Dinner is taking forever, so...poll!

Anysunrise

It's a little slow, so I thought I'd try my hand at this. Hopefully it'll stir up some conversation

1. If you could have any job in the world, what would you be and why?

2. What's your favourite place to read a book?

3. What's your most-loved possesion?

4. What's the scariest dream you've ever had?

5. How many pillows do you sleep with?

6. Who's the one person you wish you could meet (Alive or dead)?

7. If you could go back in time and witness any historical event, which would it be and why?

[Deleted User]

I'm cooking dinner too, bean counter chowder. It smells soooo good, I can't wait for the final 25 minutes to be up.

1. If you could have any job in the world, what would you be and why?
I think everyone here knows the answer to this.

2. What's your favourite place to read a book?
Outside. At my house, out on the dock to watch the river happenings.

3. What's your most-loved possesion?
Bear Bear. My mom bought him before I was born for my first Christmas. We were dirt poor (like, going hungry poor) so she put it on layaway where she worked and paid for it over the course of a few months. It was so important to her and I slept with that thing until it started to fall apart. I even took him to Disney. Now he sits on a shelf.

4. What's the scariest dream you've ever had?
I have frequent nightmares, revliving past events. They are always scary.

5. How many pillows do you sleep with?
One.

6. Who's the one person you wish you could meet (Alive or dead)?
W. Michael Gear. No, Crazy Horse. Or Jesus, to determine whether or not he was a real person.

7. If you could go back in time and witness any historical event, which would it be and why?
The Trojan War, to learn what REALLY happened.

Anysunrise

Slow down guys, I'll go first.

1. If you could have any job in the world, what would you be and why? Foresnics. I would CSI that sh*t up. Always had an interest in it, but I don't think I'd actually be able to deal with death that much.

2. What's your favourite place to read a book? Curled up on one of those couch/bed things I can't remember the name for. Daybeds? With plenty of pillows.

3. What's your most-loved possesion? Probably my little crystal dragon FI bought me for Hallowe'en. It was a really sweet gesture to show me how close attenion he paid

4. What's the scariest dream you've ever had? I was standing in some weird forest/Toronto-esque city, and FI told me he was leaving me. He took off on a train, and I tried to follow him, but wound up in a maze, super lost. I hate hate hate feeling lost, and this was like 5 different kinds of lost.

5. How many pillows do you sleep with?  4, and a body pillow.

6. Who's the one person you wish you could meet (Alive or dead)? Napolean. I don't know why, but I would.

7. If you could go back in time and witness any historical event, which would it be and why? Hmm, I honestly can't think of anything for my own question. Probably something like Sesh's.

npasquale16

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<span style="font-weight:bold;">1. If you could have any job in the world, what would you be and why? </span>
I love my job, but I would either be in fashion publishing or I would love to be a cultural anthropologist.
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2. What's your favourite place to read a book? </span>
Snuggling on the couch with my dog and a blanket.  But i pretty much read anywhere.

3. What's your most-loved possesion?
My dog :).  And my grandmother's engagement/wedding ring set.  And probably my wardrobe. (I'm clearly having trouble choosing)
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4. What's the scariest dream you've ever had?</span>
When I was about 13, I had this crazy dream about a psycho leprechaun (I think when the movie came out) and all I remember is that I finally caught it and was strangling it, only to find out that I was strangling a black kitten.  It was so disturbing and I felt such grief over strangling this kitten.  I've never forgotten that dream.
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5. How many pillows do you sleep with? </span>
One, sometimes two.
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6. Who's the one person you wish you could meet (Alive or dead)? </span>
Hmmm, I don't know.  Probably Jesus or Nathaniel Hawthorne.  I'd love to pick their brains. And Paul Rudd and Jimmy Fallon, but not for talking :)
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7. If you could go back in time and witness any historical event, which would it be and why?</span>
I think I'd love to be around during the Revolutionary War.  I think there would be a very cool patriotic vibe going. 
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Anysunrise

Pasq: What do you do right now? If you've mentioned it lately, I wasn't paying attention, so I apologize if this is redundant.

npasquale16

I'm an English teacher and I'm in grad school for my ESL license.

