getting acquainted - a friendly poll

[Brelki]

Where do you live? California

What do you do? I'm an instructor at a university.

Are you a cat or dog person? I'm all about cats!

Reading anything at the moment? Princess Bride

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? new Bloodhound Gang cd & lots of Chris Isaak

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
Today, we saw the new HP movie, and right now, we're watching Family Guy on tv

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: intelligent, organized, loving

 

[pink__grapefruit]

Where do you live? Small town in Michigan

What do you do? Student, but when i get older i want to be a CPA... I can't wait to get out of highschool...

Are you a cat or dog person? Dogs, they're much more active and loyal

Reading anything at the moment? Lucky by Alice Sebold and the Gossip Girl series.

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Brand New <3

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
I haven't been to the cinema since Hide and Seek last fall. And the only thing i watch on TV is How Do I Look and the Look For Less, so technically no.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Fun, Shy and Trustworthy
^haha, i'm really shy if you don't know me :x

 

[jeannette]

Where do you live? Singapore!

What do you do? Undergraduate; I am also a full-time auntie to a pomeranian!

Are you a cat or dog person? I actually love both kinds of animals! That said, I'm more partial towards to dogs because of my pooch.

Reading anything at the moment? Schopenhauer: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by Christopher Janaway link at Amazon

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? I don't listen to music. (!)

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV? I don't watch movies or tv. (!!) I prefer reading or surfing the internet.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Geeky, friendly, lonerish!

 

[more_please]

Where do you live? upstate NY

What do you do? I'm working part time in retail & gearing up for grad school (eventually)

Are you a cat or dog person? Cat, dog, horse, you name it.

Reading anything at the moment? Just magazines until I have more free time.

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Hip-hop & NPR

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
I'm soo excited for Project Runway season 2!! The last movie I saw was the 40yr old virgin (hilarious), and I cann't wait for Brokeback Mountain.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: funny, outgoing, private (if that makes sense)

 

[d_flawless]

my first post!

Where do you live? san francisco, ca
What do you do? full-time student, hostess @ olive garden, sales associate @ old navy...whew
Are you a cat or dog person? cat
Reading anything at the moment? philosophy reader + stats text...not for fun at the moment, unfortunately
What is getting major play on your music system of choice? gwen stefani, B.I.G., mad dre, outkast
What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV? R.E.N.T. (play was better); project runway, america's next top model, the view
Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself:energetic, thoughtful, intelligent

 

[fabulouscazza]

Where do you live? Melbourne, Australia

What do you do? I am a full time Associate Nurse Unit Manager on a surgical ward, and a freelance makeup artist.

Are you a cat or dog person? Dogs. I love my baby (Sabre - Terrier X Poodle)

Reading anything at the moment? Nope, dont have time to read much at the moment - life is hectic!

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? I like a lot of anything and everything. BEP, Kanye West Maroon 5 (you get the gist - varied taste in music!)

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
Saw The Latest harry Potter Movie not long ago - LOVED IT! the best one yet IMO.
Love my foxtel, watch Will & Grace, The Simpsons and so many more!

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Playful, creative, Loved (the best one!)

 

[mspixieears]

Hey Caz! Nice to see you!

I'm a weirdo, love doing this poll over and over again seeing as the answers do change over time.

Where do you live?Melbourne, Australia. Still. Boo.

What do you do? I 'convalesce', not well enough to work, but do volunteer work once a week and get to learn cool publishing/poetry stuff. I write.

Are you a cat or dog person? Cat, but met the most adorable Rhodesian Ridgeback the other day...oooh!

Reading anything at the moment? Hunter: The Age of Magic comic book series, and the 'what is poetry' section of The Norton Anthology of Poetry and an Australian literary periodical called Dumbo feather.

What is getting major play on your music system of choice?
The Bravery's debut self-titled EP.

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
Saw the latest Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli animated film Howl's Moving Castle. On TV, following Firefly on cable, semi-following SATC repeats as well as America's Next Top Model.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Nervous, frightened, stressed.

