Better late than never I say:
1) Have you ever gotten lost in a maze?
No
2) Have you ever been attacked by a wild animal? No
3) Have you ever ridden a camel? No
4) Have you ever pet a rat? No
5) Have you ever been a member of a gym? Yes - and I have been for a very long time. Love my gym membership.
6) Have you ever been in a helicopter? Yes
7) Have you ever cheated at a test? No
8) Have you ever ridden a tractor? yes - I can drive a tractor - grew up on a farm
9) Have you ever passed wind/gas in an embarrassing situation? All the time.
10) Have you ever played the bongos? Yes
11) Have you ever handled a snake? No, thank goodness
12) Have you ever assembled furniture by yourself? Yes - I am the Ikea queen.
13) Have you ever been scuba diving? No - afraid of open water
14) Have you ever had a disastrous interview? Plenty of them - it means that you're not really right for the job.
15) Have you ever sold your services? I am a consulting writer/instructional designer - I sell my services all the time.
16) Have you ever raised money for charity? Yes, and i try to do this a few times a year.
17) Have you ever won a giant sized cuddly toy from a fair? No
18) Have you ever milked a cow? Yes - again, grew up on a farm
19) Have you ever used the phrase "back in my time" to someone younger than you? I seem to be using that more and more.
20) Have you ever invented a fairly unique meal or drink? I remember mixing Baileys with beer at uni - that was pretty disastrous.....
Monday, December 15, 2014
Sunday, December 7, 2014
The Are You? Meme
It's Xmas jam making day, so there is my grandmother's recipe Dried Apricot Jam on the stove boiling away on the stove. I'm having a cheapo Xmas this year, so jam is being given away as presents. I think this is a wonderful idea as everybody I know has everything they need, home made jam is a good thing to give. Most people like apricot jam.
So it's a stir of the pot then a question. Breaks things up a bit and the jam doesn't catch on the bottom of the pot. Love making jam. Just wish my grandfather was here to stir the pot with me.
1) Are you psychic in any way?
I read tarot professionally and have done for many years - does this count? I'd say I'm moderately psychic - I occasionally see things and I'll often sense things, but I have no control over things.
2) Are you a good dancer?
No. I look like a fridge freezer when I dance.
3) Are you a good singer?
I can carry a tune, but don't make me sing in public.
4) Are you a good cook?
Certainly, there are things I cook which people ask for - such as my lemon polenta cake, chicken and roast pumpkin stir fry, birthday cakes... I'm a pretty good cook.
5) Are you a good artist?
Not in a traditional sense, but I love creating things.
6) Are you a good listener?
I like to think so.
7) Are you a good public speaker?
Yes. Public speaking doesn't freak me out in the slightest.
8) Are you a good babysitter?
Depending on my mood. Kids generally like me. I generally like kids.
9) Are you a good mechanic?
No. Change a tyre, fill up the petrol and stand and look at the engine. That's the end of it for me.
10) Are you a good diplomat?
Another depends on the time and place. I can have my moments. I a bit too tactless to be a true diplomat.
11) Are you a good employee?
Turn up on time. Do what's asked of me. What more do you want. Yes, I'm a good employee.
12) Are you a good dresser?
No. But I dress to my shape and I'm colour coordinated because I wear black most of the time.
13) Are you a good swimmer?
Pretty good. I'm a medium lane swimmer when I hit the pool.
14) Are you a good skier?
Haven't been skiing for about 30 years so I'd say that this is a no.
15) Are you a good gift giver?
Sometimes. Depend who it is. My best friend got a garden gnome from me one year - she spent the next ten trying to run the thing over. When I give gifts I try to personalise them or make an effort.
16) Are you a good musician?
No. I play the flute badly and can read music. Better than some, but nowhere as good as others.
17) Are you a good comedian?
Occasionally. How do you titillate an ocelot?
You oscillate it's tit a lot.
Boom boom.
18) Are you a good cleaner?
No. Again, my house is sort of clean. That's good enough.
19) Are you a good actor?
Not really. I did a bit of acting in a former life, but I'd never make a stage or screen actor.
20) Are you a good writer?
Yes. That's part of the reason I'm doing a Masters in writing at the moment.
So it's a stir of the pot then a question. Breaks things up a bit and the jam doesn't catch on the bottom of the pot. Love making jam. Just wish my grandfather was here to stir the pot with me.
1) Are you psychic in any way?
I read tarot professionally and have done for many years - does this count? I'd say I'm moderately psychic - I occasionally see things and I'll often sense things, but I have no control over things.
