As of yesterday, I’ve now been at this blog for 6 months. And as is my trend, I’m running behind in the things I’ve been meaning to do. For example, I meant to have some sort of “about” page. Possibly more than one. So that poor unwitting souls who stumble across my ramblings can have some sort of idea what they’re in for.
For some reason, I’m resistant to writing a blurb about myself, though I’ve done pretty boring-ass ones about the blog for places like blogher and technorati. So instead of writing another blurb, I offer to you a test. But don’t worry. It’s multiple choice.
- I am a ______-year-old _______.
a) 12, squid
b) 35, woman
c) 1, party game guaranteed to please the crowd
d) blue - I am currently in _____.
a) grad school for linguistics
b) a box
c) really big trouble
d) all of the above - I am ______ ______.
a) usually tired
b) happily married
c) wearing pajamas
d) all of the above - I have a ______ ______ named _____.
a) one-year-old daughter, Phoebe
b) sewer alligator, Fred
c) big toe, Philippa
d) false - I think ______ is a funny word.
a) pants
b) pants
c) pants
d) a and b, but not c
Okay, and here’s a picture John took of me:
collecting tokens 
I’d like to point out for the sake of clarity, that Alejna is the one on the bottom of the picture. I think.
you are so clever, friend. pants. i laughed out loud.
and lovely too. i like the specs.
jwbates-
Thank you for that clarification, John. I do sometimes get a bit confused, myself.
jen-
I’m glad to have made you laugh. That is phase 1 of my master plan.
Wait. I thought I was ace-ing the exam until I saw the picture. Now, I’m totally confused about question #1.
Damn, can I change my answers?
I had initially selected “a” but, after seeing the photo, I’d like answer “d”.
Er, I’d like to rephrase that id I may:
Damn, can I change my answer to question 1?
I had initially selected “a” but, after seeing the photo, I’d like answer “d”.
Enough about you. I want to hear about the fish. ; )
KC-
Is it my age or species that throws you?
denguy-
Yes, that question 1 is a doozie. (Is that how one spells doozie?) You are allowed to submit more than one answer.
Christine-
The fish is a 3-year-old chihuahua from Brussels, is mother of 12, father of 2, and holds a degree in anthropology and dance from the University of Smurfopolis. The fish will soon be the star of a hit show on UPN called “One Fish Blue Fish,” a reality show about a country mouse who moves to the big city, has an identity crisis, joins a cult, escapes from the cult, and then starts a singing career.
Wah, your six-month blogging anniversary (and mine too — heheh) has passed already? Time sure flies huh…and it also looks like you’re keeping up with the blogging — and commenting on other people’s blogs — far better than me these days! ;S
How old do squid get, anyway? That might influence my answer.
This is an excellent take on the About Me page.
YTSL-
Yup, 6 months. Time flies when you’re procrastinating. Or in your case, when you’re busy doing work that you’re supposed to be doing.
Sage-
Ah, you’ve found me out. Squid have very short lifespans, and if I am indeed a squid, I have likely lied about my age.