From my folders:
I am: mostly content, a little anxious, somewhat lusty, and rather offbeat
I have: an all-encompassing love, decent health, a good home, a four-legged family, amazing friends
I know: not enough, but more than I should
I think: people need to embrace the strange more, and realise that others don't think exactly the way they do
I don’t think: the above will happen in my lifetime
I want: my MadCat to be free of the monster that has invaded his head and holds his brain
I like: technology, old-fashioned courtesy, the way old people touch each other to convey their love, smiling dogs, fresh, colourful food, the smell of a new car
I dislike: social norms, conformity, lace, beige, trends
I hate: rigid thinking, organised religion, being told what to do
I dream: of adventures beyond belief, and sharing them with my children
I fear: losing MadCat, losing Moosquared, losing Deafboy; the death of my pets; living on the street; teeth and jaws
I am annoyed: by hypocrisy, including my own; wilful ignorance
I crave: love, lust, books and sushi
I usually: make up scenarios in my head
I search: for my lost clothes in the maw of my cupboard; for a way to bring my spending under control; for a sense of purpose in my corporate job
I hide: my truest feelings, except from MadCat
I wonder: if I'll ever escape this corporate rut
I know: there's more to life than 9-5
I just can’t help: singing out loud
I regret: the missed opportunities to make someone happy, and the thoughtless things I said or did that hurt or saddened them
I love: loving others
I can’t live without: MadCat, my friends, books, my pets, music, the Internet
I try to: be a good person and not shout at Mojo
I enjoy: going out to restaurants and sampling new types of food
I don’t care: if I never watch TV again
I always: SMS MadCat to let him know I'm at work or home, because of the Wombles on the road
I never want to: be cast adrift in the open sea
I rely on: MadCat and my own strength
I believe: that everyone has the right to their own belief system, as long as they don't try to impose it on others
I dance: to the driving guitar rythms in my head
I sing: badly, but enthusiastically
I argue: heatedly, but not well
I write: decently, with an eye for grammar and spelling, but not as creatively as I would like
I win: at Scrabble
I lose: at Risk
I wish: money didn't exist
I listen: with half an ear
I don’t understand: finances and figures
I’m scared of: loud-mouthed politicians and citizen apathy
I forget: appointments
I am happy: now that I have my MadCat
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Wednesday, 4 November 2009
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Quiz time
What's the last thing you put in your mouth?
Water, to wash down an antihistamine and Advil
Have you ever kissed anyone named Matthew?
My nephew, last time I saw him - probably four or five years ago.
Where was your avatar picture taken?
It's not a pic, it's part of a painting I "inherited" from an artistically-inclined friend.
Who was the last person you rode in a car with under the age of 20?
Probably my friend's kids Julian and Damian - 8 and 6.
Can you play guitar hero?
Never tried
Last time you walked further than a block?
Last weekend, when we were looking for the asshole neighbour who was thumping loud music for hours.
How late did you stay up last night and why?
Until about 21:30 - finishing off Terry Pratchett's "Nightwatch".
If you could move somewhere else, would you?
Yes, but I'd have to build my house first - Hogsback in the Eastern Cape.
Ever been kissed under fireworks?
Yep, my ex-hubby, New Year's in Simonstown, 2002.
Do you believe ex's can be friends?
Yes, I'm friends with mine.
Do you like calling or texting better?
Texting.
How do you feel about Diet Dr Pepper?
Never tried it, but not a fan of diet drinks in general.
When was the last time you cried really hard?
A few weeks ago.
Where is your biological father right now?
In Cape Town, probably at work.
Where are you at right now?
At work, in Centurion.
What bed did you sleep in last night?
My own.
What was the last thing someone bought for you?
My colleague bought me a Flake for my birthday!
Who took your profile picture?
I use my avatar.
Who was the last person you took a picture of?
Work colleagues, for Casual Day.
Was yesterday better than today?
Too early to say, but I was more wide awake yesterday.
Can you live a day without TV?
I live most days without TV
Are you mad about anything?
MadCat, sushi and Stargate.
Do you think relationships are ever really worth it?
Of course, otherwise why bother? You might as well become a hermit.
When was the last time you were extremely disappointed?
Every day I'm disappointed by the sheer stupidity, thoughtlessness, greed and innate cruelty of the human race. So I'd probably say the last time I read a news article - this morning sometime.
Are you a bad influence?
Sometimes. Depends on how much tequila I've had!
Night out or night in?
Night in, especially with friends and wine!
Are you more of an individual or an outgoing person?
A bit of both.
What items could you not go without during the day?
A hug from MadCat, food, a book, coffee, my cellphone.
Would you share a drink with a stranger?
Why ever not?
Who was the last person you visited in the hospital?
I took MadCat for an MRI and EEG a few weeks ago - he wasn't booked in but we were there for hours!
Water, to wash down an antihistamine and Advil
Have you ever kissed anyone named Matthew?
My nephew, last time I saw him - probably four or five years ago.
Where was your avatar picture taken?
It's not a pic, it's part of a painting I "inherited" from an artistically-inclined friend.
Who was the last person you rode in a car with under the age of 20?
Probably my friend's kids Julian and Damian - 8 and 6.
Can you play guitar hero?
Never tried
Last time you walked further than a block?
Last weekend, when we were looking for the asshole neighbour who was thumping loud music for hours.
How late did you stay up last night and why?
Until about 21:30 - finishing off Terry Pratchett's "Nightwatch".
