The ABCs

I'm not one of those people who are anti-meme. Primarily because, ahem, I need every creative (or not-so-creative) boost I can get. But also because I actually enjoy reading other people's answers and contributing my own. The following meme is borrowed from Unnaturally Blonde... because I'm severely lacking in creative juices. And also, I really enjoy procrastinating at work. It's my favorite pastime.

Age - 23, but not for long. The big double-dozen hits on March 13. Six months ago, I would have said I was completely unprepared to be solidly in my mid-twenties. Now, though, I'm more, oh... apathetic. Another birthday that's not 21? Eh.

Band I'm currently listening to: Well, she's not exactly a band in and of herself, but I think she plays the guitar... maybe... Colbie Callait. Love the song "Realize." "Bubbly" is a little overplayed, but I still think it's pretty cute.

Career future: Oof, this is a toughie. My dream job is to be in designer relations at a major magazine... but I'm about as far as possible from that right now. That said, I currently have a pretty cushy job... I get all the days off I ask for, I take liberties with my lunch break, and I've gotten three separate promotions and/or raises since I've been here (which is less than two years). We'll see where the wind takes me... your guess is as good as mine at this point.

Dad's first name: I don't think I'll be giving too much away when I say Chris. Known to some as "Uncle Bubba."

Easiest person to talk to: I probably won't be hurting any feelings or surprising anyone when I say my mom. Although the best friend and the boyfriend probably tie for a close second.

Favorite type of shoe: Heels. DUH. Does any other type exist? What other shoes can simultaneously make your legs look longer, your butt look perkier, and your posture look straighter? Exactly.

Grapes or grapefruit? Definitely green grapes. I like grapefruit juice, though... it's just that the actual fruit gives me pause. And I've learned not to stand around my brother when he's eating it (or even be within 15 feet of him). The spoon wedged in that thing makes for no end of flying, sour grapefruit juice. Extra points if it lands directly in your eye.

Hometown: Nope, nope, and nope. Eastern Kansas is all you'll get.

Instrumental talent: I played the piano for about five minutes and the clarinet for... hmmm... thirty seconds? I think that counts as "talent." After all, to this day I can still play the Jurassic Park theme song on the piano.

Juice of choice: Apple, by far.

Koala bear or panda bear: Not gonna lie, I just had to think seriously hard about the difference between those two. But now that I have it, definitely panda. Those babies (cubs? pups?) are seriously cute.

Longest car ride ever: Well, technically it was a bus ride, but close enough. I went to a summer camp in Sarasota, Fla. in middle school. We started in Kansas. Never again, thank you.

Middle name: Hmmm... nope, don't think so. I plead the fifth.

Number of jobs I've had: Including temporary summer jobs, I think I've had eight. Yikes.

OCD traits: Hold on, I need to go make sure my car is locked for the 57th time today... just kidding. I have several, but the most prominent include thoroughly rinsing the dishes before they go in the dishwasher, wiping down my bathroom sink before bed every night, and getting ready in the morning the exact same way every single day. If anything goes awry, I get slightly (okay, really) distraught and it makes me at least 10 minutes late.

Phobia(s): BEARS. Heights if my safety isn't guaranteed. Being in public without mascara on. Seriously.

Quote: Favorite quote or something quotable I've said? Well, I'll just be all humble and say I haven't ever said anything of note, other than "Where's the beer?"

Reasons to smile: Sunny skies. Fridays. Surprises from the boyfriend. Hearing my best friend laugh. Watching Golden Girls reruns (the reference is revealed!). My dog. A really good manicure. A rave review at work.

Song you sang last: I haven't sung something in its entirety in recent memory, but I hummed along with "Both Of Us'll Feel the Blast" by Waterdeep this morning.

Time you wake up on weekdays: 6:25 a.m. Ugh.

Unknown fact about me: I chew gum for at least three hours at a time.

Vegetable I hate: How about vegetable I don't hate? That would be much easier. Broccoli.

Worst habit: As the boyfriend would adamantly attest, picking the skin around my thumbs. Okay, sometimes other digits fall victim as well.

X-rays I've had: Dental and chest.

Yummiest food my belly likes: CHEESE!

Zodiac sign: Pisces. Definitely a fish.

Okay, that took up enough work time to satisfy me. Now I'm going to go be productive. And responsible. Wish me luck.