My salute to writer’s block. I’ve taken some quiz thingies from the internet in hopes to entertain.
How much was gas when you started driving?
I have no idea. I suppose if I search the net I could find out how much gas cost in 1997. I know I could take $3 to QT and have enough gas to get to Leavenworth and back.
Did you ever own a record player?
darn tootin! and my favorite record was Rainbow Brite.
What year did you graduate high school?
1999
Do you own any Oldies Music? If so, what?
yep. I have classical (we didn’t specify what we are counting as oldies), big band, etc. oh and Lesley Gore. 
Where did you go on your first date?
I should know this, huh? but I don’t.
Do or did you own a pair of roller skates?
i don’t recall. I may have when I was wee, but i could be hallucinating
Have you ever played skip-it?
nope
Do you remember moon shoes?
yes
Did you ever do the Macarana dance?
at my mom and Bob’s wedding!
What was your first pet’s name?
Smokey
Have you ever dyed your hair a weird color?
Sangria is about as weird as I’ve gotten
Did you ever play four square?
yes I did
What about Hopscotch?
yep! I even drew the chalk squares
Or Dodgeball?
yeah. not my fave.
Have you ever won a goldfish at the fair?
nope
where did you meet your best friend?
which one? I have a few from over the years. Current? work.
Do you know how to do the Electric Slide?
nope. though I had to pretend a couple weeks ago. I just kick and pivot and shimmy and sway.
Did you like strawberry or chocolate milk better?
strawberry milk has always repulsed me. Chocolate all the way
What was your favorite food as a kid?
hot dogs and grilled cheese sandwiches
What was the 1st video game console you owned?
well, my dad had a mini game but I forgot what it was. First one that was mine was the old 8-bit Nintendo
How old were you when you got your first car?
16
What was your 1st job?
other than babysitting? 1 day at Things Remembered. Then I worked at Hy-Vee.
Have you ever had a fuzzy steering wheel?
nope
Have you ever made rice krispy treats?
yep
How old were you when you got a house key?
no clue. I was a latchkey kid. pretty sure i always had one…
Ever met Geoffrey the giraffe?
nope
Did the robots on the chuck-e-cheese stage scare you?
heck yeah. even the pictures of the parties scare me.
What was the first roller-coaster your rode?
ummm, I don’t do roller coasters. I’ve only written the wussy ones.
What is your favorite arcade game?
:-S Golden Tee is okay. uh, yeah…race cars? I prefer darts.
Who was your first sleepover with?
Joanna?
Have you ever had a really big stuffed animal from the fair?
no 
If so, who won it for you?
n/a
What is your favorite ride at the fair?
none. I hate fair rides. unless it’s on a horse, elephant or another animal. I once rode this octypus thing at the fair in Oregon and screamed, screamed, screamed to be let off. And Brian’s wallet got stolen and found in a toilet. It was a great day.
What’s the best fair food?
fried green tomatoes
How old were you when you got your piercings / tattoos?
got my ears pierced really young–then there was the repiercing. Tattoo #1 when I was 19
What were your high school colors?
red and black (and white)
How long can you make it on a pogo stick?
I do not know. Give me one and let’s find out.
Did you have a red wagon?
yes
Did you have a motor powered fisher price car?
no.
Did you ride the school bus? Was it short?
yes. at one point I also took a cab to school. Yay bussing!
What was your favorite toy as a kid?
Barbies
Do you remember the ‘My Buddy/Kid Sister’ theme song?
oh yes.
What do you miss most about your childhood?
nothing
Have you seen every episode of Full House?
it’s possible.
Where there any shows you were forbidden to watch as a kid?
not that I recall
Do you have a limit as to how much tv you could watch per day
nope
Were you allowed to have sweets before dinner?
no idea
Did you parents tell you the walking barefoot, up and down the mountain in the snow to school story?
um, no.
Have you ever been in a perfect relationship?
nope. I don’t believe in perfection even though I seek to attain it.
