Preferences Quiz

[Kerry]

Preferences Quiz

1. Minimalist or cluttered home décor?

2. Subtle lamp light or bright overhead lighting?

3. Microwave or conventional oven?

4. Clothes dryer or clothes line?

5. Shop on-line or personal store visit?

6. Recycle or not?

7. Tree hugger or tree hater?

8. Warm colours or cool colours?

9. New Age, Pagan, Wicca, etc., or conventional establishment religion (Christian, Jewish, etc.)?

10. Optimist or pessimist?

11. Urban or rural?

12. Gay or straight or . . . ?

13. Night or day?

14. Summer or Winter?

15. Carpet or polished floors?

16. Air-conditioning or fresh air?

17. Original paintings or reproductions hanging on your walls at home (perhaps your preference is for photography or just empty walls)?

18. Big hair or jarhead?

19. Facial hair or clean shaven?

20. Work for a living or student or retired or financially independent?

21. Nudist or swimsuit?

22. Gas or electricity?

23. Solar or nuclear or . . . ?

24. War or peace?

25. Hybrid or conventional car?

26. Male or female?

27. Young or old?

28. Yin or yang?

29. Herbal or traditional medicine?

30. Business or casual attire?

31. Clean or dirty?

32. Manic or mellow?

33. Gold or silver?

34. Diamonds or coloured stones?

35. Tea or coffee?

36. Dog or cat?

37. Light or full-strength beer?

38. Glass or crystal?

39. Wine or spirits or beer?

40. Red or white wine?

41. Terracotta or plastic planters?

42. Flowers or foliage?

43. Brick or cladding housing?

44. Tile or metal roofing?

45. Sparkling or still mineral water?

46. Lawn or concrete?

47. Natural fibre or synthetic?

48. Single or double-breasted business suit?

49. Comedy or drama?

50. Abstract or traditional art?

51. Blinds or curtains?

52. Verbose or taciturn?

53. Jazz or symphony?

54. Ballet or rock concert?

55. Own or rent?

56. Jack or Ennis?

57. Porcelain or plastic crockery?

58. Silver or stainless steel cutlery?

59. Italian or Chinese restaurant or . . . ?

60. Blond or brunette or redhead?

[Kerry]

1. Minimalist or cluttered home décor?

Minimalist. Easy in theory but difficult in application!

2. Subtle lamp light or bright overhead lighting?

Extremely subtle 25w lamplight, always. Overhead lights? Never!

3. Microwave or conventional oven?

Microwave.

4. Clothes dryer or clothes line?

Clothes line. Nothing quite as lovely as sun-dried linen and toweling.

5. Shop on-line or personal store visit?

Both. Grocery and clothing shopping in person. DVDs and books on-line and in person.

6. Recycle or not?

Recycle.

7. Tree hugger or tree hater?

Tree hugger. I loooove trees, especially the jacaranda.

8. Warm colours or cool colours?

I love all colours but veer towards preferring the cooler end of the spectrum.  Such colours as Imperial Purple, Prussian Blue and British Racing Green. I love lilac, too.

9. New Age, Pagan, Wicca, etc., or conventional establishment religion (Christian, Jewish, etc.)?

Christian born, but veering towards Pagan these days.

10. Optimist or pessimist?

Inveterate optimist. The glass is always half-full!

11. Urban or rural?

Big city boy born and bred, which is where I am most comfortable and at home. But I’m giving serious consideration to relocating to a picturesque little seaside village, about 7 hours drive up the coast, north of Sydney, when I retire.

12. Gay or straight or . . . ?

I am gay, which is my sexual preference. I have friends who are gay, straight and bisexual, male and female.  

13. Night or day?

In between! Dusk is my favourite time of day. I love beautiful sunsets and the sound of crickets chirping at dusk.

14. Summer or Winter?

Until relatively recently, I would always respond “Winter” to this question. However, the older I’m getting, the less I’m enjoying the cold Winter weather. But I dislike the extreme heat of Summer, also. My favourite season is Autumn – cool, crisp air and bright, clear, sunny days. Mmmm, definitely Autumn. Love that time of year. 

15. Carpet or polished floors?

I prefer polished timber floors, but my present home is carpeted throughout in pure-wool Berber carpeting.

16. Air-conditioning or fresh air?

“Open a new window!” Definitely fresh air, every time.

17. Original paintings or reproductions hanging on your walls at home (perhaps your preference is for photography or just empty walls)?

Original paintings.

18. Big hair or jarhead?

I prefer short, neat hair on men and women.

19. Facial hair or clean shaven?

Clean shaven (men, too! – joke!)

20. Work for a living or student or retired or financially independent?

Work for a living but will be retiring shortly.

21. Nudist or swimsuit?

Definitely swimsuit!

22. Gas or electricity?

I’m terrified of gas. Electricity for me.

23. Solar or nuclear or . . . ?

All the alternative energy resources appeal to me and I will be looking further into solar for my retirement home. Wind power also appeals. I don’t feel comfortable with nuclear.

24. War or peace?

Peace always.

25. Hybrid or conventional car?

My preference is for hybrid, but I am presently driving a conventional car.

26. Male or female?

I’m not sure what this question means, and I’m the one who wrote the question! I am male myself, and I guess it’s asking if I have a preference (this being a “preference” quiz) for being in the company of males or females? If so, I prefer to be around gay men and gay-friendly women.  Having said that, however, I seem to gravitate towards bisexual men a lot, too. For example, my ex-partner of many years is bisexual, as is the man I am presently dating. I am not comfortable around homophobic people, male or female, and if I even hear about someone being homophobic, I try to stay right away from that person.

27. Young or old?

My preference is to be around people my own age. However, having said that, I have always enjoyed an excellent rapport with people older than myself. I have never been fond of children, not even when I was child myself haha!

28. Yin or yang?

I’d like to think I’m a subtle combination of both; however, I feel I veer more towards the yin (feminine). My preference, romantically, is to be around men who are more yang (masculine)  when it comes to relationships; but I prefer platonic friends, male and female who veer, like me, towards the yin.

