The Rules: answer 20 questions then tag 20 of your followers you would like to know better
Name: alice
Nickname: ally
Zodiac sign: capricorn
Height: i think im around 5'5
Nationality: british
Sexual orientation: lmao
Favorite fruit: melon or grapes
Favorite season: winter
Favorite flower: lillies
Favorite scent: hot chocolate and rain
Favorite book: a little life or a catcher in the rye
Favorite animal: lions or dogs
Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate: hot chocolate
Average hours of sleep: about seven hours i think? maybe?
Cats or dogs: dogs 100%
Number of blankets you sleep with: at the moment i have 4 oops
Dream trip: new york
Blog created: i think 2014 but i don’t use it very well lmao
Number of followers: 121
i don’t have 20 people to tag lmao so im just gonna tag recents (don’t feel obliged to do this, and im sorry if this is annoying af)
tagged by @takenotesforyourlife thanks for tagging me, love!
Rules: Answer these 92 statements and tag 20 people
LAST:
1. Drink: Water
2. Phone call: my big brother
3. Text message: Danke (to my Dad)
4. Song you listened to: I have no idea tbh (also that was only like a few hours ago?)
5. Time you cried: while watching Wonder Woman god that movie is amazing
HAVE YOU:
6. Dated someone twice: nope
7. Kissed someone and regretted it: yes?
8. Been cheated on: no
9. Lost someone special: yes
10. Been depressed: yes
11. Gotten drunk and thrown up: yes
LIST 3 FAVORITE COLORS:
12-14: Ravenclaw blue, Coral, Peach
IN THE LAST YEAR HAVE YOU:
15. Made new friends: I’m not even sure I have
16. Fallen out of love: nope
17. Laughed until you cried: yes, definitely, probably about something no one else thought was funny
18. Found out someone was talking about you: yes, but not in a too hurtful, rather in an annoying way
19. Met someone who changed you: I don’t think so
20. Found out who your friends are: Not really, I knew who my friends were before, I guess
21. Kissed someone on your Facebook list: I don’t even use Facebook, the only reason I haven’t deleted it is because I don’t wanna make a new spottily account
GENERAL:
22. How many of your Facebook friends do you know in real life: most of them but as I said, I hardly ever use facebook
23. Do you have any pets: Nope, I had a guinea pig once….
24. Do you want to change your name: No, I actually quite like my name…. maybe when I get married I’ll think about taking my partner’s last name but not sure
25. What did you do for your last Birthday: My dad, my bae and I went to my fave Italian restaurant and had an awesome dinner
26. What time did you wake up: around ten? so pretty late today
27. What were you doing at midnight last night: getting ready to go to bed
28. Name something you can’t wait for: I cannot wait to start studying like for real I am so excited it’s pathetic
29. When was the last time you saw your mom: a second ago
30. What is one thing you wish you could change in your life: probably add more order and discipline?
31. What are you listening to right now: my brother playing fire emblem hero’s on his iPhone
32. Have you ever talked to a person named Tom: I don’t think so
33. Something that is getting on your nerves: that my brother is in the midst of puberty and we have to share a room
34. Most visited websites: netflix and tumblr
LOST QUESTIONS. I JUST PUT IN RANDOM INFO ABOUT ME
35. Mole/s: I have a really cute one on my right thigh
36. Mark/s: a lot of scars but no real birth marks
37. Childhood dream: to be a Ballerina but I gave that up after taking one year of Ballet when I was I’ve and finding out that ballet is not hobby material…. it’s a life style choice and I was not ready for that commitment
38. Hair color: brown
39. Long or short hair: somewhere in between but I’m trying to grow it out
40. Do you have a crush on someone: yes
41. What do you like about yourself: I guess that I’m the mom friend and that I’m really good at encouraging others to achieve their goals without forgetting myself in the process
42. Piercings: my ears and my nose are pierced
43. Blood type: 0 rhesus negative (so if anyone ever needs some give me a call)
44. Nickname: Peach, Peaches, Peachy
45. Relationship status: taken
46. Zodiac: Aries
47. Pronouns: she/her
48. Favorite TV Show: chef’s table (because I love food like that)
49. Tattoos:
50. Right or left hand: right hand
51. Surgery: when I was very little I had surgery because there was water in my ears and I got colds all the time but I forgot what that surgery was called
52. Hair dyed in different color: I used to do it all the time but now I’m all natural
53. Sport: I don’t like most sports but I try to go to the gym twice a week
55. Vacation: I go to France every year and the year I’m also going to Disneyland which is a big thing
56. Pair of trainers: I like sketchers because they’re really comfortable
MORE GENERAL:
57. Eating: I love eating but I try to maintain healthy eating habits (not too good at it tho, especially not in stress situations… lately I’ve been pretty good)
58. Drinking: Mostly water but I love myself a glass of wine or a cocktail from time to time
59. I’m about to: rematch some more Gossip Girl because it’s a surprisingly fun show
61. Waiting for: I don’t really know tbh… maybe my mum’s move to be over so I can redecorate my half of my room
62. Want: to establish an amazing routine and also read more
63. Get married: I’d love to, but give me a few years, I mean I’m only nineteen
64. Career: Something in history but that is legit all I know
WHICH IS BETTER
65. Hugs or kisses: those soft not exclusively romantic kisses on the cheek or forehead that just say “I’m here and I love you and I will be there for you”
