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My self-summary Propose an edit

At 24, I'm over two years into that completely exhilarating yet slightly terrifying limbo phase between the end of college and the beginning of graduate work. I graduated with a Psych degree, and am planning on a Master's in Counseling. Secretly, though, I still have those rock star aspirations. If I have one talent, it's singing, though I'm neither a drug addict nor a narcissist, so it might not be the best career choice.

I'm English by birth and blood, but have lived in the Philly 'burbs most of my life. I'm rather British in nature; I spell the color as "grey," I love a spot of tea, and I believe that my version of football is the greatest sport in the world. As a Philadelphian, though, I do follow the Eagles. Don't hold it against me, it was hard-wired into my programming.

I appreciate equally Sondheim, South Park and SportsCenter. I'm the kind of girl who smiles at passersby on the street, genuinely, because I refuse to live so insularly. I find great satisfaction in otherwise ordinary experiences - the crisp smell of autumn, curling up with some hot chocolate and a book on a rainy day, watching boats sail on the lake. Of course, I balance this out with an overuse of "fuck" and a very healthy dose of sarcasm. My eyebrow raise rivals The Rock's. Seriously.

What I'm doing with my life Propose an edit

During the school year I teach a series of two year-old Mom and Tot classes, and for the past two years I've directed a summer camp. I'll spend the next few months applying to graduate programs for Fall '09, and figuring out how on earth I'll afford one.

In general, I'm working my little tail off trying to be as financially independent as possible, while maintaining an active social life and spending a decent amount of time on my own, recharging. It's a delicate balance, but I think I've managed to work it out.

I'm really good at Propose an edit

Singing. Remembering stupid pop trivia tidbits. Installing and fixing electronics without knowing exactly how I did it. Playing various sports, though I fail miserably at basketball and anything involving skates. Alternately, being clumsy. Baking. Assembling IKEA furniture. Laughing at myself, often, because deep down I'm a nerd and a goof. Oh, and absolutely owning at Trivial Pursuit of the 90s. I've lost only once, which is either incredibly impressive or terribly sad.

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

Once I start talking, people often comment on my voice. According to them (normally complete strangers, mind you), it's "melodious," "teacher-like," and well-suited to voiceovers and reading aloud. Strangely, these people also guess I'm Scottish. No idea where that comes from, but hey, I'll take it.

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

These lists are just scratching the surface, but I figure I should exercise some restraint.

a) When Things Fall Apart, The Tao of Pooh, The Alchemist, War and Peace, and I'm going to count Calvin and Hobbes. My to-read list is currently 21 items long. If you don't read for pleasure, I imagine we might not get along.

b) Mostly anything in the Johnny Depp/Tim Burton catalogues, Philadelphia, Still Crazy, High Fidelity, Whale Rider, Caddyshack, Monsoon Wedding, Muppets movies.

"It's no good pretending that any relationship has a future if your record collections disagree violently or if your favorite films wouldn't even speak to each other if they met at a party" - Nick Hornby, High Fidelity

c) Pearl Jam first and foremost, Flight of the Conchords, anything involving one or both Finn Brothers, The Beatles, R.E.M., Fiona Apple, Damien Rice, Jeff Buckley, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Stephen Sondheim, Mozart, Bach, Barber.

d) My all-time favorite dinner (that I make for myself, excluding Mom's home cooking) is soy-marinated salmon, cheesy mashed potatoes, and grilled asparagus, paired with a nice white wine and chocolate mousse for dessert. A love of cooking runs in my family.

The six things I could never do without Propose an edit

Assuming family, friends, and the essential life elements don't count: my camera, corduroy, live music, a board game, pretty underwear and fresh bread.

On a typical Friday night I am Propose an edit

grabbing a drink or four, staying in playing board games (Settlers of Catan anyone?) or N64 with mates, reading, swimming in the lake at midnight, seeing movies, attending shows (music, theatre, whatever).

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

I can't bring myself to dance in public. I have rhythm, I can waltz (thank you, high school musicals), but normally the most you'll get out of me in a crowd is the head-nod and a tapping toe.

You should message me if Propose an edit

something in here has piqued your curiosity. Good stories are always appreciated, as are an inquisitive nature and a hearty laugh (or, I suppose, the best approximation of one over the internet).

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