Personal
1-How are you?
I’m okay.
3-Do you ever wish you were someone else?
All the time.
4-What is your entire name?
Danielle Day Cantrell
5-How old are you?
23
6-Age you get mistaken for:
17
7-Your zodiac/horoscope and if you think it fits your personality:
Scorpio, and yes.
8-What did you do on your last birthday?
Went ot the Mana Bar with Bryce and some friends.
9-What is one thing you would like to accomplish before your next birthday?
I would like to visit my 10th country.
10-What is your hair color?
Brown
11-Have you ever dyed your hair?
Yes. It’s been blonde, purple, black, and several shades of red.
12-What is your eye color?
Green.
13-If you could change your eye color, would you?
I don’t think so. I might make them a bit brighter, but that’s what makeup is for.
14-Do you wear contacts/glasses?
Glasses for reading stuff far away.
15-Your opinion about your body and how comfortable you are with it:
It’s okay. 6/10 maybe. I’m comfortable enough with it, but I have more that I want to change than I want to keep.
16-Have you ever considered plastic surgery? What would you alter about your body?
Yes. I’m getting a nose job in a couple months. I’d get a few scars covered, remove the bags from under my eyes, a few other things.
17-Say 8 facts about your body:
My body is:
5’3″
111 lbs/50 kg
relatively healthy
tattooed and pierced
size 00 in pants
size 7 in shoes
not good at growing leg hair
good at fitting in cupboards
18-Do you have any tattoos?
Yes.
19-Do you have any piercings?
Yes. 10. The most I’ve had at once was 13.
20-Left or right handed?
Right
21-What’s your sexual orientation?
Um… I don’t know.
22-Do you drink?
On occasion.
23-Do you smoke?
No. I did for a month or so, though.
24-Do you have any pets?
…No. For the first time. I’m adopting this little girl soon though:
25-Where do you work?
McDonalds in Seymour <.<
26-Something you are working on right now:
This survey, thinking of what to have for dinner, FFIX, watching all of Nip/Tuck (I’m on season 4).
27-Do you have any “rules” about food?
Not really. I don’t like okra though. I’ll eat almost anything else that isn’t rotting.
28-Where are you from?
Portland, OR.
29-What would you say is your best quality?
I’m really patient with some things.
30-What do you think you’re really good at?
Makeup?
31-What do you think you’re really bad at?
Lying
32-What talent do you wish you’d been born with?
Writing or artsy things.
33-Are you a bad person?
I don’t know.
34-Are you nice to everyone?
I try to be.
35-Say 3 facts about your personality:
I’m resilient.
I love cats.
I hate feeling like a burden.
36-Has someone ever spread a nasty rumor about you?
In 7th grade, someone said I had slept with everyone in the school. I was a
virgin.
37-What is your ideal bed? Why?
Queen or king sized, soft, memory foam, soft blue, beige or green sheets, white down comforter, and a kitty cat and Bryce in it. I like comfort, and I like feeling safe and warm in my bed.
38-Did you wake up cranky?
Today? No. I woke up wondering who was in the kitchen because I thought Bryce was in bed with me.
39-Do you sleep with a stuffed toy?
No, I sleep with my fiance.
40-What do you think about the most?
Schala, video games, politics, travel.
41-Share 2 habits:
I always pour powders into drinks before I pour the water in (like for hot cocoa, etc.) I also shower with incredibly hot water.
42-What you want to be when you “get older”?
A cat breeder/school counselor/mother/foster mother/adopting mother.
43-What are your career goals?
To improve the lives of the kids I counsel.
44-What is your ideal career?
School counselor.
45-Is your life anything like it was two years ago?
No. I was in an abusive relationship in America. Now I’m living in Australia with my non-abusive fiance.
46-Do you replay things that have happened in your head?
Yeah. I tend to think of awesome comebacks at that point -.-
47-Have you ever had an imaginary friend?
No. I had cats.
48-Say 10 facts about your room:
I. The walls are 2 shades of lavender
II. It used to be my mom’s den
III. It has a TV, 3 consoles, and a PC
IV. The carpet is a darkish blue-grey
V. It has more storage than I need
VI. It has a white door with a gold door knob, with a lock.
VII. It has one window with vertical blinds
VIII. It shares a wall with my mom and step dad’s room.
IX. It has a closet, which contains my dresser and shoes and other clothes.
X. It is smaller than my last room, and the room I share with Bryce.
49-Do you have any phobias?
