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I’m not one to typically jump into a post like this, but I feel like publishing something and my friend Brooke threatened to hurt me if I didn’t do it.  Okay maybe she didn’t.  But I do like thinking about these kinds of questions.  In all honesty I’m writing this portion last, and I can tell you I had to think for quite a while about some of the ones she asked.  Enjoy.

The Rules:

1. Post these rules.
2. Post a photo of yourself and 11 random things.
3. Answer the questions set for you in the original post.
4. Create 11 new questions and tag people to answer them.
5. Go to their blog/twitter and tell them that you’ve tagged them.
 Such promise in that face
Eleven Random Things:
1.  I have ancestors named Jebez and Wallerand.  I hope these names make a comeback.

2.  If I won the lottery (enough to never have to work), I would own a putt-putt golf course near the beach and hang out there all day.

3.  I’m really good at putt-putt golf.  And ping pong.

4.  I missed exactly four days of high school — two days sophomore year, two senior year.  I don’t know why I know that.

5.  The oldest email I have is from February 13, 2000.

6.  The first time I ever went to Starbucks was in 2008, and I only went then because a kind coworker gave me a gift card.  Now I’m one of those guys who sits there on weekend mornings with my laptop.

7.  I have a twin sister (counts as random since I’m often surprised by how many people are unaware).

8.  Many people have issues with breaking $20 bills, but I hate having them.  I prefer a pocket full of fives.

9.  I’m writing this while watching “Hugo.”  It’s the fourth of this year’s best picture nominations I’ve seen (Midnight in Paris, Moneyball, Tree of Life are the others).  Clearly capturing my full attention.

10.  I don’t like bacon or seafood.  On a date once I shared this information, then had the audacity to respectfully decline a glass of water from a waiter.  My date responded with, “Oh, so you don’t like WATER either?!”  And not in a flirty way.  At all.

11.  I named my first iPod “Tim.”  The one I have now is named “Milhouse.”

Questions from Brooke:

1. If you were a cocktail, what would you be?

I feel like this question should have started with, “So, Bachelor #2…”  I’ll say an old-fashioned.

2. What would you say is your ritual to relax and unwind?

I am very much a creature of habit and follow the same basic routine.  I eat breakfast (remember I work nights) while clearing out all possible things from my email.  Then I watch a movie (like now) or an episode of a TV show as a block of time in which I can unplug and not think about anything else.

3. Who was your favorite author when you were in high school?

Can I say all of them?  It’s pretty obvious I enjoy reading, and I rarely dislike any books.  I don’t think I read enough of a particular author back then to have a favorite, but I definitely gravitated toward the Dickens/Hugo types.

4. If you could give an award to a fictional character, who would it be and why?

I would give a MacArthur genius grant to Ignatius Reilly, mainly to see what he would do with it.  Best.character.ever.

5. What would you do in the supermarket if you thought nobody was watching?

Place a random item in everyone’s cart — the SAME random item.  Imagine the checkout area as person after person shows up with a box of Cheez-Its they swear they don’t want.

6. What is your dream vacation?

A perpetual one.  With some sun, a beach and a book.  And a pizza.

7. Is there one thing that you could have changed that would drastically have altered the course of your life? What was it, and if you could go back and change it, would you?

My first “real” job after grad school.  Getting the gig as a proclamation writer for the state of Hawaii (of course I applied), or at ABC News in New York would have definitely altered the way things have turned out.  But no, I wouldn’t change it.  There are certain experiences I would not have had and would not trade for anything, and some very important people in my life I never would have met.

8. If you could marry one historical figure, who would it be?

I think this is pretty well established.

9. I have admitted my obsession for all things Cadbury. What one food could you not live without?

Believe it or not, I could live without Taco Bell.  Pasta is another story.

10. What one thing would surprise me about you?

I spent many many many many hours of my senior year of high school asleep — especially English class.  I feel like that’s a terrible answer to this question, but I’ve been thinking about it for far too long.  Besides, I think I’ve shared a ton about myself on this blog, and the things I haven’t written about remain more private for a reason.

11. What is the soundtrack of your year so far?

“Latika’s Theme” by A.R. Rahman, off the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack.  It’s a great take a deep breath and refocus kind of song, and since that entire album has very few English words to distract me, I’ve been wearing it out this year while I write.

My Questions:

1. If you had to make one kickass meal to impress someone, what would it be?
2. If you had to pick, would you choose to spend 10 minutes on the moon or a year in Europe (all expenses paid) (a question totally stolen from Chuck Klosterman, but I enjoy people’s answers)?
3. If you could hang out with any celebrity, who would it be and why?
4. What one album would you pick if you could only listen to one for the rest of your life?
5. If you won the lottery and didn’t have to work, what would you do?
6. What is your biggest unfulfilled life goal?
7. Is there one thing that you could have changed that would drastically have altered the course of your life? What was it, and if you could go back and change it, would you (I like this one)?
8. If you all of a sudden had 1 million people following you on some form of social media, how would that make you feel?
9. What is your stance on jorts?  Time for a comeback?
10. What one thing would surprise me about you (I like this one too)?

11. If you could trade places with any fictional character, who would it be and why?

I’m going to specifically call out some people who have not posted on their blog in forever, like Stacey, Jason, Felecia, and Kyle.  Obviously it doesn’t matter if you do this.  Anyone else, like perhaps Ashley, or any non-bloggers feel free to take part in some form!

March 8, 2012 By cjhannas Uncategorized Share:
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