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jmfargoOkay, so I'm feeling kind of out of sorts today, and I'm a bit bored.
Is there anything you'd like to know about me?
How about anything you'd like me to know about you?
Got a story to share?
Somebody, anybody, please? I'm just...only half here today.
Is there anything you'd like to know about me?
How about anything you'd like me to know about you?
Got a story to share?
Somebody, anybody, please? I'm just...only half here today.
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Date: 2006-07-12 12:41 pm (UTC)I was reading over your list of jobs you've held = what was your favourite?
And zombies? I'm personally hoping for the asteriod from outer space option, should be fairly quick and clean and I'm curious about the whole post-apocalyptic thing. Our ancestors survived the ice age on what they had, but I truly wonder about our chances in a rural, non-tech world of disaster.
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Date: 2006-07-12 12:54 pm (UTC)Owning my own business was definitely the top of my list for favorite. I was only just 18, and turned the place into a business that was able to get by from a business that was ready to close. I would probably still be there today, with my own line of small mom and pop video stores, but Blockbuster moved in down the street, and I just couldn't compete. Too bad really, but for a young guy it was an eye opener into what I wanted most in the world - to be my own boss.
And zombies? I'm personally hoping for the asteriod from outer space option, should be fairly quick and clean and I'm curious about the whole post-apocalyptic thing. Our ancestors survived the ice age on what they had, but I truly wonder about our chances in a rural, non-tech world of disaster.
See, that would be interesting also, but zombies are like, my thing. I'm a paranoid weirdo (nice to meet you) and for the past few years have been planning what to do in the case of the Zombie Apocalypse. This Plan will also be useful come almost any other kind of cataclysm - asteroid, war, nukes, but mostly I'm just waiting for the undead to come and try to much on our brains.
Why does everyone always look at me like I'm insane when I say that? *grins*
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Date: 2006-07-12 01:13 pm (UTC)Bob Grant, a radio talk show host, used to say "oh, God, where is the giant meteor?" whenever he read an inane story or spoke with someone who he felt was an idiot.
I quote that line quite frequently.
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Date: 2006-07-12 07:17 pm (UTC)Then I saw it on a bumper sticker, and wished I had trademarked it, or copywrited it, or whatever you do with phrases so that no one else can make money off of them.
You know, like Paris Hilton and "That's hot."
*sigh*
You Asked for It
Date: 2006-07-12 03:37 pm (UTC)Seeing as you've had all this work experience do you find it more or less difficult when interviewing for a new job?
What big factors do you attempt to relay to those who might be your future employers when discussing your vast and very extensive work experience when specifics occur regarding how long you were at each job?
As a DM, what's the strangest thing a player has either tried to do with their character and/or themselves while at the game? Have they succeeded and/or did you have to create a houserule to ensure that never be attempted again?
How would you rule in a game of D&D if one of your players discovered an abuse *feat, skill, class, etc.* combo that was obviously unbalanced but they did not wish to give up said combo because it 'crippled their character'?
When the ducks fly on Mars, will the mimes sound off and the trumpets blow cabbage? Explain your answer.
Yes, that last question is exactly what I typed.
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How about anything you'd like me to know about you?
I've got double-jointed thumbs. At both joints on each thumb.
I can't swim. Rather I can swim, but not very far and I tend to sink like a rock when in water. Some people (includding me) say I'm too dense. Jokes are too easy to comment regarding this statement.
I just had my interview yesterday and felt like I was facing a firing squad. There were four people conducting the interview and I only knew one person there. That one person happened to be the battalion chief however. I think I did alright, but from my understanding there were three other individuals who interviewed for the job too. We'll see what happens over the next week or two.
During the summer, at my current workplace, all you can hear outside the office windows are seagulls. ALL FRICKIN' DAY LONG!!!! No, I'm not bitter about it. I'm over it, honest.
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Got a story to share?
I once managed to catch a Biggie-sized Frosty (From Wendy's) with my foot, without spilling it, or causing it to open. I was carrying three in from the garage at my parents place and I had each stacked on top of one another. I held the bottom two and left the third loose. As I was walking, I tripped over smething on the floor as I couldn't see anything due to the fact I was carrying three Frosty's. The top one fell and instinctively I shot my right foot forward (more to catch my balance than anything else). When I felt it touch my foot I had visions of me spending the next three hours cleaning the Frosty up because I had kicked it and splattered it all over the garage.
As I looked down (I still had managed to hold onto the other two Frosty's), I realized I had caught it with my ankle and foot, and was balancing it precariously close to the ground. I set one of the Frosty's down on a workbench within ange and slowly bent down and retrieved the errant Frosty. To this day I've never been able to do anything remotely as cool. And of course, no one was there to witness my ultimate ability to catch a falling Frosty with my foot.
Re: You Asked for It
Date: 2006-07-12 03:38 pm (UTC)You have ninja skills!
Re: You Asked for It
Date: 2006-07-12 03:45 pm (UTC)I'd like to believe that a ninja would have not only caught the Frosty though but then kicked it back up to the others. I wasn't about to press my luck. ;)
Re: You Asked for It
Date: 2006-07-12 06:50 pm (UTC)Professor Xavier: So, you're looking to join my school for the Gifted?
You: Yessir.
Professor X: Well, what is your talent?
You: I...I can catch a Wendy's Frosty with one foot without spilling it.
Professor X: ......
Professor X: .....Yes...Well...Have you checked with the Brotherhood? I hear they're hiring young talent like yourself. Here's their number, ask for Mr. Lensherr. Tell him you've rejected my hippie agenda and are looking to cause havok and mass panic to promote the coming New Age. They eat that stuff up.
