interview meme strikes again!

[threeplusfire]

1) Where in Austin do you live, and how long have you lived here?

I'm currently living just southwest of the 183/IH35 junction. Not the best neighborhood in town, but a comfortable apartment for a cheap price. I've lived in Austin since 1987, back in the day where 183 had stoplights up north. Most all of the time I've spent in Austin I've lived in the North, Northwest suburbs.

2) How long did you date your husband before you were married?

It was only about a month and a half, two months before we were engaged. I started seeing Alan in the end of May, was engage mid July and married by mid December. Never let anyone tell you that a year is required for wedding planning!

3) How old are you?

I will turn 24 this year. Honestly, I never thought I would live this long. Sounds ridiculous, but I had a morbid fear that I wouldn't live to see 20 when I was younger. In 1997 I did almost die, and spent a lot of time in the hospital after a suicide attempt. I am grateful for all the years since then.

4) Where kind of work do you do?

I am a Map Analyst. I examine FEMA flood maps and determine if properties require flood insurance. Our clients are banks and the mortgage industry. As determined by federal law, anytime a person or business purchases property or refinances they must have a flood zone certification. The basic process is fairly simple, but can be complicated at times. Most often, I certify properties in Colorado, though I've worked several other states like Iowa, Arizona, California and Texas. Iowa is my favorite, because it has the least flooding I've encountered so far!

While it is a good job, I don't plan on making a lifetime commitment to flood maps. This year I hope to take the GRE and apply to graduate programs. My BA is in Czech Studies, with a minors in Russian and journalism. I graduated from the University of Texas in 2002.


You know the drill. Leave a comment an a request to be interviewed if you would like me to ask you questions. I really dig this meme, so ask away even if you haven't been around long.

Comments

[violetisblue.livejournal.com]

Innarview me, pleez.

[malaka.livejournal.com]

Hehe.. my parents were engaged after 1 month and married a month later.. and they had a big wedding! I know that a year of planning is required, I'm just to lazy to do it all in a rush ;)


And do you work at Flood Data Systems?

[schmidtybooger.livejournal.com]

*raises hand*

Oo! Oo! Pick me! Pick me!

[puella.livejournal.com]

I would like to be interviewed if you feel like it.

[lawnrrd]

Me! Me!

[alainn-sorcha.livejournal.com]

You know, I really dig this too. And it's been since July or so that I did it.

So ask away. Everything you always wanted to know, but were too afraid to ask.

[mielikki.livejournal.com]

Me too! Please, thankyou. :)

[fauxfille.livejournal.com]

interview moi, please. :)

[delchi.livejournal.com]

Me Next! ( Again )

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

Your icon nearly made me spit cherry cola on my monitor. :P

1. What is the redeeming quality or best aspect of your day job?
2. Have a literary tea party! Who gets an invite?
3. If you had to move somewhere other than where you live now, where would you go?
4. Will we ever get to hear more on the Quiet Project? I can't be the only person with burning curiousity about this!
5. What's your favorite movie monster?

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

I was surprised when I learned so many people I knew had whirlwind engagements like mine. I thought for sure we would get more flak, but our families handled it well.

I do work for First American Flood Data, in the big red brick building where Burnet hits Mopac. One of my coworkers once sang to the tune of "Sweet Home Alabama":

'Needed a plat for Alabama
The PLS just wouldn't do
I'm just a poor map analyst
Does my scaling bother you, tell the truth

Sweet Home Flood Data
Where the plats are so small"

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

1. Why did you move from Texas to New York?
2. What things are you planning on doing when you visit Prague?
3. What did you want to be when you were very young, as opposed to now, and how has that changed or not?
4. What's your favorite place to eat in NYC, and why?
5. What did you learn last year?

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

1. Why did you pick your paticular major?
2. Would you rather live a life of great highs and great lows, or one that stayed more comfortably in the middle of the chart? (Think money, emotion, career-wise)
3. What's your favorite part of campus or building at UT?
4. Name three things you would like to see the next president do while in office.
5. What goal do you want to accomplish more than any other right now?

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

1. How did you and Lauren meet?
2. Someone drops a million in your lap, what do you do with all that cash?
3. Do you think the Democrats are sabotaging themselves in this election race? Which one stands the best chance?
4. How do you deal with your stress?
5. What are the essentials to a good musical collection, artist and albumwise?

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

1. Where did you get your hair cut? Cause it's fabulous.
2. What is the most necessary habit you picked up in college?
3. Why do you support Dean?
4. If you had an all expenses paid vacation, two weeks anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
5. What's your opinion of the complete anti-smoking laws cropping up around the country?

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

1. You often mention picking up cool rocks. What are your favorites of all the ones you have?
2. How has your spiritual life changed since your revelation about Pan?
3. When did you first begin working with/experimenting/learning about the religion you practice? (I'm unsure of what terminology to use here, so feel free to correct me.)
4. What are the best and worst aspects of your job?
5. Do you think you will ever shave your head again?

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

1. Did you grow up speaking French or study it at school?
2. What are your favorite things about NYC?
3. What is the greatest French movie or movie about France ever?
4. Do you enjoy living in the company of other artists, or would you rather live wih more space to yourself?
5. How do you handle your worries?

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

1. What's the next step?
2. Who is the greatest comic book hero of all time?
3. Do you vote? Why or why not?
4. When and where did you get your cats?
5. If you had a free ride to the college of your choice, where would you go and what would you study?

[fauxfille.livejournal.com]

Ohhhh...interesting questions. I'll post my answers VERY SOON. :)

[malaka.livejournal.com]

Haha.. I work for IBM, in the little building that is closest to you :)

Do you know of a Mark Young?

interview

[feu-de-fripe.livejournal.com]

i would like to be interviewed please

[baseproduct.livejournal.com]

I'd also liked to be interviewed, when you get the time. :)

Re: interview

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

1. What do you like most about being a mom?
2. What's the biggest change you've made in your life to accomodate Julia and Kirk?
3. Do you want to have more children?
4. If you could be any great historical figure for a day, who would you be?
5. What kind of baked goods do you want to make for the coffee shop?

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

1. What was the greatest concert you've ever seen?
2. How long have you been playing D&D and other rpgs?
3. What period of history do you find most interesting?
4. Name three books everyone should read.
5. What would you do with a million dollars, tax free?