Dinner and a meme
Both my parents and my sister came and picked me up on Tuesday night. All of them. Mum got out and helped me put my stuff in the car, and then stepping into that warm, familiar car when I was so, so run down was the best kind of remedy I could have gotten. The first thing my sister did was cuddle me. Five weeks, I found, is far too long for me to go without seeing my family.
I fell asleep on the way home. As a general rule, I can't sleep in or on anything that moves. I remember passing a few of the old hospital-journey milestones and the next thing I knew, I was being woken by Dad because we were sitting on the driveway. Mum, Fiona and I went inside and Dad drove off up the road again to fetch chips for dinner.
You know how every house smells different? You know the smell of your own home, and when you walk into other people's houses, it smells different. When you go on holiday for a fortnight and you come home, the best part is the smell of your own home when you open the door. I'd been in Leicester so long, it smelled strange. I was so used to the smell of 42 Gaul Street, but suddenly it was like I'd never left home.
I just can't explain how glad I am to be home. I don't want to go back this evening. Christmas can't come soon enough.
I wasn't tagged, but this is from torreadora. So, assuming 'I' and 'me' are her..
01) Are you currently in a serious relationship?
No.
02) What was your dream growing up?
I was always told you can't make a living out of being an artist. Well, ignorant world, that depends on what kind of artist you want to be.
03) What talent do you wish you had?
I wish I could play guitar and sing.
04) If I bought you a drink what would it be?
A smoothie made from the fruits named below. And I'd buy you a cranberry one. :)
05) Favorite fruit?
Pineapple. Though lately rivalled by Mango.
06) What was the last book you read?
I'm halfway through 'Labyrith' by Kate Mosse.
07) What zodiac sign are you?
Cancer. Ironically.
08) Any tattoos and/or piercings? Explain where.
Just the basic lobe piercings, one in each.
09) Worst habit?
Procrastination.
10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride?
If I had a car and/or driving license, of course.
11) What is your favorite sport?
My favourite at school was always rounders, because I suck at batting and catching and it usually involved a (relatively) soft ball.
12) Do you have a pessimistic or optimistic attitude?
Neither, specifically. Depends on the circumstances.
13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me?
I'd put 'Human Thing' by the Be Good Tanyas on my iPod and give you one of the earpieces.
14) Worst thing to ever happen to you?
I couldn't pinpoint one specific thing, because my philosophy has always been that it could be worse.
15) Tell me one weird fact about you.
When I'm old and my skin is too big for my shrinking bones, I'm pretty sure I'm going to be one of the ones who has a droopy between-the-chin-and-neck area.
16) Do you have any pets?
Two lop-eared rabbits and a goldfish.
17) What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly?
I'd take you inside and (after an abundancy of hugs) make you a cup of hot chocolate (because it's shockingly cold outside) before making up the sofa for myself so that you could have my bed (because we don't have a guest room).
18) What was your first impression of me?
You were very enthusiastic about art. :)
19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary?
Neither, I think they're stupid. Most of them can't even model balloons properly.
20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?
I'd like my lower half to be proportionate to my upper half, and not like a giant pear with chicken drumsticks for legs.
21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?
Crime partner, without a doubt.
22) What color eyes do you have?
Green.
23) Ever been arrested?
Nope.
24) Bottled or tap water?
Tap. It's cheaper. :D
25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it?
That's about £5,000 so I guess I'd probably give it to Leicester Royal Infirmary to help them finish the TCT Unit.
26) What's your favorite place to hang out at?
My room. I'm pretty introvertive at heart, I like my space.
27) Do you believe in ghosts?
Sometimes.
28) Favorite thing to do in your spare time?
Relax. It's a rarity these days.
29) Do you swear a lot?
Only when I'm angry.
30) Biggest pet peeve?
It changes all the time, depending on the last thing to piss me off.
31) In one word, how would you describe yourself?
Childish.
32) Do you believe in love at first sight?
No.
33) Favourite and least favourite food?
Favourite would be something like, chicken goujons and sour cream. Actually, practically anything and sour cream. Least favourite is probably spicy food.
34) Do you believe in God?
Not anymore.
35) In one word, how would you describe me?
Lucky.