I’ve been back in Dean, my first home, since Saturday morning. My aunt has been hosting a Lemmon family reunion, so my time has been filled with spending time with my relatives. It’s been a good time, with washer toss, animal noises and other inventive games, conversation, food and fireworks filling the day. I woke up not long ago and decided to make a quick update before heading back to the festivities.
It’s been nice seeing my family again; most I hadn’t seen in 7 months and others not for nearly a year. I have some real characters in my family, so it’s always entertaining to spend time with them. I don’t think it’s possible to see them without having a good laugh, and they all tend to be quality people in general.
This was my first family gathering since I became a vegetarian, but everyone was surprisingly accepting and accomodating of my change. Some of my family even made sure to let me know what foods were especially suited for me. I’m very thankful for that ease of transition, truly.
Being back in the country holds one exciting difference that I never tire of or neglect to feel wonder for; the stars burst forth from the sky with such brilliance here. When I stare up at them for the longest of times I feel a deep sense of connection with the universe, from all I don’t know to those I love deeply. It’s humbling and exciting at once to know we’re all part of something so vast and beautiful. If we’ll all be bright flames in time, why doubt the beauty of what we are?

This evening I decided to put together a stir fry with all the fresh vegetables I could find. I enjoy experimenting when I cook, so I mixed an assortment of spices together for the base and added tomatoes, orange and red peppers, mushrooms, onions, Mexican style imitation ground beef and bean sprouts. I was very pleased with the results, perhaps more so than with any other stir fry experiment I’ve done.

Also on the topic of food, today I remarked that I would like some chicken wings while at work because there was a sign above where we were sitting that advertised a chicken wing night in the long closed bar. I immediately added that it would have to be immitation chicken. One of my co-workers asked why I wouldn’t just indulge and even after I explained my vegetarianism she still thought I should have real chicken. Is it so hard to believe I’m a devoted person?

I must note now that I very much enjoy Trident’s new Splash line. Vanilla-mint and strawberry-kiwi are delicious. I’ve been an avid gum chewer since well back into juniour high. My taste has changed slightly in that time, with my perennial favourite Max Air always having a place though my lemon, cherry and cinnamon trends and my new liking for Splash. I’m always interested in new flavours, so let me know what you’d recommend.

My friend Alisha (who I must finish a website layout for) recently pointed me toward Daily OM, a “daily source for nurturing your mind, body & spirit.” Some of the articles are a bit watered down, and all are quite brief, but there’s still some good to be found there. In my short look around I found “Goddess of Infinite Compassion,” “Messengers of Light,” and “Selected Relations” to be memorable.

I have a great deal of respect for His Holiness the Dalai Lama and that is only increased when I read more of his words. He is truly an extraordinary human being and one of the greatest leaders we are blessed with. I included one of my favourite quotes by him in a recent entry and now wish to share another I’m finding especially important at the moment.

I’ve been meditating on compassion lately and noticing my failings in cultivating it. It’s often hard to notice our selfish moments and to disarm those actions that are selfish, but it’s necessary to better ourselves and to truly be part of the healing of this world. I hope to build the strenght to engage myself more deeply in cultivating true compassion.

On the star I wished,
straight for your true contentment.
I’ve no means to aid.

For a while last night I slept under the stars. Under the first I had wished and under the multitude I reflected, swaying in the hammock. I haven’t taken a lot of time lately to do that because I’ve been under the sway of so much stimuli.
I’ve long been an observer; I find everything that can be witnessed has a value when applied to our growth. Some things are warnings and some gentle enticements, but there’s nothing in this world to be ignored. If we do not engage in learning from the slightest to the greatest of experiences, we are only embracing stagnation.

Here’s to evolution.

I’m listening to Matthew Sweet’s “Time Capsule” at the moment. I often let it slip from my mind that he’s a master of combining somber lyrics with pop perfection. This is good, though, because it’s a joy to rediscover his music each time. If you want a CD to gave you an introduction to his work, Time Capsule is a good place to start, though his albums are certainly best when listened to as a whole.

What has this cocooning soul been up to? Well, lets start with Friday.
At work we began the day with a walk through the hotel we will be working at and the hotel across the road (between the hotel my boss and I passed two old women who quietly remarked, “They must be Mormons!” I think it’s safe to say that I’m as far from being a Mormon as anyone.). In the afternoon we toured Alexander Keith’s Brewery; it was an entertaining time, with the highlight being the singing of the woman at Stag’s Head Tavern. Next we took a tour around the harbour on Theodore Tugboat, which is something I’d be happy to recommend to families wishing to see Halifax from a different perspective. We finished off our “work” day with some time in the Discovery Centre, a place I visited countless times as a kid.

