If I had to offer three pieces of advice to a girl just reaching adulthood, what would I tell them?*
This question kept me awake last night. Me interviewing Me often keeps me up and busy in the middle of the night. Do you do that too? Ask yourself questions as if you were being interviewed and the masses were hanging on your every word over their morning cuppa? Hmmmm, perhaps that’s just me…
In particular, I used to be at my most witty and charming when being questioned for the ‘Upfront’ section of the Good Weekend and was gutted when they removed that section during one of their thoughtless makeovers. They’ve replaced it with ‘You Do What?’, which examines all the fascinating jobs lucky ducks get to do (like run Lord Howe Island) while the rest of us get to answer “yeah, I sit around on my fat arse all day typing acronyms into a computer and wondering why my life has no meaning.” Hmmmm, perhaps that’s also just me…
Anyway, in the spirit of Me interviewing Me, I like to revisit that old Upfront column from time to time and thought I’d share my latest (most witty and charming) answers with you. Look away now if you have a low tolerance for boredom.
My earliest memory is… driving from the Territory to Far North Queensland for Christmas. My little sister is still a baby in her moses basket on the seat between Mum and Dad upfront. My older sister and I are sitting in the back of the station wagon on a mattress, watching the brown land whizz by.
My school report usually said… “Easily distracted”. Probably due to the fact that I was interviewing myself in class constantly.
My first relationship… was all in my head. Thank god.
I don’t like talking about… people’s dreams. If you think this is boring, imagine if I’d started this post with ‘last night I dreamed I was a…’
My most treasured possession is… my creativity. Is that a possession? Probably not. Okay, I’d say my children’s early artworks.
My father always told me… that Maths was logical. Such lies.
In the movie of my life, I’d be played by… some poor B-list smuck who thought the gig would be more interesting than waitering. How wrong she was.
I wish I had… the ability to hear through walls without using a glass. Not that I’d know if the glass trick works, of course.
I wish I hadn’t… eaten approximately 10,000 kilos of chocolate over my lifetime. As soon as it’s swallowed, the memory is gone. It’s like getting fat for nothing.**
My most humiliating moment was… probably unfolding as soon as I hit ‘Publish’ on this post.
My guiltiest pleasure is… see ‘I wish I hadn’t’ above.
My last meal would be… savoured. Or probably just wolfed down like a starving mongrel dog like all my other meals, old habits and all that. Regardless, I’d be eating anything that I didn’t have to cook myself.
Can you believe we’re only half-way down the Upfront list? I think I’ll save the other half for another post, but in the meantime, dare you to answer the same questions! Copy and paste these questions in the comment box:
My earliest memory is…
My school report usually said…
My first relationship…
I don’t like talking about…
My most treasured possession is…
My father always told me…
In the movie of my life, I’d be played by…
I wish I had…
I wish I hadn’t…
My most humiliating moment was…
My guiltiest pleasure is…
My last meal would be…
And answer away! Or do your own post and pop the URL into the comments so I can go and check out your interview.
Me interviewing Me is really rather fun! Promise!
* Today I would say: being alone is different to being lonely, get to know yourself; Marry the man who makes you feel single; Be grateful for the little things because that’s where happiness can be found. But tomorrow… well, I’ll have to think about that tonight!
** With kudos to my Mum, for this is her favourite expression. She rates many things as ‘getting fat for nothing’ – dark chocolate, blue cheese and pasta carbonara among them.
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Leanne says
You’re funny! This made me laugh. I used to love that up front column too.
Sarah Mac says
My earliest memory is… Sitting on a wall in the garden eating a chocolate mousse and watching the cat.
My school report usually said… Too easily pleased (something most men don’t seem to object to!)
My first relationship… Was with the hottest boy in the school. I spent most of it terrified that he would realise his mistake.
I don’t like talking about… Celery, so please, lets not.
My most treasured possession is… Photos of my children growing up.
My father always told me… Absolutely bugger all.
In the movie of my life, I’d be played by… Rowan Atkinson in a wig.
I wish I had… Learned to spend more time on water skis and less on my arse.
I wish I hadn’t… Told my ex I found body fuzz cute.
My most humiliating moment was… Being caught in the wheelie bin holding a bag of cat shit.
My guiltiest pleasure is… ‘Accidently’ making too much frosting for cup cakes and licking the bowl.
My last meal would be… Cake.
Thank you Maxabella, that was fun!
georgi hampton says
My earliest memory is… my mother fainting in the supermarket when she was pregnant with my next brother – i was confused as to why she was lying on the floor.
My school report usually said… diligent. I never quite knew what it meant until a few reports on.
My first relationship…broke my heart (but it’s mended now)
I don’t like talking about… colds and other minor aches and pains.. or when people say ‘im SO tired’ in the morning.
My most treasured possession is… my 15 year old quilt.
My father always told me… ‘keep smiling. stay cool.’ I needed the ‘stay cool’ advice when I was younger.
In the movie of my life, I’d be played by… ideally, brett from flight of the conchords. Realistically.. i’m not sure! this is hard.
I wish I had…a piano to play.
I wish I hadn’t…been so afraid.
My most humiliating moment was…sliding down the aisle of the bus when it suddenly stopped as a tiny school girl in a too big uniform, ending crumpled in a heap next to the driver.
