The Joy Meme

Interesting title for a blog where you know that in 10 hours you will be going back to work after two weeks off - and gee it has been a most wonderful two weeks. Lunch is made, bag is ready, clothes are laid out, dishes are done. All is ready. I just want to get a bit of writing done an this blog done and I can go back to my book. Yay.

Questions, as always from Bev at Sunday Stealing.


 1.   Are you filled with joy today?

Not really - I have to go back to work tomorrow after two weeks off. I've had a very relaxing time  - so it will be a bit of a shock to the system to have to get up early, get dressed and get on the train in the morning.

 2.   Has it been a rough week?

No, it;s been lovely. I've spent most of the time hanging out with the cats, going to the gym, seeing movie (Aquaman, Ralph Breaks the Internet and The Favourite - all good in their own way), Reading and watching telly and listening to the most awesome podcast, "My Dad Wrote a Porno". It's been great.

 3.   If given the opportunity, would you like to star in a musical?

No thanks - I'm not really into musicals - although I would be great as Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray or Magenta in Rocky Horror.

  4.  Name one person you’d take a bullet for.

I can't name one, but I'd take a bullet for most of my close friends.
   
  5.  Did you trip over anything today?

Not yet - there are a few hours left in the day. I might still trip over the cat.
   
  6.  Last time you painted a picture?

About 12 years ago. It was on a corporate bonding day. It was great fun. I paint pictures with words all the time.
   
  7.  Is your favorite color yellow?

No.
   
   8. Were you born in a hospital? Do you know the name of the person that delivered you?

Yes, I was born in a hospital, in the same hospital and probably the same ward as my mother. I have my baby book somewhere in the cupboard. The doctor's name is in there. I also know I was a forceps delivery. I can't be asked to go through the cupboard to find out the doctor's name.
   
   9. Have you ever had a friend or relative that’s incarcerated?

I have an acquaintance - a friend of a friend, who has done 17 years for murder. He's out now. He was convicted after a witch hunt, after three trials on circumstantial evidence. If he's killed somebody, I'm the Pope. He's a lovely man. An old school friend did time for culpable driving in the 90's. Once again - he's got on with his life, thankfully.

   10. Do you enjoy romantic movies, even when they’re cliche?

Yes, but don't tell anybody.

    11.Would you rather watch a movie or listen to music?

I do a bit of both - depends on my mood. Movies probably just trump music. But only just.
 
    12.Ever been to Rhode Island?

Nope. Nearest to Rhode Island I've been to is Massachusetts.

    13.Can you tell the difference between a Scottish & an Irish accent?

Most of the time, yes. Unfortunately, the softer they come, the easier they are to confuse.
   
    14. Can you read music?

I used to be able to.
 
    15.Have you been to McDonald’s in the past month?

No. And long may that remain.

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