29. Herbal or traditional medicine?

My preference is for both. I was diagnosed with a frozen shoulder some years ago. Neither my GP nor the specialist he referred me to, could do anything to relieve the extreme pain I was experiencing. They both advised me that it would run its course in due time, which could be a couple of years. Well, I wasn’t about to take that diagnosis lying down, so I took myself along to see a Chinese acupuncturist, who completely cured my frozen shoulder after 10 visits! I’m inclined to think, however, that I would run, not walk, straight to Western practitioners if I were to be diagnosed with a life threatening condition. I wouldn’t be mucking about with anything alternative in a life threatening situation.

30. Business or casual attire?

Dark business suits with accompanying black shoes and silk ties for work and casual attire on the weekend. My personal preference is for the latter.

31. Clean or dirty?

I’m a clean freak and a neat freak! Can’t stand dirt or mess!

32. Manic or mellow?

I have a very mellow, laid-back personality, and prefer to be around similar people.

33. Gold or silver?

I veer towards silver because it makes an excellent conductor for my crystals.

34. Diamonds or coloured stones?

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but I personally prefer all the beautiful coloured stones. Amethyst, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, topaz and aquamarine are my favourites! They are so beautiful.

35. Tea or coffee?

Tea for meeee! I’m not a coffee drinker.

36. Dog or cat?

I prefer dogs, especially German Shepherds and Pomeranians! I’m not a cat person.

37. Light or full-strength beer?

Neither. I’m not a beer drinker.

38. Glass or crystal?

Need you ask? Crystal, always. Even for everyday use.

39. Wine or spirits or beer?

Wine.

40. Red or white wine?

Red, preferably Merlot.

41. Terracotta or plastic planters?

Terracotta.

42. Flowers or foliage?

Both, but with a preference for flowers, especially highly-scented, white flowers such as gardenia, jasmine and freesia.

43. Brick or cladding housing?

My personal preference if for cladding, but I presently live in a high-rise, brick, apartment building.

44. Tile or metal roofing?

I prefer metal roofing. It’s what a grew-up with. I love falling asleep and waking to the gentle, pitter-patter sound of rain on a metal roof. Nothing like it. So restful.

45. Sparkling or still mineral water?

Still.

46. Lawn or concrete?

Lawn.

47. Natural fibre or synthetic?

Natural fibre. I love pure new wool, cotton and silk (ties).

48. Single or double-breasted business suit?

I wear single-breasted suits to work, but I like double-breasted suits and think they look very smart. 

49. Comedy or drama?

I enjoy both.

50. Abstract or traditional art?

My two favourite artists are Kandinsky and Caravaggio, so I guess my preference must be for both abstract and traditional (or Baroque, in the case of Caravaggio).

51. Blinds or curtains?

I love a naked window!

52. Verbose or taciturn?

I veer towards the taciturn, but can be verbose when I’m in the company of people I trust, like here at BetterMost!

53. Jazz or symphony?

Symphony, always, especially if it’s Tchaikovsky’s Sixth! Love it!

54. Ballet or rock concert?

Ballet, especially if it’s Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake.”

55. Own or rent?

I own my apartment outright (no mortgage), but have paid rent in the past. Given a choice, I’d prefer to own, every time.  

56. Jack or Ennis?

There is no Jack without Ennis and no Ennis without Jack. I love both Jack and Ennis equally.

57. Porcelain or plastic crockery?

Neither! Bone china for me, thank you!

58. Silver or stainless steel cutlery?

I inherited Mum’s silver when she passed away but I very rarely use it, and it’s a bugger to keep clean. I use stainless steel cutlery, usually.

59. Italian or Chinese restaurant or . . . ?

I prefer Italian, especially lasagna.

60. Blond or brunette or redhead?

It’s not what’s on your head that counts, but what’s inside it! I guess I have to say that, don’t I haha (have you seen my avatar?)! I am romantically drawn to guys with dark hair and big, beautiful, brown eyes. This is not set in cement, however, because Christopher Meloni (otherwise known as “The Sexiest Man on Earth”) has blue eyes!

[Shasta542]

WOW, Kerry---this is a long one. OK---these are preferences, right. Not necessarily what I actually do or have or whatever. Because I don't always get everything I want or do everything I should!!  

1. Minimalist or cluttered home décor? Cluttered

2. Subtle lamp light or bright overhead lighting? Bright

3. Microwave or conventional oven? Conventional

4. Clothes dryer or clothes line? Dryer

5. Shop on-line or personal store visit? Store visit

6. Recycle or not? Recycle

7. Tree hugger or tree hater? Hugger

8. Warm colours or cool colours? Warm

9. New Age, Pagan, Wicca, etc., or conventional establishment religion (Christian, Jewish, etc.)? Christian

10. Optimist or pessimist? Optimist

11. Urban or rural? Rural

12. Gay or straight or . . . ? Straight

13. Night or day? Night

14. Summer or Winter? Summer

15. Carpet or polished floors? Polished floors

16. Air-conditioning or fresh air? AC

17. Original paintings or reproductions hanging on your walls at home (perhaps your preference is for photography or just empty walls)? Reproductions

18. Big hair or jarhead? For me or for a man?  Man--jarhead Me--regular

19. Facial hair or clean shaven? On a man---clean shaven or a little "scruffy".

20. Work for a living or student or retired or financially independent? Prefer being a millionaire and not have to work all the time---reality is I work for a living and live month to month

