Two gals out for a stroll - something I'm about to do this afternoon as Sydney has pulled out all the stops and produced a magnificent day as advertised.
My fellow Southern Hemispherian blogger Ana B of the super pretty blog On Dressing Up has given me an "Honest Scrap" award. The tag is "Ten things you don't know about me". So, here goes! *deep breath*
1. I am a shameless clown. At school I entertained the troops with endless me generated one man shows. Sometimes my school pals found them funny sometimes I think they thought I was a bit odd.
2. I used to scare the pants off myself by watching Leonard Nimoy's "In Search Of..." when I was little. If you are unfamiliar with this programme it consists of Leonard investigating such things as Sasquatch, UFOs and the Loch Ness Monster. But the most hair raising thing about the show was the spine tingling music!! It still gives me the willies today!
3. I used to put on "shows" with my neighbour that consisted of us making up songs on the spot which were always about the blue bird of happiness.
4. I am Rudyard Kipling's great goddaughter!! When I found out my godfather's godfather was Rudyard Kipling I almost fell off my chair!
5. I am an icicle in winter meaning I have to wear about twenty five trillion layers of clothes whenever I go out.
6. I grew up with a clouder of cats (Yes! "Clouder" is the collective noun for cats! Gorgeous isn't it?). At one stage we had six cats at once! It was wonderful.
7. I have a chronic aversion to karaoke and anything that requires me to perform on cue.
8. I am very independent mostly.
9. I am a history head! The 20th Century particularly obsesses me and I have bookcases full of picture books about fashion, politics, architecture and the arts over this period.
10. I've seen The Sound of Music maybe over 200 times! How tragic is that!!
Ok! That was actually very cathartic! I'd like to now tag the following master bloggers whose blogs I just can't get enough off: Gabbi, Alexandra, Susann Romy, Lenorenevermore, Rebecca and Emma!
It's so great to learn more about you thanks to this post.
Rudyard Kipling - WOW!
Posted by: Mary-Laure | July 18, 2009 at 05:41 PM
Thank you Sam!
Interesting lists...we have quite a few things in common...errr not Rudyard Kipling of course! I have 5 pugs & not cats, I love books galore-the more bookcases the merrier! & adore The Sound of Music(blog-posted a tribute of the movie!) Well, thanks again & continue to enjoy your weekend!
~warm XO*
Posted by: lenorenevermore | July 18, 2009 at 06:14 PM
Mary-Laure: Rudyard, yes my one and only claim to fame!!
Oh! Lenorevermore - The Sound of Music - you too? Heaven! Note to self *must hunt out Sound of Music post*
Posted by: Sam | July 18, 2009 at 06:26 PM
I adore your tag Sam, it's great getting to know more about one of my favorite artists. I'm bad at Karaoke too and love the sound of music also... fantastic songs and the opening spin!♥
I'm going to get started on my honest scrap now. It sounds like a fun challenge.
Hope you're having a lovely Saturday, stay warm and dry!♥♥ And thank you... :)
Posted by: Gabbi | July 18, 2009 at 06:31 PM
Oh! "Le plaisir est pour moi" as they say in France darling Gabbi! Love, love every single one of your posts: always an absolute treat!! May your weekend be cool and comfortable!
Posted by: Sam | July 18, 2009 at 06:36 PM
Completely relate to #5. And wow! 6 cats! Crazy cat lady stuff - which I love by the way. Your list of 10 Things is gorgeous. I love how interesting it was and definitely lots better than the normal blogger "My birthday is on x. I love fashion. etc etc"
Posted by: ondressingup | July 18, 2009 at 10:04 PM
These are exciting facts!! :) I have a poetry books by Leonard Nimoy that is equally frightening (because of its cheesiness). I definitely want to do this tag... just have to think of some interesting things to share!
Posted by: Rebecca | July 18, 2009 at 10:51 PM
Love the strolling gals! I see they're looking in the same direction & I'm thinking they're both checking out some boy that they both have a mad crush on. I sure hope the stroll didn't end badly ;D
Congrats on your award and I love love love your tags answers! This is one of the most interesting tags lists I've ever read! You are such a funny little oddball! I mean that in the nicest way!!! I also avoid karaoke, but perhaps you could try it dressed as a clown! Rudyard Kipling's great goddaughter? That's impressive! I'm a distant cousin to that guy who hosted Sale of the Century...sigh xo
Posted by: Tracy | July 18, 2009 at 11:18 PM
you two women are sweet, taking their stroll arm in arm.
as for sound of music, does it ever get old?
oh and the next time i have a question about some historical event, i'm coming to you!
