your life motto?
"Freedom is the right of all sentient beings."
41. Name three things that you have on you at all times?
my glasses, my watch, underwear.
42. What’s your favourite town/city?
Right now it's Montreal - it's always exciting.
43. What was the last thing you paid for with cash?
Last night's supper (I was lazy so I ate out).
44. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper and mailed it?
I don't remember - years ago I wrote a letter to an old friend ...but I don't think I sent it by mail.
45. Can you change the oil on a car?
I like to think I can. I've topped out my motor oil and know how to check my dipstick and where the filter goes, I've just never had to do it myself before.
46. Your first love: what is the last thing you heard about him/her?
Out of sight, out of mind. I don't remember what I last heard of this person.
47. How far back do you know about your ancestry?
My grandfather was adopted ...but I do know my great-grandfather is buried at Mount Royal Cemetary in Montreal.
48. The last time you dressed fancy, what did you wear and why did you dress fancy?
Starfish's wedding... I wore my favourite navy blue suit.
49. Does anything hurt on your body right now?
A constant itch in my nasal passage (I think it's an effect of that Dayquil I took).
50. Have you been burned by love?
I think so... but then... who hasn't?
1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?
"I look remarkably well considering the head-cold I'm suffering."
2. How much cash do you have on you?
a couple hundred ...it's kind of a long story (I don't normally carry this much).
3. What’s a word that rhymes with “DOOR?”
Al Gore
4. Favorite planet?
Earth ...I haven't to any others.
5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone?
My cousin.
6. What is your favorite ring tone on your phone?
The one I have right now (a Mandarin pop song).
7. What shirt are you wearing?
The free promo T-shirt that came with one of the Ghost in the Shell DVDs I bought last year.
8. Do you “label” yourself?
"geek"
9. Name the brand of the shoes you’re currently wearing?
Brooks (they're actually my running shoes; but I haven't had it in my to run lately).
10. Bright or Dark Room?
Bright, please.
11. What do you think about the person who took this survey before you?
I like to think we'd get along.
12. What does your watch look like?
One time, somebody asked if Batman wants his watch back. (It's an Oakley Detonator).
13. What were you doing at midnight last night?
Sleeping.
14. What did your last text message you received on your cell say?
My brother was telling me what time he got home that day...
15. Where is your nearest 7-11?
I dunno - it's not a common brand hereabouts - I think there's one on the main strip a 5km from here.
16. Whats a word that you say a lot?
"dunno"
17. Who told you he/she loved you last?
My mommy.
18. Last furry thing you touched?
A friend's dog when it came up to sniff me.
19. How many drugs have you done in the last three days?
3, I think (coffee, Nyquil and Dayquil).
20. How many rolls of film do you need developed?
none - been digital for years now.
21. Favorite age you have been so far?
I like to think 18 ...but right now's pretty good.
22. Your worst enemy?
Time.
23. What is your current desktop picture?
Ryu from Street Fighter II - I was on a "Udon Studios" kick for a little while after I met the artists in Toronto a couple of months ago.
24. What was the last thing you said to someone?
"No trouble." (in French)
25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly what would it be?
Flying is really tempting, but hardly practical in Canadian climate... so I'd go with the million.
26. Do you like someone?
Of course.
27. The last song you listened to?
A Japanese pop song from the 90's (but I don't remember which).
28. What time of day were you born?
Close to midnight, I think.
29. Whats your favorite number?
8 (and not because I'm Chinese).
30. Where did you live in 1987?
Sherbrooke Quebec.
31. Are you jealous of anyone?
From time to time.
32. Is anyone jealous of you?
If there is, I don't know about (and I wouldn't understand why, either).
33. Where were you when 9/11 happened?
In my cubicle - most of us didn't even know what was going on until we got home and saw the non-stop television coverage.
34. What do you do when vending machines steal your money?
I curse myself for trusting my money to a mindless automaton.
35. Do you consider yourself kind?
I do.
36. If you had to get a tattoo, where would it be?
If I HAD to? Probably my shoulder - high enough that it could be hidden by a T-shirt sleeve.
37. If you could be fluent in any other language, what would it be?
Japanese - so I could enjoy all those downloads I have without reading sub-titles, etc...
38. Would you move for the person you loved?
I'd like to think so... but it's kinda hard to say without actually being in such a position.
39. Are you touchy feely?
Not really - I had a bad experience with it in my youth.
40. What’s your life motto?
"Freedom is the right of all sentient beings."
