Washington Post DateLab Application
THE STATS:
Full Name:
Kimberly Jane Tribou
Age:
26 years, 9 1/2 months
City:
Germantown
State:
MD
In six words or less, tell us your occupation:
Internal Auditor for the Federal Government
Rarely is someone living in D.C. actually from D.C. So how long have you been here?
16 months
Where are you from originally?
Albuquerque, NM
If you are only in DC for a set, temporary period (because of, say, an internship, fellowship, summer break, etc.) when will you be leaving? (We need a date, please.)
Not before my lease is up in October.
You are:
___ Male _X Female
Marital status:
X Never Married ___ Divorced___ Separated ___Widowed
Whom do you date?
X Only men ___ Only Women ___ I like 'em both!
Do you:
Smoke?
___ Yes X No
Details: Prefer non smokers.
Drink?
__X_ Yes _ No
Details: Social drinker, one or two on occasion
Work out?
__X_ Yes _ No
Details: I pretend to be a competitive distance runner from time to time.
Attend religious services?
__X_ Yes _ No
Details: Mainline Protestant Christian
Own a car?
__X_ Yes _ No
Details: I have an electric blue Honda Civic EX Coupe that is great for hopping around the suburbs, not so great for winter weather conditions.
Eat meat?
__X_ Yes _ No
Details: In small quantities.
Have pets?
___ Yes X No
Have kids? How many?
__X_ None! ___One ___Two ___ Three ___ Four or more
How would you describe your race/ethnicity? You are:
___ American Indian
___ Asian
___ Black
_X_ Caucasian
___ East Asian
___ East Indian
___ Hispanic
___ Middle Eastern
___ Other
WEIRD QUESTIONS TO TEACH US ABOUT YOU
Quick - what's the first thing you do when you get up in the morning?
Grab the BlackBerry off the night stand and check my email. In any other culture, such behavior would be frowned upon. This is one of the many reasons why I love Washington.
What's the last book you read?
The Shack by William P. Young. I just picked up "Things I've Learned from the Girls Who Have Dumped Me" (a collection of essays written by contemporary humorists, and after that, I want to re-read "To Kill A Mockingbird."
What's the last song you couldn't get out of your head?
I had "Hot N Cold" by Katy Perry stuck in my head all day.
If you could have any superpower, which one would you want? Why?
Being able to control adverse driving conditions would be nice.
You took a three-hour tour with some friends, and now you're stranded on this island. Which three foods do you wish you'd remembered to pack?
1) Champagne.
2) Fresh berries.
3) Chocolate.
Which three DVDs?
1) Jerry Maguire (to make me feel good about humanity)
2) Wedding Crashers (to make me laugh)
3) Castaway (If I'm trapped on an island, I want to do it with finesse, the way Tom Hanks did)
Which three people do you wish you had along?
1) My best friend, Melissa
2)
3) Someone who knew how to fix a boat.
Imagine your dating history is being turned into a TV show. Pitch it to us.
The protagonist has the buoyant optimism of Charlie Brown, the resilience of Bridget Jones, and the wit and dress size of a Jennifer Weiner heroine. In the course of each hour long dramedy episode, the protagonist would find herself in a forced awkward situation. She would be rescued by a cute guy who seems to be the answer to all of her problems, and just when things started looking up for the protagonist, things would go comically awry.
What's the first drink you'd order in a bar?
Lately, it's been a glass of Riesling or White Zinfandel
What are the chances you'd then start talking to the stranger next to you and end up making a new friend?.
About the same as coming back to win the World Series after a 3-0 game deficit in the ALCS. It's not impossible, but it's extremely rare.
What's the first thing people notice when they walk into your home?
The color coordinated living room set. Or perhaps, the fact that I've vacuumed.
When are you happiest?
When I'm with my family. Failing that, when I am truly understood.
In what ways would you say you are very D.C.?
- I own a BlackBerry and I use it on the Metro.
- I work for the Federal government.
- I lead a hectic lifestyle, but I love every minute.
In what ways aren't you?
- I voted Republican in the 2008 Presidential Election.
- I only like running because it's a great way to burn calories.
Think about the last couple of people you dated (and, yes, "only once" counts). How/where did you meet those people?
Through a coworker...at an alumni function...during a fire drill...
C'mon, brag a little: What makes you a good catch?
If we're talking intrinsic characteristics, I'm intelligent, I'm witty, and I'm driven.
If we're talking physical characteristics, I have a smile that will melt any heart and a pretty cute (curvy) figure.
VAGUELY EMBARASSING QUESTIONS ABOUT WHO YOU DATE
So, what's your type? (And don't tell us you don't have one - that's such a cop-out.)
The guys I go for are tall, intelligent, witty, adventurous, chivalrous, and unmistakably self-confident.
What's his/her theme song? You know, the one set off in your head when you see 'em?
The last one was "Build Me Up, Buttercup." The one before that was "Follow Through" by Gavin DeGraw.
Most singletons say they want to meet someone funny. But what's your idea of funny?
Wit and sarcasm. I enjoy intelligent humor - like the clever jokes in Disney movies or the casual references in an episode of the Simpsons.
