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April 20 2012
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#NiceLemons @shockthomas has some seriously hot friends!
Kickstarter.
Happy #420 Smot Pokers.
I have no idea what this is but it’s fantastic!
April 13 2012
My friend Veronica’s brother, Raphael Delgado. Admired his work at the Urban Hive co-working space in Midtown Sacramento. Great stuff.
April 11 2012
Sharing is an opportunity. via Rob Theis
April 09 2012
April 06 2012
“sac’s new hot spot” http://instagr.am/p/I3RLJ7t-6Q/
SF Photo shoot via my male model friend http://thomascostarica.tumblr.com/ Thomas Dodson. Klout score 76.
http://instagr.am/p/JEHFqWN-0o/ (via @shockthomas)
eHarmony Poem
eHarmony matched me with this person. My answers are on top, hers on the bottom. Crazy how closely we both answered these questions:
What is your favorite breakfast food?
Eggs
Pancakes
Is it possible to rebuild a marriage after an affair?
No
No Not for me. Trust is hard to get back.
Would you lie to get promoted at work?
Yes, whatever it takes I work for myself.
No way
Would you rather lose your sight or your hearing?
Hearing
Hearing
What’s your relationship with silence?
I enjoy it
I enjoy it
Facial hair on a guy is…
Cool. Clean shaven face, that’s so manly! Said nobody.
Cool
When reading aloud, do you give characters unique voices?
Yes, I love being theatrical Only time I get to use my British Accent.
Only when reading to children
Do you buy the extended warranty on electronics?
Never
Sometimes
Are you a godparent?
No
Yes
What do you think about pets on the couch and in your bed?
OK with me They can go where the kids go :-)
Not ok! It’s the hair I can’t stand.
Someone offers to buy you a drink. You tell them you’d like a…
A beer
A beer
Your favorite chore is…
Hiring housekeepers
Laundry
MTV:
Used to play cool music videos
Used to play cool music videos
Is unemployment a deal-breaker?
Yes For a woman.
It depends on the circumstances
Should some books be banned?
No
No
What’s your relationship with the TV remote?
Answer
Your favorite Muppet is:
Kermit
Kermit
Laptop or desktop?
Laptop
Both
Can a person become addicted to video games?
Yes
Yes
If I were a type of pasta, I’d be…
Spaghetti Can’t.
Ravioli
Reading a book that has been made into a film is…
Always better than watching the film Girl With The Dragon Tattoo was better in my head.
Always better than watching the film Read book first, then see movie. More details in book which can explain something left out, and I like to see someone else’s perception.
Paris Hilton is:
Someone I’d like to forget
Someone I’d like to forget
How often have you used the “silent treatment” in relationships?
A few times
A few times
Is loyalty to a team is important even if they consistently underperform?
Yes, it’s not all about winning First of all, eHarmony “Is loyalty to a team is …” is not a clear question. TEAM = Together Everybody Achieves More.
Yes, it’s not all about winning
The idea of getting onto an airplane…
Excites you Just tap twice on the airline logo by the door when entering for good luck.
Excites you
Are you an emotional person?
Yes
Yes
Which best describes your favorite TV shows?
Funny
Funny
Living together before marriage is…
OkNot smartAgainst my beliefsExplain your answer (optional):140characters remaining
How many credit cards do you have?
Several Just in case.
Several
My ideal vacation spot is…
Lounging beachside with a fruity drink
Lounging beachside with a fruity drink
Have you ever milked a cow?
No
No, but I’d love the opportunity!
Sushi is…
My dinner of choice Nobody ever got fat eating sushi.
Ok
Which of the following sitcoms is your favorite?
30 Rock
Arrested Development
Of the following, your favorite Keanu Reeves film is:
Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure Not really, it’s Point Break.
Speed
Have you ever bounced a check?
Yes Not recently though.
Yes I think early on when I first had a checking account, but not since then.
If I could take a vacation, I’d go:
Somewhere tropical and on the beach White sandy beaches.
Somewhere tropical and on the beach
Who is more tolerant of pain?
Men
Women
If your date was 30 minutes late, you’d:
Shrug it off Shit happens and I have an iPhone.
Shrug it off I’d hopefully get a call so I wouldn’t worry. No call and that late - not cool.
Do dogs go to heaven?
I have no idea It’s more of a certainty than humans.
Their own special heaven, yes!
How often do you send out mail (via the post office!)?
Not much anymore
Not much anymore
Would you make the first move?
Yes Duh! Don’t ask don’t get.
Maybe
Do you keep written personal goals?
I do I use the Secret.
