and everything in-between

[fredericks]

Yesterday bro and I went to NY Comic Con. Snapped a few pics but I was pretty overwhelmed by how *large* it had grown since the first year and didn't use the camera as much as I'd initially planned. Space wasn't an issue this year - they moved everything to the main floor of Javitz and kept the gaming and artists upstairs - but the line to get in at 4:00 was ginormous. I know George R.R. Martin mentioned heading over to the show in his LJ so I kept an eye out for him but no luck. I *did*, however, get to see Gene Ha, the artist for Alan Moore's Top Ten series. I held off on purchasing artwork or comics (I'm more into waiting for the trade than spending money on each issue - I fell off the collecting bandwagon years ago - and Amazon is so much cheaper when it comes to buying trades) but I did pick up the strategy game Marvel Heroes. Can't wait to sit in on Monday with a cup of tea and make my way through it with the bro-unit.

Have I mentioned how effin' big this thing was? Absolutely amazing. I was happy to be able to walk around with few congestion issues. I'll miss all the goodies today because of work, but next year I'll definitely plan on getting a weekend pass and take the three days off so I can absorb everything.

After the Con we grabbed dinner then went over to Carolines on Broadway, where we sat in for the comic stylings of Donnell Rawlings, aka "Ashy Larry" of Chappelle Show fame (he's also the host of a morning show here in NYC on Power 105). The two opening acts and Rawlings were HI-larious. AND we were right up on the stage - our table butted up to the stage and I ended up sitting with my foot up on the edge for comfort -so the first comic decided to use me and my bro in her act. Fun.

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Meme time!
1. Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me."
2. I respond by asking you five questions so I can get to know you better.
3. Update your LJ with the answers to the questions.
4. When others comment asking to be interviewed, ask them five questions.


From jeniyana
1. what do you like least about your career/job?
At the moment? Being thought less of by certain people for entering the profession. Being a nurse and being intelligent are not mutually exclusive. Hells, I'd think one would like to believe the individual monitoring your vitals and giving you your medication has an ounce of common sense, right? So why do I get the "oh, really? too bad" look when I tell people I'm a nurse...followed closely by "well, why didn't you want to be a doctor?" *sigh*

2. if you had to live in a past time period, which would it be?
If I *had* to...because, if given a choice I'm too far a clean freak to have wanted to cohabit in any age but this one...I'd say some time in Italy during the mid 1700s. Mainly for the music.

3. what do you think is your best accomplishment so far?
Finishing undergrad. The first one, at Brown. I was so down in the emotional hole just prior to the end of my senior year that I was very close to doing something completely idiotic and unchangable. Luckily I got a second wind and, well, there was no where to go but up. A very close second would be doing the nursing school thing and getting a job. I'm still stoked about that one.

4. if you could have dinner with one historical figure, who would it be and why?
Okay, on a purely shallow note I'd have to dine with Catherine the Great and ask her what went on between her and her horse. That shit's been stuck in my head since, like, sophomore year of HS.

5. if offered the chance, would you go to outer space or help terraform another planet? why or why not?
You mean "and help terraform another planet"...? I would, but not on the First Wave. I don't have an adventurous spirit. I'm instead moved to help those around me with the here-and-now, so being given the chance to stick a flag and set up shop wouldn't appeal to me. Now, when the First Wave inevitably will require medical help (after making sure everything's safe and there aren't any, say, alien hives, waiting for a hapless nurse to stumble across it) I'd be more than willing to lend my services.

From johnraptor
1) Who are your favorite comic book characters?
Storm's number one. A black woman (with long-ass straight hair and blue eyes, but I'll take what I can get) who's a bonafide leader. The first comics I read were Uncanny X-Men post-new team (aka Nightcrawler, Wolvie, Colossus, Storm, Kitty Pride) and Storm was just teh shit, for real. Even when she gets thrown into bullshit situations (her "marriage" to Black Panther last Black History Month comes to mind...Marvel, what the hellz was you thinking?) I still root for my girl. Number Two: Flash, version Wally West. Wisecracking speedsters do it for me. Another one is Matthew the Raven from Gaiman's Sandman series. I like how Gaiman kept his history ambiguous and how he ended up wearing his heart on his sleeve (or wing feathers) during the events of "The Wake".

2) If you could have one super power, what would it be?
There was a character in the Marvel Universe called Cypher, and he was a master of languages. Yup, that's the one. It would allow me to expand my travel horizons tremendously and learn tons about other peoples and cultures. And "Speaks all known languages" would look hella good on a resume.

3) Have you ever been out of the country? If so, where
I've been to Trinidad twice, both times on family business. Aside from going to Caracas Beach I've never been there as a tourist, and that irks. I also went to Italy on my HS senior trip. I got to visit parts of Florence, Pisa, Rome, Siena, Bologna, and a couple of other smallish towns. Next time I go I'm going to have to head over to Venice.