Don't judge my poor spelling/grammar when/if I'm posting frequently .

missy68

1. If you could have any job in the world, what would you be and why?
A forensic scientist, medical examiner, or FBI profiler. Then a famous painter on the side.
2. What's your favourite place to read a book?
In a hammock. In real life, either the couch, by the pool at my parents' house, or in the bed.
3. What's your most-loved possesion?
My 3rd one is my rabbit, Poor Baby, I've had since my 2nd Easter. He's in my hope chest. I'm not saying my 1st one, and my 2nd one of course would be my wedding ring.
4. What's the scariest dream you've ever had?
As a 12 year old, I saw The Shining in the theater with 2 other girls - 14 and 16.  We were terrified. We were alone in the theater, until a man came in and sat in the aisle directly next to us - right as the naked lady got out of the bathtub. Mortifying.
That night, I dreamed my dad got on a plane to come get us with an ax (we were moving from NC to GA, and he was already in GA). He HATES it when I tell that story.
5. How many pillows do you sleep with?
Sometimes one, sometimes two.
6. Who's the one person you wish you could meet (Alive or dead)?
Jesus, Abraham Lincoln, or Stephen King.
7. If you could go back in time and witness any historical event, which would it be and why?
Hmmm. The Revolutionary War or World War II? I would have liked to have seen my grandfather as a pilot and my ancestors fight to establish this country.

DodgersBride

1. If you could have any job in the world, what would you be and why?
Something like the red cross, where I can aid ppl living in third world countries.

2. What's your favourite place to read a book?
At home on my bed or on the couch.

3. What's your most-loved possession?
I would have to say my dad's keys. My dad passed away 12 years ago yesterday and I have his set of keys. They are just sitting in a drawer but they moved with me at least 4 times. They are rusted and old but I can't part with them.

4. What's the scariest dream you've ever had?
I can't remember scary but I guess this is funny. I had a dream that FI and I had a baby girl and she was super hairy, that I started to cry really bad because she was so hairy.

5. How many pillows do you sleep with?
I have 4 on our bed but I sleep with one regular size pillow and one of those travel pillows you buy at the airport, they are a U shape.

6. Who's the one person you wish you could meet (Alive or dead)?
I know most ppl would say famous ppl but I would just want to see my dad again.

7. If you could go back in time and witness any historical event, which would it be and why?
I honestly don't know. Those so many to choose from. 

Anysunrise

Oooh, Missy! Much love for the first two answers, I completely forgot about how awesome hammocks are.

sarah0725

1. If you could have any job in the world, what would you be and why?
I'd be an art history professor at a really good school, which is what I'm hoping to be anyway.

2. What's your favourite place to read a book?
On a cold day, under a blanket, with a cup of tea and plenty of light.

3. What's your most-loved possesion?
I try not to place too much value on my possessions - maybe some of my kitchen things?

4. What's the scariest dream you've ever had?
I don't tend to remember particular dreams, but I hate it when I have dreams about losing the people I love.

5. How many pillows do you sleep with?
Two.

6. Who's the one person you wish you could meet (Alive or dead)?
Harpo Marx.

7. If you could go back in time and witness any historical event, which would it be and why?
I'd like to witness the sculpting of the Laocoon so that I could find out who made it.

Shaye526

1. If you could have any job in the world, what would you be and why?
- I think I'd want to own a successful bar/restaurant or be a photographer.

2. What's your favourite place to read a book?
- Pretty much in bed. I just need it to be quiet.

3. What's your most-loved possesion?
- This is tough. It's kind of a tie between my box of old photos, my laptop, and my engagement ring.

4. What's the scariest dream you've ever had?
 - I had a dream that my Mom died, that was pretty bad. The only other one was when I dreamt that I was sitting in my old bedroom at home and my grandfather was outside walking the dog. He was outside my window yelling at me to get out of the house because it was going to blow up. I got up to try to run and it was like my feet were glued to the floor. I kept trying and trying and then the house blew up and I woke up.

5. How many pillows do you sleep with?
- Two.

6. Who's the one person you wish you could meet (Alive or dead)?
- I'm really not sure about this now. I'll come back and edit when I figure it out.

7. If you could go back in time and witness any historical event, which would it be and why?
- The prohibition. I'd really like to see how I'd react to not being able to drink alcohol freely and openly.

npasquale16

The Shining kills me every time. 

On a somewhat related note, FI is slightly annoyed/amused that I want to see The Last Exorcism because movies about possesion always freak me out. Then I have to have all the lights on, am afraid of going outside alone, etc.  I'm such a baby, but I can't not watch them.

