#neeenor

[morpholomeg]

So I've heard a lot about John Green in the past few months, I am under the impression you like him? Can you recommend one of his books for me to try?

That would be a correct impression. :P His most widely liked book is The Fault in our Stars. Read it. It doesn't sound particularly appealing from the premise, which is basically the story of some kids with cancer, but it's so brilliantly done. Just read it.

[thephoenixssong]

Tagged by: TheSingingGirl

This tag is to get to know the person behind the blog better. As with any tagging game there are rules:

Rule 1 - Post the rules.

Rule 2 - Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post and then make 11 new ones.

Rule 3 - Tag 11 people and link them to your post.

Rule 4 - Let them know you’ve tagged them.

1. You have a choice: never go to the theatre again, never go to a concert again, or never watch television again. Which do you pick?

Never to go to a concert again. I've never really been to a live gig before. I love shows like Sherlock and the ability that they have to captivate an audience, so I'd still like to watch the telly. My favourite out of these three is going to the theatre, though. There's just something magical that you can't recreate anywhere else when you go and see a show. It's even better when you're in the show. That feeling is just incomparable to anything else.

2. Tell me one example of social media you swear you will never join/social media you swore you would never join.

Formspring. I don't really see the point of it - all I've ever seen as a result of this is vile internet abuse by anonymous people for no reason at all. I don't think it's a good idea.

3.  Favourite number and why.

Number 1. It's the date of my birthday (the day, not the month) and it is symbolic. 'There's a first time for everything,' is one such example. Also, I like the idea that the number symbolises hope and a new beginning. Everything starts out as one individual thing, doesn't it?

4. What’s the best part of a song: the person singing, the lyrics, the emotion, the chords, the melody, the bass or something I’ve forgotten? (‘The whole thing’ is not an acceptable answer. One element, people!)

The melody. Of course, the lyrics can make or break a song, but the melody is the best part of a song. A simple melody can be haunting, chilling, moving, happy, hopeful, loving, fun... the list goes on. And with a melody, you can harmonise - more beautiful sounds!

5. Least favourite English word (excluding moist and crusty, because they’re overdone.)

I hate words which aren't real words. 'Ain't' or 'init' or even 'a'aite' are nasty. But the word which sticks in my mind most recently is 'preparedness'.  I'm not sure why it confused me so much - it is (as far as I know) being in the state of being prepared. I just can't get my head around such an odd word. I can't even say it properly - I have a mental stumbling block every time I try, and I have to give it a go a lot of times.

6. What’s the last word you had to look up the definition of?

'Shotvarfet.' Turns out it isn't even a real word. I was analysing something for English Lit and that was in it and it confused me so I Googled it and it isn't a real word. It actually means 'It's not worth it.' WWI literature stuff, I won't go into detail here.

7. Ending sentences with a preposition - yes, no or what on earth are you on about?

Yes! I like prepositions! Especially 'betwixt' and 'notwithstanding'. Words are fun!

8. The Oxford comma - yes, no, or what on earth are you on about?

Yes. I tend to slip it in to my work more often than not, otherwise my sentences are too rushed in my head and it puts me off. I didn't actually know what it was called, but thank you for letting me know. :)

9. Does your username have a meaning to it? If not, what meaningful username would you pick if you had to?

Mine sort of does, but it's not deep or anything like that. I just wanted a username which was anonymous but beautiful, and this is what I came up with. Mainly because I wanted something that was linked to Harry Potter but not really obvious like 'Potterhead1234' or something generic and dull like that. The Phoenix's Song is lovely, I think, because it is modest and calm and quiet and yet, when it is listened to, is beautiful and pure. I hope my blog occasionally meets these standards.

10. What is the nearest object to you (apart from your computer)?

My bed. I love my bed.

11. Write me a haiku. Please.

A whisper, a sigh,

A flickering in your sight,

 A wing beat. Don't blink.

My tagged people!

1. theirregularofbakerstreet

2. alwaysredfire

3. mylife-is-astory

4. neeenor

5. whatangelscanfake

6. imactuallybatman

7. badwolfofbaskerville

8. lighthorse-swampfox

9. starsandgutters

10. tessinthetardiswithholmes

11. bluebackstabber

Questions for you guys:

1. If you had the opportunity to be the opposite gender for a week, would you do it and if so, what would you do whilst not being yourself?

2. What is your secret talent that no-one knows about?

3. What is your favourite word? It doesn't have to be English, it can be whatever language you like, even gibberish. And why?

4. What is your most basic primal fear ?

5. Would you rather be a Time Lord or a witch/wizard and why?

6. What is your proudest moment in your life so far?

7. What do yo want to do when you grow up/what is your dream job?

8. What is your favourite feature about yourself? (Feel free to boast.)E.G. your smile, hair, eyes, legs, singing voice etc.

9. Would you rather be Sherlock or John and why?

10. Where is your dream place to live?

11. Write something. A small something. A poem, if you like. Haikus are fun. Or write fanfiction. Write a little creative something for the world to see. Please?

Feel free if you are not on this list to answer these questions anyway - I would love to learn more about you.

[morpholomeg]

Tagged by: Silvestria

This tag is to get to know the person behind the blog better. As with any tagging game there are rules:

Rule 1 - Post the rules.

Rule 2 - Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post and then make 11 new ones.

