The Syndicate

S~V~S wrote:Yes.

Are you a newt?

Guilty

Why would you own a wheelbarrow?

One could scoop dirt into a large pile without dirtying one's hands.

Do you ferment anything?

Romantic relationships

Tea or Coffee?

Definitely fruit slices

Bagels or doughnuts?

Devil's Tower

Given the opportunity, would you travel to the moon?

No, I don't believe humans will be able to reach the technology level needed for such an endeavor before that happens.

If you were a scientist, what (sub)-field would you study in?

something fictional and potentially realistic

What is your favorite kind of puzzle?

I think anti-trendy

Does the rising sun shine through your bedroom window?

A veggie burrito and 4 chile tacos. I ate out.

Do you enjoy long car rides alone?

I am 25, and I wouldn't want another age.

If you could rename the USA to a more interesting name, what would it be?

yes

May I answer a personal question?

2ish USofFA and Bermuda (UK)

What's your favorite haiku?

I don't look at anything as a bad situation, so... no?

How many motor vehicles do you own?

You exist

Do you know MattMatt on facebook?

I don't know BuddyLove, but I have added you Alison.

Have you ever tried putting your face in a book?

Yes and yes.

Do you want to know what it was that I did?

Yes, though pay wouldn't be the determining factor.

Have you ever burned a book?

Anything that is related to personal safety. For example, if I am on a long backpacking trip, I will have a durable, waterproof, and lightweight tent, because I'd be in big trouble if I woke up in 2 inches of water. Oh, also beer.

Staples are fine to be generic. I've never encountered a quality difference between different brands of your standard staple.



What celebrity (or any person) would you not mind vanishing from existence?

I am 25, male, and single, so I don't have a Christmas tree. I will be making a wreath once finals are over.



Would you visit a restaurant that took a standard food (such as waffles) and put strange things on it (like peaches and bacon)?

Inadequate. Biking with a 32 tooth gear requires too much effort when trying to ride quickly. Having 40 or even 50 is more efficient.

Do you enjoy pumpkin things, as in things that have real pumpkin in them?

Definitely rosemary.

What book(s) that you read as a child would you read again today?

As a child, I didn't care for them. Now, I enjoy observing them, well most of them.

What are you drinking right now?

2 days ago. My whole face? About 5 seasons ago.

When was the first time you shaved?

Dragons!

What concerts have you been to in the last 12 months?

There is an indoor smoking ban (excluding some dive bars I'm sure), though you can smoke whatever you want outside now, kind of.

If you did own a restaurant, what would your signature cuisine be?

Lasagna, light on the meat, heavy on the sauce.

What kind of oven would you bake your made-from-scratch pizzas in? Brick? Clay? Conveyer belt?

Crust - thin crust, though deep dish can be good if it's done right.
Sauce - Standard tomato sauce, I have not tried making my own (with heirloom) tomatoes, but I'd love to try.
Cheese - Mozzerela. Provolone is also good. Goat cheese is too, though it's difficult to eat a lot with it because of the richness in flavor.
Toppings - Veggies! Onions (yellow or green, raw or grilled or caramelized), mushrooms, spinach, olives, fresh tomatoes, any kind of peppers, etc. I'm not a vegetarian by nature, but I am by habit.

Pizza slice orientation: quadrilaterals or triangles?

LaRosa's, though I don't think it extends very far beyond Cincinnati. If you're talking national chains, I don't have a preference. According to Wikipedia, Subway is considered a pizza chain.

How often do you eat pizza?

Single mattress on wooden slats, when I sleep indoors.

Are you popping champagne right now?

No, but my future is often unpredictable, so this may change.

Do you prefer Miller Lite or Manhattans?

Yes, and I also plan to survive to the end.

Do you have any general plans for this year?

Frederick Douglas

Are you being served?

A secretary, because butlers are expensive.

Would you rather one window or two?

They can be beneficial for some people, but nothing beats a well-rounded diet (with exercise).

What's for dinner tonight (or tomorrow night)?

I think I played Word Whomp on Pogo, early 2000's.

Do you enjoy rye ales? (Hint: that's what I'm drinking now)

I enjoy both, but definitely prefer coffee. Connoisseur? Not quite. I did used to roast coffee (for a shop). I prefer Italian Roasts. I don't own a French Press or percolator, or anything, just a simple pourover. But I do enjoy grinding the beans every morning.

Do you have any summer plans?

Sure (I didn't watch it).

Was this year's Super Bowl fun to watch?

Baby corn

Have you ever been to Texas?

Personally only three generations back. However my grandfather has traced parts of our family's lines back to Henry Plantagenet, or more famously known as King Henry VI of England.

Are you having coffee this morning?

Tickets to a Steven Wilson concert.

What's the last thing you dropped?

Tickets to a Steven Wilson concert.

Yes. Then again, there aren't any days I dislike.

What was the last thing you unplugged?

Umm... coffee?

What is Shark Tank?

Honestly, I might not have dinner tonight. I just ate a banananana, and I'll probably have a snack when I get home in a few hours. 10:30 is too late for a meal for me.

Have you taken all your Christmas decorations down yet (if you put any up)?

V for Vendetta. I first read it when I was really about 7 or 8, and enjoyed it for the pictures.

How many poems have you written in your lifetime (roughly)?

Let life take me where it will. That's partially because I have a lot of downtime right now, and am happy to fill it up with fun things.

What is the largest number of miles you have run in one week?

Saucony (running shoes)

What is your favorite breakfast cereal?

Fix them, depending what it is.

What did you have for breakers?

Legos. No question about it.

Do you frequent any coffee shop enough that any of the cute baristas know your name and drink by heart?

I have a bottle of Trader Joe's shampoo, but that's it.

What's your favorite fruit bread? (banana, cranberry, zucchini, etc.)

Sun! But a spot of shade every now and again is nice.

Nonfat or whole milk? Or vegan?