The General SCA Meme, flogged from, well, everyone.

( I cut so I can feel )

nice one, realm_of_venus :)

You know, obviously :)

It's been doing the rounds, gakked most recently from mr_cvb

( I'm a tarot card?? )

1. Explain what ended your last relationship? Drifted apart.
2. When was the last time you shaved? Furry legs
3. What were you doing this morning at 8 a.m.? Drinking coffee
4. What were you doing 15 minutes ago? Stupid job
5. Are you any good at math? Not even.
6. Your prom night? No prom
7. Do you have any famous ancestors? Think not
8. Have you had to take a loan out for school? Oh yes
9. Do you know the words to the song on your myspace profile? Myspace - what?
10. Last thing received in the mail? Phone bill
11. How many different beverages have you had today? Coffee, water.
12. Do you ever leave messages on people's answering machine? Long, rambling
13. Who did you lose your CONCERT virginity to? Hmm, Whitlams?
14. Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach? Beach? No.
15. What's the most painful dental procedure you've had? Not yet
16. What is out your back door? Not there
17. Any plans for Friday night? Aeroplane flight
18. Do you like what the ocean does to your hair? Gets wet.
19. Have you ever received one of those big tins of 3 different popcorns? Of what?
20. Have you ever been to a planetarium? Yep, fun.
21. Do you re-use towels after you shower? A little
22. Some things you are excited about? Good string
23. What is your favorite flavor of JELLO? Red one
24. Describe your keychain(s)? too many
25. Where do you keep your change? bag bottom
26. When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group of people? long time
27. What kind of winter coat do you own? too many
28. What was the weather like on your graduation day? Didn't graduate
29. Do you sleep with the door to your room open or closed? cat width

It's Monday. I flogged it from astemudfoot. Details of my spectacularly crappy weekend to follow.


( Meme sheepage )

Gakked it from moira_ramsay 'cos I've got very little better to be doing :D

( But I'll cut it for the not interesting factor! )

Reply and I'll give you a letter and you have to find ten songs that start with that letter and post them to your journal. moonborn gave me W. (You don't have to, just posting this to show my results really :D)

1. White Roses - Deborah Conway
2. Walk This World - Heather Nova
3. Worlds Apart - Big River (as in from the musical)
4. Work Your Way Out - Ani DiFranco
5. Where Is She? - The Whitlams
6. Watercolors - Janis Ian
7. When The War Is Over - Cold Chisel
8. When Doves Cry - Prince
9. Wild Life - INXS
10. Winter - Tori Amos

Just a collection of books people have read, which is fun, cos we can see what others have read, and find things they might like. 

Bold the books you have read. 
Italicise the books you had read to you as a child, or read as a child 
Underline the books you intend to read. 
Strike the books you havent finished Add 3 of your own 
Realise you have pretty odd taste in literature...

Gakked from heatermcca


1) Bold what is true about you.
2) Italicize what you wish was true about you.
3) Add one true thing about you to the end of the list.
4) Tag five LJ friends.
( Useless facts about me... )

I totally didn't cheat on this one...

you are purple #800080

Your dominant hues are red and blue. You're confident and like showing people new ideas. You play well with others and can be very influential if you want to be. Your saturation level is very high - you are all about getting things done. The world may think you work too hard but you have a lot to show for it, and it keeps you going. You shouldn't be afraid to lead people, because if you're doing it, it'll be done right. Your outlook on life can be bright or dark, depending on the situation. You are flexible and see things objectively.

the spacefem.com html color quiz

Your English Skills:

Punctuation: 80%

Spelling: 80%

Grammar: 60%

Vocabulary: 60%

Gakked from vvestfirzka and moira_ramsay

( 12 years ago until now... )

I leave for Rowany Festival at dawn tomorrow, so naturally, instead of, oh I don't know, *packing*, I gakked this from moira_ramsay instead :D

( Who writes these things anyway?? )

Yeah well, I failed it first time around, too...

You Failed 8th Grade Math

Oh no, you only got 5/10 correct!

