Naked mole rats and surveys for sheep.
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osarabaI wonder, if this was brought to the attention of the writers of House, would they take it into consideration and write it into the show somehow? Maybe not unless or until there are more conclusive findings made, but it's an interesting thought.
People have been doing these survey things and I have decided to be a sheep this afternoon. However, I'm going to correct any bad grammar I see in the questions because it'd bug the hell out of me if I left it alone. [edit: The only really bad one was the double preposition in #3.]
1. What bill do you hate paying the most? All of them? I suppose whichever one has the highest interest rate.
2. Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner? I cannot remember the last time I had a romantic dinner.
3. Do you regret losing your virginity to whom you lost itto? Nope.
4. If you could go back and change one thing what would it be? I'd have taken a year or two off before going to college.
5. Name of your first grade teacher? Mrs. Reichenthal. She was my favorite teacher up until my 12th grade Art History Teacher/Yearbook Adviser, Mr. Nici.
6. What do you really want to be doing right now? Something leisurely yet entertaining?
7. What did you want to be when you were growing up? An editor.
8. How many colleges did you attend? One. (What is the point of this question, btw?)
9. Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now? It's clean, it goes with my pants, and it's not a shirt I've worn in the last 2 weeks.
10. What are your thoughts on gas prices? Evil. Prohibitive. They're too high, though they've been higher.
11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you where would it be? I love NYC and wouldn't want to live anywhere else long-term, but I wouldn't mind living elsewhere temporarily... Japan, London... It'd be fun to take friend(s), but also to make new ones.
12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning? 6:20. Oh good, I don't have to wake up yet. Is Maryann up yet? *yells* Maryann! Are you up?!
13. Last thought before going to sleep last night? I have to remember to bring my stuff for Japanese class tomorrow morning...
14. Do you miss being a child? Not really, though I often miss the lack of responsibility and obligation.
15. What is your worst habit? Laziness. And holding back.
16. What errand/chore do you despise? Cleaning.
17. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer? It would be a dream come true to not have to work for a living; I would absolutely love to volunteer instead.
18. Get up early or sleep in? Oh definitely sleep in. I think my natural sleep schedule is 4am to 11am.
19. What is your favorite cartoon character? It's a tie between Nanjo Koji and Duo Maxwell.
20. When did you start feeling old? Of course, this assumes I've already started feeling old. I wonder what the 15 year olds who are answering this have to say. I've pretty much always alternated between feeling older and feeling more immature, than my friends.
21. Your favorite lunch meat? I think I'd have to go with turkey.
22. What do you get every time you go into Wal-Mart? If I went into a Wal-Mart I might trash the place in protest. Or at the very least, not buy anything.
23. Ocean or lake? Ocean.
24. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual? I think the ritual of marriage is somewhat outdated. I don't think marriage itself is necessary between a committed couple, but if both people want it, then who cares. All other things being equal, there are definitely legal, financial, social benefits to being married that may be a huge reason to get hitched when you might not otherwise care.
25. Do you own property? Nope.
26. Favorite guilty pleasure? Um. I don't think there are any I actually feel guilty about.
27. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about? Again, what's with the being ashamed thing? Especially over a movie?
28. What's your drink? Used to be Gin & Tonic. Lately it's been Jack Daniels, neat.
29. Who from high school would you like to run into? Michael Worthman.
30. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now. If I were in the car it would be tuned to 92.3. It's unfortunate that I feel the need to qualify that by saying that it's because of the lack of good and varied rock stations in NYC.
31. Norm or Cliff? I don't know who these are, but I'll go with Cliff.
32. Grey's Anatomy or The Office? I've only seen a few episodes of The Office, but I know I prefer that at least a million times over Grey's Anatomy.
33. Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could take back? They always seem to come down to lack of communication, miscommunication, or avoidance, so take your pick.
34. Do you like the person that sits directly across from you at work? Fortunately, yes. I like all the people that sit right around me.
35. What famous person would you like to have dinner with? David Weber and Jim Butcher. Though they aren't really celebrities in that sense.
36. Indoors or Outdoors? Indoors with wide open spaces?
37. Have you ever crashed your vehicle? Nope.
38. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose? Nope.
39. Last book you read? Currently reading Homeland (book 1 of the Legend of Drizzt in the Forgotten Realms series) by R.A. Salvatore (thanks, Ben!). Just before that I was re-reading March to the Sea (book 2 in the March Upcountry series) by David Weber and John Ringo.
40. Do you have a teddy bear? Probably packed up in a box, but yes.
41. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth? I don't think I've brushed my teeth in any particularly strange places.
42. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go? Sacramento, to visit a friend. Other than that I've been to every place in CA that I was remotely interested in.
