I have an IQ of WHAT??!?
When I first asked around to see if anyone here at the station knew someone who would be willing to be interviewed about these online tests I got immediate responses from 5 people who all took IQ tests and got about the exact same score... in the genius category.
Hmm.
Maybe that should have been my story?
Anyway, here are the sites. Again, some charge a fee and/or require you to register your email address. The doctor we interviewed was not a fan of anything that came with a profit motive. But, I wanted you to see the sites we looked at while developing the story!
Queendom: http://www.queendom.com/
Formerly emode.com: http://web.tickle.com/
Knowyourtype.com: http://www.knowyourtype.com/
Ivillage.com: http://www.ivillage.com/
Enneagram Institute: http://www.enneagraminstitute.com/
Color Quiz: http://www.colorquiz.com/
Rateyourself.com: http://www.rateyourself.com/
And Michael found this in an old 8break and thought it might work for this story: http://www.blogthings.com/ You can find 8break in the video player section on our homepage.
Timmy writes: In your blog, you forgot to mention that Milo also hates vampires and guys named Lee (inside joke). And no matter how many times he meets this 'Timmy' person he still doesn't like him...
The inside joke is that Timmy and I go way back. We used to work together in Boise and then again here at KGW. My dog Milo just couldn't get his brain wrapped around liking our mutual friend Lee. So, we joked that Lee was really a vampire and Milo could see right through him. We also joked that when we left the house Milo played with his Rubix cube. He's a very smart dog who recently taught himself how to open the cupboards. Sheesh.
David wrote that he liked the segment on bed-sharing. Of course, it was made even cooler because I interviewed his friend. ;-)
Tom writes: Stephanie,
Just a quick note -- saw your story in Enviga… well done… super informative. Keep up the fantastic work! And your blogs (as always) are fun to read… and yes, we are learning something!
Cheers, Tom
Yup, Tom... your check is in the mail!! :-) Seriously, thanks!
And GB writes: Probably none of my business, but I'm going to ask anyway. What's the dynamics like at KGW? More specifically, what are those people like that we see everyday reporting the news on-air? It appears to me at least that everyone gets along really well. It's the lighthearted bantering that I hear between personalities that keeps me tuned in rather than switching channels. Is it really that comfortable and relaxed of an environment?
I'm glad you asked. Of course I'm going to say I think everyone is great and we all get along, etc. But, there is more to it than that. I like just about everyone I work with. But I do have conflicts with people from time to time.. either I see things differently, or whatever. It is truly no different than it is at any other office. The trick is to work hard and to try and gain the respect of your co-workers. That's the best you can do. I will also say this: most of us are down-to-earth. No big egos, that kind of thing... which is really nice. We have a lot of "lifers" here: people who, like me, love Portland and don't want to leave. That reduces the amount of posturing to some degree. Hopefully that answer helps!
Here is a picture of the KINK radio goldfish (we share a building).
I call him Jim but I'm pretty sure he has a different name. If you know it.. let me know. Jim was the name of Timmy's goldfish who lived in this vat of pea green water for like 15 years. He got to be the size of a small Koi and would gobble up other smaller fish with abandon. I would always get grossed out by the water and ask Timmy to clean the tank. He did and Jim passed away not long after. RIP, Jim. RIP.
Oops. Almost showtime. 4 pounds of makeup later and I'll be on TV!
