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morrigirlGot this out of Gemma Bemma's journal.
1. First Memory
I remember having my diaper changed. No shit. I was lying on the blue dresser/changing table in my room. I was still and quiet. The air smelled like baby powder. And I was looking up at the shelf above the changing table. There was a small lamp on it. I remember staring up into the light.
2. First Pet
My grandparents had a lot of cats. Well, they weren't really THEIR cats, more like stray cats from around the neighbourhood who hung out in my grandparents yard because they always put food out for them. When I was six this beautiful Persian took up residence in the backyard. My cousin Talia named him Angel. I loved Angel I though he was the prettiest sweetest cat on earth. And we got along so well Grandma said that he could be my cat.
3. First Embarrassing Moment
The first one I can remember is from 5th grade. I was going to school at EDS and there was this really cute guy named Jason in my class. I had a massive crush on him. Anyway, one day we were smack dab in the middle of an English lesson when my teacher suddenly went on this weird diatribe about NYC. She explained to the kids how there were fire escapes on the outsides of the buildings, and most of the class, having never seen NY, were amazed. I was kinda homesick so I began to daydream about the city, and wonder when I would get to go back. After about 5 minutes I snapped out of it and tuned back into the lesson. Not one minute after I tuned back in Jason raised his hand and said outloud to the teacher and the whole class, "Ms. Sjoberg, will you PLEASE tell Carla to stop LOOKING at me!!!" I was mortified. While I was spacing I must have been looking in Jason's general direction. I turned bright red and felt utterly humiliated.
4. First "Best Friend"
Carey London from nursery school.
5. First Night Away from Home
I must have been in Kindergaten because I went to spend the night at Trilby's house. When it came time to go to bed I started crying uncontrolably and saying I wanted to go home. So Felicia called my Mom and she came and picked me up.
6. First Love
Patrick Kramer
7. First Unrequited Love
Patrick Kramer
8. First Unreturned Love
Patrick Kramer
9. First Kiss
Was with Louis Dees, my then boyfriend, when I was 15. It was just a little peck on the lips as we each went to our separate classes, but it just felt all wrong. We broke up the next day I think.
10. First Time
Was with Jason Rivers. I was 18 and on my college search. The first school I visited was Goddard College in Vermont. Jason was my host. I'd been holding out for true love but...there was just this chemistry between Jason and I. We had an instant connection. I felt totally at ease with him, I trusted him, I knew he woudn't hurt me. So I allowed our make out session to evolve into...more. And what could have easily become a one night stand turned into a 3 year relationship.
11. First Realization of My Sexuality
14, when I realized that if I fell in love with a girl I wouldn't hesitate to sleep with her.
12. First Bike
I had a red mickey mouse tricycle at my grandparents house.
13. First Car
I'll tell you when I get it.
14. First Time on a Motorcycle
Never been on one
15. First Plane Trip
I can't remember. Every summer my family flew down to Florida to visit my grandparents. I've been flying since I was born, possibly even before.
16. First Trip Abroad
Never been abroad
17. First Job
Cleaning Raub and Sellew Halls at Knox College.
18. First Apartment
Tell ya when I get one.
19. First Furniture Purchased New
N/A
20. First Regret
*shrugs* I try not to do anything I'll regret later.
21. First Fight
The closest I've ever come to a physical fight was a very heated confrontation between my older brother and I way back when I was 15 and he was...23. I don't remember what the arguement was about, but he was so going to punch me, and he changed his mind at the last moment and just threw me to the floor instead. First and only time he ever laid a violent hand on me.
22. First Broken Bone
I've never broken a bone :)
23. First Scar
The lovely dent I have right in the middle of my forehead. Got it when I was 2. Mom said Talia and I were jumping on Grandma's bed, and I fell and hit my head on the headboard.
24. First Hospital Stay
2003. St. Vincent's psychiatric ward.
25. First Automobile Accident
Heh heh, the fender bender Adam got into on the 4th of July. That was a riot. It was raining and as Adam broke for a stop light his car skidded a little and literally bumped the car in front of him. It was barely a tap and there was no damamge to either car, yet one of the people in the other car swore to high heaven she's gotten a concussion!!!
26. First Brush with Death
If I ever had a brush with death I didn't know it.
27. First Religious Experience
That's one I can't remember.
28. First Album
For either my sixth or eighth birthday, I don't recall which, Joan gave me a copy of Gracelend by Paul Simon.
29. First Concert
Sarah Mclachlan free show at the Summer Stage in Central Park. I was 14.
30. First Arena Concert
Rage Against the Machine at Nassau Colusseum.
31. First Time on Television
Like I've ever been on television!
32. First Movie That Scared the Shit Out of Me
First one I remember being utter terrified after was Predator. Saw it when I was 12 and was convinced for months after that it was gonna come get me.
33. First Movie I Saw More Than Once
I think it was The Lost Boys. That was my pre-Matrix movie obsession. Watched it everyday after school for months! Saw it 24 times, stopped counting after that. In fact I watched it again this evening. I know the entire script by heart.
