Something Frivolous

Let it never be said that I don't do requests. I have been tagged by a very old friend who gives her reason for including me 'so that he can be frivolous on his blog'. As if Thought for the Day on Radio Bristol wasn't enough!

I don't normally do these things, so for the first (and probably last time) bring on the stupid questions.

Three things you like about yourself
My hair
My patience
My hairy toes

Three physical things you don’t like about yourself
The effects of beer and chocolate on my waistline
The soles of my feet
er, that's it

Three things that scare you
Newcastle United
The Church of England
Cybermen

Three of your everyday essentials
Books
My wife
Boots

Three things you are wearing now
A clerical shirt (I'm going visiting later)
Boots
Trousers

Three of your favorite bands or musical artists
U2
JS Bach
Marillion

Things you want in a relationship
Equality
Loyalty
Dinner

Two truths and a lie
At some point in the next year I have to find a new job
In ten days I will marry my sister-in-law
I don't tell lies

Three physical things that turn you on
Necks
Cleavage
Brains

Three of your favorite hobbies
Reading
Doctor Who
Walking

Three things you really want to do right now
Sleep
Eat lunch
Watch Doctor Who

Three careers you’d consider
Kept man
Any part in Doctor Who
Primary School Teacher

Three places you want to go on vacation
Lake District
St Ives
Northumberland

Three things you want to do before you die
Hanglide
Write a book
Climb all the hills in the Lake District

Three people to pass it on to
I don't inflict this sort of thing on others

Comments

Anonymous said…
That'll teach me! I didn't think you'd do it :) Should have known better really, shouldn't I?
3:17 pm
Anonymous said…
Second only to books in your list of essentials! What more could a girl want...?
6:22 pm
Anonymous said…
and deportiva have just won !!

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9:52 pm
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