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[serene]

501. If you could rename yourself what would your new name be?

I already did. I'm "Serene" now.

502. What is your Glam Rock name (the name of your first pet plus your street name)?

Slowpoke 59th. That sounds like the name of a bad punk band.

503. Have you ever created your own 'what ___ are you' quiz?

Nope. I think they're beyond dumb. I think dryadgrl called them something like "Who's your inner goth smurf?" and that's about the size of it.

If you did make one what would it be about?

N/A

504. What is your favorite song from the 70's?

I don't tend to do favorite-singular. Some faves from that era, though, were "Easy", "Hotel California", "Tapestry", "Luba, the Baroness", "Yellow Brick Road", etc.

505. What do you feel like complaining about?

This stupid headache. (someotherguy said maybe it's from "too much whine".)

506. What do you feel like celebrating?

I have a whole day today with no obligations, so I'm getting some reading and housework done. (I was supposed to go bouncing with some friends, but I hurt my foot earlier in the week, so I thought that would be unwise.)

507. Have you lost touch with anyone you should call?

No.

508. Deep in thought do you forgive everyone?

"Deep in thought"? I don't necessarily forgive, but I don't stew in grudges, either.

509. Can a person speak out against their government and still support their country?

I sure hope so, or I may vanish in a puff of smoke.

510. What do you have faith in?

Nothing, but I have trust in a lot of things (and a lot of people).

511. Do you believe your government has a file on you somewhere?

Yes, I know they do.

512. What (not who) do you care about?

Freedom. Human rights. Children's safety. My life. Food. Social justice. Music. Poetry.

513. What is the worst thing that could possibly happen to you?

I don't know, but I hope it doesn't happen.

514. Who or what is really the absolute root and source of all evil?

Wow, that's really a good question. I don't know the answer, but I plan to mull it over for a while. (I'm not convinced it has an easy answer, if it has an answer at all.)

515. What do you want to change about the world?

I want people to treat each other with compassion, even if it costs them something.

516. Why did you decide to complete this survey?

Because jenhowell is so cute when she begs.

517. Has anyone ever led you on?

Hmmm. I don't think so.

518. What was the last thing you did against your will?

Gosh. Ummmmm... Got in a car crash?

519. What are your plans for the rest of today?

No solid plans, but I will probably go for a short walk with someotherguy, clean my house (I'm working through the babysteps again), and cook dinner. Also, we have some South Park to watch, and I want to start the next book in the series I'm reading (Alex Delaware mysteries -- Just read Rage; Gone is next. My mom gave 'em to me).

520. How can you make tomorrow better than today was?

Not have a headache!

521. Would you rather date someone 4 feet tall or 9 feet tall?

It's immaterial to me.

522. How often do you get jealous?

Not very often, but when I do, it's VERY upsetting to me.

523. What is the one thing you do that your friends wish you didn't?

I'm probably too blunt for some of my friends. Either that, or I tend to interrupt people, and I can't imagine that's not terribly annoying. I am on a constant quest to try to do that less.

524. Do you do any soul searching?

For some value of "soul", yes.

525. Do you believe you have a soul?

Heh. No.

526. Would you rather have a child that is more confident or more curious?

Ooh, tough choice. I guess confident.

527. Are you a slave to love?

No, it's MY slave. :-)

528. If you were going to write a bedtime story for someone you loved what would it be about?

I would tell stonebender the story of his year traveling around the world on his own private, accessible jet, in which he stays in his 'chair, has two full-time attendants on call, and stays in the best hotels, all of which have the right kind of bed so his lift works.

529. Does anyone understand you?

Some people do, but I think even the people who understand me best are baffled by me sometimes, which in turn confuses me a little.

530. Do you understand yourself?

Pretty well, but not entirely.

531. Earth, Air, Fire, and Water: Which is your element?

*shrug* I like water a lot, but I don't think that's what is being asked.

532. Who influences you to be the way you are?

I do. And the people I know and read and read about and love and see and and and...

533. What is one idea that you live by?

"Be happy."

534. How can people act to make you want to get to know them?

To be honest, they can like to write a lot, and participate with me in some online forum or in email. I find I get a better sense of many people from their writing than in person, where I misread cues and am impeded by my own social awkwardness.

535. Are you more delicate or tough?

Tough.

536. Would you rather be smarter or more beautiful?

Smarter!

537. Have you ever had a surprise party?

Only once. Thanks, wombabes!! (And especially cassidyrose and loop, who made the vegan goodies!

538. When are you at a loss for words?

Lots of times, but especially if I'm being asked to make a difficult decision on the spot.

539. What is the worst time to be alone?

At night.

540. What do your parents do that you will try never to do?

My mother gets scary/angry around the kids.

541. What gets you through the night?

I don't know. I'm asleep during most of it. ;-)

542. Do you really want to live forever?

Only if I can be healthy and happy, AND if I get to change my mind and die when I decide I'm over it.

543. Do you often experience powerful emotions?

Yes. I didn't when I was younger. I thought I couldn't. Then I was entrusted with two wonderful children, and fell in love with TOTGA, and things changed for me.

544. What could make you so happy right now that you would cry and laugh and sing?

Dunno, but I hope it happens!

545. Who is your favorite visual artist?

Lately, joedecker, and I'm not especially into nature photography. His stuff moves me, and it has the added "hey, I know that guy!" thing going on.

546. What would you like to protest against?

This fucking endless war.

547. What or who do you support?

I support Peace. I support Food Not Bombs. I support human rights.

548. If you found out you were pregnant today, would you have an abortion?

No. I would be really freaked out, but I would either keep the baby or give it to a friend I love who wants to adopt.

549. Do you like picking out greeting cards or would you rather write your own?

A mix. Sometimes the pre-written ones work for me, but usually I write a personal note, even on those.

550. Do you like to be thought of as mysterious?

I used to think that would be cool, but I don't remember why I thought that.

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