All that glitters ...

'Knight in shining armour' is a rather suspect expression in my very humble opinion.

A veteran knight would certainly have fought many a battle and would in all probability have well used armour. Which leads to the conclusion that it would be a rookie who'd have shiny armour. And what really are the chances of him being gifted enough to fight skilfully?

On the other hand, if it's a long-timer who has shiny armour, you may be certain that he's got someone keeping it shiny for him. In all probability a woman who is grumbling while doing aforesaid shine-maintenance.

Which leaves me to wonder, why the heck would anyone want a knight in shining armour?

Tag, Tagger, Tagged

1.What is your current obsession ?

Neil Gaiman's work. The new graphics tablet at work. And buying presents for the family.

2. What are you wearing today?

Pyjamas. It's been a long day alright, gimme a break!

3. What’s for dinner?

No, the question is, who's making it?

4. What’s the last thing you bought?

Oooooo ... erm, shower gel, conditioner, lotion, lipstick and nailpolish for mommy, art supplies, books, DVDs ...

5. What are you listening to right now?

Right NOW? The housemates talking and the canine shredding her squeaky toy. Else it's been Lata Mangeshkar and loads of Stereophonics, Oasis, Coldplay and Muse. And L. Subramaniam.

6. What do you think about the person who tagged you?

Oh she certainly does interesting tags!

7. If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be?

I hear Nice is very nice. Or even Geneva. Gimme a few years and I'll be all ready to move back home to my parents' house :D

8. What are your must-have pieces for summer?

EH?! I don't really think of shopping in those terms, thank you very much!

9. If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go?

I'd visit Catty :D

10. Which language do you want to learn?

Italiano! Era squisita!

11. What’s your favourite quote?

Zaphod: I'm a pretty dangerous dude when I'm cornered.
Ford: Yeah, you go to pieces so fast people get hit by the shrapnel.

12. Who do you want to meet right now?

C, beshteshteshtesht frand and the sister I don't have. I want to hear all about her brand new married life and her PG and generally have a looooooooooooong talk.

13. What is your favourite colour?

Bleuuwww :D

14. What is your favourite piece of clothing in your own closet?

Whatever I've bought recently I guess.

15. What is your dream job?

I'm in the industry I wanted to be in. Hereon it's free territory to be explored.

16. What’s your favourite magazine?

Reader's Digest between the 60s and 80s.

17. If you had $100 now, what would you spend it on?

Books. Or more presents.

18. What do you consider a fashion faux pas?

Following fashion trends because they're 'in' right now. Ever heard of thinking for yourself and having a personal style? Actually, fashion be damned!

19. Who according to you is the most over-rated style icon?

Aren't they all? It's not like they have much to do with it anyway, they've almost all got stylists working for them.

20. What kind of haircut do you prefer?

I'm forced to stick to the one I have because I'm yet to find something radically good that is easy to maintain. Meh

21. What are you going to do after this?

Sleep.

22. What are your favourite movies?

Stardust. Death At A Funeral. Ice Age, all three parts. Madagascar. Bridge to Terabithia. Okay I'm a cinema ignoramus. Shoot me.

23. What are three cosmetic/makeup/perfume products that you can't live without?

Put like that, I will adopt a high and mighty tone and tell you I can live without dependence on anything, thank you very much. I use moisturiser for my face, scrub, body lotion and the tiniest hint of lip gloss when I can be arsed to.

24. What inspires you ?

Beauty. Sadness. Truth ... mostly, reflection.

25. Give us three styling tips that always work for you:

Pass.

26. What do you do when you “have nothing to wear” (even though your closet’s packed)?

A) Call mom and tell her to parcel some gunny bags which I will cut holes out of and wear as a dress.
B) Call in sick and stay home in my pyjamas.
C) Go out in my pyjamas.

What do you think I do?! I usually have a back up ready.

27. Coffee or tea?

Depends.

28. What do you do when you are feeling low or terribly depressed?

Shut myself out from the world. Retreat behind a book and bury my nose in it (it's been To Kill a Mockingbird behind whose pages I have examined my life a lot of times but of late Stardust has served the purpose just as well). Talk to someone, depending on what bothers me.

29. What is the meaning of your name?

DewdropDream? Self-explanatory I think :) I was once told my non-blogger name means 'Yet to bloom'.

30. Which other blogs do you love visiting?

Refer to list.

31. Favorite Dessert/Sweet?

Will eat almost everything except petha and jalebis.

32. Favorite Season ?

Spring

33. If I come to your house now, what would u cook for me?

It's bed time and you want me to cook for you? I've got pasta. Or Maggi. Or Uttapam mix.

34. What is the right way to avoid people who purposefully hurt you?

Give them the cold shoulder. I'm working on the being mean to them bit.

35. What are you afraid of the most?

Being made a fool of. I think.

36. My Question: Is it possible to be in love with two persons simultaneously??

Yeah I guess so. Possible, yes. Practical? Probably not. What was that about what you do being the thing that mattered and all the other platitudes about love one usually hears. All those.

Ya wanna da tag? Take-a da tag!

What are you looking at?

There's nothing here to see.

The party is happening at Galadriel's. And I am a guest. YOU on the other hand should hop over and wish the Lady of Lorien a Happy Birthday and join in the festivities (kick-ass sambhar to be had!). Off you go now ... Scram!