As I said before, I probably have too many to REALLY list them all here - and I know if I tried, I'd forget a lot of them. But, I will list a few:
Spending time with my son
WRITING (of course)
Spending time with a good friend and/or in a good converation
Reading (I'm a real bibliophile)
Listening to music (eclectic doesn't even begin to describe me)
Travel (when I can afford it)
Watching a thunderstorm out in nature where you can truly enjoy the power of the storm
My online communities (IRC, livejournal, myspace, etc.) and cultivating new friendships there
Hiking
Swimming
Getting out in nature
Photography
Singing (don't know if I'm any good or not, but I do enjoy it)
Sewing
Quilting
Soap making
Lotion making
Candle making
Box making
Creating greeting cards/wrapping paper/gift bags
Creating themed gift baskets and boxes
Collecting VARIOUS things (just ask if you want to know what)
Drawing/painting (don't know how good I am but I don't care)
Interior design (this is a recent thing, really)
Computer programming (though not so much anymore)
Web site developing
All sorts of dancing
Watching a really good movie
That is just a few of my interests. I know there are things I forgot, but I really don't want to flood someone's screen with the complete list. Besides, I've gotta leave some mystery to give you something about which to ask.
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name: Teri
Birthday: 12 Sept. 1974
Birthplace: Riverside, California (SoCal, baybeh)
Current Location: North Pole, Alaska (fucking frozen north hell)
Eye Color: Cocoa Brown
Hair Color: Auburn
Height: 5'4"
Right Handed or Left Handed: Right-handed
Your Heritage: Cherokee Indian (and American Mutt)
The Shoes You Wore Today: shoes? wassat?
Your Weakness: MUUUUUUUUUUUSIC (and sexeh Danes)
Your Fears: do I have any? Let me think about that...
Your Perfect Pizza: Chicken, sausage, mushrooms, olives, white sauce, THIN CRUST
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Going to Denmark - duuuuuuuuuuuuh!
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: pooooooooor pooooooooor baybeh
Thoughts First Waking Up: Huh? Where'd he go?
Your Best Physical Feature: My eyes - or maybe my lips
Your Bedtime: Bedtime? Wassat?
Your Most Missed Memory: If it's a *MISSED* memory, how would I know?
Pepsi or Coke: Pepsi
MacDonalds or Burger King: EWWWW! Neither! Greasy ebola on a bun!!!
Single or Group Dates: Single, baybeh - definitely Single!
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: NEITHER! Both are deeeeeeesgusting!
Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate to eat; Vanilla to smell!!
Cappuccino or Coffee: BOTH!
Do you Smoke: No
Do you Swear: Like a fucking sailor, hun
Do you Sing: Every damn day
Do you Shower Daily: oh hell yeah
Have you Been in Love: Yes
Do you want to go to College: Full time student right now
Do you want to get Married: Yes
Do you belive in yourself: Yes
Do you get Motion Sickness: No
Do you think you are Attractive: Depends on the time and day
Are you a Health Freak: Erm - NO
Do you get along with your Parents: Not usually - but have been more and more lately
Do you like Thunderstorms: *shivers* OH HELL YES!!!
Do you play an Instrument: used to
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: Yes
In the past month have you Smoked: No
In the past month have you been on Drugs: No
In the past month have you gone on a Date: No
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: No
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: No
In the past month have you been on Stage: No
In the past month have you been Dumped: No
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: Erm, I live in *ALASKA*!! It's *WINTER*!! So - NO!
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: No
Ever been Drunk: Yes
Ever been called a Tease: Yes
Ever been Beaten up: No
Ever Shoplifted: No
How do you want to Die: hmmmmm - since Heaven won't let me in & the devil's too afraid I'll take over, I'm not going to die
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: I refuse to grow up so this question is moot
What country would you most like to Visit: duuuuuuuuuuuuh! Denmark, baybeh
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: Blue - but I'm not picky! I just love INTENSE eyes
Favourite Hair Color: Dark
Short or Long Hair: that depends on the man and how it looks on him
Height: Taller than me (not hard to find)
Weight: not skinny skinny - I do like a man with a bit of a build, ta :P
Best Clothing Style: Comfortable - something that isn't worn to impress
Number of Drugs I have taken: 0
Number of CDs I own: over 3000
Number of Piercings: four - both ears, both nipples
Number of Tattoos: 0 (so far)
Number of things in my Past I Regret: 1 - not completing my degree before now
CREATE YOUR OWN! - or - GET PAID TO TAKE SURVEYS!
