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TPBM has tried staring at the night sky, wondering if there's something beyond the universe?
TPBM has tried staring at the night sky, wondering if there's something beyond the universe?
Who hasn't? I love stargazing.TPBM keeps a pad&Pen next to their phone?
Not really but I do have a little book of written phone numbers if that is what you mean.And I love mocha! I am late in the game. Chocolate, milk, and espresso. It's good!
TPBM knows when there is a good plot in a movie (or plot at all)!
Most of the time. Where I get a bit lost is if the plot is to be without one.TPBM is listening to an old Talking Heads' concert!
Aargh, Guy! I am and it's all your fault :D
TPBM is having a headache for trying not to laugh?
TPBM is having a headache for trying not to laugh?
LOL! No, I'm at home and laughter is perfectly acceptable - until my wife falls asleep, anyway.TPBM thinks that disco music is, in general, underrated.
I think so. I was born in an 'era' when disco music was quite popular (I don't know if it explains that much lol, I can't focus).
TPBM has tried reading Exorcist by William Peter Blatty?
TPBM has tried reading Exorcist by William Peter Blatty?
I have not, not really my type of book.TPBM eats raw garlic?
Yes, as a matter of fact, but only when added to things like salad dressings or relishes/chutneys.TPBM makes their own salad dressings.
Hmm, no. I'm not a salad fan.
TPBM still uses pen and paper to write stories or poems?
TPBM still uses pen and paper to write stories or poems?
Occasionally, but I prefer to type as it is more efficient. TPBM has received a hug today.
Yes, from two rowdy yet adorable kids :)
TPBM has watched Breakfast in Tiffany's?
TPBM has watched Breakfast in Tiffany's?
Yes.TPBM is slightly embarrassed at liking the remake of Sabrina with Harrison Ford and Julia Ormand to the original with Audrey Hepburn and Bogart.
Lol, I saw the remake first and I liked it. No, I'm not embarrassed to admit that I like it better than the first :) Still, Audrey was a darling, she looked gorgeous in any hair style ;)
TPBM collects stamps?
TPBM collects stamps?
My philatelic days are done. And yes, Audrey was a delight to the eye and had a grace the charmed the inner one.TPBM collects books faster than s/he is able to read them.
Yes. So many books, so little time to read.
TPBM knows how to bake cookies.
TPBM knows how to bake cookies.
I do! Oatmeal double chocolate chip are my favourite.TPBM has made an angel food cake from scratch.
Hmm, no. I tried baking once, never done it again, except bake polymer clays :-)
TPBM plays tennis.
TPBM plays tennis.
No, but I have always wanted to try it.TPBM knows how to shoot a bow and arrow?
No.
TPBM knows how to paint.
TPBM knows how to paint.
I've painted just about every square foot of our condo's walls and ceilings.TPBM enjoys painting outside the lines more than within them.
Funny, I've expected someone to answer that. I thought of being specific but decided to leave the sentence the way it is.
Not quite, but I enjoy watching the kids do that, even if we've told them countless times to stay within the lines.
TPBM is wishing for a week-long vacation.
Not quite, but I enjoy watching the kids do that, even if we've told them countless times to stay within the lines.
TPBM is wishing for a week-long vacation.
No,I'd like at least a three week one.TPBM thinks the name Zoon van Snook sounds almost as good as his music.
Lol. I don't know, his name reminds me of Zoolander :p but I like his music.
TPBM has tried firing a gun / held a gun / shot someone lol
TPBM has tried firing a gun / held a gun / shot someone lol
And succeeded. Guns, specifically rifles for hunting were a part of my childhood.TPBM has won arcade dolls with the accuracy of their popping balloons with oversized darts.
No arcade dolls and the door was the only thing I've ever thrown darts at.
TPBM is fond of origami.
TPBM is fond of origami.
Yup. And have won tons of oversized teddy bears from freeing stars.TPBM loves the smell of gunpowder in the morning
No, not really. Better is napalm.TPBM prefers to smell the constituents of ikebana than that of cookies.
No, I don't prefer anything over something :) I like both, in the same way I like other pleasant smell that could make me stop and think for a while.
TPBM has read Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.
TPBM has read Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.
Nope, I've tried about ten times now and watched one of the movies, but I cannot get through it.TPBM watches the news?
Only if I am forced to. I prefer my lies to be less conspicuously packaged.TPBM finds there is more truth in reading good fiction than can be find in newspapers>
Yes, books are more fascinating to read.
TPBM has tried scuba diving?
TPBM has tried scuba diving?
No. But I have a pastor who has.TPBM thinks donating them to the library is the best solution to lessen their vast but finished book collection!
Oh..This is a tough one, I like looking at books, after all, it's a collection but I won't mind if someone would borrow.
TPBM is a fitness buff.
TPBM is a fitness buff.
I would like to imagine that I am, but....TPBM loves doing yoga.
Short answer? No.TPBM finds gyms to be too expensive?
Here, it's not.
TPBM likes to drink Green Tea.
TPBM likes to drink Green Tea.
I do. Although I usually blend it with something blackish. I have, at my side right now, a cup of Sencha (3/4) with Gingia Assam. Ahhhh! So good.TPBM prefers loose leaf tea to bagged tea.
I haven't tried loose leaf tea.
TPBM is not a fan of soda.
TPBM is not a fan of soda.
No. Try the loose leaf tea and follow the instructions on how long to steep it. That is very important. It is less expensive and way WAY more tasty.TPBM likes mojitos.
No, not a fan of cocktail drinks.
I'll take note of your suggestion. The bagged ones are usually easier to find here.
TPBM likes gyros and kebabs.
I'll take note of your suggestion. The bagged ones are usually easier to find here.
TPBM likes gyros and kebabs.
Not really. I’m more into club sandwiches and cheeseburgers.TPBM is about to make coffee.
Just done it now sipping before hitting the chores.TPBM prefers their coffee with cinnamon.
I haven't tried that too..I have a quite traumatic experience with cinnamon and drinks :))
TPBM is a fan of Stephen King.
TPBM is a fan of Stephen King.
I used to be. For personal reasons I have stopped reading his books.... but I can't find anyone else as good as him (this is going on to about six years now) so maybe I should be a fan of his again.TPBM has read a thriller or horror book that has actually made them gasp!
No. In general I find the ostensible 'thriller' books boring. But because of that, I haven't read many, so maybe I've short changed myself.TPBM only read The Exorcist because of the movie.
No. I read The Exorcist for a school paper.
TPBM joins marathon.
TPBM joins marathon.
You did? I find that bizarre! (Yes, the pun was intended.) If you have it, and don't mind sharing it, I would be curious what a school paper on that book might look like. Weird.No, I don't run.
TPBM actually enjoyed/enjoys writing papers at university.
I don't know if I still have a copy of it, I wrote it ten years ago. I don't even remember what I wrote.
No, I didn't. I only did it for a year.
TPBM likes to listen to classical music when writing.
No, I didn't. I only did it for a year.
TPBM likes to listen to classical music when writing.
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