a DIFFERENT survey ..more Qs for you!!

Go ahead  ! have fun with  it.. You know the rules..   



  1.. Who is the youngest person you know?  Garret (not yet a year)
  2.. What is the best sci-fi series?  V
  3.. Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew?  Hardy Boys
  4.. What was  the last concert you went to?  Elton John
  5.. What time did you get home today?   haven't left yet..
  6.. As a child, did you used to have invisible friends?  I used to  "teach"  invisible students..
  7.. Who is your favorite  90210 character?  Andrea.. or David Silver before he got  'cool"
  8.. Are you on a diet or exercise program?  just trying to make   healthy  choices
  9.. List three adjectives that would  describe  someone that would  be your opposite..reserved, dull, not affectionate..
  10.. What are you waiting for right now..  ?  food to cook 
  11.. Not including any relatives list your 3 top friends  OR 3 people you keep in touch  with the most..   Ricki, Nina, Susan
  12.. What is in your bathroom cupboard?  we don't have  a proper cupboard  but... I'd say  facial wash, aqua fresh toothpaste, toothbrush, Modern Friction, contact lens stuff..
  13.. Do you have a beauty secret?  Modern Friction..but  just eating right and  exercising..
  14.. What do you wear on a fat day?  jeans and a long t shirt or long  bulky sweater
  15.. What is the most treasured item in your wardrobe and why?  high heel  closed toe and closed heel sandal type  black shoes  that  has a strap across the ankle..  makes me feel attractive  and feminine..and  my mom picked them out so they are sentimental  as well..
  16.. Beside your money and keys what do you never leave  home without?  my cell phone
  17.. Hot date what do you wear?  something feminine  that shows off  my figure without being too  hoochie..
  18.. What do you  wear to bed lately?  depends what the weather is like  but lately..  long flannel  pj pants with a  long sleeved  nightshirt
  19.. you're the fashion police  for the day; what do you ban ? on men?  on women? sweatpants/ track suits..  and for women too tight  strappy tops
  20.. If you could live in an era for it's fashion, which would you choose, and why?  hhm  1930s for their long flowing  womanly  evening gowns..
  21.. What quality do you admire most in a person?  being genuine
  22.. Can you judge a book by it's cover?  hhm..  Not always.  I have  been wrong on occasion..
  23.. What is your greatest extravagance?  food
  24.. What are your guilty pleasures? Carrot cake, cheesecake, tiramisu..  those type of desserts
  25.. Name a cheap thrill..  laughing  with  an old friend  or  family member that just 'gets it'
  26.. What's the best advice you've ever been given?   If you're not sure  keep asking..  or don't give someone else the power to make you feel bad.. 
  27.. Your favorite smell?  good food cooking  like fresh bread, cookies  baking,
  28.. What are you most and least proud of  lately?  Being able  to get around  on public transport on my own..  least... not being able to  express my emotions  in a mature fashion...  :/
  29.. Who or what would you like to come back as in your next life?  an interpreter  for  a world traveler..
  30.. What would you like to achieve  before you die? have a family and grandchildren
  31.. How good looking  are you on a scale from 1 to 10..?  maybe a  4
  32.. What do you want to be when you grow up?  a writer
  33.. Who's your dream celebrity date?   someone clever and  funny
  34.. Which celeb did you have  a teenage crush on?   Johnny Depp  (21 Jumpstreet days)
  35.. How many serious  relationships have you had?  1
  36.. What's an important question to ask  a  potential long term partner?  Do you have children? or Do you like dogs?   :-D
  37.. Have you ever been in a car  crash? Yes
  38.. What other languages can you speak or write? Spanish, and Sicilian
  39.. What phrase or words that people say  bug you?  Cheers!    Y'alright?
  40.. Have  you ever seen snow fall? yes.. this year first time
  41.. Where do you plan on going for your next vacation?  Wales
  42.. Who are you missing right now?  My sister
  43.. What brand of watch are you wearing? used to be TIMEX..but batteries ran out   :\\\'(
  44.. Who is the oldest person you know?  My grandfather  ..he will be 100 in January

 

 1.. Who is the youngest person you know?

That's weird.  For the first time in like twenty five years I don't personally know any babies or toddlers.  So I'll have to mention my neighbours-Louis and Maximilian.    NO WAIT!  I DO.  I DO KNOW SOME TODDLERS.  Niall and Phillip.  My good friends. 


2.. What is the best sci-fi series?

Star Trek.  Without a doubt.

 3.. Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew?

Books:Nancy Drew

TV: Hardy Boys.  (swoon)


 4.. What was the last concert you went to?

Possibly the Rolling Stones.  Or maybe the Mutton Birds.  It's been ages.

 5.. What time did you get home today?

I'm off this week!  YAY!

