I know what you are (what you are, Baby.)

I? Am in a fantastic mood. Occasionally, I have a day where I'm able to forget that I'm unemployed and 10 seconds away from welfare, and I'm able to enjoy the finer things in life. I'll make a legit entry, and then I have another one of those iPod list survey things, this one telling the story of my life. I know you're excited. But Nick liked the last one, so I'm going to do another one. Also, I like them, so that's good enough reason.

Most of you know the saga of the crazy woman downstairs. How she's fucking insane and. . .well, crazy. And hateful. So yesterday, I was washing dishes, and my phone rings. It's my landlady, and I'm thinking, crap. Because getting a call from your landlady is never a good thing. Except this time, it was.

"Hi, Sarah," she says, "I have good news for you."
"Oh?" says I.
"Yes. Your downstairs neighbor is moving out."

You guys? I almost danced a dance of joy right there in the middle of my kitchen.

So the conversation goes on, and she says, "Yeah, I ran into David (my across the hall neighbor) at Big Lots the other day, and when he told me about the police thing, I said, 'My goodness, I'm going to have to ask her to leave."

". . .police thing?" I asked. "What police thing?"

"Oh my God," she said. "You didn't know?"

I didn't.

Apparently, Sunday, when I went to Rhonda's house to work on the Taste of Chocolate cookbook, Crazy Lady had called the police to complain about all the noise her upstairs neighbor was making. For one thing, according to the town's Noise Ordinance, I am allowed to be obnoxious and loud until 9 p.m. She called them sometime between 6 and 7. Now, I'm not loud and obnoxious anyway. But the fact of the matter is. . .I wasn't even here. So when the police came up and knocked on my door, Across-the-Hall-David comes out to find out what's going on, and that's how my landlady found out about it.

She called the police on her neighbor that wasn't even home. How. . .how completely GLORIOUS is that? It's beautiful. Poetry, even.

So yes. She will be gone by the first of April. And what a happy, joyous occasion that will be. Fabulous in every way possible. You guys don't even know. I will no longer have to live in fear of walking through my kitchen.

Oh, and it turns out that when Crazy Lady called the landlady to let her know she was going to be moving, she complained about all the noise I make because, and I quote, "She's always walking around up there."

. . . . . .

Because I'm walking around. In my home.

But no matter. In approximately 32 days, I will be Crazy Lady free. And it will be a joyous occasion and there will be celebrating throughout the land.

I don't really have a lot else to say. Oh, except that today marks one year of momentous occasion. And that's awesome.

On to the survey!

The soundtrack of my life:

Opening Credits:
"Hey" - The Movielife

Waking Up:
"Ever Fallen In Love?" - The Buzzcocks

First Day at School:
"I Want It That Way" - Backstreet Boys

Falling in Love:
"Stay Pretty" - Farewell (hahaha. For some reason, that's awesome.)

Losing Virginity:
"It Hasn't Happened Yet" - William Shatner (Oh. My. God. You guys? Best thing EVER!)

Fight Song:
"You Can Be As Loud As the Hell You Want (When You're Makin' Love)" - Avenue Q soundtrack (Admittedly, this would have been better for the one before, but I guess this is the makeup sex.)

Breaking Up:
"Good Intentions" - Toad the Wet Sprocket

Prom:
"Everything's Just Wonderful" - Lily Allen (Prom actually sucked, both times. Well, the dance part. Before and after was fun.)

Life:
"Haunted" - Kelly Clarkson

Mental Breakdown:
"Don't Go Breaking My Heart" - Elton John and Kiki Dee

Driving:
"Standing Still" - Jewel (Well, that just doesn't make sense at all.)

Flashback:
"Better Off" - Ashlee Simpson

Getting Back Together:
"I Won't Stand In Line" - Reba McEntire

Wedding:
"When I Think About Cheatin'" - Gretchen Wilson (Aww, unfortunate.)

Birth of Child:
"You Are So Last Summer" - Taking Back Sunday

Final Battle:
"Bitch" - Meredith Brooks

Death Scene:
"Zoot Suit Riot" - Cherry Poppin' Daddies (Apparently, it's death by swing dancing.)

Funeral Song:
"Come Back to Me" - Plain White Ts

End Credits:
"Never Had a Dream Come True" - S Club 7

My resistance ain't that strong. My mind keeps recreating a life with you alone. And I'm tired of pretending I don't love you anymore.

