Wednesday, February 16, 2011

The Bernard Pivot Blogfest

The Bernard Pivot Blogfest today is hosted by the lovely Nicole of One Significant Moment at a Time.  Here is the famous questionnaire created by Bernard Pivot, answered by yours truly.



  • What is your favorite word?



    • Currently: Rubbish (and Brilly, thanks to Beth Revis ;)


  • What is your least favorite word?



    • The F bomb--tacky tacky, especially out in public when people can hear you. Please.  Spare us.  You're not nearly as cool as you think you are. 
    I also don't love when people use the names "God" and "Jesus" for curse words--how did that happen anyway? And why those religious names? Why doesn't anyone yell out Buddha or the guy who came up with scientology? 


  • What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?



    • Music, weather, books


  • What turns you off?



    • Ignorance


  • What is your favorite curse word?



    • Crap


  • What sound or noise do you love?



    • Laughter--deep from the gut


  • What sound or noise do you hate?



    • I try not to "hate" anything--it's a waste of emotion ;) . But some sounds I dislike are nails on a chalkboard, screaming children, and yappy dogs. 


  • What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?



    • I always thought it would be fun to run a restaurant/bakery.  I'd love to decorate cakes and cookies!
    I also have this secret desire to be an archaeologist and dig up the past--especially in Pompeii, Italy. 


  • What profession would you not like to do?



    • Window washing on sky scrapers.


  • If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?



    • Well done, good and faithful servant. Welcome home. 


    Click HERE for the list of everyone else participating and check out their answers!
    Posted by Kristin Rae at Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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    34 comments:

    1. Summer FreyFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:41 AM

      Oo, I wouldn't want to be a window washer on a sky scraper either. Good choice.

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    2. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:03 AM

      I so agree with your #2 answer! And yet, the F-bomb is my favorite curse word. Still, I try not to blurt it in line at the grocery store. Sounds so bad when I hear strangers use it in public. Especially when little kids are within earshot.

      Awesome answers! Thanks for playing along!!

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    3. j.m. neebFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:45 AM

      Rubbish is a fantastic word! Nice choice.

      (I also agree about window washing skyscrapers... Yikes!)

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    4. Summer RossFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:34 AM

      Right there with you on screaming children. I have to of my own and it grinds on every nerve I have.

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    5. KatieFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:34 AM

      I would also really love to own a bakery. How cool would that be?! I just watched "Life As We Know It" last night, and it made me want to be able to cook. Too bad I suck. haha Enjoyed your answers! :)

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    6. HeatherFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:02 AM

      Hahaha it does not surprise me at all that your favorite curse word is CRAP. I think that it's one of my favorite things about you! I give you mad props for that - because it's a nasty habit I can't seem to break. I do my best not to say the F-bomb in public!

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    7. Adriana NoirFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:20 AM

      LOL you make an excellent point! Why don't people use Buddah or the scientology guy! Fun answers, Kristin.

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    8. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:46 AM

      We share 2 of the same answers! Very enjoyable reading, thanks.

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    9. L.A. ColvinFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:10 PM

      Oh I love Brilly!!

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    10. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:32 PM

      I love the colors you used!!! I also have learned to love the word Brilly (today) and swimmingly (also found today).

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    11. SophiaFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:39 PM

      Window washing skyscrapers, that's a good one! Way to think outside of the box.
      - Sophia.

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    12. AleezaFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:59 PM

      yay for brilly and frex! im reading across the universe right now, and i love the innovative words beth's made up! :)
      id actually enjoy window washing on skyscrapers--even if im a bit afraid of heights. which doesnt really make any sense at all, but oh well :D

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    13. LTMFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:06 PM

      ahh, good stuff here. I do think that whole bakery person would be fun. Just think how pretty your creations would be! And yummy!!!

      And I had this thought the other day about nails on a chalkboard. That's sort of becoming a thing of the past, yes? Nice to "meet" you, K~ :o)

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    14. Jessica BellFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:24 PM

      You DON'T Want to run a restaurant. Tried it. horrible! ;o) Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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    15. Abby MinardFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:17 PM

      Me too on Brilly! I almost said it a couple times while I was reading ATU.

      L. Ron Hubbard! Doesn't sound as good as Jesus Christ! But yeah, I don't like it either. I prefer the Jeez Louise version.

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    16. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:52 PM

      Music and belly laughter are the most natural wonders of the world :D

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    17. LunaFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:58 PM

      Great answers! I'm so with you on #2. Yes, Brilly is a great word! So in love with that book right now. Crap---that's my usual curse word or I mix it up with crapola.

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    18. BK MattinglyFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:04 PM

      Sky scraper window washer...no thanks. S.C.A.R.Y.

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    19. Jolene PerryFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:10 PM

      I say crap, all the time. All. the. time.
      Also, rubbish? My husband says that all the time.
      And who the heck is the founder of scientology? I should try that one out, I never understood how we ended up using the Lord's name in vain...

      And Pompeii... Nice...

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    20. J.L. CampbellFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:25 PM

      Pretty masthead.
      As to curse words, I get a jolt each time someone takes the Lord's name in vain. I assume that some catastrophe has happened, which usually isn't the case. Love me some cake decorating!

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    21. Arlee BirdFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:38 PM

      Ah! Someone else who uses the word "crap". It's not especially tasteful but it beats certain other words if you need an expletive.

      Lee
      Tossing It Out

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    22. Kari MarieFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:48 PM

      I'm still laughing about people saying Buddha instead of Christ! I want to open a bakery/design company. Totally random combination, but both things I love.

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    23. Silent Screams: A Blog About LifeFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:28 PM

      Cool answers. I couldn't do the skyscraper window washing thing either.

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    24. Jemi FraserFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:45 PM

      Totally agree with you on the window washing skyscraper thing! :)

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    25. Roland D. YeomansFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:59 PM

      Hasn't this been a delightful way to meet fellow bloggers, getting to know them a little better? I really liked your answers. Your answer to #10 matched mine. Have a great weekend, Roland

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    26. DL HammonsFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:22 PM

      You sooooooo copied my answers!!!! :) A lot of similarities.

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    27. Corinne OFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:12 PM

      Enjoyed your list - I have a theory about the origin of Jesus being used as a swear word. Growing up surrounded by Irish folk, they would call out in reverent request *puts on my brogue for ye*, "Jesus Christ help me" or "Oh, Jesus I could really use a hand." Which eventually becomes "Jesus!" which of course has become a curse instead of a plea.

      Corinne

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    28. KatOwens: Insect CollectorFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:55 AM

      So true-- hate is a waste! Very smart!

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    29. RosieCFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:31 AM

      I really think someone should start using L. Ron Hubbard's name as a swear word. "Ah, L. Ron!" Ha! :)

      Great list.

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    30. Mary AalgaardFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:37 AM

      Great list. Thanks for sharing bits of you. A bakery? That could be a creative setting.

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    31. SouthpawFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:29 PM

      I wanted to be an archeologist when was growing up. I even had “sites” in the playground.

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    32. ShannonFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:19 PM

      Finally making my way over for the blogfest! Sorry I'm late visiting.

      Love your response to working in a bakery. I would love to know how to do that.

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    33. Talli RolandFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:09 AM

      Ignorance is such a turn off, isn't it? Great answers!

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    34. DEZMONDFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:32 AM

      ah, it would've been nice if we had a curse based on Scientology :) I'd probably use it all the time :)

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