Name: Karen
Function: I'm a software engineer who designs verification test systems for implantable cardiac devices (pacemakers, defibrillators, etc). I'm debating picking up a phd on the side, but after ~20 years of school, I'm stalling that line of thought ^^;
Location: St Paul, MN
Catchphrase: "It's a known issue." or "I'm working on it." <-- yes, it's Jason's, but I say these a lot, too
Favorite Anime Quote: "Sore wa himitsu desu" - Xelloss, Slayers Next
Favorite anime people know: Slayers, Slayers Next, Slayers Try, Slayers Premium. + way too many non-Slayers to list.
Favorite anime people might not know: Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne
Favorite anime studio: E&G Studios (Go Slayers!) although I greatly admire Madhouse and Pierrot as well.
Favorite artist/creative person in anime/manga: Hajime Kanzaka. Rumiko Takahashi.
Least Favorite Anime: Pokemon
Cosplay: Some
Conventions attended: Anime Express 5&6, Anime Detour 2004
Seen fansubs on VHS: Yes. Started with subbed Sailor Moon in '95.
When I'm not watching anime: Reading, video games, live-action DVDs, working, sleeping, eating, etc.
What I really wanted to do: Develop video games... kinda got sidetracked somehow.
What did you have for breakfast: Today? Ramen noodles...
Can you rollerskate backwards: Only when falling
Musical instrument(s): I'm tone deaf... most common word out of my mouth without my hearing aids is "Huh?"
Last good book you read: I highly recommend David Edding's Belgarid & Mallorean series.
Favorite Quote: "Knowledge is power"
Favorite Magazines and/or Comics: No time for monthly magazines, but I do have dilbert comics (plus tons of graphic novels)
Favorite rhythm game: DDR. My asthma and hearing make it really hard, so I'll probably never really be good at it ^^;
Favorite live-action movies: Star Wars / Harry Potter
Which team do you support: Huh? Sports? What's that? ^^;
What do you look like:
http://www.mtu.net/~chibiusa/karen.jpg Outdated, but I haven't really notably changed much, other than my face being thinner.
Ever owned an 8-track player: Nope. I have owned a PC with an REM tape drive, does that count for bonus points?
Travelled more than six time zones away from home: More than 6? Nope, sorry ^^;
If money were not a problem, I'd live here: Florida, Hawaii, or at least someplace devoid of winters ^^;
True love, absolute power, or lots of cash (no "money-buys-me-power" answers): Er, how about just being happy? ^^;
Broken bones: Snapped my little toe, never could move it again. Have a chunk of my spine removed due to tumors.
Beer, hard liquor, cocktails, or non-drinker: I can't stand alcohol ^^;
Age you discovered that you probably don't want to be eating hot dogs: I hope I'm never that old ;-)
Number of jigsaw puzzles you've completed, lifetime: Many, 3-d are my favorites.
Favorite video game ever: Final Fantasy 6