April 21, 2005

whatchoo wanna know?

I’m tired. Exhausted. I’m on my third consecutive week of waking up in the wee hours, sheet twisted, hair sweaty and mind racing with post-weird-dream delirium. Like this morning when at 2AM when I woke up babbling in German. I blame my little gift of tongues moments on the opera I saw last night with Frankenstein (thanks Paul!).

God grant me Ambien.

Anyhow, remember when we did this? I think we should do it again. It’s amusing and just about all I have energy for at the moment. Shoot me your questions via email or just leave a comment. I’ll answer.

Please be aware that because I am over-tired (read: superhellawickedhypersensitive) and because this is my turf, mean or snide comments will not only not be tolerated, but I will send my Super Secret Ninja Squad to cut you.

Fire at will.

Posted by This Fish at April 21, 2005 02:50 PM
Comments

How do you suggest I get rid of my 24/7 craving for peanut butter cups? Or would you say that a diet of nothing but candy and ice cream is a good thing?

I'm sorry if my question is too deep for you to handle right now.

Posted by: me at April 21, 2005 03:13 PM

Hot Sauce: Red, green, or Christmas?

C. says she wouldn't at a nude beach. Would you?

You've been here long enough to answer this question. Which in your experience is New York's suckiest subway line? And have you ever ridden the J M Z? If so, why?

What was the last movie that made you cry? What was the last movie that made you cry and earned the tears, if different?

Posted by: Linus at April 21, 2005 03:15 PM

HAHAHAHA!
Elle, I fully support your peanut butter cup addiction. I'm an enabler, what can I say?

Posted by: Fish at April 21, 2005 03:15 PM

[if we were only supposed to ask one, i'm sorry. pick your favorite]
1. what are your feelings on the whole pope deal?

2. who are your all time favorite Good Mood bands/artists? (aka what do you listen to when you want to go from mope-y to dance-y?)

3. when was the last time you made a snow man?

Posted by: kate at April 21, 2005 03:16 PM

Does anyone who knows you in the "real" world not also know you are the queen of the Internet?

Posted by: G at April 21, 2005 03:18 PM

A couple of questions:

* Do you have any regrets about sharing your personal life on the Internet?

* I'm a new reader, so I'm curious about your move to NYC. Do you think you have to make it in NYC before you can make it anywhere?

Posted by: Lea at April 21, 2005 03:22 PM

what kind of dowry can you offer me?

Posted by: rach at April 21, 2005 03:24 PM

What does it feel like when you write? Is it an oasis? Second nature? Something you feel you "should" do?
and ...
I want to know, if you really have to think about your posts when you write. Does it just come naturally, in a 20 minute sit down and a click of the publish button? Or does it entail more of a process?
I'm sorry, its just that your writing is such an inspiration, its so intriguing to know the way things work inside your head!

Posted by: Jasika at April 21, 2005 03:26 PM

I've been reading for about six months now, and I am DYING to know...

What the hell is that anemone-looking powderpuff that's covering your chest in your picture?

Seriously, it looks like you're naked 'cept for the giant dandelion ... a la EVE with the strategically placed foliage.

Posted by: la chat noir at April 21, 2005 03:45 PM

I'm a big fan of questionaires and love answering them- my poor blog readers :)...but here's my question for you, dearest Fish.

You're being sent to a deserted island. You can bring 10 cd's. What will they be?

Posted by: The Duck at April 21, 2005 03:46 PM

la chat -

oh, that one's easy. a mum.

Posted by: Fish at April 21, 2005 03:48 PM

if you didn't have to work in order to eat and survive, what would you do on a daily basis to keep yourself busy, content, and fulfilled?

Posted by: RazDreams at April 21, 2005 03:52 PM

Oooh! Here's one - where the heck did you go mid email thread today?? I missed ya!

Posted by: Ari at April 21, 2005 04:12 PM

what are your feelings on J. at this moment of your life?

are you living the life you thought you would be in NY by now or it is better than you origanally thought?

have you ever been a waitress?

Posted by: j2 at April 21, 2005 04:16 PM

Who is the one person (living/dead, famous/infamous, real/not real) that you would like to spend 1 hour with and why.

Posted by: Mitch at April 21, 2005 04:27 PM

Do you think it is odd that many feminists (ahem) are now taking up domestic hobbies, like knitting? Would you ever consider learning how to bake bread or sew your own clothes?

Posted by: africankelli at April 21, 2005 05:11 PM

Do you have any advice for people new to blogging? Especially regarding annonymity? Is it harder now that people know you know in the real world are reading your blog?

Posted by: Finy at April 21, 2005 05:20 PM

Marriage. An expensive party to end a good relationship, or a delicious dream?

Posted by: Lisa at April 21, 2005 05:21 PM

If you were a Supreme Court Justice for a day, what's the first thing you'd change/fix?

Posted by: MsOktober at April 21, 2005 05:49 PM

When are you coming to Texas?

Posted by: Jazzy at April 21, 2005 05:50 PM

Who is your Daddy, and what does he do?

