What kind of doctor would you want to be?
Probably a family practitioner… I don’t have any interest in medicine. I don’t even watch Grey’s Anatomy. As a family physician I imagine I’d mostly ask people how their kids/grandkids were doing, run some routine blood tests, and remind them to eat better and exercise more, but not in a condescending way. If something actually seemed wrong, I’d give them a referral for a specialist.
On average, how many hours of sleep do you get each night? How many hours do you actually require and/or like to have? Do you have a regular bedtime routine that helps you get to sleep?
I get 6-7 hours a night. I’d like at least eight, and I’d like to not have to get up at 5:15 a.m. My “regular bedtime routine that helps [me] get to sleep” is having a baby. I’m exhausted by the time I fall into bed.
Have you ever sent or received a piece of fan mail?
Back in the day I sent several fan letters to the New Kids on the Block. I also sent one to Alyssa Milano and like three years later I got back a fake-autographed photo of the Who’s the Boss? cast. By the time I got the photo, I had forgotten writing the letter. Received, though? I’m not Winnie Cooper, you know.
Do you wear a watch every day? If so, describe it.
Why would I need one? I'm married to Father Time. When I do wear a watch it’s usually more of a fashion thing. I like big watches, so I prefer men’s styles to women’s.
Do you wear cologne or perfume?
I love perfume, but stopped wearing it while I was pregnant because the scents were overpowering. Now I’ve sort of fallen out of the habit. But I do love the Kate Spade fragrance and I need a new bottle (hint, hint).
Is it easier for men or women to find good partners?
It seems easier for men, both in general and by the numbers. According to the 2002 U.S. Census, “the civilian non-institutionalized population of the United States totaled 282.1 million — 144 million were female and 138 million were male.” That’s 6 million more women out there. I don’t know how many of the 138 million males would make good partners, but “non-institutionalized” is a good place to start.
If you found your true love, how long would you wait for him/her to return your love?
What? This kind of distorted thinking is what feeds the Dr. Phil weepy lady pipeline.
What profession gets too much respect?
I agree with Red: professional sports. Hey, you bastards? You ARE role models to kids, so start acting like it. Also, your new annual salary is $65,093, the median U.S. income for 2003.
What profession doesn't get enough respect?
Teaching.
How long have you held your current job and how does it rate against your former jobs as far as overall happiness?
Three years next month. I’m happier in this job than any I’ve had before.
What does a typical workday look like for you?
I get up at 5:15 and leave the house at 6:45. The car is full of CDs, because I grab new ones without ever putting any back (today: The Shins). I get to work by 7:30, log into my computer, listen to my voice mail (damn you red light) and go through my email. My early-bird coworker and I walk down for breakfast (cheddar omelet, two turkey sausages, coffee and water) around 8:00. The day goes along: meetings, phone calls, IMs. Around noon we start gathering the troops for lunch. Yes, I’m in a lunch clique. We stay down in the cafeteria gabbing about current events for a while, then drag ourselves back up to our desks for the afternoon. My day ends at 4:00, though usually more like 4:15-4:20, and I drive to my parents’ house to pick up Olivia.
If you had to describe the thing done by someone at work that drives you the craziest, what would you say?
Every bloody day, my ex-coworker would ask me, “So, what’d you do last night?” and I’d feel like a loser answering, “Um, nothing,” day after day. It got to the point where I’d be rehearsing my answer during my commute.
Where are you in birth order in your family... first, last, middle, only? Do you think that has any effect on your personality? Do you buy into the stereotypes of birth order?
I have a younger sister. I think birth order has some impact on personality, and some conditions become stereotypical partly because they appear over and over, but it’s relative. If I’m bossy, maybe it’s because I’m a firstborn and maybe it isn’t.
If, for one month, you had to live day and night at any one retail store, which one would it be?
Harrods.
Have you ever gone on a blind date?
Yes.
What's the weather like right now in your neck of the woods?
Cold and sunny.
If you were to audition for American Idol, what would your song be?
Maybe “Love Will Lead You Back” by Taylor Dayne. It would be hard not to sound better than her.
What was the last thing you spent money on?
Lunch – a salad and a baked potato. Boring!
