So Many Questions (6)

Getting bored of these yet?

One of these days I'll have something new to post or write about. Today is not the day.

51. Which superpower would you choose to have if you had the option, and why? Conversely, which superhero do you find to be the most overrated, and why?

First, in the aspect of choosing a superpower, I don't know if this really counts, but I'd choose flight. I'd adore the chance to soar through the air on my own accord, flitting from place to place, sitting on top of buildings, relaxing on cliffs with no fear of falling to my death. It'd be marvelous. I know I'd love to have wings, if you were wondering if I'd just fly around with my arms flapping or something. No, wings would be so lovely. Birds have this sense of freedom that comes with them, and it's something that I want to feel. Part two of this question - I see Sheldon saying, "and of course, the answer is.." Batman. All he is is a bored rich guy. Bruce Wayne isn't really a superhero, he's a rich man with nothing better to do. Sure, he does nice things, but he's not a superhero in my mind. He's overrated because everyone loves him (I don't see it). Granted, the Batman movie franchise made so much money, gross amounts of money. And yes, I have seen The Dark Knight and enjoyed it, and I have seen the more recent Dark Knight Rises and enjoyed it as well. I couldn't properly form an opinion without knowing something about the character. Personally though, I like Spiderman. :)

52. You have one week to do whatever you want, all expenses paid. What things would you do? Where would you go?

Hell, if money was no object, I'd go shopping in Europe. I'd tour France, I'd see the sights, spend all the money, do all the things, eat all the food, drink all the coffee. I'd stay in an expensive hotel and watch the sun rise over Europe with fancy coffee that costs more than it should.

The other half of me laughs and says I'd love be at home and just buy some things, get bills taken care of, and make my life here a little more comfortable. But expensive coffee in France sounds pretty damn good.

53. If your best friend came to you depressed and upset like you've never seen before, how would you react?

First, I'd be scared. What the hell could be so terrible that it'd cause her to feel this way? Second, I'd do anything she'd want me to - listen to her worries, console her fears, comfort her, etc. Third, I'd feel angry and whoever - or whatever - caused her this distress. I'd want to hurt them back, though I probably never would. I'd want to defend her.

54. In what ways do you sometimes wish to act a better friend, but don't? Why do you find yourself unable to do these things?

When I see this question I think of a couple friends in particular. I've always been desperate to help this one girl in her troubles, but am not sure how to go about it, so I always back down and just listen to her, be her shoulder to cry on, her advice-bearing silent helper. She always asks me for advice but never takes it, so I wonder why she bothers asking in the first place, but I still give it and still care genuinely for her, and her happiness. I worry about her sometimes. I know she can handle herself, but I wish in some ways that I could be more honest with her and tell her what I really think. I don't know if this would make me a better friend, though.

55. You have one hour to come up with the most interesting television show you can and pitch/describe it.

Okay, this one has me stumped. First, I don't have cable, so I don't watch much tv. What I do watch is on Netflix. :/

56. "If someone gains, someone else loses." How much does this reflect life, and how much does it come up short? Reflecting upon this, how could your attitude been different to events in your past?

I think this is relatively accurate. If someone gets a new puppy, someone else had to give (or sell) that puppy to them. That person has now lost a puppy in order for the other person to have it. I guess in my past I never really considered that someone else would have to give for me to have. I was a kid, though, so I don't think it was really important to think about what other people were giving me so much as it was to run around the playground or ride my bike. Yes, this world is full of give and take. It was just not something I really gave much thought to.

57. Would you be a different person today if you had a different childhood? How?

Definitely. Everyone would be different than they are today if they grew up a different way from the way they did. Does that sentence make sense? Not really. Oh well. My point is, if you grow up with two parents, you're going to come out different than if you grew up in a single-parent household. Childhood has a massive effect on your adult life, in my opinion. How many times do people start their answers (or continue conversations) with "When I was a kid..."?

58. Consider some of the parents others had growing up. What type of person would you be if you had those situations?

I can't rightly say. Just because we see one thing doesn't mean that's how someone is within the privacy of their own family. I mean, you could meet someone else's mother, and they could seem cold and distant, and in reality they're the most nurturing person you'd ever meet, she just happens to be shy. I don't know. You get what I'm saying, right?

59. What if your life had been harder or easier? How do you think you'd be different?

If my life was easier growing up, I'm sure I'd be more of a brat than I am now, and fatter than I am now. If it was harder, I'm sure I wouldn't have my patience, honesty, and good nature (right?). I mean, if my family hadn't struggled financially when I was growing up, would I have the value for money that I have now? Probably not. If my family had been living in another country, would I love Campbell River? No, I'd probably not know it existed.

60. Are you happy with your job, life, situation? What parts are good? What parts are bad?

I am happy with my job; it's where I want to be. The good parts are my coworkers, getting to pet dogs and cats all day, snuggling puppies, talking to people, etc. The bad parts go without saying - euthanasia, stupid people making stupid decisions, people without means to support their pets yet they have a new puppy, etc. I'm relatively happy with my life, I have a good job, I have my two cats, I have my best friend(s), I have my family, I have my (relatively) good health. I have means financially to live apart from my parents, I have the money to buy things I want not just what I need, I can provide for my animals without fear. The bad parts I guess are my constant depression, my lack of motivation, etc. Mostly, though, my days are alright, and even though work stresses me out, it's worth it to do something I love and come home to a place I call home, even though we rent it.