The (dun dun DUN) Interview

Ah, yes. The Interview. You know it eventually had to come. The lovely Edana offered to grill me. Here are her questions and my answers:

1) When did you first learn of your container obsession?

My container obsession started when I was about 2 years old and an animal cracker addict. I loved those delectable crackers mostly for the cute little box-- with convenient string handle-- that they came in. I would keep the boxes after I'd finished the contents. I'd carry it around-- very much like a handbag-- until the string broke. Then it would become storage for my room. I think I was the only child who dreamed of, and begged for, a lovely, large toy box.

2) How do you deal with Insomnia issues? (ie, how do you get to sleep or what do you do to take up the time you have when you should be sleeping?)

I actually considered myself a recovering insomniac until my recent relapse. I was getting a full 7 hours of sleep a night for a few weeks. I don't know what happened. How do I spend my time? Mostly trying to not wake up everyone else in the house. Usually on Photoshop. I'm addicted to Photoshop. I also find that time useful for catching up on my reading.

To get to sleep: I play some very soothing music and try to keep my mind blank. Failing that, I try to think of boring things (like counting my relatives and trying to remember a birthday for each or counting how many Jennifers I've known) and that usually conks me out. If all else fails, Tylenol PM is my hero.

3) What's the one thing you couldn't live without?

Besides my kids? (Come on now. All together. One, two, three.. "Aww..") The one thing besides them, that I couldn't live without, is probably air. Barring that, I'd say music or lip balm.

4) What's your favorite song and dance number?

Oh, my. Such a difficult choice. Umm.. The most fun would probably be "Rose Tint My World" from the floor show part of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

and finally...

5) What's your best beauty tip? (that's right miss "I have great eyebrows and lips" )

The number one, most important thing you can do to make you look better is to wear sunscreen. Really, it's true. As anyone in the skin industry (i.e., dermatologists, facialists, make up artists, not porn stars, you pervs) and they'll tell you the same thing. Get a good broad spectrum sunblock with at least an SPF of 15. My pale skinned brethren will need SPF 30, I'm afraid. You want something that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Look for either Parasol 1789 or titanium oxide or zinc oxide in the ingredients list. If you have sensitive skin, you might do better with the titanium or zinc as they are physical blocks-- rather than chemical, like Parasol 1789-- and less irritating for the skin.

I can't stress the importance of a good skin care regime. This doesn't mean you have to spend a lot of money. Just find what works for you. Never sleep with make up on!

Also, listen to your mom. Don't slouch, smoke, drink. Eat your veggies. Water is your friend. Smile. You look so pretty when you smile. But mostly, be you. When you're comfortable and happy in your skin, your true beauty shows. Sounds trite, but it's true.


And now it's my turn. I will interview the first five people to comment. If you want to comment, but don't want to be interviewed, please let me know.