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    Tuesday, June 5th, 2007
    3:23 pm
    Movie Box Office Grosses

    Originally published at The Wandering Age. Please leave any comments there.

    Alright, so here’s a chance to write about something completely inconsequential that nevertheless always angers me whenever I encounter it. It’s summer, which means movie blockbuster season. Spider-Man 3, Pirates of the Caribbean 3, Shrek Fucking 3, Three the Third: The Trilogy Ends, and a few others have already opened. A few days after they open, you usually hear media reports along the lines of “OMG HIGHEST GROSSING WEEKEND EVARRR!” Even if you know literally nothing about how to handle economic data, something should register as being wrong if there’s seemingly a new highest record for everything each year. Let’s take a peek.

    Here we have the top 39 (on that particular page) domestic grossing movies of all time. The figures represent how much money the movie made in theaters throughout its whole run in the United States, completely neglecting foreign box office. Do you notice anything strange about the list? It seems that, before the 90s, nobody watched any movies except Star Wars and ET. Furthermore, movie-going must have really picked up in the 2000s because 25 out of those 39 movies were released in 2000 or later. Another interesting fact about the data is that Shrek the Third has only been in theaters two weeks and is already the 36th highest domestic grossing movie ever.

    Okay, so let’s think on this data a little more. I wonder if it’s a coincidence that a long-term data series regarding prices of a good shows a substantial increase in value as time passes? Or could it be that these numbers are not adjusted for inflation, making them absolutely, completely worthless? Ah, yes, that must be it.

    When Star Wars was released in 1977, the average movie ticket price was $2.23. In 2007, it’s around $6.74 at this point (source). As far as these nominal box office results are concerned, Star Wars viewers are worth about 1/3 of a Shrek the Third viewer. What we need to do here is adjust these nominal, worthless prices for inflation. Normally, we would use the CPI, but since we have a price series for this specific product at the above source, we’ll use that instead.

    I went ahead and calculated the inflation-adjusted box office grosses for the 39 movies listed. The spreadsheet complete with the inflation series and revised ranking can be found here. As you can see, it paints quite a different picture. Star Wars would have grossed almost $1.4 billion if it were released in 2007 and all other things were equal. Also, the chronological distribution is quite different. The first movie from the 2000s is Shrek 2, ranking 11th. It may seem that our new data set has another peculiarity now, because older movies consistently seem to be doing better than newer movies (the opposite of what we had before, but still a pattern). This is easy to explain, however. The only older movies that stood a chance of being included in a ranking of nominal (non-inflation-adjusted) grosses are movies that did incredibly well, so our original data set of 39 movies had this inevitability built into it. If we were to use real grosses for all movies since 1975, not just ones that did phenomenally, then you would see that these movies are higher because they performed well at the box office, not just because they’re older.

    As you can see at this site, whose numbers differ from mine probably because they used the CPI or a similar measure where I used the price of tickets, Gone with the Wind is actually the highest grossing film of all time, in real dollars. However, Gone with the Wind didn’t make it into the top 39 that we used because its absolute figure doesn’t even compare to today’s. Many other classics, such as The Sound of Music and The Godfather, are also included in that list.

    While this does give us a more accurate idea of how movies of today are actually faring (not too well…hmm, maybe they should come up with something original for once), it leaves one big question unanswered. Why the Hell does the media or whoever’s in charge of reporting box office figures do this and delude everyone into thinking there’s some kind of new record every year or so? Is it just so Jerry Bruckheimer can sit in his office and jerk off to news reports lying about how amazing he is? I remember when Titanic “broke” Star Wars’ record and everyone made a big deal. Sure, whatever.

    Sunday, June 3rd, 2007
    5:30 am
    Crossposting!

    Originally published at The Wandering Age. Please leave any comments there.

    As much as I hate to be an appeaser, I’ve installed a crossposter to bring the content of my beautiful blog to the attention of all you poor souls using LiveJournal. You can thank me later.

    The whole post will show up here (I don’t have the patience to wade through the code and correct that), but if you’d like to comment (or just view the post at a nicer site), click the links at the top of each post.

    Sunday, April 23rd, 2006
    11:10 am
    Yep
    Ride the Tide was awesome.

    And now I am protected from nudges for another week.
    Saturday, April 15th, 2006
    7:01 pm
    Survey Follow Up
    This is the song that that last survey said was going to be played at my funeral.

    http://atlas112.ath.cx/~omnijinx/B4U%20(B4%20ZA%20BEAT%20MIX).mp3
    Friday, April 14th, 2006
    8:47 pm
    Here's An Odd One
    Stole this from a Xanga. This is how bored I am...

    Put your music player on random and press next for each question. Enter the songs below:

    How am I feeling today?:
    Let It Flow

    Will I get far in life?
    Ghosts of Reach - Halo 2 OST

    How do my friends see me?:
    Fire

    Where will I get Married?:
    Black Mage's Village - FF9 OST

    What is my best friend's theme song?:
    Another Day - 4 Hero

    What is the story of my life?:
    Junction - FF8 OST

    What is/was highschool like?:
    Lizard Dance - Chrono Cross OST

    How can I get ahead in life?:
    Traeme Paz - Once Upon A Time In Mexico OST

    What is the best thing about me?
    In My Eyes (Midihead Remix)
    ^ haha that is actually a pretty good thing about me

    How is today going to be?:
    Cousin Mary - John Coltrane

    What is in store for this weekend?:
    Streamline - System of a Down

    What song describes my parents?:
    One Winged Angel - FF7 OST
    ^ bwahahaha

    To describe my grandparents?:
    Halloween Theme Terror Remix
    ^ bwahahaha again

    How is my life going?:
    Jailed - FF8 OST

    What song will they play at my funeral?:
    B4U (B4 ZA BEAT MIX)
    that will be one happenin' funeral

    How does the world see me?:
    Time - 4 Hero

    Will I have a happy life?:
    I Want Your Girlfriend to Be My Girlfriend Too
    ^ This is the best survey ever

    What do my friends really think of me?:
    Omega

    Do people secretly lust after me?:
    Ravine Cleft Dimension - Chrono Cross OST

    How can I make myself happy?:
    Tentative - System of a Down

    What should I do with my life?:
    Birth of the God - FF7 OST
    ^ I love this survey. I need to become a god.

    Will I ever have children?:
    Hotel California - The Eagles

    What is some good advice for me?:
    Jupiter - John Coltrane

    How will i be remembered?
    Mahabharath Highlands - OC Remixes (Halo Remix)

    What is my signature dancing song?:
    Hal's Children - 4 Hero

    What do I think my current theme song is?:
    Super Mario 64 (Alternate Route Remix)

    What does everyone else think my current theme song is?:
    Fever - Ray Charles

    What type of men/women do you like?:
    Martial Law - FF8 OST
    ^ I wonder if that means chicks in black leather?

