Wednesday, November 08, 2006

more than you could ever want to know

remember the olden days when we used to mass email surveys out to our friends? now we can fufill the survey hunger without filling up anyone's inboxes. this survey is dedicated to james (b.) who needs something to read while he drinks his coffee in the mornings. even though my suggestion was, "don't get up so early, crazy", i thought this was the next best thing to pass the time.

What were you doing this morning at 8 a.m.?
Sitting at my desk marking math papers and eating peanut butter on toast. (yes, at school)

What were you doing 15 minutes ago?
Watching King of Queens...it's one i've seen before.

Are you any good at math?
Up to grade 4.

Your prom night?
I wore a red dress and had my first up-do, went with alex (and friends), rode in a limo with no airconditioning then waited in a park and ride for a new limo to pick us up that had airconditioning, refused to dance until scott russell forced me to, watched jonny morrison do the splits in a rented tux, went to a pathetic aftergrad, and skipped the pancake breakfast the next morning and caught a ride home with andi.

Do you have any famous ancestors?
judy macdonald, wonderwoman.

Have you ever taken out a loan to pay for school?
not just one. thankfully i married someone who is paying them. ha.

Last thing received in the mail?
Shape magazine.

How many different beverages have you drunk today?
smoothie, coffee, tea, water, and diet coke.

Do you ever leave messages on people's answering machine?
i always leave messages...how else will they know i've called? oh wait...maybe i'm the only person left in the world without call display. please leave a message when you call my house or else i won't know you called.

Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach?
no

What's the most painful dental procedure you've had?
when they remove your braces and those little metal things that are cememnted to your teeth are ripped off with pliers.

What is out your back door?
my back porch and a bbq.

Any plans for Friday night?
tim's away until friday so yeah...hang out with tim.

Do you like what the ocean does to your hair?
eww...the only ocean i know if WR and i don't like how it looks let alone let it touch my hair.

Have you ever received one of those big tins of 3 different kinds of popcorn for Christmas?
just the tins with 1 kind -- double butter (but that means caramel) from kernels

Have you ever been to a planetarium?
Yes, on a dorm date in my first year to see a lazer show. good times.

Do you re-use towels after you shower?
uhh...is this a trick question?

Some things you are excited about?
tomorrow's thursday, i went to the gym yesterday and discovered i haven't gained any weight since my gym hiatus, halloween candy being on sale, a long weekend is coming, the opportunity to mould young minds(?), that criminal minds is on tonight, umm...

What is your favorite flavor of JELLO?
chocolate pudding.

Are any of your great-grandparents still alive?
not anymore.

Where do you keep your change?
what change? interac please.

When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group of people?
this morning at choir practice when i told the entire school (that's the choir)that if they don't keep their arms at the side and stay looking at the director when they sing on remembrance day this weekend, it will be very distracting to the audience.

What kind of winter coat do you have?
a gray MEC rain jacket and a black fleece...how can you tell i'm from BC?

What was the weather like on your graduation day?
umm...cloudy but no need for jackets.

Do you sleep with the door to your room open or closed?
closed.

8 lasts --

8.] last kiss: this morning
7.] last beverage: diet coke
6.] last movie watched: just my luck (haha)
5.] last phone call: called my sister in law
4.] last cd played: something by ryan adams
3.] last "i love you": this morning
2.] last time you cried: at least a week ago...what a record!
1.] last alcoholic drink: i think i tried some wine at one of these summer weddings and was reassured that i can't understand how people stand it.


5 have you evers --

5.] have you ever dated someone twice: yes
4.] have you ever been cheated on: that depends
3.] have you ever kissed someone: haha.
2.] have you ever kissed someone you regret: no
1.] have you ever been depressed: no


6 things you've done today
1.] made a smoothie
2.] straightened my hair
3.] taught grade 2s how to put pictures onto powerpoint and animate them
4.] photocopied
5.] supervised outside at recess
6.] watched friends while i ate salmon by myself

4 places you've lived--
1.] South Surrey, BC (1982 - 2000)
2.] Langley, BC (2000 - 2003)
3.] White Rock, BC (2004 - 2005)
4.] Abbotsford, BC (2005 - present)

how sad is that? one day maybe i'll move somewhere other than the lower mainland. but really...why would i want to? ha.

3 favorite colors --
1.] Green
2.] Red
3.] Blue

2 things you want to do before you die --
1.] go to europe
2.] have a kid

Q 01: is there a person who is on your mind right now?
A 01: uhh...is this another trick question?

Q 02: Where is the last place you went?
A 02: save on foods. (sing it:more, more, more)

Q 03: who is the last person who called you?
A 03: tim - he left a message

Q 04: do you have any siblings?
A 04: Yes. one.

Q 05: do you smile often?
A 05: Yes.

Q 06: do you think that someone is thinking about you right now?
A 06: umm...tim? are you there?

Q 07: do you wish on stars?
A 07: no...but i teach kids about constellations even though i know nothing about them.

Q 08: do you untie your shoes every time you take them off?
A 08: no...but i have to untie them when i go to put them on again.

Q 9: do you like your handwriting?
A 9: sure.

Q 10: Who's bed did you sleep in last night?
A 10: mine.

Q 11: what color shirt are you wearing?
A 11: blue hoodie.

Q 12: do you have any pets?
A 12: no way.

Q 13: what is the color of your bedsheets?
A 13: cream.

Q 14: What were you doing at 9 last night?
A 14: watching the show house and reading a book because i don't like house.

Q 15: I can't wait until..
A 15: it's friday.

Q 16: Look to your right. What's there?
A 16: a red filing cabinet, paper, paper, paper, and some empty candy wrappers.

Q 17: Ever cried yourself to sleep?
A 17: who hasn't?

Q 18: Song that makes you cry?
A 18: once when i was 8 or 9, at an evening church service (remember when those were different than the morning ones?) someone sang that song, "cats and the cradle" by cat stevens (yeah...random) and i'd never heard the song before and i cried. that's the only time. remember that dad? or should i say, max?

Has anyone ever thrown you a suprise party?
yes. thank you.

Are you easily excited?
hmm...i'm not sure. i don't think so but maybe.

What event is coming up that you're most excited about?
wait...i already answered this question.

If you won a million dollars what would be your first thought?
ahh...another trick question.

If you could have anything right now what would it be?
haha.

What was your latest dream?
i was writing the homework on the board and looking for mr. beeke to ask him what the homework for the grade 4s was. my dreams are looking a little too much like reality.

Do any of your dreams come true?
umm, actually today i did go looking for mr. beeke to ask him what the homework for the grade 4s was.

What was the weirdest dream you've ever had?
oh please...don't ask. no one ever believes my dreams anyways but they should talk to my friend kara. hers are way weirder.

Do you usually remember your dreams?
almost always.

wait...that's it? how can you end a survey with a question like that? hunh.

2 comments:

Ang said...

thanks for the great survey, I called you tonight but maybe you'd already called it a night. Enjoy your long weekend, call me if you guys are coming out this way, or if you are making anything for dinner called "Fiesta" I'll be right out there.

Anonymous said...

Ahh bec, i love that you still do surveys:) I always find out new things:)