Thursday Treasure Hunt, Part 3

You used to eat meat: Up until I realised I actually had a choice and that, to me, it felt really unnatural.

You have traveled out of state to see music this summer: I traveled to two other countries to see music this summer.

You've cried at a show this past year: First time I've cried at a show just because I was so happy.

You have a nickname: Only when people are taking the piss.. "Learrrghhh"

You went camping this summer: I'm not sure if festivals count but we got wet/dirty enough.

You're going to school this fall: Four years of university starting in a month, yay.

You have written poetry about a band or musician: I tend to write a lot about Elliott Smith and then put it in the bin when I listen to him and realise just how inferior it is.

Sent by leah | 11:37 AM | 9-4-2008

Yes to the following:

You have a land line--I don't like having to keep my cell on all the time.

You haven't been to a show or concert this summer--Sadly, yes.

You have a nickname--Yes, Eggy, but very few people use it anymore.

Your gut feeling tells you that John McCain will be the next president--Yes, because the GOP is so good at lies and manipulations.

You have had to defend your love of The Doors--I'm pretty sure I've had to do this at some point over the past 20 years.

You have written poetry about a band or musician--Yes, about the Doors in fact. I was 16. I believe it was titled "Ode to a Paris Bathtub, July 3, 1971," because I called all my poems odes.

Sent by Laura E. | 11:47 AM | 9-4-2008

I had my entire CD collection stolen from my car when I lived in San Francisco. I went to the Mission Flea Market that weekend and found my entire CD collection once again and purchased it back for $10.

Sent by nikki | 11:57 AM | 9-4-2008

You bought a band T-shirt at a concert this summer - only concert I went to this summer was Bob Dylan. I'm scared of big crowds but Bob is my God and he might die soon so I braved it and also bought a T shirt.

You have a secret handshake with at least one friend - me and my buddy do a thing where we punch each others fists, called dap, and then "blow it up". For some reason I thought we were cool and invented it ourself until I saw Shane's religious teacher do it on the show Weeds.

Your gut feeling tells you that John McCain will be the next president - Obama will get more votes but the republicans stole the election in 2000 and 2004 so common sense says they'll do it again. Obama's getting so many donors but it's a waste of money because the repubs are in charge of the voting machines, cynical or just realism?

You sort of wish Obama had made a bolder choice for his VP - what was he thinking not choosing Hillary. She had so many supporters. So Bill used shady deals to get his library, who cares. McCain picked an exciting VP and now the conservatives are all excited. Biden's an old rich white guy. No one wants that anymore, not even old rich white guys.

At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star - I admit I often have my hair big and bushy and curly like Bob Dylan in the 60s but it's part laziness and part coying. Hey it could be worse and I could shave my head like most guys these days.

You are growing a beard or mustache - I have a goatee right now, it looks stupid but I'm blessed with the ability to grow a full beard so I'm always trying out different facial hair styles. Why not, life is too short to not have a beard.

You don't know how to drive a stick shift - don't plan on learning. Why would you want to make it harder to drive?

Sent by Evan | 11:59 AM | 9-4-2008

Recently heartbroken: Met a bartender at my favorite bar, flirted a few times, ran into him one night when he was off work. Mad crazy love, but he's messed up and tells me so. We spend months messing around and fall in love anyway and when he realizes it, he pulls away. "It's not that I don't care about people, it's that I don't want to". Asshole. And I still love him.

Cried at a show - I cry a lot lately, see above. Wandering around in public at a free Neko Case show was not a good idea.

Nickname - Molly. Not so much a nickname, but what I tell random strangers who ask my name. If you tell it to a drunk guy 2/3s of the time the response is "Well good golly miss molly!"

Live next door to people with different political beliefs - I live in Utah.

Sent by Molly | 12:00 PM | 9-4-2008

Used to be a vegan, then buckled to vegetarianism, then fell completely back to omnivorian habits. I was a sous chef at the time, and didn't want to serve what I didn't eat myself. At this point, I do not currently eat red meat. More of a health thing than a PETA thing.

Bought a Motorhead t shirt at a Motorhead show.

I am definitely wondering which party represents change.

Also wish Obama had picked a bolder VP choice. Not a huge Biden fan.

Wore a tweed trench coat in high school. Is it still a trench coat if it's tweed?

My neighbors are die hard right wing Christian conservatives. They live in the O'Reilly no spin zone.

Made a mix CD for my wife in January.

Sent by snyder | 12:01 PM | 9-4-2008

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year: I was somewhat shocked that in the era of ipods and mp3s my friend came up to me and said:
"Hey, we need some summer music for the dock, we have an old stereo down there and it doesn't play mp3s, but it has a six CD changer, can you put some music together so we can listen when we're hanging out?"
It was a real treat, I felt like it was the early 90's again, except this time I had a MUCH larger source and target.

Sent by ivo | 12:20 PM | 9-4-2008

There are two that fit me:

You have had to defend your love of Rush--But then I start to croon the opening lines to Red Barchetta. Gets them everytime. "My uncle has a countryplace that no one knows about..." See what I'm sayin'?

You can't remember the last time you saw a movie in a movie theatre--Or rented one for that matter. I pretty much stopped going to movies about ten years ago. No good reason, I just stopped.

Sent by EC Terry | 12:21 PM | 9-4-2008

You used to be vegetarian: I still don't eat much meat, but I do sometimes eat chicken or turkey
You haven't been to a show or concert this summer: sadly, no
You have written poetry about a band or musician: Jeff Buckley - I saw him in a small club in Memphis about 1 month before he died - nothing I write will ever compare to his stuff, but I felt like I needed to write something
You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do: I live in rural Arkansas so I'm surrounded by people who think differently than me
You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year: for my 6-year-old - he needed some cool music to listen to
You can't remember the last time you saw a movie in a movie theatre: it's been a looooong time

Sent by carrie | 12:22 PM | 9-4-2008

You used to eat meat: I've been a vegetarian for about 4 years now. I will never go back! It was hard at first, health-wise, but I enjoy cooking more than ever now.

You own an iPhone: I got it around August of 2007 and I absolutely love it. I was never one to enjoy smart phones (although I love computers), so I never owned a Blackberry or anything similar. But, I love my iPhone!

You're going to school this fall: I'm in my final semester of college right now (major in Journalism).

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year: I made a going-away mix for a friend. The first song was "Aint Too Proud to Beg" by the Temptations.

Sent by W | 12:30 PM | 9-4-2008

You have traveled out of state to see music this summer: to Chicago for Pitchfork Music Festival

You have a nickname: who knows what my friends call me behind my back.

You're going to school this fall: Taking linguistics classes in Lima, Peru... eek!

You don't know how to drive a stick shift: my uncle tried to teach me once, it wasn't a successful venture.

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year: I never let my friends forget about my superior musical taste, and what else am I gonna do with those 600 blank CDs I bought a few years ago at Sam's Club?

You can't remember the last time you saw a movie in a movie theatre: this was completely true until this summer, when I saw the Dark Knight in IMAX, but before that, I have no idea.

Sent by Nick | 12:32 PM | 9-4-2008

Recently heartbroken: Yes!
Used to be a vegetarian: Yes again.

Feel the two were linked somehow. Was dumped by a vegetarian whom I probably provoked one time too many with my omnivore habits. End result (those old, time-tested cliches): food no longer tastes good, premature end to summer, hamster-in-a-wheel-like obsessing about whether I didn't make a colossal mistake, ie. quitting vegetarianism.

Sent by Terry | 12:59 PM | 9-4-2008

-You own a Blackberry - (I've got a Pearl, which is slightly smaller and less douchey than most of them)
-You have a land line (does Vonage count?)
-You have traveled out of state to see music this summer (Technically yes, but just from Maryland into DC)
-Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president (hells yes!)
-At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star (Sid Vicious, 6th grade. 'nuff said)
-You don't know how to drive a stick shift (I was taught once by an ex-girlfriend, but have since forgotten)
-You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do (they look upon me with suspicion for not putting out a flag on federal holdays)

Sent by daryl | 1:04 PM | 9-4-2008

You used to eat meat -- I stopped eating red meat in 93. I still eat poultry and fish.

You have a land line -- I'm still somewhat old-school that way. ;)

You bought a band T-shirt at a concert this summer -- Tegan and Sara show

You've cried at a show -- I have, I just can't remember which one.

Your gut feeling tells you that John McCain will be the next president -- Unless something BIG happens before the election. It's too close right now for me to believe that Obama will win. I'm just really hoping he will.

At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star -- I am guilty of this, but it was just for their concert, and I was 12.

You don't know how to drive a stick shift -- I just never learned.

You have written poetry about a band or musician -- Probably the worst poem I've every written was about the New Kids on the Block...um...next...

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year -- I've made a few. Most recently, a jogging mix for my sister.

Sent by Carol | 1:07 PM | 9-4-2008

You sold a car this past year -- Technically, it's my husband's car, but I sold it for him. He stopped driving for various reasons, but never got around to selling it, so it sat in the driveway. Someone randomly came to our house asking to buy it one day when I was home sick, so I sold it to them (after asking my husband first).

You haven't been to a show or concert this summer -- I spent the whole summer studying for the bar exam.

You've cried at a show -- Sure. I was a teenager once, wasn't I? I've cried at too many shows to count.

Your gut feeling tells you that John McCain will be the next president
Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president -- Both of these at various times. I think with Obama, it's more my head trying to disguise itself as my gut. My gut doesn't trust the American people, but my head does.

You don't know how to drive a stick shift -- I don't plan to ever learn. I don't see the point.

You have written poetry about a band or musician -- Constantly when I was a teenager. It helped that I always had crushes on musicians.

Sent by amanda | 1:07 PM | 9-4-2008

I ride public transportation to work in very inclement weather, otherwise I bike.

Was once a vegetarian, then back to meat, now I'm eating meat 1 a week, at most.

Haven't been to a concert or festival this summer. While I have several hundred live show recordings and actively trade, I actually don't like attending live shows. Too much crowd, too much noise, and too much anticipation. Makes me anxious in a bad way, even if I like the show. I'll go to one a year, maybe.

In most social circles I'm known exclusively by the first five letters of my last name.

Can't drive stick.

Re: handshakes - Me and the lady at the front desk do a 'terrorist fist-jab' at least once a day, to keep our spirits up.

Sent by ljc | 1:56 PM | 9-4-2008

You ride public transportation to work: but it is so crowded... I wish it didn't get so cold in Chicago. I'd be happy walking or biking all the time.

You used to eat meat: until I learned how to cook for myself at 15.

You have a nickname: but only my best friend calls me by it.

Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president: but my gut is kind of an optimist.

You were impressed by Sarah Palin's speech at the RNC: too bad she's a liar.

You sort of wish Obama had made a bolder choice for his VP: Biden is just fine, but Kathleen Sebelius would have been amazing.

At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star: I couldn't afford all the fancy clothes the other girls wore, so I ended up dressing a bit punk -- which is really embarrassing now.

You don't know how to drive a stick shift: but I'd like to learn.

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year: but I really miss making mix tapes.

Sent by Gemma | 2:01 PM | 9-4-2008

I feel like several of these are linked to my age: Still have a land line, have not been to a concert in YEARS, not going to school in the fall (which I still miss in spite of the 15 years I spent in education/training after high school, and am jealous of Nick and his linguistics study in Lima), saw Dark Knight because of the hype and don't remember what might have been the next most recent previous theater experience. I am living my cliche as a 39 year old mother of a 2 and a half year old.

I flat out do not get Dylan's voice. I have a friend, music collector of the completist variety whose era was the 60s-70s. He has made me a disc to help me figure it out. I still don't get it. I see the talent of the music, but, I'd rather hear a cover.

I am uncertain as to which is the party of change, and feel very disenfranchised. I am a social Democrat, but a fiscal Republican. Who represents me?

Sent by Amanda | 2:03 PM | 9-4-2008

i cried at a sigur ros concert this spring. the uncontrollable sobbing, cant make yourself stop kind. it was unbelievable to see them, but so sad. my girlfriend brought me, she was so happy. their music is brilliant and beautiful, but it makes me so lonely, and all alone.