    Yeah that was a fun one. As you can tell, I have way too many freaking soundtracks. It doesn't help that the game ones have about 80 songs each.
    Sunday, April 9th, 2006
    1:05 pm
    Oh Look Another Survey
    1. kissed your cousin:I know I'm from West Virginia, but I still have to answer in the negative
    2. Ran away:Not really
    3. been bored:Who the fuck hasn't been bored before
    4. tripped:I'm usually good at recovering, but it happens every now and then
    5. Broken someone's heartSupposedly. She got me back, though, so we're even.
    6. Been in love:Yes... -_-
    7. Cried when someone died:Nobody I've been close to has died
    8. Wanted someone you knew you couldn't haveYes
    9. Broken a boneNo
    10. had surgery:Minor
    11. lied:Yes
    12. Skipped School:Yes
    13. Coke or Pepsi:Pepsi
    14. Sprite or 7UP:7UP
    15. Skittle or M-n-Ms:M&Ms are probably the best candy ever
    16. Flowers or candy:Candy. Unless the flowers are made out of candy. Those are awesome.
    17. Scruff or Clean shaved:
    18. Quiet or LoudI never shut up
    19. Blondes or BrunettesBrunettes
    20. Bitchy or Slutty-_-
    21. Tall or ShortGirls must be short. Not Urooj short, but still short.
    22. Pants or ShortsNeither.
    WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX: 23. What do you notice first:Face/eyes
    24. Last person you slow danced with*thinks*
    26. ShoweredIs this still a "with the opposite sex" question? >_>
    27.brushed ur teethGuess not. Earlier today.
    28.Have u ever gotten drunk: No
    WHAT IS (your favorite): 29. Your Good Luck CharmMy golden whistle
    30. Person You Hate MostHell, I don't know
    31. Best Thing That Has HappenedIt's a tie between being admitted to Swat and meeting all my new Swat friends
    32. ColorMy eye color
    33. MovieSo many good movies...
    34. Subject in schoolHistory
    35. JuiceAnything in a smoothie from Doppio
    36. CarsDad's white 1988 Corvette convertible. Hotness.
    37. Ice Cream: Anything with caramel in it
    39. SeasonUsually, I just bitch about whatever season it is right now. Seeing as how it's 44 out right now, winter.
    40. Breakfast Food: Any form of eggs
    41. SongToo many
    42. Favorite foodAnything that used to be breathing and is now dead and on my plate
    43. Makes you laugh the MostMyself, generally
    44.which one of ur friends make u smile the most:Tie between a few
    45. Can make you feel better no matter what:Urooj. If I ever feel down, I just make fun of her. That makes me feel better.
    46. Has A Crush On You:Everyone I've ever talked to
    47. Do You Have A Crush On Someone:Maybe
    48. Who Has it easier?What does that even mean?
    49. Gives you A Funny Feeling When You See Them:Clowns
    DO YOU EVER: 50. Sit by the phone waiting for a phone call all night: No
    51. Save AOL conversationsThey're all automatically logged
    52. Save EmailsGmail...yeah, I just hoard communications
    53. Wish you were someone else:No
    54. Wish you were a member of the opposite sex:Fuck no
    55. Hairstyle: The patented Travis Thieman Afro
    56.Body sprayNo
    57. PerfumeSome rubs off on me from time to time
    HAVE YOU: 61. Fallen for your best friend?: No
    64. Been in loveRepeat question
    65. Been in lust?:Hasn't everyone?
    66. Used someone?: That's a matter of opinion. I say no.
    68. Cheated on someone?No
    71. Done something you regret?I suppose not
    WHO's THE LAST PERSON WHO... 73. You talked to tonightIt's 1PM right now. I guess Kate, though.
    74. You hugged?Uh...I think my sophomore English teacher...she was all proud and what-not of my sticking it to the man ability.
    75. You instant messaged?: Kate
    78. You yelled at?Mephisto, who I can't freaking find
    OTHER INFO: 82. Color your hair?I color it sexy
    84. Have piercingsNo
    85. Have a boyfriend/girlfriend?No
    86. Own a webcamNo
    87. Own a thong?Millions
    88. Ever get off the damn computer?Don't you talk about my computer that way! It's ok sweetie, yes, yes...
    90. what kind?Sony VAIO a.k.a. Mac-ass-kicker
    91.wear glasses?Used to, wear contacts now
    Have you/do you/are you... 92. Stolen anything?I am a freaking klepto...but I give everything back
    93. Smoke? No
    94. nymphomaniacI'm going to leave this one up to you to judge
    95. Obsessive?Try not to be
    96. lovable?Oh yeah. That's all me, baby.
    97. mean?I am brutal when I'm pissed off
    98. Panic?Don't Panic.
    99. Confused bout who u luv?This is a silly question.

    CREATE YOUR OWN! - or - GET PAID TO TAKE SURVEYS!
    Thursday, April 6th, 2006
    8:34 pm
    -_-
    There is

    Another

    West Virginian

    In

    The Class of

    2010.



    ZOMG
    Tuesday, April 4th, 2006
    12:50 am
    Only You...
    ...can prevent nudges.
    Monday, March 27th, 2006
    7:27 am
    Monday, March 20th, 2006
    1:25 pm
    Ahhhh Kekekekekeke
    1. Initials:
    TNT

    2. Name someone with the same birthday as you.
    U.S. Grant, the kicker of Robert E. Lee's ass, thank you very much

    3. Favorite fruit(s)?
    Clementines, probably


    4. For or against same sex marriage?
    I think it's weird to say "for" but I don't see why there should be a problem (agrees with Kate)

    5. Are you allergic to anything?
    Tree/plant semen

    6. Are you bisexual?
    No.

    7 Do you play sports?
    DDR is not yet an officially sanctioned sport by the Olympic Committee.

    8. How many U.S states have you been to?
    "Been to" isn't very well defined here. I'm not really sure.


    9. How many of the U.S states have you lived in?
    Just good ol' WV. Though, technically, Dad had a house across the river for a while.

    10. Have you ever lived outside the U.S?
    Nope

    11. Name something physical you like about yourself?
    My INTENSE eyes (Urooj)

    12. Something non-physical you like about yourself?
    I make people laugh. Usually.

    13. do you have any pets?
    Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred and also Coolest Cat Alive

    14. What is your dream car?
    Cor. Vette.

    15. If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go?
    Somewhere where I could speak the language. Choices: Canada, UK, Australia. All of which seem to be pretty cool.

    16. Have you ever had someone of the opposite sex sleep over?
    Nay, I have this illness called Maternal Paranoia.

    17. Are you bipolar?
    Technically, no. Though sometimes I get intensely hyper and then a few minutes later just kind of sit there. It's weird.


    18. What dream car do you want your husband/wife want to drive?
    Another Corvette so I can borrow it when I drive mine off a cliff at 200MPH.


    19. How many illegal things have you done?
    Let's see. There was that child I molested on Saturday...oh, and there's a bomb under Urooj's house right now. That'll probably be called a "hate crime" for no reason. Also, I injected my sister with AIDS just to see how long she would live, wonder how that will work out. I've installed wire taps on the homes of all my friends without getting a warrant...nevermind, that's legal under this administration. Oh, and I loved someone without getting express permission from the Republican Party first. I am such a criminal.


    20. Where would you want to go on a first date
    I have no freaking idea

    21. Would you date the person who posted this before you?
    That depends on whether it was Kate or ZEE CHEESE BUNNY. One of them makes my skin ice over, my feet tremble, and my stomach curl! *shivers*

    Oh, the cheese bunny's pretty mean, too. (Don't kill me! <3 )

    22. Has anyone ever sang or played for you personally?
    Probably

    23. Ever been kissed under fireworks?
    I...*think* so, memory is rusty

    24. Do you like president Bush?
    Hahahahahahahaha

    Ha.

    25. Have you ever bungee jumped?
    Nope

    26. Have you ever white water rafted?
    No, which is a shame since apparently the WV Tourism Bureau thinks it is the only redeeming thing about my state

    27. Has anyone ten years older than you ever hit on you?
    Heh, all the time

    30. Are you racist?
    everyone is at least a little bit racist (I guess Kate is right on this one)

    31. What song are you listening to right now?
    The whirr of my laptop hard drive

    32. What's your favorite song at the moment?
    Yay, let's all be fickle little pop-music faggots and change songs every day.

    33. What was the last movie you watched?
    Billy Madison

    35. Where was the last place you went besides your house?
    Shannon's

    36. Have you ever seriously vandalized someone else's property?
    Nope

    37. Have you ever hit someone of the opposite sex?
    Hah, I kicked my sister's ass once, a while ago. She deserved it.

    39. What's the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
    Eyes, smile, rest of body, in that order.

    40. What's ur fav. body part on the opposite sex?
    Oh, I just can't decide. I'll take the whole package.

    41. What do you usually order from Starbucks?
    Some ridiculously delicious $6 drink


    44. Say something totally random about yourself.
    I am wearing pajama pants with hula girls on them. And it's 1:40 PM.

