xans

1. My last kiss... today.

2. I am listening to... Ben Harper -- "Steal My Kisses"

3. I talk... when spoken to.

4. I love... coffee.

5. My friends... are awesome and I hope they know I love them v. much. *smoochykins*

6. My first real kiss... was with Chris Campbell the (possibly gay) cheerleader, at the Homecoming dance my junior year at KSS.

7. I hate... when my body conspires against me.

8. Love... is so many things that I don't care to wax philosophical about.

9. Marriage... is something I'd like to happen one day, but I'll settle with living with and making a family with the man I love, hopefully, some day, but not anytime soon.

10. Somewhere, someone is thinking... I really want some sex. :P

11. I'll always... make a point of appreciating the people around me.

12. I have a secret crush... on my current man's brother. I am so bad. *laughs*

13. The last time I cried was because... um, probably PMS or some such shit.

14. My cell phone... is in my pocket.

15. When I wake up in the morning... I usually get up straight away and deal with Mother Nature's call.

16. Before I go to bed I... make sure the whole house is locked up and all that fun shit.

17. Right now I am thinking about... how much time I have to wait 'til this week's episode of CSI starts. (35 minutes)

18. Babies are... cute(ish), but I don't want any for several more years. *shudder*

19. I get on Myspace... every now and then, but I don't do much.

20. Today I... straightened my hair, changed my sheets, had sex, and drank more soda pop than I usually do.

21. Tonight I will... watch CSI. Alone. (so emo, lol) Go to bed early.

22. Tomorrow I will be... cycling to uni, doing uni stuff, cycling home, and being happy to watch Bones and Heroes.

23. I really want... to learn how to drive a car and ride a motorcycle and win the lottery so I can buy all sorts of shit and visit everyone I ever wanted to visit. *grins* Not demanding much, am I?

Fin.

It's been a while since I've played this one.

IF YOU'RE ON MY FRIENDS LIST, (and if you're reading this you are) I want to know things about you. I don't care if we've never talked, never liked each other, or if we already know everything about each other. I really don't. You are obviously on my list, so let me know with whom I am friends! JUST HIT REPLY.

1. Your Middle Name:
2. Age:
3. Single or Taken:
4. Favourite Movie:
5. Favourite Song:
6. Favourite Band/Artist:
7. Dirty or Clean:
8. Tattoos and/or Piercings:

HERE COMES THE FUN...
1. Do we know each other outside of Live Journal?
2. What's your philosophy on life?
3. Would you have my back in a fight?
4. Would you keep a secret from me if you thought it was in my best interest?
5. What is your favourite memory of us?
6. Would you give me a kidney?
7. Tell me one odd/interesting fact about you:
8. Would you take care of me when I'm sick?
9. Can we get together and make a cake?
10. Have you heard any rumours about me lately?
11. Do you/have you talk(ed) crap about me?
12. Do you think I'm a good person?
13. Would you drive across country with me?
14. Do you think I'm attractive?
15. If you could change anything about me, would you?
16. What do you wear to sleep?
17. Would you come over for no reason just to hang out?
18. Would you go on a date with me if i asked you?
19. If I only had one day to live, what would we do together?
20. Will you post this so I can fill it out for you?

Fin.

Choose twelve characters from your fandoms, then answer the questions under the link. Do not look at the questions beforehand.

01. George Cooper (Song of the Lioness quartet, etc.)
02. Karigan G'ladheon (Green Rider)
03. Lestat de Lioncourt (Vampire Chronicles)
04. Bruce Wayne (Batman)
05. Verna (Sword of Truth)
06. Mat Cauthon (Wheel of Time)
07. Severus Snape (Harry Potter)
08. Louis de Ponte du Lac (Vampire Chronicles)
09. Daniel Jackson (Stargate)
10. Bellatrix Lestrange (Harry Potter)
11. Inigo Montoya (Princess Bride)
12. Gregory House (House)

( Here we go! )

Have cold. Not dead, but damned inconvenient I tell ya.

Fin.

This survey nicked off simple__man
( I was so tempted not to cut this )

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And another survey, this one off diea, that simple__man would probably enjoy...
( Southern Survey )

Whew! What a load of questions. Switched in new icons and sorta tweaked my layout a wee bit. Yarr.

Fin.

In a conversation with diea:

Me: I find it amusing how many times people forget the _ in front of my name. Not that you did. It's just it happened in some icon crediting by dragonrider7 recently, and in an entry today by cynicalpirate
diea: and in my user info which you pointed out a little while ago
diea: why did you include the underscore?
Me: because I had a feeling that if I didn't, lj would say "BITCH, that name's taken already!" And, would you know? I was right.
diea: really? there's another Xanthia running around? wierd
Me: of course, whoever this chick is, she hasn't updated in two years or three years, but whatever
Me: uh-huh. There's also www.myspace.com/xanthia as opposed to me, www.myspace.com/_xanthia Although I did get to have xanthia without the _ over at photobucket.
diea: at least you win at something. I always thought that it was because you wanted your name to be at the beginning of lists instead of the end.
diea: it was the only reason I could think of.
Me: hahahaha, no. Although that is a good reason.

