it's not life that matters but the journey...

I hardly have time or energy to write updates, but I realized I have some memes to do... so here goes!

Comment to this entry and I'll give you a letter. List ten things that you love that begin with that letter and then post that list on your journal.
moondropz gave me the letter G and ageless_aislynn gave me the letter D.

( First, things that begin with G! )

And now, if you're not totally bored ( here is my list of favorite things beginning with D )

Whew! That was hard, but fun!

If you want a letter, comment below. Otherwise, I hope at least you enjoyed this list!

I stole this from 1_rhiannon_1

Write about the 1st thing that comes to mind when reading these:

1) Livejournal - For me, Live Journal is my "home away from home" - it's been my comfort through lonely and hard times, my connection to the outside world (with ability to get shows and music and movies and talk with people about fandoms and events and news), and where some of my best friends live!! Since I'm kind of between worlds and homes and countries right now (and have been off and on since I joined LJ), coming to Live Journal is comfortable and relaxing for me. It's familiarity when I'm faced with indecision and instability in my own life. I wish I could meet all of my LJ friends in person because you are some of the best people I've ever known. I'm thankful for this place, and for the people who have allowed me to be a part of your lives!! *hugs* and loves my LJ friends!!

2) Seasons - my favorite seasons always will be spring and fall. Especially fall, when the leaves change and there's a cool crispness in the air that makes you feel alive and refreshed. It's the best time for walks outside, and of course October has my favorite holiday, Halloween!
I don't mind winter if I can be indoors where it's warm (of course that excludes living in Japan, since most places are so cold even indoors!). I don't much like summer in general, and I hate summer in Japan or anywhere that it's hot and humid.

3) Facebook - I joined Facebook reluctantly a couple of years ago when a friend urged me to. Since then I've stayed there because it gives me the chance to stay in touch with, and up to date with, many of my relatives and friends around the world. Email becomes harder and harder with our busy lifestyles, so Facebook is an easy way to keep in touch with them. But in general, I think Facebook is mostly shallow and silly and I don't go there very often. I keep my information, posts, and most photos "friends only" too.

4) Work - Right now my work is both challenging and fun. Both frustrating and rewarding. Teaching English in Japan is definitely one of the most interesting jobs one could have, and it can also drive you crazy! If I can make teaching in Japan my career - that is, to start my own school rather than being an "assistant" and working for someone else - and be in control of my own classes and content, then I think I would be very satisfied. If I can't make that work, then i will return to the U.S. and have to find a new path. Then work could be more "work" than it is now.

5) My best friend - Right now my best friend is my husband. We have our ups and downs, but we are closer than ever, and he takes care of me when I need it as I've taken care of him in the past (and may in the future). My best girl friend, Nikki, is in California and we've lost touch quite a bit lately. I'm not sure why, but she is just preoccupied with her life. My sister used to be a good friend, but lately we have drifted. And of course my mom is always my lifelong best friend!

6) Family - My closest family now is my husband and my cat. And I love them a lot! My father passed away last year, and it's almost been one year that he's been gone. OF course I've been living in Japan, so I don't miss his physical presence so much - though I felt it when I visited my mom's house in August. I do miss knowing that he's there though. And of course I miss being near my mom and my sister and my brother every day. It's hard living away from immediate family, but I talk to my mom once a week, and my sister occasionally. I've always felt blessed to have a family who I am close to. Even my aunts and uncles and cousins have always been great friends!

7) My most prized possession - For me, material things are not important. I value my laptop computer because it connects me to the outside world (tv shows, email, news, friends, family), with skype, live journal, facebook, blogs, etc... and I value things that keep me clothed and warm and fed. As for a prized possession, I can't think what that would be except for my books and photos. Those are valuable. And if you can call a cat a possession, he is most definitely a prize!!

I have lots of new friends, and many I've known for a long time. But still I'd love to know more about you. So I hope lots of you will participate. And of course the re-posting is optional.
I know everyone's busy.

so here you are - a lovely set of questions - have fun!!

Fill it out and post it in a comment here, then re-post at your journal.

YOU
1. Name:
2. Birthday:
3. Where you live:
4. What makes you happy:
5. Currently listening/the last thing you listened to:
6. Do you read my journal?
7. If yes, what makes it especially good or bad?:
8. An interesting fact about you:
9. Are you in love/do you have a crush at the moment?:
10. Favourite place to spend time:
11. Favourite lyric:
12. A memory you'd like to share (nice, funny, embarrassing, special, whatever!):
13. How did we meet here?
14. LOL: Have I, since you've known me, ever corrupted you into any kind of music/person/show/fandom? If so, what was it?