Sent by julia | 2:05 PM | 9-4-2008

You ride public transportation to work-Well, I walk to work but bus to school.
You used to be vegetarian-My body needs protein.
You have traveled out of state to see music this summer-Travelled from BC to Washington for Sasquatch.
You bought a band T-shirt at a concert this summer-Breeders shirt at Sasquatch.
You've cried at a show-The Jicks, at Sasquatch.Four years of wanting to see Janet Weiss play live will do that.
You have a nickname-Kirie
You sign most of your emails with a variation of "XO"-Yeah.
Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president-and I honestly couldn't tell you why.
You went camping this summer-Also at Sasquatch.
At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star-Well, eighth grade was spent wanting to look like Kelly Osbourne, but for the past few years I've rocked a bob similar to Janet Weiss.
You're going to school this fall-English and History, oh yes.
You have written poetry about a band or musician-In ninth grade I wrote a ballad in English class documenting the history of the White Stripes.
You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year-Several for my girlfriend.

Sent by Kirie | 2:12 PM | 9-4-2008

Was recently heartbroken and heartbreaker. Too recently to elaborate on, really.

I have a land line. No cell at all. And most of the time the ringer to my land line is turned off. Yeah, I'm not crazy about phones.

Went to Phoenix to see Tom Waits.

Bought Tom Waits T-shirt. Last time I went to one of his shows there was no merch at all, so I was glad for the opportunity. Tom took a picture of an oil stain in a driveway and put the image on shirts, and his name is in teensy weensy letters on the back. The guy basically got me to pay 25 bucks for a shirt with a stain on it. Genius!

And he sang "Anywhere I Lay My Head" and I cried.

My gut's going with Obama. But my gut's used to being wrong.

I wish he'd picked someone other than Biden, though. Say anything nice you want about Biden and I won't disagree, but the guy just stinks of loserdom for me. It seems that for as long as I can remember, he runs for president every four years to universal apathy. He reeks of perpetual failure. I wish I didn't feel that way, but I do.

I sleep on a futon, but I'm Japanese, so I regard it as a cultural thing rather than as a failure to grow up (though it's that too).

No stick for me.

CB, you misspelled Joni Mitchell's first name.

I made mixed CDs. See heartbreak above.

Sent by piggy | 2:16 PM | 9-4-2008

You ride public transportation to work-Packed bus then a packed skytrain. I'm buying a bike today. I can't handle the smell anymore.
You have traveled out of state to see music this summer-What about out of country? Goodbye Vancouver. Hello Seattle.
You bought a band T-shirt at a concert this summer-All my t-shirts are band t-shirts. It's embarrassing. Tegan & Sara, Battles, Jicks, Ladyhawk, Breeders.
You have a nickname-Yeah...
Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president-My Canadian gut feeling is wicked intuitive.
You made fun of people who played hackysack this summer-It's just an odd thing to do with your buddies.
At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star-Good god.
You don't know how to drive a stick shift-The only thing I use my license for is to get into bars.
You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year-Try mix cassette. Never again, it's an irritating process.
You've had your entire CD or record collection stolen-And this is why I only use my license to get into bars. I hate cars. Cars get broken into and ripped apart.

Sent by Jade | 2:19 PM | 9-4-2008

I haven't been to any concerts this summer because my wife and I moved to Portland in June and have had no money. She just got a job as a house manager, and now has an iphone to help keep track of everything (her cell phone and palm pilot were both conveniently dying at the same time).

Sent by Aaron | 2:36 PM | 9-4-2008

Let's see--

I have a land line phone. I never answer it though.

I haven't been to a show or concert this summer. Too busy! But I am going to see Echo & the Bunnymen in October.

After watching both the RNC and the DNC, I'm confused as to which party actually represents change. I actually felt that way before the conventions...

I don't know how to drive a stick shift. I started to learn on one years ago, but it was difficult with a hyper-paranoid mother trying to teach me. I eventually gave up before I burned out another clutch.

I have made a mix CD for someone in the last year. Last month in fact, for a friend's birthday.

(Someone would have to defend their love of the Doors?? Can't imagine it!)

Sent by Brigid | 2:39 PM | 9-4-2008

You ride public transportation to work - why drive if you don't have to

You bought a band T-shirt at a concert this summer - yes. the Bellrays
You've cried at a show - too often
You have a nickname - my ethiopian nickname is 'beyti.'

You think a Prius is as annoying a symbol as a Hummer - some of us can't afford such things

At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star - At one point, my clothing style reminded me of Ian Mackaye's.

You have had to defend your love of The Doors - "Strange Days?" Great record.

You don't know how to drive a stick shift - tried and failed.

You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do
yes.

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year - most definitely

You can't remember the last time you saw a movie in a movie theatre - it's been awhile.

Sent by beth | 2:41 PM | 9-4-2008

You ride public transportation to work - bus it almost every day.

You used to eat meat - doctor told me to stop. it was easy.

You bought a band T-shirt at a concert this summer - Marked Men t-shirt at their last show
You've cried at a show - Girls Rock Camp Austin Showcase, I was sooo proud
You have a catchphrase - apparently I do. it's "I love it!"
You have a nickname - Esme is short for Esmeralda
You have a secret handshake with at least one friend - it's complicated and awesome
You think a Prius is as annoying a symbol as a Hummer

At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star - Madonna & Cyndi Lauper inspired as a kid.
You're going to school this fall

You don't know how to drive a stick shift

You have written poetry about a band or musician - and I hope it is lost forever

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year - quite a few!

Sent by esme | 2:43 PM | 9-4-2008

You ride public transportation to work
--A 9 minute trolley ride. I also ride my bike when weather/energy permits.

You haven't been to a show or concert this summer
--Can this be true? How depressing.

You've cried at a show
--When The Magnetic Fields played Papa Was A Rodeo.

You have a nickname

Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president

You're going to school this fall
--3 classes left for my MLIS!

You don't know how to drive a stick shift

You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do
--Just moved in a couple months ago and can't say for sure yet...

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year

Sent by nikki | 2:50 PM | 9-4-2008

You ride public transportation to work -everyday. the alternative is too expensive in NYC
You haven't been to a show or concert this summer
-guilty as charged.
You have a nickname
-several. thanks dad!
Your gut feeling tells you that John McCain will be the next president
- and this depresses me.
You sort of wish Obama had made a bolder choice for his VP
-definitely. what is the appeal of old white men?
You have had to defend your love of The Doors
-all the time. come on, they had some great stuff!
You don't know how to drive a stick shift
- I know how, in theory, just not in practice.
You can't stand the sound of Bob Dylan's voice
- cannot deal.
You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year
- all the time! it's so fun.

Sent by brandi | 3:06 PM | 9-4-2008

You purchased a car this past year: After two car-less years in NYC, depending solely on the MTA and my legs to get me around, I relocated to the Pacific NW and was forced to get a car for work. I have to admit I missed rocking out to my music on these commutes (can't do that on the subway... and not be considered crazy).

You have traveled out of state to see music this summer: Thom Yorke decided to bypass Portland, and I flocked to him in Washington. Also couldn't miss Sasquatch, Trent Reznor or the Capitol Hill Block Party.

You bought a band T-shirt at a concert this summer: Foxes Fellowship (my new favorite tee)

You've cried at a show: Hearing "Videotape" for the first time live made me melt

Your gut feeling tells you that John McCain will be the next president: I'm a pessimist and I believe there are far too many people in our country who are not ready to change.

You went camping this summer: Growing up, I considered setting up a tent on the beach with a 7-11 five minutes down the road "camping." Spending the night deep in the forests of Mt. Jefferson and Mt. Hood this summer proved me wrong.

You have owned a waterbed in your lifetime: My parents owned a California king waterbed and I would love when they went out of town so I could claim the bed for myself. I don't care how bad they are for your back.

Sent by Jess | 3:15 PM | 9-4-2008

You have had to defend your love of The Doors:
"Doors fans aren't made, they're born. I think right now in Africa there's some guy madly beating on a drum. He's a Doors fan. Or an old lady sitting on the bus sucking humbugs. She's a Rider On The Storm, but she ain't never heard the sounds." - best Kids in the Hall sketch ever.

You have traveled out of state to see music this summer:
I took a bus up to NYC a few weeks ago for the U.S. premiere of Rhys Chatham's A Crimson Grail for 200 Guitars. It was rained out. I was severely disappointed.

You bought a band T-shirt at a concert this summer:
Bought 3 ridiculous shirts from Harvey Milk in Richmond, VA (also an out-of-state show). I drew the line at a baby blue shirt depicting a smoking ET that read, "Waitin' on Death."

Sent by Lars Gotrich | 3:26 PM | 9-4-2008

You have a land line: I've been trying to get my dude to cancel this for almost a year (since he got a cell phone with his new job) - we pay $30 a month to screen hang up calls, notifications from the library that my holds are in (admittedly very useful, but, you know, they can email that shizz), and, now that it's nearing november, a ton of b.s. prerecorded political messages. however I'm trying to empower him and not just do everything for him so he continues to not cancel it. so lame.

You haven't been to a show or concert this summer: I didn't realize this would apply to me but now I can't think of anything fun I did all summer except work. this totally sucks, I'm rectifying it with a great show on saturday. also lame.

You've cried at a show: many, many times, and don't make fun but ani difranco always does it for me!
as did s-k of course.

You have a nickname: lots.

You sign most of your emails with "Best": I remember seeing my friend josh doing this for the first time, and I thought it was so classy and unique. now I don't even know how I would end them otherwise when dealing with work stuff. Sincerely? Nothing, just my name?

Your gut feeling tells you that John McCain will be the next president
Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president:
vacillates.

You sort of wish Obama had made a bolder choice for his VP: I hate to admit that I was kinda like, oh. some old white guy.

You made fun of people who played hackysack this summer: I was thinking of this boy I thought I had a crush on for awhile, then I saw him playing hackysack and was relieved to get rid of the potential crush.

You're going to school this fall: taking a "french through cuisine" class!

You can't stand the sound of Bob Dylan's voice

You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do: I was just wondering this yesterday. she won't talk to us for some reason, so I have no clue.

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year: as well as a muxtape, is that embarrassing?

Sent by j | 3:30 PM | 9-4-2008

You are engaged
You sold a car this past year - I hated that car. It was Christine.
You purchased a car this past year - I love my new car
You own an iPhone - it's kind of disappointing
You have a land line - only to have a DSL connection
You bought a band T-shirt at a concert this summer
You've cried at a show - Ben Gibbard's performance at Revenge of the Bookeaters in fall 2006
Your gut feeling tells you that John McCain will be the next president - 2004 was so heartbreaking, I'd rather be happily surprised if Obama wins rather than crushed if he doesn't
You made fun of people who played hackysack this summer - they were hipsters
You don't know how to drive a stick shift - someday
You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do - very easy where I live
You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year - my best friend wanted sad music when her dad died; for other friends who are having identical twin boys; I make one for myself every year for my birthday of songs I've listened to a lot in the course of the year or that resonate with what's going on in my life at the time, started it in honor of turning 30

Sent by Trisha | 3:50 PM | 9-4-2008

You ride public transportation to work
-a hour busride each way, my listening to new music time

You used to be vegan
-and then moved to paris for a semester and am now a lazy vegetarian

You used to eat meat
-when i was a kid.

You own a Blackberry
-and hate it

You sort of wish Obama had made a bolder choice for his VP
-i miss hill :(

You're going to school this fall
-almost done

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year
-i regularly make exercise cds for my mom who doesn't know how to burn them herself

Sent by ashley | 3:52 PM | 9-4-2008

You purchased a car this past year: I recently bought a 1990 sky blue Honda Accord with over 200k miles on it, and it's in immaculate condition. It's a BEAST. Love it!

You used to be vegetarian: I tried this for 6 months when I first moved to Boston and started graduate school. It didn't last.

You have traveled out of state to see music this summer: Took a friend to Madison, WI (one of the best college cities in America!) and saw "She and Him," M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel's duet/band. They were peachy, in a super retro kinda way.

Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president: If the Republican's aren't run out on rails for the last 8 years of tragic governance, then I give up on America.

You can't stand the sound of Bob Dylan's voice: I think explaining this would get me into even more hot water than fessing up to it.

Sent by Ryan | 4:07 PM | 9-4-2008

You own an iPhone - yes I do
You own a Blackberry - company issued
You have traveled out of state to see music this summer - eddie vedder in chicago, IL first night (was a great show)
You bought a band T-shirt at a concert this summer - ev in chicago
You sort of wish Obama had made a bolder choice for his VP - no kidding
You think a Prius is as annoying a symbol as a Hummer - haha! toxic batteries don't pay off as much on the hwy miles. just drive the speed limit and replace responsibly when the time comes.
You sleep on a futon - sometimes
You sleep on a California King - sometimes
You have owned a waterbed in your lifetime - yes!
You have had to defend your love of Rush - always...but I don't mind
You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do - i don't mind
You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year - yes! we work together and are secret music buddies
You can't remember the last time you saw a movie in a movie theatre - no kidding

Sent by scottp | 4:07 PM | 9-4-2008

You are engaged
-as engaged as I can be. I live in Texas and I'm gay. We're getting as close to it as we can on Nov. 14!