Spiders and ants and being a burden or forgotten.
50-Have you ever been to a psychiatrist/therapist?
Semi regularly since I was 3.
51-Are you allergic to anything? If so, what?
Pollen and dust.
52-Ever broken any bones?
No.
53-Ever come close to death?
I suppose.
54-Things you like and dislike about yourself:
I like that I’m still alive. I dislike that I’m not successful.
55-A random fact about yourself:
I have gone to 9 countries.
56-What are three things most people don’t know about you?
I. Pyrrha is my favorite jewelry company
II. I’m incredibly picky about cars
III. I love drinking tea, especially Tazo Passion, chai, and earl grey.
57-An unknown fact about your life:
If it’s unknown, why would I know it?
58-Share something about yourself others might think is weird:
I’m afraid of water. Like, swimming, water on my face, etc.
59-Five weird things that you like:
I. Almost all food
II. Having people sit on my feet
III. Eggs with maple syrup
IV. Chard, mustard greens, spinach
V. 5 hour long baths in almost unbearably hot water
60-Do you have a facebook? If so, would you add the person who sent you this?
Yes. No one sent it to me. I found it on tumblr.
61-Do you have any pictures on your Facebook?
A few thousand.
62-Describe yourself in one word/sentence:
Enduring
63-A quote you try to live by:
“The wave does not need to die to become water. She is already water.”
64-Leave me a compliment:
I don’t know who you are.
*************************************************
~~~~~~~~~~Favorites
65-What is your favorite thing to do?
Relax with Bryce, travel, ride roller coasters, play FFIX.
66-What’s your favorite color?
A mix of royal blue and purple.
67-What’s your favorite band/singer?
Deftones and Swedish House Mafia.
68-What’s your favorite movie?
Gladiator
69-What are your favorite books?
1984, Fahrenheit 451, Brave New World.
70-What is your favorite quote and why?
“Nothing happens to anyone that he is not fitted by nature to bear.”
It makes sense.
71-What is your favorite word?
Resplendent.
72-What is your least favorite word?
Ointment
73-What is your favorite type of food?
My mom’s food.
74-Your favorite ice cream?
Chocolate with caramel, or strawberry.
75-What’s your favorite animal?
Cats.
76-Dogs or cats?
Cats.
77-Describe your favourite texture:
Soft, slightly oily, fine cat fur. (Such a cat lady <.<)
78-What is your favorite flower?
Oriental lily or chrysanthemum
79-What’s your favourite scent? And on the opposite sex?
On me: Aquolina (sp?) Pink Sugar. On guys: YSL La Nuit d’homme or something.
80-What is your favorite season?
Summer
81-What are the top five places you wish you could go before you die?
Italy, Japan, Sweden, Thailand, Saudi Arabia.
82-What are four things you can’t live without and why?
I. Air
II. Water
III. Food
IV. Shelter
83-Which mythological creature are you most like? Why?
Bastet. Babies, protection, and kitties.
84-What’s your favorite television show?
Grey’s Anatomy, Nip/Tuck, House, 24.
85-Favorite place to shop at?
American Eagle and Amazon.
86-Say 2 facts about your favorite things:
They are easy to love, and they’re honest.
*************************************************
~~~~~~~~~~Family, childhood and places
87-Say 4 facts about your parents:
They hate each other
They didn’t have an actual wedding ceremony — it was a courthouse thing.
My mom moved to Los Angeles when I was 3 and got remarried.
My dad lives near where they lived as a married couple.
88-Are you more like your mom or your dad?
I don’t know. Probably my dad, since he raised me.
89-Do you have any siblings?
2 half brothers.
90-Say 9 facts about your family:
It’s very mixed
I have several friends I consider family
My mom’s side is more mixed than my dad’s side
My favorite cat’s name was/is Schala. She’s gone.
The pets are part of the family
It’s far from boring
Most of my family is quite talented
Most of my family does a lot of traveling, or has
My family isn’t super religious
91-What’s your relationship like with your family?
Um… Up and down.
