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rdm_ation Father Bob Maguire - you are awesome. Yep.
I love that his 'clarification that he didn't say he would marry a gay couple' ended up being closer to 'I can't because the law says I can't but I would provide pastoral support to any same-sex couples who wanted me to say a few ritual words' and so on. So, basically, 'I can't until it's legal but I have no problem participating in ceremonies for anyone'
People like him give me hope. <3
For those who have no idea what I'm talking about, he's a Catholic priest in Australia who has essentially come out and said the above. And is getting a whole lot of media coverage.
The way he said it, he obviously still values the work he does as a priest and as a part of the Catholic church, made me ridiculously happy. <3
And now that I've rambled about that, I will tell you that I saw Ame today, bought those English books, and am now going to settle down into doing a couple of memes. So this will end up quite long, I assure you. HAHAHA Oh I just remembered, one of the books I had to buy was Hamlet. On the cover, there is a picture of Jude Law. It was a bit epic.
Oh! Last night I actually cleaned out my 'I-don't-know-where-it-goes-so-it-goes-here' drawer. At 2am. There's probably something wrong with me, I clean late at night far too often.
Now, because I have been tagged by two separate people, I'm actually going to do this. (btw this also has a lot to do with the fact that I ended up not having to go to work tonight. sweet!)
A) People who have been tagged must write their answers on their journal and replace any question that they dislike with a new, original question.
B) Tag eight people. Don't refuse to do that. Don't tag who tagged you.
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snuggle_monster
thalia03
lambofcurl101th
vanilla_roses
wonderlandkitty
6 will have to do, everyone else I'd normally mention has already done it/been tagged by someone else XD
C) ANSWERS
1. Make a list of 5 things you can see without getting up:
Tea mug.
Plastic pockets.
Empty container that I still haven't given back to snuggle_monster.
My phone.
Winnie the Pooh themed sticky-tape dispenser and stapler. (Rabbit and Eeyore <3)
2. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas, without a doubt. I love the energy, atmosphere, spending time with my whole family (rarely happens) and of course, presents.
3. What is one item of clothing youwish you could always wear?
Cardi. Well, okay, singlet top and cardi. Heh.
4. What's your occupation?
Pharmacy Assistant, Violin/Piano teacher and Uni student.
5. What do you hear right now?
Breathe Again by Sara Bareilles
6. Who was the last person you hugged?
Ame
7. What is your ideal dinner?
Apricot chicken and then some sort of cheesecake for dessert. Omnomnom
8.What did you do today? What are your plans for the night?
Continue organising my life.
9. What was the last text message you received?
Well, it's from snuggle_monster. And is one of a stream of messages to I will type a few of them. Just an example of the way we text each other...
I JUST CHECKED FB OHMANOHMANOHMAN
Oh. I wonder who would *ever* fit that description.
I bet I won't
XD
I bet I'll hate it.
10. What websites do you always visit when you go online?
Facebook, email, livejournal, twitter
11. What is your next big planned purchase?
Tickets. Yep. Vague as all hell.
12. If you could afford to go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
There are a lot of places I'd love to visit. Likelihood of actually going any time in the near future is slim. If money wasn't an object I'd be back in Europe in a heartbeat. Italy, Austria, France... and so on.
13. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I'll have just finished uni, hopefully establishing myself in the teaching and performance worlds of Melbourne. Hopefully having a lot of fun in the process.
14. Where's your birthmark?
Nowhere...
15. What are you doing this weekend?
Just work I think. So far - that could change. Probably getting stuck into these books.
16. If you could play any musical instrument, which one would you play?
I play violin and piano, I'd love to learn to play the cello, actually. A bit of guitar would be nice too.
17. Pick a fantasy world to live in.
The Harry Potter world. (Assuming I would be a wizard.) <-- leaving that amendment there. Indeed, pebblegosling.
18. How much do you get paid?
$14 an hour at one job (but with loading for nights/weekends), $20 an hour at the other.
19. What is your dream job?
At this moment in time it's a professional (as in, the big productions that tour) it orchestra. That in combination with other work based on my violin.
20. What's the last good movie you saw?
127 Hours. It was a good movie - but I won't be watching it again due to the gory nature of a couple of scenes. Moreover, the intense physical reaction I had to it. That was pretty bad.
