Meme about me.
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the_ogre, who should know better than to hide things under his mattress.
What's on your bedside table?
Stuffed critters, my lamp, the phone, some pocket change, and a book I've been meaning to read.
What is the geekiest part of your music collection?
FM - Black Noise Geeky British SF prog rock.
What do you eat when you raid the fridge late at night?
Usually I just grab a Coke. If I'm actually hungry, I make a sandwich
What is your secret guaranteed weeping movie?
Field of Dreams
Do you have a completely irrational fear?
Cooking. Dropping things into the crack when getting on or off an elevator.
What is the little physical habit that gives away your insecure moment?
screaming and leaping for the throat I cross my arms.
Are you a pyromaniac?
Nope. Fire, while fun, isn't an obsession.
Do you have too many love interests?
No.
Do you know anyone famous?
Well, I'm sort of famous. And I know a couple of Big Name Game Designers.
Describe your bed.
It's flat and soft. Beyond that, I don't really care.
Spontaneous or plan?
I prefer to have a plan.
Who should play you in a movie about your life?
Gary Oldman
Do you know how to play poker?
A couple of versions.
What do you carry with you at all times?
Wallet and keys. 90% of the time, I have a book somewhere on my person.
How do you drive?
Defensively!
What do you miss most about being little?
Opportunities.
Are you happy with your given name?
Yes. Great name, Douglas.
How much money would it take to get you to give up the Internet for one year?
Enough to get me tickets plus expenses to every single Giants and 49ers game, including Spring Training. This must include travel, food, and accommodations. Plus some extra for souvenirs.
What color is your bedroom?
White walls, beige carpet.
What was the last song you were listening to?
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Gimme Me Back My Bullets
Have you ever been in a play?
A few as a kid. Fiddler on the Roof, Annie Get Your Gun.. the High School Musical All-Stars.
Who are your best friends?
kshandra is the one that comes to mind immediately.
Have you ever been in love?
I am right now!
Do you talk a lot?
Oh, yes...
Do you like yourself and believe in yourself?
Yes.
Have you ever done any illegal drugs?
You could say that...
Do you think you're cute?
Nope.
Do poor, homeless, or starving people sometimes annoy you?
Odd question. I dislike aggressive panhandlers who are obviously drunks or junkies. Being poor to some extent, I ca understand the desperation, but the mere existence of poverty and homelessness doesn't annoy me.
Do you consider yourself to be a nice person?
Sure. Until I'm given reason not to be nice. Then I am not a nice person at all.
Do you spend more time with your girlfriend, boyfriend, or your friends?
Most of my time is spent withkshandra, my lovely and talented wife.
What is your ideal marriage location?
Que? Where ever works for the couple, I guess.
Which musical instrument do you wish you could play?
Six-string electric bass
Favorite fabric?
Denim
What kind of bedding do you use?
Whatever Kiri buys. (Get the impression that I don't really care about the bed that much?
What kind of soap do you use?
Ivory, or similar additive-free soaps.
What's the one language you want to learn?
Polish
How do you eat an apple?
As applesauce.
What do you order at a bar?
Cokes. Maybe one beer.
Have you ever pierced your body parts?
Other than surgeries? I had a pierced ear for a time.
Do you have tattoos?
One.
Would you ever admit to having done plastic surgery of any kind if confronted?
Why wouldn't I? I paid for the work, after all. Might as well show it off.
What's one of the funniest things you've ever done?
Existed.
Do you drive stick?
Can I? Sure. I learned on Army jeeps. Do I currently? No.
What's one trait you hate in a person?
Willful ignorance.
What kind of watch(es) do you wear?
An ancient Casio G-Shock.
Most frivolous purchase?
Ever? I can't even wrap my mind around that.
Do you consider yourself materialistic?
No.
What do you cook the best?
Italian sausage. (Trick question - there are about four things that I can "cook", if you consider frying or browning a single ingredient to be cooking. See "irrational fears" above.)
Favorite writing instrument?
A good mechanical pencil.
Do you prefer to stand out or blend in?
Depends on the situation.
Would you ever go out dressed like the opposite sex?
I have. I looked silly.
What's one car you will never buy?
A Porsche. I've driven them, they suck.
What kind of books do you like to read?
Science-fiction, fantasy, military history, alternate history, Fortean stuff, some biographies.
If you won the lottery, what would you do first?
