LancesWorld.com Journal

~Sleep~
Do you dream at night? I do.
Do you remember your dreams? Sometimes.
Describe one: Not right now, thanks.
What time do you go to bed usually? Midnight
What time do you wake up normally? 7:30 – 8:00 a.m.
What time do you wake on weekends? Same
Do you find waking late nice or annoying? Nice on weekends, annoying on weekdays
Do you sleep with one pillow or two? Two.

~School~
Do you like school? I did.
Why/why not? I always enjoyed learning new things and interacting with people on an intellectual level. College was particularly good because it allowed not only an expansion of my knowledge, but is also exposed me to an amazing social network and allowed me to develop on a personal level.
What was your favorite subject? Well, I guess film in general. But if the question is really what is my favorite class, that’s a little more difficult.
Most hated subject? I can’t say as I hated any subject. I guess my least favorite college class would have been
Do you have a favorite teacher? I had many good teachers. In high school, Wayne Hentschel and Linda Simpson were probably two of the most influential. In college, two of my funniest teachers were Ed Hums (Accounting) and Dr. Lionel Jensen (Chinese Ways of Thought). My most demanding professor at Notre Dame was Jill Godmilow, but she was also one of the best. Chris Becker and Bill Donaruma were always excited about the material they taught, and
Ever had a crush on a teacher? In 5th grade – Alberta Nelson.
Are you a maths/science person or an english/drama person? Hmm… both.

~Friends~
Do you have heaps of friends? Only a few good ones
Do you have a best friend? Not at the moment.
Do you have more guy friends or more girl friends? Guys.
Do you ever get annoyed at any friend? Of course – who doesn’t?
Have you ever lied to a friend? Probably, but I can’t remember a definite instance.
Have you ever stolen a friends boyfriend/girlfriend? Oh come on… no.

~Family~
Do you like your parents? Are they going to read this? They are… can you leave out the fact that I asked that? No? OK… um, yah of course I like them. Hi mom & dad!
Ever run away from home? All the time – always to my Grandma Al’s house. I even had the cutest “Going to Grandma’s House” bag. I wish I knew where that was.
Ever thought about it? Umm… yah, I thought about running away from home. And then I did.
Do you have any siblings? One sister – Amber.
If so, do you like or get annoyed with them? I like her, which is why I get annoyed with her sometimes. If I didn’t like her, I’d just ignore her.
How old are they? She is going to be 22 in August.
If not, do you mind being an only child? N/A
Do you feel your parents spoil you? I am very lucky.
Do you not get along with any of your family? I get along with all of them most of the time.
Do you have big family get-togethers ever? Well, my family is small, but sometimes we have “big” get together. Never like reunions or anything, though.

~Relationships~
Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend? If I had a girlfriend, do you think I would be wasting my time filling out this ridiculous profile? No, I do not currently have a girlfriend.
If so, are you in love with them? N/A
Do they love you? N/A
How long have you been together? N/A
Most romantic thing they’ve ever done for you? N/A
Do you want to have a boyfriend/girlfriend? I would prefer not to have a boyfriend right now, but a girlfriend would be nice. I’m ready to start up a new relationship.
Do you have a crush? Sure.
If so, are you in love? That’s a joke, right?
Do they know you like them? Which one? Just kidding. I don’t know, you’ll have to ask her.
Is it serious or playful? What? My crush? What is a serious crush, anyway?
How long have you liked them? I'll plead the fifth here.
Ever done something stupid to impress them? I like to think that I don’t have to be stupid to be impressive.
Have you ever experienced unrequited love? Ever in my life – yes. Can you say the name Laura Giannuzzi? Yah, I can’t pronounce it either. Just kidding.
Do you find it romantic or hurtful? Oh yah, totally romantic. I love getting my heart trampled on. That is so hot.
Even know what it is? Hello, do you think I’m four years old? Yes, I know what it is.

~Sex~
Ever had sex? First of all, that’s none of your business, and second of all, no, I haven’t.
Do you believe sex should wait for marriage? Absolutely.
Believe in casual sex? See above.
When do you plan to lose your virginity? On May 18, 2008. Are you serious asking this question? I have no idea. Whenever I get married.

~Religion~
Do you have a religion? Yes, I am Roman Catholic.
Do you practice it? Yes. Moreso, I try to live it.
Do you believe in God? Yes.
Jesus? Yes.
Satan? Yes.
Heaven? Yes.
Hell? Yes.
If you died tomorrow, what do you believe will happen to you? I wish I knew. I try to live a good life, but God’s grace is a gift, not something I can earn, so God only knows (literally).
Does death scare you? Not really.

