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| 100 TRUTHS:
001. Full Name - Michael E. Kowalczyk
002. Nickname(s) - Michael K (not used anymore), Mike
003. Status - Single
004. Zodiac sign- Gemini
005. Male or female - Male
006. Elementary - St. Paul Catholic School/Orchard Hill Elementary
007. High School - Montgomery High School
008. College - The College of New Jersey
009. Eye Color - Brown
010. Hair color - Brown
011. Long or short - Short
012. Loud or Quiet - I'm a listener
013. Sweats or Jeans - Jeans
014. Phone or Camera - Camera
015. Health freak - Mild hypochondriac
016. Drink or Smoke? - A little of both, on occasion
017. Do you have a crush on someone? - Weeeell, yes and no
018. Eating or Drinking - Eating, I'm a house
019. Piercings - No
020. Tattoos - Noooooo
021. Asthma? - No
022. Accessory - Hat
FIRSTS:
023. First piercing - None
024. First best friend- Kevin/Dan from St. Paul's
025. First award - One of those 'everyone's a winner' soccer awards
026. First crush - Victoria, 1st grade. If she hadn't moved I would've so asked her to marry me.
027. First movie? - No clue, probably Peter Pan
028. First big vacation - Disney World
029. First sport you joined - Rec Soccer
030. First big birthday - 17, when I got my license
031. First kiss - 10/12/2005
032. First car - 2000 Ford Focus, it's a lady killer
033. First cellphone - Motorola something, not worth remembering
034. First broken heart - So many
035. First stitches - Wisdom tooth-ectomy
036. First love - Disney World
037. First broken bone - None
CURRENTLY:
038. Eating - Eggs, sunny-side up
039. Waiting - For a phone call
040. Drinking - Coffee coffee coffee
041. Listening to - NBC World News
042. I'm about to - Do nothing
043. Working on - Nothing
044. Plans for today - Nothing
045. Missing - Conte's
046. Loving - The fam, of course
047. Anticipating - Warm weather
FIRST THINGS THAT COME TO MIND
048. Kids - Don't think so
049. Marriage - The prospects are grim
050. Career - Italian teacher at whatever high school will take me
051. Pickle - That's random... They don't have them here anyway
052. College - Largely a waste of time, especially when compared to the way other countries do it
053. Cupid - The usual Valentine's Day: dinner for one, movie for one, wine for two
054. Stop - & Shop
055. Drink - People do it too much
056. Debt - Too many are in it
057. Mythology - Apollo and Daphne
058. Rainbow - Skittles: Taste the rainbow
059. Freckles - I like them
060. Club - Never been to one
WHICH IS BETTER WITH DESIRED SEX?
061. Lips or eyes - I'm a sucker for eyes
062. Shorter or taller - Shorter
063. Hugs or kisses - Don't make me choose
064. Romantic or spontaneous - Closet romantic
065. Nice stomach or nice arms - Tough choice, probably arms
066. Sensitive or loud - Sensitive
067. Hook-up or relationship - Relationship
068. Older or younger - Older
070. Richer or poorer - Does it matter?
072. Smart or witty - Smart
073. Shy or outgoing - Outgoing, to counterbalance my shyness
074. High maintenance or plain - Plain
075. Lots of friends or none - Lots of friends (not too many, though)
077. Troublemaker or hesitant - Troublemaker, in a good way
HAVE YOU EVER:
078. Kissed a stranger - No
079. Lost your phone - No
080. Lost glasses/contacts - No
081. Seen a hooker - No
082. Been to a funeral - Yes
083. Cheated - A couple 6th grade science quizzes (oops)
084. Been to Las Vegas - No, I don't see the appeal either
085. Been arrested - NO, dear God
086. Broken someone's heart - Can't imagine that ever happening
087. Heard a rumor about you - Yea, not good ones of course
DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
088. God - Yes
089. Yourself - Yes
090. Miracles - Yes
091. Love at first sight - Yes, but it goes against all logic
092. Heaven - Yes
093. Santa Claus - Naturally
094. Sex on the first date - No
095. Kiss on the first date - Don't see the problem with that
096. Angels - Yes
ANSWER TRUTHFULLY:
097. Is there one person you want to be with right now - Yes (maybe two)
098. Are you really happy with where you are in life - No and it could be a while before I am
099. Do you have any regrets - I do, and it's not cool
100. Have you dated more than one person at the same time - Haha I'd be happy to date one person at the same time
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| 1. Last person you had a deep and meaningful convo with?
joe gall...although he's probably the only person with whom i've ever had a meaningful conversation
2. Where was the last place you went?
the library
5. Look at your 4th friend think about it are they really your friend?
at no point in my life have i ever had four friends...