But generally speaking: wary, perfectionist, dedicated.

 

[amy]

I've been a member for a good while, but basically was MIA for a while. Now I'm back, loving the drama-free-ness of Specktra!

I thought I'd reintroduce myself tho!
Where do you live? Innnnndiana. The land of corn and soybeans.

What do you do? just a poor art student right now!

Are you a cat or dog person? Mmm I like em both. I have a cat but love small dogs too.

Reading anything at the moment? Rereading Chronicles of Narnia..and I'll have new school textbooks to read here in the next few weeks (another $400 down the toilet..)

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Hmm anything "pop-punk" I suppose..I love Green Day, Jet, Motion City Soundtrack, Coldplay, Relient K, Switchfoot...etc!

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
Just saw the Narnia movie, rented Calendar Girls and the Exorcist this last week...the only TV show I really follow is Family Guy (love!!)

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Perfectionist. Quirky. Creative.

But generally speaking: Awkward. Crafty. Sarcastic.

 

[sbetsy]

Where do you live? Florida, USA

What do you do? Grad school - behavior analysis (research assistant)

Are you a cat or dog person? Hard choice, but I have to say dog. Specifically my dog, Enzo.

Reading anything at the moment? Usually I just read for school, Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis articles, books by B.F. Skinner etc. but I'm reading "Death in a strange country" by Donna Leon because I'm on vacay.

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? The Velvet Underground, Ray Charles, Menace To Society Soundtrack, belle & sebastian, britta phillips and dean wareham, Ludacris, Kanye West

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
Pride & Predjudice in the theatre. Devout nip/tuck addict.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Radical Behaviorist, yo.

 

[xxElusivexx]

Where do you live? Melbourne, Australia.

What do you do? Student..ugh

Are you a cat or dog person? Both!

Reading anything at the moment? Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? All kinds of house and dance music.

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV? I don't watch TV much, and I can't remember the last time I went to the movies..

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Opinionated, stubborn and messy. I'm not all that bad though

 

[greenkiwi]

Where do you live? NYC

What do you do? I'm a stay at home mom. Formally a student, dancer, bookstore cashier, ice cream girl

Are you a cat or dog person? Dog person

Reading anything at the moment? A treasury of Royal Scandels

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Fall out Boy and My Chemical ROmance and A moments worth (my best friend's band)

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV? Last thing i saw was Chronicles of Narnia.. Only show i watch is LOST

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Kind, Sweet, shy

But generally speaking: perfectionist, Messy, care-too-much

 

[andrialyn]

Where do you live? Florida
What do you do? I work at an insurance office right now, but my heart is in nursing and taking care of the elderly...I heart old people!

Are you a cat or dog person? Cats for sure! But I also have two dogs that i absolutly adore

Reading anything at the moment? No, but I love to read so much I read just about anything I get my hands on... total nerd!


What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Well I've been into making mix CD's lately so its a variety. Alot of old school stuff..bringing back lots of memories. Oh and I also live Atmosphere's Lucy in the sky album.
What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV? I don't go to movies to often. (total rip off IMO) but I did go see fun with dick and jane..pretty funny! Oh and I do like to watch desperate housewives...guilty pleasure!

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Lazy, bored and comfy (in my fuzzy jammies!)

But generally speaking: shy, observant, caring

Thanks for reading about me!

 

[blueglitter]

Where do you live? Yorkshire UK

What do you do? Nothing

Are you a cat or dog person? Cat

Reading anything at the moment? Jane Green - Jemima J

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? No doubt on my ipod 4th gen

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV? I dont go to the cinema (freeks me out) Im ADDICTED to LOST

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Self-Concious Obsessive Hormonal

 

[MelodyKat]

Hi, I'm Kat and I'm a Mac-Aholic

Where do you live? Chicago, Illinois

What do you do? Assistant Retail Manager at M.A.C. Water Tower Baby!!!

Are you a cat or dog person? 2 Kitties. Leo and Panic.

Reading anything at the moment? The Dirty Girls Social Club (for the second time)

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? M.I.A., Esthero, Dwele, Erykah Badu, and most anything underground hip-hop.

