jenni_blog | meme - the proust questionnaire

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Name? Jennifer or Jenni for short.
What is your idea of perfect happiness? Being able to do what I want whenever I want.
What is your greatest fear? Not being able to be alone.
Which historical figure do you most identify with? When I was a child of about ten I read a story about Emmeline Pankhurst, who was a pioneer who worked to get women the vote. Her slogan was 'Deeds not words.' I've always admired her and always wanted to be like her. I always try to speak my mind.

Which living person do you most admire? It is very difficult to choose only one, but right now I'll say Margaret Atwood, Canadian writer.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? Trying too hard to please others.
What is the trait you most deplore in others? Dissembling.
What is your greatest extravagance? Spending too much money on stupid things I don't need.
What is your favorite journey? To and through Europe.
What do you consider the most overrated virtue? Chastity. ;)
What do you consider your greatest achievement? That I've kept working for my entire life since being a student.
On what occasion do you lie? To protect myself and others.
What do you dislike most about your appearance? I don't consider these things important, but if you must, not having a waistline.
Which living person do you most despise? That's a tough one because there are a few. Sarah Palin comes to mind.
Who or what is the greatest love of your life? Does it have to be my husband? Oh, good. Damn. Does there have to be just one? Okay, I never got over ONE boyfriend from when I was 18. His name was John.
When and where were you happiest? In Portugal. Portugal could be the love of my life!
Which talent would you most like to have? To be an incredible painter.
What is your current state of mind? Lazy as shit.
What is it that you most dislike? Weakness in people who cannot do things for themselves.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I'd have more patience with idiots.
What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? To be a prisoner of some kind or let me rephrase that--to have no freedom.
What is your favorite occupation? Spending time on the computer. LOTS of time. XD
What is your most marked characteristic? I really have NO idea. Okay, I am a lady in a time when there are very few left. I hardly ever curse or fart in public, for instance.
What is the quality you most like in a man? Perception.
What is the quality you most like in a woman? Calmness.
What do you most value in your friends? That they care.
Who is your favorite hero of fiction? Damn. There are several, but right now let me say Jean Valjean of Les Miserables.
Who are your heroes in real life? Those who try to make life better for others. Health care workers are one type of hero.
How would you like to die? Very quickly so I don't know about it.
What is your motto? I have never been part of a flashmob and don't care to be.