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“Sunday Stealing” No°12: “Shannon’s Moment Meme, Part Two”

Published on Aug 28, 2016Aug 28, 2016 by Demi |bookstraveller5 Comments

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23. Have you ever gone to the “dark side”? I’m not saying I’ve been an angel for all my life, but I wouldn’t go as far as saying that I gone to the “dark side” either, so I guess I’ve always been somewhere in between.

24. What shirt are you wearing right now? It’s 11 am, I’m still wearing my pyjamas and that would be a grey shirt with Snoopy and “Born To Sleep” written on it.

25. What’s important about a bed to you? Like type of sheets, size or whatever. I don’t really care as long as it’s comfortable. Of course to reach a certain level of comfort, the bed would have to be soft (not as a waterbed though) have a lot of pillows and a fluffy blanket.

26. Can you sing? No, but I sung in a choir before.

27. What is something about you that would surprise us? I’m very shy and suffer from anxiety.

28. Have you been a pirate, Renaissance Fair, or other costumed event? If not, would you for the right event or say cause? I’ve always wanted to, but I never really had the chance. I was Tinkerbell in a school play once, but nothing more.

29. What songs do you sing in the shower? I listen to the radio when I shower so I sing along with most of the songs that come on.

30. Favorite girl’s name? Grace

31. Favorite boy’s name? Ethan

32. What’s in your pocket or purse right now? Money, credit card, ID, driving license, student ID, calendar, a few visit cards, a baby photo of me, a photo of my father and a fortune cookie message that says “Hearts are lying at your feet”.

33. Last thing that made you laugh? My brother. We wore both playing Piano Tiles 2 and I was winning.

34. Best toy as a child? An infant boy doll I got for Christmas when I was 3 or 4. He has a very cute round face and blonde hair.

35. Worst injury you have ever had? I tripped on a coffee machine when I was little and got a nice circle mark on my stomach.

36. Where would you love to live? London suburbs.

37. What type of TV do you have? Would you’d like an upgrade? I don’t have a TV in my room and the one my parents own is more than enough.

39. How many dogs do you have? None.

40. Do most folks trust you? It certainly seems so.

41. What book are you reading? The Bat by Jo Nesbo.

42. What’s your favorite classic TV show? The Twilight Zone.

43. What’s your favorite sports team? FC Barcelon.

44. Favorite month and why? December, because of the holiday, Christmas, gifts and snow.

-Demi xx

“Sunday Stealing” No°10: “The Jackals Meme”

Published on Jun 19, 2016Jun 25, 2016 by Demi |bookstraveller8 Comments

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The Jackals Meme

Question 1: Who is your favorite Musical Artist?
It’s hard to choose just one, but to make it easier for me for the second question I’ll say P!nk.
Question 2: What is your favorite album by that Artist?
Normally what I love about some artist are a few specific songs, not whole albums, but in P!nk’s case it’s a bit easier. Missundaztood has got some of my favourite songs from her and I also like the title a lot.
Question 3: Who is your Favorite Blogger?
I love reading every entry from all the blogs I follow, but Shannon’s is definitely one at the top! 🙂
Question 4: If you could meet anyone (dead or alive), who would it be and what is interesting about them?
It would be interesting to meet someone that doesn’t have a proper biography anywhere, someone from and about whom I can learn something new. Right now I’d say King Arthur.
Question 5: What did you want to be when you grew up?
I want to be crime scene investigator.
Question 6: What is the most interesting piece of Trivia that you know?
Depends on the point of view, but interesting to me is that you can easily find out where an Euro note was printed. On the back there is a serial number written which start with a letter. Examples: X is Germany, L is Finnland, Y is Greece, Z is Belgium, N is Austria, M is Portugal, S is Italy, T is Irland, V is Spain and U is France. There was a time when I was fascinated with money and it’s origins. Healthy obsession.
Question 7: If you could live in any point of history when would it be and why?
As a woman it’s hard to choose any period older than 100 years, only if could choose the Renaissance but to be a member of the royalty.
Question 8: What do you think of the election in the U.S. so far?
I hope for the best of the entire world that Trump won’t be elected.
Question 9: What is your favorite TV drama? What do you like about it?
Supernatural. I learned a lot about Myths and so many different religions. It is also a story about love, family, friendship and loss.
Question 10: What is the most interesting job you’ve ever had?
I only had 2 jobs, so there is not that big of a choice. The most interesting was to work as a waiter in a Café.

