Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Extra, somewhat weird questions I found on the internet!

1. Where were you 3 hours ago?
In the Library conference room of the main building of the hospital.
2. Who are you in love with?
Myself of course!!! ;-P Salem.
3. Have you ever eaten a crayon?
Not that I can recall but I wouldn't put it past me.,
4. Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you?
Why yes! A highlighter!
5. When is the last time you went to the mall?
Sunday.
6. Are you wearing socks right now?
No, I'm wearing thick cotton tights.
7. Do you have a car worth over $2,000?
Is the Nova bus or metro car even worth $50?
8. When was the last time you drove out of town?
I was off the island on Sunday, but I wasn't the one doing the driving.
9. Have you been to the movies in the last 5 days?
No. How about 10 days?
10. Are you hot?
Don't mind if I say so myself!
11. What was the last thing you had to drink?
Just plain water. But I had an awesome salted caramel hot chocolate this morning!
12. What are you wearing right now?
A long purple shirt/short dress (empire waist), charcoal coloured cotton tights and 3" spike heel, black leather boots.
13. Do you wash your car or let the car wash do it?
I don't have a car...
14. Last food that you ate?
Foul (mixed fresh beans with tomatoes and green peppers), pita, cucumber and tomato slices.
15. Where were you last week at this time?
At the same freaking place I am now - my desk!
16. Have you bought any clothing items in the last week?
Yes, tights.
17. When is the last time you ran?
Oh God...
18. What's the last sporting event you watched?
Hockey on Saturday. We lost!!!!
19. What is your favorite animal?
Dogs, cats, manta rays.
20. Your dream vacation?
Anywhere warm and historic with new foods.
21. Last person's house you were in?
Salem's.
22. Worst injury you've ever had?
I can only recall ever going over the handlebars of my bike once...
23. Have you been in love?
Duh.
24. Do you miss anyone right now?
Yes, lots of people.
25. Last play you saw?
I don't tend to do plays... Peter Pan in sec 5 (11th grade).
26. What is your secret weapon to lure in the opposite sex?
If I told you then it wouldn't be so secret now would it?!
27. What are your plans for tonight?
Picking up translation package, going for an Arabic placement test downtown, eating, going home, watching the Tudors and going to bed early.
28. Who is the last person you sent a MySpace message or comment?
I don't do MySpace...
29. Next trip you are going to take?
Probably going to the United Arab Emirates...
30. Ever go to camp?
Once when I was younger, I hated it.
31. Were you an honor roll student in school?
FI was for most of high school and CEGEP.
32. What do you want to know about the future?
I think the future is best unknown.
33. Are you wearing any perfume or cologne?
Yes: Givenchy's Irrésistible
34. Are you due sometime this year for a doctor's visit?
probably should, but I'm not going to go.
35. Where is your best friend?
At work.
36. How is your best friend?
She's probably great as she just got back from a trip to the carribean!
37. Do you have a tan?
LMAO! That's a good one!
38. What are you listening to right now?
Talk radio - blah blah blah (boring topic).
39. Do you collect anything?
Seashells.
40. Who is the biggest gossiper you know?
Most probably me...
41. Last time you got stopped by a cop or pulled over?
NEVER! Actually, the first time I ever drove but simply because I was wandering around a mall in the dark...
42. Have you ever drank your soda from a straw?
I do it on a regular basis/
43. What does your last text message say?
To me: that I have a voicemail message. From me: "I love you habibi" to Salem.
44. Do you like hot sauce?
Do I ever!
45. Last time you took a shower?
This morning. How about you??????
46. Do you need to do laundry?
It seems ever ending.
47. What is your heritage?
I am 1/2 French-Canadian (Québecois), 1/4 Scottish, 1/4 German but raised 100% French-Canadian.
48. Are you someone's best friend?
I'd like to think so, perhaps I am disillusioned...
49. Are you rich?
Certainly not!
50. What were you doing at 12AM last night?
Getting into bed.

Sunday, November 9, 2008

And now, for something completely different...

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I currently have no yarn preferences. I am still exploring many options with every new project. I'd rather stay away from acrylics (I have plenty in my stash from my earlier days) and lets just say that the thought of making yarn out of a pet freaks me out just a tad!

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
A school bag - I really need to get organized with my needles.

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I've been knitting for about 4 years now, seriously for 1-2 years. I taught myself thanks to some sites and then a book or two. I'd consider myself an intermediate knitter (always looking for a new challenge)

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Nope.

5. What's your favorite scent?
I love musks, sandalwood, lavender and "ocean" type smells. I ave about 20 essential oils I like to burn all over my apartment!

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
You have no idea!!! Chocolate is my favorite thing (milk or dark but I can't take white!). I will take M&Ms over Smarties any day!

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
Ok, so I: knit, crochet, paint (acrylic and starting with oil and some water colour), I make the occasional bath bomb, I make my own chocolate truffles, enjoy baking (cakes, cookies), I love to cook in general (Indian food is always fun), I sometimes make jewelry, I love doing henna on people or wood, etc... I tried spinning once, I may try it again but lets just say I thought I pretty much sucked.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
I listen to just about anything except for country, opera and rap. I'll listen to the normal top 40 stuff, some R&B, rock, metal, alternative and classical (Tchaikovski is one of my favorites). MP3s are not a problem, I also have an iPod.

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
I'm still into my huge turquoise and magenta/fuschia kick! I can't do yellow and most shades of green.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I live on my own but spend most of my free time with my boyfriend of 2+ years. I have one cat, Pumpkin - she's great! I love her!

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Yes, I wear all of the above except for ponchos (I'm trying to lose a few more pounds, the poncho would only add them back on at this point).

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
I'd have to say scarves - they please everyone and can vary greatly from pattern to pattern. I also made a toy once for a friend's daughter - that was very fun too (quick, easy and cute as hell!). But I have fun knitting just about anything!

13. What are you knitting right now?
I am knitting up a birthday scarf for my boyfriend's sister, then starting up on some thrummed slippers for my father and the Henry scarf for my boyfriend's birthday (December).

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Of course! Who doesn't???

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
Straight/circ: it depends on the project. I am currently useing more circs because it's much harder to lose the stitches on those when travelling in the metro. Any material will do!

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
Yes, I use the back of my dining room chair (unfortunately, I had to fire the boyfriend as he kept putting his hands down on the yarn all the time!).

17. How old is your oldest UFO?
My first pair of socks is going on 1 year now! I really need to get back to them...

18. What is your favorite holiday? What winter holiday do you observe?
I like both Eids... I don't celebrate any winter holidays since my conversion, but I still gather with my family at Christmas and most other holidays - there's no reason why I can't wish them hapy holidays. Otherwise, I love Halloween (even though it's not a holiday) - it's the only day of the year where I actually have a valid excuse to play dress up!

19. Is there anything that you collect?
I love seashells!

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
I love the Farmer Fox pattern! He's beyond cute!!! I also want to start trying out some really neat lavian mittens.
I have no knitting magazine subscriptions, I don't feel a need for them.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
I'd eventually like to wrap my head around shawl patterns - for some reason I easily mess them up!

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
I'll knit socks, I'm actually thinking of making 2009 my year for making socks. I wear a size 8-9 : 23 cm (9") x 9 cm (3.5"). Warning! I have wide feet!!!

23. When is your birthday?
February 29th.

24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID?
MaiCarInMtl