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Things change I've changed

Things change I've changed

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I'm always interested in trying to understand people, how they think, feel, etc, I believe that maybe the more I understand others then maybe the more it will help me try to discover who I am,



Try to answer these questions honestly, take your time, there is no rush, try is resist the temptation to be witty rather than true.



1) What was the single most important thing to you as a child ?

2) What is the single most important thing now ?

3) What is your definition of success in a single sentence ?

4) What do you believe in ?

5) Are you in control of your destiny ?

6) Are you happy ?

7) Are you scared of dieing ?

8) Is 'love' magic/cosmic etc or purely biological ?

9) Do you believe that we are the only intelligent and sentient beings in the universe ?

10) When was the last time you gazed into a starry night, or watched the sunset, and actually really took it in ?

11) What is your favourite hobby (just choose one), and if you have a GF/Wife what is theirs ?

12) When was the last time you smelt a flower ?

13) Can you sit completely still to best of your ability for 5 minutes with no distractions and be content in doing so ?

14) And lastly If you had the chance to have any 'one' question answered no matter how simple/bizarre that question may be what question would you ask ?


And just for the record this is not part of an assignment, thank you for your time.
 
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1) What was the single most important thing to you as a child ?

Overcoming people who bullied me and showing that I was a strong person.

2) What is the single most important thing now ?

My Job, It's more than a passion, I get a great deal from it.

3) What is your definition of success in a single sentence ?

You are what you make yourself

4) What do you believe in ?

Myself.

5) Are you in control of your destiny ?

Always.

6) Are you happy ?

Most aspects of my life yes, some need some work :)

7) Are you scared of dieing ?

Nope, i'm not scared of Dying ;)

8) Is 'love' magic/cosmic etc or purely biological ?

Probably all of the above.

9) Do you believe that we are the only intelligent and sentient beings in the universe ?

No, deffinatley not.

10) When was the last time you gazed into a starry night, or watched the sunset, and actually really took it in ?

Not in a while

11) What is your favourite hobby (just choose one), and if you have a GF/Wife what is theirs ?

My car.

12) When was the last time you smelt a flower ?

I have Hayfever.

13) Can you sit completely still to best of your ability for 5 minutes with no distractions and be content in doing so ?

Yup.

14) And lastly If you had the chance to have any 'one' question answered no matter how simple/bizarre that question may be what question would you ask ?

Are we alone?! (Tinfoil hats at the ready)
 
1) What was the single most important thing to you as a child ? My Teddy

2) What is the single most important thing now ? My home
3) What is your definition of success in a single sentence ? Never having to worry about money again.

4) What do you believe in ? Science

5) Are you in control of your destiny ? Yes Fate is a factor in my destiny but it doesnt control it.

6) Are you happy ? No

7) Are you scared of dieing ? No

8) Is 'love' magic/cosmic etc or purely biological ? I like to think its a bit of both :eek:

9) Do you believe that we are the only intelligent and sentient beings in the universe ? No

10) When was the last time you gazed into a starry night, or watched the sunset, and actually really took it in ? A few days ago

11) What is your favourite hobby (just choose one), and if you have a GF/Wife what is theirs ? Watching/Playing Football

12) When was the last time you smelt a flower ? I cant remember

13) Can you sit completely still to best of your ability for 5 minutes with no distractions and be content in doing so ? Yes, Easily

14) And lastly If you had the chance to have any 'one' question answered no matter how simple/bizarre that question may be what question would you ask ? How do bees fly?
 
1) What was the single most important thing to you as a child ?

My soft toy dog , "Rags"

2) What is the single most important thing now ?

My Partner , she is deffinatly top of the list.

3) What is your definition of success in a single sentence ?

Understanding, And Control

4) What do you believe in ?

Nothing But Myself

5) Are you in control of your destiny ?

Firmly

6) Are you happy ?

Could Be Happier

7) Are you scared of dieing ?

A Bit, Would stop me acheiving my goals

8) Is 'love' magic/cosmic etc or purely biological ?

