Movie Meme

Swiped, from Deb over at sugarfused.net ... the movie meme, feel free to continue the theft or choose a question to answer in the comments box

1. Name a movie you have seen more than 10 times ... Seven Brides for Seven Brothers! Damn it all Howard Keel was a good looking man and he couldn't half sing. And the dancing just blows me away every time I see it.

2. Name a movie you’ve seen multiple times in the theater ... Dirty Dancing
3. Name an actor who would make you more inclined to see a movie ... Hugh of course, what do you mean Hugh who? HUGH! The delicious Mr Jackman. Oh and Morgan Freeman - love him.
4. Name an actor who would make you less likely to see a movie ... the tiny and weird (what's with the whole religion thing) Mr Cruise.
5. Name a movie you can and do quote from ... The Birdcage "Honey you're wasting your gum!"
6. Name a movie musical in which you know all of the lyrics to all of the songs ... Calamity Jane, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Carousel and Oklahoma to name but a few.
7. Name a movie you have been known to sing along with ... Any of the above.
8. Name a movie you would recommend everyone see ... The Shawshank Redemption - makes me cry every time I see it. Wonderful to see that the human spirit is never crushed.
9. Name a movie you own ... Bride & Prejudice - love the camp Bollywoodness of it!
10. Name an actor who launched his/her entertainment career in another medium but who has surprised you with his/her acting chops. Elvis - when you think how many films he made whilst carrying on an incredibly successful career and the films are thoroughly enjoyable.
11. Have you ever seen a movie in a drive-in? NO, we don't have them in the UK much to my annoyance / disappointment.
12. Ever made out in a movie? Yes, hasn't everyone?
13. Name a movie you keep meaning to see but you just haven’t gotten around to yet. Pulp Fiction, because everyone raves about it. And I suppose I really should see ET at some point.
14. Ever walked out of a movie? Yes! The horrendous I love you to Death (I normally love Kevin Kline.)
15. Name a movie that made you cry in the theater. Steel Magnolias
16. Popcorn? Yes salted and diet coke
17. How often do you go to the movies (as opposed to renting them or watching them at home)? Not often enough, Simon complains that his legs don't fit and I don't particularly like going alone.
18. What’s the last movie you saw in the theater? Umm ... gosh, ah I saw the Queen. Went with friends.
19. What’s your favorite/preferred genre of movie? I love to laugh ... give me a real gut splitting comedy.
20. What’s the first movie you remember seeing in the theater? Lady and the Tramp, my Nana took my brother and I during the school holidays. I cried.
21. What movie do you wish you had never seen? The Da Vinci Code I thought it was dreadful and I loved the book. A pathetic waste of my time having watched it!
22. What is the weirdest movie you enjoyed? I don't know, I can't think of one off the top of my head. Maybe you could answer that question for me.
23. What is the scariest movie you’ve seen? I don't do scary movies very often Kissed the Girls had me on the edge of my seat ... I like thrillers. I certainly don't ever watch horror films.
24. What is the funniest movie you’ve seen? Too many to choose from ... I don't like slapstick but I love comedy so I am plumping for The Birdcage because I just cry laughing whenever I see it.

Blog Fodder #17

Blog Fodder ~ fighting blogger's block one post at a time!

This weeks question comes fromRaJ, over at Radioactive Jam.

What are some of the more bizarre bits of spam you have received, whether through emails or comments?

SPAM! Bloody knacking SPAM! The only kind of SPAM I want is that stuff I used to eat in SPAM fritters from the Roma Fish Bar in Gorseinon in the 1980s and I'm not even sure I want to eat that now ... as I remember I used to get free pickled gherkins on the side because Paulo Romanello** had a crush on me *shudder* memories eh!

