RAQs (Rarely Asked Questions)

Paul the Regular Guy got "tagged" recently, in what was termed a "procrastination meme." No one has tagged me yet, and I'm too lazy this week to tag anyone else, so...

What time is your alarm clock set to? 6:15 am. I keep hitting the snooze button until 6:45.

What is the first thing you notice about the opposite sex? That they ARE the opposite sex.

Do you think people talk about you behind your back? I try not to think about it.

What movie do you know every line to? The one they eventually make about me.

What is your favorite movie? The Shoes of the Fisherman. Anthony Quinn stars as the Pope.

Is anyone in love with you? That's what they tell me.

Do you sleep on your side, stomach or back? First one side, then the other, then...

Who was the last person to make you mad? Certain people running the Art Institute, who consistently pass the blame for their mistakes onto the students. One can only assume this is to teach some sort of lesson. (Anyone wanna venture a guess?)

Are you a lover or a fighter? Depends on who's asking.

Are you a morning or evening person? Depends on the time of day.

Are you a cuddler? Not when I'm alone.

Are you a perfectionist? Some times more than others.

Have you ever written a poem? Yes. She dumped me anyway.

Do you have more guy or girl friends? Gals, until recently. Guys are catching up. Most of my real friends are back in Ohio.

How many tickets have you gotten? Since learning to drive, I've lost count. Some years none at all, others one or two. The general trend is downward, the last issued nearly two years ago.

Piercings? No.

Do you have a tattoo? Hell, no!

Are you patient? What, are you crazy???

Do you miss anyone right now? Yes.

Tea or coffee? Either.

Regularly burn incense? Only when serving at Mass.

Ever been in love? Yes.

Best room for a fireplace? The living room.

What do you do when you’re sad or upset? Sink into a deep melancholy, then watch old movies.

Afraid of heights? Only when I attain them.

Can you change the oil in your car? Why else did God create mechanics?

Favorite flower? A rose, by any other name.

Favorite hangout? A tie. Arnold's Bar and Grille, and Hap's Old Irish Pub, both in Cincinnati.

Middle name? Lawrence, after a maternal uncle who died before I was born.

Most romantic sounding language? Latin.

Ever been overseas? Once, to Canada. (Does that count?) And only because Windsor was right across from Detroit, and we could go to dinner and be home before bedtime.

Well?
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