21. Nudist or swimsuit? Swimsuit. Some things are best left covered.

22. Gas or electricity? Electricity

23. Solar or nuclear or . . . ? Solar

24. War or peace? Peace

25. Hybrid or conventional car? Conventional with good gas mileage

26. Male or female? Male

27. Young or old? Medium

28. Ying or yang? Haha I don't know.

29. Herbal or traditional medicine? Traditional

30. Business or casual attire? Casual

31. Clean or dirty? Clean

32. Manic or mellow? Mellow

33. Gold or silver? Gold

34. Diamonds or coloured stones? Diamonds

35. Tea or coffee? MMMMMmmmmm......both

36. Dog or cat? Both

37. Light or full-strength beer? Light

38. Glass or crystal? Crystal

39. Wine or spirits or beer? Beer

40. Red or white wine? White

41. Terracotta or plastic planters? Terracotta

42. Flowers or foliage? Flowers

43. Brick or cladding housing? Brick

44. Tile or metal roofing? Tile

45. Sparkling or still mineral water? Still

46. Lawn or concrete? Concrete

47. Natural fibre or synthetic? Natural---I live in cotton country!!

48. Single or double-breasted business suit? Single

49. Comedy or drama? Both

50. Abstract or traditional art? Traditional

51. Blinds or curtains? Blinds

52. Verbose or taciturn? Taciturn

53. Jazz or symphony? Symphony

54. Ballet or rock concert? Rock concert

55. Own or rent? Own

56. Jack or Ennis? Jack

57. Porcelain or plastic crockery? HUH?

58. Silver or stainless steel cutlery? Stainless steel

59. Italian or Chinese restaurant or . . . ? Chinese

60. Blond or brunette or redhead?Men--brunette (or bald)  Me--blond

Hey that was fun, Kerry!!  

[Shasta542]

LOL---We are practically opposites. That's okay!! But I did buy my niece a pommie for her birthday about 9 years ago, and that is one well-loved little dog. She's a very beautiful, if somewhat large, black pommie with tan markings. Very sweet and even personality

[David In Indy]

Wow Kerry!!  

Okay. Here I go.....


1. Minimalist or cluttered home décor?

I'm kind of in the middle. I like a few things hanging on the wall, but I definately don't want it cluttered looking!

2. Subtle lamp light or bright overhead lighting?

Subtle lamp light.

3. Microwave or conventional oven?

Both. I use both my microwave and conventional oven religiously. Except I've had a microwave oven explode and catch fire on me, and my conventional oven has never done this so far.

4. Clothes dryer or clothes line?

Clothes dryer. Maytag.  

5. Shop on-line or personal store visit?

Both. I like the convenience of on-line shopping but I also like the "thrill" of traditional in store visits.

6. Recycle or not?

Recycle definately. But here in the US it costs extra to have our recyclables picked up. But it's worth it.

7. Tree hugger or tree hater?

I hug trees all the time!  

8. Warm colours or cool colours?

I like rustic colors; autumn brown, grey, gold etc... For clothing, I prefer bright colors because I have a darker complexion.

9. New Age, Pagan, Wicca, etc., or conventional establishment religion (Christian, Jewish, etc.)?

I consider myself a christian, but I've fallen away from the Catholic church. I have dabbled in New Age and Wicca, but that was a long time ago. Currently I have been looking into the traditional Native American belief system and I like it.

10. Optimist or pessimist?

Optimist.

11. Urban or rural?

Urban. But I have also lived rurally, and I like them both.

12. Gay or straight or . . . ?

Gay.

13. Night or day?

Night. I'm a night owl, but I have a day schedule. Talk about a conflict!!  

14. Summer or Winter?

Summer. It gets very hot and humid in Indiana, but I prefer it over the cold dark winters we have here.

15. Carpet or polished floors?

Hardwood polished floors.

16. Air-conditioning or fresh air?

Air conditioning when I'm inside. We have to have it here. It gets too hot. But I love the fresh air outdoors too.

17. Original paintings or reproductions hanging on your walls at home (perhaps your preference is for photography or just empty walls)?

Original if I can afford them. I love Chagal, and obviously I can only afford reproductions when it comes to him!

18. Big hair or jarhead?

Oh me? Big hair... well sort of. But I LOVE the jarhead look. It's soooo butch!!

19. Facial hair or clean shaven?

Clean shaven.

20. Work for a living or student or retired or financially independent?

I'd prefer to be financially independent but I'm working for a living right now.

21. Nudist or swimsuit?

Swimsuit.

22. Gas or electricity?

Electricity.

23. Solar or nuclear or . . . ?

Solar. But we don't have solar energy in Indiana. Not yet anyway.

24. War or peace?

Peace.

25. Hybrid or conventional car?

Hybrid. But my current car is conventional. It's small though and uses very little gas.

26. Male or female?

Male.

27. Young or old?

Plus or minus 10 years of my age is good.  

28. Ying or yang?

Yang I think.

29. Herbal or traditional medicine?

Both. I think they both have benefits.

30. Business or casual attire?

Casual attire. I'm a Hoosier!!

31. Clean or dirty?

CLEAN!!! OH PLEASE GOD!! CLEAN!!

32. Manic or mellow?

Definately mellow.

33. Gold or silver?

Gold.

34. Diamonds or coloured stones?

Both. I love diamonds but I also love emeralds, rubies and sapphires too.

35. Tea or coffee?

Both. Coffee in the morning and afternoons. Tea at night.

36. Dog or cat?

Both. I have both. And I love them both equally.

37. Light or full-strength beer?

Full strength.

38. Glass or crystal?

Crystal.

39. Wine or spirits or beer?

Wine. I love red wine.

40. Red or white wine?

See above.

41. Terracotta or plastic planters?

Terracotta

42. Flowers or foliage?

Flowers

43. Brick or cladding housing?

I like stucco, but this probably comes from my two years of living in South Florida. I also love brick. My current house is brick on the bottom floor and wood and shingles on the second floor.

44. Tile or metal roofing?

Tile.

45. Sparkling or still mineral water?

Sparkling.

46. Lawn or concrete?

lawn.

47. Natural fibre or synthetic?

Nateral Fibers.

48. Single or double-breasted business suit?

Single breasted.

49. Comedy or drama?

Both. I love to laugh but I also love to cry. Laughter through tears is the best, I think... a little of both.


50. Abstract or traditional art?

Both. If someone put their heart and soul into the painting, I will love it and appreciate it.

