I feel like today calls for some QUESTIONS!

CLoGreenEyes · December 2013

If you had to be obsessed with money, sex, sports, religion, or food, which one would you choose?

If you could write a note to your younger self, what would you say in one sentence?

Would you like there to be a law requiring the police to archive video footage of everything they do on duty?

What do people thank you for most often?

What if you found out that your SO was probably going to be diagnosed with Alzheimers by age 50?

What do you wish more people understood about you?

If you were to spend the week as one of the following, which would you choose: the opposite sex, someone very old, someone very beautiful, or someone who is severely handicapped?

If all of your online interactions and activities had to be recorded and archived under your real name, (how) would that change what you do or say?

If you had a baby and raised him or her for two years, then discovered that he/she was switched with your actual biological child, would you want to reverse the switch?

If you could gain any quality or gift that you admire in someone you know, what would it be? Do you think you could develop this on your own?

buddysmom80 · December 2013

If you had to be obsessed with money, sex, sports, religion, or food, which one would you choose? Money since I would be obsessed with trying to make more money.

If you could write a note to your younger self, what would you say in one sentence? BE NICE, some day you'll see these people you were bitches too later on in life!

Would you like there to be a law requiring the police to archive video footage of everything they do on duty? Yes because it INFURIATES me that they can hand out tickets for talking on a cell phone while driving but I see them do it all the time.

What do people thank you for most often? My kindness.

What if you found out that your SO was probably going to be diagnosed with Alzheimers by age 50? I would do everything now that we planned on doing when we retired.

What do you wish more people understood about you? That I'm funny because I'm fat. Seriously, I was always the "big" kid or the "fat" kid growing up so I developed a sense or humor and thick skin to not get negative comments. I guess it still sticks with me. I mean, I like being funny, but where it came from kind of sucks. Now I'm fat and funny and idgaf!

If you were to spend the week as one of the following, which would you choose: the opposite sex, someone very old, someone very beautiful, or someone who is severely handicapped? The opposite sex just to get into their minds.

If all of your online interactions and activities had to be recorded and archived under your real name, (how) would that change what you do or say? I wouldn't change anything. Everything I write, post, etc is the real me.

If you had a baby and raised him or her for two years, then discovered that he/she was switched with your actual biological child, would you want to reverse the switch? No, but I would want to know where my biological child was and what they're up to.

If you could gain any quality or gift that you admire in someone you know, what would it be? Do you think you could develop this on your own? To be more health-conscious and to work out more. I could develop this on my own, I just need a swift kick in the ass. I was doing good for a while and then Thanksgiving stopped me. I have to ramp back up asap.

bethsmiles · December 2013

If you had to be obsessed with money, sex, sports, religion, or food, which one would you choose? Oh that's a hard one! I think sports or food. I love food! But that wouldn't exactly help my diet!

If you could write a note to your younger self, what would you say in one sentence? Really great things are coming.

Would you like there to be a law requiring the police to archive video footage of everything they do on duty? Yes, assuming we had a reasonable way to fund it.

What do people thank you for most often? Little things usually, I help people out at work a lot.

What if you found out that your SO was probably going to be diagnosed with Alzheimers by age 50? I'd be really upset but I'd just try to live our lives so that every minute before then really counts.

What do you wish more people understood about you? Hmm...I think people think I have thicker skin than I do and I wish people would understand that just because I don't burst into tears when they act like jerks doesn't mean their words don't hurt.

If you were to spend the week as one of the following, which would you choose: the opposite sex, someone very old, someone very beautiful, or someone who is severely handicapped? Hmm...the opposite sex I guess.

If all of your online interactions and activities had to be recorded and archived under your real name, (how) would that change what you do or say? I'd probably wouldn't vent online just in case someone IRL found it but I don't think I'd change very much.

If you had a baby and raised him or her for two years, then discovered that he/she was switched with your actual biological child, would you want to reverse the switch? No, but I would want to be able to get to know my biological child. I think it would be best/easier for children to stay with the parents who raised them (assuming they were in a loving, safe home)

If you could gain any quality or gift that you admire in someone you know, what would it be? Do you think you could develop this on your own? I wish I was as focused as some people I know. I'm horrible at procrastinating and I'm constantly changing my mind about what I want to do when I'm finished with school.

CLoGreenEyes · December 2013

If you had to be obsessed with money, sex, sports, religion, or food, which one would you choose?

