Memes and Quizzes

Wed - October 22, 2008

Wednesday Quiz: What's your ideal Halloween costume?

In time to make plans if need be:

Your Halloween Costume Should Be

An Alien

What Should You Be For Halloween?

Why am I not surprised?

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Wed - October 15, 2008

Wednesday Meme/Quiz: Brush Up Your Shakespeare

My apologies for not posting this Wednesday:

Via Random Thoughts and Vents, a brain teaser regarding the Bard:

Shakespeare's Characters

Score: 83% (10 out of 12)

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Wed - October 8, 2008

Wednesday Meme/Quiz- How many of me are there?

Via Elsie, who is not unique either:

HowManyOfMe.com

There are
13
people with my name in the U.S.A.

How many have your name?

Posted at 05:55 AM Permalink | | Spoilers (if any) | |

Wed - October 1, 2008

The Wednesday Meme/Quiz - Is Your Internet Use Yin or Yang?

Yet another gender identity quiz -- although on this one, I'm inclined to question whether 'net surfing style is all that gender related... would it not be more geekitude related?

Your Surfing Habits are 80% Male, 20% Female

If we had to guess, we would guess that you are a man.
You use the internet to make your life more efficient - and to make you smarter.
For you, the internet is like a vast encyclopedia.
You search and surf extensively. You look up everything online.

Do You Use the Internet Like a Man or a Woman?

Posted at 07:40 AM Permalink | | Spoilers (if any) | |

Wed - September 24, 2008

Wednesday Quiz : Geek and Proud Of It, Man

I seem to be a strong traditional geek: what's your reading?

Your Geek Profile:

Academic Geekiness: Highest
SciFi Geekiness: Highest
Fashion Geekiness: High
Internet Geekiness: Moderate
Movie Geekiness: Moderate
Geekiness in Love: Low
General Geekiness: Low
Gamer Geekiness: None
Music Geekiness: None

How Geeky Are You?

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Thu - September 18, 2008

Weekly Meme/ Quiz ? (In This Generation)

I'd like to make a regular quiz/meme part of this blog - if only to keep myself in the habit of opening up the blog editor ;-) Let me know what you think, readers. Meanwhile, here is an interesting one I found over at Blogthings -- and accurate for me, as well. *sigh*

You Belong in the Baby Boomer Generation

You fit in best with people born between 1943 and 1960.
You are optimistic, rebellious, and even a little self centered.
You still believe that you will change the world.
You detest authority and rules. Deep down, you're a non conformist.

What Generation Do You Belong In?

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Wed - September 10, 2008

Food -- You're Always on My Mind

A food meditation and some quick fun for Wednesday: What Kind of Sandwich Are You? As for me:

You Are a Ham Sandwich

You are quiet, understated, and a great comfort to all of your friends.
Over time, you have proven yourself as loyal and steadfast.
And you are by no means boring. You do well in any situation - from fancy to laid back.

Your best friend: The Turkey Sandwich

Your mortal enemy: The Grilled Cheese Sandwich

What Kind of Sandwich Are You?

Posted at 07:43 AM Permalink | | Spoilers (if any) | |

Sat - August 30, 2008

Omnivore Challenge...

This list comes via Lady Crumpet:

From Andrew Wheeler:

Here’s a chance for a little interactivity for all the bloggers out there. Below is a list of 100 things that I think every good omnivore should have tried at least once in their life. The list includes fine food, strange food, everyday food and even some pretty bad food - but a good omnivore should really try it all. Don’t worry if you haven’t, mind you; neither have I, though I’ll be sure to work on it. Don’t worry if you don’t recognise everything in the hundred, either; Wikipedia has the answers.
Here’s what I want you to do:
1) Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions.
2) Bold all the items you’ve eaten.
3) Cross out any items that you would never consider eating.
4) Optional extra: Post a comment here at www.verygoodtaste.co.uk linking to your results.

