Scheherazade
06-25-2009, 07:00 AM
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An interview with Tournesol:
Why are we doing this interview thing?
Isn’t this protocol?
Are you sure you want to do this?
Umm…
Got milk?
I have coffee creamer!
Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?
My sister
If you had a personal theme song what would it be?
I really don’t know…perhaps something flutey! The Corrs has a nice piece entitled ‘Lough Erin Shore’…perhaps this would be it.
Are you male or female?
Female
What makes you keep coming back?
To the forum? The discussions, the games, the people…the people! I love meeting new people!
Are you happy with the way things are here?
Yes, very much so.
Which countries have you visited?
Canada, Guyana, Margarita
How do you like your home town?
It’s ok. I grew up here, I would have liked to have a community pool though.
If you could live somewhere different, where would it be and why?
The only other place I would live is Tobago. That’s the sister isle of Trinidad.
Do you have any pets?
My car, Jesse. [yes, I named my car!]
What makes you happy?
Kindness and consideration in people.
What is mankind's biggest achievement, and its greatest downfall?
Biggest achievement: putting others before themselves. Downfall: selfishness
Do you feel comfortable in your walk with God/atheism?
With Islam - yes.
Which actor should play you in a movie based on your life?
Salma Hayek.
[B]lGiven choice, which animal would you like to be?
A miaower…oh sorry, a cat.
What were your favorite things to do the past? What about now?
In the past I enjoyed collecting music, and going to the movies. Now I love just being with my family and friends.
What makes you feel great about yourself?
Accomplishing tasks. [cause I’m a procrastinator!]
How did you meet your significant other?
We were introduced by mutual friends.
Who inspires you most?
I don’t know. I really can’t put my finger on that one. I think I’m mostly self-motivated.
What are you naturally good at? (Skills, abilities, gifts etc.)
Public Speaking, story-telling, writing poems.
What is the one thing you must do before you die?
Perform the holy pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
If you had to teach something, what would you teach?
Well I teach Literature, other than that, I’d like to teach Common Sense, Manners [somebody please put these on a curriculum at school!], Ethics, and perhaps West Indian History.
What would you regret not fully doing, being or having in your life?
I regret not completing my archery course, and not taking the Caribbean Women’s Writers course at University.
What method do you cherish above all others, as means to improving your life?
Having a close connection with Allah [God]
What is your role in an emergency situation: the 911 dialer, the person who runs to the scene to help, the video recorder, or the person too overcome by shock to do anything?
The person who runs to the scene to help.
What one thing would you NEED to have on a deserted island if you didn't have to worry over food and water?
My fiancé.
What song is in your head at the moment?
UB40’s “My Best Girl” just heard it in the car
Which book are you reading at the moment?
Paulo Coelho’s “The Alchemist”
The last book you finished reading?
One of Khaled Hosseini’s novels
What is your favourite quote?’Let him who believes in God and the Last Day, either speak good or keep quiet’
Favorite food?/ Comfort food?
Favourite food: bar-b-que/ Comfort food: chocolate
What time of day do you most often find yourself on the LitNet?
either between 5-7am, or 3-5pm
What are you wearing at the moment?
pink pyjamas and a white t-shirt
Favorite poem?
Robert Browning ‘Meeting at Night’
First novel you remember reading on your own?
’Charley’ by Joan G. Robinson
What era do you find most of the books you read are from?
Late 19th century; mid 20th century
Favorite TV shows?
right now, ‘The Cosby Show’ reruns!
Which LitNet members would you like to meet in person if you could?
Pensive, Stargazer, Scher, Nightshade, Bien and Sprinks [in no particular order!]
Favorite post on the Forum?
not sure
Favorite thread?
’how are you feeling today’
Last food did you have?
tuna and crackers
Last words you said out loud?
”I love you too babe” to my fiancé, we just finished talking on the phone
Last person you hugged/kissed?
my mom
What do you do (for a living) to be able to keep your LitNet addiction going? And are you happy with your chosen profession?
I teach Literature at an all-girls high school. And yes, I am very happy with my profession!
