Friday Fun Quiz: Has American Culture Ruined You?

This seemed like a good quiz for the week we chose a new American Idol.

You've Been a Little Ruined by American Culture

Whether you live in the US or not, deep down you're a little American. And there's nothing wrong with loving American culture, but it may have negative effects on your life. Slow down and enjoy what you have. Reconnect with life's simple pleasures. You don't need to be in a consumerist rat race. Life's too short to overwork yourself!

Has American Culture Ruined You?

So back to American Idol. Was Kris the right choice or should it have been Adam? I tried to vote for Adam but couldn't get through.

Linda

Friday Fun Quiz: American English

This week I started the process of installing a WordPress blog at my Lyndi Lamont website, so that's where my blogging time has primarily gone. Tomorrow I'll have a post on the newly announced Kindle DX at my RWA Chapter blog A Slice of Orange.

During my life I've lived in several different states, from Pennsylvania to California, including short stays in Miami, Florida and Austin, Texas, so I found this quiz quite interesting. I no longer have my Pittsburgh accent and I think the quiz backs that up. My apologies to any Canadian friends for whom this may not apply.

Your Linguistic Profile:

50% General American English 30% Yankee 10% Upper Midwestern 5% Dixie 0% Midwestern

What Kind of American English Do You Speak?

Linda

Friday Fun Quiz: How Nerdy Are You?

In honor of the new Star Trek movie, I'm posting a quiz on nerdyness. I'm actually a little surprised I only got 36%, but then I don't have a game machine or a comic book collection. I do love Star Trek, though, and I'm hoping to get to see the new movie in the next week or so. So far all the reviews I've seen have been pretty positive.

You Are 36% Nerdy

You're a little nerdy, but no one would ever call you a nerd. You sometimes get into nerdy things, but only after they've become a part of mainstream culture.

How Nerdy Are You?

And are you planning to see the Star Trek movie?

Linda

Friday Fun Quiz: What's Your Medieval Profession?

I thought this an appropriate quiz for May Day. It'll be fun to see how many of us get the same results!

You Are a Playwright

You are a highly literate wordsmith. You love both reading and writing. You are also a natural storyteller. You can turn a mediocre anecdote into a riveting tale. You find people and all aspects of life fascinating. No topic is off limits for you. In modern times, you would make a good filmmaker or novelist.

What's Your Medieval Profession?

Linda

Friday Fun Quiz: Are You Dusk or Dawn?

This one hits home with me because my DH is an early bird while I'm a night owl. It has been the cause of many an argument over the years. My MIL could never understand how I could sleep so late (8AM) and I could never understand how she could be alert at 5:30 in the morning. LOL, I can't even talk at that hour.

This quiz kind of fits me.

You Are Dusk

You are a naturally idealistic and creative person. You look forward to nights where everything is possible. You spend most of your energy on play. Work is okay, but the true you emerges after the work day is done. You're an offbeat type that doesn't like rules or schedules. Life's too short to waste at a desk in a cube. Whether you spend your night socializing or working on side projects, you like that your time is yours.

Are You Dusk or Dawn?

Linda

Friday Fun Quiz: What Easter Candy Are You?

LOL, this could not be more true, except for the little brother part. There's a caramel Cadbury egg this year and it is decadent!

You Are a Cadbury Creme Egg

You're the type that stole little brother's easter basket so that you could have MORE CANDY!

What Easter Candy Are You?

Linda

What's Your Halloween Horoscope?

Aargh, I just realized I'm late posting my monthly astrology blog, so I'll try to do that tomorrow. In the meantime, here's a little Halloween quiz.

Halloween Horoscope for Aries

You're a total candy hound who will do anything for a sugar fix. And to get the most candy, you'll wear the wildest costume possible. Costume suggestions: A superhero or famous rock star Signature Halloween candy: Mini Snickers bars Scary movie you should celebrate Halloween with: Shaun of the Dead

What's Your Halloween Horoscope?

LOL, this is so me, esp. the candy hound part. As a child, my favorite Halloween costumes were Little Red Riding Hood and Witch. I've never seen Shaun of the Dead, since I'm really not into horror movies. I'm afraid my favorite horror movies are comedies: Young Frankenstein and Love At First Bite. I did love the Dracula movie starring Frank Langella, though, if anyone remembers that one. OMG, he was gorgeous and mesmerizing in the part.

What's your Halloween horoscope, fave costume, fave horror movie, etc.?

Linda

Friday Fun Quiz: What Kind of Sandwich Are You?

It's been a nervous week here in the US, what with the talk of economic meltdown, a massive bailout, and uncertainty over the presidential debate, so I thought a little comfort food was in order.

You Are a Ham Sandwich

You are quiet, understated, and a great comfort to all of your friends. Over time, you have proven yourself as loyal and steadfast. And you are by no means boring. You do well in any situation - from fancy to laid back. Your best friend: The Turkey Sandwich Your mortal enemy: The Grilled Cheese Sandwich

I love sandwiches and ham is my favorite, but I don't have anything against grilled cheese. Honest. ;)

What Kind of Sandwich Are You?

