What better way to get back into the blog that I have been ignoring that a ridiculous quiz? Stolen from Chris, because I've never seen him do anything on Facebook before.
1. First thing you wash in the shower?
Hair.
2. What color is your favorite hoodie?
I don’t have one. My university one got lost during a show. I am very sad.
3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
I don’t know who I kissed last…
4. Do you plan outfits?
Depends what for. Usually some form of planning has gone in. For example, today I am wearing a skirt that means at orchestra I won’t be flashing at Caroline and Donald.
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now?
A bit gross in the throat and head.
6. Whats the closest thing to you thats red?
My shoes!
7. Do you say aim or a-i-m?
No.
8. Tell me about the last dream you remember having?
I don’t remember much.
9. Did you meet anybody new today?
Not yet. But it’s only 8.25. [Now it's 9.53 - I got distracted - but still didn't meet anyone new.]
10. What are you craving right now?
Home.
11. Do you floss?
Nope. Sorry if I’m gross.
12. What comes to mind when I say cabbage?
The joke from solider solider years ago about invisible cabbage.
13. When was the last time you talked on aim?
I’ve never used AIM, but used MSN when in America, so not long ago.
14. Are you emotional?
Probably not as much as I should be, but more than I was.
15. Would you dance to the taco song?
I doubt it.
16. Have you ever counted to 1,000?
I’d like to say no, but probably yes.
17. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
I use a spoon.
18. Do you like your hair?
Not much. I don’t like my new cut. And I don’t like that I grew the dye out for ages, and then dyed it as soon as it was natural. And I didn’t even pick a good colour.
19. Do you like yourself?
Pass.
20. Have you ever met a celebrity?
I’ve met Grotbags and John Higgins. I think that’s enough.
21. Do you like cottage cheese?
Only with peaches! Cheesey Peach Starter! Long live The Hamlyn!
22. What are you watching or listening to?
I’m watching my computer, dumbo. And listening to generic open office noises of other people typing and clicking.
23. How many countries have you visited?
14, I think.
24. Are your parents strict?
They were. Not so much now, seeing as I’m a grown up.
25. Would you go sky diving?
Possibly…
26. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush?
If he was paying.
27. Would you throw potatoes at him?
I doubt it. I’ve never thrown potatoes at anyone else.
28. Is there anything sparkly in the room you’re in?
My shoes! And a pen. And my cardigan and coat. But not as much as at home, because people at work think I’m weird enough.
29. Have you ever been in a castle?
All Scottish people live in castles, duh!
30. Do you rent movies often?
Nope. Not sure I have since being at home home.
31. Who sits in behind you in your math class?
I think I sat at the back for school maths, then in a circle for sixth form maths. Degree maths I have no idea.
32. Have you made a prank phone call?
We tried to once at school, but had no money, so rang free phone numbers, starting at the lowest. This stopped quickly when we rang Childline and didn’t want to waste their time or money.
33. Do you own a gun?
I now own a tiny fake one in a garter.
34. Can you count backwards from 74?
If I really wanted.
35. Who are you going to be with tonight?
SNOTCO and my new ‘cello.
36. Brown or white eggs?
Yes.
37. Do you own something from Hot Topic?
Yup!
38. Ever been on a train?
Yes. Quite a few.
39. Ever been in love?
Yes.
40. Do you have a cell-phone?
Yes.
41. Are you too forgiving?
I think I would be if I had friends who were mean enough to need forgiving.
42. Do you use chap stick?
I use a different brand of lip balm, yes.
43. What is your best friend doing tomorrow?
Don’t know.
44. Can you use chop sticks?
Yes.
45. Ever have cream puffs?
I hope not.
46. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect?
No.
47. What was the last question you asked?
“Didn’t I write ‘no previous’ on it?”
48. What was the last CD you bought?
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Take A Break.
49. Boys or girls?
What for? Mostly boys. They’re pretty useful.
50. What is your bus number for school?
I used to get the 575 to school. Now get the 22 to work.
