Lit*er*al*ly, Ororo #38
Questions # 451-465
Welcome to the 38th issue of Lit*er*al*ly, Ororo, a weekly blog by me, Ororo Munroe, speaking my truth inspired by the 3000 Questions About Me journal. I mean, it’s a personal blog. And since I’ll be sharing all my personal bits, why not do so in the not-so-typical form of questions? Thanks for reading. Participation is encouraged.
451. Recall the best message you ever got in a fortune cookie.
I actually don’t remember what it was, but I know that I carried it in my wallet for a really long time.
452. What is the worst odor you’ve ever smelled?
What’s worse than shit? I can’t imagine an odor worse than shit—human or otherwise.
453. What is the most memorable class you’ve ever taken in school or college?
Dance. I love to dance, and I took a class in both high school and college. So. Much. Fun.
454. Where is the scariest place you’ve ever been stuck or trapped?
I’ve never been stuck or trapped anywhere. My Dad was watching a movie with Gerard Butler last week that took place on a sub. “I can’t imagine being on one of those,” he said. I’m not claustrophobic, but I would have to agree with him; as being on something like that, in the deepest depths of the ocean, I can see myself becoming claustrophobic.
455. In your opinion, is anything lacking from music today?
Doo-wop. If you checked out my Extraordinary Playlist during the month of December last year, then you know how much I love alternative music. But I grew up listening to Motown and I have quite a few songs from that era on my iPod.
Just the purity of that type of music—all harmonies and catchy tunes, no swearing, no calling people out, no hate, no unintelligible lyrics—is so amazing to me. We got a little bit of it with the boy bands, girl bands, and the glee clubs (which wasn’t a thing at my school) but it’s not the same. I wish that kind of trend would come around again.
456. What would you do if you made a mistake and, as a result, somebody died?
Ask for forgiveness and try to forgive myself (but that would never happen) but guaranteed it would eat me up inside and would sit with me forever.
457. Have you ever had an adventure in babysitting?
BWAHA! No. If so, I would never be asked to babysit ever again if I’d had that type of adventure. But honestly, that sounds like a great YA fiction series. It would be The Babysitter’s Club on steroids. If I was still writing YA, I would try writing something that.
458. How shy are you when you meet new people?
So shy. So reserved. There’s a reason why my Friend Circle is so small it’s not a circle; it’s more like a triangle. LOL
459. Describe a day when everything went right.
Any day I don’t have to go to the Corp Hell Job and it’s just me reading. All. Damn. Day.
460. How fast can you say the alphabet?
I don’t know. I’ve never timed myself.
461. What is your favorite movie that was based on a book?
The Princess Bride. Even though I’ve never read the book (I never read the books, actually LOL… I just see the movies). “HALLO! My name ees Inigo Montoya. You keeled my father. Prepare to die.” Lurve that line. And Lordty, Cary Elwes was so h-a-w-t back then. I can tell you that if I’d had a dude like him telling me “As you wish” every time I asked for/requested something I never would’ve gotten divorced. LOL
462. What is your favorite thing to challenge people to?
I don’t challenge other people, just myself.
463. Have you ever been—or would you ever allow yourself to be—hypnotized?
I have never been, nor would I allow myself to be. That shit scares me a little. LOL
464. What is something in your life you will never apologize for?
Wanting to stay home and read rather than be social. Too much peopling is a thing.
465. What do you think is totally inappropriate, but is commonly seen in today’s society?
Pay gap between men and women, racism, ageism… I could go on (but feel free to go on in the comments).
It’s your turn. This inquiring mind wants to know your answers to these burning questions.
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Omg.
Also, adventures in babysitting. One time, I was hired to watch a (details are spotty due to memory) four year old girl and her 3 month old sister. When I got there, I was surprised with an additional trio of kids because the parents were going on a double date. I lost total control of the situation. I had to send the big sister to chase her brother down the street. Thankfully, she returned him. No way could adults get away with that these days, their google ratings would SUCK.
Legit the idea of chillin in a submarine gives me the squirms. There’s no escape, that’s the problem. At least in an airplane, you possibly have the chance to jump or land safely. Eeeeeek.
Did you watch “Saved By The Bell”? -- when you said glee club, that is all I could think of 😂🫶🏽