Michelle

I'd like to meet:

Pretty much anyone, especially those with similar interests! Fellow psychologists, or those in the education field, and possibly local musicians or deejays! Those are some good times. :)
*The New and Improved Ultimate About Me*:

Basics:
Name: Michelle La Spata
Date of Birth: 2/1/1978
Birthplace: Naperville, IL
Current Location: Cary, IL
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'4"
Heritage: Hungarian, western Euro-mutt
Piercings: Five (all in ears)
Tattoos: None
Favourite:
Band/Singer: R.E.M.
Song: Probably "Try Not to Breathe" by R.E.M.
Movie: Forrest Gump
Disney Movie: Aladdin
TV show: Currently on: Grey's Anatomy/Lost/Ugly Betty, a three-way tossup. Overall: Friends.
Color: Purple
Food: Sushi
Pizza topping: Cheese, spinach, and mushrooms
Ice-Cream Flavor: cookies 'n cream
Drink (alcoholic): Mudslides!
Soda: Diet coke
Store: Target
Clothing Brand: dunno
Shoe Brand: dunno
Season: Fall
Month: February (love and b-day)
Holiday/Festival: Thanksgiving
Flower: Rose
Make-Up Item: Lipstick
Board game: Scattergories
This or That
Sunny or rainy: Sunny
Chocolate or vanilla: Vanilla
Fruit or veggie: Fruit
Night or day: Night
Sour or sweet: Sweet
Love or money: Love
Phone or in person: Neither, e-mail...lol
Looks or personality: Both
Coffee or tea: Neither
Hot or cold: Hot
Your:
Goal for this year: To meet my work goals
Most missed memory: College days at Bradley
Best physical feature: Eyes
First thought waking up: I don't even think I put forth a coherent thought when I wake up...
Hypothetical personality disorder: Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder, lol
Preferred type of plastic surgery: Nose or boobs
Sesame street alter ego: Probably Bert
Fairytale alter ego: Maybe Princess Jasmine...I have a cat, lol
Most stupid remark: Not sure, too many to count
Worst crime: I did shoplift once when I was younger
Greatest ambition: To get my PhD before I turn 40
Greatest fear: Not sure at this point
Darkest secret: Like I'm going to tell...
Favorite subject: Math, music, psychology
Strangest received gift: A book about poop (it was a white elephant gift)
Worst habit: Biting nails, fussing with my hair
Do You:
Smoke: No
Drink: Socially
Curse: Sometimes
Shower daily: Yes
Like thunderstorms: No
Dance in the rain: Not usually
Sing: Yes
Play an instrument: Heck yeah, flute, piccolo, bassoon
Get along with your parents: My mom
Wish on stars: Not anymore
Believe in fate: Sometimes
Believe in love at first sight: Yeah
Can You:
Drive: Of course
Sew: Not very well, just enough to put a button back on
Cook: Yes
Speak another language: I understand some Spanish and I took French in H.S., but I'm not fluent
Dance: A little
Sing: Of course
Touch your nose with your tongue: No
Whistle: Yes, but I don't have much of a range.
Curl your tongue: Yes
Have You Ever:
Been Drunk: Yes
Been Stoned/High: No
Eaten Sushi: Uh...yeah!!! (Refer to favorite food question)
Been in Love: Yes
Skipped school: Not intentionally
Made prank calls: No
Sent someone a love letter: Yes
Stolen something: Yes
Cried yourself to sleep: Yes
Other Questions:
What annoys you most in a person? Rigidity, close-mindedness, and not being truthful
Are you right or left handed? Ambidextrous
What is your bedtime? Typically between 10 PM - midnight
Name three things you can't live without: Adam, food and water
What is the color of your room? Master bedroom is yellow, as is the office. Our guest room is an ashy pink.
Do you have any siblings? Yes, three half-sibs
Do you have any pets? Yes, a cat
Would you kill someone you hate for a million dollars? No, I'd just torture them, lol
What is you middle name? Gayle
What are you nicknames? Shell, Scratch (because of my pool playing abilities), Meeshy
Are you for or against gay marriage? For it as long as they have good intentions (e.g., no infidelity, abuse, that sort of thing). We're all people, people!
What are your thoughts ..ion? Morally pro-life, legally pro-choice. Plus, consider the methods used in illegal abortions (vs. legal ones). Plus, pro-choice does NOT equal pro-abortion. It just means choice; you are not doing something against your will.
Do you have a crush on anyone? Adam
Are you afraid of the dark? No
How do you want to die? Peacefully, in my sleep
What is the largest amount of popsicles that you have eaten on one day? One, probably
Would you take a bullet for the one you love? Depends on the situation
What is the last law you’ve broken? I probably went over the speed limit. Oh, and I did step out of the white lines in downtown Chicago yesterday.
In a Member of the Opposite Sex:
Hair color: Dark or light brown
Eye color: Any
Height Any
Weight Proportional
Most important physical feature: Eyes, smile, and butt!
Biggest turn-off Bad breath
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Your Five Factor Personality Profile
Extroversion:

You have medium extroversion.
You're not the life of the party, but you do show up for the party.
Sometimes you are full of energy and open to new social experiences.
But you also need to hibernate and enjoy your "down time."

Conscientiousness:

You have high conscientiousness.
Intelligent and reliable, you tend to succeed in life.
Most things in your life are organized and planned well.
But you borderline on being a total perfectionist.

Agreeableness:

You have medium agreeableness.
You're generally a friendly and trusting person.
But you also have a healthy dose of cynicism.
You get along well with others, as long as they play fair.

Neuroticism:

You have low neuroticism.
You are very emotionally stable and mentally together.
Only the greatest setbacks upset you, and you bounce back quickly.
Overall, you are typically calm and relaxed - making others feel secure.

Openness to experience:

Your openness to new experiences is high.
In life, you tend to be an early adopter of all new things and ideas.
You'll try almost anything interesting, and you're constantly pushing your own limits.
A great connoisseir of art and beauty, you can find the positive side of almost anything. The Five Factor Personality Test
Your Brain is Yellow
Of all the brain types, yours is the most intellectual.
You crave mental stimulation, and your thoughts tend to very complex.
Your thoughts tend to be innovative and cutting edge, though many people don't understand them.

You tend to spend a lot of time thinking about science, architecture, and communication. What Color Is Your Brain?