Drought Meme

[susandennis]

Here's the thing. I can't really get comfortable with asking someone to interview me and then what if someone asks me and I can't think of any questions? It's becoming more stressful than ignoring the Friday Five.

So, here's my own version. You got a question? You want to me to answer something? Ask. Any time, any where. Seriously. I'll answer. And, here's the kicker... even if you don't have a question, I still have answers.

Now, I need to quit screwing around and rebuild all those stupid web pages. I want to get them done before I split today. Or at least close to done. So there will be no more entries from me today until I am out of here. Sorry. If I suffer, so must you.

Comments

[drood.livejournal.com]

You know, Susan, I'm the same exact damn way. I love reading these interviews, but I don't feel compelled to play. (Even if I have made up questions for people who've asked me.)

Remember that meme a few months ago of "Ask me any question and I will answer honestly for 24 hours"? of which the interview meme is a variation? Well, my response is the same. Ask me any question, or any number of questions--5, 10, whatever--and I'll answer them honestly. Anytime. This is an open-ended offer that will never expire.

[fj.livejournal.com]

Do you feel lonely these days?

[susandennis]

Goodness, no. No people around is my chosen default. And I'm addicted to it. I've tried other ways - lots of friends in and out. Live-in relationships. People around me lots. But, for now, it's too much work with too little reward.

But, I have tons of people at my beck and call to share my highs and lows and give me sympathy and kudos. Most are on LJ but others, like Mom, are there in other electronic ways.

I don't censor much on LJ. So what you see is me. So what I get back is as real for me. Plus I have all the fuckchops and twinkies and even some fun people at work all day 5 days a week.

No, not lonely. At all.

[fj.livejournal.com]

That's actually a really inspirational answer.

[susandennis]

And your response is a perfect example of why I'm not lonely. You are there, you are listening, you are giving me feedback. You give me your LJ in return for the same things. It's just the perfect LPT. (That would be, of course, Lonely Prevention Tool... I need to get out of this office and now...)

[johncomic.livejournal.com]

...and then what if someone asks me and I can't think of any questions?

i do sorta see where you're coming from, yet this doesn't seem to stress me out the same way. i have no idea what to ask anybody, so i have never offered questions to anyone. similarly, i only ask people for questions if they have specifically said in their posts that they are available and willing to do so.

the way i see it, if you never offer to provide the questions, there is no moral imperative to do it. if anyone asks, just say "sorry, i can't think of any" or something... no biggie ;)

[susandennis]

Yeahbutt, I think the rules are... you ask for questions and, in return, you invite interviewees. It only seems fair and, plus, I'm a real stickler for some rules. It's a curse.

[johncomic.livejournal.com]

Oh.

[jawnbc]

OK, from one clever person to another. A really stoopid, perhaps even vapid question:

If you were an animal--but not a cat or dog or human--what would you be . And why?

How's that for banal?

[susandennis]

Oh, that's a tough one. I don't usually think like that. My first thought would be zebra cause I love the outfits. If not zebra than a bear - grizzley or polar. Aagin the outfits but also the meat and the idea of getting a bear hug and I could live in a lush green forest or in snow.

What a fun thing to think about! Thanks!!