51. Is your hair curly?
Going to steal Chris’ answer for this: No the hair on my head.
52. Last time you cried?
Pass.
53. Ever walked into a wall?
All the time. I’m not good at looking where I’m going.
54. Do looks matter?
To a certain extent, yes.
55. Have you ever bought anything from Pac Sun?
No.
56. Have you ever slapped someone?
Not sure…
57. Favorite time of the year?
What ever time of year it is.
58. Favorite color?
For what? Every colour has it’s place. I’d like to pick paisley.
59. Are you sarcastic?
To some people.
60. Do you have any tattoos?
Yes, one. Although that’s sort of ten.
61. The last person you held hands with?
Not sure.
62. Do you sleep with the TV on?
No.
63. Where was your default picture taken at?
I don’t think I have a default picture.
64. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people?
Yes.
65. Do you like your life right now?
Not so much. But it’s fine.
66. How often do you talk on the phone?
Not a lot.
67. What is your favourite animal?
That’s pretty tricky… Pygmy Hippo.
68. What was the most recent thing you bought?
A ‘cello.
69. Do you have good vision?
Pretty good.
70. Can you hula hoop?
I always thought I still could, but then I tried in the office once and couldn’t. But there were people watching so I didn’t try so hard.
71. Could you ever forgive a cheater?
Depends. Probably.
72. Do you have a job?
Yes.
73. Can you handle the truth?
Usually.
74. What are you wearing?
Red sparkly shoes, black tights & underwear, black net skirt, pink top, black sparkly cardigan, glasses, work pass.
75. Have you ever?
Hardly ever.
Scratches
My usual bruises from unknown sources seem to have been taken over by scratches. These sting.
Today's Question:
Did the introduction of oyster cards affect oyster sales?
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That's what happens if I type the way that Christina used to in Neighbours.
I'm going to start now.
This week I have been everywhere. Well, quite a lot of places. I was in Aberdeen Monday-Wednesday, which was pretty dull. The homes I went to were very different from each other, and the trip was interesting, but I didn't like my hotel, and just generally felt numb for the whole of it. Strange.
I did enjoy the journey up and back, as I saw family. On the way up I stopped at Sue's and fed her kids, helped Shona with homework, read Gary's school report, listened to Carla's poem and tried to make Aillie put her game machine down. The girls got to Girl's Brigade on time, and I made a brief trip to Gran's. She was pretty tired, so I left and went back on the way back down. Sat with her for a cup of tea. Apparently that's the only time she's ever drunk her coffee, so I did good. I can't tell if she's getting better or not. She just doesn't seem bothered, but why would you? There's a lovely view of the sea from the ward window, but she didn't know - she can't see. At least in this ward they get her dressed every day, and make her wear shoes. The last ward was more of a surgery recovery ward, so they were all in pyjamas and slippers - not very good for people who are unstable on their feet. Anyway, we'll just have to wait and see what happens. Hopefully I'll be going past next week, but I don't know yet.
Today's Question:
Did the introduction of oyster cards affect oyster sales?
osldfkjwoepijasdlkpoiqweugnsdlkniauwklj,clweopiasdkjg
That's what happens if I type the way that Christina used to in Neighbours.
I'm going to start now.
This week I have been everywhere. Well, quite a lot of places. I was in Aberdeen Monday-Wednesday, which was pretty dull. The homes I went to were very different from each other, and the trip was interesting, but I didn't like my hotel, and just generally felt numb for the whole of it. Strange.
I did enjoy the journey up and back, as I saw family. On the way up I stopped at Sue's and fed her kids, helped Shona with homework, read Gary's school report, listened to Carla's poem and tried to make Aillie put her game machine down. The girls got to Girl's Brigade on time, and I made a brief trip to Gran's. She was pretty tired, so I left and went back on the way back down. Sat with her for a cup of tea. Apparently that's the only time she's ever drunk her coffee, so I did good. I can't tell if she's getting better or not. She just doesn't seem bothered, but why would you? There's a lovely view of the sea from the ward window, but she didn't know - she can't see. At least in this ward they get her dressed every day, and make her wear shoes. The last ward was more of a surgery recovery ward, so they were all in pyjamas and slippers - not very good for people who are unstable on their feet. Anyway, we'll just have to wait and see what happens. Hopefully I'll be going past next week, but I don't know yet.
