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It's after midnight, and my brain just won't shut up. So I did a thing ....
Are you a very open or private person?
Private, especially at work. Several years ago, one of my Starbucks employees honest-to-god thought I was so guarded at work that I must have a secret, crazy life that I wouldn't talk about. Nope, sir, just the couch, the cats, and Netflix.
What do you get complimented on the most?
My eyes. Not as much lately because I'm wearing my glasses much more often. Or my consistency at work.
What perfume do you wear?
None.
Who are the most important people in you life?
My family and friends, duh. The people I need the most consistent contact with to keep me sane are my parents, my sister, and my friend Carlos.
How old are you?
Thirty-one. It amazes me how old and young that sounds simultaneously.
What is your nationality?
I am fifteen-sixteenths Caucasian (general European mutt) and one-sixteenth Cherokee.
Have you changed at all in the past year? How?
Of course. I would say that I've learned about how depression affects me and what some of its red flags are, as well as how the birth of a nephew can cause my heart to birth love I didn't know possible.
Where were you born? Where do you live now?
Born in northern California, currently reside in New York City.
One event that changed your life?
Most dramatically, the end of my relationship six years ago. I know, it feels like a dream to me too.
Is there someone you can tell everything to without fear of judgement?
Yes.
What musical artists have you seen perform live?
Lots, though not many big names. My favorite live performances have been Ozma and Five Iron Frenzy. Seeing The Ataris on Sunday!
Are you friends with any exes?
I'm friends on Facebook with my first boyfriend and his wife (joint profile).
Furthest away from home you have ever been?
Madrid, Spain.
16. Ever written fanfiction for anything? What was it?
I'm not a fanfiction gal. If it's not canon, I have a hard time getting into it.
Have you made any friends on Tumblr?
Yes.
What song did you last listen to?
Something by Ataris, I forget the song title.
Any tattoos?
No, but tonight I started seriously considering a New York State tattoo as I prepare to move back to the West Coast in the next year or two.
Tea or coffee?
Coffee every morning (triple soy latte because the brewed coffee at my local place tastes like paper, but they're so much nicer and faster than Starbucks). Tea when I feel like it (mint or cinnamon).
Who did you last talk to on the phone for longer than 10 minutes?
My grandma. Today is the first day I've had a voice since the weekend so I called to see how she's been doing since she got home from the hospital (again) on Monday (she said she's pretty okay and got to sit outside in the sunshine for a little bit today and loved it). No biopsy yet.
Did you have any unread text messages when you woke up today?
Nope.
Has the last person you texted ever been mad at you before?
My mom, ha! Of course.
Do you have a reason to smile right now?
This face:
What do you currently hear right now?
Laptop hum and distant traffic.
Do you think you can last in a relationship for three months?
Yes.
When was the last time you cried really hard?
I don't remember. Wait, I do -- when my dad called over the weekend to tell me about Grandma needing a biopsy for lumps in her lymph nodes. All three of my grandparents are still alive, and I know that makes me very spoiled, but I feel sick at the thought of losing any of them.
Closest green object to you?
A box of nasal spray. Sexy.
Do you find piercings and tattoos attractive?
Both depend on the person, but generally yes-ish. Face piercings other than nose are a no go.
Do you make eye contact when you talk to people?
Fastidiously. It freaks people out sometimes because I think it makes me direct communication style feel intensely direct.
Where is your phone?
By my feet.
Are you more of a night or morning person?
I adapt to my schedule (and always have), but now I'm more of a night person. I prefer to work around 10a because I can stay in bed until 8-830a, get ready, and get coffee before work then do errands/work out afterward.
Would you go in public looking like you do right now?
PJs, floppy bun, and no shoes? What am I, in college?
When is the last time you saw your sister?
One month ago. BOO.
What are you doing this weekend?
Things! Saturday: Play catch up on chores (laundry, cleaning, some shopping) that I didn't do last weekend/this week due to illness, go see Divergent with friends). Sunday: Quaker meeting at 11a, lunch with a friend at 1230p, Ataris show at 7p.
Would you rather go to Tokyo or Paris?
Paris.
Last time you had a nice bubble bath?
No idea. I'm not big on baths. The water gets cold, and it's easier to wash in a shower.
Do you like silver or gold better?
Silver.
What was last thing you drank?
Water.
What are you doing tonight?
