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twicketfaceLast night was pretty fun. Terry picked up Marie and I and we surprised Brian for his birthday, which was Saturday. Went out to eat and then back to our place for Terry-made carrot cake. It was very delicious, despite the raisins. We chewed the rag for a bit, looked at our wedding pictures and called it a night. Afterwards, Marie watched some Law and Order and I gleefully installed Max Payne, which arrived from eBay yesterday afternoon. I got it working, but the computer froze up and started emitting a horrible screeching noise causing my scrotum to contract and the hairs on my arms stand at attention. I "shut 'er down" and read from the latest issue of The Sun before checking on the MNF score and falling asleep. I had a dream last night but don't remember too much of it. Something about me losing a tooth. Not good.
I've almost made up my mind to stay at my current job, take advantage of as many training opportunities as I can and take on more responsibility and re-start my search in the Spring. Admittedly, I've become a slacker at work and have not been the model employee I should be. Most of it was retaliation on my part for the lousy raise and lame treatment by my boss, but I should be more mature than that.
I'm getting a new(er) computer at work, which turns out to be my boss's old one. Still a source of disgruntlement with me, but I'll take an improvement over nothing at all. Maybe I should have stayed in the computer line of work; they always get the best tools.
Tonight will be loads of fun as I get to interview Brian and hopefully have time left over to do some drumming. We haven't drummed together since July, so I think I'll be mighty rusty. We're going to try the Blue Album, because we both know it pretty well. I also hope to stop by the Exclusive Company and get a CD or two, possibly Viva Death and the Kevin Seconds/Matt Skiba split CD.
1. What is your LiveJournal "user name" and what does it mean?
It's in my bio, but I'll repeat it since it's 20 minutes to quitting time. A twicketface is the face you make at Six Flags Great America when you buy your next day ticket (called a twicket). The face is somber with a hint of happiness, as in the fictional scenario in which a boy went with his parents, they ended up dying on a ride but he couldn't pass up the monetary deal of going back the next day for 1/4th the regular price. I could use some therapy.
2. On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest), how well does your LiveJournal represent who you actually are?
At times it's 11 and other times probably 2. I'd like to think I've gotten more towards the higher end of it, with being more upfront about feelings and such. I've learned lately that conflict can be very valuable.
3. How much do you post to LJ about your life?
I think that I tend to chicken out and be silly at times, but I've gotten in the habit of posting every weekday, so that leads me to ramble on and on (and on).
4. Is there anything you refuse to post about?
I think lately I've used this as a rather open dialogue about my life. Some things will always be kept "secret", but not much.
5. On a scale of 1-10, how interesting do you think your own journal is to others?
I'd say about a 2 or 3. I think the friends I've made enjoy reading it, but as a whole it's pretty run of the mill. I'll raise it to about a 4 since I don't put any of those annoying "Who am I" graphics in them.
6. How or from who did you find out about LJ?
I noticed it in![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
reject's signature on the MisterRidiculous.com message board and took it from there. Funny how more and more of the MR crew are making their way to LJ...
7. Has anyone ever joined LJ because of you?
A few that I've given codes to or encouraged to join.
8. What proportion of your posts are friends only?
I think "friends only" entries are rather lame, in that if you are going to the trouble of putting your journal on-line for people to read, why restrict it?
9. What is your favorite interest on LJ?
Stretching out or cribbage
10. Has anything on LJ ever caused you to establish, rethink, or even change your belief or position on something?
There are things I read influences my outlook, but nothing that's been really earth shattering to me. I think I had my mind pretty much made up on topics before joining LJ.
11. How often do you respond/comment on other people's journals?
Probably fall in the "once in a while" category. I think it can get annoying to have a conversation with comments back and forth, but find myself doing it that way just the same every now and again.
12. Do you prefer to write in your journal, or read other journals?
I prefer to write because it's something I like to do. This does not, however, keep my from reading my friend's list multiple times while at work.
