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Oct. 22nd, 2002 03:08 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
neverwhereHad a very fun time with ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
storme this afternoon. I did a bit of shopping, and although I couldn't find a warm winter coat, I did find a pair of absolutely gorgeous dark purple velvet trousers that fit me perfectly, woohoooo! So was v.pleased about that. *G*
Also spent WAY too much money in Forbidden Planet, but I think it was worth the expense -- among other things I found a 1st edition hardcover of Charles de Lint's new novella Seven Wild Sisters, illustrated by Charles Vess, and it was signed by both of them! YEAH! Charles de Lint is one of my favourite authors, but damn does he have the most appalling signature of all time. I thought it was a meaningless scribble at first, it looks so much like Vess was just testing out the pen and making sure it worked before writing his own name, instead of the signature of a mature, creative adult. I think I'll scan and send it toscarletmacaw for some handwriting analysis, I'm sure it'd show some fascinating results. *grins*
The Buffy symposium was...interesting. I'm not sure how else to put it. Seven women, nearly all over the age of 40 discussing the socio-political ramifications of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Most odd. The truly strange thing was that Storme and I were among the youngest people in the audience -- at least half were over the age of 45, I'm sure of it. And they all knew the episode titles and could quote just as well as me...I didn't know whether to be impressed that adults could show such an interest in this marvellous program or horrified at their obvious lack of anything approaching a life. The whole thing reminded me of some of my lectures at university, and it rather frightened me to think that if I hadn't diverted from the path I had originally chosen for myself and become an actor, I could have been one of those scary women on the panel dissecting pop culture to find it's underlying mythological significance...I still want to someday write a book, or at least a well respected essay on the importance of myths and faerie tales in modern society, but I really don't want to end up like one of these obsessed Buffy fans. Pray for me that I don't. :)
I know I shouldn't, but I feel a bit sad that only three people replied to my last journal entry. Please tell me I'm not that boring. *laughs*
I guess I'm so used to being inundated with comments lately I feel slighted when they don't appear. I know that's utterly ridiculous, you haven't forgotten me! Bah, I'm just so silly sometimes. *grins sheepishly* (This is the problem with being both a Virgo and ENFP -- you need constant reassurance that you are appreciated and adored. Being me is such a curse. ;-)
Here's an excellent survey thingy fromsunfighter31.
1. What's the first thing you remember wanting to be when you grew up?
A palaeontologist. I read my first scientific study of dinosaurs when I was six, and I still love them very much. :)
2. Describe a dream you remember. The first one that comes to mind.
I usually try not to remember my dreams, because most of the ones I do remember aren't really dreams at all, but a recollection of something terrible that once happened in my life, that I try to forget but resurfaces in my dreams. I don't like dreaming.
3. What book are you reading?
The Onion Girl by Charles de Lint
4. What colour are your sheets? Curtains?
What a strange questions. My bedsheets are dark blue, and every room in my rented house has a different kind of absolutely hideous curtain. They're all vile and I hate them.
5. What song is in your head right now?
Various Disney classics
6. Waitaminnit... Where are you?
In my house in Boringtown, Surrey, UK. Staring bleary eyed at my computer wondering why I'm not asleep.
7. I am afraid of...:
Dying, heights, clown dolls (aaaaaaaaaaahhhh!!!)
8. Your day job/dream job:
Musical theatre actress/Folklorist
9. What movie have you seen the most times?
The Fellowship of the Ring, Monty Python's Life of Brian, A Fish Called Wanda, and especially Sneakers and Wargames. GOD have I seen those two films too many times to even contemplate. :)
10. One question for Jesus, or Buddha or Muhammad, etc:
Were the sandals a comfort or a lifestyle decision?
11. The guilty pleasure you'd really rather not admit to here:
Uhmmm...I can't think of anything.
12. Comfort food of choice:
Ben and Jerry's Chocolate Brownie ice cream
13. What's the last video you rented?
I don't rent videos, I buy dvds. I think the last one was The Simpsons series 2.
14. Who do people say you look like?
When I was little people always said I looked like Punky Brewster, but now sometimes I get told I look a bit like Edina from Absolutely Fabulous.
15. What's the bane of your existence?
Prejudice.
16. What's the last thing you found on the ground and picked up?
Uhmmm...probably something that needed to go in the laundry basket. ;-)
17. A writer worth reading:
Neil Gaiman, Jane Austen, GK Chesterton
18. Where would you like to grow old?
New Zealand. Or anywhere that is stunningly beautiful.
19. A word of wisdom:
Only dull people are brilliant at breakfast. -- Oscar Wilde
20. The question you get asked ALL THE TIME!!!:
'What are you going to do when you realize acting doesn't pay?'
21. When was your last hospital visit?
Christmas 2000, when I discovered the hard way I had anaemia
22. The last thing you said out loud:
(Star Trek: The Next Generation was on tv) ' Wow, Picard looks so sexy today!'