 6.. As a child, did you used to have invisible friends?

His name was Sandy Robuck.

7.. Who is your favorite 90210 character?

Not a show I ever watched. 

8.. Are you on a diet or exercise program? just trying to make healthy choices

I was.  I gave up.  I'm starting again in September, but this time I'm buying scales.

 9.. List three adjectives that would describe someone that would be your opposite..

um.......
..
 10.. What are you waiting for right now..

eight year old to get up.

11.. Not including any relatives list your 3 top friends OR 3 people you keep in touch with the most..

Honestly, I'm too busy.  I'm more of  a 'make contact' kind of person. 

 12.. What is in your bathroom cupboard?

It's frikkin' empty at the moment!  The teenagers have gone to America for two weeks and they took EVERYTHING!  We're lucky they left us deodorant and toothpaste. 

 13.. Do you have a beauty secret?

Deep Pore Cleanser

14.. What do you wear on a fat day?

That would be everyday.

 15.. What is the most treasured item in your wardrobe and why?

A Christmas sweater.

 16.. Beside your money and keys what do you never leave home without?

mobile

 17.. Hot date what do you wear?

black

18.. What do you wear to bed lately?

blue plaid flannel pj trousers and a t-shirt

19.. you're the fashion police for the day; what do you ban ?

trousers that show too much knickers-I don't mind a band around the top, but when you can see everything it's really time to pull your trousers up. 

 20.. If you could live in an era for it's fashion, which would you choose, and why?

The eighties and my total prepster look. 

21.. What quality do you admire most in a person?

niceness

22.. Can you judge a book by it's cover?

No. You cannot.

23.. What is your greatest extravagance?

clothes for the kids.

 24.. What are your guilty pleasures?

Reality TV

25.. Name a cheap thrill.

Hopping on the train to London.

26.. What's the best advice you've ever been given?

Don't live your life for someone else.

27.. Your favorite smell?

.  Permanent markers. 

28.. What are you most and least proud of lately?

Most:  My sixteen year old seems to have turned out pretty well.  Least: I'm still in a dead end job.

 29.. Who or what would you like to come back as in your next life?

a cat

30.. What would you like to achieve before you die?

happy children

31.. How good looking are you on a scale from 1 to 10..?
 
4 or 5

 32.. What do you want to be when you grow up?

LisaE

 33.. Who's your dream celebrity date?

hmmmmmm.

34.. Which celeb did you have a teenage crush on?

Peter Frampton

35.. How many serious relationships have you had?

One

 36.. What's an important question to ask a potential long term partner?

Can you do DIY? 

37.. Have you ever been in a car crash?

Yes

 38.. What other languages can you speak or write?

Twenty years ago I could speak and write Japanese.  I've long since forgotten it.


39.. What phrase or words that people say bug you?

do y'know what I mean?


40.. Have you ever seen snow fall?

Yes.

 41.. Where do you plan on going for your next vacation?

Just been to Somerset.


 42.. Who are you missing right now?

The teenagers.

 43.. What brand of watch are you wearing

Fossil

44.. Who is the oldest person you know?
 
James' Step-grandfather is the only grandparent still alive, I'm afraid.  He's pretty old.

1.. Who is the youngest person you know?
       Nathan, across the street.  He's two weeks old!

2.. What is the best sci-fi series?
       Red Dwarf

3.. Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew?
       Hardy Boys

4.. What was  the last concert you went to?
       Either Tenacious D/Weezer or They Might Be Giants - I can't remember

5.. What time did you get home today?
       Have to leave first....

6.. As a child, did you used to have invisible friends?
       No

7.. Who is your favorite  90210 character?
       Donna's mother... she was just so evil!

8.. Are you on a diet or exercise program?
       Not really

9.. List three adjectives that would  describe someone that would  be your opposite
       humorless, uncaring, tall

10.. What are you waiting for right now 
       toaster to pop

11.. Not including any relatives list your 3 top friends  OR 3 people you keep in touch  with the most
       Susan, Stephanie & Laurel

12.. What is in your bathroom cupboard?
       the usual - toothbrushes, floss, deodorant, etc

13.. Do you have a beauty secret?
       erm... no

14.. What do you wear on a fat day?
       sweats and a t-shirt

15.. What is the most treasured item in your wardrobe and why?
       black angora cardigan with jet beads all over it - it was my mom's in the 50's and it's tres funky
 
16.. Beside your money and keys what do you never leave  home without?
       most days.... my son

17.. Hot date what do you wear?
       I've been with my husband for 15 years - - I can't even fathom getting dressed for a date!

18.. What do you  wear to bed lately?
       I love pyjamas!  I've got TONS.