Sports. At least sports is something you can use to connect with other people and won't be too detrimental to your health. And maybe I would finally understand why my mom is such a dedicated Redskins fan despite...well, the Redskins.

If you could write a note to your younger self, what would you say in one sentence?

"You're NOT stupid."

Would you like there to be a law requiring the police to archive video footage of everything they do on duty?

Hm. I think it would make me incredibly nervous to be "watched" every moment I was on the job, so I can understand why this might be incredibly uncomfortable for the officers. However, at the same time, I feel like it would help defend the truth in those he-said, she-said situations that often come up. Plus, when you work in a profession that serves others, you're going to be under the microscope anyway - period. Being watched or recorded shouldn't change how you would perform your job.

What do people thank you for most often?

For being a hard worker and going out of my way to help them with something.

What if you found out that your SO was probably going to be diagnosed with Alzheimers by age 50?

I'd like to think it wouldn't change anything for me. He would still be him, and we'd know to make the most of every moment we had before the diagnosis could be made. Still, the anticipation of slowly losing him to the disease would be very sad.

What do you wish more people understood about you?

I prefer to listen. Just because I'm quiet doesn't mean I'm shy; I just don't need to share every little thought that comes through my head. But I would love to hear yours! (General yours there.)

If you were to spend the week as one of the following, which would you choose: the opposite sex, someone very old, someone very beautiful, or someone who is severely handicapped?

I'm torn between the opposite sex and someone who is severely handicapped. Ultimately I'd probably go with the latter, because I think any experience that will create more empathy in me is one I should take.

If all of your online interactions and activities had to be recorded and archived under your real name, (how) would that change what you do or say?

I don't think I'd change that much. I don't say or do anything particularly unscrupulous, so it wouldn't be a big deal.

If you had a baby and raised him or her for two years, then discovered that he/she was switched with your actual biological child, would you want to reverse the switch?

I don't think I'd want to reverse it. I would definitely wonder what would have been if there hadn't been that mix-up, but ultimately I think I'd have the greatest attachment to the child I'd spent time raising and loving.

If you could gain any quality or gift that you admire in someone you know, what would it be? Do you think you could develop this on your own?

One of my best friends from middle school has the most amazing singing voice ever, and she always got the lead in musicals and stuff. I would love to be able to sing like her. I think I have an OK voice and could probably get to be a decent singer, but she definitely has a natural talent that not many people have. Something about her voice is just angelic, and she has got some LUNGS.

psychbabe314 · December 2013

If you had to be obsessed with money, sex, sports, religion, or food, which one would you choose? I would probably choose religion. It would be kind of cool, traveling the world to try and discover how religion was put together, where it originated from, what was the original religion, etc.

If you could write a note to your younger self, what would you say in one sentence?
You are worth it.

Would you like there to be a law requiring the police to archive video footage of everything they do on duty? I don't know. This is a strange one. I guess I would say no, because could you imagine being watched all the time?

What do people thank you for most often? Listening

What if you found out that your SO was probably going to be diagnosed with Alzheimers by age 50? It would not change anything. I think I would start devoting time and energy into Alzheimer programs though. Maybe try and donate money to the cause.

What do you wish more people understood about you? I have feelings. Yes, I am talking to all of the asshole customers at work.

If you were to spend the week as one of the following, which would you choose: the opposite sex, someone very old, someone very beautiful, or someone who is severely handicapped? the opposite sex. I always wanted to know what it would be like to be a guy!

If all of your online interactions and activities had to be recorded and archived under your real name, (how) would that change what you do or say? I try to keep that in mind when I write actually. So, I don't think anything would change. Before I post (usually) I ask if I would say it to someone in real life.

If you had a baby and raised him or her for two years, then discovered that he/she was switched with your actual biological child, would you want to reverse the switch? Probably not. I have devoted two years to a beautiful child and started to raise them. Not only that, but my biological child has bonds with a new family. I think I would want to get to know him/her and have my child know his/her biological parents too.

If you could gain any quality or gift that you admire in someone you know, what would it be? Do you think you could develop this on your own? I would like to develop the gift to be able to speak up for myself more. I could probably develop this on my own, lol :-)

Swazzle · December 2013

If you had to be obsessed with money, sex, sports, religion, or food, which one would you choose?

Money. I already love sex, sports, and food and I don't do religion.

If you could write a note to your younger self, what would you say in one sentence?

