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So the new year is almost upon us, and I can't seem to stop watching variations of that Amazing Horse song.  *sigh*

Got any resolutions this year?  I don't really make or attempt to keep them, but one goal I have is to visit another country.  I have the means to do it, so what am I waiting for? ^.^
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Rules:
1. Choose 10 of your OCs, or friends if you don't have that many. (NO READING THE QUESTIONS AT THIS STAGE.)
2. Read the little blurb.
3. Answer the questions below.

My List o' Ten Characters:
1. Daisy Rodaker
2. Lia Whitten
3. Cade Brigant
4. Brio Lonnigan
5. Jane Elder
6. Wesley Schroder
7. Nerine Roberson
8. Walter Travon
9. The CatFace Corporation
10. Captain Juliette

Your OCs move into your neighborhood in late August.
When you realize this, you also notice that you've all signed up for the same school and take the same bus.

With this, answer the following:

Number 1 (Daisy) comes over to share the news. Your reaction:
Pretty sweet!  Daisy's cool, so I'd be pleased to have her around.  She should leave the drama at home, though ^.^

Number 2 (Lia) calls and asks if you wanna walk to the bus stop together. You say:
Yay!  Lia is fun - we'd have a great time wandering to the bus stop.  Both of us can get distracted pretty easily, though, so it remains to be seen whether we'd actually GET to the bus (and on time).

Number 3's (Cade) locker is right next to yours. Is this okay?
Is it okay?  It's BETTER than okay!  I share a locker wall with over-the-top hotness!  Woohoo!  *ahem*  Yes, well.

Number 4 (Brio) and Number 7 (Nerine) are in almost all the same classes. Will this end well?
Ha, Nerine would bully Brio into doing her classwork.  Brio's too much of a putz to say "no."

Number 10 (Juliette) asks Number 6 (Wesley) out. Where will they go and what will they do?
I think Wesley would be kind of uncomfortable with this arrangement, but... Juliette is pretty hot and has a commanding presence.  They'd probably do whatever Juliette wanted to do... and on dry land, she'd most likely go to a seedy bar with darts and pool.  Then again, she might force him onto her ship to be a galley slave.  You just never know with Juliette.  She is, after all, a dread pirate.

Number 5 (Jane), Number 8 (Mr. Travon) and Number 9 (CatFace) will form a club. What will it be?
The horror!  Um, Jane, being the type of girl she is, clearly sees some value in having these connections, though I can't imagine why.  Mr. Travon will probably use the all-seeing-eye that is the CatFace Corporation to spy on younger girls.  The CatFace Corp is very likely trying to humanize their image.

Would you join their club?
Hell.  No.

You all meet after class to exchange phone numbers and email addresses. You give yours to Number 2 (Lia), will they call or message you?
She totally would.  We'd go hang out and be awesome together.

You see Number 5 (Jane) and Number 7 (Nerine) hugging as they walk out of school. What does this mean?
Oh boy.  That would be a scary alliance.  Nerine is the bad-ass with questionable associations... Jane is a rich, well-connected manipulator.  I'm going to HOPE it's just friendship and not anything sinister.

Number 10 (Juliette) throws a party, will number 3 (Cade) come?
Ha, he's probably still pissed about getting his face smashed into the deck by Juliette's first mate.  I doubt he'd make an appearance unless she apologized first.  The dude can hold some grudges.

You attend Number 10's (Juliette's) party and see Number 6 (Wesley) sitting in a chair, away from everyone. Why?
Awww, probably because no one remembers him.  It's been a while since he showed up. =p  Poor Wesley.  *pat pat*

Number 8's (Mr. Travon's) house burns down, will Number 1 (Daisy) let them stay at theirs?
Hell.  No.  Although Mr. Travon will try his damnedest to get that close to Lia.

Number 5 (Jane) moves away, will Number 10 (Juliette) cry?
Not a chance.  Juliette doesn't care that much about anyone except herself.  Besides, Jane totally lied to her before, and if that little nugget of truth comes out, Jane will be lucky she moved.

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I'm not much for tagging, but all the same, I'd be interested in seeing your answers!
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So I had a weird dream last night (not that this is unusual, mind you).  I was apparently dating someone, and he kept refering to me as "his sweet little spreadsheet."  You know, like an Excel document.  Now, maybe this is my chosen profession taking a toll on my subconscious, but that's pretty random for a pet name.

That being said, what's the weirdest pet name/term of endearment someone's used with YOU?  In non-dream-world, the oddest one I was ever called was "space comet," but to be fair, that was only because it was in a movie we both liked.
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So the gist of the game seems to be:
A. Choose 12 of your original characters/people/animals.  Write them all down in a numbered list, maybe share a detail or two about that creation.
B. Answer the questions!
Quick and painless, right?  We'll see!

