I’m bored, so why not?

I chow down on mashed potatoes like it’s my job.

I was a cheerleader 3rd-11th grade

I played goalkeeper 8th-11th grade.

I have an addiction to coffee mugs.

I love black licorice.

Cabernet Sauvignon and Cotes du Rhone are my favorite wines.

I made a 5 (out of 5) on my AP Calculus exam.

I have 2 dogs: Thomas Jefferson (TJ) and John Tyler (JT)

I prefer coffee over tea.

I’m a makeup junkie and have my own YouTube channel (that I’m still working on cultivating).

I love to support small businesses and black owned businesses. Go to Instagram and find BlackOwnedEverything and SteadyAndFlight.

My husband is active duty Army. I’m an Army wife.

I finished my PhD in 5.5 years.

I landed my first job while ABD.

I’m working on a bookazine for National Geographic.

I just bought grown up furniture for the first time in my 33 years of existence this year.

My favorite color is aqua.

I’m an emo kid.

My nails won’t hold polish to save my life. Chips in 5 minutes or less.

I look best in jewel tones.

My nose has a wired bump on it and I’ve always hated my nose/profile.

I have two brothers. One is training to become a nurse anesthetist, the other is a general manager at Starbucks. They’re my sanity check.

I work for the US Army Center of Military History. I left academia after 5 years to take this job and while I miss it sometimes, I love my current position.

My dad was in the Navy, so I moved around a lot as a kid. I don’t know where I would consider “home.”

My parents divorced after 26 years when I was 25. It’s been hard being an adult child of divorce. Your parents treat you as their confidante instead of their child.

I’ve never been to Disneyland or Disney World.

I love receiving mail (traditional, not email)

I’m a huge fan of historic maps.

My go to cocktail is a gin and tonic

My husband an I go to Goodwill to shop for vinyl records.

My least favorite color is pink.

I have a hard time saying no to opportunities so I often run myself ragged.

I only got interested in pirates in grad school.

I chose my BA school and my PhD school based on guys I was dating at the time. DON’T DO THIS!!!

I love shoes. My prized possession? A pair of classic @ManoloBlahnik.

Despite my love of shoes, I spend most of my time in my comfy slippers.

I was in choir 6th-8th grade. But I can’t sing.

I love to paint and take photographs.

I’m pretty adept at assembling furniture and woodworking thanks to my dad.

I’m generally quite good at figuring out anagrams.

I moonlight as a pirate at Renaissance festivals. My pirate name is Torienne and I’m part of the Mare Nostrum crew. A play on my Twitter handle and Tyrion Lannister. I’m the ship’s scholar, so I drink and I know things.

I still have my childhood stuffed animal: a bunny named Bunny. Yes, I’m creative.

@Swilua and I are going to publish a fiction murder mystery book. Stay tuned.

My husband never proposed to me. We just talked about getting married and decided to do it. If you want a thread about this hilarious story, let me know.

I’m terrified of drowning, but I love water. Lake, ocean, river, you name it I want to be there.

I love reading young adult novels.

I tan really easily, but opt for SPF 50.

I was naturally a blonde. But as I got older my hair started growing out darker. I’ve dyed my hair ever since.

I wear a size 10 shoe in women’s.

I have more tattoos than I can count at this point. And I’m not done.

I’ve traveled to England, France, Mexico, Jamaica, Canada, and Bermuda, and the Netherlands.

I know how to drive a manual transmission vehicle.

I love piercings. I used to have my belly button pierced (sadly it is no longer). I currently have 3 holes on my ear lobes, my nose, and my tragus.

I can’t have children (and I’ve come to terms with that). So my husband and I are planning lots of post-Covid travel.

Of all the cars I’ve owned, my favorite was the manual transmission Jeep Rubicon.

I’m a first generation college student who owes over $100k in student loans.

I’m obsessed with Harry Potter and hate that R**ling is a TERF.

My favorite author is Sidney Sheldon (RIP).

My hair is super fine, knots easily, and just won’t hold a proper curl.

I have depression and severe anxiety. I also believe I’m ADHD based on symptoms that don’t match my depression or anxiety.

I’m the oldest of 3 children. And I feel a lot of responsibility for other people.

I have frequent bouts of insomnia. Legit insomnia where I’m awake for 48+ hours.

I’m obsessed with home decor and trying to make my home feel like a loved in, homey space.

My favorite beauty you tubers are @NikkieTutorials, @KathleenLights1, @jackieaina, @RawBeautyKristi, and Samantha Ravndahl.