41. Name three things that you have on you at all times?
my glasses, my watch, underwear.
42. What’s your favourite town/city?
Right now it's Montreal - it's always exciting.
43. What was the last thing you paid for with cash?
Last night's supper (I was lazy so I ate out).
44. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper and mailed it?
I don't remember - years ago I wrote a letter to an old friend ...but I don't think I sent it by mail.
45. Can you change the oil on a car?
I like to think I can. I've topped out my motor oil and know how to check my dipstick and where the filter goes, I've just never had to do it myself before.
46. Your first love: what is the last thing you heard about him/her?
Out of sight, out of mind. I don't remember what I last heard of this person.
47. How far back do you know about your ancestry?
My grandfather was adopted ...but I do know my great-grandfather is buried at Mount Royal Cemetary in Montreal.
48. The last time you dressed fancy, what did you wear and why did you dress fancy?
Starfish's wedding... I wore my favourite navy blue suit.
49. Does anything hurt on your body right now?
A constant itch in my nasal passage (I think it's an effect of that Dayquil I took).
50. Have you been burned by love?
I think so... but then... who hasn't?
Monday, October 23, 2006
A long meme
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This one's a long one - stolen from Hemlock...
1. My roommate and I once: I've never had roomies unless you count times I bunked with people on trips… even those instances were dreadfully uneventful.
2. Never in my life have I: wanted anything but LOVE! :)
3. The one person who can drive me nuts, but then can always manage to make me smile is: I have bipolar relationships - I either hate people or I like them.
4. High school was: Awful. Simply awful.
5. When I'm nervous: My mouth goes dry.
6. The last time I cried was: It could've been yesterday but I held it. It was actually last month when my folks' visit came to an end and left on a Sunday afternoon.
7. If I were to get married right now, my bridesmaids/groomsmen would be: Definitely EvilTwin and JET… probably Starfish …maybe my brother.
8. Would you rather run naked through a crowded place or have someone e-mail your deepest secret to all your friends? I'm not sure - if the naked thing were legal and they were all strangers …I'd consider it.
9. My hair: Black …spikey. Kinda.
10. When I was 5: I was a smaller version of myself - I had a serious case of self-doubt (I'm told).
11. Last Christmas: was really quiet (and I liked it that way).
12. When I turn my head left: I will instinctively turn all the way to the right too just to stretch my neck.
13. I should be: Going to bed.
14. When I look down I see: a mess of envelopes I should've discarded days ago. And a pair of socks - still clean enough for a few more days (assuming I don't go running in them!).
15. The craziest recent event was: Starfish's wedding reception - I never knew what a great dancer he was.
16. If I were a character on "Friends" I'd be: Ross. There aren't enough words to describe what a horrible record my love-life life is.
17. By this time next year: My Acting Senior-Systems-Analyst term comes up for renewal (and my mouth will go dry).
18. My favorite aunt is: The banker: we've always been close (and I'm not just saying that because she's facilitating my mortgage either).
19. I have a hard time understanding: jerks.
20. One time at a family gathering: I met a branch of extended family we didn't even know we had (descended from my great grandfather who came to
21. You know I like you if: I haven't made any smart-ass comments about you to your face yet.
22. If I won an award, the first person (people) I'd thank: mom and dad for getting me out there.
23. Take my advice: The world is your oyster - just shuck it.
24. My ideal breakfast is: smoked salmon on a bagel …and no, I haven't had that in years.
25. If you visit my home town: you'd enjoy the view - then get bored a bit.
26. Sometime soon I plan to visit:
27. If you spend the night at my house: I will freak if you touch my toy collection.
28. I'd stop my wedding if: Not sure about that - I'll go with Hemlock's answer - the one with the medical emergency.
29. The world could do without: racism (and all discriminatory variations thereof).
30. I'd rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: eat one.
31. The most recent thing I've bought myself is: Funny, I really don't recall buying anything lately because I've been so obsessed with minimizing my move. Oh wait, I think it was that DVD 2 weekends ago.
32. The most recent thing someone else bought for me is: a meal (my dad paid for lunch on Sunday).
33. My favorite blonde is: UG, I guess.
34. My favorite brunette is: (assuming we're still talking about the ladies) it's RallyGirl.
35. My car must have a sign on it that reads: "Caution: May Contain Idiot Driver"
36. The last time I was drunk: at Starfish's reception (well, I was buzzed, does that count?)
37. The animals I would like to see flying besides birds: snakes …maybe by plane.
38. I shouldn't have been: so scared of success.
39. Have you ever shaved your pubic hair? Yes… well, trimmed it. Not shaved bare.
40. Last night I: Vegged out in front of the boob-tube (see my other blog).
41. There's this girl I know who: has the worst luck with men.
42: I don't know: where I'm going from here.