Linda

Friday Fun Quiz: What Power Element Are You?

This has been a busy week and I haven't blogged since Sunday. I did get some writing done, so that makes me happy.

I took this quiz twice, a couple of weeks apart and got two different answers: Earth and Metal. Both are at least partially true, so I'm posting both of them.

Your Power Element is Earth

Your power color: yellow Your energy: balancing Your season: changing of seasons Dedicated and responsible, you are a rock to your friends. You are skilled at working out even the most difficult problems. Low key and calm, you are happiest when you are around loved ones. Ambitious and goal oriented, you have long term plans to be successful.

Low key and calm fits me, most of the time, and I think I'm responsible. Not so ambitious, though, and my goals tend to be flexible and fluctuating.

Your Power Element is Metal

Your power colors: white, gold, and silver Your energy: contracting Your season: fall You are persistent (and maybe even a little bit stubborn). If you see something you want, you go for it. You have a lot of strength, and it's difficult to get you down. Very logical, you tend to analyze everything going on in your life.

Fall is my favorite season and I'll admit to being a little stubborn at times, and I do tend to over-analyze things. I wish I could say it's difficult to get me down, but my moods can swing wildly, sometimes in the space of a few hours. (Maybe that's just the hypoglycemia. A little protein always helps balance me out.)

What's Your Power Element?

Have a good weekend.

Linda

Friday Fun Quiz: What Modern Bombshell Are You?

Fridays tend to be busy days for me, so I decided to make them quiz days. There are lots of fun quizzes out there. This one is for my female friends.

You Are Most Like Liv Tyler

“I don't want to spend so much time obsessing about myself.”

What Modern Bombshell Are You Most Like?

Have a good weekend!

Linda

What Olympic Sport Are You?

I saw this on another blog and thought it was cute, but figured I'd better post it now before the Olympics end.

Apparently, I am Badminton, not a bad choice as it was one of the few sports I didn't hate back in high school. The description is surprisingly accurate, though I'm not sure about the "focused" part. I'm far too easily distracted.

You Are Badminton

You are quite talented but not very appreciated. You are detail oriented, very focused, and agile. You are happy to forsake glory for success in something you truly love.

What Olympic Sport Are You?

Linda

What Dessert Are You Most Like?

This is shaping up to be a busy day, so I'm going to post a quick quiz. Anyone who knows me, knows what a sweet tooth I have, so I couldn't resist this one. I was a little surprised with the answer I got since chocolate isn't necessarily involved, but even though I tried changing my answers to a few of the questions, cheesecake was always the result.

You Are Cheesecake

Rich, sweet, and simply perfect. You're not boring - you're just the best!

What Dessert Are You Most Like?

Which dessert are you most like? I'd like to know what the other choices are!

Linda

Egyptian Zodiac

Today is my birthday, so I thought I'd do something fun and different. My Egyptian sign is Thoth, and it's surprising how well it fits me, since he's the "God of wisdom, scribes, and writing".

Thoth Enthusiastic, enterprising, courageous, likes to take risks. Colors: male: rose, female: white Compatible Signs: Bastet, Isis Dates: Apr 1 -Apr 19, Nov 8 - Nov 17 Role: God of wisdom, scribes, and writing Appearance: An ibis-headed man, or a baboon. Often seen with the moon on his head in either of these forms. Sacred animals: ibis, baboon What is Your Egyptian Zodiac Sign? Designed by CyberWarlock of Warlock's Quizzles and Quandaries

What's your Egyptian sign? Does it fit you or not?

Linda / Lyndi

Which Tarot Card Are You?

I had medical procedures done this morning that involved twilight sleep and I'm really not alert enough to come with anything profound, but I remembered this tarot-related quiz and thought it would make a fun subject. I've taken it twice now, and both time I got the same answer: The Tower.

Yikes, the Tower? This isn't a card I'd have chosen for myself. In fact, it's one of the scariest cards in the deck, usually showing a tower being struck by lightning or otherwise destroyed. The meaning, according to CyberWarlock of Warlock's Quizzles and Quandaries, follows:

You are The Tower

Ambition, fighting, war, courage. Destruction, danger, fall, ruin.

The Tower represents war, destruction, but also spiritual renewal. Plans are disrupted. Your views and ideas will change as a result.

The Tower is a card about war, a war between the structures of lies and the lightning flash of truth. The Tower stands for "false concepts and institutions that we take for real." You have been shaken up; blinded by a shocking revelation. It sometimes takes that to see a truth that one refuses to see. Or to bring down beliefs that are so well constructed. What's most important to remember is that the tearing down of this structure, however painful, makes room for something new to be built.

So what does that mean to me? I'm not going through any kind of upheaval in my life or my thinking, at least not as far as I know. Or is it just a fun quiz that means nothing? Hope so, LOL.

Anyone else brave enough to take the quiz? If so, let me know which card you get.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

Linda / Lyndi