Re-using a viral facebook note here — 25 random things about me. There will be something substantive posted later on this weekend while I’m procrastinating writing my Post-Soviet Cinema mid term, but for right now, I’ve got too much reading to do to put my thoughts into words.

1) I have been passionate about Russia and all things Russian since the 6th grade when I watched that Anastasia cartoon. Since then, I’ve been to Russia once, got my appendix removed in the Arctic Circle in a Sovietesque hospital, planned on going to Russia for a year of language immersion, backed out, and have now (finally!) begun my studies in Russian Language, Literature and Culture at UW.

2) I am engaged to a great, loving, wonderful man who never fails to make me laugh and help me to keep things in focus and perspective. The big day is August 7, and I can’t wait for it to be August 8 and for the wedding planning to be over and to just be married to my best friend.

3) I don’t have a great many people I truly consider friends. But the ones that I do consider as such, I would do anything for without second thought, and nothing could cause me to lose my respect, love or affection for them.

4) I am an introvert. I do not deal well with large amounts of people for long periods of time. This is when I tend to have emotional and irrational breakdowns — the exact opposite of what I am.

5) I have a hard time coming to terms with my feelings and emotions. Quite often I feel more like a man than a woman. According to Myers-Briggs, I’m an INTJ, which I believe to be creepily accurate. I often corner people into taking this test both because I find it interesting and I enjoy watching people have minor freak outs over how right it is. :) In a nutshell, I am extremely individualistic, and spend the majority of my time theorizing and analyzing situations and ideas to death. I’m a natural brainstormer and love to find different solutions to both unique and battered problems and particularly enjoy using the power of the interwebs to enhance efficiency.

6) I really enjoy politics and a good debate. I am naturally liberal, but try my utmost to be moderate and empathetic to both views.

7) [relates somewhat to 6]. I call things like I see them. This has caused problems particularly in Randy’s family when I fail to automatically side with the “right” person. If someone is in the wrong or being ridiculous, I am not afraid to call them out on it.

8) I can’t stand it when people (including myself) can’t admit that they’re wrong or have made mistakes.

9) I’m not quite sure what I want my career to be. I definitely have my interests and passions as well as a few ideas, but I’m just not ready to commit to any one path yet, especially considering things change so frequently.

10) Randy’s last name is Felts. Mine is Kufeldt. When we get married, my name will be Sara Elyse Ku Felts, because seriously, how often do you get an opportunity like that?

11) Our three children’s names will be Owen James, Evelyn Sophia and Mikhail Ku (Misha). Assuming, of course, we get two boys and a girl. Who knows, though. And they’re still five years off. I have to finish school and get settled in a career.

12) I don’t plan on giving up my career, whatever it is, upon becoming a mother. I don’t believe this is anything to be ashamed of. I truly believe it is extremely possible to strike a balance between husband, children and career. It will be hard, but I intend to work for it, and set a good example for my daughter(s).

13) I’ve been designing/coding websites since age 10.

14) I’m an amateur photographer, and try to learn more about it every day.

15) I was a Christian for 18 years. My senior year of high school I left the faith tired of feeling bound to one religion and its ideals. I hate being labeled and being told what to believe. I still believe in a god. But I believe above all in human goodness, decency and justice toward one another. I am more at peace and have more faith now than I ever did as a Christian. However, I still go to church and college group to support Randy, spend time with friends and to keep myself thinking and challenged.

16) I love to write. I always have and I always will. It’s my secret dream to write a “Great American Novel” one day, but I’m not too optimistic about it happening. I’m not structured enough and can’t figure out what I want to say, let alone how or with what story. Hopefully it will happen one day though.

17) Reading is great. Especially Russian novels. :)

18) I don’t like alcohol or pot. I prefer to be in control of my body, thank you.

19) I hardly ever wear makeup, and I have about 6 shirts and 2 pairs of jeans that I rotate until they need to be washed. Physical appearance is not all that important to me. Until I see myself in pictures, of course.

20) I don’t listen to the radio and generally despise most of the mainstream music out there. I prefer more underground bands that aren’t played constantly. The Decemberists. Loch Lomond. The Shins. Gogol Bordello. Beirut. But I also enjoy lots of older music. Zeppelin. Eagles. Henley. Fleetwood Mac. Elton John.

21) I collect movies. I love them. I love the method of telling stories. But I do not enjoy film class. I enjoy dissecting novels, not movies. Movies I just like to enjoy and consider the narrative, and appreciate the art.

22) I love good TV shows. Ones with great stories (are you noticing a pattern yet?). Rome. Heroes. Veronica Mars. Dexter. Etc. Any show with great characters and great writing is guaranteed to rope me in even more than movies.

23) I would really love to live in Russia, even if only for a few months. I would love it even more if Randy were able to share it with me.

24) I love to laugh. Luckily both my family and my soon to be in laws thoroughly enjoy it too! I enjoy a good dose of bitter sarcasm, witty dialogue and dirty humor and you’ve got me. Comedic Idols: Demetri Martin, Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart.

25) I am totally content with my life right now.