~Morals~
Have you ever been drunk? Yes.
Taken drugs? Only prescription drugs.
Stolen? Yes.
Shoplifted? Never.
Tried to commit suicide? No, and I never even gave it serious thought. Just not something I am into.
Lied to a boyfriend or girlfriend? Probably, but I can’t remember a specific occasion.
Gotten into a fight? Well, when I was younger I fought with my parents and sister a lot. I yelled at my fourth grade teacher once. I argued with my girlfriend Laura sometimes. I almost got into a fist fight with my freshman year roommate, Luis, but my shoe came off.
Are you more innocent or guilty? Innocent.
Would you date a drug addict? Probably not.
Have you ever had to look after someone who was a drug addict? Nope.
Are you racist? “Everyone’s a little bit racist.” –Avenue Q
Are you discriminatory to anyone? I do my best not to be, but I probably have my moments.
Have you been a hypocrite in the past? Yep.
Do you have an open or closed mind to other peoples’ beliefs and feelings? Wide open. I may not agree with them, and I might tell them that, but I’ll hear them out.

~Media~
Do you watch tons of tv? I hate TV and I try to avoid watching TV for more than a few hours a week. I love to watch DVDs, though – when I have time.
How many times have you been to the movies in the past 6 months? Too many to count. Movies are my life, folks.
Do you listen to the radio often? Only in the car.
Do you read the newspaper? Not really. I read CNN.com a lot, though.
Do you read magazines? Sometimes. I currently subscribe to Razor and Movieline.
Are you a couch potato? I used to be, but am not anymore.
Do you use the internet too much? Probably.

~Music~
What’s your favorite style of music? I like many styles. Classical, Pop, Alternative, Jazz, Oldies. Basically as long as it’s not rap, country or really heavy, I’m golden.
Do you play an instrument? Yes – piano, though I am a little out of practice since I don’t have a piano in San Francisco.
Do you sing? I sing at church and sometimes in the car. I don’t sing in the shower.
What’s your favorite band? They Might Be Giants
Why? As the sound waves enter my ears, they vibrate the ear drum, sending signals into my brain that I am hearing a sound. As my brain processes the “sound” that I am hearing, electrical signals enter the portion of my brain that controls “preference” and through a series of neurons firing, the logical part of my brain rates the level of “preference” and determines that I like their music more than any other band’s music.
Have you met them before? Never in person, but I have been to a concert.
Name 3 CDs that you’ve bought in that last year. The Starting Line – “Based on a True Story,” The Postal Service – “Give Up,” and Bright Eyes – “I’m Wide Awake it’s Morning.”
Why did you buy them? Because I thought the music would suck. Obviously, because I liked the music and wanted to be able to listen to it at my convenience. I was a child of Napster, but those days are over.

~Sports~
What’s your favorite sport? Tennis, racquetball or volleyball would have to the sports I like to play the best.
What’s your favorite sport to watch? Golf. You can’t beat an exciting game of golf on TV. Seriously, the only sport I watch on TV is Notre Dame Football.
Do you have a favorite team of any sort? The Fighting Irish. I cheer for any of their teams – even if I don’t know the rules of the sport, like lacrosse.
Do you play a lot of sports? Nope.
Ever won anything for sport? I have some trophies, but I have no idea what they’re for.

~Perosnality~
Are you funny or serious? Both. Anyone who is 100% one or the other is missing out on life and is probably not a very happy person.
Creative or not? Creative, but not as much as some people.
Logical thinker or lateral thinker? Extremely logical.
Are you outgoing or shy? Depends on the environment. I’m single because I’m fatally shy when it comes to women. In the work place, though, I am very outgoing.
Are you lazy or active? Active. I just joined 24 Hour Fitness. Shouldn’t this question go under “Sports?”
Have you ever been hyperactive? Nope.
Are you a naturally hyperactive person? Nope.

~Looks~
Are you happy with the way you look? I tolerate the way I look.
What would you change? Why do you think I joined 24 Hour Fitness. Gotta get rid of this tummy.
Do you wear makeup regularly? Cakes. No, I stopped wearing makeup when I stopped acting.
Do you have a large wardrobe? It is growing. Compared to my sister, I’m basically naked, but compared to many men, I probably have a substantial variety.

