Badger -a mean creature of the forest- asked me to do this. I had tagged him previously but he chose to tag me in return. I am not tagging anybody although I would be interested in your choices. I just feel magnanimous right now.
Seven Things That Attract Me To Blogging
1.Getting to know people, learning about their lives and experiences. Usually these are different people than those I am able to meet in the “other real world” (quoting Stephanie again).
2.Having an outlet for my thoughts, emotions and photos (what a girly thing to say, I know)
3.The discussions
4.Feeling normal for once. People here usually say “that has happened to me too.”
5.The sheer pleasure of writing and reading.
6.The wonder that people are actually reading this stuff (quoting Badger now).
7.Getting fun things in both my email and snail mail.
Seven Things I Say Most Often
1. Fuck
2. I am not addicted to my computer or the internet.
3. I want to buy…(whatever, just fill the blank with something totally useless, like stickers or a new mug or a stamp set)
4.Let me tell you what I DON’T write (in meetings, when people ask me what I
write for a living).
5. Time to go to bed now! (To my son with a big grin on my face)
6. Panagia mou! (greek for Mother of God!)
7. Chloe is not here at the moment. This is her sister speaking (on the phone when I haven’t met deadlines).
Seven Impractical Things I Think Would Be Really Cool Anyway
1.Beds with special newspaper stands so that you can fall asleep reading the paper without waking up with it on your face.
2.Vehicle-mounted fully-automatic paintball guns. (stole this from Badger but a. it’s an excellent idea b. serves him well for tagging ME instead of writing the meme I tagged him with)
3. Exercise bikes with a special bag for remote controls to the TV, DVD, CD, etc. A mechanical hand to turn the pages of a book or magazine would be a great addition at little extra cost.
4.Self-driven cars that can change colour according to your mood and dress.
5. A mini Starbucks coffee fountain in the kitchen for which you can renew your supply every six months.
6. This is my everlasting dream. A people downloading machine. You just need fast access to the internet and presto! Your online friend of choice downloads in your living room.
7. The matching outfit generator. A special gadget connected with your drawers and wardrobe that identifies clean clothes and matches them to other clothes, taking into consideration the season and time of day. When an item is so horrid it can get you arrested for crimes against decency and fashion, an alarm goes and the expiry date flashes.
December 29th, 2005 at 6:58 am
If I ever happen to mysteriously pop up in your living room, I will know that you have succeeded with invention #6! Take care, Chloe. Warm wishes for your day today.
December 29th, 2005 at 7:25 am
You’re funny.
December 29th, 2005 at 9:59 am
yep your such a girly girl… except the fuck part. Girls say Damn it!
December 29th, 2005 at 10:14 am
you’ve got some great ideas! The people downloading machine sounds wonderful and the matching outfit…wow, I really need that because I don’t have a clue on what’s going on on my wardrobe
December 29th, 2005 at 10:44 am
…7. Chloe is not here at the moment. This is her sister speaking (on the phone when I haven’t met deadlines)….
I had to laugh reading this, very good, and it really works?
December 29th, 2005 at 11:04 am
Ha Ha ! I loved your invention list. Awesome !! - Einstein could not have done better !
cheers
December 29th, 2005 at 12:20 pm
Ohh, paintball! What a fun sport!
I don’t know if I could do seven of those things. My life is not at all that interesting.
December 29th, 2005 at 1:40 pm
Cathy
thank you so!
I will have warned you first in case of downloading.
Blackrag
funny ha-ha? or funny-peculiar?
daybyday
oh i say damn it as well. But somehow Fuck encapsulates all kinds of emotions.
devil mood
me neither! at the moment some serious crimes are hidden in there.
vista
it does work! who would have the nerve to say “this is not your sister”??
true blue
yes, we have a long standing feud with Albert
angel
you keep saying that. I never believe people who say that. Usually their lives are interesting and mysterious.
December 29th, 2005 at 2:23 pm
> Self-driven cars that can change
> colour according to your mood and
> dress.
Just the color?
December 29th, 2005 at 2:24 pm
And oh, btw - Panagia mou - I’ve a very good greek friend here who keeps saying that. It just gets very amusing when she drives and starts cussing in Greek.
December 29th, 2005 at 3:12 pm
Funny ha-ha. You made me smile when I needed one. Thanks.
December 29th, 2005 at 3:57 pm
-Funny you!
my magic number is 12
-off topic, i didn’t know that you are broadcasting on Radio Rebublic FM100.3 under the nick “DaveB” :-))
http://www.mic.gr/Interview.asp?id=28618
December 29th, 2005 at 5:22 pm
I want a rug by the front door that drys as soon as someone leaves snow on it.
