More About Me…

1. I want to go to Africa, but I am afraid. It’s the country I know the least about, and I would stick out like a sore thumb.
2. I’m 5′11″ tall, and I still wear heels…I’m over it. Men are going to be shorter than me…most of the time.
3. I’ve got my nose pierced (it’s tiny, get over it)
4. I secretly want to marry a skinny, tattooed Emo rocker
5. I could very easily get addicted to gambling…kinda scary.
6. If I wasn’t afraid of eating all the yucky gross food, I would soooo try to be on Survivor.
7. I was a Drama Queen in high school…and by that, I mean I was a star thespian
8. I could eat pizza every day for the rest of my life.
9. I like to ride ferries, but I’m glad I don’t have to commute on one
10. I like blonde jokes…and I’m a blonde
11. I watch Jeopardy every night and I answer the questions out loud. I’m convinced I could be a Champion…if only points were awarded for saying the answer with conviction, even if its wrong.
12. I have a strange aversion to certain types of food: like pumpkin pie. In my mind, a dessert should not be made out of a vegetable. For that same reason, I will not eat Carrot Cake or Zucchini Bread.
13. I have a hard time trusting anyone else’s driving but my own.
14. I sleep with a fan on, even in the dead of winter.
15. I cannot sleep in a room that is dead quiet; I need some kind of white noise. See above.
16. I would rather drink warm soda from a can, than pour it in a glass and have it diluted by ice.
17. I love to watch The Soup on the E channel…the host (Joel McHale) was a drama T.A. of mine in college.
18. I am fascinated by the paranormal, but I’m not quite sure I believe in it. Because of that, I love ghost hunting shows, scary movies, and horror books by Steven King.
19. I wish I could write a novel, but am not quite convinced it would be any good…or that anyone would really want to read it.
20. I would rather be a published author than a famous celebrity.
21. I am not afraid of needles or blood.
22. Spiders stop me dead in my tracks.
23. I would rather clean a kitchen full of dirty dishes than a bathroom.
24. My favorite household chore is vacuuming.
25. I love to sing…and if I do say so myself, I am pretty good. And not the kind of “good” that lands you on the outtakes on American Idol.
26. I sang in a worship band for several years…we recorded an album. It’s kind of embarrassing to listen to now, but it was really fun to make.
27. I’m a former Jesus Freak, now back in the real world. Don’t go to church anymore. But me and Jesus, we’re still cool.
28. I love to read out-loud, and give all the characters unique and dramatic accents.
29. One of my favorite actors is Sylvester Stallone. He is old enough to be my dad, but ever since I saw Rocky the first time, I’ve had this wacky crush on him.
30. I like exactly two children in this world: my nephews. Other than that, I really can’t handle kids. Cuddly babies, adorably cute toddlers with dimples…honestly, I cringe. But despite my aversion, I do want to be a mom…and I think I’ll be a good one.
31. At last count, I think I own 7 Bibles in at least 4 different translations/editions. That’s a lot of the Word.
32. I drool in my sleep.
33. I was a sleepwalker when I was a kid.
34. I can play the piano.
35. I can’t stand feeling like my hands are dirty. Therefore, I wash my hands more times than I can count in any given day.
36. My right shoulder is significantly lower than my left.
37. I have tried very hard to like beer. I cannot do it.
38. I write in all CAPS.
39. I couldn’t draw a picture to save my life. I’m not a good partner for Pictionary.
40. I’m rather hard-headed; if I truly believe in something, or think I am really truly right, I will argue it till the end.
41. I can and will be the first to admit when I am wrong…and I do it often.
42. I don’t have a problem asking for help when I need it.
43. I can run a 35mm film projector, and spent many of my college years as a film projectionist at the on-campus movie theatre.
44. Very muscularly fit men make me uncomfortable…
45. I would rather the weather be really cold than really hot…when it’s cold, you can always put on more layers; when it’s hot, you can only take off so much.
46. When things are out of my control, its hard for me to handle.
47. I still ask my dad for advice on a lot of things.
48. I was spoiled as a child.
49. I went to a private Catholic high school…and no, we didn’t have uniforms.
50. I was born in Bellevue, WA, raised in Portland, OR, and have called Seattle my home for over 10 years.
51. I studied history at the University of Washington.
52. I was a horrible student in college, despite the fact that I really am smart. I regret the lack of effort I put forth in college, and wish I could turn back time.