Saturday I embarked upon an Enfield adventure. I headed out to that sprawling backwoods metropolis with Robert, Rebecca and Nathan in a car that required one of us to sit upon Rob’s surf board. I got that honour and I must say it wasn’t pleasant for my neck. The party was being held at the home of a fellow named Luke and was beside a lake.
At the party were mostly those Enfielders (past and present) that I saw at the party I was at last year. They’re amusing folks and I was able to have a better time this year, being a bit less of a wallflower (and despite the overwhelming presence of testosterone, of absense of estrogen, rather). Among the best moments of the two days spent in Enfield were drunken swimming, drunken singing, sober swimming, hat wearing, truck stop dining and the grand bacon dippers revelation (Nathan, remind me of the ones I have missed). Not a highlight was Rob’s genitalia photo.
I was not informed about the party being on a lake so I didn’t bring swimming trunks. I’m not someone who normally wears underwear (I wear “none-ders” as one druken partier named it), so I didn’t even have that option. Today I gave in and swam in my jeans. It’s not the best swimwear, but it served its purpose well enough and I had some fun in the lake. Between that and my previous days of being outdoors, I have acquired quite a burn (my sunscreen was lost on Thursday).
There’s plenty I could mention about the party, but much of it you’d have needed to be there to get. It was a good time, for sure. One thing I forgot is the poster of “Irish Poets and Playwrights,” which, of course, included Oscar Wilde. This reminded me of Susana since he is one of her favourite authors.

You can find photos from all three days in my photo album.

I looked over the bank near my house when i was coming home and saw a marvelous rainbow arcing across the sky. Rainbows are bridges between here and “somewhere else.” Of course the somewhere else is what we always try to bring into our realm of understanding. I feel very engaged in that journey at the moment and found it a wonderful symbol to reaffirm the evolution I’m undertaking.

This weekend I moved enough to buy tickets to a destination I’d like to visit into my new “Launch Apollo into the Sky” fund. It feels good to do something somewhat concrete to help satisfy my wanderlust. It’s been years since I last left this province, and longer still since I was out of the country, so I’m looking forward to setting forth into the world. I’ve never been on a plane and it’s time to see what is above me and beyond.

“Come and dig for me”

Today’s adventure in hotel-sponsored fun was, of course, a trip to the Annapolis Valley on a wine tour. Five of my co-workers and myself were sent on a tour with the marvelous Valley Wine Tours and had a grape time. Ok, that’s a terrible pun. Please excuse me. I won’t try that again, I promise.

We visited three wineries and vineyards during our journey and had commentary by our guide throughout the day, but we began our experience with a three-on-three challenge to discern the scents that are commonly found in wines. My team managed to get the win by guessing more scents. It was an amusing way to get into the feel of what we would be doing for the remainder of the day.
Our first stop was at Sainte Famille, a lovely and welcoming winery. Of the three we visited, this was by far the most personal and warm. The owner met us and showed us around the vineyard before serving us samples of various wines made on site. It was facinating to learn more about the differences in wine flavours and scents, which I knew of only through talk my parents shared about wine (they make their own) and the very few times I’ve had wine to drink. If you have a chance to visit any winery in Nova Scotia, I’d recommend this one for the casual atmosphere.
Next we went to Domaine de Grand Pré, the province’s best known and most stylish winery. We toured the beautiful grounds (see the courtyard panorama) and saw more grape vines (I enjoyed noticing the differences between the species) before going to the terrace dining area of Restaurant Le Caveau, the Pergola. There we had more wine and delicious, high class meals. I had the Swiss Cheese Quiche (served with fresh green salad) as it was the vegetarian meal of choice. I was floored by how good it was; that was definitely a highlight of the trip. After lunch we visited the shop for more wine tasting and a look around the very nice, though small, art gallery. I can’t recall the name of the man who was featured, but his work was excellent. Before leaving I made sure to purchase a bottle of L’Acadie Blanc, a distinctively Nova Scotian wine that I enjoyed tasting at each site we visited.
Our final stop was at Gaspereau Vineyards, a vineyard and boutique where we were served fantastic cheeses and once again given many wines to sample. My favourite wine of the day was a maple wine served at Gaspereau. Those who know me know of my love for maple (I shared a story with my co-workers about my affinity for piping hot maple syrup freshly filtered – it’s the best sugar rush you’ll ever experience), so that wine was an obvious match for my palette. The range of flavours as a whole was the best aspect of this site. There I bought a pair of wine glasses and a cork screw made with a grape vine as the handle (it’s quite nice and will likely end up as a present for one of my wine-drinking relatives or friends).

