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Amy
How many keys are on your keychain?
7.
What curse word do you use the most?
"fuckbag"
Do you own an iPod?
Sure do
Who on your Myspace "Top 8" do you talk to the most?
I do not have myspace.
What time is your alarm clock set for?
7am.
How many suitcases do you own?
One. My flatmate's suitcase lives in my wardrobe too though.
Do you wear flip-flops even when it's cold outside?
I am not sure what a 'flip-flap' is. Is it a jandal? No, in any case.
Where do you buy your groceries from?
I generally go to Pak'n'Save Kilbernie about once every two months when I am forced into some semblance of domestic normality (generally when my mother comes to Wellington for the opera and comes to stay), and other than that I live on avocado on toast, faithfully purchased from Patels Aro Street, and Aro Fruit & Veges, and sometimes scooby snacks (crackers/salami/hummus/olives) purchased from Wellington Metro New World on my way home.
Would you rather take the picture or be in the picture?
Be in.
What was the last movie you watched?
Delicatessen
Do any of your friends have children?
Yes
If you won the lottery, what's the first thing you would buy?
I don't know. I would definitely buy a house, but I would probably first go clothes/shoe-shopping.
Has anyone ever called you lazy?
Yes
Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep faster?
I have done, yes.
What CD is currently in your CD player?
The Phoenix Foundation is currently playing on my ipod.
Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk?
Soy milk. I cannot drink cow milk after being vegan, even though I can now eat meat.
Has anyone told you a secret this week?
Yes
When was the last time someone hit on you?
A few weeks ago
What did you have for dinner?
I didn't yet, but I have a non-avocado on toast dinner planned with Real Ingredients for later.
Do you wear hoodies often?
Yes, I heart hoodies from Eden 2-10
Can you whistle?
Yes. My father is the king whistler, his nickname was 'The Whistling Professor'. Boy it can be shrill first thing in the morning.
Have you ever participated in a protest?
Yes. In first year, I believe.
Who was the last person to call you?
My sister.
What is your favorite ride at an amusement park?
I have no idea.
Do you think people talk about you behind your back?
Yes, definitely.
What area code are you in right now?
+644
Did you watch cartoons as a child?
Yes.
How big is your local mall?
I'm not sure what constitutes a mall in Wellington really. Probably something heinous like whatever is in Porirua. Is that big? I guess so.
How many siblings do you have?
Two half sisters
Are you shy around the opposite sex?
No.
What is your biggest regret?
It changes. Things that seemed huge at the time have shrunk with time. Right now, it's got to be having a relationship with a colleague. Never smart.
Have you ever had Jamba Juice?
No.
When was the last time you laughed so hard your sides hurt?
I don't know, I haven't been laughing much lately.
What movie do you know every line to?
Amélie (assuming subtitles count), Princess Bride, Labyrinth, Mrs Parker and the Vicious Circle, Twin Peaks (not a movie), that's all off the top of my head.
Do you own any band t-shirts?
I don't think so anymore...
When was your last plane ride?
Last June.
How many chairs are at your dining room table?
Three.
What is your favorite salad dressing?
Oil, white vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, whole grain mustard, lemon juice
Do you read for fun?
Yes. Someone once told me I wouldn't be able to get a degree in English because I lacked the patience for reading. Ridiculous! I am constantly reading.
Can you speak any languages other than English?
Other than programming languages, I know a small bit of Spanish.
Do you do your own dishes?
Yes, although sometimes it involves a dishwasher.
What color is your bedroom painted?
I am not sure, something neutral.
Have you ever cried in public?
Yes. Frequently during the last year.
Do you have a desktop computer or a laptop?
Both.
Which do you make: wishes or plans?
Plans. Especially in list form.
Are you always trying to learn new things?
Yes.
Do you shower on a daily basis?
Errr, yes.
Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos?
Yes.
Do you believe that the guy should pay on the first date?
No. I like halfsies until such time as paying is shared evenly across dates.
Can you skip rocks?
Oh my god, Amy is my twin. And yes, currently practising.
Have you ever been to Jamaica?
No.
What to snack on at the movie theatres?
Wine.
Who was your favorite teacher?
Roël.
Have you ever dated someone out of your race?
I don't know... I guess not, I suppose I would have noticed at the time and remembered it and I can't be bothered thinking back to find out.
What is the weather like?
Humid.
Would you ever date someone covered in tattoos?
Sure.
Do you have an online journal?
Sort of, although it's heavily censored.
What was your favorite class in high school?
