Lengthy questionnaire answered

I found this rather long questionnaire over at ZiB's today, and since she made it “free for all” I decided to give it a shot. Since it's that horribly long, I'll make it free for all as well, so if anyone feels up to tackling the 63 question him- or herself as well, go along, but I won't force you Questionnaire follows after the break.

1. The phone rings. Who do you want it to be?

demod, ZiB or my mom. Otherwise I'm not that keen on talking on the phone.

2. When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart?

Of course, there's my money (or my cart-chip) in it, and I want that back

3. In a social setting, are you more of a talker or a listener?

Mostly a listener I guess. I'm rather shy and need time to warm up to people. Once I do, I tend to talk as well though

4. Do you take compliments well?

Depends on the type of compliments. I'm quite fed up with stuff like “You must be so couragious to be a woman in computing!”.

5. Do you play Sudoku?

Occasionally, when there's nothing else to do, or when I randomly come across one (e.g. in demod's writing pad).

6. If abandoned alone in the wilderness, would you survive?

I'd manage to get along for some days I guess. I used to read those survival books in my youth, so I think I'd be able to remember some stuff in case of an emergency, but I prefer not to test out this claim

7. Do you like to ride?

I've only ever been on the back of a pony when I still was a kindergardener, so I honestly have no bloody idea. Horses aren't my thing anyway though.

8. Did you ever go camping as a kid?

Every summer for six weeks, from my second to my twentieth summer, and after that at least for 10 days until my twentyfifth summer. Caravan for my parents, tent for me

9. What was your favorite game as a kid?

“Das verrückte Labyrinth” and “Elixir” when it comes to board games. I also loved to play LEGO, or fight imaginary enemies with my trusty sword and my stuffed animals and ZiB on my side

10. If a good looking person was courting you, but you knew that he/she was married – would you play along?

A world of no.

11. Could you date someone with different religious beliefs than you?

Hm… as long as he didn't try to evangelize, I think I could. Would depend on the degree of religiousness though. Full blood believer would become an issue rather fast.

12. Do any songs make you cry?

None that I can think of right now.

13. Are you continuing your education?

I've never done anything else. And what other choice to I have as a computer geek, everything in that field just changes too damn much to stop learning even for the shortest time.

14. Do you know how to shoot a gun?

I know how to shoot an air rifle. But that's about it.

15. If your house was on fire, what would be the first thing you'd grab?

demod. If there was still time, my notebook.

16. How often do you read books?

Every day. Either fantasy or technical literature.

17. Do you think more about the past, present or future?

The future I think. Keeps worrying me

18. What is your favorite children's book?

“Jim Knopf und Lukas der Lokomotivführer” together with it's sequel “Jim Knopf und die Wilde 13” by Michael Ende. My mom read them on tape for me/with me when I was three or four. I still have those tapes and love to listen to them from time to time. Although it's very weird to hear a younger version of me having issues with the “ch” of the german language

19. What color are your eyes?

Grey-blue-greenish.

20. How tall are you?

178cm

21. Where is your dream house located?

Somewhere, I'm sure

22. Do you have a secret fetish?

Not that I know.

23. Have you ever tried sushi?

Nope, but a couple of colleagues will never cease to get me to try it I fear

24. Have you ever taken pictures in a photo booth?

Yes, together with demod.

25. When was the last time you were in an olive grove?

Uhm.. I have no idea if I ever was in one tbh.

26. When was the last time you were at church?

Last september I think, at the wedding of a colleague.

27. Where was the furthest place you traveled today?

To my doctor, to get my third TBEV shot.

28. What was the job you loved most?

Anything that included coding. So the one I'm having right now is ok from time to time as well

29. Do you like mustard?

Yuck…

30. Do you prefer to sleep or eat?

Sleep.

31. Do you look like your mom or dad?

I think I look a bit more like my dad.

32. How long do you take to shower?

I can finish a full shower in 5 minutes, including toweling. But I prefer to go for something between 7 to 10 minutes – hot.

33. Can you do the splits?

No.

34. What movie do you want to see right now?

None actually, but I wouldn't say no to an episode of Veronica Mars or House MD

35. Would you fast-forward your life if you could?

No. Maybe temporarily rewind from time to time though

36. What did you do for New Year's?

Nothing special, spent a quite evening with demod.

37. Do you think The Grudge was scary?

I didn't see it yet.

38. Can you identify with one of the characters from “Mean Girls”?

From what?

39. Do you own a camera phone?

Yes, comes in handy from time to time.

40. Do you have an “ex box” with pictures or letters of your former partners?

No.

41. Was your mom a cheerleader?

No, and I'm thankful this degrading “sport” isn't common in germany.

42. What's the last letter of your middle name?

E

43. Do you like your middle name?

I used to hate it, but now I'm ok with it. “Like” would be too much though

44. How many hours of sleep do you get at night?

Usually about 7 or 8. The problem lies within the interval, not the amount.

45. Do you like care bears?

I have taste, thanks.

46. What do you buy at the movies?

If I feel rich, a softdrink. That's it though, cinema itself is too damn expensive these days.

47. Do you know how to play poker?

No, that's why I don't

48. Do you wear your seatbelt?

Yes, with a passion. I'm one of those people who make others wear their's too.

49. What do you wear to sleep?

Usually a t-shirt and maybe shorts.

50. Anything big ever happen in your hometown?

I was born No, kidding aside – “ever” probably, but I can't think of anything in my lifetime right now.

51. How many meals do you eat a day?

Mostly one. Sometimes more. I'm not that big of an eater.

52. Do you have a tongue piercing?

No. I'm afraid of needles, the earlobes were tough enough.

53. Do you like funny or serious people better?

Hm… A healthy mixture of both, don't like clowns, don't like people who don't laugh neither though.

54. Ever been to L.A.?

No.

55. Did you eat a cookie today?

Nope.

56. Do you steal or pay for your music downloads?

Pay. I only download DRM free music though.

57. Do you hate chocolate?

Quite the opposite actually.

58. What do you and your parents fight about the most?

I almost never get into a fight with my mother. My father and I tend to fight over political stuff, and the fact that he still seems to think I'm six.

59. Are you a gullible person?

Don't think so.

60. When was the last time you cried?

Something around three weeks ago I think.

61. If you could have any job you like, what would it be?

Software Developer, web stuff plus open source work.

62. Are you easy to get along with?

I think so. I can tolerate a lot of stuff, and I'm rather quite, thus no real chance of big scenes

63. What is your favorite time of day?

Evening and night. I tend to get most creative then.