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Sunday, September 9, 2007

The Main Place

Why is it so quiet around here? Referring you to my main blog only adds to it, unfortunately.

Olivia's London Dispatches

Sorry, but that is where it is all still happening.

Ciao

Current mood:

Sceptical

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Monday, August 27, 2007

Getting acquainted

I know what I did this weekend:

Late Summer BBQ

Getting Acquainted

1. What time did you get up this morning? 11.30 am. Hey, it's a holiday here today.

2. Diamonds or pearls? I prefer pearls, even though diamonds are my birthstone. Of course, you can't wear pearls to a ball. And I think it's amazing that diamonds are always cooler than the ambient temperature.

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Ocean's 13 - I know, way back in June.

4. What's your favorite TV show? Tie between CSI, House, Ugly Betty, or Doctor Who

5. What did you have for breakfast? The last slice of brown bread toasted, with peanut butter and strawberry jam, and then a couple of oat and honey biscuits.

6. What's your favorite cuisine? Depends on the mood - Chinese, Thai, Indian, Tex-Mex, or American

7. What foods do you dislike? Spanish, boiled vegetables, liver

8. What is your favorite chip flavor? Doritos (with queso of course)

9. What's your favorite CD at the moment? Not one, but see my last post, FYI.

10. What kind of car do you drive? Sorry to say, nothing anymore (or yet...) but I used to have a silver plum Saturn SL2.

11. Favorite sandwich? BLT, or cheddar cheese and ploughman's pickle.

12. What characteristics do you despise? Dishonesty, insincerity, fickleness, rudeness, insensitivity

13. Favorite item of clothing? I don't have one at the moment.

14. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation where would you go? Ooh, either Greece or Thailand.

15. What color is your bathroom(s)? Sand and blue/aqua (no, we don't have 3 bathrooms, this is all in one)

16. Favorite brand of clothing? Not really faithful but I am partial to a bit of Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. I often find with surprise that quite often at least one item on me is one or the other. Also have a lot of H&M, and Principles.

17. Where would you retire to: beach, or wooded retreat? Wooded retreat - I love forest sounds, smells and sights

18. Favorite time of the day? Sunset

19. What were your most memorable birthdays? When I was a child I would have a birthday dinner in April when I was born, and a birthday party in midsummer June when I was supposed to be born. Friends came over, we ate snacks and ice cream, played in the garden, maybe there was an entertainer, everyone gathered round for the cake, and either Anthony or Christopher, my two oldest boy friends would be at my side to give a birthday kiss on the cheek after I blew the candles out.

20. Where were you born? In London at Queen Charlotte's Hospital

21. Favorite sport to watch? Tennis or various winter Olympics

22. Who do you least expect to send this back to you? Lots of people

23. Person you expect to send it back first? I don't know!

24. What fabric detergent do you use? Surf and Persil, but they have to smell good. I spend ages sniffing and deciding.

25. Were you named after anyone? Not officially, though I do have a few Icelandic ancestors called Olaf (m) and Olave (f)

26. Do you wish on stars? I wish I did! I prefer to stare at them.

27. When did you last cry? Oh, it's been too long. When I went to Dallas to say goodbye to my Gran in March. Another is definitely overdue (yep, still).

28. Do you like your handwriting? I am rather proud of it, and enjoy writing. Love watching the letters form on the page.

29. What is your most embarrassing flaw? Physically? Flat as a pancake. Personally? I'm a bit nerdy.

30. If you were another person, would YOU be friends with you? Yes, if I wanted loyalty, but not if I were looking for the life of the party.

31. Are you a daredevil? Unfortunately, no.

32. Have you ever told a secret you swore not to tell? Yes, but it was to a stranger who couldn't tell anyone I know.

33. Do looks matter? Yes, instinctively, though they have to be paired with a respectable brain.

34. How do you release anger? I snap and shout; yes, the psychology major does not practise sublimation or deep breathing, shame on her.

35. Where is your second home? I don't even have a first home anymore. I have lots of stopovers around the world, will that do?

36. What were your favorite toys as a child? My cars and my Dad's DESMOND (Digital Electronics Set Made of Nifty Devices). Oh my gosh, I hope we haven't given it away...I used to open the manuals and follow the experimental exercises for hours on end. Can you tell, those careers I nearly went into really do suit me!

37. What class in high school do you think was totally useless? I was happy with all of them....nerd....

38. Do you use sarcasm a lot? I don't know. Depends on my mood or who I am with.

39. Favorite movies? Oh noooo. Amelie, Pride & Prejudice, The Matrix trilogy, all the Austin Powers, Amadeus, Immortal Beloved, Metropolis, Jean de Florette/Manon des Sources, Apollo 13, Gladiator, and so many more.

