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katallisonAlthough (or because) I should be doing a zillion other things --
WRATH
Who did you last get angry with?
Of people I know personally, a co-worker who was playing passive-aggressive mind games. On the larger political scene, this year's brought a bumper crop of anger-targets, too many to list.
What is your weapon of choice?
With people I know, nowadays I mostly attempt to Rise Above. With the aforementioned politicians, I curse a lot, and flail impotently.
Would you hit a member of the opposite sex?
It would totally depend on circumstances. I have in the past *thrown* things at members of the opposite sex.
How about of the same sex?
See above re: totally depending on circumstances, though honestly, I'd be much likelier to hit a guy.
Who was the last person that got really angry at you?
P., the boyfriend. As far as I know, at least; there may be resentment seething in the breast of various friends, utterly unknown to me. I can be oblivious as hell.
What is your pet peeve?
People with a massive sense of entitlement/specialness who treat others rudely and condescendingly, with intent to humiliate.
Do you hold grudges, or can you let them go easily?
I very seldom hold grudges; there are ... ::counting:: ... three people on the planet who've earned their way onto my grudge list. (One really awful ex-b.f., two people who caused significant pain to friends of mine.) Staying mad at people is usually way too much work.
SLOTH
What is one thing you're supposed to do daily that you haven't done in a long time?
Reconciled checkbook. Answered e-mail.
What is the latest you've ever woken up?
Um ... "ever" is a long time for me. In the past 5-10 years, the latest I can recall waking is around 8, but that was at a con when I'd been up half the night and was in a different time zone. Usually if I sleep in as late as 7 I feel like a complete sloven.
Name a person you've been meaning to contact, but haven't.
Oh god, too many to list.
What is the last lame excuse you've made?
"Vapor lock! I'm so sorry!" (this afternoon, regarding failure to e-mail important document to work colleague).
Have you ever watched an infomercial all the way through?
Oh sure, when down with the flu. Exercise infomercials are great when you're sacked out on the couch, immobile, feverish.
When was the last time you got a good workout in?
This evening.
How many times did you hit the snooze button on your alarm clock today?
Don't use the snooze button. (It should be noted that the biological accident of my being a morning person does not in any sense exempt me from the sin of sloth; I'm just a slothful person who gets up early, and then spends an hour and a half playing Zuma instead of doing anything useful.)
GLUTTONY
What is your overpriced yuppie beverage of choice?
I have no idea what counts as a "yuppie" beverage, but my latest high-priced tipple of choice is Hendrick's Gin; ohmygod that is lovely, lovely stuff. (I'm more of a glutton about really good alcoholic beverages than anything else.)
White meat or dark meat?
Either/or.
What is the greatest amount of alcohol you've had in one sitting/outing/event?
See, the problem with this question is that on any of the occasions that would count here, I have no clue how much total I consumed, because I stopped keeping track fairly early in the festivities. We'll just say "plenty" and move right along.
Have you ever used a professional diet company?
Nope.
Do you have an issue with your weight?
Only my whole life long. Despite the fact that by height/weight/BMI charts I've never been actually overweight.
Do you prefer sweets, salty foods, or spicy foods?
Salty/crunchy.
Have you ever taken food "to go" from a buffet?
No, but then I can't remember the last time I ate at a buffet, so ...
LUST
How many people have you seen naked (not counting movies/family)?
Given that in the 70s/80s I used to frequent nude beaches and naturist resorts, I can't begin to count.
How many people have seen YOU naked (not counting physicians/family)?
See above.
Have you ever caught yourself staring at the chest/crotch of a member of your gender of choice during a normal conversation?
See, this is a weird question, because what signifies "gender of choice" in this context? I like looking at women much more than I like looking at men; but that doesn't bear much relationship to what gender tends to be the object of any actual overt sexual behavior on my part.
Have you wanted someone who was taken?
For simplicity's sake, I'll say "no" here, without going into how unpleasant I find the word "taken" in this context. The "no" is more about how seldom I find myself wanting actual involvement with actual real-life known-to-me people than about my sense of propriety as regards those already involved with others (or, I guess, "taken" ... ergh).
What is your favorite body part on a person of your gender of choice?
See carping above re: "gender of choice." Having said which, I'll add that the back of the neck is one of my favorite parts on any reasonably attractive human.
Have you ever been propositioned by a prostitute?
Dude, I haven't been propositioned by anybody. I don't get propositioned.
Have you ever had a one night stand?
If this means "a one-time sexual encounter with someone not known previously and not kept in touch with afterwards," no. If it means "a one-time sexual encounter with someone who was a friend both before and after said encounter (although things got somewhat more weird afterwards)" yes.
GREED
How many credit cards do you own?
One. Paid off in full every month.
What's your guilty pleasure?
In the context of material goods? Electronic/tech gizmos that I buy and then never fully use.
If you had $1 million, what would you do with it?
Stick it someplace temporarily safe, and then stress myself into insanity about what would constitute the best use of it. Probably give a fair chunk of it to people I care about.
