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CURRICULUM VITAE
 Name
as it appears on your birth certificate?: Soval
Current name?: Soval
Nicknames?: {sigh} Soval
Parents' names?: Lorian and T'Ven
Siblings?: None
Number of candles that appeared on your last birthday
cake?: Mrs. Forrest allots one candle to cakes which she
assembles for me.
Date that you regularly blow them out?: I do not
regularly extinguish candles posted upon cakes on any date.
Admiral and Mrs. Forrest have arbitrarily (and, I might add,
unilaterally) decided upon a day which they choose to celebrate
the occasion of my birth, which I believe is the first day
of the fourth month of the Terran calendar year.
Pets?: None
Height?: 1.79832 meters
Eye color?: Brown
Hair color?: Silver
Piercings?: None
Tattoos?: One
How much do you love your job?: If it were not for
the volatility of humans, Andorians, and Klingons, my employment
would be pleasant.
Birthplace?: Vulcan
Hometown?: Vet'rel
Current residence?: The Vulcan compound in Sausalito.
College attended, degree?: I studied Kastik-tal (Botany)
at the Vulcan Academy of Science. However, I was recruited
by the Vulcan High Command upon completion of my degree, and
was not able to work within that field.
What kind of car do you drive?: Jaguar
PREFERENCES
Croutons or bacon bits?: If one must incorporate
texture into an adequately nutritional entree, then croutons.
Coke or Pepsi?: These beverages are too sweet.
Sprite or 7UP?: These are also too sweet.
Coffee or ice cream?: Coffee. Without sweetener.
Coffee, tea, or decaf?: Coffee…tea…both.
Without sweetener.
Milk chocolate or dark?: Dark
Buttered, plain, or salted popcorn?: Snack foods,
which are without nutrition, and which can only be eaten
by the use of the hands, are intolerable to Vulcans
Red or white wine?: Red
Gold or silver?: Neither
Two or four doors?: Two
Bridges or tunnels?: Bridges allow one to examine
the terrain from a higher vantage point. Tunnels do not provide
that scientific perspective of the environment.
Beach, city, or country?: I have no preference.
Summer or winter?: Summer on Vulcan is acceptable.
However, fog in San Francisco can diminish the heat one expects
of summer.
Storms: Cool or scary?: Only humans attach emotion
to weather patterns. Well, so do Andorians. And Klingons.
Emotions attached to weather patterns are illogical.
Roller coaster: Scary or exciting?: I find the human
need to frighten oneself puzzling. However, the roller coaster
does have value in that it simulates the free fall one can
experience when ejected from a ship in an escape pod.
James Dean or Clark Gable?: Humphrey Bogart
Marilyn Monroe or Audrey Hepburn?: Neither
Beatles or Stones?: The Beatles produced a wide range
of music, from purely commercial to experimental. Some of
their music is quite agreeable to hear. The lyrics and music
of Rolling Stones were primarily about stoking adolescent
rebellion and preserving the irresponsibility of youth. Keith
Richards had a disturbing mien.
Blanket or stuffed animal?: For what purpose? I have
no young children in my care.
One pillow or two?: Two
Adidas, Nike, or Reebok?: {Soval taps UT, which
appears to be malfunctioning}
Mac, PC, or Unix?: Archaic human technologies.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE...
Salad dressing?: Olive oil and vinegar
Salad?: Mixed greens with arugula and croutons, if
the host insists.
Pizza topping?: Vulcans don't eat food which require
them to use their hands. However, if provided with a fork
and knife, mushroom pizza has merit.
Foods?: Nourishing Vulcan fare. On Earth, where such
food cannot be found easily outside the Vulcan compound, I
find that such dishes as pasta with pesto, pad thai, cheese
enchiladas, and hot and sour soup are adequate alternatives.
Sandwich filling?: Vulcans do not eat food which
requires the use of hands. However, a roasted pepper and avocado
sandwich can be eaten efficiently with the use of a fork and
knife.
Dessert?: Vulcans do not eat desserts, which generally
have sugar as the primary ingredient.
Type of ice cream?: Mrs. Forrest serves a butter
pecan ice cream which is acceptable.
Restaurant?: The small Vulcan-style bistro in Fisherman's
Wharf. Also, the Plearn Thai restaurant in Berkeley provides
nutritious meals. There are several restaurants in Berkeley
which serve healthy breakfasts, a meal not served in the bistro.
Fast food place?: {Soval taps UT, which again
seems to be malfunctioning}
Drink, non-alcoholic?: Tea
Drink, alcoholic?: Scotch, although I rarely indulge.
