Today.
Today, I:
- learned the difference between the emergency medical services of the USA ("scoop & run") and Germany ("stay & play").
- mud-wrestled with mirien's muse, Mirien. I won.
- ate a most delicious nougat croissant.
WARNING!Ass-long meme behind the cut!
1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT?
I have very few scars. The most impressive is on my right thigh, when I fell over the trailer coupling of our caravan as a child.
2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?
Posters, pinboards, photos... At home, various paintings, some by friends, some my own... and framed postcards. :D
3. WHAT DOES YOUR CELL PHONE LOOK LIKE?
Siemens A50
4. WHAT MUSIC DO YOU LIKE TO LISTEN TO?
Jazz, classical, anything that touches me.
5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
3:55 PM on a Sunday.
6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
To be free to do what I want, free time, sleep in, draw and make more beady stuff.
7. WHAT DO YOU MISS?
My friends around me. My silver wire, beads and pliers. Some of my art supplies that I had to leave back home.
8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION?
A little frame with a pic of my sis and me on top of our childhood hut.
9. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SMELL?
Fresh bread, chocolate, the salty smell of the Sea.
10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
Not in close spaces, but in crowded rooms sometimes.
11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
No. I can find my way just fine by touch.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOGNE / PERFUME?
Currently, "Cool water" by Davidoff. But I don't like when people put on too much of it.
14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Dark (brown), slightly wavy/curly. But I guess I could settle for golden blond if the rest of the bloke is perfect...
15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF BEING PROPOSED TO AT?
Anywhere, really. It has to feel right. And it should not be a whim, but a rational decision too. I'm not a very romantic person, I guess.
16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINKS?
Tea, thanks.
17. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING?
Tuna, red onions and lots of cheese.
18. IF YOU CAN EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I can't. I'm full. But bihun soup might be nice... I'm rather cold right now.
19. WHO IS THE LAST PERSON YOU MADE MAD?
A pushy bloke in the bus. What about saying something? I'm not deaf.
20. DO YOU SPEAK A DIFFERENT LANGUAGE?
"Different"? English, German, French. That different enough?
21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST GIFT SOMEONE EVER GAVE YOU (OF THE OPPOSITE SEX)?
I think it was the sunflower my first boyfriend gave me, after our initial date.
22. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SINGER(s)?
Loreena McKennitt. Jewel. Hayley Westenra.
Nitin Sawhney. Billy Joel. Reinhard Mey.
23. FAVORITE BAND(s)?
Lambchop, Secret Garden, Wise Guys.
24. WHAT KIND OF BOOKS DO YOU LIKE TO READ?
Epic stories, historic novels, biographies...
25. FAVORITE DESSERT?
Mousse au chocolat. Fruit salad.
26. HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR COFFEE?
With lots of milk and sugar, if I can't have tea.
27. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE PHRASE?
None of my own, that's for sure. But how about this:
"I believe human beings and fish can coexist peacefully." Dubya
28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
As if I could decide that.
29. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TELL SOMEONE HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU?
Hugs. Little notes. Cards. And a drawing, just for them.
30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED:
23.
What does that say about me?
31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES?
Brunettes, preferably. But natural blondes are just fine with me. The hair, not the IQ, though...
32. WHAT IS THE ONE NUMBER YOU CALL OFTEN?
I don't go and call out random numbers. People might notice I'm nuts.
My parents', I guess.
33. WHAT ANNOYS YOU MOST?
Don't get me started. I guess morons are pretty high up on that long, long list...
33. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF [your country]?
Yes, in every possible direction. But not far enough yet.
35. YOUR WEAKNESSES?
Chocolate. My willpower, or lack thereof. Bad anger management.
37. FIRST JOB?
Office hand at the driving school I made my license at.
38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
Yes. I did have a childhood. :D
39. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU FILLED OUT THIS SURVEY?
Putting away the things that cluttered my desk.
40. IF YOU COULD GET PLASTIC SURGERY WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Nothing. I would like to think that it's not that bad. ;_;
41. WHY DID YOU FILL OUT THIS SURVEY?
Because those are 100 things you needn't know about me.
42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
My art. *blushes*
43. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF ALCOHOL BECAME ILLEGAL?
Shrug. I don't drink. For doctors, it would be difficult to preserve organic specimens, though...
44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?
Nothing material, I think. I'm quite a happy camper. But I'd take money - to use it for a trip around the world, to finally meet some of you people.
45. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT?
If I want some, two.
46. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Not really. My parents thought it sounded nice. And my second name is after one of my grand-grandmothers... as an apology, because my grandfather wanted a boy. :P
47. DO YOU WISH ON STARS?
If I'm in a silly/romantic mood.
