Getting To Know You MEME

[debris4spike]

 This is some questions - snagged from dragonflylady77  as I have gained some new LJ friends and it would be nice to know a bit more about you - so please just paste the questions into a comment ... thanks

"Getting to know you ... more"

1. Name:

2. Birthday:

3. Where do you live:

4: What are you studying/What are you working as:

5. What makes you happy:

6. What are you listening to now/have listened to last:

7. What is particularly good/bad about my LJ:

8. An interesting fact about you:

9. Are you in love/have a crush at the moment:

10. Favorite place to be:

11. Favorite lyric:

12. Best time of the year:

13. Weirdest food you like:

RECOMMEND

1. A film:

2. A book:

3. A song:

4: A band:

FANDOM

1. Favorite Fandom:

2. OTP/OT3:

3. Icon/Fic Journal (so I can join):

PLUS

1. One thing you like about me:

2. Two things you like about yourself:

3. Put this in your lj so I can tell you what I think of you.

Comments

[xheartrockx.livejournal.com]

We know each other already but I just had to...

1. Name:
Sway or Svenja
2. Birthday:
April 17th
3. Where do you live:
small town, Germany
4: What are you studying/What are you working as:
social siences/slave for hire at a grocery store
5. What makes you happy:
like you don't know... fandom events.
6. What are you listening to now/have listened to last:
Small Favor audio book :P
7. What is particularly good/bad about my LJ:
love your layout, can't think of anything bad
8. An interesting fact about you:
ehm... I can tie a knot with my tongue - ask me how ;)
9. Are you in love/have a crush at the moment:
yes *sobs*
10. Favorite place to be:
Vancouver or London
11. Favorite lyric:
"Here with you" by Naked Raven (among many others)
12. Best time of the year:
travel time
13. Weirdest food you like:
if it was THAT weird, I wouldn't like it, would I? Can't think of anything, really

RECOMMEND

1. A film:
Iron Man, Smokin' Aces, omg dont get me started

2. A book:
"The Interpretation of Murder" by Jed Rubenfeld

3. A song:
"Good Will Running" by Morgan Finlay

4: A band:
see above because he's the man!

FANDOM

1. Favorite Fandom:
Buffy, Torchwood, Dresden Files, Doctor Who, Bones... oh so many

2. OTP/OT3:
Spuffy, J/J, Harry/Murphy, 10/Rose, Booth/Brennan...

3. Icon/Fic Journal (so I can join):
eyescubed/lovebite_fics

PLUS

1. One thing you like about me:
that you talked to me in Cardiff and were willing to meet me again *LOL*

2. Two things you like about yourself:
- that I lost 40lbs and didn't let it get to my head
- that I have no fear of traveling and just go places

3. Put this in your lj so I can tell you what I think of you.

[debris4spike]

Thanks Sway -- yes, I knew some of those things ... but never worked pout what it is you are studying ... so that's good.

Thanks for the links as well! I am off to see what they are like!

.... And yes - next time - we will meet again ... it's good to have a friend like you

[xheartrockx.livejournal.com]

Hehe, yeah, I study a lot and nothing at the same time ;)

Oh you should definitely check out the YouTube vid. *sighs at my rockstar-not-boyfriend*

it's good to have a friend like you
Aw.. don't make me tear up. *hugs*

[wendybt7.livejournal.com]

1. Name: Wendy

2. Birthday: February 28th

3. Where do you live: Romford, London

4: What are you studying/What are you working as: studying psycho-therapy

5. What makes you happy: To be at home, to read a good book, to see my family well

6. What are you listening to now/have listened to last: Don't recall anything particular

7. What is particularly good/bad about my LJ: The pics, the general content. Makes me want to read it.

8. An interesting fact about you: I served for a year as Mayor

9. Are you in love/have a crush at the moment: No

10. Favorite place to be: People watching on the beach at Santa Monica

11. Favorite lyric: Don't know

12. Best time of the year: Summer

13. Weirdest food you like: marmite sandwiches

RECOMMEND

1. A film: "On the Town"

2. A book: The Nun's Tale by Margaret Atwood

3. A song: I am musically dyslexic so don't recall any

4: A band: see above but sometimes listen to Eurythmics

FANDOM

1. Favorite Fandom: Buffy

2. OTP/OT3:

3. Icon/Fic Journal (so I can join):

PLUS

1. One thing you like about me: You have distracted me from my exam revision!

2. Two things you like about yourself: My sense of fair play and balanced judgement

3. Put this in your lj so I can tell you what I think of you.

[debris4spike]

WOW - I think you are now my 5th LJ friend who has that birthdate!