If you could move somewhere else, would you?
Yes, but I'd have to build my house first - Hogsback in the Eastern Cape.
Ever been kissed under fireworks?
Yep, my ex-hubby, New Year's in Simonstown, 2002.
Do you believe ex's can be friends?
Yes, I'm friends with mine.
Do you like calling or texting better?
Texting.
How do you feel about Diet Dr Pepper?
Never tried it, but not a fan of diet drinks in general.
When was the last time you cried really hard?
A few weeks ago.
Where is your biological father right now?
In Cape Town, probably at work.
Where are you at right now?
At work, in Centurion.
What bed did you sleep in last night?
My own.
What was the last thing someone bought for you?
My colleague bought me a Flake for my birthday!
Who took your profile picture?
I use my avatar.
Who was the last person you took a picture of?
Work colleagues, for Casual Day.
Was yesterday better than today?
Too early to say, but I was more wide awake yesterday.
Can you live a day without TV?
I live most days without TV
Are you mad about anything?
MadCat, sushi and Stargate.
Do you think relationships are ever really worth it?
Of course, otherwise why bother? You might as well become a hermit.
When was the last time you were extremely disappointed?
Every day I'm disappointed by the sheer stupidity, thoughtlessness, greed and innate cruelty of the human race. So I'd probably say the last time I read a news article - this morning sometime.
Are you a bad influence?
Sometimes. Depends on how much tequila I've had!
Night out or night in?
Night in, especially with friends and wine!
Are you more of an individual or an outgoing person?
A bit of both.
What items could you not go without during the day?
A hug from MadCat, food, a book, coffee, my cellphone.
Would you share a drink with a stranger?
Why ever not?
Who was the last person you visited in the hospital?
I took MadCat for an MRI and EEG a few weeks ago - he wasn't booked in but we were there for hours!
Friday, 10 April 2009
Stuff and nonsense
I have spent the most unproductive day ever, sleeping late (and then having a nap an hour later), mooching my way through a leisurely breakfast, spending most of the day either reading or Simming, and being overjoyed when my fellow bridesmaids called to cancel our planned session to finish off the bride's gifts for the upcoming bridal shower.
Oh, wait. I did bestir myself to make my latest macaroni-cheese concoction, featuring the additions of pork and peas. Yum.
I know, a riveting post, as usual. I really should work on getting the interesting stuff out of my head and onto the page, not vice versa.
I know! Let's do a quiz. Because there's nothing I like more than writing meaningless lists about myself. This one is from the annals of history, no idea where I got it all those years ago.
A - Available or Single? Very much Attached, thanks.
B - Best Friend? Moosquared, otherwise known as Neek-Neek The Omniscient, soon to be most beautiful bride at the Wedding of the Century.
C - Cake or Pie? Pie. Not much beats a good apple pie.
D - Drink of Choice? Tequila as a shooter, or Southern Comfort on the rocks. Or with lime. Hmm, and Moosquared has introduced me to Glenmorangie Madeira. But how can I say no to a good Chardonnay? Oh, the choices!
E - Essential Item? My cellphone
F - Favorite Color? Lime, especially with a splash of SoCo
G - Gummi Bears or Worms? Gummi bears. There's nothing quite like lulling your gummi bears into a false sense of safety before savagely attacking and ripping off their tiny little heads.
H - Hometown? Born in Cape Town but a Jo'burger at heart
I- Indulgence? Books and more books.
J - January or February? February, since it's the runt of the litter.
K - Kids and Names? 8: McGee, Eskarina, Ten-of-Six, Grumpy Bum, Insolent, Mojo, Izzit, Cloudstalker
L - Life is incomplete without…? Books.
M - Marriage Date? 28 February 2000 (in other words, I was a Leap Year ho) (Should I put my divorce date, too? OK: 29 June 2007.)
N - Number of Siblings? Two - a sister born three years to the day after me, and a brother just over a decade younger.
O - Oranges or Apples? Neither. Cherries are the way to go.
P - Phobias/Fears? Creepy-crawlies, swimming in the ocean - it's all that nothingness under my feet - high places that don't have me strapped to a big, strong tree, fire
Q - Favorite Quote? Bring out the salt and tequila!
R - Reasons to smile? One of my animals being a complete loon, as usual
S - Season? Spring. Heading out of the bitter cold, but before the strength-sapping heat of summer
T - Tag 3 people? Tempting, but I don't know any other bloggers personally and my buddies won't start just for this.
U - Unknown Fact About Me? I enjoy big band and swing (shh. Don't tell my fellow metalheads.)
V - Vegetable You Hate? Brussel sprouts. (Dammit! Since I discovered Heidi's brilliant way to cook brussel sprouts, I can't get enough of them! But there isn't another vegetable that I actively hate ... not that I can think of, at any rate.)
W - Worst Habit? Talking about ME
X - Xrays You’ve Had? Back, chest, most recently ankle
Y - Your Favorite Foods? Sushi
Z - Zodiac? Virgo, Year of the Rat
There! Since I updated the list from its two-year-old status, I feel almost like I've actually written a post.
Oh, who am I kidding?
Oh, wait. I did bestir myself to make my latest macaroni-cheese concoction, featuring the additions of pork and peas. Yum.
I know, a riveting post, as usual. I really should work on getting the interesting stuff out of my head and onto the page, not vice versa.
I know! Let's do a quiz. Because there's nothing I like more than writing meaningless lists about myself. This one is from the annals of history, no idea where I got it all those years ago.
