Memed!

The fabulous Ms Scarlet has tagged me for a meme. She wants to know what are the ingredients for my secret recipe for my perfect man. I had to leave this one and think about it all day. I finally came up with this:

1. Must not be a bright and chirpy morning person, but must not be grumpier than me. In other words, will bugger off and leave me to wake up in peace
2. Must know how to make a cup of coffee to my exact specifications. And deliver it with a smile
3. Must think pink, fluffy dressing gowns, worn with silver, woolly booties are the sexiest thing ever
4. Must like chocolates with cream centres, leaving me the nutty ones. On a similar note, must think buying olives, sun dried tomatoes and anchovies as gifts are normal
5. Must like red wine, for drinking, or cooking, or drinking with
6. If  he must have an interest in competitive sports, must adhere to strict gender role and not insist on boring me with a) the details or b) the events, either live or televised
7. He does not need an orienteering course but doesn't mind getting lost occasionally
8. Must be a more than competent driver of a vehicle that is lustworthy (and doesn't mind getting lost occasionally)
9. Will have interesting hobbies that include etchings, but not require a 3 day lecture or an instruction manual (or props). This does not include bottle cap, assembling flat pack furniture, stamp collecting or trainspotting
10. Must have a music collection that complements mine. Celine Dion fans, need not apply
11. Must not think it odd when I curl up in bed with nothing than a good book for an afternoon (delivering coffee and/or red wine a bonus)
12. Must think dirty dishes are the scourge and downfall of civilisation and it is his civic duty to keep the sink clear at all times (laundry basket, double points)
13. Most importantly, must believe that 'weird' is normal and 'normal' is weird.

I nominate:

Cyberpete
Hayward
Dave
XL

Please adjust the meme for your sexual preferences. Let me know if/when you've memed.

An addendum: should any readers meet these requirements, please apply in writing, with a recent photo, supply good references and prepare for a panel interview. Opening date May 2011. Thank you.

Meme, Meme, Meeeeme

More internet thievery, this time from Z.

1. Do you believe in ghosts? Yes. Have had a few weird encounters, one of which led me to the spiritual path I currently walk upon.

2. Are you content with your life? Yes actually. I am exactly where I need to be, doing exactly what I need to be getting on with. Mr Right is obviously running a bit late, but I'm not waiting for him to have a fantastic time.

3. Have you ever been close to point blank? Yes. Twice in my life. The edge is a scary place, but not as scary as the Abyss. I'm happy that I managed to pull myself back and the sun shines in my reality.

4. Is philosophy necessary? Absolutely. I'm always interested in reading about how other people make sense of Life, the Universe and Everything. I may not agree, but food for thought helps the brain to grow.

5. Do you live with books? Totally. I've got 5 shelves of books, some of which are doubled up. My dream is to have a big enough room to call a library.

6. Have you ever been on stage? In primary school. A non-event.

7. Do you regularly read a printed newspaper? No. I tend to get my news delivered virtually. I don't know why I prefer it, I just do.

8. Are you afraid of the future? Nope. I believe the future is constructed in the present. I have plans, Plans and dreams. I'm content today, which bodes well for tomorrow. Tomorrow might be shite, Life might knock me down and deliver a good kicking, but so what? I'll just get up again.

9. Do you know yourself? It's taken me a good 40 years to sort out the impact of other people's shit. The process has been painful and illuminating. One of the things I have come to realise about myself is that I am all about Authenticity and Meaning. I recognise my many faults, but ultimately, I am learning to be compassionate with myself which has lead to a sense of deep contentment.

10. Will you play on? Oh yeah, I like spreading the joy.

I nominate Princess, Mid-Wife Crisis, Savannah, Boxer and Dave (just cause he'll hate it).