66. Lips or eyes: Both?
67. Shorter or taller: I like taller because I tend to borrow a lot of clothes and really like when they make me feel small and protected but except for that part I don’t really care
68. Older or younger: generally older, I guess
70. Nice arms or nice stomach: what is nice? I love pretty arms but I’m a big fan of a little tummy, like something that can be called a belly and not stomach (you get me? Am I making sense?)
71. Sensitive or loud: a loud person that is also sensitive (like me) Or a sensitive person that can also be loud… essentially the combination (I’m such a cheater because I never choose things)
72. Hook up or relationship: relationship
73. Troublemaker or hesitant: hesitant - I think
HAVE YOU EVER:
74. Kissed a Stranger: No
75. Drank hard liquor: Yes
76. Lost glasses/contact lenses: No
77. Turned someone down: Yes
78. Sex on the first date: No
79. Broken someone’s heart: Yes
80. Had your heart broken: No
81. Been arrested: No
82. Cried when someone died: Yes
83. Fallen for a friend: Yes
DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
84. Yourself: I try to but sometimes it’s a little hard
85. Miracles: Yes
86. Love at first sight: I don’t even believe in love after the fourth date lmao, like you don’t know someone like that, you can’t know if you love them. Love is not just a feeling in you heart and stomach love is also like an active choice
87. Santa Claus: Never did but I love the idea of him
88. Kiss on the first date: Yeah, why not?
OTHER:
90. Current best friend name: Easy & Lene
91. Eye color: Brown
92. Favorite movie: Les nomes de gents; Wonder Woman; maybe (probably) also Lord of the Rings
NOW, TAG 20 PEOPLE: I don’t even know twenty people
I tag @peachisty (hoping you haven’t done this yet) @ohmystudying @productivebuddy @etudiechat @spookypeacehologram
And anyone who wants to do this tag. If you see this and do it tag it as tagged by me (does that make sense?) so I can see it because I’m a nosy little bleep
I was tagged in a question tag thing by @inkybloc. I’m not tagging anyone specific but if you want to fill this out definitely do! If you want to see my prior responses to things like this click here. Also click the links below to find out more on each topic!
Name: James
Nickname: Drones works on the internet, otherwise just James
Gender: Cisman
Star Sign: Proud capricorn
Height: 6′3″ (I am tall)
Sexual Orientation: Hella gay (gay gay)
Hogwarts House: Ravenclaw
Favorite Color: It’s complicated. Orange? Purple? The Void?
Favorite Animal: maybe Echidna
Time Right Now: 4:47 PM
Cat or Dog Person: I prefer Not Mammals
Favorite Fictional Character: Oh goodness. Maybe Pearl? or Esther
Number of Blankets I Sleep With: I sleep with just one blanket but two pillows
Favorite Singer/Band: Uhm Yelle?
Dream Trip: France. I’ve been once and I Will Go Again. Otherwise probably Greece for obvious reasons
Dream Job: Archaeolinguist. Like Indiana Jones but with more grammar
When Blog Created: 2012, during my thesis
Current Number of Followers: 263
Why Did You Make This Tumblr: To keep in touch with my dear friends and give me a thing to do when my thesis had drained my entire brainpower
Why Did You Pick Your URL: shoutout to @whisperwhisk for coming up with my URL, which is from SMAC
Was tagged several months ago by @derflauschigstefuchs in one of the question tag game things. As always, am putting my answers under the cut. Enjoy!
Relationship status: In a relationship with #gpotb for, by the time this posts, close to two years.
Favorite colors: Purple, my alma mater color, has also been a favorite for a long time — my favorite childhood crayon was purple mountain majesty. Despite this, my personal branding colors are beige, avocado-green and orange, and I always pick orange or yellow when playing board games.
Lipstick or chapstick: Neither, I just drink a lot of water.
Three favorite foods: Avocado, sushi, mole
Song stuck in my head: Shawn Wasabi ft Satica — Mango Love
Last song I listened to: Marina & the Diamonds — Oh No
Last movie I watched: Oh gosh, it’s been a while. In theaters, Ocean’s 8.
Top TV shows: I’ve quit all TV. Someday I’ll catch up on Steven Universe.
Books I’m currently reading: Just finished Fed Up: The High Costs of Cheap Food (five stars) and A Druid’s Herbal of Sacred Tree Medicine (three stars). And, of course, perpetually, Edzard’s Sumerian Grammar.
