50 Questions answered by James.

Stole this meme from Manica:

1. How tall are you barefoot? 5 10

2. Have you ever flown first-class? Yes, one. Flew to San Diego with my brother sitting next to a guy who worked for Playboy magazine. I was only about 13 but he asked us if we've "read" the magazine before. I didn't tell him (or my brother) but I had. I found a Playboy out in a field near our house that I kept it behind a heating vent. I'm surprised the house didn't catch on fire. I cherished that thing like a bone lol.

3. One of your favorite books when you were a child? The Bill Peet books (especially The Wump World). Great illustrations.

4. A good restaurant in your city: Canton Palace. Awesome Chinese food.

5. What is your favorite small appliance? microwave.

6. One person that never fails to make you laugh? My friend Heidi (and of course George Carlin and Ellen Degeneres).

7. What’s your favorite Christmas song? Not a big Christmas fan and Christmas songs drive me crazy. They're the same damn songs every year and stores blast them over and over! Bah humbug!!!

8. What was the first music that you ever bought? Rick Astley. I know, who??? I bought his album for one song. I was like, 10 or something.

9. Do you do push-ups? No.

10. What was one of your favorite games as a child? Didn't play many games. I played by myself so I made up my own games and invisible friends. Yep, had voices from day one. Although most people had invisible friends when they were kids, mine never went away.

11. What is the one thing that you cook that always receives compliments? Before I went vegetarian--chicken fettucine alfredo. I can still cook it but I use soy chicken instead which actually tastes pretty much like regular chicken! What doesn't taste like chicken???

12. When you were twelve years old, what did you want to be when you grew up? A doctor. Now I can't stand the sight of blood.

13. Your favorite Soup of the Day? Chinese hot and sour soup.

14. What in your life are you most grateful for? Buddhism and my family/friends.

15. Have you ever met someone famous? Former olympic Ice skating champion Scott Hamilton.

16. Date Of Birth? December 5th 1975.

17. Top 3 thoughts at this exact moment: I need to shower. I'm looking forward to my massage in an hour and I need to eat.

18. Three people you're thinking about right now: My wife, Thich Nhat Hanh (it's his birthday today. He's 80) and this annoying news lady on CNN, Kyra Phillips.

19. Name five drinks you regularly drink: Water, gatorade, Coors Light, Gin and tonics and 7 and 7's.

20. From what news source do you receive the bulk of your news? Online newspapers/sources, CNN and blogs.

21. Current hair? Buzzed nearly bald.

22. Current worry? What will I talk about during my massage?

23. Current hate? Hate is a strong word but I guess I'd say violence and poverty.

24. Favorite place to be? Cuddling with my wife.

25. Least favorite place to be? Out in public.

26. Do you consider yourself well organized? Not in the least.

27. Do you believe in an afterlife? Sort of. It's hard to explain. Look up basic Buddhist beliefs if you're really interested. Otherwise let's just say yes and no.

28. Where do you think you will be in 10 years? Right here on this same couch.

29. Do you burn or tan? Burn. Blister. Peel. Freckle. Repeat (Me too Manica).

30. Who was the last blogger you hung out with? Never.

31. Are you more optimistic or pessimistic about the future? Optimistic

32. Last time you had an alcoholic drink? Monday Night.

33. What songs do you sing in the shower? Talk radio.

34. What did you fear was going to get you at night as a kid? Clowns.

35. What’s in your pockets right now? An old lens cleaner packet, ear plugs and a mint wrapper.

36. Last thing that made you laugh? Laughing at myself.

37. Best bed sheets you had as a child? Star Wars sheets and my E.T. ones were a close second.

38. Worst injury you’ve ever had? Pinched nerve in my arm.

39. Favorite song? "Somewhere over the Rainbow/What a wonderful world" by Hawaiian singer Iz. Want it played at my funeral. It's a lovely, happy, optimistic song. :)

40. How many TVs do you own? Two.

41. In the last calendar year, how many people have you told that you love them? Oh boy, a lot. As many people as I could. :)

42. Last person that made you blush? Wife.

43. Best compliment received? Told I was an angel (amongst many other wonderful, kind words).

44. What song is in your head? See #39.

45. What is your favorite book? "Eye of the I" by Dr. David R. Hawkins.

46. Last meal you cooked for the opposite sex? Macaroni and cheese. Lame huh?

47. What songs do you want played at your wedding? Already married. How about at my funeral? See #39 for first, "Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) by Green Day and a few others I can't remember. I got a list somewhere but I can't find it right now. I'm putting together a c.d. of them all to give to those who want a copy when I move on.

48. What song do you want played at your funeral? See above.

49. What were you doing at 12 midnight last night? Sleepling, dreaming and probably snoring thanks to Seroquel :/

50. What would you like to accomplish with the remaining years of your life?
Enlightenment.

UPDATE: I just got a call from the Chiropractor's office saying that I missed my massage appointment but I KNOW that I had my time correct. They also said I was down for a 30 minute massage but I told them I have a gift certificate for an hour!! Anyway, it was a pain in the ass to change it all around for new times. I just hope they don't try and charge me for the "missed appointment." These places charge YOU if you mess things up but they NEVER admit that they are wrong and even if they do they don't compensate you for it. They should give me a free massage for their mistake. Huhrumpf!!! :/

UPDATE #2: I just got a call from my THERAPIST saying that I missed an appointment for HER TOO!!!! She just forgot though that we are now doing every other two weeks. It wasn't her fault. I forget appointments with her too but boy is this day interesting!! The phone has been ringing off the hook and my nerves are blown out. Whew!! I just took my Ativan and am doing my deep breathing. I meditated for 20 minutes earlier this morning but I think I'm going to sit again after all this mess.