So it seems a lot of us did that getting to know you chain email. Lots of interesting information there, and now its archived outside of your Trash bin in your email.

You didn't think we'd get rid of it, did you?

LIVING ARRANGEMENTS
Holly Renting a duplex-apartment thingee with Todd and
four cats (I believe Minx has officially run away for good)
Colin Renting an apartment in Euless, TX with my fiancee...
Jen 2 bedroom apt. in the hip-hop happening metropolis
of Binghamton, NY.
Phil Bought a duplex with a friend in Oakland. We live in one unit and rent out the other.
Kathryn Bought a duplex with a friend in Oakland. We live in one unit and rent out the other.
Maelenie  2 bedroom apartment with Matt
Dennis Renting a 3 bedroom with another Dennis.
Kristin House, hubby, cats, till October.  Then all hell breaks loose
Jeff Living in a house with wife, cats, and soon-to-be Parker.
Steven Apartment.
Heather Living in a house in Georgia
   
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
Holly Just finished "Bloody Bones" in the Anita Blake series--I'm addicted!  I can't wait to get the next one (highly recommended, vampire slayer series)
Colin Just finished "The Golden Globe" by John Varley (just got into Varley's work and am loving it)
Jen The Plague, by Albert Camus
Phil Musclemag Enclyclopedia of Bodybuilding
Kathryn Awakening the Buddha Within, Lone Wolf and Cub.
Maelenie Freedom and Necessity (an interesting period novel) and the Bible
Dennis Choose Your Enemies Carefully
Kristin Robert Fulghum: Maybe, Maybe Not; anything
not scientific.
Jeff Bradley Method, Various pregnancy books, Adobe Photoshop Classroom in a Book.
Steven Books?  Do I have time for books?  Presently, the McSweeney's literary "magazine" #6
Heather
First To Die by non-intellectual author
   
WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
Holly We have digital mice--don't need a pad :>
Colin The Dell computer logo.  It's a freebie.
Jen It's just plain boring black.
Phil It's a levi's jean design. Don't ask me where it came from. I think it was free.
Kathryn I have two.  Marvin the Martian, and a galaxy.
Maelenie The World
Dennis It's Grey
Kristin Don't use one.  Have the Logitech marble mouse. Can't stand traditional mice.
Jeff At work, the Enterprise (original, that is -- approved by McCoy for reducing meta-carpal gravitational stress).
Steven A cat sleeping under a sheet or in a sleeping
bag.  Or maybe it's dead...
Heather
Does this define my personality? Grey. Hey Dennis, we are the same.
   
FAVORITE BOARD GAME?
Holly Hmmm. So hard for me to answer! Scrabble?
Colin Stratego
Jen Trivial Pursuit
Phil I love so many games. I hate to pick just one. I especially like ones where you can interact with the other players (Go figure, these games are more like RPG!) Anyway, games like this include Talisman, Cosmic Encounters, and the Buffy the Vampire Slayer game.
Kathryn Talisman
Maelenie Either chess or boggle, I'm not sure which.
Dennis Warhammer 40k
Kristin Talisman, except I never get to play it since I left Tally; Clue.
Jeff Scotland Yard
Steven Talisman
Heather
Scrabble/Sorry/Pool
   
FAVORITE MAGAZINE?
Holly I should be literary and say some poetry mag, but to be honest, Cosmo :>
Colin The Sporting News
Jen The New Yorker
Phil Men’s Fitness
Kathryn Playboy. (Don’t ask.)
Maelenie Newsweek
Dennis Pyramid
Kristin Well, I've collected Martha Stewart in the past (loved feeling pretentious), currently subscribe to National Geographic, O!, and Better Homes and Gardens. Never really do more than skim the pictures, though.
Jeff National Geographic. I even READ the articles (and then quote them to Kristin).
Steven Well, Pyramid holds a place close to my heart.… <grin> Beyond that, I'll read just about anything. I'm rather fond of Games...
Heather
Any women’s mag
   
FAVORITE SMELLS?
Holly My kitties' fur, vanilla candles, aftershave
Colin Fresh baked banana bread, Bath & Body works Sun-Ripened Raspberry and Moonlight Path
Jen Coffee, the men's cologne Cool Water, lavender
Phil Cinnamon, Lavender, Vanilla
Kathryn Chocolate chip cookies baking, bread baking, coffee perking.
Maelenie Fresh coffee, fresh pastry, just mown grass, morning glory, aftershave
Dennis The sea breeze at night out on the water (not from the beach, although that's good too), Bakig bread, fresh apple pie.
Kristin Currently, none
Jeff Bakeries, flower shops, oranges
Steven Baked bread
Heather
The air just after it rains. Baking. Man’s non-sweaty nether regions.
   
