MEME

I might’ve done a similar meme previously, but since i’m still sick and incapable of a proper update, this is perfect, thanks, Bohemian Philosophy.

INSTRUCTIONS: Remove the blog in the top spot from the following list and bump everyone up one place. Then add your blog to the bottom slot, like so:

1) MKinMotion

2) The Adventures of Super Wife

3) Exordinarily Ordinary

4) Bohemian Philosophy

5) JadedLotus

 Select five people to tag:

1) Ruminations

2) Juji

3) The Moon Rose

4) Callisto

5) chocolatesuze

What were you doing 10 years ago?
Living my second year in London… and if i remember correctly, next month ten years ago i tried ‘e’ for the first time (late starter!).  I also started working with the firm that i would remain with until my departure from the UK in 2005.

What were you doing 1 year ago?
Same as what i’m doin’ now.  Working, living in Sydney’s Chinatown, married to the Hub.  (Interesting, i think, the order in which i’ve listed things - i just wrote whatever came to mind first…)

Five snacks you enjoy:

1) Shrimp crackers - the hot and spicy ones by NongShim

2) Wasabi Peas - my friends, T and T, in Melbourne got me on to these, and now i need them like i need … shrimp crackers!

3) Macadamia nuts - why are macas so moreish?  I have to limit myself to a handful a day.

4) Cherries - does fruit count?

5) ____  (i can’t think of anything else… really, i don’t need much, i tend to stick to the same things, and i prefer savoury to sweet any time.  Does anyone have any savoury recommendations?  Only ’cause i need to find something for the number five spot - ahem!)

Five songs that you know all the lyrics to:

This is going to be embarrassing, isn’t it?  Oh well…

1) Don’t Dream It’s Over - Crowded House

2) Blister In The Sun - Violent Femmes

3) I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For - U2

4) I’m The Baddest Bitch [In The Room] - Norma Jean Bell 

5) Most of Madonna’s songs

Five things you would do if you were a [edit: multi-]millionaire: 

I’m going to be completely selfish here and not donate any of my millions to any causes, okay.  This is hypothetical, and besides, it sounds so ‘Miss Universe’ to say “I’d really like to save/help/nurture the planet…”

1) Go round the world, twice.

2) Follow the sunshine - i’d live in the Northern Hemisphere during its summer months, and then relocate for Southern Hemisphere summer 

3) Buy property - Perth (family is there), Sydney (home), London (’cause i’d need somewhere to hang out in Greenwich Mean Time), somewhere in the south of France (for when it’s time to retire)

4) Invest per my financial adviser’s advice

5) Not work unless i wanted to…  i reckon i’d have to work at something to alleviate boredom - but what?

Five bad habits:

1) Procrastinating 

2) Not keeping in touch - i hate phones; why can’t everyone just email or get on Facebook?

3) Not prioritising gym time, especially in the winter

4) Surfing the net too much when i could be doing other useful things, like work, or laundry - this is linked to number one, clearly!

5) Being too pushy or direct - i know when i’m doing it but i can’t help myself

Five things you like doing:

1) Get up early on the weekend and see the sunrise without having to rush out of the house to get to the office

2) Have a nice meal in a restaurant with either a view (by the water is good) or a vibe (buzzy atmosphere or good company)

3) Read a good book

4) Sip a nice glass of red

5) Go on holiday with the Hub

Five things you would never wear again:

1) Green - i wore an emerald green gown to a high school ball… somehow i’ve never worn green since

2) Yellow - i would just prefer not to, okay?  I’m not 14 any more

3) Clogs - i loved clogs for a time, wore them everywhere.  Sadly, i don’t find them comfortable any more

4) Flared jeans - i will again in my next life but for now it’s straight leg, boot cut, or semi-skinny

5) Body suits - remember them?  The ones that do up at the crotch?  Oh, no, never again - hallelujah!!

Five favorite toys:

1)   Pink Piggy - my older sister sent me a pink cuddly soft piggy one year when i was in London.  I’m very fond of him even though i know i’m too old for soft toys. 

2) Gameboy - what can i say, i’m old fashioned… and it’s Tetris or nothing.

3) iPod - this is a toy, isn’t it? 

4) Mobile phone - ditto (And i know i said i don’t like phones, but i don’t mind SMSing, so there!)

5) Laptop - ditto