6. What was the last thing you highlighted?
time magazine article
7. Who is the last baby that you held?
my brother, about 12 years ago
8. Do you know of any twins with names almost spelled exactly the same?
yes
9. Are you ticklish?
yesh
10. Have you ever worn a crown?
in burger king, but i'm not sure how official those really are
11. Last time you saw fireworks?
disney world!
12. Who is the last person you hugged?
my grandma
13. Do you have a black dog?
no
14. Do you have a little black dress?
let's move on
15. What is your favorite color?
blue
16. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?
my mom
17. Do you like coffee?
"there's too much blood in my coffee system"
18. Are you missing someone?
yes
19. Reason behind why you last cried?
death in the family
20. How much cash do you have on you?
so little that if i were robbed i wouldn't be able to file charges
25. How many rolls of film do you need to get developed?
what the hell is film?
26. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to change a regret?
change a regret
27. Whats on your mind right now?
trying to figure out how to maximize my time over break so i can watch as many movies and tv shows as possible
actually, i'm going to try to not waste this break. as such, i am trying to guage my 'self-efficacy' to determine how many of these seven books i will actually be able to read
28. Do you have a deep dark secret?
don't we all...
29. Wouldn't you rather be with your "lover" right now?
who??
30. Who was the hottest teacher you ever had?
ms. jacobs, although i've been challenged on that by many people
31. What was the last thing you ever got grounded for?
"when i was a child, my family shunned me for six years for not saving the excess oil from a can of tuna fish."
32. What was your childhood nickname?
michael k
33. Do you have any strange phobias?
it's not really a phobia but i cannot look at burns
34. What kind of car do you drive?
ford focus aka pimp-mobile
35. Are your parents married/separated/divorced?
married
36. What did you fear was going to get you at night as a child?
aliens
38. Is there anybody you wish would just fall off the planet?
that's a long list
39. Do you crack your knuckles?
a lot
40. Do you smoke?
not cigarettes. and to avoid confusion, let me also eliminate any form of illegal drug
to further eliminate confusion, i'll just say that i have smoked cigars.
also note that my response does not use the present participle as the question would indicate...
41. What color are your bed sheets?
red and white
42. How many kids do you plan on having?
zero
43. Plans for tonight?
work at kumon and maybe the mall?? are you ever going to get back to me joe? probably not, so my plan thus becomes continuing my reading
44. What colors are your nails painted?
natural nail color?
45. Have you ever been in love?
yes
46. When is the last time you went out of the state?
end of the summer, and hopefully again by the end of this week
47. Have you ever had a true one-night stand?
hahaha who am i trying to fool?
49. Does talking to someone make your day?
i like people in small doses
50. Generally, in life, what makes you happy?
finding a good parking space, finding my table available in the library, and watching new episodes of the office
hence, i haven't been happy in quite some time (although jenna fischer was on regis and kelly this morning so that counts for something...) | | |
| i was recently doing a little research and i came across some very troubling facts about those beloved dryer sheets. as much as they may leave our laundry soft and smelling great, i have recently stopped using them and i urge you to do the same. here is what i found: The Toxic Danger of Fabric Softener and Dryer Sheets
by SixWise.com
Many people will remember a famous TV ad where a woman races to her washing machine, fabric softener in hand, only to arrive just as the wash ends. This woman who "forgot to ad the fabric softener" was actually doing herself and her family a favor.
Although they may make your clothes feel soft and smell fresh, fabric softener and dryer sheets are some of the most toxic products around. And chances are that the staggering 99.8 percent of Americans who use common commercial detergents, fabric softeners, bleaches, and stain removers would think twice if they knew they contained chemicals that could cause cancer and brain damage.
