| a llama is an elongated sheep after all... |
[Nov. 17th, 2009|02:40 pm] |
from macman47
1) Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
At the moment I'm working on where I'll be in 3 months! I would like to be in a senior management position in a theatre, with some sort of family established. I'll probably have a cat. More than that I've got no idea.
2) Biggest regret
I don't believe in regrets. Are there things I probably shouldn't have done? more than I can count. Are there things that seemed like a better idea at the time? of course. But I don't think that anything I learned from should be regretted, as cliched as that sounds.
3) If money or education weren't an object what occupation would you choose?
I want to run a children's theatre someday. I'm one of the lucky ones that is actually having the chance to work in the industry I would choose if I had no restrictions. It's been said before, but I'm not in the theatre for the money :)
4) Favourite part of sexuality?
The uniqueness, I guess. Discovering what reaction doing *this* to *this* person in *this* moment gets...and the reaction *that* person gets from doing *that* to you in *that* moment...and how that differs from the reaction that another person might get, or that they'd get in another moment, or with a minutely different action.
5) What do you want?
To be happy. and since I seem to be doing well with that one lately, to make a difference to those I care about. and at the moment peanut butter ice cream.
from carnemerethwen
1. What got you into theatre?
I think I've been doing theatre all my life. I know I was doing church pageants and school plays from the age of about 3 and my parents have been taking me to see shows for forever. I've got no idea what made me decide to pursue it. I didn't get a part in the high school play cause the teacher didn't think people would believe that my character had been overpowered. My first community theatre experience was Beyond Reasonable Doubt at Guelph Little Theatre, and I got to work with some really fun and awesome people, and I just decided it was fun and to keep doing it. It will surprise everyone to know that for that first show I did...props!
2. What do you like the most and the least about living in London?
London seems like a pretty great city. I haven't really done all that much exploring. I like the size most, I think. I like the distance from everything I like to do in KW least, but that's not really the city's fault. I think the thing I think the worst thing about the city is the discrepancy between the old money and the new poor.
3. What do you like most about your job?
The fact that it's in a theatre, and no I don't say that to be stupid. Really, the job is the same as I could have anywhere else, but the great thing is all the extras that go around it. We get a morning off every month or two to go listen to the first read through of the show. We've done very little work in the last month cause we keep getting visits from the dog playing Toto. My first week there we got to go on a tour of the props workshop, and we get to go on set tours before every show and learn about how the set changes are done.
4. Of all the places you have lived, which was your favourite and why?
I've lived in Guelph (well, the country outside of the city); Waterloo; Edinburgh, UK; Manchester, UK; and London, ON. They're all incredibly different, so it's kind of hard to say. I grew up in the house in Guelph, so it will of course always have a special place in my life. I love sitting out in the backyard watching the stars or the sun. Waterloo has a wonderful sense of community that I've never found anywhere else. Edinburgh is...well, Edinburgh. There's a freaking castle in the middle of the city! It's frustrating to live there when the rest of the world is on holidays though. Manchester is a great city to live in, but a terrible city to visit. I haven't really spent enough time in london yet to judge. I think if I could transplant my life in Waterloo to Edinburgh, that would be my choice.
5. What do you read for fun?
Light sci-fi and fantasy. Heinlein and Eddings by preference, but I'll read pretty much anything. I admit though that it's usually fluff that doesn't make me think too much.
If anyone still wants to play, feel free to comment and I'll give you questions. |
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| help? |
[Nov. 10th, 2009|10:09 am] |
So I've decide to break down and get a smartphone. I seem to be spending an increasing amount of time running around various cities and am less and less likely to be consistently around a computer and wifi signal.
So, since I've spent most of my life attempting to find the phone with the LEAST features, I need some assistance.
Recommendations? Phones? Plans? Contracts? Networks? Help??
In other news, someone apparently turned me into a writer when I wasn't looking and forgot to tell me. I have apparently become the writer for the development department...it's a shame I don't write well!! |
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| For them for whom this may be useful... |
[Nov. 4th, 2009|10:05 am] |
So, I'm on another quest to get my eating habits back under control.
In that vein, I have discovered two things that might be of interest to others on similar quests.
My new favourite snack is a mixture (50/50ish) of raisings and pecan pieces, sprinkled with a little cinnamon. Yum!
Those little flavoured apple sauce single serving containers make great smoothy bases. I've been doing a apple-peach-mango applesauce, 2/3 of a banana and orange juice lately.
Also, Numi honeybush tea is the greatest thing in the world, and the coffee shop beside work sells it in boxes. Whee! |
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[Sep. 20th, 2009|12:52 pm] |
What a fabulously magical weekend. Just wow. My brain is still tingling from all the pieces.
Now to deal with the consequences...
