A Peck of Gold

Memology 101

Memes occasionally come in handy for lazy bloggers like myself. So without further ado, I give you, 27 Questions.

1. Do you try to look hot when you go to the grocery store just in case someone recognizes you from your blog? Oh absolutely. Flip-flops are hot, right?

2. Are the photos you post Photoshopped or otherwise altered? No. They are the real deal. Even that one of me with the Queen of England. Seriously, she invites me to Windsor Castle every summer. We go way back.

3. Do you like it when creeps or dorks email you? Hey- those are my friends you’re talking about! No, I’m kidding. I mostly laugh at that kind of thing. Well, it’s a nervous laugh, but still.

4. Do you lie in your blog? I do not. I only lie in person, face to face. Kidding. But if I wasn't- you wouldn't know, because I would be lying. Ah, circular reasoning- gotta love it.

5. Are you passive-aggressive in your blog? Not any more than anybody else. At least I can be honest about it, unlike some people... mumble mumble...

6. Do you ever threaten to quit writing so people will tell you not to stop? Oh, that’s so nauseating! No, I DON’T do that. But I might now that it’s occurred to me.

7. Are you in therapy? If not, should you be? If so, is it helping? I’m not in therapy. And you don’t have to look so surprised.

8. Do you delete mean comments? Do you fake nice ones? I delete spam. I also deleted one REALLY bad comment because it had a link to the most disgusting thing I’ve ever seen. [shudder] But, I don’t delete comments because people disagree with me or hurt my feelings. I have NEVER faked a good comment before—that’s so wrong!

9. If your readers knew you in person, would they like you more or like you less? More. I have a strong physical magnetism. (well, what else could I say, less?)

10. Do you have a job? I do. Aren’t you proud?

12. If someone offered you a decent salary to blog full-time without restrictions, would you do it? Yup. As a matter of fact, I’m considering paying MYSELF to do it.

13. Which blogger do you want to meet in real life? Bob.

14. Which bloggers have you made out with? Wil Wheaton. Seriously, Wil, you never called! What’s up with that? (Disclaimer: This is pre-Patrick, of course.)

15. Do you usually act like you have more money or less money than you really have? I act like I have less. I’m really fantastically rich. I’m typing on a solid gold keyboard even as we speak.

16. Does your family read your blog? Obsessively. Since I don’t live at home, they can’t read my journals anymore, so this is the next best thing. I’m kidddding, y’all. (Well, not for all of you- you know who you are! Joey!)

17. How old is your blog? One year—isn’t she a big girl now?

18. Do you get more than 1,000 page views per day? Do you care? HAHAHAHA- I do NOT get that many page views. I cared at first though, to be honest. I think all new bloggers go through that phase- trying to build up readership. Then you start freaking out if people aren’t reading, like maybe you’ve lost your “edge” and that you are never going to amount to anything in this world. Hm—or maybe that was just me.

19. Do you have another secret blog in which you write about being depressed, immoral, or a liar? I’m really Isa. Seriously. Don’t tell my dad where I am, okay?

20. Have you ever given another blogger money for his/her writing? Why does that sound so naughty? Anyway, no. It’s all I can do to fund my OWN blogging.

21. Do you report the money you earn from your blog on your taxes? You can earn money with these things? Why wasn’t I told?

22. Is blogging narcissistic? Oh remember the stir that comment caused a while back? It can be, but everything has the potential to be narcissistic. Depends on the person.

23. Do you feel guilty when you don't post for a long time? I do. I feel guilty about MOST things. (even that last statement--- I’m so sorry!! Forgive me!!)

24. Do you like John Mayer? Who- the singer? How is this question relevant in any way? Is that you, J.M.? Did you sneak this question in?

25. Do you have enemies? No. I vanquish all my enemies. Oh, alright, that’s not true. I don’t have enemies—I’m not that contrary. Make love not war, she says sheepishly.

26. Are you lonely? Yikes- get personal, will ya? Is that you again, John Mayer? You're kinda creeping me out.

27. Why bother? Hm. I want to do what all the cool kids are doing, I guess. Oh, I can give a better answer. I blog because it's fun! I have a place to say what I think, what I like, what I don't like, what makes me laugh or cry. It organizes my thoughts, and that's never a bad thing.

Okay- there you have it. Fascinating, wasn't it?

Shannon out.

Posted by Shannon at July 31, 2004 06:55 PM | TrackBack