Pay off debts. Then Kiri and I go on a long vacation.
Burial or cremation?
Donation to a medical school.
How many online journals do you read regularly?
Several.
What's one thing you're a sore loser at?
Chess.
If you don't like a person, how do you show it?
I avoid them.
Do you cry in front of friends?
I don't cry much.
What kind of first impression do you think you give to people?
Either "friendly" or "psycho killer."
What's one thing you like to do alone?
Ride my bike.
What's the worst thing you ever said to someone?
Hell, I don't know!
When's the last time you cried?
Last year sometime.
Favorite communication method?
Talking.
What's the most painful experience you've ever had?
Blood clot on the portal vein. Agony beyond compare.
Can you type with your eyes closed?
Well, yes.. but not at all well.
Can you ski?
No desire to do it in the first place.
Can you speak in sign language?
A couple of words.
Can you do the butterfly stroke?
Nope.
Can you say the alphabet backwards effortlessly?
LOL! Mark that a "no".
Can you tie a knot in a cherry stem with your tongue?
No. :)
Can you run a mile in under ten minutes?
I used to be able to do that (hell, I was hitting six minute miles in the Army) but no more.
Can you stand the sight of blood?
Sure.
Can you read palms or tarot cards?
I can do the tarot, and it is such a bloody scam.
Can you admit it when you're wrong?
Yes.
Can you ask for help when you need it?
Yes.
Can you tie a necktie?
Nope. and I'm proud of that.
Can you successfully pierce someone's ear?
From about 250 meters with a 7.62mm round... oh. That kind of piercing. No.
Can you play soccer?
Yup. Not good at heading the ball though.
Can you sing?
Everyone can sing. The question is can I sing in a manner that anyone would find pleasing. The answer to that is NO.
Can you name three kinds of clouds?
Nope.
Can you make a joke out of anything?
I made jokes about having cancer. Life is a straight line folks.
Can you perform CPR on another human?
Yes.
Do you know what CPR stands for?
Yes.
Can you read minds?
No.
Can you write better poetry than Shakespeare?
No, but at least my spelling is better!
Can you speak more than one language?
No, but I know swear words in five languages!
Do you know karate?
No.
Can you freestyle?
Huh?
the_ogre, who should know better than to hide things under his mattress.What's on your bedside table?
Stuffed critters, my lamp, the phone, some pocket change, and a book I've been meaning to read.
What is the geekiest part of your music collection?
FM - Black Noise Geeky British SF prog rock.
What do you eat when you raid the fridge late at night?
Usually I just grab a Coke. If I'm actually hungry, I make a sandwich
What is your secret guaranteed weeping movie?
Field of Dreams
Do you have a completely irrational fear?
Cooking. Dropping things into the crack when getting on or off an elevator.
What is the little physical habit that gives away your insecure moment?
Are you a pyromaniac?
Nope. Fire, while fun, isn't an obsession.
Do you have too many love interests?
No.
Do you know anyone famous?
Well, I'm sort of famous. And I know a couple of Big Name Game Designers.
Describe your bed.
It's flat and soft. Beyond that, I don't really care.
Spontaneous or plan?
I prefer to have a plan.
Who should play you in a movie about your life?
Gary Oldman
Do you know how to play poker?
A couple of versions.
What do you carry with you at all times?
Wallet and keys. 90% of the time, I have a book somewhere on my person.
How do you drive?
Defensively!
What do you miss most about being little?
Opportunities.
Are you happy with your given name?
Yes. Great name, Douglas.
How much money would it take to get you to give up the Internet for one year?
Enough to get me tickets plus expenses to every single Giants and 49ers game, including Spring Training. This must include travel, food, and accommodations. Plus some extra for souvenirs.
What color is your bedroom?
White walls, beige carpet.
What was the last song you were listening to?
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Gimme Me Back My Bullets
Have you ever been in a play?
A few as a kid. Fiddler on the Roof, Annie Get Your Gun.. the High School Musical All-Stars.
Who are your best friends?
kshandra is the one that comes to mind immediately.Have you ever been in love?
I am right now!
Do you talk a lot?
Oh, yes...
Do you like yourself and believe in yourself?
Yes.
Have you ever done any illegal drugs?
You could say that...
Do you think you're cute?
Nope.
Do poor, homeless, or starving people sometimes annoy you?
