20 Questions, give or take a few

**WildChild** · 03-15-2010 09:13 AM

Last time somebody did one of these. someone, maybe CW? Said next time was my turn. So here's an odd mix, some of us have shared quite a bit about ourselves, others not so much or are new. As always there is a method to some of these and to others none. Most of these are framed as statements to complete rather than as actual questions. Some of these could trigger a book from me, I've been examining them. You can be brief here and perhaps do some journaling if you need to explore.

My eyes are:

My hearing is:

My most acute sense is:

My favorite treat is (and why):

I am currently reading:

If I have an afternoon or evening to myself, I'm most likely to:

The animal I most identify with is (and why):

I always smile or laugh when:

If I could learn anything, I would:

Where are you in your life? In my heart and mind, I am:

I got here by (NO blaming):

If I could get one thing from myself, it would be:

If I could get one thing for myself, it would be:

We all have times in our lives when we have made a pivotal choice, we've done or not done something that has changed the direction of our lives. We do this almost daily but some are much bigger than others. What is a pivotal choice you've made and learned from:

What I really want is:

I can create this for myself by:

If I could live any place in the world, I would be in:

I am most stubborn/determined about:

**pretzel** · 03-15-2010 09:35 AM

My eyes are:
Blue

My hearing is:
ok in general (or selective depending on who you're talking to)

My most acute sense is:
touch

My favorite treat is (and why):
potato chips.

I am currently reading:
Just finished over the weekend "Death of American Virtue:Clinton vs. Starr" by Ken Gormley

If I have an afternoon or evening to myself, I'm most likely to:
watch tv or read

The animal I most identify with is (and why):
dog. loyal to the end

I always smile or laugh when:
watching kids play

If I could learn anything, I would:
another language

Where are you in your life? In my heart and mind, I am:
conflicted

I got here by (NO blaming):
not believing in myself

If I could get one thing from myself, it would be:
patience

If I could get one thing for myself, it would be:
self confidence

We all have times in our lives when we have made a pivotal choice, we've done or not done something that has changed the direction of our lives. We do this almost daily but some are much bigger than others. What is a pivotal choice you've made and learned from:
not moving back to Pittsburgh after graduating college. learned alot about maturity.

What I really want is:
contentment

I can create this for myself by:
not letting others bother me

If I could live any place in the world, I would be in:
anywhere where its warm year round

I am most stubborn/determined about:
change

**WildChild** · 03-15-2010 09:58 AM

Suppose I should answer my own and then off to work!

My eyes are:
Green but change color with the weather and what I'm wearing

My hearing is:
Variable. I test beyond the normal scale but don't seem to be able to hear sometimes.

My most acute sense is:
Probably smell.

My favorite treat is (and why):
Dark Chocolate - addicted

I am currently reading:
Stiffed The Betrayal of the American Man, In The Meantime, and Alfred Hitchcock's, The Best of Mystery

If I have an afternoon or evening to myself, I'm most likely to:
Read or sew

The animal I most identify with is (and why):
Cat (or dog) but cats are less likely to do just what you want. Communicate will with both.

I always smile or laugh when:
I'm in nature.

If I could learn anything, I would:
Know it all- LOL. Be an expert on energy efficiency and conservation

Where are you in your life? In my heart and mind, I am:
Transistional, I know what, what I want will feel like, just not entirely sure how to do what it will take to get there

I got here by (NO blaming):
Thinking - underthinking, overthinking. not thinking

If I could get one thing from myself, it would be:
Unconditional love

If I could get one thing for myself, it would be:
Clarity

We all have times in our lives when we have made a pivotal choice, we've done or not done something that has changed the direction of our lives. We do this almost daily but some are much bigger than others. What is a pivotal choice you've made and learned from:
Having children

What I really want is:
A loving partnership

I can create this for myself by:
Staying open to possibilities, including being hurt

If I could live any place in the world, I would be in:
Western states, maybe with a little less winter. Place is less important than who I'm with
I am most stubborn/determined about:
My kids

**LanaBear** · 03-15-2010 10:01 AM

My eyes are:
Brown to hazel

My hearing is:
Selective

My most acute sense is:
Hmm, probably smell.