19.. you're the fashion police  for the day; what do you ban ? on men?  on women?
       Men - tank tops      Women - jeans so low they've got plumber butt (double )

20.. If you could live in an era for it's fashion, which would you choose, and why?
       I absolutely adore Dior's New Look

21.. What quality do you admire most in a person?
       Genuineness
       
22.. Can you judge a book by it's cover?
       not always, but some are pretty obvious...

23.. What is your greatest extravagance? 
       Buying gifts for my friends and family

24.. What are your guilty pleasures?
       cheesy pop music (Spice Girls, anyone?)

25.. Name a cheap thrill..
       um... dine and dash??

26.. What's the best advice you've ever been given?
       Plastics

27.. Your favorite smell?
       the mossy smell of a redwood grove as the fog starts to come in *sigh*

28.. What are you most and least proud of  lately?
       Most: I didn't eat out once last week     Least: I went out for lunch yesterday

29.. Who or what would you like to come back as in your next life?
       as long as I'm happy, I don't care

30.. What would you like to achieve  before you die?
       a long life

31.. How good looking  are you on a scale from 1 to 10..?
       everyone is a 10 - who are we to judge what someone looks like, even ourselves?

32.. What do you want to be when you grow up?
       I'll let you know when I know

33.. Who's your dream celebrity date?
       It changes daily, but right now probably Justin Theroux

34.. Which celeb did you have  a teenage crush on? 
       Val Kilmer (fell in love after the volleyball scene in Top Gun)

35.. How many serious  relationships have you had?
       one

36.. What's an important question to ask  a potential long term partner?
       your place or mine?

37.. Have you ever been in a car  crash?
       not really (knock wood)

38.. What other languages can you speak or write?
       does pig latin count?

39.. What phrase or words that people say  bug you?
       Awesome.  Where I live, everyone thinks everything is "awesome".

40.. Have  you ever seen snow fall?
       yup

41.. Where do you plan on going for your next vacation?
       anywhere but here - haven't been on a proper vacation in over two years

42.. Who are you missing right now?
       my husband (he's back at work after taking some time off)

43.. What brand of watch are you wearing?
       none

44.. Who is the oldest person you know?
       my great-aunt... I don't know how old she is, though

1.. Who is the youngest person you know?  
My friends baby girl, she's 8 months old.
  2.. What is the best sci-fi series?
 X Files
  3.. Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew?  No idea
  4.. What was  the last concert you went to?  Mark Wills
  5.. What time did you get home today?   7:45am
  6.. As a child, did you used to have invisible friends?  No
  7.. Who is your favorite  90210 character?  Dylan
  8.. Are you on a diet or exercise program?  Exercise 5-7 days a week, try to make healthy food choices.
  9.. List three adjectives that would  describe  someone that would  be your opposite..serious, ignorant, unaffectionate
  10.. What are you waiting for right now..  the clothes in the washer to finish
  11.. Not including any relatives list your 3 top friends  OR 3 people you keep in touch  with the most..   My Englishman and two friends I have known forever.
  12.. What is in your bathroom cupboard?  toothpaste, toothbrushes, moisturizer, floss, eye drops
  13.. Do you have a beauty secret? no
  14.. What do you wear on a fat day? my "fat jeans" that are usually too big
  15.. What is the most treasured item in your wardrobe and why? A shirt I just got that was my grandma's. It's the loudest, brightest shirt,but it was her favorite she had it and wore it for at least 29 years! She just passed away last week,  so it makes me smile and think of her.
  16.. Beside your money and keys what do you never leave  home without?  sunglasses, cell phone
  17.. Hot date what do you wear? haven't had a "hot date" in forever, so no idea
  18.. What do you  wear to bed lately?  tank top and underwear or boxers and t-shirt
  19.. you're the fashion police  for the day; what do you ban ? on men?  on women? I let them wear what they like, gives the rest of the world something to grin about  
  20.. If you could live in an era for it's fashion, which would you choose, and why?
  21.. What quality do you admire most in a person?  Sincerity
  22.. Can you judge a book by it's cover?  No, I've made the mistake of trying once or twice
  23.. What is your greatest extravagance? My trips to England
  24.. What are your guilty pleasures? Peanut butter m&ms and chocolate chip cookie dough.
  25.. Name a cheap thrill.. A chat with a friend on the phone or on messanger, always brightens my day.
  26.. What's the best advice you've ever been given? Everything happens for a reason, and have patience
  27.. Your favorite smell?  My baby nephew, fresh from his bath
  28.. What are you most and least proud of  lately?  Sticking to my exercise routine, not spending my money wisely
  29.. Who or what would you like to come back as in your next life?  Not sure
  30.. What would you like to achieve  before you die? To remarry, be truly happy and see my son raise a family.
  31.. How good looking  are you on a scale from 1 to 10..?  Hmm I feel odd saying.... maybe a 7 feeling ok today  
  32.. What do you want to be when you grow up?  I don't want to grow up!
  33.. Who's your dream celebrity date?   Mark Wills (country singer)
  34.. Which celeb did you have  a teenage crush on?   Kirk Cameron from Growing Pains.
  35.. How many serious  relationships have you had?  2
  36.. What's an important question to ask  a  potential long term partner? How do you feel about children/marriage.
  37.. Have you ever been in a car  crash? Yes
  38.. What other languages can you speak or write? German and I can speak a tiny amount of Spanish.
  39.. What phrase or words that people say  bug you? "It is what it is"
  40.. Have  you ever seen snow fall? Yep more than you can imagine.
  41.. Where do you plan on going for your next vacation?  England
  42.. Who are you missing right now?  My Grandma, and my Englishman
  43.. What brand of watch are you wearing? None
  44.. Who is the oldest person you know? My other Grandma, she's 83.

