#tbh it was probably the best driving posture I’ve had for a long time and I was in the 10/2 position the whole way home but my god was it

[mintmentos]

Driving in the snow more life fearing for your life

[tesria]

Meme

I wasn’t tagged for this, but I did pinch it from @itinerantvae and I’m bored so here you are.

1: are you named after someone? Not my first name (though I do know both ‘Joanne’ and ‘Summer’ were in the running, and for a long time I was sad I wasn’t named Summer). My middle name is similar to both my grandmothers’ names, and a compromise between the two (thank goodness they were so similar, I guess). 2: when was the last time you cried? I’m not sure, I nearly cried yesterday morning. I don’t cry much anymore. It’s not always the good thing it sounds like. 3: do you like your handwriting? Eh. When I put effort in it can be ok, but usually I think it’s only just legible.  4: what is your favourite lunch meat? Chicken. 5: do you have kids? No, and it’s unlikely to happen. 6: if you were another person, would you be friends with you? Um. I like to think yes, but it’s very possible I really wouldn’t get on with me. Similar personalities can clash! 7: do you use sarcasm? Yes, usually when I’m in a good (or at least engaged and alert type of) mood.. 8: do you still have your tonsils? Yes. 9: would you bungee jump? It took me far too long to brave a ‘death slide’ in my childhood (the red thing) even after watching friends do it multiple times (I mean several visits to the place over years), I think it very likely I’d freeze up if I even tried to bungee jump. 10: what is your favourite kind of cereal? Milk chocolate Krave. Shhh, chocolate is the best. 11: do you untie your shoes when you take them off? Trainers - no. Anything else - I try not to wear things with laces anymore, tbh. 12: do you think you’re a strong person? I’m... I was going to be all modest, but screw that. Yes, I am. I’ve survived a lot, and while I’m not thriving I’m doing much better than just ‘surviving’ these days, while providing support to others, too. 13: what is your favourite ice cream? Depends on the day. A really good vanilla is hard to beat, but I do like B&J “phish food” and their choc fudge brownie. I’m a big fan of ice cream ‘sandwiches’ too, made with soft cookie. 14: what is the first thing you notice about people? Hm. I think the way they present themselves. Nervous/Shy? Confident? Getting into my personal space? That sort of thing. 16: what is the least favourite physical thing you like about yourself? My immune system. Also I’d like smaller boobs. 17: what color pants and shoes are you wearing now? I’m in bed on my way to settling in and I sleep naked, so... 20: if you were a crayon, what color would you be? I’m going with teal. Maybe it’s my favourite colour because it makes me think of my crayon alter-ego. Who knows? 21: favourite smell? Hm. I like fresh baked bread. Also the smell of C’s stew cooking. 22: who was the last person you spoke to on the phone? Well, not counting random cold calls (because I don’t) I guess my aunt? I text/message a lot, in which case probably one of the people I live with. 23: favourite sport to watch? Like the person before me, I think I’m going to have to say figure skating. It can be so pretty, and those that compete are so eye-wateringly talented. 24: hair color? Well, um. Right now a crazy mix of bleached/lightly dyed (which looks kind of strawberry blonde-ish), brownish dye (was tinted purple), the remains of blue and green dye underneath, and my brown roots. I’m intending to bleach those and probably go all blue/green/something similar as soon as I have the energy. 25: eye color? Hazel. 26: do you wear contacts? I wear glasses. I used to wear contacts sometimes, but my eyes are way too dry these days. 27: favourite food to eat? Savory food, Chris’s stew. Or maybe a cooled-but-fresh, thick slice of bread with real unsalted butter (not the ‘spreadable’ stuff). Also chocolate. I’m predictable like that.  28: scary movies or comedy? Depends. I don’t always get on with comedy films, I tend to get into longer term things like TV shows, I’m better with subtle comedy. Films, depends, are we talking slasher movie/B movie? I’m in! Actually creepy/scary things I need to be in the right mood. 29: last movie you watched? I genuinely don’t remember, but I am planning on seeing Hidden Figures in the next day or so, spoons allowing, at a nearby little cinema that was renovated a couple of years ago. 30: what color of shirt are you wearing? See question 17. 31: summer or winter? Summer. Winter is a long game of “I can’t get warm enough and my joints hurt”. Unfortunately Britain’s summer isn’t very long. 32: hugs or kisses? Hugs! Cuddles! Pet my hair and snuggle me! 33: what book are you currently reading? “Buried” by CJ Carmichael. First in a triology (this one’s free), and I’ve only just started it. No idea yet if it’s worth a rec. Serial-killer-mystery type thing. 34: who do you miss right now? Ooph. I always miss @ineffectualdemon and family. I also miss @skipthedemon who’s only just gone to bed, but it’s that time of night/morning when you notice they’re not around to message with, you know? 35: what is on your mouse pad? Don’t have one! I’d like a decent one with something nice on it though. I’ve got my eye out for something that grabs me. 36: what is the last tv program you watched? Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries (doing a re-watch with the two who haven’t seen it before, we’re just into season 3). 37: what is the best sound? Oh. Hm. Um. I’m going to go with waves on the shore, just because it’s relaxing and part of my custom ‘drown things out’ sounds on asoftmurmur.com. Also because I really don’t know what else to say. Maybe a cat purring. 38: rolling stones or the beatles? Rolling Stones (I know nothing about the people, but prefer their music). 39: what is the furthest you have ever traveled? Um. Just a sec, need to work out distances. Tampa, Florida (only Busch Gardens, that trip was mostly to Orlando). Been to the USA three times though, I’m lucky. I liked everywhere, particularly one little beach in Delaware, but my favourite urban place is probably Chicago so far. Philadelphia centre seemed nice, and New York absolutely had its charms. I honestly don’t remember much about Orlando that isn’t International Drive being ridiculously long. I just really liked the feel of Chicago (admittedly mostly saw the city centre). 40: do you have a special talent? Um. Wow, time for a hard one, huh? I suppose I’d say... reading people? Not like, spiritually or psychically, I mean like tone, posture, body language. Kind of a side effect of C-PTSD, but if I can get a silver lining out of it...  41: where were you born? Near Watford

(I’m not tagging anyone, but go ahead and nab it if you’re bored/restless/procrastinating, too)