Who am I?

Hi! My name is Christine and I'm a fanfic addict. Seriously, I should start to introduce myself this way in every email. I'm constantly reading all types of fic - mainly West Wing, but also Buffy, Angel, Gilmore Girls, CSI and any others that strike my fancy. I'm slightly over the big 3-0, married (but no kids) and live in New Jersey. Blah, blah, blah. My life's really not that interesting. Just pretend that I live a glamorous and exciting life both on and off the internet. It's much more fun that way. :)

How did I find out about fanfic?

Surprisingly, it wasn't through West Wing. One day I was surfing the internet looking for Buffy spoilers and came across a page which was marked 'fanfiction.' Curious, I clicked onto it and discovered a mass of stories based on the characters of Buffy. The idea fascinated me. True, most of it was dreck, but a few were really good. I did a web search for more fanfic and found that there were tons of sites dedicated to it, for all types of fandoms. I found a few West Wing sites and quickly got hooked.

When did I write my first fanfic?

In January of 2002, right after Night Five aired. The idea of Josh and Donna each talking to the same person about her job offer intrigued me. Strangely, it was *Sam* that sparked my imagination, despite the fact that I doubted either would talk to him. But he kept talking to me and wouldn't shut up! I'd never even contemplated writing a fic before, but it was the only way for me to get him out of my head. I wasn't going to post it, but the other little voice in my head (you know the one!) wouldn't shut up either. So I asked for a beta, met the wonderful Julia and the rest is history�

So what now?

Well, I've met a lot of fun, friendly people on the internet that constantly keep me entertained with their emails and stories. (Yes, Yana and Sharon, I'm looking at you guys!) But that doesn't mean I don't have Real Life friends too. I do. But they all think I'm a little nutty for doing all this online and fanfic stuff. ;) To get to know me as well as them, here's some interesting likes, dislikes and comic anecdotes.

1. Nicknames: Chris, Chrissy, Nini - but I prefer Christine

2. Pets: None, unless you count the chipmunks outside

3. Eye color: Hazel

4. Hair color: Brown

5. Piercings: Ears (1 in each)

6. Tattoos:None (I'm so boring!)

7. Favorite color: Yellow

8. Favorite Food: Cheddar Cheese

9. Loved somebody so much that it made you cry? Yes

10. Been in a car accident? Yes

11. Favorite Flowers: Lilacs

12. Favorite movie: Better Off Dead - classic Cusack!

13. Favorite Holiday: Christmas

14. Favorite Day of the Week: Sunday - I like relaxing with the paper and fresh bagels in the morning.

15. What single store would you choose to max out your credit card in? Bed Bath and Beyond, H&M, Target. I'm bad at picking just one thing.

16. What do you do most often when you are bored? Read. Actually, I don't even need to be bored, but I do it when I'm bored, too.

17. Bedtime: alone or with someone? With my hubby :)

18. Favorite TV show: West Wing or Buffy - What? I'm supposed to choose between Josh and Donna and Spike and Giles? Na-uh! It's staying at a tie! (Did I happen to mention that my very cool sis-in-law got me the kick-ass Buffy Musical CD for Christmas? And promised to make me a WW compilation CD if I send her the music listing?

19. Favorite Soda: Coke - plain, regular, original Coke

20. Favorite sport to watch: What's "sport" mean? ;)

21. Preferred type of ice cream: Anything with chocolate

22. Disney or Warner Bros: Ick. Neither.

23. Favorite Fast Food: Wendy's

24: Favorite Cocktail? Margarita - can that be classified as a cocktail?

25. Have you ever been in the opposite sex's public toilet? Does Unisex bathroom count?

26. Have you ever written a song? Nope!

27. Do you like ketchup on or beside your French fries? Beside. That way the fries don't get soggy.

28. Would you rather eat a Big Mac or a Whopper? A Big Mac. I don't like Burger King.

29. Have you ever been a boy/girl scout? I was a girl scout way back when. I even have really cute pictures of me in my Brownie uniform.