1.. Who is the youngest person you know?
       Zachary, my cousin -- he's 14

2.. What is the best sci-fi series?
       Um, I don't watch sci-fi anything.

3.. Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew?
       Nancy Drew

4.. What was  the last concert you went to?
       David Grey

5.. What time did you get home today?
       Probably get home around 8/8:30, depending on what time the movie is over.

6.. As a child, did you used to have invisible friends?
       No

7.. Who is your favorite  90210 character?
       I had a crush on Dylan. 

8.. Are you on a diet or exercise program?
       I eat white flour, sugar, potatoes, deep-fried foods, and very rarely eat processed foods.  (Technically, it's the South Beach Diet, but really, it's just the way I eat now.)  I try to exercise at least 3 times per week for 40-45 minutes.  On days I don't exercise, I make sure I reach my 10000 steps per day goal.

9.. List three adjectives that would  describe someone that would  be your opposite
       gregarious, cold, thin

10.. What are you waiting for right now? 
       4:45 to get here so I can meet DH at the cinema

11.. Not including any relatives list your 3 top friends  OR 3 people you keep in touch  with the most
       Dave, Jose, Kim

12.. What is in your bathroom cupboard?
       We don't have a bathroom cupboard.  Just a mirror on the wall!

13.. Do you have a beauty secret?
       Drink at least 2.5 L of water each day!

14.. What do you wear on a fat day?
       The duvet?   

15.. What is the most treasured item in your wardrobe and why?
       Everything, because I keep getting to buy smaller sizes!
 
16.. Beside your money and keys what do you never leave  home without?
       Lipstick.

17.. Hot date what do you wear?
       Depends on where we're going....

18.. What do you wear to bed lately?
       Ugly paisley pyjama pants and a t-shirt.

19.. you're the fashion police  for the day; what do you ban ? on men?  on women?
       Men - leather trousers    Women - clothes that are too tight

20.. If you could live in an era for it's fashion, which would you choose, and why?
       Edwardian....focus on the boobs, not the hips! 

21.. What quality do you admire most in a person?
       Integrity
       
22.. Can you judge a book by it's cover?
       Yep.  Always.

23.. What is your greatest extravagance? 
       My latest one -- two pairs of beautiful leather boots.

24.. What are your guilty pleasures?
       80s music, chick flicks, teen fiction

25.. Name a cheap thrill.
       Running into DH out in town.

26.. What's the best advice you've ever been given?
       Marry that boy!

27.. Your favorite smell?
       DH

28.. What are you most and least proud of  lately?
       Most: I'm doing a good job at work.    Least: I haven't called my grandparents in a week.

29.. Who or what would you like to come back as in your next life?
       I'd like to come back as me again!

30.. What would you like to achieve  before you die?
       have a baby

31.. How good looking  are you on a scale from 1 to 10..?
       I dunno....7?

32.. What do you want to be when you grow up?
       A mommy

33.. Who's your dream celebrity date?
       Liam Neeson

34.. Which celeb did you have  a teenage crush on? 
       Andre Agassi

35.. How many serious  relationships have you had?
       one

36.. What's an important question to ask  a potential long term partner?
       Do you want kids?

37.. Have you ever been in a car  crash?
       yep..my fault

38.. What other languages can you speak or write?
       I'm decent at written Spanish.

39.. What phrase or words that people say  bug you?
       Lush.  Mint.  Ace. 

40.. Have  you ever seen snow fall?
       yes

41.. Where do you plan on going for your next vacation?
       back to NC to see the family

42.. Who are you missing right now?
       the family

43.. What brand of watch are you wearing?
       I never wear a watch.

44.. Who is the oldest person you know?
       Dunno....I know a whole lot of old people!

1.. Who is the youngest person you know?
I just met a baby yesterday. Mimi ... and I think she's about a year old. I don't know a lot of children!

