The Second Great Facebook Dilemma

So, it's been a while. Not much has happened, I've been working, Paul's been working, Piper's even been working (the heat and the large light near our door have been encouraging various bugs to try their luck indoors).

Now that everyone's all caught up, let's move on to the main topic of discussion: The Second Great Facebook Dilemma. When I signed up for Facebook, I knew the day would come: the day when I would have to reject people as friends. I also worried there would be a day where I wanted to stop being friends with someone. And now the day has come. But that's not what triggered the Second Great Facebook Dilemma. I was prepared for that eventuality. I adulted up and hit "ignore." I'm sorry if anyone's feelings were hurt, but I will likely never see them again so the decision was relatively guilt-free. No, what triggered it was learning that some people who I was once good friends with are loon-tastic in one way or another. Well, loony friends and having old Sunday school teachers wish to befriend me. Of course I want to be friends, person I knew for one year when I was thirteen! Inevitably, I find myself thinking, "We came from roughly the same environment. How did you come to believe such crack-smoking libertarian things? or When did you become a street-corner evangelist?" In fairness, if I ever wrote about my political views or religious opinions, they'd probably be asking themselves how/when I became such a godless commie. No one stays the same forever; I suppose some we'll work things out (agree to disagree and continue on our merry way)and others and I will go our separate ways. There's no shame in that. Still, I wish I had set up two accounts: one for current friends or people that I've know for so very long that they could turn out to be axe murderers and I'd still talk to them and one for random acquaintances wanting a "where are you now" update.

The Epic Struggle of Cat Versus Bag

Well, only two of my Fourth of July photos turned out, so here's a short slide show of Piper going to town with the Ikea bag I use for recycling. She spent an hour playing with it, but she's a quick sucker. Much like the fireworks on the Fourth. :argh:

Wrapping Up Loose Ends

Wrapping up some loose ends, here are the answers to the quiz:

1. Jennifer's last name is:
a. Bussio
b. Muhlestein
c. Bussio-Muhlestein
d. Jennifer has only one name, like Cher

You'd be surprised how often people are mistaken on this.

2. For late night, Jennifer watches:
a. David Letterman
b. Conan O'Brien
c. Craig Ferguson
d. What are you talking about? She's asleep by 10:30 pm!

I can't recommend it in good conscience, but that Scottish Conan can be hilarious. In full disclosure, I do Tivo it and watch the next day.

3. Jennifer rarely reads this kind of book:
a. Fiction
b. Non-fiction
c. Old
d. Jennifer hates reading

Fiction's never rocked my socks. Why read made up stuff when you can read interesting real stuff?

4. Jennifer frequently quotes what TV show?
a. Buffy the Vampire Slayer
b. Bones
c. Dr. Who
d. Futurama

One of the funniest shows ever made. "You watched it, you can't unwatch it," "If that is your freedom day wish," "...and the lies upon lies." Did I mention their spaceship has an Accusing Parlor?!!

5. Speaking of TV shows, Jennifer's favorite is:
a. House
b. Bones
c. Angel
d. Dr. Who

If you missed this one, you are dead to me. DEAD.

6. Jennifer does not own any:
a. Perfume
b. Scrunchies
c. Lipstick
d. Mascara

Don't know why, just don't. I do own mascara, I just never wear it.

7. In Rock Band, Jennifer plays which instruments?
a. Guitar
b. Bass
c. Vocals
d. Drums
e. A, B, and C are all correct

Sadly, it would appear even small children can best me on the drums.

8. Jennifer's favorite color is:
a. Green
b. Blue
c. Yellow
d. Jennifer has no one favorite color


If it's bright and happy, I like it. No pastels, though. It's like they took decent colors and made them ugly.

9. Jennifer hates scary movies EXCEPT those with:
a. Ghosts because they are not scary
b. Vampires because they seek true love, not blood, these days
c. Zombies because she could take 'em in a fight
d. Monsters because they always look fake.

Also, zombies hold a special place in my heart. Thanks, House of the Dead 3!

10. Jennifer loves:
a. Cats
b. Dogs and cats
c. Most traditional pets
d. All animals except pigeons, cicadas and spiders who thirst for her blood.

Quail and I have resolved our differences, whoever asked.

11. Jennifer is married to:
a. Paul
b. That One Guy
c. David
d. Jennifer is married?!!

If you missed this, you are dead to Paul.

12. Jennifer is at school studying:
a. Chinese language
b. Chinese history
c. Linguisitics
d. Law

I'm not in it for the pure love of the Chinese language, people!

13. Jennifer's BA degree is in:
a. Chinese
b. Asian Studies
c. History
d. Dual degrees in Chemistry and History

See my previous comment.

14. Jennifer rarely makes cookies because:
a. She's bad at it
b. She has no time
c. She always eats the dough
d. She strangely doesn't like cookies

I maintain that there is no cookie that tastes better in cooked form.

15. Jennifer dislikes what common flavor?
a. Sweet
b. Salty
c. Sour
d. Bitter

I like sour and bitter things, no one who eats Gushers can complain about sweet. I do really hate salty things though.

16. Jennifer looks forward to the Muhlestein family reunion because:
a. she hates air-conditioning
b. she loves the outdoors
c. she enjoys sleeping in the same room as all her in-laws
d. she likes the Muhlesteins and that is the only reason

I'm sure you are all shocked to learn that.

17. Jennifer nixed Guitar Hero: Smash Hits for her siblings because her mother:
a. complains about the songs' poor grammar
b. hates the merriment of children
c. would explode if she ever heard "Killing in the Name of"
d. Both A and C
e. All answers are correct

I'm pretty sure my mother's head would explode if she heard any Rage Against the Machine song, in fairness to "Killing in the Name of."

18. Jennifer's favorite female singer/songwriter is:
a. Fiona Apple
b. Aimee Mann
c. Tori Amos
d. Sarah MacLachlan

If you don't know who this is, go buy Bachelor No. 2 or the Last Remains of the Dodo right now. I'll wait.

19. Which traditional childhood food does Jennifer NOT like?
a. Peanut butter and jelly
b. Mac and Cheese
c. Tuna fish and crackers
d. Trick question! Jennifer likes all of these things.

Peanut butter is not tasty. End of discussion.

20. The main stone in Jennifer's engagement ring is:
a. Diamond
b. Ruby
c. Sapphire
c. Emerald

See, I told you there would be easy questions.

Now as for a winner who wins prizes, Anon @ 8:08 wins. Guess he or she gets to pick his/her prize.