Your Quiziness - Thanks Mrs. Pilkington

1. Total amount of music files on your computer: 11.40 GB (on my iTunes for my iPOD)... that's 3056 songs

2. The last CD you bought was: Madeleine Peyroux

3. What is the song you last listened to before reading this message? Fortunate Fool by Jack Johnson (album: Brushfire Fairytales)

4. Write down 5 songs you often listen to or that mean a lot to you: Only 5? Cruel I tell you?
In NO particular order...
a. The Nearness of You by Norah Jones
[Come Away With Me (2002)]
b. What a Difference a Day Made by Dinah Washington
[The Ultimate Dinah Washington]
c. How Deep Is Your Love by Jonatha Brook
[Steady Pull]
d. Big Boned Gal by k.d. lang
[Absolute Torch and Twang (1989)]
e. Silver Lining by Steve Poltz
[One Left Shoe (1998)]
f. Steal My Kisses by Ben Harper
[Burn to Shine (1999)]
g. Soft and Wet by Prince
...makes me dance in my seat if I'm driving!

Nope I can't count!

This of course leaves no room for anything by Stevie Wonder, Vivaldi, Jill Sobule, Sting, Annie Lennox, Tenacious D, 80s bands (tons!),Good 'ole ROck ike : Van Halen, Aerosmith, AC/DC... Latin: Cesaria Evora, Compay Segunda, Nill Lara... Jazz.... Opera... Classical...
Hmph -- 5!

5. Who are you going to pass this stick to? (3 persons) and why? Hmmm...I think Eva, Marjorie and Dmitri to keep it in blogville!

try not to be LAME

Since Angie found the time to send this to me...and she works full time with 3 kids -- I decided I could find the time too...

Okay, here's what you're supposed to do.....and try not to be LAME and
spoil the fun! Just give in. Copy (not forward) this entire e-mail
and paste it into a new e-mail that you can send. Change all of the
answers so that they apply to you. Then, send this to a whole bunch of
people you know *INCLUDING* the person who sent it to you. The theory is that
you will learn a lot of little known facts about your friends. It is fun and
easy.

OK - here are my answers:
1. What is your Full Name: Kimberli New York

2. What color trousers are you wearing right now? Hot Pink Corduroy

3. What are you listening to right now:
so many things...
The MTR (Hong Kong Subway) automated announcer rattle off the stop in Cantonese & English...a man repeatedly clear his throat...2 ladies giggling...4 people on mobile phones-one having an argument (the subways here are wired for cell service!) and Jill Sobule on my iPod.

4. What are the last 2 digits of your phone number:
which phone? Either 80, 69, 37 or 06

5. What was the last thing you ate:
ate...dinner last night at an AMAZING RESTAURANT in Hong Kong called Aqua. Had Sashimi, lamb carpaccio with truffle oil, super thin crust pizza and Parparadella with scallops and prawns.

6. If you were a crayon what color would you be: today? Leaf Green.

7. How is the weather right now:
Eh...flounders from 40 (inside and out) to 70 outside and STILL 40 inside! 95% of the buildings have no heat available, only AC.

8. Last person you talked to on the phone:
Dmitri, he called this morning (your night)

9. First thing you notice about the opposite sex:
hmmm...eyes, no, smile....no...it's a toss-up!

10. Do you like the person who sent this to you:
Duh! Ang, If I didn't I would be knitting on this ride instead of replying!

11. How are you today:
completely and utterly wiped out!

12. Favorite Drink: Starbuck's Caramel Macchiato (hot or iced)

13. Favorite Alcoholic drink: Prosecco or Riesling wine or a Cosmo

14. Favorite Sport: volleyball

15. Hair Color: today? dark reddish...not brown, not brunette. I'm still thinking of doing something DRASTIC though!

16. Eye Color: BLUE!

17. Do you wear contacts: nope

18. Siblings: 1 Brother, older, damned smart

19. Favorite Month: whatever month I'm home for & not away on travel!

20. Favorite Food: impossible to pick one! Popcorn, sushi, a nice Chilian Sea Bass with a lovely balsamic glaze, soup dumplings from Din Tai Fung in Taiwan...

21. Last Movie you Watched: Harold and Maude

22. Favorite Day of the Year: Christmas

23. Are you too shy to ask someone out: Certainly not too shy, but I'd prefer chivalry!

25. Hugs or Kisses?: both

26. Chocolate or Vanilla: chocolate...and the darker/richer the better. (None of that wimpy Milk Chocolate stuff!)

27. Do you want your friends to write back: yep! It'll give me a chuckle here in Asia.

28. Who is most likely to respond:
NOTE: 3 people I sent this to actually DID reply - thanks Tara, Kerry & Jan! :-)

29. Who is least likely to respond: Mom (she's busy!)

30. Living Arrangements: Lovely NYC in an apt that I share!

31. What books are you reading: Lolita in Tehran

32. What's on your mouse pad: don't have one- laptop w/ touchpad

33. Favorite Board Game: Scrabble!

34. What did you do last night:
Went to Aqua restaurant in Hong Kong (see #5) with Mag.

35. Favorite Smells: freshly popped popcorn, Chanel #5 lotion, gingersnaps baking, apple blossoms on an apple tree

36. Can you touch your nose with your tongue? Nope! But I can tie a Cherry Stem into a knot with my tongue.

37. What inspires you? Travel experiences (experiencing other cultures.)

39. Favorite Flower: Brightly colored tulips and Anemonies (I think I spelled that right!)

40. What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning?: Can I hit the snooze button or did I do it already?

SECRET PAL 4 QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

Yeah -- Secret Pal 4 is about to start!
And -- I was one of the 6 winners of the "How many folks from France will sign up for SP4" contest... Winning answer -- 13! How cool is THAT!
And - there's a PRIZE...something which I didn't realize when I answered! Some homemade stitch markers! Yippee!!!

