1-How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
*my body is old, but my mind is young.

2-Which is worse, failing or never trying?
*i only regret the things i've never done.

3-If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do?
*responsibility is part of life. we all have to do things we don't want to. it's all about balancing.

4-When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
*i dunno...i do talk a lot, but i also need to do. i like adventures and go on them as much as possible.

5-What is the one thing you’d most like to change about the world?
*people's attitude towards others. it's not any of your business what i do with my time. if you don't like it, don't do it, but you have no right to tell me how to live my life. honestly, if you do, i probably won't listen.
that and teleportation. that'd be cool.

6-If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?
*photography

7-Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing?
*my job is a job. it's what i do to pay bills. someday, i will do what i love, but that time isn't now. until then, i'll do it in my free time.

8-If the average human life span was 40 years, how would you live your life differently?
*i'd take less crap..and i don't take a lot to begin with. take more vacation. take more pictures. see more things.

9-To what degree have you actually controlled the course your life has taken?
*i have all of the control. i can say no at anytime. if it sucks, it's no one's fault but my own. good thing it doesn't.

10-Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things?
*neither. i do what i feel is right and to the best of my ability. if it's not good enough for someone, then i'd be more than happy to let them do it themselves.

11-You’re having lunch with three people you respect and admire. They all start criticizing a close friend of yours, not knowing she is your friend. The criticism is distasteful and unjustified. What do you do?
*defend my friend. we are all allowed our own opinions, but talking trash is childish. either give constructive criticism to that person's face or shut the hell up.

12-If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?
*try everything once. if you don't like it, you never have to do it again.

13-Would you break the law to save a loved one?
*absolutely.

14-Have you ever seen insanity where you later saw creativity?
*insanity is a label for people who don't agree. we're all a little mad, might as well have fun with it.

15-What’s something you know you do differently than most people?
*i have no idea...lots of things.

16-How come the things that make you happy don’t make everyone happy?
*wow...that's like a "does the sun still shine if i close my eyes?" kind of question...

17-What one thing have you not done that you really want to do? What’s holding you back?
*be a photographer or an author. i'm honestly not that creative. i wish i were. with photography, it's easier. i just can't afford all the fancy equipment or the time unemployed before i make money.

18-Are you holding onto something you need to let go of?
*grudges, but who isn't?

19-If you had to move to a state or country besides the one you currently live in, where would you move and why?
*alaska, because i want to say, "wait...don't let the boys out yet. there's a moose in the backyard. MOOOOOOSE! gimme my camera and some *insert whatever moose like to nom*, i'm gonna go say hi."

20-Do you push the elevator button more than once? Do you really believe it makes the elevator faster?
*yes, i do. why? because i can. why else?

21-Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton?
*simpleton.

22-Why are you, you?
*cause being me is fun.

23-Have you been the kind of friend you want as a friend?
*i'd hope so. i could probably listen a bit more, but i can be a good time.

24-Which is worse, when a good friend moves away, or losing touch with a good friend who lives right near you?
*losing a friend close to home. you can always call a long distance friend.

25-What are you most grateful for?
*the fact that being me has gotten me what i have in life. i adore a man who thinks i'm the bees knees. what more could i ask for?

26-Would you rather lose all of your old memories, or never be able to make new ones?
*lose all my memories. life only gets better, why would i want to remember the terrors of my teenage years?

27-Is is possible to know the truth without challenging it first?
*i don't challenge NASA...

28-Has your greatest fear ever come true?
*not yet.

29-Do you remember that time 5 years ago when you were extremely upset? Does it really matter now?
*why would i want to think of the past when the now is more fun? i think i'll pass.

30-What is your happiest childhood memory? What makes it so special?
*spending time with my brother and making up stories. it kept my imagination alive and made a sibling a best friend.

31-At what time in your recent past have you felt most passionate and alive?
*everyday. if not, i'm doing something wrong.

32-If not now, then when?
*meh.

33-If you haven’t achieved it yet, what do you have to lose?
*exactly. life is an adventure filled with detours. why fight it? enjoy the ride.

34-Have you ever been with someone, said nothing, and walked away feeling like you just had the best conversation ever?
*sounds like every night at home.

35-Why do religions that support love cause so many wars?
*because they can't accept that not everyone is the same. just because i don't agree with you doesn't mean i'm wrong.

36-Is it possible to know, without a doubt, what is good and what is evil?
*i'm as deep as a puddle, hunny. i'll let you answer that one.

37-If you just won a million dollars, would you quit your job?
*i would quit the job i have now and get the one i really want.

38-Would you rather have less work to do, or more work you actually enjoy doing?
*is it work if you really enjoy it?

40-Do you feel like you’ve lived this day a hundred times before?
*i hope not. that would be no fun.

41-When was the last time you marched into the dark with only the soft glow of an idea you strongly believed in?
*...i went to bed with only my cellphone lighting the way...does that count?

42-If you knew that everyone you know was going to die tomorrow, who would you visit today?
*that's cryptic. jesus. SOMEBODY NEEDS A HUG!

43-Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous?
*fuck no.

44-What is the difference between being alive and truly living?
*one is a medical condition?

45-When is it time to stop calculating risk and rewards, and just go ahead and do what you know is right?
*everyday.

46-If we learn from our mistakes, why are we always so afraid to make a mistake?
*because we're all afraid to fail and be judged. it's a great feeling knowing that other's opinions of you don't really matter. all that matters is that you are happy. in the end, the only person you live your life for is you. fuck everyone else. well, except for the dog. i like him.

47-What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you?
*haha. judge me all you want. i do what i want. don't like it? don't join.

48-When was the last time you noticed the sound of your own breathing?
*last time i was high?

49-What do you love? Have any of your recent actions openly expressed this love?
*i love my boyfriend more than i could possibly imagine. he's my calm, my happy, and my peace. i love my floppies. they make my day frustrating and wonderful.

50-In 5 years from now, will you remember what you did yesterday? What about the day before that? Or the day before that?
*i should. i took pictures...

51-Decisions are being made right now. The question is: Are you making them for yourself, or are you letting others make them for you?
*unless you sign my paycheck or share my bed, i will take your advice with a grain of salt. i pretty much run my life for me. i'm my number one. well, again, and my boys. i like them. they're fuzzy.