I’m sure I drank more wine in this one day than I have in all my life. The day was tremendously fun and I’ll have no problem enthusiastically recommending it to guests of the hotel. If you’re a wine enthusiast and plan to visit Halifax (or live here and want to make a day trip to the valley), Valley Wine Tours can provide you with a wonderful time.

In my closed journal I was asked to make a few top 5 lists for various topics and categories. Keep in mind that these are all lists of the moment and subject to change. In advance of my account of a trip into wine country, here they are.

Top Five Personal Values
Love
Cultivate compassion / Help others
Evolve
Live with a sense of beauty
Seek truth

Top Five Goals in this Lifetime
Love
Benefit the world
Find peace
Get to know the world
Live healthily

Top Five Quotes
“Question your answers, truth has no anger” – Ed Roland
“I’m more of the belief that you can usher in change through making art and hanging out.” – The Hipless Boy (“Or, by making out and hanging art.” – Minerva.)
“We have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.” – the inscription of a New England tombstone
“The misuse of language induces evil in the soul.” – Socrates
“Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend – or a meaningful day.” – His Holiness The Dalai Lama

Top Five Unvisited Cities
Monterrey, Mexico
Thimphu, Bhutan
Reykjavik, Iceland
Havana, Cuba
Oslo, Norway

Top Five Day Off Activities
Go for a walk
Read a book
See a concert
Listen to music
Write

Top Five Sex Positions
In all seriousness, how could anyone choose? There’s such a variety and much to be gained through experimentation. To me, having a favourite (or sticking with one, rather) would make the spontaneous less likely, and spontaneity is one of the joys of a healthy sex life.

Top Five Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Cotton Candy Ice Cream
Cheesecake
Pecan Pie
Apple Pie

Top Five Bands
(I could never choose this myself, so I took the top 5 by songs listened to from my Audioscrobbler profile.)
Stars
Matthew Sweet
Collective Soul
Buck 65
Live
Strawberry

Top Five Childhood Toys
Lego
Transformers
Robotix
Battle Beasts
Construx

Today had all the excitement of a false winning lottery ticket, I assure you.

Lately I’ve been listening to the three Eyes For Telescopes and two Tuesdays albums I have. They’re prime rock and roots & twang albums, respectively, that I assure you are worth every penny you’ll spend to order them. Before you buy them you can listen to samples, so be sure to check out some of my favourties, Eyes For Telescopes’ “Don’t Scream Fire,” “Sandbar,” “Hey Alright,” “My Boy,” “Waving to the Satelites,” “Off the Vine,” and “259th Richmond St. Fridge Song” and Tuesdays’ “The Duelists,” “Never Burn Again,” “Hard to Say I Love You,” “Bangor, Maine,” and “Lets Build a Horse.” Some of the most fantastic songs are not shared as samples, but take my word each disc is a keeper.
Today two discs from members of both bands were waiting for me in the mail. Dan Currie‘s A Cared For Place and Pat Deighan‘s (Pat was also in Strawberry, one of my all time favourite bands) Night Light are both solo albums that break away from the artist’s previous work but still carry a familiar feel. Night Light is a wonderfully meodious mix of songs that range from rockers to ballads. It’s an incredibly solid album; the songs are loads of fun and catchy as hell with not a one to tempt you to skip it. “Ants in the Sugar,” “Lost at Sea,” “Stones Throw Away,” and “Your Hometown” are my early favourites. A Cared For Place has a gentler feel, with much more of a roots flavouring (and a healthy dose of the twang that defined Tuesdays) among its cohesive songs. It has a distinct retro feel but the songwriting is strong enough to overcome any inclination to write it off as rehash or a cheap imitation. “Postcards,” “Tiny Planet,” and “Winter Blue” are the tracks that are stuck in my head after a few listens. I have a feeling this will be an album to always play in full, though.
Sandbar Music Group, which is the label for Pat, Dan, Eyes For Telescopes and Tuesdays, has always been superb to me. The roster is impressive (I’ve loved all I’ve heard from the label) and the people there truly care about the music and customers. Don’t hesitate to put your full trust in them. I know I’m looking forward to the launch of their downloads store so that I can fill out my collection. I especially interested in hearing Nikkie and Catherine MacLellan.