So, during the first couple weeks of my unemployment, I was literally so depressed I didn't want to listen to music. I don't know why, but I just didn't. And if you know me (or even if you just notice that every one of my entries is song lyrics), you know that's really out of character.

Today, I cleaned my kitchen, did dishes, organized my food cabinet, cooked dinner, ate dinner, and washed more dishes while listening to my Ipod with my awesome headphones. And that made me want to do one of those survey things that tells the story of your life by your Ipod put on random. So I did that. Here is my life in iPod shuffle.

1. IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
"Let's Take a Ride" -Justin Timberlake (This cracked me up, because I, of course, read it as really dirty. But I guess it could just mean that I wanted to take a road trip.)

2. WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
"Broken" -Seether (That. . .might be the saddest thing ever.)

3. WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
"Rock and Roll Party Queen" - 'Grease' soundtrack. (Right on.)

4. HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
"Jessie's Girl" - Rick Springfield. (I'm not sure if this means that I'm in love with someone who's with someone else or if I'm supposed to BE Jessie's girl, in which case, someone is in love with ME and they think they can't have me. Or something.)

5. WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
"Limp" - Fiona Apple (Oh, God. I'm going to be a cripple. . .)

6. WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
"Wanted Dead or Alive" - Bon Jovi

7. WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
"To Be Myself Completely" - Belle & Sebastian (I guess this is a good thing.)

8. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS?
"We're Going to Be Friends" - The White Stripes

9. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
"My Immortal" - Evanescence (I'm not sure what this means, but it sounds deep.)

10. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FIRST LOVE?
"Somebody Told Me" - The Killers (So he's a. . .transsexual person? A cross-dresser? Yikes.)

11. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
"Losing at Life" - Classic Case (Oh my God, that's not true! He WINS at life!)

12. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
"Scream If You Wanna Go Faster" - Geri Halliwell (I'm. . .not touching this one.)

16. WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
"Polite" - Mute Math

17. WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
"Shiver" - Maroon 5

18. WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
"Hate (I Really Don't Like You)" - Plain White Ts (Unfortunate, really.)

19. WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
"Dreaming of You" - The Coral (It's true.)

20. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
"Beautiful" - Christina Aguilera (It's no secret. Everyone knows.)

21. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
"Boys" - Ashlee Simpson (Generally, yes.)

22. WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
"Don't You Forget About Me" - Simple Minds

23. HOW WILL YOU DIE?
"Miserable at Best" - Mayday Parade (That's the most depressing thing I have ever heard.)

24. DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
"Hopelessly Devoted To You" - 'Grease' soundtrack (Sweet.

25. IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
"Chills" - Ben Lee (I would. . .spend less time cold?)

26. WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
"Giving Up On Love" - The Ataris

Well, that was fun. I'm exhausted for some reason, and I actually have to get up at a certain time tomorrow, so I'll be off.

I always feel like, somebody's watching me.

I should make a real entry, and I will, one of these days, but instead of talking about how much not having a job sucks and how much more Valentine's Day sucks, I'm going to fill out a survey thing I found on facebook.

Fill this out about your SENIOR year of high school! The longer ago it was, the more fun the answers will be!!

1. Did you date someone from your school?
Senior year? Yes. Richard.

2. Did you marry someone from your high school?
Ha! No. I would not marry anyone I went to high school with.

3. Did you car pool to school?
My mom drove me to school, and on the days I didn't have marching band, Jason would drive me home or to work.

4. What kind of car did you have?
I did not have a car. I drove my mother's car when I was allowed.

5. What kind of car do you have now?
What does this have to do with senior year? I have a '97 Honda CRV that I'm suspicious is on its last leg.

6. It's Friday night...where were you?
In the fall, marching band practice/football games. The rest of the time, I went out with Richard a lot. . .when I wasn't grounded.

7. What clubs were you in?
Marching band, regular band (even though it was a class, it was more like a cult), and French club. I was Vice President senior year which meant. . .well, nothing, really. But it was something I could put on my college applications.

8. What kind of job did you have in high school?
I worked at one of the public libraries.

9. What kind of job do you do now?
None. I have none job. Again, what does this have to do with senior year?

11. Were you considered a flirt?
That's a source of contention. I was friends with guys, mainly, and people would tell me I flirted with them, but it's just the way I was/am. So I don't really know.

12. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir?
I've already mentioned that. . .7,000 times. Marching band Wind Ensemble. Not to be confused with concert band.

