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[Suz]

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In a letter to your younger self, what would be your best advice?

[Elias]

Keep doing what you're doing, no matter how thankless it may appear at first and always listen to your gut [and I mean REALLY listen to it]!

Same question [I really like these types of questions].

[Suz]

Finish what you start. Don't give up. Work hard and persist.

What book from childhood evokes memories?

[Elias]

I have two: The Rainbow Fish and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. They really bring me back to my pre-school days.

Were you always a reader or was there a certain age where you began to take reading seriously?

[Sally906]

Always a reader

Are you the only reader amongst your friend or family?

[Elias]

Yes [or to put it another way, I read a lot compared to everyone I know].

Are you a competitive person?

[Suz]

Mmm right now in my studies I am! In general I guess I am and didn't realise until recently.

Do you enjoy browsing bookstores/second shops/online trawling for books?

[Elias]

Of course!

Have you ever chosen to buy a book solely because of the cover and did you end up enjoying it?

[Neko]

yep....i do that alot especially when bargin book shopping!

have you ever owned double of the same top?

[Elias]

No, but it would certainly be helpful if one gets dirty or damaged.

Have you ever locked your keys in the car or have been locked outside the house?

[Susan]

Yes, we were locked out of the house a few weeks ago. My husband lost his keys while we were out shopping, and I didn't have mine with me. He used our house's wi-fi to look up the number of a locksmith on his iPhone.

Do you ever wonder how you managed without the internet?

[Neko]

Sometimes i do..but then i make sure to have days where i don't use the Internet.

ever eaten a piece of fruit where there has been a worm/bug in it?

[Suz]

Yes I remember a bad one in lettuce!

Have you ever been to a specialist library?

[Neko]

(Lettuce is veggie...I mentioned fruit...Unless I've never known lettuce is a fruit?)

Does work count for specialist lib - teacher resource area? I've also gone to toy lending libraries.

Would you try the coffee that comes from a civet?

[Elias]

The worm might've thought the lettuce was the fruit!

I'd like to think I'd try it but I don't think I'm that adventurous and exotic with my tastes! Sounds interesting though...kinda.

If a book was written about your life story, what would the title be?

[Suz]

Looks like I can't read tonight how bad is that. I also can't decipher that coffee term so my answer according to google would be a resounding no.

Do you consider yourself to be easy going?!

[Suz]

Snap. My title would be 'I Forget'.

Do you consider yourself to be easy going?!

[Elias]

I like to think I am.

Do you consider yourself to be laid back?

[Suz]

Mostly. But when something bugs me maybe not so.

Aussie contemporary or literary fiction?

[Elias]

Aussie contemporary.

Are you more of a goody two-shoes or a rebel?

[Sally906]

I am a rebel but many people don't realise as I come over as a goody two-shoes


Thai or Chinese for dinner?

[Elias]

Thai (had it a few days ago as well!)

Have you ever been startled by your own reflection?

[Neko]

yes but in a video game..was very funny n scary at the same time.

do you like to read in bed?

[Elias]

You might've been on-edge if it was a horror game.

Yes.

Can you read in loud areas/areas with lots of people?

[Neko]

i can but prefer not too.

when was the last time you went swimming?

[Elias]

Sometime around February. I hear the perfect time to go is now, especially in this lovely Sydney weather.

Last time you gave up on a book whilst reading it?

[Neko]

Yesterday because the book is somewhat hammy but I decided to keep on reading since I thought it might get better (it didn't).

What is your all time fav tv show?

[Elias]

The last book I can remember that contained many bits which made me laugh was Not Thinkin'... Just Rememberin'... The Making of John Wayne's "The Alamo". It contained a lot of funny and insane stories on the set.

Have you ever read a series out of order?

[Neko]

Yes but it actually didn't matter too much...But then I've also been known to go back and actually read it in order to see if it makes more sense or whatever.

Do you like to use iview much?

[Elias]

Haven't used it. Sounds like something I would though.

Do you have any funny nicknames?

[Neko]

Used too.

Do you like nicknames or they a pet hate of yours?

[Elias]

Depends on the nickname. Although it is slightly jarring when my name is mispronounced or pronounced differently.

Do you play any musical instruments?

[Neko]

Does the recorder count? Hahaha...Otherwise, no...I'm not musical but wish I was.

What was one subject you hated in school?

[Elias]

I used to play recorder as well so I guess it counts.

English and certain aspects of Chemistry.

What was one subject you loved in school?

[Suz]

Home Science, but showing my age it's now known as Food Technology..

What was one book you loved in school?

[Leonie]

I loved Le Petit Prince.

When was the last time you had a frost at your place?

[Neko]

Last week..frozen car.

Do you often eat take-away?

[Elias]

At the moment, I have it around once a fortnight, if you can call that often.

Favourite dish that you like to prepare?

[Neko]

Sushi cause I've gotten it down to a fine art :D

Do you keep up to date with your reviews?

[Elias]

Is that "Jiro Dreams Of Sushi"-level fine art?

I don't review only because I honestly can't take myself seriously as one.

Favourite dessert?

[Neko]

hmm..hard to pick..one of them is a lemon tart mum makes..is amazing!!

What's something you're enjoying lately?

[Elias]

There are a few things actually - holidays, building a new bookshelf, the current book(s) I'm reading and planning to celebrate my parents' anniversary in a few days time.

Same question.

[Dale]

Last four books I read.
What is one poem you really like?

[Sally906]

I wandered lonely as a cloud by William Wordsworth


Train, plane or car when going on holidays?

[Neko]

I really like travelling by train when in an unknown country especially.

What's your latest jam?

[Elias]

Too many to name, my tastes are a bit all over the place...although I've taken a real liking to Raspberry and Apricot ;)

One thing you do that others find annoying.

[Neko]

Hmm..I meant music not actual jam ;p

Apparently I have a glare that I don't always know I'm giving..lol I've been told it doesn't look very nice.

Same question?

[Elias]

Haha, I know. The last part of my answer was just my failed attempt at being a smart ass, hence the little wink at the end.

I actually have two:

One of them relates to what I just said above in that sometimes people can never tell when I'm joking/being sarcastic or being serious [hopefully, I didn't annoy you as well!].

Another one is that I do this high-pitched impersonation of my younger brother, making him sound like some pre-pubescent kid [he's in his twenties] that he doesn't find too flattering.

What gets you really excited?

[Neko]

I did wonder by the wink at the end but I wasn't completely sure..lol :p Oh and no it didn't annoy me...I have a humour like yours but I only tend to show that IRL (I love watching things go over peoples head) and make jokes in the internet more obvious xD

Various beer releases and the fact we're getting more craft beers from all over the world now...I used to be into craft beers YEARS ago before it was 'fashionable' but I stopped cause the Aussie craft selection I didn't enjoy as much..However, overtime the Aussie craft scene has really changed and I'm enjoying it A LOT more than I was.

Is there anything you stockpile?

[Elias]

Looks like I'll have to take notes next time with jokes on the internet.

I can't really say I stockpile anything except for saving up money just in case of emergencies.

Last silly thing you found yourself laughing at.