On The Town - one of my all time favourites as well

Thanks for replying

[dragonflylady77.livejournal.com]

1. Name: Lauriel

2. Birthday: 28 September

3. Where do you live: Wanganui, New Zealand

4: What are you studying/What are you working as: I have a BA in English from my French University and half a Masters.. But I'm a stay at home mum

5. What makes you happy: my kids, reading or chatting about Spuffy fanfic (and JM)

6. What are you listening to now/have listened to last: Hmm last was the main title from Serenity but the tv is on, some kid show

7. What is particularly good/bad about my LJ: I like your banner and the many many pics of JM! ;)

8. An interesting fact about you: I have 5 tattoos and I hate needles. Go figure!

9. Are you in love/have a crush at the moment: Rediscovering I love my husband. Massive crush on JM...

10. Favorite place to be: my mum's house! or on the computer

11. Favorite lyric: All That She Wanted.. It's not on the CDs... *sighs*

12. Best time of the year: When I'm with my family

13. Weirdest food you like: I like button mushrooms with mayo, and raw cauliflower (and my daughter does too!)

RECOMMEND

1. A film: Death Proof, and for a good laugh, Sorority Boys

2. A book: Every Woman For Herself, by Trisha Ashley

3. A song: Crystal Ship, by The Doors

4: A band: The Bacon Brothers

FANDOM

1. Favorite Fandom: Spuffy, Bones, NCIS, Pushing Daisies

2. OTP/OT3: Spuffy

3. Icon/Fic Journal (so I can join): none

PLUS

1. One thing you like about me: your ramblings.. ^_^

2. Two things you like about yourself: Do I really have to answer that question? I make beautiful kids! Hehe and... I can read books in French or English, without a problem.

[debris4spike]

Oh yes - All that she wanted - I ahd hoped that would be on the album ... he better make another one!

French - I just wish I could remember mine from schooldays! I keep saying I am going to re-learn!

Thanks for answering

[tamakin.livejournal.com]

Heee! Ok im not really a new friendie, but this meme looked really interesting, and its a sunday evening, sooooo here goes!

1. Name: Tamara Roche

2. Birthday: 31/08/1984

3. Where do you live: Ireland

4: What are you studying/What are you working as: Hee! Am a graduated zoologist now, goin for veterinary :)

5. What makes you happy: Oh god... pretty nekid men *cough*james*cough*, chocolate, sparklies, anything with 4 legs and fluffy hair aaaaand er.. laughing at.. anything. :P

6. What are you listening to now/have listened to last: The scrubs soundtrack (it rocks!)

7. What is particularly good/bad about my LJ: I lover your DJ blogs, though i havnt gotten to comment much of late and am a bit behind on his antics :P But its lovely to see how cherished he is :)

8. An interesting fact about you: Um.. eye, tendon and nail injuries freak me the HELL out, but im grand with aaaanything else :P

9. Are you in love/have a crush at the moment: I always have at least one crush lol! But not in love at the mo :P

10. Favorite place to be: Hmm.. to live is currently Cork, to chill out is the local woodland patch where i like to go walkies :)

11. Favorite lyric: I looove the lyrics to "Its Only Love" and many many aerosmith songs, but cant pick an absolute fav.

12. Best time of the year: Spring or Autumn, times of change :)

13. Weirdest food you like:

RECOMMEND

1. A film: Omg soooooooooooo many!

2. A book: ANY terry pratchett book, or the clan of the cave bear series, i lover those.

3. A song: Oh god, again, soooo many songs! I kinda listen to music all day long lol, so ummmm the last one i listened to that i love is this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_66FSnIUc3Q Hee! The song makes me bounce round like a loon, and lookit! The video is of scrubs! *hearts*

4: A band: AEROSMITH AEROSMITH AEROSMITH! :P

FANDOM

1. Favorite Fandom: Buffay!

2. OTP/OT3: Erm.. eh?

3. Icon/Fic Journal (so I can join): Er... im pretty sure youre already joined :P

PLUS

1. One thing you like about me: How you always take the time to comment :)

2. Two things you like about yourself: Ummm i think im fairly open minded, and i lover teh sarcasm :D

3. Put this in your lj so I can tell you what I think of you. Will do boi!

[debris4spike]

Yes - the OTP got me!! It is what pairing etc you follow - so my answer I now know is Spuffy!!

Thanks Tam - love reading about you 4-legged family as well - DJ certainly keeps me busy - dod you see his B'day post with his baby pics here if not!

[tamakin.livejournal.com]

Heee thanks for the link hun! He was a goooorrrgeous baby! And GAH i forgot to answer the 'weirdest food' thingy, which would prolly be a bacon and nutella combo i decided to make one boring morning :P It was... strangely yummy...

