23.05.08
Posted in friday5 at 1:42 pm by Sarah
It’s been a crappy bloody fortnight, hence the no posting, but here’s the lastest Friday 5 from thefridayfive:
1. What were some of the smells and tastes of your childhood?
Smells - sunscreen, for sure. Even now, as soon as I smell sunscreen I think of days on the beach as a kid. 
2. What did you have as a child that you do not think children today have?
Decent cartoons on the tv!!!
3. What elementary grade was your favorite?
Probably 5th or 6th.
4. What summer do you remember the best as a child?
Ha. Probably the Chrissie holidays between 4th & 5th grade. I came down with chicken pox. 
5. What one piece of advice would you give to your younger self, and at what age?
What other people think REALLY doesn’t matter (though I’m still trying to tell myself this one). And that would be at ANY age.
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09.05.08
Posted in books, friday5, geekage, idiot box, movies at 8:51 pm by Sarah
From Fannish5:
What 5 series/books/movies can you rewatch/reread time and again?
+ Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (sad, but true)
+ Stargate SG-1
+ LOTR: FOTR (technically ALL of the LOTR series, but especially FOTR)
+ The Dish
+ Stardust
To be honest, I can rewatch (time and again) most of the TV series that I own on DVD but the meme did only ask for 5 answers…
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02.05.08
Posted in friday5 at 10:20 pm by Sarah
From FridayFiver:
1. Describe where you grew up:
Kingscliff. It’s a gorgeous little seaside town on the far north coast of NSW, just below the QLD/NSW border. I grew up in various houses in Kingscliff, usually either a (max) 5 min walk from the beach, or within view of it. Population was only about 5000 so it was nice and tiny - had a real country feel to it. Best place I can imagine for growing up.
2. Do you wear any jewelery?
Sleepers (earrings) as I usually forget to change them, and my watch. I just don’t do the jewellery thing.
3. What do you have too much of?
Ha. Geeky (electronic) toys. For sure. Off the top of my head: desktop PC, laptop, 3 TVs (one LCD widescreen), 3 DVD players, portable DVD player, iPod, stereo, iPAQ and god knows what else I’m forgetting.
4. Who is a fool?
Anyone who doesn’t keep an open mind.
5. What’s your nickname?
Sez or Sar - depends on the person who’s talking to me!
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12.10.07
Posted in friday5 at 5:39 pm by Sarah
Too braindead to think of a real post so here’s a Friday 5.
From fridayfiver:
1. What’s your favorite cereal?
Probably the good ol’ Weetbix. I am an Aussie kid, after all. 
2. What is too gross to eat in the morning?
Ugh. Anything too greasy. Seriously. I get the idea that it’s used as a hangover cure but… no.
3. What time do you go to bed?
Usually anywhere between 10pm and 12 midnight.
4. Where do you put your keys?
…in my bag?
5. What vegetables do you love?
I’m rather partial to broccoli, pumpkin and green beans. And, of course, the good old mashed ‘tatie.
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28.09.07
Posted in friday5 at 8:43 pm by Sarah
From FridayFiver:
1. Do you dance?
Ha. NO.
2. Would you consider yourself religious?
Not by any conventional religion. I have my own thoughts on the matter.
3. Do you talk about politics?
*snort* I try not to.
4. When is the last time you asked for forgiveness?
Real forgiveness? I honestly have no idea…
5. Friday fill-in:
I’m holding out for that QBuild job LIEK WHOA. *nods*
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14.09.07
Posted in friday5 at 3:57 pm by Sarah
From thefridayfive:
1. What was the most sick that you’ve ever been?
Hm… toss up between earlier this winter when I came down with that SHOCKING flu that everyone’s had, or the August of 2005. I came back from Bledisloe and whatever I had just knocked the stuffing out of me. I think it was some sort of flu/URTI but holy crap that was bad. I was coughing CONSTANTLY and hard enough to actually pull muscles in my back. I couldn’t walk or stand upright I was in so much pain. No, actually, August 2005 beats this year. LOL
2. What disease are you afraid of getting?
Cancer. (Is that strictly considered a disease? I mean it’s not infectious, obviously…)
3. Are you a big baby when it comes to taking medicine/shots for your illnesses?
Taking medicine, sometimes; taking shots, HELL YES. I. HATE. NEEDLES.
4. Is going to the doctor really THAT bad?
Not really. Not if you find a really good doctor that you’re comfortable with and who you can trust.
5. Would you have the flu twice a month if you were paid $1,000 for having it?
No. I don’t really see the point in having them and I know they’re not meant to CAUSE the flu but it’s amazing how many people still get a dose of the flu when they get the shot.
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24.08.07
Posted in friday5 at 8:28 pm by Sarah
Just spent some time chatting to and catching up with Amy. Has been aaaages since we’ve had a proper chat.