Meme O Meme

1) My mother once: took me for a picnic in the Queen’s Park Savannah.
2) Never in my life: have I had a fireman. My life is not complete.
3) When I was five: I had a kitten who I loved to bits. She used to share my morning cereal.
4) High school was/is: something I would like to forget.
5) I will never forget: how blessed I am.
6) I once met: Martin Shaw and I didn't know who he was.
7) There's this person I know who: lives life to the fullest, she does not know the meaning of NO, will try anything once. I want to be like her.
8) Once, at a bar: I staggered in after Christmas shopping, intending to have a quick medicinal half of cider, and stayed chatting to the bar staff until closing time.
9) By noon I'm usually: awake, possibly dressed.
10) Last night I: took to my bed by half seven. I’d overdone it. Again.
11) If only I had: a natural sense of style.
12) Next time I go to church/temple: will be for someone’s wedding or funeral.
13) Terri Schiavo: is who exactly?
14) I like: smoking, red wine, dark chocolate, blogging, men with a sense of humour and shopping.
15) When I turn my head left, I see: my garden below.
16) When I turn my head right, I see: my upstairs bathroom at the end of the landing (it sounds much longer than it really is).
17) You know I'm lying when: I say I’m normal.
18) In junior school: my nick-name was Spaghetti – cause I was white and skinny.
19) If I was a character written by Shakespeare: I would aspire to be Titania from MidSummer Night’s Dream, but would really be Portia from Merchant of Venice.
20) By this time next year I: will hopefully have painted the inside of my bedroom.
21) A better name for me would be: Awkward.
22) I have a hard time understanding: why human beings take such pleasure in being cruel to each other.
23) If I ever go back to school, I'll: be a teenager again, living through the horror that is reincarnation.
24) You know I like you if: I touch you. I’m tactile.
25) If I won an award, the first person I'd thank would be: Gee!
26) I hope that: I can always afford good coffee.
27) Take my advice: life is much too short for playing games.
28) My ideal breakfast is: coffee.
29) A song I love but do not have is: ‘I want to know what love is’
30) If you visit my hometown, I suggest: you bring your bodyguards. Trinidad is falling into anarchy.
31) Tulips, character flaws, microchips and track stars: one of my favourite spring flowers, make a person far more interesting than their virtues, necessary and whatever.
32) Why won't anyone: call?
33) If you spend the night at my house: I have a comfortable sofa bed, shower and good coffee.
34) I'd stop my wedding: if he turned up in a baby pink tux and crocs.
35) The world could do without: mosquitos. Truly.
36) I'd rather lick the belly of a roach than: go line-dancing
37) My favourite thing is: my first cup of coffee.
38) Paper clips are more useful than: politicians (all of them)
39) And by the way: I’m doing better than ever.
40) The last time I was (really) drunk: was about 6 months ago. Yet again, I hurtled myself at someone. Fortunately, he’s a friend who didn’t take it amiss.
41) My grandmother always: said ‘those who can’t hear, must feel’. I fit into the latter category. I have to find out for myself. The hard way.

Cause I like spreading the joy I nominate: Scarlet-Blue, Hottie, Dave, Kaz, and Just Curious. Let me know if you decide to tackle the meme anyway.

Meme Glorious Meme

Having a low time. Rather than go on and on and on about it. Have another meme:

Three Things:

Three names I go by (besides given name):
Mouse
Rose
Oi! Bitch!

Three Jobs I have had in my life:
Bar Maid
Receptionist
Economic Development

Three Places I have lived:
Port of Spain, Trinidad
Hunstanton, Norfolk
Fakenham, Norfolk

Three Favorite drinks (NOT IN ANY PARTICULAR ORDER):
Coffee
Ribena
Red Wine

Three TV Shows that I watch right now:
Star Trek (anyone that's on)
Firefly
Ghost Whisperer

Three places I have been:
Dublin, Ireland
Vancouver, Canada
Singapore

People that call me regularly:
The Tax Office
The Bank
The Director

Three of my favorite foods:
Olives
Dark Chocolate
Cheese on anything

Three Things I am looking forward to:
Lammas Supper
Hypnotherapists Appointment
Christmas

Three Things that are always by your side:
Mobile
MP3 Player
Car Keys

So there. Feel free to emulate. Let me know in the comments section if you do.

Meme Me Baby

Thanks to my new friend Mago, I shamelessly infringed his copyright and lifted the meme. The answers in blue are mine and mine alone.