43. A better name for me would be: Anakin (because I never really learned to grow up either).
44. If I ever go back to school I'll: probably be really desperate by then.
45. How many days until my birthday?: I dunno - about 335?
46. One dead celebrity I wish I'd met is: Christopher Reeve - he always seemed like a stand-up guy. Besides, he was freakin' Superman! Nobody touches that.
47. I've lived at my current address since: May 1999.
48. I've been told I look like: crap …every morning.
49. If I could have any car, it would be: A Prius, I think. I used to hate the look but it's grown on me - plus it's a hybrid and we all need to do our part for the environment, right?
50. If I got a new cat tomorrow, I would name it: dinner. No j/k! Um… I would call it
Thursday, August 17, 2006
4
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Was tagged... I'm bored - you lucked out.
4 jobs I've had:
1. fast food cook
2. waiter
3. computer lab technician
4. programmer/analyst
4 movies I could watch over and over:
1. The Empire Strikes Back
2. The Wrath of Kahn
3. Patlabor The Movie
4. Macross: "Love; Do You Remember?"
4 places I have lived:
1.Sherbrooke, Quebec
2.Gatineau, Quebec
3.Ottawa, Ontario (any time now)
4....ok, so I haven't moved much
4 TV shows I love to watch:
1. Holmes on Homes
2. Hockey Night In Canada
3. Family Guy
4. Hell's Kitchen
4 places I have been on vacation:
1. Toronto, Ontario (including Waterloo & Sarnia; it's a long story)
2.Montreal, Quebec
3. Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
4.Hong Kong
4 websites I visit daily:
1. other peoples' blogs
2. Canoe.ca
3. several enthusiast BBS's
4. Weathernetwork
4 fave foods
1. pasta (with pretty much anything on it)
2. Vietnamese "pho" soup-noodle
3. Japanese sushi and sashimi (except tuna; I hate the texture)
4. (and ironically) tuna sandwiches (it's a world of difference cooked).
4 places I'd like to be right now:
1. with my folks
2. hanging out with EvilTwin
3. having a coffee break somewhere in town
4. Hong Kong...
4 people I am tagging:
...nobody; I'm lazy (besides, the guy who tagged me stole the list from somebody else and was NOT tagged, so I figure this is cosmic justice). ^_^;
4 jobs I've had:
1. fast food cook
2. waiter
3. computer lab technician
4. programmer/analyst
4 movies I could watch over and over:
1. The Empire Strikes Back
2. The Wrath of Kahn
3. Patlabor The Movie
4. Macross: "Love; Do You Remember?"
4 places I have lived:
1.
2.
3.
4.
4 TV shows I love to watch:
1. Holmes on Homes
2. Hockey Night In Canada
3. Family Guy
4. Hell's Kitchen
4 places I have been on vacation:
1. Toronto, Ontario (including Waterloo & Sarnia; it's a long story)
2.
3. Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
4.
4 websites I visit daily:
1. other peoples' blogs
2. Canoe.ca
3. several enthusiast BBS's
4. Weathernetwork
4 fave foods
1. pasta (with pretty much anything on it)
2. Vietnamese "pho" soup-noodle
3. Japanese sushi and sashimi (except tuna; I hate the texture)
4. (and ironically) tuna sandwiches (it's a world of difference cooked).
4 places I'd like to be right now:
1. with my folks
2. hanging out with EvilTwin
3. having a coffee break somewhere in town
4. Hong Kong...
4 people I am tagging:
...nobody; I'm lazy (besides, the guy who tagged me stole the list from somebody else and was NOT tagged, so I figure this is cosmic justice). ^_^;
Thursday, July 13, 2006
snatched from some other blog
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1. The book nearest me - "La Bible la Coran et la science" (my Muslim friend left it for me; it's been sitting on my desk for months)
2. Stretch out left arm what do you touch? a notepad with some debugging analysis I wrote down a moment ago
3. Last thing watched on television? - "watched" is a subjective word - more like "saw"...I saw part of a morning news show before leaving for work; didn't have time to actually pay attention though.
