getting acquainted - a friendly poll

[Spam.n.Rice]

Where do you live? Seattle, WA

What do you do? Student/telemarketer for now

Are you a cat or dog person? Cats, but I like dogs too.

Reading anything at the moment? Finishing up "The Wilder Sisters"

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Bobby Valentine, Black Eyed Peas, Mana'o Company, Missy Elliot.

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
Recently I have seen Batman Begins, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Fantastic Four. As for TV, I have been following Laguna Beach, reruns of America's Next Top Model and The Celebrity Fitness Club (all thanks to my younger sister). I usually don't watch much TV during the school year.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Shy, hungry and calm

 

[colormust]

Where do you live? San Diego, CA

What do you do? Clerk in Hospital and Veterinary Assist.

Are you a cat or dog person? Dogs, big dogs, cats are cute though

Reading anything at the moment? a few books (mystery, Thrillers, suspence)

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? System of A Down, Black Eye Peas, My Chemical Romance, etc....

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV? cinema=Wedding Crashers (funny as hell)
TV=Padre game (yeh, we won!)

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Clumsy, Silly, easyly amused

 

[Glitziegal]

Where do you live? Swansea, Wales UK

What do you do? Call centre based Directory Enquiries ( very non glam)

Are you a cat or dog person? Dog

Reading anything at the moment? Just finishing Seduced by Moonlight by Laurell K Hamilton

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Currently the Soundtrack to Pulp Fiction

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
last movie at the cinema was Mr & Mrs Smith, last movie at home Flight of the Phoenix. Tv I love watching re-runs of Beverly Hills 90210 (sad eh) SATC, Friends.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Nice, shy, quirky

 

[SugarAsh182]

Where do you live? Riverview MI or Mt. Pleasant MI... depending on the time of the year

What do you do? I'm a Bio major (no really)

Are you a cat or dog person? Both; I can't choose

Reading anything at the moment? Re-reading the 6th Harry Potter book (shut up)

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? The Postal Service

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
I recently saw Wedding Crashers and I loved it... and I follow America's Next Top Model religiously

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Unique, artistic, intelligent

 

[CaliKris]

Better late than never right?!?!?! =]

Where do you live? Southern California, near the beach!!!

What do you do? Manager at a loan signing company.

Are you a cat or dog person? Both, but we have a new kitten who is a terror.

Reading anything at the moment? The Devil Wears Prada

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Lately I am stuck in the 80's

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
Havent been to the movies in a long time. I am Addicted to Big Brother! I kick myself daily for getting sucked in to it!!!

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Happy, Fun and finally Diva (my mom calls me that daily! LoL)

 

[professionaltart]

Where do you live? i split time between NYC and Albany, NY

What do you do? i tell people how they should invest their money

Are you a cat or dog person? i hate cats so definately dog

Reading anything at the moment? not right now

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? alwyas Frank Sinatra

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?i just saw RED EYE...dont go see it

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: busy stressed sleepy

 

[caffn8me]

Where do you live?
South West London, England although I spend a lot of my time in the USA too mostly around Atlanta and So Cal. Technically, I'm a Womble (which will mean something to UK members!)

What do you do?
Between jobs at the moment but usually I'm a geek, particularly network security.

Are you a cat or dog person?
That depends on the recipe. Seriously though I love proper (as opposed to miniature) dogs and dislike cats. I won't have a dog though as I travel too much.

Reading anything at the moment?
Yes, Specktra! Only just joined and haven't got time for anything else right now!

What is getting major play on your music system of choice?
Classic FM is always on my radio (you can listed to them on the web) and other much listened to music currently includes Berlioz (Symphonie Fantastique), Mozart (The Magic Flute - he's my absolute favourite composer) and Rachmaninov (Piano concerto number 2).

