Show us the last thing you bought.
Needed a snack for work today.
]]>Show us the last thing you bought.
Needed a snack for work today.
]]>Has the unfriendly economy caused you to change your spending habits?
Yeah, a little bit. I've never been one for going out and partying, but I used to go to movies and eat out a lot. I rarely go to movies anymore as it's cheaper to rent them (We spent $9 each to see the last Indiana Jones movie- arrgh) and have given up rental stores in favor of Netflix- I may not get instant gratification, but I've found some fun stuff that way and it costs a lot less. (I also stopped buying as many DVD's)
I've stopped buying as many books & cd's and use the library more. I don't buy books/cd's at all unless it's from the used bookstore or I've got a coupon from one of the big stores or on Amazon at a good discount.
And eating out has pretty much gone out the window. It's harder during the summer- it's so hot here that I don't want to cook. But I bring my lunch to work more often than not, and don't splurge on snacks the way I used to.
Good thing too- I need the money for gas for the car and the home heating/cooling bills! Sheesh.
]]>Do you ever read the "Acknowledgments" at the beginning or end of a book? Why or why not? Bonus points: What book contains your favorite acknowledgments?
Submitted by Strive2Be.
I can't think of a favorite acknowledgment right offhand, but I do usually read them. I find it interesting to see what kind of influences authors list and what fellow authors they may mention. I've actually found several new authors that way! I esepcially like the ones that mention the music they've listened to while they're writing- I've found some good new music that way as well. And it's always fun to see what kind of nicknames for their friends or goofy personal stories they throw in.
]]>What part of your childhood do you miss the most?
Submitted by Maretta.
The innocence- not knowing that there were mean, nasty, evil people out there. Not being self-conscious or feeling totally out of place. Not yet knowing that I was "different" and that nearly everyone I would meet would go to great lengths to point it out to me on a regular basis.
]]>Show us your happy place.
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In honor of the upcoming Olympics, what could you win a gold medal in?
Submitted by TheFiercestCalm.
Hmmmm- there's leaping to the wrong conclusion, diving into trouble headfirst, and bridge burning is always an interesting event. I also excel at competitive belching/farting (too many years hanging out with wrestlers) and indian leg-wrestling. (And people wonder why I'm single.)
Lol- my parents are SO proud.
]]>What's the closest thing you have to a time machine?
Submitted by Verisimilitude.
That would be my talking Tardis piggy bank.
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]]>How do you travel to and from work - personal vehicle, bus, subway/train, pedal power? What does it cost you per week in gas or fares?
Submitted by Jan.
I have to drive to and from work. It runs me about 20-30 dollars a week. The city offers free bus service for city employees. I'd have to leave for work 2 hours early every day, transfer twice, and still walk 1 1/2 miles to get to my office. Going home, since I get off at 1030 pm, I'd have to walk 1 1/2 miles, stand on a corner in the worst projects in Louisville for 45 minutes, transfer 3 times, walk 1/2 mile to my house and get home around 2 am. Needless to say, I'm not too keen on taking advantage of this "service".
]]>What soon-to-be-published book are you excited to read?