I do
How intimidating is the idea of relocation?
Not very Did it 3 years ago from Orange County and 15 years ago from England.
Not very Depends on what it was for I guess.
Do you know the mailing addresses of any of your friends?
Yes Everyone gets a physical Christmas card.
A few of them
How attached are you to your cell phone?
Attached
Not attached at all
Would you like to go back to college?
No, I’ve had enough Not that I stop learning things. Over the last 30 days you read 12,899 news articles according to Google.
No, I’ve had enough
Egg whites are for:
Meringues Mine are top notch.
Omelettes
Is it a good idea to get a tattoo with your beloved’s name?
Never I’d get one with the kids names.
Never
Do you pay attention to things like birth order?
Not really, but it’s a fun conversation topic!
Yes Seen some interesting/insightful things.
How often do you keep up with current events?
Constantly update throughout the day
Only follow major events
Christmas lists are:
For children
Helpful
On camping trips you bathe:
In the lake
In the lake
On a cold night, I prefer to drink…
Hot toddy Hot chocoloate, Jack, and whipped cream.
Hot cocoa or tea
Have you ever been arrested?
No
No
Vaccinations for children are…
Dangerous Autism is on the rise not cholera. Plus it’s from the Government.
100% necessary
You’ll eat a cheeseburger and fries…
Once a week Probably why I’m 10lbs overweight.
Once a month
What best describes your reading habits?
I read a few books a year
I read numerous books a year
If you met someone online, how would you feel about telling your friends and family how you met?
Completely ok with it Not something to lie about.
Completely ok with it
Do you shower at night or in the morning?
In the morning
In the morning
I say Ted Danson, you say…
Cheers! Hairpiece.
Cheers!
Which food do you prefer?
Anything homemade
Anything homemade
The key to a good road trip is:
Having a good partner
Having a good partner …and just going with the flow.
If you won 10 million dollars, would you quit working?
Yes, my bags are packed already
Yes, my bags are packed already I would volunteer as much as possible though. I love what I do.
Pub or club?
Pub
Pub
The McDonald’s McRib sandwich is…
Gross
I’m a vegetarian Not quite vegetarian, but I can’t handle eating meat off of a bone. I’ll take their cheeseburger and fries though!
Do you schedule household chores?
No
No
Would you raise your kids to believe in Santa Claus?
Yes, he was a part of my childhood
Yes, he was a part of my childhood
Award shows are…
Fashion shows for stars Self perpetuating.
Boring
What are you looking for in a partner?
Answer
Do you expect to take your pets on vacation with you?
Depends on the vacation
Depends on the vacation If I had a dog, I’d take it camping, but that’s about it.
Have you ever made an official noise complaint?
No
Yes Not too long ago I lived under 19 year old college students who partied EVERY Thursday night until 2-3am. Felt bad doing it, but come on!
What’s your favorite salad dressing?
Oil and vinegar
Blue cheese
Kale is…
Delicious
Delicious
Your ideal place to live is in…
A big city Untile I retire at the beach, in the desert, or in the countryside.
In a nice suburban area
Should gay parents should be allowed to adopt?
Of course Kids need love.
Of course
Hawaiian vacation or cruise to Alaska?
Aloha! I will never vacation on a cruise ship. Ever.
Aloha! Been to both - prefer tropical over anything else, but Alaska is so pretty - I’d love to go back.
How many times were you suspended in school?
Never Straight A’s.
Never
Do you follow celebrity gossip?
Yes
Loosely, it’s hard to avoid
Do you believe housework is women’s work?
Not at all It’s a free market.
Not at all If a couple shares a house, they share the housework - inside and out.
After a stressful day at work, you want:
To skip dinner Go for a run.
Peace and quiet
Have you ever been addicted to anything?
Yes Cigarettes.
No Unless you count Carmex (lip balm). Haha!
Have you ever tried escargot?
Yes Tastes like fried erasers.
No
Have you ever purchased anything at an auction?
Yes Car.
No
Turkey: dark meat or light meat?
Light Moist.
Light
A person you are dating reveals they are in Alcoholic Anonymous. You…
Give them a lot of credit Trust, but verify.
Keep an open mind Addictions are hard. If there was something I could do to help, like not drink on a date, I’d want to know, and be supportive.
Your date wants to try a new Ethiopian restaurant. You…
Jump at the chance
Jump at the chance
If your partner was vegetarian and wanted you to stop eating meat, you would…
Give it a shot If I lost 20lbs on my new diet etc. etc.
Give it a shot I don’t eat a ton of meat anyway.
Your most-used condiment is:
Mustard Hot Spicy Beaver.