    45. Do you have an iPod?
    Yes

    46. Has anyone ever said you looked like a celebrity?
    I am a spitting image of John Travolta when my hair is the right length


    47. Whats your favorite color?
    Green?

    49. Do you have freckles?
    No (Kate...you said you had freckles a survey or two ago, WHAT GIVES)

    49. Are you comfortable with your height?
    Yes


    50. Do you like someone right now?
    MAYBE! :-P

    51. How tall are you?
    5' 10.347873"

    52. Do you speak any other language other than english?
    1337

    55. Have you ever ridden in a limo?
    Yes

    56. Has anyone you were really close to you passed away?
    No

    57. Do you watch MTV?
    God no

    58. What's something that really annoys you?
    Stupid people

    59. What are some things you really like?
    Flying, music

    60. Do you like Michael Jackson?
    No

    61. Can you dance?
    More awkwardly than Kate, certainly

    62. Have you ever surfed?
    Nope

    63. Do you know how to pump gas?
    OH GOD IT IS SO COMPLICATED AND HARD


    64. Do you drive?
    Yeah

    65. What's the latest you have ever stayed out?
    A night

    66. Have you ever thought that you were honestly going to die?
    Nope

    67. Were you ever rushed by an ambulance into the emergency room?
    Nope


    68. Have you ever been dared to do something you didn't want to do?
    When your friends are as stupid as mine, you tend to avoid Truth or Dare, or anything like it


    69. What's your favorite state to live in?
    NOT WEST VIRGINIA, RESCUE ME FOR THE LOVE OF GOD
    Saturday, March 18th, 2006
    12:58 pm
    Why don't they name it LiveSurvey?
    Appearance
    [] I am shorter than 5'4".
    [x] I think I'm ugly sometimes.
    [ ] I have many scars.
    [x] I tan easily.
    [ ] I wish my hair was a different color.
    [ ] I have friends who have never seen my natural hair color.
    [ ] I have a tattoo.
    [x] I am self-conscious about my appearance.
    [x] I have/I've had braces.
    [x] I wear glasses. (contacts)
    [ ] I would get plastic surgery if it were 100% safe, free of cost, and scar-free.
    [x] I've been told I'm attractive by a complete stranger.
    [ ] I have more than 2 piercings.
    [ ] I have piercings in places besides my ears.
    [ ] I have freckles.

    Family/Home Life
    [x] I've sworn at my parents.
    [x] I've run away from home.
    [ ] I've been kicked out of the house.
    [ ] My biological parents are together.
    [ ] I have a sibling less than one year old.
    [ ] I want to have kids someday.
    [ ] I've had children.
    [ ] I've lost a child.

    School/Work
    [x] I'm in school.
    [ ] I have a job.
    [x] I've fallen asleep at work/school.
    [x] I almost always do my homework.
    [x] I've missed a week or more of school.
    [x] I've been on the Honor Roll within the last 2 years.
    [ ] I failed more than one class last year.
    [ ] I've stolen something from my job.
    [ ] I've been fired.

    Embarrassment
    [ ] I've slipped out a "lol" in a spoken conversation.
    [ ] Disney movies still make me cry.
    [ ] I've peed from laughing.
    [x] I've snorted while laughing. (only snorted once in my life, it was a few weeks ago and because I had a bad cold. gay.)
    [x] I've laughed so hard I've cried. (all the time)
    [ ] I've glued my hand to something.
    [ ] I've had my pants rip in public.

    Health
    [ ] I was born with a disease/impairment.
    [x] I've gotten stitches/staples.
    [ ] I've broken a bone.
    [ ] I've had my tonsils removed. (adenoids, though)
    [ ] I've sat in a doctors office/emergency room with a friend.
    [x] I've had my wisdom teeth removed.
    [ ] I've had a serious surgery.
    [x] I've had chicken pox.

    Traveling
    [x] I've driven over 200 miles in one day. (woohoo, Williamstown to Swarthmore)
    [x] I've been on a plane.
    [x] I've been to Canada.
    [ ] I've been to Mexico.
    [ ] I've been to Niagara Falls.
    [ ] I've been to Japan.
    [ ] I've celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
    [x] I've been to Europe.
    [ ] I've been to Africa.

    Experiences
    [ ] I've gotten lost in my city.
    [x] I've seen a shooting star.
    [x] I've wished on a shooting star.
    [x] I've seen a meteor shower.
    [ ] I've gone out in public in my pajamas.
    [ ] I've pushed all the buttons on an elevator.
    [ ] I've kicked a guy where it hurts. (there's honor among guys, you just don't do that)
    [x] I've been to a casino.
    [ ] I've been skydiving.
    [ ] I've gone skinny dipping.
    [ ] I've played spin the bottle.
    [ ] I've drank a whole gallon of milk in one hour.
    [ ] I've crashed a car.
    [ ] I've been skiing.
    [ ] I've been in a play.
    [ ] I've met someone in person from myspace.
    [x] I've caught a snowflake on my tongue.
    [x] I've seen the Northern lights.
    [ ] I've sat on a roof top at night.
    [x] I've played chicken.
    [x] I've played a prank on someone.
    [x] I've ridden in a taxi.
    [ ] I've seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
    [ ] I've eaten sushi.
    [ ] I've been snowboarding.

    Relationships
    [x] I'm single.
    [ ] I'm in a relationship.
    [ ] I'm engaged.
    [ ] I'm married.
    [ ] I've gone on a blind date.
    [ ] I've been the dumpee more than the dumper.
    [ ] I miss someone right now.
    [ ] I have a fear of abandonment.
    [ ] I've gotten divorced.
    [x] I've had feelings for someone who didn't have them back.
    [ ] I've told someone I loved them when I didn't.
    [ ] I've told someone I didn't love them when I did.
    [x] I've kept something from a past relationship.

    Sexuality
    [ ] I've had a crush on someone of the same sex.
    [ ] I've had a crush on a teacher.
    [x] I am a cuddler.
    [x] I've been kissed in the rain.
    [x] I've hugged a stranger.
    [ ] I have kissed a stranger.

    Honesty/Crime
    [x] I've done something I promised someone else I wouldn't.
    [x] I've done something I promised myself I wouldn't.
    [x] I've snuck out of my house.
    [x] I have lied to my parents about where I am.
    [x] I am keeping a secret from the world.
    [x] I've cheated while playing a game.
    [ ] I've run a red light.
    [ ] I've been suspended from school.
    [ ] I've witnessed a crime.
    [x] I've been in a fist fight.
    [ ] I've been arrested.

    Drugs/Alcohol
    [x] I've consumed alcohol.
    [ ] I regularly drink.
    [ ] I've passed out from drinking.
    [ ] I have passed out drunk at least once in the past 6 months.
    [ ] I've smoked weed.
    [ ] I've taken painkillers when I didn't need them.
    [ ] I've eaten shrooms.
    [ ] I've popped E.
    [ ] I've inhaled nitrous.
    [ ] I've done hard drugs.
    [ ] I have cough drops when I'm not sick.
    [ ] I can't swallow pills.
    [ ] I can swallow about 5 pills at a time no problem.
    [ ] I have been diagnosed with clinical depression.
    [ ] I have been diagnosed with one or more anxiety disorder.
    [ ] I shut others out when I'm depressed.
    [ ] I take anti-depressants.
    [ ] I'm anorexic or bulimic.
    [x] I've slept an entire day when I didn't need it.
    [ ] I've hurt myself on purpose. (long time ago)
    [ ] I'm addicted to self-harm.
    [x] I've woken up crying. (scariest. fucking. nightmare. evarrr.)

    Death and Suicide
    [x] I'm afraid of dying.
    [ ] I hate funerals.
    [ ] I've seen someone dying.
    [ ] Someone close to me has attempted suicide.
    [ ] Someone close to me has committed suicide.
    [ ] I've planned my own suicide.
    [ ] I've attempted suicide.
    [x] I've written a eulogy for myself. (and it sucked)

    Materialism
    [ ] I own over 5 rap CDs.
    [x] I own an iPod or MP3 player.
    [ ] I have an unhealthy obsession with anime/manga.
    [ ] I own multiple designer purses, costing over $100 a piece.
    [ ] I own something from Hot Topic.
    [ ] I own something from Pac Sun.
    [ ] I collect comic books.
    [x] I own something from The Gap. (like, one shirt)
    [x] I own something I got on e-bay.
    [ ] I own something from Abercrombie.

    Random
    [ ] I can sing well.
    [ ] I've stolen a tray from a fast food restaurant. (accidentally thrown a few in the trash, though)
    [x] I open up to others easily.
    [x] I watch the news.
    [ ] I don't kill bugs.
    [x] I hate hearing songs that sacrifice meaning for the sake of being able to rhyme.
    [x] I curse regularly.
    [rarely] I sing in the shower.
    [ ] I am a morning person.
    [ ] I paid for my cell phone ring tone.
    [x] I'm a snob about grammar. (only to irritate people) ^_^
    [ ] I am a sports fanatic.
    [ ] I twirl my hair.
    [ ] I have "x"s in my screen name. (I have an x, but not those stupid design x's...xomnixjinxx LOL)
    [ ] I love being neat.
    [ ] I love Spam.
    [ ] I've copied more than 30 CD's in a day.
    [x] I bake well.
    [ ] My favorite color is white, yellow, pink, red or blue.
    [ ] I've worn pajamas to school.
    [ ] I like Martha Stewart.
    [x] I know how to shoo0t a gun. (WV Pride)
    [x] I am in love with love.
    [ ] I am guilty of tYpInG lIkE tHiS.
    [x] I laugh at my own jokes.
    [ ] I eat fast food weekly.
    [ ] I believe in ghosts.
    [ ] I am online 24/7, even as an away message.
    [ ] I've not turned anything in and still got an A in a certain class.
    [x] I can't sleep if there is a spider in the room.
    [x] I am really ticklish.
    [x] I love white chocolate.
    [ ] I bite my nails.
    [x] I play video games.
    [x] I'm good at remembering faces.
    [ ] I'm good at remembering names.
    [ ] I'm good at remembering dates.
    [ ] I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life.

