I am supposed to be writing my papers instead of doing this meme. We are getting there.
Also remember, I am Australian, we don't, as a rule, do Halloween - as it is a daft American custom
Anyway, the question have been supplied by Bev at Sunday Stealing.
Ghost: what would you like on your tombstone?
Nevertheless, she persisted.
Dracula: are you afraid of aging? or death?
Aging. This getting old thing is not for sissies. Everybody has to die, why be scared of it?
Nosferatu: what, as a child, did you imagine went bump in the night?
There were all sorts of things that went bump in the night when I was a kid. Monsters of all kinds were there.
Godzilla: what do you do when you are angry? are you ever destructive?
I seethe for a bit when angry, then let it simper away. I tend to go for a walk or a drive and let it blow out. I don't stay angry for long.
The Blob: do you collect anything? if so, what & why?
I collect ornamental elephants. I like elephants. But they have to be little. I have a shelf full o them
Zombie: when was the last time you trusted your gut? was it successful?
I always trust my gut - it is yet to do me wrong, even if it sets me on some interesting paths.
Mothra: what is something dangerous that attracts or fascinates you?
Motorbikes. Would never own one, can't drive them, but I love them.
King Kong: what are some questionable choices you've made lately?
Deciding to re-write Shakespeare for my last assignment.
Alien: what is your strangest feature?
I have web toes on my right foot and my pinkies stick up on both hands.
Cthulhu: do you like the ocean? why or why not?
Love it. I just love being near water - and in water.
Nessie: have you ever felt invisible to people -- the feeling of not existing?
All the time. I've been working on that one.
Mutant spider: what is one of your biggest fears?
Intimacy and commitment. Next.
Werewolf: if you could change into any nonhuman animal and back at will, what animal would you change into and why?
I would love to be a well loved house cat. I think that would be awesome.
Golem: if you could make up an imaginary friend, what would they be like and why?
I would have a punk rocker called Albert who would get me into all sorts of mischief.
Leprechaun: what is your "pot of gold" (or white whale, if you'd rather)
To write that bloody novel...
Sharktopus: what is something you've done that was ridiculous or a bad decision?
Ummm... some class A drugs in the nineties. I don't regret it, but yeah, I don't need to do ecstasy again. A handful of times 20 years ago is enough.
Robot: what is a habit you do without thinking?
I have a few of them - making the bed each morning, check the door each night, not leave the house without eyeliner and mascara. Brush my teeth twice a day. Nothing too bad at all.
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Sunday, October 22, 2017
The Sleepy Ramblers Meme
Taking some time out from writing assignments.
Questions, as always, from Bev at Sunday Stealing.
Have you ever eaten at restaurant and you realized you forgot your money?
Thankfully not. Have I walked out without paying. Once or twice, but I've always managed to get back and sort things out.
True or false-you can pat your head and rub your tummy at the same time.
True. Joys of being ambidextrous.
Do you prefer to drink out of cans or bottles?
Out of bottles. Cans can be a bit sharp.
Do your socks match today?
I'm not wearing socks.
What was the last book you read? Would you recommend it?
The last book I read was Leap by Myfanwy Jones. It was excellent. A very Melbourne book. A great exposition of the grieving process.
Are you currently borrowing something from someone?
Not at the moment. I try not to borrow things.
Write an extremely random statement.
The Louis the Fly song was composed by Bryce Courtney, a well know Australian author.
Are there any major holidays you don’t celebrate?
As an Australan, we don't do American holidays, but as an Australian, I don't celebrate Australia Day - or Invasion Day as I call it. Bring in the Republic I say.
What is one thing you will never understand?
The American healthcare system. Universal socialised medicine makes far more sense for all.
Have you ever stepped on a bee?
Yes. And been stung by said bee.
What helps you wake up in the morning?
A half hour lie in. I need to ease myself into the day.
What did you have for breakfast this morning?
An omelette and a cup of coffee.
What is your favorite thing in your room?
My bed.
Who was your first kiss with?
That would be telling. A gangly, spotty youth. No idea what happened to him.