92-Say 7 facts about your childhood:
I was a nervous wreck as a child
I played a lot of NES/SNES/Sega Genesis/N64/PS1
I had rabbits (Flemish giants) for awhile and got frustrated with them
I won an art contest when I was 7 or 8
Mrs. Carlson was my favorite teacher
I spent a lot of time with Jada and Hayley and Megan
I remember hanging out in a box of bubble wrap at Intel, where my dad worked.
93-The best and the worst childhood memories:
The best: Finding out that my dad was letting me adopt Baby
The worst: Baby dying the day after Christmas when I was 9 or 10, then throwing up blood on me.
94-Say 6 facts about your home town:
It’s weird
It has Voodoo
The best oyster shooters are at Montage
There are trees… and lots of rain
The people are laid back
Dark green Subaru Foresters and socks in sandals
95-Are you going out of town soon?
In a month and a half I’m going back to the US.
96-Where would you like to live?
Everywhere.
97-What would your dream house be like?
Granite countertops, bamboo flooring, a nice balcony, lots of open windows, solar panels, sustainability. I also want a really nice, big jacuzzi bathtub, black kitchen appliances, incredibly efficient washer/dryer, and neutral colors that make me calm. A suede couch would be nice, too.
98-Where would you go on your dream vacation?
Florence.
99-Where you want to be right now?
Here… but I want it to be warmer.
100-Top three places to visit:
Italy
Greece
Sweden
*************************************************
~~~~~~~~~~Friends
101-Would you ever smile at a stranger?
Of course. I’ve worked in retail/hospitality.
102-Do you prefer to be friends with girls or boys?
Boys.
103-Who is someone you never tire of?
Michelle.
104-Do you have someone you can be your complete self around?
Michelle.
105-Who is your most loyal friend?
Michelle.
106-Is there anyone you can tell EVERYTHING to?
Michelle.
107-If your best friend died, what would you do?
Cry and cry and cry and eat a lot of gluten-filled food in her honor, and adopt a miniature Schnauzer, and cry and cry…
108-A reason you’ve lied to a friend:
I didn’t want to interfere or cause problems. I ended up telling the truth. I lost a friend.
109-Have you ever felt replaced?
Yes.
110-Say 5 facts about your bestfriend(s):
One of them was a serial rapist or something in a past life
She enjoys placenta and was adopted
She helped me get my first job.
One was in foster care
He’s my fiance
*************************************************
~~~~~~~~~~Relationships
111-The last person you hugged?
Bryce
112-Who was your first kiss with?
Bryce
113-Do you like kissing in public?
Pecks, yes. Full on, no.
114-Have you ever kissed someone older than you?
Yes
115-You have a preference for boys or girls?
Depends on what kind of preference you mean
116-Is the male or female body closest to perfection?
Female
117-Do you believe in love at first sight?
No
118-Do you believe in soul mates?
Yes
119-What is your idea of the perfect date?
An early dinner at a cafe — cappuccino, soup, and salad — then a movie, a night of gaming, pizza delivery, and lots of soda.
120-Based on past relationships or crushes, describe your perfect boyfriend/girlfriend:
Based on past relationships?
Not to be in past relationships.
My present relationship is so much better than any of my past relationships.
121-What is the first thing you notice in someone?
Their height and posture.
122-Are looks important in a relationship?
Physical attraction is.
123-What’s the most superficial characteristic you look for?
Being good at um… intimacy.
124-What’s your opinion on age differences in relationships?
Bryce is younger than me. I don’t care about age difference as long as the people in the relationship are comfortable with it and aren’t using or abusing one another.
125-Would you ever date someone off of the Internet?
I’m engaged to a guy I met online. I wouldn’t -date- online, but… I certainly became interested in Bryce when our relationship was online.
126-Five guys/girls whom you find attractive:
I honestly can’t think of 5 people I find physically attractive.
127-Do you have a crush on anyone?
Not a crush. I’m in love ^.^
128-A description of the girl/boy you like:
He’s charming, kind and supportive. He has bright blue eyes, dark hair, and a perfect jawline. He’s also quite athletic, and his biceps are about as big as my head. He’s easy to relax with, and keeps me sane.
129-Say 1 fact about the person you like:
He’s about 3 meters away from me.
130-If the person you like says they like someone else, what would you say?
…I would cry.
131-When was the last time you told someone you loved them?
10:50 PM… 1 minute ago.
132-Do you think someone has feelings for you?
