A COUPLE OF GREAT MEMES
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It's a reading / book meme! How cool! :D Snagged from PRETTY_PANTHER who is doing some really lovely memes these days. :D
1. Do you prefer to read hardcover or paperback books?
I don't really have a preference...both are fine. Hardcover books can be more difficult to read in bed because of their heaviness, but that hasn't been a real problem for me. However, in this day and age, I wondered why the question didn't include e-readers. I have a Kindle and have read several books on it now. I think e-readers are fantastic...they are light, easy to carry and can be used anywhere.
2. Do you have a favourite place to read in your home?
My preferable place to read is in the living room on one end of the sofa where there is a recliner and beside it is a cup holder for my drink. But I also read in bed and downstairs on the rec room sofa sometimes to get some peace and quiet.
3. Do you have a favourite place to read away from, or outside of, your home?
I love to read on the bus, train and airplane. Just not in the car. But another advantage of e-readers is that you can switch your book to "audio" and have it read to you!
4. Do you snack while you read? If so, favourite reading snack?
Not really. It's too difficult to eat and read at the same time. I will make myself something to drink, though, usually tea or coffee (to help stay awake).
5. Do you tend to mark your books as you read, or does the idea of writing in books horrify you?
Oh no! I really am horrified by the idea of writing in books! I use a bookmark for 'real' books and the e-reader comes with its own 'bookmark'.
6. How do you keep your place while reading a book? Bookmark? Dog-ears? Laying the book flat open?
I use a bookmark and always try to finish a page so I'll know where to begin when I pick it up again. But if I can't there is no problem re-reading a page.
7. Fiction, Non-fiction, or both?
Both. I enjoy both fiction and non-fiction.
8. Hardcopy or audiobooks?
I like to read the written word and have never tried an audiobook, but the option is there if I need it.
9. Are you a person who tends to read to the end of chapters, or are you able to put a book down at any point?
I can put it down at any point, although I would rather finish the chapter. It's never going to always be possible, though.
10. If you come across an unfamiliar word, do you stop to look it up right away?
Sometimes I do if I really have to know right away what it means. But I usually just make a note and check it out later. Sometimes it is fairly easy to figure out the meaning from the context of the sentence.
11. What are you currently reading?
"The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest". Of course it's riveting.
12. What is the last book you bought?
"Never Let Me Go".
13. What is your all time favourite book?
"Les Miserables". It has it ALL.
14. Are you the type of person that only reads one book at a time, or can you read more than one at a time?
I had to stop reading more than one book at a time because I was driving myself crazy. Now I really try to stick to only ONE. As long as cookbooks don't count!
15. Do you like re-reading books?
Oh yes, although lately I haven't been able to do so. No time. But eventually I want to re-read all my favourites. :)
This one I snagged fromcrazy_girl_86 and sunshine_lucy.
1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?
"Hmmm... gotta put some Strivectin on those wrinkles." XDDD
2. How much cash do you have on you?
None...I've been using my debit card exclusively for quite awhile.
3. What’s a word that rhymes with DOOR?
More.
4. Favorite planet?
Mars. It's been Mars ever since I read Ray Bradbury's "The Martian Chronicles". We are the Martians. Awesome.
5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone?
I don't use my cell phone at all anymore so I don't know!
6. What is your favorite ring tone on your phone?
I always wanted Led Zeppelin's "Bron Yr Aur Stomp" for my ringtone but never put it on and now I don't use my cell at all.
7. What shirt are you wearing?
A white pyjama top and my big white hoodie sweater that I bought in Berlin.
8. Do you label yourself?
No, not at all.
9. Name the brand of the shoes you’re currently wearing?
Memory foam slippers that I bought in "Bed Bath & Beyond".
10. Bright or Dark Room?
Dark.
11. Have you met any of your LJ friends in real life?
Yes, and I want to meet more! I've metlhuneldaiel, drbillbongo, stern_suedens, xurda87 and aglaiya. I just missed out on meeting juno_magic and blue_eyed_miss because of stupid transportation problems!
12. What does your watch look like?
It's a gorgeous black and cubic zirconia Guess watch that I ordered from amazon.ca a couple months ago. I love it because I picked it out of about 250 watches and it was the best one.