A - Available or Single? Very much Attached, thanks.
B - Best Friend? Moosquared, otherwise known as Neek-Neek The Omniscient, soon to be most beautiful bride at the Wedding of the Century.
C - Cake or Pie? Pie. Not much beats a good apple pie.
D - Drink of Choice? Tequila as a shooter, or Southern Comfort on the rocks. Or with lime. Hmm, and Moosquared has introduced me to Glenmorangie Madeira. But how can I say no to a good Chardonnay? Oh, the choices!
E - Essential Item? My cellphone
F - Favorite Color? Lime, especially with a splash of SoCo
G - Gummi Bears or Worms? Gummi bears. There's nothing quite like lulling your gummi bears into a false sense of safety before savagely attacking and ripping off their tiny little heads.
H - Hometown? Born in Cape Town but a Jo'burger at heart
I- Indulgence? Books and more books.
J - January or February? February, since it's the runt of the litter.
K - Kids and Names? 8: McGee, Eskarina, Ten-of-Six, Grumpy Bum, Insolent, Mojo, Izzit, Cloudstalker
L - Life is incomplete without…? Books.
M - Marriage Date? 28 February 2000 (in other words, I was a Leap Year ho) (Should I put my divorce date, too? OK: 29 June 2007.)
N - Number of Siblings? Two - a sister born three years to the day after me, and a brother just over a decade younger.
O - Oranges or Apples? Neither. Cherries are the way to go.
P - Phobias/Fears? Creepy-crawlies, swimming in the ocean - it's all that nothingness under my feet - high places that don't have me strapped to a big, strong tree, fire
Q - Favorite Quote? Bring out the salt and tequila!
R - Reasons to smile? One of my animals being a complete loon, as usual
S - Season? Spring. Heading out of the bitter cold, but before the strength-sapping heat of summer
T - Tag 3 people? Tempting, but I don't know any other bloggers personally and my buddies won't start just for this.
U - Unknown Fact About Me? I enjoy big band and swing (shh. Don't tell my fellow metalheads.)
V - Vegetable You Hate? Brussel sprouts. (Dammit! Since I discovered Heidi's brilliant way to cook brussel sprouts, I can't get enough of them! But there isn't another vegetable that I actively hate ... not that I can think of, at any rate.)
W - Worst Habit? Talking about ME
X - Xrays You’ve Had? Back, chest, most recently ankle
Y - Your Favorite Foods? Sushi
Z - Zodiac? Virgo, Year of the Rat
There! Since I updated the list from its two-year-old status, I feel almost like I've actually written a post.
Oh, who am I kidding?
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
Describe me
1. Wallet
Soft red leather rectangle
2. Dream car
Mitsubishi Pajero 3.8 V6
3. Toothbrush
Worn out
4. Jewellery worn daily
It changes every day. Today it's a Stargate lookalike.
5. Pillow Case
One black, one orange, blue and neutral African print.
6. Eyes
Brown and slightly Asian.
7. Room
Messy, and losing its carpet thanks to the efforts of my industrious MadCat (there's a beautiful parquet floor under all that carpet glue).
8. Cologne/Perfume
I love Hugo Bosse Femme, but usually I smell of whatever soap I used in the bath that morning.
9. CD in stereo
An MP3 compilation I put together of fun music and lots of Linkin Park.
10. Piercings
One in the left ear, two in the right.
11. Wearing
Olive wool top, brown corduroy trousers, Froggie boots.
12. Wanting
MadCat, and not to have to worry about money.
13. What does your blog title mean
You know that saying "When life gives you a lemon"? I don't bother with making lemonade.
14. Last thing you ate
Vintage cheddar and sweet chilli marmalade on rye, as made by MadCat.
15. Something you are afraid of
Losing my loved ones, be they human or animal.
Soft red leather rectangle
2. Dream car
Mitsubishi Pajero 3.8 V6
3. Toothbrush
Worn out
4. Jewellery worn daily
It changes every day. Today it's a Stargate lookalike.
5. Pillow Case
One black, one orange, blue and neutral African print.
6. Eyes
Brown and slightly Asian.
7. Room
Messy, and losing its carpet thanks to the efforts of my industrious MadCat (there's a beautiful parquet floor under all that carpet glue).
8. Cologne/Perfume
I love Hugo Bosse Femme, but usually I smell of whatever soap I used in the bath that morning.
9. CD in stereo
An MP3 compilation I put together of fun music and lots of Linkin Park.
10. Piercings
One in the left ear, two in the right.
11. Wearing
Olive wool top, brown corduroy trousers, Froggie boots.
12. Wanting
MadCat, and not to have to worry about money.
13. What does your blog title mean
You know that saying "When life gives you a lemon"? I don't bother with making lemonade.
14. Last thing you ate
Vintage cheddar and sweet chilli marmalade on rye, as made by MadCat.
15. Something you are afraid of
Losing my loved ones, be they human or animal.
Monday, 2 February 2009
My nine names...
1.YOUR REAL NAME:
Sue-Ann
2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME:? (first 4 letters of real name plus izzle)
Sue-aizzle (WHAT? What kind of gangsta name is that? Can it be said with the hand wave and the chicken head shake to give it street cred? COME ON!)