Last.fm meme! Stolen fromkimberry531
List the Top 25 from your Overall Artists list (last.fm):
I’ve included play counts
1. Glee Cast – 708
2. Washington – 522
3. Newton Faulkner – 543
4. Regina Spektor – 453
5. Arashi – 317
6. Michael Buble – 204
7. Paolo Nutini – 190
8. Jonathon Larson (aka RENT soundtrack) – 180
9. Darren Criss – 161
10. Celtic Woman – 160
11. The Corrs – 132
12. Mumford & Sons – 131
13. Colbie Caillat – 129
14. Angus & Julia Stone – 122
15. The Beatles – 113
16. Owl City – 110
17. Missy Higgins – 105
18. Vampire Weekend – 104
19. Sara Bareilles – 102
20. Sufjan Stevens – 98
21. Between the Trees – 85
22. The All-American Rejects – 82
23. We the Kings – 81
24. Goldfrapp – 78
25. Alan Menken – 78
I find it really interesting that the artists I consider my absolute favourites all have really similar playcounts, as do all those I really like but are the next tier down. There are 10 between the 100-200 mark. Tells you how I listen to music, I guess. The things I like, I like pretty evenly XD
The Beatles surprised me, actually. I didn’t think I listened to them that often.
What was the first song you ever heard by 6?
(Michael Buble)
I don't remember. Probably 'Home'.
What is your favourite album by 2?
(Washington)
Such a hard question. ... I Believe You Liar. It's totally not her debut album or anything.
What is your favourite lyric that 1 has sung?
(Glee Cast)
HAHAH Oh man that's far too hard. Here, this is one of them.
'Gosh, your lips look delicious' tehehehehe can't think of serious ones sorryyyy
How many times have you seen 11 live?
(The Corrs)
I never have. Sadly.
What is your favorite song by 7?
(Paolo Nutini)
'Pencil Full of Lead' is my ultimate 'happy' song. It reminds me of how lucky I am <3
What is a good memory you have involving 20?
(Sufjan Stevens)
Not really someone I'd associate many good memories - his stuff is generally sad. But it's beautiful. Oh! The mixtape/cd H made me included one of his songs so that counts =)
Is there a song by 3 that makes you sad?
(Newton Faulkner)
Oh, yes. There are a few. 'Uncomfortably Slow' and 'So Much'.
What is your favorite lyric that 14 has sung?
(Angus & Julia Stone)
Oh wow, weird, I was just thinking about how good would it be if this question was for them. There are a lot, but this is from 'Hollywood'.
'I blame you Hollywood, for showing me things you never should show a young girl, in this cruel world.'
What is your favorite song by 19?
(Sara Bareilles)
'King of Anything', 'Uncharted' and 'Gonna Get Over You'
Nope. I actually can't choose.
How did you first get into 22?
(The All-American Rejects)
I think pebblegosling gave me some of their stuff a while back. /generic answer that could apply to lots of my music
What was the first song you heard by 21?
(Between the Trees)
'White Lines and Red Lights' - it's still my favourite song of theirs.
What is your favorite song by 4?
(Regina Spektor)
'The Call' - I love it.
What is a good memory you have involving 13?
(Colbie Caillat)
I bought the album in Indonesia, oddly enough, so coming home and listening to it. It's good chill-out music.
Is there a song by 23 that makes you sad?
(We the Kings)
Not particularly!
What is your favorite album of 15?
(The Beatles)
Is it bad that my favourite is an album of their songs covered by other artists? Because I can honestly say I love the 'Across the Universe' soundtrack...
What is your favorite lyric that 9 has sung?
(Darren Criss)
Alright, there are a few here. Even if I limit myself to his original stuff =P
'He likes himself in his art, but not his art so much'
'I'm just a dumb human, like you'
The whole of 'Not Alone'
'To witches and wizards and magical beasts...' yeah okay couldn't help it.
How many times have you seen 5 live?
(Arashi)
HAH
None. XD
What is your favorite album by 12?
(Mumford & Sons)
Again, they only have one... 'Sigh no More'
What is a good memory you have involving 25?
(Alan Menken)
SO MANY SO MANY SO MANY.
Soundtrack to my childhood. Pretty much. <3
What was the first song you heard by 18?