40. What are your nicknames? Liv, Livvy, Livsy, Livsylou

41. Would you bungee jump? Maybe...

42. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? Yes, though I only have one lace-up pair

43. Do you think that you are strong? Sometimes surprisingly so for someone with my slight build

44. What's your favorite ice cream flavor? Wall's Cornish (UK) or Haagen Dasz choc choc chip (US)

45. What are your favorite colors? various shades of blue-green

46. What is your least favorite thing about yourself? Sensitivity that runs too deep. I'm working on it...

47. Who do you miss the most? My dad

48. Do you want everyone you sent this to send it back? Of course :)

49. What color pants are you wearing? Um, if this is American and you mean trousers, then black. If this is British and you mean undies, then pink.

50. What are you listening to right now? My mother has popped in a Santana CD...

51. Last thing you ate? Blue Sapphire tea and dark chocolate digestive biscuits

52. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Rrrred

53. Last person you talked to on the phone? Diva

54. What is the first thing you notice about the opposite sex? Eyes, whole face, smile - all in a split second as you do

55. Favorite Drink? English breakfast tea with milk and brown sugar

56. Do you wear contacts? No, nor glasses

57. Favorite Day of the Year? One day? Impossible. The month of April in Texas.

58. Scary Movies or Happy Endings? Happy Endings :)

59. Hugs OR Kisses? Hugs, since there is a dearth of kisses

60. What Is Your Favorite Dessert? custard, apple sauce and almond paste pie (Mum's invention)

61. What Book(s) Are You Reading? Next, by that genius Michael Crichton and my second reading of Vanity Fair by William Thackeray

62. What's On Your Mouse Pad? Haven't got one, just a laptop touchpad

63. What Did You Watch Last night on TV? I don't think I watched any. If I did, it was fuzzy/black and white and therefore not memorable.

64. Favorite Smells? An egg frying in butter. SJP Lovely and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea. Jasmine, camellia, roses. Fresh baked bread. My bunny Lulu's cheek. The smoke from a match after you blow it out. A thunderstorm.

65. Rolling Stones or Beatles? The Beatles all the way, baby

Now, if you have not done yourself in with boredom, I invite you to join in and let me know when I can come by and read it!

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Thursday, August 23, 2007

Hare and Tortoise

Whilst I am still on dialup, Blogger is the hare and P27 is the tortoise, so I refer you there for any developments.

Muse. Any takers? Come on over then!

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Monday, August 20, 2007

Language experiences

My body is here. My mind and heart are elsewhere. It's a strange feeling. Have you felt it before?

If you want to know why, read this post Backpedaling? on my other blog. But be brave, and be kind.

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My japanese name is 長谷川 Hasegawa (long valley river) 久美子 Kumiko (eternal beautiful child).

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I was on the phone with my mobile phone/broadband provider the other day, and the service rep was giving me a post code: S63 5ZX, or as he said: Sierra six three, five Zulu X-ray. I repeated, as you do: Ess six three, five Zee X.

He said, "Zee? Are you American?" In a teasing tone of voice, at which I burst into a peal of laughter because I had already caught my mistake!

I replied in the negative (though technically I am), but that I had lived there for a long time, so he said he'd let me off that time. :)

Honestly, though, I do still say "zee" in my head...

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I have a job interview at a picture library on Wednesday, and a two-week temp booking at a risk assessment firm next week.

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Monday, August 13, 2007

50 Things

Not sure if I've done this before, but thank you Christopher for this diversion:

1. Is it cute when guys kiss you on your forehead? Yeeeeees...*sigh* It feels sort of protective.

2. A big poofy dress or a short party dress? A short classy party dress, seeing as I am not going to a 1980s prom anytime soon.

3. What would you do if you received a long love letter? A letter? What is that? :P

4. Group dates or single dates? I like both very much!

5. Do you hate it when guys act different around their friends? I don't hate it, but it certainly is eye-opening and shows a different aspect of someone.

6. Are diamonds a girl's best friend? They are my birth stone, but find them somewhat boring. I prefer opals.

7. Is your hair up or down? As it is short, it is neither.

8. Do you straighten your hair? No, I love my curls.

9. Whats your favorite girly magazine? I don't really have one, but at the salon I like to skim through Vogue, and another one whose name escapes me.

10. What's your favorite mascara? No.7 Natural Definition

11.do you get your nails done? Sorry to say, I don't. They are healthy and flexible so cannot take polish of any kind. Sometimes I buff to a high shine -

perfect substitute for flaky varnish.