13. What were you doing at midnight last night?
I think I was watching the Fox Soccer Report.
14. What did your last text message you received on your cell say?
It was some damn ad for Viagra!
15. Where is your nearest 7-11?
I think it's the one at Harwood and Rossland but there could be a closer one I don't know about...
16. What's a word that you say a lot?
Jeez.
17. Who told you he/she loved you last?
Sean.
18. Last furry thing you touched?
Simone...one of my cats.
19. How many drugs have you done in the last three days?
Say what? Does Advil count? I had a backache so I took two about an hour ago.
20. How many rolls of film do you need developed?
None! My camera is digital!
21. Favorite age you have been so far?
26 was a blast!
22. Your worst enemy?
I don't want to go there. :(
23. What is your current desktop picture?
It's James Rodriguez and Nic Otamendi from FC Porto, celebrating. Nic has jumped into James' arms.
24. What was the last thing you said to someone?
"Paratroopers are cool," to Sean...we were watching "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen".
25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly what would it be?
A million bucks.
26. Do you like someone?
Defo.
27. The last song you listened to?
"Bizitzarekin dantzan-Urtz". It's a Basque song thatxurda_87 turned me onto. :)
28. What time of day were you born?
Early morning! I think about 6:00. Oddly, I always wake up at 6:00 every morning.
29. What’s your favorite number?
6
30. Where did you live in 1987?
In Pickering.
31. Are you jealous of anyone?
Ummm...well, yeah, starting with Victoria Beckham. XDDD
32. Is anyone jealous of you?
Actually, yes. And it's so stupid. :(
33. Where were you when 9/11 happened?
At work. A patient came in yelling, "Turn on your TV!"
34. What do you do when vending machines steal your money?
Do everything in my power to get it back, including trying to shake the machine by throwing all my weight against it.
35. Do you consider yourself kind?
Absolutely.
36. If you had to get a tattoo, where would it be?
Probably on my belly.
37. If you could be fluent in any other language, what would it be?
Spanish, German, French, Basque.
38. Would you move for the person you loved?
Yes, I would!
39. Are you touchy feely?
Ewwww...NO! LOL.
40. What’s your life motto?
Move on.
41. Name three things that you have on you at all times?
Gum, my keys and lipstick.
42. What’s your favourite town/city?
Hands down, Bilbao. I've been to some great places in the world and loved them all, but Bilbao is special.
43. What was the last thing you paid for with cash?
A hot chocolate from the "Presse Cafe" at the Whitby main library.
44. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper and mailed it?
Jeez...I am stumped. Oh, probably Olivia when she was living in Vancouver!
45. Can you change the oil in a car?
Yes.
46. Your first love: what is the last thing you heard about him/her?
That he was going to Europe with his family for the summer. LOL. When he got back I already had a new boyfriend and he caught me. Not good.
47. How far back do you know about your ancestry?
To 1646 when Martin Ryerszen came from The Netherlands to the United States and settled in Michigan.
48. The last time you dressed fancy, what did you wear and why did you dress fancy?
For New Year's at my sister's I wore a fancy top and pair of leggings.
49. Does anything hurt on your body right now?
Yes, my lower back.
50. Have you been burned by love?
Oh sure. But it was a long time ago and I got over it.
crazy_girl_86.It's a reading / book meme! How cool! :D Snagged from PRETTY_PANTHER who is doing some really lovely memes these days. :D
1. Do you prefer to read hardcover or paperback books?
I don't really have a preference...both are fine. Hardcover books can be more difficult to read in bed because of their heaviness, but that hasn't been a real problem for me. However, in this day and age, I wondered why the question didn't include e-readers. I have a Kindle and have read several books on it now. I think e-readers are fantastic...they are light, easy to carry and can be used anywhere.
2. Do you have a favourite place to read in your home?
My preferable place to read is in the living room on one end of the sofa where there is a recliner and beside it is a cup holder for my drink. But I also read in bed and downstairs on the rec room sofa sometimes to get some peace and quiet.
