Thunderbolts and lightning...

Simply amazing thunderstorms through Melbourne last night. I went to bed about 11-ish to lightning flashes playing on the blinds. Sometime in the wee small hours I was woken by what seemed like a Biblical torrent of rain, thunder pealing, almost constant lightning... It was awesome, I tell you. Brunswick seemed to miss out on the golfball-sized hail and flooding experienced by the other Melbourne LJ-ers on various lists, but the roads must have been pretty awash last night - they were covered in debris this morning, mostly bits of tree and blossom. It made riding into work interesting, I can tell you. Only one large puddle, though, which was easily avoided.

Unfortunately the storms didn't do much to cut the humidity - it was like riding through a sauna this morning! And humid air is somehow thicker than ordinary air, so I was actually slower than usual. Hopefully it's cleared now that the clouds have drifted away - I haven't been outside yet, what with these set hours again. And it means I'm going to miss lunch with Blinky and the rest of the Maelstrom - I was hoping to be able to take 1.30-2.30, but Trevor is sticking to the exact hours and hasn't much of a sense of humour about the whole thing. In fact, he's been stalking around the office like a manager from Dilbert. Where's Dogbert when you need him?

And did everyone die or something? LJ is quieter than a school excursion after you ask them "Does anyone have any questions?"

Late-breaking meme result.

Remember the "20 Questions About Me" meme? Well, [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com] had some answers I just had to share with you all. :)

1. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.

Rossikins. Because I'm pathetic at nicknames and adding -kins tends to be all I can manage!

Am I loveable?

Absolutely *g*.

3. How long have you known me?

About five or six years online, four years in person.

4. When and how did we first meet?

At AusCon - in a hostel, I think. I seem to remember that Acetal got me completely lost and we'd finally found the right place and I was drowning my sorrows in beer when you turned up in work gear.

5. What was your first impression?

Do you know - I have honestly no recollection. There was beer involved so there are short term memory loss issues. I did think you were totally cool by the end of the night.

6. Do you still think that way about me now?

Now I think you're my mirror-image twin who shares my brain, so I think that's changed a bit!

7. If I was an ice cream flavor, which would I be and why?

Peter's Blue Ribbon Chocolate. Because I adore it, too.

8. Do you think I'll get married?

No - like me, you'd rather spend the money on travelling rather than a wedding. Long term relationship - absolutely.

9. What makes me happy?

Being allowed to relax. Ogling cute plumbers in tattoo bars. Good friends. Good beer. Good nookie. Red sneakers.

10. What makes me sad?

Being taken for granted.

11. What song (if any) reminds you of me?

Both Jump and Rock Climbing by Crying In Public Places.

12. If you could change one thing about me, what would it be?

Improve your self-assurance - just a tiny bit.

13. Do you consider me a good friend?

One of the best.

14. When's the last time you saw me?

Two days ago.

15. What makes me, me?

Your DNA.

16. Would you make a move on me?

Only if there was a boy in the middle. Hey, Rossi, how about a threesome? C'mon - it's not an offer you get on LJ every day

17. Describe me in one word.

Paradoxical .

18. Do you think our friendship is getting stronger/weaker/or staying the same?

Definitely stronger

19. Do you feel that you could talk to me about anything and I would listen?

I think we already do.

20. Do I cross your mind at least 2 times a day?
On most days, yes.



*sits back and waits*