13. Were you a nerd?
Basically.

14. Did you get suspended or expelled?
No. I was called to the principle's office after this girl threatened to kill me, but other than that, no.

15. Can you sing the fight song?
I don't remember the fight song. We played it every time the football team made a touchdown, but I seem to remember faking my way through most of that, and I never knew the words.

16. Who was/were your favorite teacher(s)?
Mr. Holleman. I freaking loved Mr. Holleman. I still remember things he told us in that class to this day.

17. Where did you sit during lunch?
In the band room, unless I went off-campus.

18. What was your school's full name?
Millbrook High School.

19. When did you graduate?
2003

20. What was your school mascot?
We were the wildcats. *reowr*

21. If you could go back and do it again, would you?
Compared to where I am right now in my life? Hell yes. I had no idea.

22. Did you have fun at Prom?
It wasn't bad. Senior year, I don't think I danced at all, because it was all hip-hop, rap music you can't really dance to anyway. Afterward, we went bowling, which was awesome.

23. Do you still talk to the person you went to Prom with?
Occasionally.

24. Are you planning on going to your next reunion?
Probably not. They had a 5-year last year and I didn't go, because as I put it to anyone who asked, I haven't been out of high school long enough to forget why I couldn't stand most of the people who would, inevitably, be at that reunion. They made a facebook group for it, and everyone who confirmed were the people who were popular, and who are probably still trying to hold on to their high school glory days. So no, I probably won't go to the 10-year.

25. Do you still talk to people from school?
A couple. No more than 5.

Shot me down as I flew by. Crash and burn; I think sometimes, you forget where the heart is.

Saturday Morning Survey Time

What year was it five years before you were born?
1979

What holiday is closest to your birthday?
Halloween. Does that count as a holiday?

If you named a band after your birth-month and your pet, what would it be?
I don't have a pet at the moment, but if you take the name of my first fish I got in college, it would be October Travesty, which I think is actually pretty cool.

What year is the oldest car you or your family owns?
1997.

Who is your 9th contact in your phone?
Carol

Have you had your birthday yet this year?
Not yet. I've got another. . .3 and a half months-ish

Why did you go to the doctor the last time?
I have no idea. I haven't been to the doctor forever.

How old will you be in 5 years?
5 years from today? 28

How about in 20 years?
From today, 43. It's interesting that question is asked, because I was just talking about that yesterday, and I told the person I was talking to that in 20 years, I'd be older than they are now, and they said they probably wouldn't last another 20 years, and that was a very depressing turn in the conversation.

Where was the last place you went?
To bed? Also, before that, to the grocery store.

What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
I don't really have a favorite. I'm fond of chocolate.

What was the last movie you watched?
Walk the Line

Are you afraid of shots?
No.

What color are the walls of the room you are in?
Dirty Off-White

How many letters are in your middle name?
9

Is your last name longer than 6 letters long?
Yes

Do you know your blood type?
I don't.

How many times have you donated blood?
None. I know people need it, and it's important, but the entire process is just creepy to me. Plus, I'm diabetic, and I know diabetics couldn't give blood back in the day, so I use that as my excuse.

What is the nearest yellow object to you?
I'm wearing a yellow shirt. Well. . .I guess, technically, it's gold. So the nearest yellow object would be. . .flowers on a lei on the doorknob.

Are you wearing anything blue?
No.

Have you ever dyed your hair an unnatural color?
Unnatural as in, blue or pink? No. Unnatural as in 'not my natural color'? Yes.

How many times did you have to take the driving test before you passed?
Twice, but that was because I was driving with a racist, sexist jerk who had it out for me from the minute I walked in. Seriously. He took me down this thin dirt road on whcih there was construction being done to do a 3-point turn, which I couldn't have done without driving into a ditch, and I found out later that they're not supposed to take people down there. Also, when I walked up to the front desk, he said, "How old are you?" and I said, "I'll be 17 in October." To that, he said, "You don't know that you'll live that long."

If a gorilla and a horse had a baby, what would the new creature be called?
A freak of nature

Does anyone call you baby?
People keep calling me A baby, because I'm younger than all of my co-workers.

Regular Cheetos or hot?
Regular

Favorite fruit?
I don't have a favorite, I don't think. I'm pretty much a fan of most fruits.

Are you scared of spiders?
Not unless they're huge and appear suddenly.

Do you have a piercing?
Ears.