(Vampire Weekend)
'Oxford Comma' I think
What is your favorite song by 17?
(Missy Higgins)
'Steer'
What is your favorite album by 24?
(Goldfrapp)
I have two albums, I only like one. 'Seventh Tree'
How many of your top 25 have you seen live?
*counts* Five. Not bad, really. =)
Kudos to anyone who got through all that. Now, I am off to read the new chapters of two of my favourite fics.
Bye!
Rdm
I love that his 'clarification that he didn't say he would marry a gay couple' ended up being closer to 'I can't because the law says I can't but I would provide pastoral support to any same-sex couples who wanted me to say a few ritual words' and so on. So, basically, 'I can't until it's legal but I have no problem participating in ceremonies for anyone'
People like him give me hope. <3
For those who have no idea what I'm talking about, he's a Catholic priest in Australia who has essentially come out and said the above. And is getting a whole lot of media coverage.
The way he said it, he obviously still values the work he does as a priest and as a part of the Catholic church, made me ridiculously happy. <3
And now that I've rambled about that, I will tell you that I saw Ame today, bought those English books, and am now going to settle down into doing a couple of memes. So this will end up quite long, I assure you. HAHAHA Oh I just remembered, one of the books I had to buy was Hamlet. On the cover, there is a picture of Jude Law. It was a bit epic.
Oh! Last night I actually cleaned out my 'I-don't-know-where-it-goes-so-it-goes-here' drawer. At 2am. There's probably something wrong with me, I clean late at night far too often.
Now, because I have been tagged by two separate people, I'm actually going to do this. (btw this also has a lot to do with the fact that I ended up not having to go to work tonight. sweet!)
A) People who have been tagged must write their answers on their journal and replace any question that they dislike with a new, original question.
B) Tag eight people. Don't refuse to do that. Don't tag who tagged you.
snuggle_monster thalia03 lambofcurl101th vanilla_roses wonderlandkitty 6 will have to do, everyone else I'd normally mention has already done it/been tagged by someone else XD
C) ANSWERS
1. Make a list of 5 things you can see without getting up:
Tea mug.
Plastic pockets.
Empty container that I still haven't given back to snuggle_monster.
My phone.
Winnie the Pooh themed sticky-tape dispenser and stapler. (Rabbit and Eeyore <3)
2. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas, without a doubt. I love the energy, atmosphere, spending time with my whole family (rarely happens) and of course, presents.
3. What is one item of clothing you
Cardi. Well, okay, singlet top and cardi. Heh.
4. What's your occupation?
Pharmacy Assistant, Violin/Piano teacher and Uni student.
5. What do you hear right now?
Breathe Again by Sara Bareilles
6. Who was the last person you hugged?
Ame
7. What is your ideal dinner?
Apricot chicken and then some sort of cheesecake for dessert. Omnomnom
8.
Continue organising my life.
9. What was the last text message you received?
Well, it's from snuggle_monster. And is one of a stream of messages to I will type a few of them. Just an example of the way we text each other...
I JUST CHECKED FB OHMANOHMANOHMAN
Oh. I wonder who would *ever* fit that description.
I bet I won't
XD
I bet I'll hate it.
10. What websites do you always visit when you go online?
Facebook, email, livejournal, twitter
11. What is your next big planned purchase?
Tickets. Yep. Vague as all hell.
12. If you could afford to go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
There are a lot of places I'd love to visit. Likelihood of actually going any time in the near future is slim. If money wasn't an object I'd be back in Europe in a heartbeat. Italy, Austria, France... and so on.
13. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I'll have just finished uni, hopefully establishing myself in the teaching and performance worlds of Melbourne. Hopefully having a lot of fun in the process.
14. Where's your birthmark?
Nowhere...
15. What are you doing this weekend?
Just work I think. So far - that could change. Probably getting stuck into these books.
16. If you could play any musical instrument, which one would you play?
I play violin and piano, I'd love to learn to play the cello, actually. A bit of guitar would be nice too.
17. Pick a fantasy world to live in.
The Harry Potter world. (Assuming I would be a wizard.) <-- leaving that amendment there. Indeed, pebblegosling.
18. How much do you get paid?
$14 an hour at one job (but with loading for nights/weekends), $20 an hour at the other.