2.. What is the best sci-fi series?
I don't do sci-fi. Blech!

3.. Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew?
Never seen either TV show, but I used to read Nancy Drew, so I'll have to say Nance.

4.. What was  the last concert you went to?
It's been so long, I can't even remember. Must have been one of Cher's farewell tours.

5.. What time did you get home today?
4:45pm

6.. As a child, did you used to have invisible friends?
I had an invisible cat named Lap-Lap. My parents were worried about me, so they got me a real cat.

7.. Who is your favorite  90210 character?
Brenda all the way!!

8.. Are you on a diet or exercise program?
Trying to do Weight Watchers, but not having much success or will-power this week. Sorry Team #1!

9.. List three adjectives that would  describe  someone that would  be your opposite.
Dull, stay-at-homey, citified

10.. What are you waiting for right now..  ?
Nothing

11.. Not including any relatives list your 3 top friends
Shareen, Laurie, Katherine

12.. What is in your bathroom cupboard?
Tampons, ibuprofen, diarrhea tablets, laxatives, face cream, Biore face strips, indigestion tablets, face masque, Valerian root tablets, etc.


13.. Do you have a beauty secret?
Not a secret -- wash your face at least twice a day.

14.. What do you wear on a fat day?
They're all fat days.

15.. What is the most treasured item in your wardrobe and why?
Can't decide. Too many things to choose from. 

16.. Beside your money and keys what do you never leave  home without?
That's it.

17.. Hot date what do you wear?
Something easy to take off!

18.. What do you  wear to bed lately?
Something short & slinky

19.. you're the fashion police  for the day; what do you ban ? on men? on women?
On men: gold chains
On women: midriff-baring tops

20.. If you could live in an era for it's fashion, which would you choose, and why?
1940s for those fabulous platform shoes!!

21.. What quality do you admire most in a person?
Wit

22.. Can you judge a book by it's cover?
Usually

23.. What is your greatest extravagance?
I have so many.

24.. What are your guilty pleasures?
Reality TV, cheese, Dorito's lime chips, Heat magazine, '80s pop, etc.

25.. Name a cheap thrill..
A late afternoon/early evening trip down to the beach for a dip.

26.. What's the best advice you've ever been given?
I before E, except after C.

27.. Your favorite smell?
Freshly mown grass, the sea, a sleeping cat.

28.. What are you most and least proud of  lately?
Most: um ... remembering to water the garden every day this week?
Least: Not being able to stick to my diet

29.. Who or what would you like to come back as in your next life?
A beloved pet cat

30.. What would you like to achieve  before you die?
I've done all I want/need to do.

31.. How good looking  are you on a scale from 1 to 10..?
7 or 8, I suppose.

32.. What do you want to be when you grow up?
A lay-about.

33.. Who's your dream celebrity date?
A cross between Russell Crowe and Hugh Grant.

34.. Which celeb did you have  a teenage crush on?
John Travolta

35.. How many serious  relationships have you had?
1 and a half -- I'm not sure I really count the half.

36.. What's an important question to ask  a  potential long term partner?
Do you read?

37.. Have you ever been in a car  crash?
Yes, but nothing serious.

38.. What other languages can you speak or write?
French, but not as well as I used to.

39.. What phrase or words that people say  bug you?
"Like" (although I do it a bit)

40.. Have  you ever seen snow fall?
Duh ... yes.

41.. Where do you plan on going for your next vacation?
Cornwall, I guess, but I'm not sure if that counts as a vacation. Then France, but that's only a weekend. I guess the US, then, since I'll be there for two weeks.

42.. Who are you missing right now?
My mother

43.. What brand of watch are you wearing?
No watch.

44.. Who is the oldest person you know?
Guy's grandfather is 91.

1.. Who is the youngest person you know?
 My friend’s son Noah (here), who is 13 months old  

2.. What is the best sci-fi series?
Sliders, in the early days.  

3.. Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew?  
Hardy Boys.

4.. What was  the last concert you went to?
Gumball 3000… Jamiraquai, and???  Can’t even remember now…

5.. What time did you get home today?
God(dess) willing, I’ll be home before midnight  

6.. As a child, did you used to have invisible friends?

Yes, but they were all celebrities.

7.. Who is your favorite 90210 character?  
I did watch the show, but never had a favourite.

8.. Are you on a diet or exercise program?  
Yes.  It’s called “OMG Mom will be HERE IN FOUR WEEKS!”

9.. List three adjectives that would  describe someone that would  be your opposite..
Unimaginative, humourless, timid

10.. What are you waiting for right now..  ?
Time to pass till I can go to bed.

11.. Not including any relatives list your top 3 people you keep in touch with the most..  
Laura Elizabeth, Lucy, Phoebe

12.. What is in your bathroom cupboard?
Toothpaste, and loads of MK stuff.  Well not loads, since it’s the tiniest space I’ve ever seen!