    Bonus Question
    [x] All of those are answered honestly.
    Monday, March 13th, 2006
    8:44 pm
    MY LIFE IS SO SAD THAT I HAVE NOTHING TO DO BUT FILL OUT KATE'S SURVEYS
    1.YOUR PORN STAR NAME: (first pet and current street name)

    Fritz Painter (yay I'm in German porn...I can do Scheizer films...also, porn star names do NOT involve pet names, I know this)

    2. YOUR MOVIE STAR NAME: (grandfather/grandmother on mother's side first name, favorite candy)

    Gerald Zero (not actually my favorite candy, but a pretty cool last name)

    3. YOUR "FLY GIRL/GUY" NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name)

    T.Thi (yeah, great, I'm Asian or Greek or something now) My fly guy name would be "T-Man" obviously

    4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite animal, name of high school)

    Cat Williams

    5. YOUR OPPOSITE SEX NAME: (name of dad/mom, cell phone Company you use):

    Nadine OHMYGODIDON'THAVEAFUCKINGCELLPHONEYOUGODDAMNEDSURVEYS

    6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (daily prescription medicine, make of car)

    I don't have a daily prescription medicine, and my car is a 300M. This question doesn't work at all.

    7. SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, street you grew up on):

    Nathaniel Bryan

    8. YOUR FASHION DESIGNER NAME: (first word you see on your left, favorite restaurant)

    Memorex Buffalo (CD-Rs and wings FTW)

    9. MY ROYAL IDENTITY: (a french first name, the word "of", a well-known town you want to visit)

    I refuse to answer this question on the grounds that the French language annoys me.


    10. YOUR CAT NAME: (color of your hair and your nickname)

    Brown Weasel (oh yeah, that's a keeper)
    Sunday, March 12th, 2006
    7:53 pm
    So...
    1. EVER BEEN GIVEN A RING?
    No

    2. LONGEST RELATIONSHIP?
    2 and a half years

    3. LAST GIFT YOU RECEIVED:
    Some candy and a book on Valentines Day from Mom (el oh el @ parent gifts for single people)

    4. HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU DROPPED YOUR CELL?
    I don't have one of those mofo's

    5. WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU WORKED OUT?
    For the sake of having an answer, I'm going to call Heavy on DDR for half an hour a workout. Yesterday.

    6. THING(S) YOU SPEND A LOT OF MONEY On?
    Gas, and HOLY SHIT what do you drive Kate?

    7. LAST FOOD YOU ATE?
    Delicious chicken tortilla soup

    8. FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX?
    Eyes, face, smile

    9. ONE FAVORITE SONG:
    At The River - Groove Armada

    10. WHERE DO YOU LIVE?
    Between some mountains somewhere (Kate, you live in a hole in backyard, DUH)

    11. HIGH SCHOOL YOU ATTENDED?
    Williamstown High School of Bitchery and Fucking Over People Who Deserve Valedictorian

    12. CELL PHONE SERVICE PROVIDER?
    *Still* don't have one of those mofo's

    13. FAVORITE MALL STORE:
    Electronics Boutique, Waldenbooks, or a coffee shop

    14. LONGEST JOB HELD:
    Actual "job" job, 6 months flippin' pizzas

    15. DO YOU OWN A PAIR OF DICE?
    Somewhere around here, probably. I'm going to look into getting some "sex dice."

    16. DO YOU PRANK CALL PEOPLE?
    Sometimes I call 1-800 numbers until I get a live person and then just chat with them about their lives. Seriously, it's fun.

    17. LAST WEDDING ATTENDED?
    I've been to two or three weddings, all were of one of my babysitters when I was young.

    18. FIRST FRIEND YOU'D CALL IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY?
    Wood to laugh at him and tell him he isn't getting anything to pay him back for the Grande Taco prank yesterday

    19. LAST TIME YOU ATTENDED CHURCH:
    Who knows

    20. FAVORITE FAST FOOD RESTAURANT:
    If Quizno's counts, then QUIZNO'S.

    21. BIGGEST LIE YOU HAVE HEARD?
    i dont know but i'm sure it came out of george dubya's gaping maw *agrees with Kate*

    23. WHERE'S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT WITH FRIENDS?
    B DUBS!

    24. CAN YOU COOK?
    Hey, I just made some cornbread and helped with some tortilla soup.

    25. WHAT CAR DO YOU DRIVE?
    Chrysler 300M (OK Kate I know what you drive now =P)

    26. BEST KISSER?
    Me, I am much better than all of my previous girlfriends

    27. LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
    Who knows

    28. MOST DISLIKED FOOD:
    In short poem form:
    "I open the door of the fridge
    The cold air touches my skin as another sensation reaches my nose
    I know it, worse than the smell of rotting flesh
    My sister's been eating fucking tuna again."
    A thank-yew.

    29. THING YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF:
    I can make just about everyone laugh...actually, most things about me except my physical form. Go go geek physique.

    30. DO YOU HAVE A CRUSH ON SOMEONE RIGHT NOW:
    Not really

    31. DID YOU NOTICE THIS SURVEY SKIPPED FROM 30 TO 32?
    I did, because I put this question in to throw you.

    32. LONGEST SHIFT YOU HAVE WORKED AT A JOB?
    Double shift at the Station (thank God I didn't have to close), 8:30AM to 10:00PM is a fucking bitch.

    33. FAVORITE MOVIE?
    Too many to pick one, honestly

    34. CAN YOU SING?
    Eh...not well enough to do it in public

    35. LAST CONCERT ATTENDED?
    Dave Matthews Band!

    36. LAST KISS?
    A while ago

    37. LAST MOVIE RENTED:
    Tried to find Crash but no stores around here have the damn thing...I rented Corpse Bride on demand today and really liked it

    38. THING YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT?
    Uh, my wallet?

    39. FAVORITE VACATION SPOT?
    Alaska

    40. DO YOU LIKE CHINESE FOOD?
    Yes


    41. HOW BIG IS YOUR BED?
    Queen (DISCLAIMER: I am not a queen.)

    42. IS YOUR ROOM CLEAN?
    It's not too bad

    43. LAPTOP OR DESKTOP COMPUTER?
    Lappy!

    44. FAVORITE COMEDIAN?
    Jim Gaffigan, Mike Birbiglia, Lewis Black

    45. DO YOU SMOKE?
    Never

    46. SLEEP WITH OR WITHOUT CLOTHES ON?
    With

    47 Who DO YOU SLEEP WITH AT NIGHT?
    Uh...myself?

    48. DO LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS WORK?
    No

    49. HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU BEEN PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE?
    Never

    50. PANCAKES OR FRENCH TOAST?
    French toast!

    51. DO YOU LIKE COFFEE?
    Aye

    52. HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR EGGS?
    Any way you make them, they're delicious.

    53. DO YOU BELIEVE IN ASTROLOGY?
    Nope

    54. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
    Zach

    55. LAST PERSON ON YOUR MISSED CALL LIST?
    Don't have one of those

    56. WHEN WAS THE LAST TEXT MESSAGE YOU RECIEVED?
    Texts...no

    57. MCDONALDS OR BURGER KING?
    McDonalds

    58. NUMBER OF PILLOWS?
    Two

    59. WHAT ARE YOU HEARING RIGHT NOW?
    Groove Armada

    60. PICK A LYRIC, ANY LYRIC OR SONG?
    "If everybody looked the same, / We'd get tired of looking at each other."

    61. WHAT KIND OF JELLY DO YOU LIKE ON YOUR SANDWICH?
    Grape or Strawberry

    62. CAN YOU PLAY POOL?
    On good days

    63. DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SWIM?
    I can swim alright I guess

    64. FAVORITE FLAVOR OF ICE CREAM?
    Anything with caramel in/on it (Mint is also very good)

    65. DO YOU LIKE MAPS?
    ...what?

    66. TELL ME A RANDOM FACT ABOUT YOURSELF?
    I have ten toes!

    68. EVER ATTEND A THEME PARTY?
    ?

    69. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SEASON?
    Spring, probably

