September 15, 2005

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.

Posted by Robert at September 15, 2005 12:56 PM | TrackBack
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I always try to treat individuals with whom I come in contact with respect and courtesy.

What kind of namby-pamby horseshit is that?

I do not grok.

Posted by: Bill from INDC at September 15, 2005 02:42 PM

Not that difficult: The question is whether I get along with people. I do, primarily because I try to treat them decently more or less regardless of what I think of them, which is a different matter altogether.

Now if you want, I can certainly make an exception to this practice in your case......

Posted by: Robbo the LB at September 15, 2005 02:51 PM

primarily because I try to treat them decently more or less regardless of what I think of them, which is a different matter altogether.

Are you sending me a message?

That stings, man. STINGS!

Posted by: Bill from INDC at September 15, 2005 02:56 PM

I've found that if you smile at people they are a lot less likely to suspect that you are plotting against them. Not that I'd be doing any sort of plotting, mind you. :-)

Posted by: rbj at September 15, 2005 02:59 PM

Of course, the Scottish Dwarf made me what I am today.

Posted by: Robbo the LB at September 15, 2005 03:07 PM

"Cheerful Contempt." Sounds good. I am by no means a people person, but I get along with most people. Even the people I detest the most - I may want to scrape your face against that textured stucco, but I will be nice to you, or at least not bad. I'm only "mean" to the people I like and know well. World works better that way.

Posted by: TheRoyalFamily at September 15, 2005 04:31 PM

I think we interpreted #5 differently: I was thinking more along the lines of "being comfortable with most anyone in a social setting" (there are numerous personality types I can think of that fail to survive that criteria for moi) -- I *do* have a nice little certificate on my cubicle wall from my Effective Customer Service Skills class as testament to the fact that I have the self-control necessary not to tell the less-mentally-nimble of my customers to seriously consider self-sterilization...

Posted by: LDH at September 15, 2005 04:54 PM

I think we all have our own Scotish dwarf to thank.

Maybe not a dwarf that's the same "impact" on us, but someone that's changed our life none the less.

Posted by: phin at September 15, 2005 05:37 PM