LEAST FAVORITE SMELLS?
Holly When Susie has been in the litter box, rotten garbage
Colin Spoiled milk, an neglected catbox
Jen The Paris metro in August
Phil Sad but true, a person who hasn't bathed for a REALLY long time
Kathryn Oil-burning car
Maelenie Cigarette smoke, spoiled garbage
Dennis That smell in a dumpster after milks been spilled in it
Kristin Depends on the hour, minute, and second. Everything can qualify. Though Fridge and Kitty Litter top the lis
Jeff Our trash can, our fridge, and the road from Newberry to Gainesville (on alternate days smells either like fresh asphalt or dead skunk)
Steven "Damn; I made shrimp last night and forgot to take out the garbage, didn't I?"
Heather
Fish/cabbage cooking; rotting human flesh (Steven); working man’s sweaty nether regions
   
FAVORITE SOUND?
Holly Purr of a contented cat
Colin Water in motion (waves, a shower running, rainfall, any of it!)
Jen The sound of one hand clapping
Phil  
Kathryn Thunder
Maelenie Rain, thunder, cats purring
Dennis The wind roaring through the canopy of a pine forest on a breezy day
Kristin Soft rain and purrs
Jeff Purring cats, good music
Steven Harmonizing vocals
Heather
Laughter
   
WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD?
Holly Hurting somebody
Colin Getting called into the boss's office for anything
Jen Feeling unloved
Phil Feeling lost and alone
Kathryn Feeling like an idiot
Maelenie Being hurt by people you love
Dennis When a female says "we need to talk"
Kristin Throwing up (sorry, this isn't the best time to fill one of these out)
Jeff Knowing there is something you are supposed to do but can't quite figuring it out... until it is too late.
Steven Waiting for non-instantanious communications problems to resolve. (example: Emails that say, "Steven: We need to talk. -- The Boss."
Heather
Losing someone special. Refer to least favorite smells last answer
   
FIRST THOUGHT IN THE MORNING?
Holly I want to go back to bed
Colin Getting in the shower so I can wake up
Jen "Please, God, ten more minutes..."
Phil I try not to think, first thing in the morning
Kathryn If it's a good morning, how good and snuggly the bed feels. If it's a bad morning, everything I need to do at work
Maelenie I want to go back to sleep
Dennis "Do I have enough time to hit snooze again?"
Kristin How can I not be sick today?
Jeff How Many steps to the alarm and the snooze button?
Steven "Ohmigod I'm BLIND!!! Oh, right... glasses."
Heather
What needs to be done for the day and how soon do I need to be ready?
   
FAVORITE COLOR?
Holly Yellow
Colin Red, especially cardinal red or dark burgundy
Jen Navy blue, maroon, hunter green
Phil Dark Blue
Kathryn Kelly green and crimson
Maelenie Cobalt blue and deep wine (on the red side, not the purple)
Dennis Dark Green
Kristin Cobalt blue
Jeff Teal
Steven Red in theory; forest green in practice
Heather
Blue
   
HOW MANY RINGS BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE PHONE?
Holly However long it takes to look at the caller ID
Colin Even if I am right there, I usually let it ring twice. (Habit from when I was a kid; our phone wouldn't connect sometimes if it rang only once)
Jen I usually let the answering machine screen my calls
Phil Depends on what I'm doing
Kathryn Two
Maelenie As soon as I can get to it
Dennis Twice
Kristin As few as possible, unless it is Jeff's freelance boss.
Jeff Three or four
Steven Red in theory; forest green in practice
Heather
I do not answer the phone. Answering machine filters out chafe
   
FUTURE CHILD’S NAME?
Holly  
Colin Boy: Kyle Joseph Girl: Natalie Alberta
Jen I usually let the answering machine screen my calls
Phil Don't plan on having kids
Kathryn How about Alexius?
Maelenie I’d rather not think about it
Dennis Boy: Daniel Girl: Jessica
Kristin Boy: Parker Alton Harrison S.; girl: Shelli Lauren S., even though my mom hates it (my sister's name is Shelli)
Jeff See above
Steven Eric/a has a certain appeal, but nothing I'm attached to...
Heather
I think that would require sperm donor’s collaboration
   
WHAT"S MOST IMPORTANT IN LIFE?
Holly Happiness--finding it yourself, sharing it with others, making other people and animals happy
Colin Being comfortable with who you are, where you are, and what you are doing
Jen Being comfortable in your own skin
Phil Self Awareness, Open mindedness, and enjoying life
Kathryn To kill your enemies, see them driven before you... Wait, no. :) Friends, family, and food
Maelenie God, friends, family, creative outlets
Dennis Being happy
Kristin To find what makes you joyful and share it with people close to you
Jeff

...and hear the lamentation of the women. If it's good enough for Genghis and Conan, its good enough for me. Really, family and friends.