If someone doesn't like you, its usually because...?
They're wrong? No, not really. Because I'm kind of abrasive at times.

Kissed someone in the last twenty-four hours?
No.

Do you like being around a large group of friends, or two best friends?
I'm not a fan of crowds, but I also don't like groups of three.

Ever bit someone else’s tongue?
HA! I have, actually. That's kind of a funny story. It wasn't entirely my fault, to be fair. . .

Whose birthday is coming up?
My cousin's is next month, and my brother's is two days after my cousin's.

Do you like roller coasters?
Yes.

Do you have a tattoo?
No. I'd get one, but I haven't come up with anything that I'd be willing to have permanently a part of my skin.

What is wrong with you right now?
I'm really hot. Also poor.

What was the last movie you went to?
Sex and the City, probably. I don't think I've been to the movies since then. But The Dark Knight comes out soon. Whooo!!

Do you care what others think about you?
To an extent, I guess.

Do think you'll be married in 10 years?
No.

Are you afraid of the dark?
I am.

Do you still talk to the person you fell hardest for?
Yes. Fairly frequently.

Now that it's over, I don't even know what I liked about you.

I listen to a lot of angsty, angry music. I was looking through the titles of my entries, and they're so angry.

But, I mean, since I name them after whatever I'm listening to at the time I title the post, I guess it's ok. Or whatever.

I learned today that I'm not allergic to wasp stings. I learned this in the parking lot of a grocery store I frequent. I'm walking along, minding my own business, and all of a sudden, I have this intense, intense pain in my left pointer finger. I yelled. . .well, I won't relay what I yelled. Let's just say if one didn't know what was going on, they might think I'd come down with a sudden case of Tourette's. It wasn't pretty. I think I scandalized an old woman sitting in a car near mine.
I mean, I can understand that. Since no one except me knew what actually happened, that I'd been stung, they'd think I was just randomly shouting obscenities. Which, in retrospect, is actually kind of funny.

What's not so funny? The fact that I was stung 5 hours ago and it still hurts.

On the drive back to work, I was paranoid that I was losing feeling in my hand/my hand was going numb/I couldn't move my fingers. . .basically anything that would indicate I was allergic to the sting. It hurt SO BADLY. I really can't believe something that small could hurt so much. You can most definitely count me out from having children. If a wasp, approximately 1/1,000,000 the size of a child, can hurt me this badly, there's no way. No freaking way.

At this point, my finger is still swollen, and it still hurts, but I'm certain I can safely say that I'm not allergic. Thankfully. Because the hospital nearby sucks.

People are still abuzz about the trooper being murdered. Derek is, apparently, getting mail from people who objected to his use of a picture of the widow on one of the pages of Monday's paper. Now, I'm fairly certain it's Vi who picked the pictures, and there were other news outlets there, some being a lot less respectful, so I don't see where people get off getting mad at Derek for doing his job. I mean. . .I guess I get it, because I hate the media, despite being a part of it. But if there weren't those pictures, you can guarantee someone would be like, "Why aren't we getting the coverage we deserve?"

We're also publishing the 911 call from the night the trooper got shot. Which I, personally, don't agree with, but I'm not the person who decides what does and does not go into the paper.

I love Whitaker. I do. And I'm aware that most of what we do, economically, has to do with the tourism industry. I get that, too. But really, all these people from Florida? Are making me crazy. Most of them drive at least 10 miles below the speed limit and they're just. . .everywhere. Like that old lady in the grocery store parking lot, Mrs. Judgey McJudgerstein. Yes, I'm shouting profanities. I JUST GOT STUNG! Go back to Florida if you don't like it.

I'm getting a 4-day weekend over the weekend of the 4th and I'm going home. Yay!

I'll celebrate with a survey. I love this particular kind of survey. You're supposed to put your iTunes on shuffle and put whatever song comes up under the category. This one, I believe, if entitled "The Soundtrack to Your Life."

Waking Up: "I'm Glowing and You're Why" - Braid

First Day At School: "Lullaby" - Shawn Mullins (Because I'm. . .sleeping through class?)

Falling In Love: "One Minute" - Kelly Clarkson (I guess I'm fickle.)

Fight Song: "Give It Up Or Let Me Go" - Dixie Chicks

Breaking Up: "No More Sad Songs" - Clay Aiken (Either this one or the one before would fit here, I guess. . .)

Prom: "Fabulous" - from High School Musical 2 (Awesome. So clearly awesome.)

