getting acquainted - a friendly poll

[bottleblack]

Where do you live? Louisville, Kentucky

What do you do?"High Speed Data Specialist" aka internet tech support for a communications company.

Are you a cat or dog person?I'm partial to both - but I'm in total love with my new Shih Tzu puppy, Pepper!

Reading anything at the moment?"Home Comforts" by Cheryl Mendelson, an awesomely comprehensive book on the "art" of housekeeping. "How To Be Your Dog's Best Friend" by The Monks of New Skete...and various fitness and fashion magazines.

What is getting major play on your music system of choice?Fiona Apple, Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins, and various cheesy 80's tracks are getting the heaviest rotation.

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?The last few movies I saw in theatres definitely weren't worth mentioning. The last movies that I really liked were "Crash" and "Me, You, and Everyone We Know". I've also been watching SATC and King of Queens on dvd.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself:evolving, hopeful, vulnerable

But generally speaking:knowledge-hungry, analytical, quiet

 

[Vendetta]

Where do you live? Roanoke, VA, USA.

What do you do? I'm currently attending college to obtain two degrees: an AA in Liberal Arts and an AS in Education. Then I'll be off to a four-year school to get my master's in history so I can be a high school history teacher.

Are you a cat or dog person? I love cats but I love my toy poodle too.

Reading anything at the moment? Currently I'm reading Fodor's Great Britain 2006 travel guide to aid me in my spacial analysis paper on the UK. I'm not doing much pleasure reading though.

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service, but I've been listening to a lot of The Hidden Cameras. I have 396 songs on my Winamp player though, and it's all different kinds of music.

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?

Haven't been to the movie theatre since July 2005, so that's out. But on TV I watch The Apprentice, Flip This House, Footballers' Wives, Cold Case and Celebrity Fit Club. I fall asleep to the Discovery Home Channel every night though so if I wake up in the middle of the night I can watch neat.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Lazy. Overstimulated. Headachy.

 

[Vicky88]

Where do you live? England

What do you do? Nothing right now

Are you a cat or dog person? Dog

Reading anything at the moment? Nope

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Orson, Kanye West, Alanis Morissette and old crappy 90's pop! heh

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
Hmm last thing on TV was American Pie, but I rented Cold Mountain last night,

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Tired, broke and bored.

But generally speaking: Obsessive, happy and ??

 

[PhreakPhantasia]

Where do you live? Lewisburg, TN

What do you do? I'm a secretary at a sawmill

Are you a cat or dog person? I like cats, and even though I'm highly allergic to them, I have four in my house.

Reading anything at the moment? I don't read much as the eyedoctor doesn't think that I need bifocals yet.

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Blues Traveler & Steve Burns

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV? Last thing that I saw at the theater was V for Vendetta. I watch Good Eats, Are You Being Served?, Everybody Hates Chris and the American version of Who's Line Is It, Anyway? on television as well as others that I can't really think of right now. I don't really "follow" anything on the television, though.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: dorky, nerdy, boring

But generally speaking: Big ol' dork

 

[JMKess]

Where do you live? New York City (United States)

What do you do? I'm actually a non-practicing attorney. I do environmental insurance ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution), like negotiation and mediation for an insurance carrier.

Are you a cat or dog person? Both. My parents have 2 dogs. We used to own a cat and I loved her too.

Reading anything at the moment? The Queens Fool by Phillipa Gregory. I read most anything though.

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Gimme Shelter - Rolling Stones - iPod.

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
I saw Failure to Launch in the movies a few weeks ago. It was cute. I'm addicted to Food Network. That's basically all I watch.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Impatient, Frustrated, Sweet

 

[stockham]

Where do you live? London (home)/Durham (uni), England, UK

What do you do? I'm a psychology student currently studying for my BSc but wondering if it's the right course for me. I also work part time as a sound and lighting engineer

Are you a cat or dog person? Definitely a cat person, i love my little baby (a norwegian forest cat called pebbles who's as dippy as anything)

Reading anything at the moment? Trying to work my way through teh top 200 books of all time: stuck on Lord of the Rings while also reading The Silence of the Lambs

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Panic at the Disco are my lovers of the moment. Also anything by Maximo Park and good old Alanis are firm favourites. Ohhhh and how could i forget the wonder that is The Postal Service!