19. What is your dream job?
At this moment in time it's a professional (as in, the big productions that tour) it orchestra. That in combination with other work based on my violin.
20. What's the last good movie you saw?
127 Hours. It was a good movie - but I won't be watching it again due to the gory nature of a couple of scenes. Moreover, the intense physical reaction I had to it. That was pretty bad.
Last.fm meme! Stolen from
kimberry531 List the Top 25 from your Overall Artists list (last.fm):
I’ve included play counts
1. Glee Cast – 708
2. Washington – 522
3. Newton Faulkner – 543
4. Regina Spektor – 453
5. Arashi – 317
6. Michael Buble – 204
7. Paolo Nutini – 190
8. Jonathon Larson (aka RENT soundtrack) – 180
9. Darren Criss – 161
10. Celtic Woman – 160
11. The Corrs – 132
12. Mumford & Sons – 131
13. Colbie Caillat – 129
14. Angus & Julia Stone – 122
15. The Beatles – 113
16. Owl City – 110
17. Missy Higgins – 105
18. Vampire Weekend – 104
19. Sara Bareilles – 102
20. Sufjan Stevens – 98
21. Between the Trees – 85
22. The All-American Rejects – 82
23. We the Kings – 81
24. Goldfrapp – 78
25. Alan Menken – 78
I find it really interesting that the artists I consider my absolute favourites all have really similar playcounts, as do all those I really like but are the next tier down. There are 10 between the 100-200 mark. Tells you how I listen to music, I guess. The things I like, I like pretty evenly XD
The Beatles surprised me, actually. I didn’t think I listened to them that often.
What was the first song you ever heard by 6?
(Michael Buble)
I don't remember. Probably 'Home'.
What is your favourite album by 2?
(Washington)
Such a hard question. ... I Believe You Liar. It's totally not her debut album or anything.
What is your favourite lyric that 1 has sung?
(Glee Cast)
HAHAH Oh man that's far too hard. Here, this is one of them.
'Gosh, your lips look delicious' tehehehehe can't think of serious ones sorryyyy
How many times have you seen 11 live?
(The Corrs)
I never have. Sadly.
What is your favorite song by 7?
(Paolo Nutini)
'Pencil Full of Lead' is my ultimate 'happy' song. It reminds me of how lucky I am <3
What is a good memory you have involving 20?
(Sufjan Stevens)
Not really someone I'd associate many good memories - his stuff is generally sad. But it's beautiful. Oh! The mixtape/cd H made me included one of his songs so that counts =)
Is there a song by 3 that makes you sad?
(Newton Faulkner)
Oh, yes. There are a few. 'Uncomfortably Slow' and 'So Much'.
What is your favorite lyric that 14 has sung?
(Angus & Julia Stone)
Oh wow, weird, I was just thinking about how good would it be if this question was for them. There are a lot, but this is from 'Hollywood'.
'I blame you Hollywood, for showing me things you never should show a young girl, in this cruel world.'
What is your favorite song by 19?
(Sara Bareilles)
'King of Anything', 'Uncharted' and 'Gonna Get Over You'
Nope. I actually can't choose.
How did you first get into 22?
(The All-American Rejects)
I think pebblegosling gave me some of their stuff a while back. /generic answer that could apply to lots of my music
What was the first song you heard by 21?
(Between the Trees)
'White Lines and Red Lights' - it's still my favourite song of theirs.
What is your favorite song by 4?
(Regina Spektor)
'The Call' - I love it.
What is a good memory you have involving 13?
(Colbie Caillat)
I bought the album in Indonesia, oddly enough, so coming home and listening to it. It's good chill-out music.
Is there a song by 23 that makes you sad?
(We the Kings)
Not particularly!
What is your favorite album of 15?
(The Beatles)
Is it bad that my favourite is an album of their songs covered by other artists? Because I can honestly say I love the 'Across the Universe' soundtrack...
What is your favorite lyric that 9 has sung?
(Darren Criss)
Alright, there are a few here. Even if I limit myself to his original stuff =P
'He likes himself in his art, but not his art so much'
'I'm just a dumb human, like you'
The whole of 'Not Alone'
'To witches and wizards and magical beasts...' yeah okay couldn't help it.