34. First Theft
I had my wallet stolen last year.
35. First Run-In with the Law
Never had one.
36. First Vote in a Public Election
The Mayoral election before this last one. Ya know? The one where Guiliani got re-elected? I don't remember what year that was. I voted for Sal Albanese.
37. First Public Nudity
Never.
38. First Drunk
The night Danni and I messed around. We were both way too scared to make a move while sober, so we drank heavily that day. I was 16. I had some red wine, and a couple fazzy navels and I was GONE!
39. First Illegal Drug Use
When I was 15. Everyone was smoking weed and I wanted to see what the big deal was. So one day during class I asked George the drug dealer to hook me up, and he invited me to smoke a joint with he and a few other people after school. So at the end of the day me, George, Erik, and Jonah stood on the corner of 14th St. and Second Ave and smoked a joint. I wasn't impressed. It didn't do anything other then make me nauseous. Went directly to my shrink appointment afterwards. I was so NOT stoned that he couldn't tell I'd smoked up.
40. First Death of Family Member or Friend
My grandmother in 1989.
41. First Funeral
Grandma 1989
42. First Wedding
My cousins Sal and Maria's wedding when I was 11. The first and last time I ever saw my parents dance together.
43. First Time I Felt "Like an Adult"
I have yet to feel like one.
44. First Forced Apology
I can't remember ever being forced to apologize for anything. I mean, i'm sure my Mom tried to make me but I was such a stubborn kid I don't think I ever said "I'm sorry" because I never ever thought I was wrong.
45. First Time I Lost My Shit
This question is too vague. I can't answer it.
46. First Time I Was Impressed with Myself
When I read my first sentence in Kindergarten. I remember all the other kids had picked up on it really fast, but I was having a hard time sounding out words, and translating what was written on the page into actual idea. But one day it just clicked and I was ecstatic. Just so happened my Mom was at the school that day. She came to visit the classroom and i just ran up to here and read a page out of my work book to her. I was SOOOO excited.
47. First Bad Haircut
I was 8 and Mom made me cut it to my ears. I hated it, it made me look chubby.
48. First Piece of Clothing I Loved
I had this great party dress when I was a little kid. It had a dark blue skirt, a white blousy top, and a black floral print vest. I wore it whenever I had the chance.
49. First Realization that Not Everyone Else is Like Me
Fifth grade when I went to private school in Florida with all these rich white kids. Although it was more of a realization that I wasn't like everyone else.
50. First Computer Encounter
I must have been 5. Michael got a computer for Christmas. He loved it and never let me play with it.
1. First Memory
I remember having my diaper changed. No shit. I was lying on the blue dresser/changing table in my room. I was still and quiet. The air smelled like baby powder. And I was looking up at the shelf above the changing table. There was a small lamp on it. I remember staring up into the light.
2. First Pet
My grandparents had a lot of cats. Well, they weren't really THEIR cats, more like stray cats from around the neighbourhood who hung out in my grandparents yard because they always put food out for them. When I was six this beautiful Persian took up residence in the backyard. My cousin Talia named him Angel. I loved Angel I though he was the prettiest sweetest cat on earth. And we got along so well Grandma said that he could be my cat.
3. First Embarrassing Moment
The first one I can remember is from 5th grade. I was going to school at EDS and there was this really cute guy named Jason in my class. I had a massive crush on him. Anyway, one day we were smack dab in the middle of an English lesson when my teacher suddenly went on this weird diatribe about NYC. She explained to the kids how there were fire escapes on the outsides of the buildings, and most of the class, having never seen NY, were amazed. I was kinda homesick so I began to daydream about the city, and wonder when I would get to go back. After about 5 minutes I snapped out of it and tuned back into the lesson. Not one minute after I tuned back in Jason raised his hand and said outloud to the teacher and the whole class, "Ms. Sjoberg, will you PLEASE tell Carla to stop LOOKING at me!!!" I was mortified. While I was spacing I must have been looking in Jason's general direction. I turned bright red and felt utterly humiliated.
4. First "Best Friend"
Carey London from nursery school.
5. First Night Away from Home
I must have been in Kindergaten because I went to spend the night at Trilby's house. When it came time to go to bed I started crying uncontrolably and saying I wanted to go home. So Felicia called my Mom and she came and picked me up.
6. First Love
Patrick Kramer
7. First Unrequited Love
Patrick Kramer
8. First Unreturned Love
Patrick Kramer
9. First Kiss
Was with Louis Dees, my then boyfriend, when I was 15. It was just a little peck on the lips as we each went to our separate classes, but it just felt all wrong. We broke up the next day I think.
10. First Time
Was with Jason Rivers. I was 18 and on my college search. The first school I visited was Goddard College in Vermont. Jason was my host. I'd been holding out for true love but...there was just this chemistry between Jason and I. We had an instant connection. I felt totally at ease with him, I trusted him, I knew he woudn't hurt me. So I allowed our make out session to evolve into...more. And what could have easily become a one night stand turned into a 3 year relationship.
