Unshelved by Bill Barnes and Gene Ambaum
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Monday, November 25, 2013

Almost 100 questions and answers (I deleted a few that were repeated)

Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, and find line 4. 'She pounded on the door and cried for help.'--The Peculiar Case of the Electric Constable: A True Tale of Passion, Poison, & Pursuit, by Carol Baxter
Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch? A lamp
Before you started this survey, what were you doing? Watching a video of my dead cat.
What is the last thing you watched on TV? 'Witches of East End'
Without looking, guess what time it is 6:20 pm
Now look at the clock. What is the actual time? 6:07 pm
With the exception of the computer, what can you hear? The aquarium bubbling
When did you last step outside? What were you doing? Coming home from work about an hour ago
Did you dream last night? Yes
Do you remember your dreams? Not last night's, but sometimes
When did you last laugh? Yesterday at the game
Do you remember why / at what? 'Harry Potter and the Ten Years Later', a parody video on YouTube
What is on the walls of the room you are in? A triptych of the Goddess, God, and Child
Seen anything weird lately? A trailer for a movie from Ireland with Cthulhoid monsters that will kill you unless you're drunk
What do you think of this quiz? It's okay.
What is the last film you saw? In the theatre? Hunger Games (the first one), otherwise The Last Keepers
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? Great Britain
If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy? A house.
Tell me something about you that most people don't know. I sleep with a teddy bear. It's comfy, and I don't have cuddly pets anymore.
If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do? End inequality between genders.
Do you like to dance? Not really. Or rather, it would be nice, but I can't.
Would you ever consider living abroad? Yes.
Does your name make any interesting anagrams? Not that I've noticed. But the numerology matches my birthday's.
Who made the last incoming call on your phone? YKWIA
What is the last thing you downloaded onto your computer? A score sheet from the Human Rights Campaign on my city's GLBT-equality
Last time you swam in a pool? This summer
Type of music you like most? Celtic
Type of music you dislike most? Rap
Are you listening to music right now? No
What color is your bedroom carpet? Tan
If you could change something about your home, without worry about expense or mess, what would you do? Get a house with room for a garden, rather than an apartment
What was the last thing you bought? Cream of broccoli soup
Have you ever ridden on a motorbike? No--and won't
Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving? No
Do you have a garden? No, but I have lots of houseplants and office plants
Do you really know all the words to your national anthem? Yes
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning? I have to pee.
If you could eat lunch with one famous person, who would it be? The Dalai Lama
Who sent the last text message you received? Brandon
Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? Amazon
What time is bed time? Anytime between 9 pm and 1 am
Have you ever been in a beauty pageant? No
How many tattoos do you have? None
If you don't have any, have you ever thought of getting one? Yes, but I wouldn't
What did you do for your last birthday? I think I went to an Indian restaurant with friends
Do you carry a donor card? Yes
Who was the last person you ate dinner with? My co-workers
Is the glass half empty or half full? Half full
What's the farthest-away place you've been? California
When's the last time you ate a homegrown tomato? This fall
Have you ever won a trophy? Once. The movers broke it later.
Are you a good cook? Not at all. But I can bake. And I'm learning to cook and assist in prep work quite often.
Do you know how to pump your own gas? Of course. I don't live in New Jersey. I can also check my oil and change my tyres.
If you could meet any one person (from history or currently alive), who would it be? Socrates
Have you ever had to wear a uniform to school? No
Do you touch-type? Yes
What's under your bed? An empty under-the-bed container
Do you believe in love at first sight? Yes
Think fast, what do you like right now? Spinach
Where were you on Valentine's day? At work
What time do you get up? 7:30ish
What was the name of your first pet? Freckles. He was a rabbit.
Who is the second to last person to call you? Time Warner Cable
Is there anything going on this weekend? Thanksgivingkkah
How are you feeling right now? Just okay, have a bit of a headache and I'm tired
What do you think about the most? My best friend
If you had A Big Win in the Lottery, how long would you wait to tell people? Most a couple of weeks, one person immediately
Who would you tell first? My best friend
What is the last movie that you saw at the cinema? Hunger Games (first movie)
Do you sing in the shower? Sometimes
What do you do most when you are bored? Listen to music
What do you do for a living? I'm a librarian
Do you love your job? Yes
What did you want to be when you grew up? An optometrist
If you could have any job, what would you want to do/be? Archaeologist
Which came first the chicken or the egg? Egg
How many keys on your key ring? Six, counting the padlock and luggage keys
Where would you retire to? Great Britain
What kind of car do you drive? Ford Taurus SES
What are your best physical features? Eyes
What are your best characteristics? Loyal
If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation where would you go? Great Britain
What kind of books do you like to read? Mystery and fantasy, mostly
What is your favorite time of the day? Evening
Where did you grow up? All over the US--I was a military brat
How far away from your birthplace do you live now? 35 miles
What are you reading now? Confessions of a Prairie Bitch by Allison Arngrim
Are you a morning person or a night owl? Night owl
Can you touch your nose with your tongue? No, sadly
Can you close your eyes and raise your eyebrows? Yes
Do you have pets? Just goldfish these days, and a betta fish
How many rings before you answer the phone? Two
What is your best childhood memory? Getting an A in gym for running cross country even though I was last. I finished despite an asthma attack at high altitude. But my teacher believed in me.
What are some of the different jobs that you have had in your life? Interfiler, Gas Station Attendant, Stocker, Food Service Worker, Cashier, Office Clerk
Any new and exciting things that you would like to share? I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving and the meal we're going to work on
What is most important in life? Love
What inspires you? People who risk everything to make the world a better place

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