1. First thing you wash in the shower? My face. I lurve my shower and could spend half an hour in there. Oh yeah, I regularly do.
2. What color is your favorite hoodie? Plum. It's a very comfy hoodie from Tresspass, from which most of my clothes seem to have come from recently.
3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? I would like to, but its not a terribly good idea.
4. Do you plan outfits? Yes. Because I went to uni with Just Curious, who taught me to co-ordinate everything.
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now? Rubbish/fragile/lonely.
6. Whats the closest thing to you that's red? A card on my noticeboard, a quote from Margaret Attwood 'I believe that everyone else my age is an adult whereas I am merely in disguise.'.
7. Tell me about the last dream you remember having? Nope. It's gone.
8. Did you meet anybody new today? Yes.
9. What are you craving right now? Peace of mind.
10. Do you floss? No, though I should. Another to add to the list of Things to Beat Myself up About.
11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage? Ewwww.
12. Are you emotional? Yes, I am. Soft as muck, me.
13. Have you ever counted to 1,000? No. Life's too short.
14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it? I nibble.
15. Do you like your hair? Yes, now that it's grown a bit and the grey is well hidden.
16. Do you like yourself? Despite feeling like crap at the moment, yes.
17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush? No. Life is too short and I like to enjoy my food.
18.What are you listening to right now? Nickleback, acoustic 'How you Remind me'.
19. Are your parents strict? My mother was, though my brother will say she had a softer touch with me and it spoilt me forever.
20. Would you go sky diving? No, I quite like being on the ground and especially can do without the 'splat'.
21. Do you like cottage cheese? If it's Marks & Spencers full-fat, bring on the calories - yes. Anything else vaguely healthy - no. I'll hang my tongue out the window instead. Bleugh.
23. Do you rent movies often? No
24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in? Hell yes. And dangly. With bells. Do I get a prize?
25. How many countries have you visited? Eight...I think.
26. Have you made a prank phone call? Nope.
27. Ever been on a train? Hell yes. Like trains. Big ones, little ones, especially ones that are steam driven.
28. Brown or white eggs? Do you know, I can't remember the last time I saw a white egg. I have free-range, orgasmic ones.
29. Do you have a cellphone? Yep. A Nokia. It's slim and it sends texts and makes calls. For I am old fashioned.
30. Do you use chap stick? Nope, I prefer Nivea Lip Balm to keep my lips soft and kissable.
32. Can you use chop sticks? Hell yes.
33. Who are you going to be with tonight? The Cat.
34. Are you too forgiving? I think I forgive just enough. There are some things which you're better off just walking away from.
35. Ever been in love? Many times and I hope I will have the opportunity for more in the future.
36. What is your best friend(s) doing tomorrow? Hanging out in Boston.
37. Ever have cream puffs? Profiteroles? Oh yeah baby. Yummy.
38. Last time you cried? Today.
39. What was the last question you were asked? 'When was the last time you cried?' Idiot!
40. Favorite time of the year? Spring. Bring on the bulbs, warmer weather, Beltane!
41. Do you have any tattoos? Not yet. I'm working on it.
42. Are you sarcastic? Who me? Nah.
43. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect? Nope. Not planning to anytime soon.
44. Ever walked into a wall? No, but have walked into a lamp-post because I was too engrossed in my conversation with a friend.
45. Favorite color? Royal blue.
46. Have you ever slapped someone? Yes, and I'm not proud of it.
47. Is your hair curly? I would prefer to describe it as wavy.
48. What was the last CD you bought? Ummm....Ministry of Sound, Anthems I & II.
49. Do looks matter? Yes. Time spent on your appearance isn't wasted. Shows good self-esteem. Doesn't mean I only hang out with pretty people. I hang out with people I like, whatever they look like (as long as they wash).
50. Could you ever forgive a cheater? Yes.
51. Is your phone bill sky high? Nope. For I have a good tariff.
52. Do you like your life right now? Not particularly.
53. Do you sleep with the TV on? No. I'd have to go downstairs and turn it off before I could get to sleep.
54. Can you handle the truth? Oh yeah.
55. Do you have good vision? Nope. -8 in one eye, -9 in 'tother. Any worse and I'm buggered.
56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people? No. I don't like that kind of negativity in my life.
57. How often do you talk on the phone? Once or twice a day.
58. The last person you held hands with? Someone who is very dear to me.
59. What are you wearing? Jeans, t-shirt, flouncy cardi, hiking socks. Dead sexy. Not.
60.What is your favorite animal? Cat.
61. Where was your default picture taken at? At the UEA Broad.
62. Can you hula hoop? Nope. Life is too short.
63. Do you have a job? Yep.
64. What was the most recent thing you bought? A hairbrush. Round and vented. To give me good waves.
65. Have you ever crawled through a window? Yep. For I am forgetful and know not where I put my keys.
66. When was the last time you've been to church? I think it was to visit Beverly Minster with the Viking many moons ago. As I'm not a Christian, the question is slightly irrelevant.
67. What's your least favorite meal? Sausagemeat.
68. Did you ever steal anything by mistake? Yes.
69. Have you ever won anything? Umm....I was given a course award...does that count?