2) Are you a good dancer?
No. I look like a fridge freezer when I dance.
3) Are you a good singer?
I can carry a tune, but don't make me sing in public.
4) Are you a good cook?
Certainly, there are things I cook which people ask for - such as my lemon polenta cake, chicken and roast pumpkin stir fry, birthday cakes... I'm a pretty good cook.
5) Are you a good artist?
Not in a traditional sense, but I love creating things.
6) Are you a good listener?
I like to think so.
7) Are you a good public speaker?
Yes. Public speaking doesn't freak me out in the slightest.
8) Are you a good babysitter?
Depending on my mood. Kids generally like me. I generally like kids.
9) Are you a good mechanic?
No. Change a tyre, fill up the petrol and stand and look at the engine. That's the end of it for me.
10) Are you a good diplomat?
Another depends on the time and place. I can have my moments. I a bit too tactless to be a true diplomat.
11) Are you a good employee?
Turn up on time. Do what's asked of me. What more do you want. Yes, I'm a good employee.
12) Are you a good dresser?
No. But I dress to my shape and I'm colour coordinated because I wear black most of the time.
13) Are you a good swimmer?
Pretty good. I'm a medium lane swimmer when I hit the pool.
14) Are you a good skier?
Haven't been skiing for about 30 years so I'd say that this is a no.
15) Are you a good gift giver?
Sometimes. Depend who it is. My best friend got a garden gnome from me one year - she spent the next ten trying to run the thing over. When I give gifts I try to personalise them or make an effort.
16) Are you a good musician?
No. I play the flute badly and can read music. Better than some, but nowhere as good as others.
17) Are you a good comedian?
Occasionally. How do you titillate an ocelot?
You oscillate it's tit a lot.
Boom boom.
18) Are you a good cleaner?
No. Again, my house is sort of clean. That's good enough.
19) Are you a good actor?
Not really. I did a bit of acting in a former life, but I'd never make a stage or screen actor.
20) Are you a good writer?
Yes. That's part of the reason I'm doing a Masters in writing at the moment.
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Lollybagging
It's that time again.
Book group Christmas party on Tuesday night means that I have the weekend to bag up the lollies (sweets / candy) that we use for the count.
Our book group is a very democratic in the way we choose our books. All of the group bring along two books for the choosing. Criteria for these books are 1. Of literature or good popular fiction standard, 2. Under 500 pages (though there is a bit of leeway on this.) 3. No non-fiction, autobiography and biography. 4. Easily obtainable either in a library, online or in e-book form.
At the meeting on Tuesday everybody will champion their two books, after which all are handed a rubber glove and a bag of 25 lollies with which they will cast their votes. You can't vote for your own books, but as many lollies as you want on the books. The top eleven books are selected for the year. I love what's been put up this year - I can say after Tuesday what they are, but for now, I have my own dilemma.
What am I going to put up?
Here's the bother. I had a couple of books in mind, but they've been put up already by people in the group. So I've raided my kindle and the bookshelves and I've got to get down the job of picking two.
Argh.
So here is my long list, with pros and cons.
Tampa by Alissa Nutting
Pros: Well under 500 pages. Acclaimed.
Cons: It's the story of a female sociopathic paedophile who preys on teenage boys
See, I think this could really bring up some great conversation around the table. However I wonder how it might be received by some of the more delicately constitutioned members of the group. I've only heard good things about this book and think that the pros outweigh the cons when it comes to putting it up.
All the Birds, Singing by Evie Wyld
Pros: Well under 500 pages, winner of last year's Miles Franklin Award, Australian content
Cons: Might be over-hyped
I've heard a lot about this book - and finally picked it up at the airport on the way home from Sydney the other day. It's the story of an outsider and the book allegedly reveals an existence of beauty, horrors, hope and redemption. Unsettling and fresh. This is another strong maybe book. But after a head of somewhat harrowing books this year (ie. Gillian Mear's "Foals Bread" and Flanagan's "The Narrow Road to the Deep North" maybe something lighter is a good idea.
A Short History of Tractors in the Ukraine by Marina Lewicka
Pros: Under 500 pages, Funny
Cons: Strange title. About parents - and we all have our parent issues
This book is a few years old and tells the tale of a daughters and fathers. Dad, it appears, is going a bit dotty and remarries - a glamorous woman from the Ukraine - his place of origin. As the sisters try to to usurp the gold digger some not so great family history comes out. I think this is a pretty benign choice that should get the conversation flowing, especially as most of us in the group have aging parents.
Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks
Pro: Under 500 pages, we've never done any Sebastian Faulks, well regarded
Con: War story
Birdsong is seminal - probably the most beautiful book ever written about trench warfare. It's up there as one of the best books I've ever read and Sebastian Faulks is one of my favourite authors. However, I'm known as "war girl" in the group as I've often put up books about war. So after putting up the "The Book Thief", "The Narrow Road to the Deep North" and a couple of other books in the same vein, I wonder if they're sick of me putting these sorts of books up for the group.
All That I Am by Anna Funder
Pros: Under 500 Pages. Award winner. Australian Author
Cons: War story. It's been put up before and didn't make the cut.
We've had a couple of books that should have made the cut, but didn't. Ian McEwan's "Atonement" being one. This is the other. A story of Jewish refugees in London in 1939, it tells the tale of two sisters living their lives under a greater threat. Anna Funder is an amazing writer, but I'm wondering if it would get a second telling - though in saying that, we have four new members in the group now who wouldn't have voted for it when it didn't make it (and it only missed out by one lolly - just like Atonement - yet another war story)
The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber
Pros: An author we respect, looks interesting
Cons: Over 500 pages
Michel Faber wrote one of my favourite books - "The Crimson Petal and the White". We also did "Under the Skin" earlier this year - strange book that it was. He's a fantastic writer - but the book is over 500 pages - not by much, but I think that this will preclude it. This might be my Christmas reading.
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Pros: My mother thinks it's brilliant, great reviews
Cons: Just over 500 pages. War story
It may seem strange to want to put up a book my Mum likes but she's has good taste in books. I send a lot of books her way and she tells me of things she likes. She's raved about this one. However, it tells the story of a blind girl in France and a young boy in Germany in World War II - do you see a theme happening here? Good reads rates it up there as one of the books of the year.
Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
Pros: Under 500 pages, great author
Cons: A bit strange
Margaret Atwood is one of my favourite authors. The queen of dystopia, she's incredible. I love her imagination and her presence of mind. We did "The Handmaid's Tale" a few years ago and the group loved it. I listened to "The Year of the Flood" the sequel to the book on a road trip to Adelaide a few years ago and that was brilliant. Margaret Atwood is a living treasure.
So can you see my dilemma? There are a number of other books I've considered putting on the short list and I have to make my decision by the end of tomorrow. We're nearly there - but gee, this is a hard one.
Any advice on what the two should be would be welcome.
Have a great one.
Pand
Book group Christmas party on Tuesday night means that I have the weekend to bag up the lollies (sweets / candy) that we use for the count.
Our book group is a very democratic in the way we choose our books. All of the group bring along two books for the choosing. Criteria for these books are 1. Of literature or good popular fiction standard, 2. Under 500 pages (though there is a bit of leeway on this.) 3. No non-fiction, autobiography and biography. 4. Easily obtainable either in a library, online or in e-book form.
At the meeting on Tuesday everybody will champion their two books, after which all are handed a rubber glove and a bag of 25 lollies with which they will cast their votes. You can't vote for your own books, but as many lollies as you want on the books. The top eleven books are selected for the year. I love what's been put up this year - I can say after Tuesday what they are, but for now, I have my own dilemma.
What am I going to put up?
Here's the bother. I had a couple of books in mind, but they've been put up already by people in the group. So I've raided my kindle and the bookshelves and I've got to get down the job of picking two.
Argh.
So here is my long list, with pros and cons.
Tampa by Alissa Nutting
Pros: Well under 500 pages. Acclaimed.
Cons: It's the story of a female sociopathic paedophile who preys on teenage boys
See, I think this could really bring up some great conversation around the table. However I wonder how it might be received by some of the more delicately constitutioned members of the group. I've only heard good things about this book and think that the pros outweigh the cons when it comes to putting it up.
All the Birds, Singing by Evie Wyld
Pros: Well under 500 pages, winner of last year's Miles Franklin Award, Australian content
Cons: Might be over-hyped
I've heard a lot about this book - and finally picked it up at the airport on the way home from Sydney the other day. It's the story of an outsider and the book allegedly reveals an existence of beauty, horrors, hope and redemption. Unsettling and fresh. This is another strong maybe book. But after a head of somewhat harrowing books this year (ie. Gillian Mear's "Foals Bread" and Flanagan's "The Narrow Road to the Deep North" maybe something lighter is a good idea.
