Are you still there?

Well, well, well.

It's been so long since I've updated this damned thing that even I am fed up with myself. My apologies. I know that you all depend on my bountiful witticisms and thoughtful insights to get you through your dreary day-to-day existence (oh wait, I'm the one with a dreary day-to-day existence...more on that, for sure)... Anyway, I for sure have a lot to update you all on -- oh my God, have I really not written about the epic mid-Western cross-country tour, my first weeks in Seattle, or my recent visit home to California??!! Zoiks. My bad. But, in the meantime, I do have to say that it'll take me some time to get back in the swing of things back in the blogosphere, so as a warm-up, let me offer you this survey:


1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
Oy. All of them. Especially considering my current state of abyssmal unemployment. But the most costly one is my car payment...

2. What's the best place to eat a romantic dinner?
In Knoxville? I loved Wasabi. Who knows why? Mmm...Japanese teppan-yaki with the sweet, delicious orangey-colored sauce. Gggghhhllllarrrgh. Not really romantic, but since Scott and I can do some serious bonding over our mutual love of gorging ourselves sick on scrumptious grilled delights, then I have no choice but to list this one. Anyway, in Seattle? Haven't really found a place yet. We haven't ventured out much together outside of the Jack-in-the-Crack or Denny's vicinity. Agh. I need a job. Soon.

3. Last time you puked from drinking?
Oh God. It's happened only twice. And the last time was nearly three years ago? Let's just say I had an extra-strong gin and tonic made for me by an ultra-cool world-reknowned clarinet playa and had the bad judgment of drinking said extra-strong gin and tonic, whilst devouring an entire party bowl of M&Ms. Crikey. Later that night...cut to me with my head in the toilet in the bathroom of the Knoxville West Towne mall after trying to sit and watch "Big Fish" at the movie theater. Not my greatest moment.

4. When is the last time you got drunk and danced on a bar?
Never.

5. Name of your first grade teacher?
I honeslty don't remember. She was the mother of a friend of my younger brother. That's all I remember.

6. What do you really want to be doing right now?
I'm currently sitting on my couch watching Felicity reruns which I've saved up on DVR (huzzah!) while blogging on my laptop. Pure bliss. The only thing I need different is to have a job. Have I mentioned that I'm unemployed? Agh.

7. What did you want to be when you were growing up?
Cartoonist. Then a musician.

8. How many colleges did you attend?
Zwei. University of the Pacific and University of Tennessee. I did spend one cool summer taking Astronomy at CSU Sacramento. That was fun.

9. Why did you wear the shirt that you have on right now?
A white racer-back tanktop. Because it does not require me to wear an undergarment. Ah, free and easy...

10. GAS PRICES! First thought?
"F*ing George Bush."

11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you...
Hahaha. Moving to Seattle with Scott has been preeeetty sweet, so far, I'd have to say. I would just wish that northern California was just a bit closer so that I could visit family even more easily.

12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
What alarm? Hahahahah! Oh wait. Damnit, I need a job.

13. Last thought before going to sleep last night?
"Mmm...back in Seattle!"

14. Favorite style of underwear?
Hip-huggers or boy-shorts.

15. Favorite style of underwear for the opposite sex?
Meh. Boxers?

16. What errand/chore do you despise?
Changing the shower curtain-liner.

17. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer at an art gallery?
Sure.

18. Get up early or sleep in?
Proooobably sleep in. But once in a while it's nice to get up early and enjoy the quiet.

19. What is your favorite cartoon character?
Homer.

20. Favorite NON sexual thing to do at night with a girl/guy?
Eat? Watch a movie? Whatevs.

21. A secret that you wouldn't mind everyone knowing?
If there's something I don't mind everyone knowing, then you know it already. Otherwise, I don't want you to know.

22. When did you first start feeling old?
I don't really feel old. Turning 26 and being closer to 30 than 20 is pretty interesting though, I'd have to say. I welcome the coming years though! Assuming it brings wisdom, insight, a steady career and a stable income.

23. Favorite 80's movie?
Just one? Agh, then it'd have to be The Princess Bride. But Ferris and The Empire Strikes Back come a close second.

24. Your favorite lunch meat?
turkey

25. What do you get every time you go into Costco?
Mmm...if I'm hungry, then a Polish Sausage.

26. Beach or lake?
Beeeeaaaaach!

27. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual that was invented by people who died at 20?
Nah. I have a little bit of the romantic left in me, I guess.

28. Who do you stalk on MySpace?
Myself.

29. Favorite guilty pleasure?
Laguna Beach on MTV. Oh my God, I love that show!

30. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?
Dude, where's my car? Hahahaha!! "And theeeen??!"

31. What's your drink?
Ok, for my family who apparently thinks I'm a lush because everytime I go out and have drinks with friends -- which, by the way, happens like once a month -- I write about it in this blog: I. Am. Not. A. Lush. But for those times when I do enjoy a beverage of choice, I generally choose from this list of tried-and-true favorites:

1. gin and tonic
2. whisky sour
3. tequila
4. vodka and grapefruit juice
5. long island
6. vodka on the rocks with a couple of olives
7. gin on the rocks with a couple of olives

32. Cowboys or Indians?
Whatever.

33. Cops or Robbers?
Whatever.

38. Who from high school would you like to run into?
Meh.

39. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now?
I don't know any stations in Seattle yet.

42. Norm or Cliff?
Nooormmm!

43. The Cosby Show or the Simpsons?
The Simpsons. Doy.

44. Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could take back?
Hmm. No comment.

45. Do you like the person who sits directly across from you at work?
Oy vey. Must everything remind me that I don't have a job??!! ...Anyway, I did at my previous job. She was cool.

46. If you could get away with it, who would you kill?
Nobody...

47. What famous person would you like to have dinner with?
Scott Speedman. Hahaha. Only because I'm watching Felicity right now.

48. What famous person would you like to sleep with?
See above.

49. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose?
Nope.

50. Last book you read for real?
Just finished The Devil Wears Prada last night at the airport. Good fluffy travel reading!

51. Do you have a teddy bear?
I think I have some left at home.

52. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth?
Hmmm...must be some airport bathroom or something. Not too weird I guess.

53. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go?
Either way up north or way down sought. I think I've got the other areas covered.

54. Number of texts in a day?
Probably around 5 or so.

55. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or relationship?
Career. Careeeeeeeeeeeer!!!

56. Do you go to church?
Oy. Not regularly like I should. Sorry, Mom and Dad.

57. Pencil or pen?
Pen, usually. Definitely pencil when doing crosswords though.

58. bueller??? bueller??? bueller?
Yes!!

59. How many jobs have you had?
Customer service/retail: 2. Food service: 2. Music related: 3? (not counting gigs) Currently: 0. Argh.

60. What do you want to achieve in life?
I want to get a job in which I can continually advance and grow, both inwardly and outwardly. Preferably something in the music or arts field since I (i.e. my parents) spent enough Goddamned money getting me degrees in said field. Oh and to be more specific, preferably one that involves me playing the clarinet. For lots of money. Lots and lots. Of money. Is that too much to ask?