Posted by: Arnold at April 21, 2005 05:58 PM

How many hits on average does your site receive each day?

Posted by: Torrie at April 21, 2005 06:05 PM

An urgent question - how do you get over crushes?

Posted by: MC at April 21, 2005 06:41 PM

are you a jealous person?

Posted by: kristine at April 21, 2005 07:21 PM

OR...better yet! Which Pope Idol contestant would you vote for?

http://slowchildrenatplay.blogspot.com

Posted by: kristine at April 21, 2005 07:25 PM

After t-shirts, what's the next step in your plan for world domination?

Posted by: Jack at April 21, 2005 07:31 PM

Are you as quick witted and eloquent in everyday conversation, or do you prefer expressing yourself in writing?

Posted by: PLD at April 21, 2005 07:38 PM

if there really is a meaning to life, why is george bush?

Posted by: ropedancer at April 21, 2005 07:44 PM

What are your most played songs on your ipod (sorry if you still haven't gotten new ear buds!)?

Posted by: McAuliflower at April 21, 2005 07:46 PM

-Do you have one of those "the one who got away" boys? How often do you still think about him?
-What was the last joke you heard?
-Country you would most like to visit and why.
-Most EXCITING thing you have ever done.
-Felicity: Ben or Noel.
-If space travel was affordable to you, just once, would you do it?
-Whats the most embarrassing thing you spend money on?
-Whats the most important thing to you about family? Whats the most important thing to you about friends?

Posted by: Patricia Danielle at April 21, 2005 08:16 PM

who took the picture on teeh sidebar, of the fish.

someone fixated on the fish. that's a swell picture. as in, swell.

Posted by: anonymous at April 21, 2005 09:10 PM

Why won't you play "iPod shuffle?"

Posted by: Plantation at April 21, 2005 09:22 PM

in a parallel universe where would you find yourself?

Posted by: leah at April 21, 2005 10:07 PM

In what ways do you restrict your writing and your voice to create and maintain your blog persona? What is the hardest part about that balance for you? What impulses to share and tell the truth do you restrict because of this medium?

Posted by: Scheherazade at April 21, 2005 10:23 PM

Plain or peanut?

Posted by: Steph at April 21, 2005 10:28 PM

What is the biggest/worst lie that you've told? Were you caught in it? Do you regret telling it?

Posted by: Things Said at April 21, 2005 10:44 PM

Sweet or unsweet?

Posted by: justin at April 21, 2005 11:32 PM

Is there a blog out there that you HAVE to obsessivly read on a daily basis, lest you die???

Posted by: The Merry Widow at April 22, 2005 01:07 AM

Are you going to answer these questions or were you just teasing us? ;)

Posted by: Anonymous Coward at April 22, 2005 02:06 AM

Did J ever see this website?

Posted by: elise at April 22, 2005 04:44 AM

1. If your fish could ride a bicycle, what type of bicycle would it be?

2. Do you ever get homesick?

Posted by: meg at April 22, 2005 06:08 AM

Would you, could you, eat green eggs and ham?

Posted by: the cat at April 22, 2005 10:24 AM

Would you ever diss anyone on the internet...or di you mama teach you better than that?

Posted by: DM at April 22, 2005 10:26 AM

Prim and proper Sandy like at the beginning, or biker chic like at the end?

Posted by: Gopi at April 22, 2005 11:22 AM

What is your favorite novel?

Posted by: kenton at April 22, 2005 11:40 AM

What do you think about the other 3 blogs mentioned in the NY Daily News article; Jason Mulgrew, Michael Malice & Stephanie Klein?

Posted by: El Presidente at April 22, 2005 11:52 AM

I gotta ask the one I really actually want to know...

Are you still in love with Ben?

Posted by: whirlygurly at April 22, 2005 01:27 PM

What happened to your ipod ear-buds?

BTW putting peanut butter cups in the fridge for an hour or so enhances the texture. Crunchy on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside: delicious!

Posted by: Coelecanth@telus.net at April 22, 2005 02:01 PM

How did you figure out what you wanted to be when you grew up? What type of work do you do and do you like it?

Posted by: Vicki at April 22, 2005 02:34 PM

i would like to know how tall you are. :)

Posted by: red at April 22, 2005 03:26 PM

I'd like to know how your recent set of medical tests turned out. I've read and read and read your site every day hoping you'd tell us all was well and you are well and things are well, well, well. You are an inspiring woman who voices what so many of us think. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

Posted by: Lesser of the Furry at April 22, 2005 03:47 PM

What kinds of power come with being a famous blogger? Are there any? For instance, I'm sure a rant against a fellow blogger could result in tons of nasty email for that person. But is there anything more substantial that can be done? Is it just the sharing, letting people know they are not alone in their feelings? I suppose it depends on what satisfies you.

Have you ever been tempted to use your fame for ill? To spin tornados of flaming email into unsuspecting internet patrons?

Posted by: Michael at April 22, 2005 04:58 PM

i'd also like to know how the medical tests went

Posted by: jen at April 22, 2005 09:48 PM