1. Venison
2. Nettle tea
3. Huevos rancheros
4. Steak tartare
5. Crocodile
6. Black pudding
7. Cheese fondue
8. Carp
9. Borscht
10. Baba ghanoush
11. Calamari
12. Pho
13. PB&J sandwich
14. Aloo gobi
15. Hot dog from a street cart
16. Epoisses
17. Black truffle
18. Fruit wine made from something other than grapes
19. Steamed pork buns
20. Pistachio ice cream
21. Heirloom tomatoes
22. Fresh wild berries
23. Foie gras
24. Rice and beans
25. Brawn, or head cheese
26. Raw Scotch Bonnet pepper
27. Dulce de leche
28. Oysters
29. Baklava
30. Bagna cauda
31. Wasabi peas
32. Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl
33. Salted lassi
34. Sauerkraut
35. Root beer float
~~36. Cognac with a fat cigar~~
37. Clotted cream tea
~~38. Vodka jelly/Jell-O~~
39. Gumbo
40. Oxtail
41. Curried goat
42. Whole insects
43. Phaal
44. Goat’s milk
45. Malt whisky from a bottle worth £60/$120 or more
46. Fugu
47. Chicken tikka masala
48. Eel
49. Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut
50. Sea urchin
51. Prickly pear
52. Umeboshi
53. Abalone
54. Paneer
55. McDonald’s Big Mac Meal
56. Spaetzle
~~57. Dirty gin martini~~
58. Beer above 8% ABV
59. Poutine
60. Carob chips
61. S’mores
62. Sweetbreads
63. Kaolin
64. Currywurst
65. Durian
66. Frogs’ legs
67. Beignets, churros, elephant ears or funnel cake
68. Haggis
69. Fried plantain
70. Chitterlings, or andouillette
71. Gazpacho
72. Caviar and blini
~~73. Louche absinthe~~
74. Gjetost, or brunost
75. Roadkill
~~76. Baijiu~~
77. Hostess Fruit Pie
78. Snail
79. Lapsang souchong
~~80. Bellini~~
81. Tom yum
82. Eggs Benedict
83. Pocky
84. Tasting menu at a three-Michelin-star restaurant.
85. Kobe beef
86. Hare
87. Goulash
88. Flowers
89. Horse
90. Criollo chocolate
91. Spam
92. Soft shell crab
93. Rose harissa
94. Catfish
95. Mole poblano
96. Bagel and lox
97. Lobster Thermidor
98. Polenta
99. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee
100. Snake

So -- I've at least tasted 48 of 100. I didn't have my cognac with a fat cigar, so I had to cross that off, along with all the other alcoholic beverages I haven't tried yet. Other than that, it's mostly a question of either I haven't had the opportunity, or I haven't been that desperate...

Posted at 04:17 PM Permalink | | Spoilers (if any) | |

Mon - August 11, 2008

How did they KNOW?

...it's a deep dark secret, but for two semesters I actually was on my undergraduate college fencing team... the only formal athletics I've ever participated in.

You Are Fencing

You're competitive but not brutally so. You compete to make yourself better.
You find having an opponent to be challenging and rewarding.
You are fierce when you're in a competition, but you don't wish your rivals any real harm.

What Olympic Sport Are You?

Posted at 09:14 PM Permalink | | Spoilers (if any) | |

Wed - July 16, 2008

In Honor of Summer

...and the road trips that are rapidly becoming a thing of the past:

The Road Trip of Your Life

You see life as a journey you must take alone. Independence and individuality are primary to you.

You live a life of leisure. You take your time in every aspect of life and enjoy it to the fullest.

You're willing to take a few risks in life. You may not take the road no one travels, but you're happy to take the road less traveled.

You are able to find a fairly healthy balance between work and play. You work when you need to, but you never let yourself burn out.

In another life, you could have been a great artist. You trust your creative instincts enough to let them lead you.

The Road Trip Test

Pity that how I take road trips doesn't generalize to the rest of my life...

