[*Anya*]

What name do you go by? Parents call me Bobbie. Always hated it. Only really old friends still use it. Real name only known to a few in RL and online.

How old are you? Older than most of you *sigh*

Where were you born? Perth Amboy, NJ

What is your greatest fear? Growing old (er) alone

What is your earliest memory? Mother dragging me home after finding me in the back seat of a junked 1940's car @ age 8 or 9 with my pants off with another little girl. (Hers off too). Should have known then the direction my life would take.

What is your most embarrassing moment? I get embarrassed easily, even feel embarrassed for people I don't even know. Could not name just one thing.

What would your super power be? To be invisible.

What would your fancy dress costume of choice be? Scarlett O'Hara in her fancy green dress made from drapes.

Who would play you in the film of your life? Meryl Streep or Glenn Close.

What is your most unappealing habit? Abandonment issues...

What is your favourite book? Gone with the Wind. First read it at age 10.

What does love feel like? Manic highs interspersed with depressive lows. Should feel like peaceful contentment.


What's the worst job you've ever done? Combing out teased hair as a 16-year old shampoo girl in a beauty shop in Maryland. Then, having to wash it. Yuck.

What has been your biggest disappointment? I have had many. Can't pick just one.

When did you last cry and why? Last night, for the last time, as I closed another chapter in the book of my life. Fini.

What is the closest you've come to death? Surgeon almost killed me, March 8th, 2012. Still dealing with the aftermath.

How would you like to be remembered? As someone kind, compassionate and nuturing.

What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, square those shoulders, dry those tears, blow that nose and keep moving ahead.
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