Stop making friends with people who only care about themselves.

Would you like there to be a law requiring the police to archive video footage of everything they do on duty?

I don't really have an opinion on this.

What do people thank you for most often?

Being generous.

What if you found out that your SO was probably going to be diagnosed with Alzheimers by age 50?

I would be devastated. That's one of my biggest fears.

What do you wish more people understood about you?

MY EYES ARE UP HERE.

If you were to spend the week as one of the following, which would you choose: the opposite sex, someone very old, someone very beautiful, or someone who is severely handicapped?

The opposite sex. I'd like to see what the hell goes through their minds.

If all of your online interactions and activities had to be recorded and archived under your real name, (how) would that change what you do or say?

It wouldn't change anything. I'm the same way online as I am IRL.

If you had a baby and raised him or her for two years, then discovered that he/she was switched with your actual biological child, would you want to reverse the switch?

Yes, but I would like to be able to stay in contact with the other family's child too. Shout out to ABC Fam's Switched at Birth.

If you could gain any quality or gift that you admire in someone you know, what would it be? Do you think you could develop this on your own?

I would love to be artsy in some way. Not really, I think it's a gift you're born with.

ShallowSeas · December 2013

If you had to be obsessed with money, sex, sports, religion, or food, which one would you choose?
Food. I would try to make a career out of that.

If you could write a note to your younger self, what would you say in one sentence?
Never settle because someone else will be happy to have you in their life if you just put yourself out there and do what you want.

Would you like there to be a law requiring the police to archive video footage of everything they do on duty?
YES. I think we would all get a kick out of that.

What do people thank you for most often?
Advice. I'm not sure if its the social worker in me or what, but everyone comes to me for advice and I love to give it, so it works, and I get thanked for it.

What if you found out that your SO was probably going to be diagnosed with Alzheimers by age 50?
It wouldnt change our relationship, but I would be more pro-active in finding cures and new medications for it.

What do you wish more people understood about you?
I'm a listener. I don't start up hour long conversations with people I don't know. It doesn't mean I'm stuck up or that I'm shy. If we are not close, I take everything in and only say something if I feel its valuable.

If you were to spend the week as one of the following, which would you choose: the opposite sex, someone very old, someone very beautiful, or someone who is severely handicapped?
I would probably choose someone who is severely handicapped. I would be anxious to see what they go through on a daily basis and be able to have more insight into that. I'm sure it would make me appreciate things more and give me a new perspective on life and people.

If all of your online interactions and activities had to be recorded and archived under your real name, (how) would that change what you do or say?
I don't think it would change anything.

If you had a baby and raised him or her for two years, then discovered that he/she was switched with your actual biological child, would you want to reverse the switch?
No. I dont think biology matters. I would be curious and probably want to get to know or meet the other child, but I would never "switch" children.

If you could gain any quality or gift that you admire in someone you know, what would it be? Do you think you could develop this on your own?
My friend is an amazing artist. I really wish I could draw like he does. I'm not horrible but I am nowhere near as creative and talented as he is. I would love to have that kind of talent and "wow" people.

cu97tiger · December 2013

If you had to be obsessed with money, sex, sports, religion, or food, which one would you choose?

Sports. I pretty much already am.

If you could write a note to your younger self, what would you say in one sentence?

You're so much better and more valuable than you think you are. Act like it.

Would you like there to be a law requiring the police to archive video footage of everything they do on duty?

No

What do people thank you for most often?

Being there to listen to them in a time of need.

What if you found out that your SO was probably going to be diagnosed with Alzheimers by age 50?

We'd probably stop trying to have kids and start enjoying the shit out of the remaining years that he'll remember.

What do you wish more people understood about you?

That my quirks are endearing. Ha.

If you were to spend the week as one of the following, which would you choose: the opposite sex, someone very old, someone very beautiful, or someone who is severely handicapped?

Someone who is severely handicapped.

If all of your online interactions and activities had to be recorded and archived under your real name, (how) would that change what you do or say?

I probably just wouldn't interact as much. I'm not ashamed of anything I've said, but I might not have asked so much on TheBump, because I don't necessarily want everyone to know what we're going through.

If you had a baby and raised him or her for two years, then discovered that he/she was switched with your actual biological child, would you want to reverse the switch?

I have absolutely no idea and I don't really think anyone else can answer this either, without having gone through it. Either way, it would be heart-wrenching.