-Demi

“Sunday Stealing” No°9: “Meal Skipper Meme”

Published on Jun 6, 2016Aug 28, 2016 by Demi |bookstraveller2 Comments

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Meal Skipper Meme
From Tumblr Surveys, Surveys for fun!

Do you skip meals sometimes? – More often than I wished it would happen; for all sorts of reasons.
Last time you overate? – Last barbecue? Christmas?
3.-6. Do you like Mexican/Chinese/Italian/American food? – I love ALL food. I prefer Italian and if by American you mean fast food, then no.
Have you ever been on a diet? – For like 2 days.
Do you like vegetables? – Yes, cooked and fresh as well.
On a scale from 1 to 5 how much do you eat a day (1= not eating, 5= eating 3 meals)? – To quote my dear Pippin from Lord of the Rings “What about elevenses? Luncheon? Afternoon tea? Dinner? Supper? He knows about them, doesn’t he?”.
Do you think you eat healthily? – I try to, but there are still some things ‘chocolate’ that I can’t say no to.
Do you think you are ugly? – What kind of question is that?😂 I never said I was perfect, nor the worst.
Do you like your hair? – Besides the split ends, yes.
Do you like the way you look? – If I didn’t, it wouldn’t do me any good. It’s not like I can change it, so I just accept it and move on.
Would you want to change anything? – My shoe size 😂 It’s hard sometimes to find some cool shoes in my size, because they’re always sold out.
Do you ever wear a lucky color? – Sometimes; purple or blue.
Do you care how other people see you? – Not always, not really and not as much as I used to.
Do you or have you ever worn braces? – Yes, but not any more.
Do you wear glasses and/or contacts? – No.
Do you want to gain weight, lose weight, or stay about the same? – Lose.
What do you do if you have the flu? – Stay in bed, watch movies and drink tea.
How many tries to get your driver’s license? – I’ve got my second try this summer.
Are you saving up for anything in the future? – I like to live in the moment, but my parents have something put aside for me.
Do you have a lot of spare time? – Yes and I don’t always use it properly.
Do you consider yourself a responsible person? – In some aspects yes.
Do you consider yourself a lazy person? – Sadly, yes.

-Demi

“Sunday Stealing” No°8: “Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter Meme”

Published on May 28, 2016Aug 28, 2016 by Demi |bookstraveller5 Comments

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Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter Meme

When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper? Around 6 months ago to my friends in Australia.
Can you change the oil on a car? No, but I’m planing on learning right after I get my license.
Ever gotten a speeding ticket? I don’t have a driving licence yet and my scooter isn’t fast enough for me to get a ticket.
Run out of gas? I’ve only been driving the scooter for 2-3 months and this never happened to me.
Favorite kind of sandwich? I don’t have one; there are some I like better than others and some I would never want to eat. I like them with cheese and any kind of meat.
Best thing to eat for breakfast? Cereals with milk.
What is your usual bedtime? Ahmm… define usual.
Are you lazy? Yes, very, but don’t worry it’s not contagious. Actually today I’ve been very active and continued with decorating my room.
When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween? Sad story. We don’t celebrate Halloween in Romania, or at least we didn’t use to. My first real Halloween was in 2011 and I dressed like a vampire, ‘sigh’ totally unexpected.
Do you have any magazine subscriptions? No.
Which are better, legos or lincoln logs? I wouldn’t know. I never played with any of them.
Are you stubborn? Yes, very and again not contagious. I’m ‘lucky’ that I have a couple of good friends that are as well very stubborn. We have some really good discussion and debates sometimes.
Who is better…Leno or Letterman? I don’t watch American TV, but I do know Letterman and I’ve only heard good things about him. I might have even seen something on Youtube with him. So I’ll vote for Letterman.
Ever watch soap operas? I’ve watched Spanish and Turkish ones, some of them with my mum. If I’d turn on the TV out of boredom and Grey’s Anatomy / 90210 / The Young and the Restless (this show is still airing even after 43 years. If that isn’t inspirational I don’t know what is) was on I’d watch it.
Afraid of heights? Yes, very. I try to do as much climbing as I can (overcome your fears, right?) I’ve climbed every notable climbable tourist attraction I’ve come across. The Eiffel Tower, Bologna’s Tower, some tower in Latvia and perhaps some more. Honestly I haven’t seen a change, but I still have hope.
Sing in the car? Again, I don’t have a driving licence, so singing in the car would involve al least one other person next to me and I don’t really sing around other people if they can actually hear me.
Dance in the shower? I sing in the shower, but there’s not enough space to dance.
Dance in the car? Not around people. Although I might dance if no one’s watching.
Ever used a gun? No. There is no Second Amendment here in Germany.
Do you think musicals are cheesy? No. I LOVE musicals!
Is Christmas stressful? Not for me. I’m not the one bringing all the gifts to the children or cooking all the food.
Ever eat a pierogi? Way too many times. It’s a pretty traditional food.
Major annoyance right now? I tend to complain about a lot of things all the time, but there is nothing at the moment that annoys me.
Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid? Technically I’m still a kid. Archaeologist, doctor, police officer and now forensic scientist.
Do you believe in ghosts? Yes, I do. I believe that if we die with unfinished business (on a more emotional/spiritual level like seeing your child growing up or getting married, definitely not an unfinished game) we remain on Earth until we manage to solve them. My belief it’s similar with the one presented on Ghost Whisperer or Supernatural.