A Friday5 from FridayFiver before I collapse in bed. Because I am KNACKERED.
1. At the end of today, do you think you’ll feel spent or refreshed?
Well it IS the end of today and I can tell you now - I feel SPENT.
2. Do you like back rubs?
I adore them. And could really do with one right now…
3. When did you last mislead someone?
Yesterday. I didn’t tell anyone about my informal chat with DME - just told them I had an appointment. But it was for a good reason - didn’t want to jinx it! 
4. What color are your eyes?
Hazel I guess. Though they’re more green than what I imagine hazel to be…
5. Friday fill-in:
Lastly, let me know when it’s Sunday so I can actually enjoy my weekend.
Right. Bed. 
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17.08.07
Posted in friday5, real life at 1:44 pm by Sarah
From TheFridayFive:
1. Who was your favorite teacher?
Mr Wallis (History & Ancient History) with Mr Waide a close second.
2. Why was that teacher so special?
I don’t know. It didn’t hurt that history was my favourite subject anyway but it was something about the way he taught didn’t make us feel like kids, I guess? Mr Waide also (particularly when we had him for English in Yrs 11 & 12!) and Mr Kempnich (Yr 7 Geography) was very much like that as well.
3. Do you think teachers get paid enough?
Ha. Man, is THAT a hot topic. Let me put it this way - some are paid WAY too much for what they do (or should that be don’t do?), while others aren’t paid NEARLY enough for the time and effort they put in. Comprende?
4. Do you have a favorite year of school?
Year 9 was my favourite because it was the year I did best, academically. Fifth in the entire year. Also Year 12 because I was glad to be finally DONE.
5. If you could travel back in time and tell yourself something now that would have helped you get through school, what would you say?
Not so much would have helped me get through school, but would have made it easier on myself in those last couple of years: “For the love of Mike, DON’T do 3 Unit classes. Just DON’T. Especially Maths and English. People won’t think any worse of you. And stay with Computers (General).” Yep, that would probably be it.
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11.08.07
Posted in amusing, friday5, idiot box at 9:50 pm by Sarah
From Fannish5:
Name five of the funniest lines of dialogue.
Oh GOD. Seriously, this is going to be HARD. And I’m not necessarily going to pick lines that are bust-a-gut-laughing funny, but ones that I found amusing, cool and just plain GOOD.
+ Ares (XWP): The secret, to understanding women, is to realise that they don’t actually need men. Now if they ever figure this out it is a very sad day indeed, so we must never let them use tools, or take out the garbage, or let them open their own doors.
+ Marcus (B5): You see? It’s like I’ve always said. ‘You can get more with a kind word and a two-by-four than you can with just a kind word.’
+ Jack (SG-1): Hey, Rigar. You know that “we come in peace” business? Bite me.
+ Mal (Serenity): Dear Buddha. Please bring me a pony and a plastic rocket…
+ Tied for remaining spot are actually two exchanges which I adore (yeah, I’m ‘cheating’ - shut up):
Exchange #1 (Doctor Who):
The Doctor: “And you decided to scream.”
Mickey: “It took me by surprise!”
The Doctor: “Like a little girl?”
Mickey: “It was dark! I was covered in rats!”
The Doctor: “Nine, maybe ten years old. I’m seeing pigtails, frilly skirt.”
Exchange #2 (Now & Again):
Michael Wiseman: Can I fly?
Dr. Theodore Morris: What?
Michael Wiseman: Can I fly? You know, like, uh, Superman?
Dr. Theodore Morris: Mr. Wiseman, over the past 6 months we’ve performed a complicated series of operations. I’m tempted to call them transplants, but in truth, there is no “you” to transplant them to. Let’s call them operations. In fact, let’s agree that you have been the recipient of some of the most sophisticated surgical thinking and practice in the history of medicine. In addition, you have been inoculated with and intravenously fed over 700 highly experimental and, I believe extraordinarily promising hormones, steroids and vaccines that also were developed uniquely for you in this project. Now I mention all that because, and I’m embarrassed to admit it, that in the midst of all those surgeries, all those implant procedures, all the beta trials, tests, failures and successes… it just never occurred to any of us to shove a rocket up your ass.
Hon. Mention: Just about anything else out of Jack O’Neill’s mouth.
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03.08.07
Posted in friday5 at 9:13 pm by Sarah
Friday 5 before I crash in bed. Courtesy of FridayFiver:
1. What is your local lake/river/sea?
Moreton Bay.
2. Do you believe in dragons and unicorns?
As creatures of legend, maybe, but unlikely in the present time. *g*
3. What is your favorite fruit?
Oooh, toss-up. Mango or strawberries. YUM.
4. Do you smoke?
Nope.
5. Friday fill-in:
Together they would become stuff of legend .
And now I’m going to crash in bed because HOLY TIREDNESS, BATMAN.
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