Anysunrise

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[QUOTE]The Shining kills me every time.  On a somewhat related note, FI is slightly annoyed/amused that I want to see The Last Exorcism because movies about possesion always freak me out. Then I have to have all the lights on, am afraid of going outside alone, etc.  I'm such a baby, but I can't not watch them.
Posted by npasquale16[/QUOTE]

I know what you mean. I always get nightmares, but I just have to know. As long as they're genuinely scary and not just gore-y.

npasquale16

Me, too.  I hate the gore-y ones.  Saw did nothing for me, except make me sick.  I'm more into psychological storylines. 

sarah0725

For those of you who didn't list your current job as your dream job, why are you doing your current job instead of your dream job?

sarabear23

1. If you could have any job in the world, what would you be and why? A doctor. I wanted to be a doctor when I was little, but decided to choose a different path that I feel is better suited to me.

2. What's your favourite place to read a book? I don't have a place here yet, mostly because all my books are in storage.

3. What's your most-loved possesion? My stuffed pug dog named Frank. My dad got him for me years ago when he was in Vegas.

4. What's the scariest dream you've ever had? A few days before our wedding, one of H's groomsmen was staying with us. I had a dream that he killed me with a chainsaw in my living room. it was freaky and weird. The next day, I made him promise to never do that. The boys thought it was hysterical.

5. How many pillows do you sleep with? 4

6. Who's the one person you wish you could meet (Alive or dead)? The president!

7. If you could go back in time and witness any historical event, which would it be and why?  I hate history. I dont think I want to go back and see anything.

Anysunrise

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[QUOTE]For those of you who didn't list your current job as your dream job, why are you doing your current job instead of your dream job?
Posted by sarah0725[/QUOTE]

Money, and being 19. Lol. I also think I'd be better suited for lab work, but if I was more...I dunno, people-y and whatnot, that's what I'd do.

Shaye526

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[QUOTE]For those of you who didn't list your current job as your dream job, why are you doing your current job instead of your dream job?
Posted by sarah0725[/QUOTE]


Good question. I kind of look at a dream job as in a perfect world it would just work out and be easy and fun.

I love what I do now as a career, but I do not like my job. the place where I work is dreadful.

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1. If you could have any job in the world, what would you be and why?
Space Cowboy, Heiress, or HR Business Partner
2. What's your favourite place to read a book?
On the beach. Definitely on the beach.
3. What's your most-loved possession?
When I was almost 2, my mom, sister and I were in an advertisement for a local credit union. I have the pictures that were used framed on my wall. I just love them. My mom looks so beautiful in them and she is sitting on the stairs in our first house, reading to us. I just remember feeling so happy during that time.
4. What's the scariest dream you've ever had?
When I was a kid, I used to have night terrors. I don't remember the actual content, but the feeling that I would get during them was just awful. It was like this hopeless feeling. Like I left something across the world and I would have to crawl on my hands and knees to get it. I hated those dreams.
5. How many pillows do you sleep with?
1
6. Who's the one person you wish you could meet (Alive or dead)?
Jack Handy
7. If you could go back in time and witness any historical event, which would it be and why?
I think I would have loved to be around for Woodstock. Just seemed like a fun time. I would have definitely gotten VD, but whatever.

maratea

1. If you could have any job in the world, what would you be and why? Editor of Vogue. I like to be in charge, I love fashion and publishing, and I sometimes enjoy being a classy bitch.

2. What's your favourite place to read a book? In my big comfy chair.

3. What's your most-loved possesion? The lead glass cake dish my mother gave me at my bridal shower, that had belonged to my grandmother. Apparently, my grandma wanted me to have it, and was waiting for my bridal shower. But she passed away before my shower, so my mom gave it to me instead. Or, my grandmother's pearls that I wore for our wedding. My mom said grandma wanted me to wear them on my wedding day, and they perfectly matched my dress, it was a fantastic twist of fate.

4. What's the scariest dream you've ever had? Probably something involving H and the dog dying and me trying to kill whatever was responsible.

5. How many pillows do you sleep with? 2.

6. Who's the one person you wish you could meet (Alive or dead)? Meryl Streep or Amelia Earhart.

7. If you could go back in time and witness any historical event, which would it be and why? I'd probably want to see the Civil War or WWI. I am really into history and I'm intrigued by the separation during the Civil War.

ricksang

If you could have any job in the world, what would you be and why? Rigistered Dietitian with her own practice.