51. Blinds or curtains?

Blinds.

52. Verbose or taciturn?

Verbose.

53. Jazz or symphony?

Symphony. I play  the violin and cello. I've played them both since I was a little boy and I love the symphony.

54. Ballet or rock concert?

Both. I love the ballet, but I also love classic rock; Boston, Styx, Kansas, KISS, etc...

55. Own or rent?

Own, but the bank still owns some of it!  

56. Jack or Ennis?

Ennis. But I sure do love Jack too!

57. Porcelain or plastic crockery?

Porcelain.

58. Silver or stainless steel cutlery?

Both. I love silver, but stainless steel is easier to care for.

59. Italian or Chinese restaurant or . . . ?

I prefer standard American. I love a nice steak and potato!

60. Blond or brunette or redhead?
 
Blond! I LOVE those Scandinavian guys!! WHEW!!! CUTE!!!!  


Thanks Kerry! Great questions!!  

[Kerry]

LOL---We are practically opposites. That's okay!! But I did buy my niece a pommie for her birthday about 9 years ago, and that is one well-loved little dog. She's a very beautiful, if somewhat large, black pommie with tan markings. Very sweet and even personality

Opposites attract, Shasta!   

Thanks for taking the Preferences Quiz! 

It's a bit looooooong, but ideal for a cold, winter afternoon, like here in Sydney right now!

Your responses were exactlly as I imagined people would respond - short and fast-paced. My responses were too long-winded. I always take these questionnaires sooooo seriously - even the ones I write!!!        

[Kerry]

49. Comedy or drama?

Both. I love to laugh but I also love to cry. Laughter through tears is the best, I think... a little of both.

Looooooong, wasn't it haha!!! 

Was that the longest poll so far?! 

Not that I meant it to be so long. I just got carried away, I guess! 

It's a bleak wintery afternoon here in Sydney and I thought this would probably be a good way to pass away the time! Seemed like a good idea at the time haha! 

I loved you response to Question 49, David. 

[dot-matrix]

Since it seems my husband is going to drink iced coffee and talk shop till they throw us out I'm going to spend some time on this quiz of your Kerry

Preferences Quiz

1. Minimalist or cluttered home décor? I like a little clutter.  But not a lot

2. Subtle lamp light or bright overhead lighting? subtle lighting

3. Microwave or conventional oven? Conventional, I cook a lot, but the microwave has it's place

4. Clothes dryer or clothes line?  DRYER, you can beat the smell of line dryed wash but it get so stiff and hard

5. Shop on-line or personal store visit?  I hate to shop, if I can get it on line I will

6. Recycle or not?  Recycle, our city provides the bins and we recycle newspaper, aluminum, PCV plastic and greenwaste

7. Tree hugger or tree hater?  hugger

8. Warm colours or cool colours?  cool, I love greens and blues

9. New Age, Pagan, Wicca, etc., or conventional establishment religion (Christian, Jewish, etc.)? I am my own version of Christian, bearing no resemblance whatsoever to any recognized denomination but if I go to church it is to the Lutheran I grew up in or the Episcopal Church

10. Optimist or pessimist?  Optimist

11. Urban or rural?  rural

12. Gay or straight or . . . ?  straight

13. Night or day?  night

14. Summer or Winter? well Fall is my fav but between Summer and Winter, I choose Winter, I don't like too much heat

15. Carpet or polished floors?  Wood Floors with heavy ethnic rugs

16. Air-conditioning or fresh air? Air Conditioning if it's really HOT other wise fresh air

17. Original paintings or reproductions hanging on your walls at home (perhaps your preference is for photography or just empty walls)?  Almost all orignal works on my walls

18. Big hair or jarhead?  jarhead...with these choices coz I cannot stand BIG hair

19. Facial hair or clean shaven?  depends on my mood...each has it's place

20. Work for a living or student or retired or financially independent?  work

21. Nudist or swimsuit?  Swimsuit much to the relief of all within sight

22. Gas or electricity? Electricity

23. Solar or nuclear or . . . ?  Solar

24. War or peace?  Peace, just don't understand why we all can't figure out a way to do this...

25. Hybrid or conventional car?  Have a conventional car but I would have a hybrid if they could every make on that was reliable

26. Male or female?  I am female

27. Young or old?  Middleage, youth still has too much to learn and is often arrogant, old age often thinks they know it all and are arrogant inspite of that fact that they've forgotten much of what they knew

28. Yin or yang?  either as long as peace and harmony are created and sustained

29. Herbal or traditional medicine?  a mix, each has much to comment and condem it

30. Business or casual attire?  casual always

31. Clean or dirty?  clean always

32. Manic or mellow?  mellow

33. Gold or silver?  gold

34. Diamonds or coloured stones?  colored stones

35. Tea or coffee?  coffee

36. Dog or cat?  DOG

37. Light or full-strength beer?  fully leaded

38. Glass or crystal?  Depends on what we're talking about

39. Wine or spirits or beer?  depends on my mood and the setting and the ambient temperature
40. Red or white wine?

41. Terracotta or plastic planters?  terracotta

42. Flowers or foliage?  both

43. Brick or cladding housing?  clad

44. Tile or metal roofing? tile

45. Sparkling or still mineral water?  sparkling

46. Lawn or concrete?  lawn

47. Natural fibre or synthetic?  natural fibers

48. Single or double-breasted business suit?  Single

49. Comedy or drama? drama

50. Abstract or traditional art?  traditional

51. Blinds or curtains?  curtains

52. Verbose or taciturn?  verbose

53. Jazz or symphony?  both have their place in my life

54. Ballet or rock concert?  both have their place in my life

55. Own or rent? own

56. Jack or Ennis?  To have an affair with Jack, to settle down with Ennis

57. Porcelain or plastic crockery?  porcelain

58. Silver or stainless steel cutlery?  silver

59. Italian or Chinese restaurant or . . . ?  Italian

60. Blond or brunette or redhead?  blonde

[Kerry]

Hey Dottie! 