What question would you like to ask yourself?
Why are you so unsure of yourself sometimes?
What would you like to be if you could change your profession?
An editor
Least favorite book/song/movie?
Book: ‘A House for Mr Biswas’ by V.S.Naipaul/ Song: ‘The Final Countdown’ by Europe; Movie: anything with unintelligent humour
The most generous thing you have done?
give blood
What was your very favorite moment in your life so far?
when I realized my fiancé felt the same about me as I did about him!
What scares you?
betrayal
What is your most outstanding feature?
do you mean physical feature? Perhaps my smile. Some people say my voice, others say my eyes. Character trait: I’m a loyal friend, but I’m also very sarcastic
If you could change one thing about the way you look, what would that be?
lose a few pounds!
Which book do you wish you had written?
none.
What is your favorite book cover?
There’s a publication of Virginia Woolf’s “To The Lighthouse” where the book cover has a close-up picture of blue-gray river stones. It perhaps refers to the stones on the shore of the lighthouse; but to me it’s iconic of the rocks and stones that Woolf filled her pockets with when she committed suicide.
Most and least favorite characters from books?
Least favourite: Mr Rochester; most favourite: Hamlet. [I know “Hamlet” is a play and not a novel, but I’m hoping you’ll accept this as he’s my favourite]
What would your biography be titled?
?
What should you be doing at the moment instead of answering these questions?
Nothing much…just relaxing.
Why the airplane window shields need to be lifted up during take off and landing?
Huh?
If you could only rescue one item from your burning house, what would it be, and why?
my journal...and I can’t say why. But, if I could rescue one thing, then I could rescue more things, so I’d rescue my box of things to be rescued from my house if its burning!
Wonderful Superman or depressing Batman?
no no no...that should be Wonderful Batman and depressing Superman
The most embarrassing moment in your life?
One of my embarrassing moments: my students played a prank on me with a ‘Scream’ mask.
Which literary character (s) have you been told to resemble the most?
dare I say it: Elizabeth Bennet!
List some of the things that annoy you immensely.
Insolence in children, inconsideration, poor personal hygiene, boisterous people, the scent of alcohol, and general ignorance and incognizance in humans.
Anything that you want to forget but you never can?
And how will this question help me to forget it? I’ll answer it anyway: once a guy told me I’d never get another guy as good as he…well he was wrong obviously!
Tell us about some amusing translation mistake you have heard or made yourself.
I’m not multilingual, so this question doesn’t apply to me.
If you had to lose one of your senses, which would you choose and why?
My sense of smell, I guess.
What’s the first thing you’ll do in an embarrassing situation?
pretend it never happened, or laugh it off
Are you mostly happy with life or are you still in pursuit?
mostly happy
What gives your life meaning?
my purpose of life: knowing that I’m trying to live a good life, so that I can achieve paradise in the afterlife.
What type of Faerie would you like to be and why?
Do I have to be a Faerie? Can’t I be an Elf?
What makes you laugh?
Ironies; my own idiocy; and seeing toddlers learn to talk
What was the happiest period of your life and why?
I think that most likely I’m living one of the happiest periods of my life right now: cause I’m engaged and very, very soon to be married [July 5th]
Do those animated smilies ever get tired?
Think of them day after day, dancing or crashing computers or laughing or crying till the end of time...
I hope the dancing banana breaks a leg – and I mean literally…cause he annoys me soo much! As for the others, I don’t see why they should be getting tired! Didn’t they read the job description? They knew what they were getting themselves into!
What part of “Final” don’t you understand?
Sorry, I’m not a literal girl. When I mean something literally, I actually have to indicate so. Other times I’m euphemistic, sarcastic, or suggestive ;-) Oh, what’s the question again? Final? What’s that?
One final word of wisdom for LitNet users?
Live your life with purity and goodness….you were so expecting me to say something like this, weren’t you! Well, here’s my advice: pay attention to things around you: it can save your life – literally.
What would you like to ask to the person to be interviewed after you?
