usakiwigirl Made Me Do It!

[sariagray]

 

I got tagged by usakiwigirl! *Feels special* Er, right. On with the memeage. Although it seems vaguely familiar, so apologies if I repeat myself. :)

The Rules:

1. People who have been tagged must write the answers on their blog and replace any question they dislike with a new, original question.

2. Tag eight people. Don't refuse to do that. Don't tag who tagged you.

1. Make a list of 5 things that you can see without getting up.
-Coffee mug. It's large and red and says "Mug of Coffee" on it. In case I forget.
-My Blackberry. Which I keep thinking is blinking a red light at me, but it isn't. Stupid phantom messages.
-My cigarettes and lighter. 

-An empty wine glass that once held delicious wine. Now it holds air.

-Bottles of lotion. I swear, I have a collection.

2. How do you style your hair?
I don't do much of anything. It gets washed then it goes and pursues its own interests. Now that I've cut it, though, I do even less than I  used to.

3. What are you wearing now?
A big fluffy bath robe. HEY...I just woke up, what do you want? And it's cozy.

4. What's your occupation?

Apparently, "Fundraising Systems Department Unit Support" for a big international non-profit, which means "Saria will do anything because we tell her." I need a fancier title. Also, technically, my occupation is "temp." But. Whatever. 2 1/2 years at one place, and you start to forget that minor detail.

5. What do you hear right now?
Opera and my air conditioner. And something crashing in the kitchen. Great.

6. What's your favourite guilty pleasure treat?
Salted caramel mochas from Starbucks. Oh God, I want one now.

7. What are you thinking about right now?
Why I'm up at 1am. What I have to do at work. How I'm going to pay my bills. Whether or not I should go make coffee or try to go back to bed. Speaking of, I need to buy coffee this weekend. Preferably whole bean now that I have my fancy new grinder. And dark roast. Oh, and more K-Cups for the office. And sweetener.

8. Write the first word that comes to mind.
Life. I don't know why, but there you have it.

9. Dog person or cat person?
I like dogs, but I am definitely a cat person. Probably because I'm like a puppy myself. Opposites attract?

10. If you came across $2,000 (or other currency) would you keep it or turn it in?
It depends on the situation, really. Is it on my front lawn, just hanging out? I'll keep it. Otherwise, yeah, I'd turn it in. Especially because if I lost $2,000, I'd like for someone to turn it in.

11. What was the last thing that you bought?
A baguette, some sort of olive medley, mangoes, limes, 3 kinds of cheeses, a salad, and a bottle of wine.

12. If you could afford to go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Everywhere. Seriously. I'd start in England, work my way to France, Spain, Italy, Greece, onto Russia, India, Dubai, Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, then back up to China and Japan, stop off in Hawaii, Mexico, Brazil, and then home. We're also going to assume that there are no issues in any of those countries at the time, yes?

13. Where do you see yourself in five minutes?
Sitting here listening to this song that seems endless, I suppose. Or maybe back in bed. I'm hopeful. Five minutes from this point, I went to make coffee. So scratch that.

14. Last book you've read?
This is rather embarrassing - I don't even remember. Right. I should go...get on that. The Historian is sitting on bed, asking me to read it. I should. Just not right now.

15. What are you doing this weekend?
Getting my free birthday car wash, getting my nails done, going out to dinner, going to the bar, not working. Yay, celebrating. Also probably reading LAS fics and voting. Hopefully reading a real book?

16. If you could play any musical instrument, which one would you play?
Oh, I can't decide. I really want to play drums. Or piano. Or violin.

17. How are you?
All the better for having you back, sir. Erm. I'm okay. A bit tired, overwhelmed by life, but otherwise, I'm fine.

18. What are you doing tomorrow?
You mean today, right? Working. Then coming home. Then going to sleep. Then working again. Tomorrow will be more of the same, come to think of it. Except I will not be working on Friday. *Dances*

19. What are you looking forward to the most?
Friday. Oh, please, get here soon. 

 

20. What scares you the most and why?

Failure. I fear failure like you have no idea. I want to be the best at everything - well, at everything I'm interested in doing. I've no delusions that I'd ever be the best painter or surgeon or race car driver. But yeah. Failure. It terrifies me. And it's not so much for myself. I'm a people-pleaser. I hate when I do anything to disappoint anyone. :-/

 

Right. So. I tag...oddityisavirtue, analineblue, xrai_namere, thebuttonontop, sassysailorgirl, fiwen1010, chamilet, and badly_knitted.

 

And it really is funny, because I definitely do whatever anyone tells me. Yep. This is proof positive.

 

Comments

[aranellaurelote.livejournal.com]

I am also permanently convinced my blackberry is flashing, I'm glad it isn't just me... lol!