You used to be vegan
-I now eat local (and only local) eggs and dairy.

You used to eat meat
-Until I was maybe 14.

You've cried at a show
-Once or twice. The performer is embarrassing.

Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president
-Because if it didn't, I'd be throwing up in the bathroom right now. I can't stomach John McCain.

You sort of wish Obama had made a bolder choice for his VP
-I like Hillary. I voted for Obama in the primaries, but I liked both of 'em.

You don't know how to drive a stick shift
-I wish I did, but no one I know that is willing to teach me owns one.

You can't stand the sound of Jonie Mitchell's voice
-If I hear that stupid song about ice-skating away on some river one more sorry time, I am going to throw the Starbucks MP3 player out a window. Seriously. You wish you had a river to skate away on? If you stop singing that song, Joni Mitchell, I will figure out how to make that happen for you. And then I will never have to hear the sound of your voice again.

Sent by Kirsten | 4:18 PM | 9-4-2008

not like I'm a huge advocate of her music, but Joni Mitchell doesn't have an "E" on the end of her name.

Sent by doy | 4:23 PM | 9-4-2008

You purchased a car this past year ... first new car we'd bought in 3+ decades. Paid cash, thanks to a just-passed father-in-law.

You ride public transportation to work ... does telecommuting count?

You haven't been to a show or concert this summer ... I've seen Bruce Springsteen and Gogol Bordello this year, but in the spring.

You've cried at a show ... I cry at every Bruce show.

You have a nickname ... and I'm not telling what it is.

Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president ... fivethirtyeight.com is semi-confident.

At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star ... my sideburns and other facial hair mirrored Bruce's when I was younger.

You have owned a waterbed in your lifetime ... many lifetimes ago, it would seem.

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year ... I make them all the time.

Sent by Steven | 4:29 PM | 9-4-2008

You have traveled out of state to see music this summer
-Radiohead in Auburn (that counts, right?)

You have a nickname
-Many versions of my name...Mellie, Smelly, carmellie, carmelina valentina, c-mel, carmelita, and my favorite...La Mentirosa

After watching both the RNC and the DNC, you're confused as to which party actually represents change
-I'm guessing neither.

You sort of wish Obama had made a bolder choice for his VP

You went camping this summer
-Heck ya. Redwoods, Mendocino, Clear Lake!

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year
-Of course. Mix CDs for a friend's wedding and a workout mix for a friend in California

Sent by Carmel | 4:36 PM | 9-4-2008

You are recently heartbroken
You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year
-Those are connected! It made a mix cd and than she broke up with me and never got that mix. Tragic story, i know.

You ride public transportation to work
You have a land line
- i do
You haven't been to a show or concert this summer
-no money. except when bad djs count

You have a nickname
Its:

At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star
-i started growing a beard to look like Hugh Lauire once, i think that counts

Sent by Matthew | 4:45 PM | 9-4-2008

I have had to defend my love of Rush. I was fifteen. Today the love is not so strong as to invite argument or even conversation.

I cried at a show. Le Tigre, Athens, GA, 1999 or 2000.

Sent by Elizabeth | 4:46 PM | 9-4-2008

You bought a band T-shirt at a concert this summer - I bought a Nine Inch Nails tee at the concert. Forty ridiculous dollars.

You have had to defend your love of Rush - I don't see how people don't get it, man.

You don't know how to drive a stick shift - I should really learn.

You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do - I live in East Texas. They still have Klan meetings here, I do believe.

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year - I actually had to make one for work. I work at a library, and we had a prom for the release of one of those popular vampire books. It was delightfully, horribly melodramatic.

Sent by Jessica | 5:23 PM | 9-4-2008

I used to eat meat.... now I don't

I own a Blackberry, however my three button is broken rendering it completely useless as a blackberry

I have a nickname. Some call me Cream Corn because I once brought a can of corn to a party instead of beer. I was broke.

I went camping this summer

I styled my hair like yours once.... I like your hair. (that feels weird admitting)

I don't know how to drive a stick shift because I don't know how to drive

I live next door to people who have different political beliefs than I do. I live in Texas.

I made a mix CD for someone in the last year. Im desperately trying to get my girlfriend to listen to something other than the dixie chicks.

Sent by laura | 5:24 PM | 9-4-2008

One night this summer I travelled out of state to see a show,had my heart broken, cried at the show, then bought a t shirt. It was a long night. Sweet shirt though.

Sent by dadauptown | 5:28 PM | 9-4-2008

"You were impressed by Sarah Palin's [ability to lie with a straight face during her] speech at the RNC."

If this annotation is allowed, I'm in!

Sent by mikey | 5:50 PM | 9-4-2008

You used to eat meat
- yeah, I grew up in Texas. I was reared on meat.

You have a nickname
- although it's not currently in circulation.

Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president
- One campaign is reaching out while the other is starting fights. "Hope isn't a strategy," but fear is?

At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star
- Yes. But enough time has not passed for me to be particularly ashamed of it...yet.

You have written poetry about a band or musician
- guilty.

You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do
- uh, yeah. I'm in Sugar Land, Texas. Tom Delay's stronghold.

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year
- of course

Sent by asher | 5:58 PM | 9-4-2008

recently heartbroken -sigh

show out of state - joanna newsom, chicago

cried at a show - joanna newsom, chicago

Sent by paulb | 6:47 PM | 9-4-2008

You have a land line - gotta have that DSL connection!

You have a catchphrase - another winter-over noticed that
I evidentally say "It's True!" a fair amount. So now
quite a few people here at the South Pole say it.
I'm told I don't say it right any more.

You have a nickname - tex, my nickname from childhood is
now back. Easier for people to remember as well and
it helps I am from Texas.

At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your
hair like your favorite rock star -
Does it count if a Nevada State trooper once told me I looked
like George Michaels? I was being arrested at the big Nevada
Test Site protests in the late 80's....

Your gut feeling tells you that John McCain will be the next president - I
am confident that the Democrats will manage to lose yet again.

You can't remember the last time you saw a movie in a movie theatre - After
being at the South Pole since last October and not seeing the sun
since March, one's time sense is a bit mucked up. I know I saw
some over the summer last year, but that is all I remember now.

You've had your entire CD or record collection stolen - My van was broken
into while in a "secure" lot. Still haven't replaced everything,
especially all my "7 Year Bitch" music. They are the only band
I ever really followed and saw at every possible opportunity.

[I am at the South Pole for a year working for the IceCube Neutrino
Telescope - love this blog!]

Sent by tex | 6:50 PM | 9-4-2008

I made a mix CD for my sister. She'd seen the same Classic Country infomercial I did late one night and called to ask me if I had any Loretta Lynn or Tammy Wynette 1960s country music. It's the only kind of country music I can stand, actually, so I told her I'd send her some of my favorite 1960s stuff.

I submit that there are only a handful of songs, from any era or genre, that surpass the sublime spookiness of "Ode To Billy Joe." Seriously.

Sent by Margo | 7:13 PM | 9-4-2008

Today was the 1st day I ever rode public transportation to work, to my new job at the Field Museum. I'm currently in the process of selling my car so I better get used to it.

I ran 4 marathons as a vegetarian, then started eating meat again when I started lifting weights last year.

I went to the feel good festival in wisconsin. The closest I ever came to crying at a show was Yoko Ono's show at Pitchfork last year.

I had 2 camping trips this summer. One involved walking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and camping by the colorado river, the other involved living on my bicycle for a week and riding through wisconsin.

I had a Futon when I was like 16 (10 years ago). myself or one of my friends accidently popped it while climbing over to get to the window to smoke. We didn't realize it popped and went to a party. I lived on the 2nd floor and the vagina-smelling water leaked all over my floor and came through the ceiling below.

Sent by Brian from Chicago | 7:24 PM | 9-4-2008

You have traveled out of state to see music this summer: I went to Bonnaroo. For some strange reason, I feel like this makes me part of some kind of club.

You've cried at a show: When Sam Beam of Iron & Wine did "The Trapeze Swinger" as the encore, I teared up a lot. Mostly out of awe, but there's something about that song...

You don't know how to drive a stick
shift: Haven't learned yet.
You went camping this summer: Bonnaroo.

You're going to school this fall: I just started back again, taking classes that have nothing to do with my first degree. At least I got a nice diploma out of the deal.

I just wanted to add that anyone who thinks Biden was a boring pick was not watching the pre-Iowa debates, in which every question he got he answered with his honest opinion, sans talking points, and eviscerated the other candidates with his foreign policy expertise. He's a great interview (he was a semi-regular guest on The Daily Show before the race started up), and smart as a whip.

If he can avoid running off at the mouth, he'll make the McCain/Palin ticket look like a couple of amateurs. Not that they need the help. Just my $0.02.

Sent by Sam | 7:41 PM | 9-4-2008

*I liked the Doors when I was so young, no one teased me about it. True story: I brought flowers to Jim's grave in Paris.

*I ride public transportation (DC Metro) everywhere, but I work from home. Does it count?

*I ate meat up until age 14, which was 23 years ago.

*There is a landline in my apartment, yes. I don't own a cell phone. Once I relinquished the company phone after being dismissed, I was so happy to not have an editor call me at all hours, I never got one of my own.

*I sometimes sign emails with "xoxo"- what of it? What the world needs now...I had a literary agent a decade ago who signed all of his letters to me "Best," and it made me laugh. It was like we were pretending to be grown-ups.

*I was initially very upset with Obama's picking Biden. Now the whole election has me flummoxed. It gets weirder and weirder.

* I believe I wrote a poem about David Bowie when I was a youngster. I certainly wrote love letters to Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran. I mean, you had to be a fool not to fall for him.

* I had a friend whose entire "rare and collectable" collection of Tori Amos CDs was stolen from the front seat of her car. She literally cried about it, posted Myspace bulletins pleading for help. When things calmed down, I patted her arm and said, "Jen, it's for the best."

* You're right: I don't go to the movie theater enough.

Sent by Gina V | 8:06 PM | 9-4-2008

P.S.
I'm sure I've cried at other shows, but the only one I vividly remember bawling at is an Aretha Franklin concert. It was a combination of being totally moved and having to walk out the door because I was on deadline to review the show. Sometimes being a music critic bit you in the ass when it came to actually enjoying music.

Sent by Gina V. | 8:17 PM | 9-4-2008

I suppose I was recently heartbroken, my boyfriend broke up with me in April but we got back together two weeks later, so I'm not currently heartbroken.

I have a land line, though I hardly ever use it.

I haven't been to a show or concert this summer, I work too much and then I went to California.

My catchphrase is 'dudical,' which is synonymous with 'cool,' and was actually invented by my cousin.

I have several nicknames. My favorite is Cactus, it's what my sister calls me. It kind of fits.

I want to say my gut feeling says Obama, but I'm too superstitious to do so, and knock on wood.

I'm not quite sure who could be confused enough to think the Republicans represent change.

I do wish Obama had made a better choice for his VP, I was a Sebelius fan, and one of my friends made a poster of Obama with his own face superimposed onto Joe Biden's head.

I'm going to school, it's my junior year of college

I live in a dorm. It's a single.

I have written poetry about a musician.
It was Kurt Cobain.

I live next door to Republicans.

I didn't make a mix CD so much as an entire compilation of all the 60s and 70s music I have on iTunes for my oldies-loving boyfriend. It took up three CDs.

Sent by Genevieve | 10:00 PM | 9-4-2008

You are recently heartbroken - Eh...
You have a land line - Old school.
You have traveled out of state to see music this summer - I'm going to Atlanta to see the Legendary Pink Dots in two months.
You bought a band T-shirt at a concert this summer - Sonic Youth!!!
You've cried at a show - Several, in fact.
You have a nickname - Nigel, Kathy Ling, Brownbaum, Jew
Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president - Maybe it's ...hope?
After watching both the RNC and the DNC, you're confused as to which party actually represents change - I'm always confused at election time.
You were impressed by Sarah Palin's speech at the RNC - HOCKEY MOMS AND PITBULLS?! That is ballsy. Or stupid.
You sort of wish Obama had made a bolder choice for his VP - Eh... Biden's ok, I guess.
You sleep on a futon - I did for several years after the bed mentioned below. I needed change.
You have owned a waterbed in your lifetime - We all had them in my house. My mother recently sold hers.
You have had to defend your love of Rush - and Styx. It always leave me feeling embarassed.
You don't know how to drive a stick shift - Laziness.
You have written poetry about a band or musician - David Bowie. I was 14.
You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do - I'm a Democrat in Tennessee.
You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year

Sent by Lindsay | 10:14 PM | 9-4-2008

I did make a mix cd this year - my friend's mom died at age 51, surprisingly suddenly in the midst of a terminal illness, and in the aftermath a mellow mix somehow seemed like the most personal response I could give. That and my entire supply of girl scout cookies.

