Sunday Stealing: Being Authentic

 It's going to be a quick Sunday Stealing this week. I'm trying to finish my book group book. I will get there, but I'm not enjoying the book at all, making it hard. And it's a huge week. 

Anyway, questions were supplied by Bev at Sunday Stealing. 

When do I feel most authentically myself?

In Europe. I was meant to live in the UK or France. I'm just more comfortable over there. 

What I'm thankful for today?

That I'm healthy enough to donate blood. I donated blood today. It doesn't hurt. It doesn't take long. You're doing a good thing. 

A memory I hope I never forget

Too many of them to count. Going to France last year is up there. So many experiences. 

Other ways I connect with long distant friends

Normally I email or chat online. If they're really lucky I'll hop on a plane and go visit them. 

How I reconnect with myself when I feel lost

I read a book. Books make you realise how good you have things. 

What would be my signature drink if I owned a café

Probably an almond decaf latte if it was on-alcoholic. A coffee negroni if it was an alcoholic drink. (Or a gin and tonic)

Something I’ve let go of, as I’ve grown older

The thought that one day I'll have a flat stomach. 

The things I’m most likely to lie about

The reason I'm running late. I'm often late on the weekend. Quite often I'm just messing about and lose track of time. I'll often blame my lateness on a phone call. 

What’s something I wish I had more time to learn

How to play the piano.  And maybe tango. I love the look of the tango, but I dance like a fridge. 

Social media trends that puzzle me

I don't get Tik Tok or Snapchat. Never used them, don't like the look of them. 

Local phrases and terms I use often

Yeah/Nah. It's an Australian thing, which means "No, you have to be joking."

If I could only wear only three colors, I’d pick these...

Bright red. 

Melbourne black. 

Green. 

Favorite books, music, tv, movies, and media this month

Favourite book: I've just discovered Philip Pullman and I'm working my way through the His Dark Materials series. Yes, I know I'm late to the party. 

Favourite music. I'm seeing The Pixies and Pearl Jam tomorrow night and The Hoodoo Gurus on Thursday. It's a big week. 

Favourite TV.: I'm about to start watching Bad Sisters on Apple +. Hopefully it's as good as the first series. 

Favourite Movie:  I've seen two movies I've loved in the last month. Memoir of a Snail is an Australian film, and that was excellent. I love Adam Elliot. 

 I also loved Saturday Night. I was so well done. 

Today's song (which was playing in the blood bank earlier today):