3.YOUR DETECTIVE NAME:? (fav color and fav animal)
Blood Wolf
4.YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME:? (middle name, and childhood street)
Gillian Meteor
5.YOUR STAR WARS NAME:? (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name, first 3 letters of mom's maiden name)
Coosured (Are you insane? Pfft! Do you think Darth Vader would take me seriously with a name like COOSURED? Maybe if I pronounced it Co'osu'red ... )
6.YOUR SUPERHERO NAME:? (The 2nd favorite color, favorite drink)
Green Chardonnay
7.YOUR BLUES SINGER NAME:? (The mood you are in now, and the last name of any President)
Snarky Mandela
8.YOUR WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (grandmother and grandfather's name)
Beatrice Leslie or Ellen Frank
9.YOUR GOTH NAME:? (black, and the name of one of your pet/s)
Black Mojo
for FUN copy & paste, create your '9 names' & forward to your friends :)
(Hopefully you have better luck with this than I've had!)
Sue-Ann
2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME:? (first 4 letters of real name plus izzle)
3.YOUR DETECTIVE NAME:? (fav color and fav animal)
4.YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME:? (middle name, and childhood street)
5.YOUR STAR WARS NAME:? (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name, first 3 letters of mom's maiden name)
6.YOUR SUPERHERO NAME:? (The 2nd favorite color, favorite drink)
7.YOUR BLUES SINGER NAME:? (The mood you are in now, and the last name of any President)
8.YOUR WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (grandmother and grandfather's name)
Beatrice Leslie or Ellen Frank
9.YOUR GOTH NAME:? (black, and the name of one of your pet/s)
for FUN copy & paste, create your '9 names' & forward to your friends :)
(Hopefully you have better luck with this than I've had!)
Tuesday, 13 January 2009
99 things meme
I just saw this on Two Peas, No Pod, and figured, what the hell.
Things you've already done: bold
Things you want to do: italicize
Things you haven't done and don't want to - leave in plain font
1. Started your own blog. (Several)
2. Slept under the stars.
3. Played in a band.
4. Visited Hawaii.
5. Watched a meteor shower.
6. Given more than you can afford to charity.
7. Been to Disneyland/world.
8. Climbed a mountain. (Table Mountain)
9. Held a praying mantis.
10. Sang a solo.
11. Bungee jumped. (Ha! I've jumped out of a perfectly good plane, which was enough for me)
12. Visited Paris.
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea. (At Leebee's dad's house in Sheffield Beach. It was amazing.)
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch.
15. Adopted a child.
16. Had food poisoning.
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty.
18. Grown your own vegetables. (Have done so, although not in an organised fashion; and would like to do it properly, hence the italics, too.)
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France.
20. Slept on an overnight train.
21. Had a pillow fight.
22. Hitch hiked.
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not (physically) ill. (Back in the days of the SABC, when I was but a young'un.)
24. Built a snow fort.
25. Held a lamb.
26. Gone skinny dipping.
27. Run a marathon.
28. Ridden a gondola in Venice.
29. Seen a total eclipse.
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset.
31. Hit a home run. (Softball was the only sport at which I had any ability at school.)
32. Been on a cruise.
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person.
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors. (I'll have to travel to England, Scotland, Ireland, Malaysia, Holland, France [or wherever French-Creoles are from]. I grew up in the Western Cape, so that's one part ...)
35. Seen an Amish community.
36. Taught yourself a new language. (I'd like to learn Russian and Spanish. I've been taught German, and can use it to get by, but not well enough to have a conversation.)
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied. (I don't think it counts if the satisfaction is underlaid by constant worry that it isn't going to be enough for the bills.)
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person.
39. Gone rock climbing. (I can't lift my own body weight with my puny arms.)
40. Seen Michelangelo's David in person.
41. Sung Karaoke. (Only when forced, at my cousin's 21st.)
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt.
43. Bought a stranger a meal in a restaurant. (Not in a restaurant, but several times for homeless people.)
44. Visited Africa. (Apart from living in South Africa, I've visited Zimbabwe and am planning on Namibia and Botswana soon.)
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight.
46. Been transported in an ambulance. (Crying all the way because I thought they'd killed my dog. The stab wound in my back hurt like a mofo, too.)
47. Had your portrait painted. (Not painted, but pencil-drawn.)
48. Gone deep sea fishing. (Would have done so two weeks ago if the stormy weather hadn't led to our trip being cancelled.)
49. Seen the Sistine chapel in person.
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkelling. (Adventure Girl will be teaching me this year, I hope.)
52. Kissed in the rain.
53. Played in the mud.
54. Gone to a drive-in theatre. (Many times, especially as a kid. Then got to take my friend's kids when I was grown up, and enjoy their fascination.)
55. Been in a movie. (Been on TV several times, though.)
56. Visited the Great Wall of China.
57. Started a business. (Although the idea completely terrifies me.)
58. Taken a martial arts class. (I'd like to be able to kick some ass, and I think I'd find it more fun than the gym.)
59. Visited Russia. (One day. But only after my Russian lessons!)
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout cookies.
62. Gone whale watching.
63. Gotten flowers for no reason.
64. Donated blood. (Once only, although I wasn't supposed to because of my anaemia and low blood pressure.)
65. Gone sky diving. (Once, in a tandem, as my kitchen tea gift from my girlfriends. I'll never do it again, but it was an experience not to be missed.)
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp.
67. Bounced a cheque.
68. Flown in a helicopter. (One of my greatest dreams, along with wanting to fly in a military aircraft. VGF, who was responsible for the sky-diving mentioned above, has done both, too. Talk about luck!)