My favorite treat is (and why):
Skittles

I am currently reading:
A White Paper on something related to work and Stupid and Contagious by Caprice Crane.

If I have an afternoon or evening to myself, I'm most likely to:
Read

The animal I most identify with is (and why):
Hmmm - don't really know.

I always smile or laugh when:
Thinking about my kids.

If I could learn anything, I would:
Learn how to be more creative (I know, it's something that can't be taught, but I can wish)

Where are you in your life? In my heart and mind, I am:
Right where I want to be.

I got here by (NO blaming):
Looking for advice on female ejaculation. WC and her wise words of wisdom (unbeknownst to her) encouraged me to break out of my shell and actually register.

If I could get one thing from myself, it would be:
I'm a loyal duck.

If I could get one thing for myself, it would be:
Probably better self-esteem.

We all have times in our lives when we have made a pivotal choice, we've done or not done something that has changed the direction of our lives. We do this almost daily but some are much bigger than others. What is a pivotal choice you've made and learned from:
I've made 4 BIG choices in my life and each have been a learning experience. Good and bad.

What I really want is:
To learn how to focus on ME, but still be the best wife and mom.

I can create this for myself by:
I honestly have no clue.

If I could live any place in the world, I would be in:
I've always LOVED Austria, the best place ever, but I'm starting to realize I'm no longer a cold weather person. So I'm having to rethink that.

I am most stubborn/determined about:
A lot.

**Goodgirl93** · 03-15-2010 11:01 AM

My eyes are:
Hazel,but change to green or gray depending on the weather.

My hearing is:
Selective. Hehe

My most acute sense is:
Touch

My favorite treat is (and why):
Cookies 'N' Cream ice cream,cause its just oh so good.

I am currently reading:
This! Hehe Nah,I'm not actually reading anything right now.

If I have an afternoon or evening to myself, I'm most likely to:
No comment.

The animal I most identify with is (and why):
Hmm,I try not to compare myself to animals.lmao

I always smile or laugh when:
I am on the phone with my boyfriend or get a text from him.

If I could learn anything, I would:
Learn to read minds.

Where are you in your life? In my heart and mind, I am:
I'm in a secure place,where I'm happier than I've ever been.

I got here by (NO blaming):
Looking to advice on Masturbation and sex.

If I could get one thing from myself, it would be:
Loyalty

If I could get one thing for myself, it would be:
More self esteem

We all have times in our lives when we have made a pivotal choice, we've done or not done something that has changed the direction of our lives. We do this almost daily but some are much bigger than others. What is a pivotal choice you've made and learned from:
I never thought i'de want to be in a long distance relationship,but since I have chosen to do so,my life has changed immencley,but for the better.

What I really want is:
A time machine!

I can create this for myself by:
Um,kinda of impossible.lol

If I could live any place in the world, I would be in:
Hawaii

I am most stubborn/determined about:
Goals in my life

**ItsASecret** · 03-15-2010 05:38 PM

My eyes are:
Blue

My hearing is:
Often selective, a lot of people bore me

My most acute sense is:
Sight. I like to carefully observe things

My favorite treat is (and why):
Beef jerky. Because it is a nice salty change to my diet.

I am currently reading:
The World of the Cell-7th edition

If I have an afternoon or evening to myself, I'm most likely to:
Watch tv

The animal I most identify with is (and why):
Cat. I am curious about a lot of things, and try to be sneaky in the way I go about things.

I always smile or laugh when:
The cat decides to make her grumbly "I want food" meows

If I could learn anything, I would:
Learn everything about medicine

Where are you in your life? In my heart and mind, I am:
In a lost place. I don't really enjoy school and don't see myself working a certain type of job my entire life so I think I will have to find a new education for a new career. In my heart I am in love, though it is a first relationship, I do plan on making it my only one.

I got here by (NO blaming):
Googling 'sex forums'. I wanted a non-explicit place to ask questions about how to orgasm. I found this site and remained.