A Short History of Tractors in the Ukraine by Marina Lewicka
Pros: Under 500 pages, Funny
Cons: Strange title. About parents - and we all have our parent issues
This book is a few years old and tells the tale of a daughters and fathers. Dad, it appears, is going a bit dotty and remarries - a glamorous woman from the Ukraine - his place of origin. As the sisters try to to usurp the gold digger some not so great family history comes out. I think this is a pretty benign choice that should get the conversation flowing, especially as most of us in the group have aging parents.
Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks
Pro: Under 500 pages, we've never done any Sebastian Faulks, well regarded
Con: War story
Birdsong is seminal - probably the most beautiful book ever written about trench warfare. It's up there as one of the best books I've ever read and Sebastian Faulks is one of my favourite authors. However, I'm known as "war girl" in the group as I've often put up books about war. So after putting up the "The Book Thief", "The Narrow Road to the Deep North" and a couple of other books in the same vein, I wonder if they're sick of me putting these sorts of books up for the group.
All That I Am by Anna Funder
Pros: Under 500 Pages. Award winner. Australian Author
Cons: War story. It's been put up before and didn't make the cut.
We've had a couple of books that should have made the cut, but didn't. Ian McEwan's "Atonement" being one. This is the other. A story of Jewish refugees in London in 1939, it tells the tale of two sisters living their lives under a greater threat. Anna Funder is an amazing writer, but I'm wondering if it would get a second telling - though in saying that, we have four new members in the group now who wouldn't have voted for it when it didn't make it (and it only missed out by one lolly - just like Atonement - yet another war story)
The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber
Pros: An author we respect, looks interesting
Cons: Over 500 pages
Michel Faber wrote one of my favourite books - "The Crimson Petal and the White". We also did "Under the Skin" earlier this year - strange book that it was. He's a fantastic writer - but the book is over 500 pages - not by much, but I think that this will preclude it. This might be my Christmas reading.
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Pros: My mother thinks it's brilliant, great reviews
Cons: Just over 500 pages. War story
It may seem strange to want to put up a book my Mum likes but she's has good taste in books. I send a lot of books her way and she tells me of things she likes. She's raved about this one. However, it tells the story of a blind girl in France and a young boy in Germany in World War II - do you see a theme happening here? Good reads rates it up there as one of the books of the year.
Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
Pros: Under 500 pages, great author
Cons: A bit strange
Margaret Atwood is one of my favourite authors. The queen of dystopia, she's incredible. I love her imagination and her presence of mind. We did "The Handmaid's Tale" a few years ago and the group loved it. I listened to "The Year of the Flood" the sequel to the book on a road trip to Adelaide a few years ago and that was brilliant. Margaret Atwood is a living treasure.
So can you see my dilemma? There are a number of other books I've considered putting on the short list and I have to make my decision by the end of tomorrow. We're nearly there - but gee, this is a hard one.
Any advice on what the two should be would be welcome.
Have a great one.
Pand
Sunday, November 30, 2014
The Shop Around the Corner Meme
Well, study is now over, interim marks are in and it appears I've got through my first semester back at university. Final results aren't in until the end of the month, but it's looking positive. Tomorrow is December. Very cool.
So no I'm at a loss - what do I do for the next three months? Write a novel. Knit a jumper? I don't know.
Anyway, here's this week's meme. It's too hot to think at the moment. Questions, as per normal, are from Sunday Stealing.
What kind of job did your mom have when you were growing up?
Mum was a theatre sister and general nursing sister at the local hospital.
Have you ever known anyone that’s been on tv, including you?
I was on "Win Roy and HG's Money" a very defunct quiz show in 2001. I won $700 and beat a "Sale of the Century" Champion. I have a couple of uni friends who are on television regularly. One's an economist, the other is an expert in the internet security field. Both are wheeled out regularly.
What was the most interesting animal you have seen in the wild?
An antichinus. It's a small marsupial and they live out near my mum's face. I faced off with a fox in the woods in England one day too - Foxes are gorgeous in the English countryside.
What holiday do you enjoy the most?
The last one I took to America and Europe was brilliant. Seven countries in 35 days. Loved it.
What was the first video game you ever played?
I remember playing Pong when I was about eight years old.
What is the one thing you own, that if it got lost, you would be bummed?
My phone., I'd be lost without my phone?
Do you have a favorite breakfast item?
Poached eggs on toast with lots of tomato sauce and smoked salmon.
What do you find yourself buying all the time?
Other than groceries - I do have a weekly ice cream cone. Keeps me happy.
When was the last time you got a real letter in the mail?
I seriously can't remember - it must be a couple of years ago.I got a few birthday cards on my birthday - do they count?