    70. LAST TIME YOU LAUGHED AT SOMETHING STUPID?
    Very recently, just can't remember exactly when

    71. WHAT TIME DID YOU WAKE UP THIS MORNING?
    9:00 AM...WAY too early

    72. BEST THING ABOUT WINTER?
    Snow days...oh wait we didn't get a single fucking one this year

    73. LAST TIME A COP GAVE YOU A TICKET?
    Never, biatch.

    75. NAME OF YOUR FIRST PET?
    Fritz

    76. DO YOU THINK PIRATES ARE COOL OR OVERRATED?
    Overrated (How do pirates decrease global warming, Kate?)

    77. WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS WEEKEND:
    Being bored out of my mind

    79. WHAT IS THE THIRD LETTER OF YOUR NAME?
    a

    80. HOW OLD ARE YOUR PETS?
    I think Mephisto is 8 or 9 years old

    81. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR HANDBAG?
    MY HANDBAG IS FAB-YOU-LUS!

    82. ARE YOU SICK?
    Sick-minded, maybe

    83. DO YOU GO TO SCHOOL?
    Meh

    84. IS THE BATHROOM OPEN?
    What kind of damn question is this?

    85. ARE YOU ON A LAPTOP?
    You know it

    86. ARE YOU WATCHING MTV?
    Fuck no

    87. ARE YOU SMILING?
    No

    88. DO YOU HAVE ON EYELINER?
    Yes, all the time. Seriously. For real. Sheezy.

    89. ARE YOU A BLONDE?
    No

    90. DO YOU DREAM IN COLOR?
    Yes

    91. DO YOU HAVE A NICE ASS:
    I haven't had a professional opinion on that for more than a year :-P

    92. ARE YOU IN HIGH SCHOOL?
    Dammit why do you have to remind me

    93. WHEN DO YOU WANNA LOSE YOUR VIRGINITY?
    el oh el

    94. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NAME?
    Uh, Travis is pretty badass. If I had a son, I'd name him Mayhew or Horacio or Stevens just to piss him off.

    95.WHAT COLOR IS YOUR BATHING SUIT?
    I don't really swim much

    96. DOES YOUR SCHOOL START IN AUGUST?
    Yes

    97. DID YOU GO ON VACATION LAST MONTH?
    No T_T
    Friday, March 10th, 2006
    8:10 pm
    Just to Prove Kate Wrong
    [1]. Name one person who is on your mind right now?
    Kate, it's her survey

    [2]. Do you think your life has been good so far?
    Yes

    [3]. Where is the last place you went?
    Buffalo Wild Wings, DUH

    [4]. Who is the last person you called?
    Dad

    [5]. Who is the last person you texted?
    Generally I abstain from text, and even when I don't, I practice "safe text."

    [6]. Who is the last person who called you?
    Dad

    [7]. Who is the last person who texted you?
    God sent me "omgbrb" a few seconds ago

    [8]. Other than yours where was the last house you slept at?
    Wood's, yay for passing out on the couch

    [9].Do you already have plans for this weekend?
    None!

    [10]. Ever cheated on anyone?
    Pfft cheating is so overrated

    [11]. Been cheated on?
    I wouldn't really know

    [12]. Have you ever thought that you were in love?
    Yes, what a crock of shit that turned out to be

    [13]. Ever been caught having sex?
    To be "caught" does it have to be by someone who gives a shit? If so, then no.

    [14]. Have you ever slept with someone on the first date?
    No, I save my roofies for the second date

    [15]. What is your favorite body type to cuddle with?
    Cuddly type, obviously

    [16]. Do you look like your mom or dad?
    I am the spitting image of my father. Actually, he tries to look like me, so...who knows.

    [17]. Do you have siblings?
    One heathen sister

    [18]. Do you smile often?
    Oh yeah.

    [19]. Do you think that someone is thinking about you right now?
    Yeah, actually. Not sure who, but someone is.

    [20]. Could you be a vegetarian?
    HELLZ NO

    [21]. Are you sentimental?
    Sometimes

    [22]. Ever thought someone was "the one"?
    No

    [23]. What do you think your wedding song will be?
    Whoever wrote this song is so insensitive. My wedding will be able to be completely appreciated by the hearing impaired. Everything will be closed captioned or shown in sign language. No "songs."

    [24]. What is your middle name?
    Actually, I have two. The first is Nathaniel. The second is Imakickyourass.

    [25]. Choose one to have (love, beauty, creativity):
    Creativity, if applied correctly, can bring about a gain of love and substitute for a lack of beauty. Therefore, creativity FOR THE THREE POINTER!

    [26]. Do you wish on stars?
    I stare at them sometimes...used to be a romantic notion to that but it means nothing now.

    [27]. Do you untie your shoes every time you take them off?
    God no, that would waste so much time.

    [28]. What is the most disgusting food you've ever eaten?
    Some of the shit my mom makes

    [29]. Would you kill someone?
    If the good outweighed the bad

    [30]. When did you last cry?
    Who knows

    [31]. If you were making a movie about yourself, who would play you?
    Sean Connery. *decisive nod*

    [32]. Have you ever met anyone famous?
    I met Travis Thieman once, he was a pretty cool guy.

    [33]. Do you like your handwriting?
    Kind of.

    [34]. Who are you jealous of?
    I'm at once jealous of rich people, because they don't have to worry about paying for college, and poor people, because they are actually eligible for 95% of the damn scholarships to go to college. Us upper-middle class folk just get fucked.

    [35]. What is your favorite lunchmeat?
    Filet mignon

    [36]. Do you have any bad habits?
    I eat babies

    [37]. Are you a friendly person?
    I do that weird thing where I'm such an asshole that I come off as friendly.

    [38]. If you were another person, would you be friends with you?
    I don't know if I'd be friends, but I'd totally do me.

    [39]. Do looks matter?
    If you answer no to this question, you're a lying asshole. ^_^

    [40]. What is your favorite school subject?
    History

    [41]. Are you keeping a secret from the world?
    Not that comes to mind

    [42]. Do you regret anything?
    Yes

    [43].When was the last time you really cried your heart out?
    Who knows

    [44].Ever cried yourself to sleep?
    Probably

    [45].Ever cried on your friend's shoulder?
    In close proximity of

    [46].Do you cry when you get an injury?
    Not unless my arm gets chopped off or something

    [47].Do songs make you cry?
    Not usually

    [48].What can make you happy?
    almost anything- friends, family when they are being nice, working out, SUNLIGHT, clothes that look good, art, happy music, silly jokes, long drives, mountains, candy haha, perfume, kittens, whatever anything can make me happy (yeah, I just left Kate's stuff there, I agree with it. Perfume, roar.)

    [50].What makes you the happiest?
    Meeting new friends and going "These people are awesome."

    [51].Is being happy overrated?:
    absolutely not

    HATE SECTION

    Who do you actually hate?
    Worthless people and Christian evangelicals that try to force their beliefs on everyone

    Have you ever been on a hit list?
    I'm working my way onto one, certainly

    Are you a mean bully?
    Heh it's usually in jest!

    Do you hate any one that breaks your heart?
    Honestly...no. I want to sometimes, though.

    Do you hate George Bush?
    Yeah. Yeah, I do.

    SELF ESTEEM SECTION

    Is your self-esteem extremely low?:
    About certain things

    Do you believe in yourself?
    Well, yeah, I'm Travis Thieman.

    Ever wanted to kill yourself because you thought you werent good enough?
    That wasn't the reason. :-P

    Do you wish you can be someone else?:
    No.

    LOOK AT ME

    x Whats your natural hair color?
    Brown

    x What is your current hair color?
    Sex

    x What color are your eyes?:
    "Intense" Blue (thank you, Urooj)

    x Current Piercings?:
    None

    x Any other Piercings that you want?:
    I'm going to pierce UROOJ'S MOM.

    x Long or Short Hair?:
    Which would a "white man's afro" be?

    x Straight or Curly?
    Straight...up.

