Tea and Crumpets

So here I am, back again... look who's back, tell a friend.

Alright I'm finished being corny.

Maybe.

Anyways, I've finally returned from my sabbatical. I needed some time to think, to work things out etc. etc. And during that time I have come to some interesting conclusions about myself, my life, the world and everyone and everything in it.

Not that I'm going to post that all here mind you. That would take a while, and I'm quite sure that no one wants to be consumed by the giant wall of text that would be the outcome of my monologue.

For those of you who have a Facebook account, I'm sure you've noticed the near spam-like note that has been going around entitled '25 Random Things'. The idea behind it is that the writer of the note posts 25 random things about themselves and the people they tag in the note are supposed to do the same. The result being that I've learned a lot of interesting things about my friends and family as of late. I did it as well, and I was surprised by how long it took me to accomplish it. I spent over an hour and a half writing down 25 things about myself that 1; weren't too personal and 2; most of my friends didn't know. So I thought I would post it here just for fun.

1. My favourite movie of all time is 'The Princess Bride'. I've always dreamed of someone loving me as much as Westly loved Buttercup.

2. I love cheese. A Lot. Of almost any variety. Definitely my favourite food.

3. I love to write. Also, I proofread all my work by reading it aloud to music. Several times.

4. One of my favourite things to do around the house is clean the floors. There's just something incredibly zen about mopping.

5. I hate playing first person shooters. They're scary as hell.

6. Up until 2 years ago, I avidly made fun of people who played D&D. I take it all back, as now that I actually play it I think it's the greatest game ever.

7. When I was little I wanted to be a ballerina.

8. I've never truly hated anyone in my whole life. I don't believe I have the capability to hate, I can't even stay angry at anyone for very long.

9. Music is an integral part of my being. I listen to music 24/7, it helps me get through the day.

10. I think vegetarianism is a ridiculous concept. Seeing that they live, die and reproduce... doesn't that make them alive? Doesn't that also mean that when we eat them we are eating the byproduct of mass murder?

11. I'm still waiting for my white knight to come along and ride off with me into the sunset.

12. I can't wait to be 30. I think it'll be grand fun.

13. I'm lactose intolerant. Just still in denial.

14. More than anything in the world, I can't stand to be alone.

15. I am truly thankful for all the friends I have, and I thank God everyday that I have them.

16. My favourite flower is the lily. Coincidentally (or not) it is also my Belegarth symbol, and I have 2 tattoos of lilies.

17. I carry a package of Kleenex with me everywhere.

18. I laugh at myself often. I figure if I do it first then it won't be so bad when other people do it. Which they inevitably do.

19. My favourite colour is purple.

20. I like to snack on 'healthy' food.

21. When I say 'I love you', I mean it. And those that I love I would do absolutely anything for.

22. I can type quickly and correctly on a QWERTY keyboard without looking.

23. I believe.

24. My living room curtain is made of suede.

25. Nothing is impossible. It's always worth it in the end. There is a silver lining. Everything does happen for a reason. Just wait and see, live life to live it, not regret it.

So there you have it, 25 random things. I did enjoy writing these things down, not nearly as much as I enjoyed reading other peoples though. In this way the internet is a marvelous tool, it gives people the opportunity to reveal things about themselves that may not otherwise come up. The anonymity factor of it is the key I believe. It gives people a place where they can be honest about themselves, their interests, goals, dreams and ideals. Now if only we could all start doing that in person we may find ourselves on the road to the next stage in human evolution.

Or we might just get really annoyed with people.

Peace.