2. What's your favourite place to read a book? bed

3. What's your most-loved possesion?My husband. I own that sucka :P

4. What's the scariest dream you've ever had? I don't remember
but my bad dreams always involve someone bad chasing me and me flapping my arms and flying away.
5. How many pillows do you sleep with?2

6. Who's the one person you wish you could meet (Alive or dead)?Aprove or Glenn Beck.

7. If you could go back in time and witness any historical event, which would it be and why? I would not mind watching the fight women's suffrage. BURN THE BRAS! Oh different moment!

missy68

Sarah#s! Welcome back! Mine is because a) I realized even as a profiler I'd have to pass the physical for an agent and in high school/college - that was NOT gonna happen.  b) I have the attention span of a gnat - thank you, ADHD. c) I saw a special once about coroners in LA County and one gave a description of scenes and that did me in. It had nothing to do with gore.

I DO paint, and I sold one whole painting to a college friend ("Gin Money til Graduation" was the title, heheh), but I do it for fun and therapy. I haven't painted in years.


Your event to see reminds me of the book From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler - did you ever read that?

Anysunrise

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[QUOTE]Sarah#s! Welcome back! Mine is because a) I realized even as a profiler I'd have to pass the physical for an agent and in high school/college - that was NOT gonna happen.  b) I have the attention span of a gnat - thank you, ADHD. c) I saw a special once about coroners in LA County and one gave a description of scenes and that did me in. It had nothing to do with gore. <strong>I DO paint, and I sold one whole painting to a college friend ("Gin Money til Graduation" was the title, heheh), but I do it for fun and therapy. I haven't painted in years.</strong> Your event to see reminds me of the book From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler - did you ever read that?
Posted by missy68[/QUOTE]

I love painting. I have paint and brushes and everything, I just haven't had the time to sit down and do anything lately =(

sarah0725

I haven't read that book, Missy, but it's pretty appropriate for that historical event, because there's this crazy/awesome conspiracy theory going around that the Laocoon was actually a forgery by Michelangelo! I'd like to know the truth either way.

betrothed123

1. If you could have any job in the world, what would you be and why?
Massage Therapist.  I went to school to be one but am unable to practice.  I've never been so happy at work as I was working on a client.

2. What's your favourite place to read a book?
Anywhere really.  I love to read.  I almost always have a book on me and will pop it open and read any chance I get.

3. What's your most-loved possesion?
My car.

4. What's the scariest dream you've ever had?
I had this crazy dream once that Godzilla (or maybe it was T-rex) was trying to eat me.  It ate all of my friends and family while I was trying to get away from it and I couldn't save them or escape.

5. How many pillows do you sleep with?
Most of the time it's just one.  Sometimes I have to prop my leg up and then I use 3.

6. Who's the one person you wish you could meet (Alive or dead)?
Nikola Tesla.  I'm fascinated by his genius.

7. If you could go back in time and witness any historical event, which would it be and why?
The trial of Jesus.  It's just always interested me.

[Deleted User]

Oooh. Ditto B on #6 & 7. Good answers.

Anysunrise

Oh man, Tesla. You win for best answer.

ricksang

No one else sees their husband as a possession? I am shocked! :P

kayboo1218

1. If you could have any job in the world, what would you be and why?
Event planner. I love hosting things and honestly, I think I get more enjoyment out of planning an upcoming event than I do at the actual party.

2. What's your favourite place to read a book?
On my comfy couch

3. What's your most-loved possesion?
My engagement ring. It really does hold so much more to me than anyone could ever really know.

4. What's the scariest dream you've ever had?
 FI died in a car accident

5. How many pillows do you sleep with?
I sleep on one but like a lot of them surrounding me (weird I know)

6. Who's the one person you wish you could meet (Alive or dead)?
Audrey Hepburn

7. If you could go back in time and witness any historical event, which would it be and why?
I really don't know...off the top of my head I will say WWII

Anysunrise

Btw, if you haven't read it, this article is awesome.

http://www.badassoftheweek.com/tesla.html

npasquale16

Ricks, if it makes you feel better, FI looked over my shoulder and was like, "I'm not your favorite?"  I said, "Do you see yourself as my possession?".  And he said no, but it was reluctantly.  So I guess he wants to be my favorite possession.