100 Things about me.

1. I was born during a hurricane- Hurricane David.
2. My father wanted a son so badly, that even after they told him I was a girl he continued to call me David for another week until my mother flipped out and held me naked in front of his face until he called me Ana.
3. I have to eat every 4 hours. If I don't, I get cranky and then sick.
4. Until we were about ten years old, Ivan and I looked so much alike in such an androgynous kind of way, that people thought we were identical twins.
5. I was a chubby kid who grew to be an overweight teenager.
6. When I was 22 I got tired of being fat and worked towards becoming the person I am today.
7. When I was 10 I told my mom that it was necessary that I learned German. She laughed it off and said that German was a useless language to speak and that I should concentrate in stuff I would actually use.
8. When I was 20 my family moved to Hamburg, Germany. I spoke no German.
9. I believe in reincarnation. As a 12-year-old I went to Europe with my mom for the first time. When we arrived in Paris I recognized a city I'd never visited and spoke a language I'd never learned.
10. I met Yvette when I was 13. She was the best friend I've ever had. I was terrified of her when I first met her. With ups and downs, we've managed to remain friends ever since.
11. I got into theatre when I was 13. Update: I lost interest in theatre when I was 21.
12. I met Dan in acting class. We've been friends ever since. He now has a new girlfriend. This upsets me. Update: He has since broken up with the aforementioned girlfriend and gone through about 3 more. The most current girlfriend is not comfortable with our friendship. He has lied to her about me. I don't care that he has a girlfriend, but it bothers me that he has to lie to her about me. Update #2: He is now married and expecting twins.
13. When I moved to Cambridge, England to study, it rained for a month straight. I called home everyday to tell them that I wanted to go home. The day my step father came to help me pack, the sun came out and I refused to leave.
14. During this time, I won the International Time Warp dance contest in London's West End .
15. This is also when I had my very first European boyfriend. A Scotsman named Moe.
16. …and I picked up smoking.
17. While I was an exchange student in Paris, the day before I returned, I went to Montmartre for one last visit. As I was running up the stairs I missed a step and rolled all the way down. I arrived back in NJ wearing a cast.
18. I played softball in High School. I was the best bench warmer the town ever had.
19. I went to college in 3 different countries and went through 5 different majors: Literature, Urban Planning, Pre-law, Psychology and Government/Politics.
20. I've danced inside a cage. Yvette and I went to a club in Miami that was holding a cage dancing contest. The rest is history. Update: There aren't very many places where I haven't danced...
21. I've had my belly button pierced 3 times through the same spot-each time in a different country.
22. I got my one and only tattoo when I was 15. Yvette was holding my hand.
23. I've sang in front of people.
24. The first time I went to Oktoberfest I managed to leave equally as sober as I was when I first arrived.
25. I've broken the same leg 3 times.
26. I get car sick…unless I am driving.
27. I got my first car as a birthday gift when I turned 15- A 1995 Silver BMW 525i. I still wasn't old enough to get a license. The cops in my town were dying to bust me.
28. Although I drove everywhere, and everyone knew me and my car, I never got caught.
29. When I finally turned 17 and was old enough to take the driving test, I failed the written part.
30. I've been in one serious car accident. I was 23. It was on my way to Amsterdam.
31. I currently hate to drive.
32. I walk everywhere as long as the distance is 50 NYC blocks or less. Update: I don't walk nearly as much as I did before. Third world living made me lazy. Update #2: Living in Miami has been even worse for my walking than living in the third world.
33. I have two alter egos: Ana Jessica Parker and Donatella Fernandez. They keep me stylish.
34. I believe in retail therapy.
35. I have had 4 father figures: a biological father and 3 step fathers.
36. I have 2 brothers, 1 half sister, and 17 step siblings I've accumulated over the years.
37. I don't believe in holding grudges.
38. I fell in love for the first time when I was 15.
39. I used to be a serial dater.
40. The best first date I ever had was with a guy who turned out to be Republican. I never saw him again. Update: I did see him again...he is now a lawyer who is married to someone equally Republican.
41. At a political fundraiser a year and a half ago, I almost fell but Bill Clinton caught me.
42. I found the person I believe to be my soul-mate when I was 24. Update: He may be my soul-mate but I don't want him in my life anymore.
43. I've dated two other people since. Update: It's been more than two...
44. After the date with the first guy, I felt stupid and pissed off. The motherfucker accidentally ran over my Prada sunglasses.
