Since creative torpor continues...

Well, OK, as of 8:30 this morning…

I see: A dead leaf about to fall off a houseplant
I need: To spend more honest time with my boyfriend.
I find: Apolitical people bothering me more and more.
I want: To do really well in school.
I have: Fantastic biological and chosen family.
I wish: People weren’t so desperate.
I love: Cuddling.
I hate: Maintenance
I miss: Popular music.
I fear: Getting really sick.
I feel: Eager to move on.
I hear: Full-bore air conditioning.
I smell: An office orchid
I crave: the first and only cup of coffee of the day (BRB)
I search: For a way to be political in a meaningful, unaffected way.
I wonder: what challenges my first year of school will bring.
I regret: Lying.

When was the last time you...
Smiled: 60 seconds ago.
Laughed: last night.
Cried: 6/27/01.
Bought something? 30 minutes ago (breakfast).
Danced: Monday night.
Were sarcastic: 10 minutes ago.
Kissed someone: 1 hour ago.
Talked to an ex: Two years ago
Watched your favorite movie: Bits and pieces a couple of weeks ago (All About Eve).
Had a nightmare: Sunday night
Last book you read: 2001 World Almanac
Last movie you saw: The Others
Last song you heard: My roommate singing "Independent Woman" at the top of his lungs
Last thing you had to drink: Orange juice
Last time you showered: This morning
Last thing you ate: Sausage biscuit, hash browns

Do you...
Smoke: Tobacco, never
Do drugs: Yes, but with ongoing misgivings.
Have sex: Mais, oui!
Sleep with stuffed animals: No
Live in the moment: Not enough.
Had a dream that keeps coming back: Not that I recall.
Play an instrument: Last summer, at band camp…no, my trombone’s been gathering dust for quite few years now.
Believe there is life on other planets: Yes.
Remember your first love? Yes.
Still love him? No.
Read the newspaper? Daily.
Have any gay or lesbian friends? Yes.
Believe in miracles: Where you from, you sexy thing?
Believe it's possible to remain faithful forever? To what or whom?
Consider yourself tolerant of others: Most of the time.
Consider love a mistake? If so, it’s a necessary mistake.
Like the taste of alcohol: Depends on what it’s mixed with.
Have a favorite candy? Whoppers.
Believe in astrology? It’s fun.
Believe in God: The one within.
Believe in magic: See miracles, above
Pray: No.
Go to church: No. (Never mind snarky comments about the poison mind.)
Have any pets: No.
Talk to strangers who IM you: Strangers never IM me.
Wear hats: No. They look silly on my head.
Have any piercings? No.
Have any tattoos: No.
Hate yourself? Hate some of my mistakes.
Have an obsession: Border lines.
Have a secret crush? A mild few.
Collect anything? Road atlases, some music, neuroses.
Have a best friend: John.
Wish on stars? That’s what I need to start doing!
Like your handwriting: Very much
Have any bad habits: Procrastination.
Care about looks? Yes, more than I’d admit to most people.
Believe in witches? Wicca’s just another religion.
Believe in Satan: No. (But ask me about Santa.)
Believe in ghosts: Not actively, but sometimes I wonder.

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