Love is a basic human need, and once youve had it you always need it

9) Do you believe that we are the only intelligent and sentient beings in the universe ?

I'd like to think we aren't, would be too lonley otherwise

10) When was the last time you gazed into a starry night, or watched the sunset, and actually really took it in ?

Too long ago

11) What is your favourite hobby (just choose one), and if you have a GF/Wife what is theirs ?

Electronics And Mechanical Stuff(If that counts) , My Other half surfs :)

12) When was the last time you smelt a flower ?

Cant remember

13) Can you sit completely still to best of your ability for 5 minutes with no distractions and be content in doing so ?

No, i could be doing something useful

14) And lastly If you had the chance to have any 'one' question answered no matter how simple/bizarre that question may be what question would you ask ?

How?
 
1) What was the single most important thing to you as a child ?
My toys.

2) What is the single most important thing now ?
Nothing really, nothing that's head and shoulders above all else anyway.

3) What is your definition of success in a single sentence ?
Contentment.

4) What do you believe in ?
I have few strong beliefs, prefer to go with the flow.

5) Are you in control of your destiny ?
Yes.

6) Are you happy ?
Yes, though it's in our nature to always want more so I expect everyone is happy to an extent while still having goals.

7) Are you scared of dieing ?
No, it's how that would be of concern.

8) Is 'love' magic/cosmic etc or purely biological ?
The latter, but it can be strong enough to seem like it's the former.

9) Do you believe that we are the only intelligent and sentient beings in the universe ?
No, certainly not.

10) When was the last time you gazed into a starry night, or watched the sunset, and actually really took it in ?
Some time ago.

11) What is your favourite hobby (just choose one), and if you have a GF/Wife what is theirs ?
Playing football, nothing has ever come close to how much I enjoy football.

12) When was the last time you smelt a flower ?
Ages ago.

13) Can you sit completely still to best of your ability for 5 minutes with no distractions and be content in doing so ?
I don't even know if I ever have done, so no.

14) And lastly If you had the chance to have any 'one' question answered no matter how simple/bizarre that question may be what question would you ask ?
Is there anything beyond this life?
 
1) What was the single most important thing to you as a child ?

my train set

2) What is the single most important thing now ?

fulfillment

3) What is your definition of success in a single sentence ?

being in a position to achieve my goals, personal and professional

4) What do you believe in ?

hard work and good times

5) Are you in control of your destiny ?

yes

6) Are you happy ?

yes

7) Are you scared of dieing ?

no, but that doesnt mean i want to - i'm gonna live forever or die trying

8) Is 'love' magic/cosmic etc or purely biological ?

biological

9) Do you believe that we are the only intelligent and sentient beings in the universe ?

there is insufficient evidence to provide a meaningful answer

10) When was the last time you gazed into a starry night, or watched the sunset, and actually really took it in ?

dont know - wont have been long though

11) What is your favourite hobby (just choose one), and if you have a GF/Wife what is theirs ?

old-skool mountain bikes

12) When was the last time you smelt a flower ?

probably at the eden project a few years ago

13) Can you sit completely still to best of your ability for 5 minutes with no distractions and be content in doing so ?

not completely still, but i am fine in my own company

14) And lastly If you had the chance to have any 'one' question answered no matter how simple/bizarre that question may be what question would you ask ?

Why?
 
  • My mother
  • My mother
  • Being happy and condifent every day
  • I believe in living life the way i want to live it, regardless of what other people think of my lifestyle. I get one shot at this, and ill do it MY way.
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • Bio
  • No, given the vast size of the universe, there is a good chance there is other life.
  • Last week
  • T.V
  • Can't remember
  • Not completly still, but i spend 90% of my time alone and like it that way. (Less hurt)
  • Next weeks Euro Lottery numbers ;)
 
1) What was the single most important thing to you as a child ?
George, my bear.

2) What is the single most important thing now ?
My time.

3) What is your definition of success in a single sentence ?
No debts, a roof over my head and someone to share it with.

4) What do you believe in ?
Myself

5) Are you in control of your destiny ?
Of course not. I have no control over other people, who might affect my life.

