Comments on: It&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#039;s the MID-WEEK Socializing Game! http://netchick.net/2008/11/18/its-the-mid-week-socializing-game-20/ ...A 30-something chick living her dream in Vancouver, Canada Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:16:44 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Tawcan http://netchick.net/2008/11/18/its-the-mid-week-socializing-game-20/#comment-22345 Tawcan Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:44:58 +0000 http://netchick.net/?p=1642#comment-22345 Gee how did I miss this? A: Nope... my handwriting is so bad sometimes I can't even read it myself. Good luck getting a hand-written note from me. :p Q: What operation system do you use? If you're using Vista do you often feel frustrated? <em>Tawcan's last blog post: <a href='http://tawcan.blogspot.com/2008/11/officially-entering-dark-side.html' rel="nofollow">Officially entering the dark side</a></em> Gee how did I miss this?

A: Nope… my handwriting is so bad sometimes I can’t even read it myself. Good luck getting a hand-written note from me. :p

Q: What operation system do you use? If you’re using Vista do you often feel frustrated?

Tawcan’s last blog post: Officially entering the dark side

]]> By: Tanya (aka NetChick) http://netchick.net/2008/11/18/its-the-mid-week-socializing-game-20/#comment-22344 Tanya (aka NetChick) Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:27:38 +0000 http://netchick.net/?p=1642#comment-22344 Oops, looks like I didn't get to approving the new commenters quickly enough, and so I'll catch up with answering both (and HI YAELI!!! Wow, it's been forever!!) A (Christine) - Believe it or not, I'd have to say seeing Aimee Mann live (like, uh 6 times) just doesn't get old for me. She's got a way of making the audience feel like they're in her living room. It's such a personal experience and I love her music. A (Yaeli) I'd love to travel to Japan and spend a month there traveling throughout the country. I bet I'd have a blast... It's *so* expensive, though! Q Do you ever send hand-written notes anymore? Oops, looks like I didn’t get to approving the new commenters quickly enough, and so I’ll catch up with answering both (and HI YAELI!!! Wow, it’s been forever!!)

A (Christine) – Believe it or not, I’d have to say seeing Aimee Mann live (like, uh 6 times) just doesn’t get old for me. She’s got a way of making the audience feel like they’re in her living room. It’s such a personal experience and I love her music.

A (Yaeli) I’d love to travel to Japan and spend a month there traveling throughout the country. I bet I’d have a blast… It’s *so* expensive, though!

Q Do you ever send hand-written notes anymore?

]]> By: Olyal http://netchick.net/2008/11/18/its-the-mid-week-socializing-game-20/#comment-22342 Olyal Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:34:51 +0000 http://netchick.net/?p=1642#comment-22342 A. The last movie I saw was Shrek, cos I was watching it for the millionth time as I fell asleep in bed last night. The movie I saw before that was 8 Femmes with Catherine Deneuve. Q. If money wasn't an issue, where in the world would you want to travel to and why? P.S. Tanya, I know I've been off the air for ages, but I'm back on board with a new blog now and looking forward to having more time in the blogosphere! :o) Yaeli <em>Olyal's last blog post: <a href='http://ivegonetroppo.blogspot.com/2008/11/christmas-trouble-not-christmas-cheer.html' rel="nofollow">Christmas trouble... not Christmas cheer...</a></em> A. The last movie I saw was Shrek, cos I was watching it for the millionth time as I fell asleep in bed last night. The movie I saw before that was 8 Femmes with Catherine Deneuve.

Q. If money wasn’t an issue, where in the world would you want to travel to and why?

P.S. Tanya, I know I’ve been off the air for ages, but I’m back on board with a new blog now and looking forward to having more time in the blogosphere! :o ) Yaeli

Olyal’s last blog post: Christmas trouble… not Christmas cheer…

]]> By: Christine http://netchick.net/2008/11/18/its-the-mid-week-socializing-game-20/#comment-22341 Christine Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:16:08 +0000 http://netchick.net/?p=1642#comment-22341 Quantom of Solace. I love it but then I am not a gaget girl. If you are into Bond and his gagets this movie is not for you but if you are all about bond getting some kick ass REVENGE for Vespa's death then this is the bond movie for you! What is the best live-show/concert that you have ever been to? Quantom of Solace. I love it but then I am not a gaget girl. If you are into Bond and his gagets this movie is not for you but if you are all about bond getting some kick ass REVENGE for Vespa’s death then this is the bond movie for you!

What is the best live-show/concert that you have ever been to?

