Polygraph Meme

Okay, you lot. It's been a while since I did one of these, but since I've already said all I really have to say about the politicization of Hurricane Katrina and I have virtually no interest in the Roberts confirmation hearings (they being all fluff and no substance), I thought I would indulge myself. Here goes:

1. I'm at my best in the early morning. False - I am not and never have been a morning person. Nonetheless, I generally get up at 5 or 5:30 in order to get an early start on the traffic. So long as everybody leaves me alone, I'm not usually known to be violent.

2. I start each day with a healthy breakfast. - False - I doubt seriously whether several cups of coffee would qualify as a "healthy breakfast". As a kid, I used to revel in Mom's daily servings of eggs over easy on toast but, like many people, I largely jettisoned this meal in college in order to grab the extra sleep. I'm basically a two-meal-a-day guy now, lunch and dinner on weekdays, breakfast and dinner on weekends. I used to be in the habit of sometimes going to only one meal on Saturdays and Sundays (dinner), but I've found in the past year or so that I simply can't do that any more and expect to function at all.

3. I'm always sure to get at least 7 hours of sleep each night. - False - Actually, it's more like five. (See answers to Questions 1 and 7.)

4. I enjoy my job. -True - Given all the issues of confidentiality and whatnot, I really haven't been able to talk much about working for Father Justice. Which is a pity, because I really have been incredibly pleased with the change-over from an admin/contracts practice to litigation. Sure, the learning curve gives me a nose-bleed at times, but it's well worth it.

5. I get along with most everyone. -True - No, really. I am not that detestable being, a "People Person," by any stretch of the imagination. Indeed, I view the vast majority of humanity with what Mom often describes as cheerful contempt. However, I always try to treat individuals with whom I come in contact with respect and courtesy. And I think this is a far, far better way of getting on in the world than is the practice of many, many people I have seen who claim to love All Mankind but treat those immediately around them like dirt.

6. I'm looking forward to the new season of tv shows this year. False - In fact, the only show I'm genuinely looking forward to is Arrested Development, which starts this coming Monday. I tell you truly that apart from movies and sports, I really don't watch much else. (I caught the Simpsons season premier last Sunday and just shrugged.)

7. I make sure I take some time for myself every day. True - It's absolutely critical to me to set aside some alone time each day. But since I'm so busy, this usually doesn't happen until late in the evening, so I often don't get to bed until midnight.

Yips! to the Impenetrable One.