He better.
133-Do you think someone is thinking about you right now?
Nah.
134-Have you ever cried over a guy/girl?
Yes.
135-Have you ever wanted someone you couldn’t have?
Yep.
136-Anyone you’re giving up on?
Hahaha. I gave up on a lot of people. I’m sure there are more to come.
137-Have you ever liked someone you didn’t expect to?
Bryce. I started out disliking him quite a bit <.<
138-Have you ever liked someone who your friends hated?
All of my exes.
139-Have you ever liked one of your best friends?
Yeah.
140-Has anyone told you they don’t want to ever lose you?
Yeah.
141-Is there a boy/girl who you would do absolutely everything for?
Yes.
142-Is there someone you will never forget?
Most people that I’ve met.
143-Say five ways to win your heart:
I. Random Steam gifts
II. Driving stick
III. Candlelit bubble baths
IV. Kittens
V. Pyrrha jewelry
144-What turns you on?
Bryce.
145-What turns you off?
Not Bryce.
146-What is the sexiest thing someone could ever do for/to you?
Run a bubble bath, make me dinner, seduce me.
147-What’s the sweetest thing anyone’s ever done for you?
Bryce sent me flowers and jewelry for the month we were apart. That was sweet.
148-What’s something sweet you’d like someone to do for you?
Surprise me with something nice.
149-Have you ever written a song or poem for someone? Have you had one written for you?
I haven’t — I’ve had songs and poetry written for me though. (Meeeeheeee)
150-What’s the sweetest thing you’ve ever done for someone?
I don’t know, really. I’m terrible at being sweet or romantic.
151-Are you in love?
Yes.
152-Are you in a relationship?
Yes.
153-If you have a boyfriend/girlfriend, what is your favorite thing about him/her?
He makes me feel like I have someone I can rely on, love, and be loved by unconditionally.
154-Are relationships ever worth it?
Yes. They’re all learning experiences.
155-Is there someone mad because you’re dating/talking to the person you are?
Not that I’m aware of.
156-Can you commit to one person?
Of course.
157-Do you think you can last in a relationship for 6 months and not cheat?
I’ve been monogamous in all of my relationships, and they all lasted a year-to three and a half years. I can’t cheat.
158-Do you ever want to get married?
That’s why I’m engaged.
159-Do you think you’ll be married in 5 years?
Yep.
160-Future names of your children:
Ariel Nicole and Tristan Alexander.
161-Do you get jealous easily?
Yes.
162-The last time you felt jealous, and why?
I don’t remember.
163-What is your definition of cheating?
Doing anything you wouldn’t do with every one of your friends with someone — it depends on the couple.
I’d be pissed if Bryce slept in the same bed as another girl, though.
164-Have you ever been cheated on?
In every relationship.
165-Do you forgive betrayal?
Forgive, yes, but never forget. Ever. I hold it against people forever.
166-Have you ever cheated on someone?
No.
167-Why did your last relationship fail?
See this.
168-Things you want to say to an ex:
Nothing.
169-A description of the person you dislike the most:
A racist, homophobic, disloyal, angry “person” who’s too afraid of life to do anything.
170-If your first true love knocked on your door with apology and presents, would you accept?
I’d tell him to fuck off and return to the heroin addiction that replaced me.
171-How many boyfriends/girlfriends have you had?
4 that I would count as real relationships.
172-How long was your longest relationship?
Three and a half years.
173-You’ll love me if…
You’re Bryce.
174-Share a relationship story:
I was in a relationship. The guy cheated. I stayed. We broke up anyway.
That’s actually all of my relationships.
*************************************************
~~~~~~~~~~Music, movies and books
175-How often do you listen to music?
Daily.
176-What kind of music you like?
Hardstyle, techno, trance, dubstep.
177-Do you like to dance?
Yes.
178-What was the first concert/show you attended?
Three Days Grace. I was like, 14 or 15.
179-Have you heard a song that reminds you of someone today?
Nope.
180-Share a song that takes you to a certain memory in the past:
A Thing Called Love – Above & Beyond
181-A song that’s been stuck in your head:
One – Swedish House Mafia
182-Put your music player on shuffle and write the first ten songs that play:
Harry Houdini – Paul Oakenfold
To Forever (Moonbeam Remix) – Rachael Starr
Childish Thoughts (Unused Bonus Track) – Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
Fascination – La Roux
Bloody Destiny – Persona OST Disc 1
Heart Skipped a Beat – The XX
Derezzed – Daft Punk
Talking Bird – Death Cab for Cutie
Poker Face – Lady GaGa
3 – Britney Spears (oh gawd. How embarrassing.)
