FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who are you?
-- "a/s/l?" or "Tell me a little bit about yourself..." or "where u at?"
I am Marris. I am 30 years old. I live in the Sacramento Valley, not far from places like - Sacramento, San Francisco, and Santa Rosa. I have been here since last July. I can honestly say that this area is not my idea of the perfect place to live, but we do what we can with what we got, right? This place has an air conditioner, so I'm not complaining. It will do for now
What you into?
Please do not ask me this.
Where are you from?
Ethnically, I'm from the Philippines. Perhaps you've heard of it? I was born in Illinois and have lived all over the United States ~ including the mid-Atlantic and midwest. Most recently: Southern California and the San Jose area.
Filipino?
-- "Hindi-ko alam."
I was born and raised in North America... I speak English, je parle français, hablo español, e falo um pouco de portugês. No Tagalog here. Please don't try...
What do you look like?
-- "How tall are you?" "How much do you weigh?"
If you want to see a picture of me, go here . Most of those pictures have been taken within the past year, if not the last month or so. Regarding my height ~ if I wear the right boots, I'm 5'10". Someone help me find the right boots. Without them, I'm probably an inch and a half less. Regarding my weight, it's slowly decreasing. I think that's all you need to know.
What do you do for a living?
-- "Why don't you have a life?"
I work in Human Resources. Do you want to know where? That will remain confidential for now. I just graduated from college and in the process of enrolling in Graduate school. That should be exciting. This should limit as much of a life as I can have to a bare minimum.
What happened to your old life?
-- "What ever happened to your friend, ___ ?"
About three years ago, I found myself working at a dead-end job at a dead-end company. I didn't think I was going anywhere. Since I realized this, I have decided to get rid of everything that kept me down. I have dropped everything that kept me stagnant. It was a rough and dramatic decision, but I feel like this little bit of a makeover was necessary to help me become a much better person that I used to be. I got rid of that job, moved out completely on my own (no roommates), and kept all of the people in my life that meant more to me than anything. The rest... is history.
Doesn't that make you bitter?
-- "Bitter or jaded, which sounds better?"
I prefer to call it... "experienced in life." I have been through so much that nothing hurts that much anymore. I would eventually want to stop thinking this way. Maybe you can help?
What do you like to be when you grow up?
-- "What's My Age Again?"
You know what? At 30, I still do not know what I want to be. Past career choices involved broadcast media and elementary school education. I just might stay in Human Resources and incorporate a career in that with teaching somehow. I don't know yet. As soon as I decide to grow up, I'll tell you.
What do you do in your free time?
-- "Free time? What's that?"
- Oakland Athletics Baseball and Minnesota Twins Baseball. (They know us at the Westside Club now.) (I could watch this all day... ) Eating. I love good BJs (that would be pizza, "lettuce wraps", and "spatulas" you freak.) Having a drink with a few friends once in a while (Jameson, Jack and Diet, and a Coors Light)Wine tasting (so close to Napa? Why not??)Trying to find out if my co-worker is a "party-bisexual." Random Roadtrips (when gas is not over $3.00/gallon)Study (which doesn't count as free time, does it?)Drive 75 miles to go see my friendsTrolling around .. (like... I have a choice)Cooking stuff. (I got a new crock-pot!)Bitch to my blog. (To all of you that read this... )
Do you have a girlfriend?
-- "Wait, a girlfriend? Where did I meet you?"
No. That cute Thai/Irish girl I met at the Oakland Coliseum, Connie, has not called me back. Think about this question - then ask me again. I am single, and have been for quite a while now. I used to hear people go on and on about how my life is supposed to be in order before you go out searching for someone to share it with? Well, guess what? I've got a decent job, I've got a nice big house, a new truck, a college degree... what's next? I believe it's time.
What brings you ..?
-- "Thank you, high speed Internet... "
I have this delusional thought that I will find "what I am looking for" ... I wish it would happen like it did once before - without the Internet being involved. These days, I am finding it more difficult to believe that.
So, since you're here... what are you looking for?
-- What's your type?
Someone to grow old with. I want to be with someone who is in the same place in life as I am. Someone who is attractive yet humble. Someone who is confident yet not arrogant. Someone educated and yet somewhat naive. Someone who I can challange my thoughts and desires to without being judged. I want someone who will accept me for who I am. Someone with the same interestes as me. Someone with the same upbringing as I had. Someone who expects nothing from me. I want this someone to be my best friend.
You know these days - someone breathing will do, too. I like them all... Send me an email for an application. What have you got to lose?
In that case, I better know what your turn-offs are.
-- "Drugs are bad, mmkay?"
For the most part, I do not like what the majority of the single world does not like. Let's start out with the druggies, tweekers, and clubbies. Not my scene; I do not want to be seen (or associate) with them. I do not spend time at clubs so don't expect to find me there. Moving on to the liars and the flakes. One thing that people see as the most important aspect of a relationship is trust. If you start out by lying, how can you build a relationship? I also do not like people who like themselves more than life itself. It is one thing to have self confidence, another to boast about it. People that think they're better than the world turn me off. And then there are the fakes. I used to know a lot of fake plastic people, but really now, that got old after a while.
Bottom line: I'm tired of being disappointed. This counts towards friends as well as dates.
What kind of music do you like?
-- What station is this on your preset button?
I tend to hop on the bandwagon. The 20-something bandwagon. I'm stuck! Bands I presently or previously liked are: Linkin Park, 311, Hoobastank, Beastie Boys, Jimmy Eat World, Taking Back Sunday, Dashboard Confessional, Filter, Rage Against the Machine, the Killers, the Chemical Brothers, etc.
Sacramento: 100.5 the Zone, 106.5 KWOD, 107.9 the End. San Francisco: Live 105, KFOG 104.5, 107.7 the Bone, and yes, 92.7 "the beat of the Bay!" XM Radio: XM20, XM47, XM 48, XM 82
Do you like politics?
No. I was surrounded by it at home, coming from a military background. I was involved in school politics in high school and college. I think my political life has ended, for now. That is somewhat ironic considering where currently work. Anyway, as far as taking a stand: I believe one should voice their opinion in what they believe in; however, one should not push these beliefs in my face expecting me to think they are right. I had enough of that at home, I do not need that from my friends, co-workers, or acquaintances.
What is your blog about?
It is what it says it is. It's a place for my head. It is about elaborating the thoughts of what's going on. It is me rambling on and on. It is the story of how I progressed through the years from the immature brat in my dead-end job living at home - to me being an immature brat in my dead-end job living at home. All different, all the same.
friends :|: only
-- "What's that about?"
My blog on Livejournal used to be open to the public. Due to obvious concerns with former friends and my current employment situation, my blog has been closed off to the general public. If you want access to it, then read below.
Can I add you?
Go for it. Click here to request it.
Although - there are some things you should know if you add me:
- I won't add back unless there's something about you that peaks my interest.My posts are about my day-to-day life. I usually post at least twice a week.My posts are long and drawn out. I have gotten complaints of how much I write about nothing.My posts are usually about nothing you'd be interested in.I used to know the majority of the people I had as "friends." That has since changed. I no longer use this as a means of meeting people ~ I was burned once before.
I've reached the bottom of the page, now what?
It is all up to you. Send me a message, drop me a line, or go on your way. Whatever you choose... thanks for stopping by.