If you could gain any quality or gift that you admire in someone you know, what would it be? Do you think you could develop this on your own?

The gift of forgiveness. Sometimes I just can't let things go, though it is something that I work on.

Peaseblossom55 · December 2013

If you had to be obsessed with money, sex, sports, religion, or food, which one would you choose? money for sure

If you could write a note to your younger self, what would you say in one sentence? relax you will find the love of your life and he will be so worth the wait

Would you like there to be a law requiring the police to archive video footage of everything they do on duty? i dont care either

What do people thank you for most often? usually their help

What if you found out that your SO was probably going to be diagnosed with Alzheimers by age 50? alzheimers sucks id be upset but id love him and be there anyways

What do you wish more people understood about you?

nothing really

If you were to spend the week as one of the following, which would you choose: the opposite sex, someone very old, someone very beautiful, or someone who is severely handicapped? opposite sex

If all of your online interactions and activities had to be recorded and archived under your real name, (how) would that change what you do or say? it wouldnt change anything too much really i behave as if anyone can find me online anyway

If you had a baby and raised him or her for two years, then discovered that he/she was switched with your actual biological child, would you want to reverse the switch? probably not

If you could gain any quality or gift that you admire in someone you know, what would it be? Do you think you could develop this on your own? i wish i could be a better singer I could develop this but it would take a lot money

[Deleted User] · December 2013

If you had to be obsessed with money, sex, sports, religion, or food, which one would you choose?
Food I guess. I don't think a food obsession means you have to be obese...so i'm going with that. I wouldn't want to be obsessed with any of the other things.

If you could write a note to your younger self, what would you say in one sentence?

Love your body no matter what because you truely are beautiful.

Would you like there to be a law requiring the police to archive video footage of everything they do on duty?

That's a tough one for me. On the one hand I feel like it's somewhat of an invasion of privacy, but on the other it would probably protect the officer as much as the public. IDK on this one.

What do people thank you for most often?

Complements. I give a lot of complements.

What if you found out that your SO was probably going to be diagnosed with Alzheimers by age 50?

I'd make the most of the time we have. I'd take a TON of photos. I'd make a plan with him for what HE wanted his care to be like when I couldn't do it on my own anymore. (I have a grandmother who passed recently with alzheimers, so this would be a tough one for me.

What do you wish more people understood about you?

That even though I am usually more of a peacekeeper personality here, I actually have many strong opinions. I'm not weak or unable to pick a side...I just choose to stay quiet on issues that I know most of the board will disagree with me about.

If you were to spend the week as one of the following, which would you choose: the opposite sex, someone very old, someone very beautiful, or someone who is severely handicapped?

Someone very beautiful. Maybe it would motovate me to get back in shape!

If all of your online interactions and activities had to be recorded and archived under your real name, (how) would that change what you do or say?

I think I would be very much the same. I don't think my personality or my opinions on here would change, but I might choose to share less if I thought it was more likely that people in my life would come across it. For example, I wouldn't want my SIL to hear me complaining on here that I wanted to stay home to thanksgiving because I wouldn't have wanted to hurt her feelings.

If you had a baby and raised him or her for two years, then discovered that he/she was switched with your actual biological child, would you want to reverse the switch?

I'd honestly want to meet the other family and I'd hope that we could all be in each other's lives. BUT if I had to choose yes or no, I probably would not want to switch back. Each set of parents have bonded with a child that is "theirs" in their own minds. It would be difficult for everyone involved to make a switch. I must admit though, that I don't know the legal implications of any of this.

If you could gain any quality or gift that you admire in someone you know, what would it be? Do you think you could develop this on your own?

I would want to be able to talk with people like @lunarsongbird. She and I are friends IRL and she has such an amazing way with people. She can ask the most personal, intimate questions and instead of feeling like "whoa, went a little far there" I always feel like she's just getting to really know me. I wish I had the talent to strike up a conversation like that with just anyone. It's refreshing. I'm sure I could work on this skill, but it will never come naturally to me.

beanbot2002 · December 2013

If you had to be obsessed with money, sex, sports, religion, or food, which one would you choose?
A toss up between food and sex.

If you could write a note to your younger self, what would you say in one sentence?
Stop doing drugs, dumbass!

Would you like there to be a law requiring the police to archive video footage of everything they do on duty?
I have no clue. No one records me. I mean, granted, my job isn't near that kind of responsibility. I do think it's shitty that the actions of a few mar the reputation of a much much larger group.