If I could get one thing from myself, it would be:
Loyal

If I could get one thing for myself, it would be:
Self confidence/esteem

We all have times in our lives when we have made a pivotal choice, we've done or not done something that has changed the direction of our lives. We do this almost daily but some are much bigger than others. What is a pivotal choice you've made and learned from:
I am still young so I do not believe I have made any significant pivotal choices just yet but one that does fall into the category is my education. I learned that yes I do like science but maybe getting my BSc was not the way to go when I have more refined interests. Spending 3 years and 16 grand so far studying some material that I would not have paid a dime to have a professor tell me has made me realize that I should have gone with my gut and done the 2 year program at another institute that would have better suited my interests. Oh well, life is not over at 21 lol.

What I really want is:
Financial security

I can create this for myself by:
Finishing my degree and going onto more education. And actually getting hired.

If I could live any place in the world, I would be in:
Any place that is consistently warm and has a good health care system.

I am most stubborn/determined about:
I am most stubborn about sex, I am a certain way in bed and do not necessarily want to 'get out of my comfort zone'.

I am most determined about my education.

**Mes T** · 03-15-2010 06:59 PM

My eyes are: Brown

My hearing is: Good?

My most acute sense is: Hearing. So wait yeah I guess my hearing is pretty good.

My favorite treat is (and why): Milk chocolate because it's delicious and it's not DARK chocolate, which I avoid.

I am currently reading: Various texts in my Dragon Age game.

If I have an afternoon or evening to myself, I'm most likely to: Sit around and watch a movie or browse the net.

The animal I most identify with is (and why): Maybe cats, because I completely understand their need to sleep 18 hours a day and envy them.

I always smile or laugh when: Someone picks me up. I get uncontrollable giggles.

If I could learn anything, I would: Paint, maybe. Sounds very relaxing.

Where are you in your life? In my heart and mind, I am: Kind of floating around restlessly. I may be asked to serious commit to someone and to a certain situation in the near future, and I'm not sure I'm ready.

I got here by (NO blaming): Googling IUD stuff.

If I could get one thing from myself, it would be: Optimism.

If I could get one thing for myself, it would be: More energy.

We all have times in our lives when we have made a pivotal choice, we've done or not done something that has changed the direction of our lives. We do this almost daily but some are much bigger than others. What is a pivotal choice you've made and learned from: Two biggies. One, breaking up with a guy I thought I'd spend the rest of my life with. Two, changing my career path completely by following my desires and moving to a new country. Both the best choices I've made thus far.

What I really want is: Unlimited days off. Ha!

I can create this for myself by: Finding a creative way to make money...??

If I could live any place in the world, I would be in: New Zealand, and funny enough, looks like that's going to happen.

I am most stubborn/determined about: Not falling into the "stereotypical" idea of a woman.

**GlitterAndStuds** · 03-16-2010 12:20 PM

My eyes are: Hazel. They tend to go between green and brown.

My hearing is: Awesome sometimes, other times I think I'm hearing things that aren't there.

My most acute sense is: Hmm, probably smell. I can pick up everything.

My favorite treat is (and why): Cadbury creme eggs! Because they're not around all the time so they're extra amazing when they are.

I am currently reading: "Dreamcatcher" by Stephen King.

If I have an afternoon or evening to myself, I'm most likely to: Add new music to my iPod, or read, or watch Family Guy reruns, haha. Just chill.

The animal I most identify with is (and why): Penguins. Cute, short and a little awkward, but you love em

I always smile or laugh when: I play with my niece.

If I could learn anything, I would: learn to speak fluent Italian. Gorgeous language and my main roots, I'm just too darn lazy to do it!

Where are you in your life? In my heart and mind, I am: getting there.

I got here by (NO blaming): my own insecurities and needing outside opinions.

If I could get one thing from myself, it would be: Laughs. Lots of 'em.

If I could get one thing for myself, it would be: The ability to let some things go, dwell less.

We all have times in our lives when we have made a pivotal choice, we've done or not done something that has changed the direction of our lives. We do this almost daily but some are much bigger than others. What is a pivotal choice you've made and learned from: I've had a LOT of times where it ended with me saying "....Well, at least it's a learning experience". Haha. One taught me to go for what I want and do what feels right in my heart. Another taught me not to let people walk all over me and tell people where to go & how to get there when it's necessary. And another has taught me to open up and love with all my heart when I have the opportunity, and to never let it go when I have it.

