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[ventresses]

Tag 10 people you want to know better

Thanks for the tag @ithillia 💙

Relationship status: In a relationship

Favorite colour: Purple 💜

Song stuck in my head: Sound and Color by The Alabama Shakes

Last thing I googled: "sound and color song" haha. Before that "mpv player key shortcuts"

Current time: 5:38

Dream trip: Depends on timeframe and budget, but Japan comes to mind first

Something I want: For TBB season 3 to not leave us utterly devastated & with shattered hearts and dreams 😭😰

I can't think off the top of my head so I'm gonna tag 10 newer mutuals, no pressure to do it 💙

@enby-umbreon @pansexualdisasterrr @horseonthespaceship @bi-sexual-lingual @askwenjing @spectressyndulla @eriexplosion @capablecapybara @sleepywych @thelivingforce

[basmathgirl]

15 questions for 15 mutuals

Thanks very much for tagging me @raywritesthings! 💖

I will tag: and @smackalicious, @some-thrilling-heroics, @tardis-mouse, @some-thrilling-heroics, @fuckyeahfredandginger, @tamagocchiheaven, @ladynoblesong, @pia-writes-things, @noelevangilinecarson, @horseonthespaceship, @stupidlittlenemo, @tellmethereisnonoddy, @giff4088@24601error-prisonernotfound, @ageless-aislynn, @none-ofthisnonsense (and any other mutual who fancies a go. Just tag me in your answer to let me know!).

Were you named after anyone?

Not as far as I know. It was my late grandfather who suggested it, so he might have met someone in northern France, when he was there during WWI, who influenced him.

When was the last time you cried?

Yesterday. A TV programme called “24 Hours In A&E” had a mother agonising about watching her son go through cancer treatment, and I shed tears in sympathy, having been through that experience.

Do you have kids?

I think the answer above confirms that I do. [Still open to adopting other people’s kids, if you want to apply]

Do you use sarcasm a lot?

Quite a lot; but usually to amuse rather than get at people. Hubby is the exception that proves the rule.

What’s the first thing you notice about people?

Their vibe, I suppose. Inevitably visual cues make you create assumptions about people’s class, intelligence, and demeanour; and I am very sensitive to possible rejection, since my appearance caused many nasty reactions in the past. Nowadays, most older people look like me, so it’s easier to blend in.

What’s your eye colour?

Blue.

Scary movies or happy endings?

I only like scary movies that are funny, so I’ll opt for happy endings. Although I don’t mind a bit of bittersweet instead.

Any special talents?

Erm… I’m useful, because I know random stuff; or am very willing to find out on your behalf.

Where were you born?

An East London borough.

What are your hobbies?

Mainly reading, a spot of writing, lots of telly; and plans to return to hobbies like cardmaking, cross-stitch, watercolour painting, and playing the instruments I own. I thought I might join the village choir when we moved here, but alas, my singing voice has faded away to a croak. Oh well. There’s still some possible voluntary work to keep in mind for later.

Have any pets?

Sadly, my Marvin the Martian and Tentoo (that @some-thrilling-heroics  made for me *cuddles him*) are the closest things I’ve got to pets.

What sports do you play/have you played?

I wasn’t exactly encouraged to play ‘normal’ sports, so I loved playing darts, snooker, and table tennis when I was younger. Don’t have access to any of these anymore, not even a computer game version.

How tall are you?

The last time my height was measured it was 5′4″ (about 1.62m)

Favourite subject in school?

Favourite subjects to learn were English Literature, Maths, Sociology, and Geography. My favourite subject to teach was Maths; although I got the chance to have a go at a multitude of subjects.

Dream job?

I’m a bit past having a dream job, as retirement is now beckoning. There are flippant answers I could give (like: David Tennant’s bedwarmer) but to be honest, I had my dream job for many years.

[brainlessfruit]

I posted 7,261 times in 2022

That's 757 more posts than 2021!