Right. Your turn.

Challenge

Think of this as a meme. Someone had to do a list of the 10 Things he was Good at/Proud of, and was struggling; and because everything really is ALL about me, I said I would do mine too. I have to say I struggled too and eventually came up with this list.

1. I'm good at friendship and relationships. I can keep friends for years and years. I can also remain friends with my exes. Both aren't true of the people who have been unkind to me.
2. Creativity. I love expressing my creativity in a variety of media, whether poetry, prose, my home or photography. I am up for it!
3. Driving. I love it. I love my car. Say no more.
4. Blogging. After 3 years and 1 attempt to give it up, I'd say that was self-evident.
5. Procrastination. I am the champion of putting off til....whenever.
6. Tarot Cards. I am a good reader and I love my cards.
7. Selling Fragrance. I am brilliant at selling expensive fragrance.
8. I have a really good telephone manner...except when some bastard is trying to sell me something I don't want and didn't ask for.
9. Survival. I am the Queen of Endurance.
10. Despite the occasional descent into despair, I remain hopeful and open-hearted. I am bitter about very few things.

So, that's my 10 Things. Are you brave enough to share your 10 Things? Please do so in the comments, or e-mail me if you're feeling shy.

25 Random Things About Me (Yes it is ALL about me)

1. I love to dance, though I do it with enthusiasm, rather than with technique.
2. I love my Boy to bits, and worry that I'll turn into THAT kind of mother when he leaves home.
3. I loathe and detest housework.
4. I am far more organised at work than I am at home.
5. We will be moving soon (fingers crossed).
6. We won't be taking quite a lot of crap.
7. I love my new car far more than I ever thought was possible, and it just shows how much I need a life.
8. Despite it all, I still have a thing for men in uniform.
9. It's now time to make different mistakes.
10. I have added quite a few entries to my list of Things Not to be Repeated.
11. I am exercising in the morning in my living room, because I can't bear to be seen in public huffing and puffing like this.
12. I think it's a real shame I waited so long to discover the pleasures of being a girlie.
13. I have fallen head over heels in love with perfume.
14. I want to travel more.
15. There are some things I still regret, and sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night and wish I had made different choices.
16. There are some things I wish I had done sooner, but I have come to terms with the fact that things take their own time to sort out.
17. There are some things I don't regret, and wouldn't do differently.
18. I wish I was more compassionate, empathetic and patient. I'm not. I'm intolerant, impatient and just wish people would pull their fucking fingers out. (This isn't about you, by the way)
19. This year I am attending to my health and energy levels.
20. I hate, loathe and detest cutsey cards/e-mails/pictures with fuzzy wuzzy animals and luv u forever homilies. No, I'm never going to pass it on to 5 friends and I'm okay with the bad karma.
21. Life only started to make sense when I walked into Inanna's Festival and met H.
22. Paganism is The Path my feet find effortlessly and my heart chants 'I am The Goddess, I am The Mother, all acts of Love and Pleasure are my Ritual' with every step. Even when I have taken a quick sit down.
23. In my darkest hours it has been the kindness of strangers, that have lit my way Home. Some of these strangers have become my closest friends and I worry that they don't know how much I love them and appreciate their continued presence in my life.
24. I am an artist and a writer and if I do neither - I go crazy.
25. I am crazy at the moment and working my way back towards sanity.

Now it's your turn to write 25 things and tag other people and me!