Do you have a most prized piece of jewelry?
My three strand Pandora bracelet.
Do you own any board games?
No
What chore seems the most daunting right now?
Just cleaning my flat is daunting enough - dusting is the worst of it. I hate dusting.
Were you born in the state you live in?
No. I was born in South Australia - I live in Victoria.
Have you ever lived in a house that has been broken into?
Yes. Thankfully nothing too much was taken and nobody was hurt.
What is your favorite cheese?
I love cheese but I'm not allowed to eat it. Brie - love Brie. And blue cheese... ah, cheese...
Who do you know that watches the most sports?
Most of the men I know what a heap of sport, but this one goes to Barney, partner of Blarney. He'll watch anything with a ball and men running around a pitch. Weird that.
So no I'm at a loss - what do I do for the next three months? Write a novel. Knit a jumper? I don't know.
Anyway, here's this week's meme. It's too hot to think at the moment. Questions, as per normal, are from Sunday Stealing.
What kind of job did your mom have when you were growing up?
Mum was a theatre sister and general nursing sister at the local hospital.
Have you ever known anyone that’s been on tv, including you?
I was on "Win Roy and HG's Money" a very defunct quiz show in 2001. I won $700 and beat a "Sale of the Century" Champion. I have a couple of uni friends who are on television regularly. One's an economist, the other is an expert in the internet security field. Both are wheeled out regularly.
What was the most interesting animal you have seen in the wild?
An antichinus. It's a small marsupial and they live out near my mum's face. I faced off with a fox in the woods in England one day too - Foxes are gorgeous in the English countryside.
What holiday do you enjoy the most?
The last one I took to America and Europe was brilliant. Seven countries in 35 days. Loved it.
What was the first video game you ever played?
I remember playing Pong when I was about eight years old.
What is the one thing you own, that if it got lost, you would be bummed?
My phone., I'd be lost without my phone?
Do you have a favorite breakfast item?
Poached eggs on toast with lots of tomato sauce and smoked salmon.
What do you find yourself buying all the time?
Other than groceries - I do have a weekly ice cream cone. Keeps me happy.
When was the last time you got a real letter in the mail?
I seriously can't remember - it must be a couple of years ago.I got a few birthday cards on my birthday - do they count?
Do you have a most prized piece of jewelry?
My three strand Pandora bracelet.
Do you own any board games?
No
What chore seems the most daunting right now?
Just cleaning my flat is daunting enough - dusting is the worst of it. I hate dusting.
Were you born in the state you live in?
No. I was born in South Australia - I live in Victoria.
Have you ever lived in a house that has been broken into?
Yes. Thankfully nothing too much was taken and nobody was hurt.
What is your favorite cheese?
I love cheese but I'm not allowed to eat it. Brie - love Brie. And blue cheese... ah, cheese...
Who do you know that watches the most sports?
Most of the men I know what a heap of sport, but this one goes to Barney, partner of Blarney. He'll watch anything with a ball and men running around a pitch. Weird that.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Oh this should be fun:
As always, the questions come from Sunday Stealing.
I might have to do a proper blog post after this one...
1. Are you celebrating Thanksgiving at home or elsewhere this year? With whom will you spend Thanksgiving Day?
Um, I'm Australian. We don't have thanksgiving.
2. What do you have for breakfast on Thanksgiving?
Though vaguely aware of the concept, I'm not sure when thanksgiving is - other than it's on a Thursday(?) at the end of November which seems really inconvenient. So I will have my normal protein shake because it's a Thursday and that's what I have on weekday mornings.
3. Do you go to a Thanksgiving parade or watch one on TV?
What, they have parades for Thanksgiving. On a Thursday. Seems a bit decadent.
4. Do you serve appetizers, lunch, or snacks during the day?
Why would you? It's just a normal Thursday.
5. What do you wear on Thanksgiving?
It's a normal work day, so work clothes. No need to dress up - it's just a normal working week day in Australia.
6. What's your Thanksgiving table like -- do you use special plates/silver/glasses, etc? Do you have a centerpiece? A color scheme? Candles?
Sorry, no idea what you're talking about. This sounds like the things we do for Christmas.
7. Do you serve buffet-style or family-style? What do you have to drink?
It's just another Thursday. I'll be going to the gym to see my trainer. That's what I do on Thursday evenings. No special meal.
8. Once you're at the table, do you say grace or a toast or does everyone go around and say what they're thankful for?
I'll just be thankful if I make it to the gym on time.