I have endometriosis.

I’m addicted to candles.

Reclaimed wood is my aesthetic.

Give me rose gold anything.

Belle is my favorite Disney Princess.

My undergraduate degree was in archaeology.

I was so obsessed with jelly shoes as a kid, I bought some as an adult.

I’m obsessed with winged liner, but struggle to achieve an even wing on both eyes.

My brother is trans and trans issues are very near and dear to my heart. I’m always listening and learning and advocating. I love my brother more than anything in this world.

My husband says I have a nice butt.

I have immense road rage.

I miss teaching at the college level.

I collect wine corks for decorating.

My favorite band is @anberlin

No surprise, I’m obsessed with books. Fiction and non fiction.

I was the visual coordinator for @Swilua and @NSAGirl17’s wedding. It was the greatest honor.

My dogs are boxers.

My favorite perfume is Acqua di Parma Rosa Nobile

I own at least 75 pairs of shoes.

I’ve never broken a bone.

I’m very clumsy and fall down the stairs often.

I love my in laws. They’re straight up my parents.

I love skinny jeans.

I love mysteries. Especially Miss Marple and Poirot.

David Suchet is the best Poirot.

I thoroughly enjoy Patricia Cornwell’s Kay Scarpetta series.

My favorite show is Forensic Files or Criminal Minds.

I fall asleep to Great Greek Myths on Amazon Prime.

I grew up poor. I once tried to swap out my shoes at Walmart on my own (got caught and accused of stealing) because I didn’t know you could return items that didn’t fit.

I raised my parents.

My husband and I have spent more time apart than together.

My favorite pizza includes pepperoni, sausage, and mushrooms.

I’m great at riding my peloton and kicking ass, but I can’t run for shit.

Growing up poor, I never learned how to manage money.

I, like many academics, suffer from impostor syndrome made all the worse because of my impoverished background. I still lack a lot of the institutional language.

I can’t go under water without holding my nose.

A very common fear: but I hate clowns. I saw IT as a child and it scarred me for life.

I buy planners compulsively thinking that they’ll help me organize my life.

I love Van Gogh.

I have more makeup than any one person needs

I adjunct for SNHU

I suck at plants and even kill succulents

I’m learning French and Dutch.

I feel sexiest in heels.

I actually enjoy grocery shopping.

I’m obsessed with @PBS documentaries. If y’all need a pirate expert, DM me!

I like playing around with wigs even though I’m not brave enough to wear them in public.

My favorite coffee is Jamaican blue mountain coffee.

I still send cards to family and friends for all occasions.

I have the coolest boss among bosses @cmhexecdir

I reviewed a book about modern military conflict and Game of Thrones.

I’m rarely comfortable temperature wise.

While I prefer coffee, my favorite tea is green jasmine tea.

My eyes are hazel. They change colors depending on what I’m wearing.

I was a Girl Scout from Brownies to Senior.

Thanks to the VA loan, my husband and I have been fortunate enough to buy a home.

White Christmas is my favorite Christmas movie.

My favorite whiskey is Balvenie Caribbean cask

I’m obsessed with office supplies. I think they can help me get my life in order.

My favorite anime is Trinity Blood.

My favorite gin is Death’s Door gin.

Hamburger Helper is comfort food. Especially the three cheese version.

I want to paint the exterior of my house Dovetail https://shop.samplize.com/collections/sherwin-williams/products/dovetail-7018-12x12

I don’t know where I’d be without the academic kindness shown me by @KevinMKruse, @TheTattooedProf, @HC_Richardson, @jbf1755, @jjponcevazquez, @kelsapellet, @LDBurnett, @craigbrucesmith, @sarageorgini, @AlexisCoe among so many others

See also @loumoore12 @prof_gabriele @Swilua @amandalicastro @craigbrucesmith @NaomiRendina @cwbarr @TheOtherRBG @lmchervinsky @SassyProf @varsha_venkat_ among countless others

I once showed the entire basketball audience my Pocahontas underwear when I was brave enough to do a cartwheel but had forgotten my bloomers. (3rd grade cheerleading)

My favorite candle scent is eucalyptus spearmint.

I’m obsessed with reggaeton music

I have a YouTube channel that I’d like to grow one day. I haven’t uploaded recently but plan to now that I’ve moved and settled into my new job https://www.youtube.com/user/hagerjamiel

I use an electric toothbrush and water flosser because my teeth are the worst.