When away I watched Be Kind Rewind. Was a bit dubious, as Jack Black can be pretty annoying, but it was good! The first 30 minutes or so I was tempted to walk out, but it most definitely got better and by the end I may even have cried. Watch it.
I really need to do some 'cello practise.
On Friday I went on a plane to Heathrow to see Charlotte and Dan. Kathryn also arrived Friday night, with near perfect timing, and we had curry and watched Quiz Call until 3.30am. We didn't have a drink. You'd have though that those things could not happen on the same evening. If anyone happens to know that answers to Quiz Call that evening, then PLEASE tell me!!
Saturday was an adventure to Borough Market. On the way we saw the local Kingfisher. There wasn't a duck on the armchair. Then back to the flat to make monster chili for the masses (Liz & Andrew, Cass & Joe, Miranda & Steve) and drinking ensued. We went to a pub down the river - it was going to be a crawl, but we stayed in one place too long. It was extremely lovely to see and catch up with everyone. I couldn't help feeling quite single, but at no point did I feel awkward about it. It's just going to be tricky not to with 4 couples. The evening ended with Joe sleeping the "porch" then being amusing when trying to get into his sleeping bag, Dan being rather ill and Andrew sleeping on the world's shortest sofa. The girls were all sensible.
Sunday involved hangovers and a trip to Richmond. Del came to see me, which was lovely. We had lunch and then wandered around back streets and down the river. We saw parrots, 4 herons, swans, 2 types of geese, many types of duck, pigeons and coots. Many bird varieties. It was nice. Then everyone had to split up to get to various places. Cass and I went to Hounslow and played with sheep in cheap M&S, then had a sneaky pint before parting ways. I slept most of the flight back, due to being quite tipsy. Lovely. Landed to find snow, albeit only a tiny bit. Quite different from strolling along the river in the sun!
The end.
Crazy Eyes Tex
That's my new Red Indian name, apparently. It's not as good at Dances With Wellies (Linden), Buffalo McFacePalm (Matt Lees) or Dog Which Runs Into Trees (Rosy). But still, any new name is nice.
These are the names we made up on Saturday morning whilst doing archery in a field in Derbyshire. I think we (Linden and I) were still quite drunk, as we'd drunk and played poker 'til 4.30 and I got up at 7.30. We didn't appear to be taking it as seriously as some of the others. As Linden said, "We shot things dead with the big darts and pingy things." We didn't do *too* badly - we always hit the board and had no injuries.
I just wrote a summary of the weekend to Caroline in an e-mail. It covers the bit already said, but whatever. It's just one sentence for the whole weekend. Genius:
Got there about 10 on Friday night (left work at 3.30 - that's a long time), won the pub quiz (due to clerical error), almost won poker, drank lots of beer, slept for about 3 hours, did archery (big darts with pingy things), gained a Red Indian name (Crazy Eyes Tex), did pub crawl (lovely pubs and cider and views and company), made and ate chilli, played games, drank more beer, slept for about 3 hours, lots of washing up, 3 hours in Sheffield (typically Tim managed to be in London!), learnt about spoons and neon lights, 4 hours of train back, drink with Adam, bed.
Basically, this weekend was ace and lovely. All credit goes to Mahinda for (a) getting old, (b) having a good idea, (c) organising it all, and last but not least (d) having lovely friends. Happy Birthday Mahinda!
Oh, I forgot the best/worst thing might be that I only managed to take 3 photos - two of Adam wearing a silly hat (one blurry, one washed out) and one of me when I'd poked myself in the eye with my glasses and was in pain. Other people better have some and get them on that there Facebook quick smart!