It's Meme Time Again

1. Do you believe in seeing a rainbow after the rain?
Absolutely
2. If you have a dream come true, what would it be?
I would earn a living doing that which I love the most
3. Do you believe in eternity love?
For other people
4. What feeling do you love most?
Contentment, because it's so elusive
5. What feeling do you hate the most?
Anger
6. Do you cherish every single friendship of yours?
I cherish the people I spend time with, though there are a few I would crawl through broken glass for - a select few
7. Do you believe in God?
Several, in fact
8. Who cares for you most?
Boy
9. What do you think is the most important thing in your life?
Being a mother and trying to be a good one
10. What emotion do you like to show?
The one I tend to show the most is irritation, I'd like to show more happiness; I'm working on it.
11. If you have something troubling you, what do you do?
Try and think things through, then do something about it
12. Who do you admire most?
Miss Piggy, she embodies beauty and attitude
13. Who did you last chat with in a chat room?
Never tried them
14. What kind of person do you think the one I stole this meme from is?
Seems like a nice guy, fell over his blog from ATNS
15. What color did you use to dye your hair?
It's a dark browny-red, to hide the masses of grey
16. Why are you doing this meme?
I haven't done one for awhile and they're fun
17. What do you do when you’re moody?
Turn into snappy bitch-from-hell and then become contrite and sad because I'm moody
18. At which age do you wish to or did you, get married?
I got married at 20, divorced at 26, it's not likely or necessary to be repeated
19. If today is the last day of your life, what will you do?
Hug my Boy, tell the people I love, that I love them. Even if they are weird
20. Who is the person you trust the most?
My friend Gee
21. Last time you smiled?
About 5 mins ago with Boy
22. What are you listening to right now?
Nickleback's Rockstar
23. Who was the last person you saw in your dream?
Mitch Pileggi - in keeping with my X-Files obsession
24. Are you talking to someone while doing this?
I'm trying not to, but Boy keeps throwing his tuppence-worth in
25. Do you walk with your eyes open or closed?
Definitely open
26. Is there a quote you live by?
Elenor Roosevelt: I think that somehow, we learn who we really are and then live with that decision.
27. Do you want someone you cannot have?
Frequently, mostly, usually
28. Who always makes you laugh?
Boy, Hottie, Viking, not in that order
29. What was the worst idea you’ve had this week?
Lying in for just a little bit longer, again
30. Do you speak another language other than English?
I can say 'no' in 5 different languages - does that count?

Now it's your turn...either post the meme on your blog and let me know, or post your responses below. Have fun.

Meme and Only Meme

Level 1
(x ) Smoked a cigarette.
(x ) Smoked a cigar.
(x) Kissed a member of the same sex.
(x) Drank alcohol.

Level 2
(x) Are/been in love.
(x) Been dumped.
() Shoplifted.
() Been fired.
() Been in a fist fight.

Level 3
(x) Had a crush on an older person.
() Skipped school.
() Slept with a classmate.
(x) Seen someone/something die.

Level 4
() Had/have a crush on one of your friends who is now on Facebook.
(x) Been to Paris.
() Been to Spain.
(x) Been on a plane.
(x) Thrown up from drinking.

Level 5
(x) Eaten sushi.
() Been snowboarding.
() Met someone BECAUSE of Facebook.
() Been in a mosh pit.

Level 6
(x) Been in an abusive relationship.
(x) Taken pain killers.
(x) Love/loved someone who you can't have.
(x) Laid on your back and watched cloud shapes go by.
() Made a snow angel.

Level 7
(x) Had a tea party.
(x) Flown a kite.
(x) Built a sand castle.
() Gone mudding (offroading).
(x) Played dress up.

Level 8
() Jumped into a pile of leaves.
() Gone sledging.
() Cheated while playing a game.
(x) Been lonely.
() Fallen asleep at work/school.

Level 9
(x) Watched the sun set.
(x) Felt an earthquake.
() Killed a snake.

Level 10
(x) Been tickled.
() Been robbed/vandalized.
(x) Been cheated on.
(x) Been misunderstood.

Level 11
() Won a contest.
() Been suspended from school.
(x)Had detention.
(x) Been in a car/motorcycle accident.

Level 12
(x) Had/have braces.
() Eaten a whole pint of ice cream in one night.
(x) Danced in the moonlight.

Level 13
(x) Hated the way you look.
() Witnessed a crime.
() Pole danced.
(x) Questioned your heart.
(x) Been obsessed with post-it-notes.

Level 14
(x) Squished barefoot through the mud.
(x) Been lost.
(x) Been to the opposite side of the world.
(x) Swam in the ocean.
(x) Felt like you were dying.

Level 15
(x) Cried yourself to sleep.
(x) Played cops and robbers.
() Recently colored with crayons/colored pencils/markers.
() Sang karaoke.
(x) Paid for a meal with only coins.

Level 16
(x) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't.
(x) Made prank phone calls.
(x) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose.
() Kissed in the rain.

Level 17
(x) Written a letter to Santa Claus.
() Watched the sun set/sun rise with someone you care/cared about.
(x) Blown bubbles.
(x) Made a bonfire on the beach or anywhere.