My chosen characters:
1. Lia Whitten - one of the main characters in my comic Salt the Holly.  Silly and a bit naive, loves pirates, a romantic at heart.
2. Daisy Rodaker - the other main character in StH.  Used to be an extremely talented martial artist before a memory loss incident.  Currently a bartender; believes in the restorative properties of toaster waffles.
3. Cade Brigant - a character in StH.  Talented assassin, is awkward around other men since they don't seem to like him much; very tall; used to be engaged to Daisy.
4. Brio Lonnigan - a character in StH.  Currently dating Daisy; deals with problems by drinking heavily; sort of a doofus, but well-meaning.
5. Wesley Schroder - a character in StH.  Self-proclaimed rescuer of damsels in distress.  Has blue hair and purple eyes.  What a weirdo.
6. Jane Elder - a character in StH.  Daughter of a wealthy semi-eccentric.  Very assertive, used to getting her way, but not a spoiled brat.
7. Ellerii - a character in StH (hasn't shown up yet).  Somewhat of a mystery with odd eyes.  Whimsical and carefree.
8. Peyton - a character in War of the Bands.  Plays harmonica and bass, sings.  A bit on the quiet loner side of the spectrum but has a completely different outgoing stage persona.
9. Dash - a character in WotB.  Plays drums.  Short-tempered, foul-mouthed, and arrogant.  Knows she's hot and uses it to her advantage.
10. Rocky - an old character from the defunct comic Errantry.  A hipster, the butt of most jokes.  Caught bird flu and laid an egg.  Now has a "son."
11. Jean-Claude Sacdargent - a character from the incomplete musical "Undying Love."  Mayor of New York. French.  Last name means "money bags."  His brains get eaten during a parade.
12. Clive the Camel - a character from Errantry.  A dromedary camel scorned by his bactrian camel tribe for not having the proper amount of humps.  Can fly thanks to a cape bestowed upon him by Charon, the ferryman of the underworld.

1. Who would make a better college professor, 6 or 11?
Well, Jean-Claude is probably a bit more educated than Jane, but Jane has a better personality for it.  She would also be more entertaining and witty than J-C.  J-C would likely get his brains eaten halfway through the semester anyway.  Vote Jane for College Professor: Consistency!

2. Do you think #2 is hot? How hot?
Daisy?  Hot?  She's definitely supposed to be pretty, plus she can kick some ass.  On the Hot-O-Meter, I bet most guys would give her an 8 or 9.

3. 12 sends 8 on a mission. What is it, and does it succeed?
So Clive has sent Peyton on a mission, eh?  Clive is the type that would send Peyton to his old camel tribe to perform a touching musical piece about how camels should get along despite their outward appearances.  Peyton's good enough with his harmonica that there is a definite possibility of success!  I'd say 75%.

4. What is or would be 9's favorite book?
Dash doesn't read.  If she did, I imagine she would identify most with Machiavelli's "The Prince."  Humor-wise, she would most likely appreciate Ambrose Bierce and "The Devil's Dictionary" though she's rarely that political.

5. Would it make more sense for 2 to swear fealty to 6, or the other way around?
So Daisy swearing to Jane or vice versa?  I don't think either would happen - they both have very strong personalities.  If the fealty were FORCED, I'd say Jane would swear to Daisy though, just because Daisy could probably kick Jane's ass.

6. For whatever reason, 5 is looking for a roommate. Should 5 share a studio apartment with 9 or with 10?
So Wesley has the choice of Dash or Rocky as a roommate?  Well, if Wes knows what's good for him, he'll pick Rocky.  Rocky's pretty much a loser (though a nice enough fellow), but Dash is a jerk who probably won't clean up after herself.

7. 2, 7, and 12 have dinner together. Where do they go, and what do they discuss?
Daisy, Ellerii, and Clive are having dinner together?  Well, they'll probably go some place vegetarian-friendly for Clive's sake...with outdoor dining!  Most restaurants won't let camels inside.  As for the discussion topics, that's a tough one.  Clive is pretty much a downer; Ellerii would want to talk about fun things...Daisy could go either way.

8. 3 challenges 10 to a duel. What happens?
Cade challenges Rocky to a duel, eh?  Rocky would lose, that's what would happen.  Or he'd run away crying.  Or possibly, Cade would take pity on the poor hipster kid and let him go without a struggle.

9. If 1 stole 8's most precious possession, how would 8 get it back?
Lia would never steal from Peyton - or from anyone.  But in the event that she did, Peyton could simply ask for it back, and the two would laugh about the misunderstanding.

10. Suggest a title for a story in which 7 and 12 both attain what they most desire.
Ellerii and Clive attain what they most desire?  Well, for Clive, that would be 100% camel acceptance...for Ellerii?  Her deepest desire is probably true love like most girls.  Maybe the title would be: "Across the Sahara: A Tale of Love, Family, and Lasting Friendship."  *gag*

11. What kind of plot device would you use if you wanted 4 and 1 to work together?
Hmm, it wouldn't be hard to get Lia and Brio to work together - they're already decent friends even though she doesn't think he handles problems well.  I guess I'd just have either Lia or Brio lose his/her job and go to work with the other one.