48. WHATS YOUR FAVORITE FINGER?
THUMB. How else would I draw? Hey guys, be grateful for opposable thumbs. *goes to worship Evolution*
49. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY?
*thinks* Wednesday. Tears of relief and surprise.
50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Which one? It all depends on the mood and the hurry I am in.
Graphologists will have a hell of a hard time figuring this one out... It's me and my buddies, MP. *g*
51. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Erm. I'm picky about meat, really. Ham's okay if I know where it's from. But I guess both chicken and beef are nice...
52. ANY BAD HABITS?
Too many to list. At least I don't chew my nails...
53. WHAT IS YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING CD ON THE SHELF?
None, really. Maybe my "Chicken Run" OST. *giggles*
54. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
What kind of schizophrenic shit is that? I'm not someone else! Me neither.
56. DO LOOKS MATTER?
If you saw me now, you wouldn't ask that. *^_^*
57. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
I curse, I rant, I scream... and then I go outside, run around, take a deep breath and laugh about myself.
58. WHERE IS YOUR SECOND HOME?
Here in Leipzig. My little refuge, full of my very own mess and my textbooks. All my important stuff is still at my parents' place.
59. DO YOU TRUST OTHERS EASILY?
Not really. Some guys know what I'm talking about here...
60. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
Pens and paper.
63. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
*snark* I am Sarcasm personified.
64. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN A MOSH PIT?
Erm, no. I had to google that one, actually.
65. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL?
A good friend to confide in, a good listener, someone to have intelligent and interesting conversations with, a partner in crime, and a playful, inventive lover.
66. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
People do not dare to give me nicknames... :)
68. DO YOU UN-TIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Of course! How else would I get my feet out of my boots?
70. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
Chocolate chips.
72. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE COLORS?
Crimson, dark blue, greens.
73. HOW MANY WISDOM TEETH DO YOU HAVE?
All four - I can offer you a big, 32 teeth smile. *does*
74. WHO DO YOU MISS MOST RIGHT NOW?
My family, particularly my sister.
75. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
Hell no. Do if you like, skip if you have to. *ggg*
76. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
Lambchop's "Tools in the Dryer".
77. LAST THING YOU ATE?
Sandwich with liverwurst and pickles.
78. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My friend, who had to write a test today.
79. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Hands, mostly. I'm odd. But you knew that.
80. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
St. Bernhard's Hospital in my hometown in Germany.
81. SCARIEST THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU?
A car accident - no one was hurt, but I suddenly sat there with my lap full of bits of glass. To this day, I have no idea what happened.
82. FAVORITE DRINK?
Tea.
83. FAVORITE JOKE?
I don't really have favourite jokes... I collect funny quotes, though.
84. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPORT?
That's a hard one. I do walking and jogging, but not on a serious level. I don't enjoy watching people playing football or anything...
85. HAIR COLOR?
Muddy brown. I used to have auburn highlights - looked good.
86. EYE COLOR?
A kind of blueish grey. Green hints if the lighting and my clothes are right.
87. DO YOU WEAR GLASSES?
Yep. I'm blind as a mole without them.
88. SIBLINGS?
One younger sister.
89. FAVORITE MONTH?
April. Spring. Not too hot yet. Birthday.
90. YOU LIKE SUSHI?
No idea. I have yet to try it.
91. LAST THING YOU WATCHED?
The crows outside my window.
92. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
Any day I can sleep in and hang around in my pajamas, drawing and listening to music.
93. ARE YOU TOO SHY TO ASK SOMEONE OUT?
I suppose you mean, when asking the opposite sex. Most of the time. I'd have to be drunk to go ahead. Alas, I don't drink.
94. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Summer's light, smells and colours. Winter's peace, temperatures and comfort foods (hot chocolate)!
95. KISSES OR HUGS?
Who's asking? *^_^*
96. RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE-NIGHT STANDS?
Relationships.
97. WHO/WHAT DO YOU SECRETLY LOVE?
Glorfindel. But he found out... dang!
98. HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE YOU MACKED IT WITH IN THE PAST YEAR?
???
99. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING?
Textbooks. *ick* I hope to finish "Firebrand" by Marion Zimmer Bradley, and start the 7 volumes of "Narnia", if time allows.
100. WHERE DO YOU WORK?
I study medicine at the University of Leipzig.
And, I made another icon. First one to guess correctly who that is for, gets a cookie. Or an icon, if I'm in the mood. *^_~*
So, overall, today was good, too.
Does anyone see a pattern here? I'm having a series of good days. Maybe I should play lotto/book a flight/grab an Elf...