a - accent: Part English, part Aussie. Lived here most of my life, still sound quite English sometimes, especially when I'm not concentrating. Occasionally accused of sounding Canadian. Go figure.
b - breakfast item: Coffee.
c - chore you hate: Dishes.
d - dad's name: Peter.
e - essential everyday item: Chewing gum.
f - flavor ice cream: Gelati of any kind.
g - gold or silver?: Definately silver
h - hometown: Birthplace = Birmingham, England. Home is pretty subjective... somewhere North-Westish of Melbourne I guess...
i - insomnia: In stages, yeah!
j - job title: "Customer Service Officer" or "Shit Kicker"
k - kids: Never say never, but not right now.
l - living arrangements: Just about to move into a flat by myself :D Currently two housemates.
m - mom's birthplace: Cheshire, England.
n - number of lovers you've had: Lovers? What's a bloody lover? People I've loved? People who've loved me? People I've slept with??? In that order... Four. Who Can Say. Six.
o - overnight hospital stays: Three days when I had the lumpy thing taken off my spine. Ten days in Hospital in the Home with the blood clot.
q - queer: Contrary to the rumours, no!
r - religious affiliation: Not really. I'm spiritual, but not religious.
s - siblings: Brother Dearest. Currently 22.
t - time you wake up: As late as possible!! Usually about 7 for work, later on weekends.
u - unnatural hair colors you've had: The Blue phase was fun, had purple streaks for a long time, I guess the strange reddish colour it often is is not so natural...
v - vegetable you refuse to eat: cabbage
w - worst habit: not walking away when I should
x - x-rays you've had: Oh, squillions. Too many to count.
y - yummy: Sun dried tomatoes :D
z - zodiac sign: Weirdly, Capricorn.

With thanks to realm_of_venus

The idea is to list an item in each category which you believe nobody else reading your journal will share.

An album I own: The Toothfaeries "High Heels Pumping"

A book I own: Aphrodite by Isabel Allende

A recorded movie I own: The "Three Colours" Trilogy

A place I've been: Belgium

A video game I own: Muppet Monster Mayhem for PS2.

A tool or gadget I have: I have quite a collection of implements to open jars and bottles.

Shame I'm a Capricorn... :D

You Should Be A Pisces

What's good about you: carefree and compassionate, you are truly light hearted What's bad about you: when things get bad, you tend to retreat and not let others in In love: you're a true romantic - it's flowers, bubble baths, and candles all the way In friendship, you're: eager to lend a sympathetic ear and likely to develop a deep connection Your ideal job: bartender, magician, or secret agent Your sense of fashion: simple clothes that don't distract from your personality You like to pig out on: seafood - from fish sticks to salmon

Hehe...

Your Blog Should Be Purple

You're an expressive, offbeat blogger who tends to write about anything and everything. You tend to set blogging trends, and you're the most likely to write your own meme or survey. You are a bit distant though. Your blog is all about you - not what anyone else has to say.

What *what* am I???


The Obnoxiously Orange Turkish Spork!


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Seriously, these things get weirder and weirder...

Via pearl and doushkasmum

( The Year According to My LJ )

Wow. That was an experience!!!

Your Christmas is Most Like: How the Grinch Stole Christmas

You can't really get into the Christmas spirit... But it usually gets to you by the end of the holiday.

And via The Shambles, from http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/leonardo/thinker_quiz/results_and_answers.shtml , apparenlty I'm an Interpersonal Thinker.

Interpersonal thinkers:

* Like to think about other people, and try to understand them
* Recognise differences between individuals and appreciate that different people have different perspectives
* Make an effort to cultivate effective relationships with family, friends and colleagues

Other Interpersonal thinkers include Winston Churchill, Mother Teresa, William Shakespeare

Careers which suit Interpersonal thinkers include Politician, Psychologist, Nurse, Counsellor, Teacher

via... oh god I can't remember now and i can't find the bugger again. Oh well.

So the theory is, here are ten things I assume you know about me. Or maybe you don't ;D Perhaps it more correctly should be ten things that it would be useful to know about me if you were trying to "understand" me. Or something. In no particular order, apart from the order they come to mind in... are five things, 'cos I can't think of ten. I might add more later as they come to mind, but for now, this is it, baby :D

1.I'm English... I was born in a not so nice suburb of Birmingham, a not so nice industrial city in the West Midlands. Although we emmigrated before I turned 2, I was brought up in a very English household, and as such still have my weird mongrel accent, and some very English habits. You can take the girl out of Brummy...

2. I'm sick... I have a disorder called Reflex Symapthetic Dystrophy, which is almost as much fun to have as it is to say. It's a disorder of the sympathetic nervous system, and basically means that I'm neurologically toast. I couldn't walk for a year when I first got it, and walked with a stick for another six months after that. The symptoms have now shifted into my hands, extremely frustrating. Some days I'm fine, others I can't feel or even move my hands, and there's a world of contrast in between.

3. I don't really like talking about myself... But I'm learning. I blame the English thing. And the very average choices I've made in friends over the years. But I'm getting there, slowly. See this meme for instance...

4. I'm retarded when it comes to my friends... Despite everything, I'm that sort of person who believes my friends can do no wrong. This is both A Good Thing and A Very, Very, Bad Thing. It makes me a fiercely loyal friend, woe betide anyone who wrongs the people I care about. But it makes me blind to some of my friends fairly major faults, and leaves me very open to being used. Again. It also bites when when they turn on each other, and I'm supposed to take sides. Nothing hurts me more than the people I care about setting out to hurt each other.

