25 Things

So the chain email has progressed from email to facebook. After being tagged in two of my friend's '25 things about me' note, I wanted to do one of my own. Oddly, I had a hard time writing the first 10 or so and then it was easy. So, w/o further ado, here's 20 of my 25 things about me you might have not known...


(1) I am a die-hard alumna – in general. I love (and still do work for) both my college (IU) and my sorority (Pi Beta Phi). Ironically, my volunteer work for my college let’s me interact with my high school, which I am also a proud alum (go Staples High!).

(2) I still believe that I am one of the most normal children of divorce in the continental US.

(3) I have a fear of people running behind me. If I hear someone running behind me, I usually stop and look at them or, if I can’t stop, you’ll immediately see me grimace with fear.

(4) I dream of moving to a random city in the US, but fear how quickly I would become bored once I left the NYC area.

(5) I fear becoming a ‘townie’ in Westport (where I was raised), but wish nothing more than living there as an adult.

(6) I once consumed 23 ozs of Jim Beam in one sitting (and lived to tell the tale). Needless to say, it was NOT responsible behavior and I don’t condone ANYONE doing similarly.

(7) I want a dog so badly but refuse to get one until after I leave NYC.

(8) I love low-brow amusements (e.g.- theme parks, monster truck rallies). The better the chance of seeing a mullet in its natural habitat, the more fun I’m having.

(9) I made a pact with myself to become a Zagat-of-sorts for restaurants and bars in Manhattan. I think I’ve done a pretty good job…

(10) I’m terrible at talking on the phone. Most women can talk for hours. For some reason, I get antsy after 20 minutes. I’m much better in person…

(11) I always thought I would be a great news anchor. I don’t know why I didn’t follow that dream.

(12) I have the best little sister in the world. We argue and bicker, but my love for her is more real and true than anything I can put into words.

(13) I CRINGE when people don’t spell simple words properly even in IM conversations.

(14) As a child I always wished I had a nickname. As an adult, I appreciate that there’s only one way to say my name.

(15) I was almost named Justine. Luckily my parents came to their senses before I arrived. (I don’t think I’m a Justine)

(16) My grandmother bought me a ‘My Buddy’ when I was a little girl because I had an uncanny resemblance to the boy doll. I still think it’s mildly tragic that my family openly agreed that I looked liked a little boy.

(17) I consider myself a GREAT driver. I miss having a car at my disposal to putz around town in.

(18) I do some of my best thinking and centering on the walk to and from work. I find peace in the everyday noises you hear when walking around the city. This is why I don’t wear an iPod.

(19) I LOVE musicals. When I’m in a terrible mood, I lock myself in a room and play some of my favorites. Within 20 minutes, I’m feeling much better.

(20) I used to sing the National Anthem at my High School’s football games. People tell me now what a terrible singer I am. I wonder whether I was terrible in high school and no one wanted to hurt my feelings so they just let me sing every week. YIKES…