- learned the difference between the emergency medical services of the USA ("scoop & run") and Germany ("stay & play").
- mud-wrestled with mirien's muse, Mirien. I won.
- ate a most delicious nougat croissant.
WARNING!Ass-long meme behind the cut!
1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT?
I have very few scars. The most impressive is on my right thigh, when I fell over the trailer coupling of our caravan as a child.
2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?
Posters, pinboards, photos... At home, various paintings, some by friends, some my own... and framed postcards. :D
3. WHAT DOES YOUR CELL PHONE LOOK LIKE?
Siemens A50
4. WHAT MUSIC DO YOU LIKE TO LISTEN TO?
Jazz, classical, anything that touches me.
5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
3:55 PM on a Sunday.
6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
To be free to do what I want, free time, sleep in, draw and make more beady stuff.
7. WHAT DO YOU MISS?
My friends around me. My silver wire, beads and pliers. Some of my art supplies that I had to leave back home.
8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION?
A little frame with a pic of my sis and me on top of our childhood hut.
9. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SMELL?
Fresh bread, chocolate, the salty smell of the Sea.
10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
Not in close spaces, but in crowded rooms sometimes.
11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
No. I can find my way just fine by touch.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOGNE / PERFUME?
Currently, "Cool water" by Davidoff. But I don't like when people put on too much of it.
14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Dark (brown), slightly wavy/curly. But I guess I could settle for golden blond if the rest of the bloke is perfect...
15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF BEING PROPOSED TO AT?
Anywhere, really. It has to feel right. And it should not be a whim, but a rational decision too. I'm not a very romantic person, I guess.
16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINKS?
Tea, thanks.
17. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING?
Tuna, red onions and lots of cheese.
18. IF YOU CAN EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I can't. I'm full. But bihun soup might be nice... I'm rather cold right now.
19. WHO IS THE LAST PERSON YOU MADE MAD?
A pushy bloke in the bus. What about saying something? I'm not deaf.
20. DO YOU SPEAK A DIFFERENT LANGUAGE?
"Different"? English, German, French. That different enough?
21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST GIFT SOMEONE EVER GAVE YOU (OF THE OPPOSITE SEX)?
I think it was the sunflower my first boyfriend gave me, after our initial date.
22. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SINGER(s)?
Loreena McKennitt. Jewel. Hayley Westenra.
Nitin Sawhney. Billy Joel. Reinhard Mey.
23. FAVORITE BAND(s)?
Lambchop, Secret Garden, Wise Guys.
24. WHAT KIND OF BOOKS DO YOU LIKE TO READ?
Epic stories, historic novels, biographies...
25. FAVORITE DESSERT?
Mousse au chocolat. Fruit salad.
26. HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR COFFEE?
With lots of milk and sugar, if I can't have tea.
27. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE PHRASE?
None of my own, that's for sure. But how about this:
"I believe human beings and fish can coexist peacefully." Dubya
28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
As if I could decide that.
29. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TELL SOMEONE HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU?
Hugs. Little notes. Cards. And a drawing, just for them.
30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED:
23.
What does that say about me?
31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES?
Brunettes, preferably. But natural blondes are just fine with me. The hair, not the IQ, though...
32. WHAT IS THE ONE NUMBER YOU CALL OFTEN?
I don't go and call out random numbers. People might notice I'm nuts.
My parents', I guess.
33. WHAT ANNOYS YOU MOST?
Don't get me started. I guess morons are pretty high up on that long, long list...
33. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF [your country]?
Yes, in every possible direction. But not far enough yet.
35. YOUR WEAKNESSES?
Chocolate. My willpower, or lack thereof. Bad anger management.
37. FIRST JOB?
Office hand at the driving school I made my license at.
38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
Yes. I did have a childhood. :D
39. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU FILLED OUT THIS SURVEY?
Putting away the things that cluttered my desk.
40. IF YOU COULD GET PLASTIC SURGERY WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Nothing. I would like to think that it's not that bad. ;_;
41. WHY DID YOU FILL OUT THIS SURVEY?
Because those are 100 things you needn't know about me.
42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
My art. *blushes*
43. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF ALCOHOL BECAME ILLEGAL?
Shrug. I don't drink. For doctors, it would be difficult to preserve organic specimens, though...
44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?
Nothing material, I think. I'm quite a happy camper. But I'd take money - to use it for a trip around the world, to finally meet some of you people.
45. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT?
If I want some, two.
46. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Not really. My parents thought it sounded nice. And my second name is after one of my grand-grandmothers... as an apology, because my grandfather wanted a boy. :P
47. DO YOU WISH ON STARS?
If I'm in a silly/romantic mood.
