💻 Laptop Computer 💻
Do you own a laptop?
Yes.
Are you on a laptop right now?
Yeah.
How many laptop computers have you owned in your lifetime?
4. My first laptop was an Acer, then I had an HP, then a Toshiba, then the Chromebook.
What color was your first laptop?
Silver.
What color is your current laptop?
Silver.
🖥 Desktop Computer 🖥
Do you own a desktop computer?
Yes.
Do you prefer Windows computers or Mac computers?
Windows, always. I can't stand Mac.
What were your favorite computer games to play as a kid? What are your favorite computer games now?
World of Warcraft, Bejeweled, Purble Place, etc.
World of Warcraft is still my favorite PC game.
Which do you use more: a computer or a phone? 📱
I use my phone for quick things, but I use my computer when I need to go in depth with something.
Are you good at remembering passwords for websites, or do you always forget?
I suck at remembering my passwords. I have a password book that I have to write them all down in.
What is your current computer desktop background?
It's a wallpaper that I downloaded from the Razer website. It's their logo.
Do you have a desk job?
No.
What were some of your favorite websites as a kid? What are some of your favorite websites now?
Albino Black Sheep, Newgrounds, Addicting Games. There was another one, but I can never remember it.
I don't have any favorite websites these days. The internet has lost its charm.
Were you alive before the Internet was invented?
No. The internet was invented in 1983. I was born in the 90's.
How many tabs do you have open on your computer right now?
3.
⌨️ Computer Keyboard ⌨️
Are you a fast typer?
Yes.
Do you enjoy typing on a keyboard?
I do.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I played around on my grandpa's typewriter when I was a kid, but I've never actually used one.
Do you own a typewriter?
No. I think it would be cool to have an antique one, though.
What color are the keys on your computer's keyboard?
Black.
🖨 Printer 🖨
Do you own a printer?
Yes. We just recently got one.
What was the last thing you printed off?
Coloring sheets for my daughter.
Have you ever printed anything off in a library?
Yes.
Do you prefer to use black ink or colored ink?
Black.
Do you know how to change the ink in a printer?
Yes.
🖱Computer Mouse🖱
Can you see the computer mouse emoji? 🖱
Yes.
Do you wonder why they made this emoji, when it's hard to see because it's white?
No. I really don't.
Do you own a computer mouse?
Yes. I have a gaming mouse and the wireless mouse I use with the Chromebook. I can't stand the track pad.
Do you use a computer mouse?
Uh huhhh...
If you own one, what color is your computer mouse?
Gaming mouse is black with green LEDs and the wireless mouse is black and silver.
Do you prefer to use a mouse or a trackpad?
Mouse. I fucking hate the trackpad on this Chromebook.
Have you ever used the computer mouse emoji?
No.
💾 Floppy Disk 💾
Have you ever saved anything onto a floppy disk?
Yes.
Do you own any floppy disks?
No.
When was the last time you used a floppy disk?
Elementary school, probably.
What are three things you like (besides floppy disks) that are floppy?
Um... Cooked spaghetti, cheese slices, and some bunny ears.
Have you ever cried because you lost something that you had saved onto a floppy disk?
No.
💿 Compact Disc 💿
Have you ever burned a CD?
I have probably burned hundreds of CDs in my day.
Have you ever made a mix CD?
That was most of what I burned.
Have you ever done a craft project using old CDs?
No.
Do you own any CDs still?
Yes. Aside from the few that were accidentally left in the old car when we traded it in, I have every single CD I have ever owned.
What was the last CD you listened to?
Red Hot Chili Peppers.
What was the first CD that you purchased?
I don't know the first one I ever purchased on my own, but my first CD was Britney Spears.
💽 CD in Plastic Case 💽
Did you burn CDs and then put them in a plastic case?
Sometimes. I mostly used my CD binder, though.
Do you own any plastic CD cases?
Yes. I don't have space in my CD binder for the CDs I got from my parents when they croaked, so they are all still in their cases.
Have you ever written on a CD with a permanent marker?
I used to initial my CDs because my mom's ex-husband would try to steal them.
Have you ever used this emoji?
There isn't one.
Do you still own any of the mix tapes or mix CDs you made when you were younger?
Yep.
📼 VHS Tape 📼
Do you own any VHS tapes?
Yes. I have all of the VHS tapes my dad kept.