I have two questions for them [am I allowed two?]:
1. What do you think is the purpose of life?
An interview with Tournesol:
Why are we doing this interview thing?
Isn’t this protocol?
Are you sure you want to do this?
Umm…
Got milk?
I have coffee creamer!
Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?
My sister
If you had a personal theme song what would it be?
I really don’t know…perhaps something flutey! The Corrs has a nice piece entitled ‘Lough Erin Shore’…perhaps this would be it.
Are you male or female?
Female
What makes you keep coming back?
To the forum? The discussions, the games, the people…the people! I love meeting new people!
Are you happy with the way things are here?
Yes, very much so.
Which countries have you visited?
Canada, Guyana, Margarita
How do you like your home town?
It’s ok. I grew up here, I would have liked to have a community pool though.
If you could live somewhere different, where would it be and why?
The only other place I would live is Tobago. That’s the sister isle of Trinidad.
Do you have any pets?
My car, Jesse. [yes, I named my car!]
What makes you happy?
Kindness and consideration in people.
What is mankind's biggest achievement, and its greatest downfall?
Biggest achievement: putting others before themselves. Downfall: selfishness
Do you feel comfortable in your walk with God/atheism?
With Islam - yes.
Which actor should play you in a movie based on your life?
Salma Hayek.
[B]lGiven choice, which animal would you like to be?
A miaower…oh sorry, a cat.
What were your favorite things to do the past? What about now?
In the past I enjoyed collecting music, and going to the movies. Now I love just being with my family and friends.
What makes you feel great about yourself?
Accomplishing tasks. [cause I’m a procrastinator!]
How did you meet your significant other?
We were introduced by mutual friends.
Who inspires you most?
I don’t know. I really can’t put my finger on that one. I think I’m mostly self-motivated.
What are you naturally good at? (Skills, abilities, gifts etc.)
Public Speaking, story-telling, writing poems.
What is the one thing you must do before you die?
Perform the holy pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
If you had to teach something, what would you teach?
Well I teach Literature, other than that, I’d like to teach Common Sense, Manners [somebody please put these on a curriculum at school!], Ethics, and perhaps West Indian History.
What would you regret not fully doing, being or having in your life?
I regret not completing my archery course, and not taking the Caribbean Women’s Writers course at University.
What method do you cherish above all others, as means to improving your life?
Having a close connection with Allah [God]
What is your role in an emergency situation: the 911 dialer, the person who runs to the scene to help, the video recorder, or the person too overcome by shock to do anything?
The person who runs to the scene to help.
What one thing would you NEED to have on a deserted island if you didn't have to worry over food and water?
My fiancé.
What song is in your head at the moment?
UB40’s “My Best Girl” just heard it in the car
Which book are you reading at the moment?
Paulo Coelho’s “The Alchemist”
The last book you finished reading?
One of Khaled Hosseini’s novels
What is your favourite quote?’Let him who believes in God and the Last Day, either speak good or keep quiet’
Favorite food?/ Comfort food?
Favourite food: bar-b-que/ Comfort food: chocolate
What time of day do you most often find yourself on the LitNet?
either between 5-7am, or 3-5pm
What are you wearing at the moment?
pink pyjamas and a white t-shirt
Favorite poem?
Robert Browning ‘Meeting at Night’
First novel you remember reading on your own?
’Charley’ by Joan G. Robinson
What era do you find most of the books you read are from?
Late 19th century; mid 20th century
Favorite TV shows?
right now, ‘The Cosby Show’ reruns!
Which LitNet members would you like to meet in person if you could?
Pensive, Stargazer, Scher, Nightshade, Bien and Sprinks [in no particular order!]
Favorite post on the Forum?
not sure
Favorite thread?
’how are you feeling today’
Last food did you have?
tuna and crackers
Last words you said out loud?
”I love you too babe” to my fiancé, we just finished talking on the phone
Last person you hugged/kissed?
my mom
What do you do (for a living) to be able to keep your LitNet addiction going? And are you happy with your chosen profession?
I teach Literature at an all-girls high school. And yes, I am very happy with my profession!
