New! About me: Sophie Tallent

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Sophie Tallent (photo credit: )
Sophie Tallent
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ABOUT YOU >>> Age: 23 Residence: Brooklyn, NY Married? With children? Not yet...but I want them eventually Current occupation: Teacher Dream job/career: Working for a Jewish organization What are you most proud of: Being a Zionist! Religious affiliation / observance: Conservative, but becoming more observant Last person / party I voted for: Democratic Party - John Kerry Next person / party I will vote for: John McCain - Republican My history (100 words max): I grew up in Florida, went to the Florida State University where I was extremely active in leadership positions in pro-Israel organizations. Moved to Brooklyn, NY for a graduate school fellowship... Making Aliyah in 2009! Family history (100 words max): My family is Ashkenazi - From Eastern Europe (Romania, Lithuania) Greatest invention: iPod/mp3 players! If you could have dinner with any person in the world it would be: Lior Ashkenazi...I love all of his movies! If you could go anywhere on vacation, it would be: Backpacking in Africa with my best friend/boyfriend David...without cellphones! Feminine/masculine trait I'd like to have: Being more graceful - less clumsy What angers you: Ignorance and racism What makes you happy: Being with my sister Elle, and being surrounded by my family and friends...good times are always guaranteed! Last book I read was: "Eat Pray Love" - Great book, a must read! Comfort food: spumoni and pizza Anything you regret? Not moving to Israel sooner My life five years from now: Living and working in Israel, and starting my family You may not like it but I have something controversial to say: Vote for McCain! Happiness: 1-10 (10 being the happiest) 8 Click here to leave a message for Sophie Tallent ABOUT YOU >>> Meet all 'About Me' participants