183-A book you want to read/have recently read:
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
184-Describe your dream library:
All books with real messages. No Twilight.
185-Last movie you watched:
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
186-What type of movies do you like watching?
Romance, comedy, action, scifi
*************************************************
~~~~~~~~~~Situations and crazy things
187-You’re in a tattoo parlor about to get inked. What are you getting done?
My tattoo for Schala
189-What’s something you can see yourself going to jail for?
Cat hoarding.
No, really, um… if it were jail, aggravated murder.
190-If you could be any character, from any literary work, who would you choose to be?
The rat in room 101.
191-You’re given $10,000…under one condition: you cannot keep the money for yourself. Who would you give it to?
Michelle. I would give her at least half even if I didn’t have that condition.
192-If you had to go back in time and change one thing, what would it be?
I would have sold more of my stuff before I moved.
193-If you were an element on the Periodic Table, which would you be and why?
Au
194-If you had to delete one year of your life completely, which would it be?
2004
195-You’re an Action Movie Hero. What’s your weapon of choice and the line you scream when defeating your arch enemy?
A whip. I’d scream, “PLACENTAAA!”
196-If you could design an amusement park ride, what would it be like?
Hanging, lots of twists and turns and loops.
197-What is the first curse word that comes to mind?
Fuck
198-What the last party you went to was… and when the next will be…
Tanna’s 21st birthday, I don’t know what the next will be though.
199-Halloween costume idea?
Silent Hill Nurse
200-What are you supposed to be doing right now?
Exactly what I am doing. Plus looking at cats.
201-Currently wanting to see anyone?
My cat, but she’s uh… gone.
202-Why you follow me?
I don’t follow you. I have no idea who you are.
203-If you met me what would you do?
…
204-Leave me a ridiculous question:
No.
205-Leave me a cute message:
No.
*************************************************
~~~~~~~~~~Opinions and beliefs
206-Is the cup half full or half empty for you right now?
Both.
207-Do you believe in fate/destiny?
I believe that there are different choices given to us based on the choices we make, but that we have free will.
208-What you wish for on 11:11?
Nothing.
209-Do you consider yourself lucky? What’s your good luck charm?
Yes. I don’t need a charm.
210-Do you believe in aliens or life on other planets?
Yes. It would be silly to pretend we’re the only living things in the universe.
211-What is your religion, if any?
I don’t have one.
212-Would you go against your moral code for money?
No.
213-What’s more important to you: strength of the body or strength of the mind?
Strength of the mind.
214-How important you think education is?
Very. That’s why I’m in university.
215-If you were the president, what would you do?
Legalize marijuana, legalize gay marriage, recognize corporations as corporations instead of people, decrease my wages, increase teacher wages.
216-If you could change one thing in the world, what would you change?
I would make money not matter.
217-Is it the thought that counts? Or is that phrase circumstantial?
That phrase is circumstantial.
218-If you only had 24 hours to live, what would you do?
Freeze my eggs, go to Toscana, die eating delicious Italian food.
219-Which movie character do you most identify with and why?
The main character in PS I Love You
*************************************************
~~~~~~~~Feelings and Others
220-Are you a procrastinator or do you get things done early?
It depends on the things that need to be done.
221-Post a photo/draw a picture/write a poem (pick one) of a moment of
personal significance:
222-Say 5 things you love unconditionally:
Bryce
Schala
Michelle
My family
Portland
223-What motivates you in life?
Wanting to make the world better for my future kids.
224-Something that you’re proud of:
Nothing. This makes it seem like I don’t care about my future kids. I do, I just haven’t accomplished anything yet.
225-Five words/phrases that make you laugh:
I can’t think of five <.< pretty much everything from insanity wolf and courage wolf make me laugh though.
226-Share the story of something that makes you smile:
When Bryce proposed to me, we had just finished discussing some important stuff. He had been teasing me about proposing to me somewhat regularly, so when he was actually proposing, I thought it was a joke.
He had to convince me he was serious. We still laugh about it.