Mustard Probably a tie between salsa and mustard.
Are you still friends with your exes?
Yes, a few of them Ex wife included.
Yes, a few of them
Do you have a bedtime?
No
In theory, but I don’t stick to it
Walking around your neighborhood is:
Good exercise I live in Land Park. It’s awesome.
Good exercise
Have you ever lied on a resume?
I “enhanced” a few details The dates not the achievements.
I “enhanced” a few details
Have you ever done any missionary work?
Yes That’s what she said.
No
If you forget someone’s name, you:
Apologize and ask for it
Apologize and ask for it
Which Kardashian is your favorite?
Kim She has a great sex tape.
I can’t believe I am reading this question
Your new boyfriend/girlfriend smokes. You…
Dump them
Give them an ultimatum Smoke really irritates my eyes - I just can’t take it.
From which pie would you most like a slice?
Apple
Apple
What’s your favorite treat for movie night?
Chocolate covered peanuts
Licorice
Have you ever been controlled (emotionally) in a relationship?
Yes
No
How important is it that your future partner takes their health seriously?
Very important
Very important
Would you continue to date someone, even if you know there is no possibility for a future together?
Nope
Nope
Would you rather have fame or fortune?
Fortune
Fortune Wouldn’t want fame at all, so hopefully fortune wouldn’t lead to fame!
Does someone need to have a college degree to be educated?
Yes But not successful.
No
How often do you make impulse purchases in the checkout line?
Rarely
Rarely
If you were offered the opportunity, would you appear on “The Bachelor” or “The Bachelorette”?
No way
No way
Stairs or elevator?
I’ll take the stairs 5 flights at work max.
I’ll take the stairs
The statement, “The man is the head of household” is…
The way it should be … because I’m a man.
Antiquated It’s a shared position.
There’s a sudden downpour. Do you have a just-in-case umbrella on you?
Yikes! No I’m from England.
Yikes! No It’s most likely in the trunk of my car
Do you believe that good relationships with others is the key to happiness?
No But it helps.
Yes
Athletic dates are:
Fun
Fun
When watching a comedy, you:
Laugh out loud
Laugh out loud
Black and White Movies are typically…
Of no interest to me any more.
Of no interest to me Not ones I usually watch.
Your 15-year-old daughter wants to take birth control. You…
Help her get them
Think about it for awhile I dread this!! There would be many serious conversations about this topic, but I would rather her come to me with this than do it alone.
Should a woman change her last name when she marries?
Yes Why do that to your kids?
If she wants to
Do you ever sing along with your iPod in public?
Yes, and I dance in public too Don’t you?
Yes
When it comes to chocolate, you prefer:
Dark Cadbury’s Dairy Milk from England.
Milk Dark too, but Milk Choclate is my favorite.
You set your morning alarm to:
An annoying buzz
An annoying buzz
Which is your favorite scent?
Jasmine
Sandalwood
Hockey is:
Fun to watch
Fun to watch
Do you believe in love at first sight?
Yes
No
When was the last time you played hide-and-seek?
Very recently With my kids.
Very recently
If you make a mistake, do you admit it?
Of course
Of course
Which is worse, failure or not trying?
Not trying
Not trying
Would you consider dating someone who cheers against “your team”?
Sure
Sure
You’re in the middle of making dinner and you realize you’re out of an essential ingredient. You:
Improvise
Improvise
Bumper stickers on cars are…
Insightful
Tacky
Do you own a passport?
Of course
Of course
What’s your favorite kind of shopping?
Grocery shopping You always get what you want.
Christmas shopping
Are you a flirt?
Why yes I am! Hey Girl …
Why yes I am!
You find a grey hair. You:
Shrug and move on
Yank it out
Do you believe there is a connection between the American diet and serious illness?
Yes Diabetes.
Yes
Do you participate in office pools?
No
Yes
The best part of an amusement park is…
The rollercoasters
The rollercoasters
Can a second-time bride wear white?
Absolutely Unless you’re a total asshole you answer “Absolutely” to this.
She can wear whatever she wants
Do you talk in your sleep?
I have no idea
I have no idea
Would you date someone twenty years your senior?
No
I don’t know Seems a little too old.
Sex before marriage is…
Perfectly ok with me
Perfectly ok with me
Brad Pitt or Robert Redford?
Robert Redford
Both!
When did you last write a thank you note?
I say thank you in person
Last month
Sexting is…
Sexy
Sexy
People will organize themselves if you let them. You just have to build a system that encourages that. Plan for flows and waits in the same process. #BPM #ECM
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