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
I went to see "V is for Vendetta" last week and i have to say it may be weird but i loved it! TV wise i'm watching the repeats of Lost and Desperate Housewives in addition to the daily grip that Deal or no deal has over me!

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Tired, Bouncy and Full (just eaten dinner)

But generally speaking: Kind, funny and kooky

 

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[steponme]

Where do you live? Newport Beach, CA (yes, let the jokes ensue)

What do you do? college student

Are you a cat or dog person? I am a dog person

Reading anything at the moment? nope

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? shakira-fijacion oral vol.1

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
v for vendetta, grey's anatomy, prison break, sopranos

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: weird, independent, quiet

 

[adamchristopher]

Where do you live? Indiana, it is so boring.

What do you do? Right now, not much of anything, school, friends, and shopping. haha.

Are you a cat or dog person? Depends. I have a cat, but I love small dogs.

Reading anything at the moment? no, but i recently finished Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk (one messed up book..heh)

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? The Faint, From First To Last, Dresden Dolls, Jack Off Jill, Scarling, Trina

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
Hmm last movie I saw at the theater was The Hills Have Eyes, diissttuurrrbiingg. On TV, I pretty much only watch Cartoon Network, Surreal Life, So noTORIous, Desperate Housewives, and Grey's Anatomy.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Bored, Nervous, and Anxious

 

[Chrissi]

Where do you live? Edinburgh, Scotland.

What do you do? Finance Assistant for a Health & Leisure Club, Ann Summers Party Organiser & Freelance MA.

Are you a cat or dog person? Dog.

Reading anything at the moment? Just finished Hotel Babylon by Imogen Edwards Jones & Anonymous.

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Sugababes, Taller In More Ways & Kylie, Body Language, oh yes and Green Day, American Idiot.

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
Last time I went to the movies was YEARS ago to see American Pie The Wedding and not following anything on TV right now.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Outgoing, independent and bored.

 

[brandiisamonkey]

Where do you live? New Iberia Louisiana (UGH)

What do you do? Waitress

Are you a cat or dog person? I have and love both, though its nice the cats "go" in ONE place noteverywhere

Reading anything at the moment? Just finished Marley and me (VERY good book I highly reccomend it)

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Emiliana Torrini you should check her out

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
Havent been to the theater in forever... TV Im a sucer for House, American Idol, Top Model, Wife Swap, Trading spouses, Super Nanny, Nanny 911, and Top Chef, of and Project runway when the season is on, and The girls next door when the season starts again Yes I watch WAYY to much tv

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Moody, Short, boring (wow dont I sound like a winner lol)

 

[alysia]

Where do you live? Ontario Canada

What do you do? Student/Starbucks Barista

Are you a cat or dog person? Dog definatly.

Reading anything at the moment? anything and everything

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Death Cab for Cutie & Morningwood at the moment.

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV? Smallville, The OC, Veronica Mars, Gilmore Girls, Supernatural, Americas Next Top Model, Desperate Housewives, Greys Anatomy, Project Runway.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Loud, Friendly, Happy

 

[belleza]

Where do you live? Fargo, ND

What do you do? I'm a college student.. soon to be hair/cosmetology (in july)

Are you a cat or dog person? cat.. the only dogs I like are my own

Reading anything at the moment? the occasional textbook

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? rap, country or rock

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV? The last movie I saw was The Ringer (in theaters).. Jeepers Creepers on TV lol.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: energetic, confident, witty

wooie I love surveys 8)

 

[Wattage]

OK so I just found this thread and am doing some serious procrastinating so I thought this might be fun...

Where do you live? Vancouver, B.C. Canada

What do you do? Full-time student at UBC, 4th year Human Kinetics

Are you a cat or dog person? I have a cat and am more a cat person but I love doggies, too. I am just an all round animal person.

