19 posts tagged “qotd”
What do you daydream about? Is it something far-fetched, or something that might actually happen?
Submitted by lost_in_eternity2207.
2008 is the Year of the Rat. Which animal year were you born in?
I don't really put any stock in any sort of astrology (why trust the stars when you can trust the One who made the stars?), but I'm bored so what the heck.
I was born under the sign of the Rooster. Until recently, I can remember all Chinese-food menu placemats called this the "Cock" but apparently we're being a little more PC.
Let's see what Wikipedia has to tell me about me:
Positive Traits: Brave (um...), enthusiastic (sure), witty (definitely), loyal (indeed), hardworking (yes), meticulous (I am a copyeditor), generous (I do love to give), talented (ever heard my dolphin impression?), neat (most of the time), sensible (more than you'll ever know), practical (now we're just using a thesaurus), logical (most of the time), straight-forward (when I'm not scared), laid-back (when things are going my way), intelligent (I am a genius -- wait...humility was not one of my traits).
Negative Traits: Self-Involved (I can be), materialistic (a little), overly-romantic (definitely not), pretentious (I hope not), vain (but I just look so darn good), bossy (I don't *think* I am), fussy (wah), blunt (I think I have more tact than most), sarcastic (isn't that just another word for witty?), aloof (not so much), cranky (when I don't get enough sleep), fickle (not really), changeability (isn't this an noun, not an adjective?), cynical (try not to be), cold-hearted (I hope no one thinks this about me), narcoleptic (I think...zzzzzzzzzzz).
Compatible Signs: Snake and Ox. (Oooh, the boyfriend is a Snake. Sweet.)
Happy Chinese New Year to everyone!
What's the best photo you took this year? Show and tell!
I love this photo.
What's your musical horoscope? (Put your player on shuffle and write down the first 10 songs that come up.)
I don't really believe in horoscopes, but here it is anyway. Make of it what you will!
"All Because of You" - U2
"Each Other" - Skillet
"Faithfully" - Journey
"Jealous of the Moon" - Nickel Creek
"Hold My Hand" - Hootie & the Blowfish
"Riding with the King" - BB King & Eric Clapton
"Race Car Ya-Yas" - Cake
"Dirty Water" - the Standells
"Boys Don't Cry" - the Cure
"Give Me All Your Lovin'" - ZZ Top
What does this mean for the future? I have no idea.
What are some ways you save money?
Submitted by Pixiemom.
The older I get, the better I am at saving money. At this point in my life, I'm the only person I have to support, so I think I am able to save more money than people who have kids or a mortgage or whatever. My overhead for life is less than most.
As far as long-term saving goes, I put an amount of each paycheck into my high-interest savings account. I usually forget that account exists, so the money just sits there and earns interest. Sometimes I break into it when I have an emergency, like Dental Hell 2007. I also invest a certain amount of my mid-month paycheck in long-term growth mutual funds, and I have an IRA.
In terms of day-to-day saving, I moved closer to work, so that's saving me about $30 a week in gas alone. I'm also a bargain shopper -- I rarely buy anything full-price. Of course, there are things I could do better, but I think I'm doing okay for being 26. I know far too many people who are up to their eyeballs in debt.
On a completely unrelated note (but speaking of eyes), I was talking to my friend Jeremy today and we decided the two worst metaphors ever are: "keeping my eyes peeled" and "by the skin of my teeth." Barf.
Tell us a true story that proves it really is a small world after all.
Submitted by havybeaks.
I have quite a few.
My ex-boyfriend's aunt in SoCal was my current roommate's dentist when she (my roommate) was growing up.
My mom ran into someone when we were at the Grand Canyon who she went to high school with. IN INDIA.
A sorta-friend from college in SoCal knows one of my good friends here in Sacramento because she dated his teammate at a completely different college from the one she and I went to.
And my favorite (better told as an anecdote):
I went on a British tour when I was in eighth grade. We were on a tour bus one morning, when our guide for the day came on the bus, we noticed that she had an American accent. We asked her where she was from, and she said California, and asked us to guess the city. A whole host of cities were shouted out, and I guessed Davis, CA. The rest of the conversation went like this:
Lady: "That's right! Davis, CA."
Me: "Cool! My grandma lives in Davis."
Lady: "What's your grandma's name?"
Me: "Donna Grandmaslastname."
Lady: "Donna Grandmaslastname?! That makes Judy your mom! I used to babysit your mom!!"
I met my mom's babysitter. On a bus. In England. I think I made her feel old that day.
What is your current obsession(s)?
Submitted by eijsr.
Quite a few things, really:
- Eating sugar snap peas, raw, for a snack.
- House, and, consequently, Hugh Laurie
- Using the phrase, "that's what she said"
- Referring to my new bangs as "fringe"
- Turning mundane nouns into past-tense verbs, and then using them to refer to the way people might be killed: LIONED. BUICKED. OLIVED. ROOMMATED. (Also, these need to be said in a voice similar to Strong Bad's, the Teen Girl Squad videos.)
If you could write like one fiction author, who would it be?
Submitted by Marilyn.
Oooh. Great question! Right now I would want to write like David Mitchell. Because then I would be FREAKING AWESOME.
I only got six hours of sleep last night. For those of you who know me, you already know that I don't run on fewer than seven and a half to eight hours. It's going to be a LONG DAY. Waaah.
We know you never slack off at work, but if you did, what would you do?
I write emails about the Office with my friend Hillary. One of us wishes something, and the other person grants the wish.
See them all at www.coriashley.com/corrupt1.html
A sample:
I wish to see five important e-mails that Michael has missed.
Granted!
To: Michael Scott (thatswhatshesaid@hotmail.com)
From: Jan Levinson (j.levinson@dundermifflin.com)
Re: Your Request
Michael,
I don't want any of your "sugar." Please don't offer it to me again.
Bye.
Jan
* * *
To: Michael Scott (thatswhatshesaid@hotmail.com)
From: Dwight Shrute (thesithlordofdoom@starwars.net)
Re: My pants
Michael,
Every time I use my stapler, the fly on my pants unzips. I think Jim is responsible. Request your permission to look into the matter further. I will need a workspace.
May the Force be with you,
Dwight
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To: Michael Scott (thatswhatshesaid@hotmail.com)
From: Toby Flenderson (t.flenderson@dundermifflin.com)
Re: Your use of the phrase "I'd hit that"
Michael,
This is your final warning. Please do not use the phrase "I'd hit that" in reference to any of the women of the office or Ryan. Please don't make me take this issue to corporate again.
Thank you,
Toby
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To: Michael Scott (thatswhatshesaid@hotmail.com)
From: Jim Halpert (iheartfdunderball@gmail.com)
Re: Dwight's pants
Michael,
Dwight's pants keep coming unzipped and it is making me uncomfortable. I request he be moved to that empty desk by Kelly, and that my desk be moved closer to the front door to provide extra space between us.
Thanks!
Jim
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To: Michael Scott (thatswhatshesaid@hotmail.com)
From: Creed Bratton (whereami@hotmail.com)
Re: Your mobile
I have it. You want it. $300 and it's yours.
Love,
Creed
How are you ringing in the New Year tonight?
In a shocking turn of events, I am spending New Year's Eve with my friends! Woah! I was trying to decide if I wanted to go to my friend's house tonight, and then she got engaged, so now I must go and see her ring. It should be fun!
