How about yet one more "getting to know you"?

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The Bottom Line I've been Epinion-ing my little heart out over break and have loved the opportunity to read about all of you. So, here's my turn.

I've been Epinion-ing my little heart out over break and have loved the opportunity to read about all of you. So, here's my turn.
Julie

Birth date: November 9, 1968
Height: 5'6"
Eye color: Mostly green, changes with my clothes
Hair color: Dark brown
What does your name mean: "Jules": nickname for Julie; "a-go-go" the only fun-sounding suffix available when I created my e-mail address in 1992.
Favorite relatives: I have lots of GREAT ones, but my 4 year old nephew Robert has a special place in my heart
Summer memory: Our family's annual 4th of July party where we set off smuggled fireworks and my dad and his friends target-shot at bats (we were NOT city dwellers!)
Favorite TV shows: The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Kids in the Hall
In the car- ac or windows: At home: A/C. On vacation: windows
Do you believe in yourself: YES!
Favorite game: Euchre
Favorite drink: Alcoholic: wine; Non-alcoholic: Diet Coke
Favorite food: Starch and fat (bread and butter, fries, Chee-tos)!
Favorite cigarettes: Any that are far away from me
Favorite sounds: My nephew's hysterical laughter
Favorite thing to do on a weekend: Hang out with friends, relax
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: College French professor
First thought in the morning: &@#!#$! (I'm NOT a morning person)
Are you a good friend: Definitely, if you're truly my friend.
Do you sleep with a stuffed animal: Well, my husband is sort of bear-like...
If you could meet one person in the World, who would it
be:
For fear of being disappointed, I've never considered this. Although I did freak out when I was in the same hotel lobby as Roger Daltrey of the Who...
What do you wear to bed: Depends on the temperature...either shorts and a t-shirt or nada
Do you eat stems of broccoli: If they're peeled, they're the best part!
If you could have a tattoo, what and where would it be: I could never commit to something I could draw enough to want it emblazoned on my body for the rest of my life
Favorite brand of gum: I've hated gum since I was a kid...still remember trying it at age 3 and being totally grossed out!
What is your favorite quote: "The most wasted of all days is the one where you did not laugh."
Have you ever been in love: Several times, including now
Is the glass half-empty or half-full: half-full: I'm an oddly optimistic cynic
Which one, Coke or Pepsi: Coke (Diet!)
What's under your bed: Too many books to count
Nickname: Jules (although I had a recent brief flirtation with "J. Dufus" after discussing just how idiotic P. Diddy's name changes are with some friends)
School:I'm teaching at Eastern Michigan University while I wait for responses to my doctoral applications
Favorite Salad Dressing: Greek
Do you Drink: Yes!
Have you ever been skinny dipping: Usually annually...it's a tradition on our all-girls camping trip in August
Do you make fun of people: Yes, but never with a mean intent
One pillow or two: At least 2
Pets: 1 cat (Bear)
Favorite Movies: Any Monty Python, Blazing Saddles, Animal House, Caddyshack, Papillon, the Sting
Favorite type of music: I'm mostly stuck in the 70's, 80's and early 90's; also "chill-out" and reggae
Hobbies: Cooking, college hoops, and I'm starting tap dancing lessons next week!
Word or Phrase you overuse: "Actually..."
Do you get along with your parents: Yes! It's amazing how smart they got after I turned 25... :)
Favorite song at the moment: Can't remember the name...it's by the Stereo MC's
Most humiliating moment: Peeing in front of a live audience while waiting for my big speech in the first grade play!

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About Me: "The most wasted of all days is the one where you did not laugh."