13. Have you ever had something mean said to you or been stalked, harassed, or got into an argument/flame war on LJ (or did it to someone else)?
There was some user who posted phony GW quotes on an adbusting community and I called her on it. A few defensive words were said, but nothing major. Most arguing on LJ is bull plop.
14. Have you ever banned someone from your journal?
No, I'd like to think my thoughts/words aren't that inflamatory.
15. Who are your favorite LJ friend(s) and why?
Every single one of them. Each in their own way.
16. How many of your LJ friends have you actually met?
jonnyv and royalknight in person, the rest mostly through comments, phone or email. I'd like to meet them all someday.
17. Of all of the people on LJ you know of, who is the most like you?
vegasdemilo and I seem to agree on most everything. Except for shopping at Walmart. I think the flurry of 4 or 5 emails a day for a good 3 months or so helped. I still miss that gal.
18. Why are you most likely to add someone to your friends list?
There are so few journals that contain interesting content, it's difficult. I'm not trying to be high and mighty, but most of what I've found is 14 year old angst and immaturity. I look for someone who can put together a coherent entry and have something interesting to say.
19. Do you automatically add friends to your journal if they add you first?
No, I think that's silly. Most of my friends list is equal to the friends of list.
20. What is the most likely reason you wouldn't add someone to your friends list?
Anyone who can't figure out how NOT to post the same entry 5 times in a row and instead of correcting it, post another entry apologizing for it.
21. Is your "significant other" on LJ?
Nope.
22. Have you ever wanted to meet someone on LJ?
Yeah, most of my friends I think would be interesting. Getting together for coffee or going for a walk together would be nice.
I've almost made up my mind to stay at my current job, take advantage of as many training opportunities as I can and take on more responsibility and re-start my search in the Spring. Admittedly, I've become a slacker at work and have not been the model employee I should be. Most of it was retaliation on my part for the lousy raise and lame treatment by my boss, but I should be more mature than that.
I'm getting a new(er) computer at work, which turns out to be my boss's old one. Still a source of disgruntlement with me, but I'll take an improvement over nothing at all. Maybe I should have stayed in the computer line of work; they always get the best tools.
Tonight will be loads of fun as I get to interview Brian and hopefully have time left over to do some drumming. We haven't drummed together since July, so I think I'll be mighty rusty. We're going to try the Blue Album, because we both know it pretty well. I also hope to stop by the Exclusive Company and get a CD or two, possibly Viva Death and the Kevin Seconds/Matt Skiba split CD.
1. What is your LiveJournal "user name" and what does it mean?
It's in my bio, but I'll repeat it since it's 20 minutes to quitting time. A twicketface is the face you make at Six Flags Great America when you buy your next day ticket (called a twicket). The face is somber with a hint of happiness, as in the fictional scenario in which a boy went with his parents, they ended up dying on a ride but he couldn't pass up the monetary deal of going back the next day for 1/4th the regular price. I could use some therapy.
2. On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest), how well does your LiveJournal represent who you actually are?
At times it's 11 and other times probably 2. I'd like to think I've gotten more towards the higher end of it, with being more upfront about feelings and such. I've learned lately that conflict can be very valuable.
3. How much do you post to LJ about your life?
I think that I tend to chicken out and be silly at times, but I've gotten in the habit of posting every weekday, so that leads me to ramble on and on (and on).
4. Is there anything you refuse to post about?
I think lately I've used this as a rather open dialogue about my life. Some things will always be kept "secret", but not much.
5. On a scale of 1-10, how interesting do you think your own journal is to others?
I'd say about a 2 or 3. I think the friends I've made enjoy reading it, but as a whole it's pretty run of the mill. I'll raise it to about a 4 since I don't put any of those annoying "Who am I" graphics in them.
6. How or from who did you find out about LJ?
I noticed it in
reject's signature on the MisterRidiculous.com message board and took it from there. Funny how more and more of the MR crew are making their way to LJ...7. Has anyone ever joined LJ because of you?