Steven For me, honesty and communication. For everyone else, to obey me like a deity
Heather
Friends, family, honesty, laughter, happiness, openness; To be grounded with the people who are around you
   
FAVORITE FOODS?
Holly Cheesecake (mmm, cheesecake ...), french fries
Colin Beef! Steak, prime rib, hamburger...
Jen Cheesecake, grilled salmon, curry chicken
Phil Creative, flavorful, and fresh foods (some people call this Californian cuisine)
Kathryn Seafood
Maelenie Chocolate eclairs, broccoli, tomatoes, chocolate in general
Dennis Chinese food, sushi, fried pork chops with rice and gravy and peas
Kristin Ummmmmm . . . soup's been good to me so far (but it can't be brothy)
Jeff Fried Pork Chops, Guthries secret sauce, Pork and Rice.
Steven Chocolate, bread, pistachios
Heather
Food? Who eats food? I’m striving for the socially acceptable state of anorexia. :)
   
HAAGEN DAZS OR BEN & JERRY’S?
Holly

Neither

Colin Haagen Dazs
Jen Ben & Jerry’s
Phil Haagen Dazs
Kathryn B&J
Maelenie Whichever is on sale
Dennis Publix homemade
Kristin B&J
Jeff B&J (Everything But The?...they're trying to kill me)
Steven Ben & Jerry’s
Heather
Hello. Healthy Choice
   
DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE FAST?
Holly

No

Colin Only when chased
Jen Yes
Phil No, I don’t like driving
Kathryn Yep, stick preferred
Maelenie Depends on where I'm going and what mood I'm in
Dennis Oh yeah
Kristin Well, I wouldn't say fast, but I would say slightly above average?
Jeff There Has to be a reason the spedometer goes up to 160
Steven "I know how to drive! When you get to a left-hand turn, spin the wheel as fast as possible! Shift to Low to slow down, if you have to."
Heather
Yes/No
   
DO YOU SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL?
Holly

Nope, real ones

Colin Not usually…
Jen No
Phil No
Kathryn No
Maelenie If I'm depressed and Matt's not home, I have a large teddy bear and a large bunny that gets his pillow
Dennis Um, no
Kristin No
Jeff No, my cherished childhood friends will soon have a place of honor in Parker's room.
Steven No
Heather
Only after Karl has eaten too much
   
STORMS - COOL OR SCARY??
Holly

Cool, if you and others are safe

Colin I'm a professional meteorologist…take a wild guess...
Jen Cool if you're enjoying it from your bed, scary if you're on the road
Phil Cool, as long as I don’t have to go outside
Kathryn Mondo cool
Maelenie Wonderful -- there's not enough up here in N.C.
Dennis Awesome, inspiring, cool
Kristin Depends on the storm, though usually a bit scary
Jeff Coolest when viewed on the back of a stranger's motorcycle on a bumpy dirt road in the middle of the Ocala National Forest. Really.
Steven Cool
Heather
Cool unless it is hurricane/life-threatening kind
   
WHAT TYPE WAS YOUR FIRST CAR?
Holly

1987 Chevy Chevette

Colin 1982 Chevy Citation
Jen 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais
Phil I don't remember exactly. I know the name was a number and it was huge, old tank
Kathryn 72 Olds Toronado
Maelenie '73 Triumph Spitfire Convertible
Dennis 1972 Chrysler Newport
Kristin 85 Mercedes Benz
Jeff 1984 Chevy Cavalier Hatchback
Steven Uhhhh…
Heather
The cheap/durable type
   
   
IF YOU COULD MEET ONE PERSON DEAD OR ALIVE WHO WOULD IT BE?
Holly

The alive one

Colin Gene Roddenberry (Star Trek creator for any of you who don't recognize the name.)
Jen Hard choice -- my gut instinct is to say Maximilien Robespierre
Phil  
Kathryn Only one? No fair. Einstein, Shakespeare, Christ. Not in that order
Maelenie Christ, my dad
Dennis Augustus Caesar
Kristin My mom’s dad
Jeff The Man who put the bop in the bop-sha-bop-a-pop
Steven Shakespeare has a certain appeal...
Heather
God
   