Can you name them all the Presidents in the order they were in office? Can you name their respective Vice Presidents? Do you know what state they hailed from? What do you know?
Blah, what? I know this: whenever there’s a president question on Jeopardy! and I don’t know the answer, I default to Martin Van Buren. Joe’s go-to guy is Warren G. Harding.
Does sure mean the same as yes? Does no problem mean the same as thank you? Are there other words that you can think of that are different, but are interchangeable in daily conversation?
Yes, no, and I’ve found that “hi” can mean “fuck you” depending on how you say it.
What's the tackiest place you’ve been on holiday and loved?
I have to agree with Red again and go with Epcot Center. I was in second grade when I was there and now I totally want to go back. I love that it was based on Walt Disney’s vision of a utopian city of the future and originally intended to be an actual 20,000-resident “controlled community.” How far in the future was Walt talking, do you think? Because one day it’s going to be that year and we’re going to laugh our asses off. Like how Back to the Future II takes place in 2015 and I don’t see them building flying cars or even Hoverboards yet.
Do you watch Lost? Do you have a theory for what's happening on the island?
NO. It’s impossible to formulate a theory about what’s going on because they’re making it up as they go along and that just kills me. It KILLS me, Kira, you don’t even KNOW!
If you were stranded on an uninhabited tropical island that does have shelter and plenty of food and water, what one item would you want with you on the island?
A laptop with high-speed connection.
What are your five favorite songs?
“Mona Lisa” by Guster
“A Day in the Life” by the Beatles
“California Dreaming” by the Mamas and the Papas
“State of Love and Trust” by Pearl Jam
“Bohemian Like You” by the Dandy Warhols
What song makes you think of high school?
“Jennifer’s Body” by Hole
What song makes you think of college?
“Hook” by Blues Traveler
What song makes you think of your 20s?
That’s not really fair. High school and college were only four years apiece versus a decade of my 20s. But for the record, “Smooth” by Santana & Rob Thomas reminds me of my early 20s and “It’s My Life” by Gwen Stefani reminds me of my late 20s.
Probably a family practitioner… I don’t have any interest in medicine. I don’t even watch Grey’s Anatomy. As a family physician I imagine I’d mostly ask people how their kids/grandkids were doing, run some routine blood tests, and remind them to eat better and exercise more, but not in a condescending way. If something actually seemed wrong, I’d give them a referral for a specialist.
On average, how many hours of sleep do you get each night? How many hours do you actually require and/or like to have? Do you have a regular bedtime routine that helps you get to sleep?
I get 6-7 hours a night. I’d like at least eight, and I’d like to not have to get up at 5:15 a.m. My “regular bedtime routine that helps [me] get to sleep” is having a baby. I’m exhausted by the time I fall into bed.
Have you ever sent or received a piece of fan mail?
Back in the day I sent several fan letters to the New Kids on the Block. I also sent one to Alyssa Milano and like three years later I got back a fake-autographed photo of the Who’s the Boss? cast. By the time I got the photo, I had forgotten writing the letter. Received, though? I’m not Winnie Cooper, you know.
Do you wear a watch every day? If so, describe it.
Why would I need one? I'm married to Father Time. When I do wear a watch it’s usually more of a fashion thing. I like big watches, so I prefer men’s styles to women’s.
Do you wear cologne or perfume?
I love perfume, but stopped wearing it while I was pregnant because the scents were overpowering. Now I’ve sort of fallen out of the habit. But I do love the Kate Spade fragrance and I need a new bottle (hint, hint).
Is it easier for men or women to find good partners?
It seems easier for men, both in general and by the numbers. According to the 2002 U.S. Census, “the civilian non-institutionalized population of the United States totaled 282.1 million — 144 million were female and 138 million were male.” That’s 6 million more women out there. I don’t know how many of the 138 million males would make good partners, but “non-institutionalized” is a good place to start.
If you found your true love, how long would you wait for him/her to return your love?
What? This kind of distorted thinking is what feeds the Dr. Phil weepy lady pipeline.
What profession gets too much respect?
I agree with Red: professional sports. Hey, you bastards? You ARE role models to kids, so start acting like it. Also, your new annual salary is $65,093, the median U.S. income for 2003.