There is a laundry list of people I would looooooooooove to meet:
Stephen King - a lot of people may not like his books, but he's a powerful writer - able to captivate his audience and keep them on the edge of their seats until the very last word... and then leaves them wanting more. I would love to have the opportunity to sit down and talk about writing with him.
Tim Curry - he is a master entertainer who has done it all - television, movies, Broadway and London stage, and recording artist. Every project in which he is involved, he brings his vast experience to but always seems to bring something new to it as well. I would love to discuss his inspirations and how he decides which projects he wants to be involved with.
John Douglas - this man spent years working with the FBI... he was the original criminal profiler. He spend most of his career helping to paint a clearer picture of who the criminal was so that the person may be found quicker. I would love to talk to him about how he got interested in that line of work, what the motivation was to keep him going even after the sickest of serial killers, and how it felt transitioning to civilian life once he retired.
Alan Parson - his ability to look at a piece of music or a band and find ways to make it/them more appealing to an audience has always struck me. I've been a fan of his music since I was little - grew up listening to it all the time because of my mother. And the work he did with bands like Pink Floyd is amazing.
Robin Williams - I would love to just sit down and talk with him about his view of the world. Everyone's view of the world is different because of our experiences - and Robin Williams definitely has a very unique view of the way things are.
Billy Connolly - I'd love to talk to him for the same reason as above with Robin Williams. He's a funny comedian who can mold himself into whatever part he's playing if on television or in a movie.
Quincy Jones - after being such a major influence with a lot of today's popular music, I would love to talk to him about his views of today's music.
Sigmund Freud - if it were popular to speak with him without the need of a seance or ouija board, I think it would be fascinating to sit down and pick the mind of the "Father of Modern Psychology".
Vincent Van Gogh - again, if I didn't need a seance or a ouija board, I would love to talk to him about his inspiration for his art and what it was like as he spiraled downwards into madness, leading him to eventually take his own life.
Every single songwriter in history whose music I enjoy - as a writer, I know inspirations can come from the strangest of places. And I would love to know where their inspirations are drawn from. Sometimes, it's evident - but a lot of the time, it's not.
There are several other people I would love to meet (John Mayer, Adam Levine, Hugh Jackman, Keith Urban, etc.) - but those are mainly because afterwhile, when you're listening to their music or watching them in a movie, it breeds a sense of familiarity (almost like being reacquainted with a lost love).
And no, I didn't forget the people I have met online with which I have become very good, close friends with in our correspondences. You may be last, but you know you're certainly never least.
adopt your own virtual pet!
Anything - everything! You name it and I'll give it a listen at least once!
Some of the most played music on my mp3 player, my CD player, and on windows media come from the following artist:
John Mayer
Maroon 5
Jason Mraz
Rob Thomas / Matchbox 20
Ezio
Keith Urban
Kenny Chesney
Tim McGraw
Poison
Chris Botti (a VERY sexy Dane turned me onto Chris Botti!! *phwoar*)
Jamie Cullum
Dave Koz
Alan Parsons Project
.38 Special
Joshua Kadison
Death Cab For Cutie
Love Spit Love
Remy Zero
Chemical Brothers
The BeeGees
ABBA
Big & Rich
Billy Joel
Elton John (w00t! This profile has TINY DANCER playing on it!!!)
Black Eyed Peas
Bowling For Soup
Boz Scaggs
Carole King
James Taylor
Electric Light Orchestra
Brad Paisley
... and many others. (For those artists or bands with a link, it links you to a myspace profile so you can sample some of their music. I must spread the music love, my friends!)
I am always on the lookout for new music, though, and try to acquire at least one new song by an artist I had never heard a day.One of my favorite things about myspace is the music profiles - great music from well known artists and just totally awesome music from unsigned artists like some of my myspace friends ( Ernie Halter , Stereo Relation , my dufus big brother's buddy's band The Current , Jake Coco , Clayton Risner , 3rd Side , and this awesome ALASKAN rock group Strept !!!!
