-- 14 things about me (and you?)

I got this meme from Snappy Mom:

1. What were you doing 15 minutes ago?

Looking at CSS code for someone else's blog.

2. Are you any good at math?

I used to run from it until I went back to school to confront my fear and ended up acing calculus. I loved math then. I remember thinking that I could imagine solving math problems for fun the way some people would dive into a crossword puzzle. I knew then that that wasn't completely realistic outside of a classroom setting -- you really need to have someone to go to if you get stuck. Now it's been so long since I looked at math though I'm afraid I've forgotten a lot.

3. Your prom night?

I never understood why the prom was such a big deal. I went to two, they were both awkward.

4. Do you have any famous relatives?

No, but my grandma's sister was supposedly very rich and left all the money to a cat hospital. No idea on the details.

5. Have you ever taken out a loan to pay for school?

Yes. I'm glad I did but wish I'd planned a little better around this.

6. Do you know the words to your MySpace song?

I hate MySpace. I don't have a page.

7. Last thing you received in the mail?

Student loan bill.

6. How many different beverages have you drank today?

Only one, water.

8. Who did you lose your concert virginity to?

Belinda Carlisle but it wasn't really a real concert. I didn't even like her; the tix were an unwelcome gift. Concerts were kindof forbidden when I was a teen so that was my first and last until I was an adult.

9. Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach?

No but I like to play in the sand.

10. What's the most painful dental procedure you've had?

Seriously? Oh man. I wrote about this before. It was a few years ago so I am finally over it, but see "Lessons on Teeth" for my traumatic dental experience...

11. What is out your back door?

A lifeless dirtscape trampled barren by the dog.

12. Have you ever been to a planetarium?

Yes, many times. I loved them as a kid.

13. What is your favorite flavor of JELLO?

Black cherry. It can't be healthy to eat that much red #5 though.

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

Closed. Always closed my whole life. I hate when I have guests over and they sleep with their door open. And when I visit my mom, I close her door while she sleeps. All doors must be closed!

You?