I had a lovely evening round at a friend's house last night, nothing much occured that was blog-worthy, we just had a takeaway and watched the "Dark Knight" on DVD, with many a vodka & lime being knocked back ... which means I'm feeling a teensy bit frayed around the edges this morning and far too muddled to write anything complicated. So my dissertation on "The Evolution & Migratory Habits of the Lesser-Spotted, Bearded Pea-Coot of Papua New Guinea" will have to wait for another day ... try to contain your disappointment.
Instead I'll write something a bit random and fluffy, in keeping with my current state of mind. (If this post were a colour, it would be candy floss pink.)
I was tagged by the lovely PrincessImp over at PrincessImp's Pedestal ... and frankly, it couldn't have come at a better time. Yet again you have been saved from the post on the "Top 10 Fun Things to do with String" ... you should head on over and thank PrincessImp ... NOT NOW! Once you're done reading this post! Sheesh!
Are you sitting comfortably? Good! Then I shall begin ...
What is your current obsession?
Writing is always my first obsession, but I'm having a real thing for jelly beans at the moment too!
What is your weirdest obsession?
Probably serial killers (don't be scared)
What are you wearing today?
Maybe I should put some clothes on before I answer this Q ...
What's for dinner today?
Well I had Chinese takeaway last night and I've been summonsed to the Swiss Family Manson's for a family meal tomorrow, which means a gargantuan roast dinner ... so just probably something light, soup or good old toast
Why is today special?
Carol Ann Duffy has been named as the UK Poet Laureate and made history for being the first woman to be awarded the title, the first Scot and the first openly gay Poet Laureate. I think that's kinda cool, plus I really like her style of poetry:
Valentine by Carol Ann Duffy
Not a red rose or a satin heart.
I give you an onion.
It is a moon wrapped in brown paper.
It promises light
like the careful undressing of love.
Here.
It will blind you with tears
like a lover.
It will make your reflection
a wobbling photo of grief.
I am trying to be truthful.
Not a cute card or a kissogram.
I give you an onion.
Its fierce kiss will stay on your lips,
possessive and faithful
as we are,
for as long as we are.
Take it.
Its platinum loops shrink to a wedding-ring,
if you like.
Lethal.
Its scent will cling to your fingers,
cling to your knife.
What would you like to learn to do?
Brain surgery would be awesome! Also snowboarding, which is something I've wanted to have a go at for years.
What languages can you speak?
Some English and the very barest, basics of French
What are you listening to right now?
Debussy's "Clair de Lune" ... it was either that or listen to the Duracell boinkers upstairs. Plus, I prefer to listen to classical musical when I'm writing, I can't concentrate if there are lyrics distracting me.
What is your favourite weather?
I like autumnal weather, not freezing cold, but enough to make you wrap up when you go out and then scurry home, where everything seems extra cosy as you listen to the wind blowing in the trees outside.
What is your most challenging goal right now?
Getting a job (anybody need an administrator/secretary?)
What do you think about the person who tagged you?
I think she's great, she seems to have a real sense of fun, is warm, intelligent and very stylish.
If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished, anywhere in the world, where would you like it be?
The Scilly Isles (once described as 2000 alcoholics clinging to a rock)
What would you like to have in your hands right now?
*giggles* :P
What would you like to get rid of?
The spider in my living room :(
If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go?
Hmm ... an hour isn't very long, so I wouldn't bother going to Liverpool ... I'd probably go to Lake Como in Italy for a walk in the sun
Which language do you want to learn?
I'd love to learn French properly, but it's a tie with Italian, both are so sexy. Someone could be reading the phone book in either of those languages and it would sound totally hot!
What do you look for in a friend?
A love of buying expensive gifts for their friends for no reason whatsoever ... oh, and honesty, humour and loyalty
Who do you want to meet in person?
All of my blog-chums who follow and comment regularly ... I'm fascinated by them and their lovely, hilarious comments.
What's your favourite type of music?
Indie, probably. Although I do love to dance to RnB.
What's the favourite piece of clothing in your own closet?
There's no way I could narrow it down to one piece!!! I love my combats (they're super-comfy and give my bottom an almost magical pertness) and my Hello Kitty PJ's but I also have several pairs of shoes that I hardly ever wear but couldn't live without and also an Anthropologie dress that a friend brought back for me from a trip to the US last year (I effin LOVE my friends ... sometimes)
What is your dream job?
Author and illustrator of children's books
Any favourite models?
The Airfix "Waterloo Battle" gift set is a winner ... oh, I see ... er, Freddie Ljungberg and Kate Moss
If you had £100 now, what would you spend it on?
Probably save it and start a "Crackberry" fund (I desperately want one)
Favourite designer?
I change my opinion on this regularly, but at the moment I quite like Marc Jacobs and Anna Sui
Fashion pet peeve?
Skinny leg jeans ... BLEH!!!! Especially on men!
Do you admire anyone's style?
I think Kate Winslet always looks very elegant, she knows exactly which colours and styles suit her.
Describe your personal style:
I don't think I have any one style, I love variety in everything, including what I wear.
So there you have it, 27 things you didn't give a monkey's about know about me.
I'm not going to tag anyone, although I'd love to see your answers if you fancy having a go at it ... yes, I'm THAT nosey.
Now go comment ... but please don't shout, I'm still feeling a bit delicate.
Happy Lazy Day!