A few that I've given codes to or encouraged to join.
8. What proportion of your posts are friends only?
I think "friends only" entries are rather lame, in that if you are going to the trouble of putting your journal on-line for people to read, why restrict it?
9. What is your favorite interest on LJ?
Stretching out or cribbage
10. Has anything on LJ ever caused you to establish, rethink, or even change your belief or position on something?
There are things I read influences my outlook, but nothing that's been really earth shattering to me. I think I had my mind pretty much made up on topics before joining LJ.
11. How often do you respond/comment on other people's journals?
Probably fall in the "once in a while" category. I think it can get annoying to have a conversation with comments back and forth, but find myself doing it that way just the same every now and again.
12. Do you prefer to write in your journal, or read other journals?
I prefer to write because it's something I like to do. This does not, however, keep my from reading my friend's list multiple times while at work.
13. Have you ever had something mean said to you or been stalked, harassed, or got into an argument/flame war on LJ (or did it to someone else)?
There was some user who posted phony GW quotes on an adbusting community and I called her on it. A few defensive words were said, but nothing major. Most arguing on LJ is bull plop.
14. Have you ever banned someone from your journal?
No, I'd like to think my thoughts/words aren't that inflamatory.
15. Who are your favorite LJ friend(s) and why?
Every single one of them. Each in their own way.
16. How many of your LJ friends have you actually met?
jonnyv and royalknight in person, the rest mostly through comments, phone or email. I'd like to meet them all someday. 17. Of all of the people on LJ you know of, who is the most like you?
vegasdemilo and I seem to agree on most everything. Except for shopping at Walmart. I think the flurry of 4 or 5 emails a day for a good 3 months or so helped. I still miss that gal.18. Why are you most likely to add someone to your friends list?
There are so few journals that contain interesting content, it's difficult. I'm not trying to be high and mighty, but most of what I've found is 14 year old angst and immaturity. I look for someone who can put together a coherent entry and have something interesting to say.
19. Do you automatically add friends to your journal if they add you first?
No, I think that's silly. Most of my friends list is equal to the friends of list.
20. What is the most likely reason you wouldn't add someone to your friends list?
Anyone who can't figure out how NOT to post the same entry 5 times in a row and instead of correcting it, post another entry apologizing for it.
21. Is your "significant other" on LJ?
Nope.
22. Have you ever wanted to meet someone on LJ?
Yeah, most of my friends I think would be interesting. Getting together for coffee or going for a walk together would be nice.
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Date: 2002-10-02 12:37 am (UTC)and i think friends only is wonderful on occasion because if i happen to write something like "i was all stoned the other day and i..." its good to know my mother wont be reading it, you know?
and i like the concept of the twicketface, but what does it actualy look like?
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Date: 2002-10-02 07:11 am (UTC)I can see the reasoning behind "friends only" entries but I'm trying to get to a point in my life where I can be truthful in my posts and not have regrets in my activities. I don't post everything that I think/feel/do, but I'm trying to make it as "real" as possible.
A twicketface kinda looks like this (I'm the one in the Packers sweatshirt). Not a great example, I'll try to find a better one for you. Curse Six Flags Great America for not letting me keep the original...: http://www15.brinkster.com/brianmurton/Pictures/Guys.jpg (you have to cut and paste into your address bar, as clicking the link will kill a kitten or something)
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Date: 2002-10-02 01:05 pm (UTC)i think my MR name was my firstname (victoria) with some numbers behind it, or it may have hateful_girl, im not sure really, it was a while ago, and i mostly just went in there to read, i didnt participate much. i maybe posted 3 or 4 things.
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Date: 2002-10-07 07:36 am (UTC)I think it's kinda sad how Mr. R sorta fell apart. We had a good run; I was just reading the long list where everyone posted their favorite books and have to make a trip to the library soon.
I really like the name Victoria, pleased to meetcha!!