Virginia

I'm a 28 yo female, I lecture at the university where I am currently working on my doctorate. I come from a close family and have awesome friends. In my freetime I play with my nieces and nephews, go for dinner, drinks, movies, shopping with my friends.

I am not interested in religious literature or religious themed goods.

I love jewelry- mostly silver, I have pierced ears (6 holes). My style is kinda funky (think Kenneth Cole Reaction). I can go fancier or casual, either way- stuff for going out at night or for during the day when I've got to be more conservative. I wear it all- bracelets, rings, necklaces, earrings.

I love the color green (for things- it looks horrible with my skin), also blue and brown. I just redid my bathroom- I painted vertical stripes (yes I am crazy) of dark/light turquoise, pea green, choc. brown, and magenta with chrome accessories. I put in a modern chrome faucet and heavy glass/ metal light fixture. This is exactly my style and I love it.

I like to play games- trivia (trivial pursuit), sudoku, or word games (taboo, catch phrase). I'm a big reader- mostly non-fiction: mysteries (Agatha Christie or Anne Perry), I like mythology, Arthurian Legends, fantasy and Jeffrey Eugenides.

I love chocolate- milk and white... Toffee, caramel, (I don't like fruit in my chocolate or gummy candy), I don't drink coffee, I like tea.

I like rock, classic rock, 80s retro, oldies. I'm not a fan of rap, R&B, or country. Some favorites- Tom Petty, Badly Drawn Boy, She Wants Revenge, The Ditty Bops, The Violent Femmes, Eurythmics, Depeche Mode, Queen, Beck, Tears for Fears, Zero 7, Snow Patrol, Chemical Brothers, Goldfrapp, Franz Ferdinand, Powderfinger.

I like action, mystery, foreign, independent movies, and fantasy. Lord of the Rings, Gosford Park, Chocolat, Xmen, Robin Hood, The Namesake, Novocaine, Shawshank Redemption, Immortal Beloved, Amelie, Eternal Sunshine, Pan's Labyrinth, Clue, Lantana. I have more of a dry sense of humor, I'm not interested in slapstick/ scatological movies.

My don't miss list is Lost, ER, and Grey's Anatomy. I also enjoy Law and Order, Jeopardy, British Comedies (open all hours, coupling, thin blue line, etc), decorating shows (changing rooms, divine design, this old house)

OK, Trading Spaces- think Laurie or Vern, not Frank! I'm into funky or contemporary types- I like geometrics or stylized patterns. I sew when I get a chance- for the home & clothing. I want to learn carpentry skills. I like to refurbish old pieces and put together an eclectic mix.

I like taking pictures and framing them. I occasionally do scrapbooking type cards or mats around the pictures.

I tend to avoid anything too country (roosters/ checks) or girly (ruffles, florals, laces) aren't my style.