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A Non-Book Meme

What were you doing five years ago? Work as an overnight camp counselor in the summer between my first and sophomore years of college.

Five snacks I enjoy in a perfect, non-weight-gaining world: Goldfish crackers (yes, I'm five years old again), bagels with cream cheese and lox, anything chocolate, nachos, popcorn.

Five things I would do if I were a billionaire: Own any book I wanted to, own an apartment in Manhattan, travel the world over, can't think of anything else. I'd be a very boring billionaire.

Five (non-academic) jobs that I have had: receptionist, publishing intern, camp counselor, babysitter, book store employee. And that pretty much covers my working-world experience.

Five Habits: Morning showers (I wash my hair every other day), going to the gym, brushing teeth, checking my daily planner. Not everything in that order.

Five places I have lived: Brooklyn, New York (where I currently live), Lynchburg, VA (where I went to college), Radnor, PA (where I grew up), Singapore, Tokyo, Japan (was born there and lived there twice).

Five people I want to get to know better (and who should consider themselves tagged!):
Anyone who reads this!

Comments

Lisa said…
I think I'll do this one, I've seen it around forever.
July 13, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Amanda said…
Hello!
I just wanted to let you know that I greatly enjoy your blog and I've tagged you for an (optional of course!) meme at:

http://lifeandtimesofanewnewyorker.blogspot.com

Thanks!
July 13, 2008 at 12:57 PM
Anonymous said…
Traveling the world doesn't sound too boring! That's definitely what I'd do with millions.
July 13, 2008 at 2:05 PM
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