What do people thank you for most often?
For being awesome.

What if you found out that your SO was probably going to be diagnosed with Alzheimers by age 50?
I'd love every minute. Document as much as possible. Make wonderful memories with our boys. Oh, and send lots of mice and money to @sakalicious.

What do you wish more people understood about you?
That I'm not a complete horrid bitch. I'm pretty damn loving.

If you were to spend the week as one of the following, which would you choose: the opposite sex, someone very old, someone very beautiful, or someone who is severely handicapped?
The opposite sex. I want to see how hard it really is to pee without bathing the toilet seat in urine.

If all of your online interactions and activities had to be recorded and archived under your real name, (how) would that change what you do or say?
Wouldn't change it one bit. I'm pretty much exactly like this in real life/in person.

If you had a baby and raised him or her for two years, then discovered that he/she was switched with your actual biological child, would you want to reverse the switch?
ooooooh. Loaded question. I can't say for sure. I can say, I can't imagine anyone other than the Bean, being the Bean. He's it.

If you could gain any quality or gift that you admire in someone you know, what would it be? Do you think you could develop this on your own?

? Sorry, can't think of an answer to this.

minskat30 · December 2013

If you had to be obsessed with money, sex, sports, religion, or food, which one would you choose?

Sports. I don't really follow them now and H loves football...I wish I could get into it.

If you could write a note to your younger self, what would you say in one sentence?

You don't have to be every thing for ever person....put yourself first.

Would you like there to be a law requiring the police to archive video footage of everything they do on duty?

Not sure on this one.

What do people thank you for most often?

Being nice and accomodating.

What if you found out that your SO was probably going to be diagnosed with Alzheimers by age 50?

Cry. Then spend every moment with him traveling and enjoying the time we had while he could remember it.

What do you wish more people understood about you?

That I do far more for them than they realize.

If you were to spend the week as one of the following, which would you choose: the opposite sex, someone very old, someone very beautiful, or someone who is severely handicapped?

The opposite sex...always wonder how men think.

If all of your online interactions and activities had to be recorded and archived under your real name, (how) would that change what you do or say?

It wouldn't. I'd be the same.

If you had a baby and raised him or her for two years, then discovered that he/she was switched with your actual biological child, would you want to reverse the switch?

No, but I would want both children (which I know wouldn't be possible) so that would be pretty heartbreaking.

If you could gain any quality or gift that you admire in someone you know, what would it be? Do you think you could develop this on your own?

I wish I could put myself first and give up some of my past issues. I think I am developing this skill on my own (and have been for a few years) but it is a work in progress.

smalfrie19 · December 2013

If you had to be obsessed with money, sex, sports, religion, or food, which one would you choose? Sex! Definitely!

If you could write a note to your younger self, what would you say in one sentence? Don't date Joshua....

Would you like there to be a law requiring the police to archive video footage of everything they do on duty? Absolutely! It holds them accountable!

What do people thank you for most often? Offering to grab lunch or help out.

What if you found out that your SO was probably going to be diagnosed with Alzheimers by age 50? Probably find some way to do everything we wanted in the next 14 years.

What do you wish more people understood about you? My passion comes from a good place and I am not just nuts.

If you were to spend the week as one of the following, which would you choose: the opposite sex, someone very old, someone very beautiful, or someone who is severely handicapped? Opposite sex, hands down.

If all of your online interactions and activities had to be recorded and archived under your real name, (how) would that change what you do or say? I don't think it would. I am pretty honest about who I am. I don't say things online that I wouldn't want people who know me IRL to see. Or I try not to.

If you had a baby and raised him or her for two years, then discovered that he/she was switched with your actual biological child, would you want to reverse the switch? No, I don't think so. I think having children is about love. DNA for the most part in an accident. There are people who I am biologically related to that I have no love for.

If you could gain any quality or gift that you admire in someone you know, what would it be? Do you think you could develop this on your own? I would love to be able to regulate my emotions. Because I tend to be very passionate, I get over emotional and that sometimes doesn't always result in the person I want to be. I am trying to develop this now.