What profession doesn't get enough respect?
Teaching.
How long have you held your current job and how does it rate against your former jobs as far as overall happiness?
Three years next month. I’m happier in this job than any I’ve had before.
What does a typical workday look like for you?
I get up at 5:15 and leave the house at 6:45. The car is full of CDs, because I grab new ones without ever putting any back (today: The Shins). I get to work by 7:30, log into my computer, listen to my voice mail (damn you red light) and go through my email. My early-bird coworker and I walk down for breakfast (cheddar omelet, two turkey sausages, coffee and water) around 8:00. The day goes along: meetings, phone calls, IMs. Around noon we start gathering the troops for lunch. Yes, I’m in a lunch clique. We stay down in the cafeteria gabbing about current events for a while, then drag ourselves back up to our desks for the afternoon. My day ends at 4:00, though usually more like 4:15-4:20, and I drive to my parents’ house to pick up Olivia.
If you had to describe the thing done by someone at work that drives you the craziest, what would you say?
Every bloody day, my ex-coworker would ask me, “So, what’d you do last night?” and I’d feel like a loser answering, “Um, nothing,” day after day. It got to the point where I’d be rehearsing my answer during my commute.
Where are you in birth order in your family... first, last, middle, only? Do you think that has any effect on your personality? Do you buy into the stereotypes of birth order?
I have a younger sister. I think birth order has some impact on personality, and some conditions become stereotypical partly because they appear over and over, but it’s relative. If I’m bossy, maybe it’s because I’m a firstborn and maybe it isn’t.
If, for one month, you had to live day and night at any one retail store, which one would it be?
Harrods.
Have you ever gone on a blind date?
Yes.
What's the weather like right now in your neck of the woods?
Cold and sunny.
If you were to audition for American Idol, what would your song be?
Maybe “Love Will Lead You Back” by Taylor Dayne. It would be hard not to sound better than her.
What was the last thing you spent money on?
Lunch – a salad and a baked potato. Boring!
Can you name them all the Presidents in the order they were in office? Can you name their respective Vice Presidents? Do you know what state they hailed from? What do you know?
Blah, what? I know this: whenever there’s a president question on Jeopardy! and I don’t know the answer, I default to Martin Van Buren. Joe’s go-to guy is Warren G. Harding.
Does sure mean the same as yes? Does no problem mean the same as thank you? Are there other words that you can think of that are different, but are interchangeable in daily conversation?
Yes, no, and I’ve found that “hi” can mean “fuck you” depending on how you say it.
What's the tackiest place you’ve been on holiday and loved?
I have to agree with Red again and go with Epcot Center. I was in second grade when I was there and now I totally want to go back. I love that it was based on Walt Disney’s vision of a utopian city of the future and originally intended to be an actual 20,000-resident “controlled community.” How far in the future was Walt talking, do you think? Because one day it’s going to be that year and we’re going to laugh our asses off. Like how Back to the Future II takes place in 2015 and I don’t see them building flying cars or even Hoverboards yet.
Do you watch Lost? Do you have a theory for what's happening on the island?
NO. It’s impossible to formulate a theory about what’s going on because they’re making it up as they go along and that just kills me. It KILLS me, Kira, you don’t even KNOW!
If you were stranded on an uninhabited tropical island that does have shelter and plenty of food and water, what one item would you want with you on the island?
A laptop with high-speed connection.
What are your five favorite songs?
“Mona Lisa” by Guster
“A Day in the Life” by the Beatles
“California Dreaming” by the Mamas and the Papas
“State of Love and Trust” by Pearl Jam
“Bohemian Like You” by the Dandy Warhols
What song makes you think of high school?
“Jennifer’s Body” by Hole
What song makes you think of college?
“Hook” by Blues Traveler
What song makes you think of your 20s?
That’s not really fair. High school and college were only four years apiece versus a decade of my 20s. But for the record, “Smooth” by Santana & Rob Thomas reminds me of my early 20s and “It’s My Life” by Gwen Stefani reminds me of my late 20s.
1 Comments:
I remember reading something about how half the time when you say "oh, hi!" it means "oh, shit!" I loved that. Also, kudos on working in the David quote. You just sit here and dump me to my face!
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