Interview Questions from simple__man:

1. What's your favorite JTHM moment? Ooooh. *has to think really hard* It's been aaaaages since I've read JTHM, and I haven't read all of them... but... I think, the first time he met Squee.

2. Favorite HP pairing, and why? Oh, this one, Remus/Sirius hands down. It's what got me into the fandom, actually. See, for a long time I resisted Harry Potter, but finally I caved and read all the books. And then, about six months later, I got it into my head that maybe those weird slashers were right, and Remus and Sirius were made for each other (until he died, and then Severus helped Remus move on). Then I went searching for fic.

But really, besides the huge ass amount of subtext that they were More Than Friends and Certainly Not Brothers, they work so well together. Remus has totally got Sirius whipped, and acts as a sort of balance by being the Calm One while Sirius is the Wild One. And Sirius, I think, helps Remus loosen up a little and have fun.

3. Movie that never fails to scare the absolute shit out of you. Ummm. I don't really watch many scary movies, mostly because I find I can't suspend my disbelief for the stupid thing the characters do. And, I mean, I don't really scare too easily, at least, not scared shitless at any rate. Hmmm. Exorcist: The Beginning was pretty freaky. But, really... I reckon Signs freaks me out the worst though. Particularly if I watch it at night, out in the country or somewhere where I can hear the trees rustling in the wind. I remember the first time I saw that movie, I had to take the trash out, which meant walking across the dark yard, where, zomg, they could come out and kill me at any moment.

4. What was your first memory? My first memory is from when I was around 18 months old or so. My mum had to hang out the laundry, and being my typical clingy self, I wanted her to carry me. Of course, she couldn't carry me and hang up the laundry, so she had to put me down. She thought I might like it if she put me in the laundry basket, that I'd have fun standing there while she did what she had to do. I distinctly remember thinking, "I don't want to be here. If I cry, I'll be picked up." And so, I started to cry.

5. What sports do you like to watch, and have you ever played any sports. The only sport I really like to watch is netball (If you don't know what it is, click the link under 'About Netball' for details). I've tried watching rugby, but I often get distracted. And no other sport really interests me enough to watch it all the way through. I've played a little bit of rugby, but not nearly as much as I wish I did. For a while there I did play netball--it was totally random that I decided to play this all-girls sport that I had NO idea how to play. I did okay anyway.

(I googled to find a good definition of netball, 'cause I was pretty sure simple__man would have no idea what I was talking about. Zomg I could kill the Wikipedia definition. It's absolute shite. 'Cause, I mean, yeah, it's got similarities to basketball (and used to be called that until basketball became an international sport), but at the same time it's quite different. I prefer it. Whenever I played basketball in PE I always had the hardest time remembering I could run and dribble the ball, not stop and immediately pass.

...haha, the reminds me how one time we were playing basketball, and I got the ball and had to run to the opposite end of the court. Of course I was being chased as I dribbled the ball. I don't know what got into me but I couldn't even have been to the 3 pt line, when, worried they were going to steal the ball off me, I stopped and made the shot--and got it. My teammates loved me for that.

My aim is pretty shite most of the time though. It took a LOT of practicing to get my body to figure out just how to throw the ball so it got in the hoop. I'm pretty sure that shot was a fluke, lol. It's why, with Netball, I'm better as Goal Defend than Goal Attack. I get the mobility of two thirds of the court, without having to take shots--just intercept them and get the ball to the other end of the court.)

In other news, I wanted Liz to straighten my hair today, but she wasn't feeling up to it and I'm not confident enough to try it on my own yet. Instead I watched Revenge of the Sith with her and Anthony... and ate a lot of her chocolate. But oooooh, I love Samuel L. Jackson and Ewan McGregor. And I had such a hard time not laughing at slashy moments. Hehe.
Dad sent a text at quarter to five saying he was running late--hadn't even left Hamilton in fact. Bloody hell. He's going to be here v. late. He said something about how he hoped it wasn't too rainy... I'm oviously not up to date on how weather is around the rest of the country 'cause it was very nice here today.
I don't think Chunky is interested in me. Damn, damn, and bloody hell. Stupid boys!
I got quite the shock this afternoon though. There's several American guys who are students here, and they're in the comp labs a lot. There's one of them I've sorta had my eye on in a casual way, even if he'll wear his hat backwards (I rather hate that.). Well, when I got here earlier today he wasn't wearing his hat. Oh. My. God. The guy can't be more than 20 or so. Already going bald. Horribly so. No fucking wonder he's always wearing a hat. It sucks, 'cause he's got such a round head he'd look like ball if he just shaved off his hair. *snerk* He has playboy bunny pajama pants. They're v. cute.
After reading metaquotes, I want a sharpie and some white-out, to draw top hats and iPods on all manner of crossing signs. *grins* Link. Browsing through metaquotes also sent me on a bit of an icon gacking spaz. Saw several I really liked. Now safely tucked away, with credit.
A Holy Mother of Fuck picture of Lucius Malfoy.

