i decided to combine all the dumb surveys i've ever taken on livejournal from 2003-2004 and make one huge one. Looking back on them it's amazing how much hasn't changed, while some things are completely opposite.
I think the last one that i did was in the summer of 2004. So it's slightly dated. maybe i'll do another one later, but i can't seem to find any new ones.



first best friend: this kid jeremy from day care. i used to cry on the days he didn't show up.
first real memory of something: parents fighting. they divorced when i was 3.
first car: my mom's bmw, then a crappy ford escort stationwagon
first date: going to play strip poker with some girls in the 6th grade. the guys lost
firts real kiss: this girl megan while camping in a tent,afterwards she said "Don't take this the wrong way, but you're actually not bad"
first job: telemarketing
first screen name: i've had so many. i think it was something stupid like "sexybrand0n"
first self purchased album: those read along storybook records. i had tons of them
first funeral: great grandfather
first pets: we had a siamese cat named "tansy". she hated me and used to pee in my crib
first piercing/tattoo: i had my ear pierced once. how exciting
first credit card: a visa with a 500 dollar limit, which i promptly maxed out and which ruined my credit.
first true love: it always seems like true love....at first. yet, all the girls i fell for turned out to be nut bags.
first enemy: this kid named "dragon"(accent on the second syllable) who was a second grader. i was in kindergarten, and he beat the crap out of me.
first big trip: while my mom was 8 months pregnant she went to disneyland and tried to go on space mountain, and they wouldn't let her on. my mom's nuts
first play/musical/performance: i literally can't remember. i was in thousands of these growing up.
first musician you remember hearing in your house: blondie
last kiss: my pillow, but i was thinking of someone else
last good cry: after watching the bad news bears. i swear that movie just chokes me up for some reason.
last library book checked out: book of greek myths
last movie seen: casino royale a couple days ago.
last beverage drank: diet pepsi with a lime
last food consumed: tofu with vegenaise and garlic
last phone call: ryan
last tv show watched: M*A*S*H a couple months ago
last time showered: today, but i have no towel so i have to put my clothes on while wet! ewww
last shoes worn: blue converse
last cd played : the zombies (surprise surprise)
last disappointment: when girls turn out not be as perfect as they seem.
last soda drank: low carb beer
last ice cream eaten: a couple years ago, mint chocolate chip
last time wanting to die: i don't want to die thanks
last time scolded: my boss sends me nasty emails from time to time
last shirt worn: jean jacket
last web site visited: themissdawn.com
name = Brandon
piercings = 0
tattoos = 0
height= 5'9"
shoe size = 11 and 1/2
hair color = blondish brown
siblings = none

[LAST...]
movie you watched = raiders of the lost ark
movie you bought = rebel without a cause
song you listened to = Rich Girls, Poor Girls
song that was stuck in you head = "midnight confessions" -the grass roots
record you bought = Monkees greatest hits
cd you listened to = grass roots anthology
person you've called = can't remember
person that's called you = tara
tv show you've watched = fox 10 in the morning

[DO...]
you have a crush on someone = yes and no
you wish you could live somewhere else = Los Angeles, Paris,
you think about suicide = yeah
you believe in online dating = i don't know
others find you attractive = only people with really low self esteem
you want more piercings = no
you like cleaning = not really
you like roller coasters = no
you write in cursive or print = i don't know

[FOR OR AGAINST...]
long distance relationships = against
using someone = for
suicide = for
killing people = for
smoking = against
driving drunk = for
gay/lesbian relationships = against

[HAVE YOU...]
ever cried over a girl = yes
ever cried over a boy = no
ever lied to someone = yes, all the time
ever been in a fist fight = yes, usually over some dumb girl

[WHAT...]
shampoo do you use = jason
shoes do you wear = some 70's reebok low tops, looking to get something new
are you scared of = hpv, herpes, etc

[NUMBER...]
of times I have been in love?= about once every 3 years
of times I have had my heart broken? = whenever i'm in love
of hearts I have broken? = i would never do that,.. okay maybe a few
of times my name has appeared in the newspaper? no idea
of things in my past that I regret? = i don't regret anything...okay that's a lie.

