A humid bathroom with discarded umbrellas...

The rain comes down and I do not complain.  I rather like the rain here for many little reasons, but mostly because it generates a feeling of calmness and security.  It must be something to do with growing up in Ireland (quelle surprise) but also perhaps my general aversion to the sun and excessive heat.   What am I doing in Sydney? Sometimes I wonder.

In a shameless rip from The Banal Chew, I have answered the below questions with my own responses, as these little personal quizzes have always compelled me.   They can be fun, and therapeutic for haphazard hungover minds.   

1. What is in the back seat of your car right now? I think an old cap
2. When was the last time you threw up? Umm think late 2004
3. What's your favourite curse word? Shite
4. Name 3 people who made you smile today? Jason, the waitress in the cafe, Annabel Crabb
5. What were you doing at 8 a.m. this morning? Considering the logistics of getting up and having some water and panadol
6. What were you doing 30 minutes ago? Reading the SMH
7. Where were you born? Dublin, Ireland
8. Have you ever been to a strip club? No
9. What is the last thing you said aloud?  "Bollocks!"  (I spilled water all down my shirt)
10. What is the best ice cream flavor?  I tend to go traditional rum & raisin
11. What was the last thing you had to drink? Flat white and water
12. What are you wearing right now? Crummy shorts and old tshirt
13. What was the last thing you ate? Oops! Bacon & egg brekkie
14. Have you bought any new clothes this week? No
15. Where were you last? Reading the paper in the living room
16. What's the last sporting event you watched? Australian Open
17. Who won? Not over yet
18. Who is the last person you sent a comment/message on Facebook? Dean
    
19. Ever go camping? Yes, many years ago, and have little desire to go again
20. Where do you live? Sydney, Australia
    
21. What song are you listening to? Don't stand so close to me, The Police
22. Do you have a tan? I like to think so on my arms
23. Do you drink your soda from a straw? I don't drink "soda".  But i occasionally use a straw for drinks, yes...
24. What did your last text message say? "Aw OK. Tee hee you must have had a few :-) see u in morn x"
25. Who's your best friends? More important, who's my second best friend?
26. What are you doing tomorrow? Nothing really planned at this stage.
27. Where is your mom right now? I hope asleep peacefully in her bed in Ireland
28. Look to your right, what do you see? Rain gently pattering on the leaves of the tree outside the window
29. What colour is your watch? One brown and silver, the other all silver
30. What do you think of when you think of Australia? Sun, youth, vibrancy, beach, hope
31. Ever ridden on a roller coaster? Yes but it was a crap Funderland one
32. What is your birthstone? There are a few, but I think "Beryl" suits me best!
33. Do you go in at a fast-food place or just hit the drive through? Go inside. Drive through always bugger up the order
34. What is your favourite number? Hmmm... I'm not sure any win greater affection than another
    
35. Do you have a dog? No.  Would like one in future though
36. Last person you talked to on the phone? Jason, talking shite at midnight from the pub
37. Have you met anyone famous? President of Ireland?, Robbie Williams
38. Any plans today? I really REALLY should study
39. How many countries have you lived in? Ireland and Australia
40. Ever go to college? Yes
41. Where are you right now? In the office/spare room/creative media space/laundry drying/second bedroom
42. Biggest annoyance in your life right now? my ill defined thankless job
43. Are you in love with someone right now? Yes very much so....
44. Are you allergic to anything? Apparently a mild allergy to dust.   And I do dislike it!
45. Favourite pair of shoes? tan loafers.
46. Are you jealous of anyone? Not especially.   I have envied others qualities where I lack them
47. Is anyone jealous of you? I really don't think so!
48. Do any of your friends have children? Yes
49. Do you eat healthy? No.  There's just no other way to say it
50. What do you usually do during the day? Work during week, then bum around at weekends
51. Do you hate anyone right now?  No.
52. Do you use the word 'hello' daily? I think so
53. How old will you be turning on your next birthday?  34
    
54. Have you ever been to Six Flags? What on earth is this
55. How did you get one of your scars (if you have any)? From removing a tumour on my brain!