Fin.

Edit: I fucking suck at code today.

Instructions:
1. Leave a comment saying you want to be interviewed.
2. I'll reply and give you five questions to answer.
3. You'll update your LJ with the five questions answered.
4. You'll include this explanation.
5. You ask other people five questions when they want to be interviewed. And it just keeps going, and going, and going...

My questions from macjinx:

1. If you had to lose one of your senses which one would it be? I think I could live with being blind.

2. Which was your first ever fandom? Vampire Chronicles

3. Stranded on a deserted island who would you most like to have with you? Someone that I wouldn't kill for spending so much time with. Someone I could have fun with. Probably shiseiji then.

4. Which is your favourite kind of tree? Oak. I like how huge they can get, and throwing acorns is fun.

5. What would you do if you won an insane amount of money? Lots of travelling. And buying things I've always wanted but never the spare $$$$ for.

Fin.

From autumnjedigirl...

1. Your LiveJournal user name and what it means: Xanthia is the nickname a regular of a chatroom (I was also a regular of) used to call me; a variation of the screenname xania_99. Only, well, with an underscore so lj wouldn't piss me off by saying, "Sorry, that name is already taken."
2. On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest) how well does your LiveJournal represent who you actually are? I think perhaps 7 or 8. There's a few things I don't share on my lj.
3. How much about your life do you post to LJ? Sometimes I post way too much nitty gritty details, trying to remember everything, and other times it's vague and I can even confuse myself later on as to whatever the hell I was alluding to. So it averages out.
( It gets long )

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Nicked from theatricks

o1. When you look at yourself in the mirror, what's the first thing you look at? Probably my hair. To see just how much of a shambles it is.
o2. How much cash do you have on you? 5c.
o3. What's a word that rhymes with "TEST"? BEST.
o4. Favorite planet? Mars.
o5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone? I don't know. I haven't missed any calls recently.
( And more )

Fin.

The other day, wytch_sansmerci had done several quizzes and memes, and this survey. One of her answers, I thought was a reference to Dane Cook. I mean, c'mon, any of you DC fans would think the same if you read, "Hahaha! Shoes! You kill me." Well, I'd hoped to find it quoted somewhere so I could explain it to her (alas, no luck, and I suck at remembering the exact words, and can't be bothered listening to the track repeatedly to type it up myself), and in the procces, discovered... he has a myspace account. (Incidentally, so do I.)


SU-FI
rok on / fuk off

If you're doing the old fashioned finger you're a spaz. The finger is for lightweights. Here is what I started a while ago.

"What the hell is the SU-FI or SUPERFINGER (see my icon on the left) on your website Dane?" People always ask. "Where did it come from?"

WHAT IS THE SU-FI ?

( Well? )

I love him. So much.

( A pic KAH can appreciate )

( The Random Question Meme! )

Fucking awesome.

Fin.

What's with the f-list and the polls? Seriously, come across half a dozen polls (or links to) in the last two or three days.

The High School Meme

1. What high school did you go to? Klahowya
2. What year did you graduate? 2004
3. What were your favorite band(s) or artist(s)? Jimmy Eat World, Semisonic, Greenday, S.O.A.D...
4. What was your favorite outfit? My pirate shirt, pleated black skirt, knee high striped socks, and platform shoes.
5. What was up with your hair? It... wasn't that bad... most of the time. With the right hair products.
6. Who were your best friend(s)? Rhibber, Ali, and Ash
7. What did you do after school? Read, played Diablo, took walks, a few chores, and avoided doing my homework. When we had the dog I'd take him for walks.
8. Where did you work? I didn't.
9. Did you take the bus? I used to catch it in the mornings to hang out with the Smurf, but otherwise I got a ride from Mum. I also used to catch it home until Rhi started giving me rides so we could actually see each other during the day.
10. Who did you have a crush on? 10th grade it was Derek (Ballarina/Gymnast boy), then there was Chris, and then nothing until Jerrod... although Sean Bowman was hot.
11. Did you have a girlfriend/boyfriend? Chris for nearly two months
12. Did you fight with your parents? Dur.
13. Did you ever get detention? No, actually. The only one I ever got was back in first form (6th grade)
14. Favorite Subject? Prolly Spanish. Or English.
15. Did you get into any major trouble? Nah, never got caught did I? :P
16. Who did you have a CELEBRITY crush on? Everyone knew I had it for Orlando Bloom.
17. Did you smoke cigarettes? Never.
18. Did you carry all of your books around in your backpack all day? Didn't need to. We had a set of books for at home, and a set in the classroom. The advantages being no bloody lockers clogging hall space.
19. Best event ever? Homecoming Senior Year
20. Did you have a clique? Yeah, we were the Happy Tree Posse.
21. Where was your Senior Prom? it was held on Bangor base, in this nice hall there.
22. Did you have a "Max" (hangout) like Zach, Kelly and Slater? For a while we had Iris Cafe, but it never really panned out
23. Admit it, were you popular? Psha. Not a chance I was.
24. Who did you want to be just like? I never wanted to be anyone else but me.
25. What did you want to be when you grew up? Veterinarian.
26. Where did you think you'd be at the age you are now? Where I am.
27. What was the color of your yearbook? Green, I think. With silver. Or black with silver. I think.
28. What were the colors of your school? Green, black, and white.
29. What was your school mascot? Eagle.
30. Do you miss your senior year? Not really. The drama with Little Hen is NOT a fond memory. But there WERE good times, like scaring the bejeezus outta the little sophomores in my PE class. And D&D.