]]> By: Tanya (aka NetChick) http://netchick.net/2008/11/18/its-the-mid-week-socializing-game-20/#comment-22339 Tanya (aka NetChick) Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:40:52 +0000 http://netchick.net/?p=1642#comment-22339 A (Patricia, since she was missed, due to comments at the same time ;) ...Err, that would be XBOX. Hands down. I'm a geek. A (Gudrun) ...I give to the United Gospel Mission every year. I never hand out change on the street. Q: What was the last movie you saw? A (Patricia, since she was missed, due to comments at the same time ;) …Err, that would be XBOX. Hands down. I’m a geek.

A (Gudrun) …I give to the United Gospel Mission every year. I never hand out change on the street.

Q: What was the last movie you saw?

]]> By: Gudrun http://netchick.net/2008/11/18/its-the-mid-week-socializing-game-20/#comment-22338 Gudrun Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:18:48 +0000 http://netchick.net/?p=1642#comment-22338 A. I'm not into vampire movies - but I do want to see the newest James Bond flick because I heard it was non-stop action. However, I really love Guy Ritchies' latest movie Rock n Rolla - the soundtrack is excellent. Q. Are you more giving at Christmas time with regards to street people asking for change? A. I’m not into vampire movies – but I do want to see the newest James Bond flick because I heard it was non-stop action. However, I really love Guy Ritchies’ latest movie Rock n Rolla – the soundtrack is excellent.

Q. Are you more giving at Christmas time with regards to street people asking for change?

]]> By: Patricia http://netchick.net/2008/11/18/its-the-mid-week-socializing-game-20/#comment-22337 Patricia Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:18:11 +0000 http://netchick.net/?p=1642#comment-22337 A. I'm tempted. Vampire stories are so intense sexy (I was a Buffy/Angel addict, and I own a copy of "The Hunger" avec Catherine Deneuve/David Bowie). I have a friend who is into horror films so I'll wait for her thumbs up first though. Also, if you like vampire flicks the one to see right now in the theatres is the Swedish film "Let the Right One In". Geez, I'm such a movie nerd..... Q. What is your most embarrassing nerdy addiction (ie, desserts, reality shows etc...) A. I’m tempted. Vampire stories are so intense sexy (I was a Buffy/Angel addict, and I own a copy of “The Hunger” avec Catherine Deneuve/David Bowie). I have a friend who is into horror films so I’ll wait for her thumbs up first though. Also, if you like vampire flicks the one to see right now in the theatres is the Swedish film “Let the Right One In”. Geez, I’m such a movie nerd…..

Q. What is your most embarrassing nerdy addiction (ie, desserts, reality shows etc…)

]]> By: atpanda http://netchick.net/2008/11/18/its-the-mid-week-socializing-game-20/#comment-22336 atpanda Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:46:34 +0000 http://netchick.net/?p=1642#comment-22336 A: Right now I'm obsessed with Love, the soundtrack to the Beatles Cirque du Solei (sp) show. LOVE it. ;-) Q: Confess, are you going to see Twilight this weekend? <em>atpanda's last blog post: <a href='http://atpanda.blogspot.com/2008/11/holidays-and-birthdays.html' rel="nofollow">Holidays and birthdays</a></em> A: Right now I’m obsessed with Love, the soundtrack to the Beatles Cirque du Solei (sp) show. LOVE it. ;-)

Q: Confess, are you going to see Twilight this weekend?

atpanda’s last blog post: Holidays and birthdays

]]> By: Biray http://netchick.net/2008/11/18/its-the-mid-week-socializing-game-20/#comment-22335 Biray Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:16:04 +0000 http://netchick.net/?p=1642#comment-22335 A: I own a Playstation 2, a Nintendo Wii, and still have my old Nintendo Entertainment System (from the 80's). Yes, yes... even though I have a career in fitness, I still enjoy a few hours of game play! Fave game: Ratchet & Clank (the series). Q: What is the last song or CD that you simply had to have on repeat for a few days? <em>Biray's last blog post: <a href='http://befitwithbiray.com/2008/11/05/students-in-college-health-part2/' rel="nofollow">Why Are Students Taking Health Ed In College (continued)</a></em> A: I own a Playstation 2, a Nintendo Wii, and still have my old Nintendo Entertainment System (from the 80’s). Yes, yes… even though I have a career in fitness, I still enjoy a few hours of game play! Fave game: Ratchet & Clank (the series).

Q: What is the last song or CD that you simply had to have on repeat for a few days?