9. Do you have dessert right after the main meal or later on?
Sometimes I have a small tub (single serve) of ice cream after the gym. Because it's just a Thursday.
10. What do you do with your leftovers?
I still think you're talking about Christmas.Sounds like Christmas. Food. Family arguments. Leftovers. Yep, Christmas. Like Halloween, Thanksgiving has no place in Australian society. However, unlike Halloween, Thanksgiving isn't a something that's slowly encroaching on society.
I think I'd prefer to have Thanksgiving encroach on our society instead. Halloween - to me, appears to be a pointless affair that leads to diabetes and excess rubbish.
I might have to do a proper blog post after this one...
1. Are you celebrating Thanksgiving at home or elsewhere this year? With whom will you spend Thanksgiving Day?
Um, I'm Australian. We don't have thanksgiving.
2. What do you have for breakfast on Thanksgiving?
Though vaguely aware of the concept, I'm not sure when thanksgiving is - other than it's on a Thursday(?) at the end of November which seems really inconvenient. So I will have my normal protein shake because it's a Thursday and that's what I have on weekday mornings.
3. Do you go to a Thanksgiving parade or watch one on TV?
What, they have parades for Thanksgiving. On a Thursday. Seems a bit decadent.
4. Do you serve appetizers, lunch, or snacks during the day?
Why would you? It's just a normal Thursday.
5. What do you wear on Thanksgiving?
It's a normal work day, so work clothes. No need to dress up - it's just a normal working week day in Australia.
6. What's your Thanksgiving table like -- do you use special plates/silver/glasses, etc? Do you have a centerpiece? A color scheme? Candles?
Sorry, no idea what you're talking about. This sounds like the things we do for Christmas.
7. Do you serve buffet-style or family-style? What do you have to drink?
It's just another Thursday. I'll be going to the gym to see my trainer. That's what I do on Thursday evenings. No special meal.
8. Once you're at the table, do you say grace or a toast or does everyone go around and say what they're thankful for?
I'll just be thankful if I make it to the gym on time.
9. Do you have dessert right after the main meal or later on?
Sometimes I have a small tub (single serve) of ice cream after the gym. Because it's just a Thursday.
10. What do you do with your leftovers?
I still think you're talking about Christmas.Sounds like Christmas. Food. Family arguments. Leftovers. Yep, Christmas. Like Halloween, Thanksgiving has no place in Australian society. However, unlike Halloween, Thanksgiving isn't a something that's slowly encroaching on society.
I think I'd prefer to have Thanksgiving encroach on our society instead. Halloween - to me, appears to be a pointless affair that leads to diabetes and excess rubbish.
Sunday, November 16, 2014
The Taking Stock Meme
My study year is nearly over, my second to last tutorial paper for the year is in draft form and I'm in a good spot at the moment as my new job is treating me well. Having a bit of time on my hands, I can do my Sunday meme in peace. Ther questions of this Taking Stock Meme come from Sunday Stealing, as always.
So, what am I doing - let's take stock:
Making: I'm nearly finished crocheting a cat blanket for Maow Maow. I can't be the only person who makes things for a favourite cat.
Cooking: This week is mini-hell week so I won't be cooking much. I am planning to make apricot jam in the next few weeks in preparation for Christmas.
Drinking: Currently sipping on a coconut and pineapple water with a bit of ice. Nice.
Reading: I'm trying to decide on a book. I've just read Richard Flanagan's "The Narrow Road to the Deep North" twice (end on end) and I'm sort of mourning it's finishing. Have been recommended something called "The Folded Man", though the second Rosie Project book could be good.. I'm a bit litted out at the moment.
Wanting: Six hours consistent sleep every night. I'm not making that at the moment.
Looking: Forward to studying next year.
Wishing: That somebody would get off his arse and come out to Australia. Sick of the talk fest.
Wasting: I really have to get into the habit of using all of the vegetables in my crisper. I'm sick of throwing half of them out at the end of the week.
Enjoying: Writing again, proper writing again. Thinking of getting into that novel over summer.
Waiting: For the gumption to start losing weight again. it's not too far away.
Liking: Richard Flanagan's "The Narrow Road to the Deep North". The bed in the hotel I stayed in last night - Amazingly comfortable.
Wondering: How it is that that f*ckwit Abbott every got elected as Prime Minister of this nation. He's an absolute disgrace.
Loving: My new job. Great team, good location.
Listening: To Alt-J's first album.
Needing: More exercise. This will be remedied this week too.
Smelling: I put on Jo Malone's Red Roses fragrance this morning. So I smell like roses. Love that scent.