[DO YOU THINK YOU ARE...]
pretty= yes or no
hot= nope
friendly= yes, in a fake way
amusing= no, i'm dead serious
ugly= in the daytime
loveable= i guess not
caring= yes
sweet= yes
dorky= no, but i like girls who are dorky

[FAVORITE...]
5 letter word:
Actor/actress: sean connery as james bond
Candy: luna bars.
Cartoon: monchichis
Cereal: grape nuts
Chewing gum:
Color(s): blue
Color nail polish: none
Day of week: saturday night
Least fave day: tuesday
Flower: daisy
Jello flavor: clear
Jewelry: a heart necklace
Special skills/talents: metabolizing food
Summer/Winter: winter


|| Person who last.. ||
Slept in your bed: kali(yeah i know), but i swear to god i didn't do anything with her
Saw you cry: god no one
Made you cry: probably some slutbag
You went to the movies with: shane
Yelled at you: my mom

|| Have you ever.. ||
Said "I love you" and meant it?: I prefer the word "cherish" over love
Gone out in public in your pajamas: in my bathrobe
Cried during a movie: sure
Planned your week based on the TV: i don't watch tv, except sometimes M*A*S*H but that's always on anyway
Been to New York: no
Been to California: yes
Hawaii: no
China: no
Canada: no
Europe: no
Asia: no
South: yes
Australia: no.
Wished you were another gender: no
What time is it now? 2 am

|| This or That? ||
Apples or bananas?: bananas
Blue or red?: blue
Walmart or target?: mervyns
Spring or Fall?: springtime in paris
What are you gonna do after you finish this?: play "heart and soul" on the piano
What was the last meal you ate?: tres tacos from baja fresh
Are you bored?: yes
Last noise you heard?: sound when someone messages you on aim
Last smell you sniffed?: diet pepsi

|| Friendship/Love ||
Do you believe in love at first sight?: yes!
Do you want children one day & if so, how many? yes a couple
Most important thing to you in a friendship is: they tolerate my saying stuff behind their back



|| Other Info ||
Criminal record?: no
Do you speak any other languages?: some spanish,
Last book you read:
Name some of your favorite things in your bedroom?: the gold heart shaped mirror. that's all i have in my room.
Worst feeling in the world: jealousy
Who do you love: train wreck girls

|| You ||
Nickname(s): juice
Initials: bda
How old do you look?: very young and very old at the same time
How old do you act?: like a little boy
Glasses/Contacts: i have better than 20/20 vision
Braces: never
Do you have any pets?: no
You get embarrassed: sometimes
What makes you happy?: when a girl i like calls me all the time
What upsets you?: when people disappoint me

|| Finish the sentence: ||
I Love to... gossip
I Miss... my L.A. friends, various girls
I Wish... i could travel in time
I Hope... i remembered to change all of hope's answers to this survey
I'm Annoyed by...prank calls
I Want to be... young forever
I Would Never...cheat on someone
I'd Rather be...james bond
I Am Tired of... dumb young girls
I Will Always be...miserable

Just About You::
What's your name?: Brandon
Any nicknames?: the omega man, juice, maniac B, the bible, coach, and some i wouldn't care to reveal

How old are you?: 21
Forget your real age - Characteristically how old would you say you are?: 12
Are you male or female?: male
What do you look like: i don't know, scandinavian maybe
What do you do for a living?: boring job that i'd love to escape
Do you have any siblings? only child
Tell me one thing about yourself no one else knows:: um no that doesn't really have an appeal to it.

Still About You Just A Little More Random::
Are you a part of any other site aside from lj? Which one/s?: friendster
Have you ever done anything someone else would call crazy?: of course
You mentioned how you look above...would you say it suits you?: i suppose so
What characteristic would you say is uniquely you?: eternal optimism