What was the last thing you bought?
a couple of candles from Yankee Candle
Do you know when your father’s birthday is?
Nov 29th, 1955 and October 13th, 1959
What was the last movie you watched in theatres?
Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist (I’m still buggin about the ending.)
Are you a cuddler?
can be
Do people hate you?
most do not
What are you listening to?
the ticking of my clock. it’s really loud. people comment on it a lot.
What’s the reason behind your MySpace song?
I don’t even remember what song I have on there now. Must be very meaningful.
When was the last time you were extremely disappointed?
well, since you say “extremely” I can’t say today. Yesterday though.
Have you ever had a pet fish?
a few
Is there a person of the opposite sex that means a lot to you?
sure; I have a family.
Have you ever felt replaced?
yeah
What do you do when you have a bad day?
eat whatever I want, drink, read, lounge, bitch to my friends
Do you ever turn off your cellphone?
rarely. it’s usually only to reboot. I’m a bit of an addict.
Have you heard a song that reminds you of anyone today?
yep
Do you listen to love songs when you’re down?
most songs are love songs. so yes.
Do you say sorry first?
yeah.
Who were you with last night?
my cats.
Do you want to tell someone how you feel?
I think everyone I know knows I feel about them–because I tell them.
Would your parents be mad if you were in a relationship?
no, in fact, Mom would be happy. And she’s probably start buying more stuff for her currently non-existent grandkids.
If you could cuddle with anyone right now who would you pick?
I am so NOT answering that. No matter what I say, I’m going to be laughed at.
What’s irritating you right now?
my nose is feeling the tickle of this new Butter Rum candle. There’s something in a lot of scented candles that really irritates my passages, but I can’t always tell until after I light the thing.
What are you doing today?
well, it’s almost 7pm. I putzed around and worked today. I’ll probably turn on the debate. If I get sick of that, there’s always movies.
Are you tanned?
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
What were you up to at 11 pm last night?
Reading in bed.
What happened at 10:00 am today?
I was working at 10am today.
How many hours did you sleep last night?
8-9
Does anyone call you boo?
nope. but we used to call Brian boo-boo!
Would you get married if you could right now?
hmmmm
Are you in a good mood?
i’m fair
If someone were to tell you they like you right now, would you care?
sure.
Where did you last sleep other than your house?
a hotel in MN
Who was the last person you cried in front of?
no idea. I don’t typically cry in front of other people.
Do you get 8 hours of sleep every day?
heck no
Are you a forgiving person?
extremely
Do you believe what goes around comes around?
karma, yep
Who was the last person you ate with?
Tammi and Angela
When was the last time you saw your dad?
which one? 1997 and a couple weeks ago
Are you mad about anything?
right now, nope
Do you miss anyone?
yep
Do you have any bruises?
yep, always.
What makes you like a person?
the person
Do you sing in the shower?
wanna find out?
Do you drink more water or juice?
water, yo
Are you the same person as you were at the beginning of 2008?
no
Is there someone on your mind that shouldn’t be?
yep
Have you ever kissed anyone whose name that started with J M S C A N L K?
I’m really bad at this game. Next.
Have you done anything you regret in 2008 so far?
oh my yes
Is there any emotion you’re trying to avoid right now?
i do tend to avoid sorrow
If you could be hanging with anyone right now who would it be?
Do you believe that if you want something bad enough you’ll get it?
yes
Do you have any plans for tomorrow?
I’m going to sit around and wait for the maintenance people to see if they really do come and change my air filter and check my smoke detector.
Something you’re happy about?
autumn
Is there something you wish you could tell someone but can’t?
yep
What color shirt are you wearing?
pink
When did your last hug take place?
i know a couple of thursdays ago…maybe something since then
Where did your last kiss take place?
oh that I do not recall. I’m lame.
Are you a jealous person?
yep
What happened on Tuesday to make you extremely disappointed?
Work stuff mainly- I was IMing you about it.
OH, but I did find out the average cost of gas in 1997
On the East Coast it was 1.10 a gallon at the highest rate.