from Pea Soup, linked off of Lisa. (Incidentally, my very first website was called "Green Pea Soup"... that was seven years ago!!)

Explain what ended your last relationship?
He "wasn't ready for a relationship." And the best part is, I don't even have to specify which relationship that was... it was all of them! I date winners!

When was the last time you shaved?
Which part? Ha... I shaved something this morning.

What were you doing this morning at 8 a.m.?
Hitting the snooze button on my phone, though thoroughly enjoying waking up to NKOTB's "Cover Girl."

What were you doing 15 minutes ago?
Talking to Lauren about her wedding website, which I am supposed to design. Soon, very soon.

Are you any good at math?
Well... yes. I try to keep it a secret though.

Your prom night, what do you remember about it?
I was fat, and it mostly sucked.

Do you have any famous ancestors?
My grandma was on the Taiwanese news once for being a very rich old lady...

Have you had to take a loan out for school?
Not for college, but grad school definitely, whenever I get around to applying

Last thing received in the mail?
A coupon for Express! Yes!!

How many different beverages have you had today?
Three: coffee, water, Diet Coke

Do you ever leave messages on people's answering machine?
Most times. Sometimes I just get mad and hang up.

Who did you lose your CONCERT virginity to?
Uh oh... does that mean there will be a different virginity question later?
Hanson. ;)

Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach?
No, I draw other people's names.

What's the most painful dental procedure you've had?
Um, once I went in to get a cavity filled and they didn't give me enough novacaine and started drilling... after I screamed in pain, they were like, "Oh, you can feel that?"

What is out your back door?
In Jersey - my deck and lawn. In Brooklyn - a rabid forest that has overtaken our little garden. Though now it's probably dead again from the cold...

Any plans for Friday night?
It's Saturday - I don't think that far ahead.

Do you like what the ocean does to your hair?
Would anyone say yes to this?

Have you ever received one of those big tins of 3 different popcorns?
No, but it's been a dream of mine since childhood. Christmas is soon, people! Hint hint!

Have you ever been to a planetarium?
Yes! I love them! But the IMAX scares me.

Do you re-use towels after you shower?
No, I throw them away.

Some things you are excited about?
Christmas, my birthday, the two new books I bought, working on my novel, first snow of the winter, getting paid next week.

What is your favorite flavor of JELL-O?
Lime. Cherry. Cherry lime?

Describe your keychain(s)
I don't think I actually have one... just a ring. I used to have a green "k" but it fell off and I haven't gotten around to fixing it.

Where do you keep your change?
In the vending machine at work.

When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group of people?
Hmm... good question! Oh, probably open houses for camp at my last job. I'm sure I sounded especially convincing after they found out I'd never actually been to camp.

What kind of winter coat do you own?
1. Black wool peacoat 2. Pink tweed long wool coat 3. Black short puffer

What was the weather like on your graduation day?
Beautiful, sunny, gorgeous.

Do you sleep with the door to your room open or closed?
Definitely closed...

No virginity question! Whew!!