Like Ms Mac, I googled the meaning of Proust Questionnaire too, and like her, I will be 40 on my next birthday (albeit a good few months earlier than she will, bah!) and with the changes in my life right at the moment, it seemed the perfect time to partake in this particular meme.
What is your most marked characteristic? Introspection, although this is more obvious to me than others.
What do you consider your greatest achievement? One happy, intelligent, balanced, loving, gorgeous daughter.
When and where were you happiest? I am happier than I've been for a while at the moment but I do have very fond memories of living in London in my late 20's.
What is your greatest regret? That I didn't take that (photolithography) apprenticeship up when I was 17 years old and took that Data-Entry Clerk job instead.
What is your idea of perfect happiness? Being loved and to love others.
What is your most treasured possession? My home, followed very closely by my beloved camera.
Where would you like to live? I like it pretty damn fine right here thanks. But if I couldn't live here I'd love to live by the sea somewhere.
What is your greatest fear? Death of a loved one.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? Procrastination.
What is the trait you most deplore in others? Unjustified egotism.
What do you consider the most overrated virtue? Chastity!
What is your greatest extravagance? Fine dining and champagne.
What is your favourite journey? The ferry-trip to Waiheke Island after living overseas.
What is it that you most dislike? Cruelty.
What is the quality you most like in a man? Kindness,
What is the quality you most like in a woman? Intelligence.
What do you most value in your friends? Loyalty.
If you were to come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? I think your average pampered domestic cat would have a great life.
How would you like to die? Instantly, without pain, after a long, happy and fulfilling life.
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Ooof! Chastity! Why could I not think of that one? You are sooooo right!