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy. (Teddy Little and Teddy Big. My mom threw out all my books that had been stored at her house, although I'd been asking for them for 10 years. I still haven't got over that.)
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial.
71. Eaten caviar (It's deliciously salty.)
72. Pieced a quilt. (It wasn't a very good one, but it worked.)
73. Stood in Times Square.
74. Toured the Everglades.
75. Been fired from a job. (Been retrenched, twice.)
76. Seen the Changing of the Guard in London.
77. Broken a bone.
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle. (And brought home grocery shopping on it, too.)
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person.
80. Published a book. (Although I'd have to write one, first.)
81. Visited the Vatican.
82. Bought a brand new car.
83. Walked in Jerusalem.
84. Had your picture in the newspaper. (When my sister was born, because it was newsworthy back then that my mom gave birth to her three years to the day after my birthday.)
85. Read the entire Bible. (More than once.)
86. Visited the White House.
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating.
88. Had chickenpox.
89. Saved someone’s life. (It was a joint venture, and he saved my life as much as I saved his.)
90. Sat on a jury.
91. Met someone famous. (Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who bounced up and down as he hugged me, and was one of the most exuberant, happiest people I've ever met. I've also been close to Madiba at a press conference, but I doubt that that counts. And I've worked with plenty of local celebrities during my time as a journalist. And Sarel van der Merwe taught me how to the drive the Mitsubishi Evo IX on one heady day two years ago.)
92. Joined a book club.
93. Lost a loved one. (Who hasn't?)
94. Had a baby. (I'd rather adopt. Once, two people told me on the same day that I was foolish for not wanting to have a child, because I "shouldn't knock it until I'd tried it". I thought that was the most inane reason anyone could ever give for having a child. What if I didn't want it after I'd had it? Couldn't exactly put it back, could I?)
95. Seen the Alamo in person. (I'm big on the old West and cowboys. It's all those years of reading Louis L'Amour.)
96. Swum in the Great Salt Lake.
97. Been involved in a law suit. (I was the plaintiff in my divorce, I imagine that counts.)
98. Owned a cell phone. (It's my third kidney.)
99. Been stung by a bee. (More than once.)
Things you've already done: bold
Things you want to do: italicize
Things you haven't done and don't want to - leave in plain font
1. Started your own blog. (Several)
2. Slept under the stars.
3. Played in a band.
4. Visited Hawaii.
5. Watched a meteor shower.
6. Given more than you can afford to charity.
7. Been to Disneyland/world.
8. Climbed a mountain. (Table Mountain)
9. Held a praying mantis.
10. Sang a solo.
11. Bungee jumped. (Ha! I've jumped out of a perfectly good plane, which was enough for me)
12. Visited Paris.
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea. (At Leebee's dad's house in Sheffield Beach. It was amazing.)
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch.
15. Adopted a child.
16. Had food poisoning.
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty.
18. Grown your own vegetables. (Have done so, although not in an organised fashion; and would like to do it properly, hence the italics, too.)
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France.
20. Slept on an overnight train.
21. Had a pillow fight.
22. Hitch hiked.
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not (physically) ill. (Back in the days of the SABC, when I was but a young'un.)
24. Built a snow fort.
25. Held a lamb.
26. Gone skinny dipping.
27. Run a marathon.
28. Ridden a gondola in Venice.
29. Seen a total eclipse.
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset.
31. Hit a home run. (Softball was the only sport at which I had any ability at school.)
32. Been on a cruise.
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person.
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors. (I'll have to travel to England, Scotland, Ireland, Malaysia, Holland, France [or wherever French-Creoles are from]. I grew up in the Western Cape, so that's one part ...)
35. Seen an Amish community.
36. Taught yourself a new language. (I'd like to learn Russian and Spanish. I've been taught German, and can use it to get by, but not well enough to have a conversation.)
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied. (I don't think it counts if the satisfaction is underlaid by constant worry that it isn't going to be enough for the bills.)
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person.
39. Gone rock climbing. (I can't lift my own body weight with my puny arms.)
40. Seen Michelangelo's David in person.
41. Sung Karaoke. (Only when forced, at my cousin's 21st.)
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt.
43. Bought a stranger a meal in a restaurant. (Not in a restaurant, but several times for homeless people.)
44. Visited Africa. (Apart from living in South Africa, I've visited Zimbabwe and am planning on Namibia and Botswana soon.)
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight.
46. Been transported in an ambulance. (Crying all the way because I thought they'd killed my dog. The stab wound in my back hurt like a mofo, too.)
47. Had your portrait painted. (Not painted, but pencil-drawn.)
48. Gone deep sea fishing. (Would have done so two weeks ago if the stormy weather hadn't led to our trip being cancelled.)
49. Seen the Sistine chapel in person.
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkelling. (Adventure Girl will be teaching me this year, I hope.)
52. Kissed in the rain.
53. Played in the mud.
54. Gone to a drive-in theatre. (Many times, especially as a kid. Then got to take my friend's kids when I was grown up, and enjoy their fascination.)
55. Been in a movie. (Been on TV several times, though.)
56. Visited the Great Wall of China.
57. Started a business. (Although the idea completely terrifies me.)
58. Taken a martial arts class. (I'd like to be able to kick some ass, and I think I'd find it more fun than the gym.)
59. Visited Russia. (One day. But only after my Russian lessons!)
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout cookies.
