winterlillies

I'm a medieval historian or I pretend to be! I am currently applying to PhD programs in medieval history where my main area is 14th century England with an emphasis on the laws of war. I did my master's in Glasgow, Scotland at the University of Glasgow and am longing to go back! I really fell in love with Scotland and more so with Glasgow.

Oh dear-since I do a lot of research I usually stick with historical fiction, but in the romance area. My auto buys are Amanda Quick, Liz Carlyle and Elizabeth Hoyt.

I love Gaston Leroux Phantom of the Opera! As well as Victor Hugo's Les Misérables and Erich Maria Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front.

I love to watch Brothers & Sisters, Greek and Gossip Girl.

Historical / Period Dramas are my fave! I'm a big fan of Gone With the Wind. I'm also a fan of the actor Gerard Butler.

I have a sister who works in the music industry so I'm open to all kinds of music, but I really don't like rap or hard heavy metal. I do like Bryan Adams and James Blunt for example. I love to relax to classical music and enjoy attending the opera now and then.

Scottish highland fudge, butterscotch candy, Werther's original, jolly ranchers, chocolate either plain for with nuts and some fruit like cherries, popcorn with butter, cheez-It crackers, pretzels, caramel popcorn with nuts, cookies, scones & rice krispie treats.

Coffee: French Vanilla as well as Irish Cream (instant is good as well)

Tea: Open to any type except green tea and chai tea and no fruity flavors. Loose tea is fine.

Hot Chocolate: Any kind with or without marshmallows

FAVORITES

color: pink, navy blue, blue

genre of music: pop, musicals, classical, opera, one hit wonders

genre of books: historical romances (especially those set in the regency), but as a Medievalist I read anything regarding the middle ages, but mostly late 14th England

genre of movies: historical / period dramas (love costume dramas!)

scent: lavender, cinnamon

LIKES postcards, scarves, over the knee socks, Lush, Phantom of the Opera, vintage purses / wallets, Hello Kitty, vintage jewelry especially brooches, tea, cadbury (uk) chocolate, Burberry, and Glasgow, Scotland.

COLLECTION I collect postcards (vintage used or new), nutcrackers, Gone With the Wind item, Scottish items, theatre masks, Medieval Knights

DISLIKES Birds-they are nice to look at, but don't let them come near me. LOL! Oh and licorice-I just can't stand the aftertaste.