Anyway SPAM - I have to say that my Gmail* account is fantastic ... not much gets through the filters on that little sucker but my Blueyonder account - part of the Virgin Media group is crap. I get more offers of prescription meds, viagra and penis extenders (hello?? wouldn't I need a penis first?) than you could shake a stick at. Poor put-upon Ugandans have asked me to help them get their family money out of the country and Latvians have begged me to give their sister a place to stay when she comes "to UK to make money for youngest sister's education". Rolex watches, university degrees in only 2 weeks, weight loss from Brazil with BugreLife™ - the list is endless. And all pretty damn bizzare :o)

* I still have invites if you'd like an account.
** He used to come and watch the synchro team practice for hours *shudders again*

Stolen sentence starts

I stole this, from ... umm, umm ... shit, who did I steal this from? If I stole it from you ~ thanks! It was good, some of our answers matched. And BTW my paternal grandad's family was from Cork :o)

* I am shorter than 5’5” : if I bend my knees slightly.
* I have many scars : on my hands ... not those of a lady!
* I tan easily : but I still wear SPF25.
* I wish my hair was a different color : thank goodness for my hairdresser's chemical aptitude and knowledge.
* I have friends who have never seen my natural hair color : many friends who've never seen my natural hair colour!!
* I’ve had braces : just at that unforgiving teenage stage.
* I wear glasses or contacts : because otherwise I bump into lamposts.
* I’ve fallen asleep at work or school : my first day of lectures at university ... I had a virus that they thought was meningitis. Knocked me right on my arse!
* I failed more than 1 class : do 2 out of 3 "A" levels count?
* I’ve been fired: Not yet.
* Disney movies still make me cry : umm ... I don't think so BUT most everything else does.
* I’ve laughed so hard I’ve cried : all the time!
* I’ve sat in a doctor's office with a friend : many times.
* I’ve had my wisdom teeth removed : no.
* I had a serious surgery: no.
* I’ve had chicken pox : when I was 11.
* I’ve gotten lost in my city : not in a while.
* I’ve seen a shooting star : yes, many times.
* I’ve wished on a shooting star : oh yes.
* I’ve gone out in public in my pajamas : yes.
* I’ve pushed all the buttons on an elevator : yes.
* I’ve been to a casino : yes, there used to be a really good restaurant in one in Swansea. I've never played games in a casino though.
* I drank a whole gallon of milk in one hour : why would anyone over the age of 12 want to do that?
* I’ve been in a car crash : yes, just the one ... car died.
* I’ve caught a snowflake on my tongue : oh, yes.
* I’ve sat on a roof top at night : yes, now what was that guy's name?
* I’ve played chicken : no
* I’ve played a prank on someone : no
* I’ve seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show : *singing* How do you do? I see you've met my, faithful handyman.
* I’ve eaten Sushi : yum, sometimes even for breakfast!
* I’ve been snowboarding : no!
* I’ve had a crush on a teacher : Paul O'Sulllivan ... along with every other girl in our geography class.
* I’ve hugged a stranger : yes
* I own over 5 rap CDs : no way.
* I own multiple designer pants and shirts, costing over $100 piece : no
* I own something from Hot Topic : I have no idea what this store is.
* I own something from Pac Sun : or this one.
* I own something from The Gap : no.
* I own something from Abercrombie : Umm, no!
* I can sing well : my mother would argue with this.
* I’ve stolen a tray from a fast food restaurant : no, but I have some very natty little lemon squeezers from an Indian in Llanelli.
* I open up to others easily : not to begin with.
* I watch the news : Not with Eggheads on BBC2!
* I don’t kill bugs : but I anhilate spiders!
* I sing in the shower : only at home.
* I am a morning person : yes
* I am a sports fanatic : in an alternate universe maybe.
* I twirl my hair : no it doesn't need any help to curl thanks very much!
* I’ve copied more than 30 CDs in a day : no
* I bake well : wearing SPF25.
* My favorite color is either white, yellow, pink, red or blue : no.
* I sometimes wear pajamas to school : On Red Nose Day I did once.
* I like Martha Stewart : Martha who?
* I know how to shoot a gun : yes.
* I am guilty of tYpInG lIkE tHiS : nOT aT aLL!
* I laugh at my own jokes : of course
* I am really ticklish : arms and back.
* I love chocolate : Green and Black's Organic Milk Chocolate particularly.
* I chew my fingernails : when I'm over tired.
* I play video games : Don't have the coordination for it.
* I’m good at remembering faces : it's the names that escape me.
* I’m good at remembering names: not that you'd notice.
* I’m good at remembering dates: yes.
* I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life: not true, I have ideas but I dont have the bank account contents to match up to my dreams.
* My answers are totally honest: particularly that last one.

Unconscious mutterings #218

I say ... and you think ... ?