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV? King Kong. And it sucked balls.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Optimistic, hardworking, ENERGETIC!

 

[karen]

Where do you live? United States -- Virginia

What do you do? Stay at home mom to an 8-year old and a 5 month old

Are you a cat or dog person? mostly dog, would love cats if I wasn't allergic.

Reading anything at the moment? Anansi Boys - Neil Gaiman. Don't have much time to read nowadays, though.

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? The Jesus & Mary Chain - 21 Singles, Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?
last time I went to the theatre was the day before I had my daughter(last July). I saw Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Used to follow Queer as Folk, but it's ended. All I have left to follow now is Days of Our Lives.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: anal-retentive, opinionated, and observant

But generally speaking:

 

[IslandGirl77]

I'm still new, but I'll play.

Where do you live? Columbia, South Carolina, but I am from Hawaii.

What do you do? Stay at home Mom.

Are you a cat or dog person? Dog, allergic to cats.

Reading anything at the moment? Just finished A Million Little Peices, what a good book!

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? I listen mostly to old stuff. I pretty much like everything. I listen to alot of old R&B and reggae music right now.

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV?I don't really watch alot of t.v, but I do looove movies. Last night I watched The Cave, that was pretty retarded!


Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Shy, silly, and nerdy

 

[Coco_Hailey]

Hey I'll play, I've never really introduced myself...

Where do you live? Granby, Quebec, Canada

What do you do? full time administrative assistant (boring computer job) part time student (fashion)

Reading anything at the moment? Fashion mags!!! I'm suscribed to 3 monthly publications

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? When I'm at work, I always connect to kexp.org; independant/member supported radio from Seattle (90.3FM) now I'm addicted to kexp, I've discovered so much great bands since I listen to this radio, like The Black Angels, Clap your hands say yeah!, Lady Sovereign, ...

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV? I don't watch a lot of tv, but I like to catch some Family Guy action

I love movies, recently I saw Me and you and everyone we know, it's totally weird, but still very good!

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: goofy, clumsy, friendly

 

[firefly]

Northern Ohio, US

College Student, would really like to work in marketing-always wanted to get into acting and modeling

definately cat although i like both

Reading anything at the moment? Just crappy biology

hmm..led Zeppelin lately...the beatles Abbey Road, and Third Eye Blind

last time i went to the movies i saw Walk the line w/ my boyfriend. i currently watch the tv shows Nip/Tuck, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, and Project Runway..& i started watching the sopranos recently.

Loved (by my friends and bf) Annoyed (forever at my roommate) & Friendly (im shy at first, so people think im snobby but im really nice)

 

[Cera]

What do you do? I'm working as an interpreter/translator =) The pay is good, but this kind of job means that I'm needed at the office only when foreign visitors come, so I'm sitting at home waiting to be called most of the time.

Are you a cat or dog person? Both. I have two cats, but I'd like to get a dog too, once I get my own appartment or house.

Reading anything at the moment? No. I haven't read a book in a long time.

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Fort Minor's Believe Me and Verbalicious' Don't Play Nice.

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV? I don't watch a lot of TV. Most of the time, I'm watching Tru Calling or National Geographic. And when I remember, Charmed.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Stubborn, sophisticated, airhead.

 

[blueyedlady87]

I Looove Surveys!

Where do you live? Southern CA, 1 1/2 hours from LA

What do you do? High school student, and i love to play with makeup!!!

Are you a cat or dog person? Dog person by far, I was raised with only dogs as pets

Reading anything at the moment? Memoirs of a Geisha, it's awesome

What is getting major play on your music system of choice? Burned mixes off Limewire

What have you seen recently at the cinema and following anything on TV? Hhhm, The Ringer was funny. That Dick and Jane movie was cute. And Memoirs of a Geisha was fab. On tv, I'm currently addicted to Meet the Barkers.

Lastly, 3 words to describe yourself: Deep, Loud, Misunderstood

But generally speaking: Nutty, Bi-polar, and currently sick