It's now 1a so what did I do tonight? Worked until 7p, picked up groceries, came home and cooked dinner, called my mom/aunt/grandma (only talked to Grandma), read stuff online, watched an episode of The West Wing (on season four now, second time through the series, remember when it took over my life last year?), went to bed. Tossed and turned and tossed and finally just got up and poked around online, tried to write, couldn't so decided to be eighteen again and fill out a survey.
Will tomorrow be better than today?
Well, work will probably be busier so hopefully it will go as smoothly as today. But tomorrow is Friday so it will be the best at 6p!
Do you still talk to your friends from elementary school?
I connect with a couple of Facebook now and again.
How many times have you dyed your hair?
Lots. It needs to be dyed again because girlfriend's roots are not the business right now, but I'm between stylists and can't decide if I want to straighten it again or give my hair a break. Which reminds me to call a salon tomorrow that I walked by last week.
What time did you wake up this morning?
715a. Alarm was set for 8a but the roommate who also gets up in the morning isn't always the quietest person.
What are you doing tomorrow?
Work 830a-6p then laundry and sleep.
What’s something you do when you’re mad?
Huff and puff. Curse. Ignore everyone. Complain. Deal with it.
Do you always answer your phone?
Rarely. I have to be in a specific mood to want to talk on the phone.
Is there alcohol in your house?
I still have a cappuccino stout in the fridge, and I think one roommate has some white wine and gin floating around the kitchen. And there's a Corona on the counter with the spices that's been there since I moved in last year.
How often do you hold back from saying what you are thinking?
I speak appropriate things at appropriate times with measured phrasing.
Do you curse in front of your parents?
Rarely. I still feel like I will get in trouble!
Where was the last place you fell asleep other than your own bed?
It would have to be Carlos' couch. Yes, mid-February when some friends from California came to visit, we went out drinking and dancing and took a cab back to Carlos' place so I slept there instead of going home.
Was it sunny today?
It looked nice outside, but it was cold and windy.
Would you ever consider dyeing all of your hair blue?
YES. This would be my default hair color if I didn't work in a corporate environment.
Are you wearing jewelry right now?
No. I take off my earrings for sleeping so they don't dig into my head, and I accidentally broke my necklace chain at work today.
115a and I'm tired-but-wide-awake. More West Wing it is. This was entertaining, at least for me. Goodnight.
Are you a very open or private person?
Private, especially at work. Several years ago, one of my Starbucks employees honest-to-god thought I was so guarded at work that I must have a secret, crazy life that I wouldn't talk about. Nope, sir, just the couch, the cats, and Netflix.
What do you get complimented on the most?
My eyes. Not as much lately because I'm wearing my glasses much more often. Or my consistency at work.
What perfume do you wear?
None.
Who are the most important people in you life?
My family and friends, duh. The people I need the most consistent contact with to keep me sane are my parents, my sister, and my friend Carlos.
How old are you?
Thirty-one. It amazes me how old and young that sounds simultaneously.
What is your nationality?
I am fifteen-sixteenths Caucasian (general European mutt) and one-sixteenth Cherokee.
Have you changed at all in the past year? How?
Of course. I would say that I've learned about how depression affects me and what some of its red flags are, as well as how the birth of a nephew can cause my heart to birth love I didn't know possible.
Where were you born? Where do you live now?
Born in northern California, currently reside in New York City.
One event that changed your life?
Most dramatically, the end of my relationship six years ago. I know, it feels like a dream to me too.
Is there someone you can tell everything to without fear of judgement?
Yes.
What musical artists have you seen perform live?
Lots, though not many big names. My favorite live performances have been Ozma and Five Iron Frenzy. Seeing The Ataris on Sunday!
Are you friends with any exes?
I'm friends on Facebook with my first boyfriend and his wife (joint profile).
Furthest away from home you have ever been?
Madrid, Spain.
16. Ever written fanfiction for anything? What was it?
I'm not a fanfiction gal. If it's not canon, I have a hard time getting into it.
Have you made any friends on Tumblr?
Yes.
What song did you last listen to?
Something by Ataris, I forget the song title.
Any tattoos?
No, but tonight I started seriously considering a New York State tattoo as I prepare to move back to the West Coast in the next year or two.
Tea or coffee?
Coffee every morning (triple soy latte because the brewed coffee at my local place tastes like paper, but they're so much nicer and faster than Starbucks). Tea when I feel like it (mint or cinnamon).
Who did you last talk to on the phone for longer than 10 minutes?