[debris4spike]

Yes - you are right - that is definately a weird combo!!!

[kalinda001.livejournal.com]

1. Name: Kal
2. Birthday: September 6
3. Where do you live: Canada
4: What are you studying/What are you working as: Systems Analyst
5. What makes you happy: friends and writing B7 fic
6. What are you listening to now/have listened to last: Almost Paradise (Mike Reno and Anne Wilson)
7. What is particularly good/bad about my LJ: Love your sharing about your life
8. An interesting fact about you: I am stuck writing for one fandom at the moment (guess lol)
9. Are you in love/have a crush at the moment: No.
10. Favorite place to be: On a cruise ship travelling the Mediterranean
11. Favorite lyric: Instrument of Peace
12. Best time of the year: June
13. Weirdest food you like: Not exactly wierd but I love sashimi

RECOMMEND

1. A film: Lord of the Rings Trilogy
2. A book: Been too busy writing to actually read.
3. A song: Almost Paradise (Mike Reno and Anne Wilson)
4: A band: I tend to prefer individuals and not bands. I love Andrea Bocelli.

FANDOM
1. Favorite Fandom: B7
2. OTP/OT3: Avon/Cally
3. Icon/Fic Journal (so I can join):

PLUS

1. One thing you like about me: 2 thing. Love your freedom to share and that you can ride a horse.
2. Two things you like about yourself: I love to analyze things. I can be both adventurous and stay-at-home depending on my mood.
3. Put this in your lj so I can tell you what I think of you.

[debris4spike]

Yay - told you Avon/Cally is the best!!!

I shall definately join you on the cruise - sounds a great idea!

Thanks Kal for answering

[kalinda001.livejournal.com]

Cruises are great. And the Mediterranean is gorgeous. Have you been on one?

[debris4spike]

Never been on a cruise - but I think I would enjoy as I love travelling and sight-seeing ... so this way it is a great combination.

[musicinmyear.livejournal.com]

1. Name: Anja

2. Birthday: November 8th

3. Where do you live: home is a city near Cologne, but I currently live in Paderborn (all in Germany obviously ;-))

4: What are you studying/What are you working as: English and American Literature, Culture and Linguistics

5. What makes you happy: being "on tour"

6. What are you listening to now/have listened to last: CNN on TV

7. What is particularly good/bad about my LJ: love all those james pics

8. An interesting fact about you: within the last two years I managed to loose 90 llbs, then within 2 months managed to gain more than half of it again

9. Are you in love/have a crush at the moment: nothing but a stupid fangirl-crush *g*

10. Favorite place to be: with my 2nd family in California

11. Favorite lyric: VERY hard to choose.. "You gotta cry without weeping, talk without speaking, scream without raising your voice"

12. Best time of the year: whenever I get to travel around and get away from normal life

13. Weirdest food you like: mmh some people think eating nutella without any bread is weird

RECOMMEND

1. A film: Recount (although if you don't care about US politics, don't watch it)

2. A book: The Audacity of Hope, Barack Obama

3. A song: Bad by U2

4: A band: U2 (kind of obvious)

FANDOM

1. Favorite Fandom: I gotta go for U2, because I grew up with all these people, it's like family. But also love my fellow Robbie followers and obviously the James fandom, even though I don't feel like an actual member yet.

2. OTP/OT3: uhm??

3. Icon/Fic Journal (so I can join): guess I gotta skip this one

PLUS

1. One thing you like about me: that you talked to me right away in the queue.

2. Two things you like about yourself: that I'm not too scared to travel all around the world on my own, that I'm quite dependable

3. Put this in your lj so I can tell you what I think of you.

[debris4spike]

The OTP thing lost me as well - it is fandom pairing .. so mine is Spike/Buffy.

Yes - I am glad we got chatting ... it is always great to meet more James fans.

U2 ... just (slightly) knew that - LOL. But will admit US politics get me confused - but so do English!!!

Thanks for answering

[dawnofme.livejournal.com]

"Getting to know you ... more"

1. Name: Dawn S.

2. Birthday: Sept. 3

3. Where do you live: Southern California, USA

4: What are you studying/What are you working as: I'm a homemaker, but I hope to be a published author someday.

5. What makes you happy: Being alive. My husband and children. My cats.

6. What are you listening to now/have listened to last: Men At Work - Land Down Under

7. What is particularly good/bad about my LJ: Good! The banner and the amazing photos of James on the side. Bad: I get so enthralled by the photos, I have to remind myself to read your posts. LOL!