FAVORITE ALCOHOLIC DRINK?
Holly

Margaritas

Colin Captain Morgan spiced rum and Coke
Jen A good Beaujolais or a whiskey sour (with Jameson's)
Phil Good Wine
Kathryn Margarita
Maelenie Malibu and Coke
Dennis Rum and coke
Kristin Fuzzy Navel
Jeff Buttery Nipple
Steven Good= Margaritas (no salt)
Heather
Long Island Ice Tea – not for flavor but for kick
   
WHAT IS YOUR ZODIAC SIGN?
Holly

Gemini

Colin Cancer
Jen Gemini
Phil Aquarius
Kathryn Scorpio
Maelenie Leo
Dennis Leo
Kristin Leo
Jeff Gemini
Steven Scorpio... like the Simpson's Bond villain
Heather
Sagittarius
   
DO YOU EAT THE STEMS OF BROCCOLI?
Holly

Yes

Colin Sure! with a little butter!
Jen Yes
Phil Yes
Kathryn Yep
Maelenie If it’s cooked properly
Dennis Yeah
Kristin Absolutely
Jeff Only if Kristin makes me
Steven Absolutely
Heather
Hell yeah. Do you just kiss the tip or the whole thing?
   
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Holly

Writing vampire stories and novels

Colin Science fiction/fantasy writer
Jen Enlightened despot of the known universe
Phil Hmm, perhaps fitness model and maybe do volunteer work for a gay rights or environmental non-profit on the side
Kathryn Work-at-home writer
Maelenie Have my own art shop and gallery
Dennis I want to be professionally decadent
Kristin Stay-at-home mom. Or Editor
Jeff Ahaaah! Savior of the Universe!
Steven Writer... though editor is pretty cool. :)
Heather
Trillionaire. Inherited money. Then I could spend time with kids
   
IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY COLOR?
Holly

I went blondish and just dyed my hair back to its natural color, which felt weird. Hmm, maybe purple.

Colin Nope... like my hair color
Jen Well, I did auburn in college...
Phil I already have two hair colors, which is really enough...
Kathryn Auburn
Maelenie A bit redder -- but my hair seems to resist coloring
Dennis Nah, too much trouble
Kristin Red and curly
Jeff Maybe blonde. Once
Steven I've gotta leave the poor thing alone...
Heather
Don’t think so. Maybe strawberry blond
   
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN LOVE?
Holly

Yes

Colin Twice. First time burned me
Jen Yes (insert exasperated sigh here)
Phil Not yet
Kathryn Yep
Maelenie Yes
Dennis Yes
Kristin Still am (at times – hehe)
Jeff Yes, silly.
Steven Of course!
Heather
Yeah
   
IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL?
Holly

Of what?

Colin Hey, I’m thirsty…
Jen Half empty
Phil Half full
Kathryn Just half
Maelenie Both
Dennis Half full. To me, that's more pessimistic, reflecting that half of the water is lost beyond recovery
Kristin Depends on if I'm thirsty, or if I'm forcing myself to drink yet another glass of the clear bland fluid
Jeff Half full
Steven Half-full
Heather
Half full
   
FAVORITE MOVIE?
Holly

Groundhog Day?

Colin Not fair at all... If I had to pick one, I would say The Princess Bride
Jen How can you pick just one? Three immediately sprang to mind: The Godfather, The Philadelphia Story, and Danton
Phil Just one? No fair. Big Trouble in Little China
Kathryn I’m not sure I have a favorite one
Maelenie Both
Dennis Big Trouble in Little China
Kristin Emma. Though I also really love The Princess Bride. We just don't own that one
Jeff One? Tear my heart out with a spoon, will you? Uhmm, Star Wars, Flash Gordon, Princess Bride...you choose one!
Steven Depends. Fight Club is up there, as are Chasing Amy and It's a Wonderful Life
Heather
I don’t get attached to things like that
   
DO YOU TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS?
Holly

No

Colin Yeah, right
Jen No
Phil No
Kathryn Yep
Maelenie Yes
Dennis Um, no
Kristin I have no earthly clue. My fingers just go where they need to
Jeff I'm the king of the hunt and peck
Steven More or less
Heather
Yes
   
WHAT'S UNDER YOUR BED?
Holly

Lots of cat fluff

Colin Dust, gentleman's magazines, gaming stuff
Jen Clothes (I have six drawers in the frame of my bed.)
Phil Dust
Kathryn A word processor, about fifty tapes, and luggage
Maelenie Dust, cat fuzz, trash, dirty clothes
Dennis A spare suitcase, a disassembled table, a guncase full of gaming miniatures
Kristin I know there are shoes, but who knows what else
Jeff Shoes and Cats (in no particular order)
Steven Heather's body, Legos, trading cards, posters, dust...
Heather
Steven. The other is an imposter-alien: Marst
   