Wearing: My dressing gown. Going to bed soon.
Following: What happened at the G20 summit. And doing a lot of cringing because of it. England, please take back Tony Abbott. he appears not to have rescinded his British Citizenship, which voids him from being a Member of Parliament and Prime Minister. Anything to get the c*ckehead away from here. Can we swap you for David Cameron - he only seems mildly incompetent. And he appears to know that coal really isn't good for humanity.
Noticing: That the esteem in which Australia is held around the world is slipping by the day. mainly due to this effed up government.
Knowing: That once you know about Corporate Actions, you never really forget, unfortunately.
Thinking: Moving country might not be a bad idea if these idiots remain in power - where is a dismissal when you need it.
Feeling: A bit sleepy
Bookmarking: I only bookmark boring industry sites at work.
Opening: Up to the possibility of becoming an author one day
Giggling: About nothing inparticular. That's normal.
Enjoying: Writing again, proper writing again. Thinking of getting into that novel over summer.
Waiting: For the gumption to start losing weight again. it's not too far away.
Liking: Richard Flanagan's "The Narrow Road to the Deep North". The bed in the hotel I stayed in last night - Amazingly comfortable.
Wondering: How it is that that f*ckwit Abbott every got elected as Prime Minister of this nation. He's an absolute disgrace.
Loving: My new job. Great team, good location.
Listening: To Alt-J's first album.
Needing: More exercise. This will be remedied this week too.
Smelling: I put on Jo Malone's Red Roses fragrance this morning. So I smell like roses. Love that scent.
Wearing: My dressing gown. Going to bed soon.
Following: What happened at the G20 summit. And doing a lot of cringing because of it. England, please take back Tony Abbott. he appears not to have rescinded his British Citizenship, which voids him from being a Member of Parliament and Prime Minister. Anything to get the c*ckehead away from here. Can we swap you for David Cameron - he only seems mildly incompetent. And he appears to know that coal really isn't good for humanity.
Noticing: That the esteem in which Australia is held around the world is slipping by the day. mainly due to this effed up government.
Knowing: That once you know about Corporate Actions, you never really forget, unfortunately.
Thinking: Moving country might not be a bad idea if these idiots remain in power - where is a dismissal when you need it.
Feeling: A bit sleepy
Bookmarking: I only bookmark boring industry sites at work.
Opening: Up to the possibility of becoming an author one day
Giggling: About nothing inparticular. That's normal.
Sunday, November 9, 2014
The Blue Meme
Stolen once again from Sunday Stealing, I'm just about to submit my major assignment for my course. Phew.
Anyway, I'm putting the final touches in my papers and doing this at the same time. The worst of the coursework is now over.
Yay. Thankfully the questions aren't too bad this week.
1) Are you happy with the person you've become?
Pretty much. it's taken a long time, but I like myself
2) What's a sound you hate; sound you love?
Sounds I love. Rain on tin roofs. Cats purring. The sea.
Sounds I hate: The freaking leaf blower used by the neighbour when I'm either trying to have a sleep in, have a day off or have a migraine.
3) What's your biggest "what if"?
I still wonder what would have happened if certain events in October 2007 had been different. A girl, a boy, ten minutes of silence in a car. It's best not to ponder that.
4) Do you believe in ghosts?
Yes. Have witnessed too much strange stuff not to believe in them.
5) How about aliens?
We're a huge universe. It seems very selfish to think that we have the place to ourselves. I'm open to other life forms out there.
6) What is the single best decision you have made in your life so far?
Taking up running at 40.
7) What's the worst place you have ever been to?
I wasn't enamoured with Naples when I visited 15 years ago. Thought I'd stepped into the Italian set of Goodfellas. I've never been so scared as I was then. It was the vibe.
8) Can insanity bring on more creativity?
I think it can help.
9) Most attractive actor of your opposite gender?
Clive Owen - who else is it going to be?
10) To you, what is the meaning of life?
Love, friends, laughter, poetry, music, food. In that order.
11) Define "Art".
Any format of creative expression that makes you feel something.
12) Do you believe in luck?
Yes and no. I believe that for the most part, you make your own luck. Then again, some people just appear to be lucky.
13) In your opinion, what makes a great relationship?
Hmm. As I've never been in a long term relationship (other than with friends) I really can't comment on that. Honesty, kindness and laughter seem like a good start.
14) What's a song that always makes you happy when you hear it?
It's an old Rolling Stones track. I always dance around to this. Love it.
15) Where were you yesterday?