4) What makes you nostalgic for your childhood?
Every time I get reminded of my adult obligations. Having to pay bills really makes me wish I was, like, ten again and only concerned about being able to get a dollar from the folks for when the Mister Softee truck would make its rounds. Checking out my comic books and my stack of fantasy books makes me flash back to late nights spent under covers in my room reading until I couldn't force my eyes open anymore. I have this small box of Dragonlance that takes me back a decade in a heartbeat.

5) What books have you read recently?
It wasn't until I saw this question that I realized I hadn't finished a book since the year started. I've started "I Am Legend" by Matheson and "Perfume" by Suskind along with "The Golden Compass" by Pullman, but I haven't made it more than 150 pages through any of them. Gah. I really need to read more novels.

Comments

[faedrake.livejournal.com]

Interview me please.

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

::pulls out mic::
1. What are some of the things that get you going in the morning? particularly on those crummy days.
2. Can you share one situation from your younger years that at the time was supremely embarrassing but, in retrospect, proved a true learning experience?
3. Fried ice cream : mindboggling genius or a sign of the Apocalypse?
4. What do you plan on doing once you get your degree? In what ways do you think it will impact your life?
5.What fictional character do you most compare yourself to?

[faedrake.livejournal.com]

1. What are some of the things that get you going in the morning? particularly on those crummy days.

Lately, heat has been the answer. This means turning on the heater in the bathroom, warming up the car thoroughly, and drinking a hot cup of tea as soon as possible! Cold=crabby Hot=happy

2. Can you share one situation from your younger years that at the time was supremely embarrassing but, in retrospect, proved a true learning experience?

At an afterschool center I wanted to go swimming (they had an indoor pool). I didn't want to change in the yucky bathroom where strange old people were. So, I slipped behind a door in the rec room to change. Of course, the boy I had a crush on walked in and spotted me there in my underwear!!! Lesson: If you're going to embarrass yourself, do it in front of people who don't know you.

3. Fried ice cream: mindboggling genius or a sign of the Apocalypse?

I haven't actually tried it. On reputation alone I'll call it mindboggling genius (but an apocalypse to the waistline).

4. What do you plan on doing once you get your degree? In what ways do you think it will impact your life?

I need at least a 2yr degree to take the credentialing exam in Assistive Technology. This will get me certified and provide enhanced job security and peace of mind. I'll also have more education than my parents had, which has always been a goal for me. Then I can move on to motherhood! :D

5.What fictional character do you most compare yourself to?

Without days of thought, I'll say The Giving Tree: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Giving_Tree I feel I gain a great deal by helping others. While I have necessary streaks of self-preservation, I try to make them the exception rather than the rule.

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

Fried ice cream is good, but it's so damn rich it's like a perfect date food. It just *has* to be shared.

Ah! The Giving Tree! Flashback to childhood. :)

[stormbringer986.livejournal.com]

Interview me too. I need something to take my mind off of school.

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

1. Where in the world would you most like to live? and why.
2. V (as in "for Vendetta") versus Batman - who would win?
3. Can you share an experience from your childhood that you pull out to keep yourself going on those not-so-fun days?
4. What things do you find yourself doing that you know aren't necessarily in your best interest but you can't help yourself?
5. What's your personal philosophy?

[lab-brat.livejournal.com]

"Finishing undergrad."

for some reason I read that as "fishing underground". I was all like.. what?

Interview me :)

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

for some reason I read that as "fishing underground". I was all like.. what?
*grin* And I was all like "that girl crazy".

1. "There are no dumb questions": do you believe that statement? refute or support.
2. What where your favorite fictional characters when you were growing up? do you have any at the present?
3. If you were stuck in Groundhog's Day (aka - stuck replaying the same day over and over again) what day would you choose to constantly relive?
4. Do you think spiritually is an important quality to have in our age?
5. Rainy days, overcast days, or sunny days? which ones motivate you first thing in the morning?

[mersipan.livejournal.com]

me please :)

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

1. What thing(s) do you think about and find yourself smiling for no immediately identifiable reason?
2. What fictional foods have you often found yourself wanting to try? (examples - green eggs and ham, fraptaccino)
3. Do you believe in astrological stuff? why or why not?
4. If money was no consideration, what would you devote your life to?
5. How much wood *would* a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

[mersipan.livejournal.com]

First - is that a Michael Whelan painting in your icon?
It's neat.

1.) Well, the Boy of course. Nothing concrete usually - conversations I've had with people, or silly things I remember during the week (I'm having a hard time answering this one today since it's been a horrible day at work).

2.) Lembas, the elven travel bread from LOTR; the candy wallpaper from Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

3.) I used to because it most of the time seemed accurate and I found myself acting like a "typical" cancer in many situations. But now I think it's probably bunk.

4.) Art, writing, and making music.

