Topic: Navel gazing
This is why Moment to Moment is one of my favorite blogs. Just as I'm thinking that I need to post something, but can't think of a damn thing to write about because my life has been utterly taken over by the upcoming end-of-term essays and I'm just not talented enough to make that sound at all interesting, Kate comes through with a meme. Bingo. I've got something to write about, on a topic that requires no research, and I don't have to worry about structuring an argument. Perfect . . .
7 things I want to do before I die:
1. Write a book.
2. Live in a sub-saharan African country. Yes, I realize that covers a lot of territory. No, I don't care to narrow it down further. Leaving it up to chance is part of the appeal.
3. Learn to dance the tango.
4. Take a cross-country trip through the U.S.
5. This is where "live in New Orleans" would have been.
6. Learn to speak French.
7. Learn to bellydance.
7 things I cannot do:
1. Make small talk without feeling like an idiot.
2. Cook anything more complicated than scrambled eggs.
3. Manage time effectively.
4. Play the piano (despite my mother's best efforts).
5. Just put down a badly-written book. I keep reading, hoping that it will get better, and kick myself for wasting time when it doesn't.
6. Wear short skirts.
7. Not be bossy. I try to reign it in, but once the oldest sister, always the oldest sister.
7 things that attract me to a person:
1. A genuine smile.
2. Attentiveness.
3. Thoughtfulness.
4. Intelligence.
5. Confidence.
6. A sense of concern for and engagement in the world.
7. A wicked sense of humor.
7 things that I say most often:
1. I miss you (to just about everybody).
2. I love you (funny how being far away makes that easier to say).
3. What do you mean "item not found"? (to the library database)
4. I don't want to go to class tonight.
5. I am so screwed (contemplating end-of-term essays).
6. Why do I do this to myself? (see: time management)
7. Gah. Feh. Haaaaaaaaaate (anything having to do with U.S. politics).
7 celebrity crushes:
1. John Corbett. Although its less about him and more about "Chris in the Morning" from Northern Exposure.
2. Adrian Brody. It's all about the nose. And those luminous eyes.
3. Kate Winslet. Gorgeous and, seemingly, smart and grounded.
4. Mike Doughty. Guy + guitar + good lyrics + sense of humor + sensitive without being new-agey = siiiiiiiiiiigh.
5. Ani Difranco. Girl + guitar + good lyrics + sense of humor + utterly unapologetic lefty politics = hell yeah.
6. Johnny Depp. Which is why I'm a bit afraid to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I'm not sure my crush will survive watching him in Michael Jackson drag for two hours.
7. Toni Collette. I love the story about her impromptu highway donation of the new Coldplay album.
7 people I want to do this:
I don't even know seven people with blogs on whom to foist this, so ... whoever. Just jump on in if you feel like it.
Update, 20 Nov.: Essay? What essay? The only research I need to be doing is on the availability of online celebrity pictures. I know nothing of this 'essay'. I do know that this may be the best picture of Kate Winslet ever, and it's not just because Johnny Depp is in it (though that doesn't hurt, by any means). More where that came from . . .