Do you worry about small things?
Far too often.
Questions, as always, from Bev at Sunday Stealing.
Have you ever eaten at restaurant and you realized you forgot your money?
Thankfully not. Have I walked out without paying. Once or twice, but I've always managed to get back and sort things out.
True or false-you can pat your head and rub your tummy at the same time.
True. Joys of being ambidextrous.
Do you prefer to drink out of cans or bottles?
Out of bottles. Cans can be a bit sharp.
Do your socks match today?
I'm not wearing socks.
What was the last book you read? Would you recommend it?
The last book I read was Leap by Myfanwy Jones. It was excellent. A very Melbourne book. A great exposition of the grieving process.
Are you currently borrowing something from someone?
Not at the moment. I try not to borrow things.
Write an extremely random statement.
The Louis the Fly song was composed by Bryce Courtney, a well know Australian author.
Are there any major holidays you don’t celebrate?
As an Australan, we don't do American holidays, but as an Australian, I don't celebrate Australia Day - or Invasion Day as I call it. Bring in the Republic I say.
What is one thing you will never understand?
The American healthcare system. Universal socialised medicine makes far more sense for all.
Have you ever stepped on a bee?
Yes. And been stung by said bee.
What helps you wake up in the morning?
A half hour lie in. I need to ease myself into the day.
What did you have for breakfast this morning?
An omelette and a cup of coffee.
What is your favorite thing in your room?
My bed.
Who was your first kiss with?
That would be telling. A gangly, spotty youth. No idea what happened to him.
Do you worry about small things?
Far too often.
Sunday, October 15, 2017
The What's a Crush meme
Blog time. I've had a lovely, but not very productive weekend. really do have to get on with the study.
Anyway, on with the questions, supplied, as always, by Sunday Stealing.
1. What do you find hilarious, but most people don’t find funny?
Death - a lot of the time.
2. What was the best year of your life so far?
This year has been pretty good. 2010 was good too.
3. What’s your favorite thing to do on the Internet?
Probably Facebook and blogging.
4. What fad have you held on to even tho it isn’t popular any more?
Pokemon Go. I still play daily.
5. What do you spend most of your time doing?
Working and writing.
6. What do you spend way too much money on?
Theatre tickets and makeup.
7. What event, large or small, has changed the course of your life most?
The death of my niece. The reverberations are still being felt.
8. Who do you have a hard time taking seriously?
Anybody who's a Liberal/National politician - horrid scumbags that they are (if you're American, think Republican)
9. What do you judge people for most often?
Liberal/National Politicians
10. What was the most beautiful view you have ever experienced?
The Scottish Highlands are amazing.
11. What is something you read or heard that has stuck with you for a long time?
Slaughterhouse Five has never really left me.
12. What’s your favorite thing to shop for. Why?
Red lipstick. A girl can never have enough red lipstick.
13. What’s the best compliment someone can receive?
"You're really intelligent."
14. What’s something people go on and on about and you just can’t stand sitting through?
The "No" campaign for this marriage equality survey Australia is being put throught
15. What’s something you can do that most people can’t?
Use scissors left-handed.
16. When was the last time you tried to look cool and ended in embarrassment?
That would be most of the time. I am so not cool.
17. What is the most ridiculous rule you have to follow?
I'm not sure I agree with the blanket bike helmet rule we have around here.
18. What country do you not know the location of, even though you should?
Venezuela - I have a rough idea, but yeah, it's somewhere in South America.
19. What do you have a hard time with but most people find quite easy?
Using scissors with my right hand.
20. What’s the most impressive skill you have?
I write fairly well.
Anyway, on with the questions, supplied, as always, by Sunday Stealing.
1. What do you find hilarious, but most people don’t find funny?
Death - a lot of the time.
2. What was the best year of your life so far?
This year has been pretty good. 2010 was good too.
3. What’s your favorite thing to do on the Internet?
Probably Facebook and blogging.
4. What fad have you held on to even tho it isn’t popular any more?
Pokemon Go. I still play daily.