What can you do physically that you believe makes you stand out?: metabolize food
What is the one thing about yourself that you are most critical of?: i can be superficial at times
What is the one thing about yourself that you are most proud of?: being a good judge of character
What would you say is your greatest accomplishment?: it is yet to come
Describe your personality in 5 words only::: archetype romantic hero, christlike figure,
Look at yourself from a friends perspective. Describe in 5 words::: superficial, megalomaniac, prude, misogynist, liar,
Is there anything you would change about yourself? What is it?: I'd give myself more money
What would you never change about yourself?
Why?:I'd change anything. I'm versatile
Are you a good friend? In what way do you think so?:
Not really. I'm a good acquaintance though.
Do you believe in second chances?: depends. some things are unforgivable.
Who do you look up to most?: Richard Nixon, F Scott Fitzgerald,
Are you an extrovert or an introvert?: both
Do you enjoy being the center of attention or do you prefer to blend in?: i like to be the center of attention if i'm not around.
You go somewhere and know no one, do you mingle or wait to be approached?: mingle
What do you think is completely unforgivable?: cheating on someone
Have you done anything "unforgivable"? Have you been forgiven?: no. all is forgotten

Wierd Info-Share::
Are you superstitious?: yes
Can you do anything wierd with any of your body parts?: no
not at all.
Have you ever skinny dipped with the opposite sex?: umm, no
If you were an animal what would you be?: lost puppy
If the animal isnt domesticated can it *YOU* be?: no
You are laying in bed, what is on your right-hand side? Whats on your left?: There's nothing in my room. It's a minimalist, red room.
What is the first thing you do when you get up in the morning?: take pills
What are your top 10 peeves?:
people wanting to hang out with you and then not showing up. people who are sleazy and don't realize it.
people who are sleazy period,
girls who are respectable but date creeps
people who are the "life of the party"
when people are philistines
people who can't block out modern pop culture
when people do things for the novelty of it.
when people try to compare the awful films of today with the classics.

What are your top 10 fetishes?:
I'm not really that pervy, but i like to kiss and hold hands does that count?
How long does it take you to get out of the shower/bathroom?: if i'm taking a warm bath i'll be in there a couple of hours.
Are you high maintenance or low maintenance?: low
How long would you say it takes you to get ready for a date?: 4 hours
Have you ever sunbathed nude?: no
Are your nails real or fake?: real
What is the last thing you will share with anyone?: i'd share anything
What is your beauty regime?: thousands of creams, pills, lotions etc.
What do you do to pamper yourself?: lounge around in my bathrobe
What is your favorite scent?: food. i'm the hungriest kid.
Are you a neat-freak or a "leave it where it lands" sort of person?: neat freak.
Regardless of your gender which are you most comfortable with?: girls
What will you most likely compliment the opposite sex for?: for being perfect
Would you rather be on time looking "OK", or late and looking "Great"?: late and great
What undergarment do you put on first?: underwear
Is it what goes off first as well?: nope
You don't love either, but who would you marry your friend or your lover?: lover
What is the sexiest attribute a guy can have?: a guy? nothing of course.
What scent (on a guy) can drive you absolutely wild?: i don't know, mine?

Grooming::
Do you shower or bathe?: both
How long do you tie up the shower/bathroom for?: couple hours
What is your post-shower/bath routine?: brush my hair, wrap it in a towel, dry off, get mostly dressed, blow dry my hair, then put a shirt on
Have you ever pee'd in the shower?: sure
Have you ever worn anything two times in a row?: of course
You just showered and realize you have no clean underwear, what do you do?: wear the "cleanest". Buy more immediately
What is a hygiene "no no" for you?:
Do you bite your nails?: not really
What is your most attractive attribute?: my good manners, everything else is just smoke and mirrors.
What body part would you say people notice first about you?: face
Would you change anything about your body? What?: Well i have my weaknesses.
What's in your bag/purse?: cash, ids
What do you NOT leave home without?: cash

Bring On The Grub (Food)::
How many kinds of cereal are there in your pantry?: a few. none of them mine though.
Describe the perfect sandwich::: tuna and cheese
What is the last thing you would eat no matter how hungry you were?: candy
Do you watch how you eat when you are around people or could you care less?: I eat with proper etiquette
What is the last thing you ate?: some tofu with vegenaise
What is your favorite alcoholic beverage?: merlot,
If you could have anything to drink right now what would it be?: glass of wine
Create the ultimate dish, what is it, and who would you make it for?: sea chips
The dishes are dirty - Who does them?: the maid
What was wierdest food combo you have eaten?: popcorn with garlic and grape seed oil
Do you have any wierd cravings?: popcorn
What is your favorite candy?: none
You have only one candy/chocolate left...who do you give it to?: anyone. i don't want it.