And for the record, puns: not funny.
Pie-in-the-sky time: In your wildest dreams, whom (or what kind of person) would you like to date? An anthropologist who makes a mean paella? An actress/humanitarian who flies her own plane? Jack from "Lost"? Don't hold back.
Jim Halpert from television's The Office.
Imagine your date writes you that s/he is "equally comfortable in jeans or in formal attire." Your reaction?
How are you defining comfort?
What was your best date ever?
I met up with an old friend while I was vacationing with my family. Since I was visiting from out of town, he met my parents when he picked me up, took me to a fancy local Italian restaurant, showed me some of the local tourist attractions, bought me ice cream at a favorite local place, and ended the night by walking along the beach at sunset.
What was your worst?
It's a tie between the top two contenders:
1) During a movie date to see "Autumn in New York," my date looked me in the eyes and said "I have to go to the bathroom" right when Winona Ryder's character is about to go into the operating room for the operation that could either save her life or kill her, and
2) A blind date where my date was "an internet entrepreneur" (unemployed), showed up ten minutes late, regaled me with stories from his truck driving past, and then, in an attempt to throw a Hail Mary that would salvage the date, apologized for not bringing flowers because "the gas station was out."
What hobbies/interests/outlooks/passions would you hope to share with your date?
The following is a list of things that I enjoy and would hope that my date would have at least a passing interest in:
- Importance of family;
- Professional sports, particularly Major League Baseball;
- Photography;
- Visiting new places and learning all I can about them (I buy the Fodor's guide for every major place I visit);
- Learning; corporate mergers, acquisitions, and holdings tend to excite me most;
- Wine tasting, trying new cuisines, baking, and cooking; and
- Watching TV
In what ways would you hope s/he differs from you?
The guys I've gotten along best with are the ones who are most like me. Except slightly more extroverted. And less high-strung. And maybe a teensy bit less dramatic.
What's the worst reason you've ever broken up with someone? (We're all seriously petty at times.)
It's usually the other way around.
In your world, what features or characteristics would normally rule someone out as a dating possibility?
- Shorter than me (I am 5' 8 1/2");
- Currently married or separated;
- Having committed acts that would cause me to lose my security clearance; and
- Closed to the idea of marriage and future children.
For a dinner date early in the week, which neighborhoods are most convenient to you (for example, those close to where you live or work)? Any favorite restaurants or types of food? Allergies or dislikes? No guarantees, but we will take this info into consideration.
I live in Upper Montgomery County and have an irrational fear of driving inside the Beltway, but Metro and I are best friends.
Full Name:
Kimberly Jane Tribou
Age:
26 years, 9 1/2 months
City:
Germantown
State:
MD
In six words or less, tell us your occupation:
Internal Auditor for the Federal Government
Rarely is someone living in D.C. actually from D.C. So how long have you been here?
16 months
Where are you from originally?
Albuquerque, NM
If you are only in DC for a set, temporary period (because of, say, an internship, fellowship, summer break, etc.) when will you be leaving? (We need a date, please.)
Not before my lease is up in October.
You are:
___ Male _X Female
Marital status:
X Never Married ___ Divorced___ Separated ___Widowed
Whom do you date?
X Only men ___ Only Women ___ I like 'em both!
Do you:
Smoke?
___ Yes X No
Details: Prefer non smokers.
Drink?
__X_ Yes _ No
Details: Social drinker, one or two on occasion
Work out?
__X_ Yes _ No
Details: I pretend to be a competitive distance runner from time to time.
Attend religious services?
__X_ Yes _ No
Details: Mainline Protestant Christian
Own a car?
__X_ Yes _ No
Details: I have an electric blue Honda Civic EX Coupe that is great for hopping around the suburbs, not so great for winter weather conditions.
Eat meat?
__X_ Yes _ No
Details: In small quantities.
Have pets?
___ Yes X No
Have kids? How many?
__X_ None! ___One ___Two ___ Three ___ Four or more
How would you describe your race/ethnicity? You are:
___ American Indian
___ Asian
___ Black
_X_ Caucasian
___ East Asian
___ East Indian
___ Hispanic
___ Middle Eastern
___ Other
WEIRD QUESTIONS TO TEACH US ABOUT YOU
Quick - what's the first thing you do when you get up in the morning?
Grab the BlackBerry off the night stand and check my email. In any other culture, such behavior would be frowned upon. This is one of the many reasons why I love Washington.
What's the last book you read?
The Shack by William P. Young. I just picked up "Things I've Learned from the Girls Who Have Dumped Me" (a collection of essays written by contemporary humorists, and after that, I want to re-read "To Kill A Mockingbird."
What's the last song you couldn't get out of your head?
I had "Hot N Cold" by Katy Perry stuck in my head all day.
If you could have any superpower, which one would you want? Why?
Being able to control adverse driving conditions would be nice.
You took a three-hour tour with some friends, and now you're stranded on this island. Which three foods do you wish you'd remembered to pack?
1) Champagne.
2) Fresh berries.
3) Chocolate.
Which three DVDs?