48. WHATS YOUR FAVORITE FINGER?
THUMB. How else would I draw? Hey guys, be grateful for opposable thumbs. *goes to worship Evolution*
49. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY?
*thinks* Wednesday. Tears of relief and surprise.
50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Which one? It all depends on the mood and the hurry I am in.
Graphologists will have a hell of a hard time figuring this one out... It's me and my buddies, MP. *g*
51. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Erm. I'm picky about meat, really. Ham's okay if I know where it's from. But I guess both chicken and beef are nice...
52. ANY BAD HABITS?
Too many to list. At least I don't chew my nails...
53. WHAT IS YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING CD ON THE SHELF?
None, really. Maybe my "Chicken Run" OST. *giggles*
54. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
What kind of schizophrenic shit is that? I'm not someone else! Me neither.
56. DO LOOKS MATTER?
If you saw me now, you wouldn't ask that. *^_^*
57. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
I curse, I rant, I scream... and then I go outside, run around, take a deep breath and laugh about myself.
58. WHERE IS YOUR SECOND HOME?
Here in Leipzig. My little refuge, full of my very own mess and my textbooks. All my important stuff is still at my parents' place.
59. DO YOU TRUST OTHERS EASILY?
Not really. Some guys know what I'm talking about here...
60. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
Pens and paper.
63. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
*snark* I am Sarcasm personified.
64. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN A MOSH PIT?
Erm, no. I had to google that one, actually.
65. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL?
A good friend to confide in, a good listener, someone to have intelligent and interesting conversations with, a partner in crime, and a playful, inventive lover.
66. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
People do not dare to give me nicknames... :)
68. DO YOU UN-TIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Of course! How else would I get my feet out of my boots?
70. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
Chocolate chips.
72. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE COLORS?
Crimson, dark blue, greens.
73. HOW MANY WISDOM TEETH DO YOU HAVE?
All four - I can offer you a big, 32 teeth smile. *does*
74. WHO DO YOU MISS MOST RIGHT NOW?
My family, particularly my sister.
75. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
Hell no. Do if you like, skip if you have to. *ggg*
76. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
Lambchop's "Tools in the Dryer".
77. LAST THING YOU ATE?
Sandwich with liverwurst and pickles.
78. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My friend, who had to write a test today.
79. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Hands, mostly. I'm odd. But you knew that.
80. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
St. Bernhard's Hospital in my hometown in Germany.
81. SCARIEST THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU?
A car accident - no one was hurt, but I suddenly sat there with my lap full of bits of glass. To this day, I have no idea what happened.
82. FAVORITE DRINK?
Tea.
83. FAVORITE JOKE?
I don't really have favourite jokes... I collect funny quotes, though.
84. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPORT?
That's a hard one. I do walking and jogging, but not on a serious level. I don't enjoy watching people playing football or anything...
85. HAIR COLOR?
Muddy brown. I used to have auburn highlights - looked good.
86. EYE COLOR?
A kind of blueish grey. Green hints if the lighting and my clothes are right.
87. DO YOU WEAR GLASSES?
Yep. I'm blind as a mole without them.
88. SIBLINGS?
One younger sister.
89. FAVORITE MONTH?
April. Spring. Not too hot yet. Birthday.
90. YOU LIKE SUSHI?
No idea. I have yet to try it.
91. LAST THING YOU WATCHED?
The crows outside my window.
92. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
Any day I can sleep in and hang around in my pajamas, drawing and listening to music.
93. ARE YOU TOO SHY TO ASK SOMEONE OUT?
I suppose you mean, when asking the opposite sex. Most of the time. I'd have to be drunk to go ahead. Alas, I don't drink.
94. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Summer's light, smells and colours. Winter's peace, temperatures and comfort foods (hot chocolate)!
95. KISSES OR HUGS?
Who's asking? *^_^*
96. RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE-NIGHT STANDS?
Relationships.
97. WHO/WHAT DO YOU SECRETLY LOVE?
Glorfindel. But he found out... dang!
98. HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE YOU MACKED IT WITH IN THE PAST YEAR?
???
99. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING?
Textbooks. *ick* I hope to finish "Firebrand" by Marion Zimmer Bradley, and start the 7 volumes of "Narnia", if time allows.
100. WHERE DO YOU WORK?
I study medicine at the University of Leipzig.
And, I made another icon. First one to guess correctly who that is for, gets a cookie. Or an icon, if I'm in the mood. *^_~*
So, overall, today was good, too.
Does anyone see a pattern here? I'm having a series of good days. Maybe I should play lotto/book a flight/grab an Elf...