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Claire

Archaeologist, Historian, Writer and General Eccentric

About Me

I did my degree in Archaeology and Scottish Literature at Glasgow University. I wasn't supposed to be able to do a degree in that, but I couldn't choose between them. I had so much fun studying at Glasgow, that I'm going back to do a Post Graduate course in Battlefield Archaeology.At the moment I'm working as a Park Ranger and I've also worked as an Archaeologist (which I also want to coninue in), but ever since I was 10 I've wanted to be a writer. When I started Uni I decided to do something about it, and so far I've had about 10 poems published in different magazines. I'm also a moderatore on the Writers Dock website (www.writersdock.co.uk). My writing style tends to be a wee bit Gothic, and I also have a selection of my stuff in my blog.I also attempt to play the piano, but I decided not to sit the piano exams as I took a disliking to the pieces your usually given. I tend to prefer playing things like Bohemian Rhapsody or anything else that I think sounds cool. I also like to sing, but I don't think that I'm that good. I can't sing sopranno or tennor, so I'm stuck as a Low Alto.Myspace Layouts + Myspace Graphics Loch Lomond - Run Rig Scotland the Brave - New Version Song from Zorro Kelburn Castle & Country Centre Graffiti Project
Which animal spirit are you?

mermaid spirit
smart, helpfull, and beautiful above all else

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You scored as Indiana Jones, Indiana Jones is an archaeologist/adventurer with an unquenchable love for danger and excitement. He travels the globe in search of historical relics. He loves travel, excitement, and a good archaeological discovery. He hates Nazis and snakes, perhaps to the same degree. He always brings along his trusty whip and fedora. He's tough, cool, and dedicated. He relies on both brains and brawn to get him out of trouble and into it.
Indiana Jones


75%

The Amazing Spider-Man


75%

Lara Croft


71%

Captain Jack Sparrow


67%

Maximus


67%

Neo, the "One"


63%

Batman, the Dark Knight


58%

William Wallace


58%

El Zorro


50%

James Bond, Agent 007


46%

The Terminator


38%
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My Interests

History, Archaeology, especially Medieval and Battlefield Archaeology, Archery, Research into Dyslexia, Writing both Poetry and Prose, Reading as Much as Possible, buying books (I'm a self confessed Bibliophile), Listening to Music, and playing Piano. That's not including my obsetions, which include Scottish History (my friends say I'm obsessed with William Wallace), the Paisley Abbey, Phantom of the Opera, Sherlock Holmes and Queen.

I'd like to meet:

Anyone who doesn't believe in normality, as well as people who are interested or obsessed with history. Laughing Baby Divine Comedy These Are the Days of Our Lives - Queen

You are The Moon

Hope, expectation, Bright promises.

The Moon is a card of magic and mystery - when prominent you know that nothing is as it seems, particularly when it concerns relationships. All logic is thrown out the window.

The Moon is all about visions and illusions, madness, genius and poetry. This is a card that has to do with sleep, and so with both dreams and nightmares. It is a scary card in that it warns that there might be hidden enemies, tricks and falsehoods. But it should also be remembered that this is a card of great creativity, of powerful magic, primal feelings and intuition. You may be going through a time of emotional and mental trial; if you have any past mental problems, you must be vigilant in taking your medication but avoid drugs or alcohol, as abuse of either will cause them irreparable damage. This time however, can also result in great creativity, psychic powers, visions and insight. You can and should trust your intuition.

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Whats your inner animal?
Raven
Dark, mysterious, secretive, independant, intelligent

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The Sorting Hat
Hufflepuff
You belong in Hufflepuff, where they are just and loyal, those patient Hufflepuffs are true and unafraid of toil. Welcome to Hufflepuff house. You are a loyal friend and a patient person. You accept just about everyone no matter what kind of person they are. You are always a good friend to have around.

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Which Jedi or Sith are you?
Yoda
Strong with the force you are and love the pursuit of knowledge, you do. You seek peace on your planet but won't hesitate in opening a can of whoop-ass if the need comes.

