Getting to Know You!

Mar 25 '04    Write an essay on this topic.


The Bottom Line Fill out more of these thingies so people can get to know you! I know its inane, but its fun! CIAO!

Questions:

-Birth date: April 1, 1968

-Height: 5'3" in my stocking feet; 5'7" in platform heels.

-Eye color: Blue-gray

-Hair color: Blonde

-What does your name mean: I forgot; something in Hebrew, no doubt - most Jewish names mean something!

-High school graduation year: 1986 (ouch!)

-Favorite relatives: my mother

-Summer memory: Childhood summers in Myrtle Beach, SC - Dad is a golfer.

-Favorite TV shows: That '70s Show, Antiques Roadshow, Wonderfalls.

-What's on your mousepad: Rowan Atkinson as Mr. Bean!

-In the car- ac or windows: Non-working a/c . . . MUST get that fixed!

-Do you believe in yourself: If I don't believe in myself, who else will?

-Favorite game: To play: Poker (7-card Low Chicago in the Hole). To watch: Baseball (go Braves!)

-Favorite drink: Gatorade, Darjeeling tea w/sugar and lemon.

-Favorite food: Thai, especially nam sod,

-Favorite colors: Glitter, purple and black

-Favorite cigarettes: Virginia Slimes Ultra Light Menthols. . . soon to be Nicorette gum. I am going to quit, REALLY!

-Favorite sounds: My cats purring.

-Favorite smell: old books, Tiffany perfume, flowers in full bloom

-Favorite thing to do on a weekend: go antiquing or up to the N. GA mountains.

-Favorite soundtrack: "Velvet Goldmine" and "Chicago"

-Where do you see yourself in 10 years: As a presenter on "Antiques Roadshow" and a published author, G-d willing.

-First thought in the morning: What time in the afternoon is it?

-Do you get motion sickness: If I am not driving, I get it BADLY. It doesn't help that I have a perferated eardrum, which messes with my equalibrium. Nothing I can do about that; I tried to have surgery twice, but the bones in that ear were destroyed, so I travel with a lot of Dramamine and listen to my tinnitus (does anyone else hear that ringing?)

-Rollercoasters- deadly or exciting: Deadly. See "motion sickness."

-How many rings before you answer the phone: I rarely answer the phone since the Student Loan people started harassing me to pay up. I owe them a frightening amount of money. ;) My friends know that the fastest way to reach me is by e-mail or on my cell.

-Are you a good friend: Absolutely.

-Chocolate or Vanilla cake: Red Velvet w/Cream cheese frosting, preferably homemade!

-What do you drive: Gold 1998 Saturn SL2

-Do you sleep with a stuffed animal: I used to sleep with my teddy bear until his head came off. Seriously. That was last year. He's in the closet now. Poor Sebastian. Now I sleep only with live animals (my cats - Fred under the covers, Joris attached to my face.) Soon I expect I will be moving, and then I will be sleeping with my fiance, who is technically both stuffed, and an animal. (sorry, sweetie!)

-Thunderstorms cool or scary: Very, very cool. I am very energized by ozone. I stand on the front porch during tornado warnings. If I see a funnel cloud, I go to the basement.

-If you could meet one person in the World, who would it
be: Myself, 20 years in the future. I could avoid any mistakes I might make otherwise, and be a happier and more productive person. (G-d doesn't count, s/he's not a person.)

-What is your zodiac sign: Double Aries

-What do you wear to bed: Oversized t-shirt and comfy cotton pants (no pants in summer, just undies)

-Do you eat stems of broccoli: I do not eat broccoli! UGH!

-Guys- If a girl ever asked you for the shirt on your back,
would you give it to her? N/A

-Girls- Would you ever ask a guy for his shirt? If I need a guy's shirt, I could ask my fiance for one of his, but I would ask a girl for her shirt if I needed one! (Yeah, okay, I'm bisexual, and perfectly secure in my sexuality.) But why would I need someone else's shirt? I have too many clothes already.