3. Do you have a favourite place to read away from, or outside of, your home?
I love to read on the bus, train and airplane. Just not in the car. But another advantage of e-readers is that you can switch your book to "audio" and have it read to you!
4. Do you snack while you read? If so, favourite reading snack?
Not really. It's too difficult to eat and read at the same time. I will make myself something to drink, though, usually tea or coffee (to help stay awake).
5. Do you tend to mark your books as you read, or does the idea of writing in books horrify you?
Oh no! I really am horrified by the idea of writing in books! I use a bookmark for 'real' books and the e-reader comes with its own 'bookmark'.
6. How do you keep your place while reading a book? Bookmark? Dog-ears? Laying the book flat open?
I use a bookmark and always try to finish a page so I'll know where to begin when I pick it up again. But if I can't there is no problem re-reading a page.
7. Fiction, Non-fiction, or both?
Both. I enjoy both fiction and non-fiction.
8. Hardcopy or audiobooks?
I like to read the written word and have never tried an audiobook, but the option is there if I need it.
9. Are you a person who tends to read to the end of chapters, or are you able to put a book down at any point?
I can put it down at any point, although I would rather finish the chapter. It's never going to always be possible, though.
10. If you come across an unfamiliar word, do you stop to look it up right away?
Sometimes I do if I really have to know right away what it means. But I usually just make a note and check it out later. Sometimes it is fairly easy to figure out the meaning from the context of the sentence.
11. What are you currently reading?
"The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest". Of course it's riveting.
12. What is the last book you bought?
"Never Let Me Go".
13. What is your all time favourite book?
"Les Miserables". It has it ALL.
14. Are you the type of person that only reads one book at a time, or can you read more than one at a time?
I had to stop reading more than one book at a time because I was driving myself crazy. Now I really try to stick to only ONE. As long as cookbooks don't count!
15. Do you like re-reading books?
Oh yes, although lately I haven't been able to do so. No time. But eventually I want to re-read all my favourites. :)
This one I snagged from
crazy_girl_86 and sunshine_lucy.1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?
"Hmmm... gotta put some Strivectin on those wrinkles." XDDD
2. How much cash do you have on you?
None...I've been using my debit card exclusively for quite awhile.
3. What’s a word that rhymes with DOOR?
More.
4. Favorite planet?
Mars. It's been Mars ever since I read Ray Bradbury's "The Martian Chronicles". We are the Martians. Awesome.
5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone?
I don't use my cell phone at all anymore so I don't know!
6. What is your favorite ring tone on your phone?
I always wanted Led Zeppelin's "Bron Yr Aur Stomp" for my ringtone but never put it on and now I don't use my cell at all.
7. What shirt are you wearing?
A white pyjama top and my big white hoodie sweater that I bought in Berlin.
8. Do you label yourself?
No, not at all.
9. Name the brand of the shoes you’re currently wearing?
Memory foam slippers that I bought in "Bed Bath & Beyond".
10. Bright or Dark Room?
Dark.
11. Have you met any of your LJ friends in real life?
Yes, and I want to meet more! I've met
lhuneldaiel, drbillbongo, stern_suedens, xurda87 and aglaiya. I just missed out on meeting juno_magic and blue_eyed_miss because of stupid transportation problems!12. What does your watch look like?
It's a gorgeous black and cubic zirconia Guess watch that I ordered from amazon.ca a couple months ago. I love it because I picked it out of about 250 watches and it was the best one.
13. What were you doing at midnight last night?
I think I was watching the Fox Soccer Report.
14. What did your last text message you received on your cell say?
It was some damn ad for Viagra!
15. Where is your nearest 7-11?
I think it's the one at Harwood and Rossland but there could be a closer one I don't know about...
16. What's a word that you say a lot?
Jeez.
17. Who told you he/she loved you last?
Sean.
18. Last furry thing you touched?
Simone...one of my cats.
19. How many drugs have you done in the last three days?
Say what? Does Advil count? I had a backache so I took two about an hour ago.
20. How many rolls of film do you need developed?
None! My camera is digital!
21. Favorite age you have been so far?
26 was a blast!