Level 18
() Crashed A Party.
() Have travelled more than 5 days with a car full of people.
(x) Gone rollerskating/blading.
(x) Had a wish come true.
(x) Slept with a member of the same sex.

Level 19
() Worn pearls.
() Jumped off a bridge.
(x) Screamed "penis" or "vagina".
() Swam with dolphins.

Level 20
(x) Got your tongue stuck to a pole/freezer/ice cube.
() Kissed a fish.
(x) Worn the opposite sex's clothes.
() Sat on a roof top.

Level 21
(x) Screamed at the top of your lungs.
() Done/attempted a one-handed cartwheel.
() Talked on the phone for more than six hours (in one day).
(x) Recently stayed up for a while talking to someone you care about.

Level 22
(x) Picked and ate an apple right off the tree.
(x) Climbed a tree.
(x) Had/been in a tree house.
(x) Been scared to watch scary movies alone.

Level 23
(x) Believed in ghosts.
(x) Have had more than thirty pairs of shoes (not necessarily all at once).
(x) Gone streaking.
(x) Visited jail.

Level 24
() Played chicken.
() Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes on.
() Been told you're hot by a complete stranger.
() Broken a bone.
(x) Been easily amused.

Level 25
(x) Caught a fish then ate it later.
() Made a porn video.
(x) Caught A Butterfly.
(x) Laughed so hard you cried.
() Cried so hard you laughed.

Level 26
() Mooned/flashed someone.
() Had someone moon/flash you.
() Cheated on a test.
(x) Forgotten someone's name.
() French braided someone’s hair.
(x) Gone skinny dipping.
() Been kicked out of your house.
() Tried to hurt yourself.

Level 27
(x) Rode a roller coaster.
() Went scuba-diving/snorkelling.
(x) Had a cavity.
() Black-mailed someone.
() Been black mailed.

Level 28
(x) Been used.
(x) Fell going up the stairs.
() Licked a cat.
(x) Bitten someone.
(x) Licked someone - not in private places...

Level 29
() Been shot at/or at gunpoint.
() Had sex in the rain.
() Flattened someone’s tires.
(x) Rode your car/truck until the gas light came on.
() Got five dollars or less worth of gas.

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I'm sure I've answered some of these questions before...but it was fun...now it's your turn.

Seven Things

I was reading Random Acts of Reality (as I do) and featured was a meme that took on a life of it's own. So I thought I'd spread the love and see what 7 random things you, my readers would chose to tell me and each other. For any of you lurkers, this is especially for you, de-cloak and share. To get you started, here are 7 random things about me today (if you follow the link, you'll see my original random 7, but I'm trying to be original).

1. I'm not into extreme sports. Or anything that might end with pain or death. Plummetting out of a perfectly good aircraft with a bit of silk strapped to my back is not my idea of a good time.

2. I want to learn how to ride a horse properly, rather than bounce around on a hack. It's on my list of things to do.

3. I STILL don't know what I want to do when I grow up.

4. I only miss having a car when I want to go to the beach, or to the woods.

5. Being skint has made me more environmentally friendly.

6. I am very partial to men in uniform (could you tell).

7. If the flat was on fire I'd save Boy, the cat and my 3 and a half book cases full of books.

Meme Me Baby

Because I'm so awkward, I've decided to do G*N*D's tag as a meme.

WHAT WERE YOU DOING 10 YEARS AGO?
Recovering from my divorce, enjoying my new surname.

SONGS TO WHICH YOU KNOW ALL THE LYRICS?
Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chillis
Killing me Softly - Roberta Flack
Rotterdam - Beautiful South
Enjoy the Silence - Depeche Mode
Send in the Clowns - ?
Hurt - Johnny Cash
Please Forgive Me - David Grey

Loads of Chants courtesy of the Norwich Chant Collective

FIVE THINGS YOU WOULD DO IF YOU BECAME A MILLIONAIRE
Pay off my mortgage
Travel
Shop
Buy a house with 4 bedrooms, a garden, a sun room, a big kitchen with a dishwasher
Do more voluntary work

FIVE BAD HABITS
Untidy
Hate financial paperwork
Procrastination
Low boredom threshold
Low bullshit tolerance

FIVE THINGS YOU LIKE DOING
Writing (I include blogging in this)
Reading
Socialising
Creative Stuff
Cuddling

FIVE THINGS YOU'LL NEVER WEAR AGAIN
Leggings
Platforms
Hippy Skirts
Mini Skirts
Cat suits

FIVE FAVOURITE TOYS
Camera
Computer
Mobile Phone
MP3 Player
DvD Player

Feel free to copy, paste and let me know your results.