6) Are you happy ?
Yes.

7) Are you scared of dying ?
No. I'm scared of leaving things behind.

8) Is 'love' magic/cosmic etc or purely biological ?
None of the above. It's situational. You pick your love from you requirements of a person.

9) Do you believe that we are the only intelligent and sentient beings in the universe ?
I dont know.

10) When was the last time you gazed into a starry night, or watched the sunset, and actually really took it in ?
You'd be surprised how often i do that.

11) What is your favourite hobby (just choose one), and if you have a GF/Wife what is theirs ?
My GF and I share the same hobby; Outdoors. Anything outdoors. Walking the dogs, bike riding, diving. Just the fresh air and open spaces.

12) When was the last time you smelt a flower ?
I have one in my room, an Orchid. I smelled the soil last night, as it had a damp smell. does that count?

13) Can you sit completely still to best of your ability for 5 minutes with no distractions and be content in doing so ?
Depends on the situation. I used to do this for an hour at a time when i was a Chef. When i did manage to get a break, i'd literally just sit in a room by myself.

14) And lastly If you had the chance to have any 'one' question answered no matter how simple/bizarre that question may be what question would you ask ?
I dont want any important questions answered. Surely that's half the fun of living? working these things out for yourself? ;) Instead, let's say... "Why do i have that bruise under my big toe nail that's been there since i was 8, and why wont it go away?"
 
1) What was the single most important thing to you as a child ?

Computer games

2) What is the single most important thing now ?

Being financially stable

3) What is your definition of success in a single sentence ?

Being happy

4) What do you believe in ?

Aliens

5) Are you in control of your destiny ?

Yes

6) Are you happy ?

I have my moments

7) Are you scared of dieing ?

Yes

8) Is 'love' magic/cosmic etc or purely biological ?

Biological

9) Do you believe that we are the only intelligent and sentient beings in the universe ?

Nope

10) When was the last time you gazed into a starry night, or watched the sunset, and actually really took it in ?

Couple of months ago

11) What is your favourite hobby (just choose one), and if you have a GF/Wife what is theirs ?

Gaming. My GF's would be shopping

12) When was the last time you smelt a flower ?

Couple of weeks ago

13) Can you sit completely still to best of your ability for 5 minutes with no distractions and be content in doing so ?

I could do it if I wanted to, but it would be fairly tricky, and pointless.

14) And lastly If you had the chance to have any 'one' question answered no matter how simple/bizarre that question may be what question would you ask ?

What is the history of our universe?
 
1) What was the single most important thing to you as a child ?
Toy cars. All of them.

2) What is the single most important thing now ?
Music/Girlfriend

3) What is your definition of success in a single sentence ?
Happy with what you do.

4) What do you believe in ?
Not a lot.

5) Are you in control of your destiny ?
I like to think so.

6) Are you happy ?
I am. Could be happier, but couldn't everyone?

7) Are you scared of dieing ?
Abso-*******-lutely

8) Is 'love' magic/cosmic etc or purely biological ?
It's just love.

9) Do you believe that we are the only intelligent and sentient beings in the universe ?
Nah.

10) When was the last time you gazed into a starry night, or watched the sunset, and actually really took it in ?
Too long ago.

11) What is your favourite hobby (just choose one), and if you have a GF/Wife what is theirs ?
Playing guitar and anything related to music. The girlfriends is reading.

12) When was the last time you smelt a flower ?
Last week.

13) Can you sit completely still to best of your ability for 5 minutes with no distractions and be content in doing so ?
I can not.

14) And lastly If you had the chance to have any 'one' question answered no matter how simple/bizarre that question may be what question would you ask ?
How much wood could a woodchuck, chuck?
 