26 posts created (0%)

7,235 posts reblogged (100%)

Blogs I reblogged the most:

@skylightserene

@reneewalkcrs

@horseonthespaceship

@elytrians

I tagged 2,302 of my posts in 2022

#about.me - 91 posts

#fave✨ - 62 posts

#fr - 30 posts

#yeah - 25 posts

#cats - 25 posts

#lmao - 24 posts

#mutuals my beloved - 24 posts

#lol - 22 posts

#art - 22 posts

#ha - 22 posts

Longest Tag: 138 characters

#i think about inventing one every time im on my period because god i hate these teenytiny pads that do literally nothing against heavy flo

My Top Posts in 2022:

#5

Someone's been cheating on me 😣

Noooo who!?!?

@ssardothien ?😧

3 notes - Posted January 18, 2022

#4

when you get this you have to answer with 5 things u like about yourself, publicly. then, send this ask to 10 of your favorite followers (non-negotiable, positivity is cool)

GHOSTIE! HELLO<3 I AM HONOURED TO BE ONE OF YOUR FAVOURITE FOLLOWERS🥺🤲🏽

Also, Sorry I'm doing this so late:P

(okay this is hard. I can't think of any nice things about myself)

4 notes - Posted February 26, 2022

#3

crash

5 notes - Posted April 1, 2022

#2

oh you like reading? name every book ever written.

potato

6 notes - Posted January 15, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

UR TEETH????

YESS MY DEATH MACHINES

7 notes - Posted May 10, 2022

Get your Tumblr 2022 Year in Review →

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My Tumblr Crushes:

alwaysdearie

emospritelet

thenightling

nirvigedearie

horseonthespaceship

seasons-gredence

theoneandonlylittlebird

lotus0kid

quinninthenorth

[prrcyjacksons]

Happy New Year everyone!

I'm not one for long paragraphs and big words but you guys need to know that y'all have a special place in my heart for making 2021 suck a little less. Here's to another year of being unhinged about fictional characters<333

@ssardothien @witching-by-the-willow @brekkersfeed @lost-in-fictionn @evolving-dreamer @sirendeepity @snickerdoodlechittybangbang @polaroidsintheocean @lysandra-ghost-leopard @positivewitch @ladyllbookstan @ghostiewriter @aurips @moononastring @quinlars @fay-lans @helion-ism @moodymelanist @gracie-rosee @lord-lochan @iddragyouwithme @kingandfireheart @simpingfornestaarcheron @stars-and-scripts @dadopedirectioner @amchara @figonas @adxmparriish @xunxunny @missnienna @queenlilith43 @iwantitallmine @introvertedscarecrow @coolbeansbuddyofmine @leviorsa @disgreisful @tealnymph24 @hiding--places @thelastfunctioningbraincell @idontreallyunderstandthisbutokay @horseonthespaceship @dazzlingbumfuzzle @juliettecxi @wholeheartedly-y @whereisvaughan @rinadragomir @heaven-in-a-wild-flower @bookprofessor @approvesomuch

And all the other people that I (can't remember/accidentally) left out, I love you<3

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rules: google/search your name + your favorite color + the word ‘aesthetic’. take the first four (non collage) photos and viola you have your aesthetic moodboard!

kinda pretty 💕

I'll tag: @horseonthespaceship @im-a-light-child @trelaney @alltimebandsexual666 @peachyteague @nightlight1219 @rogerslaufeysonn @mymagicsuitcase

[basmathgirl]

Rules: tag 10 people you want to get to know better!

I was tagged by the fantastic @ageless-aislynn Thank you so much, love! :D

Relationship status: shackled married

Favourite colour: blue

Lipstick or chapstick: honestly, I couldn’t give a monkey’s! Neither is that big a deal in my life and I don’t understand why it keeps being asked

Favourite food: chip shop chips. 

Last song I listened to: it was on the radio in the car earlier, and I can’t for the life of me remember what it was. Sorry.

