How did you come to work in McDonalds?
Well let's see, I applied to every place I could find that was hiring. They were the only ones who called back and gave me an interview
I like a number of my co-workers. The work itself is somewhat pleasant when all goes well. The pay is shit, of course, so there's that. I'd say I am less unhappy than I could be, but no, not in fact actually happy.
If not; What would you like to go on to in the future?
Once upon a time, and quite recently even, I wanted to publish a book or two and live off that forevermore. Been so long since I did any serious writing that I don't even feel good at it anymore by comparison to the old days. So... fuck only knows.
What jobs have you done before?
I've been a cook three times, all different environments (fancier restaurant, weekend cook at a rehab clinic, fast food), I was a collections guy for AT&T Wireless way back (through a third party agency), I did some temp work that landed me in a freaking meat packing plant this one time, dispatch for DISH Network's field techs... Oh, technically in college I was an office drone for my dorm for an even crappier check weekly
You strike me as very grounded and mellow with a bigger picture outlook on life. Have you always been so or has something pushed you towards this? (I know you said you were emotional, mellow doesn't mean lack of emotion here, more not pitching a hissy fit on unimportant shit, y'know letting that crap glide by you.)
Well, I seem more mellow on teh interwebs than in person, trust me. Its easy to look detached when there is no tone of voice, volume, or so on to give ya away
But yes, I do strive for such an outlook and mostly manage, until people take just a bit too much advantage. Then suddenly the boss is sending me home for scaring the bejeezus out of dumbasses (this actually happened once).
Nothing really pushed me to be the way I am, at least no one thing. Just the general shape of my life. Dad died when I was little, so I was raised by my mother and two older sisters. Lot of feminine role models, only intermittent males. Might have had an effect, not sure. Got more grounded when my first serious lady and I split and hindsight let me see how psychotic and unreliable she was. Back in my school days I went through a few years of being bullied pretty constant by bigger kids until I looked around and realized they were all a foot shorter than me all of a sudden. It all adds up. I used to tell people I die every day and rise as a slightly different person. All that I was informs all that I am, which informs all that I might become.
I'm in a rambling philosophical frame of mind now, so I'll shut up and move on to the next question before I lose all track of this thread
What's the attraction of Pokemon to you?
Pokemon are awesome
I like the idea of a world more or less like ours, except ALL the animals and most of the plants (many of which are also animals) have godlike super powers. The way it changes things when every other ten year old has a pet that can be concealed inside a tiny electronic ball, and said pet can breath 1,000 plus degree flames, or electrocute things with more than 10,000 volts of current, or flash freeze a target into instant incapacitation. Also, even the little cute ones the kids love so much tend to grow up mean/ugly/badass looking, so that helps
You met Clicky through RP, right? Did (either of) you find it difficult/awkward/strange to de-role and get to know each other on another level?
Not terribly. It was much more difficult to get back in character once we knew a bit more about each other than it was to learn that bit
What's the most American thing about you? (I ask cos I often forget you are American!
)
I sorta take that as a compliment, considering the state of my country and the general view of us. Honestly I don't feel very American. I'm most certainly not a patriot. Haven't seen the point of being proud to have been born in a specific place since I was old enough to wonder about it, really. Ummm... I don't like being told what to do, so there is that?
Except we're supposed to do what the gubment tells us for our own safety nowadays dang gubment grumble
Do you prefer the summer or the winter?
There are things I like in each. Summer has swimming, which while I have done in Winter just isn't the same (and requires somewhere to warm up fast), and a decided improvement in the wardrobe of many a pleasant looking female
But really, Winter is better. I like the cold. I like snow... provided I don't have to drive in it. I like walking among bare trees and breathing that sharp, cold winter smell. Autumn is the best, honestly, but it wasn't listed as an option
Top 5 bands accompanied by an adjective or noun phrase you associate with them.
Oh hell, I
suck at choosing "top X" so much. And some of my very favorite musical acts are just recorded under the singer's name. Also, I have a very associative memory and it affects my thought processes so I do not promise at all that my adjectives/nouns make sense at first glance. They may also be full sentences as needed, deal with it
Let's see...
1. Ozzy Osbourne - Gets laughed at and brought it on himself, still rocks
2. Alice Cooper - Is a DJ now
3. Tenacious D - Cock push-ups
4. Stephen Lynch - Under-appreciated, no matter how much you appreciate him
5. Nirvana - Kurt is still dead and I am still sad
Do you feel very close to your sisters? I sometimes wonder if same sex siblings are closer than.... uh... male n female siblings.