53. I get carsick if I ride in the back seat of a car…so I use my height as an excuse to claim shotgun if I can.
54. I used to be an accomplished horseback rider.
55. I have killed every house plant I’ve ever owned.
56. My first car looked like a turd on four wheels…with a luggage rack on the back.
57. My feet are so ticklish, I cannot get pedicures.
58. I met a strange assortment of celebrities while working in college. Among them include: Bill Maher (ass), Dr. Drew and Adam Corolla (hilarious), Aimee Mann (strung out the whole time), The Indigo Girls, Kevin Spacey, Andy Dick (woah), Woody Harison, Something Corporate (Andrew McMahon pre-cancer), and Jimmy Falon (went to a toga party with him…he barfed all over the wall).
59. I can’t go to bed without applying Carmex.
60. I have a secret desire to be truly loved by many and adored by strangers.
61. I have a pure-bred Persian cat named Pippin. Pippin = My World.
62. I have a Fuzzy English Lop rabbit named Bunny. Bunny = Bane Of My Existence.
63. I drive a Passat. I believe it keeps me “funkengruuven”.
64. I boycott iPod. I have a Zune. I love my Zune…join The Social now!
65. I live with two roommates that I was also roomies with in college. They are fabulous.
66. I think mushrooms taste like poop. Hey they grow there, so it only makes sense, right?
67. “The Human Stain” by Philip Roth is my favorite book. I have never been more moved by a work of fiction…
68. I pay for a gym membership I don’t use.
69. I am a spelling/grammar snob.
70. I am mildly socially retarded.
71. I like to cook, but am not very good at it. I’ll be a horrible housewife…any single chefs out there?
72. Laughing is my favorite thing to do of all time. I especially like it when I laugh so hard that no sound is coming out any more…it’s the silent laugh, and that’s when you know something is really funny.
73. I’m trying to stretch myself by stepping outside by comfort zone, so I joined a Sci-Fi/fantasy book club…I’m officially “stretched”.
74. I think Lewis Black is probably the funniest man on earth. The funniest woman on earth would be Kathy Griffin.
75. I have been to London, Scotland, Germany, Italy, and lived in Belize for a summer.
76. I love rollercoasters. I could ride them all day.
77. Romantic gestures make me uncomfortable.
78. I have never been in a “healthy” dating relationship. In my opinion, all the “good ones” are taken…if they exist at all.
79. My favorite swear word/phrase is “For fuck’s sake…”
80. When it comes to belching, I don’t hold back. But, like all dainty girls, I never fart and I certainly don’t poop.
81. I can’t remember the last time I smelled cologne on a man…which is too bad, ’cause it’s one of my favorite things.
82. I could spend hours making out. It’s the best.
83. I have 5 piercings in my ears and I rarely wear anything in them.
84. I once fell hard for a bartender/chef. He was the most attractive man who ever showed any interest in me. I often wonder how he’s doing…
85. I have low self-esteem when it comes to men…which is unfortunate, ’cause I’m a catch.
86. I hate to shave my legs.
87. I hate being late to something…unless of course, I am trying to be late.
88. I am a coffee snob…I can tell the difference between Starbucks, Seattle’s Best, Tully’s, and Pete’s Coffee. And yes, I have a favorite.
89. I love Spelunking, but never get to do it.
90. I am afraid of swimming in open bodies of water…even if I can easily touch the bottom. You never know what is down there.
91. I love to sail.
92. I like camping, but don’t do it often.
93. I am too scared to ski, but I wish I wasn’t. I’ve got all the gear, but I can’t manage to throw myself down a near-perpendicular slope with two long sharp metal beams strapped to my feet.
94. I cannot sleep in a hot room. I prefer to snuggle under the blankets.
95. I have a half sister who is 9 years older than me. We are virtual opposites.
96. I do not balance my checkbook. I find that crossing my fingers, squeezing my eyes shut and praying is equally as effective as trying to keep track of every penny.
97. I love to give advice…go on, ask me!
98. I find ironing impossible.
99. I’m not a morning person…’till I get my coffee. Then I’m fine.
100. I can’t believe you’re still reading this!