22. Your worst enemy?
I don't want to go there. :(
23. What is your current desktop picture?
It's James Rodriguez and Nic Otamendi from FC Porto, celebrating. Nic has jumped into James' arms.
24. What was the last thing you said to someone?
"Paratroopers are cool," to Sean...we were watching "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen".
25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly what would it be?
A million bucks.
26. Do you like someone?
Defo.
27. The last song you listened to?
"Bizitzarekin dantzan-Urtz". It's a Basque song that
xurda_87 turned me onto. :)28. What time of day were you born?
Early morning! I think about 6:00. Oddly, I always wake up at 6:00 every morning.
29. What’s your favorite number?
6
30. Where did you live in 1987?
In Pickering.
31. Are you jealous of anyone?
Ummm...well, yeah, starting with Victoria Beckham. XDDD
32. Is anyone jealous of you?
Actually, yes. And it's so stupid. :(
33. Where were you when 9/11 happened?
At work. A patient came in yelling, "Turn on your TV!"
34. What do you do when vending machines steal your money?
Do everything in my power to get it back, including trying to shake the machine by throwing all my weight against it.
35. Do you consider yourself kind?
Absolutely.
36. If you had to get a tattoo, where would it be?
Probably on my belly.
37. If you could be fluent in any other language, what would it be?
Spanish, German, French, Basque.
38. Would you move for the person you loved?
Yes, I would!
39. Are you touchy feely?
Ewwww...NO! LOL.
40. What’s your life motto?
Move on.
41. Name three things that you have on you at all times?
Gum, my keys and lipstick.
42. What’s your favourite town/city?
Hands down, Bilbao. I've been to some great places in the world and loved them all, but Bilbao is special.
43. What was the last thing you paid for with cash?
A hot chocolate from the "Presse Cafe" at the Whitby main library.
44. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper and mailed it?
Jeez...I am stumped. Oh, probably Olivia when she was living in Vancouver!
45. Can you change the oil in a car?
Yes.
46. Your first love: what is the last thing you heard about him/her?
That he was going to Europe with his family for the summer. LOL. When he got back I already had a new boyfriend and he caught me. Not good.
47. How far back do you know about your ancestry?
To 1646 when Martin Ryerszen came from The Netherlands to the United States and settled in Michigan.
48. The last time you dressed fancy, what did you wear and why did you dress fancy?
For New Year's at my sister's I wore a fancy top and pair of leggings.
49. Does anything hurt on your body right now?
Yes, my lower back.
50. Have you been burned by love?
Oh sure. But it was a long time ago and I got over it.
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Date: 2011-02-06 08:58 pm (UTC)I mostly read more than one book because I buy too many new ones and reread too many older ones.
I got my cell phone back and I have still a selfmade 'barra barra' from 'Black Hawk Down' soundtrack on it.
The second meme is for people who remember all what they have done.... I never could answer it all ;)
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Date: 2011-02-07 01:30 am (UTC)I used to read more than one book, but can't do that anymore. Although I will read a magazine at the same time as a book.
(That reminds me...I need to send you some!)
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Date: 2011-02-07 01:54 am (UTC)(That would be great!)
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Date: 2011-02-07 09:50 pm (UTC)To me reading a book on Kindle or something like that just isn't the same as reading a proper book because I need to feel the pages between my fingers to have a complete reading experience. XD Of course that doesn't mean that e-book devices aren't incredibly handy for travelling. :)
you can switch your book to "audio" and have it read to you!
Doesn't that sound pretty weird? I assume the e-books don't have proper audio books but just a computer voice, right?
LMAO, I'm sure you don't have any wrinkles! :D
"Bron Yr Aur Stomp"
Sounds interesting! What language is that?
It was some damn ad for Viagra!
OMG, you get spam via text messages? O_______O HORRIBLE!!!
You ROCK for listening to Basque songs! :D I've been listening to "Amaren besoetan" pretty much all the time lately, lol!
Hands down, Bilbao. I've been to some great places in the world and loved them all, but Bilbao is special.
ISN'T IT JUST? :D
LMAO, your first boyfriend must have felt pretty stupid... XDDD
Hope your lower back will stop hurting soon! *hugs*