RECOMMEND
1. A film:
2. A book:
3. A band, a song, or album:
4. A TV show:

PLUS
1. One thing you like about me:
2. Two things you like about yourself:
3. Look at my friends-list and tell what you like about one of our mutual friends:
4. Put this in your journal!

Comment with “SHOWTIME!” and I will give you five actors and five actresses. Then post in your journal what your favorite film of theirs is and why.

winterdahlia gave me a very good list of actors and actresses, and she probably never expected me to spend nearly two days working on my answers. They turned out to be quite lengthy (I even went back and edited a bit to make them shorter), but I just love stuff like this.

So I hope you enjoy!

Here's my list:

ACTORS
Al Pacino
Cillian Murphy
Ewan McGregor
Jake Gyllenhaal
Johnny Depp

ACTRESSES
Cate Blanchett
Jennifer Aniston
Kate Winslet
Reese Witherspoon
Scarlett Johansson

Answers below ( this here CUT... ACTION )

Do play along if you wish.

This is fun.

[01] -- Go to IMDB.com and look up 10 of your favorite TV shows.
[02] -- Post three official IMDB "Plot Keywords" for these picks.
[03] -- Have your friends guess the show names.



1. Pacific Northwest, Jealous Lover, Mysterious Death - TWIN PEAKS guessed by java_fiend
2. Death, Restaurant, Flashback - PUSHING DAISIES guessed by nekosensei
3. Black Comedy, Loss of Daughter, Post-It - DEAD LIKE ME guessed by serialbathera
4. Telepathy, American South, Nudity - TRUE BLOOD guessed by kalaidascopeeye, nekosensei and halfapersona
5. Blood, Voice Over Narration, Police Station - DEXTER guessed by kalaidascopeeye
6. Road, Spirit, Dead Woman - SUPERNATURAL guessed by blueleopard87
7. Magician, Narration, Father Son Relationship - ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT guessed by halfapersona
8. Radio Show, Ex Astronaut, Moose - NORTHERN EXPOSURE guessed by java_fiend
9. Unconsciousness, Fear, Husband Wife Relationship - FLASH FORWARD guessed by nekosensei
10. Colorado, Overweight Child, Social Commentary - SOUTH PARK guessed by alaerys

Reply to this meme by yelling "Words!" and I will give you five words that remind me of you. Then post them in your LJ and explain what they mean to you.

My words and explanations (with pictures) are below the cuts...

ageless_aislynn gave me these words:

( dean winchester, '80s music, Cillian Murphy, movies, Leo )

and from alaerys I got these words:
( anna pacquin, true blood, work, books, fandom )

Well I guess i should get back to work (I've been doing some work between compiling these lists), and I need to post a real update later... it's just been so hot this week, and I've felt so bleh, that I haven't felt like posting anything except silly memes like this:)

1) Comment to this and I will give you 3 people.
2) Post this meme with your answers.
3) Provide pictures and the names of 3 people.
4) Label which you would marry, shag, and throw off a cliff.

dove95 gave me these three guys:

Jake Gyllenhaal
Ryan Gosling
Jensen Ackles

( So here's my results )

You are The Moon

Hope, expectation, Bright promises.

The Moon is a card of magic and mystery - when prominent you know that nothing is as it seems, particularly when it concerns relationships. All logic is thrown out the window.

The Moon is all about visions and illusions, madness, genius and poetry. This is a card that has to do with sleep, and so with both dreams and nightmares. It is a scary card in that it warns that there might be hidden enemies, tricks and falsehoods. But it should also be remembered that this is a card of great creativity, of powerful magic, primal feelings and intuition. You may be going through a time of emotional and mental trial; if you have any past mental problems, you must be vigilant in taking your medication but avoid drugs or alcohol, as abuse of either will cause them irreparable damage. This time however, can also result in great creativity, psychic powers, visions and insight. You can and should trust your intuition.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

hmm interesting...not that I totally believe in the Tarot, but I love the Moon!

You Are 6: The Loyalist

You have strong relationships and are intensely loyal. People find you easy to love and care for. You like your world to be stable and secure, no surprises. You're cautious. You prefer your inner circle to the outside world. At Your Best: You are courageous, a positive thinker, and expressive. You can take on the world. At Your Worst: You are secretly insecure - which makes you sarcastic, cold, and argumentative. Your Fixation: Doubt Your Primary Fear: Abandonment Your Primary Desire: Security and support Other Number 6's: Mel Gibson, Woody Allen, Jay Leno, Marilyn Monroe, and Julia Roberts.

Yay Woody Allen!!