So, I got bored and Googled, "100 Questions." I found a neat survey and, after removing some questions I thought to be stupid and pointless, answered the rest. Here they are for your reading pleasure.
What's the best compliment you've ever received?
Oh boy, I'm not
sure. I think I'd have to say when somebody told me, "You seem to be
really good at whatever you put your hands to." I took it to heart and
found that it tends to be true (to an extent).
What's one thing you're deeply proud of, but would never put
on your résumé?
Once climbed
completely out of my car, and then back in while
it was moving, with nobody else in it. It was terrifying but awesome.
What's the most out-of-character choice you've ever
made?
Entered a romantic
relationship simply for the sake of being in a
relationship. It was pretty stupid and I'd never do it again.
If a mysterious benefactor write you a check for $5000
and said, "Help me solve a problem -- any problem!" What would you do
with him or her?
Well first of all, $5000 is a lot of money so I'd initially be pretty
skeptical. I would certainly ask them what they want help with. If it's morally
and ethically acceptable, and within my ability to help them, I'd certainly do
so.Hah. Some of it I did through hard work and determination. Others were
kind of whimsical. Most of it was God.
What's going to be carved on your (hypothetical)
tombstone?
So long, and
thanks for all the fish.
What are you freakishly good at?
Freakishly? I
haven't a clue. I'm good at a lot of things, but I can't think of any one thing
that I'm freakishly good at.
What's one dream that you've tucked away for the
moment?
Finding a life
partner.
--Why?
--My reasons are
my own.
What food are you craving right now?
A proper grilled
chicken salad.
If you could have tea (or coffee) with one fictional
character, who would it be?
Hmm. You do know
I've read quite a few books in my day, don't you? If it had to be anyone, it
would be the man in black from The Dark Tower
series.
Do you have a morning ritual?
Get up, get
dressed, brush teeth, eat breakfast, drink coffee, go to class.
Do you believe in magic?
I believe there is
witchcraft, but I do not believe people can summon spells. I do believe people
can be enslaved by it to demons.
Is there something that people consistently ask for
your advice on?
Yes.
What is it?
Computers.
Have you ever fantasized about changing your first
name?
Yep.
To what?
Pretty much
anything besides what it is. This was years ago. Now I couldn't see it as
anything else.
When was the last time you astonished yourself?
In a good or bad
way? Because the former seems to happen much less frequently than the latter.
What's your personal anthem or theme song?
Probably
"Exchanging Truth for a Lie" by Least of These.
Did you ever yearn for your life, before Facebook?
Oh yes.
What's your definition of an ideal houseguest?
I don't know… I
don't get very many.
If you had an extra $100 to spend on yourself every
week, what would you do?
Save up for more
(and better) camera equipment.
If you could sit down with your 15-year-old self, what
would you tell him?
I'd tell him that
he's worth something and that he's got potential, and that he doesn't want to
keep doing what he's doing but needs to buckle down and focus.
What are you BORED of?
Well, I get bored
easily, so I could make quite a list here. Right now, at this moment however,
I'm bored of listening to metal. I just don't want it.
What's the best birthday cake you ever ate?
You know, I'm
really not a fan of cake.
How do you engage with panhandlers on the street?
I like to talk
with them. Sometimes I'll take them somewhere for food, other times I'll bring
them food, but every time I like to listen to their story and remind them that
they're worthwhile.
Do you think love is chemical, intellectual, or
spiritual? Or, do you think it's completely undefinable?
I think it's the
first three. There are chemical characteristics that occur in the brain when
somebody is in love with someone else. There must be an intellectual assent to
the fact that one is in love, and there is a spiritual aspect because it
divides your loyalties between God and the object of your affection.
Have you ever dreamed about starting a business?
Ugh, yes. I
started a computer repair business once and it was cool, but it wasn't all that
it was cracked up to be.
Are you afraid of flying in airplanes?
A little. Mostly
it's the idea of it, and that's mostly because I haven't done it since I was
too little to remember.
What's your most urgent priority for the rest of the
year?
Academics.
If you could master any instrument on earth, what
would it be?
I wouldn't want to
master an instrument. Mastery of something implies an end to creativity. So
long as creativity endures, skill will always have room to increase.
Have you ever been genuinely afraid for your physical
safety?
