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Random Questions
Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch?
Before you started this survey, what were you doing?
What is the last thing you watched on TV?
Without looking, guess what time it is:
Now look at the clock. What is the actual time?
With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy first?
Tell me something about you that most people don't know.
What color is your bedroom carpet?
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning?
If you could eat lunch with one famous person, who would it be?
What's the farthest-away place you've been?
Have you ever won a trophy?
Do you know how to pump your own gas?
What's under your bed?
Do you sing in the shower?
How many keys on your key ring?
How far away from your birthplace do you live now?
Can you touch your nose with your tongue?
Re: Random Questions
Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch? Anything on my desk. That's about it.
Before you started this survey, what were you doing? Working.
What is the last thing you watched on TV? A dumb Jim Carrey movie (Yes Man) that we put on to fall asleep to. I wish I hadn't just admitted that!
Without looking, guess what time it is: 12:04 (I was 13 minutes off)
Now look at the clock. What is the actual time? 12:17
With the exception of the computer, what can you hear? My dog snoring; a bird singing outside
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? Somewhere in the Caribbean
If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy first? A new house
Tell me something about you that most people don't know. I'm starving right now!
What color is your bedroom carpet? Tan with brown flecks
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning? Most days, how I don't want to be awake yet, and lately, how much my hips hurt.
If you could eat lunch with one famous person, who would it be? I don't know. I'm not overly excited about anyone famous.
What's the farthest-away place you've been? Montreal? Obviously I don't get out much!
Have you ever won a trophy? Yes
Do you know how to pump your own gas? Really? Do people not know how? I guess since I live in Houston, I overestimate how much other people have to drive...
What's under your bed? A box filled with different kinds of wrapping paper
Do you sing in the shower? Not out loud
How many keys on your key ring? I'm too lazy to walk over there, but I guess 5 or 6, including my car key
How far away from your birthplace do you live now? 45 minutes
Can you touch your nose with your tongue? Used to be able to but I guess it got smaller?
Megan & Chris
Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch? Pantone books
Before you started this survey, what were you doing? Working
What is the last thing you watched on TV? Family guy?
Without looking, guess what time it is: 1:45
Now look at the clock. What is the actual time? 1:47 Damn, I was hoping I was waaaay off, and it'd be like 4.
With the exception of the computer, what can you hear? Co-workers talking
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? Italy....
If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy first? A new car
Tell me something about you that most people don't know. I'm really fvcking cranky today, but I'll put on my nice pants since I enjoy having my job.
What color is your bedroom carpet? We have hardwood in the bedroom....yeaaaaah...hard wood.....mmm mmm mmm
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning? Sooo sleepy.
If you could eat lunch with one famous person, who would it be? Dead? Andy Warhol. Alive? Gerard Butler, he's a hot piece of something else.
What's the farthest-away place you've been? Costa RIca, I need to travel more.
Have you ever won a trophy? I got one of those participation trophys. Pfft. Never anything special though.
Do you know how to pump your own gas? Um yeah.
What's under your bed? Boxes with clothes, and some cat toys.
Do you sing in the shower? Nope.
How many keys on your key ring? 4 or 5
How far away from your birthplace do you live now? an hour and a half.
Can you touch your nose with your tongue? Nope
Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch? The edge of my desk.
Before you started this survey, what were you doing? Reading political party platforms.
What is the last thing you watched on TV? The news this morning.
Without looking, guess what time it is: 2:03
Now look at the clock. What is the actual time? 2:05 (My mind knows when it's coffee time!)
With the exception of the computer, what can you hear? People talking in the hall/other offices.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? Anywhere closer to my family.
If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy first?I would pay off debt and give away money first.
Tell me something about you that most people don't know. I'm shy.
What color is your bedroom carpet? The bedroom has hardwood flooring.
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning? Going back to sleep
If you could eat lunch with one famous person, who would it be? Pierre Trudeau (former Canadian Prime Minister)
What's the farthest-away place you've been? Turkey
Have you ever won a trophy? Yes, for synchronized swimming.
Do you know how to pump your own gas? Yes. Do people actually not know how to pump gas?
What's under your bed? Probably a lot of dog hair.
Do you sing in the shower? No
How many keys on your key ring? 6
How far away from your birthplace do you live now? About 4000 kilometres
Can you touch your nose with your tongue? No. I'm really glad nobody walked into my office while I tried.
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TTC Since January 2011 - We have bad spermStretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch? If I were stretch-armstrong I would touch a file cabinet.
Before you started this survey, what were you doing? Eating lunch, mmmm
What is the last thing you watched on TV? Man on Fire, lovvvve Denzel
Without looking, guess what time it is: 230
Now look at the clock. What is the actual time? damn, 223
With the exception of the computer, what can you hear? someone typing way too hard
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? west virginia
If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy first? cabin in west virginia
Tell me something about you that most people don't know. I hate public speaking.