What question would you like to ask yourself?
Why are you so unsure of yourself sometimes?
What would you like to be if you could change your profession?
An editor
Least favorite book/song/movie?
Book: ‘A House for Mr Biswas’ by V.S.Naipaul/ Song: ‘The Final Countdown’ by Europe; Movie: anything with unintelligent humour
The most generous thing you have done?
give blood
What was your very favorite moment in your life so far?
when I realized my fiancé felt the same about me as I did about him!
What scares you?
betrayal
What is your most outstanding feature?
do you mean physical feature? Perhaps my smile. Some people say my voice, others say my eyes. Character trait: I’m a loyal friend, but I’m also very sarcastic
If you could change one thing about the way you look, what would that be?
lose a few pounds!
Which book do you wish you had written?
none.
What is your favorite book cover?
There’s a publication of Virginia Woolf’s “To The Lighthouse” where the book cover has a close-up picture of blue-gray river stones. It perhaps refers to the stones on the shore of the lighthouse; but to me it’s iconic of the rocks and stones that Woolf filled her pockets with when she committed suicide.
Most and least favorite characters from books?
Least favourite: Mr Rochester; most favourite: Hamlet. [I know “Hamlet” is a play and not a novel, but I’m hoping you’ll accept this as he’s my favourite]
What would your biography be titled?
?
What should you be doing at the moment instead of answering these questions?
Nothing much…just relaxing.
Why the airplane window shields need to be lifted up during take off and landing?
Huh?
If you could only rescue one item from your burning house, what would it be, and why?
my journal...and I can’t say why. But, if I could rescue one thing, then I could rescue more things, so I’d rescue my box of things to be rescued from my house if its burning!
Wonderful Superman or depressing Batman?
no no no...that should be Wonderful Batman and depressing Superman
The most embarrassing moment in your life?
One of my embarrassing moments: my students played a prank on me with a ‘Scream’ mask.
Which literary character (s) have you been told to resemble the most?
dare I say it: Elizabeth Bennet!
List some of the things that annoy you immensely.
Insolence in children, inconsideration, poor personal hygiene, boisterous people, the scent of alcohol, and general ignorance and incognizance in humans.
Anything that you want to forget but you never can?
And how will this question help me to forget it? I’ll answer it anyway: once a guy told me I’d never get another guy as good as he…well he was wrong obviously!
Tell us about some amusing translation mistake you have heard or made yourself.
I’m not multilingual, so this question doesn’t apply to me.
If you had to lose one of your senses, which would you choose and why?
My sense of smell, I guess.
What’s the first thing you’ll do in an embarrassing situation?
pretend it never happened, or laugh it off
Are you mostly happy with life or are you still in pursuit?
mostly happy
What gives your life meaning?
my purpose of life: knowing that I’m trying to live a good life, so that I can achieve paradise in the afterlife.
What type of Faerie would you like to be and why?
Do I have to be a Faerie? Can’t I be an Elf?
What makes you laugh?
Ironies; my own idiocy; and seeing toddlers learn to talk
What was the happiest period of your life and why?
I think that most likely I’m living one of the happiest periods of my life right now: cause I’m engaged and very, very soon to be married [July 5th]
Do those animated smilies ever get tired?
Think of them day after day, dancing or crashing computers or laughing or crying till the end of time...
I hope the dancing banana breaks a leg – and I mean literally…cause he annoys me soo much! As for the others, I don’t see why they should be getting tired! Didn’t they read the job description? They knew what they were getting themselves into!
What part of “Final” don’t you understand?
Sorry, I’m not a literal girl. When I mean something literally, I actually have to indicate so. Other times I’m euphemistic, sarcastic, or suggestive ;-) Oh, what’s the question again? Final? What’s that?
One final word of wisdom for LitNet users?
Live your life with purity and goodness….you were so expecting me to say something like this, weren’t you! Well, here’s my advice: pay attention to things around you: it can save your life – literally.
What would you like to ask to the person to be interviewed after you?
I have two questions for them [am I allowed two?]:
1. What do you think is the purpose of life?