Life's OK: "Breathe" - Melissa Etheridge

Mental Breakdown: "I Woke Up In a Car" - Something Corporate

Driving: "Bruised" - Jack's Mannequin (Yikes. That's not good news. . .)

Flash back: "Big Pimpin'" - Jay-Z (Again. . .I'm not sure why I have this one. I think my sister downloaded it at some point.)

Getting Back Together: "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" - Elton John

Wedding: "Basket Case" - Green Day (Seems appropriate, I guess.)

Birth of Child: "Special" - Garbage

Final Battle: "Can't Let You Go" - Matchbox Twenty

Death Scene: "The Worst Pies in London" - from Sweeney Todd

Funeral Song: "Work It" - Missy Elliot (I would seriously leave all my money in my will to whomever could get an organist to play this song during my funeral.)

End Credits: "Be Good To Me" - Ashley Tisdale

One night and one more time; Thanks for the memories (even though they weren't so great)

Confession: I am a wee bit obsessed with those "surveys" you fill out online. You know the ones; a lot of questions about what makes you tick that you answer because you may or may not be some kind of exhibitionist. I love them. So after I make a real effort to say something intelligent, I'll put one here. Awesome.

I did end up going running last night at the dark track. It was kind of awesome. I really wish I had a longer amount of time I could run without feeling like I'm going to die, but I'll work up to it one of these days. I just like knowing I'm getting actual exercise while having the opportunity to listen to whatever music I want however loudly I want without worrying about bothering someone. Running, I guess, could be a group activity, but I see it as kind of a solitary thing, you know? I don't have to talk to anyone and I can just do my own thing. I'm looking forward to when I can get up to "going for a run" rather than "hobbling on a run."

Secondly, I found this thing in a Cosmopolitan magazine that really disturbed me. I don't read Cosmopolitan as a general rule, but my best friend Nate was up here earlier this week and we like to buy them and read them while laughing at how asinine some of the stuff is.

But really? I think I've found one that takes the cake.

Apparently, there's this. . .what's the nice term for them? Marital aid? There's this little, egg-shaped marital aid that women can place in their. . .area in which a marital aid would be used. And it just kind of stays there. But the kicker is, the thing vibrates whenever a cell phone within 10 feet of the user rings.

Really? Really?

That disturbed me so much. And that's not even really the best (worst?) part.

The best part is that, me being me, I decided to go to the Web site the magazine provided to check this thing out for myself. (Don't worry; it's nothing immediately obscene.) Holy hell, you guys. It goes so much further than just the phone-activated kick in the pants (so to speak.) They also have ones activated by calls made to and from your particular phone or, and this blew my mind, ones you can attach to your iPod. Yes. That innocuous little provider of music? Is now a sex toy.

I'm appalled. I'm never going to look at my iPod the same way again. Or anyone answering a cell phone. Technology is a scary, scary place sometimes. And that place? Vibrates.

On to the survey!

((Survey))

Have you ever kissed anyone whose name started with J?
Yes. At least 2 people.

Has anyone ever told you that they want to spend the rest of their life with you?
Yes. Lies, incidentally.

Are you moody?
Incredibly.

What's bothering you right now?
The fact that I have to go into work in a little while to finish this effing grad tab.

Do you believe that you can change for someone?
Why would you want to be with someone who wanted you to change? I mean, sure, you could probably do it, like if your person wanted you to stop smoking or something. But the question still stands, why would you want to be with someone who requested you change? Are they changing for you? Also, if we're just talking about changing clothes, then sure. I would change.

Do you drink coffee?
Absolutely.

Do you get along with girls?
Less than I did 3 months ago, more than I did 10 years ago.

Do you crack your knuckles?
Occasionally.

Do you like surprises?
Not generally. I mean, if I were to walk up to my desk one day and there was a big bouquet of flowers then I'd be like, "Whooooo!!!!" That's an acceptable surprise. But I don't like the unknown, so when the unknown springs itself on me, I'm not a fan. I also don't like people jumping out at me. Blame that on childhood trauma.

Plans for this weekend?
Working. Cleaning. All those lame grown-up things you don't take into consideration when you're dying to graduate high school and college.

Have you ever been to California?
No. I'd like to, though. My brother lived there, and my S-dad visited him a few times, and I was really jealous.

Who was the last person you laid in a bed with?
Nate.

Have you cried this week at all?
No? No. . .I don't think so. I may have been on the verge at one point, but I don't think I ever did.