Sent by Andrea | 10:17 PM | 9-4-2008

Recently heartbroken/am the heartbreaker: these two might be going hand in hand very soon. I don't want it to happen, but it might have to.

Purchased a car: 2008 Subaru Outback last November. That thing is rad.

Haven't been to a show or concert this summer: the last show I saw was Stars in DC last October. Time and money just don't let me do much anymore. (as a side note, I generally have to travel out of state to see music)

You have a nickname: one of my coworkers used to call me Slick Nick, or just Slick. He also called me Sir Snickolas on occasion.

My gut feeling tells me John McCain will be our next president.

I don't just sort of wish Obama made a bolder choice, I REALLY wish he made a bolder choice. Tim Kaine was right there, as was Chuck Hagel. Hopefully Biden will kick ass in the debate.

Wore a trenchcoat: not in high school, but all through college. My father was in the Army in the 60's, and he entered OCS. I wore his old trenchcoat in college. That thing is warm. It has some kind of extra thick lining. Add a scarf to cover your neck and it's toasty central.

I can't drive stick.

Written poetry about a band or musician: I'll confess that a couple of years ago I wrote a ton of poetry that was inspired by Sleater-Kinney, among other bands. I like to use a lot of allusions, and you kept popping up.

Made a mix CD for someone: I gave my summer mix to everyone at work and to my friends. The same with my winter mix (on which I opened with "Everything," by Sleater-Kinney, and went straight into "Too Drunk To F***k," by Dead Kennedys; one of my finer moments, I feel). The person whose heart I may have to break received two mixes in the last month (the winter mix and a Belle and Sebastian mix).

Sent by Nick L. | 11:00 PM | 9-4-2008

The Doors The Doors the Doors. Yessssss. I got ensnared my freshman year of college and its part of my musical fabric, but admit to a 4-year burnout after the Doors Movie (I don't really remember much about this flick). Just bought the 7-disc vinyl boxset and been falling in love all over again. But with added maturity I now see the brilliance of the Soft Parade album. Never heard either of the the post-Morrison albums or the America Prayer disc, which two friends say is the highlight of the Doors canon. Feh. One is these friends is a Rush Geek. Go Figure.

Sent by Eric in Alaska | 12:07 AM | 9-5-2008

-i used to eat meat

-i have a land line

-i have bought a band t-shirt this summer

-i have a nickname

-i sort of wish had made a bolder choice for vp

-i wore a trench coat in high school. although, it was more in the spirit of casablanca than, say, death metal.

-i don't know how to drive a stick shift

-i have made a mix cd for someone in the past year

Sent by rae | 12:33 AM | 9-5-2008

I love Joni Mitchell, both as a songwriter and musician. Her voice is remarkable in its versatility and its unsettling nature. I admire Bob Dylan as a songwriter, but I cannot stand his voice. It sets me on edge in a bad way, like nails scratching on a chalkboard.

I don't know how to drive a stick shift. I'd like to learn, but I can't find anyone who will teach me.

Obama and McCain filled out their tickets with what was perceived to be their own weaknesses. I find the Republican pundits crying "sexism" to deflect criticism toward Sarah Palin as incredibly hypocritical, considering their attitudes toward Hillary Clinton. Now that the conventions are over, the candidates are going to drift toward the center and look more and more alike.

I eat meat, but I try to limit my intake. I don't understand how people eat those huge angus steak burgers that are all the rage in the fast food industry now. Way too much meat in one setting.

Sent by April | 2:03 AM | 9-5-2008

The Heartbreaker tells you plainly; I moved from CA to GA with my girlfriend of three years this past winter. This was our first time living with each other, had never been to Atlanta before and (for months) the only people we knew were our two landlords. We were as happy as we could be, though I started to panic when I saw us at our worst. Neither of us could stand pain from the other, we lied about about what was wrong so we never had to talk about it. Soon we could not talk about anything without there being an argument. I broke up with her. We have agreed to honor our lease, which means two more months of whatever we are to each other now.

The Heartbroken franticaly pleads; I walk through my days a raw exposed nerve. Every gentle breeze hits hard and twists my jaw tight. You can see deep into my pain when when I try to smile, and my eyes are always salty-hot. I had all of your love and I know, because I gave you all of mine, but you say it's not my place to sob.

It has been very difficult to breathe, my heart pounds when I think of going back home to our apartment and all we still don't say. The only help I get is from The Boss. I play "For You" two or three more times and wait for those few lines about the high school band because they don't apply to you and me. Then I can breathe in and out evenly once or twice and ride out that last honest chorus.

Sent by Katharine H | 2:12 AM | 9-5-2008

You bought a band T-shirt at a concert this summer - Harry And The Potters. Yes, really. The show was delightfully nerdy and tons of fun. Afterwards, I got my shirt signed by the band ("Believe in the power of love" and "Fern - You are cool, but dragons are FIERY HOT!").

You've cried at a show - The Pixies at Bumbershoot, the night before I started high school.

You have a nickname - A few. Several people (none of whom actually know each other, which is the funny part) have taken to calling me "Velma" lately; I have a bob and plastic-frame glasses, and I'm more than a bit geeky.

You have a secret handshake with at least one friend - At least two that I can think of, both of which originated in high school. One of them is with someone who isn't even a particularly close friend anymore, but we continue to do it when we see each other. It's our thing, I guess.

Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president - I do doubt this occasionally, but ultimately I like to believe it's true. Plus, as I said tonight while watching the RNC over dinner, "If McCain manages to get elected, I give up on humanity."

You went camping this summer - As part of an annual family reunion in Montana.

At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star - In middle school, I went through a particularly fanatical phase in my time as a White Stripes fan. Were there Meg White pigtails? Were there copious amounts of red, white, and black clothing? Ohhh, yes.

You're going to school this fall - I've started already. I'm a college freshman.

You live in a dorm - It's barely been two weeks, but yes.

You don't know how to drive a stick shift - Bear in mind, however, that I just learned to drive automatic. I never got around to taking Driver's Ed while in high school. My mom drives stick, so I'm planning on learning once I'm back home for break.

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year - A friend made me a lovely mix a little while back. I made one in return, but I have yet to give it to her.

Sent by Fern | 2:26 AM | 9-5-2008

You are a recent heartbreaker - Someone asked if she could sleep at my house. I said yes, I woke up the next day to find her still in my living room, having watched 8 1/2 four times over the course of ten hours. Someone eventually gets her to quit following. No winners.
You used to eat meat - Now I don't. For the most part.
You have traveled out of state to see music this summer - Bon Iver in Portland last weekend. Wilco in Boise. The Dodos in Boise.
You bought a band T-shirt at a concert this summer - Les Savy Fav at the Capitol Hill Block Party.
You've cried at a show - almost. "Re: Stacks" by Bon Iver kind of kills me.
You're going to school this fall - I am dropping my politics class to take fly fishing.

Sent by a.c. | 5:07 AM | 9-5-2008

* You purchased a car this past year

I needed a car since my sister was coming back from her trip. So I got one, and I LOVE IT (i am also a car geek).

* You used to be vegetarian

But only since meat was too expensive for me to eat. I have since discovered budget meats.

* You own an iPhone

And I love it. No more needs be said.

You haven't been to a show or concert this summer

Which summer. I am coming into spring, so no, in the last 3 months I haven't seen a concert, but then, I went to a couple last summer.

* Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president

Palin + pregnancy + non-compulsory voting + Obama being Obama = Obama winning

* You were impressed by Sarah Palin's speech at the RNC

Not. But from an aesthetic point of view. I went to a rally where the speaker (who was somewhat important at the time, but in history won't be) was impressive and knew how to work the crowd. She didn't. She isn't someone I want addressing a rally since she doesn't know when to pause.

* You sort of wish Obama had made a bolder choice for his VP

Oh yes. But at the same time, boring white males are peoples too.

* You think a Prius is as annoying a symbol as a Hummer

There are better cars than a Prius, it is just that no one knows.

* You're going to school this fall

Fall (/Autumn next year for us southern hemisphere folks), yes, but to teach...

* You are growing a beard or mustache

I am holidays, and am being lazy... Get over it.

* You can't remember the last time you saw a movie in a movie theatre

I prefer going out to see live theatre, and movies at home. So shoot me.

* You've had your entire CD or record collection stolen

Not me, but a flatmate, but it made me OCD.

Sent by Mark | 8:19 AM | 9-5-2008

You sold a car this past year - My piece of crap '92 Corolla for $200
You purchased a car this past year - A much better Nissan Sentra with less than 90,000 miles for free, though had to put $1600 of repairs in it. Still worth it.
You have a land line
You've cried at a show - Sigur Ros @ the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 2006
You have a nickname - TJ, Teej, Timothy James, Thomas Jefferson, etc., etc.
Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president - I really think that despite what all the pundits try to say, Obama would really have to screw something up to not win in a landslide
You are growing a beard or mustache - Taken me two months to really get anything, but I like it
You don't know how to drive a stick shift - Never plan to learn, either
You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do - My entire family has different political beliefs than I do (me liberal leaning independent, everyone else strict Conservative Republicans) which makes family gatherings a BITCH.

Sent by TJ Wells | 8:47 AM | 9-5-2008

I fall into a few categories, but the best story comes from "I used to be a vegetarian":

I was a vegetarian for 6 years, and occasionally really craved bacon (as all good jews do.) So I popped some fake bacon into my toaster oven one day, as I always did, and left it to cook. Got a phone call, got distracted, next thing I know my toaster oven is on fire. Not smoking a bit, but actual flames. I decided that was a sign that fake bacon wasn't worth burning down my apartment, and started eating meat 3 days later.

For the record, I have yet to start any fires while cooking real bacon.

Sent by Carly | 9:24 AM | 9-5-2008

Have a blackberry - For work and it sucks.

Nickname - Sneeze. Kind of rhymes with my last name.

Disappointed in Biden Selection - Not so much on a political level since I'd rather not have Pres. Obama. But just disappointed that the parties keep running out the same old people. Why not Bob Dole again? I have a physical aversion for voting for senators for President. Palin has more executive experience than Obama, Bidan and McCain combined.

Gut feeling the McCain will win - For all the Demos populist rhetoric the bulk of American voters are nowhere near as liberal as the Dem. ticket.

Watching the RNC and DNC - I'm not even sure I'm going to vote.

Prius vs. Hummer - Very broadly speaking, everyone with a Hummer is a huge a**hole and everybody with a Prius is a self righteous dork.

Rush - My comeback always has something to do with the technical brilliance while at the same time admitting the lyrics are atrocious (Ayn Rand anyone?).

Sent by Brian A. | 9:32 AM | 9-5-2008

You ride public transportation to work:
i did take the subway and bus all summer when i worked in new york, but now i'm back in texas and no buses go from my apt to school.

You bought a band T-shirt at a concert this summer
i bought a tshirt at siren fest and margot and the nuclear so and so's.

You've cried at a show:
this is embarrassing, but i cried (couple tears) at this dumb emo band's show during their one song that i really love. its got this build up part and the singer kinda screams the words and it got me. then, at the last sleater-kinney show, i cried lots.

You have a catchphrase:
my comeback since i was pretty young has been "your face." ex.) "what are you listening to, lauren?" "your face." it seems to annoy people, but it cracks me up.

You have a nickname:
my family used to (still does) call me gimp cause i once had leg surgery and was on crutches for 6 months (yes, 6 months). at work i was dubbed juicebox because i brought a capri sun in one day.

You have a secret handshake with at least one friend:
i few of us made up one that even had a little call and response thing that went with it. it went, "yo chiquita... "yo banana..." "chiquita banana!" we were kinda stupid kids.

Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president:
my gut has no feeling on this issue. too hard to call.

You sort of wish Obama had made a bolder choice for his VP:
can he get a do-over?

You think a Prius is as annoying a symbol as a Hummer:
i think they're ugly, but i don't care why people buy them.

