My random ramblings

Hello all my names Tracy and I hail from sunny West Bromwich. I mad about football and I support my local team West Bromwich Albion (and yes I did cry when we were relegated from the Premiership last season) I'm also a huge fan of Green Wing.

Monday, February 19, 2007

Question Time

As robbed of munterspace - why not give it a go


1. Song that always makes you sad?
Everybody Hurts - REM

2. Last thing you bought?
Packet of Maltesers

3. Last person you argued with?
Probably my dad

4. Do you put Butter before putting the peanut butter on?
Don't eat peanut butter

5. One of your stuffed animals' names as a kid?
Grey Ted

6. Did you ever own at one time a Barenaked Ladies Cd?
No

7. Favorite day of the week?
Saturday ......I'm a footie fan

8. Favorite Sundae topping?
Lemon

9. Did you take Piano lessons?
Yes

10. Most frequent song played?
At the moment probably I Love it When You Call by the Feeling

11. T.V. show you secretly enjoy?
I don't watch that much TV, i'm usually watching a film

12. Would you rather play basketball or hockey?
Hockey

13. Date someone older or younger?
Older.

14. One place you could travel right now?
London

15. Do you use umbrellas?
Yes - I live in England therefore I use them all the time.

16. Do you know all the words to the Canadian national anthem?
Nope i'm English why would I know all the words to the Canadian national anthem ?

17. Favorite Cheese?
Brie

18. The Smith's or the Cure?
Both

19. Do you prefer Blondes or Brunettes?
Blondes (although would much rather have a red head)

20. Best job you ever had?
The one I have now

21. did you go to your high school prom?
Nope we didn't have one unless you can count getting trolleyed in the local pub as a prom

22. perfect time to wake up?
About 9ish

23. perfect time to go to bed?
When i'm tired

24. do you use your queen right away in chess?
I can't play chess

25. Ever been in a car accident?
Yes, I was driving but it wasn't my fault

26. closer to mom or dad...or neither?
My dad (my mum passed away many years ago now)

27. what age is this exciting life over for you?
When I let it

28. what decade during the 20th century would you have chosen to be a teenager?
50's

29. Favorite shoes you have EVER owned?
My Doctor Martins...they are shoes of the gods

30. Do you have an article of clothing you have had since you were in high school?
I still have my Brownie uniform...does that count? - Ok calm down Bob

31. Were you in track and field?
Yes

32. Were you ever in a school talent show?
Yes

33. Have you ever written in a library book?
Yes

34. Allergic to?
Fabric conditioner

35. Favorite fruit?
Cherries

36. Have you watched sex and the city?
Yup

37. Baseball hat or toque?
Baseball hat

38. Do you shampoo first in the shower or soap?
Shampoo

39. Wet the toothbrush or brush dry with the toothpaste?
Wet.

40. Pen or pencil?
Fountain pen. I can't write very well with biro's

41. Have you ever gambled at a casino?
Yes I lost 10 dollars gambling in Vegas....do you think I have a problem ?

42. Have you thrown up on a plane?
Nope

43. Have you thrown up in a car?
Nope

44. Have you thrown up at work?
Nope

45. Do you scream on roller coasters?
Yes

46. Who was your first prom date?
Didn't have a prom therefore no prom date

47. Who was your first roommate?
I had 7 during my first year at uni

48. What alcoholic beverage did you drink when you got drunk for the first time?
Beer

49. What was your first job?
I used to help my dad when he went out to fit windows.. so i was the labour

50. What was your first car?
Volkswagen Polo

51. When did you go to your first funeral?
When I was about 14

52. How old were you when you first moved away from your hometown?
18 when I went to uni

53. Who was your first grade teacher?
Can't remember that far back

54. Where did you go on your first airplane ride?
Spain

55. When you snuck out of your house for the first time, who was it with?
I never have

56. Who was your first Best Friend and are you still friends with them?
Joanne and yes I am

57. Where did you live the first time you moved out of your parent's house?
Dundee when I went to uni

58. Who is the first person you call when you have a bad day?
I don't I prefer to be on my own

59. Who's wedding were you in the first time you were a bridesmaid or a groomsmen?
My Aunts (my dad's youngest sister)

60. What is the first thing you do in the morning?
Put my glasses on

61. What was the first concert you attended?
Oh lord I think it was New Kids on the Block

62. First tattoo or piercing?
Got my ears pierced

63. First celebrity crush?
Kiefer Sutherland

Monday, February 12, 2007

London Calling

Oh i'm a tad excited this week as on Wednesday i'm off to London, pleasure bound again. I'm going to see Pinter's People, which stars the very talented Bill Bailey. I can't wait. Until this year I hadn't been to London for at least 5 years. Wednesdays trip make it 3 times this year already..not bad considering it's still only February.

I'd just like to say thanks to the lovely Spence who won the tickets to Pinter's People and invited me along...thank you so much, i', really looking forward to this.

Anyway one and all I will attempt top do a write up on the play when I get back, although considering i've been meaning to do a write up about the 7 Seconds of Love gig I went to a couple of weeks ago (by the way they were fantastic, click on the link and give them a listen) I really wouldn't hold your breath

Wednesday, February 07, 2007

Fire Fire !

Ooohh I am now what is commonly known as an appointed person. It is now my responsibility to ensure that everyone is evacuated from my department when the fire alarm goes off. Great responsibility.....i've managed quite well without that for a good many years, and now it's kinda crept up on me. In short I am now a Fire Marshall. And how have I managed to gain this exalted office.....I spent 2 hours in a meeting room yesterday being told what my duties would be and then I spent an hour in one of the loading bays fannying around with fire extinguishers. Yup I actually got to set a few off. (Have to admit this bit was pretty good fun, and very messy. Also lunch was included which is always a good thing)

Anyway I now have a nice bright yellow Hi-viz vest with the words Fire Marshall emblazoned across the back in big red letters, and to go along with this most glorious of fashion accessories, a shed load of worry if the fire alarms do ever decide to go off. Mind you if they do go of I will be in charge and therefore can not get bollocked for shouting at people if they don't get of the arses to evacuate the building . Every cloud has a sliver lining