Posted by: Down and Out Chic | July 19, 2009 at 12:24 AM
nothing tragic about watching the sound of music 200 times, only tragic not to.
Rudyard Kipling! wow!
thanks for sharing.
Posted by: abigail | July 19, 2009 at 12:30 AM
love it!!!
i want a clouder of cats!!!
and i have never seen the sound of music. you must be gasping in horror!
Posted by: drollgirl | July 19, 2009 at 03:41 AM
Thank you Ana! To tell you the truth it was a little tricky at first but once I got into the spirit of it I found it quite easy! Many thanks again for the tag!! :) It was fun!
Rebecca! I'd heard he'd done poetry!! Must google it - I'm very curious now! Looking forward to reading your 10 things!
I think they're looking at some cakes in a cake shop window actually Tracy. Although there was a bit of a scuffle for the last chocolate eclair, they had an arm wrestle and it was resolved pretty smoothly after that. P.S. You're not trying to tell me you're related to Tony Barber are you?
Thank you Christina! I'm here, ready for any history pop quiz you got!
Thank you Abigail! I was a little hesitant about putting that one in and then I thought: Love me, love my love of The Sound of Music type of thing! Everything about that movie just hits the spot and I never ever get bored of watching it!!
A clouder of cats is a beautiful thing Drollgirl! I highly recommend it! Sound of Music - ya gotta do it!!
Posted by: Sam | July 19, 2009 at 09:05 AM
Fantastic! Wow -- that Kipling tidbit is awesome!
Posted by: Tara | July 19, 2009 at 12:39 PM
hehe...I'm having trouble imagining those fine ladies arm wrestling. For a chocolate eclair I guess it makes sense ;)
um...yes...I'm related to Tony Barber. Are you impressed? No? I didn't think so. I was 'almost' related to Slim Dusty. Actually I don't think that would be any more imprssive than being related to Tony Barber anyway. My coffee making skills are much more impressive than my famous relatives & famous 'almost' relatives, so I'm now slinking away to make you another coffee ;D
Posted by: Tracy | July 19, 2009 at 06:12 PM
So!
I'm done, you did inspire me a little. I love your list, it isn't boring at all. A clouder of cats, that is a lovely collective noun!
I get really cold too, it is kind of annoying sometimes. I am sure you know all about it.
Posted by: Emma | July 19, 2009 at 07:45 PM
Now we know so much more! I'm with you on the Karaoke. You can't visit my brother's house without breaking into tune (or trying to anyway). Drives me crazy.
You're two strolling ladies are just gorgeous!
Posted by: Cate Holst | July 19, 2009 at 11:03 PM
Lovely illustration. I do love Kipling. :)
Posted by: The Clothes Horse | July 20, 2009 at 04:10 AM
Thank you Tara!
Tracy - I thought I recognised the cut of your gib from somewhere - it's that "Je ne sais quois" that Tony had when he used to say "Do you want the sofa or will you keep the money?" No, actually that is pretty amazing Tracy! He's a bit of a TV icon, isn't he?
Thank you Emma! Very interesting list you have there yourself - thank you for playing!!
Oh Cate - my mortal fear is singing in public - don't like it at all - really makes me uncomfortable to say the least. Thank you for the nice words about my ladies!
Thank you The Clothes Horse! Kipling is pretty terrific - I am humbled by my small connection to him!
Posted by: Sam | July 20, 2009 at 05:34 AM
:)
Posted by: Brinja | July 20, 2009 at 06:06 AM
wow! six cats! amazing! i could barely handle my two!
Posted by: Diana | July 21, 2009 at 02:40 AM
I'm catching up with my blog-reading now that I've come back, and I just came across this little entry.
I've watched The Sound Music as many times too!! It was the only video my grandma had when we were kids, so when it was time for some babysitting, it was all we watched. For that reason, all songs are ingrained in me. I've seen it live too, twice!
Posted by: plain bananas | July 24, 2009 at 01:36 AM