As I sit here, frequently staring blankly into space because, hello, writing a page solely about yourself is hard (and slightly awkward and fairly narcissistic), I am eating carrot cake and sipping coffee. So I guess that’s something you should know about me.
I have a major sweet tooth, but almost always require an accompanying beverage.
Because if you’re gonna indulge a bit, you’d be stupid not to make it count. Which brings me to another bio-appropriate factoid:
I’m very self-aware, healthy eating habits not excluded. I like to be in control of my life (who doesn’t, I suppose), but there is a certain breed of person who really likes this. Which brings me to another point:
I’m Type A to a T (see what I did there?). There’s a reason my name begins with that letter.
Alright, enough of this. This all sounds way too formal.
DO-OVER.
Hi, my name is Ali. Chances are, you already know this, but on the off chance you don’t? Nice to meet you! Stay a while.
I frequently get carded at bars, so you may think I’m under 21 (I’m not). I live in California, so you may think I’m from here (I’m not). I love vegan food, so you may think I’m vegan (I’m not). I didn’t start drinking until I was 20 and have never tried a cigarette, so you may think I’m straightedge (I kinda am).
Here’s what I also am:
* that girl that tries so hard not to spill her coffee that she ends up spilling her coffee (see also: Self-Fulfilled Prophet)
* 60% homebody, 40% social butterfly (I despise the term “social butterfly,” so if anyone has any good synonyms, feel free to throw ‘em my way)
* hopelessly in love with Joseph-Gordon Levitt, traveling and happy hour (not necessarily in that order)
* pretty damn funny (I used to be shy about this one, but the masses have spoken…at least the not easily-offended ones)
* a big supporter of parentheses
* an Associate Producer for reality television (see also: Reality Bytes up top)
* such an organizer (but with, like, everything: people, trips, things…)
* a massive worrier/overanalyzer (fun!)
But really, at the end of the day, I’m a single quarter-lifer who craves balance, a calm mind and a happy soul.
And the occasional cocktail.
Happy you’re here.