5. What do you spend most of your time doing?
Working and writing.
6. What do you spend way too much money on?
Theatre tickets and makeup.
7. What event, large or small, has changed the course of your life most?
The death of my niece. The reverberations are still being felt.
8. Who do you have a hard time taking seriously?
Anybody who's a Liberal/National politician - horrid scumbags that they are (if you're American, think Republican)
9. What do you judge people for most often?
Liberal/National Politicians
10. What was the most beautiful view you have ever experienced?
The Scottish Highlands are amazing.
11. What is something you read or heard that has stuck with you for a long time?
Slaughterhouse Five has never really left me.
12. What’s your favorite thing to shop for. Why?
Red lipstick. A girl can never have enough red lipstick.
13. What’s the best compliment someone can receive?
"You're really intelligent."
14. What’s something people go on and on about and you just can’t stand sitting through?
The "No" campaign for this marriage equality survey Australia is being put throught
15. What’s something you can do that most people can’t?
Use scissors left-handed.
16. When was the last time you tried to look cool and ended in embarrassment?
That would be most of the time. I am so not cool.
17. What is the most ridiculous rule you have to follow?
I'm not sure I agree with the blanket bike helmet rule we have around here.
18. What country do you not know the location of, even though you should?
Venezuela - I have a rough idea, but yeah, it's somewhere in South America.
19. What do you have a hard time with but most people find quite easy?
Using scissors with my right hand.
20. What’s the most impressive skill you have?
I write fairly well.
Sunday, October 8, 2017
The Getting To Know You Meme
Writing this from the airport food court. Was hoping to be writing this from the Qantas business lounge, but the upgrade didn't come through so I am here - also working on some stuff for uni and getting out some admin while I have the time. Ah well. There is some good people watching to be had as I wait for my flight.
Anyway, questions, as per usual, are from Bev at Sunday Stealing.
If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?
Probably exercise and write.
What’s your favorite piece of clothing you own / owned?
I really love this white dress with red poppies on it. I need to lose some weight so I fit into it again, but I love that dress.
What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Breeding large dogs. That would be awesome. Puppies!
What would your perfect room look like?
I have no idea - airy and spacious, but with the ability to block out light when needed.
How often do you play sports?
I don't, but I walk and go to the gym a lot.
What fictional place would you most like to go?
Hogwarts!
What job would you be terrible at?
Anything to do with dealing with the general public. I have no patience. I sucked at retail.
When was the last time you climbed a tree?
When I was about ten.
If you could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, what would you have a good chance at winning medal for?
Procrastinating
What skill would you like to master?
Writing novels that sell.
What would be the most amazing adventure to go on?
I'm hoping to walk the Camino de Compostela de Santiago next year by myself. That should be an adventure.
If you had unlimited funds to build a house that you would live in for the rest of your life, what would the finished house be like?
A big tree house - but with all mod cons - and very good air conditioning.
What state or country do you never want to go back to?
I still really have no desire to go to Perth, Western Australia after the last time I was at the airport there and they were so rude. Naples in Italy - don't want to go back there either.
What songs have you completely memorized?
Other than lots of kid's songs, I do a pretty good Bohemian Rhapsody.
What do you consider to be your best find?
Sam at the Benefit's Eyebrow bar in Myer Sydney. She gets my awful eyebrows just right.
Are you usually early or late?
I'm always late. There is a greatness to my lateness.
What pets did you have while you were growing up?
We had two dogs and two cats when I was a kid. We also had chooks (chickens) but they are stupid and not pets.
When people come to you for help, what do they usually want help with?
Writing stuff. I fix up lots of writing stuff - resumes, cover letters, website text.
What takes up too much of your time?
The Freemasons. Thinking of leaving. Huge time drain for what seems like little in return.
What do you wish you knew more about?
The subtle art of really not giving a f*ck.
What would be your first question after waking up from being cryogenically frozen for 100 years?
Is Keith Richards still alive?
Anyway, questions, as per usual, are from Bev at Sunday Stealing.
If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?