Thankfully I forwarded this list to my blackberry and was able to fill in the answer on the run! A little Cut and Paste and voila!

1. Are you a yarn snob (do you prefer high-end/natural fibers)? Do you
avoid Red Heart and Lion Brand? Or is it all the same to you?
I'm a bit of a yarn snob. I've been using acrylics for donation projects that require acrylic. Otherwise, I love luxury. That said - if it's soft and feels like buttah - I'll knit with it!

2. Do you spin? Crochet?
I...crochet

3. Do you have any allergies? (smoke, pets, fibers, perfume, etc.)
YES! Smoke, flowery perfumes - they kill me! I'm super sensitive to smells. Thanks for asking!

4. How long have you been knitting?
Started at age 4. Started crocheting then too!

5. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Crate and barrel, half.com, Donors Choose

6. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.)
Cinnamon (candles), H2O spa or Aveda bath products. They aren't too smelly and I don't start coughing or sneezing! A huge plus!

7. Do you have a sweet tooth?
I'm simple. Chocolate Mmmmm....dark chocolate especially!
NOt a fan of candy and I don't like gummy anything (and licorice is just plain icky!) It's a texture thing.

8. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do?
I knit (duh), embroider, sew, garden, cook, bake & read and am in the process of stripping & repainting my dining set (4 chairs & a table - one chair done!)...all while trying to snuggle my ever affectionate kitty.

9. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if
your buddy wants to make you a CD)
MP3s - you bet! And I'm an iPod queen! Some musical faves: Beatles, David Bowie, Haley Westerna, Vivaldi, Jonatha Brooke, Ammie Mann, Muddy Waters, Prince, Van Halen, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Annie Lenox, Billie Holiday, Jill Sobule, The Kinks, Ella Fitzgerald, The Cars, the Andrew Sisters, AC/DC, Puccini... Basically: anything 70s or 80s rock, 80s pop, Opera, classical, swing, blues, show tunes...

10. What's your favorite color? Or--do you have a color family/season/palette
you prefer?
Color ROCKS! I love it all! Brights and autumnals my most favored. Pales/pastels would come in 2nd.

11. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I'm single (never married) & dating a lovely feller. I've a 27lb (huge but not fat) siamese cat, Loco. I wish I had a dog, but with my travel it wouldn't be fair. Loco has a ton of Aunties/Uncles who house sit when I travel. He's NEVER put into a kennel/kitty care. Yep-totally spoiled...as he should be!

12. What are your life dreams? (really stretching it here, I know)
To get 2 books published, have an internationally syndicated TV show and buy the brownstone I live in. Oh - and make enough $$$ so my Mom can retire soon!

13. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with?
I buy so much yarn in Asia, I don't know what they are called (can't read Chinese!) I like Debbie Bliss Cashmerino, I love hand painted yarn. Mmmmmm. If it feels good and it's in yummy colors - bring it on! I also love TEXTURE!

14. What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
Anything ITCHY!
My hands get too dry in the winter and itchy yarn seems to bother them most.

15. What is/are your current knitting obsession/s?
Making things for my Niece! Perfecting intarsia. SOCKS! And lacey knits. There's a pillow I'm designing...

16. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Anything for my niece and friends/family.

17. What are you knitting right now?
Fingerless cabled gloves using 4 skeins of cashmere lace yarn from Australia (repackaged and sold in China) in blood red. I've had to completely regauge the pattern because the available needled in China were 5s not 8s...and the yarn is thinner. Fun! :-)
And a lacy scarf as a gift for someone who may read this...so shhh...it's a surprise.

18. What do you think about ponchos?
I've worn them for years and will probably wear them when they are out of vogue again. I work in fashion but I'm not a total slave to it. The right pocho will be cool forever.

19. Do you prefer straight or circular needles?
Depends on the project. Circulare are easier for Subway knitting.

20. Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
Depends on the yarn.

21. Are you a sock knitter?
Yep!

22. How did you learn to knit?
Was watching my Mom and just had to have the “how's” answered. She answered them!

23. How old is your oldest UFO?
Knitting? 1 year-ish...
Counted cross-stitch (a million stitches per inch)...I started it when I was 16 and figured I'd give it to my brother if he ever got married some day. He hadn't met his wife yet...they've been together for 13+ years now...
Oh- so that makes it...almost 16 years! It's beautiful so far!

24. What is your favorite animated character or a favorite animal/bird?
Animated character? Only one?
I like: Kimpossible, Hong Kong Phuey, the Wonder Twins, the Little Mermaid... Favorite animal? Any one I call family.

25. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas. It's the time when my family spoils eachother. We are not religious at all, so this holiday is all about family. It's the only time each year when we are certain we can all be together! Although Thanksgiving comes in at 1.5 and Halloween at 2!

26. Is there anything that you collect?
PEZ dispensers. I don't have any of the new Crystal PEZ, Flower PEZ or PEZ Planets. (Still looking for the old rubberhead pez's and the old glow-in-the-dark ones!)
Books - I just can't part with 'em!
Friends - you can't have too many.