I forgot - I've been a bit lame at blogging, despite deciding that I want to do it again. I have just been busy! Had work to do, had orchestra accounts to do, had old and new house stuff to do. But it should be better now - accounts submitted, moved house, flexi balance ok. That said - all weekends are busy. But that's how I like it. They're all nice things. I just want to do more nice things! I don't want not to do anything I have booked - I am looking forward to them LOTS, I just want a little more time to do other things as well. Like be in my flat. And see a boy. Not that that's really an option, it would just be nice if it was. And only having every third Tuesday free isn't much use.
So, yes, I MOVED HOUSE! It's lovely. On a quieter street, smaller flat, no complications, just two people paying a letting agent. Easy peasy. We have a TV and DVD and Freeview box. This is a little too much for TV shy me, but I'm sure I'll get the hang of it! I am tempted to shun some other form of technology to make up for it, but I'm not sure. My mobile is very tempting at the moment. I don't actually need it. I do most organising through Facebook and e-mail, and I have a phone at home which phones other houses free and America cheap. It's just costing me money. I might see if it can cost me less money, and try to use it less, but we'll see. It might be gone. The other option for shunning is the microwave, but I don't use it enough to feel it would notice being shunned!
I've had quite a few visitors to my new house, considering how often I am home! Nikki and Iona helped build a wardrobe, and then Nikki did 6,000,000 stairs to help me move, as did Mummy and Daddy, the Caroline came to do the accounts and Ali came to nosey. I'd missed Caroline's birthday due to wardrobe building, so made a cake and we watched Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. It was lovely to catch up with Ali, and it was ace to watch the film with the boys, as they had perfect reactions! Caroline and I had seen it so often that it was very refreshing to see someone new watch it. Emma came over for dinner one night too, and Adam yesterday. What a lovely week.
Just for the record: my parents are ace! I would not have managed to move without them last weekend. Oh, and my sisters are ace too. I can talk to them about anything, and it's lovely. I just would like to see them all more.
I'm currently eating bread made by Eoin. Lovely. I like living with someone who can cook! Shame he eats meat, or else I might never have to cook for myself again. Not that I really want that - I love cooking - but how good would it be to be cooked for when you're too busy?? But for now, I will just steal bread (with permission).
Soon I am leaving the office to go to Aberdeen for 2 nights. Today's meeting was cancelled, which has worked out quite well as I will get to see the cousins and Gran on the way up.
Ooh, best go NOW!
These are the names we made up on Saturday morning whilst doing archery in a field in Derbyshire. I think we (Linden and I) were still quite drunk, as we'd drunk and played poker 'til 4.30 and I got up at 7.30. We didn't appear to be taking it as seriously as some of the others. As Linden said, "We shot things dead with the big darts and pingy things." We didn't do *too* badly - we always hit the board and had no injuries.
I just wrote a summary of the weekend to Caroline in an e-mail. It covers the bit already said, but whatever. It's just one sentence for the whole weekend. Genius:
Got there about 10 on Friday night (left work at 3.30 - that's a long time), won the pub quiz (due to clerical error), almost won poker, drank lots of beer, slept for about 3 hours, did archery (big darts with pingy things), gained a Red Indian name (Crazy Eyes Tex), did pub crawl (lovely pubs and cider and views and company), made and ate chilli, played games, drank more beer, slept for about 3 hours, lots of washing up, 3 hours in Sheffield (typically Tim managed to be in London!), learnt about spoons and neon lights, 4 hours of train back, drink with Adam, bed.
Basically, this weekend was ace and lovely. All credit goes to Mahinda for (a) getting old, (b) having a good idea, (c) organising it all, and last but not least (d) having lovely friends. Happy Birthday Mahinda!
Oh, I forgot the best/worst thing might be that I only managed to take 3 photos - two of Adam wearing a silly hat (one blurry, one washed out) and one of me when I'd poked myself in the eye with my glasses and was in pain. Other people better have some and get them on that there Facebook quick smart!
