Meme…I’ve been tagged twice & am running behind sched as usual!!)

Deeba @ PAB

16 years ago

“Please… tell me who you are and what you want. And if you think those are simple questions, keep in mind that most people live their entire lives without arriving at an answer. “
Gary Zukav

I’m not a very keen meme person & tend to gasp if I hear I’ve been tagged…never easy to spill some beans on myself & kinda bare my soul to the world. Having said that, was tagged by Chreisi for a 6 word memoir & by Ivy for a 30 question meme…almost fainted!! 36 beans to spill on silly ole me….but these were fun memes!

Chreisi @ Almond Corner tagged me for a ‘6 Word Memoir’, where you describe yourself using only 6 words. Sorry Chreisi, I’m extremely sorry for being this long overdue, so with no further delay, shall try bare my soul a bit in 6 words, & then attempt to unravel some more in the next 30 questions…

PHEW…here I go:

Creative…give me any empty surface, cake, cookie, paper, cloth; I’ll fill it. I love decorating, craft, painting.

Impatient…wish I wasn’t, especially with kids in the kitchen.

Multitasker…or virtual octopus; usually trying to kill myself trying to achieve more than possible!!

Rational…on most days…

& Exasperating…on others!! I need logical reasoning for anything & everything.

Efficient…*blush*…that I like to believe!!

Am currently fascinated by a little plant growing in the crook of our tree. We planted this tree 9 years ago around when our son was born…I like this tree a lot. Now it’s got this cute little seedling taking shape inside it!! Quaint!!

I have also just been tagged for another meme by Ivy @ Kopiaste, my dear Greek friend & I’m delighted to say that this tagging is fairly recent. (Note, the efficiency fits in quite well here). Thanks for tagging me and for once I can say I’m not late…
1) LAST MOVIE U SAW IN A THEATRE?
The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian

2) WHAT BOOK ARE U READING?
The Secret life of a Slummy Mummy by Fiona Neill (It’s hilarious)
3) FAVOURITE BOARD GAME?
Scrabble
4) FAVOURITE MAGAZINE?
Anything with ‘Food’

5) FAVOURITE SMELLS?

Coffee, Citrus , First monsoon rain on dry ground, Fresh bread baking…

6) FAVOURITE SOUNDS?
The chirping of birds early in the morning, the pitter-patter of rain…
7) WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD?
Have I forgotten something very important??
8) WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK OF WHEN U WAKE?
What shall I cook today!!! (Ivy, just had to cut & paste from yours!!)

9) FAVOURITE FAST FOOD PLACE?
Don’t like fast food; it’s quite tasteless. (Flabbergasted daughter weeping on my shoulder)
10) FUTURE CHILDS NAME?
Shiver-me-timbers…just the thought does that to me!!!
11) FINISH THIS STATEMENT—’IF I HAD A LOT OF MONEY I’D’
Open a baking ‘thing’ (in my daughter’s words who is still perched on my shoulder!!) & renovate the entire kitchen!

12) DO U DRIVE FAST?
Rarely but yes, when the road’s empty & it’s early morning.
13) DO U SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL?
NO!!
14) STORMS–COOL OR SCARY?

Cool…

15) WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR?
Maruti Suzuki 800
16) FAVOURITE DRINK?
Chilled coffee
17) FINISH THIS STATEMENT-IF I HAD THE TIME I WOULD…
Make an Opera Cake & visit Le Cordon Blue…ho humm!!
18) DO YOU EAT THE STEMS ON BROCCOLI?
Yes I give a few the odd nibble; chop up the rest & toss them in.
19) IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY OTHER COLOUR, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR CHOICE?
None whatsoever…OK as I am (the daughter begs blue!!)
20) NAME ALL THE DIFFERENT CITIES/TOWNS U HAVE LIVED IN?
Delhi, Bangalore, Gurgaon

21) FAVOURITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Cricket, Soccer, Tennis
22) ONE NICE THING ABOUT THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
She ROCKS, has a big heart & is always nice to blog to. (I had to write more than one; one just wasn’t enough)
23) WHATS UNDER YOUR BED?
Green goblins that the son is scared of; but nothing actually!!

24) WOULD U LIKE TO BE BORN AS YOURSELF AGAIN??
Yes, but a little more patient & maybe a little taller!

25) MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL?
Both…
26) OVER EASY OR SUNNY SIDE UP?
Hmmmmm…would go with sunny-side-up as a matter of elimination. Over easy aint me!!
27) FAVOURITE PLACE TO RELAX?
In the garden, early in the morning!
28) FAVOURITE PIE?
Am not a pie person & haven’t tasted too many. (daughter calls for blueberry!!)

29) FAVOURITE ICECREAM FLAVOUR?
Coffee Almond Fudge

30) OF ALL THE PEOPLE U HAVE TAGGED, WHO IS THE MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND FIRST?

I can guess who the last will be…but will leave the suspense hanging here!!

Thanks a million Ivy. This was a nice ‘n’ easy one & got me doing a SWOT on myself at times!! Attempted this after reading yours & am off to tag a further 5 for both memes!! SPILL THE BEANS ON YOURSELVES MATEYS….else ‘walk the plank’!!!

Amy @ Familia Bencomo (double tagged; take your time though coz I know the vacations are on)

Diva @ Sugar Bar

Manggy @ No Special Effects (sorry mate, couldn’t resist tagging you)

Nicisme @ Cherrapeno

Nina @ My Easy Cooking

Since this is about me, am posting a few pictures about whats been happening in my life other than cooking…

‘Cosmos’ flowers growing in our summer garden