Meme Time!

This came through in an e-mail tonight, I thought I would share, cause we haven't memed for awhile.

Four jobs I have had in my life:

• sales office administrative assistant
• barmaid
• economic development officer
• retail assisstant

Four places I have lived:

• Trinidad
• Hunstanton
• Wells-Next-the-Sea
• Fakenham

Four television programmes I like to watch:

• X-Files (series 1-4)
• Star Trek (all versions thereof)
• Carnivale (on DVD)
• Babylon 5

Six places I've been on vacation:

• Tobago
• Singapore
• Germany
• Turkey
• Scotland
• England (I was here in '76 and then again in '87 and in '88 and never went back to Trinidad)

Four of my favourite foods:

• olives
• bacon
• chips
• prawns

Four places I would rather be right now:

• Trinidad (hanging out with my brother on the beach)
• oop North (snuggling with my hunny)
• The Maldives (at the hotel which is a series of piers over the ocean)
• New Zealand (travelling round in a camper van for 6 months)

More Memes for Gertie

1. What time did you get up this morning? 7ish
2. Diamonds or pearls? umm....diamonds
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Hot Fuzz - fabulous
4. What’s your favorite TV show? don't have time/inclination to watch
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning? coffee
6. What’s your favorite cuisine? anything I don't have to cook
7. What foods do you dislike? fennel, liquorice, anniseed - yuckies, yuckies, yuckies, oh & turkey
8. What is your favorite chip flavor? I think you mean crisp, and it's Salt n Vinegar
9. What’s your favorite CD at the moment? Faithless, Bonobo's Days to Come
10. What kind of car do you drive? don't have one
11. What is your favorite sandwich? bacon
12. What is your favorite type of clothing? jeans
14. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? The Maldives
15. What color is your bathroom? magnolia & white - dull, I'm afraid
16. Favorite brand of clothing? Marks & Spencer - oh dear
17. Where would you retire to? retire? on what?
18. Favorite time of the day? bed time
19. What was your most memorable birthday? my 30th, I had loads of fun
20. Where were you born? Port of Spain, Trinidad
21. Favorite sport to watch? none
22 Were you named after anyone? nope
23. Do you wish on stars? yes
24. Do you like your handwriting? sometimes
25. If you were another person, would YOU be friends with you? No, my neuroses would drive me nuts. That's why my friends are special, they put up with me. Some even quite like me.
26. Are you a daredevil? No
27. Do looks matter? No, because I believe in being fair
28. How do you release anger? I rant
29. Where is your second home? Trinidad
30. What were your favorite toys as a child? dolls and lego
31. What class in high school was totally useless? all of my maths classes, throughout my education
32. What are your favorite movies? 13th Warrior, Kingdom of Heaven, The Constant Gardener,
33. What are your living arrangements? I share a flat with a cat and Boy
34. What are your nicknames? My parents called me mouse, my cousins Roses
35. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? yes
36. Do you think that you are strong? sometimes
37. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? coconut
38. What are your favorite colors? blue
39. What is your least favorite thing about yourself? procrastination
40. Who do you miss the most? my mum
41. Do you want everyone you sent this to, to send it back? I'd rather you just let me know if you posted it on your own blog, ta.
42. What color pants are you wearing? pants?
43. What are you listening to right now? To All New Arrivals by Faithless
44. Last thing you ate? rice cake with peanut butter
45. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? indigo
46. Last person you talked to on the phone? The Viking
47. What is the first thing you notice about the opposite sex? Their smile
48. Favorite drink? coffee
49. Do you wear contacts? yes
50. Favorite day of the year? Beltane
51. Scary movies or happy endings? happy endings!
52. Summer or winter? Summer
53. Hugs or kisses? hmmm...don't know, must do more research
54. What is your favorite dessert? profiteroles, drowning in chocolate sauce and cream
55. What book(s) are you reading? The Writer's Journey -C Vogler and Public Places, Private Journeys E Strain, not to mention John Urry's The Tourist Gaze. I'm writing a dissertation for fecks sake.
56. What’s on your mouse pad? a dinosaur
57. What did you watch last night on TV? nada, was dissertationing
58. Favorite smells? jasmine, roses (the flowers, truly) and puppies
59. Rolling Stones or Beatles? Beatles
60. What’s the furthest you’ve been away from home? Singapore

Thanks for letting me bore you, I'm now off to shower and continue with dissertation. I now have an Introduction and 2 Appendices, plus 5 pages of Chapter 1 which I need to type up and send off for my Super to scoff at. Ta ta dahlings.