You're going to school this fall:
two weeks into my last year of mba school.

You have owned a waterbed in your lifetime:
when i was a baby, my crib was a waterbed.

You have had to defend your love of The Doors:
but i only really like one song! "love street" because its a good "wake up" song.

You don't know how to drive a stick shift:
not really. if i ever need to make a getaway in a manual car, i'm screwed.

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year:
i made a fitness/work out cd for someone cause i was bored and they asked.

You've had your entire CD or record collection stolen:
only select cd's stolen by my klepto little sister. i've probably lost more on my own, though.

Sent by Lauren | 9:45 AM | 9-5-2008

You have traveled out of state to see music this summer- Went to see Pearl Jam for two nights at Madison Square Garden. The first night was my boyfriend's birthday and Pearl Jam is his favorite band, so it was kinda magical.

You've cried at a show-several, music moves me.

You have a catchphrase- "Crack me." (it means "that's funny to me")

You have a nickname- "Joj"

Your gut feeling tells you that John McCain will be the next president-Crying on my couch in 2004 has tampered with my optimism.

You made fun of people who played hackysack this summer- No, but I can't remember the last time I saw anybody play hackysack.

You have owned a waterbed in your lifetime- I had one in junior high, it had this ugly maroon suede-like ledge that I used to cut up when I was extra-hormonal.

You have had to defend your love of The Doors- Haven't had to recently, but I would.

You don't know how to drive a stick shift- I wanted to learn, but my driving partner in driver's ed was too wussy to try, so I never learned. I wish our instructor had been more forceful.

Sent by Johanna | 10:11 AM | 9-5-2008

-You have a land line: I'm a cranky old guy who doesn't like cell phones.

-Your gut feeling tells you that John McCain will be the next president: The Republicans are just too good at A) Appealing to the public's basest instincts (i.e. fear and greed) and B) Stealing elections. Election night will probably be the show I cry at...

-At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star: Got a leather jacket in the 80's to look like Peter Gabriel circa 1974.

Sent by Peter | 10:22 AM | 9-5-2008

"... you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star."

Oh god, yes. Sheena Easton. This Sheena Easton: http://www.sheenaeaston.co.uk/youco.JPG

Sent by MIC | 10:34 AM | 9-5-2008

I was recently heartbroken and engaged, not in that order - the love of my life of eight years moved out with no warning.

I ride BART to work. I have a land line. I've teared up at a show. Gut feeling, Obama. Sleep on CK. Have to defend my love of Rush, can't stand Dylan's voice, and have made a zillion mix cds this year.

Sent by Rachel | 11:56 AM | 9-5-2008

You purchased a car this past year - '97 Geo Metro. It gets great gas mileage.

You used to be a vegan - For 3 years, not really for any political reasons, just felt like it.

You have traveled out of state to see music this summer - I was going to be in Chicago anyway, so I bought a ticket to The Pitchfork Festival on Saturday. Big mistake...

Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president - I usually play the cynic when it comes to politics, but something's changed.

You're going to school this fall - First year working on a Master's Degree in Gender Studies.

You don't know how to drive a stick shift - Never had to learn.

Sent by Meagan | 11:56 AM | 9-5-2008

You own a Blackberry
I have a treo-they're even better (touchscreen!)
You have a land line
We have one in our home, but I refuse to pay for it, and therefore, ignore it when it rings.
You haven't been to a show or concert this summer
No. Familycomplications have prevented this for a while.
You've cried at a show
Neil Young. The Hold Steady. And a warm night in Louisville 2 summers ago when I realized I was probably
seeing you onstage for the last time. Actually, it's more like "misting up", but I say that counts.
You have a catchphrase
"Whatever's right" or "Whatever works".
Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president
I think the other side's game is finally up.
You sort of wish Obama had made a bolder choice for his VP
Noooo! Biden is a great choice, which will be proven in the next few weeks.
You made fun of people who played hackysack this summer
Of course.
You have had to defend your love of The Doors
Art rock! They helped invent it. There would have been no Bowie or Roxy Music without them, imo.
You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do
I live in Oklahoma. I buy replacement Obama yard signs in advance, because they last about
2 days before the "disappear".
You can't remember the last time you saw a movie in a movie theatre
I hate movie theatres, and in my state there are none that contain bars, which is
the only way anyone will get me to go.

Sent by budd | 12:16 PM | 9-5-2008

You ride public transportation to work: take the bus from home to school and work. It comes every hour, and I've definitely missed it twice and had to go into work late. Bummer.

You bought a band T-shirt at a concert this summer: a friend's brother's band took a break from their tour to play for their family and friends. I bought a shirt with a drawing of a horse wearing a backwards baseball cap, sunglasses, and chains, and smoking a cigarette.

You went camping this summer: we tried, but there was a 90% chance of rain, so we stayed at my uncle's mansion out in the woods. The best camping trip I ever went on.

You're going to school this fall: senior year of college! no idea what's next.

You don't know how to drive a stick shift: never have, never will. What's the point?

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year: my best friend and band-mate's birthday present. She loved it! Opened with camera obscura, and ended with scissor sisters.

Sent by meg | 12:43 PM | 9-5-2008

You have traveled out of state to see music this summer: when you live in rhode island, it's pretty hard *not* to go to a show out of state.

You've cried at a show: i cried when i drove 8 hours to see s-k in washington dc, only to have it canceled due to crazy hot weather problems right before they were to take the stage and i knew i couldn't stay for the make-up date. tragic!

You have a nickname: desirenegade

You sign most of your emails with a variation of "XO": um...on occasion

You played hackysack this summer: for 2.5 seconds just the other day. still do not understand the allure of this game.

At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star: well...i did try to replicate that whole kinderwhore look back in middle school.

You don't know how to drive a stick shift: but i'm going to learn.

Sent by Desiree | 12:43 PM | 9-5-2008

You ride public transportation to work
You have a land line
You haven't been to a show or concert this summer-???the price of parenthood
You have a nickname-???malou since I was little
You sign most of your emails with "Best"-???because my undergrad advisor did
Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president
You think a Prius is as annoying a symbol as a Hummer-??? and biodiesel bumper stickers
You went camping this summer
You're going to school this fall
You don't know how to drive a stick shift
You can't stand the sound of Joni Mitchell's voice
You have written poetry about a band or musician-???when I was 14
You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do-???I'm pretty sure the mason Dixon line starts at the end of our driveway
You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year-???I have an itunes addiction

Sent by Melissa G. | 1:19 PM | 9-5-2008

I own a Blackberry (and was an early implementer - I have a gadget fix)
I also have a land line
I traveled to Chicago for Lollapalooza
I have brand new My Morning Jacket tee-shirt (as does my 12 year old daughter) from their show at House of Blues in Orlando
My gut tells me that Barack Obama will be the next president (and it better be right!)
I was impressed (and dismayed) by Sarah Palin's speech at the RNC
I sort of wish Obama had made a bolder choice for his VP (but don't ask me who)
I indeed think a Prius is as annoying a symbol as a Hummer
I made fun of people who played hackysack this summer (see "trip to Lollapalooza")
I'm going to school this fall (Rollins College Master of Liberal Studies program)
I live next door / across the street from / etc. from people who have different political beliefs than both my wife and I

Sent by George McGowan | 2:26 PM | 9-5-2008

You used to be vegetarian - For about ten years, then I married a Frenchman and it all went to hell. We are omnivores by nature.

You own an iPhone - I promptly sold it because the touch screen texting annoyed me. Also, the amount of germs associated with touch screens makese me cringe.

You have a land line - need for dsl and when there are earthquakes it proves to be more trusty than a cell.

You haven't been to a show or concert this summer - I have become a misanthropic recluse in my mid 30s.

You have a catchphrase - I have a few, but none original.

You have a nickname - yes, yes I do

You have a secret handshake with at least one friend - used to, when I had friends

Your gut feeling tells you that John McCain will be the next president - I'm torn

Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president - completely nonplussed

After watching both the RNC and the DNC, you're confused as to which party actually represents change - exactly

You were impressed by Sarah Palin's speech at the RNC - No, I thought the hockey mom and pitbull was a cheap ploy yo appear tough. I hate that women have to appear tough in politics at all. But I guess that's what the country wants ; a tough broad in office if she's going to be there at all.

You think a Prius is as annoying a symbol as a Hummer - As a 3 year owner of a Prius, I fully experience Prius annoyance everyday.

You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do- yes I live next door illegal immigrants and the still vote in Mexico.

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year - yes

Sent by guadalupe | 3:10 PM | 9-5-2008

Yes--
You ride public transportation to work: NYC!

You used to be vegan: I totally did! For two years I was sickly and sad. Now I eat meat like it's going out of style. Oh wait... it is.

You used to be vegetarian: yes there too. for almost 10 years. thanksgiving turkey wrapped in bacon was my downfall.

You've cried at a show: cat power and mum play their favorite albums from start to finish at the barbicon in london. weeeepy.

You sign most of your emails with a variation of "XO": guilty as charged. xo

Your gut feeling tells you that John McCain will be the next president: keeps me up at night with worry.

You sort of wish Obama had made a bolder choice for his VP: hills yeah!

You think a Prius is as annoying a symbol as a Hummer: yeah.. .i never thought about it before, but it's true!

You made fun of people who played hackysack this summer: yes.

You don't know how to drive a stick shift: i've tried so many times

You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do: probably. i live in midtown manhattan, so i'm sure i'm surrounded by neo-cons

Sent by les | 3:15 PM | 9-5-2008

I got a bit misty-eyed at the benefit show Queens of the Stone Age put on for Natasha Shneider last month. They dedicated the last song to her and by the time the song was over, some of the band members were crying. You couldn't help but feel a bit emotional as well. It was a beautiful night.

Sent by Ivan | 4:24 PM | 9-5-2008

I have a land line-- I prefer not to use my cell at home
Obama VP-- wish he'd been bolder. I guess he was looking for a counter-part, rather than an additional inspiration.
Neighbors with different political beliefs-- we have a pair of sisters that are in their 80's who live next door. One of them told me that she wanted to send Hillary on a one way ticket to Africa (not sure what that really means...)
Made a mix CD-- started and revised several times (I'm a mix perfectionist) a Summer Mix. My favorites off it were Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' by Michael Jackson and Close to Me by the Cure.

Sent by Carrie | 5:04 PM | 9-5-2008

You are recently heartbroken: boo.

You purchased a car this past year: not a prius though.

You used to eat meat

You've cried at a show: if you consider the DNC a show, yes.

You have a nickname: tiny dancer

You have a secret handshake with at least one friend

You sign most of your emails with a variation of "XO": maybe it's time to change this.

You sort of wish Obama had made a bolder choice for his VP: 'sort of' exactly. i understand why the pick was made and i'm beginning to enjoy it.

You think a Prius is as annoying a symbol as a Hummer: annoying a symbol, but much nicer on the gas!

You made fun of people who played hackysack this summer: i'm sorry but the footbag makes me laugh.

At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star: in first grade i had cut off lace gloves and jelly bracelets like madonna. also asked mom the year before if i could dress as pat benetar for halloween (sadly was denied).

You're going to school this fall: starting grad slowly

You don't know how to drive a stick shift

You have written poetry about a band or musician: i am not proud of this

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year

Sent by tiny dancer | 5:05 PM | 9-5-2008

You ride public transportation to work. Occasionally. Despite Houston's terrible public transportation system.

You used to be vegan. Then one day I really wanted a burger. Discovered I do love meat and working in restaurant kitchens makes it hard to avoid.

You have a nickname. Variations of my last name.

Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president. Actually I think it's more of my common sense than gut feeling.

You played hackysack this summer. I found one while packing to move.

You have had to defend your love of Rush. After a friend said, "That chick has a weird voice."

You don't know how to drive a stick shift. Never had to.

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year. For my girlfriend and a coworker.

You've had your entire CD or record collection stolen. And that is why I only keep burned copies in my car now.

Sent by timidstrudel | 5:28 PM | 9-5-2008

You ride public transportation to work - I take the bus in NYC cuz I like to slow down and look out the window.

You've cried at a show - I cried at the last SK show in NYC because I had moved here the day before and was missing my friends.

Your gut feeling tells you that John McCain will be the next president - and this makes me want to die

You made fun of people who played hackysack this summer - hackysack irritates me to no end

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year - for my friend Tyson. we were excited to learn that we were both so into music so we exchanged mixes.

