November, 2007

Paying it forward… and a meme

Lots of bloggers have been paying it forward recently, and now it’s my turn (thanks to Kristen!).  The first three people who leave a comment will get a little something from me, but only if they promise to pay this forward to three more people on their own blog. (I’m loving this – it feels Christmassy already. I bought some presents for my family this morning, but, shhh, don’t tell them.)

And now for a meme, borrowed from Miss Daisies.

What do you prefer to drink in the morning?
Earl grey rooibos tea

Can you do push-ups?
What are they?

Do you own a gun?
Obviously not, and I can’t believe that anyone in their right mind would think it’s a good idea to own one. THEY. KILL. PEOPLE. That is not something I would ever want to own.

What’s your favourite piece of jewellery?
My chunky silver charm bracelet my love bought me for Christmas

What is your secret weapon to lure the opposite sex?
My well-honed ability to flirt like a demon and disarm them with wit

Middle name?
Catherine

Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment:
- I think I’ve eaten too much
- but I still fancy some chocolate
- stupid periods

Name 3 drinks you regularly drink:
- sparkling water
- rooibos tea
- decaf coffee with hazelnut syrup

What time did you wake up today?
9am – I had to set the alarm, but I usually wake between 9 and 9:30am

Current hate?
The rain; the vanishing daylight; the rain

Favourite place to be?
On my sofa, reading, or painting at my coffee table; in California; by the sea

Least favourite place to be?
In an office

Where would you like to go?
San Francisco

Do you own slippers?
Yes, but I’m not sure where they are

What shirt are you wearing?
Orange and cream stripey top

Do you burn or tan?
I try not to do either as I want to preserve my skin (ah, the vanity of it all)

Favourite colour(s)?
Turquoise, violet, deep blood red

Would you be a pirate?
Absolutely

What songs do you sing in the shower?
The last ones I listened to (currently this amazing singer/songwriter)

What did you fear was going to get you at night as a child?
I had two regular visitors in my nightmares as a child: 1) a scary creature that looked like a black silhouette – it would come up the stairs and get me, and I’d scream and scream but no sound would come out. And then 2) the demonic invisible presence that would lift me up into the air and pin me against the ceiling – cue more silent screaming.

What’s in your pockets right now?
There are no pockets in the clothes I am wearing

Last thing that made you laugh?
The Mighty Boosh

Best bed sheets as a child?
None stick out in my mind

Worst injury you’ve ever had?
Breaking my toe this year was pretty irritating; my broken heart hurt more, though.

Are your parents still together?
No

Do you wish on shooting stars?
Yes, though last time I saw one was circa 1995

What is your favourite book(s)?
Too many to choose just one, but the first that came to mind are The Hours and Written on the Body.

What is your favourite candy?
Dark chocolate.

How is the weather outside right now?
It’s been drizzling all day, and grey and cloudy. Right now it is dark outside, but I imagine it’s still drizzling. I hate this weather we’re having.

What was your first thought this morning when you woke up?
‘Did that really happen?’

November, 2007

I love

i love the smell of: my sister’s hair when I hug her; Satya Aastha incense curling over my shoulder as I write this; hot pavements in the summer; cold damp woods in the autumn; frosty air in the winter; tuberose; nutmeg

i loved the sound of: his voice, saying my name

i love the taste of: that first bite of marzipan; sweet fleshy papaya; vinegary chips; syrupy full-bodied red wine; I remember the taste of his skin, hot and musky; persimmons

i love the sight of: vintage objects; old photographs; new photographs; red and its many variations; my home; my favourite books; a poem

i love the feel of: friendship; unconditional support; acceptance

i am thankful for: my health; my artistic nature; my family’s love; lessons that have been learnt even though they were so painful… the promise of love.

What do you love?