1. What's your life's motto?
2. Where were you living 13 years ago? Right here. I have been in this condo since 2001.
3. Is anyone jealous of you? If they are, they shouldn't be.
4. Where were you when you heard about the 9/11 terror attacks? I was in my bedroom, tying my shoes, getting ready to catch the 8:10 train into Chicago's Loop. When I got to work, the building was swarming with police, who sent us home. The Israeli Consulate had office space in our building and since no one knew what was going on yet or why, they shut the building down. It's the only time in my life I could sense that the cops were frightened, too.
5. Do you consider yourself kind? I work at it.
6. Can you change your car's oil? No car. But even if I had one, I wouldn't do this myself. Places like Midas, Auto Zone and JiffyLube will recycle your oil properly and efficiently. Plus they will change the filter and may add other services, like rotating your tires or topping off other fluids, as part of the oil change. (Listen to the lady who doesn't have a car. I know what I'm talking about here.)
7. What's the last thing you heard about your first love? His mom died.
8. Have you ever been burned by love? Yes. Of course. Everyone has. That's why sad love songs are so popular.
9. What was the last thing you paid for with cash?A chocolate shake with whipped cream.
10. Do you hug your friends? Yes, but it's always weird with Elaine. Her family wasn't very affectionate and hugs don't come naturally to her.
There are certain people with whom hugging is too darned difficult. I had a quartet of sad songs for my breakups in the 1980s. One of them, Gone Away by Roberta Flack, still guts me.
ReplyDeleteThe person who is hard to hug probably needs it the most. Good for you for giving that a go. And I think you come across as a very nice person.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I do own a car, our answers for #6 were similar.
ReplyDeleteI agree with paying for all car services!! I am good hugging people I know and love, but I am very awkward if someone random wants to hug me.
ReplyDeleteI'm not surprised the police were frightened. I think that the threat alert was raised all over Europe as a result of the attacks.
ReplyDeleteCheers
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