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    1. Martha
      Syllable responded to Robert884 2 Jan

      If your house was on fire and you could only grab three things, what would they be?

      Laptop, external HDD, BlackBerry

    2. Martha
      Syllable 2 Jan

      What were your 2011 resolutions and how many do you think you kept till the end? If none then which did you keep the longest and for how long?

      I don't do resolutions.

    3. Martha
      Syllable 2 Jan

      Do you have an email address where one can reach you to enquire about your blog?

      You can leave a comment on my blog, then I will get in touch.

    4. Martha
      Syllable responded to Robert884 2 Jan

      What's your favorite type of flower?

      Red lillies

    5. Martha
      Syllable 3 Jan 11

      yo do you have new years resolution?

      The usual, I guess. Read more, walk more, eat better, meet lots of new people. Stop procrastinating... I've started reading a new book today; not much of the rest yet *smashes more chocolate in face*

    6. Martha
      Syllable 20 Aug 10

      DO you dvorack?

      No I happily (and efficiently) qwerty :)

    7. Martha
      Syllable responded to nafisa 15 Jun 10

      If a movie was made about your life what would the theme song be?

      Extra Ordinary by Better than Ezra :)

    8. Martha
      Syllable 2 Jun 10

      Pick 5 actors to create your perfect man. Say what you'd like from each one.

      This is a silly question. But I'll answer. I'm not this superficial though. I'd settle for Clive Owen, but since this has to be a composite, Hugh Jackman's charm, Robert Downey Jr's wit (I'm not convinced that he acts in any of his movies), Ryan Reynold's abs, Jake Gyllenhaal's face and Alan Rickman's voice.

    9. Martha
      Syllable 2 Jun 10

      what is your dream job?

      Trophy wife? :P That's actually a really difficult question to answer. I'd like positive challenges, to write, and to do research. I don't want to be an investigative journailst - I don't take myself seriously enough.
      I get bored really quickly, so I still have to find the job where I go "yes, this is what I want". Currently I have to much free time and have to worry too much about getting advertising for the magazine to fully enjoy the writing part.

    10. Martha
      Syllable 29 May 10

      If you were marooned on a desert island, and you had three books with you, which would you like to have?

      Awesome question; kind of.
      Making Love: A Conspiracy of the Heart by Marius Brill,
      Olivia Joules and the Overactive Imagination by Helen Fielding and
      Big Fish by Daniel Wallace. Those are my ultimate feelgood books. Love, love, love those!

    11. Martha
      Syllable 26 May 10

      If you had to pick 10 songs as a personal soundtrack, what would they be?

      In no particular order:
      1. FNT by Semisonic
      2. Sonne by Rammstein
      3. You make me feel love by Paula Cole
      4. You shook me all night long by AC/DC
      5. Extraordinary by Better than Ezra
      6. I believe by aKing
      7. Whiter shade of pale by Procol Harem
      7. Perfect drug by Nine Inch Nails
      8. Bliss by Muse
      9. Unaffected by Hoobastank
      10. Hey, that's no way to say goodbye by Leonard Cohen.

      It was tough to choose only 10 songs.

    12. Martha
      Syllable 26 May 10

      What's up Martha! So many people have taken interest in testing a pink iPad that today is the last day we can accept applicants. For more, info and to find out how to qualify, visit http://www.formspring.me/iPadTesting

      Uh ja. Apparently it doesn't apply to my area, which is a pity.

    13. Martha
      Syllable 26 May 10

      If you were to write fiction, would you write about things which have parallels to you and your own experiences, or would you prefer to break totally from reality and create a totally fictitious setting ?

      I've done both. I've written dreams down, I've written from the opposite gender. It's easier if you can relate to the matter, but it's exciting when you challenge yourself.

    14. Martha
      Syllable 26 May 10

      Could you have something to write about, that would arouse you passion to the extent that you were prepared to write it on smartphone, even if it did not have a qwerty keyboard? toni_gon

      I've made notes on standard cellphones in the past. I've often written blog posts on my BlackBerry (which fortunately does have qwerty) when I haven't had access to my blogsites/website. So the short answer, I suppose would be yes.

    15. Martha
      Syllable 26 May 10

      What is your favorite font?

      For everyday use I'm quite partial to good old Times New Roman. Also quite like Gisha. But I'm fond of using quirky texts when working on more creative projects. Blackadder is a definite favourite, but can only be used at a substantial size to be legible.

    16. Martha
      Syllable 25 May 10

      If you could write anything to please yourself, what would it be? Novel? Commentary, etc.

      A little bit of everything. That's why I have a blog (for more commentary/reviews/editorial) and my website with my fiction. I wish I wrote more fiction. Unfortunately I've gotten a little lazy.

    17. Martha
      Syllable 24 May 10

      What was your favorite book as a child?

      I loved 'Storieman' books that you could follow the story that was being read on tape. And my grandfather's stories where THE BEST!

    18. Martha
      Syllable 24 May 10

      What qualities do you look for in a friend?

      The same as what I'm willing to give as a friend: honesty, loyalty, non-judgmental, supportive & fun.

    19. Martha
      Syllable 21 May 10

      Don't you think it's superficial to believe that money could make you happy? And don't you worry that people will think you are a gold digger; unless you are and it doesn't bother you?

      90% of my problems can be solved with money. If that makes me superficial, at least I'm honest about it. I'm not a gold digger. I don't expect anyone to just *give* me anything. It would be nice if they did, but I have no displaced sense of entitlement. I've had a tough couple of years, and I'd simply like a break.

    20. Martha
      Syllable responded to nafisa 21 May 10

      Doesn't look like you're very active here anymore... and that wasn't a question. How are you?

      Ha! I haven't bothered checking in for a bit. Apparently no one has anything to ask me. I'm okay, but not as good as you! ;)

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