Calculus. I am a nerd.
Do you enjoy traveling via airplanes?
Yes
What personality trait is a must-have in the opposite sex?
Just one? I don't know, I can't narrow it down.
Have you ever been attracted to someone physically unattractive?
Certainly.
When was the last time you slept on the floor?
I don't know. I have probably napped on the floor while watching a television. I cannot place sleeping in the floor in my memory though.
What is your favorite alcoholic drink?
Wine.
Does your closest Starbucks have a drive-thru?
Mojo = <3
Do you like your living arrangement?
Yes! I really do.
What is your mother's hometown?
Wellington. She would say Auckland because she lived there from university until, I suppose, marrying my father, which was a period of about 20 years, but she grew up in Wellington, and I like it better.
How many hours of sleep do you need to function?
Far more than I currently get.
Do you eat breakfast daily?
Sometimes I eat before leaving the house and sometimes I get something with my morning coffee from Mojo. I am a mojo whore.
What was the last thing to scare you?
Stir of Echoes.
Are your days full and fast-paced?
Yes, far too much so currently.
Did you ever get in trouble for talking in class?
Absolutely.
What is your favorite fruit?
Strawberries
Do you pay attention to calories on the back of packages?
Sometimes.
How old will you be turning on your next birthday?
26! 26 in 16 days
Are you picky about spelling and grammar?
Yes, although I believe I can be hypocritical in this matter.
Do you believe in life on other planets?
In theory.
Have you ever been to Six Flags?
No.
Who was the last person to piss you off?
Someone at work.
Do you believe that God has a gender?
No. Yes. Maybe. I don't know. This forces me to think about god in the concrete and that's generally impossible, given that I am an atheist.
I will say: no, because I don't believe in god, and also, no, if god DID exist, I don't think god would have a gender.
What was the last thing you ate?
Sushi. Lunch with
Ani
Do you get along better with the same or opposite sex?
I have very different relationships with women as opposed to men. I can't really qualify that with 'better'
What did you dress up as for your first Halloween?
I believe I had a sheet on my head. And I have a suspicion that it was a striped sheet. Not a very good ghost.
How did your parents pick your name?
I don't know. My mother likes to tell me she named me after
The First Feminist, but I am unconvinced. My middle name (Christine) is for my grandmother on my mother's side.
Do you like mustard?
Yes. I LOVE whole grain mustard. I can happily eat it with a spoon.
What do you tell yourself when times get hard?
My sisters are always telling me I am strong and can get through anything. I repeat their (more eloquent when not paraphrased) words to myself.
Would you ever sky dive?
Yes.
Do you sleep on your side, tummy, or back?
Side and back
What character from a movie most reminds you of yourself?
That is hard. I don't know.
Have you ever bid for something on ebay?
Not on ebay. Certainly on trademe.
What do you think of Angelina Jolie being pregnant?
She's pregnant? I thought she was into adopting under privileged orphans?
Do you enjoy giving hugs?
Yes. Although I have different levels of affection with different people. Some people I kiss on the cheek, some people I have normal hugs with, some people I just rub my head on their shoulder, and some people are reserved for special amazing hugs. There are about 3 people I could name right now that give the most
amazing hugs.
Would you consider yourself to be fashionable?
In a very dysfunctional way, sure.
Do you own a digital camera?
Sure do.
If someone you had no interest in dating expressed interest in dating you, how would you feel?
Guilty. It depends on who it was.
What celebrities have you been compared to?
That evil girl from that witch movie, The Craft I think. I don't know her name.
Who is your favorite Star Wars character?
No idea.
Does it annoy you when someone says they'll call but never do?
YES. And people who don't reply to text messages/email/instant messages. Especially people who insert a deliberate delay for manipulative reasons. It drives me CRAZY.
What books, if any, have made you cry?
Plenty, I am such a book woos. I can't think of any off the top of my head though.
What are you allergic to?
Pollen.
Are you a jealous person?
I have been at times.
What's your opinion on sex without emotional commitment?
I used to think it was fine, but as I have grown older I cannot take the idea seriously for myself. Probably other people can do it, but so much of attraction for me is mental that I cannot imagine being JUST physically attracted. Oh I just re read that and see it says commitment. Probably without commitment is ok, but certainly not without some sort of emotional attraction.
Do you ever feel guilty after eating meat?
Yes.
If you were born the opposite sex, what would your name have been?
No idea.
Did you ever celebrate "Pi Day" in school?
No! is there such a day? There should be!
