Another Survey...


50 Things about ME:

1. Spell your name backward: auhsoj

2. Story behind your first name: Joshua from the Bible....

3. Whens your birthday: July 23

4.Where do you live: Morgantown.

DESCRIBE YOUR:
5. Wallet: Black leather with a bunch of random shit in it and year old ATM receipts.

6. Eyes: Hazel... which means they randomly change colors.

7. Toothbrush: Orange and white Colgate... brand new..... Medium bristles

8. Jewelery worn daily: Belly ring

9. Cell Phone: Motorola Razr

10. Pillow cover right now: Mine is a red satin pillowcase.... Rod's are tan cotton ones

11. Car: White cavalier

12. Bedroom: Decent sized... with walk-in closet, balcony access, and its own bathroom.... but way messy right now!

13. Sunglasses: I only wear these while I'm drivin.... and I rarely buy new ones... Usually just wear whichever pair I pull from underneath the car seats.

15. Cologne/Perfume: CK Summer.... I need some new though

16. CD in stereo right now: not sure... rarely listen to CD's... I think Madonna is in my car CD player though


17. Piercing: one belly piercing

18. What you are wearing now: black workout shorts and a white T-shirt

19. Wish: an Attorney's Job?

20. Wanting: an Attorney's Job? haha

21. What are you doing After this: not sure

22. If you could get away with it what would it be: gather all the people I don't like into a building and blow it up

23. Person you wish you could see right now: Spending time with family would be hot right now

25. Something you're looking forward to in the coming week: Getting slightly F'd up on Friday and actin a fool!

26. Something you just ate: Angel Food Cake

27. Something you are afraid of: Black thugs in a dark alley

28. Do you like candles: YES - love coffee scented candles.

29. Do you like incense: They're ok... too much work though

30. Do you like the taste of blood: ewww no

31. Do you believe in love: Yeah.

32. Do you believe in love at first sight: Not really... lust at first sight.. Yes

34. Do you believe in Heaven: Yes

35. Do you believe in God: Yes... A God... not necessarily the spiteful, punishing God most people believe in.

39. Can you eat with chopsticks: Nope... aren't chopsticks made to be worn in the hair

40. What's your favorite coin: quarter

41. What are some of your favorite colors: baby blue, pink

43. What's something you wish you could understand better: closed-minded people

44. Who did you last kiss: The Rod

45. Who did you last text: The Rod

47. Are you shy around your crush: I haven't had a crush in a long time, but I think it used to depend on the circumstances

49. Do you know what it feels like to be in love: Yes

50. Would you sacrifice your favorite possession for your best friend?: Yes...

So... I haven't made a decent post since like November... other than my political outburst last week and the random surveys that I occasionally post.... so, I figure it's time for an update.... even though I'm not entirely sure anyone even reads livejournal anymore... oh well, here we go...

Ok, so normally I don't use livejournal for political rants... for me, it's usually just a place to put random musings and funny happenings... but today, I was flipping through the TV and stumbled onto Bush giving a speech at Kansas State University. Normally, I would've just kept on going, but today something made me stay on that channel and watch... Maybe it was his inability to form a coherent thought, maybe it was the random jumble of mispronounced words he used to form what he thinks is a sentence, or maybe it was the fact that he was stuttering around like he had been drinking since 6am and acting like no president has ever acted before; he seriously acts like he has no idea how a president is supposed to act, so he just acts like a drunken fratboy... Anyway, so I decided to watch some of him and he was trying to justify why wiretapping without a warrant should be legal and constitutional... (which it's not by the way)... Anyway, of course he used terrorism to justify the whole thing... His entire rhetoric was based on fear: "Someone will attack the American people," "the American people need to be safe in case of an attack," "I'm trying to protect the American people." ----> NEWSFLASH TO BUSH: the people who are attacking us aren't doing so because they inherently hate the American people... they're doing so because they hate you and YOUR policies. If you want to change something... start there! It just really pissed me off; not only because he uses that to justify his dumbass policies, but the American people buy into it. I swear to god, if we make it through the next few years without Bush destroying the country those who voted for him should seriously be thankful because it would be you ignorant, dumbass, closed-minded people who would be to blame....