Here is a list of just some of the chemicals found in fabric softeners and dryer sheets:
Benzyl acetate: Linked to pancreatic cancer
Benzyl Alcohol: Upper respiratory tract irritant
Ethanol: On the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Hazardous Waste list and can cause central nervous system disorders
Limonene: Known carcinogen
A-Terpineol: Can cause respiratory problems, including fatal edema, and central nervous system damage
Ethyl Acetate: A narcotic on the EPA's Hazardous Waste list
Camphor: Causes central nervous system disorders
Chloroform: Neurotoxic, anesthetic and carcinogenic
Linalool: A narcotic that causes central nervous system disorders
Pentane: A chemical known to be harmful if inhaled
So how could products with pretty names like Soft Ocean Mist, Summer Orchard and April Fresh be so dangerous?
The chemicals in fabric softeners are pungent and strong smelling -- so strong that they require the use of these heavy fragrances (think 50 times as much fragrance) just to cover up the smells. Furthermore, synthetic fabrics, which are the reason fabric softeners were created in the first place, do not smell good either when heated in a dryer or heated by our bodies ... hence the need for even more hefty fragrances.
In other words, remove all the added fragrance that endears people to fabric softeners and -- like the cliché wolf in sheep's clothing -- the real smells of the chemical-laced fabric softener and the synthetic fabrics they were designed around may prompt people to shoot their laundry machines and be done with it.
Are "Soft" Clothes Worth It?
Fabric softeners are made to stay in your clothing for long periods of time. As such, chemicals are slowly released either into the air for you to inhale or onto your skin for you to absorb. Dryer sheets are particularly noxious because they are heated in the dryer and the chemicals are released through dryer vents and out into the environment. Health effects from being exposed to the chemicals in fabric softeners include:
Central nervous system disorders
Headaches
Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Blood pressure reduction
Irritation to skin, mucus membranes and respiratory tract
Pancreatic cancer
Don't wrap your family in chemical-coated fabric-softened towels! Simple baking soda will leave your laundry soft and your health intact. | | |
| THE LONGEST SURVEY YOU WILL EVER TAKE!
High School: montgomery high
Favorite soda: sierra mist
Favorite band: dave matthews band
Favorite animal: guinea pigs
Favorite weather: florida nights
Do You:
Like someone: definite possibility
Want more piercings: don't have any to begin with
Want a tattoo: nooooo
Last:
Person you talked to in person: technically joe, but also larissa
Person you talked to on the phone?: my mom
Person you hung out with?: joe and larissa
Last movie watched: home alone 2 (until it crapped out)
Last Movie Saw In theater: uhhh enchanted
Have you:
Ever cried over a girl or boy: don't think so
Ever been arrested: no (knock on wood)
Ever had a friend die: no
Ever used a gun: yes
Ever finished a puzzle: yes
Ever got surgery: yes
Ever hated someone: not hate hate but there are certain people who i seriously dislike
Blue or red?: blue
Spring or Fall?: spring
Random stuff:
Criminal record? no
Do you have any pets? two guinea pigs
Level 1
( ) Shoplifted
( ) Been fired
( )been in a fist fight
Level 2
( )Snuck out of your own house
(x) Had feelings for someone who didn't have them back
( ) Gone on a blind date
Level 3
( ) Had a crush on a teacher
(x) Skippied School
( ) Slept with a co-worker
Level 4
(x) Been to Canada
( ) Been to Mexico
(x) Been on a plane
Level 5
(x) Eaten Sushi
( ) Been surfing
Level 6
(x) Taken painkillers
(x) Laid on your back and watched cloud shapes go by
( ) Made a snow angel
Level 7
( ) Had a tea party
(x) Flown a kite
(x) Built a sand castle
(x) Gone puddle jumping
Level 8
(x) Jumped into a pile of leaves
(x) Gone sledding
(x) Cheated while playing a game
(x) Been lonely
(x) Fallen asleep at school
Level 9
( ) Used a fake ID
(x) Watched the sunset
( ) Felt an earthquake
(x) Touched a snake
Level 10
(x) Been tickled
Level 11
(x)won a contest
( ) Suspended/expelled from school
( ) Had detention
( ) Been in a motorcycle accident
Level 12
(x) Had a psychologist
Level 13
(x) Hated the way you looked
(x) Witnessed a crime
