50 shades of Kay

This is me answering 50 questions. Enjoy.

1.    What are your nicknames? What do you prefer to be called?

I love to be called Cory Kay. Cory because my name is Corina but Cory sounds more friendly and cool and Kay because that is the family name of the main character in the novel I am writing. And yes, that character is my alter ego.

2.    What books on your shelf are begging to be read?

I need to buy more books. I don’t have too many books on my shelf but rather in my computer in pdf format.

3.    How often do you doodle? What do your doodles look like?

When I talk on the phone I doodle all the time. The way they look depends on the person I’m talking too and what are they saying...it may be doodles of despair as some people don’t know when to end the conversation.

4.    What do you do if you can’t sleep at night? Do you count sheep? Toss and Turn? Try to get up and do something productive?

I get up and write or draw...or watch funny videos on youtube.

5.    How many days could you last in solitary confinement? How would you do it?

Maybe 20 days...I would talk to myself and figure some things out. I do have interesting conversations with myself so that wouldn’t be a problem.

6.    Do you save old greeting cards and letters? Throw them away?

I save them. They are great memories. I also save all my movie tickets or concert tickets.

7.    Who is the biggest pack rat you know?

Lots of people...they just don’t throw their old things away. They should...old things keep old energies. Not good for a home.

8.    When making an entrance in to a party, do you make your presence known? Do you slip in and look for someone you know? Do you sneak in quietly and find a safe spot to roost?

It depends on my mood. I do all those things.

9.    What is your strongest sense? If you had to give one up, which would it be?

Touching I guess. I sometimes don’t hear that well, my eyesight is not that great, my smell...meh...taste I love...I wouldn’t give up on that but would probably benefit me because I wouln’t eat so many sweets and pack on the pounds. Maybe I would give up on smell. Some people stink.

10.  How many times a day do you look at yourself in the mirror?

At least 3 times a day. But as often as I can. I look great, I love my face and my body is not that bad either.

11.  What is the strangest thing you believed as a child?

I still believe strange things...so...don’t go there.

12.  What is one guilty pleasure you enjoy too much to give up?

Eating. It is how it is.

13.  Who performs the most random acts of kindness out of everyone you know?

Pfff....hard question. They do perform random acts of kindness but I am not that impressed so I’ll let it slide...but the persons that come to my mind are some women that are very kind and have such a nurturing personality.

14.  How often do you read the newspaper? Which paper? Which sections?

Once a month maybe, or not even then...I read the gossip sections, of course. As a PR I need to be stalking on those stars...

15.  Which animals scare you most? Why?

People scare me the most. Because they are idiots.

16.  Are you more likely to avoid conflict or engage it head-on?

I don’t avoid it. If I can, I do...but if conflict finds me or I find it...bring it on! I go in the fight like I am in Mortal Kombat X. And I do love those fatalities.

17.  What was the most recent compliment you’ve received and savored?

That I have an attitude problem. That wasn’t meant as a compliment but I took it like that because I love to be the black sheep...or even better, the wolf. Muhahaha.

18.  What is something about yourself that you hope will change, but probably never will?

I can change. But something that I think won’t change is the fact that I am childish. It’s in the core of my being. I cannot change that even if I wanted to act all mature and responsible...that and the fact that I am a sensitive human.

19.  Are you a creature of habit? Explain.

I am a creature of the night. That is my main habit. The fact that my mind works better at night. I get more inspired.

20.  Are you high maintenance? Explain.

I was born to be a princess and evolve into a queen. So yes, I am high maintenance. I need to have the best of the best.

21.  When was the last time you really pushed yourself to your physical limits?

These last 3 weeks I was in hell at a crappy job. I hated it so much because I worked 18 days straight with no days off and I was so tired and pissed off that I drove customers away and the management decided to let me go.

22.  Do you have a whole lot of acquaintances or just a few very close friends? Why?

I have both. I like interesting people as much as I hate idiotic ones.

23.  Are you more inclined to “build your own empire” or unleash the potential of others?

I want to become a life coach so I will build my empire by unleashing the potential of others ;)

24.  What’s a strange occurrence you’ve experienced but have never (or rarely) shared with anyone?

In 2011 I had a manic episode. Only the ones present there know. And they were scared because they thought I was possessed.

25.  What do you think about more than anything else?

I think about the future.

26.  What’s something that amazes you?

The wonderful creations of God. Except humans.

27.  Do you prefer that people shoot straight with you or temper their words? Why?

They should say exactly what they feel. I am not touchy.

28.  Where’s your favorite place to take an out-of-town guest?

The mountain side.

29.  What’s one thing you’d rather pay someone to do than do yourself? Why?

Talk on the phone and do house chores. I hate both of those.

30.  Do you have a catchphrase?

I have many. One of them is “trust me, I’m a PR specialist”.

31.  What’s your reaction towards people who are outspoken about their beliefs? What conditions cause you to dislike or, conversely, enjoy talking with them?

It depends on the beliefs they are so outspoken about. I don’t like religious freaks that try to convince me to convert to their beliefs. I am spiritual but not religious.

32.  How and where do you prefer to study?

By reading at night in my room or in a park under a tree.

33.  What position do you sleep in?

I sleep on my belly.

34.  What’s your all-time favorite town or city? Why?

I haven’t seen them all to tell but up until now it would have to be Sibiu. I feel so Goth there.

35.  What are the top three qualities that draw you to someone new?

Honesty, kindness and that light in their eyes that tells the story of their lives.

36.  How has your birth order/characteristics of siblings affected you?

I’m an only child. I tend to be the lone wolf…never finding my place with others. Just with other members of the pack…

37.  If you could eliminate one weakness or limitation in your life, what would it be?

Fear. Because it’s the path to the dark side. And I am still afraid of many things…that is holding me back. But I am in the process of facing my fears.

38.  If you could restore one broken relationship, which would it be?

With my cousin. He was like a brother to me but we grew apart.

39.  If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?

I would change it to Aniel.

40.  Do you believe ignorance is bliss? Why or why not?

Maybe. I wouldn’t know…with 1000 thoughts per second in my head. Ask someone stupid…

41.  What do you consider unforgivable?

Murdering someone…the real deal or their spirit. That is unforgivable.

42.  Have you forgiven yourself for past personal failures? Why or why not?

Mostly yes but I still have some issues I am working on.

43.  How difficult is it for you to forgive someone who refuses to apologize?

Very.

44.Do you hold any convictions that you would be willing to die for?

Stupid question. Next.

44.  To what extent do you trust people? Explain.

From zero to hero. Meaning that I don’t trust people but when I do, I believe in them like they are something else.

45.  In what area of your life are you immature?

In getting jobs and making money. I hate jobs because I can’t be submissive but I need money so I have to give some value to the marketplace. I just want to write…

46.  What was the best news you ever received?

Can’t remember. Maybe that I won something or passed an exam.

47.  How difficult is it for you to be honest, even when your words may be hurtful or unpopular?

Not that difficult, I don’t give a rat’s ass.

48.  When did you immediately click with someone you just met? Why? What was the long term result? Conversely, are you close with anyone now that you really disliked at first?

Just these last two weeks I met some very interesting persons and we just clicked. I think that we will remain long term friends because these things happened to me before and I am still friends with those persons. On the other hand, if I dislike someone from the very beginning I can never change my mind.

50. When do you find yourself singing?

  Mostly when I am in the shower or alone in my room.