Five Things You Don’t Know About Me meme
Tuesday, December 19, 2006 ~ No Comments
podz tagged me with this, trickier than it sounds:
- I don’t like it when plans change.
- I have snogged a man.
- I once lost a pair of boxers on a night out.
- I spend far too much time imagining how certain situations MIGHT pan out.
- I have an alter ego.
Right, who’s next? Lemme see.. how about.. ohh you know what? Feel free to grab this one, I just don’t have the energy to try and pick people who might do it, as opposed to those who won’t. Too many of the latter, too few of the former!
Remember people, blogging is supposed to be fun. Irreverent, silly, fun! Meme on!
One Book Meme
Monday, September 18, 2006 ~ No Comments
I’ve been tagged with two memes recently, one I’ve done before so I’m not doing it again (life is just TOO short Matt!), and the one you are about to read.
Or not, I’m not forcing you, but let’s be honest, do you have anything better to do?? Ummm, well, obviously you do but it can’t be that important or you wouldn’t be wasting your time here, would you. Ergo, you are going to read this.
Except for you belligerent, uppity, types. You’ll just leap straight to the comments to say that you didn’t read it, won’t you. Well, that still means you are doing something when you have better things to do so the joke is on you. Somehow. In my head.
Um, where was I? Ohh yes, the meme thingy.
This one is a bit of a misnomer, although I’m not exactly sure what it’s called as her wot tagged me didn’t include it in her post, the lazy bint, so I’m calling it the ‘one book’ meme, which belies the fact that it will list several.
I’ll apologise now for my atrocious memory as, whilst I’ve read quite a few books (>10 but <10,000), I tend to forget about them once I'm finished. This makes completing a meme about books that you've read decidely tricky. Anyway, enough waffling from me.
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25 lines
Friday, July 7, 2006 ~ No Comments
Inspired by Lisa and Rob, I’ve got a little quiz for you.
It’s simple enough, 25 lyrics, guess the song and artist. I’ve used the “Party Shuffle” mode of iTunes to pull 25 random tracks from my library, so don’t blame me… entirely..
Ohh and it’s not always the first line of the song, some were a little to obvious for that.
UPDATE: DEADLINE passed, here are the answers to all… er… 26 tracks
- I want your tender charms, cause I’m lonely and blue
Rescue Me by Fontella Bass - PB Curtis - Spread out the oil, the gasoline. I walk smooth, ride in a mean, mean machine
Start me up by The Rolling Stones - From the torn or taffeta, You’re frozen in the contemplation of a win
4 pounds in 2 days by Lambchop - Go hug your sister, Go love your sister, Go hug your sister, One and the same<
Pistol of fire by Kings of Loen/li> - You can hear, dear Mother Nature murmuring low “Let yourself go”
It’s De-Lovely by Cole Porter (sung by Jeri Southern) - Cheerful One - And her hunky funky junky, Of a boyfriend, Got her on late nights, With her skirt tight
High Times by Jamiroquai - With all the will in the world, Diving for dear life
Shipbuilding by Elvis Costello - Rullsenberg - Put your hair back, we get to leave, Eleven gallows on your sleeve
Perfect Circle by R.E.M. - David - Inside you’re pretending, Crimes have been swept aside, Somewhere where they can forget
Mysterions by Portishead - Seven out a twenty one knocked down now only fourteen left to go
Out of nowhere by Athlete - There is nothin’ fair in this world, There is nothin’ safe in this world
White Wedding by Billy Idol - Joanna - I got a faulty parachute, I got a stranger’s friend, An exciting change in, My butchers blend
Losing Hope by Jack Johnson - I have a choice between the bat or the belt, each time I hear about the hand you’ve been dealt
Wind Up by Foo Fighters - Petrified for the millionth time. Slowly my soul evaporates, No parachutes no dismal clouds, Just this fucking space
I’m not working by the Manic Street Preachers - Lyle - Fear me you lord and lady preachers, I descend upon your earth from the skies
Seven Seas of Rhye by Queen - Tom - L.A. proved too much for the man, So he’s leavin’ the life he’s come to know
Midnight train to Georgia by Gladys Knight - robin - You stay the night at his house, With no ride to work, And I’m the one who tells you, He’s another jerk
You by Aimee Mann - pootlecat - We dive into a dark doorway, Hiding from the clouds of grey, Oh babe, I don’t mind it at all
Scottish Rain by The Silencers - May God bless and keep you always, May your wishes all come true, May you always do for others, And let others do for you.