Where were you at 8:00 this morning?
Sleeping in bed.

What were you doing 3 hours ago?
I think I was still asleep.

What is your brother's name?
John.

What color is your hairbrush?
Two of them are purple and one is green.

Are you ticklish?
A little.

Are you typically a jealous person?
Yes. It has, in the past, proven to be a problem.

What’s the next concert you're going to?
No clue. I may go see Roger's wife perform tonight, but that's not really a concert, per se.

Are you afraid of falling in love?
Afraid of it? No? I don't really know how to answer this question.

What’s your current mood?
It's fairly good.

Do you like anyone?
I hate this question. Are you asking me if I have fond feelings toward people or if I'm interested in anyone? Because the answers, respectively, would be not usually, and yes.

What color is your room?
Generic Tan.

What was the last thing you ate?
Leftover fries.

Who was the last person you hung out with?
Well, I was at work ALL DAY yesterday, so if you want to be technical about it, the last people I "hung out" with were co-workers.

Do you think you're approachable?
You know, I think I am, but I also think other people don't think so. I think that once people do approach me, they realize I'm approachable, but I've been told that I give off a "don't mess with me" vibe, so people might not realize that I'm not actually that bad.

Regret doing anything in the past week?
No. . .it was actually a decent week. There are things I regret NOT doing, but it's been a good week.

Do you have a dirty mind?
I do. I'm not proud of it, but despite the Christian school upbringing, I have a surprisingly dirty mind. I just don't usually share what I'm thinking with people because, for one, it might freak them out, because I don't strike a lot of people as a dirty-minded person and, for another, due to the aforementioned upbringing, I have a really hard time talking about "dirty" things. It's like a mental block. It's not that I can't find the words; I just can't make myself say them. But I do say "That's what she said" a lot.

Have you been pressured to do anything recently?
Not in a bad way. I was working and Allison "pressured" me to go out for a couple of drinks instead. (It was after-hours. Don't worry.)

Do you think it's OK to live with your parents as an adult?
Sure. You probably shouldn't do it for your entire life, though. I had an aunt that lived with my grandparents until she died a couple years ago, and I just never understood it. I mean, I can't judge, because it's not my life, but, much as I love my parents, I don't think I'd want to live with them into my 50's. I'm also pretty sure they wouldn't want me to be around all the time into my 50's.

Do you like your name?
No. Both my first and middle names are tragically boring, and few people can correctly pronounce and/or spell my last name on the first try. I've had some really interesting variations, though.

Do you hate anyone?
I have some people that I have a great, great deal of disdain for, but I'm not sure I would go so far as to invoke the "hate" word.

Did you go to college?
Your mom goes to college. (Stupid movie references aside, yes. I did.)

What's your worst habit?
I have a whole plethora of bad habits.

Are you listening to any music? What song?

Yes. "Over You" by Chris Daughtry.

Do you still talk to the person you last dated?
I do.

Do you love someone?
There's another one of those questions. I love choice family members, how about that?

What would you do if you found out your ex is engaged today?
Two of my exes are married and the other one, I don't really have an opinion as to what he does in terms of marriage. He just got out of a three-year relationship, though, so I don't think he's going to make that jump any time soon.

What is your favorite color?
I can't pick just one. They are purple-red-pink-black. Like Valentine's Day.

Do you like competition?
I don't like it necessarily, but I'm an extraordinarily competitive person.

Would you ever stay with someone, just because you didn't want to break their heart?
I'd like to say no, but I've not been in that situation, so I don't know. I did end a dating-thing with a guy once (we weren't in a relationship, but we went out fairly regularly) that I knew was really into me. So I guess I wouldn't stay with someone to break their heart. No, I don't know. Next question.

Have you ever taken anyone/anything for granted?
Every day, probably.

Do you hate being alone?
I'm not fond of it, but I'm used to it. I adapted.

Has anyone ever broken your heart?
Yes.

Who was the last person to send you a text message?
Someone from work, telling me that my boss really liked something I did.

Last time you went swimming in a pool?
Probably last summer.

How do you feel about your hair?
I have an extreme, antagonistic, love-hate relationship with my hair. I love how it looks when it's cooperating, but in order for it to cooperate, I have to put forth effort, and I'm extremely lazy. Dilemma.

Last time you were hugged?
Yesterday.

AIM or MSN?
AIM.

Do you miss anyone right now?
When I throw things at them. I have bad aim.