Biray’s last blog post: Why Are Students Taking Health Ed In College (continued)

]]> By: Tanya (aka NetChick) http://netchick.net/2008/11/18/its-the-mid-week-socializing-game-20/#comment-22334 Tanya (aka NetChick) Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:40:52 +0000 http://netchick.net/?p=1642#comment-22334 heeh... Are you trying to out me, from my lunch, Lara :) That would be a chocolate croissant that I had today. Yep, I felt sick right after. Why the hell was I craving it for days??? Q: What type of gaming system do you own, if any? heeh… Are you trying to out me, from my lunch, Lara :)

That would be a chocolate croissant that I had today. Yep, I felt sick right after. Why the hell was I craving it for days???

Q: What type of gaming system do you own, if any?

]]> By: Lara http://netchick.net/2008/11/18/its-the-mid-week-socializing-game-20/#comment-22333 Lara Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:15:12 +0000 http://netchick.net/?p=1642#comment-22333 Let it snow. Let it snow. Let it snow!!! I'm still not used to Vancouver's grey wet winters. What was the last thing you ate that you were ashamed of? Let it snow. Let it snow. Let it snow!!! I’m still not used to Vancouver’s grey wet winters.

What was the last thing you ate that you were ashamed of?

]]> By: Tanya (aka NetChick) http://netchick.net/2008/11/18/its-the-mid-week-socializing-game-20/#comment-22332 Tanya (aka NetChick) Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:02:38 +0000 http://netchick.net/?p=1642#comment-22332 A: I don't celebrate Christmas with my family as I don't have any (other than my new-found ones, my cousins) so I am really only buying one gift this year... So, for me, it wouldn't matter either way. I remember when I was much younger, I used to be an idiot about spending way too much during the holidays. I learned my lesson over the years, tho. Q: Do you like snow, or hot sun, during the holiday season? A: I don’t celebrate Christmas with my family as I don’t have any (other than my new-found ones, my cousins) so I am really only buying one gift this year… So, for me, it wouldn’t matter either way. I remember when I was much younger, I used to be an idiot about spending way too much during the holidays. I learned my lesson over the years, tho.

Q: Do you like snow, or hot sun, during the holiday season?

]]> By: Nancy (aka money coach) http://netchick.net/2008/11/18/its-the-mid-week-socializing-game-20/#comment-22328 Nancy (aka money coach) Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:50:04 +0000 http://netchick.net/?p=1642#comment-22328 A. Yikes - I don't know either! My fave is the Charlie Brown Christmas (esp the Soundtrack). Q. If your family decided to completely opt out of the gift-giving tradition, would you be bummed out, or relieved? <em>Nancy (aka money coach)'s last blog post: <a href='http://nancyzimmerman.com/2008/11/18/econ-101-us-automakers-ask-canada-for-25-billion-bailout/' rel="nofollow">Econ 101: US Automakers ask Canada for $2.5 Billion bailout</a></em> A. Yikes – I don’t know either! My fave is the Charlie Brown Christmas (esp the Soundtrack).

Q. If your family decided to completely opt out of the gift-giving tradition, would you be bummed out, or relieved?

Nancy (aka money coach)’s last blog post: Econ 101: US Automakers ask Canada for $2.5 Billion bailout

]]> By: Patricia http://netchick.net/2008/11/18/its-the-mid-week-socializing-game-20/#comment-22326 Patricia Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:09:33 +0000 http://netchick.net/?p=1642#comment-22326 A. No Q. Which holiday movie do you prefer "A Christmas Story" or "Black Christmas"? A. No

Q. Which holiday movie do you prefer “A Christmas Story” or “Black Christmas”?

]]> By: Lara http://netchick.net/2008/11/18/its-the-mid-week-socializing-game-20/#comment-22325 Lara Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:13:34 +0000 http://netchick.net/?p=1642#comment-22325 My fiancee. He buys whatever he wants when he wants it - and I can't buy him techno-gadgets because he sources things out and then once he decides he wants it something better comes along. Ultimately I get him "experience" presents rather than things because I find he much prefers the thought that goes behind that and if he wanted it he would already own it. Do you go to church around the holidays? My fiancee. He buys whatever he wants when he wants it – and I can’t buy him techno-gadgets because he sources things out and then once he decides he wants it something better comes along. Ultimately I get him “experience” presents rather than things because I find he much prefers the thought that goes behind that and if he wanted it he would already own it.

Do you go to church around the holidays?