Yes. Numerous
times, actually. Car incidents, various stunts, fights, etc.
What are you an expert on?
I'm not an expert
on anything. Jack of many trades, master of none.
Has a teacher ever changed your life? How so?
I don't think
anyone can effect change on another, but I have met some pretty influential
people. The most influential would be Bobbi Cook, my 6th grade teacher. She was
the first person to ever tell me that I had value and potential.
Are there any household chores you secretly enjoy?
Which ones, and why?
Yes. I really
enjoy washing dishes because the touch of hot water on my skin is soothing.
How do you reign in self-critical voices?
This is the most
difficult thing in my life. The only way I've found to do this is to cling to
the knowledge of who I am in Christ.
What does FEAR feel like, in your body?
Dying.
Do you think you're currently operating at 100%
capacity.
I would say I'm
currently operating at about 60% capacity with the aid of coffee. Without it,
I'd probably still be comatose.
What do you value most? Free time, recognition, or
money?
I value a proper
balance between the first and the last, and I value more a proper separation of
work and play. I don't intellectually value recognition very much because I
know it's all a hollow shell, but I emotionally crave it. The trick is getting
the emotional voice to shut up and realize it's just going to get hurt if it
chases what it craves.
Are there any laws or social rules that completely
baffle you?
It's a federal
offense to hop freight trains. In Chippewa Falls, WI, it's illegal to tie your
horse to a post in front of a downtown business.
Would you like to write a book?
No. But maybe.
If you could choose your own life obstacles, would you
keep the ones you have?
I don’t think life
would the adventure that it is if we could choose our obstacles.
Have you ever SCREAMED at someone?
Yes. It was completely out of character for me to do so.
What did they do?
I'd rather not get
into it.
Do you think there's going to be an anti-technology
whiplash within our lifetime?
There already is,
to an extent.
When and where do you get your BEST ideas?
It depends,
honestly.
Have you ever met one of your heroes?
I don't know. I
wouldn't consider someone I don't know to be my "hero."
What's in your fridge, right at this moment?
Crème Brulee
creamer, pumpkin Spice creamer, almond milk, pumpkin spice eggnog, ginger ale,
and a couple Arizona Arnold Palmers.
Can you tell when someone is lying?
It depends on how
good of a liar they are. Usually, though, I can.
Can you tell when someone is telling the truth?
Not always, but
when I'm in doubt I just verify their story later by asking them to tell it to
me again.
Have you ever pushed your body further than you
dreamed possible?
Yes, but then
again my dreams weren't too spectacular, so…
Are you living your life purpose, or still searching?
Well, I'm trying.
Have you ever had to make a public apology?
Oh, sure. I just
did so today. Prof left his books on the table by where I normally sit and I
thought it was someone in the previous class who did so. I walked up and said,
'What is this?" He then grabbed his
books, I apologized, and we all laughed. Good times.
What's the worst piece of advice you ever been given?
"Here man,
take a hit on this. You'll love it." (3 hours of terrible trip later, I
went home)
Do you think we're designed for monogamy?
Duh.
How do you celebrate your victories?
I do a little
dance.
Would you consider yourself an introvert, extrovert,
or ambivert?
Introvert, tested.
Do you ever hunt for answers or omens in dreams?
Eh, I used to.
Do you think everyone has the capacity to be a leader?
Sure. But the
effectiveness of the leadership is another story.
Is war a necessary evil?
War is completely unnecessary. I don't care if this country was
founded on the blood of men. To quote Showbread, "We want the truth that
sets us free, not freedom bought with guns."
Are you a starter, finisher, or implementer?
All three,
depending on the situation.
Have you ever unplugged from the internet for more
than a week?
Try 14 1/2 months,
once upon a time.
Do you think we should live like we're dying?
No, but we should
live like we could die at any moment.
Do you have any habits or quirks you wish you could
erase?
Sure. I think we
all do. But I don't worry too much about it; if it really needs to be changed, then I'll change it.
What was the most AGONIZING hour of your life?
Ooh… that's a
tough one. It's torn between a few, none of which I'm going to share here.
Would you rather be a lonely genius, or a sociable
idiot?
Ironically,
geniuses tend to be more sociable while idiots are the ones who find themselves
alone. So this question is null.