8. An interesting fact about you: I'm left handed for writing, but I use my right hand for things like scissors, eating and just about everything else.

9. Are you in love/have a crush at the moment: Yes. I am deeply in love and have a wild mad crush on my husband.

10. Favorite place to be: Right where I am at now. My desk in my room. Or in my bed which is only a couple of feet away.

11. Favorite lyric: Anything written by Martin Gore/Depeche Mode

12. Best time of the year: The beginning of Fall

13. Weirdest food you like: Hmm. Boxed mashed potatoes. You know the dry flakes.

RECOMMEND

1. A film: Drop Dead Fred

2. A book: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. Time Travel, Scotland, Romance, Action, etc. I enjoyed it, but my mother thought it was awful.

3. A song: Institutionalized by Suicidal Tendencies (I listened to this as a teen when I was mad. Always calmed me down.) So California Punk

4: A band: Depeche Mode

FANDOM

1. Favorite Fandom: Buffy the Vampire Slayer

2. OTP/OT3: I have no idea what this means. I'm guess it means what pairing I like? Spike/Buffy and Triangle? Spike/Angelus/Dru

3. Icon/Fic Journal (so I can join): good_evil
PLUS

1. One thing you like about me: You seem really nice.

2. Two things you like about yourself: I don't give up. I'm willing and open to learning.

3. Put this in your lj so I can tell you what I think of you.

[debris4spike]

Wow - I am right-handed to write ... left handed for Judo and work ... and either for fencing ... and most other things!

Haven't listened to any Depeche Mode for ages - must dig out a CD - you have given me ideas!

Thanks for replying

[kaczurda.livejournal.com]

1. Name: Kerri

2. Birthday: August 19

3. Where do you live: New York

4: What are you studying/What are you working as: Planning to study Forensic science

5. What makes you happy: Family, friends, television, and animals.

6. What are you listening to now/have listened to last: Coldplay - Viva la Vida

7. What is particularly good/bad about my LJ: The many pictures of James :)

8. An interesting fact about you: I'm a vegetarian.

9. Are you in love/have a crush at the moment: I have a few crushes, :P

10. Favorite place to be: With my family.

11. Favorite lyric: Hmm..I actually don't know.

12. Best time of the year: Christmas

13. Weirdest food you like: I don't really like weird foods..I'm picky.

RECOMMEND

1. A film: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

2. A book: Tuesdays with Morrie

3. A song: "Sail Away" by David Gray.

4: A band: Coldplay

FANDOM

1. Favorite Fandom: Uh..BtVS, Heroes, House, and Bones. xD

2. OTP/OT3: Buffy/Spike

3. Icon/Fic Journal (so I can join): buffyobsessed has some good graphics and icons about Buffy!

PLUS

1. One thing you like about me: You always find time to write a nice comment :)

2. Two things you like about yourself: I have a great sense of humor and I give very good advice.

3. Put this in your lj so I can tell you what I think of you.

[debris4spike]

Thanks for replying .... I shall certainly go and have a look at that link.

Yes - I like Coldplay - my brother has been to see them ... they seem to appeal to a wide range of people - don't they?

[jamalov29.livejournal.com]

I played at the end of March in my journal as you perhaps remember but a few questions were different so I 'm game again.:D

1.Name : The same as my RL name, Caroline
2.Birthday :12.01.70
3.Where do you live? -In France , near Lyon
3.What are you studying/What are you working as:
-Used to teach French, now I'm a stay- at- home mom , writing and hoping to be published one day.
5.What makes you happy ? Love
6. What are you listening to/have you listened to last?
Mozart piano concertos.
7.What is particularly good about my lj
-Your enthusiastic posts about James and your lovely posts about DJ always pleasant to read
8. An interesting fact about you :
I believe that love conquers all.
9.Are you in love at the moment?
Yes ( the same man for 22 years = my husband :))
10 .Favourite place to be: In the mountains.
11.Favourite lyrics :
Ne me quitte pas –French song by J.Brel.
12.Best time of the year:
March and October
13. Weirdest food you like :
Can’t think of anything weird!

RECOMMEND:
A film : The age of innocence. Scorsese.
A book : The Lost. D.Mendelsohn
A song : I want you. The Beatles
A band : Radiohead

FANDOM
1. Favorite Fandom:BTVS

2. OTP/OT3:Spuffy

PLUS
1. One thing you like about me: that you enjoy Spuffy and James in the same way as me.

2. Two things you like about yourself: I'm passionate and optimistic

[debris4spike]

We did a Mozart piano concerto last September in our orchestra concert!

Yes - Spuffy and James - you are just such a lovely person and a great friend.

Thanks for replying Caroline