62. Gone whale watching.
63. Gotten flowers for no reason.
64. Donated blood. (Once only, although I wasn't supposed to because of my anaemia and low blood pressure.)
65. Gone sky diving. (Once, in a tandem, as my kitchen tea gift from my girlfriends. I'll never do it again, but it was an experience not to be missed.)
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp.
67. Bounced a cheque.
68. Flown in a helicopter. (One of my greatest dreams, along with wanting to fly in a military aircraft. VGF, who was responsible for the sky-diving mentioned above, has done both, too. Talk about luck!)
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy. (Teddy Little and Teddy Big. My mom threw out all my books that had been stored at her house, although I'd been asking for them for 10 years. I still haven't got over that.)
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial.
71. Eaten caviar (It's deliciously salty.)
72. Pieced a quilt. (It wasn't a very good one, but it worked.)
73. Stood in Times Square.
74. Toured the Everglades.
75. Been fired from a job. (Been retrenched, twice.)
76. Seen the Changing of the Guard in London.
77. Broken a bone.
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle. (And brought home grocery shopping on it, too.)
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person.
80. Published a book. (Although I'd have to write one, first.)
81. Visited the Vatican.
82. Bought a brand new car.
83. Walked in Jerusalem.
84. Had your picture in the newspaper. (When my sister was born, because it was newsworthy back then that my mom gave birth to her three years to the day after my birthday.)
85. Read the entire Bible. (More than once.)
86. Visited the White House.
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating.
88. Had chickenpox.
89. Saved someone’s life. (It was a joint venture, and he saved my life as much as I saved his.)
90. Sat on a jury.
91. Met someone famous. (Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who bounced up and down as he hugged me, and was one of the most exuberant, happiest people I've ever met. I've also been close to Madiba at a press conference, but I doubt that that counts. And I've worked with plenty of local celebrities during my time as a journalist. And Sarel van der Merwe taught me how to the drive the Mitsubishi Evo IX on one heady day two years ago.)
92. Joined a book club.
93. Lost a loved one. (Who hasn't?)
94. Had a baby. (I'd rather adopt. Once, two people told me on the same day that I was foolish for not wanting to have a child, because I "shouldn't knock it until I'd tried it". I thought that was the most inane reason anyone could ever give for having a child. What if I didn't want it after I'd had it? Couldn't exactly put it back, could I?)
95. Seen the Alamo in person. (I'm big on the old West and cowboys. It's all those years of reading Louis L'Amour.)
96. Swum in the Great Salt Lake.
97. Been involved in a law suit. (I was the plaintiff in my divorce, I imagine that counts.)
98. Owned a cell phone. (It's my third kidney.)
99. Been stung by a bee. (More than once.)
Friday, 12 December 2008
The movie meme
Lifted from Final Girl, who is hilarious!
1. Popcorn or candy?
Chocolate. Popcorn is so noisy, and candy sounds like I should be eating boiled sweets. Ugh! Gimme the Whispers and I'm happy.
2. Name a movie you've been meaning to see forever.
Superman Returns. I know Brandon Routh is uber-hot, I haven't even seen a bad review for this, MadCat's been on my case about watching it and I even taped it so I could watch it ... last year. Still - no dice. What IS it about this movie that's keeping it from me?
3. You are given the power to recall one Oscar : Who loses theirs and to whom?
I haven't watched the Oscars in years, so I'm not entirely clued up on who got what recently. I'd love to have seen Sigourney Weaver win one for her portrayal of Ellen Ripley fighting the aliens, though. There can't be too much Ripley love in this world, is what I'm sayin'.
4. Steal one costume from a movie for your wardrobe. Which will it be?
Uh ... does this hypothetical costume have to hypothetically fit me? Or should it just be something I think looks good? 'Cos I love Darth Vader's costume, but the man's seven feet tall! I'd look like I were sinking in a puddle of oil. Otherwise ... I dunno ... Sharon Stone in The Quick and the Dead? No, wait - those were only six-shooters. Hmm. Let's get back to basics and say, Ripley in Aliens or Alien 4. Those costumes are useful in a work-clothes kind of way AND come with big bada-boom
guns! You know, for when the zombies/aliens invade.
5. Your favorite film franchise is…
Alien (my love for Ripley knows no bounds.) (Please note this does NOT include the dreck that was AvP and its successor.) (Although Ripley would totally have kicked the Predator's ass.)
Runners-up: Lethal Weapon, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars (the original trilogy), Harry Potter.
6. Invite five movie people over for dinner. Who are they? Why'd you invite them? What do you feed them?
Sigourney Weaver! Although she might find it uncomfortable to have me sitting and staring at her, smiling dumbly. Still, she's a classy chick, and a few pointed answers to the scripted queries I'd have prepared about her time in Alien movies, coupled with that amazing belly laugh, would snap me out of it. (Fun fact: Did you know that shot in Alien 4, where she threw the basketball into the hoop BACKWARDS, without looking, was unscripted and unrehearsed? Sigourney Weaver RULES!)
Then there's Joss Whedon (who is my master now), whose brains I'd like to pick about Firefly, Wonder Woman and the ever-awesome Buffy, not mention his online serial musical (whose name, tragically, I completely forget but which is HILARIOUS! Look it up on IMDB, stat!)).
For the lust factor, I'd call on Keanu Reeves and the effervescent Drew Barrymore, who is the person I would most like to be in another life (if I couldn't be Ellen Ripley, of course).
Hmm. One more. David Hewlett! Someone needs to bring the snark, Dr Fumbles McStupid!