Sitting in front of this blood computer preparing my assignment for submission. That's about all I've done this weekend.
16) What's the worst injury you've ever had?
That's a toss up between breaking my little toe and nearly snapping a calf muscle a few years ago. Both took forever to fix - but thankfully nothing too drastic either.
17) Do you have any obsessions right now?
Just the normal ice cream and books thing that I always have. Oh, and Clive Owen.
18) What's up?
Nothing. A bit more sleep would be nice.
19) Ever had a rumor spread about you?
Not to my knowledge - well not since high school and then it was nothing too bad.
20) Do you believe in real magic?
.Yes.
21) Do you ever hold grudges against people who have done you wrong?
With two exceptions. No. And I wouldn't call the grudges, grudges - more I avoid any contact with these people. That they're idiot blokes I used to go out with should jot be a surprise. But as a rule, I forgive and forget pretty quickly.
22) What's your favorite (non-pet) animal?
I love all animals, but I love elephants (cos they're cuddly and you can paint their toenails red and hide them in strawberry patches)
23) What is your secret weapon to get people to like you?
I talk to anybody and I'm friendly. That disarms most people.
24) Where is your best friend?
At home with her kids. It's Sunday night after all.
25) What do you think is Satan's last name?
Either Murdoch or Abbott or Morrison - probably the former.
Anyway, I'm putting the final touches in my papers and doing this at the same time. The worst of the coursework is now over.
Yay. Thankfully the questions aren't too bad this week.
1) Are you happy with the person you've become?
Pretty much. it's taken a long time, but I like myself
2) What's a sound you hate; sound you love?
Sounds I love. Rain on tin roofs. Cats purring. The sea.
Sounds I hate: The freaking leaf blower used by the neighbour when I'm either trying to have a sleep in, have a day off or have a migraine.
3) What's your biggest "what if"?
I still wonder what would have happened if certain events in October 2007 had been different. A girl, a boy, ten minutes of silence in a car. It's best not to ponder that.
4) Do you believe in ghosts?
Yes. Have witnessed too much strange stuff not to believe in them.
5) How about aliens?
We're a huge universe. It seems very selfish to think that we have the place to ourselves. I'm open to other life forms out there.
6) What is the single best decision you have made in your life so far?
Taking up running at 40.
7) What's the worst place you have ever been to?
I wasn't enamoured with Naples when I visited 15 years ago. Thought I'd stepped into the Italian set of Goodfellas. I've never been so scared as I was then. It was the vibe.
8) Can insanity bring on more creativity?
I think it can help.
9) Most attractive actor of your opposite gender?
Clive Owen - who else is it going to be?
10) To you, what is the meaning of life?
Love, friends, laughter, poetry, music, food. In that order.
11) Define "Art".
Any format of creative expression that makes you feel something.
12) Do you believe in luck?
Yes and no. I believe that for the most part, you make your own luck. Then again, some people just appear to be lucky.
13) In your opinion, what makes a great relationship?
Hmm. As I've never been in a long term relationship (other than with friends) I really can't comment on that. Honesty, kindness and laughter seem like a good start.
14) What's a song that always makes you happy when you hear it?
It's an old Rolling Stones track. I always dance around to this. Love it.
15) Where were you yesterday?
Sitting in front of this blood computer preparing my assignment for submission. That's about all I've done this weekend.
16) What's the worst injury you've ever had?
That's a toss up between breaking my little toe and nearly snapping a calf muscle a few years ago. Both took forever to fix - but thankfully nothing too drastic either.
17) Do you have any obsessions right now?
Just the normal ice cream and books thing that I always have. Oh, and Clive Owen.
18) What's up?
Nothing. A bit more sleep would be nice.
19) Ever had a rumor spread about you?
Not to my knowledge - well not since high school and then it was nothing too bad.
20) Do you believe in real magic?
.Yes.
21) Do you ever hold grudges against people who have done you wrong?
With two exceptions. No. And I wouldn't call the grudges, grudges - more I avoid any contact with these people. That they're idiot blokes I used to go out with should jot be a surprise. But as a rule, I forgive and forget pretty quickly.
22) What's your favorite (non-pet) animal?
I love all animals, but I love elephants (cos they're cuddly and you can paint their toenails red and hide them in strawberry patches)
23) What is your secret weapon to get people to like you?
I talk to anybody and I'm friendly. That disarms most people.
24) Where is your best friend?
At home with her kids. It's Sunday night after all.
25) What do you think is Satan's last name?
Either Murdoch or Abbott or Morrison - probably the former.
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