1) What was the single most important thing to you as a child ?
My teddy

2) What is the single most important thing now ?
My/my loved ones' health

3) What is your definition of success in a single sentence ?
Being truly happy with your life without wishing constantly for more

4) What do you believe in ?
You reap what you sow

5) Are you in control of your destiny ?
Absolutely

6) Are you happy ?
Almost completely

7) Are you scared of dieing ?
No, but i don't want it to happen anytime soon - too much to do first ;)

8) Is 'love' magic/cosmic etc or purely biological ?
It's certainly not purely biological, but magic/cosmic doesn't really describe it either.... it's LOVE

9) Do you believe that we are the only intelligent and sentient beings in the universe ?
I sincerely doubt that we are

10) When was the last time you gazed into a starry night, or watched the sunset, and actually really took it in ?
About 4 days ago - last time it wasn't too cloudy!

11) What is your favourite hobby (just choose one), and if you have a GF/Wife what is theirs ?
Me - Taekwondo, Gf - Horse riding

12) When was the last time you smelt a flower ?
About 2 weeks ago

13) Can you sit completely still to best of your ability for 5 minutes with no distractions and be content in doing so ?
Yup

14) And lastly If you had the chance to have any 'one' question answered no matter how simple/bizarre that question may be what question would you ask ?
Difficult one... most of the "big" questions i already have an answer for that i believe in, so i guess "Am i on the right track?" would suffice...

Interesting thread :) Thanks
 
I'm answering the questions without reading the other responses first. I'd like to see how close others answer.

1) What was the single most important thing to you as a child ?
Hanging out with my friends and having fun outdoors.

2) What is the single most important thing now ?
Hanging out with my friends and having fun outdoors.

3) What is your definition of success in a single sentence ?
Having whatever you want whenever you want it.

4) What do you believe in ?
Being alive. Strange question.

5) Are you in control of your destiny ?
As long as I pay attention to my surroundings.

6) Are you happy ?
Most always.

7) Are you scared of dying ?
I do not think about it, even in dreams.

8) Is 'love' magic/cosmic etc or purely biological ?
Neither. It's a word.

9) Do you believe that we are the only intelligent and sentient beings in the universe ?
Nope.

10) When was the last time you gazed into a starry night, or watched the sunset, and actually really took it in ?
About 7 minutes ago on my last smoke break. Before that was last weekend when I was in a proper dark sky area. Layed back on a picnic table for hours staring at the sky.

11) What is your favourite hobby (just choose one), and if you have a GF/Wife what is theirs ?
Putzing around the garden and garage. Hers = drinking beer.

12) When was the last time you smelt a flower ?
When my rosebushes bloomed in the spring.

13) Can you sit completely still to best of your ability for 5 minutes with no distractions and be content in doing so ?
As often as possible.

14) And lastly If you had the chance to have any 'one' question answered no matter how simple/bizarre that question may be what question would you ask ?
There are no other questions. The answer is '42'. Nothing else needs to be asked.
 
1) What was the single most important thing to you as a child ?

My family

2) What is the single most important thing now ?

My family & friends

3) What is your definition of success in a single sentence ?

Making the best of any given situation, making others happy and finding a state of mind which renders me content.

4) What do you believe in ?

People

5) Are you in control of your destiny ?

Yes. You make your own luck.

6) Are you happy ?

Most of the time - I do hit dips though and they can be quite bad.

7) Are you scared of dieing ?

Nope. I'm completely in touch with my mortality.

8) Is 'love' magic/cosmic etc or purely biological ?

It cannot be explained. It's both chemical, ethereal, psychological, magic and confusing!

9) Do you believe that we are the only intelligent and sentient beings in the universe ?

How sad would that be? No, I'm willing and hoping that we are not.

10) When was the last time you gazed into a starry night, or watched the sunset, and actually really took it in ?

It's been a while. Often when on holiday though.

11) What is your favourite hobby (just choose one), and if you have a GF/Wife what is theirs ?

Being with my friends. If that doesn't count - riding my motorbike.

12) When was the last time you smelt a flower ?

A few weeks ago.

13) Can you sit completely still to best of your ability for 5 minutes with no distractions and be content in doing so ?

No. I get distracted too easily and would be restless and bored.

14) And lastly If you had the chance to have any 'one' question answered no matter how simple/bizarre that question may be what question would you ask ?

What is the meaning of life? Just kidding. Will the human race survive?
 
