4 August 2006
Found via blinman.com, a list of things which apparently I should have done before reaching 30. Let's see how many I've accomplished.
It wasn't my fault, but I did once have a ski-ing accident without actually ski-ing. I was spectating (couldn't ski because my knees were wonky) at the bunny slopes on Glenshee (which had melted so they were more bunny patches), when the instructor ski-ed up to where I was standing and asked why I wasn't joining in. I explained that I couldn't under doctors orders and he said that was a shame. For reasons passing understanding, he then leaned forward, grabbed me and flung me over his shoulder, fireman style (yes, I was screaming at him to put me down). He then turned round, ski-ed down the patch of snow and when he got to the bottom to put me down, slipped, dropped me on my neck and fell on top of me, nearly breaking my neck. Through a combination of embarrassment and adrenaline, I didn't realise how badly I was hurt until the next morning, when I couldn't lift my head off the pillow. I had to wear a cervical collar for 8 weeks and sued him. Unfortunately my lawyer was utterly useless and I never got a penny. Not even the pathetic £650 they offered me in compensation.
Does beercans off trees count? As a kid, my family used to holiday in a caravan in the Moray Firth every year. One year, an older couple were staying on the site, being between jobs (they were housekeeper/gardener for "big" houses) and being childless, indulged us more than they possibly should have. He was a fabulous old gent, ex-Air Force I think, and taught my sister and I to shoot with his air rifle, sniper style, because we were too little to hold the weight of the rifle while standing up.
Nope, furthest away from home I've been is Paris. I guess I need to get out more.
I'm geeky, but I'm not *that* geeky.
Nope. See above.
Nope, but I did once spend £450 on a top of the line PDA that I never really used and became obsolete about 3 minutes later.
Nope.
No, but I did break a wine glass last month.
Er. Why?
Does packing tape count? I've used several rolls of that stuff in house moves.
Never had my own house so that'd be a bit difficult.
No, but I did once drink vinegar to stop an allergic reaction.
Do I really need to answer this one?
No. I appreciate the workmanship of them, but never something I want in any house I live in.
I'm crap with money, but not that crap (so far).
No, I'm far too law abiding to consider it. Also, I don't drive so care less about them.
No, I'm too anal about my printers to use anything but proper ink cartrdiges.
Never. My mum would kill me then die of shame.
Don't drive.
Nope. I did buy a hammer recently though.
Nope. Never crossed my mind to, and I was never really into chemistry anyway.
Nope, although it's very tempting. I did once jump up and down and smash a "hypnotise yourself slim" video that an ex-boyfriend bought me. Felt so much better afterwards. Like a weight had been lifted off my bum.
Nope. Guess I've been slacking. Must try harder.*
*kidding Mum!
Nope. Suspect money is all a waiter would ever want from me.
Nope. I did once set a pot on fire by putting olive oil into it to heat it and then forgetting about it when something interesting came on the TV.
???
See above on the not driving thing.
... and again.
I'd love to. Since a was a wee girl I've wanted to live in the US. Wouldn't mind living in France or Belgium either.
Again with the no car.
I'm sure I have, but it was so entirely unmemorable that I've forgotten what it was.
No, but I do get static shocks a lot. Worst ever is the Jury's Hotel in Birmingham. Cheap carpet plus metal doorhandles = comedy jumping every time I went into or out of a room. Hellish.
My bed. Although I had help.
Nope.
Nope, although I did get sunburned in April, while watching the London Marathon.
OOooooh... something I still have time to do. Anyone up for a night out?
No, but I have stayed up all night listening to a boy have an emotional crisis.
Still got time, but I think I'll pass.
I'd love to, but the whole not driving thing kind of puts a crimp in that plan. You should see me play driving games on the PS2/Xbox though.
Yes, but I wasn't working the whole time.
Nope.
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No, but I did pay to see all 3 Alien films back to back in the cinema. My arse was numb for days afterwards.
No, but I did once respond to an email from an ex-boyfriend because I thought he was someone else.
Nope, and I hope I never have to.
Nothing quite that bad, although it did make things awkward for a while.
Does losing your lunch money on the office Grand National sweepstake count?
Yup. Twice. First with the Da Vinci Code, then with Angels and Demons. Damn you Dan Brown, that's 10 hours of my life you stole!
Nope.
Wow. What have I been doing with my life?
#36 - If only I knew where to get some.
#44 - I've only done the Alien movies at home - those are my favorite flicks everrrr.
1. No, not yet!
2. Yes
3. No
4. Yes...(briefly)
5. Yes
6. Yes
7. No
8. No
9. No (surprisingly!)
10 Yes
11. No
12. No
13. No
14. No (but I've been in shops that sell them)
15. Yes
16. No
17. (same answer as you!)
18. No...but give me the chance and I would!
19. Tell me what a J-turn is!
20. No. I did break a hammer once though.
21. No
22. No - but I've put one out that caught fire!
23. No *winces*
24. Tip...err...
25. Yes
26. No
27. Yes...but it was so I could read a map!
28. No, I live in Britain - don't be silly!
29. Yes. Twice.
30. No. But I've been in cars that have.
31. Yes
32. Yes
33. Yes
34. Nearly...my Dad's came close!
35. Yes
36. No (But Ann, put aside a weekend!)
37. Yes...numerous times.
38. No. Why?
39. No - it's too expensive. Carting is as close as I've got to it.
40. No. Thankfully.
41. Yes
42. Yes
43. No
44. No (but this idea has merit, perhaps copuled with no.36?)
45. No
46. No (but have called the police on local numbers instead)
47. Probably...'Hello, anyone still there?'
48. Yes - and now I don't bet anymore.
49. No
50. No
Why would anyway want do *all* of those boy things anyway?
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