Polly Bratyanski's Proust Questionnaire

1.What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Simply put, loving yourself for who you are.

2. What is your greatest fear?

Death, and the idea that their logically might not be a heaven or hell.

3. Which historical figure do you identify most with?

Van Gogh, and his struggle with mental illness.

4. Which living person do you most admire?

Impossible question, I can't choose between my parents!

5. What trait do you most deplore in yourself?

My ability to act as if nothing is wrong whenever there is a huge problem.

6,What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Every human's uncanny ability to ignore everyone around them.

7. What is your greatest extravagance?

Overcoming thoughts of suicide, and overcoming my deep depression.

8.What do you consider the most overrated virtue.

I don't think virtues are overrated at all, I can't think of one I'd think that about.

9.What sound do you love?

 The snoring of my dog, Gizzmo.

10. What sound do you hate?

The smacking of gums.

11.What or who is the greatest love of your life?

My doggo, Gizzmo. She has certainly set the standard on how much I can love something.

12. Which words or phrase do you feel are overused?

"I love you," is unfortunately said far too freely.

13. What talent would you most like to have?

The ability to read faster.

14.What would you consider your greatest achievement?

Overcoming a deep depression.

15. If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be?

Definitely a dog.

16. What is your most treasured possession?

A stuffed animal from my childhood.

17. Where would you like to live?

The mountains.

18. What is your favorite occupation.

 Teaching. It's undervalued in our society.

19. What is the quality you most like in a man?

His ability to respect his spouse.

20. What is the quality you most like in a woman?

Her ability to respect her spouse.

21. What do you most value in your friends?

Our ability as a group to go through something together, and come through stronger.

22. What are your favorite writers?

Edgar Allen Poe, and also my boyfriend.

23. Who is your favorite hero in fiction?

Hermione Granger.

24. How would you like to die.

Peacefully, surrounded by my family.

25. What is your favorite word?

"Sunflower." It sounds so chipper.

26. What is the word you dislike?

"Moist." Gross.

27. What is your favorite movie?

 HP and the Deathly Hollows.

28. What is your favorite book?

HP and the Half-Blood Prince. SO MUCH PLOT DEVELOPMENT.

29. What do you believe is the greatest contribution in our society today?

Any person who helps others. Teachers, Doctors, Law Enforcement, etc.

30. What is your motto or mantra?

Love yourself as much as you love your dog.