) What was the single most important thing to you as a child ?

Enjoying growing up.

2) What is the single most important thing now ?

My family.

3) What is your definition of success in a single sentence ?

Being in full control of your actions.

4) What do you believe in ?

Such a broad question.

5) Are you in control of your destiny ?

Not fully no.

6) Are you happy ?

In the most yes, i only worry about money.

7) Are you scared of dieing ?

Nope but im scared of being killed, (go back to Afgahn next year)

8) Is 'love' magic/cosmic etc or purely biological ?

Love is Love.

9) Do you believe that we are the only intelligent and sentient beings in the universe ?

Yes.

10) When was the last time you gazed into a starry night, or watched the sunset, and actually really took it in ?

Been a while but living in a city doesnt help, im on holiday at the end of the month to a sunny place will do it then.

11) What is your favourite hobby (just choose one), and if you have a GF/Wife what is theirs ?

Mine is sports, hers is shopping.

12) When was the last time you smelt a flower ?

Today, hayfever sucks.

13) Can you sit completely still to best of your ability for 5 minutes with no distractions and be content in doing so ?

Nope.

14) And lastly If you had the chance to have any 'one' question answered no matter how simple/bizarre that question may be what question would you ask ?

Do you fancy a three some. (to scared to ask lol)
 
1) What was the single most important thing to you as a child ?
Snow!
2) What is the single most important thing now ?
My plans for the future
3) What is your definition of success in a single sentence ?
Realising you have the power to achieve anything if you want it enough.
4) What do you believe in ?
You have the power to achieve anything if you want it enough.
5) Are you in control of your destiny ?
Yes and no, some things are "meant to happen" but it's up to you to decide how you deal with them and mould them in the direction you want
6) Are you happy ?
~90% of the time!
7) Are you scared of dieing ?
I don't think "scared" is the right word, but I'm not exactly looking forward to it :P
8) Is 'love' magic/cosmic etc or purely biological ?
Bit of both
9) Do you believe that we are the only intelligent and sentient beings in the universe ?
Since when were we intelligent? XD But no, due to the scale of the universe, I believe it's virtually impossible that we're alone.
10) When was the last time you gazed into a starry night, or watched the sunset, and actually really took it in ?
Couple of months ago
11) What is your favourite hobby (just choose one), and if you have a GF/Wife what is theirs ?
Too much online gaming! GF is the same :P
12) When was the last time you smelt a flower ?
Just over a month ago
13) Can you sit completely still to best of your ability for 5 minutes with no distractions and be content in doing so ?
Yes
14) And lastly If you had the chance to have any 'one' question answered no matter how simple/bizarre that question may be what question would you ask ?
That's a hard one, I guess I would love a glimpse of how the world is in 50-100 years so I can decide if bringing children into the world is the right thing to do!
 
1) What was the single most important thing to you as a child ?

My books

2) What is the single most important thing now ?

My Husband

3) What is your definition of success in a single sentence ?

To be happy

4) What do you believe in ?

varied things, from a religious point of view the answer would be wicca.

5) Are you in control of your destiny ?

Yes, though outside factors can influence it

6) Are you happy ?

sometimes

7) Are you scared of dieing ?

i'm scared of dying in pain and alone, otherwise no.

8) Is 'love' magic/cosmic etc or purely biological ?

little of both

9) Do you believe that we are the only intelligent and sentient beings in the universe ?

No

10) When was the last time you gazed into a starry night, or watched the sunset, and actually really took it in ?

far too long ago

11) What is your favourite hobby (just choose one), and if you have a GF/Wife what is theirs ?

card making. the husband is probably gaming

12) When was the last time you smelt a flower ?

saturday

13) Can you sit completely still to best of your ability for 5 minutes with no distractions and be content in doing so ?

no

14) And lastly If you had the chance to have any 'one' question answered no matter how simple/bizarre that question may be what question would you ask ?

Why?
 
1) What was the single most important thing to you as a child ?
To feel that I was liked/fun to be around.

2) What is the single most important thing now ?
My Wife.

