From Grumperina’s blog. Because I still have very little interesting to talk about.

What are your limits when it comes to creative pursuits? Here are mine:

4. Love it! This is my thing.

Knitting, graphic design (blogging, web design), stamping, cardmaking, felting, pottery (but I haven’t done it in years, but loved it way back when I had time and resources!).

3. I do or have dabbled in it.

Scrapbooking, designing, jewelry making, papier-mache, quilting, sewing, refashioning, photography, candle making, fabric dyeing, soap making.

2. I’ll give it a try.

Crochet, embroidery, paper making, woodworking, beading, weaving, glass blowing, applique, basket weaving, spinning, fleece dyeing.

1. I’ve got absolutely no interest.

Cross-stitch, macrame (actually did this when I was a kid).

I’m sure there’s more, but that’s all I can think of at the moment. There’s a section missing from this meme though: Stuff I’ve done but have zero desire to do again, and stuff I’ve done, loved, but just can’t do now!

Ms. Hellion had this “Interview Me” thingie on her blog, and since I’m both a dork and low on blog fodder, I fell for it. I was a wee bit afraid at first, but turns out she treats her victims well. Here goes:

If you care to participate, leave me a comment saying “Interview me.” I will respond by emailing you five questions. I get to pick the questions. You will update your blog with a post containing your answers to the questions.

You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.

Here are the questions Ms. Hellion has for me:

1. Would you rather be an insanely wealthy, yet untalented, rock star, or a technically perfect, golden-voiced, but unknown jazz singer?

I am forced to admit that I actually am a golden-voiced unknown jazz singer, but only my mirror knows about it.

2. What is truly the most beautiful thing you have ever seen?

This is a hard one. I’ve seen a lot of beautiful things. In terms of physical beauty, the coastline of Northern Ireland, the stars on a mountaintop in Wyoming, the badlands of South Dakota, the sun barely setting in Scotland in a field in the middle of the night. I could blubber about beautiful things my son has done, but I won’t :)

3. If you were to host your own late night talk show, who would be your co-host?

Since I’m more a sidekick than a superstar, it would have to be someone dynamic, funny, and very talkative. Ms Hellion would fit the bill ;)

4. Would you rather be a skilled dancer, or a skilled fighter?

In this day and age, fighter. Unless I wanted to be the hippo from Fantasia for Halloween.

5. Will you scratch my back? I have itchy scapulae.

I totally had to look that up. And yes, I will. We’ll need a pretty long pole, though.

I just did an astrology report for the helluvit. It’s rather accurate, surprisingly. I’ve never put a lot of stock in astrology things, I mostly do them for fun. There are a few key phrases from this latest frolic though that really resonated:

Feelings are often very difficult for you to verbalize. Therefore you have a tendency to be very quiet - - to brood and think a lot. You seldom get overtly angry, but, when you do, you are furious and unforgiving.

And

Affectionate, warm and friendly, life must be a “beautiful” experience for you. Unpleasantness should be avoided at all costs. You tend to overlook other people’s faults and you would rather give in than fight.

And

You are known for not jumping to conclusions about things. You tend to weigh all possible choices very carefully before making a decision. When in the slightest amount of doubt, you will compromise rather than ruffle any feathers. A born diplomat, you dislike discord so much that you will go out of your way to make others feel comfortable and at ease.

And

Your moods are very important to your overall well-being. You are confident and self-assertive when you are feeling upbeat, and you are retiring, irritable and grumpy when you get depressed about anything.

Oh, and it also says I need to work on my self-discipline so I don’t become lazy. Heh!

These are timely discoveries. Well, they’re not really discoveries as I knew all of that, but it’s nice to have things confirmed, even if by dubious sources such as online quizzes and astrology reports :)

Just last night I was telling H I’ve finally learned that when my patience runs out, it’s gone. That’s it. All gone until I’ve refueled for the night. Actually I’m surprised I’m as patient as I am — I didn’t expect that. It’s very bad when my patience runs out early in the day. As it is, this often happens right around child refusing to brush teeth for bed time. Argh. That top part about being furious and unforgiving? Yep. I need to focus on being kinder when I’m angry. Like if I’m mad, I should be extra kind. Sigh.

And it even said I get grumpy and irritable. Ha. So very true. Lately I’ve been such a bitch. Maybe I’m more depressed than I realize. But then I have so many things to be depressed about.

But then again, life is beautiful and I have so many things to celebrate! Maybe my middle name should be complex :)

You Are Incredibly Logical

Move over Spock - you’re the new master of logicYou think rationally, clearly, and quickly. A seasoned problem solver, your mind is like a computer!

How Logical Are You?

Hmm. This quiz was worded strangely for me. Although I do have a modicum of talent in the musical arena, it’s definitely not dominant!

Your Dominant Intelligence is Musical Intelligence

Every part of your life has a beat, and you’re often tapping your fingers or toes.You enjoy sounds of all types, but you also find sound can distract you at the wrong time.You are probably a gifted musician of some sort - even if you haven’t realized it. Also a music lover, you tend to appreciate artists of all kinds.You would make a great musician, disc jockey, singer, or composer.

What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have?

Your Interpersonal Intelligence Score: 46%

Your Interpersonal Intelligence is AverageYou do well in most group settings, but you also need time to recharge.So while you can work with people during the day, you may crave your alone time at night. For you, it’s all about balance!

How Does Your Interpersonal Intelligence Rate?

You’re Watership Down!
by Richard Adams
Though many think of you as a bit young, even childish, you’re
actually incredibly deep and complex. You show people the need to rethink their
assumptions, and confront them on everything from how they think to where they
build their houses. You might be one of the greatest people of all time. You’d
be recognized as such if you weren’t always talking about talking rabbits.

Take the Book Quiz
at the Blue Pyramid.

I’m working on confronting people more often. Otherwise, not bad! After all, I’m one of the greatest people of all time! I have to admit that made me smile :)

I am mystified.. does this mean no one else my age and gender has taken this quiz??

Huffleclaw!

You might belong in Hufflepuff, Where they are just and loyal These patient Hufflepuffs are true And unafraid of toil; Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw, If you’ve a ready mind, Where those of wit and learning, Will always find their kind. In this instance, it would be prudent for you to make your own decision between the two! After all, as wise Albus Dumbledore says, “It is our choices . . . that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”