Forever young by Bob Dylan - Canute - Yeah but nobody searches, And nobody cares somehow, When the loving that you’ve wasted, Comes raining from a hapless cloud
Slow Hands by Interpol - I dont have to sell my soul, Hes already in me
I Wanna be adored by The Stone Roses - Rullsenberg - Hold up, hold on, don’t be scared, You’ll never change what’s been and gone
Stop crying your heart out by Oasis - And into the sea goes pretty England and me, Around the Bay of Biscay and back for tea
This is a Low by Blur - Kerron - A year ago, last Thursday, I was strolling in the zoo, when I met a man who thought he knew the lot
I’m a Gnu by Flanders and Swann - Z - Viktor was born in the spring of ‘44, And never saw his father anymore, A child of sacrifice, a child of war
Leningrad by Billy Joel - Blue Witch - Lost in a lullaby, Side of the road, Melt in a memory, Slide in a solitude
Fugitive Motel by Elbow
Honourable mentions: Adrian McEwen.
Right. Have at it people! I’ll update correct guesses when I can over the weekend. Ohh and we all KNOW it’d be easy to just Google for the answers but what’s the point in that?
World Cup Rules
Friday, June 9, 2006 ~ No Comments
Finally, it’s here!
Now, before I start, I’ll point anyone not interested in this to head over to ScaryDuck’s place.
The World Cup kicks off today and with that in mind I thought it would be good to make sure we are all aligned and in agreement with some basic rules during this busy period.
So, and this is specifically for the (non-footballing) ladies, may I suggest you read, digest and ensure you understand the following rules:
Rule 1: From 9 June to 9 July 2006, you should read the sports section of the newspaper so that you are aware of what is going on regarding the World Cup, and that way you will be able to join in the conversations. If you fail to do this, then you will be looked at in a bad way, or you will be totally ignored. DO NOT complain about not receiving any attention.
Rule 2: During the World Cup, the television is mine, at all times, without any exceptions. If you even take a glimpse of the remote control, you will lose it (your eye).
Rule 3: If you have to pass by in front of the TV during a game, I don’t mind, as long as you do it crawling on the floor and without distracting me. If you decide to stand nude in front of the TV, make sure you put clothes on right after because if you catch a cold, I won’t have time to take you to the doctor or look after you during the World Cup month.
Rule 4: During the games I will be blind, deaf and mute, unless I require a refill of my drink or something to eat. You are out of your mind if you expect me to listen to you, open the door, answer the telephone, or pick up the baby that just fell from the second floor. It. Will. Not. Happen.
Rule 5: It would be a good idea for you to keep at least 2 six packs in the fridge at all times, as well as plenty of things to nibble on, and please do not make any funny faces to my friends when they come over to watch the games. In return, you will be allowed to use the TV between 12am and 6am, unless they replay a good game that I missed during the day.
Rule 6: Please, please, please!! if you see me upset because one of my teams is losing, DO NOT say “get over it, its only a game”, or “don’t worry, they’ll win next time”. If you say these things, you will only make me angrier and I will love you less. Remember, you will never ever know more about football than me and your so called “words of encouragement” will only lead to a break up or divorce.
Rule 7: You are welcome to sit with me to watch one game and you can talk to me during halftime but only when the commercials are on, and only if the halftime score is pleasing me. In addition, please note I am saying “one” game, hence do not use the World Cup as a nice cheesy excuse to “spend time together”.
Rule 8: The replays of the goals are very important. I don’t care if I have seen them or I haven’t seen them, I want to see them again. Many times.
Rule 9: Tell your friends NOT to have any babies, or any other child related parties or gatherings that requires my attendance because:
a) I will not go,
b) I will not go, and
c) I will not go.
Rule 10: But, if a friend of mine invites us to his house on a Sunday to watch a game, we will be there in a flash. Yes “we”. You will be taken along only to make sure HIS partner is obeying these rules.
Rule 11: The daily World Cup highlights show on TV every night is just as important as the games themselves. Do not even think about saying “but you have already seen this… why don’t you change the channel to something we can both watch??” as the reply will be: “Refer to Rule #2 of the list”.
Rule 12: And finally, please save your expressions such as “Thank God the World Cup is only every 4 years”. I am immune to these words, because after this comes the Champions League, Italian League, Spanish League, Premier League, etc etc.
All clear? Good.
Ohh and don’t blame me, I got this from him.