-If you could have any occupation when you get older, what
would it be: Older than what? Like dead? I guess I would like to do more charity work when I get older. Or be a museum curator.

-If you could dye your hair one color, what would it be: been there, done that; all colors. (The '80s were FUN!)


-If you could have a tattoo, what and where would it be: I have one - only ONE - tattoo on my left hip ("Origin of Love" tattoo from "Hedwig")

-Favorite brand of gum: Teaberry

-What is your favorite quote: "Only the true masters of style are ever in danger of becoming obscure." - Oscar Wilde


-Have you ever been in love: 4 times so far, if you don't count crushes and idol-worship!

-What's on your walls in your room: Portrait miniatures dating from 1660 - 1840, art, my college diplomas, two fab antique folk art portraits, other antique stuff, a poster of Oscar Wilde, old b/w photos taken by an ex-boyfriend of me, my cats, and my ex-girlfriend, two great b/w photos by the brilliant Syrie Kovitz (visit her website!), candle sconces with (dusty) candles in them, and a HUGE painting over my bed of a woman in a cave surrounded by tigers with a rose at her feet. I love that painting; I think the woman is supposed to represent a martyred saint. I find the coolest things at antique shows!!!

-Is the glass half-empty or half-full: Its too warm - can I please have an ice cube?

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

-Favorite flavor Snapple: I don't like Snapple - got sick of it in college.

-Which one, Coke or Pepsi: COKE! I live in Atlanta, for God's Sake!

-Which kind of milk is your favorite: Non for me, thanks. Never liked milk and I'm lactose-intolerant.

-If you were to kill someone, which method would you use? Poison. Non-traceable, like Thalium. Hee hee!

-Are you a righty, lefty, or ambidextrous: Lefty

-Do you type with your fingers on the right keys: I use all of the keys, otherwise I cannot express myself.

-When you meet a person of the opposite sex, you notice
their: smile, eyes and what they say.

-What's under your bed: Probably cat barf and dust rhinos. I'm not too tidy.

-What's the best number in the World: infinity

-What is your dream car: White 1932 Bugatti convertible.

-Who is your biggest crush right now: Okay, now this IS embarrassing: Ashton Kutcher.

-Nickname: "Jac"

-School: Boston University (B.A. 1990), Ga. State University (M.A. 1994, ABD Ph.D current). 12 years of college, and no secure job at the end of it.

-Bacon Bits Or croutons: bacon bits

-Favorite Salad Dressing: either straight basalmic vinegar or vinagrette. I love salads!

-Do you Drink: Rarely. I get terrible hangovers. I used to drink a LOT in college, and do stupid things I regretted. Lesson learned.

-What type of Shampoo/Conditioner: L'oreal

-Have you ever been skinny dipping: once - it was COLD!

-Do you make fun of people: Constantly, and I shouldn't!

-Have you ever been convicted of a crime: No.

-One pillow or two: All of them! Gimme ALL the pillows!

-Pets: 2 cats, Fred and Joris.

-Favorite Movies: way too many to list; see my profile please~

-Favorite type of music: Beatles, Bowie, glam rock, Mozart.

-Hobbies: Reading, shopping, and now ePinions - I am hooked!

-Word or Phrase you overuse: LOL

-Toothpaste: Sensodyne Fresh Mint - I have had a lot of dental work and I hate my teeth. They look okay, but I have really weak enamel - wait; you don't really want to know about this, do you?

-Piercing or tattoos: Ears pierced once, one tattoo on left hip.

-Do you get along with your parents: Depends on what we are talking about.

-Favorite beer: I hate beer, but I LOVE cider - Dry Blackthorn; yum!!

-Favorite song at the moment: Hmm. . . not listening to anything at the moment - drawing a blank!

-Most humiliating moment: Getting caught in bed with one of my ex-boyfriends by his sister!

-Favorite Holiday: Halloween

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