13.. Do you have a beauty secret?  
Yes.  Immaturity and regular cleansing/moisturising.

14.. What do you wear on a fat day?
My pyjamas with pity accessories.

15.. What is the most treasured item in your wardrobe and why?
My B&W pinstripe suit from J. Jill; it fits beautifully, it’s professional, yet very hip in the way it’s cut and designed.

16.. Beside your money and keys what do you never leave  home without?  
Lip Therapy, mobile phone, Oyster card

17.. Hot date what do you wear?  
I’m sorry, a what?  

18.. What do you  wear to bed lately?
A yawn and cool summer pj’s  

19.. you're the fashion police  for the day; what do you ban ? iPods on max volume.  on men?  Over-gelled hair with the pointy front.  on women? Un-pedicured exposed toenails.

20.. If you could live in an era for it's fashion, which would you choose, and why?
1940’s, because I’ll be damned if I can’t get my hair to do any of those things!  I'd also want to hang out with Eve Arden.

21.. What quality do you admire most in a person? Straightforwardness.

22.. Can you judge a book by it's cover?  Nope!

23.. What is your greatest extravagance?  Probably my laptop; had to have that 17” monitor… lately probably eating lunch out, which I don’t even enjoy

24.. What are your guilty pleasures? Big Brother (oi, I cringe just typing that!  But only THIS time!), Tunnock’s, watching When Harry Met Sally over and over and over…

25.. Name a cheap thrill..  saying hello to a stranger and waiting for a reaction, if any.

26.. What's the best advice you've ever been given?   The first book you should take with you when stranded on a desert island is “How to Get Off a Desert Island”

27.. Your favorite smell?   When I’m able, juniper, fresh flowers, the ocean

28.. What are you most and least proud of  lately?  Most proud – that I’ve built and continue to build a good life here for myself. Least proud – I’ve not gotten where I thought I should be by now.  Hmmm, irony.

29.. Who or what would you like to come back as in your next life?  Richard Branson

30.. What would you like to achieve  before you die? Hire a driver for my parents (not cuz they're bad drivers, but they hate driving), send them on an extended trip on the Orient Express, and pay them back everything with a 30% interest.

31.. How good looking  are you on a scale from 1 to 10..?  7.2333333

32.. What do you want to be when you grow up?  Famous.

33.. Who's your dream celebrity date?  Hugh Jackman.  Perfection, perfected.

34.. Which celeb did you have  a teenage crush on?  Which period?  Shaun Cassidy/Rick Springfield/John Taylor  

35.. How many serious  relationships have you had?  1, sort of.

36.. What's an important question to ask a  potential long term partner?  Do you really mean that?

37.. Have you ever been in a car crash?  Yes, a few.

38.. What other languages can you speak or write?  Spanish, Italian, a spot of Elvish; now struggling with French.

39.. What phrase or words that people say bug you?  In LA:  Lemme see how I feel…  In London:  “at the end of the day,” “I don’t mind,” “Brilliant,” and “Sorry” (as they smash past you)

40.. Have  you ever seen snow fall?  Yes, in Yosemite, and here last Winter.

41.. Where do you plan on going for your next vacation?  Africa!!!

42.. Who are you missing right now?  Enough sleep.

43.. What brand of watch are you wearing?  My grandfather’s Bulova.  Still ticking, since 1945!

44.. Who is the oldest person you know? My aunt (88, I think).

14.. What do you wear on a fat day?
       The duvet?   

LOL!!!!

Big Brother (oi, I cringe just typing that!  But only THIS time!),

Oh, it's so easy to say that!

Oh, it's so easy to say that!

I know, I know... but considering my goal is to be on the telly more than watch it... I can only hope I won't have the time to watch it next year!

I know, I know... but considering my goal is to be on the telly more than watch it... I can only hope I won't have the time to watch it next year!

OR......you could be ON it next year!  And then we could all go on BBLB and be your supporters!  Yeah, that's a plan.   

OR......you could be ON it next year!  And then we could all go on BBLB and be your supporters!  Yeah, that's a plan.   

Welllll... with all due respect, as a 'trained' professional, I hope I don't have to 'resort' to that to get noticed!  Now, if in due course, there is a 'celebrity BB' for which I qualify, perhaps...

Speaking of which, time for me to go be funny for five minutes... 

Y'all'll have to keep me posted about what happens tonight...
When MAKOSI LEAVES! 

Right, sorry for the hijack!

1. Who is the youngest person you know?   My DF's brother's baby daughter, Heather.

2. What is the best sci-fi series?   I'm not into Sci-fi!

3.. Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew?  Nancy Drew.