Miscellaneous - Isn't This Fun::
Are you a heavy sleeper or a light one?: in between
Which do you prefer: Night or day?: night
You just got home from work/school - What do you do?: eat some food, drink wine, ride my bike
What is your favorite quote? Why?: "can't repeat the past? of course you can!"
What is your favorite smell (rain,grass,gasoline,lighter fluid)?: smog
Choose one sense (touch,sight,taste,hearing,smell):: Why?: sight
What is your most cherished childhood memory?: those nights of sleepovers, microwave popcorn and rented nintendo games,
What was your favorite stuffed animal as a child?: a stuffed elephant named "pussywillow"
Who was your best childhood friend - Are you still friends today?: joe. no
Where would you be if you weren't where you are right now?: in Los Angeles
What country would you love to revisit?: france although i've never been there, except in spirit
Which could you live without::Emotion or Intelligence?: emotion
If you had to sell one, which would it be your body or your soul?: soul!!
What is your signature cuss word?: i don't use profanity
What in your opinion was the ultimate cartoon growing up?: monchichis
What don't they air anymore and you think they should bring back?: Dean Martin Variety Show
Who is your favorite person?: me
Who is your least favorite?: normal everyday people
Choose 5 lj friends to take with you to a deserted island:: that would be a little presumptuous
Which breakfast cereal are you?: grape nuts

This Or That::
Sunrise or Sunset?: sunset
Loving or Being IN love?: loving
Intelligence or Humor?: intelligence
Funny & Plain or Exciting & Superficial?: funny and plain
Going to bed late or Sleeping in late?: both
Eggs:: Runny or Scrambled?: scrambled
Potato chips or Corn chips?: atkins diet
A long hug or A short kiss?: a short kiss
Comfortable or Sexy?: in between
Romance:: Exhilerating & Short or Long-lived & 'Dependable'?: well.. right now they're all exhilerating and short but someday when the planets align...

Just For The Heck Of It::
Which element would you say describes you (fire,water,air,earth)?: water
Would you say your birth sign suits you? Why? If not which does? I'm a cancer
Who is your favorite online buddy (choose 5 maximum)::: i just don't feel like writing anymore
Pick a salad dressing that just "makes the salad"::: caesar
What was the last dream you are annoyed you didnt get to finish?: can't remember

Let's Talk About Love::
Do you know the difference between loving someone and being in love?: no
*See previous question* Do you believe there really is a difference?: no, that's just some daytime talkshow cliche
Have you ever been in love? What does it feel like to you?: yes, many times. feels like springtime in paris, or how i'd imagine it anyway
Has your perspective on love changed over the years?: no
Do you fall in love easily?: nope
Would you say you guard your heart?: yes.
So tell me...are you loveable?: apparently
Briefly - What do you want out of a relationship?:

Briefly - What do YOU bring into a relationship?: romance,
Do you believe there is a difference between fate and destiny?: yes
*See previous question* Do you believe you are in charge of either of them?: unlike the past you can't escape, you change the future when you change lanes.
Do you know who you want? If so who is it?: not sure really. I have have bit off more than i could chew
Can you see yourself with this person in 5 years?:
no, but love affairs are so grand
Could you see yourself settling down with this person?: i never want to "settle down". i'll do that by myself thank you
Do you believe in 'soul-mates'?: no
Is this person yours?: huh what person? there is nobody
In 10 words:: How do you feel about this person?:
....
What would you most likely say when you see him/her - I want you or I love you?: I'd just say hi.