CLoGreenEyes · December 2013

@TwoDimes, haha, "verbose" is NOT a word I ever would have used to describe myself, but I guess looking at some of my posts it certainly fits the way I write. I've always been better at expressing myself through the written word rather than the spoken word, so maybe through venues like TK I can let out my inner chatterbox! :P

I dunno, people IRL often tell me that I am very quiet and hard to get to know, which I think is pretty accurate. It's not that I'm shy (I'm usually not), but I just don't share too much unless I feel it really adds to the conversation., like @severmilli12. And, like @allusive007, I don't feel the need to share very strong or controversial opinions unless I have a very good, specific reason for adding to any existing disharmony, so even though I may have some strong internal reactions to certain things, I catch myself holding a LOT of them back. Maybe because of that, I feel like I'm quieter than I actually come off? Something to ponder.

In any case, Severmilli and Allusive totally took the words right out of my mouth with some of their answers. I was trying to come up with words to describe what Allusive said and gave up because I couldn't, and she totally conveyed what I failed to. So to them I say

ETA: OK, three paragraphs definitely = verbose. I may need to rethink myself a bit.

cowgirl8238 · December 2013

You have some thought proviking questions today Amapola!

If you had to be obsessed with money, sex, sports, religion, or food, which one would you choose?
I would most rather be obsessed with sports, at is seems the one that would get me into the least amount of trouble...If its money I would become a scrooge, if it was sex I would contract an STD or something, religion I would be too preachy and food would make me even bigger!

If you could write a note to your younger self, what would you say in one sentence?

Enjoy the times you have now, life doesn't get much easier.

Would you like there to be a law requiring the police to archive video footage of everything they do on duty?

Hell yeah!!!! I can't even begin to name all of the laws that the cops in my old neighborhood broke everyday. Putting on their lights just to run a red light and then turning them off. Talking on their phones, illegally parking so they could "run inside and grab something", falling to stop at stop signs...EVER!!!! (I could swear its in their handbook that stop signs are optional), speeding, and just a general sense of being above the law!!!!!!!

Plus it would give a chance for the ones who are good to be recognized for it!

What do people thank you for most often?

Clearly communicating everything to them so that there are no questions. (at work)

I always hold doors open. (in public)

Being a "good housewife" (from FI)

What if you found out that your SO was probably going to be diagnosed with Alzheimers by age 50?

I would take him to all the places he wants to go and just live up life as much as we could now. Then I would stay by his side and try my best to help him the best I can.

What do you wish more people understood about you?

I wish more people could understand that I enjoy different activities in life, and that doesn't make me bad, it just makes me, me!

If you were to spend the week as one of the following, which would you choose: the opposite sex, someone very old, someone very beautiful, or someone who is severely handicapped?

I would love to be the opposite sex. I just need to be able to think like a man for a week, and then return to myself with all of the knowledge I gained.

If all of your online interactions and activities had to be recorded and archived under your real name, (how) would that change what you do or say?

I might spend less time on here during work hours...but honestly, it wouldn't change much about me. About the only thing I would change is my super secret blog where I express my past in an anonymous environment. I like sharing my past, but I just don't want them to know it is me ya know? But other than that, I never post anything that isn't the real me talking, so why would I change that?

If you had a baby and raised him or her for two years, then discovered that he/she was switched with your actual biological child, would you want to reverse the switch?

I would keep the baby, but also search for my biological one. I would want to make sure that baby had a good home too!

If you could gain any quality or gift that you admire in someone you know, what would it be? Do you think you could develop this on your own? I really admire my FI's ability to keep his cool. In the five and half years we've been together I've only seen him really upset a couple of times. I don't know if I could ever be like him, I get way too emotionally invested in everything...almost to a flaw

KeptInStitches · December 2013

If you had to be obsessed with money, sex, sports, religion, or food, which one would you choose? I'm already obsessed with sports, so there ya go.

If you could write a note to your younger self, what would you say in one sentence? Don't let your parents' making fun of every job you pick affect you.

Would you like there to be a law requiring the police to archive video footage of everything they do on duty? Archive for how long? I see logistical problems.

What do people thank you for most often? My ability to get things done.

What if you found out that your SO was probably going to be diagnosed with Alzheimers by age 50? It would be tough. I don't know what you want me to say beyond that.

What do you wish more people understood about you? That I didn't always used to be bitter.

If you were to spend the week as one of the following, which would you choose: the opposite sex, someone very old, someone very beautiful, or someone who is severely handicapped? Someone very old.

If all of your online interactions and activities had to be recorded and archived under your real name, (how) would that change what you do or say? I'd be a hell of a lot more circumspect about my general satisfaction!