'Nother Meme...

1. Go here.
2. Pass it on.
( my answers )

( ...And Quizzes )

Fin.

( The HP meme of d00m )

Fuck that thing is long.
enders_lament: the CD you sent me I finally got to listen to. Dad brought down all my mail so now I have the CD. Thank you! Lots of good music; you and my brother share a lot of common tastes in music, and he's my other source for good CD mixes so yay!
Well, I have my dress for Dad and Suzie's wedding; it's black. *laughs* It's a gorgeous dress though. I wish I could show you pictures. And the important question, would I wear it again--yes, yes I would. It's going to look really nice with everything else, too.
All of us kids are going to be up there with Dad and Suzie as they take their vows. Although, I'm going to be breaking tradition somewhat by being on the man's side. Eh bien. Suzies three girls are all wearing emerald green dresses, two of them being these identical strapless ones. (I tried on one, but it was a bit loose on the bust) The other daughter has a different style, one with straps, and my dress is identical style but black. (they didn't have my size in green) Dad wants him and Iain to be in identical tuxes--all black with high collars and tails like Iain wore to his school ball. No idea what Suzie's dress is supposed to be like.
Somewhere between now and the wedding, I need to acquire a nice set of black heels. Ones that won't kill my feet, but look good and make me tall enough so my dress doesn't trail on the ground too much. But given that the wedding has no set date yet, I'm in no rush. Plus I'm waiting to hear from Suzie as apparently her daughters are looking into getting matching shoes of trademe and possibly I'll end up with a matching pair too.
'Sfunny, it's been years since I've been to Wellington, so it's only now that if someone mentions Cuba street I'll actually know where they're talking about. I'd been there the last time I went, but I was 11 or 12 and didn't know that it was Cuba street, any more than I realised I'd seen the Bucket Fountain Lynds used to keep telling me about. Still, it was fun to walk around, and I wouldn't mind living there. I finally got to see Te Papa, which wasn't around when we went all those years ago. Now my big plan in the way of seeing more of NZ is to hit up the South Island which I haven't been to since I was three and remember nothing of.
Got introduced to a new concept with all the cafes we hit up: eating cake served not with whipped cream, but yoghurt. It was such a bizarre concept, but I wasn't adverse to trying. Quite nice really. I'm not a huge fan of yoghurt so I didn't like too much. It does decrease the richness of the cake so it's not sickening though, and that's nice. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
I'm such a nerd though. Iain would be playing his games on his computer, so there wasn't much I could do, until he handed me his Gameboy advance with the classic NES version of Zelda in it, and the unofficial guidebook. So I spent hours playing Zelda, and was gutted when the batteries crapped out on me at some point early Sunday morning, and I lost pretty much everything I'd achieved because I hadn't been saving. *sigh* Took me several hours on Sunday to get back to the same place where I'd been, and a few more to advance two or three more levels. I went to bed at about 3:30 this morning because I played for a couple hours after we got back from this one farewell party he dragged me to.
I accidentally left a couple things behind, so I will have to plan a day trip at some point in the near future with the express purpose of getting them back. It's okay I accidentally left my toiletries bag, the only thing I'd really want from there desperately is my nail clippers, the rest of it's just travel size stuff I already have. But I also left my little anorak in a bag which is so much easier to carry around than my big bulky (yet warm and rain-warding) leather jacket.
This entry is turning out to be longer than I thought it would. Ah well. If you're reading it, I'm sorry it's so long and possibly boring, and if you're not, I'm sorry it's so long you're skipping it.
My room is so much warmer now I've got an extra heater in it.
I should go study again.

Fin.