Sent by Gretchen | 5:34 PM | 9-5-2008

Yay! Thursday Treasure Hunt lives. I love these.

used to eat meat: thank goddess I stopped eating meat. Reasons- barbaric to innocent animals & gross & its just sick to eat meat. Its like eating a human. I still havent been able to ween myself off chicken all the way tho =(

I have a land line: because of home business

Haven't been to a show @ all this summer: really =( about that one. Why.. its complicated.

I have a nickname: but only my sister 'n one of BFF's uses it

signs emails w/ XO: only when I wanna wrap it up fast

Gut feeling about McCain becoming next prez: yuppp. unfortunately.

RNC vs. DNC who reps change: yeah I dont know whose best I was left impressed by what Fred Thompson's reflection of McCain I must admit even tho Im so not republican

@ one point styled hair or dressed like fave rock star: of courssssse lol

sleep on a futon: yeah unfortunately but it builds character

And I dont know how to drive stick!

Now its yr. turn! :)

Sent by Marissa | 5:39 PM | 9-5-2008

You ride public transportation to work - I don't know how to drive (I'm 24)

You used to be vegan - I was vegan during the summer before I started college, then once I moved into the dorms, it became nearly impossible for me to sustain it, so I dropped back to being a regular vegetarian, which I still am.

You used to eat meat - I've been vegetarian for about seven years.

You have a land line - I almost never use it, but I'm scared to get rid of it, because I don't want to be completely reliant on my cell phone.

You haven't been to a show or concert this summer.

You don't know how to drive a stick shift

Sent by Anjanette | 6:17 PM | 9-5-2008

Recently heartbroken - my 16 year old cat died rather unexpectedly.

I own an iphone and i have a land line???

Obama says the gut.

I went camping at Lost Lake a few weeks ago.

I had long curly Chris Cornell locks circa 1990

I am perpetually growing a beard - but this one will be a long beard styled after Fidel Castro.

I love the Doors, but i dont think ive ever had to defend that love.

Making a mix right now for my cousin in NC, hoping to expand her musical horizons a little bit.

Sent by tim! | 7:11 PM | 9-5-2008

i ate meat until age 17. at almost 27, i'm still on the veggie wagon.
I am going to school this fall: 36 credits to go on my undergrad degree.
I made a mix cd for someone not 2 weeks ago. they were going on a road trip.
i do not know how to drive a stick shift, or any kind of car. city mouse.

Sent by vcm | 7:59 PM | 9-5-2008

Im a meatatarian...

You have traveled out of state to see music this summer = Not yet but im hoping to get to the Neil Young Chicago show...

You have a nickname = Strange Cat, MadCat, MadTIGERmaN, Fei Hu, and my one friend calls me the Evil East

You have a secret handshake with at least one friend=I prefer fist bumps

You sign most of your emails with a variation of "XO"= nope I say PEACE

Your gut feeling tells you that John McCain will be the next president= I work at a gas station, and you wouldnt believe how many racists comments I hear towards Obama... If McCain wins... its simply because of race...

Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president= I HOPE SO... My heart says yes...

After watching both the RNC and the DNC, you're confused as to which party actually represents change= HAHAHAHA nope because I watched the Daily Show last night, and Mr Stewart got Huckabee to admit McCain's Change is to fix the mess his own party caused...

You were impressed by Sarah Palin's speech at the RNC= depressed more like

You sort of wish Obama had made a bolder choice for his VP= he chose someone who he thought would make a good President should something happen to himself... McCain choose someone who would help him become president himself.

You went camping this summer= no but MapQuest got me lost in the north woods of Wisconsin.

At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star= well, techinally some could say I have a bit of an EdVed look right now? BUT... I in no way grew my hair out, and keep some facial hair, because of Ed...

You sleep on a futon= only when I fall asleep watching TV

You are growing a beard or mustache=I always have one, I have a lil scar on the bottom of my chin which makes shaving a hassle

You have had to defend your love of The Doors=I once would have, Untill the band disolved with lawsuits and bad karma... Now I have to defend my love for the doors drummer, to fans of the doors keyboard player.

You've never flown on a plane= I have FLOWN the plane... And if I ever got rich, and somehow forgot about how much pollution an aeroplane causes... Id buy one (a F7F Tigercat would be the dream)

You don't know how to drive a stick shift= thats me for sure.

You can't stand the sound of Joni Mitchell's voice= my mom loves her though

You can't stand the sound of Bob Dylan's voice= on some things, but Masters of War is one of the greatest songs ever written.

You have written poetry about a band or musician=uummmm not sure?

You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do=I dont even know who my neighbors are? But my brother lives 4 blocks down and voted for BUSH TWICE???///!!! and is voting for McCain as of right now.

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year=I give my co-worker all my Mix-CD's when I re-burn them (which i do all the time)

You can't remember the last time you saw a movie in a movie theatre=I would have said yes, BUT, I finally saw Batman the other night... It was good... but not as FREAKING AWESOME as everyone was saying it was when it first came out.

Sent by Kramer | 8:49 PM | 9-5-2008

I missed it the first time, and because of my deep-seated need for completeness, I must add that I also don't know how to drive stick. I don't think I know anyone who could teach me, either.

Sent by Laura E. | 10:40 PM | 9-5-2008

Yes to:
- You purchased a car this past year
- You haven't been to a show or concert this summer -- I have babies now and never get to go. I was having dinner at Torro Bravo last night with family, and all the indie kids were lined up outside the Wonder Ballroom for NWMF. I was so jealous!
- You have a nickname
- You were impressed by Sarah Palin's speech at the RNC (but hated every well-crafted, well-delivered word of it)
- You've had your entire CD collection stolen

Sent by Breezer | 1:51 AM | 9-6-2008

You are recently heartbroken - yes, but hopefully things will improve. I realized what all of the songs, poems and books about love were talking about.

You ride public transportation to work - yes and there are many days when I really hate my commute.

You own a Blackberry - yep, a Pearl.

You have a land line - yea, but never use it.

Your gut feeling tells you that John McCain will be the next president - unfortunately,I think this is true. The fact this is even a contest is why I think McCain will win.

You were impressed by Sarah Palin's speech at the RNC - only impressed that she could throw out so many one liners in a short amount of time.

You don't know how to drive a stick shift - my dad always said that the phrase "I can't" shouldn't exist in my vocabulary. After trying to teach me to drive stick, he conceded that I couldn't learn.

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year - see heartbreak comment

Sent by Emily | 3:04 AM | 9-6-2008

I ride public transportation to work.
I used to eat meat and i still do.
I haven't been to a show or concert all summer unless you count the band at my cousin's wedding.
Which will work again for the travelling out of state bit.
I have catch endearments.
I have some nicknames.
I sign most of my emails with a variation of xo or best or love you.
I have no gut feeling because my heart and brain are on overdrive.
I went camping this summer and it was disastrous-- ticks and flooding.
I am going to school this fall. again.
I think i might live next door to people with different political views but i am to scared to ask.
I made a mix cd just last week for friends.
I had my entire cd collection stolen in college-- or rather on my way to college. and it was probably for the best, looking back on it.

Sent by tc | 10:59 AM | 9-6-2008

I don't eat meat. I've been a happy, healthy vegan for a year now. Before that I was a vegetarian for three years. Even before that, I ate meat like no tomorrow and thought vegetarians/vegans were bizarre.

I'm headed back to school this fall for my senior year of college. The idea of graduating terrifies and excites me.

I sleep on a futon. It was cheap (see above).

Sent by Carrie | 2:01 PM | 9-6-2008

You're going to school this fall - Second year of college. Just moved into my apartment yesterday, which is a big improvement over living in the dorms last year.
You have a nickname - "Jeffer" (it was my then-5-year-old sister's fault)
You don't know how to drive a stick shift - I don't even have a driver's license.
You can't stand the sound of Bob Dylan's voice - I can appreciate his songwriting and whatnot, but I cannot stand his voice. Same goes for Conor Oberst.
You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year - mostly for my girlfriend's car

Sent by Jennifer | 6:59 PM | 9-6-2008

you ride public transportation to work.

you have traveled out of state to see a concert this summer - i went to boston in june to see pearl jam

you bought a band t-shirt at a concert this summer - pearl jam.

when i was in middle school, i wore baby barrettes in my hair randomly because i wanted to be like courtney love.

Sent by megan | 12:00 AM | 9-7-2008

I occasionally ride public transportation (the dreaded bus that smells like hobo) to university.

I do have a landline

I was going to fly to Australia to see the Breeders until I found out that they were touring here too, so I didn't

I bought a Breeders tour tshirt. I had to buy a mens one, because the womens ones were all too small.

I've had multiple catchphrases, and I've forgotten what all of them are, but lately I've been saying "that's as awesome as Josephine Wiggs"

I've had multiple nicknames that I wish not to share, and also because I've forgotten most of them.

I reckon Barack Obama will be the next president

To tell you the truth, I have no idea who Sarah Palin actually is

Summer hasn't arrived here, but I do generally make fun of people who play hackysack

I did try the Kim Deal haircut (like from the Pixies Acoustic in Newport DVD), but apparently the hairdresser didn't understand: "I want you to cut it shorter."

I don't go to school, I go to university

No, but I wore a hat every single day in high school

A stick shift is manual right? Because I've got an automatic

I don't know the people next door, I've never met them

I have a mix CD for someone in the last year

I can't remember the last time I saw a movie in the theatre, but i think it might have been Star Wars III

No, but my brother had most of his CD collection stolen when he was in highschool in the mid 90's, when CDs were around $50 each.

Sent by NC | 7:22 AM | 9-7-2008

Engaged: yup.
Ride public transportation to work: Over 60 miles a day. (I sleep for most of it!)
Haven't been to a show or concert this summer: I'm ashamed. and also broke.
Went camping this summer: And have the bug bites to prove it.
Have written poetry about a band or musician: Yes, but I've since burned it, for the good of all humankind.
Live next door to people with different political beliefs: And they like to sit out their porch and talk politics at the top of their lungs.
Have made a mix CD for someone in the last year.

Sent by sarah | 11:40 AM | 9-7-2008

You sign most of your emails with a variation of "XO" - i always sign with xo and i mean it because if i was seeing my friend in person i would say goodbye with a hug and a kiss.

You sort of wish Obama had made a bolder choice for his VP - i was really hoping he would pick someone less entrenched in washington - but right now i am much more concerned with mccain's pick and what a significant liar she is.

At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star - it was the late '90s and my friend was having a rock star themed party and i couldn't go so i dressed up like kurt cobain and took photos of myself with my stratocaster and gave her the photo to put in a frame and display at the party, because, well, kurt was dead...

Sent by xina | 12:07 PM | 9-7-2008

I have slept down on a futon on and off for 25 years and it's painful even with the advance of futon technology(futonery). Typically, when I have well-to-do girlfriends I lose my Luddite tendencies and get next to the modern age. For example, sleeping in actual beds,driving cars,using untensils,watching televison,airline travel etc.

Hacky-sack has been made cool after being commandeered by the skater set, like kick-ball, disc golf, and Bob Dylan.

Sent by Jacques | 12:12 PM | 9-7-2008

-You used to eat meat
-You have a land line
-You have traveled out of state to see music this summer
-You bought a band T-shirt at a concert this summer
-You have a catchphrase
-You have a nickname
-You went camping this summer
-At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star
-You're going to school this fall
-You don't know how to drive a stick shift
-You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do
-You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year

Sent by Dominique | 12:53 PM | 9-7-2008

Carrie, One question not on your list is:
"You loathe sports sandals and Crocs aka wiffle-clogs"

Answer: YES!!!!!!!!

Best, xo

Sent by Jacques | 2:05 PM | 9-7-2008

You are recently heartbroken - we both liked the same hank williams song. i thought we both liked me. turns out, only i like me.

You have traveled out of state to see music this summer

You bought a band T-shirt at a concert this summer - technically it was the day after, but i still count it as my concert shirt.

You've cried at a show - the first time i saw the smashing pumpkins was just last year. "tonight, tonight" is THE song for me, so as the band played it, i remembered how amazingly important that song is to me, and i wept.

You have a nickname - with a name like sheena, you're eventually going to pick up "sheena beana" many times. so yeah, i'm "bean." and "beaner." and "pork and bean." my favorite: "sheena las vegas," sung to the tune of "viva las vegas"

Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president

You sort of wish Obama had made a bolder choice for his VP

At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star - i'm almost afraid of people who haven't.

You have had to defend your love of The Doors - i don't "love" them, but i like a few songs. i know, i know, i'm terrible.