Probably exercise and write.
What’s your favorite piece of clothing you own / owned?
I really love this white dress with red poppies on it. I need to lose some weight so I fit into it again, but I love that dress.
What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Breeding large dogs. That would be awesome. Puppies!
What would your perfect room look like?
I have no idea - airy and spacious, but with the ability to block out light when needed.
How often do you play sports?
I don't, but I walk and go to the gym a lot.
What fictional place would you most like to go?
Hogwarts!
What job would you be terrible at?
Anything to do with dealing with the general public. I have no patience. I sucked at retail.
When was the last time you climbed a tree?
When I was about ten.
If you could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, what would you have a good chance at winning medal for?
Procrastinating
What skill would you like to master?
Writing novels that sell.
What would be the most amazing adventure to go on?
I'm hoping to walk the Camino de Compostela de Santiago next year by myself. That should be an adventure.
If you had unlimited funds to build a house that you would live in for the rest of your life, what would the finished house be like?
A big tree house - but with all mod cons - and very good air conditioning.
What state or country do you never want to go back to?
I still really have no desire to go to Perth, Western Australia after the last time I was at the airport there and they were so rude. Naples in Italy - don't want to go back there either.
What songs have you completely memorized?
Other than lots of kid's songs, I do a pretty good Bohemian Rhapsody.
What do you consider to be your best find?
Sam at the Benefit's Eyebrow bar in Myer Sydney. She gets my awful eyebrows just right.
Are you usually early or late?
I'm always late. There is a greatness to my lateness.
What pets did you have while you were growing up?
We had two dogs and two cats when I was a kid. We also had chooks (chickens) but they are stupid and not pets.
When people come to you for help, what do they usually want help with?
Writing stuff. I fix up lots of writing stuff - resumes, cover letters, website text.
What takes up too much of your time?
The Freemasons. Thinking of leaving. Huge time drain for what seems like little in return.
What do you wish you knew more about?
The subtle art of really not giving a f*ck.
What would be your first question after waking up from being cryogenically frozen for 100 years?
Is Keith Richards still alive?
Sunday, October 1, 2017
The Creepy Crawlies meme
Right, a long weekend, my team lost at the football and the only thing I feel like I have achieved is unclogging the vacuum cleaner and watching a lot of The Good Wife. My tutorial remains undone, but I have a few days on that.
Questions, as always, from Bev at Sunday Stealing.
1. You are walking down the road and you look down. There is a bug. Do you step on it?
Depends on the bug - but I would probably walk over it. Spiders, on the other hand, get stepped on. Eww.
2. What is one fantasy that you want to come true more than any other?
World peace.
3. Someone knocks on your door. Do you look out the window to see who it is before you open it? Do you open it regardless of who it is?
Yes, I look out the window. There are some people I don't open the door to - salesmen in particular.
4. Have you ever eaten Play Doh?
Yes, when I was a kid. Mum used to make it for us.
5. What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon as a child and why?
I used to love Hong Kong Phoeey and the Wacky Races. No idea why.
6. Are you a “people watcher”?
Absolutely. It's great fun.
7. I have a bowl of fruit. There are apples, oranges & pears. You help yourself to one - which one do you choose?
Probably the apple. Pears and oranges can be messy to eat.
8. What is your biggest pet peeve in the blogging world?
People who moan and grizzle all the time.
9. What is one religion that you could just never see yourself joining?
Any sort of fundamentalist group - this includes Christian fundamentalists. I'm just too easy going.
10. What word do you use far too often?
Actually, actually.
11. How long do you spend in the shower?
5-10 minutes. Depends on whether my hair needs washing.
12. If you were to write a personal ad about yourself, what would it say?
Eclectic,world-wandering writer chick seeks similar.
13. Your favorite flavor of soup is….?
Mulligatawny. (it isn't but I like saying Mulligatawny :) )
14. You are sitting on a bench in the park and a bug walks in front of your feet…. do you squash him? (I am assuming this is a different bug from question #1)
I will still let the bug go om its way. I might say shoo or something to it.
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