Last thing I googled: “bayonetta explains to you her very complicated”
Time: 2 pm sharp
How many blankets do I sleep with: In winter, one blanket, or one plus a comforter. In summer, one sheet.
Dream trip: Greece, or back to France
Anything you want: More opportunities to read tarot
Rules: bold the statements that apply to you, italicize your aspirations, and tag people!
Tagged by: @kardomahgangster sorta. tagging whoever wants to do this
AIR: I have small hands • I love the night sky • I watch small animals and birds when I pass them by • I drink herbal tea • I wake to see dawn • The smell of dust is comforting • I’m valued for being wise • I prefer books to music • I meditate • I find joy in learning new truths from the world around me
FIRE: I don’t have straight hair • I like to wear ripped jeans and overalls • I play an organized sport • I love dogs • I am not afraid of adventure • I love to talk to strangers • I always try new foods • I enjoy road trips • Summer is my favorite season • My radio is always playing
WATER: I wear bracelets on my wrists • I love the bustle of the city • I have more than one set of piercings • I read poetry • I love the sound of a thunderstorm • I want to travel the world • I sleep past midday most days • I love dimly lit diners and fluorescent signs • I rewatch kids’ shows out of nostalgia • I see emotions in colors not words
EARTH: I wear glasses • I enjoy doing the laundry • I am a vegetarian or vegan • I have an excellent sense of time • My humor is very cheerful • I am a valued advisor to my friends • I believe in true love • I love the chill of mountain air • I’m always listening to music • I am highly trusted by the people in my life (I hope)
AETHER: I go without makeup in my daily life • I make my own artwork • I keep on track of my tasks and time • I always know true north • I see beauty in everything • I can always smell flowers • I smile at everyone I pass by • I always fear history repeating itself • I have recovered from a mental disorder • I can love unconditionally
I got tagged by @alexalfurinn and @torbeag and @aceofsprinkles to answer another question tag thing! Gonna put this partly under the cut since it can get kinda long. For previous entries, see my question tag thing tag
Am supposed to tag the first five or so mutuals on my dash, I think? So @flawsinthevoodoo @inkybloc @anonymous-bosch @osbornelius @alternateevolutions greetings y’all’ve been tagged
Nicknames: None really IRL, I go by ‘drones’ online at this point
Pronouns: He/him in English, approximate equivalent in other languages
Star sign: #capricornproblems
Height: Almost 6′3″ (yes I’m tall)
Age: 26
Time you’re filling this out: 9am on a Saturday, am up early for Pokémon Go prep
Favorite band & favorite solo artist: Studio Killers / various, probably Marina & the Diamonds overall tbh
Song stuck in your head: Ghost, since I’m learning it for my a cappella group
Last movie watched: Umm, it’s been a while? Maybe Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, but that was a couple months ago
Last show watched: Oh gosh it’s been a minute. Who watched tv/movies anymore anyway? :P
Last book read: Avocados cookbook by Katie Quinn. Rated it 5-stars
Last food eaten: Leftover pad thai for breakfast
Why did you create your blog: To follow my college friends and give me a break from #thesis
What do you post: A lot of classics, nowadays a lot of pokémon, a lot of other stuff. Not skeletons, politics or pretty stuff, which go on my sideblogs
Last thing you googled: Malta top-level domain
AO3: Not on, sorry, not a big fanfic reader
Do you get asks?: Only on my moderately-popular language sideblog! It has 20x the followers of this one, so not a surprise
How did you get the idea for your URL?: It’s from my favorite game of all time, and @whisperwhisk thought of it as a URL for me
I follow: Some IRL friends, some online friends, and a few online-turned-IRL friends. 292 blogs total but some of those are inactive
Followers: About 300 on this blog, approaching 5000 across all blogs
Education: BA in classics & anthropology, focusing on ancient Greek language & material culture, archaeology, and linguistic & culinary anthropology
Average hours of sleep: I’d say 6-7 in winter, 9-10 in summer
Instruments: Originally piano, then euphonium, and since ~2005 just voice
What are you wearing: Virgin Atlantic pyjama shirt I stole from my dad, and pyjama pants from TJMaxx with deer print on them
Dream job: International archaeologist-linguist-polyglot-superspy
Dream trip: Paris and Normandy, plus maybe southern Ireland; or Greece of course
Favorite food: Avocado, duh
Favorite color: Short answer is purple. Medium answer is purple-gray heather-like shades. Long answer is that well, recently yellow has been more my “brand color”, as beige was for a while, and etc etc etc
Significant other: #gpotb
Top 3 fictional universes: Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri, Malton (Urban Dead), the Hainish Cycle worlds (UKLG). not gonna list Pokémon bc I only play PoGo, so the “Pokémon Universe” to me is the actual city in which I live :P
You can tell a lot about a person by the type of music they listen to. Put your music on shuffle and list the first 10 songs, then tag 10 people. No skipping.
Tagged by the lovely @dedito... no idea what will come of this