Did you used to watch movies on VHS tapes when you were younger? Yes. Wtf else was I going to watch them on? DVD didn't exist back then.
Do you remember the orange Nickelodeon tapes?
Yes.
Do you have any home videos that are on tapes?
I don't, but my grandma does.
Do you remember having to rewind VHS tapes?
Yes.
📞 Telephone ☎️
Do you remember a time before cellphones?
Yes.
How old were you when you got your first cellphone?
I don't know. 12 or 13?
Do you work in an office with a telephone?
No.
Do you have a home phone or just a cellphone?
Just a cell phone.
Do you still remember your home phone number from when you were growing up?
Yes.
Have you ever made a prank call?
Yes. When I was younger.
📠 Fax Machine 📠
Do you own a fax machine?
No.
Have you ever worked in an office with a fax machine?
Yes.
Have you ever owned a fax machine?
No.
Have you ever used this emoji?
Once again, there is no emoji.
What are three things you like that rhyme with "fax"?
I can't think of a single thing that I like that rhymes with "fax."
🗄 Filiing Cabinet 🗃
Do you own a filing cabinet?
Yes.
Do you enjoy organizing things?
Yes.
Are you a very organized person?
Yes.
Is there an office in your home?
No. The corner of my bedroom is the "office."
When was the last time you shopped at Office Max?
We don't have those around here.
What was the last thing you bought at Office Max?
N/A
🗂 Manila Folders 🗂
Do you own any manila folders?
Maybe one or 2.
Do you organize your computer files into folders?
Yes.
Did you ever use Lisa Frank folders for school when you were a kid?
No.
Do you still own any of the colorful folders you used to use for school when you were a kid?
No.
What are three things you have stored in folders (in real life, not on a computer)?
My daughter's artwork, files, sheet music.
📌 Thumbtack 📌
How many bulletin boards are there in your home?
My dry erase calendar has one one along the bottom of it.
Have you ever spray-painted a bulletin board, and if yes, what color?
No.
Do you own a set of colorful thumbtacks?
Yes. They came with the dry erase board.
If you own a bulletin board, what are three things you have pinned on it?
Various photos.
Have you ever stepped on a thumbtack?
Yes.
✂️ Scissors ✂️
How many pairs of scissors do you own?
I don't really count my scissors. I know of 3 pairs right off that we have.
Have you ever ran with scissors?
No. Kinda want to sometimes, though.
What color are your favorite pair of craft scissors, if applicable?
Blue.
What color are your hair-cutting scissors, if applicable?
Blue. I use the same scissors for everything. Sue me.
Do you cut your own hair? 💇♀️
Yes.
Do you have a special pair of scissors that you use to open boxes? 📦 ✂️
No. I use knives for that.
Do you have different pairs of scissors that you use for different things?
We have kitchen scissors that are strictly for kitchen use. The others are fair game for everything else except for kitchen use.
What color was the last pair of scissors you used? What was the last thing you used a pair of scissors for?
Black. A food package.
Do you know how to do a scissor kick?
No.
When was the last time you did a scissor kick?
Never.
🧷 Safety Pin 🧷
When was the last time you used a safety pin?
I have no idea.
Have you ever used this emoji?
No emoji, unless you're just talking about the safety pin emoji. In that case, no. I haven't.
What was the last thing you used a safety pin for?
I don't know.
Have you ever ran a race and had a number pinned to your shirt?
No.
Do you own a box of safety pins?
No.
📎 Paper Clips 🖇
When was the last time you used a paperclip?
About a month ago, I guess.
What was the last thing you used a paperclip for?
Uh, to hold paper together.
Do you remember Clippit, the Microsoft Word paperclip? 📎👀 💬
Yes.
Have you ever received a piece of advice from Clippit?
Probably.
Do you own a box of paperclips?
Yes.
📏 Rulers 📐
Do you own a ruler?
No. I just have tape measures.
How many rulers do you own?
None.
What was the last thing you used a ruler? When was the last time you used one?
I used a tape measure to measure a TV stand I was getting rid of.
Do you know how to draw a straight line without using a ruler?
Sure.
What does your favorite ruler that you own look like?
I don't have one.
🖊 Pen 🖊
Do you prefer to write with pens or pencils?
Pens.
What color ink pen do you write with the most?
Black or blue.
Where do you normally buy pens?
The store.
What was the last thing you wrote down?