And for 16. *points to icon*

[sariagray.livejournal.com]

This reassures me - I swear the thing just lights up to freak my out! :) Also, icon <3

[oddityisavirtue.livejournal.com]

*coughgiggle* at #17.
I'm quite stoked at being tagged, actually. Makes for a change after creeping and nicking memes like some kind of crappy meme ninja. ^^

[sariagray.livejournal.com]

It really is frightening that that was the first answer that came to mind when asked "How Are You?" And you are the best meme ninja of them all!

[oddityisavirtue.livejournal.com]

The curse of a fangirl. Luckily, my friends don't even know that I'm quoting something when I say "I know everything. And it says on the bottom of the screen." Happens more often that you would think. ^^
Ha! Take that, other meme ninjas that may or may not exist!

[usakiwigirl.livejournal.com]

Hehehe - girly, you need to sleep more. Speaking as mother, of course. Otherwise, you're on your own.

I hope you enjoy your birthday this week. Personally, I'm about ready to cancel the whole idea of them - my boy is driving me bloody nuts, constantly reminding me of his on Sunday - like the bloody great words written on the calendar aren't reminding me enough! Eh, have a large drink for me - you know you want to!

[sariagray.livejournal.com]

Ha! In my defense, I went to bed at 6:30 last night, so...yep. I'm apparently turning 80 on Friday. :-/

And thanks! I will have LOTS of drinks in your honor. ;) And for a minute, I thought your son shared a birthday with GDL...but it's a day off. Shucks. Happy birthday to him, though! :)

[usakiwigirl.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that would have been cool! Oh well, close enough - and now that he's turning 30, I don't feel quite as much like I'm robbing the cradle with my massive crush on him, LOL!

Happy 80th, hun! *is evil* That officially makes you twice as old as me, hahaha.

Even this old woman doesn't go to bed that early, even with a migraine!

[sariagray.livejournal.com]

I keep freaking out about the age thing, because he's older than me. But then I realize that the older I get, the less it matters? ;)

But actually, since I'm 80, that means I'm 50 years older than him. So never mind! lol I need a boy toy in my arthritic senility. *Makes a face*

And...it's only because I'd been getting up at 3am for work...not that that's much of a defense! :-D

[usakiwigirl.livejournal.com]

The age think really doesn't matter, hun - there are what? Seven years between you two? Pfft. Nothing. Hell, there are almost five between my hubs and I, which was alot when I was 18, but is nothing now that I'm 40.

And if you think you're arthritic now, just wait! It gets worse, a whole lot worse.

The only way I'm getting up at 3am (other than for a flight) is if there is a baby in the house that I gave birth to or if I'm being paid an arse-load of cash. Not seeing either option happening anytime in my lifetime :)

[sassysailorgirl.livejournal.com]

*finishes giggling at #17* Oh, good! I've been tagged ;p Oh, thanks for mentioning The Historian. I've been walking round for days trying to recall that title. I'm all "I want to read that book. But what the bloody hell is it called?" Thanks, love!

Hope your birthday card arrives in time! Nothing special, but still, very cute ;p

[sariagray.livejournal.com]

OMG YOUR ICON. *Fits of giggles* I want Dalek story hour to be real.

And no problem! I really need to read it, mostly because I keep tossing and turning into it every night and bruising my nose.

I got the card today! I love the dragon! Hehe! And thank you for the sentiments and everything - made me all happy-teary. :)

[sassysailorgirl.livejournal.com]

Daleks are some of my favourite things ever ;p I should try a fic in which a Dalek reads a story in their broken speech patterns ;p Next time I'm in the mood for crack, I'll unleash it upon thee ;p

Picked up The Historian at the library today!

Yay! You're welcome, love! Happy you liked your birthday dragon! *hugs you*

[chamilet]

Ooooo, I've been tagged. I shall break my "No posting anything until you've finished those damn Christmas stories you promised" rule to respond.

Edited for grammar fail. Doesn't bode well for LASs, does it?

[sariagray.livejournal.com]

Hehe YAY! And oh GOD. I totally think I accidentally deleted a section, but I'm WAY too afraid to check. Oh well, no going back now. :) I'm sure you'll do fine!

[analineblue.livejournal.com]

I love #17, too. <3

I also love that you have a mug of coffee that says "Mug of Coffee" on it. 8D

...And I do what I'm told too, so... I will now go and do this meme! *salutes* ^_~

[sariagray.livejournal.com]

Tee! It's really a sad state of affairs that I think that. Really, really. But I'm glad it made everyone happy. lol

And the mug is RED. Because it's Ianto's coffee. I feel like he'd have this mug in the hub, to distinguish from Owen's "experiments." And the thing is HUGE.

Yay meme! *Runs off to read*