And nobody else!

I am sooooo over some of my "friends" I can't even talk about it.

FORTY RANDOM QUESTIONS ;]


1. Ever been given a ring?
nope

2. Longest Relationship?
coming up on one year and one month

3. Last gift you received:
i'm really bad at remembering things such as this

4. How many times have you dropped your cell?
I'm surprised it even functions

5. Last time you worked out?
unfortunately not in a while... i'm gonna try to change that very soon

6. Thing(s) you spend a lot of money on?
haven't spent a lot of money lately... but I enjoy spending money on electronics, clothes, books, etc....

7. Last food you ate?
UGH - again, I can't remember this for some reason

8. First thing you notice about the opposite sex?
Style of dress and face

9. One favorite song:
Whatever you want - Tina Turner

10. Where do you live:
Morgantown

11. High school you attended:
Richwood High

12. Cell phone service provider
US Cellular

13. Favorite mall store:
I enjoy Abercrombie even though we don't have one

14. Longest Job held:
probably a university job of some sort

15. Do you own a pair of dice?
yes

16. Do you prank call people?
love to but haven't done so lately

17. Last wedding attended?
not sure....

18. First friend you'd call if you won the lottery?
Kim

19. Last time you attended church:
it's been a while

20. Favorite fast food restaurant:
Wendys.... yum

21. Biggest lie you have ever heard?
Oh god, I've heard lots

22. Where do you work?
a Grad Asst in the Poli Sci dept at WVU

23. Where's your favorite place to eat with friends?
If i'm with friends, anywhere can be fun!

24. Can you cook?
somewhat

25. What car do you drive?
Cavalier

26. Favorite summer activity?
Suntanning

27.Last time you drank?
not sure

28. Most disliked food:
fishy type stuff or food with a mushy texture

29. Thing you like most about yourself:
outgoing and open minded (except toward Republicans)

30. Thing you dislike most about yourself:
hmmm.... bad temper

31. Person you want to do in a bad way?
is this sexual or does it mean who i want to hurt really badly???

32. Longest shift you have worked at a job?
Probably when I worked at Cedar Point... 9am-midnight sucks

33. Favorite Movie?
TONS of em

34. Can you sing?
I can sing... just not good

35. Last concert attended?
Cher

37. Last movie rented:
Christmas with the Cranks

38. Favorite Alcoholic drink?
Malibu Bay Breeze

39. Things you never leave home without?
Cell phone and wallet

40. Favorite vacation spot?
San Francisco or New York

At least I think it's new... I tend to do these and forget about it and then I think they're new when I see them again....


Eye Color:: Hazel
Hair Color:: like an Auburn color
Height:: 5'10
Favorite Color:: Baby blue
Screen Name:: ummm yeah I'm not putting that here- lots of livejournal stalkers out there... haha
Favorite Band:: Lots of different ones
Favorite Movie:: sooo many.... Rent is on the top of my list right now
Favorite Show:: The Apprentice shows, Golden Girls, Commander in Chief
Your Car:: Cavalier
Your Hometown:: Richwood
Your Present Town:: Morgantown
Your Grade:: Haha... I've been in school forrrrever... 1st year Ph.D. student
Your Style:: haha sorta random... whatever mood I'm in and whatever is clean and accessible

* . . Have You Ever . . *

Sat on your rooftop?: hmm probably a while back
Kissed someone in the rain?: yes
Danced in a public place?: yes lots
Smiled for no reason?: haha all the time
Laughed so hard you cried?: omg... this is usually how i laugh
Peed your pants after age 8?: hmm i can't recall a specific incident, but given my bladder issues... probably
Written a song?: no
Sang to someone for no reason?: i sing all the time... but not to anyone in particular
Performed on a stage?: yes
Talked to someone you don't know?: yea
Gone out of your way to befriend someone?: hmmm not really
Made out in a theatre?: yes
Gone roller skating since 8th grade?: i don't think so but I wish - i love roller skating
Been in love?: definitely =)