What would I feed these people? I dunno, MadCat's cooking, ask him. I have to entertain our guests!
7. What is the appropriate punishment for people who answer cell phones in the movie theater?
A visit from Freddie Krueger, inviting them to come and live at his place. He REALLY needs some living ornaments for the dungeons.
8. Choose a female bodyguard: Ripley from Aliens. Mystique from X-Men. Sarah Connor from Terminator 2. The Bride from Kill Bill. Mace from Strange Days.
Guess.
(I'd like to add that I find River Tam's omission rather odd.) (Ooh, and, and, BUFFY is not on this list! The hell?)
9. What's the scariest thing you've ever seen in a movie?
The harlequin clown doll thing in the little boy's room in Poltergeist ... its creepy face and then, during the storm, its hand coming out from under the bed ... no wonder I hate dolls and clowns! That scene is giving me goosebumps RIGHT NOW.
Ooh, and kids in horror movies. Kids are CREEPY! Especially when they're possessed ...
10. Your favorite genre (excluding comedy and drama) is?
Something involving big action sequences. Whether that counts as pure action, sci-fi, fantasy, creature features, martial arts, game movies or horror - I don't care. I'm easily entertained.
11. You are given the power to greenlight movies at a major studio for one year. How do you wield this power?
Employ Joss Whedon and Steven Spielberg (and maybe Tim Burton) to rewrite the scripts for all those game movies that Uwe Boll destroyed with his ham-handed "genius". Then hire Ridley Scott, James Cameron, Sam Raimi and Bryan Singer to film them. Take out the "celeb" actors and actresses, and cast people who fit the roles, rather than those who simply look good. Get the right storylines, directors and actors, and you're already well on your way.
Bonus points for giant robots and space battles.
12. Bonnie or Clyde?
What the hell kind of question is this? Mallory Knox, yo.
13. Who are you tagging to answer this survey? (Three or more)
Huh. Who'll bother answering? OK, MadCat, Lauren and Les - they write back! Pity they don't have blogs ...
1. Popcorn or candy?
Chocolate. Popcorn is so noisy, and candy sounds like I should be eating boiled sweets. Ugh! Gimme the Whispers and I'm happy.
2. Name a movie you've been meaning to see forever.
Superman Returns. I know Brandon Routh is uber-hot, I haven't even seen a bad review for this, MadCat's been on my case about watching it and I even taped it so I could watch it ... last year. Still - no dice. What IS it about this movie that's keeping it from me?
3. You are given the power to recall one Oscar : Who loses theirs and to whom?
I haven't watched the Oscars in years, so I'm not entirely clued up on who got what recently. I'd love to have seen Sigourney Weaver win one for her portrayal of Ellen Ripley fighting the aliens, though. There can't be too much Ripley love in this world, is what I'm sayin'.
4. Steal one costume from a movie for your wardrobe. Which will it be?
Uh ... does this hypothetical costume have to hypothetically fit me? Or should it just be something I think looks good? 'Cos I love Darth Vader's costume, but the man's seven feet tall! I'd look like I were sinking in a puddle of oil. Otherwise ... I dunno ... Sharon Stone in The Quick and the Dead? No, wait - those were only six-shooters. Hmm. Let's get back to basics and say, Ripley in Aliens or Alien 4. Those costumes are useful in a work-clothes kind of way AND come with big bada-boom
guns! You know, for when the zombies/aliens invade.
5. Your favorite film franchise is…
Alien (my love for Ripley knows no bounds.) (Please note this does NOT include the dreck that was AvP and its successor.) (Although Ripley would totally have kicked the Predator's ass.)
Runners-up: Lethal Weapon, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars (the original trilogy), Harry Potter.
6. Invite five movie people over for dinner. Who are they? Why'd you invite them? What do you feed them?
Sigourney Weaver! Although she might find it uncomfortable to have me sitting and staring at her, smiling dumbly. Still, she's a classy chick, and a few pointed answers to the scripted queries I'd have prepared about her time in Alien movies, coupled with that amazing belly laugh, would snap me out of it. (Fun fact: Did you know that shot in Alien 4, where she threw the basketball into the hoop BACKWARDS, without looking, was unscripted and unrehearsed? Sigourney Weaver RULES!)
Then there's Joss Whedon (who is my master now), whose brains I'd like to pick about Firefly, Wonder Woman and the ever-awesome Buffy, not mention his online serial musical (whose name, tragically, I completely forget but which is HILARIOUS! Look it up on IMDB, stat!)).
For the lust factor, I'd call on Keanu Reeves and the effervescent Drew Barrymore, who is the person I would most like to be in another life (if I couldn't be Ellen Ripley, of course).
Hmm. One more. David Hewlett! Someone needs to bring the snark, Dr Fumbles McStupid!
What would I feed these people? I dunno, MadCat's cooking, ask him. I have to entertain our guests!
7. What is the appropriate punishment for people who answer cell phones in the movie theater?
A visit from Freddie Krueger, inviting them to come and live at his place. He REALLY needs some living ornaments for the dungeons.
8. Choose a female bodyguard: Ripley from Aliens. Mystique from X-Men. Sarah Connor from Terminator 2. The Bride from Kill Bill. Mace from Strange Days.
Guess.
(I'd like to add that I find River Tam's omission rather odd.) (Ooh, and, and, BUFFY is not on this list! The hell?)