3) What is your definition of success in a single sentence ?
To be the person that others aspire to be. (doesnt mean Im that person yet)

4) What do you believe in ?
A higher energy - call it what you want. Im spiritual not religious

5) Are you in control of your destiny ?
Dont think anyone is truely unless you can predict the future.

6) Are you happy ?
Ive recently made some fundamental changes - Im getting happier

7) Are you scared of dieing ?
Not scared of dieing - more scared about how my wife will deal with the loss and vice versa especially if it happens out of the blue.

8) Is 'love' magic/cosmic etc or purely biological ?
Id say its the excited feeling you had when you were 8 yrs old the night before christmas - its that energy all the time, but its personal to everyone.

9) Do you believe that we are the only intelligent and sentient beings in the universe ?
Of course not.

10) When was the last time you gazed into a starry night, or watched the sunset, and actually really took it in ?
Ashamedly not for a good 10 years.

11) What is your favourite hobby (just choose one), and if you have a GF/Wife what is theirs ?
Playing computer games but now starting up tennis again. Wife doesnt have a hobby but wants to start dance classes.

12) When was the last time you smelt a flower ?
Ashamedly not for a good 10 years.

13) Can you sit completely still to best of your ability for 5 minutes with no distractions and be content in doing so ?
No but I would really love to.

14) And lastly If you had the chance to have any 'one' question answered no matter how simple/bizarre that question may be what question would you ask ?
I know everything but how much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
 
1) What was the single most important thing to you as a child?

My Parents

2) What is the single most important thing now?

My Wife

3) What is your definition of success in a single sentence?

I set out in life to be happy, if I am then I'm successful

4) What do you believe in?

Myself

5) Are you in control of your destiny?

I'm in control of my overall destiny but a great deal of luck is involved in the details

6) Are you happy?

Very

7) Are you scared of dieing?

Only in terms of the impact it will have upon my wife and family

8) Is 'love' magic/cosmic etc or purely biological?

It's not exclusively one or the other

9) Do you believe that we are the only intelligent and sentient beings in the universe?

No. I don't believe it's statistically probable

10) When was the last time you gazed into a starry night, or watched the sunset, and actually really took it in?

On holiday in Cuba at Easter

11) What is your favourite hobby (just choose one), and if you have a GF/Wife what is theirs?

Going to the gym / running. Same for the wife

12) When was the last time you smelt a flower?

Yesterday. Always have fresh flowers in the house

13) Can you sit completely still to best of your ability for 5 minutes with no distractions and be content in doing so?

Define distrations. I can sit and people watch all day, or I can sit and read all day. I can also sit stretching or doing yoga. If you are talking about just sitting staring at nothing, they why would you want to?

14) And lastly If you had the chance to have any 'one' question answered no matter how simple/bizarre that question may be what question would you ask?

Why are we here?
 
1) What was the single most important thing to you as a child ?

I guess it was seeing my mates.

2) What is the single most important thing now ?

Job satisfaction and the ammount of money i earn.

3) What is your definition of success in a single sentence ?

Lost for words on this one.

4) What do you believe in ?

Myself.

5) Are you in control of your destiny ?

Possibly, i like to think i am.

6) Are you happy ?

Hmm, ish. I could be happier.

7) Are you scared of dieing ?

Not really.

8) Is 'love' magic/cosmic etc or purely biological ?

Biological.

9) Do you believe that we are the only intelligent and sentient beings in the universe ?

No, theres gotta be something else out there.

10) When was the last time you gazed into a starry night, or watched the sunset, and actually really took it in ?

About 2 Sundays ago, its been raining ever since.

11) What is your favourite hobby (just choose one), and if you have a GF/Wife what is theirs ?

Mine, boxing. The Mrs, Powerboats.

12) When was the last time you smelt a flower ?

Last night, shopping in Tescos.

13) Can you sit completely still to best of your ability for 5 minutes with no distractions and be content in doing so ?

Nope, its impossible.

14) And lastly If you had the chance to have any 'one' question answered no matter how simple/bizarre that question may be what question would you ask ?

How can i make more money please ?
 
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