* . . Who was the last person to . . *

Say HI to you?: josh byrd
Tell you, I love you?: Rod
Hug you?: Rod
Tell you BYE?: Rod
Write you a note?: Rod
Take your photo?: probably whoever takes pics at Vice
Call your cell phone?: Rod
Buy you something?: not sure - probably my family
Go with you to the movies?: Josh Byrd
Sing to you?: Rod... although I don't think he was singing 'to' me
Write a poem about you?: no one
Text message you?: Rod
Touch you?: Rod

* . . What's the last . . *

Time you laughed?: yesteday sometime
Time you cried?: not sure
Movie you watched?: A Christmas Story
Joke you told?: There were these three Japs and a jew....
Song you've sang?: I was just singing a Rent song a few mins ago....
Time you've looked at the clock?: just now ... it's 2:22pm
Drink you've had?: coffee.... yum
Number you've dialed?: my mom I think
Book you've read?: Reading a book about the Supreme Court right now...
Food you've eaten?: hmmm... why can't I remember this...
Flavor of gum chewed?: it's been a while
Shoes you've worn?: Adidas tennis shoes
Store you've been in?: OMG - I shopped for like 7 hours straight on Saturday... so I don't remember
Thing you've said?: hmm don't remember

* . . Can You . . *

Write with both hands?: yeah right
Whistle?: no!
Blow a bubble?: yes
Roll your tounge in a circle?: what does this even mean?
Cross your eyes?: no
Touch your tounge to your nose?: no
Dance?: yes definitely
Gleek?: ewww i don't even remember what this is really... I just remember hearing it in junior high
Stay up a whole night without sleep?: yes - tons
Speak a different language?: not really
Impersonate someone?: Hmmm... I can look like Norman Bates, David Bowie, or Joan Rivers depending on several factors... hehe
Prank call people?: yes
Make a card pyramid?: no
Cook anything?: umm some stuff

* . . Finish The Line . . *

If i were a ...: famous person
I wish ...: for direction
So many people don't know that ...: i'm basically an open book...haha
I am ...: josh
My heart is ...: taken

40 Random Stupid Questions

1. Do you like chinese food? I like Hunan Chicken.... but I can never look them in their squinty eyes when I'm ordering - I have to avert my gaze to the egg rolls.

2. How big is your bed? Full

3. Is your room clean? Rarely... and it's usually my fault - I generally have a suitcase opened in the floor with clothes pouring out of it.

4. Laptop or Desktop computer? Both my desktop and laptop are pretty decent... especially my laptop - I LOVE APPLE!!!!!!!!!

5. Favorite comedian? I like Kathy Griffin, Margaret Cho.... and (I can't believe I'm admitting this) Larry the Cable Guy from Blue Collar Comedy

6. Do you smoke? cigarettes are gross.... but I Do love a good stogey now and then

7. Sleep with or without clothes on? generally just underwear

8. Who sleeps with you every night? The Rod...

9. Do long distance relationships work? Never

10. How many times have you been pulled over by the police? Just once - I was totally framed

11. Pancakes or French Toast? French Toast made with thick sliced raisin bread

12. Do you like coffee? OMG Yes

13. How do you like your eggs? Sunny side-up

14. Do you believe in astrology? not really - i think they can act as self-fulfilling prophecies though

15. Last person you talked to on the phone? My mom

16. Last person on your missed call list? Rodney

17. Who was the last text message you received? The Rod again...

18. Mcdonalds or Burger King? McDonalds... Burger King reminds me of black people smell..... (I'm not racist or anything... it's just a fact that they smell like Whoppers)

19. Number of pillows? there are bunches on the bed, but I sleep with 1

20. What are you hearing right now? Steve making me mixes for Friday....

21. Pick a lyric, any lyric or song? too much thought required

22. What kind of jelly do you like on your PB & J sandwich? Yum.... I like most jellies

23. can you play pool? I try :-(

24. Do you know how to swim? NO - and I almost die everytime I try

25. Favorite ice cream? Mint Chocolate Chip AND Butter Pecan

26. Do you like maps? Hate them

27. Tell me a random fact: My cat is going in heat right now and keeps me up late

28. Ever play spin the bottle? i don't think so

29. Ever attend a theme party? No

30. What is your favorite season? Spring

31. Favorite quote?: "People who speak in metaphor should shampoo my crotch"

33. Last time you laughed at something stupid?: like 30 mins ago

34. What time did you wake up this morning? 8:30am

35. Best thing about winter? Christmas

36. Last time a cop gave you a ticket? Summer 01

37. What do you find most attractive about the opposite sex? Vag

38. Name of your first pet? Frisky

39. Do you think pirates are cool or overrated? love em...

40. What are you doing this weekend? Show... harry potter again... homework

Well... I guess it's time for a substantive post... Although I've been noticing that people aren't updating their livejournals the way they used to... could it be that livejournal has lost its popularity??? Hmmm... I'll ponder that question while I do an update myself.