December 30th, 2005 at 3:30 am
you must boycott the King!!!
December 30th, 2005 at 5:10 am
Many warm wishes for 2006 και ÏŒ,τι ποθείς να το πάθεις όσο πιο απÏοσδόκητα γίνεται…
December 30th, 2005 at 10:28 am
“I am not addicted to my computer or the internet”
Uh huh. Right. ^_-
December 30th, 2005 at 1:22 pm
That’s what they all say.
December 30th, 2005 at 2:22 pm
Could there be one of those Starbucks fountains for the car as well? Mmmmmm…..
December 30th, 2005 at 3:25 pm
Why does everyone but me know what your on about? dammit im going home where everyones iq is the same level as mine
December 30th, 2005 at 6:02 pm
Hey…guess who’s back?! Oooh, I got some candle holders just like them…got mine at the Christmas Market in Frankfurt earlier this month!
attaboy (formerly Accidental Web Tourist)
December 30th, 2005 at 9:18 pm
Oh you did so well on your list. I just get tongue tied when I think about doing one with that much information.
So agree with you on meeting other people and learning about their lives on their blogs…really like hearing about different traditions, religions and so on.
Take care of yourself.
Connie
December 30th, 2005 at 9:44 pm
Metlin
erm, not knowing anything about cars wouldn’t allow me appreciate any other changes.
does your friend also say “Xriste mou”
(Christ)?
etchen
actually yes! why not? and special eco-disposable cups that turn to manure as you throw them away.
blackcrag
oh thanks, what an amazing thing to say! xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
daybyday
right. i’ll see what i can do. remember all materials have to be eco-friendly.
i hate the king
okay!
unless of course you are talking about Elvis in which case it is not okay.
street spirit
thanks, ευχαÏιστώ, merci, grazias, danke
erikku
i am not! i just love my computer as i would love a human being and want what’s best for it. also it makes the room lighter and radiates warmth. I haven’t checked its pulse though.
husker du
i found that person who uses my favourite book’s title. Definitely not me.
Steve
because they read the post?
attaboy
i can’t keep up with you!
are you back for good or are you going to vanish again soon??
Connie
thank you beautiful Connie. did you get my mail? cause i still get those error messages.
xx
December 30th, 2005 at 11:02 pm
chloe, congratulations for living in greece, i would love to live there. i also see that you’re a fan of ulysses. what are your favorite chapters, mine are in this order: ιθακα, πενελοπε, κιÏκε. i’m pretty sure you visited my blog today, i hope you will come back again. i certainly will be coming back to yours. i’m a big fan of ancient greek, i’m going to start an ancient greek blog soon.
οττι καλλον φιλον εστι, το δ’ου καλλον ου φιλον εστι - θεογνιδος
December 30th, 2005 at 11:03 pm
Yay! Yay! Your card finally came! I love the little hat you sent aswell, but it’s a little small for me.
Thank-you for being so caring.
December 31st, 2005 at 9:09 am
Ice Bot wrote to say he’s very pleased with his new home, and would like to invite the prince and the fairy over for tea.
For me, I wish that my clothes would actually spontaneously combust if it is so very aweful or past its fashion peak. It’s even okay if it does this straight out of the shopping bag if I shouldn’t have bought it in the first place.
December 31st, 2005 at 11:03 am
The first step to overcoming your addiction, Chloe, is acceptance.
January 1st, 2006 at 2:41 pm
I love the way you think.
January 2nd, 2006 at 8:14 am
Kyle
thanks for coming.
I like most Hades, Penelope and Telemachus but not in any particular order.
If you do start an ancient greek blog, be sure to translate it please as i won’t be able to understand a word!
Happy New Year Kyle!
blackcrag
it’s nice to care for my blog friends xx
stephanie
so that’s where my missing stamps went.
Maybe I’ll send him over for a couple of weeks along with fairy. The strain of the holidays and entertaining has left them tired.
And Fairy has to meet her aunt Stephanie and Icebot’s cousins and brothers.
An exploding shopping bag sounds like a good idea, with clothes combusting. Maybe the sound of laughter could be generated too.
erikku
i am not, not, not addicted to the internet or my computer. put that straitjacket away.
pirate
that’s because we think alike!
January 4th, 2006 at 3:26 am
oh! the last stated item on your list of what you say most was hilarious