Rule 3 - Tag 11 people and link them to your post.

Rule 4 - Let them know you’ve tagged them.

1. Where in the world would you most like to live?

Right where I'm living at the moment. Having grown up in a village, I failed to appreciate for many years just how brilliant the convenience of a city can be. Oxford is beautiful and has the Covered Market, which is brilliant, and dozens of theatres, which are a necessary condition of my existence. So yes, I'm going to be boring and say I'm content where I am.

2. Tell me a headcanon from any fandom (preferably one you think I know).

When Rose Tyler was dating Jimmy Stone, it took all of Jack's restraint not to kill the bastard, but he knew it would muck up the timeline. So he waited until 2005 when Rose was safely off with the Doctor and framed him for conspiring with aliens to destroy the planet, making it look like he'd Retcon'd himself to avoid being charged. Torchwood 1 'took care' of him.

3. You win the equivalent of £1,000,000 in the currency of your choice. What do you do with it?

Pay off my loans and my parents' mortgage, put enough aside for my sister's degree and a property for myself and whatever's left over, I would probably just leave in my account and still quibble over whether or not I can afford to go to the theatre.

4. What was your first exposure to fandom, which fandom was it, and how old were you?

This sort of depends. My first fanfiction was for Twilight aged... thirteen? But I wrote it primarily for my own sake, to expand on the rather two-dimensional characters. I only posted it on ff.net once I discovered it, and even then didn't get involved in discussions about the series or anything. Really, the first fandom I fully immersed myself in was probably Doctor Who, also aged about thirteen, because I was online on forums and in comments discussing spoilers and analysing the show as well as producing fanfic. In fact, I think I'm still top commenter on whovian.net...

5. One fanfiction trope/plot device/characterisation that will mean you refuse to read the story or continue reading it even if it’s brilliantly written by a brilliant author.

Anything that contravenes biology. This includes describing the hymen as a barrier. Also, the use of 'I mean' in a third person narrative.

6. If I could write you any fanfic in the world, what would it be? (Any length, any pairing, any plot…)

Essentially, it's something you've already half-written. I'd just like to see the full thing: Sybil marries Matthew. How does this change her outlook on life?

7. You can invite five fictional characters to a dinner party. Who are they and how does it go?

Well, inviting the Doctor was clearly a mistake, because he detests all the food I've made and insists on combining the main course with the starter. Sybil is a darling and insists on helping with everything, which actually gets quite annoying after a while. Margo Roth Spiegelman (from John Green's 'Paper Towns') provides some brilliant witty conversation, which sort of makes me feel inadequate, particularly because she gets on like a house on fire with the Doctor. Luna keeps forgetting about the International Statute of Secrecy and telling us about her latest theories on the origins of the Crumple-Horned Snorkack, which seems to share an evolutionary link with the rhinoceros, rather than the elephant as people originally thought. And in the midst of it all, Mme de Merteuil (from Laclos's 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses') is really quite confused, for once out of her depth, although she does manage to scare the Doctor quite a lot by flirting with him. This lasts until Luna asks, quite seriously, if she would be interested in spending the night with her instead. The Doctor is already planning his first trip with Margo by the time I'm trying to bring out pudding and Sybil accidentally leaves the gas hob on. Unfortunately, the Doctor manages to sonic the smoke alarm off whilst gesticulating with his sonic screwdriver, so the first we're aware of this is when a spark from Luna's wand starts a rather uncontrollable fire. It's possibly the worst night of my life.

8. Favourite item of clothing that you own

I have a blue summer dress that I would wear all year round if I could.

9. Favourite childhood toy

Teddy Bear. Because although he doesn't come with me to university, he is still sitting on my bed at home.

10. If you could go back to university (or do another degree after your current one) what would you study?

Either maths or history. Probably history, though I'd be better at maths.

11. Tell me a joke.

A crash resounds around the bar as a man disappears into thin air, his glass falling to the floor and smashing.

"What on earth?!" cries the bartender.

"What happened?" asks a customer. "What were you talking about?"

"Well, I was asking him if he wanted another beer, he said, 'I think not' and then he just disappeared!"

"Ah," says the customer. "I heard that René Descartes was in town."

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I'm tagging:

1. thephoenixssong 2. sianacus1 3. neeenor 4. misguidedrenegade 5. elliotisnotindie 6. alicespensieve 7. ninjafocks 8. novindalf 9. let's just pretend I know eleven people on tumblr 10. although I suppose I also know Silvestria 11. so hey, feel free to answer these ones too, Rose!

And your questions are:

1. You have a choice: never go to the theatre again, never go to a concert again, or never watch television again. Which do you pick?

2. Tell me one example of social media you swear you will never join/social media you swore you would never join.

3.  Favourite number and why.

4. What's the best part of a song: the person singing, the lyrics, the emotion, the chords, the melody, the bass or something I've forgotten? ('The whole thing' is not an acceptable answer. One element, people!)

5. Least favourite English word (excluding moist and crusty, because they're overdone.)

6. What's the last word you had to look up the definition of?

7. Ending sentences with a preposition - yes, no or what on earth are you on about?

8. The Oxford comma - yes, no, or what on earth are you on about?

9. Does your username have a meaning to it? If not, what meaningful username would you pick if you had to?

10. What is the nearest object to you (apart from your computer)?

11. Write me a haiku. Please.