Another Lovely Tag!

Cordy, who blogs at Write On Cordy! (a blog, by the by, that I am growing quite fond of), has tagged me for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award.  I've actually done this tag before, but as the questions are always new--and these ones looked particularly fun--I thought I'd do it again.  

Thank you, Cordy! 
 

 

1. Do you have a favorite fictional couple? (If so, why do you like them?)

Oh dear me.  A favorite fictional couple?  Why is my mind going blank?  I know there are dozens of good fictional couples...why then when someone says 'favorite' do I suddenly feel that there is not one couple in all the vast array of fictional stories which I particularly and especially like? 

Hold it!  Let me a think a moment...  

Alright.  I'll just go with the first couple who popped into my head.

Mr. Knightly and Emma.   One of the things I like most about this couple is the fact that they've been friends all their lives.  They know each other so well, and can be totally real and honest with one another, while still remaining good friends.  (Also, their arguments are highly entertaining, and their romantic moments are the sweetest ever.)  "Will you dance, dear Emma?"  Aww.

2. If you could have any animal (safely) as a pet you would have a...

Oh, I don't know. I don't really like pets.  But if I must choose one, I suppose I'll go with a dog.  That's boring, but hey!   It's traditional.  (There is one condition, however.  He must remain outside.  Dogs in the house are a definite, NO!)

3. You get to live in Middle Earth, what race are you a member of?

Well, seeing that I'm an extremely adventurous person, who LOVES to try new things (not!), I would probably go with Rohan or Gondor.  Why?  Well, because they're people and I'm kind of used to being a people (ahem, a person.)  As a second choice, I'd probably choose to be a Hobbit.  Because I think Hobbiton would be a cozy and delightful place to live. 
 

Tell me, isn't that just adorably quaint and cozy?

4. In an ideal situation (you don't have to worry about living too far from family or money concerns) where would you live? (It can be fictional.)

That's a tough one, because I don't usually think about that sort of thing.  Hmmm...?

Well, if it were possible I would probably choose to live at my grandparents old farm...provided it was fixed up and back to what it used to be when they lived there.  The house has for several years now been a sort of dream house of mine, and I'd really like to live in a house similar to it someday.  Of course, I can't go into all the reasons why, but here's a picture for you. 

The inside  of the house (which is small and cozy...yes, I adore cozy places) is what I particularly like.  Unfortunately I don't have any good pictures of it, or I would share those with you, too. 

 

5. Do you have a favorite 'vintage' movie? (As in, filmed before 1960.) What is it?

I know I've mentioned this one before on my blog, but I'll take the risk of boring you and mention it again.  Random Harvest is one of my very favorite 'vintage' movies.  It's a beautiful story and if you haven't seen it, you really should.  :) 

 

6. When you were a little kid what did you want to be when you grew-up?

A clown.  Apparently, my brother and I were going to join the circus and thrill audiences with our hilarious antics.  However, I have a feeling we confused childish goofiness--of which we had a large supply--with being genuinely funny, so I can't say our career would have been a hugely successful one.  In fact, I'd hate to see the kind of reception we would have received.  (Eye rolls, maybe?  Rotten vegetables?)  Needless to say that dream died...and the world is a brighter and happier place.  ;)

7. You can be 'the best' in any sport (e.g. gymnastics, curling, synchronized swimming etc.) what do you choose?

That's a tough question, because I'm not really into sports.  Also being 'the best' at a sport would require a good deal of intense work, and I'm not really into that, either.  Okay...random off the top of my head, and I-probably-wouldn't-really-want-to-do-this-but-let's-go-for-it-anyway...ping pong.  How's that? 

8. List three things that you wish people knew about you but will never ask. (Or just three random things. ;)) 

I'm going to go with three random things.

1. A day of shopping for clothes  is not what I would consider a fun outing--unless we have to stop for lunch, in which case I just might be persuaded to enjoy myself.   ;) 
2. I am a terrible conversation starter, but I enjoy talking if someone else begins it.
3. I have a sister who reads my mind and whose mind I read.  We are forever stealing each other's thoughts.  :)  (Sisters are the best!)
 

9. Share a favorite quote!

I don't really have a large repertoire of quotes as I'm not one to collect them and memorize them, but with some quick research I was able to come across one that I like, so here it is.
 

10. What is your favorite thing about wintertime? (Besides Christmas.)

Well, I don't really like to be cold, but I do enjoy the cold weather in the wintertime because it allows me to be extra warm and cozy in bed at night.  Also, during the day, it gives me the opportunity to sit in front of the space heater in my room and toast myself to perfection;  which is a favorite winter activity of mine, especially when I have a good book to read and some candy to nibble on.  (Ah! Talk about comfort!  ;))



Now, as I haven't the brain power  at this moment to come up with new questions, I've decided not to tag anyone specifically.  However, if you'd like to answer Cordy's questions, please feel free.  And in that case, I tag everyone! 

 

Have fun!