Stolen from Vicki:
TEN random things you might not know about me
1. I bite my nails, but only for grooming purposes, not for nervousness purposes.
2. I don’t like prime numbers and I often add up numbers to make sure they’re ok, i.e. even.
3. I sleep with my blanket, which I’ve had since I was born.
4. I have a collection of erotic fiction. I like the Herotica series best.
5. I was once a PhD student specializing in Theological Existentialism and Kierkegaard, although I really liked Martin Buber too.
6. My parents split up two years ago right after my 34th birthday. Divorce sucks balls for the kids, no matter how old they are when it happens.
7. I once blew out a tire going 95mph on the New Jersey Turnpike. I was probably listening to Bruce.
8. In order to conceive a child, my husband and I must use ART. Please don’t tell me miracles can happen – like if we just relax. I think science IS a miracle.
9. I am a self-taught photographer.
10. I have two nephews, two nieces and two great nieces. Being an Aunt is one of the greatest joys of my life.
NINE places I’ve visited
1. Mackinac Island (once)
2. Yellowstone National Park
3. Ibiza
4. Israel
5. Venice
6. Toledo (the one in Spain)
7. Newfane, Vermont
8. LaQuinta, California
9. The Big Island, Kona Coast.
EIGHT ways to win my heart
1. Indulge my crazinesses.
2. Do the dishes.
3. Laugh at my jokes.
4. Touch my back before I fall asleep at night.
5. Giggle uncontrollably.
6. Sing to me.
7. Look at me that way.
8. (Because I’m NOT easy…) Bring me gummy bears and/or Junior Caramels.
SEVEN things I want to do before I die
1. Have a baby and be a mother.
2. Publish at least one other story.
3. Maybe, if I’m lucky, publish a whole collection of stories. Like, you know, in a book.
4. See The Garden of Earthly Delights by El Bosco, in person, at The Prado. The first time we went it was out being cleaned.
5. Come to a true peace with myself and my anxiety.
6. Hire a chef and have them cook for me and my husband. Fuck our friends! 😉
7. Knit a fair isle short row sweater.
SIX things I’m afraid of
1. Having a baby and being a mother.
2. Flying.
3. Driving by myself out of my comfort zone – which can change at any time.
4. Heights.
5. Small spaces.
6. Bascially anything my sick, twisted mind can dream up to torture me with. So really, myself.
FIVE things I don’t like
1. Fundamentalism in any shape or form. Right, Left, Black, White, any EXTREME.
2. Dishonesty.
3. SUVs.
4. Housework.
5. The horrifically disproportionate sense of entitlement in American Culture.
FOUR ways to turn me off
1. Be unbending.
2. Lie to me.
3. Fake it. Anywhere.
4. Talk to me disrepectfully.
THREE things I do every day
1. Laugh.
2. Tell someone I love them.
3. Hug and be hugged.
TWO things that make me happy
1. Knitting.
2. Being goofy. Goofiness is terribly underated.
ONE thing on my mind right now
1. Georgie. He’s calling me to come to sleep.
I am sooooo impressed that you are a self taught photographer. That means I might just be able to learn how to do something with mine one day 🙂
Plus those five dislikes- I think they make us more than kindred souls 🙂 You have taken the words right out of my mouth.
You’re the cutest. I admire your ability to be so open.
Very nice, Cara! By the way, my sister also still sleeps with her blanket and it’s the name of her blog (blankielove.blogspot.com). Mine is on the back seat of my car; I use it to cover my cat carrier when I travel so my little guy is more comfortable (I figure it brought me lots of comfort, so…).
Nice job, Cara. I’ve really been enjoying this meme. As Laurie said to me when I posted mine, it’s the voyeur in us all!
You can count!! Love these things. Did you see Ann’s post today?? Too funny.
that number one has me worried —- the grooming purposes thing and the implications for your toe nails…..
just relax, dahling! it’ll happen 😉
have a great and housework-free weekend!
I attended a lecture on Wednesday night that you probably would have understood a lot better than I did! It was all about theological philosophy and Hobbes, Spinoza, Kierkagaard, Nietzsche, etc. I felt in way over my head as a history (not philosphy) grad student. Any texts you know of to give me a good overview? it would help my historical studies! (that MLS helps with book recommendations still, right?)
Have a good weekend, C! I loved reading your list.
You must add Utah to the list of places visited;-)
Yep, you’re right — divorce sucks balls when you’re an adult too. I had just graduated college when it happened in my family.
On a happier note, thanks for all your hard work on the KAL updates! Love these socks!
My parents also split up when I was already an adult. They completed the divorce when I was 27. It does suck.
i’m with you on your 5 dislikes.
sorry i don’t get to meet you tomorrow — have fun with my boston girls.
Yummm, Gummy Bears! And I sleep with my teddy bear, so you’re not too weird (or maybe we both are!).
what was Ibiza like? My husband and I love techno music and to dance and always wanted to go, but i hear its alot of people drunk and on drugs lol.
Hi Cara – love your blog. Interesting Meme – I haven’t seen this one before. My parents divorced when I was 30. Been there. Changes things about your life and how you see things – makes you question everything that you based your choices and goals and values on as you became an adult. I always tried to model myself after them and then suddenly they weren’t who I thought they were.
Sorry to be so weirdish the first time I leave you a comment. Like I said – Love your blog. Looking forward to your Birthday Contest(s)! 🙂
So, can I ask a nitpicky math question? Do you hate odd numbers or prime numbers?
And I think you deserve a big CONGRATULATIONS on surviving blowing out a tire at 95 mph on the NJT. 🙂
Glad I’m not the only one with mixed feelings on parenthood!!
And I agree, goofiness is WAY underrated. 🙂
hey a friend of my works at a publishing company, she’s always brining by new erotica all the time. if you’re lookin’ 😉 i hate it when people fake it too. thank you for being so honest and wonderful.
Another thing we have in common, besides our mutual Springsteen adoration — I lived in Kona for a couple of years….
Wow, my undergrad was in Theology. Specifically, I studied with Judith Plaskow–are you familiar with her? One heck of a Jewish Feminist and my mentor for quite some time. I can suggest some great books. I liked Buber too. Excellent list.