Seriously? A lot depends on the circumstances. Does everyone know this? If so, I lock my doors and stay home reading a book - I don't want to be caught out in that. Am I the only one that knows it? Assuming that it's unstoppable, I probably go spend the entire night doing whatever I enjoy most (which right now most likely means calling all my friends and going out for karaoke and dancing). And when I can't stay awake any longer, I send a "thanks" out to the universe for the time I've had, put on my nightclothes, cuddle with Brian and the kitties, and go to sleep.
Oh, the "Weeping Angel" question, hm? Let's see...
A lot would depend on whether I was still myself (i.e. female), and what my financial situation would be. Although, if I were just being dropped penniless in the street somewhere, my choices would be pretty limited no matter where/when I was. I guess some places have more opportunities than others, however.
*thinks*...Honestly, I'm not certain. There are plenty of historical periods I'd like to visit (see below question), but as for actually staying someplace? I don't really know enough about history to make a judgment.
Assuming I didn't get much time to decide, though, my offhand choice would be a courtesan in Renaissance Italy. It's a job I'd be very good at, I think, and it would afford numerous privileges and liberties that European women historically haven't had access to, as well as providing an environment that encourages artistic/intellectual accomplishment. Plus I could potentially debate political philosophy with Machiavelli, and model for Leonardo da Vinci, both of which would be about fifty different kinds of awesome.
The "Weeping Angels" is actually a Doctor Who reference, specifically to the episode "Blink" from the third season. It's a Steven Moffat episode, and absolutely fantastic (easily the best of that season) - definitely one to track down if you haven't seen it already.
Hee! I've got to say, I dig the long hair, but that's just personal preference - I have a thing for guys with long hair. You should see Brian's - these pictures (http://roseneko.wordpress.com/2008/05/24/picture-time/) don't really do it justice, but they'll give you an idea. I've known women (and men) who would kill to have hair as thick and dark and glossy as his.
I, too, was pretty stoked to hear about Steven Moffat taking over. I especially loved his sound byte on the subject: "My whole career has been a secret plan to get this job. I applied for the position once before, but the BBC passed me over because they had someone else in mind. Also, I was eight."
Hm. A tougher question, certainly. But I'd have to answer "yes" - I've always been one of those folk who continually wants to learn more about everything. And having the chance to learn things no one else in my position knows - even if it doesn't do me any good in the long run, or if the "long run" ends up cut short - is just far, far too delicious a prospect to turn down.
I think my life's okay right now, but one of the things that about it that grates on me is how ordinary it is. There's nothing wrong with that, but...I'd much, much rather have an extraordinary one. Even though that necessarily means a significant amount of discomfort.
How do you as a professional snark-queen feel about low-performance snarkers lowering the quality of snark in this country and what do you propose to improve the situation?
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Date: 2008-08-08 08:09 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-08-08 09:12 pm (UTC)Seriously? A lot depends on the circumstances. Does everyone know this? If so, I lock my doors and stay home reading a book - I don't want to be caught out in that. Am I the only one that knows it? Assuming that it's unstoppable, I probably go spend the entire night doing whatever I enjoy most (which right now most likely means calling all my friends and going out for karaoke and dancing). And when I can't stay awake any longer, I send a "thanks" out to the universe for the time I've had, put on my nightclothes, cuddle with Brian and the kitties, and go to sleep.
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Date: 2008-08-08 09:47 pm (UTC)Hey, all I know for sure is that my answer would involve the adjective "Bacchanalian" at least twice.
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Date: 2008-08-08 10:40 pm (UTC)A lot would depend on whether I was still myself (i.e. female), and what my financial situation would be. Although, if I were just being dropped penniless in the street somewhere, my choices would be pretty limited no matter where/when I was. I guess some places have more opportunities than others, however.
*thinks*...Honestly, I'm not certain. There are plenty of historical periods I'd like to visit (see below question), but as for actually staying someplace? I don't really know enough about history to make a judgment.
Assuming I didn't get much time to decide, though, my offhand choice would be a courtesan in Renaissance Italy. It's a job I'd be very good at, I think, and it would afford numerous privileges and liberties that European women historically haven't had access to, as well as providing an environment that encourages artistic/intellectual accomplishment. Plus I could potentially debate political philosophy with Machiavelli, and model for Leonardo da Vinci, both of which would be about fifty different kinds of awesome.
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Date: 2008-08-08 11:17 pm (UTC)The "Weeping Angels" is actually a Doctor Who reference, specifically to the episode "Blink" from the third season. It's a Steven Moffat episode, and absolutely fantastic (easily the best of that season) - definitely one to track down if you haven't seen it already.
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Date: 2008-08-08 11:41 pm (UTC)I, too, was pretty stoked to hear about Steven Moffat taking over. I especially loved his sound byte on the subject: "My whole career has been a secret plan to get this job. I applied for the position once before, but the BBC passed me over because they had someone else in mind. Also, I was eight."
Time And Rose Dimension In Space
Date: 2008-08-08 10:25 pm (UTC)Re: Time And Rose Dimension In Space
Date: 2008-08-08 10:29 pm (UTC)Re: Time And Rose Dimension In Space
Date: 2008-08-08 11:16 pm (UTC)I think my life's okay right now, but one of the things that about it that grates on me is how ordinary it is. There's nothing wrong with that, but...I'd much, much rather have an extraordinary one. Even though that necessarily means a significant amount of discomfort.
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Date: 2008-08-09 07:32 am (UTC)