(x) Questioned your heart
Level 14
( ) Barefoot through the mud
(x) Been lost
(x) Been to the opposite side of the country
(x) Swam in the ocean
(x) Felt like you were dying
Level 15
(x) Cried yourself to sleep
( ) Played cops and robbers
(x) Recently colored with crayons/colored pencils/markers
( ) Sang karaoke
(x) Paid for something with only coins
Level 16
(x) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't
(x) Made prank phone calls
(x) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose
(x) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
Level 17
(x) Written a letter to Santa Claus
( ) Been kissed under a mistletoe
(x) Looked up at the stars with someone
(x) Blown bubbles
( ) Made a bonfire on the beach
Level 18
( ) Have traveled more than 5 days with a car full of people
(x) Gone rollerskating/blading
(x) Had a wish come true
Level 19
( ) Worn pearls
( ) Jumped off a bridge
( ) Ate dog food
( ) Told a complete stranger you loved them
Level 20
(x) Sang in the shower
(x) Glued your hand to something
Level 21
( ) Got your tongue stuck to a pole
( ) Kissed a fish
( ) Worn the opposite sex's clothes
(x) Sat on a rooftop
Level 22
(x) Screamed at the top of your lungs
( ) Done a one-handed cartwheel
( ) Talked on the phone for more than 6 hours
(x) Stayed up all night
Level 23
( ) didn't take a shower for a week
(x) Climbed a tree
( ) Had a tree house
(x) Scared to watch scary movies alone
Level 24
(x) Worn a really ugly outfit to school
Level 25
( ) Played chicken
( ) Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes on
( ) Been told you're hot by a complete stranger
( ) Broken a bone
(x) Been easily amused
Level 26
( ) Caught a fish then ate it
(x) Caught a butterfly
(x) Laughed so hard you cried
( ) Cried so hard you laughed
Level 27
(x) Cheated on a test
(x) Forgotten someone's name
Level 29
(x) Rode a roller coaster
( ) Went scuba-diving
(x) Had a cavity
( ) Black-mailed someone
( ) Been black-mailed
Level 30
(x) Been used
(x) Fell going up or down the stairs
(x) Bitten someone
THE WHO'S:
Who was the last person you told I love you? besides my mom?
What was the last thing you ate? cheez its
What was the last alcohol you drank: birra moretti
What color pants are you wearing? blue
What is the closest item near you that is blue? lamp
What are u wearing on your feet? socks
What instant messaging service do you use?: AIM
What is your favorite shoe brand?: new balance
What do you wear more, jeans or sweatpants: never sweatpants
Where is your favorite place to be? DISNEY WORLD
Where is your phone?: right nere
Where is your mom?: back at home
Where do you sleep?: in my bed..
Where did you get the shirt you're wearing right now? american eagle
Where did you last take a car ride to? shop rite?
THREE Friends
1. joe
2. larissa 3. dan
Two Movies You Love
1. it's a wonderful life
2. back to the future
Five Random Things About Yourself
1. i'm a night owl
2. i get very excited when i find a good parking spot
3. disney world is the greatest place ever
4. i'm a neat freak
5. "i have too much blood in my caffeine system"
Five States in the U.S. You've Been To
1. new york
2. hawaii
3. florida
4. virginia
5. maine
Five Foods You Like
1. grapes
2. chicken
3. lasagna
4. pizza (conte's)
5. chewy chocolate chip cookies
Five Drinks You Adore
1. coffee
2. lemon water
3. apple cider
4. birra moretti
5. bailey's | | |
| It is once again the Christmas season, the happiest time of the year! And again, I'm starting back up on my hot-button issue: the war against Christmas. You know how it is, you can't wish anyone Merry Christmas, you can't put up Christmas trees in public, etc. But I will spare you all the annual lecture because I would like to extend this message to you:
Now that the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is lit, I would like to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas season. Despite finals, may Christmas morning find you both happy and broke.
“In the old days, it was not called the Holiday Season; the Christians called it 'Christmas' and went to church; the Jews called it 'Hanukkah' and went to synagogue; the atheists went to parties and drank. People passing each other on the street would say 'Merry Christmas!' or 'Happy Hanukkah!' or (to the atheists) 'Look out for the wall!'” Dave Barry | | |
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