Thanksgiving went by without incident... Went to South Carolina for a few days to visit some sick family members... then spent the rest of the week at my parents where it was insanely hectic since all my family also gathers there for most of the holiday. Anyway, I survived that and came back up to Morgantown yesterday so that Rodney and I could be together for our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY today!!!! I can't believe it has been one year, but it has and even though there have been ups and downs, it's been a wonderful year and I look forward to many more.

Not much else has happened... the next few weeks are going to be insane with school... hopefully I can find some way to relax and maintain some semblance of sanity. The only thing that I'm looking forward to right now is Christmas... I'm so excited for it! I brought a tree home but we haven't put it up yet - that needs to happen soon!

Alright... I guess that's it for now... Talk to everyone soon hopefully!

1. Do you like chinese food? Hunan Chicken and Pepper Steak... that's about it

2. How big is your bed? hmm not sure, but big enough

3. Is your room clean? yes thanks to Rodney's hard work this past weekend

4. Laptop or Desktop computer? I have both... don't really prefer one over the other... except for the fact that my laptop is an Apple and I prefer that to Windows

5. Favorite comedian? Kathy Griffin cracks me up... Ellen does too

6. Do you smoke? I enjoy cigars

7. Does anyone like you? I would hope my friends do

8. Whats the sexiest thing about Condoleeza Rice? fucking eww

9. Sleep with or without clothes on? just underwear usually

10. Who sleeps with you every night? The Rod

11. Do long distance relationships work? nope

12. How many times have you been pulled over by the police? 1

13. Pancakes or French Toast? french toast

14. Do you like coffee? definitely

15. How do you like your eggs? sunny side up

16. Do you believe in astrology? I think it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy

17. Last person you talked to on the phone? my mom

18. Last person on your missed call list? one of my professors

19. What was the last text message you received? not sure cause i just recently cleaned out my text msg inbox

20. Mcdonalds or Burger King? mcdonalds

21. Number of pillows? 1

22. Last thing you ate? leftover pizza... yum

23. Last thing you bought? a milky way midnight candy bar

24. What are you hearing right now? the new Madonna CD - YAY

25. Pick a lyric, any lyric or song? ugh... this requires thought... not in the mood to think

26. What kind of jelly do you like on your PB & J sandwich? Any kind really

27. Can you play pool? I try... E for Effort

28. Do you know how to swim? hell no and I almost drown every time I try to learn

29. Favorite ice cream? Mint Chocolate Chip

30. Do you like maps? hate them

31. Tell me a random fact: During the Civil War, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant believed that onions would prevent dysentery and other physical ailments. He reportedly sent the following message via wire to the War Department: "I will not move my army without onions." Within a day, the U.S. government sent three trainloads of onions to the front. Is that random enough for ya?

32. Ever play spin the bottle? No

33. Ever attend a theme party? yes

34. Ever do a keg stand? fuck no - only losers do these

35. Craziest place you've slept after a night of drinking? nowhere crazy

36. What is your favorite season? summer

37. What is the first music video you ever saw? not sure

38. Pick a movie quote: "People who speak in metaphors can shampoo my crotch"

39. Favorite quote: "Nothing is good nor bad... thinking makes it so"

40. What is your favorite Thirsty Thursday hangout? nowhere

41. Best friend's name? too relative of a question

42. How long have you known them?

43. Last time you laughed at something stupid? not in a while

44. What time did you wake up this morning? 10

45. Wake up next to anyone? The Rod

46. Best thing about winter? Christmas

47. Name a couple of favorite colors: baby blue, pink

48. How Old are you? 25...eek

49. What month is your birthday in? July

50. Do you think pirates are cool or overrated? god, what is the obsession with pirates in America

51. Fave Dave Matthews Band song (if you have one)? Not my type of music

52. What are you doing this weekend? going home

If you read this, even if we don't speak often, post a comment with a memory of you and me. It can be anything you want - good or bad. When you're finished, post this little paragraph in your blog and be surprised (or mortified) by what people remember about you.