If you would like to see what kind of music is playing on my windows media player whenever I'm online, you can take a look at my last.fm site (formerly audioscrobbler .I've also been using Yahoo's Launchcast Radio to try and find new music. My station on there is rather eclectic - take a listen!
Hmmmm - I've gotta say I love a good drama. Just don't expect me to cry - I normally don't cry over movies!
As far as comedies go, give me a comedy that actually has a plot - or makes you think - and I'm there. Just don't try to force feed me hackneyed plots starring stand-up comics turned actors because I'll probably be bored!
Some of my favorites (and ones I do suggest people watch):
The Boondock Saints - man, this movie is fantastic. Funny as hell, action-oriented, and sends out a message - clubbing you over the head with it without you realizing it. This one is a definite MUST WATCH!
American Beauty - where can I begin about this film? It was wonderfully filmed with great acting... but the film itself is what drew me in. The story itself is very engrossing. I watch this one at least once every other month if not more often.
Clue - I cannot get enough of this movie. It's hard to describe the draw to this movie unless you've seen it. So - GO SEE IT!
Rocky Horror Picture Show - nuff said!
Bridget Jones Diary - I really think every woman should see this movie (the first one) at least once in their lives. It has elements that every one of us can identify with.
The Fisher King - Robin Williams playing, wonder of wonders, a man who has lost touch with reality. This movie, though, is well made and the story is touching. (And I still have a long ago promised date with someone to run through Central Park at night and lay out in the grass with them, ala The Fisher King).
Star Wars, Episodes 1-6 - yes, I'm a Star Wars geek! Bite me!
My Favorite Year - Peter O'Toole in one of his best performances.
The Shawshank Redemption - some of Stephen King's best writing, almost wholy untouched in the script.
The Green Mile - again, King at his best, writing wise. And Michael Clarke Duncan is awesome as John Coffy.
The Original Kings of Comedy and The Queens of Comedy - these movies are funny as hell.
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood - even my nine year old son loves this one.
The Phantom of the Opera (the new one) - oh my god! I cannot even begin to put into words the power this movie has.
ANY JOHN HUGHES FILM!! GO FIND AND WATCH THEM ALL!!! (*child of the 80s moment ends*)
There are plenty of others that I watch with regularity (Bulworth, The Replacements, the Blade movies, Underworld, etc.), but the above list is a good starter for some great movie nights.
Television has caused most imaginations to atrophy. Television has been substituted for culture and spending time with one another - no, I don't watch much television.
I just heard this one and had to add it: "Television is important because it distracts people from the truth."
On the off-chance I do have the tv on, it's not in front of some sitcom. I normally have the digital radio or some music channel on (hey, I'm a huge music geek - what can I say?)
A good documentary can catch my interest pretty easily if I run across one.
With a ten year old little boy, we watch a lot of animal specials (can't beat SHARK WEEK on the Discovery Channel, man!)
Another favorite of ours if we're actually watching tv together are the cooking shows - but that's only because we watch together and then go try out a recipe together in the kitchen.
I must admit I do have a few television addictions. I am thoroughly addicted to House, Criminal Minds, and Numb3rs!! All quirky, thought-provoking shows - and House is just hilarious as hell! (It doesn't hurt that Hugh Laurie is like, major eye candy to watch on that show, either!)
Some of the books you can always find about my desk or room are:Brain Droppings, Napalm and Silly Putty, and When Will Jesus Bring the Porkchops - all three by George Carlin
Anatomy of Motive and several others by John Douglas.
How I Accidentally Joined The Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy (And Found Inner Peace) by Harry Stein. This book is really interesting. I picked it up while working on a paper about bias in the media, and it really captivated me for some reason.Writer's Digest's ... Market - whatever guide it is, whether the publishers or literary agents or whatever - the current year's guide can be found right by my desk.
Edith Hamilton's Mythology
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
You'll find titles by Stephen King, Laurell K. Hamilton, David Eddings, Christine Feehan, Johanna Lindsey, and scores of others. I also own a lot of true crime, biographies, and essay collections - along with my poetry and short story collections.
I am as eclectic in my reading as I am in my music tastes.
I admire individuals for individual traits. I've never really had any real "heroes".