I jotted down some things on a sticky note.
Do you enjoy writing? Do you enjoy how it feels as your hand glides across the page? ✍️
I used to. I haven't really written much in a while, though.
🗑 Trash Can 🗑
What do you call a trash can? Do you call it a trash can, wastebasket, rubbish bin, garbage can, or something else?
"Trash" or "trash can."
Do you need to take the trash out soon?
Yes.
What day is trash pick-up day in your city?
I have no idea. Between Tuesday and Thursday, I'm guessing.
Are there things you are holding onto that you probably should just throw away?
Yep. Gonna be sorting through that crap and some point soon and throwing a bunch of shit away.
When was the last time you took the trash out?
I can't. My husband took it out a couple of days ago, though.
📋 Clipboard 📋
Do you own a clipboard?
Yes.
When was the last time you had to sign a paper that was attached to a clipboard?
The day of my surgery. Had to sign consent forms.
Have you ever held a clipboard just to make yourself look more official?
No.
Do you have neat handwriting?
It's sloppy neat, if that even makes sense.
Would you rather write in cursive or print?
Cursive.
📆 Calendar 📅
What is today's date?
July 10th.
How many months are there until your birthday? 🥳
1 month, 21 days.
How old will you turn on your next birthday?
35.
Do you have a calendar on your wall? If so, what is this month's calendar picture?
Dry erase calendar. No pictures.
Are you counting down the days to anything?
No.
What is your favorite season?
Fall and winter.
🗒 Spiral Notepad 🗒
When was the last time you used a spiral notepad?
Couple of months, at least.
Do you own a spiral notepad?
Yes. I have several.
Would you rather write or draw? ✍️ .
Write. I suck at drawing.
Do you make to-do lists?
Yes.
What are/were three items on your to-do list for today?
Send some emails, talk budget, exist.
What is something you did yesterday (or today) that you really enjoyed?
Not a fucking thing. Can't enjoy much of anything anymore since people like to sit outside in their vehicles 24/7 blasting their music at max volume and disturbing everyone around them.
What is something that you've been putting off, if there's anything? paper?
I don't know.
Are you thankful that your life story is still being written?
Not really, no.
⏰ Alarm Clock ⏰
What time do you usually wake up in the morning?
Usually between 7:30 and 9.
Is your bed made right now?
Yes.
Do you wake up to an alarm, or do you wake up naturally?
I set an alarm so I don't sleep all day, but I usually wake up naturally before my alarm goes off.
Do you normally follow a schedule, or are you more spontaneous?
I try to follow a schedule.
Do you prefer to follow a schedule or be spontaneous?
I prefer to follow a schedule.
Do you have a clock on your wall?
No.
What do you normally use to tell time? Do you use your phone, computer, wristwatch, the sun ☀️, a wall clock, a bedside alarm clock, or something else?
My phone or my watch.
💡 Lightbulb 💡
How many lamps can you see from where you're sitting right now?
3. This survey is seriously just asking about every tiny thing. I'm tired, dude.
When was the last time you changed a lightbulb?
About a month ago.
Have you ever used your phone as a flashlight? 📱
During my frequent trips to the bathroom in the middle of the night.
Do you own a flashlight? 🔦
Yes. We have a few. My husband's grandmother bought people random flashlights every year for Christmas.
How many lightbulbs can you see from where you're sitting right now?
None. They are all covered.
💿🗄💻 📆🗂 Final Questions! 🗃📋🖇📠💾
Do you work in an office?
No. I don't work.
Have you ever had an office job? If so, did/do you like it? If you haven't had an office job, do you think you would like one?
I have. I enjoyed the job, but it wasn't something I'd want to make a career out of.
What is your favorite thing to do on a computer? 💻
Tumblr and gaming, I guess.
Would you rather own a desktop computer or laptop computer? 💻 🖥
I have both, but I prefer my desktop.
What is your dream job?
I couldn't tell you. My dreams died a long time ago.
Do you prefer writing something down or typing something up on a computer?
Either one is fine, but writing it down on a piece of paper is generally more convenient.
Do you own a desk? If so, what does it look like? What do you have on top of it?
Black carbon fiber. 2 tiers. Headset hook and a cup holder attacked to the from the front on each side. Built in wireless charger and power outlets. LEDs along the bottom of the top tier.
What do you think is your favorite emoji among the ones on this survey?
None of them.