My grandma. Today is the first day I've had a voice since the weekend so I called to see how she's been doing since she got home from the hospital (again) on Monday (she said she's pretty okay and got to sit outside in the sunshine for a little bit today and loved it). No biopsy yet.
Did you have any unread text messages when you woke up today?
Nope.
Has the last person you texted ever been mad at you before?
My mom, ha! Of course.
Do you have a reason to smile right now?
This face:
What do you currently hear right now?
Laptop hum and distant traffic.
Do you think you can last in a relationship for three months?
Yes.
When was the last time you cried really hard?
I don't remember. Wait, I do -- when my dad called over the weekend to tell me about Grandma needing a biopsy for lumps in her lymph nodes. All three of my grandparents are still alive, and I know that makes me very spoiled, but I feel sick at the thought of losing any of them.
Closest green object to you?
A box of nasal spray. Sexy.
Do you find piercings and tattoos attractive?
Both depend on the person, but generally yes-ish. Face piercings other than nose are a no go.
Do you make eye contact when you talk to people?
Fastidiously. It freaks people out sometimes because I think it makes me direct communication style feel intensely direct.
Where is your phone?
By my feet.
Are you more of a night or morning person?
I adapt to my schedule (and always have), but now I'm more of a night person. I prefer to work around 10a because I can stay in bed until 8-830a, get ready, and get coffee before work then do errands/work out afterward.
Would you go in public looking like you do right now?
PJs, floppy bun, and no shoes? What am I, in college?
When is the last time you saw your sister?
One month ago. BOO.
What are you doing this weekend?
Things! Saturday: Play catch up on chores (laundry, cleaning, some shopping) that I didn't do last weekend/this week due to illness, go see Divergent with friends). Sunday: Quaker meeting at 11a, lunch with a friend at 1230p, Ataris show at 7p.
Would you rather go to Tokyo or Paris?
Paris.
Last time you had a nice bubble bath?
No idea. I'm not big on baths. The water gets cold, and it's easier to wash in a shower.
Do you like silver or gold better?
Silver.
What was last thing you drank?
Water.
What are you doing tonight?
It's now 1a so what did I do tonight? Worked until 7p, picked up groceries, came home and cooked dinner, called my mom/aunt/grandma (only talked to Grandma), read stuff online, watched an episode of The West Wing (on season four now, second time through the series, remember when it took over my life last year?), went to bed. Tossed and turned and tossed and finally just got up and poked around online, tried to write, couldn't so decided to be eighteen again and fill out a survey.
Will tomorrow be better than today?
Well, work will probably be busier so hopefully it will go as smoothly as today. But tomorrow is Friday so it will be the best at 6p!
Do you still talk to your friends from elementary school?
I connect with a couple of Facebook now and again.
How many times have you dyed your hair?
Lots. It needs to be dyed again because girlfriend's roots are not the business right now, but I'm between stylists and can't decide if I want to straighten it again or give my hair a break. Which reminds me to call a salon tomorrow that I walked by last week.
What time did you wake up this morning?
715a. Alarm was set for 8a but the roommate who also gets up in the morning isn't always the quietest person.
What are you doing tomorrow?
Work 830a-6p then laundry and sleep.
What’s something you do when you’re mad?
Huff and puff. Curse. Ignore everyone. Complain. Deal with it.
Do you always answer your phone?
Rarely. I have to be in a specific mood to want to talk on the phone.
Is there alcohol in your house?
I still have a cappuccino stout in the fridge, and I think one roommate has some white wine and gin floating around the kitchen. And there's a Corona on the counter with the spices that's been there since I moved in last year.
How often do you hold back from saying what you are thinking?
I speak appropriate things at appropriate times with measured phrasing.
Do you curse in front of your parents?
Rarely. I still feel like I will get in trouble!
Where was the last place you fell asleep other than your own bed?
It would have to be Carlos' couch. Yes, mid-February when some friends from California came to visit, we went out drinking and dancing and took a cab back to Carlos' place so I slept there instead of going home.
Was it sunny today?
It looked nice outside, but it was cold and windy.
Would you ever consider dyeing all of your hair blue?
YES. This would be my default hair color if I didn't work in a corporate environment.
Are you wearing jewelry right now?
No. I take off my earrings for sleeping so they don't dig into my head, and I accidentally broke my necklace chain at work today.
115a and I'm tired-but-wide-awake. More West Wing it is. This was entertaining, at least for me. Goodnight.