Happy Birthday, Janine!
An interview with Janine:
Why are we doing this interview thing?
We do it every year, remember?…and probably because people are curious…
Are you sure you want to do this?
Sure thing!
Are you male or female?
Female most of my life…haha…thought that might get people talking…
What is your name (if you don't mind sharing it with us)?
Janine…I just failed to be clever when I signed up here…
Got milk?
I am loving milk more and more…maybe craving calcium?
Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?
Twas me! A snicker doodle - my favorite cookie of all times!
If you had a personal theme song what would it be?
Ocean Gypsy
What makes you keep coming back to the Forum?
Incredible friends here on Litnet… I am sooo blessed!
It has been a year since the last interview. What have been the high and low points?
Making some tough decisions and seeing them through, dealing with a difficult family situation was my low point.
Being with my granddaughter at Christmas or anytime of the year will always be my high point.
The best and worst books you have read during last year?
I started a book, “The Marble Faun” by Hawthorne, and stopped, not like me…can’t say it’s bad, but didn’t captivate me…Best book was “Boy in the Bush” by D.H.Lawrence…I would like to read that one again.
The biggest surprises of the past year (both pleasant and unpleasant)?
Someone on Youtube from the UK send me a copy of an obscure Branagh movie and some narrations he did of Wilfred Owens poetry. My good friend from Japan sent me stamps and a Dali magnet from Spain. Petrarch send me a postcard from her trip to England. Malwethien also send me a postcard from Amsterdam. These little surprises mean more to me. Unpleasant I would rather not mention…let’s just stick with the flipside…the good stuff..
What has been the the biggest change in your life since your last birthday?
Working through family problems has given me more insight into various things; which turned out to be positive in the end. I guess one could call that a change. Also, I am less hard on myself now.
Have you studied literature as a subject in college?
Somewhat in art college; but rather unconventionally speaking…still it was a good experience.
Do you feel the divine spark of life within you or do you consider yourself a mechanical thing?
I think everyone possesses some ‘spark’ which is unique to them; I don’t know if it’s ‘divine‘; but it’s worthwhile and it’s magical, beautiful, distinct and transcends the menial. One needs to recognise and utilize it.
Do you have any pets? What are their names?
Been there, done it…had lovely names (LOL) such as Flipper, Blue Baby (parakeets), Wee Lassie (dog), Kitty Kat and Skeeter Bug, later Pandora and Samantha (cats), Sheba (dog), two gerbils (names?), one guinea pig (forget his name), Thumper and Hopscotch (rabbits), Radar (pet goose lived on our lake)…that’s a lot of food and vet bills…now you see why we are now pet less.
Given the option, what animal would you choose to be?
This year I will be a furry little groundhog…LOL….I think they sleep all winter!
How did you meet your significant other?
Been there, done it; not looking for another…I’m jaded! LOL
What is the one thing you must do before you die?
Figure out who I will give my junk to…don’t laugh…it’s a bit of a dilemma.
Do you believe in ghosts?
I think I do. My son took a photo of one, not even realizing he had done so. It was pretty impressive and goes along with the story his friends related to him of a ghost in their house.
What song is in your head at the moment?
Dante’s Prayer ~ Lorenna McKennitt
Which book are you reading at the moment?
Been a reading bum lately; not reading a thing currently. Been lazy and watching a lot of movies instead. I go thought these dry spells; then I get inspired and read like crazy again….there’s hope.
What type of an author would you be?
Dramatic and tragedic…what else?
The last book you finished reading?
“The Little Prince”
What are you wearing at the moment?
Actually, a little black dress (but it’s far from ‘little’ on me) and a teal sweater and teal suede loafer type shoes.
Favorite TV shows?
“Life”, although they took it off the air. I am not much of a TV watcher. Have to watch “Life” online, but I love the show. I also watched “House” on DVD’s. I like the new British crime series “Wallander“; waiting forsecond season. Craig Fergunson Late Show makes me laugh.
Which LitNet members would you like to meet in person if you could?
Virgil, Haunted, Snowqueen, Petrarch, Max, pussnboots, qimissung, Fifth Element, toni (and her sisters), Manolia, Malwethien, quasimodo, madahuri, Downing, Claes, Grace, LilyAdams, and all the moderators, because I want to thank them personally for doing such a great job…and dozens more of my friends here; forgive me for not naming you all; I'm sure you know who you are….so many good true friends!
Favorite post on the Forum?
I think it was a post by Logos, wherein she relayed various messages she received from former forum members; one person in particular begged to be banned, because they were so addicted they could not control themselves and stay off the forum. I thought that one was truly funny!
Favorite thread?
D.H.Lawrence Short Stories of course; although shamefully, I have not posted in there for sometime…we must start a new short story discussion soon, before the thread disappears.
What's your favourite sound?
I love the sound of the surf, the sound of a train in the distance at night and the sound of soft rain in the summer falling on my roof (sleep upstairs), and finally, the sounds of silence.
Last food did you have?
Wendy’s burger and fries….otherwise don’t eat much fast food.
Last words you said out loud?
Kiss me….LOL…yeah, I wish…
Last person you hugged/kissed?
My sister.
What question would you like to ask yourself?
Why am I doing this interview again?
What should you be doing at the moment instead of answering these questions?
Heading for bed…need that beauty sleep at my age…
Last dream you remember having?
I dream every night and recall normally them when I wake up; but now I can’t recall any except a nightmarish one I had recently, in which I went to visit my grand-daughter and my son said she was off somewhere with her other grandparents. I was pretty upset and jealous.
What is your most bizarre book memory?
Some book I read in college, I believe it was written in Poland. It was quite bizarre….post war or something.
Who is your best friend and how long you have known them?
Probably my friend, Lynne, because we have known each other all our lives. Pretty much we can say anything to each other. Otherwise I have a lot of friends I confide in and feel comfortable with. I am truly blessed in this category.
What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done?
I think there are too many to mention and recalling them is painful, but non of which broke the law or had me imprisoned, so I wouldn’t worry about them now.
If you had to lose one of your senses, which would you choose and why? Absolutely can’t choose this time; as I get older I need them all.
Are you mostly happy with life or are you still in pursuit?
Will be in pursuit until my last breath, I believe.
How often do you tell lies?
Never (this proves I’m lying).
What gives your life meaning?
Creativity and I have a new meaning in life in having a grand-daughter to love with all my heart.
If you were a colour, what colour would you be and why?
Lavender. I’ve always loved lavender!…but I like blue, too.
What makes you laugh?
People who can laugh at themselves. A good comedy, but not too silly; something subtly humorous.
What was the happiest period of your life and why?
Probably college but then my life was mixed when I had my son. I was extremely happy with a child; but not so with my marriage.
If you could be a Disney character who or what would you be and why?
Nemo…. Currently, it’s my granddaughter’s favorite movie, so I would be a well loved fish!
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... Is that what crashed my old computer? I like those emoticons..they seem friendly enough…I like ones that Max and Haunted have come up with, too.
One thing you would like to do before your next birthday?
Sky Dive…just kidding…going to the beach would satisfy me; and not via a parachutte.
What will you be doing in the year 2035?
Well…I hope I will still be breathing….what a question!
Did you answer all of the questions?
Yes, although some were painful….
One final word of wisdom for LitNet users?
Stop arguing endlessly about trival things….and be happy!
And….
Do these interviews so we can find out what you are really all about.
What would you like to ask to the person to be interviewed after you?
Are you sure you want to do this interview?
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Great interview. Thank you for mentioning me.
And yes, we need to do another Lawrence story.
Originally Posted by Virgil
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"It's so mysterious, the land of tears."
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