    CURRENTLY WEARING

    x What shirt are you wearing?
    One of my 100 white undershirts and this weird dark Inca-looking shirt.

    x Rings?
    Nay

    x Braclets?:
    Nein

    x Is your hair up or down?
    Up to the SKY

    THIS OR THAT

    Rock or Rap:
    Rock

    Coffee or Hot Cocoa:
    What kind of coffee?

    Smoothies or Shakes:
    Shakes

    Baseball or Softball:
    Neither (lol go Kate)

    Wild Night out or Romantic Night in:
    I don't really get enough of a "wild" experience in WV to make a sound judgment.

    Chocolate or Vanilla:
    Swirl (Kate scores again)

    Bracelet or Necklace:
    Necklace

    Pink or Purple:
    Purple

    History or Science:
    History!

    Sleep in or Early to rise:
    Sleep in

    Beach or Boardwalk:
    Boardwalk

    Hoodie or Tee Shirt:
    Hoodie

    Night Or Day:
    NIGHT, BABY

    White or Black:
    White

    Love or fun:
    fun, but hopefully they'd come together (damn Kate you come up with all these good answers)

    California or Florida:
    Well, California embarrasses the liberals, and Florida gives elections to Bush. Hell, I'll blow both of them up once I replenish my missile supply after the Ohio incident.

    Simple Plan or Good Charlotte:
    Neither?

    Babe or Baby:
    Which one tastes better?

    HAVE YOU EVER?!

    Drank Alcohol?:
    Yeah

    Hugged someone?
    NO I AM SUCH A MEAN PERSON, I HAVE NEVER HUGGED ANYONE. Yes, you dolt.

    Been on the phone until the sun came up?:
    No, actually

    Been on the computer until the sun came up?:
    Yes :-P

    Gone Skinny dipping?:
    No

    Laughed so hard you pissed in your pants?
    Close

    Slept over the same sexs house?:
    Yeah

    Slept over the opposite sexs house?:
    Yeah...at least until 3AM when my irate mother "rescued" me.

    Snuck out?:
    Haven't needed to

    Lied to your parents about where you were going?:
    Yep

    THE LAST

    Person you last talked to in person?: Dad

    Person you last talked to on the phone?:
    KATE IS RIGHT YOU HAVE ALREADY DONE THIS

    Do you like surveys:
    I only do them to prove Kate wrong or to anger Urooj in some way.

    Do you ever wonder what your life will be like 10 years down the road?:
    I see...a desk job...in...a dusty law library...basically being...an office bitch.

    You get along with your parents?:
    Usually

    Are you happy?
    Should I clap my hands?

    Are you sad?
    Sometimes

    You have mental breakdowns?:
    Not real ones. Had a smashing fake one before, though.

    Did you ever tell you parents you didn't feel good so you didn't have to go to school?
    No, I just say, "Mom, I'm not going to school today."

    Do you have a cell phone:
    No >_<

    Would you give me your number?:
    Mebbe

    ============================================
    -Current Mood:
    Bored

    -Current Music:
    Silence

    -Current Hair:
    Afro

    -Current Annoyance:
    Have to prepare program for tomorrow and don't want to now!

    -Current Longing:
    APRIL 20!

    -Current Thing I Ought To Be Doing:
    Working

    -Current desktop picture?:
    Cataclysm II by Greg Martin

    -Current CD In Stereo:
    Pfft. STEREO? Hello, it's the 21st century.

    Current Refreshment:
    Water

    -Current Worry:
    Urooj's Mom
    Tuesday, March 7th, 2006
    5:07 pm
    T_T
    T_T
    Thursday, February 23rd, 2006
    1:09 am
    Oh Kate, Please Don't Nudge Me
    My ex...
    has an annoying way of being brought up in everyday conversation.

    Maybe I should ...
    work on programming some more as to not offend the Mafia.

    I love ...
    poetry, and scotch. And, of course, my pal Baxter.

    I don't understand ...
    how anyone can resist my natural charm.

    I lost my...
    stapler. It was a red Springline stapler. I think that fucker Lumbergh took it.

    People would say that I...
    am extremely arrogant. They just don't pick up on the sarcasm.

    Love is ...
    there to keep guys broke.

    Somewhere, someone is...
    filling out one of Kate's LJ surveys at 1:15. Oh wait, that's me.

    I will always...
    fight for what I believe in.

    Forever is...
    how long I'm going to be in debt from college.

    I never want to ...
    go to high school ever again.

    I think the current President....
    needs to be impeached for his blatant disregard for the Constitution of the United States and the statutes established by Congress.

    When I wake up in the morning I...
    want to sleep more, duh.

    Life is full of ....
    shit that, later, you know you should have seen coming.

    My past is incredibly...
    embarassing in many ways (ditto, Kate)

    I get annoyed when....
    worthless, idiotic people try to make being an intellectual a bad thing. Enjoy working at Wal-Mart for the rest of your life.

    Parties are for...
    free Mountain Dew.

    I wish ...
    I had a pilot's license with a plane to boot. Make it a jet. A nice one. With missiles.

    My dog is ...
    living with my dad.

    My cat is...
    probably outside in the freezing cold doing something incredibly stupid right now.

    Kisses are the worst when...
    they coincide with a sneeze. Holy shit that was disgusting. (btw I am not the one that sneezed)

    Tomorrow I'm going to ...
    school :(

    I really want ...
    to be at college right now.

    I have low tolerance for people who ...
    cannot pronounce their own name, so I have to correct them. (The U is long!)

    If I had a million dollars ...
    I would have blown it all on lottery tickets for that damn Powerball jackpot.


    A - Available? yes
    A - Age?: 17
    A - Annoyance: hicks

    B - Best Friends?: A few?
    B - Bar: My grandfather's house, complete with wine cellar and every mixed drink known to Man
    B - Birthday?: 04-27-1988

    C - Crush Conservatism
    C - Car: white 300M that's had all its decals removed
    C - Cat: Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred

    D - Dead Pets Name: I guess some fish we used to have? I have no idea what their names were.
    D - Dads Name: Benny (actual name Gary)
    D - Dog: Doc

    E - Easiest person to talk to: Hmm...
    E - Eggs: Yes, please.
    E - Email: travis.thieman [at] gmail [dot] com

    F - Favorite color?: My eyes
    F - Food: Anything that used to be swimming in an ocean
    F - Foreign Slang: According to Azziz, "Piss on you" is a purely West Virginian thing. So, it's foreign to people from Los Angeles.

    G - Gummy Bears or Worms: Worms
    G - God: You can call me Travis.
    G - Good Time: Buffalo Wild Wings

    H - Hair Color: Brown
    H - Height: 5'10
    H - Happy: Summer

    I - Ice Cream: If caramel is in the bowl, you're good to go
    I - Instrument: Hi, I'm Travis, and I suck on wood every day. I like to wrap my lips around a hard, black thing. When I get angry, I bite it. This makes it mad because then it lets out a shrill yell. I have very agile fingers, and use them to finger it all the time! My day isn't complete unless I've had a good hour or so of blowing it. You guessed it, I play the saxophone. (sometimes I use it as a crack pipe, too)

    J - Jewelry: Just a watch
    J - Job: Freelance Computer Programmer! *cue theme music*
    J – Joke: Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?
    Holy shit, why do you have a gu-
    BANG!

    K - Kids: are the future, but today belongs to us! (lol Simpsons)
    K - karate: My gun trumps your karate. WV 1 Ancient Civilizations 0
    K - kite: Do not try this with an umbrella.

    L - Longest Car Ride: WV to Swat. 8 freaking hours.
    L - Last Relationship: fuck you :D (priceless, Kate)
    L - Last Person you spoke to on the Phone: Dad

    M - Milk Flavor: "White"
    M - Mothers Name: Nadine
    M - Movie Last Watched: Lord of War (great movie)

    N - Number of Siblings: 1
    N - Northern or Southern: We dun speek ver' gud in Wes Virginny.
    N - Name: Travis

    O - ONE WISH? I'd fly. Like Neo from the Matrix. I would say like Superman, but half the time he's got his damn arm out in front like a damned retard. Also, he wears spandex.
    O - One Phobia? Most bugs. Not so much when I know where they are, it's when one sneaks up on you. Damn, I hate that.
    O - One goal: Escape from the Mountains

    P - Parents, are they married or divorced: Divorced
    P - Part of your appearance that you like best: My eyes
    P - Part of your Personality you like best: How many people do you know that are lovable in an evil way?