5.) π

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

2.) Lembas, the elven travel bread from LOTR; the candy wallpaper from Charlie & The Chocolate Factory
Lembas always gets me, if only from listening to the commentary track of the first LotR and hearing the actors go on and on about it. HI-larious.

Pi, huh? Bwah.

[brooklynknight.livejournal.com]

Interview Me

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

1. What's the best borough to live in?
2. Money's no object - where would you vacation?
3. Die young or linger - what's your choice?
4. What was your life's goal when you were younger?
5. Seriously, what's with BSG nowadays?

[brooklynknight.livejournal.com]

wow, took you a while!

I forgot what I'm supposed to do aside from answer them!

1. Brooklyn
2. The International Space Station or Tropical Island with clear waters and full internet access via broadband.
3. Linger....I want to be a great great great grandfather with a legion of descendants directly from my loins. I want to be a true patriarchal figure.
4. To be an astronaut.
5. Its still kicking ass. Quite a few filler episodes latley. LOTS of focus on Cheif Tyrol for some reason. Only a few eps left in the season. There WILL be a season 4 AND a direct to dvd movie that will air as an extra episodes later on!

[1x2foralways.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear you had such a good time! Have fun with your game!

Sorry I've been kind of MIA with comments and such. Been one of those times when I haven't really been in the mood.

Ooh, and interview me? Please? (:

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

Thanks! And no worries with the comments or what have you. I'm right there with you with no being in the 'net mood. I'm glad you hear you're okay. :)

1. What can you see yourself doing five years from now?
2. Going deaf or going blind - you have to choose one...which one is it?
3. It's been two years since the QAF folk threw in the towel: what's going on with Brian, Michael, Justin, Ted, and Em? (*grin* Oh man, I can't wait to see what you answer)
4. What motivates you from day-to-day?
5. What fictional character(s) do you find yourself drawing parallels to in your life?

[xainthia.livejournal.com]

Me! ;)

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

1. What's the one thing that's an integral part of your life at the moment you believe you could be able to do without (in the future, perhaps)?
2. Do you feel you're a small town or big city girl at heart?
3. What band(s) do you like that your friends would have no problems mocking mercilessly?
4. What did you want to be when you grew up? are you there (yet?)?
5. New York style pizza or Chicago style pizza: pick your artery-clogger.

[klaw.livejournal.com]

2) If you could have one super power, what would it be?
Easy. Longshot's powers. :D

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

*grin* See, but then you'd also have to have the power of a horrendous blond mullet. Fine, you'll be a great pal to have at a casino but at what cost?!?

[klaw.livejournal.com]

I won't need the mullet... if I'm lucky. ;)

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

Dude, the mullet is what *made* Longshot lucky. I mean, where is the man now? X-Factor? Pshaw.

[devoosha.livejournal.com]

Interview me if you'd like :)

I can't believe people say that about being a nurse! Getting your nursing degree is NOT easy. And nurses are the ones that do the work! With my father in hospitals all the time, I've seen exactly what nurses do and how awesome they are! I know it's something I could never do, and I admire the people who can do it!

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

I get that a lot from patients - "I trust you" or "I have more faith in you than the doctors" (not that there's a competition going on), even "I know your job is difficult" - but there isn't a lot of talk about skill involved. I suppose if you play the comparison game when it comes to educational requirements MDs win hands-down and that's why people are more willing to label them the intelligent folks in the hospital setting, however you really don't want an uneducated person handling your medication. Just...I don't know. I suppose it's a personal sore spot.

Your questions:
1. It's said that French is the language of love, but some would beg to disagree. What's your take?
2. Space flight for the common man - yay or nay?
3. What would you say is your life's goal? When was the last time your designated goal changed significantly and why?
4. Have you ever seen an "invention" on one of those late-night ads that struck you as particularly ingenious? What was it?
5. You're (hypothetically) retired (in the future, of course); what are you up to?

[nelliewu.livejournal.com]

interview me!

i cannot believe that about the nursing thing. it would never cross my mind that someone became a nurse because they couldn't become a doctor. and you're right - i doubt they let any joe schmo become a nurse.

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

i doubt they let any joe schmo become a nurse.
I guess there are so many different types of nurses so that makes it hard to distinguish. Meh. Methinks I'm hefting too much of my personal quirks onto the subject.

For you:
1. Seriously, what is with your Chloe infatuation? :)
2. Money is no object: you have a week to vacation - what would you do, where would you go, with whom would you go?
3. What was the name(s) of your favorite childhood book/story/poem? Do you recall what drew you to it/them? How do you feel about it/them now?
4. What flavor is usually the first to go in your Neopolitan ice cream?
5. What can you see yourself doing in ten years?

[emily-goddess.livejournal.com]

Interview me?

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

1. Is there anything you'd willingly suffer (gladly)?
2. What's your motto?
3. What do you believe to be the greatest invention of the last fifty years? Why?
4. How do you define happiness?
5. How can you see yourself spending your last days?