Last movie I watched: it was another rewatch of Groundhog Day

Top three favourite shows: currently it’s QI, The Fast Show (reboot on Dave) and Strike: Lethal White

Top three favourite bands: the top three bands according to albums I own are: The Beatles, Bee Gees, and Eurthymics (I’ve bought more audio CDs than band CDs lately, and it shows)

Books I Am Reading: where do I even start with this? I’m currently reading through another box set of m|m romances, in the middle of some old opera-based m|f romances by Mary Burchell, have just sobbed at the end of the Adrian Mole books by Sue Townsend (because it paralleled her own loss to cancer - the books are funny but the knowledge is bittersweet), have just bought the Homecoming box set by H.J Welch,  and my son has promised to loan me his Richard Ayoade books.    

Tagging: @interminatis-paradoxum, @smackalicious, @melodyandpond, @crystanagahori, @horseonthespaceship, @drtonks, @drwhogeek, @australianwarrior, @catsladen, @ellenemi

and/or anyone else that fancies doing this (with apologies if you don’t)

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My Tumblr Crushes:

thenightling

alwaysdearie

sozdanie-gryazi-eternal

nirvigedearie

horseonthespaceship

poca-staks

tinyconfusion

chocolatequeennk

scotsaddict

[provokedgoalie]

I wasn't tagged by anyone, but I wanted to try this! as always 😌

post your lock screen, the last song you've listened to, and the last photo you've saved

I'll tag: @lucyaxel @billyheelshire @horseonthespaceship @ilovefredjones @myers-wants-a-hug @thegreenkid @prdsdjarin @angelreyesgirl

side note: If you don't want to be tagged in these sorts of things, pls let me know and I won't do it anymore!

[basmathgirl]

Tag Meme

I was tagged by the wonderful @raywritesthings, Thank you! :D

RULES: Answer 20 questions, then tag 20 bloggers you want to get to know better.

1. NAME: I hate giving my name in everyday life, let alone in these things so I’m going to put Basmathgirl

2. NICKNAMES: BMG, Bas, Fan (Fanny Fanackapan is the longer version), and short!Mummy

3. ZODIAC SIGN: Virgo

4. HEIGHT: it was 5’ 4” (1.62m) but I think I’ve shrunk

5. LANGUAGES: English and a vague smattering of French

6. NATIONALITY: British

7. FAVOURITE SEASON: Autumn, although I quite like Spring

8. FAVOURITE FLOWER: If you ever buy me flowers DON’T make it lilies – I can’t stand the smell; otherwise I tend to like white or blueish flowers

9. FAVOURITE SCENT: I like vanilla smells

10. FAVOURITE COLOUR: I like blue – it used to be yellow but a wasp attack put paid to that idea

11. FAVOURITE ANIMAL: Probably dogs

12. FAVOURITE FICTIONAL CHARACTER(s): Donna Noble, Harry Potter, Elinor Dashwood, Anne Elliot, Captain Frederick Wentworth, Fitzwilliam Darcy (yes, I like Jane Austen, and Colin Firth’s photo was on my wall), Roderick Peterson, Peter Vincent, the Doctor, Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Miss Marple, Father Brown, Shakespeare & Hathaway (yes, I like cheesy BBC detective stories), Inspector Morse,  DI Alec Hardy, DI Alex Drake, DCI Gene Hunt, Malcolm Tucker, Professor Vivian Bearing (have you seen “Wit”?  Of my goodness, I sobbed and sobbed),…. and I’d better stop there, or this would become an essay.

13. COFFEE, TEA, OR HOT CHOCOLATE:  Generally speaking, I’d always go for a tea (I try to keep chai or Earl Grey as a special treat) but in fast food places I’d opt for a hot chocolate as the safest option.

14. AVERAGE SLEEP HOURS: I’m at that age where a bathroom break in the middle of the night is essential, so getting a full 8 hours is a rarity.

15. DOG OR CAT PERSON: I’ve had limited dealings with cats so I’m more of a dog person. My favourite jokey quote is: “People look at me and think ‘dog’.”

