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1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
The personal loan I took out for a down payment. So little progress, so much variability in the interest %.
2. Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner?
I refuse to admit to ever having a romantic dinner.
3. Do you regret losing your virginity to who you lost it to?
Not answering this question, as it involves a kissy-stuff topic. Ew.
4. If you could go back and change one thing what would it be?
Can’t think of one at the moment. Sometimes I wish I’d gone to grad school near Boston, but so many great things happened at Cornell (except for the chemistry) that I wouldn’t change it.
5. Name of your first grade teacher?
I can’t remember - I moved right after 1st grade, so I only remember the teachers at the new school (since I was in contact with them for several years). Ms. Keller was my 2nd grade teacher, and one of my favorites ever. She gave me extra books to read! (…so I wouldn’t read ahead in the textbook. She actually went about that problem in a positive way, unlike some later teachers.)
6. What do you really want to be doing right now?
Working on a) a new arm guard, b) a thank-you note, c) my NaNoWriMo novel.
7. What did you want to be when you were growing up?
A marine biologist. I stopped wanting that when I realized that was too popular with the popular crowd.
8. How many colleges did you attend?
Two, undergraduate and graduate.
9. Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now?
Wool sweater for the win! Because I am cold if it is less than 74 degrees, and I love the dark maroon color.
10. What are your thoughts on gas prices?
It’s the one thing that makes me sad about switching off the commuter rail in March when the company moves. I am going to have such a cost shock - I’ve been largely taking public transportation to commute for 6 years now.
11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you where would it be?
Not sure. I’ve definitely chosen to live in this area for the people/activities, so moving somewhere with one person isn’t appealing at all. And while I think living in Copenhagen would be neat, I also fantasize about living somewhere warm…
12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
No alarm this morning, joy! Usually my first thought after the first alarm (of about 4 or 5) is a continuation of the dream I’m in. First thought once awake: “Ugh. Hate mornings.”
13. Last thought before going to sleep last night?
“I really need to get over my Realms hang-ups so I don’t lose any more sleep over them.”
14. Favorite underwear?
The blue striped ones. It’s been so long since I’ve had patterns!
15. Which breakfast club sterotype category did you most likely fit into?
Since I did not ever watch The Breakfast Club in its entirety, I don’t know. I would say that I am in the “Crunchy Cereal with Dried Fruits Mixed with Vanilla Yogurt” breakfast club, though.
16. What errand/chore do you despise?
Grocery shopping. Hate hate hate.
17. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer?
Yes.
18. Get up early or sleep in?
Sleep in.
19. What is your favorite cartoon character?
As unoriginal as it may be: Brain.
20. Favorite thing to do at night with a girl/guy?
Read.
21. Have you found real love yet?
I raise my eyebrows at this question and refuse to answer.
22. When did you first start feeling old?
When the newbies knew the stories about my Realms heyday better than I did.
23. What was the hardest thing you ever had to do for yourself?
Deciding to leave grad school.
24. Your favorite lunch meat?
Turkey.
25. What do you get every time you go into Costco?
Pennsic foodstuffs (only time I go shopping at stores like this).
26. Beach or lake?
Can’t decide. Lake because it’s more likely I’ll visit one, beach because I so rarely go.
27. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual?
Not outdated. I still haven’t figured out what I think about it, actually. Guess I’ll find out.
28. Do you own property?
My first thought was, “No, I rent.” My next thought was, “I own part of 65 acres, OMG!”
29. Favorite guilty pleasure?
Reading Dear Prudence.
30. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?
If I had an embarrassing favorite, I certainly can’t think of it now. I’m not afraid to say that Labyrinth is one of my top 3 favorites.
31. What's your drink?
It used to be Tang in college J Now it’s green tea, hot or cold.
32. Cowboys or indians?
Mustangs.
33. Cops or robbers?
Innocent bystander caught in the crossfire.
34. Who from high school would you like to run in to?
Rhea Chase. She was so very nice and a great dancer, and I felt less like an awkward outsider around her than anyone else in my classes. I hope she’s happy.
35. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now?
WBUR
36. Norm or Cliff?
I’d answer with a different character, but I can never remember anyone’s name
37. 'The Cosby Show' or 'The Simpsons'?
Simpsons
38. Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could take back?
I wish I could take back every mistake, but I live in dread that the worst mistake is yet to come, and that it will be really bad.
39. Do you like the person that sits directly across from you at work?
Yes, I work across a bench from the nicest gal in the entire company. Even if she has never seen the Princess Bride.
40. What famous person would you like to have dinner with?
Roald Hoffman. What, he’s not famous enough?
41. Indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors in the summer. Indoors, next to a space heater and under several blankets in every other season.
42. Have you ever crashed your vehicle?
“Crashed” is too strong of a word. “Fender-bent” is much closer.
43. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose?
Only in training.
44. Last book you read?
Audio: World War Z Paper: Mona Lisa Overdrive
45. Do you have a teddy bear?
Many. Iceberg and Truffle primarily vie for my attention.
46. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth?
Fae.
47. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go?
I’d like to seen any part northern California sometime, since I hear it’s like a different state.
48. Do you go to church?
Only on holidays if I’m at my parents’ home, and even then only sometimes.
49. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship?
Neither, I’m very happy where I’m at right now (and very grateful because I know that’s so rare).