11. First Realization of My Sexuality
14, when I realized that if I fell in love with a girl I wouldn't hesitate to sleep with her.
12. First Bike
I had a red mickey mouse tricycle at my grandparents house.
13. First Car
I'll tell you when I get it.
14. First Time on a Motorcycle
Never been on one
15. First Plane Trip
I can't remember. Every summer my family flew down to Florida to visit my grandparents. I've been flying since I was born, possibly even before.
16. First Trip Abroad
Never been abroad
17. First Job
Cleaning Raub and Sellew Halls at Knox College.
18. First Apartment
Tell ya when I get one.
19. First Furniture Purchased New
N/A
20. First Regret
*shrugs* I try not to do anything I'll regret later.
21. First Fight
The closest I've ever come to a physical fight was a very heated confrontation between my older brother and I way back when I was 15 and he was...23. I don't remember what the arguement was about, but he was so going to punch me, and he changed his mind at the last moment and just threw me to the floor instead. First and only time he ever laid a violent hand on me.
22. First Broken Bone
I've never broken a bone :)
23. First Scar
The lovely dent I have right in the middle of my forehead. Got it when I was 2. Mom said Talia and I were jumping on Grandma's bed, and I fell and hit my head on the headboard.
24. First Hospital Stay
2003. St. Vincent's psychiatric ward.
25. First Automobile Accident
Heh heh, the fender bender Adam got into on the 4th of July. That was a riot. It was raining and as Adam broke for a stop light his car skidded a little and literally bumped the car in front of him. It was barely a tap and there was no damamge to either car, yet one of the people in the other car swore to high heaven she's gotten a concussion!!!
26. First Brush with Death
If I ever had a brush with death I didn't know it.
27. First Religious Experience
That's one I can't remember.
28. First Album
For either my sixth or eighth birthday, I don't recall which, Joan gave me a copy of Gracelend by Paul Simon.
29. First Concert
Sarah Mclachlan free show at the Summer Stage in Central Park. I was 14.
30. First Arena Concert
Rage Against the Machine at Nassau Colusseum.
31. First Time on Television
Like I've ever been on television!
32. First Movie That Scared the Shit Out of Me
First one I remember being utter terrified after was Predator. Saw it when I was 12 and was convinced for months after that it was gonna come get me.
33. First Movie I Saw More Than Once
I think it was The Lost Boys. That was my pre-Matrix movie obsession. Watched it everyday after school for months! Saw it 24 times, stopped counting after that. In fact I watched it again this evening. I know the entire script by heart.
34. First Theft
I had my wallet stolen last year.
35. First Run-In with the Law
Never had one.
36. First Vote in a Public Election
The Mayoral election before this last one. Ya know? The one where Guiliani got re-elected? I don't remember what year that was. I voted for Sal Albanese.
37. First Public Nudity
Never.
38. First Drunk
The night Danni and I messed around. We were both way too scared to make a move while sober, so we drank heavily that day. I was 16. I had some red wine, and a couple fazzy navels and I was GONE!
39. First Illegal Drug Use
When I was 15. Everyone was smoking weed and I wanted to see what the big deal was. So one day during class I asked George the drug dealer to hook me up, and he invited me to smoke a joint with he and a few other people after school. So at the end of the day me, George, Erik, and Jonah stood on the corner of 14th St. and Second Ave and smoked a joint. I wasn't impressed. It didn't do anything other then make me nauseous. Went directly to my shrink appointment afterwards. I was so NOT stoned that he couldn't tell I'd smoked up.
40. First Death of Family Member or Friend
My grandmother in 1989.
41. First Funeral
Grandma 1989
42. First Wedding
My cousins Sal and Maria's wedding when I was 11. The first and last time I ever saw my parents dance together.
43. First Time I Felt "Like an Adult"
I have yet to feel like one.
44. First Forced Apology
I can't remember ever being forced to apologize for anything. I mean, i'm sure my Mom tried to make me but I was such a stubborn kid I don't think I ever said "I'm sorry" because I never ever thought I was wrong.
45. First Time I Lost My Shit
This question is too vague. I can't answer it.
46. First Time I Was Impressed with Myself
When I read my first sentence in Kindergarten. I remember all the other kids had picked up on it really fast, but I was having a hard time sounding out words, and translating what was written on the page into actual idea. But one day it just clicked and I was ecstatic. Just so happened my Mom was at the school that day. She came to visit the classroom and i just ran up to here and read a page out of my work book to her. I was SOOOO excited.
47. First Bad Haircut
I was 8 and Mom made me cut it to my ears. I hated it, it made me look chubby.
48. First Piece of Clothing I Loved
I had this great party dress when I was a little kid. It had a dark blue skirt, a white blousy top, and a black floral print vest. I wore it whenever I had the chance.
49. First Realization that Not Everyone Else is Like Me
Fifth grade when I went to private school in Florida with all these rich white kids. Although it was more of a realization that I wasn't like everyone else.
50. First Computer Encounter
I must have been 5. Michael got a computer for Christmas. He loved it and never let me play with it.