Are you up very late tonight?! 

Thanks for taking the Preferences Quiz. Great answers! Long, wasn't it!!! 

[dot-matrix]

Hey Dottie! 

Are you up very late tonight?! 

Thanks for taking the Preferences Quiz. Great answers! Long, wasn't it!!! 

Yep, I was in danger of falling asleep on the table and then Bob nudged me and reminded me we have internet access here so I got my lap top out.  But they are packing up now, FINALLY,  time to head back to bed....nighty nite sweetie

[Kerry]

Yep, I was in danger of falling asleep on the table and then Bob nudged me and reminded me we have internet access here so I got my lap top out.  But they are packing up now, FINALLY,  time to head back to bed....nighty nite sweetie

Sweet dreams, Dottie!        

[Shasta542]

52. Verbose or taciturn?

I veer towards the taciturn, but can be verbose when I’m in the company of people I trust, like here at BetterMost!

That's okay that you answered your questions with explanations, too, because it just shows that you feel at ease with your Bettermost friends! And I like reading all the reasons from everyone.

Another opposite---it's winter there? It's summertime here, but it was just in the 80's F here today. It's 64 tonite---VERY cool for JULY. I like it.

I went to bed, but got up again.  Drank my non-decaf tea too late.

[Kerry]

That's okay that you answered your questions with explanations, too, because it just shows that you feel at ease with your Bettermost friends! And I like reading all the reasons from everyone.

Another opposite---it's winter there? It's summertime here, but it was just in the 80's F here today. It's 64 tonite---VERY cool for JULY. I like it.

I went to bed, but got up again.  Drank my non-decaf tea too late.

It's mid-winter here in Sydney, Shasta. Very bleak! 

[injest]

. Minimalist or cluttered home décor?

  LOL!! CLUTTERED

2. Subtle lamp light or bright overhead lighting?

    depends on room. I prefer the lamp light mostly, if I don't have anything detailed  to do

3. Microwave or conventional oven?

   Conventional! I HATE microwaves.

4. Clothes dryer or clothes line?

    Dryer

5. Shop on-line or personal store visit?

    Personal store visit!

6. Recycle or not?

    some not enough.

7. Tree hugger or tree hater?

     HUGGER

8. Warm colours or cool colours?

    no idea?

9. New Age, Pagan, Wicca, etc., or conventional establishment religion (Christian, Jewish, etc.)?

    hmmm...I think I would have to go conventional...should I ever decide to go back

10. Optimist or pessimist?

      LOL!! Pessimist!

11. Urban or rural?

      Rural

12. Gay or straight or . . . ?

      straight

13. Night or day?

      Night

14. Summer or Winter?

      Winter

15. Carpet or polished floors?

      Carpet

16. Air-conditioning or fresh air?

     A/C

17. Original paintings or reproductions hanging on your walls at home (perhaps your preference is for photography or just empty walls)?

      would like to be able to afford originals

18. Big hair or jarhead?

     Hmm....neither?

19. Facial hair or clean shaven?

      clean shaven (what? no stubbly?)

20. Work for a living or student or retired or financially independent?

     work for a living

21. Nudist or swimsuit?

     both?

22. Gas or electricity?

      electricity

23. Solar or nuclear or . . . ?

      solar

24. War or peace?

     peace

25. Hybrid or conventional car?

    conventional

26. Male or female?

     MALE!

27. Young or old?

      in between!

28. Yin or yang?

      huh?

29. Herbal or traditional medicine?

     traditional

30. Business or casual attire?

     casual is my business

31. Clean or dirty?

      clean

32. Manic or mellow?

     mellow

33. Gold or silver?

     gold

34. Diamonds or coloured stones?

     send both!

35. Tea or coffee?

      Coke!

36. Dog or cat?

     both +

37. Light or full-strength beer?

        neither

38. Glass or crystal?

      Crystal darling!

39. Wine or spirits or beer?

      neither

40. Red or white wine?

     see above

41. Terracotta or plastic planters?

     terracotta

42. Flowers or foliage?

     can't have flowers without foliage!

43. Brick or cladding housing?

     STONE

44. Tile or metal roofing?

     shingles

45. Sparkling or still mineral water?

     tap

46. Lawn or concrete?

     lawn

47. Natural fibre or synthetic?

     natural

48. Single or double-breasted business suit?

     

49. Comedy or drama?

     both

50. Abstract or traditional art?

     traditional

51. Blinds or curtains?

     curtains

52. Verbose or taciturn?

     taciturn

53. Jazz or symphony?

      symphony

54. Ballet or rock concert?

    neither

55. Own or rent?

     the tax people think we own

56. Jack or Ennis?

     Jack

57. Porcelain or plastic crockery?

     Porcelain

58. Silver or stainless steel cutlery?

     stainless steel

59. Italian or Chinese restaurant or . . . ?

     Italian

60. Blond or brunette or redhead?

     brunette

[Kerry]

52. Verbose or taciturn?

     taciturn

Thanks for taking the Preferences Quiz, Jess. I always enjoy responding to such questionnaires, and reading other people's responses, also.

I loved your response to Q.52 lol haha!!!     

[injest]

Thanks for taking the Preferences Quiz, Jess. I always enjoy responding to such questionnaires, and reading other people's responses, also.

I loved your response to Q.52 lol haha!!!     

what? 

 

well I was thinking real life! you would be shocked. seriously.

[Shasta542]

32. Manic or mellow?  I'm very manic in my attempt to be mellow.

 

[Kerry]

I got a bit carried away with this one. It was a cold, wintery afternoon, last weekend, and I was bored. I started noticing the different choices I had made around my home (carpet/wood floors, curtains/blinds, terracotta/plastic planters, etc., etc.) and started listing them all.  I really should have stopped at yin/yang haha!     