50. How old are you?
27
The personal loan I took out for a down payment. So little progress, so much variability in the interest %.
2. Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner?
I refuse to admit to ever having a romantic dinner.
3. Do you regret losing your virginity to who you lost it to?
Not answering this question, as it involves a kissy-stuff topic. Ew.
4. If you could go back and change one thing what would it be?
Can’t think of one at the moment. Sometimes I wish I’d gone to grad school near Boston, but so many great things happened at Cornell (except for the chemistry) that I wouldn’t change it.
5. Name of your first grade teacher?
I can’t remember - I moved right after 1st grade, so I only remember the teachers at the new school (since I was in contact with them for several years). Ms. Keller was my 2nd grade teacher, and one of my favorites ever. She gave me extra books to read! (…so I wouldn’t read ahead in the textbook. She actually went about that problem in a positive way, unlike some later teachers.)
6. What do you really want to be doing right now?
Working on a) a new arm guard, b) a thank-you note, c) my NaNoWriMo novel.
7. What did you want to be when you were growing up?
A marine biologist. I stopped wanting that when I realized that was too popular with the popular crowd.
8. How many colleges did you attend?
Two, undergraduate and graduate.
9. Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now?
Wool sweater for the win! Because I am cold if it is less than 74 degrees, and I love the dark maroon color.
10. What are your thoughts on gas prices?
It’s the one thing that makes me sad about switching off the commuter rail in March when the company moves. I am going to have such a cost shock - I’ve been largely taking public transportation to commute for 6 years now.
11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you where would it be?
Not sure. I’ve definitely chosen to live in this area for the people/activities, so moving somewhere with one person isn’t appealing at all. And while I think living in Copenhagen would be neat, I also fantasize about living somewhere warm…
12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
No alarm this morning, joy! Usually my first thought after the first alarm (of about 4 or 5) is a continuation of the dream I’m in. First thought once awake: “Ugh. Hate mornings.”
13. Last thought before going to sleep last night?
“I really need to get over my Realms hang-ups so I don’t lose any more sleep over them.”
14. Favorite underwear?
The blue striped ones. It’s been so long since I’ve had patterns!
15. Which breakfast club sterotype category did you most likely fit into?
Since I did not ever watch The Breakfast Club in its entirety, I don’t know. I would say that I am in the “Crunchy Cereal with Dried Fruits Mixed with Vanilla Yogurt” breakfast club, though.
16. What errand/chore do you despise?
Grocery shopping. Hate hate hate.
17. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer?
Yes.
18. Get up early or sleep in?
Sleep in.
19. What is your favorite cartoon character?
As unoriginal as it may be: Brain.
20. Favorite thing to do at night with a girl/guy?
Read.
21. Have you found real love yet?
I raise my eyebrows at this question and refuse to answer.
22. When did you first start feeling old?
When the newbies knew the stories about my Realms heyday better than I did.
23. What was the hardest thing you ever had to do for yourself?
Deciding to leave grad school.
24. Your favorite lunch meat?
Turkey.
25. What do you get every time you go into Costco?
Pennsic foodstuffs (only time I go shopping at stores like this).
26. Beach or lake?
Can’t decide. Lake because it’s more likely I’ll visit one, beach because I so rarely go.
27. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual?
Not outdated. I still haven’t figured out what I think about it, actually. Guess I’ll find out.
28. Do you own property?
My first thought was, “No, I rent.” My next thought was, “I own part of 65 acres, OMG!”
29. Favorite guilty pleasure?
Reading Dear Prudence.
30. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?
If I had an embarrassing favorite, I certainly can’t think of it now. I’m not afraid to say that Labyrinth is one of my top 3 favorites.
31. What's your drink?
It used to be Tang in college J Now it’s green tea, hot or cold.
32. Cowboys or indians?
Mustangs.
33. Cops or robbers?
Innocent bystander caught in the crossfire.
34. Who from high school would you like to run in to?
Rhea Chase. She was so very nice and a great dancer, and I felt less like an awkward outsider around her than anyone else in my classes. I hope she’s happy.
35. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now?
WBUR
36. Norm or Cliff?
I’d answer with a different character, but I can never remember anyone’s name
37. 'The Cosby Show' or 'The Simpsons'?
Simpsons
38. Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could take back?
I wish I could take back every mistake, but I live in dread that the worst mistake is yet to come, and that it will be really bad.
39. Do you like the person that sits directly across from you at work?
Yes, I work across a bench from the nicest gal in the entire company. Even if she has never seen the Princess Bride.
40. What famous person would you like to have dinner with?
Roald Hoffman. What, he’s not famous enough?
41. Indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors in the summer. Indoors, next to a space heater and under several blankets in every other season.
42. Have you ever crashed your vehicle?
“Crashed” is too strong of a word. “Fender-bent” is much closer.
43. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose?
Only in training.
44. Last book you read?
Audio: World War Z Paper: Mona Lisa Overdrive
45. Do you have a teddy bear?
Many. Iceberg and Truffle primarily vie for my attention.
46. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth?
Fae.
47. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go?
I’d like to seen any part northern California sometime, since I hear it’s like a different state.
48. Do you go to church?
Only on holidays if I’m at my parents’ home, and even then only sometimes.
49. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship?
Neither, I’m very happy where I’m at right now (and very grateful because I know that’s so rare).
50. How old are you?
27