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May 2nd, 20071. What is the stupidest mistake you have ever made with money?
My gosh. I made so many mistakes with money it’s not even funny. I’d have to say my absolute biggest was having all my money in tech stocks. I lost $43,000 in stock in ONE DAY once.
2. Do you think taxes are unfair or do you think it’s your civic duty?
I never cheat taxes. It’s not only our civic duty, but this country has done more for me than I’ve done for it.
3. Do you take risks and possibly turn your life upside down for new opportunity?
I used to be a huge “gambler.” Not in the card/slots sense, but with investments. I didn’t do the research and just went ahead and did it. Now, I’m more patient.
4. Are you the alpha in your household? (Include pets)
Yes. I am the benevolent dictator in the household. However, the prime benefactor is our son. We’re making some serious sacrifices to make sure he goes to one of the best schools in California.
5. Do you compromise with your significant other or does someone always get their way?
I think Mrs. Z got mad when she saw this question.
6. What curse word do you use most often?
I take the Lord’s name in vain too much and I need to stop it.
7. Do you easily change your mind or are you dead set on most issues?
I’m in the middle. I’m firm on some things, and can bend on others.
8. What famous person would you like to trade places with for one week?
Ten years ago, I would have said Brett Favre. But now I wouldn’t trade my life for his. His father recently passed on, his brother-in-law died in an ATV accident, and his wife is currently recovering from breast cancer. Yikes!
9. If you could go back in time and tell one person off, who would it be and what would you say?
Funny, the few people I wanted to tell off I now feel pity for. They’re all in crappy positions and I have a wonderful life.
10. Were you a good student or did you do just enough to get by?
I almost flunked out of high school twice. Then in college, I grew up and got mostly As and Bs. I ended up on the Dean’s List 50% of the semesters I spent in my four years of Undergrad and two years of Grad school.
11. If you could give one piece of advice to someone just starting out on their own, what would you tell them?
Enjoy life, and do what you want to do. Don’t listen to anyone who tells you that you can’t do something. In fact, don’t even associate with those losers.
12. Are people basically good and honest or are most people opportunistic and predatory?
I love people. I think 99.9% of people are wonderful. I’ve been helped out by strangers on so many occasions I can’t even count. In my whole life, I’ve only truly disliked four people (not including drug addicts).
13. Is there somebody you wish you could go back and apologize to?
Heh. Every girlfriend (except for one) I had before I bought my first rifle, which is when I grew up.
I’ll tag Kate, JJ, and Badman, my 3 domain blogging buddies, even though none of them like my politics.
Nice answers. Actually this was Hammers 500th meme so he gets the credit for the answers. I just didndt put his name on my blog. Plus I havent figured out how to link yet when I do. I am still learning.
How does someone lose 40,000 in one day. I suppose when the stock market crashes it crashes though? That is scary. Thanks for participating.
Your tech stock story made palms sweat, holy hell.
Switches places with someone never really looks good in the long run, does it?
See, that’s what I like about you: you have a healthy respect for the country. Not a flag waving zeal. Unlike most citizens, you take a look around and recognize the gifts you have been given. Most people just take it all for granted, and demand like spoiled children to be given more, while crying about the cost of what they already have.
We have a lot of similar answers.
Tweety - Had it all in tech stocks, and most of the tech stocks in one company. When the tech market crashed, my stocks were practically wiped out.
Logo - No, it doesn’t. I wouldn’t trade all the Super Bowl rings and NFL records in the world if my wife had cancer.
Scott - Thanks. I love this country, but no, I’m not a flag waving zealot.
Tshsmom - I’ll have to see yours. This weekend, will finally catch up on my blogging buddies.
I’ll take it.
I enjoyed the benevolent dictator, it would suit my dad. I hope in time you recovered your $43000, my only mistake was to lend 50 ringgit at the time (oooh that’s about $10). lol. Mind you Tweetey had a good point with cigarettes, I wasted lots more money on ciggies. But not anymore. You’re funny. I’ll come back and check on you.
Is the zombie slayer headed for sainthood, maybe ‘Saint Gattling the first’
la cremiere: Tweety is funny isn’t she, you know Funny funny, about ampat over dua full, but she is not a milk maid like yourself and whats with the malaysian currency(ringgits) capellar besar.
Every one have a lovely day.