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My self-summary Propose an edit

Really, this isn't a self-summary, so much as the answer to the question, "why should I be arsed to get to know her?"

You're in luck, then, because I have the answer:

Because I'm the only girl in the world who secretly wishes roller-skating rinks would come back in fashion and who actually enjoyed Grease 2, thereby making me unique... erm, *very* unique. And because I think revealing the aforementioned information might somehow be a good idea, rather than something that should be kept to myself at all costs.

I like to laugh, try not to take myself too seriously (no doubt helps with my keen enjoyment of karaoke), follow the news and enjoy political debate (and try not to bore people to death with it), and am always looking for any excuse to have fun.

I've seen a little bit of the world, but not enough of it, and enjoy satisfying my curiosity of this big blue planet I find myself on through travel... or, quite frequently, vicariously through documentaries. Yes, I'm one of those sad "documentary" people. I'd like to think I'm adventurous but I think it's more of a case that I hate having boundaries, so will go out of my way to torture myself with NEW, EXCITING things in an effort to make sure I broaden my horizons as much as possible. A little tip: although it sounds like a good reason, it actually is the worst reason in the world to justify a bungee jump. Sure, your horizons are broader but you've also shortened your life span by 10 years through sheer terror. It makes for a great story, though, so I guess it evened out.

What I'm doing with my life Propose an edit

FEB 08: Moved from Australia to London

APR 08: Got job and found own place to stay and stopped being a hobo with no money who lived on peoples couches

MAY 08: Booked trip to Oslo for later in the year (yay!)

JUN 08: Decided to do some writing jobs in my spare time to make a little extra pocket money and decided to try my hand at writing songs and form a band

JUL 08: Who the hell knows

I'm really good at Propose an edit

Being critical and telling you exactly what I think. :P I'm very good at dancing and I'm a pretty good cook, too.

The first thing(s) people usually notice about me Propose an edit

My blue eyes? My fabulous hair? My sparkling personality? My charming giggle? Truly, I have no idea but I'd like to know. If I had to choose a superpower it would naturally be flying but if I couldn't fly then I'd pick being able to read other people's thoughts so I could answer questions like this one. Mind you, this would probably be a double-edged sword... so maybe I'll just settle for X-ray vision.

My favorite books, movies, music, and food Propose an edit

A. Does New Scientist magazine count? I love that magazine... anyway, fantasy novels are a favourite of mine - The Belgariad and Mallorean by David Eddings are particularly excellent. Other than that, read any book by Ben Bova to make you believe, Creation by Gore Vidal to make you think and ZigZag Street by Nick Earls to make you laugh out loud.

ADDENDUM: I should add to my list Wheelers (a great sci-fi book about intelligent life on Jupiter), Timeline by Michael Crichton (scientists go back in time to medieval France), Harry Potter and non-fiction History books

B. They should really have a section on TV shows here - so I shall make my own! Firefly, Battlestar Galactica (new series), Star Trek (yes, I'm a total sci-fi geek), Black Books, Grey's Anatomy, Family Guy, Law & Order, Futurama & House.

Now onto movies. I have a soft spot for daggy 80's movies (16 Candles, Princess Bride, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, etc), classic sci-fi movies (Terminator, Aliens, Predator, Bladerunner, Cocoon) and most Kevin Smith movies. Also enjoy some old 50's movies like Calamity Jane and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes as well as foreign movies like Immortel, Tie Me Up Tie Me Down & The Duel. New favourite movie of all time: Stardust!

C. I particularly love music with an indie-rock bent and also hip-hop but my taste is wide-ranging, from alt-country to blues to candy pop. Favourite bands include the Wu-Tang Clan, The White Stripes, Led Zeppelin, Jane's Addiction, Wilco, Butterfingers, The Winnie Coopers, & the Smashing Pumpkins

D. What food don't I like?! Well, actually I don't really fancy Thai food since I'm not that keen on coriander but apart from that, I'm pretty easy to please. I love trying new cuisine and tasting new flavours. I've recently added eggplant to my diet, leaving only mushrooms and shellfish that I won't try without significant external pressure and not a little money. I love Greek, Italian, Chinese, Indian and Japanese cuisine. I want to try the food at this Nepalese restaurant I know of and I pine for Hungry Jacks 100% of the time. I think that about covers it?

The six things I could never do without Propose an edit

Chocolate, dancing, books, music, friends and kisses

I spend a lot of time thinking about Propose an edit

The universe ...and men

On a typical Friday night I am Propose an edit

Who knows but hopefully out or making plans for the weekend. I like to be social and out-and-about... unless I really feel like vegging on the couch in front of a great movie.

The most private thing I'm willing to admit here Propose an edit

1. I'm a Star Trek fan

2. I like, and read, trashy romance novels

3. I can be bribed with Black Forest TimTams

4. I know all the verses of Good King Wenceslas (my favourite Christmas carol)

5. I'm named after a sci-fi character

6. I love webcomics (Questionable Content, XKCD and Ctrl-Alt-Del)

You should message me if Propose an edit

you're genuine. That seems to be a quality in short supply these days, or maybe it was ever the case. Hopefully that doesn't sound too bitter. Also, if you'd like a quality chat. I do so like those.

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