What I really want is: a good tan. And a puppy. I don't ask for much!

I can create this for myself by: Um. Well, the tan is an easy solution. Puppy's gonna have to wait until I have a house.

If I could live any place in the world, I would be in: New Hampshire, way up there!

I am most stubborn/determined about: everything. haha

**lilylavendar** · 03-17-2010 12:19 AM

my eyes are: pale green/blue

my hearing is: pretty good

my most acute sense is: sight

my favorite treat is: cheescake, why? because I probably don't need it! But it tasts sooooooooo gooooood. I just have a really small slice, it's enough.

i am currently reading: old National Geographic magazines

if I have an afternoon or evening to myself, I'm most likely to: afternoon to the State Park, evening it would be on-line or a movie

the animal I most identify with is: my cat, she's smart and beautiful, and doesn't need to chase a car to have fun

I always smile or laugh when: I hear a good joke

If I could learn anything it would be: alot more about geology/paleontology

Where am I in my life? In my heart and mind: I am at a crossroad, preparing for a possible new journey

I got here by (no blaming): needing some friends, looking for support

If I could get one thing from myself it would be: empathy

If I could get one thing for myself it would be: courage/self-confidence

We all have times in our lives when we have made a pivotal choice, we've done or not done something that has changed the direction of our lives. We do this almost daily but some are much bigger than others. What is a pivotal choice you've made and learned from: I can think of a few times so far in my life that major changes happened. They all brought me to where I am today. I don't regret the choices, because I've learned alot along the way. But I think the most major one would be becoming a mother. I love my children. I'm so happy to have them in my life, and watch them grow, and know that I will always be there for them, to support them, and encourage them to the best of my ability. I've learned to be less selfish, more patient, and to keep moving on.

What I really want is: my own home

I can create this for myself by: saving up more money and some prayer

If I could live anyplace in the world it would be: somewhere safe, somewhere beautiful, somewhere I could be happy, somewhere unspoiled by trash/industries

I am most stubborn/determined about: being thrifty, and setting new goals

**Fish** · 03-17-2010 01:19 PM

My eyes are: hazel

My hearing is: way too good sometimes (it's amazing what people talk about on the campus bus)

My most acute sense is: Sight

My favorite treat is (and why): dark chocolate because it's so luxurious

I am currently reading: The Red Scarf by Kate Furnivall for recreation; hundreds of articles on fish reproduction for research purposes

If I have an afternoon or evening to myself, I'm most likely to: take a bath, have a bottle of wine (depending on what I have scheduled the next day!!), and talk to my boyfriend on ichat

The animal I most identify with is (and why): sand pipers because they are always chilling at the beach...plus they are cute

I always smile or laugh when: I talk to my man

If I could learn anything, I would: have my PhD in record time

Where are you in your life? In my heart and mind, I am: not where I want to be, I'm tired of having to move every 10 months and I hate being apart from my bf. I'm ready to be settled down, but don't see that happening for at least 5 years.

I got here by (NO blaming): seeking advice

If I could get one thing from myself, it would be: peace

If I could get one thing for myself, it would be: a new car (I'm not quite as deep as most of you, haha)

We all have times in our lives when we have made a pivotal choice, we've done or not done something that has changed the direction of our lives. We do this almost daily but some are much bigger than others. What is a pivotal choice you've made and learned from: Gaining the confidence to let go of my low self-esteem almost 4 years ago, which led me to break up with my high school boyfriend (who treated me like ). A few weeks later, I met my current boyfriend, who has changed my life in many ways.

What I really want is: snow crab legs for dinner (but alas, I'm poor right now)

I can create this for myself by: finishing my degrees.....and finding a job. 5 years!

If I could live any place in the world, I would be in: West coast of the US (feasible) or on an Italian vineyard.......not so feasible right now. Maybe when I retire.

I am most stubborn/determined about: getting the most out of life- it's so short that you've gotta do the best that you can in every situation.