8.02.2011

You're Stranded on an Island...

My co-worker, Michael, likes to ask me ridiculous questions at work to bide the time. So, in true office tradition, he asked me "Ok, if you were stranded on an island, what three things would you bring with you?" with the side note of, "And you can't bring a man."

Before answering, I asked, "Okay, do I have a supply of water?" The answer was yes, you have all the food and water you need to survive.

So, then I could proceed with my answers:
  1. Books to read.
  2. A volleyball.
  3. Chocolate.
To which Michael replied, "Don't you want internet connection instead of books?

"No, not particularly."

"Why the volleyball?"

"I'll need a friend...just like Tom Hanks did."

"But you didn't say anything that will help you get off the island."

"Why am I getting off the island?" I asked, to which he just stared at me.

Conclusions from this interaction:
  1. I question everything. Before answering the question, I answered with a question.
  2. I didn't even think of getting off the island. Maybe this is a sign that I need a vacation.
  3. I'm not-so-novel with my answers. I'm not particularly clever. But I know what I want.
  4. I can't live without chocolate.

Yeah, that sums it up. So who's living on the island with me?
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14 comments:

  1. Brissa8:38 AM, August 02, 2011

    hahaha i love this post. i would have also asked if i had a lifetime supply of swimsuits and a tent or hammock. i agree with you about an endless supply of books. what more would a person need?!
    and me, i will go to the island with you.

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  2. Ashley8:43 AM, August 02, 2011

    Yeah, I suppose bringing a real friend is better than a fake friend :P

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  3. donny*10:07 AM, August 02, 2011

    So, I gather chocolate > coffee? I believe my answers would have been much more predictable.

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  4. Ashley10:16 AM, August 02, 2011

    Yes. I can live without coffee (I have before). But chocolate is magical.

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  5. Emily, Ruby Slipper Journeys1:28 PM, August 02, 2011

    Hehe, I love that you didn't think about leaving the island! I'd definitely take books over internet connection!

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  6. Unknown6:07 PM, August 02, 2011

    internet connection is available? why should i get off the island then? heheheh

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  7. Stephany6:19 PM, August 02, 2011

    I CAN BE YOUR VOLLEYBALL! ;)

    I would also totally bring chocolate and an endless supply of books so I think we would be a perfect match.

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  8. Ashley10:55 PM, August 02, 2011

    em--I would surely let you inhabit the island with me.

    rita--I guess this is a high tech island? It is the singapore of islands. :)

    steph--alright friend! er, volleyball.

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  9. h6:19 AM, August 03, 2011

    Oooh, or maybe the fact that you didn't think to get off the island is indicative of your non-dependence on others? I think most people would be concerned with being lonely.

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  10. Ashley9:42 AM, August 03, 2011

    good point, iris :)

    Although, I'm probably not that independent. I might go crazy talking to a volleyball for years on end :P

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  11. chris reeder3:27 PM, August 03, 2011

    Does Michael have a red Swingline stapler?

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  12. Ashley3:48 PM, August 03, 2011

    no, he's not as cool as me :)

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  13. Anthony S.6:11 PM, August 03, 2011

    I like your spirit. Why leave the island if you have all the food and water and books you need? Sounds like paradise to me. Your friend doesn't appreciate the concept of solitude.

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  14. Anonymous6:37 AM, August 13, 2011

    I wouldn't have even thought to ask the water question. And I think the word 'stranded' doesn't necessarily conjure up images of trying to get off the island. After all, if you had some way to get off the island, you wouldn't be stranded, now would you?

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