28 August 2007
See that look on Beany's face? She does everything with that intensity. The quasi-self-portrait is because my friend Mo has tagged me for a seven habits/quirks/facts meme. She predicted I wouldn't do it, which I'm sure was just a clever bit of reverse psychology. So here we go.
1. I always have a strong desire to hold my metaphorical cards close to my chest. When I start thinking about a project (of any sort), I like to plan it out -- if not complete most of the work -- before I spill the beans. Earlier this year, I was contemplating getting a master's and not telling anybody about it until I graduated.
2. I'm really bad about buying presents when I'm meant to (birthdays, Christmas, etc), but I like to give people gifts when I just happen to find something I think they'd like. For some reason, this can make people uncomfortable. Personally, I feel much more uncomfortable sat in front of a pile of presents that I have to open and react to all in one go.
3. There are currently no television programs I watch. I'll probably tune into House and Bones when they start back up, but I'm feeling a bit apathetic about even those. I do, however, rewatch my favourite programs on DVD quite a lot. S and I are currently working through Doctor Who and Spaced, and I've been YouTube-ing the newer episodes of QI.
4. I always thought I liked cats and dogs equally, but I've recently decided I like cats more.
5. I didn't get my driver's license until last year, and up until then I always felt very indifferent towards driving/being in a car. It turns out that I really actually enjoy driving. Fast Safely.
6. I have a great memory when it comes to things I've observed/overheard/seen, but I'm absolutely rubbish at remembering to do tasks. I also have a really difficult time remembering names, which I think is because:
7. I tend to think in images rather than words. When I see somebody, I'm not thinking about what they're called. In fact, it sometimes strikes me as really strange when I think about the names of the people I'm closest to. I'm used to having an image or concept of them in my mind; a name seems so insignificant.
And so there's seven things that you might not have known. Unless I mentioned them before. But there you are.
i love giving random gifts, too (as in, not on their birthday/christmas/arbor day)... i'm sure the people who receive them appreciate them more.
posted by kim at August 28, 2007 06:43 PM
road safety professional calling. Behave! Nice pic!
posted by pixie at August 28, 2007 08:27 PM
I like your list, and your self-portrait. And your t-shirt also. And the cat. Huzzah!
posted by jessie at August 28, 2007 09:54 PM
w00t! I stand corrected! I like to play mind tricks on people that way (it was the #8 i didn't put on the list). I also think I may not tell people when I actually get my Masters finished because I think they might have forgotten by that point.
posted by monette at August 29, 2007 02:31 AM
I am so happy that you have a cat called Beany, she is beautifull. We had one too called that, she was part siamese so talked all the time, we also had another cat at the time called Orwell.... I miss them, our cats now are called Herring and Ed..Hmmmm Love reading your blog and especially the food photos, keep up the good work,
posted by Ros at August 29, 2007 04:50 AM
nice to know you a bit better!
posted by monica at August 29, 2007 11:22 AM
I have to agree with #1--I think for me, it is that once I've made a decision to do something, I don't want anyone else's vibes to affect why and how I do things for personal growth--
The grapefruit bread looks really, really yummy. Am looking forward to making it--
posted by Jenny at August 30, 2007 09:36 PM
I discovered your blog earlier in the week and have really enjoyed reading it so I am recommending it as part of BlogDay 2007 (http://www.blogday.org/).
I may need to go get lunch now.. your photos are sooo yummy!!
posted by Suzi at August 31, 2007 12:22 PM
Stumbled across 'the crafter's companion' this week! Love it. Can't believe I only just came across it. Keenly awaiting another! (pretty please)
posted by Beth at August 31, 2007 02:06 PM
P.S. I feel the same way about number two!
posted by Beth at August 31, 2007 02:07 PM
wow! i'm the same way as #7! i'm so obsessed with the image of the person that by the time i'm done just seeing them, analyzing...i've realized i wasn't even listening! i've always felt so bad because i know that when i have to ask again what their name is they think i don't care. yay! i'm not a total oddball!
posted by star at September 1, 2007 03:32 PM
I so agree with number 6. But it proves we are not stupid, it is only our thoughts are concerned with greater things than doing the laundry or buying milk.:-)
posted by Fenke at September 1, 2007 07:34 PM
Nice to know you:-) I am completely with you on the 7th point...I remember images better than words:-)
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posted by Arch at September 4, 2007 02:36 PM