What color is your bedroom carpet? gray
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning? already?!?!!!
If you could eat lunch with one famous person, who would it be? hillary clinton
What's the farthest-away place you've been? moorea, french polynesia
Have you ever won a trophy? soccer, softball and gymnastics when I was a kid
Do you know how to pump your own gas? yes
What's under your bed? kittys bed and her toys that she "hides"
Do you sing in the shower? yes
How many keys on your key ring? 3
How far away from your birthplace do you live now? 12 minutes
Can you touch your nose with your tongue? no, but I still try every time this question comes up
Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch? Nothing besides my desk
Before you started this survey, what were you doing? Working.
What is the last thing you watched on TV? Weird, it was last night and I honestly can't remember...it may have been when DH had Family Guy on
Without looking, guess what time it is: 1:43
Now look at the clock. What is the actual time? 1:50 (yay, later than I though)
With the exception of the computer, what can you hear? nothing, it's creepily quite in my company's office right now
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? Possibly Hawaii
If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy first? A sweet@ss house
Tell me something about you that most people don't know. I can't roll my "r's"
What color is your bedroom carpet? Ugly tan/off white
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning? Debating to snooze a bit
If you could eat lunch with one famous person, who would it be? It's hard to say, there are many I'd like to meet, but having an entire lunch with them could get awkward
What's the farthest-away place you've been? India
Have you ever won a trophy? Yes
Do you know how to pump your own gas? Yep, my mom used to pay me a dollar to do it when I was little and it was cold out. (Child labor??)
What's under your bed? Plastic containers with purses and clothes
Do you sing in the shower? Rarely
How many keys on your key ring? 3
How far away from your birthplace do you live now? 3.5 hrs
Can you touch your nose with your tongue? Nope
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Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch? A stack of 3.5" floppies (I'm not kidding)
Before you started this survey, what were you doing? Reading a different post.
What is the last thing you watched on TV? Little House on the Prairie (the one where Willie gets married and Laura opens a boarding house)
Without looking, guess what time it is: 1:48pm
Now look at the clock. What is the actual time? 1:52pm
With the exception of the computer, what can you hear? The AC
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? Right here.
If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy first? I don't know if I'd buy something or just pay everything off.
Tell me something about you that most people don't know. I can't think of anything.
What color is your bedroom carpet? We don't have carpet in the bedroom.
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning? If Keith has clean socks or not. lol
If you could eat lunch with one famous person, who would it be? Brad Pitt (if by "eat lunch" you mean "have hot sex")
What's the farthest-away place you've been? Washington (state, not DC)
Have you ever won a trophy? Yes
Do you know how to pump your own gas? Yes
What's under your bed? Dust and cat hair, probably
Do you sing in the shower? No
How many keys on your key ring? I think 7
How far away from your birthplace do you live now? Like, 2 blocks
Can you touch your nose with your tongue? Yes
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Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch? My office phone, (which I never answer, unless I know it's a personal call.)
Before you started this survey, what were you doing? Prepping for a presentation tomorrow.
What is the last thing you watched on TV? The Early Show this morning.
Without looking, guess what time it is: 3:00
Now look at the clock. What is the actual time? 3:03.
With the exception of the computer, what can you hear? My annoying coworker who never shuts up.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? Paris.
If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy first? A car, so that we could house hunt.
Tell me something about you that most people don't know. I've always wanted to write a best seller.
What color is your bedroom carpet? Beige
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning? Oh crap, is it my turn to walk Jack?
If you could eat lunch with one famous person, who would it be? Michelle Obama.
What's the farthest-away place you've been? Jordan
Have you ever won a trophy? Nope.
Do you know how to pump your own gas? Yep.
What's under your bed? A pair of flip flops and a box of Kleenex (just out of our dog's reach)
Do you sing in the shower? Sometimes, but it's usually made-up songs about my dog or my husband, depending on who's around.
How many keys on your key ring? I keep my personal keys and my work keys on separate rings. So personal is probably 5 or 6, and 3 on my work key ring.
How far away from your birthplace do you live now? Just under 2 hours.
Can you touch your nose with your tongue? No.
Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch? The edge of my desk
Before you started this survey, what were you doing? Eating lunch
What is the last thing you watched on TV? Whatever Steve had on last night while I was getting ready for bed... I think it was King of the Hill
Without looking, guess what time it is: 3:20
Now look at the clock. What is the actual time? 3:17
With the exception of the computer, what can you hear? A/C, a customer talking in someone else's office
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? Hawaii
If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy first? A house!
Tell me something about you that most people don't know. I have pretty bad social anxiety.