16. NUMBER OF BLANKETS YOU SLEEP WITH: I don’t sleep with a blanket; at all. We use duvets.

17. DREAM TRIP: At the moment I am desperate to go back to Scotland – we tried watching the whole Mallaig steam trip on TV (the Jacobite Line) but it ain’t the same as actually being there.

18. BLOG ESTABLISHED: June 2013

19. FOLLOWERS: 1567.  I suspect a high percentage of this figure is pornbots, so I’ll miss them when they eventually unfollow me….

20. RANDOM FACT: Seeing a clip from the recently ‘free to watch’ “Jesus Christ Superstar” reminded me that I’d seen it on the second night it originally opened in London. The ticket was acquired because, for a few months, I shared the same agent as Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

I’m tagging: @bedeliadumaurierblog, @badxwolfxrising, @blueyedthiefling, @drtonks @myrklin, @useless-fangirl-does-fan-art, @horseonthespaceship,  @24601error-prisonernotfound, @faceball-95, @mindibindi, @let-your-chaos-explode, @melmey-fanfics, @shego1142, @captainjackspoilers, @joi-in-the-tardis, @cookie-moi, @antiantemeridian, @danasnobledonna, @thewirealbatross, @storamogul, 

[basmathgirl]

“Describe My Blog” Tag Game

I was tagged by the lovely & talented @deathly-shipper. Thank you, love!

1. icon: Catherine Tate and David Tennant in their recent Christmas jumpers. I really need to change it again…

2. content: Doctor Who in general, mostly Ten/Donna if I can; Good Omens; some Sherlock, Broadchurch, as well as Harry Potter; lots of David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Michael Sheen and Tom Hiddleston; pretty scenery, cute animals and a lot of artwork, particularly fanart. Whatever I like on the BBC, as a rule.

3. letter colour: black with blue highlights.

4. username: basmathgirl.

5. header: Ten and Donna in Pompeii gif, denying being husband & wife.

6. blog title: “Bedside Browsings”, because I used to only look on here when in bed.

I’m tagging: @ladyjess1126, @storamogul, @horseonthespaceship and @mindibindi​ but if anyone else fancies doing this, go ahead by all means. :)

[basmathgirl]

Music Meme

 I was tagged by @lostlastsforever756 the other day. Sorry for the delay in doing this but I sort of crashed and burned each night this week. Anyway, thank you, love! :D

Rules:  list the 10 songs you can’t stop  listening to now and then tag 10 people

Now my problem is that I don’t have a CD player in my car anymore, so I rarely listen to my own music. Instead, I have the radio playlist of Magic FM. So these songs are what I’m listening to without choice BUT I do sing along to them quite happily. ;)

1. Merry Christmas Everyone by Shaking Stevens

2. All I Want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey

3. I’ll Be Home For Christmas by Michael Bublé

4. 2000 Miles by Pretenders

5. Stay Another Day by East 17

6. Jingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helms

7. Wonderful Christmastime by Paul McCarthy

8. Fairytale Of New York by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl

9. Rocking Around The Christmas Tree by Mel Smith and Kim Wilde

10. Last Christmas by Wham!

I tag: @shadowolf17, @antiantemeridian, @meijhi, @tobimonkee, @breval, @boundbytheclock, @horseonthespaceship, @storamogul, @votecrowleyforministerofmagic and @raywritesthings

[basmathgirl]

About Me - 1

I’ve been tagged by the highly talented and fantastic @raywritesthings.  Thank you, love! :D

Rules: answer 20 questions and then tag 20  people you want to get to know better

  Name: D….  no, I can’t bring myself to write it again

  Nicknames: BMG, Bas, Fanny Fanackapan , Griselda Wobblebottom (but you don’t need to know about those), Online Mummy,

  Height: a smidge under 5’ 4” now

  Nationality: British (English)

  Favourite Fruit: I’ve gone mad on red grapes lately; but when cooked, my favourite is apple.

  Favourite Season: this decision changes from spring to autumn to summer.

