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An interview with Mkhockenberry:
Why are we doing this interview thing?
T reconnect here since I've been gone some time
Are you sure you want to do this?
Not really, but I'm doing it anyway
Got milk?
Two kinds. Would you like 1% or soy?
If you had a personal theme song what would it be?
Billy Joel's Captain Jack
Are you male or female?
Most certainly female
What makes you keep coming back?
The people and the variety of the site. I really love it here
Are you happy with the way things are here?
I don't have any complaints...
Which countries have you visited?
USA (where I live) and Canada. Not terribly interesting, but I hope to expand on that in the future.
If you could live somewhere different, where would it be and why?
I would like to live in Italy for a time. I love art, literature, and all of those type of things. I would love to see the historical art and architecture there.
Do you have any pets?
Yep, two dogs. A 90 pound huskey labradore mix named Keeghan, and a little 30 pound mutt from Spain named Ash.
What makes you happy?
Smiling children, thunderstorms, sunny days, the sound of birds in the morning, the smell of freshly washed sheets in the evening...
What is mankind's biggest achievement, and its greatest downfall?
Art in its many forms is the greatest achievement, but I think the biggest downfall is jealousy. It is the root of many of the worlds problems, and I'm sure it would be a better place without it.
Do you feel comfortable in your walk with God?
Yes
Which actor should play you in a movie based on your life?
No clue at all. I'm too out of the loop to know.
Given the option, what animal would you choose to be?
A hummingbird. No real reason, I just love them
What were your favorite things to do the past? What about now?
I loved reading, writing, painting, sketching, taking walks, an dsitting outside to watch the weather roll by. I still love all these things, I just have much less time to do them, and when I find the time I'm doing them with my kids.
What makes you feel great about yourself?
Accomplishing a new task or learning something new.
How did you meet your significant other?
I guess you could call him my high-school sweetheart. We used to work together when I was a teenager, and I guess the rest is history.
Who inspires you most?
My children. The inspire me to be a better person, a better mother, and to never quit learning new things.
What are you naturally good at? (Skills, abilities, gifts etc.)
It is a bit sickening, but I'm good at almost everything that I put my mind to. I've yet to find something that I can not master.
What is the one thing you must do before you die?
Finish my book.
If you had to teach something, what would you teach?
Biology
What would you regret not fully doing, being or having in your life?
Nothing. I try to live for the moment and the day, so I don't really think anything is missing.
What method do you cherish above all others, as means to improving your life?
Inner relection. If you really know yourself, faults and all, then you have something to improve on.
What is your role in an emergency situation: the 911 dialer, the person who runs to the scene to help, the video recorder, or the person too overcome by shock to do anything?
I'm normally the one who IS the person in the emergency situation. I'm a bit klutzy
What song is in your head at the moment?
Peter Cotton Tail, my oldest was singing it and the song is just stuck there.
Which book are you reading at the moment?
The Awakening still. I'm a bit behind for the book club
The last book you finished reading?
I don't remember. Reading time is scarce.
What is your favourite quote?
"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be."
Favorite food?/ Comfort food?
Favorite is Strawberry Shortcake, and my comfort food is roasted veggies.
What time of day do you most often find yourself on the LitNet?
Evening time
What are you wearing at the moment?
My work clothes, so jeans and a blouse
Favorite poem?
I don't really have one.
First novel you remember reading on your own?
A Wrinkle in Time
What era do you find most of the books you read are from?
Nothing Specific
Favorite TV shows?
Lost, Hell's Kitchen, and The Deadliest Catch
Which LitNet members would you like to meet in person if you could?
All the people here that I consider friends.
Favorite post on the Forum?
After three years or so, I don't think I have one.
Favorite thread?
The Lit Net Photoalbum
Last food did you have?
Roasted Veggies, pulled pork, and greenbeans
Last words you said out loud?
Turn
Last person you hugged/kissed?
My kids at beddtime.
What do you do (for a living) to be able to keep your LitNet addiction going? And are you happy with your chosen profession?
I work in marketing research.
What question would you like to ask yourself?
What were you thinking when you did that?
What would you like to be if you could change your profession?
Marine biologist or a biology teacher
Least favorite book/song/movie?
Book - The Grapes of Wrath, Song - Anything rap, Movie - Don't really have one. I like bad movies. They're good for a laugh.
The most generous thing you have done?
I'm pretty generous all around with my time, but it is ongoing. Nothing specific I suppose.
What was your very favorite moment in your life so far?
My two favorite moments were the first time that my children smiled at me in recognition. I can't beat that moment for anything.
What scares you?
Leaving my kids without their mother. I guess it is every parent's fear.
What is your most outstanding feature?
My eyes. They change color depending on weather, clothing, etc.
If you could change one thing about the way you look, what would that be?
Nothing. I've learned to be happy with myself.
Which book do you wish you had written?
Lord of the Flies. It is a favorite since I was a kid.
What is your favorite book cover?
None, they change so much between publishing. Plus, I'm a sucker for the hard bound kind with no real cover art.
Most and least favorite characters from books?
Least favorite is Edna in The Awakening. I just don't really understand her motivations even though I love the book. I don't have a single favorite that I can name.
What would your biography be titled?
Life in Fast Foward
What should you be doing at the moment instead of answering these questions?
Anything else more productive like the dishwasher, laundry, write...
Why the airplane window shields need to be lifted up during take off and landing?
To give me something to be irratated about when flying.
Wonderful Superman or depressing Batman?
I'm a Batman girl
The most embarrassing moment in your life?
When I told Tom "I take you to be my wife" instead of "husband" on our wedding day.
Which literary character (s) have you been told to resemble the most?
None, I'm the big reader in my house.
List some of the things that annoy you immensely.
Talking when others are, arguing, lying, people who are driving but should never have been given a liscense, people who have all the capability to learn things and don't take advantage of it.
Anything that you want to forget but you never can?
Yes, but I'll not go into details.
Tell us about some amusing translation mistake you have heard or made yourself.
None
If you had to lose one of your senses, which would you choose and why?
I guess if I had to choose it would be my taste. I get much more satisfaction from the others even though I love to eat food. I can't imagine never being able to smell a flower or feel the texture of my daughter's curls. It would be horrible to never see their smiling faces or hear their laughter, so I would certainly sacrifice my love for the taste of food to enjoy all the rest.
What’s the first thing you’ll do in an embarrassing situation?
Smile and poke fun at myself
Are you mostly happy with life or are you still in pursuit?
I'm happy WITH the pursuit. That is part of life to me, and I wouldn't be happy without it.
What gives your life meaning?
Love
What type of Faerie would you like to be and why?
I'm not sure... I think I would like to try a few kinds out to see what I liked.
What makes you laugh?
All kinds of things. I'm an easily amused person.
What was the happiest period of your life and why?
I'm always happy so I can't say there is one period better than the other. Life has its ups and downs, but I can't say any single time that was better than the others.
Do those animated smilies ever get tired? Think of them day after day, dancing or crashing computers or laughing or crying till the end of time...
I guess they would. Maybe they are sleeping while we are not looking. Or maybe, this is how they sleep, and if they were looking asleep then they would be awake. Maybe we should better define tired.
What part of “Final” don’t you understand?
All of it. Nothing is ever Final and all things are open for negotiation
One final word of wisdom for LitNet users?
Smile
What would you like to ask to the person to be interviewed after you?
What one thing would you NEED to have on a deserted island if you didn't have to worry over food and water?
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