1. Name: Tara

2. Nickname(s): none as of yet

3. My EA(s) is: Major Richard Sharpe, Former Commander the Light Company of the 95th, Heavy Blastermen, Talavera Quadrant. Current Professor of Military History, HSU

4: Birthday: 10/23/67

5. Job: n/a Entering frosh

6. Pets: 2 cats. Misse (female gray/black tabby) and Orlando (male creamy orange tabby) http://home.earthlink.net/~flowermouse/cats/kids.html But, he's so much bigger than her now, it ain't funny.

7. Height: 5'9"

8. Hair color and style: Just past the ears, a triffle flyaway and "bed-heady"

9. Eye color: Hazel -- green/gray

10. Piercings: Ears: 2 left, 3 right. One pair of medium silver hoops, the others are for studs. Silver belly button hoop, with small emerald charm.

11. Tattoos: One on my right shoulder blade: Ace of Cups One on my right calf: series of interlocking symbols -- Ying-Yang, Medicine Wheel, Earth, Peace/Woman.

12. Style of dress (both casual and to-kill): Loose and casual Earthmother. Earth tones, greens, some burnt oranges and reds. Causal: Jeans, gypsy skirts, cotton ribbed tanks, Birkenstocks or clogs. Killware: Uhm? Along with the above, I've this lilac 'nightie" dress that seems to work...

13. Favorite non-alcoholic drink: Coffee and "1/2 iced tea & 1/2 lemonade"

14. Favorite alcoholic drink: Vodka tonic or a cold dark beer

15. Favorite salad dressing: Bleu

16. Croutons or bacon bits: Croutons

17. Favorite food(s): Thai, Danish, Mexican, Indian... The list goes on. As long as there are no bell peppers or squid, I'm all over it.

18. Favorite pizza: Pesto and tomato. BBQ Chicken. CPK's Tostada w/lime grilled chicken.

19. Favorite dessert: ::sigh:: Y'know. I really don't like "favorite" questions. I like so many different things, and I like variety. That doesn't make me sound fickle, does it? Okay, right now? Carrot cake, with cream cheese frosting, of course, sounds really good.

20. Favorite ice cream: ::slamming head on desk:: Ow. Uhm? Depends on my mood, I guess. Peanut butter and Chocolate when I'm feeling naughty, and a Mint Chocolate Chip shake when I'm nice... Yes. I made that up.

21. Car/mode of transportation: '72 Ford Bronco. Oxidized cherry red w/white top (when it's on)

22. Blanket or stuffed animal (including name): Blanket.

23. Favorite movie(s): Signin' in the Rain, Local Hero, Velvet Goldmine...

24. Favorite music: Everything but hardcore rap or metal. Currently in the my car: Michelle Shocked, Indigo Girls, Velvet Goldmine Soundtrack, Garbage, Four Star Mary and Santana

25. Favorite TV show(s): The General's State of the University Address, Buffy/Angel, West Wing, BritComs, Masterpiece Theatre, and A&E's Mysteries

26. Favorite flower: If I have to pick *one*, Iris

27. Favorite sport to watch: Soccer

28. Favorite sport to play: Soccer, Volleyball...

29. Favorite Sesame Street character: The Count

30. Have you ever been convicted of a crime? Convicted? Nope.

31. What do you do when you are bored? I'm never bored. (wg)

32. The most annoying thing is: Of late? People who don't care how they pull into a parking space! If they're doing it so that no one can park near them? It's making me want to get out of my car, take my key and *CENSOR* the bejeezus outta their paint job!

33. The best thing is: Curled up in bed, listening to the rain.

34. Favorite phrase: Unfortunately, I've gotten in the habit of saying, "*Censor* a duck." Silly, ain't it? When I'm really excited I yell, "*Censorin'* Woo!" It's cathartic. (g)

All men must now skip to question 40. 35-39 are for the women.

35. Describe your ideal General scenario: Well, I just got here, and I've not had a chance to actually meet the General yet. But I think him joining me in question #33 would be Heaven on earth.

36. Dedicate a song to the General: "Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)" by Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel. ::swoon::

37. What song would the General dedicate to you? "Tupelo Honey" by Van Morrison (I hope (g))

38. Dedicate a song to your EA(s): "Over the Hills and Far Away" -- it was the 95th's song.

39. What song would your EA(s) dedicate to you? He's not much into music.

43. Favorite color(s): New green leaves against a leaden sky

44. Favorite book(s): Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins, Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen, the Harry Potter books, Good Omens by Gaiman & Pratchet

45. Favorite (non-sexual) hobbies: Reading, writing, information, driving in the desert, walking on the beach, and glitter

46. Favorite chocolate (milk/bittersweet/dark): Dark

47: Favorite junk food: Depends on my mood. Nibbly & crunchy, generally

48. Green olives or black? Kalmata

49. Favorite cheese: Gorgonzola, cambizola, Saga.

50. Scones or bagels? *Real* scones. Not those hardened lumps of baking soda generally found in American bakeries. If those, then bagels.

51. Something no one knows about you: Uhm, well... There's something about that Mastah guy I spotted at the bar. He's kinda... wow. No worries, Dande! While his Alphaness is mighty appealing, I'm with Laure, I prefer to be the brushee rather than the brusher.

52. Describe why you have chosen HSU as your home: Are you kidding? Have you heard what he thinks about his Grrls? I get all swoony just thinking about it. I still can't believe I'm here... I feel so "belong-y."