  Favourite Plant: I used to think it was the asparagus fern, but the one I own has taken to sending out fronds that stab you in the hand when you try to restrain it, so I’ve rather gone off it. Perhaps I’ll choose my dragon tree instead because it was one of the last things my dad ever gave me, and it’s still going from strength to strength.

  Favourite Scent: Johnson’s baby powder or baby bath

  Favourite Colour: it’s a shade of blue

  Favourite Animal: probably dogs

  Coffee, Tea, Or Hot Chocolate: it all depends where I am drinking it. Tea if it’s somebody’s home, hot chocolate if it’s from a vending machine       (or I want to spoil myself) and sadly never coffee these days

  Average Sleep Hours: about 7 hours

  Dog Or Cat Person: dog, if I’m honest

  Favourite Fictional Character: IF I had to choose one single character out of all the ones I love, it’d probably be Donna Noble because she       changed my life, for the better, despite me loving the Doctor since I was    a very young child.

  Number Of Blankets You Sleep With: none. I use a duvet instead

  Dream Trip: I usually say I want to return to the Scottish Highlands and that’s still true. It’s been too long since we’ve been back.

  Blog Created: June 2013

  Number Of Followers: erm… *goes to look* 1342 so I’ll really miss       those porn bots when they finally ditch me.

  Random Fact: I desperately need to buy bookcases from Ikea but I’m being ‘dragged’ there to pick up a wardrobe for my eldest son instead       *sigh*

  I have 20 people to tag now: 

@captainepoppins, @coraleemonster, @mlfishy, @followthedrums13, @trekking-in-a-tardis, @mulberrytreelover, @tarjaholic,  @venezuelanbeavercheese, @dessi1998, @tobimonkee, @horseonthespaceship, @papa-lamin, @fracturedmind, @lostlastsforever756, @miss-phoebe-buffay, @dvandme, @youhaveamerryheart, @tobeconquered, @noradesign, & @i-hoped-there-d-be-stars

 but the choice to actually do this is yours

[basmathgirl]

Aesthetic Phone Pics

basmathgirl aesthetic, I was tagged by @lostlastsforever756.  Thank you! Sorry about the delay in doing this - it’s taken me 5 days to even get the chance to view the photos I sent myself. 

Rules: create your own aesthetic of your interests only using images saved on your device. No browsing and finding images!!

Tagging : @blackbetsi, @nightwatched, @storamogul, @a-trichster-life, @glitteryspaceman, @horseonthespaceship, @mylove2kimdrc, @mollyoy, @love-and-equality and @sleepingisthebestpartofmyday

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My Tumblr Crushes:

charmedrumbelle

emospritelet

shiftingmuse

horseonthespaceship

robertmarch82

committedtoflint

anonymousnerdgirl

silromen

alyciadebnamcareys

[basmathgirl]

11 Questions

Rules:

Answer the questions

Tag 11 people

Ask them 11 new questions

Have fun!

I was initially tagged by @accio-spaceman, who I have probably bumped into in WH Smiths without even knowing it… Anyway,

1.       What’s your favourite Film and/or TV series? it’s easier to describe my favourite genres than actually choose a single favourite. I love comedies, science fiction, murder mysteries (Morse, Broadchurch, Jonathan Creek, A Touch Of Frost, Unforgotten, to name but a few) and period drama like Jane Austen.

2.       What’s your favourite book/s and/or author/s? I tend to go through fads at certain times. My favourite authors have been Catherine Cookson, Iris Murdoch, P.D. James, Peter Pook, Jane Austen, Robert Rankin, Helen Fielding, Stephen Fry, Sue Townsend, Douglas Adams, and Professor Robert Winston.

3.       Where is your Mum’s family from? From Bow in London, so she could claim she was a proper Cockney.

4.       Do you have any siblings? If yes, what’s the age difference and do you get on with them? I have a brother and sister, both older by about 4 or 5 years. I get on great with my sister whereas my brother is rather withdrawn.