Websitesasgraphs
Wednesday, May 31, 2006 ~ No Comments
Found on slothblog.
Get yours here - may take some time to draw (mine took almost 5 minutes to complete) and of limited value. Pretty though. Legend is one the page under the generated image.
Bookcase, bookcase on the wall
Wednesday, April 19, 2006 ~ No Comments
Via pixeldiva. A meme.
What do my bookshelves say about me?
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Knowing me, Knowing you
Friday, April 7, 2006 ~ No Comments
(aahhh hhaaaaAAAAAAA)
Snaffled from pixeldiva.
Apparently “What you are supposed to do is copy this entire blog entry and paste it onto a new blog entry that you’ll post. Change all the answers so they apply to you, and then publish! Leave a comment if you do this. The theory is that you will learn a lot of little (random) things about your friends, if you did not know them already.”
Sounds simple enough.
What time did you get up this morning?
7.15 am (that’s a “school day” lie-in for me).
Diamonds or pearls?
As in “necklace”? Silly question…
What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
Narnia - which was OK. Really REALLY need to get back to the cinema but we are caught in the trap of having stuff we both need to finish, and when we do take some time off we can’t be bothered going out.
What is your favourite TV show?
Hmmm. I’d say 24 at the moment, or House, or Grays Anatomy. Lost? Fuck it.. The Simpsons!
What do you usually have for breakfast?
Cereal. Always.
Favourite cuisine?
Chinese.
What food do you dislike?
Peppers. To my palate they dominate whatever dish they are used in and aren’t that nice to begin with.
What is your favourite CD at the moment?
Elbow - Leaders of the Free World.
Morning or night person?
Night. All mornings are evil.
Favourite sandwich?
A pesto chicken and mozzarella pannini from our local coffee shop in Hamilton. Delish. Better yet you can take them away uncooked and chuck them in the George Foreman. Double trouble.
What characteristic do you despise?
Arrogance. Apparently it’s something I display on occasion and anytime this is pointed out to me a little part of me dies. I can’t stand those know-it-all preachy wankers who think that everyone WANTS to listen to them, and who refuse to listen to other people.
Favourite item of clothing?
Either my red woolly jumper, or my jogging bottoms. The former because it was one of those few items of clothing that I just KNEW I should buy, the latter because they signal a day of lounging around on the sofa. In saying that I’m a terrible shopper when it comes to clothes, I always know what I want before I start and rarely, if ever, find it. The red jumper was something of an impulse buy, which is probably why I rate it as a favourite.
If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would it be?
I hate these questions. I’m always torn between a city destination - San Francisco - and somewhere else. Somewhere a little off the beaten track, somewhere that’s clean and quiet and has a beach I can lie on all day.
What colour is your bathroom?
White, grey and purpley-lilac, with an absolutely minging mushroom coloured sweet (which is on the list of “things wot we must replace”).
Favourite brand of clothing?
Threadless if they are considered a brand… other than that I’m not fussed… George? (see previous comment about shopping for clothes)
Where would you retire to?
Somewhere warm and near water, either the coast or a lake.
What was your most memorable birthday?
The last one. I have a terrible memory. Ohh OK, probably my 21st which included my ‘fairy’ godmother turning up dressed as a fairy, tutu and all!!
Favourite sport to watch?
Anything. Honestly, I’ve yet to find a sport I can’t lose hours watching. I prefer football, rugby, and basketball, but will watch pretty much anything that’s competitive.
Who do you least expect to complete this?
Peter from Naked Blog.
Person you expect to complete it first?
Someone that I don’t read regularly.
Person who is least busy?
Me! Must be, to have time to do this!
When is your birthday?
October 17th.
What is your shoe size?
10.
Pets?
Not at the moment.
Any new and exciting news you’d like to share with us?
It’s raining here at the moment. Whilst this isn’t exciting it’s always new (and means yet another weekend where we won’t be able to give the grass it’s first cut of the year!).
What did you want to be when you were little?
Anything as long as it was to do with music… DJ maybe? Studio technician to the stars?
What is your favourite flower?
Strelitzia reginae (that’s birds of paradise or crane flower to you lot), or anything that is… I dunno… more architectural looking than, say, a daisy. OK, not sure that makes sense.
What date on the calendar are you looking forward to?
1st November 2006. That will mark the end of a hugely crap (non-calendar) year.
One word to describe the person who you snaffled this from?
Foxy.
