psycobambi

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I live, love, work and play in Washington DC right next door to the White House! By day I am a legal advocate for victims of sexual violence and human trafficking. By night I am a fantasy junkie with an unhealthy obesssion with Harry Potter and Lost. I take improv classes and play in a bocce league. I have a wonderful boyfriend named Will (some of my wishes are for him) who I have wild and crazy adventures with. I am a little flirty, a little dirty, and a little nerdy!

Fleetwood Mac, Cowboymouth, The Smiths, Rx Bandits,The Cure, David Bowie, The Clash, The New Pornographers, Duran Duran, A Perfect Circle, Indigo Girls, Queen, Led Zepplin, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Van Halen, Ani Difranco, Toad the Wet Sprocket, The Who, Josh Ritter, The Decemberists, The Postal Service, Arcade Fire, Belle and Sebastian, Regina Spektor, Vienna Teng

Harry Potter, Lolita, The Great Gatsby, His Dark Materials, Bridge to Terebithia, Disposable People, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, Stupid White Men, Twilight, The Handmaid's Tale, Ender's Game

All Wes Anderson films, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Being John Malcovich, Ameile, But I'm a Cheerleader, Donnie Darko, Dreamgirls, all Mel Brooks, Stage Beauty, Juno and I absolutely LOVE documentaries on all topics, especially social/political issues.

Overall I have a bright and funky asthetic. My apartment is decorated with artifacts from my travels- African, Asian and South American themes- and original artwork of friends and myself. I usually wear vintage-inspired clothes with jewel tones and unusual jewelry pieces. I am a HUGE foodie and love both sweet and savory unusual and gormet treats.

Food Sensitivities: I am lactose intolerant, but fresh dairy products usually don't mail well, so it shouldn't be a concern. Dairy cooked or baked in things (like cookies or cheese straws) is fine, but I can't eat fresh cheese, milk or ice cream.

Likes:

Food and Drink: wine and wine-themed items, wine accessories, gormet foodie things, interesting and/or healthy recipes, fruits and veggies, dark and milk chocolate, spicy ethnic foods, coffee, savory snacks, salty snacks, spreads and dips

Values: pro-woman/girl power things, equality (LGBT and racial), freedom of speech, anything related to religion or sprituality (all religions, especially non-Christian!), recycled/green things, liberal/democratic things

Themes: Asian, African, pandas, monkeys, the Atlanta Braves, the Washington Nationals, baseball, bright colors, fairies, dragons, vintage 1920s-1950s, autumn, cute monsters, pin-up girls, burlesque, dark/gothic kawaii, sci-fi or science

Humor: naughty, raunchy, satire, improv comedy

Scents: clean, crisp smells, lavender, light citrus, olive oil, rain

Dislikes:

Food and Drink: bacon, beef, root beer, heavily processed foods, chain restaurants, loose tea (because I don't know how to drink it)

Values: George W. Bush, conservative politics, guns and bombs, misogyny, racism and homophobia, Anne Coulter

Themes: pastel colors, lace and frills, floral designs, country style decor like roosters and watering cans

Humor: cruel or racist humor

Other: country music, disco, heavy metal, SUVs, math, Star Trek, heavy floral scents

*Original artwork, ATCs, poetry or any other art/craft you make (especially sewing or crochet since I can't do those!)

*Vintage or silver jewelry or beaded jewelry you make

*Scarves, gloves and hats, especially funky stuff

*Foodie supplies and kitchen gadgets

*Drink stirrers and swizzle sticks

*Cloth napkins

*Yummy spices, flavored foods, teas, food mixes, etc.

*International, interesting and/or high quality chocolate (I love Leonidas and Godiva)

*Anything associated with sci-fi fantasy books/films, especially Harry Potter and Lost

*Science or geek items, especially about inventions or humorous things

*Recycled and/or environmentally-friendly things

*Fair trade things or items made by charities, women's collectives, etc.

*Mix CDs of new music

*Magazines, signs or advertisements, from other countries and cultures

*Religious/spititual stuff from ALL faiths, especially you telling me what you believe and why

*Liberal/feminist stickers, buttons, artifacts, etc.

*Books and/or magazines

*Toys and games, especially trivia-based

*Rubber ducks (I collect them!)

*Funky or fun office/school supplies like pens, scissors, etc.

*Velvet art!!!

*Chapstick and lipgloss in tubes, not pots

*Bubble bath and bath gel

Some of the stuff on this list may be very hard to find (especially in the U.S.), but you would be my new best friend if you found it!

*Things which have been poorly translated into English in a funny way, such as on www.engrish.com

*Photographs of really awful/funny tatoos someone has

*Bizzare and unusual food (someone brought me these amazing oyster flavored cookies from Korea once)

*Old Atlanta Braves or Washington Senators memorabilia, especially Hank Aaron related (he's my hero!)

*Old civil rights, women's rights, gay rights movement memorabilia (1980s and earlier)

*Old democratic political campaign buttons

*Communist/Soviet artifacts, especially propaganda

*Old patent applications, invention blueprints, or anything associated with the patent office

*Vintage pin-up or burlesque, naughty items