This week I’m being paid to be a tourist as part of my new job. I’m enjoying this new job a whole lot more than I anticipated, and in no small part because of the fun aspects I’m about to mention. The perks of this industry, right now, seem to be really great and I’m looking forward to what is coming in the future.
This afternoon we went on a Grey Line tour of Halifax. We drove past numerous interesting sites, took a bag piper-led walk through the Public Gardens, visited Citadel Hill (four of us explored the cool tunnels because 37 C humidex-adjusted temperatures aren’t much fun to stand in) and visited Fairview Lawn Cemetery (to view Titanic grave sites). I was very impressed with our guide’s delivery and the knowledge of this city’s history that he shared, especially the information about the Halifax Explosion. Give Grey Lines a try if you ever visit Halifax and want to learn some about the city.
Tomorrow we have the most anticipated perk so far. We’ve been booked for a day-long wine tour of the Annapolis Valley. We’ll be sent to wineries and a vineyard as well as given complementary meals. It should be a very interesting trip. I’m not usually a drinker (it was about a year since my last drink before Susana visited and corrupted me with Guinness and tequila) but I’ll likely taste some of the wines tomorrow. There’s no sense in being a spoilsport and I’ll want something to drink if it’s hot and humid again tomorrow.
Friday the fun will continue with hotel tours in the morning and a trip around the harbour on Theodore Tugboat, a replica of the famous star of the children’s series Theodore Tugboat. The harbour tour should be interesting; I haven’t been on one in many years and seeing the city from such an angle will be a treat. No, I won’t be embarassed to be on such a silly-looking vessel.
That’s not all. We may get to be guinea pigs for the spa that will be located in our hotel. Can you imagine me getting a pedicure or some such beauty treatment? A massage might be nice, though. I believe there are some other perks I’m forgetting, but you get the picture, I’m sure.

Oh, I surely saw more kilts today than I ever have before. You know, I don’t think they’d be all that bad to wear on a mild day.

I’m trying out Social Grid, a decentralized social networking community. I’m quite interested in decentralized networking, so that’s my main reason for giving it a shot. Give it a try yourself if this sort of thing interests you.

Today my friend Mark unveiled a new layout for his website, Shiny Plastic Bag. There he added an amusing description to his link to my own humble netpresence.

I sure got a good laugh out of that one. Mark was also responsible for such Apollo-aimed humour as “The Destruction of Apollo“.

Well, on to other things. Today I’ve been mixing supreme leisure with finishing up the neglected tasks of doing laundry and grocery shopping. I still have slight tinglings of the concert high from last night; it was an incredible experience that I won’t soon forget. It’s been a month of unforgettables, really. To be sure, I won’t take any for granted.

A week ago today I started working at my new job. Well, to be honest, the hotel has not yet opened, so I am working but not where I will be. I went to an orientation and then was drafted to run data inputting for a couple days while the other employees had to do some interviewing at local businesses. Then from Friday until Sunday I was involved in training for the new system that will manage hotel operations where I’ll be working. So far I think I have a good batch of co-workers and I’m feeling increasingly confident that I’m up for the challenges I’ll be facing at the job. We have plenty of time to become comfortable with the workings of the hotel before it opens and i’m thankful for that.

Last month the Second International Conference on Gross National Happiness was held here in Nova Scotia. I’m one of those folks (seeing that I’m a socialist) who was easily converted to a supporter of the notion that we should focus on happiness for all above other, unfulfilling measures of progress; GNH promotes “conservation of the environment, preservation and promotion of culture, and promotion of good governance-as well as sustainable and equitable economic development-as key indicators of progress.” The Coast, a local paper, ran the article “Happy Meter” about the event a couple weeks ago and I found it a nice introduction to the system. Bhutan, one of the world’s most beautiful and facinating places, is also a leader in implementing GNH. There leaders have embraced the system and are using it to govern in a way that can preserve the happiness and beauty the country holds in the face of immense global change. (For another take on this, I can’t recommend the wonderful film Travellers and Magicians, by the Bhutanese saint Khyentse Norbu, enough.) In our already splintered societies we can still find a beacon of hope in this approach to governance; there are still ways to shift our focus from possessions to true happiness and from selfishness to compassion.