These are supposedly 26 questions that no one would ever think to ask.

1. When you look at yourself in the mirror, what's the first thing you look at? Usually just an overall evaluation of how tired I am that particular day.

2. How much cash do you have on you? $143

3. What's a word that rhymes with "TEST"? the BEST

4. Favorite plant? Ones with really bright flowers on it.

5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell? Rodney

6. What is your main ring tone on your phone? Some F'd up ring that is loud and obnoxious

7. What shirt are you wearing? A grey Abercrombie sleeveless T

8. Do you "label" yourself, could you? yes I could and sometimes do

9. Name the brand of your shoes you're currently wearing? no shoes right now

10. Bright or Dark Room? Bright!!!!

11. What do you think about the person who took this survey before you? Steve is funny and cracks me up.

12. Ever "spilled the beans"?: I'm sure I have.

13. What were you doing at midnight last night?: Driving back from the Military Academy in NY.

14. What did your last text message you received on your cell phone say?: "Good Morning"

15. Do you ever click on "Pop Ups" or Banners? Nope...

16. What's a saying that you say a lot?: This assumes that I plan and recognize the things I say... which isn't usually the case- things usually just come out

17. Who told you they loved you last?: My dad

18. Last furry thing you touched?: Anastasia Beauregard Kittyhousen... i.e. my cat

19. How many drugs have you done in the past three days? none

20. How many rolls of film do you need to get developed?: a lot but who knows where they are

21. Favorite age you have been so far?: 23

22. Your worst enemy?: closed-minded and/or arrogant people

23 What is your current desktop picture? The Eiffel Tower

24. What was the last thing you said to someone? Hmmm... hard to say... I haven't said anything since this afternoon...

25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to change a major regret, which would it be?: a million bucks can make me forget about regrets real fast

26. Do you love/ like someone? yeah

List 20 things about yourself then tag 5 people to do the same.

I'll list the 20 things but I think everyone I would tag has already been tagged....

1. My Name is Joshua but everyone just calls me Josh
2. I love cigars!
3. I live at Cheat Lake
4. I love playing chess and collect different chess sets.
5. I have a bachelors degree in Political Science and Philosophy, a minor in Religious Studies, a J.D., and I'm working on my PhD.
6. I have visited over 25 different college campuses
7. I love scary movies.
8. Driving in the rain terrifies me.
9. Rodney and I have been together for almost a year.
10. I am terribly indecisive about most everything.
11. My favorite color is baby blue.
12. I passed the bar exam on the first try.
13. I am watching a Lifetime movie while I do this.
14. Last movie saw was Flight Plan
15. Last movie I bought was Nightmare on Elm Street
16. I never wear a watch - i hate them
17. Dr Pepper is yummy - I wish I had some.
18. I'm going to Nashville, TN this coming weekend.
19. I believe in ghosts.
20. I am very tired.

So it's been a while since I've used my livejournal to go on a rant... but I think it's time for that. So, the past couple of days I've been havinng a toothache... wasn't pleasant but not so much that I couldn't stand it... then I woke up this morning and it was throbbing so bad I couldn't take it... so I grabbed the phone book and after a few calls found a dentist who could take me today. So I get there, he does an X-ray and tells me that I have to have a root canal because there is my tooth is abscessed and could be dangerous because infection can spread to my brain if untreated.... Then he tells me that it will cost around $800 and that I must pay this upfront if I want to have it done. The only alternative is having the tooth pulled which could also lead to a whole host of difficulties....

Nothing really significant enough to warrant an update has happened... but I felt bad for neglecting my journal for so long so I thought I would update anyway. 