[Dagi]

1. Minimalist or cluttered home décor? in between...a little clutter here and there...but not too much!

2. Subtle lamp light or bright overhead lighting? There is the right light for every purpose!

3. Microwave or conventional oven? conventional mostly

4. Clothes dryer or clothes line?  Line

5. Shop on-line or personal store visit? books and dvd´s on-line, the rest in stores

6. Recycle or not? Germans are well known for being the kings and queens of recycling!

7. Tree hugger or tree hater? Tree hugger!!! Love it!

8. Warm colours or cool colours? I love purple and orange together, and turquoise....and red...and blue..

9. New Age, Pagan, Wicca, etc., or conventional establishment religion (Christian, Jewish, etc.)? A pinch of everything...too complicated to explain here!

10. Optimist or pessimist? Optimist in many things, pessimist in some things

11. Urban or rural? rural through and through! I need green grass and a tree to hug!

12. Gay or straight or . . . ? straight (5)

13. Night or day? night and day!

14. Summer or Winter? Summer in Germany, winter in Finland

15. Carpet or polished floors? Wooden floors...I hate carpets, don´t want to know who´s living in there  .

16. Air-conditioning or fresh air? No air-conditioning necessary where I live.

17. Original paintings or reproductions hanging on your walls at home (perhaps your preference is for photography or just empty walls)? original paintings....from my little son! And I love Photo Art.

18. Big hair or jarhead? Me? Ordinary hair cut.

19. Facial hair or clean shaven? Me? . I prefer clean shaven.

20. Work for a living or student or retired or financially independent? Full time mum, self-emloyed from September on.

21. Nudist or swimsuit? nudist

22. Gas or electricity? Electricity...but I´d love to have a gas stove!

23. Solar or nuclear or . . . ? I have a contract with a company that provides electricity produced without nuclear power.

24. War or peace? Is that a question??

25. Hybrid or conventional car? Conventional car - but I use my bike as often as possible.

26. Male or female? Most of my closer friends are female.

27. Young or old? I feel young. I´m mostly surrounded by people who are a bit older than I am. No preference! Some people achieve wisdom in their early years, some later, some never do. Age is just a number.

28. Yin or yang? You can´t have yin without yang.

29. Herbal or traditional medicine? I try to use what my intuition tells me is the best.

30. Business or casual attire? I´m a mum

31. Clean or dirty? 

32. Manic or mellow? 

33. Gold or silver? Silver

34. Diamonds or coloured stones? coloured stones

35. Tea or coffee? I love both!

36. Dog or cat? Cat, black one.

37. Light or full-strength beer? Light ??

38. Glass or crystal? Glass

39. Wine or spirits or beer? Wine and beer, but both of them rarely

40. Red or white wine? Red, in general. But I know a white one I would walk miles for!

41. Terracotta or plastic planters? Terracotta

42. Flowers or foliage? both

43. Brick or cladding housing? Brick

44. Tile or metal roofing? 

45. Sparkling or still mineral water? water from the faucet, its quite good here, comes directly from the mountains.

46. Lawn or concrete?  grass with daisies

47. Natural fibre or synthetic? natural fibre, cotton, line and silk

48. Single or double-breasted business suit? 

49. Comedy or drama? I love to cry, and I love to laugh.

50. Abstract or traditional art? Traditional. And abstract art from Moritz (4y/o)

51. Blinds or curtains? Curtains

52. Verbose or taciturn? As taciturn as Jack  . I like taciturn people, but I´m not sure if they like me.

53. Jazz or symphony? I love both. Haydn Symphonies while driving, Jazz at home. Putumayo!!

54. Ballet or rock concert? I don´t like Ballet so much. I always wait for the dancers to begin to sing since I love the opera very much.

55. Own or rent? Own.

56. Jack or Ennis? Jack with Ennis!

57. Porcelain or plastic crockery? porcelaine for me, plastic for the kids.

58. Silver or stainless steel cutlery? stainless steel cutlery

59. Italian or Chinese restaurant or . . . ? or mexican or thai or indian or...I love food!

60. Blond or brunette or redhead? doesn´t matter to me!

[Dagi]

I got a bit carried away with this one...... I really should have stopped at yin/yang haha!     

Oh yeah.  . But it was fun!

Dagi

[Kerry]

28. Yin or yang? You can´t have yin without yang.

Wow, great answer, Dagi! Love it! Profound! 

52. Verbose or taciturn? As taciturn as Jack  .

               

[Kerry]

It was a lot of fun taking your quiz, Kerry.  And reading the answers of others has been very revealing.   

Gary

Glad you enjoyed it, Gary. I love taking these quizzes, and always enjoy reading other people's responses. 

[shortfiction]

1. Minimalist or cluttered home décor?

Minimalist.

2. Subtle lamp light or bright overhead lighting?

Subtle.

3. Microwave or conventional oven?

Microwave.   And I am pretty good with a can opener.

4. Clothes dryer or clothes line?
Dryer.  Would prefer line, though.

5. Shop on-line or personal store visit?
Online.

6. Recycle or not?
Yes, constantly.

7. Tree hugger or tree hater?
Total hugger.

8. Warm colours or cool colours?cool

9. New Age, Pagan, Wicca, etc., or conventional establishment religion (Christian, Jewish, etc.)?
Christian agnostic, wandering truth seeker.