WHAT'S UNDER YOUR BED?
Holly

54

Colin 57
Jen My best friend’s phone number
Phil  
Kathryn 21
Maelenie 25
Dennis 7
Kristin 23
Jeff 13
Steven 2
Heather
2:40
   
FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH?
Holly

Gymnastics

Colin Football, followed closely by baseball
Jen Basketball
Phil Figure skating and gymnastics
Kathryn NASCAR, hockey
Maelenie Football
Dennis Baseball, followed closely by hockey
Kristin Figure Skating, though gymnastics and now cheerleading are rather entertaining
Jeff I used to avoid it all, but now I like Tennis (though I still think they score through the use of a Ouija board)
Steven In person, hockey. On TV, football
Heather
Gymnastics/diving/ice skating
   
SAY ONE NICE THING ABOUT THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
Holly

Colin is a very warn and generous person

Colin Phil is the person I know who is most willing to give of and sacrifice themselves to help their friends
Jen What can I say about Phil that I haven't said a thousand times before... :)
Phil Ben is one friend that I know I can always count on, whether its something big or I just want to talk, he always makes the time
Kathryn Phil's a sweetheart. One of the gentlest people I know
Maelenie Well, Phil originated it, but everyone on the list is great
Dennis Ya'll are great, man
Kristin Since I've moved around a lot, I've found friends often come and go and are in and out of contact. The thing that amazes me most about all of you is how dedicated we all have been to try and keep in touch, even if we don't always participate. Thanks, guys (and gals)
Jeff I'm reminded of the Muppet Movie "I don't know how to thank you guys...I don't know why to thank you guys." You're all great!
Steven Phil is a font of creativity
Heather
Jeff & Kristin didn’t make this longer
   
NAME A PERSON WHO YOU SENT THIS TO WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
Holly

Just sending it to the same people Colin did . . .

Colin Jeff
Jen Just replying -- you know how those wacky PhD candidates are, so obsessed with their time! :)
Phil Chih
Kathryn Kristin
Maelenie Maybe Mike (lots of time)
Dennis Um, Jeff! No, Colin! Um, Kathryn! Mael! Holly! Jen! (Thanks for answering, it made this question easier...)
Kristin Since I've moved around a lot, I've found friends often come and go and are in and out of contact. The thing that amazes me most about all of you is how dedicated we all have been to try and keep in touch, even if we don't always participate. Thanks, guys (and gals)
Jeff Jen
Steven Everyone else
Heather
I’m not sending this to anyone
   
PERSON YOU SENT THIS TO WHO IS LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
Holly

Ditto

Colin Mark C.
Jen Probably, any of my friends in doctorate programs
Phil  
Kathryn Dennis!
Maelenie Mark (no time)
Dennis Mark
Kristin Since I've moved around a lot, I've found friends often come and go and are in and out of contact. The thing that amazes me most about all of you is how dedicated we all have been to try and keep in touch, even if we don't always participate. Thanks, guys (and gals)
Jeff Mike Kelley
Steven Heather. Uhh... not that there's any reason she couldn't...
Heather
I’m not sending this to anyone
   
WHAT TITLE OR RANK DO YOU PRESENTLY HOLD AT YOUR WORK?
Holly

Teaching Assistant--Also I am now officially ABD! (All But Dissertation) I had my oral exam today and found out I passed my comps!

Colin Meteorologist
Jen Teaching assistant, doctoral candidate in history
Phil Regulatory Project Manager
Kathryn Right now, Communications Specialist. In another eight days, Information Management Specialist
Maelenie Lead Social Worker (i.e., supervisor)
Dennis Assistant Public Defender
Kristin Graduate Assistant in Neuroscience, soon to be ABD and not long after to be done
Jeff Web Master
Steven Do-boy by day, editor by night
Heather
Lead PAST, aka: Most Hated Bitch
   
IF YOU COULD ASK YOUR FRIENDS ANY ONE QUESTION, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Holly

How is everyone?

Colin Who thinks they might be able to make it to the wedding?
Jen  
Phil  
Kathryn Anyone up for a game of 500? ;-)
Maelenie Yeah, anyone up for 500?
Dennis Assistant Public Defender
Kristin Anyone want to babysit?
Jeff What would you do for a Klondike bar?
Steven a) Why don’t we do it in the road? b) No one will be watching us; why don’t we do it in the road?
Heather
Who’s happy where they’re at right now? Who in this crowd is really mentally sane?
   


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