jlh | Why can't anyone else roll their tongue?

Sex: Female
Age: 33
Birthday: August 23
Place of Birth: Portland, Maine
Siblings: A sister and brother, both around 15 years older than I am.
Parents: Adoptive: that just celebrated their 50th anniversary. Birth: I have no idea.
Pets: I have had cats: Pyewacket, Samantha, Punky and Sam (didn't name those last two). Alas, all have gone to their great reward. However, I am thinking of getting another very soon.
Height: nearly 5'3".
Weight: Right, like I'm going to tell you. Actually, I don't even know. Less than before. I'm currently an American size 18-20.
Hair Colour: Black and very curly
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Eye Colour of Choice: I like mine, thanks.
Writing Hand: Right
Current Residence: Manhattan, NY

BODY ILLS AND SKILLS
Do you bite your nails?: No.
Can you roll your tongue?: Yes!
Can you raise one eyebrow at a time?: Sadly, only in Aja's imagination.
Can you blow smoke rings?: I never got the hang of it.
Can you blow spit bubbles?: Yes, but only in the presence of infants.
Can you cross your eyes?: Yes
Tattoos?: You know, I really don't like them.
Piercings and where?: Ears for now. I think belly button once it gets a bit flatter.
Do you make your bed daily?: God, no. That's what comforters are for.

CLOTHES
What goes on first, bra or underwear?: Bra
Which shoe goes on first?: The one I find first.
Speaking of shoes, have you ever thrown one at anyone?: You bet.
On the average, how much money do you carry in your purse/wallet?: $30
What jewelry do you wear 24/7?: None. I take everything off at night. But I wear a watch every day.
What's sexiest on a guy?: A smile.
Would you rather be on time and look OK or 10 minutes late and look great?: I'm always 10 minutes late, actually.
Favourite piece of clothing: The striped wrap dress I was wearing on my birthday.

FOOD
Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it?: I twirl, using a spoon.
How many cereals in your cabinet?: 3: Organic no-sugar added Raisin Bran, Grape Nuts, and Crunch Berries.
What utensils do you use to eat pizza?: Um, I'm an Amurrican. None, unless the cheese is hella hot.
Do you cook?: Yes, and very well, thank you.

GROOMING
How often do you brush your teeth?: Daily, sometimes more
How often do you shower/bathe?: Daily, like a good girl.
How long does your shower last?: 5 minutes, unless I wash my hair, then 30 minutes.
Hair drying method: I have one of those cool turban towels. No rubbing, no dryers for these curls.
Do you paint your nails?: I paint my toenails metallic orange. Fingers are bare.

MANNERS
Do you swear?: Like a fucking sailor.
Do you ever spit?: No.
Do you pee in the shower?: No.

IN AND AROUND
The CD Player: Fiona Apple. Am in serious need of new CDs
Person you talk most on the phone with: Probably Sarah, as other close friends are male and not so into the phone thing.
What colour is your bedroom?: Cobalt blue, with red curtains.
Do you use an alarm clock?: Yes, set to the radio on NPR. Loud noises give me headaches.
Name one thing you are obsessed with: Hrm, I'm not really obsessive, actually.
Have you ever skinny-dipped with the opposite sex?: Yes.
Ever sunbathed nude?: No, but because I don't sunbathe.
Window seat or aisle?: Window, I like to nestle and sleep.
What's your sleeping position?: On my side.
What kind of bed do you like?: Semi-firm.
Even in hot weather do you use a blanket?: Have to, or cannot sleep. Hence insane ConEd bill in summer to pay for AC.
Do you snore?, sleepwalk? Or talk in your sleep?: I did before I lost weight; I did once in grammar school; so I'm told but it's mostly incoherent mumbling
Do you sleep with a stuffed animal?: A large bear and a small mouse are on the bed, but I only hug the bear when I'm having a rough time.
How about with the light on?: From outside, yes. Often moonlight. But nothing on inside.
Do you fall asleep with the TV or radio on?: Not on purpose.

GIRL QUESTIONS
What is the first thing you notice when you look at a guy?: Eyes and hair.
What do you think of cheating?: Not a good idea. Just don't commit in the first place.
Makeup: Not a ton. Some.
Virgin?: Um, no.

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU
Took a shower?: This morning.
Watched Bambi: Two years ago, with my friend's three-year-old.
Cried?: Not for a couple of weeks, but that's mostly because my therapist has been out of town.
Talked on the phone?: This evening.
Read a book?: Yesterday on the bus.
Punched someone: 5th grade (I was 10). Broke his fucking jaw, thank you very much.

THE FUTURE
Where do you see yourself in ten years?: I don't answer those sorts of questions. You know who had a five-year plan? Stalin. And look how well that turned out.
Who are you going to be married to?: I don't think I've met him yet.
How many kids?: Two or three?
Your profession: Currently, marketer. Soonish, musty academic.
Future School: Unsure. Perhaps I will continue this Ivy-hopping thing I've got going.