    Q - Quote: "Oh, God, now it's 1:30. I have to finish this damn survey and go to bed." - Travis Thieman
    Q - Question for the next person: What is the average airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
    Q - Quick or Slow?: I am usually a quick-minded person...except for those times when I'm a complete dumbass. :-P

    R - Reason to smile: Free time is inevitable
    R- Reality TV Show: I'm going to make a reality TV show where everyone that thought up the idea of a reality TV show is put on a deserted island. Then, you put 1000 various deadly, angry animals on the island and film the carnage. Fuck you, reality TV, you ruined good TV.
    R - Right or Left: I use my right hand to slap bitches to their left, which is where all decent-minded people are. This is called "The Hand of Liberalism."

    S - Song Last Heard: Something from Chrono Symphonic
    S - Season: Spring
    S - Sex: Let me check my schedule, maybe I can pencil you in somewhere.

    T - Time you woke up: 6:45 as always
    T - Time Now: AGH NOW IT'S 1:35 I MUST FINISH THIS
    T - Time for bed: About 35 minutes ago.

    U - Unknown fact about me: Probably a reason that it's unknown, don't you think?
    U - Unicorns?: are dangerous.
    U - Uniforms?: Are for the armed forces and convicts. That said, about 90% of my school should be wearing uniforms. I, however, should not.

    V - Vegetable you hate: Asparagus eww.
    V - Vegetable you love: bell peppers
    V - View on Politics: It'll all be better once I'm in office, just hang in there.

    W- Worst Habits: Procrastination
    W- What do you wanna be when you grow up? A lawyer and/or professional asskicker
    W- Where are you traveling to next?: Who knows

    X - X-Rays: Mostly of my mouth
    X - Xylophone: Great for figuring out songs

    Y - Year you were born: 1988
    Y - Year it is now: 2006
    Y - Yellow: Sir Gallahad's actual favorite color. Not blue.

    Z - Zoo Animal: penguins are the shit
    Z - Zodiac: Taurus
    Z - Zests: Zests?

    42 Things You'd Like to Know About Me but Never Thought to Ask

    1. Have you ever been searched by the cops? Nope

    2. Do you close your eyes on roller coasters? That would ruin ALL the fun.

    3. When's the last time you've been sleigh riding? Ages ago.

    4. Would you rather sleep with someone else, or alone? With someone else. Alone is not NEARLY as much fun. :-P

    5. Do you believe in Ghosts? I don't believe in Patrick Swayze, if that's what you're asking.

    6. Do you consider yourself creative? Only in short bursts. Like an M-16, except with humor bullets.

    7. Do you think O.J. killed his wife? Do you think O.J. killed Johnnie Cochrane?

    8. Jennifer Aniston or Angelina Jolie? I don't usually give a shit about celebrities, but Jolie is a fucking psycho. Aniston seems nice.

    9. Can you honestly say you know ANYTHING about politics? I know enough to know not enough.

    10. Do you know how to play poker? Sure.

    11. Have you ever been awake for 48 hours straight? Tried that, didn't make it 30.

    12. Do you kill bugs that are in the house? Sometimes

    13. Have you ever cheated on a test? That would almost invariably lower my score. :-P

    14. If you're driving in the middle of the night, and no one is around you, do you run the red light? No. People that don't follow the traffic laws piss me off so much.

    15. Do you have a secret that no one knows but you? At least one other person knows just about everything about me.

    16. Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees? Does it get any more boring than baseball?

    17. Have you ever Ice Skated? I can't skate at all. Ice, roller, you name it...I fail at it.

    18. How often do you remember your dreams? Usually, though I don't dream much.

    19. When was the last time you laughed so hard you were crying? Yesterday

    20. Can you name 5 songs by The Beatles? I could, and choose not to

    22. Do you believe in love at first sight? Infatuation is so much more exciting than love, anyway.

    23. Do you know who Ba-Ba-Booey is? o_O

    24. Do you always wear your seat belt? Absolutely

    25. What talent do you wish you had? I wish I could bench a piano and had the body to match. (lol Wood)

    26. Do you like Sushi? MUST. TRY. SUSHI.

    27. Have you ever narrowly avoided a fatal accident? I was driven around by my mother for sixteen years. I am living proof that miracles exist.

    28. What do you wear to bed? My official Pizza Station(TM) shirts

    29. Have you ever been caught stealing? My ISP sent me a letter telling me they were going to assfuck me if I downloaded any more movies...so yeah.

    30. Does size matter? Mass is not directly related to volume. So size isn't affected by matter. The answer is no.

    31. Do you truly hate anyone? Yes...it's scary what I think of sometimes. I don't hate anyone that I know really well, though.

    32. Rock and Roll or Rap? Rock. and. ROLL.

    33. If you could sleep with (lol I think this means "fuck") one famous person, who would it be? Uh, I have no idea.

    34. Do you have a relative in prison? I think Mom sent Dad to jail once. He got out though. :-P

    35. Have you ever sang in front of the mirror? Sure. I got in a fight with one, once, too.

    36. Do you know how to play chess? Yes

    37. What food do you find disgusting? Tuna

    38. Did you ever play, "I'll show you mine, if you show me yours"? In West Virginia, we save the effort and just club the women over the head and drag them back to our caves.

    39. Have you ever made fun of your friends behind their back? What, is this a bad thing? :-P

    40. Have you ever stood up for someone you hardly knew? Yeah, I made a 3000 mile phone call for the dumbass. :-P

    41. Have you ever been punched in the face? Yeah. Repeatedly. It fucking hurts. Especially when the guy is hanging on your back, strangling you with one hand, and punching you in the face with the other. Fucking. Ouch.

    42. Who is your favorite person to make fun of? Oh, it changes from day to day. I'm always near the top of the list, though.

    HOLY SHIT IT'S 1:50 KATE WHY DO YOU DO THIS TO ME?
    Tuesday, February 14th, 2006
    12:46 am
    Tuesday, January 31st, 2006
    6:36 pm
    For Kate
    I'll humor you, Miss Aizpuru.

    [x] I've eaten more than 5 meals in a day (in my defense, I was awake the whole 24 hours)
    [x] I've read a lot of books.

    [ ] I've run more than 2 miles without stopping
    [ ] I've run more than 3 miles without stopping
    [x] I've been to Canada.

    [x] I've been to Europe.
    [x] I've watched cartoons for hours.
    [x] I've tripped UP the stairs.
    [x] I've fallen down an entire flight of stairs.
    [ ] I've been snowboarding/skiing.

    [ ] I've played beer pong.
    [x] I've swam in the ocean.
    [x] I've been on a whale-watch.
    [x] I've seen fireworks.

    [x] I've seen a shooting star.
    [x] I've seen a meteor shower.
    [x] I've almost drowned.
    [ ] I've eaten sushi. (but I so want to!)
    [x] I've been so embarrassed I wanted to disappear.

    [x] I've listened to one cd over & over & over again.
    [x] I've had stitches. (I guess I have some in my mouth now...before last week, no)
    [X] I've been on the honor roll.
    [ ] I've had frostbite.
    [ ] I've licked a frozen pole and got stuck there.

    [ ] I've stayed up til 2 doing homework/projects. (unfortunately, "doing jack shit" was not one of the options)
    [x] I've had a job before/currently have a job.
    [ ] I've been ice skating.
    [x] I've been rollerblading.
    [x] I've fallen flat on my face.

    [x] I've tripped over my own two feet.
    [x] I've been in a fist fight.
    [x] I've played videogames for more than 3 hours straight.
    [ ] I've passed out from being drunk.
    [x] I've watched the power rangers. (Best. Show. EVARRR. ...when I was five)

    [ ] I have/I do attend Church regularly
    [x] I've played truth or dare.
    [x] I've already had my 16th birthday.
    [x] I've already had my 17th birthday.
    [x] I've gained weight since one year ago. :-(
    [x] I've lost weight since one year ago.
    [x] I've called someone stupid. And meant it.
    [x] I've been in a verbal argument.
    [x] I've cried in school. (school wasn't in session, but I was on school grounds. that probably counts)

    [x] I've played basketball on a team. (I am an uber jock...really...)
    [x] I've played baseball on a team.
    [ ] I've played football on a team.
    [x] I've played soccer on a team.
    [ ] I've done cheerleading on a team.
    [ ] I've played softball on a team.
    [ ] I've played tennis on a team.
    [ ] I've been on a swim team.
    [ ] I've been on a track team.
    [ ]I've been on a wrestling team

    [x] I've been swimming more than 20 times in my life.
    [ ] I've bungee jumped. (want to)
    [ ] I've climbed a rock wall.
    [x] I've lost more than $20.
    [x] I've called myself an idiot.
    [x] I've called someone else an idiot.
    [x] I've cried myself to sleep.