Thank you Kwizgiver for this week’s questions. I totally liked this week’s long name of the meme 🙂 I wish everyone a good start into the new week!

-Demi

“Sunday Stealing” No°7: “Ask Questions Meme”

Published on May 22, 2016Aug 28, 2016 by Demi |bookstraveller5 Comments

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Ask Questions Meme

What type of criminal would you be? – The one that puts the least effort into, since I’m… well… pretty lazy.
What are you listening to right now? – Stressed Out by Twenty One Pilots
If you had to choose a stripper name, what would it be? – There are apparently apps that can tell you that (who would have thought of that?) and mine would be Kandy Kane. 👍
If your phone started ringing, who would you hope is calling? – A lawyer that would tell me I just inherited a lot of money.
Do you drink alcohol? – Yes, no hard stuff though. I prefer wine and Martini.
Do you smoke? – No. I bare grudge to no one if the do so, as long as it’s not happening in my vicinity
What is the first thing you notice in someone? – Shoes. I think there is a quote stating that shoes are some way of window to each ones personality.
Do you get attached easily? – A lot of times, and mostly I lose interest as fast as I gained it.
Do you like your eye color? – Yes.
Have any stupid human tricks? – I haven’t discovered any yet.
Humor me. What physical ideal do you imagine in a boyfriend/girlfriend/partner? – As plain as it might sound, normal. I find it har nowadays to find normality. I need no Beckham nor Tatum or any other “ideal” man, although I’m not saying that they’re not attractive. My preferences extend to blondish hair and blue eyes. He should be fit and kind of sporty (I’m not a picky person, so a six-pack isn’t necessary). Beautiful eyes and a beautiful smile. Now that I humoured you, I would like to express my dislike towards society’s “standards” and “ideals” and that I would never decide over somebody just based on the physical aspects, maybe at times would happen involuntarily, but I’ve had my experience with it and learned my lesson. It’s the personality and the values that matter which I have a difficulty in finding, but I’m still hoping. I know it sound like a cliché, but it’s really what I stand for.
Any other essential quirks/interests/other you look for in a boyfriend/girlfriend/partner? – I’d appreciate a good taste in music, jokes, a musical ability like guitar or piano playing, a love for travelling and books.
Have you ever stolen anything? – I’ll say no, since I want to become a part of the police enforcement one day.
Any romantic gestures you really like? – It’s the small things that matter, mostly spontaneous.
What’s your favorite color and why? – Blue and purple, because… they’re the best(?)
What were you like when you were a kid? – Challenging, hyperactive.
What would your dream house be like? – The one and only reason why I played Sims. Whenever I’ll find the time to replay it, I’ll upload a picture, because you don’t want me to get on with describing it.
What last made you laugh? – I’m currently reading The Fault In Our Stars by John Green. “‘God you’re the best,’ I told him. ‘I bet you tell that to all the boys who finance your international travel,’ he answered.” page 90, paperback.
Do you have a place you like to go to collect your thoughts? – My bed(?)
What is your favorite word? – Eloquent
What is your least favorite word? – Ignorance
Would you go bungee jumping/sky diving if given the chance? – Yes, I definitely want to try it out at least once in my lifetime.
Do you have any siblings? – Yes, a smaller brother.
Do you like to dance? – Yes, I do. although that doesn’t make me a good dancer.
What is your definition of cheating? – In a relationship: unsteadiness, dissatisfaction, the wish for more; in evrerything else: the search for “the easier way”