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Sun - June 8, 2008

Well, At Least It's Quantifiable

When I share at recovery group meetings, I sometimes refer to myself as "emotionally retarded." It gets a laugh. I didn't realize, though, that it could be quantified:

Your EQ is 67

When it comes to understanding human emotions, you'd have better luck understanding Chinese.

You're not exactly the most psychologically aware person. You don't really know why people act the way they do.
It's difficult enough for you to figure out what's going on in your own head. Forget understanding anyone else.

You often feel bad about yourself and your life. But it's hard for you to get yourself on the right path.
Consider getting help for your problems. It only feels like you have a dead end life.

What's Your EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient)?

I've been getting help for this for -what? Thirty years now? I hate to think what my score was before I started...

Posted at 09:14 AM Permalink | | Spoilers (if any) | |

Fri - June 6, 2008

Quiz - The Beach Test

I used to find lots of cool quizzes and memes on the blogs I follow, but they're not showing up near as often. So I went out and found this myself on Blogthings:

What the Beach Test Says About You

You like people, but you're careful about who you get close to. Friendship is important to you... so important that you aren't just friends with anyone.

You have cold feet when it comes to love. You have a lot of uncertainty until you convince yourself to dive right in.

You are deeply passionate about several things in your life. You're not passionate about much... and the few passions you have are truly obsessions.

Your sense of humor is intellectual and obscure. Only really well educated people get your jokes.

The Beach Test

Please let me know what you think...

Posted at 05:28 AM Permalink | | Spoilers (if any) | |

Tue - August 28, 2007

Lifepath number, WTF?

I came across this at Fond of Snape:

Your Life Path Number is 7

Your purpose in life is to find truth and meaning

You are very spiritual, and you are interested in the mysteries of life.
You are quite analytical and a great thinker. You have many theories and insights.
A life of solitude is perfect for you. You need time to think and do things your way.

In love, you are quite charming. You attract many with your confidence and wit.

While you enjoy being alone, sometimes you take it to an extreme.
You can become too isolated, shutting out loved ones and friends.
Express yourself a little bit more, and you'll be surprised where it takes you!

What Is Your Life Path Number?

Spookily appropriate to yesterday's post, no?

Posted at 07:46 AM Permalink | | Spoilers (if any) | |

Mon - February 19, 2007

Tiny little personality quiz

Not bad for just three questions:

Your Personality Is

Rational (NT)

You are both logical and creative. You are full of ideas.
You are so rational that you analyze everything. This drives people a little crazy!

Intelligence is important to you. You always like to be around smart people.
In fact, you're often a little short with people who don't impress you mentally.

You seem distant to some - but it's usually because you're deep in thought.
Those who understand you best are fellow Rationals.

In love, you tend to approach things with logic. You seek a compatible mate - who is also very intelligent.

At work, you tend to gravitate toward idea building careers - like programming, medicine, or academia.

With others, you are very honest and direct. People often can't take your criticism well.

As far as your looks go, you're coasting on what you were born with. You think fashion is silly.

On weekends, you spend most of your time thinking, experimenting with new ideas, or learning new things.

The Three Question Personality Test

I'd have put a bit more emphasis on creativity, myself... but "you're often a little short with people who don't impress you mentally.."

Dead in the black, unfortunately.

Posted at 10:28 AM Permalink | | Spoilers (if any) | |

Tue - February 6, 2007

You Mean I Wasn't Ruler of the World?

Found this over at Fond of Snape:

Your past life diagnosis:: I don't know how you feel about it, but you were male in your last earthly incarnation.You were born somewhere in the territory of modern Ireland around the year 850. Your profession was that of a seaman, cook or carpenter.
Your brief psychological profile in your past life:: Bohemian personality, mysterious, highly gifted, capable to understand ancient books. With a magician's abilities, you could have been a servant of dark forces.
The lesson that your last past life brought to your present incarnation:: Your task is to learn, to love and to trust the universe. You are bound to think, study, reflect, and to develop inner wisdom.