I forgot - I've been a bit lame at blogging, despite deciding that I want to do it again. I have just been busy! Had work to do, had orchestra accounts to do, had old and new house stuff to do. But it should be better now - accounts submitted, moved house, flexi balance ok. That said - all weekends are busy. But that's how I like it. They're all nice things. I just want to do more nice things! I don't want not to do anything I have booked - I am looking forward to them LOTS, I just want a little more time to do other things as well. Like be in my flat. And see a boy. Not that that's really an option, it would just be nice if it was. And only having every third Tuesday free isn't much use.
So, yes, I MOVED HOUSE! It's lovely. On a quieter street, smaller flat, no complications, just two people paying a letting agent. Easy peasy. We have a TV and DVD and Freeview box. This is a little too much for TV shy me, but I'm sure I'll get the hang of it! I am tempted to shun some other form of technology to make up for it, but I'm not sure. My mobile is very tempting at the moment. I don't actually need it. I do most organising through Facebook and e-mail, and I have a phone at home which phones other houses free and America cheap. It's just costing me money. I might see if it can cost me less money, and try to use it less, but we'll see. It might be gone. The other option for shunning is the microwave, but I don't use it enough to feel it would notice being shunned!
I've had quite a few visitors to my new house, considering how often I am home! Nikki and Iona helped build a wardrobe, and then Nikki did 6,000,000 stairs to help me move, as did Mummy and Daddy, the Caroline came to do the accounts and Ali came to nosey. I'd missed Caroline's birthday due to wardrobe building, so made a cake and we watched Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. It was lovely to catch up with Ali, and it was ace to watch the film with the boys, as they had perfect reactions! Caroline and I had seen it so often that it was very refreshing to see someone new watch it. Emma came over for dinner one night too, and Adam yesterday. What a lovely week.
Just for the record: my parents are ace! I would not have managed to move without them last weekend. Oh, and my sisters are ace too. I can talk to them about anything, and it's lovely. I just would like to see them all more.
I'm currently eating bread made by Eoin. Lovely. I like living with someone who can cook! Shame he eats meat, or else I might never have to cook for myself again. Not that I really want that - I love cooking - but how good would it be to be cooked for when you're too busy?? But for now, I will just steal bread (with permission).
Soon I am leaving the office to go to Aberdeen for 2 nights. Today's meeting was cancelled, which has worked out quite well as I will get to see the cousins and Gran on the way up.
Ooh, best go NOW!
Star Fish
Once a man was walking along a beach. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. Off in the distance he could see a person going back and forth between the surf's edge and and the beach. Back and forth this person went. As the man approached he could see that there were hundreds of starfish stranded on the sand as the result of the natural action of the tide.
The man was stuck by the the apparent futility of the task. There were far too many starfish. Many of them were sure to perish. As he approached the person continued the task of picking up starfish one by one and throwing them into the surf.
As he came up to the person he said, "You must be crazy. There are thousands of miles of beach covered with starfish. You can't possibly make a difference." The person looked at the man. He then stooped down and pick up one more starfish and threw it back into the ocean. He turned back to the man and said, "It sure made a difference to that one!"
Starwars mighty mugss
Apparently someone found my blog by Googling for "starwars mighty mugss". I'm quite excited about that.
It's all be go this week... Juno on Monday night, late back from work on Tuesday (because of the BUSES!) then manic tidying for Wednesday - flat viewings! We had about 20 people come round, one clear winner, but many people who would have been ace for the flat and many who would have done. Anyway, a Kiwi called Sarah will be living in my room as of Sunday morning, so I HAVE to move all my stuff on Saturday. PANIC! Mummy and Daddy are coming to help though, so all should be fine.
Last weekend was impromptu drinking on Friday night and the Savoy Ball on Saturday night.
That's all I have time for.
It's all be go this week... Juno on Monday night, late back from work on Tuesday (because of the BUSES!) then manic tidying for Wednesday - flat viewings! We had about 20 people come round, one clear winner, but many people who would have been ace for the flat and many who would have done. Anyway, a Kiwi called Sarah will be living in my room as of Sunday morning, so I HAVE to move all my stuff on Saturday. PANIC! Mummy and Daddy are coming to help though, so all should be fine.