10. Optimist or pessimist?
Realist.

11. Urban or rural?
urban child.

12. Gay or straight or . . . ?
straight

13. Night or day?
night

14. Summer or Winter?
Winter? What's that?   I'm in So. Cal.!

15. Carpet or polished floors?
Floors.

16. Air-conditioning or fresh air?
A.c. if it's too hot.

17. Original paintings or reproductions hanging on your walls at home (perhaps your preference is for photography or just empty walls)?
originals

18. Big hair or jarhead?
jarhead

19. Facial hair or clean shaven?
clean

20. Work for a living or student or retired or financially independent?
work for a living

21. Nudist or swimsuit?
suit

22. Gas or electricity?
electric

23. Solar or nuclear or . . . ?
solar and wind

24. War or peace?
peace

25. Hybrid or conventional car?
hybrid or electric

26. Male or female?
female

27. Young or old?
youngish

28. Yin or yang?
??

29. Herbal or traditional medicine?
herbal and healing food and juice

30. Business or casual attire?
casual

31. Clean or dirty?
clean

32. Manic or mellow?
mellow

33. Gold or silver?
gold

34. Diamonds or coloured stones?
colored

35. Tea or coffee?
coffee

36. Dog or cat?
dog

37. Light or full-strength beer?
light

38. Glass or crystal?
glass

39. Wine or spirits or beer?
wine

40. Red or white wine?
red but dry

41. Terracotta or plastic planters?
terracotta

42. Flowers or foliage?
flowers

43. Brick or cladding housing?
?  Texcote

44. Tile or metal roofing?
?

45. Sparkling or still mineral water?
still

46. Lawn or concrete?
drought resistant plants

47. Natural fibre or synthetic?
natural

48. Single or double-breasted business suit?

n/a


49. Comedy or drama?
comedy

50. Abstract or traditional art?
yes, please

51. Blinds or curtains?
shutters!

52. Verbose or taciturn?
blended

53. Jazz or symphony?
symphony

54. Ballet or rock concert?
rock

55. Own or rent?
rent

56. Jack or Ennis?
Jack

57. Porcelain or plastic crockery?
porcelain

58. Silver or stainless steel cutlery?
stainless steel

59. Italian or Chinese restaurant or . . . ?
Thai

60. Blond or brunette or redhead?
Brunette colored red

[ifyoucantfixit]

     I hope these are preferences, not actuaries.


1. Minimalist or cluttered home décor?   I prefer a bit of clutter...

2. Subtle lamp light or bright overhead lighting?  Subtle,,,

3. Microwave or conventional oven?   Both are useful for their own purposes.

4. Clothes dryer or clothes line?  Clothes dryer, I hate to iron...most stuff dried on a line need ironing.

5. Shop on-line or personal store visit?  Mostly at stores

6. Recycle or not?  yeh we do

7. Tree hugger or tree hater?  I live in Oregon.....duh

8. Warm colours or cool colours?  warm, with accent of cool

9. New Age, Pagan, Wicca, etc., or conventional establishment religion (Christian, Jewish, etc.)? None of the above

10. Optimist or pessimist?  Optimistical pessimist

11. Urban or rural? urban

12. Gay or straight or . . . ?  straight

13. Night or day?  night mostly

14. Summer or Winter?  I much prefer cool or cold weather

15. Carpet or polished floors? polished

16. Air-conditioning or fresh air? fresh air is great, but i hate heat...so ac if needed

17. Original paintings or reproductions hanging on your walls at home (perhaps your preference is for photography or just empty walls)?  the real deal...

18. Big hair or jarhead?  dont we have a third choice...between the extremes?

19. Facial hair or clean shaven?  Depends on the individual

20. Work for a living or student or retired or financially independent?  retired

21. Nudist or swimsuit?  suit:  never would subject people to the nude view.

22. Gas or electricity?  Gas for heating and cooking, and electricity for lights, and appliances. 

23. Solar or nuclear or . . . ? !!!!!NO NUCLEAR!!!!!!!  puleeze

24. War or peace?  is there a doubt?

25. Hybrid or conventional car?  Would love a hybrid

26. Male or female?      I am a female  didnt know it could be a choice or preference,,,well never mind

27. Young or old?    young older person

28. Yin or yang?   it takes the whole circle to make a whole.

29. Herbal or traditional medicine?  I prefer traditional....havent seen an herbal x-ray yet.

30. Business or casual attire?  Casual,

31. Clean or dirty?  who wants to be dirty??

32. Manic or mellow?  Mostly mellow,,

33. Gold or silver?  sure

34. Diamonds or coloured stones?  stones?  or gems.. ?  both

35. Tea or coffee?  no, no no tea,  love coffee

36. Dog or cat? have a dog, but love cats too...but allergic

37. Light or full-strength beer?   don't do beer

38. Glass or crystal?  glass

39. Wine or spirits or beer?  wine coolers,  or  Kahlua or Baileys.

40. Red or white wine?  rose

41. Terracotta or plastic planters?  terracotta

42. Flowers or foliage?  both

43. Brick or cladding housing? either is fine

44. Tile or metal roofing?  tile

45. Sparkling or still mineral water?  no thanks

46. Lawn or concrete?  lawn

47. Natural fibre or synthetic?  definately natural

48. Single or double-breasted business suit? both are great

49. Comedy or drama?  mostly drama.  but i like comedy if its not silly

50. Abstract or traditional art?  prefer traditional.. but i like jackson pollack too

51. Blinds or curtains?  curtains

52. Verbose or taciturn? yes and no

53. Jazz or symphony?  jazz

54. Ballet or rock concert? ballet

55. Own or rent?  own

56. Jack or Ennis?  love them of course

57. Porcelain or plastic crockery?  def.  porcelain

58. Silver or stainless steel cutlery? stainless

59. Italian or Chinese restaurant or . . . ?  Chinese my favorite

60. Blond or brunette or redhead? for myself, blond

this was great fun Kerry
 
 
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[Kerry]

7. Tree hugger or tree hater?  I live in Oregon.....duh

28. Yin or yang?   it takes the whole circle to make a whole.

29. Herbal or traditional medicine?  I prefer traditional....havent seen an herbal x-ray yet.

Cute answers, Janice. Glad you enjoyed the Preferences Quiz. I'm still not sure if you're a tree hugger or not, though    You're gunna have to draw a diagram for me about Oregon! 

[ifyoucantfixit]

           Honey Oregon is the tree hugging capitol of the world.  We started that fad.   We have had many people go to jail for doing it.

[David In Indy]

Isn't Oregon called the "Beaver State" Janice? This shows us how many trees are up there because beavers LOVE trees! 

Whenever I think of Oregon, I always think of pine forests and mountains.