If you had a baby and raised him or her for two years, then discovered that he/she was switched with your actual biological child, would you want to reverse the switch? No. That child will at that point be my child by love.

If you could gain any quality or gift that you admire in someone you know, what would it be? Do you think you could develop this on your own? Patience! Since my grandma worked at it for 86 years and I'm much like her, I highly doubt it.

[Deleted User] · December 2013

If you had to be obsessed with money, sex, sports, religion, or food, which one would you choose?

None of them really. I really like sports so that would probably be a fun one to obsess over for a little while and I'm also very rooted in my faith and I don't look at my faith as being someone who is very religious but more so as someone who strives to strengthen my relationship with God so I don't mind being obsessed about that.

If you could write a note to your younger self, what would you say in one sentence?

Majoring in Biology is really hard...let's think more about that.

Would you like there to be a law requiring the police to archive video footage of everything they do on duty?

Sure why not.

What do people thank you for most often?

Giving them a ride or picking up drinks/dinner.

What if you found out that your SO was probably going to be diagnosed with Alzheimers by age 50?

That would be sad but I wouldn't let it change anything, I would try to keep things as normal as possible and have a lot of fun together.

What do you wish more people understood about you?

I'm very routine oriented and I like schedules so if something is really out of order and disorganized, I can't handle it. It's not because I'm trying to be bitchy, it just makes things harder for me to work out myself.

If you were to spend the week as one of the following, which would you choose: the opposite sex, someone very old, someone very beautiful, or someone who is severely handicapped?

Someone of the opposite sex. I would do lots of things and record it all lol.

If all of your online interactions and activities had to be recorded and archived under your real name, (how) would that change what you do or say?

I wouldn't change anything...I'm not doing anything online that I would be ashamed of other people knowing about.

If you had a baby and raised him or her for two years, then discovered that he/she was switched with your actual biological child, would you want to reverse the switch?

I would tell the child once they were able to understand what happened and let them decide if they want to find their parents. I would then contact the other parents and see what their thoughts are and if my child wanted to meet me.

If you could gain any quality or gift that you admire in someone you know, what would it be? Do you think you could develop this on your own?

Definitely more confidence, and I believe I can develop this on my own but that's a hard quality to keep strong at all times especially if you're a woman. I've been working on it for years and have been to counseling for it which helped a lot but it's always a struggle.

500days · December 2013

If you had to be obsessed with money, sex, sports, religion, or food, which one would you choose?

It's a strong tie between money and food. And this question makes me judge myself!

If you could write a note to your younger self, what would you say in one sentence?

Don't be so closed off all of the time. You and your mother are on thin ice, and your relationship is deteriorating.

Would you like there to be a law requiring the police to archive video footage of everything they do on duty?

I guess it wouldn't be a problem since we have digital files. But I just don't see the need or expense....unless you can change my mind.

What do people thank you for most often?

At work at the end of the day. I usually deal with the students with crazy behaviors or intense apathy.

What if you found out that your SO was probably going to be diagnosed with Alzheimers by age 50?

This questions hits so close to home. My aunt had alzheimers. She was diagnosed at 47 and passed away at 52. She lived in a nursing home for the last 3 years of her life. By the time she was 49 she was pretty much gone. My cousins, both boys in high school, were devastated that they didn't have a choice in the matter. My uncle became legally separated from my aunt when she entered the nursing home. He didn't want to do this, but it was part of the transition. I think that if I were in his shoes I would have done the same thing.

What do you wish more people understood about you?

I do not like doing things on a whim. I prefer planning nights out in advance. So when ya call me up and say "Wanna go shopping?" don't get so pissed when I say "I didn't plan for that today, so no."

If you were to spend the week as one of the following, which would you choose: the opposite sex, someone very old, someone very beautiful, or someone who is severely handicapped?

Someone who is severely handicapped.

If all of your online interactions and activities had to be recorded and archived under your real name, (how) would that change what you do or say?

I would probably look really boring or lazy. I look at educational stuff and buzzfeed/fb mostly lol I would have to spice up my browser for sure.

If you had a baby and raised him or her for two years, then discovered that he/she was switched with your actual biological child, would you want to reverse the switch?

I would at least meet for a play date with the other mom and child. Discuss after that initial meeting.

If you could gain any quality or gift that you admire in someone you know, what would it be? Do you think you could develop this on your own?