Thank you Kwizgiver for this week’s questions. Like all the previous weeks I had a lot of fun answering them. I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend and I wish everyone a nice week to come!

-Demi

“Sunday Stealing” No°5 : “Monsters in the Closet Meme”

Published on May 8, 2016Aug 28, 2016 by Demi |bookstraveller1 Comment

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Monsters in the Closet Meme

Do you usually sleep with your closet door open or closed?
Always closed. I didn’t even know people would leave it open. (Note: I did find out my brother does so.)
Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotels?
Guilty.
Have you ever ‘done it’ in a hotel room?
No.
Where is your next vacation?
Pula, Croatia. Class trip in July.
Have you ever stolen a street sign before?
Are there actually people out there that do this? (Note: My brother did this also)
Who do you think reads these?
Your mum, Santa, Olaf the snowman and also Bob, Stuart and Kevin the minions.
Do you have a calendar in your room?
Yes. It has a beautiful message for each month. “If you want to be somebody, somebody really special, be yourself!”
Where are you?
In my bedroom at the desk.
What’s your plan for the day?
I have to go to school; I’m writing a history test. Afterwards I have to go to work for some paperwork.
Are you reading any books right now?
“After the Funeral” by Agatha Christie and short stories.
Do you ever count your steps when you walk?
Sometimes. Two steps count as a meter for me.
Have you ever peed in the woods?
Maybe. When I was little and went with my family for a picnic.
Do you ever dance even if there’s no music playing?
Dance like no one’s watching.
Do you chew your pens and pencils?
Hold them between my teeth but not chew.
What is your “Song of the Week”?
twenty one pilots – Stressed Out
Is it okay for guys to wear pink?
Definitely. Colours don’t define us. Everyone should wear what he/she wants.
Do you still watch cartoons?
Guilty. (but rarely)
What’s your favorite love movie?
Dirty Dancing.
What do you drink with dinner?
Water, juice or wine.
What do you dip Chicken Nuggets in?
Sweet-Sour sauce.
What is your favorite food/cuisine?
My mum’s soup(s).
What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
My favourite movies.
Last person you hugged/kissed?
My mum.
Were you ever a boy/girl scout?
I’ve always wanted to,but not.
Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?
Not a chance.

-Demi

“Sunday Stealing” No°3 : “25 Large Meme”

Published on Apr 18, 2016Aug 28, 2016 by Demi |bookstraveller2 Comments

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25 Large Meme
Stolen from: i take surveys

Travel anywhere, where would it be? To see the Northern lights (Norway?).
Meet anyone, who would it be? Leonardo DiCaprio
Bring anyone dead back to life, who would it be? Robin Williams
Be anyone for a day, who would it be? Jennifer Lawrence
Get anything for free for the rest of your life what would it be? Books
Change one thing about your life what would it be? That I had taken chances that I had been given.
Have any superpower what would it be? Flying
Be any animal for a day which would you be? Panda
Date anyone who would it be? If age didn’t matter, ‘cough’ and it doesn’t, Colin O’Donoghue 10. Change one thing about the world what would it be? Global warming
Live in any fictional universe which would you choose? Narnia or Hogwarts
Eliminate one of your human needs which would you get rid of? Sleep
Change one thing about your physical appearance what would it be? eye colour, to blue
Change one of your personality traits which would you choose? shyness (said it before)
Be talented at anything instantly what would you choose? playing the piano
If you could meet anyone on this earth, who would it be? Question 2? – Leo
Erase an event from history (make it so it never happened) which would you choose? If the butterfly effect thought me something, is that is never a good idea to change something in the past, good or bad, because something worse could happen instead. If I’d know for sure I wouldn’t cause more damage, I would take away a natural disaster (cannot choose any). I wouldn’t take away a human-done disaster, since they are there to teach us the lesson “learn from past mistakes” (although it seems that not so many actually learn).
Have any hair/eye/skin color, which would you choose? Question 13
Be any weight/body type, which would you choose? fitter?
Live in any country/city, where would you choose? London
Change one law in your country, which would you change? laws and politics aren’t really my “thing”.
Be any height, which would you choose? 170 cm (I’m 168)
Have any job in the world, which would you choose? Forensic scientist
Have anything appear in your pocket right now, what would it be? A winning lottery ticket
Have anyone beside you right now, who would it be? my best friend, Alice.