[ifyoucantfixit]

       Yes it is.  Green and blue, and where the storms from the pacific start.  The very epitome of a green environment...lots of rain, and mild weather. 
        Underlying it all however, is the pacific rim.  With the recumbant volcanos.  Some dormant, some not.  Some extinct.  Such as crater lake.  A lake formed in the caldera of an extinct volcano.  My avatar is the most recent one to erupt.  Mount St Helens. 
 

                                     http://www.nps.gov/crla/
     

[goaboydc]

1. Minimalist or cluttered home décor?
Minimalist

2. Subtle lamp light or bright overhead lighting?
Subtle Lamp

3. Microwave or conventional oven?
Microwave

4. Clothes dryer or clothes line?
Clothes dryer

5. Shop on-line or personal store visit?
On-line

6. Recycle or not?
Recycle

7. Tree hugger or tree hater?
Hugger

8. Warm colours or cool colours?
Warm

9. New Age, Pagan, Wicca, etc., or conventional establishment religion (Christian, Jewish, etc.)?
Agnostic

10. Optimist or pessimist?
Pessimist

11. Urban or rural?
Urban

12. Gay or straight or . . . ?
Gay

13. Night or day?
Night

14. Summer or Winter?
Autumn

15. Carpet or polished floors?
Polished floors

16. Air-conditioning or fresh air?
A/C

17. Original paintings or reproductions hanging on your walls at home (perhaps your preference is for photography or just empty walls)?
Photography

18. Big hair or jarhead?
Jarhead

19. Facial hair or clean shaven?
Facial Hair

20. Work for a living or student or retired or financially independent?
Financially independent

21. Nudist or swimsuit?
Swimsuit

22. Gas or electricity?
Gas

23. Solar or nuclear or . . . ?
Solar

24. War or peace?
Peace

25. Hybrid or conventional car?
Hybrid

26. Male or female?
Male

27. Young or old?
Young

28. Yin or yang?
Yin

29. Herbal or traditional medicine?
Traditional

30. Business or casual attire?
Casual

31. Clean or dirty?
Clean

32. Manic or mellow?
Manic

33. Gold or silver?
Gold

34. Diamonds or coloured stones?
Coloured

35. Tea or coffee?
Coffee

36. Dog or cat?
Dog

37. Light or full-strength beer?
Full

38. Glass or crystal?
Crystal

39. Wine or spirits or beer?
Spirits

40. Red or white wine?
Red

41. Terracotta or plastic planters?
Terracotta

42. Flowers or foliage?
Flowers

43. Brick or cladding housing?
Clad

44. Tile or metal roofing?
Tile

45. Sparkling or still mineral water?
Sparkling

46. Lawn or concrete?
Lawn

47. Natural fibre or synthetic?
Natural

48. Single or double-breasted business suit?
Double

49. Comedy or drama?
Comedy

50. Abstract or traditional art?
Abstract

51. Blinds or curtains?
Curtains

52. Verbose or taciturn?
Verbose

53. Jazz or symphony?
Jazz

54. Ballet or rock concert?
Ballet

55. Own or rent?
Own

56. Jack or Ennis?
Both

57. Porcelain or plastic crockery?
Porcelain

58. Silver or stainless steel cutlery?
Silver

59. Italian or Chinese restaurant or . . . ?
Middle Eastern

60. Blond or brunette or redhead?
Brunette

[min]

Preferences Quiz

1. Minimalist or cluttered home décor? minimalist in theory, clutter in RL

2. Subtle lamp light or bright overhead lighting? subtle

3. Microwave or conventional oven? don't cook, but do use microwave

4. Clothes dryer or clothes line? dryer

5. Shop on-line or personal store visit? personal visit

6. Recycle or not?  recycle

7. Tree hugger or tree hater? hugger

8. Warm colours or cool colours?is black a cool colour?

9. New Age, Pagan, Wicca, etc., or conventional establishment religion (Christian, Jewish, etc.)? none

10. Optimist or pessimist? pessimistic optimist??

11. Urban or rural? urban

12. Gay or straight or . . . ? straight

13. Night or day? both

14. Summer or Winter? summer - I hate the cold dampness of winter

15. Carpet or polished floors? carpet

16. Air-conditioning or fresh air? both

17. Original paintings or reproductions hanging on your walls at home (perhaps your preference is for photography or just empty walls)? empty walls in RL

18. Big hair or jarhead? in between

19. Facial hair or clean shaven? clean shaven

20. Work for a living or student or retired or financially independent? work

21. Nudist or swimsuit? can't swim

22. Gas or electricity? electricity

23. Solar or nuclear or . . . ? solar

24. War or peace? peace

25. Hybrid or conventional car? none - hate driving

26. Male or female? both

27. Young or old? both

28. Yin or yang? both

29. Herbal or traditional medicine? traditional for most things

30. Business or casual attire? casual - would be hard pressed to find decent clothes for a special occasion now

31. Clean or dirty? clean

32. Manic or mellow? mellow

33. Gold or silver? gold

34. Diamonds or coloured stones? coloured stones

35. Tea or coffee? coffee - I'm addicted

36. Dog or cat? none

37. Light or full-strength beer? neither

38. Glass or crystal?ccrystal

39. Wine or spirits or beer? none

40. Red or white wine? none

41. Terracotta or plastic planters? terracotta

42. Flowers or foliage? both

43. Brick or cladding housing? brick

44. Tile or metal roofing? tile

45. Sparkling or still mineral water? still

46. Lawn or concrete? both

47. Natural fibre or synthetic? natural

48. Single or double-breasted business suit? single

49. Comedy or drama? both

50. Abstract or traditional art? traditional

51. Blinds or curtains? both

52. Verbose or taciturn? taciturn

53. Jazz or symphony? rock or pop

54. Ballet or rock concert? rock

55. Own or rent? rent

56. Jack or Ennis? both!

57. Porcelain or plastic crockery? porcelain

58. Silver or stainless steel cutlery? ss

59. Italian or Chinese restaurant or . . . ? I like all kinds of food

60. Blond or brunette or redhead? brunette