Yes, the battle for happiness is happening all over. In Indiana (and surely many other places) teachers have been told not to teach fantasy or fiction to students because “kids do not learn important information from these types of genres.” This assault on literature is incredibly harmful and I was very pleased when I read Terry Brooks‘ response to a letter detailing the struggle in his monthly public correspondance, “Ask Terry.”

Keep your guards up friends, for the fell swords of those who do not love literature are sharp indeed. Grab your pens.

I’ll wrap things up with some questions and answers, for you curious folk who want to know about my hygene and thoughts on golf.

-BASICS-
Name: Apollo
Age: 22
School: I attended Dalhousie University and am not currently in school.
Occupation: Auditor / aspiring holy man
Hometown: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada / Dean, Nova Scotia, Canada
Town where you are living: Halifax
Siblings: Ilea, 20
Pets: none at the moment, but cats keep looking at me sweetly, so that may not last.
Sports you play: Does avid walking count? If not, none regualarly, sadly.
Daily mode(s) of transportation: My feet and often the bus.
Relationship status: single
IQ (seriously): I believe it’s in the 120-140 range.
Religion: A mix, with a strong Buddhism influence.I usually just say I’m spiritual.

-FAVORITES-
Color: black in dress and blue in general.
Food: Chocolate coated chocolate beans
Overall musical artist/singer songwriter: I couldn’t narrow it down.
Band: Again, asking that of a music junkie is not right.
Animal: crows and cats
Flower: I’m not sure I have a favourite.
Writing untensil: well flowing pens and sometimes sharpies
Store: Strange Adventures, Random Play, Freak Lunchbox, Little Mysteries
Song: I’m a music junkie. Don’t ask unanswerable questions like this.
Actor or Actress: I very much enjoy Tuesday Weld and I can’t think of any male I’m especially fond of.
Place: Parrsboro
City: That I’ve been to? The holy trinity of Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax.
Article of clothing you own: My Stars shirt.
Movie: Lets see if I can name a few. Samsara, The Three Colours Trilogy, Dinner At Fred’s, Mulholland Drive, Enlightenment Guaranteed, Lord Love A Duck, American Splendor, Neverwhere,The Lord of the Rings, Crash
TV Show: I don’t watch TV, but I have downloaded and enjoyed the new series of Doctor Who.
Stuffed animal: I have a stuffed bear I gave to my grandfather when he was in the hospital before passing away and was later returned to me and another bear that was given to me by Ashley.
Restaurant: That’s a tough one. I don’t eat out often anymore, so I can’t say.
Subject: English, literature, history, religion, philosophy
Play: Hmm… I haven’t seen many, but I especially enjoyed Jesus Christ Superstar.
Book: Ok, this is another tough one, but it comes down to House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski, The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien, A Stone’s Throw by Ross Laird, The Onion Girl by Charles de Lint and Blankets by Craig Thompson.

-THOUGHT PROVOKING QUESTIONS-
If you could be any insect in any time period, what and where would you be? An insect? Well, I’d have to go with being a dragonfly.
What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? I would love to write and be able to do that for a living, but otherwise I don’t see myself in any career that is more than a career.
Are you intellegent? I’ve been told so, but I don’t tend to worry about that.
Why do you drive on a parkway and park on a driveway? Well, I do neither, since I’m a pedestrian.
Do you feel that golf is a a game or sport? Why? Are not all competetive sports games?
Do you like the President? Why or why not? Of the USA? Not at all; I believe him to be a terrible leader and a man of great corruption.
What is your proudest moment? i’m proudest of the gentle moments when I’ve listened and shared with my friends who have needed conversation.
Does Nilla Wafers in Pudding sound unappetizing to you? Why or why not? I have no idea as to what that is, so I can not say.
What are you avoiding by filling out this survey? Nothing, really.
Are you successful? I sometimes achieve my goals, and can find happiness, so I’d say so.
What is your greatest achievement? I don’t know. I’d like to think that lies in the future.
What is your most embarrassing moment? I couldn’t narrow that down. I’ve had my share of those.
Do you think that people are born homosexual or that it is a society derived attribute aquired during the growth process? Why? I think there are a lot of factors involved in human sexuality and that genetic and social causes contribute to our sexual development.