What color is your bedroom carpet? black with different colored specks
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning? Sh!t... 10 more minutes?
If you could eat lunch with one famous person, who would it be? Hmm... I have no idea
What's the farthest-away place you've been? Hawaii
Have you ever won a trophy? Yep, lots of them when I was younger
Do you know how to pump your own gas? Um, yeah!
What's under your bed? Probably some of Kiku's rawhide chewies, he hides them everywhere!
Do you sing in the shower? nah
How many keys on your key ring? about 7
How far away from your birthplace do you live now? 20 minutes
Can you touch your nose with your tongue? Nope
Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch?
The computer tower.
Before you started this survey, what were you doing?
Creating a new email address, searching for a different job, and watching Interview with a Vampire on tv.
What is the last thing you watched on TV?
Interview with a Vampire.
Without looking, guess what time it is:
5:55 pm
Now look at the clock. What is the actual time?
5:56, but I looked at it earlier to see if my dad would be home from work yet. Gotta drop off some stuff he left here.
With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?
The tv and the traffic outside.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
Somewhere a heck of a lot warmer than where I am now.
If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy first?
Not buy, pay off Zach's loans. Then get my car.
Tell me something about you that most people don't know.
I graduated from the same high school that Axel Rose (of Guns & Roses) dropped out of. We had the same health teacher, granted it was years apart.
What color is your bedroom carpet?
We don't have any carpet.
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning?
I'd rather have a root canal than go to work.
If you could eat lunch with one famous person, who would it be?
Jennifer Aniston. She seems down to earth and nice.
What's the farthest-away place you've been?
Pensacola, Florida.
Have you ever won a trophy?
Several - the joys of being a member of the high school bowling team for 4 years.
Do you know how to pump your own gas?
Yup. And can change my own tires and oil.
What's under your bed?
Miscellaneous crap.
Do you sing in the shower?
Not unless there's also a radio present.
How many keys on your key ring?
Truck, apartment, my parent's front door, and Zach's spare - so 4.
How far away from your birthplace do you live now?
Been in the same city for 25 years.
Can you touch your nose with your tongue?
Nope.
Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch?
Only the edge of my futon sofa
Before you started this survey, what were you doing?
Was about to start Chemistry homework. (this is way better)
What is the last thing you watched on TV?
Family Guy last night I think--that was almost 24 hours ago.
Without looking, guess what time it is:
7:55
Now look at the clock. What is the actual time?
7:54 BAM!
With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?
Matt clicking away on his computer. ha ha
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
Helsinki Finland.
If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy first?
A plane ticket.
Tell me something about you that most people don't know.
I hate many many things about Canada.
What color is your bedroom carpet?
beige
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning?
What time is the bus?
If you could eat lunch with one famous person, who would it be?
David Suzuki
What's the farthest-away place you've been?
Singapore
Have you ever won a trophy?
No. Just team sports trophies, so I don't think that counts. My schools were never big on trophies.
Do you know how to pump your own gas?
Hels yes. But I don't have a car.
What's under your bed?
Matt's giant ugly duffle bag.
Do you sing in the shower?
Sometimes.
How many keys on your key ring?
4
How far away from your birthplace do you live now?
About a 6 hour drive.
Can you touch your nose with your tongue?
No
Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch? My Cricut
Before you started this survey, what were you doing? Looking at the last post
What is the last thing you watched on TV?An America's Next Top Model rerun
Without looking, guess what time it is: 9:00
Now look at the clock. What is the actual time?Oops...it's actually 10:20
With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?My internet radio station playing "What If" by Safety Suit
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?I'd have a hard time deciding if I wanted to move back to Dallas, where I know I love it, or move somewhere fabulous I've never lived before, like Ireland.
If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy first?A house
Tell me something about you that most people don't know.I hate being startled...like, irrational, crying and shaking hate. It makes me completely fall apart.
What color is your bedroom carpet?We have hardwood floors
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning?Usually it's "holy cow, I have to pee!!" immediately followed by "dammit, how long is he going to hog the bathroom?!?"
If you could eat lunch with one famous person, who would it be?Maya Angelou
What's the farthest-away place you've been? The Mexican border, but not actually into Mexico
Have you ever won a trophy?A few...one for being Fall Festival Princess in 1978, and 2-3 for music related stuff
Do you know how to pump your own gas?Umm, yeah...it's not that hard!
What's under your bed?Right now, the cat and a bunch of dust bunnies.
Do you sing in the shower? I sing everywhere!
How many keys on your key ring? 4: my car key, Ron's spare truck key, the house key, and the key to my file cabinet.
How far away from your birthplace do you live now?About 5 minutes from the actual hospital and everything, in the same city limits.
Can you touch your nose with your tongue?Yes, actually, I can, and it freaks my husband out to no end.