]]> By: Brenna http://netchick.net/2008/11/18/its-the-mid-week-socializing-game-20/#comment-22324 Brenna Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:07:51 +0000 http://netchick.net/?p=1642#comment-22324 A: I will be celebrating Christmas day with my family and then hopefully heading to St. Louis to visit my best friend for New Year's (it's almost been a year since I've seen her last). Q: Who is the hardest person in your family/circle of friends to buy presents for? <em>Brenna's last blog post: <a href='http://com.motionblog.ca/2008/11/in-defence-of-ghost-blogging.html' rel="nofollow">In defence of ghost blogging</a></em> A: I will be celebrating Christmas day with my family and then hopefully heading to St. Louis to visit my best friend for New Year’s (it’s almost been a year since I’ve seen her last).

Q: Who is the hardest person in your family/circle of friends to buy presents for?

Brenna’s last blog post: In defence of ghost blogging

]]> By: Tanya (aka NetChick) http://netchick.net/2008/11/18/its-the-mid-week-socializing-game-20/#comment-22322 Tanya (aka NetChick) Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:12:59 +0000 http://netchick.net/?p=1642#comment-22322 A: Recently, actually. I emailed a couple of people that I was holding grudges against, and asked them for a truce. It felt great, because I was expending a ton of energy disliking these people, when all I really wanted was to move forward. Felt great. I highly recommend it. Q: Will you be celebrating the holidays (whatever they may be for you) at home, at your family's home, with friends, on the road vacationing, or not celebrating at all? A: Recently, actually. I emailed a couple of people that I was holding grudges against, and asked them for a truce. It felt great, because I was expending a ton of energy disliking these people, when all I really wanted was to move forward. Felt great. I highly recommend it.

Q: Will you be celebrating the holidays (whatever they may be for you) at home, at your family’s home, with friends, on the road vacationing, or not celebrating at all?

]]> By: Cin http://netchick.net/2008/11/18/its-the-mid-week-socializing-game-20/#comment-22321 Cin Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:01:03 +0000 http://netchick.net/?p=1642#comment-22321 I've received a lot of weird ones over the years, but the one that immediately springs to mind is the shoe box full of white men's socks with the "for crafting" tag. WTF? Question: When was the last time you did something for the first time? <em>Cin's last blog post: <a href='http://notare.wordpress.com/2008/11/17/ok-but-i-can-pay-my-rent-with-this/' rel="nofollow">OK, But I Can Pay My Rent With This?</a></em> I’ve received a lot of weird ones over the years, but the one that immediately springs to mind is the shoe box full of white men’s socks with the “for crafting” tag. WTF?

Question: When was the last time you did something for the first time?

Cin’s last blog post: OK, But I Can Pay My Rent With This?

]]> By: Maktaaq http://netchick.net/2008/11/18/its-the-mid-week-socializing-game-20/#comment-22319 Maktaaq Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:14:34 +0000 http://netchick.net/?p=1642#comment-22319 The big movie that's had a big impact on my life is the Dawn of the Dead remake. It's been about four years since I saw it, but ever since, no matter where I walk, a small part of my brain compels me to look for zombie escape routes and think about how to board up whatever hiding place I escape to. Question: what is the weirdest present you've ever received? <em>Maktaaq's last blog post: <a href='http://www.maktaaq.com/2008/11/08/on-wwi-primary-sources/' rel="nofollow">On WWI Primary Sources</a></em> The big movie that’s had a big impact on my life is the Dawn of the Dead remake. It’s been about four years since I saw it, but ever since, no matter where I walk, a small part of my brain compels me to look for zombie escape routes and think about how to board up whatever hiding place I escape to.

Question: what is the weirdest present you’ve ever received?

Maktaaq’s last blog post: On WWI Primary Sources

]]> By: Patricia http://netchick.net/2008/11/18/its-the-mid-week-socializing-game-20/#comment-22318 Patricia Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:20:58 +0000 http://netchick.net/?p=1642#comment-22318 A. Every year before xmas I get together with a good friend of mine for dinner and or xmas shopping, AND we exchange gifts. I always look forward to this. I don't really decorate for xmas much, I'm a minimalist so I put one small wreath on my apartment doorknob and I buy one really nice big pointsietta (sp?) and I am done. Q. What movie, would you say, had a big impact on your life and why? A. Every year before xmas I get together with a good friend of mine for dinner and or xmas shopping, AND we exchange gifts. I always look forward to this. I don’t really decorate for xmas much, I’m a minimalist so I put one small wreath on my apartment doorknob and I buy one really nice big pointsietta (sp?) and I am done.

Q. What movie, would you say, had a big impact on your life and why?

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