One more round.

[saffronhare]

Questions from nodeal57.

1. When was a time when you were the most in fear of your life?

There have been a plenty of times when I looked back upon an episode and realized that things could have gone very badly. But the time that stands out most sharply was when I was in labor with Rowan. It had been nearly 48 hours, I was running a fever, and my body just quit. She was stuck, and I couldn't even feel contractions anymore. Things were happening all around me, but I felt so lost in the pain and exhaustion that I was convinced I wouldn't ever get out on the other side of it. I didn't realize how terrified I was until I was pregnant with Fiona, and began to dread going back to that place again.

2. If you could have 24 hours where you could experience the most wonderful, luxurious, hedonistic, things which would be only for you - no expenses spared - what would it be and where?

Oh, gosh. Can we say I've already slept really well before this experience? Because I'd hate to sleep all that time away, but good sleep is so blissful that I wouldn't want to leave it off the list. I think it would have to involve some time at the beach, swimming in the ocean, and some sailing. Maybe one of those spas that had a room overlooking the ocean, where I could get a massage with the sound of the waves and the ocean breeze caressing my skin. Fresh food, sweet company, just enough wine or beer to keep me a bit unwound. And then an evening at a nice restaurant, with great seats at the ballet or going dancing. Not alone, but not crowded either. When I think about what I want most, it's not particularly hedonistic. The sort of indulgences I yearn for right now involve peace and comfort and sweetness.

3. When you were growing up, what was your favorite TV show?

Family legend says I loved I Love Lucy, though I don't remember much of it. When I was in grade school, we lived in Europe and didn't get much American TV at all, but I always cuddled up with my father to watch Little House on the Prairie. We would joke with each other about crying (we both cried, nearly every episode). That was probably my favorite show, if there was one. Watching Miami Vice with Dutch subtitles (when I was a teenager) was another high point.

4. If it is printable, what is the most disgusting thing you have ever done?

I am fortunate not to have done many disgusting things, thank goodness. I'd say the most disgusting experience so far would be going through the gas tent in basic training. Snot everywhere. Yuck. Just about everything else that might have been disgusting was also short-lived, but the gas tent? It lasted forever.

5. What inanimate object is most valuable to you and why?

Are you just asking me this because you're helping me to move? Things get lost or broken. I try not to be too attached. There are probably a few things I'd be heartbroken to lose: The teacups from my grandmother, my Durer Hare. I honestly don't know.

Comments

[matchgirl42.livejournal.com]

I am fortunate not to have done many disgusting things, thank goodness. I'd say the most disgusting experience so far would be going through the gas tent in basic training. Snot everywhere. Yuck. Just about everything else that might have been disgusting was also short-lived, but the gas tent? It lasted forever.

Oh, gods. My eyes teared up and my sinuses went "Whut!!!!????" just reading that....

[saffronhare.livejournal.com]

Yeah. We all filed in, then removed our gas masks. The platoon leader (still with gas mask, the bastard) went down the line, and we each recited our name and SSAN before getting to leave the tent. We were in height order, so I got to stand there the longest, while everyone else choked on their words and had to start over. The important thing to learn was that it was survivable and endurable. Disgusting, though.

[diermuid.livejournal.com]

Ironically, it sucks in boot, but after doing it twice a year for an enlistment or two, it becomes the most reliable uber-neti any of us ever knew. Although recently I re-discovered horseradish... since I've had too much wasabi and it doesn't KEEL me like it used to.