Re: You Asked for It
Date: 2006-07-12 06:51 pm (UTC)Re: You Asked for It
Date: 2006-07-12 06:59 pm (UTC)Re: You Asked for It
Date: 2006-07-12 07:08 pm (UTC)My true mutant power is the ability to creat a near-endless amount of belly button lint. But sadly I think the X-Men would gloss over on that one. Unless it was mutant lint. I mean, hell, Jubilee can only do that sparkler stuff with her hands, I think being able to produce lint on command (from my belly button even!) should at least garner me a spot of the JV team.
Re: You Asked for It
Date: 2006-07-12 07:18 pm (UTC)Mind control.
No, really, watch!
I totally just convinced myself that I'm funny! See? I controlled my own mind!
I Answer (Part One) - Jobs
Date: 2006-07-12 03:53 pm (UTC)Well, since I don't put all those jobs on any resume I ever fill out it makes it slightly more difficult when I want to say I have relevent skill (x) but it's not from any of the jobs on my list. That's not too big of a deal though, as I'm pretty skilltastic without having to talk much about my jobs.
It's a word.
Overall though, it makes it easier. I've found that in every job I've ever had most people are just that - people. Interviews don't scare me any more because I've realized that the person behind the desk is just a person. Also having this many jobs has made me realize that if I don't care what the job is, I can get A job if I need to. This does things to help ease a person's mind. *shrugs*
What big factors do you attempt to relay to those who might be your future employers when discussing your vast and very extensive work experience when specifics occur regarding how long you were at each job?
Well...see, this is where I can get a little dishonest. I don't talk much about my HUGE list of jobs to potential employers. I usually make sure I include the important jobs and pertinent information on my resume, but sort of leave off just about everything else. I focus more on "I can type faster and more accurate than almost anyone" than "I've done this, and this, and this, and this, and this." I also make sure that my references are good ones that can talk about how helpful and job-oriented I am in the office.
I just try to discuss ability more than past jobs, I guess.
I Answer (Part Two) - D&D
Date: 2006-07-12 03:58 pm (UTC)You know, actually my players are pretty straight-forward and don't try to do stuff that would break..wait. Animal Growth combined with a Druid in animal form, her companions, and a slight misunderstanding* of the rules. It took a half hour to get everything statted out to where it should be. I went for a walk. *L* I told the player that in the future maybe they should have the stats beforehand, or at least ready to be moved on the fly.
How would you rule in a game of D&D if one of your players discovered an abuse *feat, skill, class, etc.* combo that was obviously unbalanced but they did not wish to give up said combo because it 'crippled their character'?
This happens more than I'd like to admit in my campaign, really. It's okay though, I just take note of it, and use it against them. I also note whether or not it's a common theme from character to character. That's when I might have them sit down with me and talk things over. My players are good though. I think if it was horribly game breaking, they'd be willing to work it out with me with a brief polite adult conversation.
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Re: I Answer (Part Two) - D&D
Date: 2006-07-12 06:54 pm (UTC)You got NOTHING on me tho. Unless you can think of some abusive combo I've pulled in the past.
I Answer (Part Three) - <lj user=akdidge> Is A Nutball
Date: 2006-07-12 04:01 pm (UTC)When the crow soars higher than an eagle in the atmosphere of Europa, a single thread shall shine from the web of a Planet-Devouring Spider and it will be taller and wider than any tree. The trumpets will sound, but the cabbage will be the ones doing the blowing while the mimes are destroyed by the three.
Re: I Answer (Part Three) - <lj user=akdidge> Is A Nutball
Date: 2006-07-12 04:44 pm (UTC)Re: I Answer (Part Three) - Akdidge Is A Nutball
Date: 2006-07-12 07:00 pm (UTC)What?
Misc.
Date: 2006-07-12 04:06 pm (UTC)I've never done something quite as cool as catching a Frosty on my foot without spilling a drop, but I did have Spidey-sense once or twice. My favorite time was at Friendly's when I turned a corner and without knowing why jumped backwards, ducking. A clatter and a clang behind me told the story of a large kitchen knife hitting the metal doors that held our refrigerators. The dent left by the knife was at head-height, and the tip was broken off the knife making me think that I would have died that day had I not allowed my body to take over for itself.
The thrower? Her name was Rosie, and she was insane. Not in a funny or nice way, and unfortunately in a very serious way that meant if they fired her for ANYTHING the restaurant would be tied up in litigation for ages. It's 8 or 9 years later, and she still works there, happily saying hello to the coffee cups by name every morning, and eating the french fries out of the grease trap at lunch.
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Date: 2006-07-12 04:52 pm (UTC)Well she was being friendly, so I guess the grounds for termination for that particular place might not have looked good. Besides, she wasn't the one who had the disagreement with you, it was the knife and she was attempting to 'mediate' the problem by getting you two together to 'discuss' the problem.
Note to self: NEVER eat there and beware any employee named Rosie from now on.
But I hear you on the reflexes thing. I've become so attuned to things that I react without thinking and 9/10 times it has kept me from serious injury and/or death. That other tenth time is what freaks me out. I jerk back for no 'discernable' reason and look around like WTF?!? SOmewhere out there I'm sure there's a supernatural creature just messing with me. Oh yeah, I went there.
Re: Misc.
Date: 2006-07-12 07:01 pm (UTC)Re: Misc.
Date: 2006-07-12 07:12 pm (UTC)Invisible Stalker's Wife: Honey! I need you to take out the garbage! Stop goofing around on the prime and do some work for a change.
Invisible Stalker: What?!? Now? But I'm in the middle of trying to off this pesky human who keeps dodging just in the nick of time. I'll get take out the trash later. One of us has to earn a living.
Invisible Stalker's Wife: You get your invisible butt back home right now mister, unless you want to be spending some time on the couch!
Re: Misc.
Date: 2006-07-12 07:19 pm (UTC)