Reading anything at the moment? Yeah - Life Span Motor Development (not by choice). The last book I read cover to cover was Cider House Rules (awesome, soo good!), I am trying to read Atlas Shrugged right now though my studies kinda get in the way of that.

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Hmm, lots and lots of Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Esthero.

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
I don't own a TV (gasp!!) so I can't help you there. I recently watched March of the Penguins - very interesting.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Dreamer, insightful, earthy

 

[Nightshayde]

Oooooh I like these things!!
Where do you live - Canberra, Australia. It's almost winter here, snow is on the way!!
What do you do? - I'm a full time student, just finished my bachelors degree in international relations and started a business management one this year. I also work part time at a drs surgery.
Are you a dog or cat person? At the moment cat! I have never owned a dog, always cats and I love my kitty to bits! Although once I 'establish' myself I would love to get
a weimaraner (sp?)

Reading anything? Um . . . textbooks? lol I'm onto the third in the Paulina Simmons Tatiana and Alexander series *swoon*
What is getting major play? Um . . . Vanessa-Mae? She's a classical/modern violinist that I adore. I have eccentric taste

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV? I went to see Failure to Launch the other day, Kit ( the sidekick) cracked me up. I don't watch much tv but I do follow House. Thinking of watching Prison Break (my girlfriends say it shouldn't be missed? Why would they say this you think?

)

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Nightperson, 'unique' and a romantic

 

[Throwaway Style]

Where do you live? The Chicago Land Area - USA

What do you do? I'm in highschool.

Are you a cat or dog person? i kinda like cats more.

Reading anything at the moment?Hannibal, and various other books. I like to read like 8 books at a time.

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? placebo and david bowie

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
uh, i saw ultraviolet... and i follow americas next top model.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: hopeful, creative, individual.

 

[Arella]

Where do you live?
Australia.

What do you do?
I'm a university student, in second year.

Are you a cat or dog person?
Dog. Mainly because I'm allergic to cats so that's a bit of a problem.

Reading anything at the moment?
I've just finished The Talented Mr. Ripley, because we were studying the screenplay in scriptwriting class, and I'm now working my way through Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald and lots of magazines.

What is getting major play on your music system of choice?
Charlotte Martin, Counting Crows and Something for Kate are the mainstays.

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
The last movie I saw at the cinema was Walk The Line, so that was quite a while ago. I watch way too much TV, though - House, Gilmore Girls, Veronica Mars, Scrubs, L&O, Grey's Anatomy, Supernatural, Lost...

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: tired, quiet, perfectionist.

 

[MzEmo]

Where do you live? SF, California

What do you do? Um. I'm currently a junior in high school

Are you a cat or dog person? Definetly a dog lover i have 2 of my own

Reading anything at the moment? I dont read much =/ its a bad thing

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Senses Fail - Bite to Break Skin

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
The last movie i saw was The Hills Have Eyes and i watched The simpsons

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Hungry, Stressed, Lost

But generally speaking: Crazy, Daring, Shopaholic

 

[scarletashes]

Where do you live? Dededo, Guam.

What do you do? I go to university.

Are you a cat or dog person? I love dogs.

Reading anything at the moment? I'm currently reading The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, and my Sociology textbook (up-coming exam!).

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Jenny Lewis and The Watson Twins, Minus the Bear, Roadrunner United.

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
I saw a Tagalog film with my mom, and I watched Charmed.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Reserved, modest, obsevant.

 

[Haley]

Where do you live? Melbourne, Australia

What do you do? Work in the buying department for a wholesale/retail company

Are you a cat or dog person? Dog Person, i have a bulldog & a boxer.

Reading anything at the moment? Nothing at the moment, i need to go and get some new books.

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Quite alot of Aussie music, Plutonic lab, Pegz.

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
I haven't been to the movies for ages, i think Walk the Line was the last movie i watched at the movies.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Enthusiastic, determined, content