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Here's a little something for sarahlovesadam. She's hosting the Getting To Know Each Other Write-Off, and I had some time to spare, so enjoy.

Birth date: 3 February 1981

Height: 63"

Eye color: Grey

Hair color: Dirty Blonde

What does your name mean: 1. Shaped like a sword.
2. Of or relating to the xiphisternum: the posterior and smallest of the three divisions of the sternum, below the gladiolus and the manubrium. Also called xiphoid, xiphoid process.

High school graduation year: 1999

Favorite relatives: I don't know any true relatives. However, of my adoptive relatives, I have some pretty awesome cousins.

Summer memory: French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts. That was the last camp I attended, and I'll remember it forever. Before that, I went to Camp Chipinaw, which was a more traditional camp. I had some good memories there, too. After that, I went to Bennington College for a summer college program, and that may have been my favorite summer ever. There was also the road trip summer, which holds a place in my heart as well.

Favorite TV shows: A lot of what I watch is over. So at this point, I'd say The Simpsons. I honestly can't think of anything I have to watch anymore, aside from reruns.

What's on your mousepad: Don't really have one, but sometimes I use the Dell one that came with the computer. Nothing fancy. The Accuweather one was just too much.

In the car- ac or windows: Depends on where I'm going, how fast I'm driving, and whether I'm sweating or not. It's winter now, so neither.

Do you believe in yourself: I want to.

Favorite game: Monopoly, Risk

Favorite drink: I mostly try to drink water.

Favorite food: I like most everything. Chocolate is my weakness, though.

Favorite colors: Shades of grey, black, and blue.

Favorite cigarettes: Not for me.

Favorite sounds: The ocean, and thunderstorms. Silence is nice, too.

Favorite smell: Magazines.

Favorite thing to do on a weekend: Nothing I'm actually able to do right now.

Favorite soundtrack: Natural Born Killers

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: SOuth of here. Somewhere warm. As far as what I'll be doing, I really don't know...hopefully something that makes me happy.

First thought in the morning: I'll tell you tomorrow.

Do you get motion sickness: Nope.

Rollercoasters- deadly or exciting: They can be exciting, but I don't seek them out.

How many rings before you answer the phone: I don't answer the phone unless I know who it is.

Are you a good friend: I liked to think I am. I try to be.

Chocolate or Vanilla cake: I'm not a big cake person.

What do you drive: 2002 Chevy Blazer. Hope to add 1972 Chevelle to that.

Do you sleep with a stuffed animal: No.

Thunderstorms cool or scary: Cool. Duh.

If you could meet one person in the World, who would it
be:
My parents. Already met Trent Reznor.

What is your zodiac sign: Aquarius

What do you wear to bed: Anything from boxers and a tee to nothing. Depends on the temperature, my mood, and who I'm with.

Do you eat stems of broccoli: I eat whatever's attached to the head when it's on the plate.

Girls - would you ever ask a guy for his shirt? Why, do I need it or something?

If you could have any occupation when you get older, what
would it be:
I really don't know anymore.

If you could dye your hair one color, what would it be: Any color would be good. I love black and red, though.

If you could have a tattoo, what and where would it be: Something nerdy: done.

Favorite brand of gum: I don't chew gum.

What is your favorite quote: I guess I don't have one particular favorite. It would have come to me if I did, right?

Have you ever been in love: I'm really not sure now. Maybe. Confused...definitely.

What's on your walls in your room: Posters.

Is the glass half-empty or half-full: That's a silly question.

Which do you prefer - Cool Ranch or Nacho Cheese Doritos: Cool Ranch

Favorite flavor Snapple: Diet Iced Tea, but I don't drink it because of the Aspartame.

Which one, Coke or Pepsi: Pepsi.

Which kind of milk is your favorite: Skim Rich.

If you were to kill someone, which method would you use? Depends on why I'm killing them.

Are you a righty, lefty, or ambidextrous: Righty, but I sometimes switch for certain tasks.

Do you type with your fingers on the right keys: I type however is most efficient for me, so who knows.

When you meet a person of the opposite sex, you notice
their:
Eyes.

What's under your bed: Nothing.

What's the best number in the World: That wouldn't be fair to all the other numbers.

What is your dream car: A plane.

Who is your biggest crush right now: Aragorn. I'd take Legolas in a pinch, though.

Nickname: Don't have one.

School: RIT

Bacon Bits Or croutons: Can't have both?

Favorite Salad Dressing: Honey Mustard.

Do you Drink? Sometimes.

What type of Shampoo/Conditioner: Aussie. It smells sooo good.

Have you ever been skinny dipping: Indeed.

Do you make fun of people: When necessary.

Have you ever been convicted of a crime: No.

One pillow or two: One. Firm.

Pets: They live with my parents now.

Favorite Movies: Full Metal Jacket, Harold & Maude, Fight Club, Indiana Jones, Rocky Horror, MST3K, Lord of the Rings, Empire, Apollo 13, Natural Born Killers, Goodfellas, X-Files, Monty Python...there are a ton.

Favorite type of music: Classical, folk, classic rock, rock, punk, blah blah blah.

Hobbies: Music, working out, sewing

Word or Phrase you overuse: "Clearly."

Toothpaste: Colgate Total

Piercing or tattoos: Piercings - 3 per ear, anything else was removed. Tattoos - atom and Star Wars Rebel Alliance.

Do you get along with your parents: When I'm not living with them.

Favorite beer: I'm not a big beer drinker. Sam Adams and Killians are palatable.

Favorite song at the moment: Outkast - Hey Ya. I can't get that dang song off of my play list.

Most humiliating moment: I can't remember anything that humiliating. I'm pretty good at laughing at myself. Although, I did type out quite a long IM one time, about someone...and then ended up somehow sending it to that person by mistake. That was a little strange.

Favorite Holiday: Halloween.

Well, that's it. Nothing you didn't really know...but hey. I had some time. Check out some of the other entries. It's a good time.

xoxo Robin

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