When Was The Last Time You::
Had a meaningful conversation? With whom?: every night on the phone.
Feel like you learned something from someone?: I learned from the doctor that i don't have cancer.
Told someone you loved them (non-family members)?: maybe 6-7 years ago.
You laughed at something until your sides ached?: i think it's been a while
You fought with someone? About what?: well i can get kind of cranky
You actually took the time to write something to someone and send it?: probably 7 years ago.
Heard a song that actually spoke to you?: Billy Joel's "She's Always a Woman".
Showed someone how you truly feel and felt words werent needed?: you can tell i'm getting tired of this
You hugged someone for absolutely no reason?: when i see people at parties
You told someone you were sorry and meant it?: a few weeks ago
You did something humiliating?: not in a long time.
You did something mean?: I'm never mean. though sometimes i'm accused of it though.
Someone called you just to say "Hi"?: a few days ago
You let someone see you at your worst and felt fine with it?: umm i'd never be fine with it
You said "Goodbye"?: to my roommates as i left for work
You did something just for the heck of it?: rode my bike to plaid
Let yourself cry?: i ain't telling.
Told someone you appreciated them?: too many times
You met someone and felt it was the best thing that ever happened to you?: it's all downhill after that
Said "Thank you"?: at the bank
You fell in love?: enough
Enjoyed your own company?: i always do.
Read a good book? What book was it?: This Side of Paradise.
Watched a really good movie? What movie was it?: Get to Know Your Rabbit
Danced as if no one were watching?: in my underwear on my bed, all the time.

Finish This Sentence::
I want::: leave work
I wish that::: i could quit and parade around like the great gatsby all day and throw extravagant parties
The one thing that bothers me::: not having friday nights off
I think::: I will leave work in 5 minutes
_______makes me laugh::: tragedy
I am in love with::: no one
I love::: everyone! I think people are the greatest fun
You can't define::: a relationship if there isn't one
The only way to succeed is::: to adapt
Emotions are::: so much fun
Hallmark cards are::: who cares
Karma is::: for hippie dippies
Home is where::: I'm going
I regret::: a few things even though I pretend I don't
Tomorrow I will::: relax
_______pisses me off::: i would never say that

Now For Some Music::
Write the first sentence of a song that describes your life::: don't have time
What song do you swear was written about your life?:
Bruce Springsteen "Dancin in The Dark"
What song do you believe will be played at your wedding?:
"Worst that could happen"

What song describes you when you are upset?: Elvis Costello "Beyond Belief"
What song would you not be caught dead listening to?:
rap music


More on YOU:::
What dessert are you?: none. i hate "sweets"
Would you rather tell someone how you feel or show them?: show them
Someone kneels before you - What do you say? That doesn't happen.
Do you have any unfinished business with anyone?: yes
What do you want to remembered by?: just being remembered at all is more than enough
You overhear a friend talking about you - What is she/he saying?: something they shouldn't, but i understand
Are you straight-forward or do you beat around the bush?: subtle
What is friendship?: two people liking each other without being physically attracted to them
This quiz is over::: overkill
React::: How do you feel?: like the hungriest kid
Would you subject others to this quiz?: if they wish.
If so why? If not then why not?: It takes forever and some of the questions are really tacky

PAST.
-first grade teacher's name: mrs. "de something"
-last song you sang: the zombies "imagine the swan"
-last thing you laughed at: josh's profile page
-last time you cried: boys don't cry
-what color socks are you wearing: white
-what's under your bed: shelves. i use shelves turned over on their side for a bed frame
-what time did you wake up today: 7:50 pm

.FUTURE.
-what is your career going to be: generational icon
-where are you going to live: los angeles
-how many kids do you want: i don't really want any, but i suppose i have to pass on my dna
-what kind of car will you drive: i don't care i'm not one of those "car guys"

CURRENT.
-current hair: same awkward andy warhol hairdo i've been sporting for years
-current clothes: jeans, lacoste jacket
-current jewelry: french flag bracelet
-current annoyance: carrah owes me $475
-current smell: diet pepsi
-current longing: current romantic interests, releasing my album
-current favorite music artist: the zombies
-current book: guide for the married man
-current worry: saving money
-current hate: carrah
-story behind your username: nothing it's my name. my mom named me after a character in a sleazy romance novel.
-one person you wish was here right now: miss dawn, or...
-i am happiest when: dreaming about a girl(s)
-i feel lonely when: not often. i can fly on my own
-favorite authors: f. scott fitzgerald,
-do you think too much: no, i just dive right in
-if you could live anywhere in the world, where: los angeles, maybe paris in the 50's
-famous person you have met: mark schoenecker
-do you have any regrets: yeah, tons and one day i'm going to travel back in time and fix everything.
-favorite coffee: with milk
-favorite smell: pretty much any kind of food. i'm the hungriest kid
-what makes you mad: ordinary people
-favorite way to waste time:
-what is your best quality: i'm not sleazy
-what's the craziest thing you have ever done: probably when i filled up a shopping cart full of groceries at whole foods and then just walked out with it... which turned into running
-any bad habits: making a mess in the sink when i shave
-do you find it hard to trust people: yeah most girls. don't trust them one bit. i'm the jealous type
-last thing you bought yourself: a huge brick of tofu
-bath or shower: a long hot steamy shower with good water pressure, or a relaxing bath
-favorite season: springtime in paris
-favorite color: navy blue, baby blue, blue.
-favorite time of day: late night
-gold or silver: a heart of gold
-any secret crushes: i have tons, and i usually don't keep them a secret. you all know who you are.