I wish I was well spoken. There are a few people at my school that are so much better in meetings than I am....I love/hate them for this!!

phira · December 2013

If you had to be obsessed with money, sex, sports, religion, or food, which one would you choose? Food. Mmmm.

If you could write a note to your younger self, what would you say in one sentence? I promise if you actually study, you will do really well in school.

Would you like there to be a law requiring the police to archive video footage of everything they do on duty? YES.

What do people thank you for most often? Helping them with biology.

What if you found out that your SO was probably going to be diagnosed with Alzheimers by age 50? I'd be really depressed about it and probably get really bucket list about stuff.

What do you wish more people understood about you? That I'm REALLY not trying to be this awkward on purpose.

If you were to spend the week as one of the following, which would you choose: the opposite sex, someone very old, someone very beautiful, or someone who is severely handicapped? Opposite sex.

If all of your online interactions and activities had to be recorded and archived under your real name, (how) would that change what you do or say? I think I would be kinder, and I wouldn't say as much. I also wouldn't put out as much information about me as I do.

If you had a baby and raised him or her for two years, then discovered that he/she was switched with your actual biological child, would you want to reverse the switch? No. As someone who would prefer to adopt anyway, I would consider that baby to be my child, even if he or she was not my biological kid.

If you could gain any quality or gift that you admire in someone you know, what would it be? Do you think you could develop this on your own? I would want my future sister-in-law's ability to be an adult. Seriously. She used to work 6 days a week, 10+ hours a day, and she still had a beautiful and clean apartment, a healthy social life, and she found lots of time to cook healthy food and work out regularly. I have no idea how she does everything. I doubt I'll ever be as good at it, but I think I could get better at exercising regularly and keeping the apartment clean.

SarahA519 · December 2013

If you had to be obsessed with money, sex, sports, religion, or food, which one would you choose?
Food, because I love to try new food (most of the time), and all the other ones just do not interest me AT ALL.

If you could write a note to your younger self, what would you say in one sentence?

Get over yourself.

Would you like there to be a law requiring the police to archive video footage of everything they do on duty?

I don't know enough about issues relating to this to make an informed decision. I do think that if you're doing something at work that you would be in trouble for/embarrassed by something is wrong.

What do people thank you for most often?

I like to do things for people. At work, it's part of my job. With friends and family, I just enjoy doing it. With strangers, I just do what I'd want others to do for me. A lot of the time, people can be embarrassed to ask people who are struggling with bags or who fell if they need help, or they don't want to embarrass the person having trouble, but most people are very thankful.

What if you found out that your SO was probably going to be diagnosed with Alzheimers by age 50?

I would take the time to grieve, live life to the fullest, possibly reconsider the idea of children (or more than one child), and then make plans to be the best caretaker I could be. I would probably put away a lot more money now, so I could work part-time to care for him, and I would educate myself before the disease manifested itself.

What do you wish more people understood about you?

That I can't do it all, all the time. Wow, after answering that question after question #4, it's some food for thought... Right now I'm helping my mom as she's going through chemo and agressive cancer therapy/surgery, and I think because people see me happy and upbeat all the time they think I can handle more and that things are fine. They are mostly fine and don't need a pity-party, but it has taught me that you never know what's happening under the surface and it's important to give others the benefit of the doubt.

If you were to spend the week as one of the following, which would you choose: the opposite sex, someone very old, someone very beautiful, or someone who is severely handicapped?

I think if the very old person was relatively healthy, someone self-sufficient, and happy, I would like to step in their shoes for a week. I would like to know what it feels like to have lived such a long life and maybe learn some lessons from someone much wiser than I am.

If all of your online interactions and activities had to be recorded and archived under your real name, (how) would that change what you do or say?

It wouldn't. I don't have a big online presence (only FB), so most things are under my name anyway. I don't have any secrets. I would probably be more cautious to protect the privacy of my loved ones though.

If you had a baby and raised him or her for two years, then discovered that he/she was switched with your actual biological child, would you want to reverse the switch?

Absolutely not. I don't really even know if I would want to get to know my biological child. Maybe when they were an adult.

If you could gain any quality or gift that you admire in someone you know, what would it be? Do you think you could develop this on your own?

I wish I could multitask better and learn how to balance more. I see someone I know who has two kids, and can balance life so much more effectively than I can. We don't have any kids! This should be easy at this point!

I feel like today calls for some QUESTIONS!

Re: I feel like today calls for some QUESTIONS!

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