I've got to run out the door to work, but I really have to quickly say a HUGE thank you to kribu for my wonderful SSHG exchange gift, Turn to Dark.

It's a brilliant piece of science fiction, and I have to say that I know it's the point of the exchange, but it really did feel like it was crafted "just for me".

Thank you!

quiz_sshg ... Go play!

A is for Apple, what’s your favorite variety?
Granny Smith. All the way.

B: is for Bread, regardless of nutrition, calories, or whole grains what is your favorite type to have a nice big piece of?
Oh. Cinnamon raisin bread. Toasted. I can smell it now. Divine.
(Yes, hot-cross buns rock my world, too).

( More num nums...Collapse )

I think I gave a laundry list of likes and dislikes on the sign-up, so I really don't want to tie your hands any further. Go with your muse. Tell your story. Enjoy writing. Smile at your words. Don't stress.

It comes down to semi-plagiarism: Tell me a compelling story, and I'll be a happy camper.

For art, I have only one preference: the Snape who lives in my head is not Alan Rickman. He's in his thirties and looks a fair bit like Adrien Brody.

I do have some extraneous information for you...

The last ten books I've read:
Die for Me by Amy Plum
Divergent by Veronica Roth
The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender
Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion
The Hot Gate by John Ringo
Dreadnaught by Jack Campbell
Agent to the Stars by John Scalzi
By Schism Rent Asunder by David Weber
WWW: Wonder by Robert J. Sawyer
Sticks and Stones by Madeleine Urban & Abigail Roux

I suppose that's an indication of the fact that I'm a complete omnivore in terms of reading material :) My only severe dislike in terms of fiction is high fantasy.

Bored. Found this list of questions. A month long meme?
*evil chuckle*

Day 1: Your favourite of the 7 books

You know. I think I'm going to have to go with Goblet of Fire. I started reading the series after GoF was published. I read GoF countless times while waiting for book 5. There's a thrum of excitement that vibrates through the book, and this is where Snape went from being fascinating to being riveting. The creepy beginning, the graveyard scene... fake!Moody... Krum and Hermione and Ron's temper tantrums... Rita!bug!Skeeter. I loved it all.

Day 2: Your favourite of the 7 movies so far
Day 3: Which (if any) of the films have made you angry because they've ignored important parts of the book?
Day 4: Your least favourite female character and why
Day 5: Favourite male character and why
Day 6: What house would you want to be in? What house do you think you'd be put into?
Day 7: Favourite female character and why
Day 8: What do you think would be your favourite Hogarts subject?
Day 9: Least favourite male character and why
Day 10: Pick one: Horcruxes or Hallows
Day 11: The character you relate to most
Day 12: Favourite pairing
Day 13: Least favourite of the movies
Day 14: Team Voldemort or Team Harry?
Day 15: Who would be your best friends at Hogwarts (pick up to 3)
Day 16: Favourite professor
Day 17: What would your want be made from?
Day 18: Least favourite of the books
Day 19: Books or movies?
Day 20: If you could meet one member of the cast, who would it be?
Day 21: If you could bring one of the characters back to life, who would it be?
Day 22: Harry Potter or Twilight?
Day 23: Parts of the books/films that made you cry?
Day 24: Any particular scene you wanted in the films but was left out?
Day 25: Satisfied with the epilogue?
Day 26: If you were able to use one spell without a wand, what would it be?
Day 27: Which of the Hallows would you rather own?
Day 28: Who would be your nemesis at Hogwarts?
Day 29: Is there a job you'd like to have if you were part of the wizarding world?
Day 30: Describe the effect Harry Potter has had on your life and how much it means to you?

DAY THREE:
It is FRIDAY (woot woot), and my nails are painted a pretty blue!

Post ONE positive thing every day for 30 days. No size requirements, no size limits: it can be big (winning the lotto), small (a cupcake with lunch), or even somewhere in-between!)

Day Two:
I have not smoked for ONE MONTH today :)

{X-posted at Gmail Buzz}