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Megan

I firmly believe that there is a special place in Hell reserved for shitty tippers.

About Me

After festering in Spokane for two miserable post-collegiate years, I've finally hoarded enough money from several soul-sucking stints in the customer service industry to move and pursue my bliss. I'm bidding farewell to the Mullet Capital of Washington and heading for sunny California. Once there I hope to actually put my dual degrees to use as well as do a little commercial/print work on the side. However, I might just say "fuck it all" and do what I enjoy more than anything- writing (who needs money and a "real career" anyway). If the latter doesn't pan out so well, I can always go back to Hooters, 'cause I've got mad hula-hooping/simultaneous beer pouring skills! Hmm, what else is there to say? I love animals, especially my four cats- Simone, Cherie, Honeybee & my one-eyed little man, Baxter. I also enjoy spending time with my best friend Amanda, savoring a good cup of coffee, watching movies, traveling (I desperately want to return to Europe) and filming the occasional commercial. I'm single and always have been, but I wouldn't mind changing that. I firmly believe that humor is the sexiest quality a man can possess. I'm sarcastic, neurotic, hardworking, and loyal.Free Myspace Pictures
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name: Megan Albertus
Birthday: Friday the 13th of November, 1981
Birthplace: Spokane
Current Location: Spokane, but not for long
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5' 5"
Right Handed or Left Handed: Lefty- we're a rare breed
Your Heritage: German/Norwegian/Scandinavian
The Shoes You Wore Today: Nike Shox
Your Weakness: I'm perpetually late for everything
Your Fears: The death of a loved one
Your Perfect Pizza: Pizza Hut Veggie Lover's
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Relocate to California and get a job that fulfills me
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: I don't instant message
Thoughts First Waking Up: Yay, I don't have to go to work today (now that I'm semi-employed)!
Your Best Physical Feature: You'd have to ask someone impartial, I only see my flaws.
Your Bedtime: Very late. I'm a creature of the night, plus I have to stay up for "Conan!"
Your Most Missed Memory: Time spent with my father.
Pepsi or Coke: Always Diet Coke
MacDonalds or Burger King: I used to work at McDonalds (watch "Super Size Me," it's all true) and I don't eat meat, so neither!
Single or Group Dates: At this point I'll take either.
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Not a fan of tea
Chocolate or Vanilla: Both
Cappuccino or Coffee: Cappuccino, Frappucino- I don't care, I love it all!
Do you Smoke: Yes, but not cigarettes.
Do you Swear: Unceasingly and excessively. I can make a sailor blush.
Do you Sing: Not well
Do you Shower Daily: No, I simply anoint myself with scented oils to mask the stench.
Have you Been in Love: No
Do you want to go to College: Been there, done that- but eventually may return to finish my third degree.
Do you want to get Married: At this point, I do not have a burning desire to do so (but my mom hopes I'll change my mind).
Do you belive in yourself: Not as much as I should.
Do you get Motion Sickness: Not that I know of, but then I've never actually been on a boat.
Do you think you are Attractive: There is always someone prettier.
Are you a Health Freak: Yes, but life is too short not to indulge on occasion!
Do you get along with your Parents: My mother is my hero, confidant and best friend.
Do you like Thunderstorms: Very much so, especially when the power goes out.
Do you play an Instrument: Just the skin flute.
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: Hell yes!
In the past month have you Smoked: Yes
In the past month have you been on Drugs: Please refer to the previous question!
In the past month have you gone on a Date: Sadly no.
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: Yes, I fucking work in one.
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: Nope
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: I'm a vegetarian, so no.
In the past month have you been on Stage: Indeed I have
In the past month have you been Dumped: No, I'd have to date someone first!
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: I haven't gone swimming in 10 years.
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: Thought about it but no, curse that conscience of mine.
Ever been Drunk: Yes, but on too few occasions. I really need to up my alcohol consumption.
Ever been called a Tease: Once by a guy who was angry I rebuffed his advances because he was so pathetic that if he wanted pussy, he'd have to pay for it.
Ever been Beaten up: Nope, I'm pretty non-confrontational.
Ever Shoplifted: Nope, I believe in karma too much.
How do you want to Die: Painlessly and at peace with the life I've led.
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: Content
What country would you most like to Visit: There are many: England, Egypt, Switzerland... the list goes on!
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: Blue
Favourite Hair Color: Dark
Short or Long Hair: Medium
Height: Not important
Weight: Very slender
Best Clothing Style: Whatever expresses their indiviuality.
Number of Drugs I have taken: Just one. Guess I need to expand my horizons.
Number of CDs I own: Only a dozen. Guess I really need to expand my horizons!
Number of Piercings: 5
Number of Tattoos: None
Number of things in my Past I Regret: How can you quantify regret? I try to live without it.
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My Interests