4. Without looking what time is it? - 10am?
5. What actual time is it? - 9:46 according to my computer's desktop
6. With the exception of the computer what can you hear? my cubicle neighbours talking
7. When did you last step outside? got out of my car in the parking lot this morning.
8. Before this survey what did you look at? those debugging notes I mentioned above (I really ought be to getting back to that
9. What are you wearing? a Nike dri-fit golf-shirt, shorts and sneakers (it's a dress-down day)
10. Did you dream last night? not last night; but recently I had a weird dream about LadyDeath who I hadn't seen in weeks. Dreamt we decided to start dating ...then we actually ran into each other the next day (I decided to keep the dream to myself).
11. When did you last laugh? last night while watching some video I downloaded off the 'net.
12. What is on the walls in the room? a calendar, some emails I printed out, some charts... it's a cubicle, what did you expect?
13. Seen anything weird lately? I almost ran over a couple of pigeons this morning; you don't see birds just walking around very often...
14. What do you think of this quiz? it feels like I'm talking to myself
15. What is the last film you saw? Superman Returns
16. Tell me something we don't know - despite all the running I've been doing lately, I'm still severely disappointed with the apparent lack of progress I'm making... it's depressing.
17. If you could change one thing about the world, what would you do? - I would tweak the gravity on this planet just a little bit - make it a little bit heavier.
18. Do you like to dance? - only with myself
19. George Bush? he's got big ears ...and a thick accent.
20. Imagine your first child is a girl - then I'd freak out because I'd know nothing about raising a girl
21. Imagine your first child is a boy - I'd still freak out.
22. Would you consider living abroad? - not really; I frequently find I go places and then saying to myself "I'm loving it, but I wouldn't want to live here."
23. What would God say to you when you reach the pearly gates? "who are you and how'd you get here?"
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Technobabble
Stolen from the blogosphere... of course.
1. Do you remember when you saw your first computer? When did you actually use one? What about having your own? Do you own a laptop? (PC or Mac?) Have you gone wireless at home yet?
The first computer I saw must've been a prop on Star Trek... But the first time I ever used computer that was not a video game console was probably in junior high - a Commodore 64. Shortly thereafter I got the white "64C" at home. I don't own a laptop. I've owned several PCs since 1993. I set up a wireless router for my folks but since I live in an appartment, I never bothered with wireless.
2. When did you first go online and/or use email? Who did you email back then? How did the internet change your life? When did you discover blogging? What about your home internet connection - is it dial-up, DSL, cable?
My first online experience was in 1995 when I installed my first 14.4 modem into my 486 (it was a loaner from a friend). I logged into a local BBS - it wasn't "email" like we have today, but I was able to post public messages and stuff. Later I tried the first iteration of MSN (it was like AOL back then). I got into "Internet" in university (1996). It changed the way I think about sharing information and communication.I discovered blogging just over a year or so ago. I have ADSL at home and have never looked back. I couldn't live without broadband now.
3. Do you remember your first VCR? What about a video camera (there were some bulky ones back in the 80s and 90s) and home videos?
The first VCR I used belonged to my dad and he paid like a couple thousand dollars for it... a top-loading contraption that had a wired remote control. It lasted FOREVER.My father had a video camera and made home movies when I was little. He stopped playing with it at one point.
4. When did you switch from VCR to DVD? How did it change your video viewing experience? Do you use TiVo or any such "contraption" to tape TV shows? Do you use Netflix or some other internet-based DVD "renting" service?
A few months after I bought my car I realized I was no longer bound to the limitations of carrying stuff home in my backpack on foot... I bought a DVD player that Christmas (2000). The upside of the switch is that since I'm a huge fan of anime and foreign films, I now get to watch the same film twice - once dubbed in English and once subtitled. I don't rent or tapes stuff much.
5. What about music? Did you enjoy listening favorite music in Long Plays or did you prefer cassette tapes? When did you buy your fist CD player and switched to CDs? Did you abandon them (and turned to downloaded music) for MP3 players or Ipods or do you still buy CDs?
What about it? I always preferred the convenience of cassettes. I bought a CD player in 1993 when I finished high school. it was a self-indulgent gift to myself. I never bought that many CDs... but I jumped to MP3 when I felt it was technologically acceptable (the early portables were self-defeating because you could only store about a cassette's worth of music at a time; I saw no reason to replace a perfectly good walkman.
6. Do you own and use a cell phone? Do you think it's useful or just annoying?(Did you always have a telephone in your house growing up? Did you have a phone in your own room?)
Now that I'm all over the place - driving from Sherbrooke to Montreal to Ottawa (and sometimes to Toronto) I do like having a cell-phone. It comes in handy but I don't use it that often. Very few people have my cell number. Yes, I had a phone in my bedroom growing up.