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Music:

Queen, Santana, Bif Naked, Lou Hickey, Bon Jovi, Nightwish, Lucana Coil, Pink, Evanesence, Katherine Jenkins, The Beatles, Within Temptation, Enya, Phantom of the Opera, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Paulo Nutini, Anastacia, Green Day, Jack Savoretti, Maksim, Disturbed, the Music from 'Braveheart', McQueen and The Darkness. I will be adding other acts as and when I can.

Movies:

Phantom of the Opera (both the Lon Chaney and Gerard Butler versions), Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade (come on, I'm an Archaeologist after all), V for Vendetta, Batman Begins, The Mask of Zorro (Antonio Banderas version), Van Helsing, Dear Frankie and Braveheart.

Television:

Most things Historical (don't get me started on Time Team! ARGH!) I also enjoy watching the Jeremy Brett tv series of Sherlock Holmes.

Books:

V for Vendetta by Alan Moore, The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux, Les Miserables by Victor Hugo, The Mystery of the Yellow Room by Gaston Leroux, Conessions of a Justified Sinner by James Hogg, Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, The Hound of the Baskervilles by Conan Doyle, The Bridge by Iain Banks, The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruix Zafon, Phantom by Susan Kay, Quite Ugly One Morning by Christopher Brookmyre, Wurthering Heights by Emily Bronte, The Picture of Dorion Grey by Oscar Wilde, Full Dark House by Shristopher Fowler, Country of the Blind by Christopher Brookmyre

Heroes:

Sir William Wallace, Sherlock Holmes (yes I know he's fictional), the members of Queen, Bif Naked, Iain (M) Banks, Christopher Brookmyre, Leonardo da Vinci, Gaston Leroux and McQueen.

My Blog

Writers Block

At the moment, I have two ideas for a couple of novels I'm writing and I've been trying to do work on both when I have time, as well as when I manage to get my arse in gear. The latter seems to be cau...
Posted by Claire on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 02:04:00 PST

Burma Petition

I guess everyone has heard about the protests in Burma. There's a petition doing the round to try and put pressure on the military government in Burma. Here's the link. http://www.avaaz.org/en/st...
Posted by Claire on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 11:34:00 PST

I Have a New Toy!!!

And for all those dirty minded people out there, it's not what you think. My Archery equipment came through today and I got to shoot it today. I'm so excited. I can't wait to get a good use of it on T...
Posted by Claire on Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:54:00 PST

Bows and Arrows

I've finally done it! I've finally bought myself a bow, as in Archery, Robin Hood and such like. The one that I've bought for the moment is an American Flatbow. It isn't a longbow, but when I've ...
Posted by Claire on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:22:00 PST

Personality Quiz

..> ..> Long Survey About Yourself What time are you starting this?: After 2pm Name?: Claire Nicknames?: Midget, Freddie, Siog (Irish Gaelic for fairy), Hobbit. Yes, I'm a short arse, the Freddie ...
Posted by Claire on Sat, 15 Sep 2007 07:20:00 PST

Archaeology Day

Well, just to let you all know, I'm organising an Archaeology Day at Kelburn Castle and Country Centre. It's going to be part of the Council for Scottish Archaeology's Archaeology Month. If anyone is ...
Posted by Claire on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 03:07:00 PST

Archery

Yah! I've finally taken up Archery. One of the woman in the club I'm going to keeps saying that when we go inside for the winter, she will teach me to do it properly, meaning that she will teach me to...
Posted by Claire on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 02:33:00 PST

New Novel

Well, after a break from writing fiction to try and see if anyone would take my first novel Acacia and trying to get as much of my poetry published as possible, I'm now writing a new one. It's a fanta...
Posted by Claire on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:14:00 PST

Acacia - Chapter III

  The temperature was steadily rising. It had been steadily rising for years. The last snowfall that Ana could remember was about many winters[1] ago, that she had now lost count. So much had cha...
Posted by Claire on Tue, 10 Jul 2007 01:47:00 PST

Acacia - Chapter II

  The smell of the wild flowers on the fresh breeze drifted over them as they rested in the shade of the standing stones that were perched on the hillside overlooking the City. Cassandra lay quie...
Posted by Claire on Tue, 10 Jul 2007 01:45:00 PST