12. Small or large purse? Depends on the outing. Usually a medium, but I have an awesome big Calvin Klein bag in tobacco leather, perfect for overnighting, that seems to swallow things whole, and yet nothing gets lost. I regularly waste time rummaging in much smaller bags!

13. In your purse, what are your must haves? Wallet, keys, travel card, pen, notebook, mints, Burts Bees tinted lip balm and Ted Baker lip gloss, mirror, handkerchief

14. Jeans or skirts? More often jeans because it's raining, and it's not usually hot enough for skirts here. You could count on the fingers of both hands the number of times I have worn a skirt this year in London.

15. Do you wear clothes/shoes/jewelry that's uncomfortable? No, I am like the princess and the pea. Can't stand discomfort. As I have weak ankles, stilettos are out, but classic or kitten heels are fine.

16. Do you text message a lot? In the UK, it is the only way. People text so much, you have to make an appointment for a phone call, and for the first time in my life I feel guilty for calling someone out of the blue!

17. What would you do if you got pregnant? I just wouldn't. OK, but if I did, I'd keep it.

18. What's your favorite color? Shades of blue-green

19. Heels or flats? Walking in London requires flats. I have a good selection of comfortable driving moccassins. I have worn heels out on a normal day and ended up stepping home like a cat in a puddle.

20. Did you ever cry during a romantic movie? Nearly. Would have if I were alone.

21. Would you ever leave the house without make-up on? No way.

22. Walmart or Target? I love Target! I wish they would open a Target here just for me!

23. Do you wear collared shirts? No, they overpower my little neck.

24. Do you like preppy boys? If this is referring to their fashion sense, then yes.

25. Are you spoiled? Probably, so I seem to have slipped somewhat, because I rarely got what I wanted when I was younger. Now, I buy myself something after every interview, as a treat. That's a bit spoilt if you ask me.

26. Do you think lip gloss is the best? Yes, I have awful lips but Ted Baker lipgloss is the one that is best absorbed and lasts for hours, even half a day. I also like the menthol tingle it gives on first application.

27. Do you own any big sunglasses? Not the chunky half-face ones out now. Mine are medium recent classic shapes.

28. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? For a day at work, about two hours unrushed - this includes breakfast of course.

29. Do you like to wear bandaids? No, not even when I've cut myself, unless it's really bad.

30. Do you like skater boys? No, not preppy enough, haha!

31. Do you often wish there was something you could change about yourself? Yes, I'd give myself a more laid back personality.

32. Gold or silver? Silver. I don't like the colour of gold, and it looks so cheap nowadays.

33. Do you like to receive flowers? Yes, I don't get nearly enough.

34. Do you like surfer boys? See answer to skater boys, although surfers may be the lesser of two evils.

35. Do you dress up for the holidays? What, in a tiny Mrs Santa Claus dress? It's usually too cold for that around here.

36. Do you like to wear dresses? I do when it's hot, but we've had no summer :(

37. On a scale of 1-10 how much do guys confuse you? Oh dear, probably about 7.

38. In the last 48 Hours have you hung out with a guy? Wrong week to ask me that. No. I might next week, though.

39. Do you wear lipstick? No, only tint and gloss.

40. Would you date a guy shorter than you? Goodness no.

41. What is the youngest you would date? I don't know. I don't usually go for younger in any way, but I have been pursued by a 21 year old (no thanks), and American Boy is 27, which I didn't know when we met.

42. What is the oldest you would date? I once met an interested 35 year old, but as I look so young, I doubt I'd go for anyone over that.

43. What do you notice when you first meet a guy? Eyes, smile, voice, how they look at you, hands

44. Is it hot when guys sweat? Well, they certainly don't sweat when it's cold, do they? :P OK, OK. Depends what they are doing when they are sweating! ;)

45. What is the best possible feature in a boy? I cannot decide.

46. Do you like making eye contact? Yes, but a bit shyly.

47. Did you ever picture your wedding dress and wedding? Did I? Maybe a long time ago... 48. Do you worry about your boobs? You mean, the ones that aren't there?

49. Would you kill for chocolate? What sort of a stupid question is that. Of course I would....n't.

50. Did you ever spend all day/night getting pretty for a guy? ALL day? What can possibly need doing that takes that long? So no!

51. On a scale from 1-10 how fun is shopping? Ah, it was a 7 or 8 until I moved and had to furnish a house, and now I am totally off it for the foreseeable future.

52. Do you freak out if you miss your favorite shows? I am slightly disappointed but I learn to let go. I miss Lost, but may catch it on reruns or something.

53. Do you yell a lot? I am very soft-spoken, but have been known to be snappy, specially these past few weeks.

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