I am one fierce rollerblader (hey, don't laugh- it gives you an ass so tight you can bounce a damn quarter off it)! Not all my pursuits are that nerdy of course, since I also love a rousing game of Scrabble, spending time with my four cats, people-watching, reading and viewing copious amounts of television. When I'm not engaging in the aforementioned activities, I can be found at the movies, as movies are truly my favorite pastime (even when I'm not being paid to review them). Lest you think I'm an ambitionless couch-potato, I feel I must mention that I run regularly and clean compulsively (yes, I'm a neat freak).

I'd like to meet:

Hmmm, who would I like to meet? Well, who wouldn't want to have an encounter with their favorite celebrity? I know I certainly would want to meet several famous people, if only to see if they are pretentious douchebags in real life. My list would include Hugh Laurie (Dr. House can examine me anytime), Mike Rowe (he seems like such a fascinating fellow, not to mention sexy), Zach Braff (for those same reasons), Natalie Portman (she's simply exsquisite), Tina Fey (her wit inspires me), Cate Blanchett (so damn classy), Nicole Kidman (she's so elegant, plus I'd feel compelled to ask her if Tom Cruise was such a nutjob when she was married to him), Dr. Phil (so I could give him a swift kick in the groin), George W. Bush (for the same reason), Paris Hilton (so I could admonish her for setting the female empowerment movement back a good twenty years), Jessica Simpson (for the same reason), Nicole Richie (just to see how thin she really is in person) and all the girls who teased me in elementary school for being a shy nerd (I hope they've all gotten fat), and (finally) someone capable of real, reciprocal love, who'll embrace (or at least overlook) all of my idiosyncracies and neuroses.

Music:

Although I'm clearly in the minority in declaring my love for ABBA, I don't give a shit. When my antiquated portable CD player is not blasting ABBA, it can usually be heard playing Jack Johnson, Mika, Buddy Holly, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Edith Piaf, Keane, OAR, the "Garden State" soundtrack, the soundtrack from "Chicago" (when I'm feeling sassy), Jason Mraz (when I'm feeling like a spaz) or the soundtrack from "Secretary" (when I'm feeling naughty). I also love "Crimson and Clover" by Tommy James and the Shondells, "Love is All Around" by The Troggs, "Oh What a Night" by The Four Seasons, "Kodachrome" by Paul Simon, "Those Were the Days" by Mary Hopkin, lots of Elvis, most classical music, some Michael Buble, some of The Mamas and the Papas and "Fidelity" by Regina Spektor.

Movies:

Don't get me started on this topic! Movies are my passion, so the list of ones I enjoy is a long and eclectic one. The following are a few of my favorites: "Dumb and Dumber," "The Talented Mr. Ripley," "Seven," "Garden State," "Secretary," "Igby Goes Down," "L.A. Confidential," "The Silence of the Lambs," "Saving Private Ryan," "Chicago," "What's Eating Gilbert Grape," "28 Days Later," "Dawn of the Dead," "Bad Santa," "Apollo 13," "Narc," "Quills," "Clay Pigeons," "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind," the series of "Horatio Hornblower" films, "Old School," "Fargo," "The 40 Year Old Virgin," "Reservoir Dogs," "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," "The Bourne Identity," "Fight Club," "To Die For," "The Usual Suspects," "Good Will Hunting" and "Super Troopers."

Television:

Currently, I'm obsessed with a little program by the name of "Dirty Jobs." It airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on the Discovery Channel (yes, it is thinly veiled edu-tainment). The show features host Mike Rowe (whom I simply adore) attempting a variety of foul feats. He profiles dirty professions with a sexy blend of humor, machismo and articulateness that I can't get enough of. Of course the scheduling of this program conflicts with my other favorite, "House," which means I have to tape the latter (yes, I still have a fucking VCR- I like to call it the poor man's Tivo). I also thoroughly enjoy "CSI: Las Vegas" (I boycott "CSI: Miami" because I firmly believe that David Caruso is too ugly to be on television), "Scrubs" (Zach Braff is so damn sexy), "The Office" (Steve Carell is a genius), "Family Guy" (it's freakin' sweet), "Arrested Development" (I wish it would make a triumphant return),"The Simpsons" (I prefer the vintage episodes over the newer ones) and "The Soup." Damn, I watch too much TV- especially when you consider the fact I'm omitting all the shows I rent on DVD, since I'm deprived of cable.