Last weekend was impromptu drinking on Friday night and the Savoy Ball on Saturday night.
That's all I have time for.
xkcd
http://xkcd.com/383/
"Oh, look, the 'make everything better' button was here behind the bookshelf all along."
I very much appreciated today's xkcd.
"Oh, look, the 'make everything better' button was here behind the bookshelf all along."I very much appreciated today's xkcd.
Cheek to Cheek*
Stolen from Rosy via Liz:
What level are you on guitar hero? I am a hero. Maybe not guitar wise though.
Are you in a relationship? Nope.
Are you wearing jeans right now? Yes. Even though I'm at work.
Where is your dad? Probably at home in the study, or at a meeting somewhere in Lancaster/Kendal.
Do you live with both of your parents? Nope.
Do you think too much or too little? Depends what about. Both.
Do you smile a lot? I think so.
What is the price of gas where you live? Some pennies. Have no idea.
What was the last compliment you received, and when? Strangers sent me compliments yesterday.
Have you ever rode in a plane? I am too amused by Liz's answer to think of my own! How can you ride a horse in a plane?
Are you for or against abortion? Depends on each individual situation. Generally against, but not completely.
Do you prefer call or text? Depends what for. I don't call much.
Do you have any siblings? 2 sisters - one in England and one in Wales. I want them to be nearer.
Are you close with them? Yes, I think so anyway. Maybe we're not and they have secrets and are different people. But I think probably not.
How many people do you trust 100%? Hmmm... 100% is a lot. I'm a statistician. I trust quite a lot of people 98%. I don't think I trust anyone 100%. That's sad, isn't it?
Where did you get the shirt you're wearing? PRIMARK! It's organic, don't you know?
Do you go to church? Only for orchestra.
What's the last movie you saw in the theater? The Savages. Going to see Juno tonight. EXCITED!
Can you live without the computer? I could live. But I would struggle to find the answers to all my questions if I didn't have Google to hand.
When was the last time you got flowers? The last night of my show. I was not amused at getting flowers, and I was not amused at being made to go on stage!
Do you wish at 11:11? Should I? Is that a rule? I might in future.
Do you have any piercings? Just ears.
Who was the last person you laid in bed with? I don't know. Actually don't. Maybe someone when we were in Prague.
Whats your middle name? Elizabeth.
How big is your bed? Double. I get a new one on Friday in my new flat!
Ever get so drunk you couldn't remember the entire night? All too often. But I don't remember some evenings when sober too.
Can you play any instruments? 'Cello. And vaguely piano and recorder and percussion.
Favourite flower? Bird of paradise.
Have you ever loved someone? Yes. In all sorts of ways.
Do you have a tattoo? Yes. It's ace
Are you hiding something from someone? Generally, yes.
3 Things you can't live without? Friends, music, wine.
Are you a giver or a taker? Giver.
What was your first thought when you looked in the mirror this morning? I'm not sure I looked in a mirror this morning... Oh yes, I was checking if my hair looked clean enough. I didn't think anything.
Do you like to have long hair or short hair? Long.
Have you memorized your social security number? National Insurance number, yes.
Who is your favourite family member? Daddy.
Have you ever had your heart broken? Yes.
How many texts did you receive today? Just one, I think. But there's still time...
Name someone whose name starts with the letter "R." Rhian.
Do you trust people easily? Too easily.
Do you think you'll be married in 10 years? Probably not, unfortunately.
Do you plan on moving out within the next year? Yes - on Friday.
Where were you at 9pm last Friday night? In my room on my computer (not packing...).
What happened at 10:00 am today? I was sat sitting right here at my desk.
Is your family just a bundle of fun? Yup!
Do you laugh at all the wrong times? Lots, yes.
When did you last cry your eyes out? I still have my eyes, so I haven't cried them out. Not sure when I last cried. A few weeks ago, I think.
*Cheek to Cheek is just what I'm listening to, not at all relevant.
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