12. If 7 visited you for the weekend, how would you get along?
You know, I probably wouldn't get along with Ellerii - I'm too serious.  She'd always want to play, and I'd get annoyed.  Poor Ellerii.  Despite this, she's one of my favorite characters.

13. If you could command 3 to perform any one task or service for you, what would it be?
Hmm, I get to command Cade to do a task/service for me?  Heh heh *blushes*  Cade's pretty much designed with my ideal guy in mind (though he's developed differently than I first imagined, but you know - close enough), so uh...heh.

14. Does anyone on your friends list write or draw anything regarding 11?
Ha, nope - Jean-Claude hasn't had his official debute yet...and he really might not get that chance, which is sad.

15. If 2 had to choose sides between 4 and 5, which would it be?
If Daisy had to choose between Brio and Wesley...well, she'd definitely pick Brio since she's dating him.  At least, she'd pick him NOW.  Things might change later down the line.  You'll just have to wait and see!

16. What might 10 shout while charging into battle?
It's hysterical thinking about Rocky going into battle since he'd probably wet himself.  Maybe his battle cry would be something hipster related like, "Long Live Dashboard Confessional!" or some other obscure band.

17. If you chose a song to represent 8, which song would you choose?
Hmm, a song to represent Peyton?  Well, I gave him his super harmonica talent after listening to "Dangerous" by Roxette, but that's not really a good representation of him or his personality.  Um...something blues-y.  I think "Somehow Somewhere Someway" by Kenny Wayne Shepard will do nicely.  It's also the sexiest song I know, for the record.

18. 1, 6, and 12 are having dim sum at a Chinese restaurant. There is only one scallion pancake left, and they all reach for it at the same time. Who gets to eat it?
Lia, Jane, and Clive are eating dim sum?  Well, Clive isn't really much for Chinese food, and Lia is too nice to deny someone the last scallion pancake.  Jane would get it, but she'd be diplomatic enough to offer to split it...OR, since she's a rich girl, she'd offer to buy another order of them.

19. What might be a good pick-up line for 2 to use on 10?
So Daisy is going to try to pick up Rocky?  How horrible!  A scenario I'd never imagined before!  All she'd have to do is say hello, and Rocky would be all over it.

20. What would 5 most likely be arrested for?
Heh, Wesley, arrested?  I guess theft, since technically he stole a ride ticket from Mr. Travon to save Lia.  Other than that...he's not really much of a candidate for law-breaking.

21. What is 6's secret?
I don't think Jane really has any major secrets.  I guess the biggest one is her crush on Cade, but since she's already told her dad and Lia...it's not really THAT much of a secret.  Plus it's pretty obvious.

22. If 11 and 9 were racing to a destination, who would get there first?
Dash and Jean-Claude are racing!  Dash would totally win.  If she were losing, she'd probably just shoot J-C.

23. If you had to walk home through a bad neighborhood late at night, would you feel safer in the company of 7 or 8?
Um, I'd feel much safer with Peyton than with Ellerii.  Ellerii would probably try to befriend any would-be assailant...or she'd be so into her daydream that she wouldn't notice anything amiss.  I bet I'd be less likely to be attacked or mugged or something walking with a guy anyway.  Theoretically.

24. 1 and 9 reluctantly team up to save the world from the threat posed by 4's sinister secret organization. 11 volunteers to help them, but it is later discovered that he is actually a spy for 4. Meanwhile, 4 has kidnapped 12 in an attempt to force their surrender. Following the wise advice of 5, they seek out 3, who gives them what they need to complete their quest. What title would you give this fic?
Okay, so let me get this straight.  Lia and Dash team up (definitely reluctantly) to save the world from Brio's sinister org.  Jean-Claude volunteers to help, but it turns out he's actually a spy for Brio (this is all pretty realistic so far).  Brio has also kidnapped Clive to use as leverage.  Wesley gives Lia and Dash some good advice, so they go find Cade who gives them what they need to finish the quest (probably his amazing assassin services).  Sounds like an awesome movie!  Um, I would call it "Brio's Last Stand" or "Salt the World" or possibly "Mayor of the Apocalypse."
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So I joined SparkPeople.com the other day.  It's a community website focused on healthy living/lifestyles...and it's pure Awesome Sauce.  I'm a bit on the dumpy side (okay, maybe a LOT on the dumpy side), and this seems like the perfect tool to get myself focused on better choices.  Plus the associated site SparkRecipes.com has tons of great vegetarian recipes. Woo hoo!

Anyway, thought I'd share.

On another note, Jess dragged me to the Austin Swing event last night (four hours of dancing!) - and it was awesome.  I'm sort of clumsy, so it was a major feel-good moment when I was able to come out of the turns and get back into the rock step without tripping (only took me three hours to get it right, heh).  Plus, the belt loop move?  Kinda hot.  Met a lot of wonderful people as well.  For whatever reason, I came out of that event feeling really good about myself - and I'm totally going back next week, and the next week, and the next week...
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