~Money~
Do you have a job? Yes. I live in San Francisco and pay $750 a month in rent – I had better have a job.
Do you like it? Love it.
Are you a saver or a spender? I am a saver for the most part, but when I spend, boy do I spend.
Do you work hard or slack off? I have never been a slacker. Procrastinator, YES, but never a slacker.
Have you ever been fired? Nope. I was laid off once, but that’s when I was like 12 and a DJ on a kids radio station. They sold the station and turned it into some crappy station with music that nobody’s ever heard of.
Have you ever been in trouble at work? No.
Made a major mistake? No.
Ever had money stolen from you? I had my wallet stolen once, but it wasn’t at work. I don’t remember how much money was in it.
Are you always broke? No.

~Embarrassing Moments~
Your all time most embarrassing moment? Posting this survey.
Ever snorted drink out your nose? “And they have beady little eyes!” Oh wait, that’s my sister.
Ever giggled like an idiot? No.
Ever embarrassed yourself and pretended nothing happened? Oh yah! Who doesn't remember the incident with the ice cube and the bald guy?
Ever tripped in front of someone you liked? Come on. That’s not embarrassing, it’s just clumsy. No, I have never done this, or if I did it was on purpose. But still, no.
Ever said something really stupid? Certainly.
Ever snorted while laughing? My sister needs to answer this survey.
Ever fallen off a bed? No.
Ever sleepwalked? No.
Ever sleep talked? Maybe.

~Memories~ I am not answering this section because it’s lame.
What’s your best memory?
Worst?
What’s the weirdest memory you have?
Do you have a good memory?
What’s the coolest holiday you remember having?

~Firsts~
First best friend: My sister, Amber
First car: 1989 Ford Taurus – “to the place where the chickens grow.”
First date: Hmm… probably to the opera with Suzanne Itami (she is married now, by the way).
First real kiss: May 2002
First job: IT Rollover Technician at Kennecott Utah Copper
First screen name: ACTforFUN
First self purchased album: Jurassic Park soundtrack
First funeral: Don't remember.
First pets: Whisper and Tigger
First piercing/tattoo: None.
First credit card: Of my own – Gold Delta Skymiles American Express
First true love: Laura Giannuzzi
First enemy: Don't remember.
First big trip by yourself: I guess it was moving to San Francisco where I knew absolutely nobody. I mean, I’ve never actually gone on a “trip” by myself. I may have flown or driven alone, but I always met someone else at my destination.
First play/musical/performance: I don’t remember, to be honest.
First musician you remember hearing in your house: Probably Yanni since my mom loved him back in the day. But that’s just a guess.

~Lasts~
Last big car ride: What’s big? I drove from LA to San Francsico on June 19, but that’s only like 6 hours. I did Notre Dame to Utah in May 2004 with my dad – that took 25 hours.
Last kiss: November 2003. Wow it’s been a while.
Last good cry: Well, the last time I cried was probably last Sunday (July 3), but that would have been more of a “joyful” cry than a cry of agony.
Last library book checked out: That would have been over a year ago, so I have no clue.
Last movie seen: In the theatre it would be “Howl’s Moving Castle.” On DVD it was “Imaginary Heroes.”
Last beverage drank: Avocado Tapioca
Last food consumed: Paneer Tikka Masala
Last phone call: The last incoming call was from my mom. My last outgoing call was to Adam Fairholm, who didn’t answer. I did leave a message.
Last TV show watched: Law & Order
Last time showered: This morning.
Last shoes worn: My Hunter’s Bay brown leather shoes
Last CD played: All the way through? Brian Crain And The Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra - Spring Symphonies Nos. 1 and 2. As I type this, “Change Your Mind” from “Hot Fuss” by The Killers is playing.
Last item bought: Not food related – towels.
Last disappointment: July 13, 2005. Not getting to go to Italy.
Last soda drank: Wow – I don’t drink soda. It would have been a root beer at Buckhorn Grill in like February or March.
Last ice cream eaten: Mint Chocolate Chip with Patrick and Christina after dinner last night.
Last time wanting to die: I have never honestly wanted to die.
Last time scolded: Don't remember.
Last shirt worn: Currently wearing a Notre Dame Football t-shirt (my pajama tops), but the shirt I was wearing before this was a red checker-ish Cherokee button down short-sleeved shirt.
Last website visited: IMDB