Monday, March 09, 2009

Interview Questions from Rachel.

1. You have been granted the power to change the world. What do you keep the SAME, and why?
I would continue this current atmosphere of change and hope.  It's an exciting time to be alive, and despite the very apparent things wrong with the world, so much good is happening.  I hope it continues this way.  I want my children someday to feel this, too.

2. Do you have a hero? If so who? (Please do not name a famous person or figure--who in your personal life do you consider heroic or admire?) If not, why?
My dad and mom.  I know that's the cheesiest answer imaginable, but I'm not sure I've met more incredible people than my parents.  My dad, a hero for making his dreams come alive and for doing so many selfless things with me in mind.  My mom, for her overwhelmingly tireless generosity and gentle spirit.  I couldn't imagine a better parental combination.  

3. I have called you a sentimental sap. Is there anything for which you are NOT sentimental? What thing or person inspires you to passionate loathing?
Coconut bras inspire me to passionate loathing, along with anyone who wears them.  Frat boys wearing them makes me particularly irate.  And for this reason, my dearie old mom brought me some from Hawaii.  I can't believe I've touched the monstrosities.

4. Ok. Stop thinking. Just lean back, close your eyes, take several deep breaths. Stop thinking...Now, whats the first thing that comes to mind when I ask you what you want to do that will make you happy? Happy now, not necessarily for the rest of your life--that would be thinking too much, just tell me about now.
Go to a remote tropical island and lay in the sunny sand completely naked.

5. Did you stop doing this, and go do that instead?
Nope.

6. You have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have dinner with Jesus, Buddha, Mohammed, and Confucius. Where do you go, what do you order, and who picks up the check?
Rach, you know I don't do religion.  A lustier side of me would have lunch with Marilyn Monroe at a posh, upscale NYC restaurant.  Marilyn would pick up the tab, of course, she's generous that way.  The more whole side of me would have lunch with my soulmate.  In that case, I might prepare a special meal.  

3 comments:

Rachel said...

completely naked on a remote tropic island? PERFECT! Im there with you, if you can stand the sight of my flabby body, that is...

For the record... said...

I like that answer, too! Of course, us fair-skinned Irish broil within minutes, but that doesn't stop me from trying to tan and failing every summer!

Martha Elaine Belden said...

great answers. i, too, like the tropical island one. although, i don't think being completely naked would be part of my happiness... or anyone else's.

but that island? sign me up!