227-Something you always think “what if…” about:
What if… Bryce had only stayed in LA for 2 weeks like he had originally planned?
228-What was something you used to enjoy, but was ruined for you? What’s the story behind that?
Um… I don’t know. I’ve learned to enjoy things more, not less.
229-Describe one of the most awkward experiences of your life:
When I was 16, I got into a baby swing. I fit into it, got my legs in… and was stuck. I couldn’t get out. My friends had to get some (really attractive) lifeguards to pull me out.
230-Something/someone that you miss:
Schala
231-Are you over your past?
No. I’m trying, though.
232-What is your saddest memory?
Giving up on myself.
233-One of the hardest moments in your life:
I don’t know.
234-Is there something that happened in your past that you hate talking about?
Yeah.
235-What’s something you want to do that you’d be embarrassed to tell other people about?
Most of what I want to do is stuff I’m proud of. I honestly can’t think of anything that I -want- to do that I’m embarrassed about.
236-What was your most embarrassing moment?
The same as my awkward moment.
237-Share one of your fears/insecurities:
Being forgotten
Being a burden
238-Something you’re currently worrying about:
Schala, adopting cats, moving, school, money.
239-Have you done something you regret very much?
Staying with my last ex for more than a month.
240-If you could take something back that you said or did, what would it be?
Same as 239.
241-Does anyone hate you?
Probably.
242-Do you hate anyone?
I don’t know if I’d consider it hate. I dislike a few people very much.
243-Are you good at hiding your feelings?
I can be.
244-What’s something you hide about your personality?
I’m super jealous.
245-How do you approach social situations?
I talk to people, make friends, lalala. I actually make more friends if I’m alone than if I’m with someone else. I’m better at learning alone in general.
246-Are you a social or an antisocial person?
Social. I get really antsy if I’m not around a lot of people.
247-Are you an introvert or an extrovert?
Extrovert.
248-Do you care if people talk badly about you?
If they’re lying, yes.
249-How do you deal with criticism?
Defensive, then I’ll think about it a bit (it won’t leave my mind until I deal with it) then “Okay, how would you do _________ if you were in my position?”
250-How you hope your future will be like?
With Bryce, in a nice house, breeding kitties and having kids and being a good mom to them. I also plan on doing a lot of travel, and I’m going to finish up with uni soon and be a school counselor.
251-What’s something that scares you about the future?
Uncertainty — but that’s also the adventure, yes? I’m so afraid that even though I’ve been checked and have always been healthy, that I won’t be able to conceive. I want babies.
252-Five items you lust after:
I don’t lust after items? Uh…
253-One thing you’re excited for:
Getting a kitty this Friday and another one soon after 🙂
254-Describe the most terrifying/strangest/beautiful dream you’ve ever had:
I don’t know which would be the most terrifying/strange/beautiful. I had a dream last night that I didn’t want to wake up from, though. I was at my mom’s house. I stuck my head outside the bathroom door (dunno why I was in the bathroom, the dream started there) and did this clicking thing that I used to do to get Schala to come to me. She came running up sthe stairs and I picked her up, then we went Christmas shopping. I was in a computer store with Bryce and decided to buy some rainbow cold cathodes for my PC for $24.99. The store’s setup was weird — I had to tell them what I wanted, walk through a line (which moved quite slowly) and they delivered it to me there. It was sort of like a drive thru for PC parts. Schala was with me the whole time, sleeping with her head on my shoulder. I decided while I was halfway through the line that I didn’t want to buy the cold cathode — I would just ask for it for Christmas, instead. I received a call on my cell phone while I was waiting outside with Schala; someone was on the other line playing an FPS, which I knew because I could hear it in the background. I said, “Bryce?” because I figured he would be the only one calling, but then realized he was finishing up his purchase in the store. It was my ex. He asked me, “Did you forget something?”
“No?”
“Well, it’s over then.”
“Oh, okay!”
Then I called Bryce and told him I had forgotten to actually break up with my ex.
I went skipping down some stairs, still with Schala in my arms, and woke up.
255-Have you ever had a crush on a fictional character?
Squall ^.^
256-Who is your celebrity crush?
Gerard Butler, Russell Crowe, and Gackt.
257-Make a confession:
I have been craving In-n-Out burgers since I got to Australia.