30. Have you ever gone skinny-dipping? Nope. But I've been tempted.

31. Have you ever put your tongue on a frozen pole? Hee! What? You think I'm crazy like the kid in A Christmas Story? No.

32. When you are at the grocery store, do you ask for paper or plastic? I don't ask - I bag my own. And I use both. Yes, I realize it's unnecessary, but they make great garbage bags that way.

33. True or False: You would rather eat steak than pizza. Depends on my mood. Usually, pizza will win.

34. Last movie you saw in the theater? It was so long ago I have no idea

35. Have you ever worn bell-bottoms? Absolutely not! I go out of my way to find straight leg jeans.

36. Did you have a baby blanket? No, I had a stuffed camel that my Grandma made me that I carried EVERYwhere instead.

37. Have you ever tried to cut your own hair? When I had bangs, I used to cut them myself all the time.

38. Are you double jointed? No. And I'm still not quite sure what that means.

39. If you could be any age, what age would you be? Tough one. I liked my early twenties. I was still young, but old enough to be confident in myself and not so self-conscious.

40. Have you ever thrown up after a roller coaster ride? No way! I love the coasters!

41. What is your dream car? A 1960 vintage 'Vette

42. If you fell into quicksand, would you try to swim or try to float? Where was that Survival Guide again?

43. If you were out of shape, would you compete in a triathlon if you were somehow guaranteed to win a big, gaudy medal? Who do you think I am, Lorelai Gilmore? No.

44. Do you ask for directions when you are lost? Yes. AND I whip out my handy maps too.

45. Have you ever had a Mexican jumping bean? Yes.

46. How many foreign countries have you visited? Sadly, only Canada. I'm such a homebody.

47. Would you rather have an ant farm with no ants or a box of crayons with broken points? Crayons. They're the funnest, second only to Lego's.

48. Can you pick something up with your toes? Yes

49. How many remote controls do you have in your house? About 5 or 6. Though my husband would dispute ownership.

50. Have you ever been in a car that ran out of gas? No, though I've come close

51. Have you ever ridden in an ambulance? Yes, in HS when I dislocated my knee at play practice. It was very embarrassing.

52. Would you rather shovel snow or mow the lawn? Neither. That's why I have a husband.

53. If you were in a car sinking in a lake, what would you do first? Whip out my handy Survivor's Guide.

54. Have you ever played in the rain? Yes.

55. What do you like to collect? Books. Teapots. Antique linens.

56. What is your favorite cartoon of all time? It's stretching the definition of cartoon, but Wallace and Gromit.

57. Can you tell the difference between a crocodile and an alligator? Nope. And I hope never to have a reason to learn.

58. Would you rather be a professional figure skater or professional football player? Uh, sports issues again? Skater, if I had any grace or coordination.

59. What's your favorite number? 6

60. If you were a car, would you be an SUV or a sports car? Sports car. Specifically, a Corvette.

61. What is your favorite season? Spring

62. How many members do you have in your immediate family? Four. My parents and my crazy-ass sis.

63. How many years will/did you end up going to college? Five

64. Do you use regular or deodorant soap? The glycerin soap from The Body Shop. Exclusively!

65. Have you ever locked yourself out of the house? Yes. And my mom/ husband were NOT happy about having to come unlock it for me. Though there was this time when I was a kid, when MOM locked us out and had my sis and I climb through the kitchen window so we could unlock it.

66. Would you rather make your living as a singing cowboy or as one of the Simpsons voices? Neither. I'd rather win the lottery.

67. If you could invite any movie star to your home for dinner, who would it be? Brad Whitford doesn't count as a movie star, does he? Hmmm� Pierce Brosnan? Mel Gibson? If she were still alive, definitely Katharine Hepburn.

68. Have you ever returned a gift? Yes. Especially after my wedding. How many crystal bowls does one couple need?

69. Do you sing in the car? Oh yeah. Loudly.

70. What is your favorite breed of dog? Those really wrinkly ones, but I can't remember the name.

And lookie here - it's even numbered! :

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