2 posts tagged “driving”

I spent the weekend having a wonderful time down in London at Gemma's. I drove down which was a novelty, its been a long time since I last drove on the M25 and it was the furthest I've ever taken this car. The roads were pleasantly quiet which meant I got a good chance to test the car out... I'm not convinced that the reported top speeds are accurate - if they are then mine is breaking the mould :)

The weekend was spent mainly watching films. I have finally seen the 'Back to the Future' trilogy. Yes, I'd managed to get to my ripe old age without seeing any of them. I'm so so glad that I've seen them now, and just wish that I'd been watching them for years.

We all loved 'The Unicorn and the Wasp'. I thought it was very funny, and well written - it really felt like the step up from 'The Shakespeare Code'. I also really liked how it was woven around Agatha Christie's disappearance, felt quite clever to me.

Today back at work has felt a little like a rude awakening. I've felt really irritated by the smallest things today, so have ended up trying to be as invisible as possible. I think the fact I got missed on the tea run almost every time may have contributed to my irritation... just an inkling though.

Here goes, the QotDs that I wished I'd answered!

What's the nerdiest thing about you?

I spend a long time thinking of how to answer this question. Like many of the people who answered this before me there are a number of possible answers. I think however the nerdiest must be my obsession with a couple of tv shows, 'Buffy' and 'Dawsons Creek'. I have watched them repeatedly, own more tie in books than I care to admit, give precious bookcase space to guides (both official and unofficial) and need to only see a brief snippet of an episode to know which one it is (always name, often number).

What books are on your nightstand?

Whilst on holiday I read 'If You Could See Me Now' by Cecelia Ahern (much singing), 'Mercy' by Jodi Picoult, 'The Learning Curve' by Melissa Nathan, 'The Devils Feather' by Minette Walters and 'Mortal Causes' by Ian Rankin. I'd be hard pushed to choose a favourite, but I can say I was disappointed in the new Minette Walters. I can't tell you exactly what was wrong, there just seemed to be something missing.

Coming up I have the first 5 books Nicholas Sparks has written (decided it was about time I read his stuff), and 'Tuesdays Child' by Louise Bagshawe (£1 from a great shop in Hay-on-Wye). I should be getting a bag of books back from my uncle fairly soon, I can't remember exactly what's in it, some good crime / thriller writing though I think.

What is your browser's default home page set to?

I'm going to have to agree with everyone who said 'Google' - how boring and practical. I also have the toolbar and find myself confused when I use a computer that doesn't have it!

What's your favorite way to keep in touch? Phone, snail mail, email, text message, Vox, _____ ?

With very few exceptions snail mail. I know its an old fashioned thing now, but I love to write letters and cards and to receive them. I hate the fact that everything's mechanised - whilst I was at uni some of my best pick-me-up moments were when I received a letter from someone, an email just isn't the same.

What is your favourite way to relieve stress?

It depends on the cause. Knitting is a great stress buster, but sometimes going for a drive does the job even better - just getting away for a few minutes. I also find singing good - different things for different reasons. I should bang on about the values of relaxation exercises (stress affects the voice) but I've taken that hat off for now!

What is your favourite children's movie?

This is a really difficult question to answer. I at least enjoyed virtually all of the Disney movies, and have loved all of the computer animated ones we've been inundated with over the last few years. I've also recently loved watching the Princess Diaries films, but I think my favourite children's movie has to be 'Mary Poppins'.

What's your favorite song to sing karaoke-style?  If you don't have one, why not?

Finally we come to today's question. I don't think I can say I have a favourite, I've sung karaoke willingly on one occasion and unwillingly on another. I've watched other people do karaoke plenty over the last few years that's enough for me!