23. Current clothing:
Black long sleeved shirt (brrrr it's cold in here!), blue jeans, Hello Kitty socks
24. Your favourite season:
Spring
25. In my last lifetime I was probably...
A writer or folklorist. Or perhaps an Otter. *grins*
I know there was something witty I had thought of earlier to end this entry with, but as I can't remember it right now I'll just say goodnight. Goodnight! :)
storme this afternoon. I did a bit of shopping, and although I couldn't find a warm winter coat, I did find a pair of absolutely gorgeous dark purple velvet trousers that fit me perfectly, woohoooo! So was v.pleased about that. *G*Also spent WAY too much money in Forbidden Planet, but I think it was worth the expense -- among other things I found a 1st edition hardcover of Charles de Lint's new novella Seven Wild Sisters, illustrated by Charles Vess, and it was signed by both of them! YEAH! Charles de Lint is one of my favourite authors, but damn does he have the most appalling signature of all time. I thought it was a meaningless scribble at first, it looks so much like Vess was just testing out the pen and making sure it worked before writing his own name, instead of the signature of a mature, creative adult. I think I'll scan and send it to
scarletmacaw for some handwriting analysis, I'm sure it'd show some fascinating results. *grins*The Buffy symposium was...interesting. I'm not sure how else to put it. Seven women, nearly all over the age of 40 discussing the socio-political ramifications of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Most odd. The truly strange thing was that Storme and I were among the youngest people in the audience -- at least half were over the age of 45, I'm sure of it. And they all knew the episode titles and could quote just as well as me...I didn't know whether to be impressed that adults could show such an interest in this marvellous program or horrified at their obvious lack of anything approaching a life. The whole thing reminded me of some of my lectures at university, and it rather frightened me to think that if I hadn't diverted from the path I had originally chosen for myself and become an actor, I could have been one of those scary women on the panel dissecting pop culture to find it's underlying mythological significance...I still want to someday write a book, or at least a well respected essay on the importance of myths and faerie tales in modern society, but I really don't want to end up like one of these obsessed Buffy fans. Pray for me that I don't. :)
I know I shouldn't, but I feel a bit sad that only three people replied to my last journal entry. Please tell me I'm not that boring. *laughs*
I guess I'm so used to being inundated with comments lately I feel slighted when they don't appear. I know that's utterly ridiculous, you haven't forgotten me! Bah, I'm just so silly sometimes. *grins sheepishly* (This is the problem with being both a Virgo and ENFP -- you need constant reassurance that you are appreciated and adored. Being me is such a curse. ;-)
Here's an excellent survey thingy from
sunfighter31. 1. What's the first thing you remember wanting to be when you grew up?
A palaeontologist. I read my first scientific study of dinosaurs when I was six, and I still love them very much. :)
2. Describe a dream you remember. The first one that comes to mind.
I usually try not to remember my dreams, because most of the ones I do remember aren't really dreams at all, but a recollection of something terrible that once happened in my life, that I try to forget but resurfaces in my dreams. I don't like dreaming.
3. What book are you reading?
The Onion Girl by Charles de Lint
4. What colour are your sheets? Curtains?
What a strange questions. My bedsheets are dark blue, and every room in my rented house has a different kind of absolutely hideous curtain. They're all vile and I hate them.
5. What song is in your head right now?
Various Disney classics
6. Waitaminnit... Where are you?
In my house in Boringtown, Surrey, UK. Staring bleary eyed at my computer wondering why I'm not asleep.
7. I am afraid of...:
Dying, heights, clown dolls (aaaaaaaaaaahhhh!!!)
8. Your day job/dream job:
Musical theatre actress/Folklorist
9. What movie have you seen the most times?
The Fellowship of the Ring, Monty Python's Life of Brian, A Fish Called Wanda, and especially Sneakers and Wargames. GOD have I seen those two films too many times to even contemplate. :)
10. One question for Jesus, or Buddha or Muhammad, etc:
Were the sandals a comfort or a lifestyle decision?
11. The guilty pleasure you'd really rather not admit to here:
Uhmmm...I can't think of anything.
12. Comfort food of choice:
Ben and Jerry's Chocolate Brownie ice cream
13. What's the last video you rented?
I don't rent videos, I buy dvds. I think the last one was The Simpsons series 2.
14. Who do people say you look like?
When I was little people always said I looked like Punky Brewster, but now sometimes I get told I look a bit like Edina from Absolutely Fabulous.
15. What's the bane of your existence?
Prejudice.
16. What's the last thing you found on the ground and picked up?
Uhmmm...probably something that needed to go in the laundry basket. ;-)
17. A writer worth reading:
Neil Gaiman, Jane Austen, GK Chesterton
18. Where would you like to grow old?
New Zealand. Or anywhere that is stunningly beautiful.
19. A word of wisdom:
Only dull people are brilliant at breakfast. -- Oscar Wilde
20. The question you get asked ALL THE TIME!!!:
'What are you going to do when you realize acting doesn't pay?'
21. When was your last hospital visit?
Christmas 2000, when I discovered the hard way I had anaemia
22. The last thing you said out loud:
(Star Trek: The Next Generation was on tv) ' Wow, Picard looks so sexy today!'
23. Current clothing:
Black long sleeved shirt (brrrr it's cold in here!), blue jeans, Hello Kitty socks
24. Your favourite season:
Spring
25. In my last lifetime I was probably...
A writer or folklorist. Or perhaps an Otter. *grins*
I know there was something witty I had thought of earlier to end this entry with, but as I can't remember it right now I'll just say goodnight. Goodnight! :)
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Re: Confession: that could have been me!
Date: 2002-10-22 09:53 am (UTC)