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1. Has anyone ever told you that you needed to lose weight or change something about yourself physically? Who told you and what impact did it have on your life? Your perception of yourself?

I was always bone skinny all through elementary and high school (aside from maybe first and second grade when I wore "husky" jeans.) I had really really crooked teeth. I also had bad acne and cheap, ugly glasses. I'm still self-conscious about the teeth, even though I had those fixed by braces, they're still a little off, but at least I dont look like Cletus the Slack Jawed Yokel was my dentist. I grew out of the acne, but now I still get upset when I get even a single pimple. I bought myself contacts. I've gained some weight by going to the gym, and some by just eating wrong, and I'm trying desperately to stay in shape now. Very conscious about all that. Now, people've got me worried about my hairline, which has been receding apparently, though during the process I never noticed. And I'm scared I'm thinning on top.

Who said something? Who made me change? Over time it was the people around me growing up who made me into me. And, occasionally a friend or companion would make some off-handed comment which made me conscious of some aspect.

2. Do enjoy the snow and cold weather?

Yes, as long as I'm not driving and/or shovelling.

3. Visualize the perfect winter evening. Are you alone or with someone? How does the evening start? How does it end, and everything in-between.

The perfect winter evening? Hmmm. I'd say it would be something like a candle or oil-lit night in a wood-heated room, playing cards or chess or some other board game while the snow fell... followed by a cozy night under layers and layers of comforters and blankets with the one I love.

4. Do you think that technology has had allowed relationships and human interaction to become less personal? Is this a good thing?

Not necessarily. It can make certain relationships more personal. Instantaneous communication over long distances is possible. But, in some senses it's less personal, since it's harder to convey the intended emotion through text.

5. Is there anything you've been meaning to learn, that you can learn, but haven't? (or maybe you have?)

I would love to have the time to finish learning several different programming languages. But , alas, I never have time. Even for one. I'd also like to learn Flash. And Director. And become a Photoshop wizard.

6. What skills or talents have you wished that you possessed that you most likely never will? Are you content with that?

I wish I had the talent for real web artistry, like my friends Annalisa and Matte, and the creativity of Nala or Dave Browning. Everything I do, compared to them, is lame and uninspired and unoriginal.

7. What do you think of the concept of "AudioBlogs?" Would you like to hear the voice of your favorite bloggers occasionally? Would you rather listen to or read your favorite Blogs?

I think AudioBlogs are ok, but the format is a little odd. I mean, if the person has a great narrator's voice, sure. I'd love to hear, say, an audioblog for Patrick Stewart. Or Avery Brooks. Or Peter Cullen.

BONUS: How deep is your love?

Bahahaha. We're living in a world of fools. That's all I have to say.