.FASHION.
-do you wear a watch: no
-most expensive item of clothing: now wouldn't it be tacky if i actually metioned an expensive item as an answer? my clothes are less than extravagant, but i wear them well
-most treasured: i don't really treasure any of them. they're just clothes. anything's for sale for the right price.

.YOUR FRIENDS.
-do your friends know you: nope
-what do they tend to be like: broken in some way
-can you count on them: no
-can they count on you: no

.LAST.
-last book you read: i haven't read a book in ages.
-last movie you saw: casino royale. i watch it all the time. I have a crush on barbara bouchet even though she must be like 60 now.
-last movie you saw on the big screen: the princess diaries (yeah it's been a while)
-last show you watched on tv: M*A*S*H
-last thing you had to drink: diet pepsi
-last thing you ate: brick of tofu with vegenaise
-last time you showered: today a couple times
-last time you smiled: i'm just siiting here alone at work. it would be kind of creepy if i were just smiling my little heart away by myself in here, but yeah a few minutes ago.
-last time you laughed: couple hours
-last person you hugged: some girl at the bar
-last person you talked to online: rachel
-last person you talked to on the phone: mattress

.DO YOU.
-smoke: no
-drugs: no
-drink: yes, red wine, low carb beer, gin
-sleep with stuffed animals: no
-have a dream that keeps coming back: no i have all new people to dream about.
-play an instrument: keyboard
-believe there is life on other planets: of course. it would be arrogant to assume otherwise
-read the newspaper: only when i walk by it in at circle k
-have any gay or lesbian friends: yeah a few. i'm confident they'll find a cure for homosexuality someday though.
-believe in miracles: no
-consider yourself tolerant: yes, i'm quite patient
-consider police a friend or foe: yeah
-like the taste of alcohol: yes
-have a favorite stooge: god these questions are getting lame
-believe in astrology: find me a girl who's a pisces or a virgo now
-believe in magic: in a young girl's heart, how the music can free her whenever it starts

-pray: no but i prey
-go to church: no
-have any secrets: tons
-have any pets: my roommate has a cat. it pees in the kitchen sink. how gross
-go or plan to attend college: dropped out years ago
-talk to strangers: try to avoid it
-have any piercings: no
-have any tattoos: no
-hate yourself: no....
-wish on stars: blah blah blah. that's for girls
-like your handwriting: it's atrocious.
-believe in witches: no
-believe in ghosts: no
-believe in santa: ...
-believe in the easter bunny: ....
-believe in the tooth fairy: ......
-have a second family: i pretty much avoid all types of family
-trust others easily: no way

**Have You Ever?**
*. KISSED YOUR COUSin? no
*. RAN AWAY? still running
*. BROKEN SOMEONE'S HEART? yeah whatever i don't care. they'll just have to "butch up" a little and deal with it.
*. HAD YOUR HEART BROKEN? into a million pieces. i kind of enjoy that though.
*. CRIED WHEN SOMEONE DIED? no.
*. BROKEN A BONE? broke a bone in my wrist and had to drive stick with my left hand for a while.
*. DRANK ALCOHOL? merlot, and low carb beer.. i thought i answered this already
*. LIED: all the time. whenever necessary
*. CRIED IN SCHOOL? yeah when the teacher yelled at me

::This or That::
*. COKE OR PEPSI? diet pepsi
*. SPRITE OR 7UP? i hate those sorry
*. FLOWERS OR CANDY? flowers, or that little heart shaped candy on valentines day. actually i hate all candy. it's disgusting.
*. QUIET OR LOUD? quietest boy
*. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES? does not matter
*. TALL OR SHORT? shorter than me, or my height.
*. JEANS OR SHORTS? i haven't worn shorts in like 10 years seriously

