My turn

Because I just got in and haven't even watched tonight's Lost yet, I thought I'd follow Chris, DB and 3T's request to answer my own questions. I just haven't before because I wasn't sure if I should.

1. Does Tom Hanks’ quasi-mullet in the previews for The DaVinci Code creep you out as much as me? This one is a little rhetorical, but I just think the look doesn't fit both the actor and even the description of Robert Langdon in the book. It's very greasy-looking versus a more traditional cut that I imagined. I'm also not convinced that a receding hair line and long in the back should ever go together.

2. Should people that have to pre-board an airplane to avoid “stopping traffic” have to wait for everyone to get off? I think Stacy said it best in the comments in that it's the people that kind of gloat at you, esp. on Southwest when it's a free-for-all, and then don't hesitate to block the aisle to get kids out of carseats and then out into the aisle when you're trying to get off and catch your connecting flight.

3. What’s the busiest day for your blog hits and why do you think that is? There honestly doesn't seem to be a consistent "high" hit day with the new URL, but Wed/Thurs seemed higher with the older one. Maybe it's b/c I'm not in the search engines yet? What I find interesting is how I can often under or overestimate which posts will bring in the comments.

4. Does the temperature outside determine whether or not you like to cuddle after sex (a friend of mine actually asked me to put this on the blog)? Yes, I kind of assumed that it would be a given that the temperature outside would be what affected the room temp, Barry. I have to admit that when you're in that sweaty suction phase b/c it's so humid outside, I'm usually more eager to jump in the cold shower.

5. What is something about you that no one else seems to know? That the topics I often blog about really don't bother me as much as some of you seem to think they do. I don't know if it's my diction or tone or what, but I pretty much post it because I think it might bring about an interesting discussion and then I move on, unless it's a personal on-going issue.

6. How many bloggers have you met (not people you already knew that became bloggers)? I just hit lucky number 13 when I met Lynn this past Saturday. I would've posted a pic, but I looked like a monkey's taint and figured I might do her more justice after our next meet up in a couple of weeks when we ferry over to Bainbridge Island (where McDreamy lives). I've never been disappointed in meeting bloggers, so if you're ever in my area, or you hear I'm going to be in yours, let me know if you want to meet up.

7. Do you ever wish you had a different first name, and if so, what? When I was younger, I didn't like my name. I remember going through a phase of Cynthia and then Jordan. Now that I'm an adult, I really like Rebecca and wished my parents had just called me that, for I'm now just too used to Becky. If I ever have kids, I don't want to nickname them, for it's just easier when they get older.

8. If I were to come visit you (and your family), what would you make for dinner? As Chris mentioned, I've become a little known for my chicken katsu, which has been kind of fun for me as I don't exactly have a domestic reputation. I do vary from the typical preparation, but the way I make it is cutting chicken breast into nuggets that are dunked in flour, egg wash, japanese panko flakes and then fried to golden brown (preferably in peanut oil). The absolute must is sprinkling kosher salt over them afterward. My new favorite dessert is taking a Sara Lee pound cake and slicing it up. Take those pieces and layer them with melted milk chocolate chips until you run out of ingredients. Top with Cool Whip and then freeze. Take out 30 min. prior to serving, but cut it up soon, as it becomes more difficult when the cake becomes soft and the chocolate is still hard.

9. Is Tony Soprano going to die? No because he is the heart and soul of the show. It would be like killing Jack Bauer off 24 or Harry Potter in the sixth book. No way, no how. If this were the last couple of eps, then I would say he might die, but we still have about 10 to go and then the mini season in 2007.

10. Is it rude for a total stranger to refer to my dog, Kona, as a "gimp?" As I mentioned in the comments, I did think so because it was pretty obvious that it was my dog, and I really don't need to hear that. Nor, do I need a strange old man just walking up to me and telling me to put Kona down. I have to admit that I didn't realize how insensitive the public really is to people (and now dogs) that are different and have different needs until I met my friend Dan and saw the way people behaved, looked at or reacted to him in his wheelchair. Until you or someone you're around a lot has been in this position, it's difficult to understand or relate to. And while I realize that people may not intend to hurt others' feelings with their words/actions, how will they ever know otherwise if someone doesn't say so?