A. Age: *cough*39*cough*.
B. Bed size: King. I'd like to pretend this is because six foot tall Eccentric English Boyfriend takes up a lot of room, but actually it's because I thrash around so much in my sleep you'd think I was in a World Wrestling Championship. Only without the ridiculous costumes. Unless pink puppy pyjamas count as a ridiculous costume.
C. Chores you dislike: Choooooooooores? Nah, you've lost me.
D. Dogs: This is my dog:
Dogs are awesome.
E. Essential start to your day: Coffee coffee coffee coffee coffee. And more sleep.
F. Favourite colour: Purple.
G. Gold or silver: Either, but if I had to choose probably gold. In ingot form.
H. Height: Five foot tall. Although five foot doesn't really count as tall.
I. Instruments you play(ed): I was awesome on the recorder. I also attempted the cello at high school when participation in the school orchestra was compulsory. Ear plugs should also have been compulsory.
J. Job title: Full-time mum? Homemaker? Domestic Goddess? All of which probably means I should do more of "C".
K. Kids: Yes. 15 Year Old Daughter and 11 Year Old Son. Maybe I should get them to do "C".
L. Live: By "Live" do you mean:
(a) where do I live;
(b) am I alive;
(c) is this blog post going out live or pre-recorded;
(d) do I like the 1990s rock band Live.
Please be more specific, you've made extra work for me. But because I like you I'll answer them all:
(a) West Auckland, New Zealand;
(b) yep, I had one of those tests done where they glue electrode thingamees to your head and monitor your brainwaves. I have brainwaves. I am not a zombie. 11 Year Old Son is disappointed by this.
(c) it's going out live right now. No ad breaks or anything. Please feel free to record and play back later.
(d) ugh. Wank Rock. Hate them.
M. Mum’s name: I have two mums, Colleen and Susan.
N. Nicknames: ManikPixi - normally shortened to Pixi.
O. Overnight hospital stays: Yes, after my two caesarians and also when 15 Year Old Daughter broke her elbow when she was three. She fell off the couch onto a toy. Toys are dangerous.
P. Pet peeves: Oh I have so many:
The noises people make when they eat;
whispering;
people who stop their trollies in the middle of the supermarket aisle;
the way nobody ever puts stuff back in the right place in the fridge (I have a system, people, a system);
the way people are always un-alphabetising my herbs and spices (a system, people, a system)...
I think we should stop now. You're already thinking I'm a nutjob.
Q. Quote from a movie: I've drawn a blank. I really want to come up with some favourite movie witticism but my head is empty. Except for the shoes. And the unicorns.
R. Righty or lefty: Lefty. Potato peelers are the bane of my life.
S. Siblings: A half-sister, two foster-brothers and a foster-sister.
T. Time you wake up: I try not to.
U: Underwear: Oh love pretty lingerie. Not that you'd know it by the number of black cotton M&S briefs in my underwear drawer.
V. Vegetables you don’t like: Broccoli. Did you know it's a flower? No flower should ever taste that bad.
W. What makes you run late: Sleeping in.
X. X-Rays you’ve had: Lots. I am accident prone. And a hypochondriac.
Y. Yummy food you make: I make an awesome hummus. 15 Year Old Daughter says my Pumpkin Soup is her favourite food. 15 Year Old Daughter is my favourite daughter.
Z. Zoo animal favourites: Otters! And Tarantulas.
I'm probably supposed to tag other bloggers to do this. Just go ahead and do it if you feel so inspired, and don't forget to send me a link!