Odd question. I dislike aggressive panhandlers who are obviously drunks or junkies. Being poor to some extent, I ca understand the desperation, but the mere existence of poverty and homelessness doesn't annoy me.
Do you consider yourself to be a nice person?
Sure. Until I'm given reason not to be nice. Then I am not a nice person at all.
Do you spend more time with your girlfriend, boyfriend, or your friends?
Most of my time is spent with
kshandra, my lovely and talented wife.What is your ideal marriage location?
Que? Where ever works for the couple, I guess.
Which musical instrument do you wish you could play?
Six-string electric bass
Favorite fabric?
Denim
What kind of bedding do you use?
Whatever Kiri buys. (Get the impression that I don't really care about the bed that much?
What kind of soap do you use?
Ivory, or similar additive-free soaps.
What's the one language you want to learn?
Polish
How do you eat an apple?
As applesauce.
What do you order at a bar?
Cokes. Maybe one beer.
Have you ever pierced your body parts?
Other than surgeries? I had a pierced ear for a time.
Do you have tattoos?
One.
Would you ever admit to having done plastic surgery of any kind if confronted?
Why wouldn't I? I paid for the work, after all. Might as well show it off.
What's one of the funniest things you've ever done?
Existed.
Do you drive stick?
Can I? Sure. I learned on Army jeeps. Do I currently? No.
What's one trait you hate in a person?
Willful ignorance.
What kind of watch(es) do you wear?
An ancient Casio G-Shock.
Most frivolous purchase?
Ever? I can't even wrap my mind around that.
Do you consider yourself materialistic?
No.
What do you cook the best?
Italian sausage. (Trick question - there are about four things that I can "cook", if you consider frying or browning a single ingredient to be cooking. See "irrational fears" above.)
Favorite writing instrument?
A good mechanical pencil.
Do you prefer to stand out or blend in?
Depends on the situation.
Would you ever go out dressed like the opposite sex?
I have. I looked silly.
What's one car you will never buy?
A Porsche. I've driven them, they suck.
What kind of books do you like to read?
Science-fiction, fantasy, military history, alternate history, Fortean stuff, some biographies.
If you won the lottery, what would you do first?
Pay off debts. Then Kiri and I go on a long vacation.
Burial or cremation?
Donation to a medical school.
How many online journals do you read regularly?
Several.
What's one thing you're a sore loser at?
Chess.
If you don't like a person, how do you show it?
I avoid them.
Do you cry in front of friends?
I don't cry much.
What kind of first impression do you think you give to people?
Either "friendly" or "psycho killer."
What's one thing you like to do alone?
Ride my bike.
What's the worst thing you ever said to someone?
Hell, I don't know!
When's the last time you cried?
Last year sometime.
Favorite communication method?
Talking.
What's the most painful experience you've ever had?
Blood clot on the portal vein. Agony beyond compare.
Can you type with your eyes closed?
Well, yes.. but not at all well.
Can you ski?
No desire to do it in the first place.
Can you speak in sign language?
A couple of words.
Can you do the butterfly stroke?
Nope.
Can you say the alphabet backwards effortlessly?
LOL! Mark that a "no".
Can you tie a knot in a cherry stem with your tongue?
No. :)
Can you run a mile in under ten minutes?
I used to be able to do that (hell, I was hitting six minute miles in the Army) but no more.
Can you stand the sight of blood?
Sure.
Can you read palms or tarot cards?
I can do the tarot, and it is such a bloody scam.
Can you admit it when you're wrong?
Yes.
Can you ask for help when you need it?
Yes.
Can you tie a necktie?
Nope. and I'm proud of that.
Can you successfully pierce someone's ear?
From about 250 meters with a 7.62mm round... oh. That kind of piercing. No.
Can you play soccer?
Yup. Not good at heading the ball though.
Can you sing?
Everyone can sing. The question is can I sing in a manner that anyone would find pleasing. The answer to that is NO.
Can you name three kinds of clouds?
Nope.
Can you make a joke out of anything?
I made jokes about having cancer. Life is a straight line folks.
Can you perform CPR on another human?
Yes.
Do you know what CPR stands for?
Yes.
Can you read minds?
No.
Can you write better poetry than Shakespeare?
No, but at least my spelling is better!
Can you speak more than one language?
No, but I know swear words in five languages!
Do you know karate?
No.
Can you freestyle?
Huh?