Would you rather be rich or famous?
Neither is particularly compelling, but rich would let me do more things that would be interesting and/or helpful to others.
Would you accept a boring job if it meant you would make megabucks?
I love whoever it was (memory's gone) who said, in effect, "Dude, I *already* sold out, for a measly middle-class salary." Yes. All I'd add is that I can handle a high level of boringness; but I wouldn't do a job I found morally repugnant for megabucks.
Have you ever stolen anything?
I shoplifted a lip balm from a hideous drugstore job I worked in 1967. Since then, filched office supplies is about the extent of it.
How many mp3's are on your hard drive?
Less than 50, all legally acquired from eMusic.
PRIDE
What's one thing have you done that you're most proud of?
Written/posted fiction that got praise from writers I hugely admire.
What's one thing have you done that your parents are most proud of?
I have no idea.
What thing would you like to accomplish in your life?
I ... really don't know. "Achieve wisdom" figures somewhere in here, but I have no real idea what that would look like.
Do you get annoyed by coming in second place?
Depends on the nature of the contest, and the competitors. I don't mind being bested by people who I can honestly admit are better than me.
Have you ever entered a contest of skill, knowing you were of much higher skill than all the other competitors?
Not in any arena that mattered.
Have you ever cheated on something to get a higher score?
Not on anything that matters. (I.e., Quizilla doesn't count.)
What did you do today that you're proud of?
Refrained from showing impatience when co-workers blathered pointlessly at the interminable staff meeting.
ENVY
What item of your friend's would you most want to have for your own?
I really can't think of anything.
If you could be anyone else in the world, who would you be?
I have no idea. Methos, maybe. *g*
Have you ever been cheated on?
See, and this is another question that annoys me deeply. I've never been in a relationship with someone who snuck around with others behind my back; I *have* been in a relationship with a polyamorous person who had relationships with others that I was fully cognizant of and had no problems with. That's not "cheating," in my book.
Have you ever cheated on someone?
See above; "no" in first definition, "yes" in second.
Have you ever wished you had a physical feature different from your own?
I have always, always wanted to be tall. At least 5'10". And wanted wildly curly hair.
What trait do you see in others that you wish you had for yourself?
Self-confidence. Panache. Genuine compassion and thoughtfulness. Self-discipline. The list goes on and on.
What is your favorite deadly sin?
Do you mean the one I find most excusable, or the one I am most guilty of, or ...? I'll say that to me Greed is the *least* favorite.
WRATH
Who did you last get angry with?
Of people I know personally, a co-worker who was playing passive-aggressive mind games. On the larger political scene, this year's brought a bumper crop of anger-targets, too many to list.
What is your weapon of choice?
With people I know, nowadays I mostly attempt to Rise Above. With the aforementioned politicians, I curse a lot, and flail impotently.
Would you hit a member of the opposite sex?
It would totally depend on circumstances. I have in the past *thrown* things at members of the opposite sex.
How about of the same sex?
See above re: totally depending on circumstances, though honestly, I'd be much likelier to hit a guy.
Who was the last person that got really angry at you?
P., the boyfriend. As far as I know, at least; there may be resentment seething in the breast of various friends, utterly unknown to me. I can be oblivious as hell.
What is your pet peeve?
People with a massive sense of entitlement/specialness who treat others rudely and condescendingly, with intent to humiliate.
Do you hold grudges, or can you let them go easily?
I very seldom hold grudges; there are ... ::counting:: ... three people on the planet who've earned their way onto my grudge list. (One really awful ex-b.f., two people who caused significant pain to friends of mine.) Staying mad at people is usually way too much work.
SLOTH
What is one thing you're supposed to do daily that you haven't done in a long time?
Reconciled checkbook. Answered e-mail.
What is the latest you've ever woken up?
Um ... "ever" is a long time for me. In the past 5-10 years, the latest I can recall waking is around 8, but that was at a con when I'd been up half the night and was in a different time zone. Usually if I sleep in as late as 7 I feel like a complete sloven.
Name a person you've been meaning to contact, but haven't.
Oh god, too many to list.
What is the last lame excuse you've made?
"Vapor lock! I'm so sorry!" (this afternoon, regarding failure to e-mail important document to work colleague).
Have you ever watched an infomercial all the way through?
Oh sure, when down with the flu. Exercise infomercials are great when you're sacked out on the couch, immobile, feverish.
When was the last time you got a good workout in?
This evening.
How many times did you hit the snooze button on your alarm clock today?
Don't use the snooze button. (It should be noted that the biological accident of my being a morning person does not in any sense exempt me from the sin of sloth; I'm just a slothful person who gets up early, and then spends an hour and a half playing Zuma instead of doing anything useful.)
GLUTTONY
What is your overpriced yuppie beverage of choice?
I have no idea what counts as a "yuppie" beverage, but my latest high-priced tipple of choice is Hendrick's Gin; ohmygod that is lovely, lovely stuff. (I'm more of a glutton about really good alcoholic beverages than anything else.)
