4.27.2005

because i like reading about myself..

QUESTION SET One

1. First name? Diandra-Mary
2. Were you named after anyone? My mom says that she created the name Diandra, but we all know the powers of Diandra Douglas during the early eighties. And, Mary is the first part of my grandma koop's name, MaryAnn. But what happened is my mom stuck a hyphen between the first and middle name on my birth certificate, to indicate a separation with the names, and now look! im a double barrel first name. not many people know this, but tim likes to rub it in.
3. Do you wish on stars? not as much as i used to. i like feeling in control.
4. When did you last cry? i cant remember. last week on thursday i felt like crying.
5. Do you like your handwriting? printing.
6. What is your favourite lunch meat? Yves veggie pepperoni.
7. What is your birth date? september 6, 1982
8. What is your most embarrassing CD? nothing, actually. ive gotten over this. it used to be such a hangup for me. im more embarrassed that i dont own any pixies, or velvet underground, or violent femmes
9. If you were another person, would YOU be friends with you? you bet, i rock!
10. Do you have a journal? um, yes. and two blogs.
11. Do you use sarcasm a lot? not really. i dont have many friends here that would get it. irony/sarcasm is difficult in japan.
12. What are your nicknames? di, double-d (not because of my boobs), d-funk, stinker (i havent heard this one in a long time!)
13. Would you bungee jump? no, but i want to sky dive.
14. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? sometimes. depending on the shoes and if im sitting on tatami or not.
15. Do you think that you are strong: yes. but im also weak.
16. What is your favorite ice cream flavour? chocolate chip mint.
17. Shoe Size? 27 japan/10 canada.
18. Red or pink? pink!
19. Your least favorite thing about yourself? that im not entirely happy with myself all the time, and that i often feel unmotivated and lacking gumption.
20. Who do you miss most? everyone! (marmalade).
21. Do you want everyone you send this to, send it back? um, yeah.
22. What color underwear and shoes are you wearing? grey underwear, too big, and black socks with white anchors.
23. What are you listening to right now? DFA remix of le tigre's deceptacon.
24. What was the last thing you ate? leftover stirfry crap-stuff with soba noodles.
25. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? wacky watermelon, or the "skin" colour.
26. What is the weather like right now? overcast and fucking muggy.
27. Last person you talked to on the phone? mum
28. The first thing you notice about the opposite sex? is this supposed to mean those that you are attracted to? well, hmm. shallow i know, but usually overall appearance.
29. Do you like the person who sent this to you? of course!
30. Favorite Drink? gin and tonic. water.
31. Favorite Sport? soccer, tennis, riding my bike.
32. Hair Color? brown.
34. Do you wear contacts? no.
35. Favorite Food? right now, falafel b/c i havent had a falafel in a long fucking time.
36. Last Movie You Watched? bridget jones: the edge of reason.
37. Favourite Day Of The Year? um, i really like it when school starts.
38. Scary Movies Or Happy Endings? neither. i like fucked movies. like maelstrom
39. Summer Or Winter? fall.
40. Hugs OR Kisses? cuddling.
41. What Is Your Favorite Dessert? san francisco foggies, and dango (ha ha)
42. Who Is Most Likely To Respond?
43. Who Is Least Likely To Respond?
44. Living Arrangements? a flat, all by myself. it gets dusty really quick. and i have to sweep the mini-veranda.
45. What's your favorite book(s): beautiful losers (cohen), shampoo planet (coupland.. well, anything coupland)... magazine addict.
46. What's On Your Mouse Pad? it was free: a winnie the poo mousepad.
47. What Did You Watch Last night on TV? no t.v.
48. Favorite Smells? bergamont, mint, burberry brit.
49. Favorite Sounds? traffic, my boots on snow, marmalade when she meows in search of me.
50. Rolling Stones or Beatles? um, really neither. but im starting to like the beatles a bit. (my parents are really young!!!)
51. What's the furthest you've been from home? where i am now.
52. Do you have a special talent? many.
53. What is your ringtone? email: its my life, no doubt. phone: what you waiting for, gwen stefani.
54. What is the best thing about the person who sent you this? she rocks my socks for six long blocks.
55. Anything else you want to include? this is fun!

