Sunday, January 30, 2011

Proust Questionnaire

For anyone who has ever read the last page of Vanity Fair...

1. What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Being creative.
2. What is your greatest fear?
The unknown.
3. Which historical figure do you most identify with?
Martha Stewart. We both have a shy / serious streak. We adore cleaning & organizing. We're super crafty and perfectionist.
4. Which living person do you most admire?
Shirley MacLaine. She's multi-talented and has endless knowledge and curiosity. She tells it like it is and doesn't care what people think of her.
5. What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Over-thinking everything.
6. What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Cattiness.
7. What is your greatest extravagance?
Shoes.
8. On what occasion do you lie?
I'm the world's worst liar.
9. What do you dislike most about your appearance?
My hair. It's always an awkward frizz mess.
10. When and where are you happiest?
On vacation in NYC.
11. If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?
My anxiety issues and procrastination habits.
12. If you could change one thing about your family what would it be?
The constant negativity.
13. What do you consider your greatest achievement(s)?
My strong artistic eye and passion for learning.
14. Which talent would you most like to have?
Athlete or dancer.
15. What is your most treasured possession.
My vivid memories. 
16. Where would you like to live?
I would like to dabble in NYC, LA, and Europe.
17. Who are your heroes in real life?
Martha Stewart and Shirley MacLaine, of course :)
18. What is it that you most dislike?
Olives.
19. How would you like to die?
In my sleep, like my grandmother.
20. What is your motto?
"Everything happens for a reason".