1) Jerry Maguire (to make me feel good about humanity)
2) Wedding Crashers (to make me laugh)
3) Castaway (If I'm trapped on an island, I want to do it with finesse, the way Tom Hanks did)
Which three people do you wish you had along?
1) My best friend, Melissa
2)
3) Someone who knew how to fix a boat.
Imagine your dating history is being turned into a TV show. Pitch it to us.
The protagonist has the buoyant optimism of Charlie Brown, the resilience of Bridget Jones, and the wit and dress size of a Jennifer Weiner heroine. In the course of each hour long dramedy episode, the protagonist would find herself in a forced awkward situation. She would be rescued by a cute guy who seems to be the answer to all of her problems, and just when things started looking up for the protagonist, things would go comically awry.
What's the first drink you'd order in a bar?
Lately, it's been a glass of Riesling or White Zinfandel
What are the chances you'd then start talking to the stranger next to you and end up making a new friend?.
About the same as coming back to win the World Series after a 3-0 game deficit in the ALCS. It's not impossible, but it's extremely rare.
What's the first thing people notice when they walk into your home?
The color coordinated living room set. Or perhaps, the fact that I've vacuumed.
When are you happiest?
When I'm with my family. Failing that, when I am truly understood.
In what ways would you say you are very D.C.?
- I own a BlackBerry and I use it on the Metro.
- I work for the Federal government.
- I lead a hectic lifestyle, but I love every minute.
In what ways aren't you?
- I voted Republican in the 2008 Presidential Election.
- I only like running because it's a great way to burn calories.
Think about the last couple of people you dated (and, yes, "only once" counts). How/where did you meet those people?
Through a coworker...at an alumni function...during a fire drill...
C'mon, brag a little: What makes you a good catch?
If we're talking intrinsic characteristics, I'm intelligent, I'm witty, and I'm driven.
If we're talking physical characteristics, I have a smile that will melt any heart and a pretty cute (curvy) figure.
VAGUELY EMBARASSING QUESTIONS ABOUT WHO YOU DATE
So, what's your type? (And don't tell us you don't have one - that's such a cop-out.)
The guys I go for are tall, intelligent, witty, adventurous, chivalrous, and unmistakably self-confident.
What's his/her theme song? You know, the one set off in your head when you see 'em?
The last one was "Build Me Up, Buttercup." The one before that was "Follow Through" by Gavin DeGraw.
Most singletons say they want to meet someone funny. But what's your idea of funny?
Wit and sarcasm. I enjoy intelligent humor - like the clever jokes in Disney movies or the casual references in an episode of the Simpsons.
And for the record, puns: not funny.
Pie-in-the-sky time: In your wildest dreams, whom (or what kind of person) would you like to date? An anthropologist who makes a mean paella? An actress/humanitarian who flies her own plane? Jack from "Lost"? Don't hold back.
Jim Halpert from television's The Office.
Imagine your date writes you that s/he is "equally comfortable in jeans or in formal attire." Your reaction?
How are you defining comfort?
What was your best date ever?
I met up with an old friend while I was vacationing with my family. Since I was visiting from out of town, he met my parents when he picked me up, took me to a fancy local Italian restaurant, showed me some of the local tourist attractions, bought me ice cream at a favorite local place, and ended the night by walking along the beach at sunset.
What was your worst?
It's a tie between the top two contenders:
1) During a movie date to see "Autumn in New York," my date looked me in the eyes and said "I have to go to the bathroom" right when Winona Ryder's character is about to go into the operating room for the operation that could either save her life or kill her, and
2) A blind date where my date was "an internet entrepreneur" (unemployed), showed up ten minutes late, regaled me with stories from his truck driving past, and then, in an attempt to throw a Hail Mary that would salvage the date, apologized for not bringing flowers because "the gas station was out."
What hobbies/interests/outlooks/passions would you hope to share with your date?
The following is a list of things that I enjoy and would hope that my date would have at least a passing interest in:
- Importance of family;
- Professional sports, particularly Major League Baseball;
- Photography;
- Visiting new places and learning all I can about them (I buy the Fodor's guide for every major place I visit);
- Learning; corporate mergers, acquisitions, and holdings tend to excite me most;
- Wine tasting, trying new cuisines, baking, and cooking; and
- Watching TV
In what ways would you hope s/he differs from you?
The guys I've gotten along best with are the ones who are most like me. Except slightly more extroverted. And less high-strung. And maybe a teensy bit less dramatic.
What's the worst reason you've ever broken up with someone? (We're all seriously petty at times.)
It's usually the other way around.
In your world, what features or characteristics would normally rule someone out as a dating possibility?
- Shorter than me (I am 5' 8 1/2");
- Currently married or separated;
- Having committed acts that would cause me to lose my security clearance; and
- Closed to the idea of marriage and future children.
For a dinner date early in the week, which neighborhoods are most convenient to you (for example, those close to where you live or work)? Any favorite restaurants or types of food? Allergies or dislikes? No guarantees, but we will take this info into consideration.
I live in Upper Montgomery County and have an irrational fear of driving inside the Beltway, but Metro and I are best friends.