Freak :: out
Open :: door
Important :: paperwork
Magnetism :: sexual
Lap :: top
Anything :: goes
Match :: point
Father :: dad
Idea :: inspiration
Mirror :: reflection

Blog Fodder #16

Blog Fodder ~ fighting blogger's block one post at a time!

This week, all the way Chrysalis in Canada!

What are your top 10 reasons to blog?

10 reasons? As I said to Moogie I don't know whether I can come up with 10 reasons!! So you ... no don't walk away from the page I'm talking to you! Yes, you lot out there are going to have to help me! Leave me a comment, giving me a good reason to blog and lets build the list together ... I'll start us off.

1. It gets you friends!

Unconscious mutterings #217

I say ... and you think ... ?

Trembling :: shaking
Shut up :: I prefer to say be quiet!
Heights :: Golan
Monica :: Friends
Delicious :: James Martin
Joint :: Bank account
Ferry :: France
Bliss :: Joy
Rejection :: Letter
Satisfying :: Mess

Blog Fodder #15

Blog Fodder ~ fighting blogger's block one post at a time!

This week ... which by the way is week 15 ... our topic was submitted by Sarcasmom, over at Wednesdays Off.

What is the best and/or worse advice you have ever gotten from your mother?

The best advice from my mother? There's a lot to choose from you know. Lots of little quips that still stay with me ... sometimes an "I told you so" or two. But not too often and usually well deserved! But I digress, back to the advice, there are some classics but my favourite has to be "always keep a fiver in your bra for a taxi ride home."

Such a busy week

Where has all my blogging time gone? Actually where has all my life time gone? And I don't think it's going to improve because ... I got the job! *dances happy dance* It's only in an acting capacity and I'll have to re-apply for the permanent post in September BUT it'll look good on my CV and give me some different management experience and I'm happy! Have a good Thursday :o)

*twiddling thumbs*

So ... I gave my letter of application in. I guess I just wait now then :o(

Unconscious mutterings #216

I say ... and you think ... ?

Groovy :: The 59th Street Bridge Song
Jealousy :: Bitter
Watching :: Looking
Kenny :: Saxophone
Games :: Olympics
Bread :: Loaf
City :: Paris
Stems :: Flowers
Birds :: Nest
Listener :: Ruth

**shiver**

Anyone know how to write a really good letter of application for promotion? I've been asked to apply for the Assistant Head's job! Ooooh! Need letter ready for Monday at 9am :o)

Blog Fodder #14

Blog Fodder ~ fighting blogger's block one post at a time!

Ok this week's question comes from the lovely Mar over at maremagnum and as questions go all of you out there just know that it is perfect for me!

Give an example of a meal that makes you happy.

Ah food! We all have our "drug of choice", our memory maker, the thing we turn to whether happy or sad. Some people eat to live ... I on the other hand, live to eat. Not always epicurian delights, I love peasant food too. Whilst I love pan fried foie gras, I wouldn't want to eat it every day (my arteries wouldn't want me to either) and a bowl of homemade minestrone full of fresh vegetables and a little pasta ~ delicious too!

I do remember those special meals in my life ... times when I was very happy and the food added to the atmosphere and times when the act of eating itself filled me with pleasure. I love big flavours ~ garlic, lemon, herbs and spices. I adore the food of the Mediterranean for that reason. Greek dolmades and flat bread with tzatziki whilst sitting on the harbour edge in Skiathos ... the sun was beating down and the warmth was settling into my bones. And then the waiter brought out a platter of freshly grilled sardines with chunks of lemon! Not "posh" food but very happy indeed.

Last year Simon and I spent the May half-term holiday (please feel sorry for him as he has to organise his holidays around my teaching life) in the Basque town of St Jean-de-Luz.Wes pent the days exploring ~ beaches, mountains, coastal walkways and the evenings strolling quietly through the old town of St Jean finding tapas (called pinchos, often spelled pintxos in the Basque region) bars and small restaurants serving simple platters of snacks, fish and seafood. Jamon Serrano, manchego cheese with quince jam, stuffed mussels, deep fried squid, cod fish cakes with spicy tomato sauce, olives and tortilla. Long warm evenings talking, walking, laughing, eating food that truly made me happy.