-Random questions-
Did you like the “Back to the Future” movies? Yes, I loved them when I was a kid.
Ghosts and Witches: real or hoax? Witches in the sense of a religious movement are real, as for the supernatural aspects of those, I can’t assume anything.
Do you like Michael Jackson or do you think he is a has-been? I think he was gifted but has always been incredibly troubled.
Do you speak any other language besides English? I’m incredibly rusty at French and I can say a few words awkwardly in Spanish.
Do you find the “Iron Chef” humorous? I’ve never seen it.
Do you think that cheerleading is a sport? Sure.
What type of computer are you using right now? My Dell Inspiron 8600 laptop.
Do you own an article of clothing that is pleather? Sadly not.
Did you buy that piece of clothing as a joke or do you wear it regularly? n/a
Are you watching TV or listening to music right now? If so, what are you watching/listening? I’m listening to Moby’s “I LIke It,” a mighty sexy tune.
What does your hair look like right now? slightly frizzy and messy
What time is it? It’s midnight.

-PERSONAL QUESTIONS-
What is in your shower right now? soap, shampoo and conditioner
How much of that do you actually use? I use each.
What time do you wake up in the morning? It depends on what I’m doing that day. I mix things up unless I have a routine.
What is your daily routine? Starting at what point? It really depends on what obligations and things to do I have planned. I like to stay somewhat spontaneous.
Do you have a lot of friends? I would say I have quality over quantity when it comes to friends.
Do you have an actual best friend? I don’t think I could narrow down to one.
Do you live with anyone? Nope, I’m a hermit.
Your room: spacious/tiny? personal/cluttered? bare/busy? nice/ugly? Tiny? My room is spacious and very tidy.
What do you like most about yourself? My compassion and ability to evolve.
Does your job suck? Not so far.
Do you get along with your family? Yes, we get along rather well.
Do you enjoy the people in your everyday life? I don’t really have anyone I see daily or even more than weekly.
Are you critical or gullable? I’d say I’m balanced.
Do you trust people? Why or why not? I tend to have a good sense of who I can trust and who I can’t. I like to think I’m healthily guarded.
What is in your purse/bag/briefcase right now? My messenger bag is currently empty. When I use it I put my Clie, pens, a notebook and anything else I might need during a day in it.
What defines the perfect partner for you? Someone with intelligence, insight, humour, compassion and beauty

-BODY QUESTIONS-
Do you have good personal hygene? I think so.
What _______ do you use?
-facewash: I use Noxzema.
-soap/bodywash: I mix it up.
-lotion: None.
-perfume/lotion: My bottle of Gravity just ran out. What should I use when next I need some?
-makeup: None
-toothpaste: I alternate between different whitening toothpastes. Currently I have cinnamon spice.
-mouthwash: Cinnamon Ice Scope
-floss: Butler Weave mint.
-deoderant: I use various Gillette gels.
-shampoo/conditioner: I use various frizz-killing lines.
-mints: I don’t often use mints.
-hair products: I sometimes use gel when I tie my hair back.
-upkeep products: I’m not sure what’s meant by this.
Do you clean (Q-Tip) your ears? Infrequently, because I’ve been told it’s not wise.
Are you in good physical shape? I’m healthy and live well, but I wouldn’t say I’m physically impressive.
How do you take care of your feet? I wash them daily and keep my toes trimmed but otherwise let them be.
What are your eating habits? I eat frequently and a bit unpredictably when left to my own devices.
What is your hair color? Red.
Do you smoke/dip? Nope. What is dipping?
How often do you shower? I have a bath daily and a shower maybe once a week.
What do you usualy drink during the average day? Coffee, tea, fruit drinks.
Do you paint your nails? If so, what color? Nope
Do you have more than one hairstyle? Pulled back and let free.
Do you wear retainers/braces? Have you? Nope and nope.
Do you have contacts/glasses? I have glasses but don’t wear them often.
Do you think that you are a healthy person? Yes, I believe I am.

-ETC-
How often do you get online? Usually daily.
Do you write letters to people? Yes, but I can be very neglectful in that.
Are you afraid to ride in a plane? Why? Not at all. I’ve never been on a plane but would love the chance.
Are you tired? Slightly.
Do you want to go to sleep? Not yet.
Have you ever been in love? Yes, I have.
Are you attracted to anyone? Of course.
Do you wish you had someone right now? I do, but I’m content to be as I am.
Are you away from home and do you miss it? I’m home now, but if I was away I don’t think I would miss it here too much.
Are you at home and wish you were somewhere else? Sure, I’d like to be exploring some other place.
Do you think that AL Gore’s beard look makes him look laid back and rustic or makes him look like he’s trying to look laid back and rustic? He has a beard? I think it’s an improvement.
What is the best coffee you’ve ever had and where can I get it? I don’t know. I’ve had some fine coffees, most made in a kitchen.