Congratulations and best wishes to those celebrating today! |
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| Friday night |
[Aug. 27th, 2009|09:28 pm] |
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So, it would appear that we're hitting the Heuther tomorrow (Friday) night for drinks. Come join us any time after 7. If you're dropping by much later, feel free to call my cell (519-820-2394) to see if we're still there. Patio if it's nice, inside if it's not. |
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[Aug. 26th, 2009|09:18 am] |
![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) carnemerethwen and I will be meeting for a goodbye type drink in uptown waterloo early friday evening. Details to be decided later, but please join us and wave us off if you're available! |
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| I may be uncultured... |
[Aug. 25th, 2009|12:01 am] |
Hello all from Edinburgh.
I've been having a great time catching up with people, celebrating my friend's dissertation submission, and generally mucking about. The weather has been great after the first day's rain storm, and despite the tourists and construction wandering around has been pleasant.
I've managed to hit my favourite bar, eat a number of my favourite things, and track down the couple of things that people asked me to bring back. I also found a fun belt at a charity shop today!
Tonight we went to the opera, as part of the Edinburgh International Festival and I had a crepe. If I'm being honest, I enjoyed the crepe more. I think there's a chance I may be uncultured....
I have one more day here, and then 24 hours in Manchester before heading home. |
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| UK |
[Aug. 17th, 2009|02:37 pm] |
So, as some of you have heard, I'm off to the UK for a quick visit before I move (yes, I'm crazy, but then you all knew that, right?).
I'm happy to bring back anything that people are craving, as I know I've got quite a few of you who have spent enough time over there to develop some addictions. Just let me know what you're missing! |
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| Help! |
[Aug. 12th, 2009|09:37 am] |
So apparently I'm moving to London (ON) on the 31st of August. I just got the phone call about a job this morning.
Anyone know of anyone with a room to rent? I'm working right downtown, and don't know the city at all, so I have no idea where I want to be looking. I'd rather be either on my own, or with one other person, but I'll consider anything at this point.
Any other advice on the city, or introductions to people, MOST welcome! |
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[Aug. 2nd, 2009|10:03 am] |
Thanks to everyone who came out last night. Not exactly what I was anticipating, but fun nonetheless. I got to be a friend to someone who needed it, spend some time with people I've not seen in ages, and eat yummy cheese. All in all, I can't complain.
Went to bed earlier than expected after a mass exodus, and spent the night in really intense but GOOD dreams, which is unsurprising considering the end of the evening. Apparently today is going to be a day of reminding myself that I shouldn't...and of trying desperately to come up with a reason not to. I wish I had more confidence that I would come up with one before I am forcefully reminded that the real world doesn't work like my head. |
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[Jul. 30th, 2009|09:26 pm] |
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I love that I actually know people to whom I can say "I've had too much salty meat" and get no reaction, even if they are my parents. |
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[Jul. 26th, 2009|09:22 am] |
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A most excellent strike party to finish a most excellent show. I think I'm still purring slightly. I'm so glad to have been a part of the first show back in the theatre, and to have been a part of Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Now to bed. |
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[Jul. 25th, 2009|01:46 pm] |
I don't know what you guys did to my cat last night, but apparently today has been declared cuddling day by the cat that might sit on a lap once a week, and she refuses to get off today. Which leaves me with one hand for typing since the other has been a cat pillow for most of the last 3 hours.
There is something ever so pleasant about listening to the pouring rain, with a purring kitty in your lap, still feeling all warm and fuzzy from last night despite the failed crepe attempt. Thanks for the company everyone who made it out! |
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| insurance advice |
[Apr. 17th, 2009|04:33 pm] |
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Working for a company of 3, I don't have group health insurance. Does anyone have any experience with any of the health insurance providers? I'm looking for a pretty basic package. |
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| because you're a creative and food-oriented bunch |
[Feb. 18th, 2009|01:18 pm] |
I'm looking for good ideas for salad toppings.
My two current favourite combinations are salmon and blueberries, and black beans, corn and tomatoes.
Anyone got any favourites that they'd like to share? |
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[Feb. 12th, 2009|04:46 pm] |
Because my brain is fried...I present today's life lessons
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Thumbtacks are dangerous.
Silver is different from sliver.
Sometimes pen caps work just as well.
If you leave your chocolate heart at home, more will appear.
Everything happens on Wednesdays.
0.06 seconds does make a difference.
If you wait long enough, they'll eventually agree with you.
Canadian people look at you funny if you tell them to stop throwing their toys out the pram.
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Now I go to stab people |
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[Sep. 2nd, 2008|02:09 pm] |
Someone from here posted a link about Free Rice which is a brilliant way to waste time. They now have other subjects available, from chemical symbols to languages to art history. Just thought you folk would like to know.
Also, for those of you who haven't heard, I'm moving home sometime between now and the first week of December. No idea where I'm going to end up, but I'll be local for at least a little while.
The End. |
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