    [x] I've had pets.
    [ ] I've owned a spice girls cd.
    [ ] I've owned a britney spears cd.
    [ ] I've owned an N*Sync cd.
    [ ] I've owned a backstreet boys cd.

    [ ] I've gone skinny dipping.
    [x] I've mooned someone.
    [x] I've sworn at someone in authority.
    [x] I've been in the newspaper.
    [x] I've been on TV.

    [ ] I've been to Hawaii.
    [ ] I've been to Bermuda.
    [ ] I've been on the other side of a waterfall.
    [x] I've been on a cruise

    [x] I've watched all of the Lord of the Rings movies.
    [x] I've watched all of the Harry Potter movies.
    [ ] I've watched all of the Rocky movies.
    [x] I've watched the 3 stooges. (my orthodontist had a TV in the orthodontic-work-doing room that played 3 stooges 24/7)
    [x] I've watched Looney Tunes.

    [ ] I've been stuffed into a locker. ([x] I have stuffed someone into a locker)
    [ ] I've hugged my mom within in the past 24 hrs.
    [ ] I've hugged my dad within the past 24 hours.
    [x] I've met a celebrity/music artist. (I got Howard Shore's autograph for my LOTR-obsessed friend, Zach)
    [x] I've written poetry.
    [ ] I've been arrested.

    [x] I've been attracted to someone older than me.
    [x] I've been tickled till I've cried.
    [x] I've tickled someone else until they cried.
    [x] I have siblings.
    [x] I've been to a rock concert.

    [x] I've listened to classical music and enjoyed it. (lol it's worded like that's a weird or bad thing...so sad)
    [ ] I've been in a play.
    [ ] I've been picked last in gym class.
    [x] I've been picked first in gym class. (I am a fucking cannon at dodgeball)
    [x] I've been picked in that middle-range in gym class.

    [x] I've cried in front of my friend.
    [x] I've read a book longer than 1,000 pages. (The Count of Monte Cristo...only pussies read the abridged version)
    [x] I've played Halo 2. (and kicked some noob ass while I was at it)
    [x] I've freaked out over a sports game.
    [x] I've been to Alaska. (frigid Alaskan cruise!)

    [ ] I've been to China.
    [ ] I've been to Spain.
    [ ] I've been to Japan.
    [ ] I've been to Australia
    [x] I've had a fight with someone on AIM. (reaches through Internet and strangles person)
    [x] I've had a fight with someone face-to-face.

    [x] I've forgiven someone who has done something wrong to me.
    [x] I've been forgiven.
    [x] I've been in love.
    [x] I've screamed at a scary movie. (not a scream of terror, more like a scream of "HAHA YOU STUPID BITCH HE'S RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!")
    [ ] I've cried at a chick flick.

    [x] I've watched a lot of action movies.
    [x] I've cried at a commercial. (tears of joy at how stupid/funny they can be)
    [x] I've told someone to fuck off. (yea, verily)
    [x] I've screamed at the top of my lungs.
    [ ] I've been to a rap concert.

    [ ] I've been to a hip hop concert.
    [x] I've lived in more than 2 houses.
    [x] I've driven on the highway
    [x] I've driven more than 40 miles in a day
    [x] I've been in a car accident. (stupid Mom and her inability to drive)

    [ ] I've done drugs.
    [x] I've been home sick.
    [x] I've thrown up (if anyone answers no to this, they're a damn liar)
    [x] I've puked all over someone. (Mommy, lol)
    [x] I've been horseback riding.

    [ ] I've filled out more than 10 myspace surveys. (when Kate answers this, this is called an understatement)
    [x] I've spoken my mind in public. (all the time, baby)
    [x] I've proved someone wrong (usually whenever I speak my mind)
    [x] I've been proved (proven, survey 0 Travis 1) wrong by someone. (rarely)
    [ ] I've broken a leg.

    [ ] I've broken an arm
    [x] I've fallen off a swing. ("agh, son of a bitch!")
    [x] I've swung on a swing for more than 30 mins straight.
    [x] I've watched Winnie the Pooh movies.
    [x] I've forgotten my backpack when I've gone to school.

    [ ] I've lost my backpack.
    [x] I've came close to dying. (You apparently don't know my mother if you need to ask this question)
    [ ] I've seen someone die.
    [x] I've known someone who has died.
    [x] I've wanted to be an actor/actress at some point.

    [x] I've slapped someone in the face.
    [ ] I've been skateboarding.
    [x] I've been backstabbed by someone I thought was a friend
    [x] I've told a little white lie.

    [x] I've taken a day off from school just so I don't go insane. (often)
    [ ] I've fainted.
    [x] I've blacked out.
    [x] I've had an argument with someone about whether cheerleading is a sport or not. (only when some bitch says cheerleading is a sport but marching band is not...in my opinion, neither of them really are)
    [x] I've pushed someone into a pool. (pwnt ^_^)

    [x] I've been pushed into a pool. (pwnt T_T)
    [ ] I've had/have a broken nose.
    [x] I've had a black eye.
    [x] I've lost/chipped a tooth. (basketball to the FACE...and it wasn't a pansy bounce pass either)


    [ ] I've been ballroom dancing (that would be good to learn probably)
    [x] I've sung for an audience (very small audiences...I do a hilarious impression of Michael Jackson when he was young)
    [x] I can speak more than one language fluently (Kate lied on this one. I speak English and 1337, as does she)
    [ ] I've ridden in a gondola
    [ ] I've been in a musical

    [ ] I've been in a commercial
    [ ] I've spent more than $800 at the mall in one day (wow Kate, that's sad)
    [x] I've purchased more than ten items off the Internet
    [x] I've memorized all/almost all of a movie script (Office Space is like The Bible for geeks)
    (note to self: read the actual Bible sometime)
    [x] I've learned how to play at least one instrument

    [ ] I've been on a backpacking trip for longer than 7 days
    [ ] I've been on a canoe trip longer than 7 days
    [ ] I've been in a marathon
    [ ] I've been elected president of a group/organization/etc
    [ ] I know how to eat Vietnamese spring rolls properly

    [x] I know how to use chopsticks
    [x] I've spent the night in my backyard
    [ ] I can french braid hair
    [ ] I can make french toast
    [x] I've eaten more than 15 packs of Raman noodles in a month (gotta love bachelor Dad and his food stores)

    [ ] I've been camping on a beach
    [ ] I've know how to SCUBA dive
    [ ] I can imitate an Irishman properly
    [ ] I'd be able to survive, alone, in the wilderness
    [ ] I've really eaten an entire package of Oreos

    [ ] I've been in a cave for more than 5 hours
    [ ] I can change a tire
    [ ] I've totaled a car
    [ ] I've gotten a tattoo(s)/piercing(s) against my parent's will
    [x] I've gotton something published (lame ass county publication)

    [ ] I've thrown a big party at my house
    [x] I've watched a movie more than 10 times
    [x] I've been to a factory
    [ ] I've set off an alarm at a museum
    [ ] I've been to a costume party
    [ ] I've backpacked in a foreign country
    [ ] I've skipped a grade(s) in school
    [ ] I've been held back a year(s) in school

    [ ] I've seen a desert sunset
    [ ] I've seen the Mona Lisa
    [ ] I'd been in the WTC towers
    [x] I've been paddle boating
    [x] I'd know what to do if I ran into a bear (punch it in the eye)

    [x] I've have/had contacts/glasses/braces
    [ ] I have been a member of MySpace for more than a year
    [ ] I know what a BookCrosser is
    [ ] I have/had a pen pal in a foreign country
    [ ] I'm going to repost this

    [ ] I've been responsible for doing my own laundry
    [x] I've shopped at a thrift store (I worked at a flea market, beat that)
    [x] I've spent less than a dollar on a movie ticket
    [x] I can handle a variety of power tools
    [x] I am computer savvy
    [x] I've been involved with girl scouting or boy scouting at some time in my life

    I'm not going to count those, sorry. <3
    Sunday, January 29th, 2006
    11:14 pm
    Sunday, January 22nd, 2006
    8:19 pm
    Out of Here
    Screw ModBlog, I set up my own blog using WordPress on Atlas.

    http://atlas112.ath.cx/~omnijinx/blog
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