You don't know how to drive a stick shift

You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do - my neighbor had a party earlier this year, all outdoors, so we all had to suffer. he played "she thinks my tractor's sexy" and kept repeating, "obama's a muslim!"

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year - i made four mix cds for my dad for his birthday.

Sent by sheena | 3:34 PM | 9-7-2008

You sold a car this past year:
I had a car in my garage for 2 years that I never got around to selling. Eventually scrapped it for FAR less than what I could have sold or traded it for. One of the dumber adult decisions that I've made.

You used to be vegetarian:
Yup. 10 years. Ended in '03. Chef now and it's a bit of an occupational "need" to eat meat.

You own an iPhone:
Just got the new one on a whim. Not a gadget guy at all, nor do I crave the newest "thing" but my phone died right when they came out, business is good and I rarely buy myself toys, so I bought one. Probably like a Ferrari in 2nd gear in my hands but it's pretty fun.

You have a land line:
Yup. Too many of my business cards out there to shut it off.

You have traveled out of state to see music this summer:
Went to NYC to see Polvo. Waited 10 years to see them. They were good but there was a palpable tension on stage that kind of soured the performance for me.

You have a catchphrase:
Nothing unique but I say 'right on' and 'bad to the bone' way too much.

You sign most of your emails with "Best":
Best or Kindest Regards. Most of my email is to clients so I have to be on my best email behavior.

Your gut feeling tells you that John McCain will be the next president:
Americans are this dumb.

You went camping this summer:
Punderson State Park here in Cleveland and at my friend's cabin in Mayville, NY (Chautauqua Lake).

You have had to defend your love of Rush:
Love is strong, but I've had to defend my liking of them.

You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do:
Not sure about the one side but the other side, whom I'm really good friends with, is on the cynical (slightly) right.

You've had your entire CD or record collection stolen:
I lived in a house of seven in college and we all went up to Cleveland to see Unwound. Drove back to Columbus and we got cleaned out. I had mostly vinyl at the time but all 15 of my CDs were lifted...along with my computer, tv and various other electronic devices.

Sent by Jason M. | 4:35 PM | 9-7-2008

1. Used to eat meat - Went vegan for the hell of it, and just to eat healthier

2. Used to be vegan - Downgraded from veganism to "milk and cheese are OK" vegetarianism because strict veganism became too difficult, and because i like pizza

3. haven't been to a concert or show this summer - I live in Nebraska

4. gut feeling tells me that John McCain will be the next president - with American politics, I'm developing a habit of anticipating the worst always happening

5. was impressed by Sarah Palin's speech at the RNC - it was chock full of lies, but somehow that didn't become the focus of media chatter afterwards. Any speech that can get everyone discussing it to death with the exception of its blatant dishonesty is impressive indeed.

6. don't know how to drive a stick shift - I was taught on an automatic; never had to/bothered to learn the stick shift

7. live next door to people who have different political beliefs than I do - see answer to #3

Sent by Paul | 7:57 PM | 9-7-2008

You ride public transportation to work: only in bad weather/November to April... most of the time it's bicycle for me.

You used to eat meat: it's been 7 years, except for one time at my grandma's old folks' home on the day we moved her in. It seemed inappropriate to ask for something other than what they gave me to eat.

You have a land line: still holding out. Cell phones are embarrassing to me.

You have traveled out of state (country!!) to see music this summer: nope, but last time I did was to see your last show in DC, which was cancelled, so you got my friends and I in to the NYC show- thanks!

You've cried at a show: see above; also, I've had "moments" at two Patti Smith shows. And the Evens and the Ex.

You have a nickname: yes, but only with old friends, and only they get it.

You sign most of your emails with a variation of "XO": for friend emails; otherwise, see below...

You sign most of your emails with "Best": for "professional" emails. Or "Best wishes."

You went camping this summer: Algonquin Park! Canoe trip!

You made fun of people who played hackysack this summer: and those who play the bongos...

At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star: Ahem, yes. Hair.

You're going to school this fall: 3rd year phd.

You have written poetry about a band or musician: haha, yes. It was about Bobby Darin or someone, and I was 12. Weird. I'd forgotten about that.

You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do: That's common in Quebec, especially if you're anglophone.

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year: Lots. Some for a community center dance party, which was fun. I miss mix tapes.

Sent by Doubledutchess | 9:16 PM | 9-7-2008

I ride public transportation off and on. Usually home, whereas I can carpool into work.

I used to be vegan. I tried it recently for about a month and a half. However, fear of health issues sort of killed that for me. That and I really didn't research it well enough to have a healthy diet. Maybe I'll go back to it one day.

I used to eat meat. I gave it up after last Thanksgiving. One big turkey blow out, and then I called it quits.

I (almost) cried at a show. It was 2005 and I saw the Decemberists with a bunch of friends at the Orange Peel. It was the kind of night where most everything was perfect. Sort of couldn't help be a little verklempt.

I have a nickname. I actually have a few of them. They seem to gather on me as time goes by. The most popular is simply "Boy".

I have slept on one futon or another for about five years. If it wasn't a futon, it was a couch.

I owned a trenchcoat in high school, but we weren't allowed to wear them.

I've made at least three mixes for other people that I can think of off the top of my head. It's pretty much my favorite passtime. Sadly, my music collection shrank recently when I had to move and leave a bunch of stuff behind. Making mixes is a lot harder when you have a limited number of songs to choose from :(.

Sent by Ryan | 12:31 AM | 9-8-2008

You purchased a car this past year - after totally my car I did in fact purchase another one.
You ride public transportation to work - I'm sure not paying for parking when it's cheaper to ride the bus.
You used to be vegetarian - I was but I was to young to remember it.
You own a Blackberry - the urge to stay connected is high.
You haven't been to a show or concert this summer - yes, several.
You have traveled out of state to see music this summer - well out of province for me.
You have a nickname - several in fact.
You are growing a beard or mustache - it just made me look homeless.

Sent by Matthew | 1:58 AM | 9-8-2008

a lot of these things apply, but mostly i hate the sound of joni mitchell's voice and now you can add sarah palin's voice.

Sent by jeff selis | 2:11 AM | 9-8-2008

You purchased a car this past year: I had to. My very old and broken down car was too expensive to keep, so I purchased a newer car and now all I pay for is the gas and upkeep (still expensive but not as expensive).

You used to be vegetarian: I love the taste of real meat. I really did give vegetarianism a try, and I just couldn't stick with it!

You have a nickname: natROCKs! or NATALLICA

You have a secret handshake with at least one friend: A friend of mine and I do "the flick" (where you take your middle finger and thumb as if you're going to flick something, but you flick each other's flick). It's cool...trust me.

You don't know how to drive a stick shift: I've tried to learn, but it was tough to learn while being yelled at by the teacher (father, brother, ex-boyfriend...).

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year: Yes, but not for love or heartbreak...it was to prove to them I have much better taste in music than they do.

Sent by Natalie | 9:20 AM | 9-8-2008

You are recently heartbroken
-Yeah, but it worked out ok. We are friends now.

You have traveled out of state to see music this summer
-Sonic Youth at Battery Park, NYC, July 4. I was living in CT at the time, so it really wasn't that much of a haul. CT es peque??o.

You've cried at a show
-I got a little teary at a Breeders concert in Chicago way back in '92. Also at one of Sleater-Kinney's last shows, the one in NYC.

You have a nickname
-Was "Libby" in CT, but didn't carry over to NC. Referred to the fact that I used to be a librarian.

You sign most of your emails with a variation of "XO"
-Some but not most. It would probably creep my students out.

Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president
-If I have any other gut feeling I will simply have to remove my gut.

After watching both the RNC and the DNC, you're confused as to which party actually represents change
-I honestly believe Obama will try a very different approach to governing compared to what we have ever seen. Whether or not the rest of the folks (both Dems and Repubs) let him remains to be seen.

You were impressed by Sarah Palin's speech at the RNC
-Her actual delivery, yes. Content, hell no. About as divisive and bipartisan as you can get. I realize she was simply rallying the troops, so to speak, but what scares me is that it worked.

You made fun of people who played hackysack this summer
-I think I did make a crack or two after arriving in Chapel Hill. If you visit Chapel Hill you will see why.

At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star
-Yes, I wanted my hair to be like Keith Strickland's (B-52s) in high school. Didn't really work without a ton of mousse.

You're going to school this fall
-Yes. Can't seem to stay away.

You are growing a beard or mustache
-Th-Sun only.

You don't know how to drive a stick shift
-I tried to learn once, but a dog chased my car and scared the crap out of me. I got the nicer Ford Tempo from my parents as a result, and my brother got an old beatup Toyota. I actually liked his car better, had more character.

You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do
-Possibly. She seems more apolitical, which would be different political beliefs than mine.

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year
-I did, but I forgot to mail it. Sorry Pittsburgh friends!

Sent by Michael | 8:50 PM | 9-8-2008

You have made a mix CD in the last year: I tend to do seasonal mix tapes for people. Here is a list of one I made for a girl I'm seeing.

fleet foxes - tiger mountain peasant song
the chills - satin doll
sun kil moon - harper road
animal collective - derek
the dodos - fools
the ruby suns - there were birds
caribou - melody day
kinks - animal farm
high places - sandy featuring
shearwater - rooks
in moonlight - mt. eerie.

If I was going to improve this I would insert
Jeff Buckley - The River
The Caribbean - French Radio - in place of Animal Collective
And
Grizzly Bear - Central and Remote

This is very college radio, but these songs work amazingly well with late summer/early fall.

Sent by Andy Green | 11:00 PM | 9-8-2008

Used to eat meat, until I learned about how disgusting the meat industry is in this country. In theory, this would make me okay with eating ethically-raised animals, right? Well...why should I? Eat animals, I mean.

Sleep on a futon, because I'm 21 years old. It's either beer or an actual bed. I'll worry about comfortable sleeping surfaces when I'm old.

Don't know how to drive a stick shift because I want to move to a city where you don't need a car. Although I would like to own a motorcycle, and my understanding is that it requires an understanding of manual transmissions.

Made a summer mix for a good friend, mostly so I could have an excuse to put Thao with the Get Down Stay Down on a CD.

Sent by stefany | 3:23 AM | 9-9-2008

You ride public transportation to work

I ride the subway an hour to tutor English to someone ten years older than me. but hey it's good money.

At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star

throughout middle and high school I had pink streaks in my hair as a sort of tribute to Gwen Stefani and Benji Madden. yes, that Benji Madden.

You're going to school this fall

studying abroad in the land of my parents... Korea

You live in a dorm

yes and it's very nice actually. they treat us international students very nicely.

You can't stand the sound of Bob Dylan's voice

the music is okay, but coupled with the impressions I get and the acting from recent films portraying the man as kind of a douche -- Factory Girl, I'm Not There -- makes me slightly hate him, I'm sad to say.

Sent by Elise | 10:35 AM | 9-9-2008

Catching up on my Monitor Mix....

I used to eat meat, and I have a land line.

I cried a little bit at a Neko Case show one time, but mostly it was too much for tears.

My gut feeling tells me John McCain will be elected...since my lifelong union Democrat grandparents won't vote for a black man.

I don't know how to drive a stick shift, though numerous people have tried to teach me.

I made lots of mix CDs this year. Right now I'm in the midst of making a very long mix with lots of cheesy songs.

I also wrote a lot of poems this year that took place at shows or quoted lines: Electrelane, St. Vincent, Neko Case, Martha Wainwright, the Rolling Stones, the New Pornographers.

Sent by Sylvia | 1:50 PM | 9-9-2008

I used to eat meat, and I have a land line.

I cried a little at a Neko Case show once, but mostly I was too moved to cry.

I can't drive a stick shift, though numerous people have tried to teach me.

I have a gut feeling that John McCain will be the next president, since my lifelong union Democrat grandparents can't bring themselves to vote for a black man.

I've made lots of mix CDs this year, and right now I'm making a very long mix full of cheesy songs.

In the last year, I've written poems that take place at shows, or partake of the lyrics, of St. Vincent, Neko Case, Electrelane, the Rolling Stones, Martha Wainwright, and the New Pornographers.

Sent by Sylvia | 2:16 PM | 9-9-2008

You are recently heartbroken - though it was a year ago last week, I'm finally feeling like I'm on the rebound.

You own an iPhone - Apple puts crack into their products.

You have traveled out of state to see music this summer - about 3000 miles this summer.

You bought a band T-shirt at a concert this summer - I did do this, though I rarely do anymore. I'm trying to not dress like I'm still in high school.