1. What time did you get up this morning? 11:30 am
2. Diamonds or pearls? I love this Prince song... but I would choose Diamonds
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Bewitched
4. What is your favorite TV show? Golden girls is the all-time favorite... but right now I also like the Hulk Hogan show and Kathy Griffin's reality show
5. What did you have for breakfast? no breakfast
6. What is your middle name? Kane
7. What is your favorite cuisine? Italian
8. What foods do you dislike? Burger King... ewww
9. Your favorite Potato chip? BBQ chips or Funyuns
10. What is your favorite CD at the moment? no favorite right now
11. What kind of car do you drive? Chevy Cavalier
12. Favorite sandwich? Ham sandwich
13. What characteristics do you despise? closedmindness...
14. Favorite item of clothing? sleep pants and cutoff T
15. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? somewhere tropical
16. What color is your bathroom? One doesn't have a theme and we just redid the other one in tans and light blues
17. Favorite brand of clothing? I like Hollister, Abercrombie type stuff
18. Where would you want to retire to? San Francisco
19. Favorite time of day? 3'ish
20. Where were you born? WV
21. Favorite sport to watch? football
22. Person least likely to send this back?
23. Person you expect to send it back first?
24. What laundry detergent do you use? Gain usually
25. Coke or Pepsi? Rarely drink soda.... when i do it's because I have given in to a Dr. Pepper craving
26. Are you a morning person or night owl? morning here lately
27. What size shoe do you wear? 11
28. Do you have pets? not yet but lots of plants
29. Any news you'd like to share with everyone? Hmmm... nah... Just that I can't decide what I want to do with my life which most people already know
30. What did you want to be when you were little? a cashier or the host of Jeopardy
31. Favorite Candy Bar? I like most candy... lately I've been obsessed with Taffy
32. What is your favorite child hood memory? running around in the yard wearing shorts and cowboy boots
33. What are the different jobs you have had in your life? waiter, hotel clerk, nursing home assistant, recruiter, telemarketer, computer lab assistant, night staff at the dorms, Legal intern, waiter again, Cedar Point ride host...
34. What color under wear are you wearing? purple... hehe
35. Nicknames: umm most people call me Josh... a great deal of my straight friends call me only by my last name... never really figured out where that came from
36. Piercings? just my belly button... I've had others that I've taken out though
37. Eye color? Hazel
38. Ever been to Africa? God no
39. Ever been toilet papering? Yes
40. Love someone so much it made you cry? Yes
41. Been in a car accident? Only one which was sorta my fault... but i've been rear ended like a million times (no comments on this.. haha)
42. Croutons or bacon bits? croutons
43. Favorite day of the week? Wednesday or Friday
44. Favorite restaurant? Olive Garden
45. Favorite flower? this changes... right now it's my peach daisies that we're growing on the deck
46. Favorite ice cream? cotton candy
47. Disney or Warner Brothers? WB
48. Favorite fast food restaurant? Wendy's
49. What color is your bedroom carpet? sorta a cream kinda tanish color
50. How many times did you fail your driver's test? the written part bunches, the driving part none
51. Before this one, from whom did you get your last e-mail? not sure
52. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? clothing stores or BestBuy
54. What do you do most often when you are bored? surf the net or read... I'm rarely "bored" though
55. Who are you most curious about their responses to this questionnaire? no one really
56. Last person you went to dinner with? Rodney
57 Ford or Chevy? I don't care
58. What are you listening to right now? the TV in the other room
59.What is your favorite color? baby blue
60. Lake, Ocean or river? Ocean
61. How many tattoos do you have? none
62. Which came first, the chicken or the egg? the chicken of course
63. How many people are you sending this Email to? none.... posting on my journal
64. Time you finished this e-mail? 3:16 pm

Well... it's over... the bar exam has came and gone! I can honestly say that it was probably one of the worst experiences of my life. Two days of six hour testing in a room in the Charleston Civic Center that was literally 30 below freezing... it was soooo cold! Anyway, I'm not sure how I did - personally, I feel like I did horrible... but everyone seemed to feel that way, so I don't know if my feeling is a fair representation of how I actually did...I should find out by the end of September and by that time, I'll be about a month into grad school so I guess my feelings about that will determine whether I take the test again if I fail. Anyways, lots of free time now so if ya wanna do something- lemme know!