QUESTION SET two!

Spell your first name backwards: ARDNAID
The story behind your msn name: i dont know what my msn name is. maybe d-funk. see above.
Where do you live? mitsumatori, nanyo-shi, yamagata-ken, japan.
3 words that sum you up: crafty, critical, busy.

{DESCRIBE YOUR}
[Wallet]: its a little vinyl change purse with tomatoes on it, by swimmer.
[Hairbrush]: plastic and pink, i rarely use it, i use a comb.
[jewellery you wear daily]: at least a pair of earrings.
[Pillow cover]: two green plant decorated pillowcases.
[Coffee cup]: um, nope. i drink from my pink sfu nalley a lot though. just water.
[CD in stereo right now]: broken social scene, you forgot it in people.
[What you are wearing now]: jeans (that are almost gone between my thighs), black socks, grey underwear, black bra, black tank top, and red t-shirt i got from a clothing swap in victoria, modified, and stencilled pictures of caitlin's mom onto.
[Hair]: brown and in pigtails. see picture at top.
[In my mouth]: nothing..?
[In my head]: a brain, thoughts, creative energy, lust and love.
[Eating]: just ate, drinking water.
[Some of your favourite movies]: ive recently decided that i hate this question because i dont really fucking care about movies all that much, in the metaphorical, theoretical sense. for me, they are time markers for crafty projects.
[Something you're looking forward to]: art show in november!
[Something that you are very afraid of?]: falling down stairs. having to constantly reaffirm my idea of being queer.

[Do you like candles]: tea lights.
[Do you believe in a thing called love]: wow, is that a line from a darkness song. yes.
[Do you believe in soul mates]: no.
[Do you believe in forgiveness]: yep. though its difficult, no.
[If you could have any animal for a pet]: i want to cuddle with my marmalade and practise tuff love with eachother.
[Where wouldn't you mind relocating to?]: montreal, kyoto, winnipeg, anacortes, bella bella (all places ive never been)
[What are some of your favourite pig out foods?]: popcorn and happy planet cranberry juice.
[What's something you wish you could understand better?]: math, japanese, rejection.
[Anyone you miss that you haven't seen in a long time?]: um, everyone?
{In the last 24 hours, have you)
[Cried:] nope.
[Gotten sick:] nope.
[Sang:] yes!!!
[Eaten:] yes.
[Felt stupid:] yeah, i tend to feel stupid when im around new people.
[Hugged someone:] no! i miss hugging. i miss kissing. i miss fucking. i miss cuddling.
[Wanted to tell someone you loved them]: i want to tell everyone that i love them all the time!
[Met someone new]: kinda, martin and i spotted a caucasian gaijin at the sushi bar. but we werent sure. what's he doing in our town??
[Talked to an ex]: yes, and sometimes it feels like we didnt even break up. and for me, that's a problem. (even though we're still really good friends)
[Talked to someone you have a crush on]: kinda. i emailed one and got an automatic reply because he's away from his computer. but i really shouldnt be crushing on him.
[Fought with your parents]: no, not today.
[Dreamed about someone you can't be with:] yep.
[Are you centre of attention or the wallflower:] i like being a wallflower, but fucking love being the centre of attention.
[What type of automobile do you drive]: her name's wendy. she's so small that she's not considered a mama-cherie.
[Would u rather be with friends or on a date:]: either, really. though, i am honestly counting down the days until jeff, caitlin, amanda, kalin and i can have lunch together.
[Do you like being around people:] yes. im not around them enough.
[Who have you known the longest:]my mum? what kind of question is that? friend. hmm. kieran or tim's brother luke.
[Who has the coolest siblings?] amanda. those lewis girls are the bomb.
[What do you think of the person who sent this to you:] um, love, you're wonderful! you're crafty, and sexy, and a good writer, you know what you want, you're self analytical, a good dresser, super stylish, a fabulous shopper, you have incredible taste in music, a good heart, you inspire me, and im so fucking glad im your friend. i love you!

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