Have you ever dramatically changed a habit or gotten
yourself out of a rut?
Sure, several
times. If I hadn't, I wouldn't be where I am today.
How's you do it? What was your very first job?
Sbarro, in the
food court at Oakwood Mall in Eau Claire, WI. It's not there anymore.
What brings you sheer delight?
Coffee.
Are you highly useful in a crisis?
Having been in
these situations before, I can say that yes, I am.
Do you like to be saved or do the saving?
I've always had
what you might call a "rescuer complex", which would explain my
answer to the previous question. But I know that just as much as I would put
myself on the line for someone else's sake, others have put themselves on the
line for my sake. Ultimately, Christ laid his life down for my sake so that I
could be raised with Him to walk in newness of life. Without that, I'd be
nothing more than a well-intentioned person.
What's one mistake you keep repeating (and repeating)?
Procrastination.
If you were heading out on a road trip right this
minute, what would you pack?
Clothes (at least
a day's worth extra depending on how long I'm planning to be gone), toiletries,
and my laptop bag.
Do you have any irrational fears?
Sure.
When you see peers & competitors getting things
you want, how do you react?
-shrugs- Meh. Good
for them! I really don't care that much about things. Frankly if someone else
got the thing I wanted, I'd be happy for them because I'd understand their
feeling of joy in receiving that thing.
If you were to die three hours from now, what would
you regret most?Worthless, failed
relationships in the past. I really feel like I could have saved those girls a
lot of heartache by recognizing my immaturity, keeping my desires in check and
not pursuing them, thus protecting their hearts for the sake of the Kingdom.
What's something you've tried that you'll never try
again?
K2.
If you could enroll in a PhD program with your tuition
paid in full by a mysterious benefactor, what would you study, and why?
Clinical
Psychology, because beyond grad school it would really help me to learn more
about counseling people. Plus, I already want to do it.
Have you ever had a nervous breakdown?
Oh yes. It happens
more frequently than I care to admit.
How did (do) you recuperate?
Usually a shower
and a change of scenery, maybe a short drive through the countryside with the
windows down. If it's late at night, a shower and eggnog helps.
Have you ever set two friends up on a date?
Not that I
particularly recall.
Have you ever questioned your faith, or lack thereof?
I question my
faith all the time to find out what the true object of it is: is it God, or is
it myself?
Do you believe that everyone deserves redemption &
forgiveness?
Deserves? No. The
nature of forgiveness is that it's undeserved. However, everyone needs redemption and forgiveness.
Do you secretly miss Polaroid cameras?
I do… I really do…
Do you have any physical features that you try to
cloak or hide?
Not really, no.
What makes you so special, anyway? (Really)
shrugs- I dunno.
What's in your pocket right now?
Phone, keys, SD
cards.
Ever fantasize about being in a rock band? What would
your group be called?
Psh. I've been in a rock band. Though, we were pretty
terrible. Our name was "no more silence", and I think silence sounded
better than some of our "music".
What's your guiltiest of guilty pleasures?
Hark the Herons.
Have you ever stolen anything?
Yep. Got in
trouble for it a lot as a kid. Stopped a long time ago.
When was the last time you saw an animal in the wild?
Do freshmen count?
What's the hardest thing you ever had to write, and
why?
A goodbye letter
to a girl I had spent 3 years of my life hung up on. I didn't want to write it,
but I knew it was for the best.
Who's the last person that deeply disappointed you?
I don't remember;
I try not keep a record of that kind of thing.
Have you ever won an award?
Yes.
What was it (and what was it for)?
Editor's Choice
Award for writing.
How long can you (comfortable) go without checking
your emails or texts?
It depends on the
situation. In school I check my student email at least twice a day if I can
help it (sometimes I forget). If I'm expecting a text, I check my phone every
couple hours to make sure I didn't accidentally miss a buzz. Otherwise I can go
weeks on end without touching either.
How do you feel about that?
Balanced.
What do you deserve & get to receive, no matter
what?
The only thing I
can trust that I get to receive is salvation in Christ, and ironically it's
completely undeserved.
What are you ready to set into motion today?
Set into motion?
I've already got plenty of things in motion to keep up with. However, I'm glad
to carefully attend to the things I've already set in motion this semester.