My guiltiest pleasure is…lindt extra creamy milk chocolate …mmm.. and coffee (trying to wean myself off that)
My last meal would be… shared with close friends and family.
this was fun! thank you! and to just let you know i’m having a wee giveaway tomorrow at my blog (celebrating 100 posts) so pop by if you would like! x
Miss Pink says
You totally saved my arse today.
http://mummyautobiography.blogspot.com/2011/07/simple-questions.html
I love your advice to your teenage self. Very wise of you.
Lou says
So you totally inspired me to procrastinate from the dishes and write a post instead:
http://sunnybuma.blogspot.com/2011/07/totally-stolen.html
Thanks 🙂
PS: totally hear you on the Maths front!
Happy Homemaker UK says
‘Marry the man who makes you feel single’ – I haven’t heard that one before. And I like it. At first I thought you said ‘makes you wish you were single’ so I had to do a re-read 🙂
Naturally Carol says
My earliest memory is…seeing a stripey snake at my grandma’s house..eeww!
My school report usually said…conscientious student but could do better..:(
My first relationship…I thought I was in love with a pop star but really I was in love with his song.
I don’t like talking about…my most embarrassing moments!
My most treasured possession is…my glasses..without them I can’t see very well.
In the movie of my life, I’d be played by…the ‘Sound of Music’ version of Julie Andrews..followed by the ‘Mary Poppins’ version..with lots of singing and dancing and a definitely ‘happily ever after’ ending.
I wish I had…more courage.
I wish I hadn’t…stopped riding my bicycle!
My most humiliating moment was…I don’t like talking about these remember?
My guiltiest pleasure is…anything sweet.
My last meal would be…probably not salad.
Kamana says
marry the man who makes you feel single… i love that! never heard that. but i think i am going to make use of that from now on.
Anne says
This is great Maxabella. I do this with the kids for Father’s Day every year. Questions similar to yours. I’ve often thought about doing something like this, about me, for Mum or even my kids.
My earliest memory is…about 3 yrs old having professional photos taken with my younger sister at home.
My school report usually said…”has a tendency to daydream” which was exactly what my daughter’s Grade 1 report card said last term.
My first relationship…probably Grade 11 at high school. I can’t even remember how it ended but I think he was more keen on me than I on him.
I don’t like talking about…death.
My most treasured possession is…my wedding, engagement and eternity rings.
My father always told me…”don’t wear too much make up”, “drink it as hot as you can” (when he made me a hot lemon drink if I was sick) and make sure you’ve always got a job.
In the movie of my life, I’d be played by…Shirley Temple as a child, Olivia Newton John as a teenager (Sandy in “Grease”), Lindsay Lohan in my late teens, Lindsay Lohan in my 20’s, Jennifer Aniston in my 30’s and Holly Hunter in my 40’s (older Mum).
I wish I had…more time to do what needs to be done and what I’d like to do.
I wish I hadn’t…been mean to cats when I was young.
My most humiliating moment was…asking Mum and Dad if I could move back home after I moved out to live with a guy (they kinda knew I wanted to come back anyway).
My guiltiest pleasure is…peanut butter smeared on chocolate.
My last meal would be…whole Red Snapper a la meuniere, big fat chunky home made hot chips, blood orange sorbet and a good sized wedge of the creamiest, gooiest Brie.
(Hope I didn’t waffle on too much Maxabella. Thanks for the opportunity to share my thoughts.)
Anne @ Domesblissity
Kymmie says
Oh, you’re so cute. I can just imagine you interviewing yourself. And it being a real treat. Loved this post (when do I not?). I have in my drafts folder an interview of my 40 year old me telling my 20 year old me all the things I wished I’d known. I guess that will be me interviewing me too?
So while you’re interviewing yourself, throw me a bone when you’re thinking of me interviewing 13 unlucky schmucks starting Wednesday. Yes, 2 1/2 days of television/filming fun. Can’t wait.
It could be worse… someone could be interviewing me (phew).
Love your work lady! xx
Mum on the Run says
Thanks.
Loved your interview.
Have stolen it at
http://mummyontherun.blogspot.com/
Will also be thieving your mum’s “getting fat for nothing” phrase.
🙂
Amy xxoo says
Stealing this for my own blog – i could use a bit of frothy content instead of my recent doom and gloom…
therhythmmethod says
I miss this section of the paper too. Love the image of two little girls sitting in the back of a station wagon on a mattress. Ahh, how life has changed.
Sandrine says
You are soo funny !!:)What a fun interview! I will see if Moi wants to meet Me it can be a little lost in translation here 🙂
xx
Kelly says
You are awesome, I loved learning more about you xo
Hi I'm Rhonda. says
Loved your interview! And it made it easy to post today! I had a ready made topic. Love that.
http://floridagirlinoklahoma.blogspot.com/2011/07/me-interviewing-me.html
Megan Leslianne says
Challenge accepted! 🙂
http://thestockporthotel.blogspot.com/2011/07/me-interviewing-me.html
Lib says
Love this post and loved doing it:
http://katsontherun.blogspot.com/2011/07/me-interviewing-me.html
Thanks Bron!
Jodie says
Love your blog!
Here’s my answers…
http://sassafrasfamily.blogspot.com/2011/07/me-interviewing-me.html
Ali says
This is soooo much fun!
http://astheworldgoesby.blogspot.com/2011/07/interview-with-me.html
Traci says
Done! Thank you http://wp.me/p1xiWo-8g
Ada and the Birdman says
Thanks for the laughs Maxabella.
I couldn’t resist playing along.
http://adaandthebirdman.blogspot.com/2011/07/maxabella-interviewing-me.html
Much love ..xx