4. What was  the last concert you went to?  T in the Park.

5. What time did you get home today?  I should be home around 5:30.

6. As a child, did you used to have invisible friends?   Yes. A Native American girl named Doo-doo and her big sister Artenedia and mother Cornelia (I was a very creative child), I had a marching band called the 4-5's (when I was 4 and 5 myself), as well as an imaginary baby named Miles who loved strawberry milk in his imaginary bottle.

7. Who is your favorite  90210 character? Was never really into it (shame on me.) But one of the guy's mother -- was never clear which one -- was the guidance counselor at my junior high school, believe it or not! So needless to say, 90210 was very popular at my junior high... and so was the guidance counselor! 

8. Are you on a diet or exercise program? No, but after gaining the freshman 15 a few years ago I have been eating super healthy ever since.

9. List three adjectives that would  describe  someone that would  be your opposite. Not artistic, mathematician, shameless.

10.. What are you waiting for right now? This day to be over so I can meet my DF in the bus station.

11.. Not including any relatives list your 3 top friends  OR 3 people you keep in touch  with the most Diana, Chris, Deb.

12.. What is in your bathroom cupboard?  No cupboard!

13. Do you have a beauty secret?  Exercising and eating right. Oh, and Johnson's Holiday skin. 

14. What do you wear on a fat day?  Lots of black.

15.. What is the most treasured item in your wardrobe and why?  My cashmere blend blue cropped jacket... it's so pretty.

16. Beside your money and keys what do you never leave  home without?  My phone. And a hairbrush.

17. Hot date what do you wear?  A cute top and a jean skirt with heels.

18. What do you  wear to bed lately?  A T-shirt and undies.

19. you're the fashion police  for the day; what do you ban? on men?  on women? For men, jeans and trousers that sag below their butts so their boxers show, and like others have said, tracksuits. For women, low-rider jeans with thongs, and wearing Playboy brand anything... UGH! Too many girls want to be whores. Also fake orange tans... ugly, ugly, ugly. Oh, and also for both sexes, big tacky fake gold jewellery (or "bling".)

20.. If you could live in an era for it's fashion, which would you choose, and why?  Probably the 1700's or 1800s for the long beautiful dresses.

21. What quality do you admire most in a person? Being very non-judgmental and friendly, and not in a fake way.

22.. Can you judge a book by it's cover? Usually to a degree, but there are usually hidden sides to a personality you don't find out until you take time to get to know a person. For example, people think because I'm shy at first that I'm aloof, when in actuality I love to laugh and I'm really goofy.

23.. What is your greatest extravagance? Clothes.

24.. What are your guilty pleasures? Boots, the chemist.

25.. Name a cheap thrill..  Driving with the windows down and music blaring, which I miss.

26.. What's the best advice you've ever been given? I've received alot, but off the top of my head: "action precedes motivation".

27.. Your favorite smell?  Onions and burgers frying, almond oil, floral scents.

28.. What are you most and least proud of  lately?   I'm most proud of my strength of character, that even though I have had the worst year ever that would have caused anyone else to give up, I picked myself up and I'm sticking it out and willing to try something new. I'm least proud of my moodiness... probably PMS related!

29.. Who or what would you like to come back as in your next life? Myself, but in a different time period in history.

30.. What would you like to achieve  before you die? Have 3 kids (at least), to be successful in art somehow, and live in the countryside eventually.

31.. How good looking  are you on a scale from 1 to 10..?  Ha, I dunno.

32.. What do you want to be when you grow up?  Well, ideally a graphic designer or illustrator for children's books or magazines. I've also always wanted to be a primary school teacher.

33.. Who's your dream celebrity date?    I don't idolize any celebrities! They're just people. Besides, I'm happy with the guy I've got.

34.. Which celeb did you have  a teenage crush on?    None... am I weird?

35.. How many serious  relationships have you had?  2 long term ones.

36.. What's an important question to ask  a  potential long term partner?  Are you married/with anyone right now? Be honest!

37.. Have you ever been in a car  crash? No.

38.. What other languages can you speak or write? French.

39.. What phrase or words that people say bug you? "Know what I mean?" -- said here in Scotland too much, overusing "like", the Scottish word "we'un" (they pronounce it like wayne... it grates me for some reason.)

40.. Have  you ever seen snow fall?  Every winter in New England!

41.Where do you plan on going for your next vacation?  We're visiting the US tomorrow. The next place we're going after that will probably be the Isle of Skye.

42.. Who are you missing right now?  My cats.

43.. What brand of watch are you wearing? Roxy.

44.. Who is the oldest person you know?  My great grandpa died in his late 90s when I was 8.

 For women, low-rider jeans with thongs, and wearing Playboy brand anything... UGH! Too many girls want to be whores. Also fake orange tans... ugly, ugly, ugly. Oh, and also for both sexes, big tacky fake gold jewellery (or "bling".)

