1. Initials: M.E.D.
2. Name someone with the same birthday as you: My Cosmic Twin Brother, Ira
3. When was your last kiss?: the other day; from my Mom
4. For or against same sex marriage?: I am not against it at all.
5. Are you homophobic?: No, but I agree with what a very good Friend of mine says. If you need to “get a room,” then get one. Don’t be inconsiderate.
6. Are you bisexual?: “May the best Human win.”
7. Do you believe in God?: I believe in those involved in Creation.
8. How many US states have you been to?: Since Kelly counted, I will, too. Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida. That will make 19. 9. How many of the US states have you lived in?: Two: Illinois and Michigan
10. Have you ever lived outside the US? No, but I’ll entertain the notion.
11. Name something you like physically about yourself: I like my eyes the best, too.
12. Name something nonphysical you like about yourself: I remain steadfast to who and what I love.
13 What is the current rumor traveling about? That Grand Bear Resort is going to be in financial deep shit any day now.
14. What is your dream car? Cadillac Sixteen; in a color I just CANNOT decide on!
15. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be? Stonehenge. I’ll travel the world as soon as I can fund that.
16. Have you ever had someone of the opposite sex over at your house while your parents were gone? Yes
17. How many concerts/shows have you gone to? I saw “Fiddler On The Roof” at the Civic Opera House, a couple of college level plays in French; I’ve seen Neil Diamond 4 or 5 times (shut it!), I saw Annie Lennox and Sting in a duo-concert, one B96 Summer Jam. That’s about it. 18. Do you download music? LOVE iTunes! 19. How many illegal things have you done? I’ve been ticketed for speeding a handful of times. The recreational smoking of the green stuff has happened time and again, but I neither buy nor sell. It has been the gift that keeps on giving, courtesy of 2 VERY generous Friends. And I will finish this testimony with “Judge not lest ye shall be judged.”
20. Where would you want to go on a first date? Wherever we can talk freely. 21. What won’t you do on a first date? Have sex.
22. Has anyone ever sang or played for you personally? Yes; both.
23. Ever been kissed under fireworks? No. But opportunities are on the horizon.
24. Do you like President Bush? He’s not my type.
25. Have you ever bungee jumped? No.
26. Have you ever white-water rafted? No, but we’ll file that one under “I’ll try anything once.”
27. Have you ever kissed two people in one night? Intimately, no. Casually, yes. I have 2 nieces that love their kisses goodnight!
28. Has anyone more than 10 years older than you hit on you? As I have been working in the hotel industry, too, the answer is yes indeed!
29. Are you interested in anyone right now? Yes, and loving the reciprocation!
30. What song are you listening to right now? “La Serenissima” by Loreena McKennitt
31. What is your current favorite band/rapper? Scissor Sisters
32. What was the last movie you watched? “Shrek the Third”
33. Who was the last person that told you they loved you?: My Mom
34. Where was the last place you went besides your house? To work: the Wingate By Wyndham
35. Have you ever vandalized someone else’s property? No
36. Has your property ever been vandalized? Yes
37. What do you like most about your friends? They have stuck with me through some seriously bad times. They love me, understand me, support my beliefs, and wish me safe and well. They know they can come to me with anything, and that I will not forsake them, either.
38. Are you hungry right now? Cured that.
39. What’s the first thing you notice about the opposite sex? Their eyes. Then, their moods. If something is amiss, I’ll know fast enough. If they’re trying with all their might to hide it, I’ll know that, too.
40. What really turns you on? Chivalry. A hug or a kiss that is meant. Kisses on my forehead. Your hand caressing my cheek. The smell of roses or cinnamon. Un beau parfum on the right person. Being romantic with me: Light a Fire. Play beautiful music. Break out something cold and refreshing to drink. Cook a delectible dinner and something chocolate for dessert. Where is my Northern Star? 41. What do you usually order from Dunkin Donuts? They have Iced Coffees, so I’m all about that. Give me Boston Cream, plain, frosted, and I’m set. 42. What do you want on your Tombstone? Anything that didn’t once swim. 43. What do you want as your epitaph? “Tia mi aven Moridin isainde vadin.” Old Tongue for “The Grave is no bar to my Call.” 44. Say something totally random about yourself? I am blessed, too.
45. Give a line from one of your favorite songs. "You, my Love, who knows me well: touch me where my true heart dwells." From "Answer Me With Silence" by Laura Powers
46. When was the last time you stayed up all night? Last Friday. I woke up at 8AM to get a haircut, had to go to Chicago that afternoon for an interview, had to work Night Audit that night. 47. Do you still watch kiddy movies or tv show? Long live Looney Toons!
48. Do you have braces? No
49. Are you comfortable with your height? I’ll take 5’10”, but an even 6’ would be acceptable.
50. What's the last thing you said?: Hello to a hotel guest. 51. When do you know it's love? When my heart wants nothing but to be in the presence again of who is loving me. I pray for that Future. When all I want to do is be engaged in a kiss and a hug that transcends space and time.
52. Do you speak any other languages besides English?: Not downright fluently, but French is my second language.
53. What kind of alcohol do you enjoy while out? A VERY cold light beer, or a screwdriver.
54. What magazines do you read? Parade, Chicago Tribune Sunday, National Geographic
55. Have you ever ridden in a limo? Once
56. Has anyone you were close with passed away?: Yes
57. What are you doing tonight? The Night Audit, answer e-mail, look forward to my next date.
58. What’s something that really annoys you? People that think they know everything and tell you how they think what’s best for me because “they’ve been down that road” so they got the upper hand and have no reason to believe you can fend for yourself. Don’t “mother” me. Don’t think you’re better than me. Don’t be illogical. Don’t forego common sense. Get all sides of the story and make an educated decision. Don’t think you’ve figured me out after 10 minutes of knowing me. Don’t make assumptions.
59. What’s something you really like? Going to Six Flags with my closest Friends
60. Do you like Michael Jackson? No
61. Have you ever surfed? No, but I’ll give that a whirl, too!
62. Favorite food? Pizza, lasagna, Buffalo chicken, BBQ anything, chocolate anything, most seafood (cooked, by all means), beef jerky. I can go on forever, but it will make me hungry again!
63. Do you drive? Yes, 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
64. What’s the latest you have ever stayed up? 41 hours
65. Have you ever thought you were honestly going to die? October 1997, Mid-January 2003 through December of that same year. Those time frames stand out the most.
66. Were you ever rushed by an ambulance into the emergency room? Yes, in June 1998, I severely sprained my left ankle in a gopher hole. Then in March 1999, an auto accident on I-80. I took a chunk out of my left elbow.
67. Who’s your lover? Let me get back with you on that. It's early.
68. What time is it? 3:43AM
69. Was this fun for you? Yes, it was!
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