Interview Questions

[kybearfuzz]

Questions from baeritone...

1. Is fear a positive or negative force in your life and why?

I'd say it can be both. Fear of the unknown has always been a driving force in my life. Things that unnerve me are often accepted as challenges. I try to meet them head-on as much as I can. Coming out of the closet was a big hurdle with the potential fear of rejection from family and friends, but I managed it and am happier for it. Fear is a natural emotion, but how you logically deal with it dictates whether it's good or bad. I do have some irrational fears, like snakes, and I've not dealt so well with that one. :)

2. What is the activity in life without which you could not live?

Drawing! It's been the one consistent thing in my life since I was a little kid. It relaxes me, it makes me happy. It can run the full gambit of emotions and helps fuel an active imagination as well as give it an outlet. If I could no longer do it, I'd likely stress out and kick off this mortal coil.

3. How does a nice guy like you end up in a place like this?

LOL.. Blame hylandr! He encouraged me to start this journal before I left the country for the very first time, back in the Fall of 2003, in order to document the experiences. Thanks Don! I've continued it because I've enjoyed reading experiences from other folks and enjoyed meeting the authors on occasion.

4. Do you believe in a higher power, and if so, what are the characteristics of said power?

I do believe in God and I do believe that the tenants of Him (or Her depending on your point of view) is that we are here for a purpose and that He does watch over us and loves us. However, I am not so much religious in that I think every church group has put their own spin on the Bible, etc., in order to pursue their personal and political agendas. I don't mean that just in the current context, but all though history. The bottom line is that I am spiritual, but not religious. It is not for the Pope or whoever to tell me how to live my life or to tell me that I'm going to Hell for (insert sin or reason here). I often wonder what God would say about the whole mess....

5. You've just won the Powerball for 157 million dollars net to be paid to you immediately. After all the usual stuff (give money to friends and family, pay off bills, buy a house, etc.) wears off...what would you do with the rest of your life?

I'd travel some in the beginning, see the world a bit. When I got back, I'd likely go back to college and get an art degree or an English degree, at my own pace, try my hand at acting or writing or some other activity I've always wanted to give a shot. Maybe I'd open a coffee house where people can relax, play board games, etc. So many possibilities, it would be hard to figure until the event you described actually occured.

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1. Who is the most influential person in your life?
2. If you were stranded on an island with one companion for several years, who would it be and why?
3. You're elected the new Pope, what would be your agenda?
4. What are the best and worst aspects of your job?
5. Where do you see yourself in 20 years?