I used to. I was always closer to the younger of the two, she had more time for a hyper active kid. And was around longer from my perspective, what with still have two years of high school when the oldest went to college. Nowadays she lives in Texas, I hardly ever see her, and it sucks. The other one found religion hardcore a few years back and, though she lives right down the road, I don't visit much cause awkward. I occasionally joke about my fear of being burned at the stake, if ya get my drift.
How did you express your feelings of love to Clicky?
Whoa whoa, what's this past tense I see? No seriously, I figure you mean the first time yes? Lemme think now, I've done this a LOT over the years so it sorta blends together. Oh, yes, I'm me so I just up and said "I love you" followed by the hugging and the cuddling and the kissing and so on
What's you favourite sex position?
Varies by woman
You guys noticed a pattern with me always varying, depending on, etc? But the majority of the ladies who have been kindly enough to have sex with me, the very best with them involves bending them over the nearest convenient waist-height object.
[What kind of duvet do you have? (sheets / feather / wool / blankets / that weird fuzzy stuff of man made origin?)
The heavy comforter we sleep with most of the way through winter is goose down. Most of the rest of the year, I just sleep under a cotton sheet or nothing at all. I usually need something to really sleep, but for naps I frequently sleep on top of the covers
What do you think could make the world a better place?
Honestly? Fewer people. But there's no way to really go about making that happen that isn't evil as all hell/makes it even worse in the interim... except waiting.
What's your kind of drink on a good night out?
I rarely drink when I'm out at all. I'm paranoid as is, so any sort of mental impairment around other human beings is a no-no since every single one of them is a potential threat in need of analysis. Screwing with my physical coordination also seems unwise in such circumstances
But when I do drink, wherever I might be, I likes me a White Russian.
Coffee. Drinking a great big mug right now
What puzzles you about Europeans?
Nothing in particular. They're humans, and therefor don't make sense by default. I gave up genuinely trying to understand humans of any nationality ages back.
What's your favourite fruit?
Apples. Fuji apples are the best, followed by Pink Ladies and Ambrosia. And Golden Opals. And... look apples are freakin' awesome.
Please explain your name, GLD, genuinely I don't get it, how did you come up with it and why?
GLD of course stands for Gym Leader Devil. A Gym Leader is a certified Pokemon trainer, allowed to establish a gym to train their monsters and teach other trainers, as well as to accept challenges from those seeking to become champion and give out a badge to those who prevail proving their worth. I've had the nickname Devil since... sixth grade I think? Might be seventh, it was a while ago. Because I'm the token evil guy and all
Put 'em together, as you should since I'm
the Master of the Dark-type, you get Gym Leader Devil.
What advice would you give someone with anger management issues?
Find a way to use it. Tis what my anger management counselor taught me. Recognize the source of the anger. Is it justified that you be angry? If not, let it go. If yes, use it. Change the situation. Don't ever just sit and let it boil. That way lies madness and spooky carnival death... I might be thinking of Xander from BtVS for that last bit though.
Do you ever feel tempted to do fun stuff with your hair, like put it in rollers?
Nah, ponytail is as fancy as I get. OTHER people, on the other hand, have wanted to play with my hair for years. Clicky gets to braid it now and again, most others are hands off.
What's your preferred choice of footwear?
Boots. Heavy, steel-toed for preference, durable boots. Nothing beats 'em.
Who is your favourite Avenger (of any continuity)?
Ahhhhh but there are so many Avengers to choose from! My brain meats are bleeding from all the thinking and choosing you guys demand! Its cruel!
But in this case, Spidey was an Avenger, so Spidey it is. Even if he has been derailed, dragged through the mud, replaced and resurrected a few times and thus largely ignored by me a lot since then.
Which world leader would you select as president of the USA, if you had the choice?
None of them. They all have power, they all sought it out, fuck 'em. Find me the one person on all this planet who least wants to be in charge and make them do it. When they get used to it/start to like it, replace them with the next least willing. Rinse/repeat. No one who
wants the kind of power that comes of being the head of an entire nation should have it.
What is your plan if shit hits the fan (eg: World War III)?
Fuck, zombies are easier to prepare for than an actual global war fought by modern militaries. Given a choice though, my plan is similar. Keep my head down, be thankful I live way out in the woods and am not likely to attract much notice/am not near any important military targets, try to keep on keepin' on.
Unless... I actually think the war is worth fighting. Something like what Hitler had Nazi-Germany doing, what with the genocide and all. I might have to try and help
do something about that, much as I'd rather not fight a gods damned war.
Impressionism or Post-Impressionism?
Well, both have their merits, the finer points of which are beyond me. I know I'm rather fond of Van Gogh's "Starry Night Sky" so post-impressionism perhaps?