Inspired by

the ever-effervescent Sibil.

What are your nicknames?
Jans, Jana-Gana-Mana, Jenna-girl, J-bird, Radhey (musically, of course), Radhakka (my fave),mahaley (swoonworthy - unless it's my dad after he's found a credit card bill...) and the standard kunju/kutti..


What TV game show or reality show would you like to be on?
Dragon's Den. I have these crazy half-baked ideas that would definitely hike up the entertainment value of that show - the guy with the recyclable pizza containers - he's got NOTHING on me :)

And I could totally rock the Canadian Idol try-out bloopers!

What was the first movie you bought in VHS and DVD?
VHS: Oh gosh, I think it might be Sound of Music when I was like 8
DVD: I can't remember for the life of me. My fave dvd though is the Sex and the City box set fosho!

What is your favorite scent?
Incanto, Shine by Salvatore Ferragamo - reminds me of my honeymoon in italy (pretty and passion-filled)

If you had one million dollars to spend only on yourself, what would you spend it on?
ooooh, dangerous question. I'd buy "around the world" trips for my inner circle or maybe a mini mansion in the city. Actually who am I kidding - I'd buy lots and lots of sour skittles. yum.

Do you trust easily?
Nope, not at all. I used to though - too much, too soon. These days, I expect people to earn my trust as they do my respect.

Do you generally think before you act, or act before you think?
I'm an extremist. So i either overthink things and miss the cue to react in a timely manner - or I jump the gun and then am forced to focus on damage control. Obviously being balanced is not a current character trait - maybe in the future though!

Is there anything that has made you unhappy these days?
Yes. The fact that the world around me is aging. Sadly, in my head, I'm living a peter pan lifestyle. But something's amiss. the rose coloured glasses must be fading because the stark realities of this life are slowly creeping up on me.

Do you have a good body image?
I used to. All the time. And these days, I feel slightly removed from that topic. Not sure why. Another 2009 resolution perhaps - be kind to the body - after all it lets the mind create the world it envisions.

What is your favorite fruit?
Right now - raspberries & pomegranate.
Consistently - papaya's, rambutan, mangoes & pomegranate.

Which Web sites do you visit daily?
thestar.com, time.com, facebook.com, bloglines.

What have you been seriously addicted to lately?
Balzac's organic blend, a never ending search for gray nailpolish (not silver people but gray), books (i'm back to devouring anything my eyes feast on)

What's the last song that got stuck in your head?
Sadly, womanizer. It's because she repeats it 38 gazillion times in 4 minutes and I just heard it on my way into work.

What is your favorite thing to wear?
I'm with Sibil on this one - a sari. I don't get too many occasions to rock 'em but, I take immense pleasure when i do. six yards of homespun goodness - sigh. On the regular, I'm in love with my lululemon pants - its the one staple in my closet.

Do you think Rice Krispies treats are yummy?
Love them once they are made and carefully wrapped in cling wrap. Can't stand watching them being made - *shudders*

What would you do if you saw $100 lying on the ground?
a) not tell my folks (they'd make me turn it in)
b) not tell my husband (he'd expect me to put it towards something responsible)
c) put it towards dinner with the sistrens or something of that nature
d) buy 50 bags of sour skittles....hmmm

What items couldn't you go without during the day?

Tangible: my laptop, my coffee, my midnight pomegranate lotion
Intangible: Integrity. And passion. I make sure that everyday I feel passionate about something in my life. It's the only thing that makes the rat race worthwhile :)