Meme and Coffee

Shamelessly nicked from here. I do this with my cup of caffeine before I crack on. No need to nag. Also, this needs one word answers. Hmm....not sure if I'm able, but we'll give it a go. Actually, bugger it, I'm a creative writer. I'm so subversive.

1. Where is your cell phone?: next to me
2. Your boyfriend/girlfriend?: oop North
3. Your hair?: fashionably tousled (unbrushed)
4. Your mother?: deseased, alive
5. Your father?: ditto, well, good
6. Your favorite item?: MP3 player
7. Your dream last nite?: weird
8. Your favorite drink?: red wine
9. Your dream car?: Audi A4 Quattro with sports kit
10. The room you are in?: lounge
11. Your ex? still alive
12. Your fear?: boredom
13. What do you want to be in 10 years?: I don't know what I want to do in 6 months time!
14. Who did you hang out with last night?: my cat
15. What you're not?: a housewife
16. Muffins?: apple & raspberry crumble muffins
17. One of your wish list items?: a skip
18: Time?: running out
19. The last thing you did?: dissertation
20. What are you wearing?: baggy T and tracksuit bottoms: v sexy - not
22. Your favorite book?: To Kill a Mockingbird
23. The last thing you ate?: King Prawn Butterfly and aubergine curry
24. Your life?: good
25. Your mood?: desperate
26. Your friends?: fabulous
27. What are you thinking about right now?: must, must do dissertation
28. Your car?: nope
29. What are you doing at the moment? drinking coffee, blogging
30. Your summer?: see answer 13
31. Your relationship status?: yummy
32. What is on your tv?: The Motorcycle Diaries
33. Yesterday?: dissertation
34. Last time you cried?: watching Amelie
35. School?: haven't left

Meme Mia

I've had a shite day at work. So rather than spread doom and gloom, I thought I'd indulge in a meme. At least, I think it's called a meme, I googled it after spotting the term on Gertie's website and I must be thick as shite because I did not understand the definition. Slightly worrying since I'm supposed to be an academic at the moment.

Place an X by all the things you've done, or remove the X from the ones you have not. This is for your entire life!-

Smoked a cigarette X
Drank so much you threw up X
Had feelings for someone who didn't have them back X
Been arrested
Gone on a blind date X
Skipped school X
Seen someone die X
Been to Canada X
Been to Florida (been through Florida airport)
Been to Mexico
Been on a plane X
Been lost X
Been on the opposite side of the country X
Gone to Chicago
Swam in the ocean X
Felt like dying X
Cried yourself to sleep X
Played cops and robbers X
Recently colored with crayons
Sang karaoke X
Paid for a meal with only coins X
Done something you told yourself you wouldn't X
Made prank phone calls X
Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose X
Caught a snowflake on your tongue X
Danced in the rain X
Written a letter to Santa Claus X
Been kissed under the mistletoe X
Watched the sun rise with someone you care about
Blown bubbles X
Made a bonfire on the beach X
Crashed a party
Gone roller skating X
Ice-skating X
Any nicknames? Mouse
Ever steal any traffic signs?
Ever been in a car accident? X
Was it your fault? YES and NO (2 accidents)
2 Doors or 4 Doors? I like hatchbacks 5 doors
Salad dressing?
Favorite pie?
Favorite number? 7
Favorite movie? Chocolat
Favorite holiday? May Day
Favorite dessert? Strawberry Trifle
Favorite food? Prawns
Favorite day of the week? Sunday
Favorite brand of body soap? Dove
Favorite TV show?
Favorite Toothpaste? Colgate Herbal
Favorite smell? Ylang ylang
What do you do to relax? Go on a bus journey
Do you have a message to your friends reading this now? Welcome to the strange life that is mine.
How do you see yourself in 10 years? Older, as broke, no difference really
What do you do when you are bored? I don’t have the opportunity