5. Okay I lied... Looks like you're only getting four.

I wonder if the fact that I can only think of four things that you should know about me or might need to know about me tells more than the rest of it put together?

via realm_of_venus

FOUR JOBS YOU'VE HAD IN YOUR LIFE
Console operator in a service station
Sales assistant
Shift manager
Puppeteer etc

FOUR MOVIES YOU COULD WATCH OVER AND OVER
Labyrinth
Dogma
Purple Rose of Cairo
Chocolat

FOUR CITIES YOU'VE LIVED IN
Birmingham, England
Sydney
Melbourne
Erm, that's it :D

FOUR TV SHOWS YOU LOVE TO WATCH
Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps
Scrubs
Coupling
The Muppet Show

FOUR PLACES YOU'VE BEEN ON VACATION
Belgium
United Kingdom
Perth (okay well I was working...)
Echuca

FOUR WEBSITES YOU VISIT DAILY
Live Journal
Bravenet mail
Kingdom of Loathing
TV Guide

FOUR OF YOUR FAVOURITE FOODS
Sundried tomatoes
Chicken
Salami
Anything with garlic in it :D

FOUR PLACES YOU'D RATHER BE RIGHT NOW
My own flat
With my friends
Europe
Okay, well almost anywhere!

You scored as Carrot Ironfounderson. You are Captain Carrot Ironfounderson of the City Watch in the greatest city on the Disc � Ankh-Morprok! A truly good natured, honest guy, who knows everyone, and is liked by all. Technically a dwarf, but only by adoption. You�d rather not be reminded that you are the true heir to the throne, but that does explain why people naturally follow your orders� </td> Carrot Ironfounderson 69% Commander Samuel Vimes 63% Esmerelda (Granny) Weatherwax 56% Rincewind 56% Death 50% Lord Havelock Vetinari 50% Gytha (Nanny) Ogg 50% Greebo 44% Cohen The Barbarian 44% The Librarian 31% Which Discworld Character are you like (with pics) created with QuizFarm.com

Nemesis


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Saw this one somewhere or other on my random wanderings around other people's LJ's.

You Are Late Period Western European Nobility.
Nothing excites you more than looking sharp,
even if it breaks your bank or causes you heat
stroke in the middle of summer. Be sure to
drink lots and lots of water, because it can
get rather warm under 8 layers of velvet and
brocade!


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Damn straight, baby :D

And this just in...

So here's the idea... here's 100 things about me. I can't currently think of 100 things, but we'll see how we go. The idea is that I learn something new about myself or something... so, in no particular order...

1. My favourite colour is purple.
2. I live in Melbourne.
3. I hate my job
4. I'm a big fan of Jim Henson's work
5. I'm 25 years old
6. I have a cat, Janis, 6 yrs old
7. My favourite movie ever is Labyrinth (see No.4)
8. Strawberry Vodka Cruisers are the best thing ever. (Closely followed by the pineapple ones)
9. I was born in Birmingham, England
10. I love, love, love rugby league
11. There is no excuse for orange
12. I've been single for eight months
13. I have a birthmark on my right knee
14. Favourite poem is 'Do not go gentle into that good night' by Dylan Thomas
15. I wear a lot of black
16. I'm not big on talking about myself
17. I drive a red '92 Barina
18. I'm obsessed with Kingdom of Loathing
19. I *really* need a haircut
20. I shop on eBay
21. I like the Butter Menthols with the honey in the middle better than the other ones
22. I enjoy pixel painting
23. I actually like brocolli (although I suspect I can't spell it)
24. My favourite day of the year is September 19 - Talk Like A Pirate Day :D
25. I like gerberas
26. I can't stand the sound of people eating loudly
27. I own all The Whitlams albums, and they're all *signed*
28. I studied ballet until I got sick
29. Gargoyles are great
30. I'm a non smoker
31. I like Irish folk music.
32. Shakespeare's The Man, man
33. I'm afraid of spiders
34. And flying.
35. I don't understand Aussie Rules football
36. I prefer white wine to red
37. I've worked my current job for two years
38. I'm an Aston Villa supporter
39. I love the theatre
40. I detest dance music
41. I have Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
42. The Australian Film Finance Corporation has a lot to answer for
43. I hardly ever wear shoes
44. I'm absolutely attached to my phone
45. I've been a Rover for six years
46. I'm totally over it
47. I believe in love
48. I don't like Mondays
49. I'm fascinated by medieval history
50. I like film noir
51. I have one brother, he's 21
52. My hair is a weird red-esque colour at the moment
53. I don't understand money
54. I recently learnt to sew
55. The text message and MSN messenger have revolutionised my life
56. I'm a secret computer nerd :D
57. I can't say *squirrel*
58. Tequila is The Enemy
59. I would love to drive across Europe
60. I have two half-finished diplomas - one in Youth Work, one in Performing Arts
61. Lava lamps are way cool
62. I collect frogs. Not real ones.
63. I relate to He Died With A Felafel in His Hand. The book not the crappy Australian movie.
64. I've moved 9 times in 8 years.
65. I never remember to get medical certificates when I'm off work sick
66. I love English comedy
67. I cried at 'Weddings, Parties, Anything''s farewell show
68. I would do anything for my friends
69. I know all the words to 'American Pie'
70. I have an extremely short attention span
71. I only speak English, although I read a little French
72. I scored 67.3% on The Purity Test
73. I watched Woody Allen's new movie today, 'Melinda and Melinda', and I really liked it
74. I like red starbursts
75. Full moons really do make me weird
76. I'm not really close to my family - they apparently "don't understand me"
77. I lived off nothing but rice and tomato sauce for three weeks during my struggling actor days
78. I used to be a struggling actor
79. My first job was working behind the console in a service station. I lasted six weeks.
80. My favourite author is Isabel Allende
81. I'm re-reading the Harry Potter books at the moment - currently on book 5
82. I don't think I have a "hero"
83. I hold dual citizenship - Australian and English
84. I was naturalised in 2001
85. I don't watch the news
86. I lived in Sydney for five years as a child
87. One day I'll deal with the fact that I missed Woodstock
88. The one thing I make a point of watching on TV is "Two Pints of Lager and A Packet of Crisps"
89. I prefer to stay up late and get up late
90. I believe in the Magic Bus
91. I *love* Sangria
92. I'm amazed by how many people don't know "Perfect Day" by the Velvet Underground
93. I follow the Canturbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the NRL... but I go the the Melbourne Storm games...
94. Stupid things make me laugh
95. I don't ever use the snooze button
96. I love everything by Bob Dylan
97. My favourite view is off the Bolte Bridge at night - the lights of the City and Coode Island
98. I love animated children's movies - I own Finding Nemo, Lilo and Stitch, both Shrek films.... :D
99. I can't even begin to understand the point of fan fiction
100. This has taken me *all night*