9. What's the scariest thing you've ever seen in a movie?
The harlequin clown doll thing in the little boy's room in Poltergeist ... its creepy face and then, during the storm, its hand coming out from under the bed ... no wonder I hate dolls and clowns! That scene is giving me goosebumps RIGHT NOW.
Ooh, and kids in horror movies. Kids are CREEPY! Especially when they're possessed ...
10. Your favorite genre (excluding comedy and drama) is?
Something involving big action sequences. Whether that counts as pure action, sci-fi, fantasy, creature features, martial arts, game movies or horror - I don't care. I'm easily entertained.
11. You are given the power to greenlight movies at a major studio for one year. How do you wield this power?
Employ Joss Whedon and Steven Spielberg (and maybe Tim Burton) to rewrite the scripts for all those game movies that Uwe Boll destroyed with his ham-handed "genius". Then hire Ridley Scott, James Cameron, Sam Raimi and Bryan Singer to film them. Take out the "celeb" actors and actresses, and cast people who fit the roles, rather than those who simply look good. Get the right storylines, directors and actors, and you're already well on your way.
Bonus points for giant robots and space battles.
12. Bonnie or Clyde?
What the hell kind of question is this? Mallory Knox, yo.
13. Who are you tagging to answer this survey? (Three or more)
Huh. Who'll bother answering? OK, MadCat, Lauren and Les - they write back! Pity they don't have blogs ...
Saturday, 24 November 2007
Which horror movie are you?
Just picture it: You're living with creepy little Satan-worshipping kids in the middle of nowhere. Sounds fun, right? Okay, maybe not. But like the children who lived in the field, you are definitely anything but normal. Always one to question authority and choose your own path, you are a rebel to your core.
Unlike your movie match, it'd be hard to find a mean bone in your body — you just love watching kids being bad. Just remember not to take any wrong turns — you never know where you might end up!
Should you date a superhero?
Sometimes, might does make right ... at least when it comes to your heart. While you're known for being feminine and warm, it shouldn't be a huge surprise that your strong side craves someone just as powerful. And who doesn't love to lean on someone solid?
Of course, this isn't to say you need to be taken care of: It's just that you appreciate a little chivalry once in a while. Poised and confident, while you can hold your own in any arena, you can still be a bit of a traditional girl when it comes to matters of the heart. And that's exactly why a superhero like Spider-Man is just who you need. Way to be the perfect lady!
You are Ginny Weasley
You rarely need Polyjuice potion because you're usually happy just being you! While you might not make the biggest splash or cause drama, you slowly and steadily win over lots of people who think you're pretty darn wonderful. While you can be a little shy and self-conscious at times (especially around a crush), you're probably considered to be a BFF by more than just one person.
Luckily, your talents aren't just the magic kind. You're also kind and smart and just great to be around. Looks like you'll have a very charmed life indeed!
Wednesday, 13 June 2007
So. This is me.
Damn it all to hell. I can't make this damn thing work properly. So it'll just have to stay messy, sorry.
What Kind of Party Legend Are You?
What Makes You a Real Beauty?
You're a Libra!
What Zodiac Sign Should You Be?
You're a Southern Sparkler
What's Your Comfort Cocktail?
You're a Social Idealist!
Finding Mr./Ms. Right
A Secret Agent is the man of your dreams
Who's the Man of Your Dreams?
You're a Preoccupied!
Are You a Secure Lover?
You're a Expressive!
What Shapes Your Personality?
You're secretly Texan when it comes to Nature
Are You Secretly Texan?
a Big Brain turns you on
What Turns You On?
You're a Self-Reliance!
The Dream Interpretation Test
Taking the Scenic Route makes your mouth water
What Makes Your Mouth Water?
You're looking for a Best Friend
What Are You Looking for in a Relationship?
You're an Elephant in the wild world of love.
What's Your Animal Magnetism?
You're a Love vs. Honor!
What's Your Love Story?
You're a Unitarian Universalism!
The Religion Test
You're a Hestia!
Are You a Sex Goddess?
You follow your heart when it comes to success
Do You Follow Your Heart or Your Head?
You're whipped because he's Smart
What Gets You Whipped?
You're Sweet 'n' Sexy
What Kind of Sexy Are You?
You're a Giver!
The Spending Style Test
What's Your Stress Style?
Friday, 23 March 2007
Thursday, 22 March 2007
What I really, really want
- To own a kick-ass superbike (and actually learn to ride it)
- To meet the bloggers over whom I obsess ... which is probably a scary thought for them (you're thinking it's you, now, right? It probably is.)
- To finally feel comfortable with myself, be it with weight, attitude or anything else that wakes me up in cold sweats
- To have, or adopt, a child. Never thought I'd want one, but the biological clock suddenly started with a big boom this year. I'm 34, so I'd better get cracking. And yes, people, I know I'm getting divorced and that I might well be infertile. Whatever.
- To design and build my own home in Hogsback, which hopefully isn't that far in the future, and move there, away from the corporate world.
- To meet the bloggers over whom I obsess ... which is probably a scary thought for them (you're thinking it's you, now, right? It probably is.)
- To finally feel comfortable with myself, be it with weight, attitude or anything else that wakes me up in cold sweats
- To have, or adopt, a child. Never thought I'd want one, but the biological clock suddenly started with a big boom this year. I'm 34, so I'd better get cracking. And yes, people, I know I'm getting divorced and that I might well be infertile. Whatever.
- To design and build my own home in Hogsback, which hopefully isn't that far in the future, and move there, away from the corporate world.
Wednesday, 27 December 2006
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