You've cried at a show - same show I bought a shirt at to support my favorite band.

You have a nickname - Most call me jonesy, but I get a lot of 'katiebug' these days.

You sign most of your emails with a variation of "XO" - It's the only way in this world that I can 'flirt'. I don't meet people on line, but if I did, I would have so much game.

You were impressed by Sarah Palin's speech at the RNC - Not because I liked it, but because I'm stoked to see Tina Fey guest spot a skit on SNL playing Palin.

You went camping this summer - Absolutely

You made fun of people who played hackysack this summer - Absolutely

At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star - I thought I was a rock star.

You can't stand the sound of Joni Mitchell's voice - While working an event in Pittsburgh, someone said over the walkie talkie, "Joni Mitchell said that we can't put the stage and lights over there." And I was upset that the one celebrity we got for our event was Joni Mitchell, and of course understood why no one told me. But I quickly found out Pittsburgh has it's own Joni Mitchell on their 'fine' police force.

You have written poetry about a band or musician - Not quite, but I did get a mewithoutYou inspired tattoo.

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year - For my sister with horrible taste in music. I wish Texas Country would die.

You can't remember the last time you saw a movie in a movie theatre - Use to go 2-3 times a week, but it's been years since a movie I wanted to see was showing. These days I haven't even heard of the movies showing. I wish I knew where I got the money for that many movies a week, and that was when I was in college even.

Sent by jonesy | 11:50 PM | 9-9-2008

You own an iPhone: I will own up to this one. I will also say that I love it, and that I strangely believe it possesses magical powers. Now if only it would do my laundry...

You haven't been to a show, or concert this summer: Thanks for reminding me! Seriously, has anyone on here ever been to Fairbanks, Alaska? All we seem to get up here are country and rap artists...not too much from the indie scene. Then, in an act of God, or some supreme being, Wilco stopped up here this summer! Being from Chicago originally, I was so excited I thought I might actually pee my pants. Anyway, I had to work and miss the show. Luckily, I'm moving to Seattle in 5 days. I already have tickets for 3 concerts.

My gut feeling tells me that Barack Obama SHOULD be the next president! I've thought that for numerous years. I'm not particularly thrilled about Joe Biden being his running mate, but I'm willing to look past that in the interest of what I feel is best for America. John McCain does nothing for me, nor does Sarah Palin. I've been in Fairbanks for 8 years, and I've yet to see her do anything even remotely impressive.

At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star: When I was young, I wanted to be like Cyndi Lauper. Yeah... My mom caught me cutting triangle shapes into my hair and proceeded to make me get the most hideous haircut for years to follow. Just goes to show...parents never understand the music.

You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do: Haha...and I put Barack Obama signs in my windows! Booyah!

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year: I have made so many mix CDs I have lost count.

Sent by Alexsis | 1:40 AM | 9-10-2008

I've cried at a show. I think a couple, but the one I remember the most was seeing Richard Lloyd play in Peter Laughner's place with Rocket From the Tombs about four years ago. I set up right in front of his amp, which I was happy to see was a nice Vox (like yours, I think, CB), just a size up from my own. Richard Lloyd, of course, produces music from that amp that bears no resemblance to anything that I can play. I'm happy if I can approximate the first Uncle Tupelo record, guitar wise. I'm not one of those instrument dorks, and I go to shows to hear music, not to try and figure out how to play it or worry about what article of technology someone's using to play it. But I found it so amazing to hear such unexpected things coming out of that similar-looking amp, watching Lloyd and knowing enough about guitar to have an inkling of what he was doing, but not really sure of how he thought to do quite THAT, being totally surprised that he'd go THERE right THEN. You know-- THAT note, THAT bend, THAT riff. It was breathtaking and my eyes welled up at how pretty it was.

Sent by Jesse in Montreal | 12:12 PM | 9-10-2008

You ride public transportation to work
You used to be vegan
You used to be vegetarian (eat fish now)
You used to eat meat
You have traveled out of state to see music this summer
You've cried at a show
Your gut feeling tells you that John McCain will be the next president
You sort of wish Obama had made a bolder choice for his VP
You think a Prius is as annoying a symbol as a Hummer
You went camping this summer
You don't know how to drive a stick shift
You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year
You can't remember the last time you saw a movie in a movie theatre

Sent by Carla | 7:54 PM | 9-10-2008

You own a Blackberry - no treo and it sucks bigtime. Can't wait to get an iphone!
You have traveled out of state to see music this summer- saw REM and The National at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley - amazing show. The Police and Elvis Costello in Wheatland, CA - Elvis was great!
You've cried at a show - almost cried at Andrew Bird - he's lovely! Neko Case was tear-worthy as well but nada.
You sign most of your emails with "Best" - at work I use best regards cuz it sounds good.
Your gut feeling tells you that John McCain will be the next president - it's a YUCKY, UGLY gut feeling I can't bear to admit.
At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star - both, like Siouxsie Sioux in the 80s.

Sent by cla | 2:08 AM | 9-11-2008

Have a landline... well, I've never had a cellphone, so yes (and feel free to be shocked by this statement... even my grandmother couldn't believe it).

Styled your hair like your favorite rock star... does Posh Spice ca. 1997 count?

Have made a mix CD... the best DIY gift. I used to always include a Velvet Underground tune, now I can't help but include "Rip It Up" by Orange Juice... on almost every mix.

Cried at a show... most recently, Nancy Griffiths. She stood but a few feet away on a small stage, wearing rain gear provided by her stage crew, and singing "From a Distance", among others. I was a wreck.

Sent by Julia T | 8:56 PM | 9-11-2008

You purchased a car this past year: I purchased my first car at the age of 25, a '02 White Toyota Camry. I love my car but my dream is to be car-less. I need to live in city better structured for bicycles to be without a car, but a girl can dream.

You ride public transportation to work: I ride my bike and bus to work a couple of times a week. I bike 17 miles, bus 2 miles. I ride the bus on the road that is to scary to cycle on.

You used to eat meat: I have been a vegetarian for 13 years, I'm 26! I am currently working on becoming a vegan...it's tough. I can live without milk (soy milk is good), I can live without eggs, but I can't find anything that can replace cheese.

You have a nickname: My dad and some of my dads friends used to call me "sister", as I am the second born. My uncle calls me "pistol"; I guess b/c it rimes with Crystal. My sister and my cousin used to call me "crazy horse"; I loved horses as a child. "Hrihol", my sister and I had nicknames for each other (hers way "Yeahee"). "Frack"; my friend Candice and I had nicknames for each other. I'm not telling any of the nickname my boyfriend has for me. I was unaware of how many nicknames I have accumulated.

You're going to school this fall: I going to school to obtain a degree in Food Science and Nutrition

You don't know how to drive a stick shift: I have been taught but it has been about 8 years so I don't think I could drive a stick shift. I made my dad teach me after a very embarrassing incident. My dad owns a car dealership. My cousin and I used to pick up car he purchased off lease. We drove from Toledo to Cleveland to pick up a VW Jetta. When we arrived we found a couple who loved their car so much they were taking photos as I took the keys from them, opened the door, got into the car. I'm in the car putting the key in the ignition, but wait it's a stick! Do I have to get out and say "sorry but this isn't the last memory of your car we will be leaving without the car b/c I DON"T know how to DRIVE IT!!!!"? I did. We drove the two hours home wondering why our fathers never taught us to drive a stick.

You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do

You've had your entire CD or record collection stolen: Two times, both while my car was in my driveway! I purchased Ani DiFranco, Little Plastic Castle three times. The last time I purchased I brought it with me to listen to in my friend Josh's car. I left it in the CD player when we went out. When he was leaving I said I need to get that CD from your car, he said just get it tomorrow. The CD player was stolen out of his car overnight! Oh well, I still think it's a great album.

Sent by Crystal | 9:38 AM | 9-12-2008

You are recently heartbroken
My wife is divorcing me. She is the love of my life. She's found another. I never thought I'd feel this kind of pain.

You purchased a car this past year
I purchased a new Honda Fit. It's the nicest car I've ever owned. My ex took my other car (see above).

You used to eat meat
I've been a veggie since 1983. Too stubborn to change. Maybe see above for this one too...

You own a Blackberry
My job requires it.

You have a land line
My Blackberry won't work at my house.

You haven't been to a show or concert this summer
Yup. Divorce (see above), and two little children to care for.

You've cried at a show
Many times, but not for a while. It happened while watching Guided By Voices, The Neats, The Chills, The Bats, Salem 66, and the Minutemen--and while playing with the band I was in (but not so that anyone could notice).

At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star
When I was a very little boy, I tried to make my hair look like Glen Campbell's, circa 1970. I religiously watched The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, and became a John Hartford fan as well.

You sleep on a futon
Yes. My 4 year old son often shares it.

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year
Yes. It was fun to do, but I felt guilty doing it, guilty for spending the time.

You've had your entire CD or record collection stolen
Not quite, but I sold my entire record collection (over 10.000 records) in a feeble attempt to save my marriage. Now--no marriage, no record collection. I've feel like I've been robbed--more than once...

Sent by john d. | 11:38 PM | 9-13-2008

You are recently heartbroken (well, sort of.)
You purchased a car this past year (2000 VW Golf. my old car got totaled. someone hit it while it was parked.)
You ride public transportation to work (did all summer, to NY)
You own a Blackberry (and love it)
You have traveled out of state to see music this summer (from PA to NY)
You've cried at a show
Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president (and good god I hope my gut is right)
You sort of wish Obama had made a bolder choice for his VP
At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star (did anyone not?)
You're going to school this fall (mmm, graduate education)
You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year (does a best of of one particular band count?)
You've had your entire CD or record collection stolen (oh god, this was traumatic)

Sent by Sarah J | 11:42 AM | 9-14-2008

I used to style my hair like my favorite rock star - I agree with the above poster, I think everyone does this. Evidence: Backwards Hair 2008.

Sent by Sara | 2:54 PM | 9-16-2008

You used to be vegetarian - For about six months when I was in middle school. Pretty much because of Natalie Portman. It was a strange time in my life.

You have traveled out of state to see music this summer - To Cincinatti to see Tegan and Sara in May.

You've cried at a show

You're going to school this fall - :(

You don't know how to drive a stick shift - Never needed to know how.

You have written poetry about a band or musician - Yeah, probably some time in the teenage years.

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year - I'm always making mix CDs for friends.

Sent by Jaime | 3:58 PM | 9-21-2008

You have a land line - I do! I only JUST got a cell phone April of this year..

You've cried at a show - yes, I have. Shows are so personal to me, even spiritual sometimes!

You have a nickname - i have a couple. jay. tenaj. janato..

Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president - i hope! time to move if not..

You don't know how to drive a stick shift - i've been meaning to learn!

Sent by janet | 12:29 PM | 9-22-2008

I used to be vegan. I still could be, but i don't feel as bad about it if i'm eating dairy or eggs that come from non-factory farms. Don't eat much dairy anyway.

I also have made two mix CD's for a guy who made me one. We met but i wasn't really interested in him in that way, and i hadn't really e-mailed him since i saw him, so i though it would be nice to make him two mixed cd's. He just finally sent me a thank you e-mail.

Sent by Minty | 12:28 PM | 9-24-2008

I'm growing a beard. I started in July and it is currently getting pretty bushy. People always ask me what my plans are for it, or what "look" i'm trying to go for....I hate answering questions like that.

Sent by Jim | 12:45 PM | 9-24-2008

I cried at a flamenco guitar concert about two weeks after my mother died. The theater was dark, the music was furious and full of passion, and my tears just flowed. This was entirely unexpected, and I felt great relief at the end of the show.

Sent by JOD | 3:53 PM | 9-27-2008

I'm 23. I just moved from Ohio to Wisconsin. I didn't think it could get worse, but it does. Oh it does.

You are recently heartbroken

You are a recent heartbreaker

You sold a car this past year - yeah, for jack shit

You purchased a car this past year - i feel terrible about this, but it's the fastest way to escape form this place

You have traveled out of state to see music this summer

You've cried at a show

You have a catchphrase

You have a nickname

You have a secret handshake with at least one friend

You sign most of your emails with a variation of "XO"

Your gut feeling tells you that Barack Obama will be the next president

You made fun of people who played hackysack this summer - sorry

At one point in your life, you dressed like or styled your hair like your favorite rock star

You live next door to people who have different political beliefs than you do - what's wrong with them?

You have made a mix CD for someone in the last year

Sent by sue | 7:47 PM | 10-3-2008