How many times have you seen 5 live?
(Arashi)
HAH
None. XD
What is your favorite album by 12?
(Mumford & Sons)
Again, they only have one... 'Sigh no More'
What is a good memory you have involving 25?
(Alan Menken)
SO MANY SO MANY SO MANY.
Soundtrack to my childhood. Pretty much. <3
What was the first song you heard by 18?
(Vampire Weekend)
'Oxford Comma' I think
What is your favorite song by 17?
(Missy Higgins)
'Steer'
What is your favorite album by 24?
(Goldfrapp)
I have two albums, I only like one. 'Seventh Tree'
How many of your top 25 have you seen live?
*counts* Five. Not bad, really. =)
Kudos to anyone who got through all that. Now, I am off to read the new chapters of two of my favourite fics.
Bye!
Rdm
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Date: 2011-02-15 10:49 am (UTC)....I like reading your memes.
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Date: 2011-02-15 10:53 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-02-15 12:51 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-02-15 01:11 pm (UTC)I've been posting a fair bit lately, actually XD
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Date: 2011-02-15 12:56 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-02-15 01:18 pm (UTC)I'm a little in awe of that. More than a little, actually. He was just so genuine, it made me so happy.
It's a rare example of someone who actually loves people like the church professes to. And not just saying that. Backing that up with his views on other issues.
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Date: 2011-02-16 02:29 am (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2011-02-15 06:18 pm (UTC)I mean I am happy for him but I do think this may cause a lot of old school Catholics to go "OMFG NO!"
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Date: 2011-02-16 02:25 am (UTC)It's the way he's said it. He's obviously a really really smart, diplomatic guy. He hasn't said anything outright that is against policy, or whatever, so people are in an uproar over him but they can't sack him for what he's said. (they did try to force him to retire last year but he wouldn't go)
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Date: 2011-02-15 07:10 pm (UTC)Youre the second person I know who has mentioned Vampire Weekend. I have someone on my flist who loooooves them. :)
The RENT soundtrack is ♥.
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Date: 2011-02-16 02:37 am (UTC)XD
I'm not obsessed, but it's ridiculously catchy....
SO MUCH LOVE
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Date: 2011-02-16 03:47 am (UTC)For sure. Which one is your favorite song? Yes, I'm making you choose!
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Date: 2011-02-16 04:12 am (UTC)Me too.
Ooh um probably Walcott, actually. I love the high riff bit XD
'Don't you know that it's insane, don't you want to get out of cap cod tonight?'
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Date: 2011-02-16 05:12 pm (UTC)Whoa, so don't remember that one. Must remedy.
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Date: 2011-02-15 09:57 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-02-16 02:39 am (UTC)I can't find video, I'll keep trying on the news websites, but in the meantime here's an article where he's quoted.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/ill-do-gay-weddings-fr-bob-maguire/story-e6frf7kx-1226006007190
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Date: 2011-02-18 10:05 pm (UTC)He says he doesn't have a personal opinion on gay civil unions, so I guess that's a no. Thanks for finding the article - as you know I'm pretty interested in this stuff. :)
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Date: 2011-02-19 03:56 am (UTC)That's interesting, yeah I guess that's a no. Although he was backpedaling earlier comments / comments taken out of context.
(your icon is adorable btw)
And we STILL haven't skyped... XD
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Date: 2011-02-19 04:31 am (UTC)Thanks. :) and I know! Arghh.
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Date: 2011-02-19 04:35 am (UTC)Also one of the things I've become disillusioned with church at the moment. Ah well, I'll find somewhere to go eventually.
I told my friend about how you're really interested in this kind of thing, and that you're planning on going to seminary and she was really pleased to hear that. (She is catholic, incidentally XD)
/slightly related aside
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Date: 2011-02-20 01:28 am (UTC)Haha, glad I could make your friend happy!
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Date: 2011-02-16 12:37 am (UTC)HAHAHA we have so few artists in common. And those play counts amuse me. My top play count is Breaking Benjamin, with eh...about 4,000 plays. Heh. XD
TOTALLY STOLE THE MUSIC MEME. :B
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Date: 2011-02-16 02:42 am (UTC)That's what I earnt at like, 15 years old when I started :P
Hehe. I think we've had this discussion before XD
WHEEE