?...::What Is::...?
*. YOUR GOOD LUCK CHARM? the head of medusa... no i don't know. i'm tired of this
*. PERSON YOU HATE MOST? it's a tie between two girls
*. LUCKY NUMBER? 5. thats when i get off work

10 bands you've been listening to a lot lately:
1- the zombies
2- the grass roots
3- the turtles
4- velvet underground
5- love
6- the monkees
7- tommy james and the shondells
8- the palace guard
9- the seeds
10- elvis costello

09 things you look forward to:
1- releasing my album
2- moving back to l.a.
3- eating
4- the weekend
5- taking my vitamins
6- love affairs
7- quitting my job
8- people calling me
9- rachel calling me

08 things you like to wear:
1- my bathrobe
2- boot cut jeans
3- french flag bracelet
4- lacoste jacket
5- jean jacket
6- various other jackets (yes i wear them in the summer even)
7- converse
8- cosmetic products

07 things that annoy you:
1- movie remakes
2- people who go along with modern pop culture
3- getting dissed by a girl for someone who is fat and ugly
4- being an artistic and intellectual genius and yet having to waste my time doing grunt work that every day idiots should be doing.
5- philistines
6- dumb young girls
7- people who are sleazy or just plain trash

06 things you say most days:
1- tell me some stories
2- what needs to be done
3- I hate ______.(insert girl's name here)
4- i'm the hungriest kid
5- i want my money
6- i know how that story ends

05 things you do everyday:
1- have a drink when i get off work to take the edge off
2- eat at baja fresh
3- talk on the phone
4- talk to girls on aim
5- listen to the same cds over and over

04 people you want to spend more time with:
1- Mark Schoenecker
2- vivacious teenage girls
3- people with good manners
4- whatever i like hanging out by myself

03 movies you could watch over and over again:
1. Get to Know Your Rabbit
2- Any Alfred Hitchcock movie
3- Atlantis- The Lost Continent

02 of your favorite songs at the moment:
1. The Zombies- Imagine the Swan
2- The Turtles-Guide For the Married Man

01 person you could spend the rest of your life with:
1: your ex-girlfriend

1. three things that scare me:
philistines
licentious women
semitrucks

2. three people who make me laugh:
abe
caty
dickie

3. three things i love
my room
my cellphone
romance

4. three things i don't like
hicks
lowbrow characters
machismo

5. three things i don't understand
women
religious people
homosexuality

6. three things on my desk
a plate
a half full glass of milk
scattered paperwork

7. three things i'm doing right now
talking to Britt on IM
talking on my cellphone
daydreaming

8. three things i want to do before i die
throw extravagant parties
finish recording my album
love some more

9. three things i can do well
dress
adapt
social climb

10. three things i can't do well
dance
keep secrets
save money

11. three ways to describe your personality
patient
jealous
unconditional

12. three things i say the most
tell me some stories
i know of a party
What a terrible night to have a curse

13. three of my favorite foods
microwave popcorn
baja fresh
tuna

14. three things i'd like to learn
how to travel in time
how to play the keytar
how to steal a million

15. three beverages i love to drink
wine (merlot)
lactaid milk
diet pepsi

16. three favorite colors:
red
blue
yellow

17. three magazines or comics
jane
national review
mad magazine


18. three random thoughts on your mind
leaving work early
romantic interests
writing songs

19. three things in your pocket or bag
money
receipts
cellphone

20. three words
optimism
tragedy
redemption
LAYER ONE:
-- Name: brandon
-- Birth date: 6/29/82
-- Birthplace: Milwaukee
-- Current Location: tempe, az
-- Eye Color: blue, sometimes green
-- Hair Color: blondish brown
-- Height: 5'9"
-- Righty or Lefty: righty as in "right wing"
-- Zodiac Sign: cancer

LAYER TWO:
-- Your heritage: German, Norwegian, British, etc
-- The shoes you wore today: tennis shoes "club-c"
-- Your fears: liberals, creepy homosexuals
-- Your perfect pizza: pepperoni and mushroom
-- Goal(s) you'd like to achieve: To live a life
similar to that of the great gatsby.

