answering 5 questions from a friend

There's an interview meme going around where people ask each other 5 questions. It's usually structured to reproduce through commenters but in this particular case I am just going to answer some questions a pal asked and be a leaf node in the tree.

1. As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

This varied a lot from year to year, but I do remember thinking that "spy" and "national-level political figure" and "journalist" all popped up. Dr. Anna Fels in Necessary Dreams: Ambition in Women's Changing Lives discusses how early job fantasies often include "fame" as a way of indicating the desire for validation of mastery from others, and I definitely do remember imagining being famous -- and being interrogated by a Senate confirmation committee for something.

2. What did you do for fun in the past that you haven’t had as much time for lately?

Walking long distances with no particular aim in mind. Or walking very long distances with the aim of getting through said long walk, e.g., walking the length of Manhattan or walking the width of England.

3. What’s the worst part about your job?

Being your own boss is the best and the worst part of running your own business, as the saying goes.

4. Tell me about a recent delicious meal you had.

A toasted mini whole wheat bagel with a scrambled egg and mushrooms, and some decaf black tea.

5. What's a meme that delights you, and why?

You know, the Wellerman singalong videos were great. It's awesome to get to listen to people singing well together!