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
I see most movies on flights across the atlantic but I recently saw Shrek 2 for the first time (on DVD) and loved it. I also went to the cinema with my mother to watch The Girl with the Pearl Earring and Shall we dance? I'm looking forward to Mr & Mrs Smith on my next flight in a couple of weeks. On TV I love CSI, Six Feet Under, and Frasier. I try to catch America's Next Top Model and I want a Famous Face when I'm stateside. I also love Little Britain which US viewers can catch on BBC America.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself:
Clueless, dull, rich (fortunately none of this is true)

But generally speaking:
Inventive, caffeinated, fun-loving

P.S. - sorry I look a bit rough in my avatar, I did my makeup in a hurry

 

[faithhopelove24]

Where do you live? herndon, virginia but in 2 weeks I'll be moving to st. peters,mo.

What do you do? stay at home wife, Mother of 3.

Are you a cat or dog person? Dog

Reading anything at the moment? battlefield of the mind by joyce meyer

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? WOW Hits 2005

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
valiant(because of the kids), everything on the Disney channel (because of the kids).

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Like no other (hope that doesn't sound cocky, cause i'm not!)

 

[Tyester]

Where do you live? South Austin, Texas and its south, cause there was a civil war here....

What do you do? Alot...

Are you a cat or dog person? Both... as long as the animal isn't a spaz.

Reading anything at the moment? Hawk:Occupation Skateboarder is about as close as it comes at the moment since I read once every 3 months.

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Hmm... usually nothing in particular, so I'll have to go with Metallica.

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV? Yea I saw Transporter 2 at the theatre. Ain't nothing ever on TV.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: aggrevated, shy, hungry

 

[user4]

Where do you live? NYC

What do you do? Work in Mount Sinai Medical Center as an Assistant Researcher in the psychiatry deptartment. I work with schizophrenic patients doing conducting interviews and doing assessments.

Are you a cat or dog person? Def a dog person, I like cats but I'm sooo allergic.

Reading anything at the moment? The Historian.

What is getting major play on your music system of choice?Ummm, anything on my MP3 player lol.

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
The last movie I saw was Proof with Gweneth Paltrow, Jake Gyllenhaal and Anthony Hopkins. It was OK. I've been watching DVDs that I buy of TV shows. Right now I'm hooked on Season 1 of Lost and Season 2 of 24. They are such great shows. Oh and Friends... Season 10 comes out soon.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Nice, Bored, Really hot (in the temperature sense lol).

But generally speaking: happy, perfectionist, motivated.

Your turn...thanks for playing!

 

[springy]

Where do you live? North Carolina (uugh!)

What do you do? I work at the Home Depot. (bookeeping)

Are you a cat or dog person? Cat

Reading anything at the moment? Acting Out by Benilde Little

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Nothing right now thinking about Kane West.

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV? Four Brothers and Transporter 2

I don't watch much tv.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Fun, In love, misread.

 

[lovemichelle]

Where do you live?New York

What do you do? Nothing right now.

Are you a cat or dog person? Cat, but my boyfriend is gonna make me get a dog anyway.

Reading anything at the moment? Nope.

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Shakira, Jaheim, Silk and Sade

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
Catch awhile ago.. Nip/Tuck and my usual Cops, boxing and AMW

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Funny, Smart and Outgoing

 

[PrimpinKitty]

OoO Fun!


Where do you live? Columbus, GA (boo!)

What do you do? Student! I graduate in May and then off to grad school to become a counselor

Are you a cat or dog person? Aww, i can't choose!

Reading anything at the moment? Textbooks! I just finished reading Jhumpa Lahiri's The Namesake--very good =)

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Gavin DeGraw at the moment

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV? I saw the exercism of emily rose and skeleton key--both freaky scary

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Ambitious, liberal, picky

 

[litlaur]

Where do you live? Atlanta, Midtown

What do you do? I'm a senior at Georgia State University and I'm also a research assistant

Are you a cat or dog person? I love both, but I have a thing for cats.

Reading anything at the moment? The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? The Mars Volta - De-loused in the Comatorium and Sigur Rós - Takk...

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
Haven't been to a theatre lately, but I watch Daily Show and Family Guy (24 when the new season starts)

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: dorky, indecisive, laid-back

 

[vloky]

Where do you live? South Carolina
What do you do? I work at a call center for various isps troubleshooting for people having trouble with their internet or e-mail.

