From Sunday Stealing...
(Part 1 back here.)
21. If you were to live your life without your best friend, what would change?
I don't have a best friend. Don't get me wrong, this isn't one of those "woe is me, nobody loves me" answers. I have a number of good friends. I just never had one who I was closer to than any other. I often wonder what I'd do were I ever to get married. I wouldn't have a clue who to ask to be my best man.
22. Tell us about a era of your life that you really miss.
I've thought long and hard about this question and can't really arrive at a satisfactory answer. There have been some great times in my life, but usually when other not-so-great things were either going on too or just around the corner. I prefer to live in the now and hope for a brighter tomorrow.
23. Have you ever been betrayed by someone that came as a complete surprise? Without revealing the person, if yes, tell us about it.
Yes. My first serious girlfriend was cheating on me, behind my back... with another woman. It wasn't the bisexuality that came as a shock, but just who that other woman was... and the true story of how she and my ex had got together. It's the kind of story I'd consider writing up as a Hollywood thriller a la Fatal Attraction or Basic Instinct (without the murders), yet the whole thing would seem just too implausible. Truth is stranger than fiction.
24. Do you ever think it's a good idea to hide your feelings?
Yes.
25. Tell us about your favorite year when you were a student.
As I've mentioned before, I have major regrets about my time at uni. I should have gone away to study rather than staying at home and working nights to pay my way. Yes, I walked out without any student debt, but I definitely missed out on the social life... which might have made me a different person.
If I could go back and visit any of my student days, it'd probably be Sixth Form. We had a laugh.
25. When was the last time you were in a very good mood? What caused it?
A very good mood? How long have you been reading this blog? My memory doesn't go back that far.
26. Have you ever had a romantic relationship with a sibling of a good friend?
No. Mike's brother was never interested. (That was a joke. I don't know anyone called Mike.)
27. Tell us about the last thing that you did that you truly regret.
Well, I came to work this morning. I always regret that.
28. When did you laugh today?
When I finally saw the new Grinderman video. Nick Cave and his Great Balls of Fire.
29. Do you trust easily?
Didn't we answer this one already?
30. What do you care about that you wish more people would?
Stopping distances.
31. Is it easier for you to go without food or go without sleep?
Hmm... I'll say food. I'm no good to anyone if I've not had a good night's sleep. Some would say I'm no good even if I have.
32. What non-alcoholic beverage do you enjoy drinking the most?
Canada Dry Ginger Ale.
33. When you walk into a room full of strangers, generally how is your confidence?
Depends why I'm there.
Generally, though, pretty low. But I'm working on that.
34. Does talking about sex with anyone but your lover make you uncomfortable?
Not really. Not that I do a lot of talking about it with anyone else. So maybe it does.
35. Do you tend to believe members of the opposite sex mostly behave the same way?
No. I don't believe members of my own sex mostly behave the same way, so why should women?
36. Did you drink any alcohol this week? If yes, what?
Not for the last ten years.
37. Would you ever consider being a vegetarian?
I have considered it in the past. I respect and admire anyone who can do it. But I don't think I can.
38. Do you believe there’s always room in your heart for someone?
What an odd question. Everything depends on circumstances. I almost posted a Living In A Box video in reply to this, but I resisted the temptation.
39. Do you believe in the concept of soul mates?
No.
40. Last week, we had a few players criticize our victim’s questions. Which is fine to do and we value your opinion. Would you ever consider writing questions for Bud and me to post on a Sunday Stealing?
You've already posted two of my memes, dude. Question answered.
I believe this particular meme isn't yet finished. I'll be back with Part 3 later.