45. After the date with the second guy, I cried.
46. I sing in the shower.
47. I quit watching TV after they cancelled Friends. Update: I've discovered Law and Order in all of its variations. Update #2: I no longer watch TV per se (no time) but I do watch Gossip Girl and How I met Your Mother online when I have a chance.
48. I don't know how to cook. Update: I learned how to cook mostly gourmet stuff. It doesn't look like gourmet food though. Great taste, horrible presentation.
49. I am allergic to all fish but salmon. Update #2: And Gluten...
50. I want to write a book.
51. I want to work for the UN.
52. I work in Public Relations. Update: I've since been unemployed, a consultant, a teacher, and am now entering the amazing world of high end real estate.goodie! Update #2: I have been working as a writer now for like 2 years.
53. I am a sucker for celebrity gossip.
54. The week before Manuel del Cabral died, he wrote a poem for me every day. Because he had Alzheimer's he thought he was always writing me a new one but it was always the same one.
55. My favorite poets are Pablo Neruda and Dylan Thomas.
56. I am biased towards smart people.
57. I have no patience for stupidity.
58. I count on my pictures to remind me of how I've felt.
59. I've only had one roommate, Angie, and that was in college. Update #2: Vilma asked to stay over for a few days and that turned into 6 months. I now have had 2 roommates.
60. I quit drinking actively after I got alcohol poisoning December 26, 2004. I got sick after 2 drinks. Update: I remembered how much I liked vodka with club soda. Greygoose and I have become great fiends and my nickname at parties is "Ana Bartender". Update #2: I now drink on ocassion and it's usually wine.
61. I haven't partaken in anything illegal in a while now.
62. Kissing is probably one of my favorite things to do. I don't do it as often as I'd like.
63. I think about moving to Miami at least twice a week. Update: I now live in Miami.
64. I hate Miami. Update: Not so much anymore...
65. Once I gave up chocolate for six months. It was a deal I had with God.
66. Funny thing is, I don't really believe in the concept of a God. Update: If faith comes at times of desperation, I am desperate. Update #2: Not so desperate anymore...
67. I trained to be an FBI agent.
68. Hillary Clinton hugged me.
69. Most people agree that at first glance I look bitchy and am over protective of myself.
70. I have small feet- size 6.
71. I think that Beyonce is fat and that J.Lo's ass is in some serious need of some squats.
72. I read about a book a week. Update: More like a book a month... Update #2: Do textbooks count?
73. Sometimes I don't answer my phone just because I don't feel like it.
74. My father is someone I'm not interested in having as a part of my life.
75. Whenever I watch a movie I need to have popcorn. Update: This is only true when I am at the movies.
76. I eat salad for lunch everyday. Update: I eat salad with lunch everyday...I have discovered other more fattening yet satisfying alternatives.
77. When I am really sad, I write poetry. Update: When I am really sad I party.
78. I am numerically challenged. Update: I love to play with calculators.
79. I am a nomad. After I've lived somewhere for anywhere between 9 months and 3 years, I have to move.
80. I've never had a cavity. Update: I had the first one at 28.
81. I am too lazy to shave my legs. I get them waxed.
82. My all time favorite song is Landslide by Fleetwood Mac.
83. I didn't know how to work an iPod until I bought one for myself and that was 4 days ago. Udate: That iPod died after a year and a half. I've recently bought the Nike iPod combination thingie. Loving it! Update #2: I've lost that thing like 3 times. I am done playing with it!!
84. I call my mother by her first name unless I want something, in which case I use "mama".
85. It's taken a long time to get to this point, but my mom is my best friend.
86. This year I spent my entire tax refund on clothes. Update: This year I took a trip and partied with my NY friends
87. Last year I had to pay taxes so in retribution I got something pierced. Update: Last year it was clothes. Update #2: This year I have to pay the IRS :(
88. I still haven't been to India…
89. When I die, I would like to be cremated.
90. Short people don't strike me as interesting.
91. I have been a teacher.
92. I am not a follower.
93. I hate Reggaeton.
94. I don't want to be a part of Corporate America. Update: I am part of Corporate America.
95. I am going to name my first daughter Fiona Emilia (or Fiona Maria) Update: or Martina Cecilia.
96. I've sailed on the Phocea twice.
97. I wish on stars, birthday cakes, chicken bones
98. I was a vegan from age 10-16, then I became a carnivore again, then now I am a vegetarian. Update: Chicken and turkey are okay and I've eaten italian sausages twice each time resulting in serious food poisoning!
99. I am an insomniac Udate: A lot of the time I sleep like a baby...
100. At this point in my life, I don't believe in sex without love. Update: ...

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Whoa! I am tired...this took a while.