43. Do you go to church? Hell no!
44. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship? Considering I've just kind of gotten into a new job, if not new career, I'd have to say a new relationship.
People have been doing these survey things and I have decided to be a sheep this afternoon. However, I'm going to correct any bad grammar I see in the questions because it'd bug the hell out of me if I left it alone. [edit: The only really bad one was the double preposition in #3.]
1. What bill do you hate paying the most? All of them? I suppose whichever one has the highest interest rate.
2. Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner? I cannot remember the last time I had a romantic dinner.
3. Do you regret losing your virginity to whom you lost it
4. If you could go back and change one thing what would it be? I'd have taken a year or two off before going to college.
5. Name of your first grade teacher? Mrs. Reichenthal. She was my favorite teacher up until my 12th grade Art History Teacher/Yearbook Adviser, Mr. Nici.
6. What do you really want to be doing right now? Something leisurely yet entertaining?
7. What did you want to be when you were growing up? An editor.
8. How many colleges did you attend? One. (What is the point of this question, btw?)
9. Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now? It's clean, it goes with my pants, and it's not a shirt I've worn in the last 2 weeks.
10. What are your thoughts on gas prices? Evil. Prohibitive. They're too high, though they've been higher.
11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you where would it be? I love NYC and wouldn't want to live anywhere else long-term, but I wouldn't mind living elsewhere temporarily... Japan, London... It'd be fun to take friend(s), but also to make new ones.
12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning? 6:20. Oh good, I don't have to wake up yet. Is Maryann up yet? *yells* Maryann! Are you up?!
13. Last thought before going to sleep last night? I have to remember to bring my stuff for Japanese class tomorrow morning...
14. Do you miss being a child? Not really, though I often miss the lack of responsibility and obligation.
15. What is your worst habit? Laziness. And holding back.
16. What errand/chore do you despise? Cleaning.
17. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer? It would be a dream come true to not have to work for a living; I would absolutely love to volunteer instead.
18. Get up early or sleep in? Oh definitely sleep in. I think my natural sleep schedule is 4am to 11am.
19. What is your favorite cartoon character? It's a tie between Nanjo Koji and Duo Maxwell.
20. When did you start feeling old? Of course, this assumes I've already started feeling old. I wonder what the 15 year olds who are answering this have to say. I've pretty much always alternated between feeling older and feeling more immature, than my friends.
21. Your favorite lunch meat? I think I'd have to go with turkey.
22. What do you get every time you go into Wal-Mart? If I went into a Wal-Mart I might trash the place in protest. Or at the very least, not buy anything.
23. Ocean or lake? Ocean.
24. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual? I think the ritual of marriage is somewhat outdated. I don't think marriage itself is necessary between a committed couple, but if both people want it, then who cares. All other things being equal, there are definitely legal, financial, social benefits to being married that may be a huge reason to get hitched when you might not otherwise care.
25. Do you own property? Nope.
26. Favorite guilty pleasure? Um. I don't think there are any I actually feel guilty about.
27. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about? Again, what's with the being ashamed thing? Especially over a movie?
28. What's your drink? Used to be Gin & Tonic. Lately it's been Jack Daniels, neat.
29. Who from high school would you like to run into? Michael Worthman.
30. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now. If I were in the car it would be tuned to 92.3. It's unfortunate that I feel the need to qualify that by saying that it's because of the lack of good and varied rock stations in NYC.
31. Norm or Cliff? I don't know who these are, but I'll go with Cliff.
32. Grey's Anatomy or The Office? I've only seen a few episodes of The Office, but I know I prefer that at least a million times over Grey's Anatomy.
33. Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could take back? They always seem to come down to lack of communication, miscommunication, or avoidance, so take your pick.
34. Do you like the person that sits directly across from you at work? Fortunately, yes. I like all the people that sit right around me.
35. What famous person would you like to have dinner with? David Weber and Jim Butcher. Though they aren't really celebrities in that sense.
36. Indoors or Outdoors? Indoors with wide open spaces?
37. Have you ever crashed your vehicle? Nope.
38. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose? Nope.
39. Last book you read? Currently reading Homeland (book 1 of the Legend of Drizzt in the Forgotten Realms series) by R.A. Salvatore (thanks, Ben!). Just before that I was re-reading March to the Sea (book 2 in the March Upcountry series) by David Weber and John Ringo.
40. Do you have a teddy bear? Probably packed up in a box, but yes.
41. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth? I don't think I've brushed my teeth in any particularly strange places.
42. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go? Sacramento, to visit a friend. Other than that I've been to every place in CA that I was remotely interested in.
43. Do you go to church? Hell no!
44. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship? Considering I've just kind of gotten into a new job, if not new career, I'd have to say a new relationship.
