Wasn't directly tagged but 100% inspired by @waytooinvested's recent post on it.
1. Where is your blog title from?
Nowhere in particular.
I originally joined Tumblr just so I could check out some creators I saw, as well as friends who had accounts and would always send me links from other platforms, so I created my own account.
Eventually, I started actually following other blogs and joining spaces and fandoms that I was interested in. So, once I started reblogging and posting in the various spaces I was a part of, I realised that this is where I want to be - a place where I can share my appreciation over media, fanworks, and share in thoughts and opinions in healthy discussion and discourse.
So, eventually the name just came to me - it was 'my kind of fandom'.
2. Latest movie? What did you think?
Latest 'new' movie was a while ago - I had meant to see devil wears prada 2 in cinemas, but never got around to it, so I think the last movie I watched was Michael.
At the moment though, I'm doing a small Kaiju marathon, so the actual last movie I watched was "Gamera: Guardian of the Universe", which was really fun.
3. What are you looking forward to right now?
In general, I'm looking forward to the next book on my read list, the next movie on my watchlist, the next time I play with my dog, play video games with my friends, go for a coffee date with more friends, showing my therapist how I'm progressing, going to my first ever concert this saturday, working on my fanfics and novels that I might or might not share with the public or friends, and continuing to study japanese.
4. If you could do anything at all today, what would it be?
Finish reading the book I'm on, and eat fried chicken during.
Alcoholic? A Burnsider - ounce of cointreau, half an ounce of lemon juice, over ice, topped with ginger ale, orange peel for garnish, served in a classic champagne glass or a highball.
Non-alcoholic? Maccas Sprite, pepsi max, coke zero sugar zero caffeine, kirks orange (at this point any soft drink🤷)
I have severe dandruff so I use medicated shampoo (which has no effect btw so it's useless but I like to trick myself into thinking it's working) which is exacerbated by the weather and change of seasons, which means it's flaring up right now smh.
So my routine is just wash it, lather it, wait for it to absorb, rinse out, and repeat once, then blow-dry and if I'm going out later, spray and style.
7. Favourite way to travel? Is there another way you want to try?
I do enjoy a nice walk. That way I can go at my own pace, and potentially catch public transport if I want, which means reading time👌👌
Alternatively I like driving through the country, so I don't mind a good drive. Especially if it's to a friend's house, or the shops - places that have good, guaranteed parking really.
8. Favourite month and why?
Probably June. It's in the winter which is my fav season (I yearn for the cold weather), and also it's the end of the financial year, so we have sales, and I get to start thinking about my tax returns to see if I can write anything off.
9. Favourite time of day and why?
Either 10am or 2pm. Nothing's going on during that time, so that usually means I can do whatever I want. Those are my designated "responsibility-free" times, where I have no obligations, tasks, or errands to run. I can just chill and do whatever, before life smacks me in the back of the head to get back to it.
10. Do you play or follow any sports?
I've recently started following the Lynx in the WNBA. I'm not too invested in it, and I'm not used to following sports (this is my first time) so I don't really know how to do it(?).
This is all because of the various basketball supercorp fics that have convinced me to get myself invested btw.
I tried to follow the overwatch league back in the day - couldn't commit to it, so I stopped.
11. What kind of music has been stuck in your head lately?
Recently I've been in a bit of a rock mood. Been listening to a bit of Lynyrd Skynyrd lately. This came from from one of my numerous re-reads of "Run at the Cup" by TheHomelyBadger (check them out on ao3 and tumblr) - there were quite a few songs in that story and I started making a playlist out of them, which ended up including songs like Simple Man, Free Bird, and Don't Ask Me No Questions.
I'll probably be on a different kind of music by next week. I'm attending a Final Fantasy concert this weekend, so I might switch over to video game music. Who knows.
Dishes. I feel like I can actually see what I'm doing with those.
Also it takes me less time to wash dishes by hand than it does clothes - and I don't have to worry about mixing colours and materials. It all goes in the soapy water wash.
Plus I feel like my dishwasher is easier to use than my washing machine.
13. Something you learned recently?
That ancient greek traditions haven't actually changed much from modern greek cultural behaviours.
I've been reading Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey, and in her introduction, she speaks about the cultural context and societal rules and obligations that people have towards one another (mainly in regards to hospitality). In my own greek family, I can see that these expectations and behaviours of hospitality are still present to this day.
14. What could you talk about if you give a TED talk on anything?
Probably how the english butchered the greek language when they were translating it. Just because it looks like a "b" does not mean it is a "b". It's not: alpha beta gamma delta, it's alpha vita ghammah thelta. And it's not a U, it's an F. It's not a D, it's a TH. It's not Odysseus, it's Othyseffs.
Sorry, when I get to speaking about my heritage, all the greek blood runs through me and goes straight to my head.
15. Piece of advice you find yourself giving a lot?
Start now. If 5 years pass, that's 5 years of experience that I now have. Otherwise, it would have been 5 years of the same thing.
16. Piece of advice you would give yourself 5 years ago?
And also stop caring about what people think of you. The whims and opinions of others that don't share your convictions, morals and beliefs should have no bearing over what you enjoy in life. You don't owe them anything.
17. Do you believe in any luck or superstition? Do you carry any lucky items or follow any rules?
Somewhat. I believe that there are greater powers in this universe, but that it's my responsibility to shape and direct my own life.
18. Are you musical? (Play any instruments? Sing?) Would you perform for an audience?
I like to sing in my own time - but I'm not any good haha.
I play the violin - also not very good
I can sight-read sheet music though.
19. Write, type or speak?
I take public speaking lessons, which involve speaking in public (obv), writing pieces, and reading text. Mostly dialogue and persuasive pieces though.
In private, I write fanfics and novels.
20. What do you wish someone would ask you?
Can we grab a coffee and chat about our hobbies and interests?
Honestly, that would make my entire life.
Ok that was fun. I always like sharing things about myself (maybe another topic to bring up with my therapist haha). Feel free to do one yourself for anyone who sees this.
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