LAYER THREE:
-- Your most overused phrase on AIM: "tell me some
stories"
-- Your thoughts first waking up: my bathrobe
-- Your best physical feature: I have good manners, but everything else is just smoke and mirrors.
-- Your bedtime: I pretty much live off of naps
-- Your most missed memory: NONE! These are the
great days!

LAYER FOUR:
-- Pepsi or Coke: diet pepsi
-- McDonald's or Burger King: Burger King 39 cent
hamburgers were once the only thing standing
between me and "Hollywood Forever" cemetery
-- Single or group dates: single
-- Adidas or Nike: Reebok
-- Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: who cares

-- Chocolate or vanilla: i hate sugar
-- Cappuccino or coffee: coffee

LAYER FIVE:
-- Smoke: sometimes

-- Cuss: very rarely, certainly not in public
-- Sing: duh
-- Take a shower everyday: i like bubble baths
-- Have a crush(es): no comment

-- Do you think you've been in love: fortunately,
yes
-- Want to go to college: no interest
-- Like(d) high school: everything except fot the
school part
-- Want to get married: someday
-- Believe in yourself: I believe that i will
endure many tragic events. Does that count?
-- Get motion sickness: only if reading in the
car.
-- Think you're attractive: I think following many
hours of preparation i can create the optical
illusion of being attractive for very brief
periods of time.
-- Think you're a health freak: A health freak
yes, healthy, no.
-- Get along with your parent(s): not really,
they're huge nags so i avoid contact with them.
-- Like thunderstorms: i like rain, or overcast
-- Play an instrument: i play the keytar

LAYER SIX:
In the past month...
-- Drank alcohol: every day
-- Smoked: yes
-- Done a drug: yes
-- Had Sex: don't think i could do it even if i
wanted to
-- Made Out: yes
-- Gone on a date: yes
-- Gone to the mall: yes
-- Eaten an entire box of Oreos: ewwww
-- Eaten sushi: no
-- Been on stage: no
-- Been dumped: who knows
-- Gone skating: no way. skateboarding is for
jocks now.
-- Made homemade cookies: no
-- Gone skinny dipping: no
-- Dyed your hair: no
-- Stolen anything: don't need to do that anymore

LAYER SEVEN:
Ever...
-- Played a game that required removal of
clothing: strip blackjack with some girls in the
sixth grade, and no i didn't win
-- If so, was it mixed company: yes
-- Been trashed or extremely intoxicated: yes
-- Been caught "doing something": something pervy?
well i've been caught doing things that appeared
to be pervy but weren't really.
-- Been called a tease: YES, many times
-- Gotten beaten up: won a few, lost a few more
-- Shoplifted: yes, but only when my survival was
at stake
-- Changed who you were to fit in: every few
months

LAYER EIGHT:
-- Age you hope to be married: 23. I'm a little
overdue i guess
-- Numbers and Names of Children: i don't care.
the girl can name them.
-- Describe your Dream Wedding: one where my
family is not notified and are not in attendance.
-- How do you want to die: i suppose it doesn't
make much difference, but if i pick suicide that
means i'll get to die the way i want.
-- Where you want to go to college: correspondence
school.
-- What do you want to be when you grow up: in a
constant state of relaxation.
-- What country would you most like to visit:
France

LAYER NINE:
In a guy/girl..
-- Best eye color?: blue or green
-- Best hair color? blonde or brown.
-- Short or long hair: long.
-- height: shorter than me
-- Best weight: really thin
-- Best articles of clothing: something adorable
-- Best first date location: my room
-- Best first kiss location: my room

LAYER TEN:
-- Number of drugs taken illegally: not many in
recent years, unless you count prescription drugs
-- Number of people I could trust with my life: no
one. not even me
-- Number of CDs that I own: usually like 10 at a
time
-- Number of piercings: none
-- Number of tattoos: none
-- Number of scars on my body: none i can think of
really.
-- Number of things in my past that I regret:
"Regret is an odd emotion because it comes only upon reflection. Regret lacks immediacy, and so its power seldom influences events when it could do some good." -William o'Rourke