What kind of English do you speak?

Your Linguistic Profile:

60% General American English 20% Yankee 15% Upper Midwestern 0% Dixie 0% Midwestern

What Kind of American English Do You Speak?

I guess that makes sense. Though I'm not sure where the extra 5% went...

I spent 18 years in NYC and the next 20 year in the Rocky Mountain states and Seattle. Those who notice my accent usually think I'm from Boston. Unless I start talking about accents or I am really tired. Or I've had a few drinks. Then I actually start talking like a normal person (those most people oddly say that's a NY accent (what do they know?)).

I found this quiz over at The Creative Nerd.

Disturbingly Profound

You Are Disturbingly Profound

You're contemplative, thoughtful, and very intense. Taking time to figure out the meaning of life is a priority for you. Because you're so introspective, you often react in ways that surprise people. No one can really understand how you are on the inside... and that disturbs them.

Are You Disturbingly Profound or Profoundly Disturbing?

It think this quiz only offered two answers. And I'm okay with the answer I got.

Driving Quiz

What Your Driving Says About You

You are generally an easy going, laid back person. However, you can't help but feel a little jealous and competitive sometimes! You are a fairly aware person, but you can't help but make judgment errors from time to time. You are a very fair person. You treat everyone equally, even when it's difficult to do. You can be a rather tense, grouchy person - but you try to maintain your dignity. You have the utmost respect for authority figures. You feel that rules - and their enforcement - are important. You are somewhat focused, but you are also a bit scatterbrained. Distractions can get you in trouble. You are a very responsible and conscientious person. You often consider the feelings and needs of others. Your ego is normally in check, but sometimes you get a bit egotistical. You tend to be a little self-important at times.

What Does Your Driving Say About You?

Okay. This one's not too far off.

What font are you?

You Are Comic Sans

You are a nothing but a big goofball. You're quite playful and fun! You're widely known for your zany personality and your vivacious attitude. To say that you stand out in a crowd would be a definite understatement. Remember that you are overwhelming at times and that people appreciate you best in small doses.

What Font Are You?

Does mean I should start posting in Comic San?

A big goofball? I don't know. I've always thought I blend into the background until it's time for me to stand out. I like to think of myself as one of those quiet weird one, who shocks you once he gets on the stage. But tomorrow I'll probably feel differently about this.

So what font are you?

Badminton?

You Are Badminton

You are quite talented but not very appreciated. You are detail oriented, very focused, and agile. You are happy to forsake glory for success in something you truly love.

What Olympic Sport Are You?

Yeah, okay. I guess.

But Badminton? I'm sure the Olympic Badminton players really are world class and I respect them for reaching that level of success, but still. It's not exactly the "coolest" of the Olympic events. I mean, sure, it's cooler than Mens Synchronized Diving, but still.

Aww, who am I kidding. I'd be lucky to be as hip as Badminton.

Maybe it's just a US thing. Is Badminton more popular over seas? Is it something Americans just don't get?

In other words, is Badminton actually a small court version of Soccer?

Boyish or Girlish?

You Are 80% Boyish and 20% Girlish

You have a tough exterior - and usually a tough interior to match it. You're no nonsense, logical, and very assertive. Sometimes you can't understand women at all, even if you're a woman yourself. You see things rationally, and don't like to let your emotions get the best of you.

How Boyish or Girlish Are You?

Well, that's reassuring. How's your split?

I found this quiz over at Angelika's Other Blog.

Surviving the Zombies

According to this test, I might have a shot at surviving a zombie attack.

The Zombie Survival Test
says that I would be A Zombie Killa

What does it mean?

You might have lost a member of your party, but you come out unharmed. You held out long enough for the military to come and rescue you. Even though the government will take credit for it, you and your party did most of the work.





I found this quiz over at the Modern Witchcraft School.

How negative are you?

You Are a Little Negative...

You can be negative from time to time, but you rarely go overboard. You have a realistic view of the world, and most people appreciate your honest insights. Like everyone else, you have your darker moods. But when you're feeling super negative, you keep your feelings to yourself.

Are You Too Negative?

That sounds about right.

I tend to be a somewhat happy person because I tend to be pessimistic. I often go into situations with low expectations and am pleasantly surprise when things go well.

What European city do you belong in?

The blogging community is diverse. I found this quiz on the blog of an 8-year-old Hanna Montana fan. I found that blog through Entrecard.

You Belong in Amsterdam

A little old fashioned, a little modern - you're the best of both worlds. And so is Amsterdam. Whether you want to be a squatter graffiti artist or a great novelist, Amsterdam has all that you want in Europe (in one small city).

What European City Do You Belong In?

I could see myself in Amsterdam, I suppose. And not because of the red light district or drug culture. It seems like an interesting place from a historical and transportation standpoint. And what little I know would indicate the weather isn't that much much different from Seattle.

Samantha Brown made a compelling case for visiting the city.

I could also see myself in Madrid. It's a city for night owls, and it's where I started drinking coffee. And, while I have forgotten most of my Spanish by now, I'd like to think I could pick it up again fairly quickly. Of course, Madrid is also the only European city I've spent significant time in, so that may have something to do with it.

Slogan

This is one of the sillier on line quizzes I took. But I do like the result.

What's your slogan?

Your Slogan Should Be

Cromely. Hand-built by Robots.

The Slogan Generator

Turning 37

Today was my birthday, and I struggled with what to write today. I considered a lot of things:

• Musings on turning 37
• What I'm going to do with the remaining 90% of my time on Earth
• The awesomeness of the the first episode of Battlestar Galactica this season
• The sub-parness of the second episode of Battlestar Galactica this season
• The merger announcement of Delta and Northwest
• My prediction that we will see Continental buy Alaska (one reason I own Alaska stock)
• And more...

In the end I got tired and discovered this quiz on Raine's blog.

Your Birthdate: April 14

You work well with others. That is, you're good at getting them to do work for you. It's true that you get by on your charm. But so what? You make people happy! You're dynamic, clever, and funny. And people like to have you around. But you're so restless, they better not expect you to stay around for long. Your strength: Your superstar charisma Your weakness: Commitment means nothing to you Your power color: Fuchsia Your power symbol: Diamond Your power month: May

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Often these silly quizzes have some weird sense of accuracy. This one, I'm not so sure about.

I get by on my charm? Really? The extent of my charm is a collection of yellow stars, green clovers, blue diamonds, and purple horseshoes.

And I'm not sure they got the commitment part right either.

But if they are right, it looks like May will be an exciting month.

So what does your birthdate mean? Did the internet get it right?