Thank you Bud for another great “Sunday Stealing”! I wish every one a wonderful week! (by the way, why not join the fun?)

-Demi

“Sunday Stealing” No°2 : “Ask, Ask, Ask Meme”

Published on Apr 9, 2016Aug 28, 2016 by Demi |bookstraveller10 Comments

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Ask, Ask, Ask Meme
Stolen from: i take surveys

1 – If you were stranded on an island, who do you wish to be with? my best friend
2 – What do you feel right now? tiredness
3 – What chocolate is your favourite? milk-chocolate
4 – Why did you create a blog account? to share my thoughts on things that I like.
5 – Who is your favourite blogger? at the moment I really love Shannon’s blog, which you should definitely follow if you’re a bookish person.
6 – When was the last time you cried? Why? when I reached the climax of “Message In a Bottle”, because it was very sad.
7 – Who is your best friend? Alice, for the past 7 years.
8 – What kind of music do you listen to? I prefer pop and rock, but I enjoy listening to almost everything.
9 – Do you have troubles sleeping at night? none that I can think of
10 – What do you prefer, jeans or shorts? jeans
11 – Did you try to change for a person? yes, but I eventually realised he wasn’t worth it.
12 – Are you in a good or bad mood? good, because I spent a wonderful day with my good friend Iri.
13 – Name someone you can’t live without. my mom
14 – Do you have a grudge against anyone? sometimes it’s inevitable
15 – Are you a crybaby? no, although stressful situations can make me very emotionally unstable
16 – When people praise you for your looks, what feature do they praise? for always wearing pretty accessories, like earrings and necklaces.
17 – What hair colour do you prefer? I’m bad at describing colours. (Note: it’s not me in the photo)18 – If you can change anything about yourself, what is it? my shyness
19 – Can you live without internet? If others could in the past, why shouldn’t I be able to?
20 – Have you ever experienced being hysterical? oh boy… not just once and I’m not proud of it.
21 – Did you have an accident last year? none that I can remember
22 – What are you thinking right now? That I need one extra week of holiday.
23 – Have you been hurt so bad that you can’t find words to explain how you feel? Yes, although sometimes when I try to talk about it I manage to find words.
24 – Do you have trust issues? yes
25 – Who’s the person who first comes to your mind when someone mentions “love”? my mom
26 – Do you believe in the phrase “If it’s meant to be, it will be”? yes
27 – Do you believe in destiny? yes, though I’m not always pleased about it.
28 – How do you look right now? tired and ready for sleep
29 – Did you ever feel like you’re not good enough? Unwillingly, yes. Eventually I realise who is truly not good enough.
30 – Favourite city? I’m a travel addict, so… Venice, London and San Francisco.

Sunday Stealing No°1 : “Survey 212 Meme”

Published on Apr 3, 2016Aug 28, 2016 by Demi |bookstravellerLeave a comment

What it represents : “Here we will steal all types of memes from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent memes. You may have heard the expression, “honour amongst thieves”. In that age-old tradition, we try to credit the blog that we stole it from. Sometimes we edit the original meme, to make it more relevant to our global players, to challenge our players, to select the best questions, or simply to make it less repetitive from this new meme or recently asked questions from a previously featured meme. Cheers to all of us thieves!!!”