A Mind of My Own

This is long overdue. It slipped my mind somehow. I have to name 5 scary childhood terrors I had as a child.

1. I had to switch on every light in the house at night if I had to take a leak. I hated walking in the dark while returning to bed. Apparently, it’s a problem for most kids.
2. The sound of chalk being scrapped on the blackboard was enough to let me know that the teacher was very unhappy about something.
3. I had my exercise book being thrown onto the floor in front of 40 classmates once and was terrified of having it done again.
4. That scary female teacher with huge eyes that looked as if they would bore a hole into my head. She was always in a bad mood.
5. That boy who punched me in the chest. I still can’t recall what made that bully do that.

And now, it’s my turn to make these people remember their childhood terrors: Krisandro, Chillycraps, Rinaz, Nicole and Clauds.

I’ve been tagged. Thanks to FoxTwo. It’s Valentine’s Day and he feels that I should have the misery of thinking up 7 weird things about me. I can’t keep count of the times I have to do a tag or meme. Like the Christmas tag, Million dollars, Unimportant stuff (someone promised but broke the promise, you know who) and many more. Now, the rules.

• Link to the person who tagged you
• Post the rules on your blog.
• Share seven random and/or weird facts about yourself on your blog.
• Tag seven random people at the end of your post, and include links to their blogs.
• Leave a comment on their blogs so that they know they have been tagged.

1. I prefer to stay at home despite my horoscope analysis claims.
2. I have way too many bags but under-utilised.
3. I have a weakness for earrings.
4. I like to talk to Latte as if he understands me half the time.
5. I like to blog, a tad too much.
6. I like to start projects but hate to complete them.
7. I usually think of one less thing for the tag.

Now, the rest shall do the honours. Since not everyone will do, whoever wants to do this meme, do and link back. Thanks.

With Christmas coming, the blogsphere won’t be complete without a Christmas-y meme, would it? I’m here writing the meme because I’m stuck at home with medicine infested blood besides being tagged by Modobs. I was so looking forward to joining the girls at the Christmas gift exchange too!

1. What do you really want for Christmas but you know nobody will get it for you?

Something shiny but then again, that shiny thing would be more suitable for Valentine’s day.

2. What do you not want for Christmas but you know that somebody will get it for you?

The heavy rain on Christmas.

3. When do you open your gifts (Christmas eve or Christmas morning)?

Erm, immediately. Unless it’s during a gift exchange, it’s after everyone has collected theirs.

4. Do you prefer gifts wrapped or in gift bags?

Wrapped. I like to keep the wrapping papers but these days, there is too liberal use of the scotch tape.

5. Did you re-gift anything this year?

No. I do it only if I hate that gift.

6. What’s your favourite Christmas movie?

I have one? Wait! I like Alvin and The Chipmunks

7. What’s your favourite Christmas TV special?

I forgot what’s often broadcast on TV. Oh, wait, I don’t watch TV much these days. I have movie marathons.

8. Do you like egg nog?

I prefer half-boiled eggs. Or eggs that are salty instead of sweet.

9. Real tree or fake tree, which do you prefer?

Fake trees. I don’t have to hurt the environment just to make the season feel Christmas-y.

10. Would you actually use one of those fireplace DVDs if you don’t have a fireplace?

Why would I waste my money on those?

11. Are you sick of Christmas music yet?

Not yet, but I’m sick as in having flu.

12. Are you getting up early to wait in line to do some Boxing Day shopping (Canada’s equivalent to Black Friday)?

Not even when it’s sales. Why waste my energy when there’s always someone waiting to step on my poor toes?

13. When was the last time you sat on Santa’s lap?

No such luck. My parents don’t believe in making us believe in Santa Claus.

Since a tag must be passed, I shall now tag DK, Kriscell, Lucretius, Xinyun, Nicole, Miss Loi and Sentosa Girl.

Oh, Merry Christmas everyone!

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