Alla hjärtans dagen...

Everybody probably now expects me to join the choir to praise the on-going Valentine's Day. No. I would just like every one of you to note that friends are needed every day and your appreciation should be shown every day through small actions. This is probably a good time to tell you I did do what I was planning yesterday and (after debating with myself for about twenty minutes…) I hugged her. I almost left the building at one point but I ended up standing before the door and looking at my wrist with a reminder which made me think that “if I were to die tomorrow my last thought would probably be a regret I didn’t do this when I could”. So I went back, hugged her and thanked her at the same time. It’s quite plausible you think it’s no big deal, but actually it’s a huge deal; it was the second time in my entire life I’ve free willingly approached anyone and asked them if it’s okay for me to hug them because that’s what I want to do. I was almost petrified before it but once I got it out of my mouth it was all so much easier. She actually smiled when I said it. I was on the verge of tears again when I was walking home; it’s nice to know there is someone I can go talk to without being afraid they’ll bring me down the second they know I’m attached to them and care for them.

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I also came across with a blog with interesting quiz sites, so now you're just going to have to bear with me.

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How will you be defined in the dictionary?
(http://www.quizgalaxy.com/quiz.php?id=83)
[Adjective]: Like in nature to a train-riding hobo.

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What sexual activity will you go to jail for?
(http://www.quizuniverse.com/quiz.php?id=53)
I will go to jail for...
Quoting the Marquis de Sade to some school children.

Editor’s note: Even though no sexual activity should be against the law as long as it a mutual agreement between two or more adults who free willingly and knowingly take part in the activity. Though I would like to disagree whether quoting a book, especially a classic, is considered as “sexual activity”.

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The Brutally Honest Personality Test
(http://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testid=3076838567116464195)

Borefest - ISTJ
20% Extraversion, 46% Intuition, 73% Thinking, 80% Judging

“One word. Boring. Sums you up to a tee. You're responsible, trustworthy, serious and down to earth. Boring. Boring. Boring.”
Ed. Note: I think my sister would agree with this.

“You play by the rules. You follow tradition. You encourage structure. You insist that EVERYBODY do EVERYTHING by the book.”
Ed. Note: But if you know all the rules you also know how to bend them.

“Seriously, is there even an ounce of imagination in that little brain of yours? I mean, what's the point of imagination, right? It has no practical value...”
Ed. Note: Sure there is. That’s why I like writing. And sure it can be practical.

“As far as you're concerned, abstract theories can go screw themselves. You just want the facts, all the facts and nothing but the facts.”
Ed. Note: “The One Thing Needful” (Charles Dickens: Hard Times, chapter 1).

“Oh. And you're a perfectionist. About everything. You know that the previous sentence was gramattically incorrect and that "gramattically" was spelt wrong. Your financial records are correct to 25 decimal places and your bedroom is in pristine condition. In fact, you even don't sleep on your bed anymore for fear that you might crease the sheets.”
Ed. Note: I’m a perfectionist. What a newsflash.

“Thankfully, you don't have anyone else to share the bed with, because you're uncomfortable expressing affection and emotion to others. Too bad.”
Ed. Note: Except yesterday. One step at a time, people. Or, fact forbid, two steps; that was a grammatically incorrect sentence!

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Here is also the famous quetsionnaire first invented by Bernard Pivot and later reformed by James Lipton for his "Inside the Actor's Studio" programme:

1. What is your favorite word?
Me, myself and I answer: "Satisfaction".

2. What is your least favorite word?
M, M & I: "Have to", and would like to note it's actually a phrasal verb.

3. What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
M, M & I: "Personality I find intriguing".

4. What turns you off?
M, M & I: "Narrow-mindedness".

5. What is your favorite curse word?
M, M & I: "Belgium".

6. What sound or noise do you love?
M, M & I: "Some people's voices are enticing. Christina Scabbia, for instance."

7. What sound or noise do you hate?
M, M & I: "Rap music...".

8. What profession other than your own would you like
to attempt?
M, M & I: "It would be interesting to be a pathologist, don't you agree?"

9. What profession would you not like to do?
M, M & I: "Any centre-of-attention professions".

10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
M, M & I: "Can I show you where our Pearly Gates City Library is located, in which we have evry single book ever written before, during and after your time in every possible language, all neatly organised?"