  You said it so eloquently!!  I wonder if they even realize!!  UUGGHH!!

Oh dear, this is a long one!!!

  1.. Who is the youngest person you know?  My friend's baby, Magnus.

  2.. What is the best sci-fi series?  There is no good sci-fi.

  3.. Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew?  Nancy Drew. I want to be her.

  4.. What was  the last concert you went to?  Paul Weller.

  5.. What time did you get home today?   That would imply that I've left the house!

  6.. As a child, did you used to have invisible friends?  Yes. Her name was Jody.

  7.. Who is your favorite  90210 character?  Dylan. Yum.

  8.. Are you on a diet or exercise program?  Trying to live the French Paradox and trying to go for an hour's walk every weekday.

  9.. List three adjectives that would  describe  someone that would  be your opposite. Spiteful, naturally thin, pessimistic.

  10.. What are you waiting for right now..  ?  A job. Or just money. 

  11.. Not including any relatives list your 3 top friends  OR 3 people you keep in touch  with the most..  Also not counting virtual friends who I chat with on here.... My mum, Bree, Kathy.
  12.. What is in your bathroom cupboard?  No cupboard in the bathroom, but on the shelf over the sink there are toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, face soap, toner, face cream, and dh's razor.

  13.. Do you have a beauty secret?  Lots of water & always wear sunscreen on your face, even if it's cloudy.

  14.. What do you wear on a fat day?  Jeans and a big t-shirt or sweatshirt.

  15.. What is the most treasured item in your wardrobe and why?  I'm not really fond of any of my clothes at the moment. Ask me again when I can fit into my fav. things or can afford to go shopping.

  16.. Beside your money and keys what do you never leave  home without?  Mobile

  17.. Hot date what do you wear?  What's a hot date? 

  18.. What do you  wear to bed lately?  When it's hot, a vest & underpants or my blousy Victoria's Secret PJs. When it's cold, flannel PJs with long sleeves, but shorts - I hate having my legs restricted for some reason.

  19.. you're the fashion police  for the day; what do you ban ? on men?  on women? On men, sandals and short sleeve shirts with ties. On women, workout clothes unless they're actually working out and anything too boho.

  20.. If you could live in an era for it's fashion, which would you choose, and why?  1940s/50s - Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant.

  21.. What quality do you admire most in a person?  Lack of self-consciousness

  22.. Can you judge a book by it's cover?  Sometimes.

  23.. What is your greatest extravagance?  Beauty products.

  24.. What are your guilty pleasures? Chick lit. I could also say reality TV. And Kettle chips. And magazines. But I actually rarely feel guilty about any of them, truth be told. 

  25.. Name a cheap thrill..  Red wine

  26.. What's the best advice you've ever been given?  Do what you know in your heart is right. Though I really, really like Helen's answer and was thinking of stealing it.

  27.. Your favorite smell?  Fresh air - grass, flowers, etc.

  28.. What are you most and least proud of  lately?  Most: that I've taken a walk/run for four days straight. Least: that I let myself gain a stone since my wedding.

  29.. Who or what would you like to come back as in your next life?  A cat.

  30.. What would you like to achieve  before you die? Publish a book.

  31.. How good looking  are you on a scale from 1 to 10..?  6.5ish? Maybe 7.5 on a good day!

  32.. What do you want to be when you grow up?  Rich.

  33.. Who's your dream celebrity date? Richard Ashcroft.

  34.. Which celeb did you have  a teenage crush on?   All of the male members of the Brat Pack except Emilio Estevez and Anthony Michael Hall.

  35.. How many serious  relationships have you had? Define serious. I suppose three but maybe five depending on the definition.

  36.. What's an important question to ask  a  potential long term partner?  Does it matter that I don't really want kids?

  37.. Have you ever been in a car  crash? No. But it's one of my biggest fears.

  38.. What other languages can you speak or write? A few words of Spanish.

  39.. What phrase or words that people say  bug you?  There are a bunch. Spoken? "Like" and "All" as in "And she was like 'no-way,' And I was all "oh my god." Also "nucular" and "expresso." Written: alot (as opposed to a lot) and messups with their/there/they're - soooo simple to get right and yet soooo often wrong!!!

  40.. Have  you ever seen snow fall? Yes

  41.. Where do you plan on going for your next vacation?  The old U.S. of A.

  42.. Who are you missing right now?  Mum and my old cat.

  43.. What brand of watch are you wearing? I'm not wearing a watch right now, but usually I wear a Fosil.

  44.. Who is the oldest person you know?  Gosh, I don't know. There's an old character here in our town called Jack who I'm sure is well into his 80s but I don't know his exact age.