Books:

Does "Star" magazine count? Just kidding! While I do love the guilty little pleasure that is "Star," I actually relish reading real books that bear no mention of Paris Hilton and her ilk. I'm a fan of the Ripley series penned by Patricia Highsmith, as well as vintage crime novels by James Ellroy and Frank Abagnale's memoir, "Catch Me If You Can." I sometimes enjoy the warped sensibilities of Chuck Palahniuk and Brett Easton Ellis, although I was disappointed in the film adaptation of "American Psycho" (David Fincher should have directed that movie). I've also been known to actually enjoy "The Canterbury Tales," "The Iliad," and "The Odyssey" (and other books students are frequently forced to read in school). In summation, I also have an affinity for muckraking books of all sorts. I loved "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair, as well as "The Hot Zone," "The Pentagon Papers" and "Fast Food Nation."

Heroes:

Without a moment of hesitation I would say my mom! My mother is infinitely patient, supportive and wise. She's been both a mother and father to me, as well as a friend and confidant. She's sacrificed so much of herself on my behalf that I only hope I can one day become someone she deems worthy of all those sacrifices. My mom means more to me than anyone and I will forever measure my success in terms of how proud she is of me.

My Blog

Megan + White Russian = Blog

As it turns out, a single White Russian is enough to get me in the mood to birth a mini-blog from my warped little mind. Liken it to a midget- twice as hilarious, with none of the filler.Anyway, let'...
Posted by Megan on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:36:00 PST

Megan's California Adventure

Much has changed in the time since my last missive. I'm happy to report that I now have some furniture (no more inflatable air mattress), cable TV and a job to pay for it all. Sadly, my aforementioned...
Posted by Megan on Sun, 13 May 2007 04:52:00 PST

Megan Moves to California

Life is sweet...or at least it soon will be. That's what I keep telling myself whilst I sit, huddled on the floor, in the dark ruins of what will soon be my new-and-improved apartment. Virtually a s...
Posted by Megan on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:14:00 PST

Megan's Moose-knuckle

I was recently inspired to pen the following piece of drivel after spotting a particularly pronounced camel toe. Camel Toe, I Love Thee SoBy Megan AlbertusWhat is it about a giant moose-knuckleThat...
Posted by Megan on Tue, 13 Mar 2007 03:11:00 PST

Megan Goes to the Producer's Guild Awards

It's been a little more than a week since I returned from attending the Producer's Guild Awards and I'm still basking in the afterglow of my BEST WEEKEND EVER. Now you're probably wondering how a rub...
Posted by Megan on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 04:12:00 PST

Megan's Drunken Christmas & Epically Bad New Year's Eve

Perhaps it can be attributed to the fact that I'm no longer a lighthearted little girl with a firm belief that Santa exists, or maybe because I had to work Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve...
Posted by Megan on Sun, 14 Jan 2007 03:39:00 PST

Megan's Home Makeover

After a recent marathon viewing session of the glut of home-improvement shows on HGTV, it dawned on me that there was indeed room for improvement in my home. This realization, combined with my ample ...
Posted by Megan on Fri, 01 Dec 2006 02:36:00 PST

Megan Turns 25 (But Doesn't Remeber It)

Recently, I celebrated the 25th anniversary of my escape from my mother's womb. Yes, my friends, I have now been taking up space on this planet for a quarter of a fucking century! While the prospect...
Posted by Megan on Sat, 18 Nov 2006 05:01:00 PST

Megan Will Remain a Spokaniac for a Few Months Longer (and Try Not to Slit her Wrists)

This is just a little update for those of you (and I'm certain the numbers are staggering) who might be wondering why the hell I haven't made good on my promise to relocate. Yes, I am still currently...
Posted by Megan on Wed, 08 Nov 2006 09:40:00 PST

Megan Steals Candy from an Elderly Woman & Gets Her Just Desserts

The circumstances surrouding this event aren't important, so suffice it to say that I recently found myself tempted by an old woman's holiday treat. There it was, a piece of presuambly delicous gourm...
Posted by Megan on Thu, 26 Oct 2006 03:31:00 PST