Are you a cat or dog person? Kittens!!!
Reading anything at the moment? Hotel New Hampshire by john irving
What is getting major play on your music system of choice? I don't have time to listen to music anymore, I work to much.

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
Corpse Bride. Csi.
Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself:Sweet,Caring,vindicative

But generally speaking: Nurturing, Cautious, Realistic

 

[lilMAmom]

Hi

Where do you live? MA, USA

What do you do? ER Vet Tech & mom

Are you a cat or dog person? I can't choose, I love all animals, really.

Reading anything at the moment? No, I need to find a new book

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? hmmm.... everything. I'm indecisive. Anything but country.

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV? Lost, ER, Nip/Tuck

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Opinionated, shy, busy

 

[KateGrace]

Where do you live? Easley, South Carolina

What do you do? I am a stay @ home mom to my little girl Grace & in Jan. my best friend is having a baby boy & I will be taking care of him also

Are you a cat or dog person? If I had to pick one it would be cat

Reading anything at the moment? Benefit catalog HAHA

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? My husband is a DJ on a morning show so I listen to him, but mostly I prefer country!

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
I am addicted to The Gilmore Girls, I also really like CSI. The last movie I saw was Flight Plan which was pretty good.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Hyper, Talkative & Hot -Tempered

But generally speaking: Friendly, Loyal & a little nutty

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[user3]

Where I live: Central California

What do you do: Hmm...do you mean as a job? I was a self employed bookeeper but I sold my company to family member and now I am training to be a truck dispatch specialist where I will be making loads more cold hard $$$$! This will also be a stay at home job. I also do day care but only for one child. I am hoping to soon open my own salon. I am about 3 years away from that goal.

Are you a cat or dog person? Well, I own a wonderful dog but I love cats too. I mainly had cats when I was growing up.

Reading anything at the moment? Automatic Millionaire. It's about how to invest your money in 401K's and stuff like that so when you retire you will have plenty of cash!

It is not one of those get rich fast books. I usually read suspense mystery books.


What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Nothing really. I have been mainly listening to the radio. I listen to everything from Jazz to Heavy Metal. I even listen to swing. I would have to say that MatchBox20 and Nickelback are my faves.

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV? I don't go the movies often but I do go see Dukes of Hazard.
Right now I am watching Las Vegas and Desperate Housewives.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: laid back, talkative, caring

 

[mspixieears]

My life really sucked when I first started this thread, so thought it's time to update it, and say some nice things for a change.


Where do you live? Australia. (You don't have to be mega-detailed). Hasn't changed!

What do you do? Not work! Am working on creative writing, trying to get some ready for publication submissions. Attending a few music workshops and rehearsals here and there. Hoping to do some volunteer work for a small artistic organisation soon. The place I was working at was driving me insane.

Are you a cat or dog person? Cat but I am getting to like dogs a lot more too.

Reading anything at the moment? ALWAYS! Sallie Muirden's Revelations of a Spanish Infanta, constantly rereading the verse novel (novel in poetry form) I'm working on.

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? I've been playing a lot of Renaissance music lately, so not listening to anything much at the moment. But did pick up an old fave the other day: McLusky's 2nd album (Welsh punk band that sadly, recently disbanded).

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
I don't even remember the last time I went to the movies (still!), but do try to catch on TV...Queer As Folk, America's Next Top Model, and Sex and the City reruns.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Productive. Calm. Hopeful.

But generally speaking: cautious, conscientious, happier.

 

[Essjica]

Where do you live? Florida

What do you do? I'm a Junior in High School. I have no job because I'm lazy :\ but I'm working on getting one soon.

Are you a cat or dog person? dog definately

Reading anything at the moment? just finished Of Mice and Men

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? thrice - artist in the ambulance

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV? Batman Begins and Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, Boston Legal, America's Next Top Model, bahh too many to list

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: perfectionist, hypocrite, constantly working (I'm a true virgo)