You are Shetland Wool.
You are a traditional sort who can sometimes be a
little on the harsh side. Though you look
delicate you are tough as nails and prone to
intricacies. Despite your acerbic ways you are
widely respected and even revered.


What kind of yarn are you?
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Ballet Slippers

What kind of shoe are you?

Blues are some of the most loving, nurturing and
supportive personalities. They live from their
heart and emotions. Their purpose for being on
the planet is to give love, to teach love and
to learn that they are loved. Their priorities
are love, relationships, and spirituality.

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Your Personality Is

Idealist (NF) You are a passionate, caring, and unique person. You are good at expressing yourself and sharing your ideals. You are the most compassionate of all types and connect with others easily. Your heart tends to rule you. You can't make decisions without considering feelings. You seek out other empathetic people to befriend. Truth and authenticity matters in your friendships. In love, you give everything you have to relationships. You fall in love easily. At work, you crave personal expression and meaning in your career. With others, you communicate well. You can spend all night talking with someone. As far as your looks go, you've likely taken the time to develop your own personal style. On weekends, you like to be with others. Charity work is also a favorite pastime of yours.

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Your Birthdate: January 11

Your birth on the 11th day of the month makes you something of a dreamer and an idealist. You work well with people because you know how to use persuasion rather than force. There is a strong spiritual side to your nature, and you may have intuitive qualities inherent in your make up, too. You are very aware and sensitive, though often temperamental. Although you have a good mind and you are very analytical, you may not be comfortable in the business world. You are definitely creative and this influence tends to make you more of a dreamer than a doer.

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

So, it's my day off, and I'm floating round the net wondering what the hell I'm going to write in my shiny new journal today. Then it hits me... it's Meme day :D

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Purple is love
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You are the the Swedish Chef.
You are a talented individual, nobody understands
you. Perhaps it's because you talk funny.

FAVORITE EXPRESSION: "Brk! Brk! Brk!"
HOBBIES: Kokin' der yummee-yummers
FAVORITE MOVIE:"Wild Strawberries...and Creme"
LAST BOOK READ:"Der Swedish Chef Kokin' Bokin'"
QUOTE:"Vergoofin der flicke stoobin mit der brk-brk
yubetcha!"

What Muppet are you?
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Your Inner Child Is Happy

You see life as simple, and simple is a very good thing. You're cheerful and upbeat, taking everything as it comes. And you decide not to worry, even when things look bad. You figure there's just so many great things to look forward to.

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Your IQ Is 120

Your Logical Intelligence is Below Average Your Verbal Intelligence is Genius Your Mathematical Intelligence is Exceptional Your General Knowledge is Exceptional