7. When did you first buy a digital camera? What kind was it (3.2, 4.0, 5.0 mega-pixels or better)? Did you start taking more pictures or were you a photo aficionado before then? What about a digital video camera?
My first digital camera was a 1.3 megapixel by HP. I've slowly taken less and less pictures over the years. The only digital video I have is the aweful little thing built into my cell phone.
8. What about televisions? Have you already embraced the new technologies, such as HDTV, plasma, and flat screen? (On the other hand, you wouldn't remember black & white TVs, would you?)
I've been putting off a flat-panel television forever even though I know I CAN afford one and should upgrade to widescreen. I never had a B&W - the earliest I remember my parents owning was a small (19"?) colour Citizen set with the dials (but we used a cable convertor on it).
1. Do you remember when you saw your first computer? When did you actually use one? What about having your own? Do you own a laptop? (PC or Mac?) Have you gone wireless at home yet?
The first computer I saw must've been a prop on Star Trek... But the first time I ever used computer that was not a video game console was probably in junior high - a Commodore 64. Shortly thereafter I got the white "64C" at home. I don't own a laptop. I've owned several PCs since 1993. I set up a wireless router for my folks but since I live in an appartment, I never bothered with wireless.
2. When did you first go online and/or use email? Who did you email back then? How did the internet change your life? When did you discover blogging? What about your home internet connection - is it dial-up, DSL, cable?
My first online experience was in 1995 when I installed my first 14.4 modem into my 486 (it was a loaner from a friend). I logged into a local BBS - it wasn't "email" like we have today, but I was able to post public messages and stuff. Later I tried the first iteration of MSN (it was like AOL back then). I got into "Internet" in university (1996). It changed the way I think about sharing information and communication.I discovered blogging just over a year or so ago. I have ADSL at home and have never looked back. I couldn't live without broadband now.
3. Do you remember your first VCR? What about a video camera (there were some bulky ones back in the 80s and 90s) and home videos?
The first VCR I used belonged to my dad and he paid like a couple thousand dollars for it... a top-loading contraption that had a wired remote control. It lasted FOREVER.My father had a video camera and made home movies when I was little. He stopped playing with it at one point.
4. When did you switch from VCR to DVD? How did it change your video viewing experience? Do you use TiVo or any such "contraption" to tape TV shows? Do you use Netflix or some other internet-based DVD "renting" service?
A few months after I bought my car I realized I was no longer bound to the limitations of carrying stuff home in my backpack on foot... I bought a DVD player that Christmas (2000). The upside of the switch is that since I'm a huge fan of anime and foreign films, I now get to watch the same film twice - once dubbed in English and once subtitled. I don't rent or tapes stuff much.
5. What about music? Did you enjoy listening favorite music in Long Plays or did you prefer cassette tapes? When did you buy your fist CD player and switched to CDs? Did you abandon them (and turned to downloaded music) for MP3 players or Ipods or do you still buy CDs?
What about it? I always preferred the convenience of cassettes. I bought a CD player in 1993 when I finished high school. it was a self-indulgent gift to myself. I never bought that many CDs... but I jumped to MP3 when I felt it was technologically acceptable (the early portables were self-defeating because you could only store about a cassette's worth of music at a time; I saw no reason to replace a perfectly good walkman.
6. Do you own and use a cell phone? Do you think it's useful or just annoying?(Did you always have a telephone in your house growing up? Did you have a phone in your own room?)
Now that I'm all over the place - driving from Sherbrooke to Montreal to Ottawa (and sometimes to Toronto) I do like having a cell-phone. It comes in handy but I don't use it that often. Very few people have my cell number. Yes, I had a phone in my bedroom growing up.
7. When did you first buy a digital camera? What kind was it (3.2, 4.0, 5.0 mega-pixels or better)? Did you start taking more pictures or were you a photo aficionado before then? What about a digital video camera?
My first digital camera was a 1.3 megapixel by HP. I've slowly taken less and less pictures over the years. The only digital video I have is the aweful little thing built into my cell phone.
8. What about televisions? Have you already embraced the new technologies, such as HDTV, plasma, and flat screen? (On the other hand, you wouldn't remember black & white TVs, would you?)
I've been putting off a flat-panel television forever even though I know I CAN afford one and should upgrade to widescreen. I never had a B&W - the earliest I remember my parents owning was a small (19"?) colour Citizen set with the dials (but we used a cable convertor on it).
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