5.       Is there a cultural stereotype that you feel you live up to? Only in teasing moments, I’ll express something like “Gawd bless ya, gov’ner!” or burst into singing “I live in Trafalgar Square!” ; although like many Cockneys I do go ultra-polite when I’m blazing angry.

6.       Are you good at reading people? Not as well as I am at reading children. It’s interesting to make an educated guess and then find out the truth later on though.

7.       What are some of you favourite charities? NSPCC, Macmillan Nurses, St Luke’s Hospice, Cancer Research, Comic Relief, Age Concern

8.       People say that the characters and relationships you most like are a reflection of yourself and your desires, however unconscious. Would you say this holds true for you? Well, my favourite fictional couple are Ten/Donna and I’m told by friends who have met my hubby that what I write heavily reflects our relationship.

9.       What’s the most romantic thing anyone’s ever done for/to you? Erm…. Okay, I’m coming up with a blank on the romantic front. Give me a few days and I might be able to dig up something. I even tried asking hubby what’s the most romantic thing he’s ever done, and he stated that he’s never done anything romantic; so maybe it isn’t just me.

10.   What’s the best thing a friend has ever done for you? Got me tickets to see a certain Scottish actor and/or ginger idol on the London stage, springs to mind. I have been truly blessed in that respect.  

11.   What are your favourite lyrics? Probably something by Sir Tim Rice, now that I think about it; from Jesus Christ Superstar or Evita.

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I was also tagged by the fantastically talented @crossoverland.  Thank you, love!

1. What’s your favourite season?  Probably autumn because it isn’t too hot anymore and there’s an excited feel in the air. 2. First thing you ate this morning?  Lemon and raisin Scotch pancakes. And I was brought them in bed by my husband. Result!! 3. Do you play any instruments? Yes, a few, very basically. Things like descant recorder, chord organ, flute, chanter (from when I learned the bag pipes), could get a tune out of a trumpet at one time, and I have electric organs I’d love to be able to play better (i.e. with both hands at the same time).  I can play music by ear so I like to test myself every now and then 4. How do you spend your free time? Typing fanfiction, answering messages, reading fiction via the Kindle app, and planning our next DIY project... when I’m not watching telly. 5. Best day of your life? I know I’ll get into trouble from my family for this, but it was the day of the opening night of Tatennant in Much Ado About Nothing. I met up with MissDoctorDonna, had afternoon tea, and basically laughed and laughed together. 6. Why did you name your blog that? You mean the “Bedside Browsings” bit rather than my URL? Because at the time I was constantly in bed, flipping through the pages of @dreamerbee’s blog and my LiveJournal one. 7. Do you believe in love at first sight? No, not at all. I do believe in lust at first sight though 8. Are you good at hiding your feelings? Apparently no. I’m told my emotions are written all over my face. Good job you can’t see me most of the time then… 9. Did you have a dream last night? Not one that I remember. A state I am fine with, because remembering my dreams tends to indicate that I am about to fall ill, am ill, or suffering from night terrors again. 10. Are you happier single or in a relationship? I’ve been in a relationship for the past 39 years; and as they say, better the evil you know than the evil you don’t. 11. Top 3 web-pages?  My emails, LiveJournal and tumblr pages.

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I tag: @blackbetsi, @pharohtrinity, @stupidlittlenemo, @horseonthespaceship, @whovianfloozy, @love-in-the-time, @nightwatched, @she-is-stunning, @licensed-to-ruffle-dat-hair‘, @storamogul and @pygmypuffgonebonkers

My Questions:

1.       What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

2.       Which foreign places do you fancy visiting?

3.       If you were awarded a special award, in your fantasies, what would it be for?

4.       Would you ever eat haggis?

5.       Can you name five things that have been good about your year so far?

6.       What size shoe do you wear and do you have any problems finding them?

7.       Which character trait do you get grumbled at for the most?

8.       Do you cosplay? If so, who as? If not, who would you like to cosplay as?

9.       Where do you like to buy your clothes?

10.   What do you think is the ideal age to be?

11.   For you, what are the biggest turn offs a potential date/friend can have or do?