White meat or dark meat?
Either/or.
What is the greatest amount of alcohol you've had in one sitting/outing/event?
See, the problem with this question is that on any of the occasions that would count here, I have no clue how much total I consumed, because I stopped keeping track fairly early in the festivities. We'll just say "plenty" and move right along.
Have you ever used a professional diet company?
Nope.
Do you have an issue with your weight?
Only my whole life long. Despite the fact that by height/weight/BMI charts I've never been actually overweight.
Do you prefer sweets, salty foods, or spicy foods?
Salty/crunchy.
Have you ever taken food "to go" from a buffet?
No, but then I can't remember the last time I ate at a buffet, so ...
LUST
How many people have you seen naked (not counting movies/family)?
Given that in the 70s/80s I used to frequent nude beaches and naturist resorts, I can't begin to count.
How many people have seen YOU naked (not counting physicians/family)?
See above.
Have you ever caught yourself staring at the chest/crotch of a member of your gender of choice during a normal conversation?
See, this is a weird question, because what signifies "gender of choice" in this context? I like looking at women much more than I like looking at men; but that doesn't bear much relationship to what gender tends to be the object of any actual overt sexual behavior on my part.
Have you wanted someone who was taken?
For simplicity's sake, I'll say "no" here, without going into how unpleasant I find the word "taken" in this context. The "no" is more about how seldom I find myself wanting actual involvement with actual real-life known-to-me people than about my sense of propriety as regards those already involved with others (or, I guess, "taken" ... ergh).
What is your favorite body part on a person of your gender of choice?
See carping above re: "gender of choice." Having said which, I'll add that the back of the neck is one of my favorite parts on any reasonably attractive human.
Have you ever been propositioned by a prostitute?
Dude, I haven't been propositioned by anybody. I don't get propositioned.
Have you ever had a one night stand?
If this means "a one-time sexual encounter with someone not known previously and not kept in touch with afterwards," no. If it means "a one-time sexual encounter with someone who was a friend both before and after said encounter (although things got somewhat more weird afterwards)" yes.
GREED
How many credit cards do you own?
One. Paid off in full every month.
What's your guilty pleasure?
In the context of material goods? Electronic/tech gizmos that I buy and then never fully use.
If you had $1 million, what would you do with it?
Stick it someplace temporarily safe, and then stress myself into insanity about what would constitute the best use of it. Probably give a fair chunk of it to people I care about.
Would you rather be rich or famous?
Neither is particularly compelling, but rich would let me do more things that would be interesting and/or helpful to others.
Would you accept a boring job if it meant you would make megabucks?
I love whoever it was (memory's gone) who said, in effect, "Dude, I *already* sold out, for a measly middle-class salary." Yes. All I'd add is that I can handle a high level of boringness; but I wouldn't do a job I found morally repugnant for megabucks.
Have you ever stolen anything?
I shoplifted a lip balm from a hideous drugstore job I worked in 1967. Since then, filched office supplies is about the extent of it.
How many mp3's are on your hard drive?
Less than 50, all legally acquired from eMusic.
PRIDE
What's one thing have you done that you're most proud of?
Written/posted fiction that got praise from writers I hugely admire.
What's one thing have you done that your parents are most proud of?
I have no idea.
What thing would you like to accomplish in your life?
I ... really don't know. "Achieve wisdom" figures somewhere in here, but I have no real idea what that would look like.
Do you get annoyed by coming in second place?
Depends on the nature of the contest, and the competitors. I don't mind being bested by people who I can honestly admit are better than me.
Have you ever entered a contest of skill, knowing you were of much higher skill than all the other competitors?
Not in any arena that mattered.
Have you ever cheated on something to get a higher score?
Not on anything that matters. (I.e., Quizilla doesn't count.)
What did you do today that you're proud of?
Refrained from showing impatience when co-workers blathered pointlessly at the interminable staff meeting.
ENVY
What item of your friend's would you most want to have for your own?
I really can't think of anything.
If you could be anyone else in the world, who would you be?
I have no idea. Methos, maybe. *g*
Have you ever been cheated on?
See, and this is another question that annoys me deeply. I've never been in a relationship with someone who snuck around with others behind my back; I *have* been in a relationship with a polyamorous person who had relationships with others that I was fully cognizant of and had no problems with. That's not "cheating," in my book.
Have you ever cheated on someone?
See above; "no" in first definition, "yes" in second.
Have you ever wished you had a physical feature different from your own?
I have always, always wanted to be tall. At least 5'10". And wanted wildly curly hair.
What trait do you see in others that you wish you had for yourself?
Self-confidence. Panache. Genuine compassion and thoughtfulness. Self-discipline. The list goes on and on.
What is your favorite deadly sin?
Do you mean the one I find most excusable, or the one I am most guilty of, or ...? I'll say that to me Greed is the *least* favorite.
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