However, when I have business in Scotland or Ireland, my human
hosts insist I try the local variations, and the subtle differences
are scientifically interesting to note.
Color of socks?: Black
Shampoo or conditioner?: Yes
Toothpaste?: Yes
Place to be kissed?: {stares impassively}
Holiday?: The Day of Kaiidth.
Color?: Green
Car?: Jaguar
Day of the week?: A day without inane human curiosity
about the minutiae of my life.
Band/Artist?: Vulcans do not have "popular"
music groups or artists as humans use the term. However, I
have found the human music called jazz to be beneficial when
I cannot meditate. Tracing the patterns and understanding
how they interact with the controlled chaos of a "solo"
can be a challenging mental exercise.
Book?: By a human author? Frankenstein, Mary
Wollstonecraft Shelley
Magazine?: The Interstellar Journal of Alien Affairs
and Alliances (formerly, The Universal Journal of Alien
Affairs)
Movie?: I have found the genre described as "film
noir" to explain much about the dark, deceptive side
of humanity.
TV show?: An archaic and faculty-dulling human technology.
TV character?: {interviewer skips question}
Disney character?: Vulcans do not find animated
rodents to be of interest.
Warner Bros. character?: I do not understand the
question.
Sesame Street character?: I do not understand the
question.
James Bond?: Sean Connery
Quote?: "Logic is the cement of our civilization
with which we ascend from chaos, using reason for our guide."
Word or phrase?: Cthia: reality-truth.
Flower?: A non-sequitur, one assumes.
Sport to watch?: Chess
Zoo exhibit?: A barbaric human practice.
Board game?: Chess
Town to chill in?: I appreciate the amenities of
San Francisco. I have not visited a human city chillier than
that.
Perfume/Cologne?: Neither
Website?: Hiking Trails of The Forge
Least favorite thing?: Andorian ale
Least favorite subject?: Andorians
RANDOM PERSONAL QUESTIONS
Been in love before?: {stares impassively}
Loved somebody so much it made you cry?: {stares
impassively}
Dumper or dumpee?: {interviewer skips question}
What inspires you?: Logic -- its power and flexibility
are nearly infinite.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: On Vulcan.
What do you look for in a partner?: Logic.
What did you want to be when you grew up?: A Vulcan.
What characteristics do you despise?: Foolishness.
If you had a big win in the lottery, how long would you
wait to contact people?: Vulcans do not gamble.
Where would you retire to?: Vulcan. Although if my
government requested it, I would remain on Earth near the
Embassy to provide guidance to my successor.
Have you ever been convicted of a crime?: {stares
impassively and slowly raises one eyebrow}
Do you get along with your parents?: They are deceased.
Have you ever gone skinny-dipping?: {stares impassively}
Do you make fun of people?: No.
Last person you went to dinner with?: Admiral Forrest
What did you do for your last birthday?: Admiral
Forrest and his wife invited me to hike with them and then
consume some cake and ice cream.
Do you carry a donor card?: Yes
RANDOM QUESTIONS
Had the drink Calypso Breeze?: {stares impassively}
Been to Europe?: Yes.
Been to Africa?: Yes.
Been toilet-papering?: {interviewer skips question}
Been toilet-papered?: {interviewer skips question}
Been in a car crash?: Yes. Fortunately, the Jaguar
is a sturdy vehicle with multiple and redundant safety features,
and I was uninjured.
Lucky Number?: An illogical question.
Any superstitions?: I find the human fear of such
things as black cats, the number 13, and spilled salt to be
puzzling. I do not comprehend why crossing fingers or knocking
on wood brings good luck. Vulcans plan carefully to avoid
so-called good or bad luck.
When was your last hospital visit?: Yesterday.
First thing you think of when you wake up?: Meditation
What color is your bedroom's carpet?: I do not have
a carpet. The floor is tiled, with "radiant heat"
pipes beneath it, which keeps it warm when the temperature
drops. I find this to be surprisingly convenient.
What color is your bathroom?: White
What's on your mouse pad?: I use a touchscreen.
What's under your bed?: The floor.
How many times did you fail your permit and/or driver's
license test?: None.
If you could eat lunch with one famous person, who would
it be?: Surak
What was the last film you saw at the movies?: Casablanca
What was the last film you saw at home?: Young
Frankenstein. The attendant must have misunderstood my
request for the film version of the book I just completed.
I am told, however, that Mel Brooks was one of the masters
of human comedy, so I watched the entire piece for study purposes.
What was the last book you read?: A draft of the
preface to a book by Jonathan Archer titled The Art of
Diplomacy in 10 Easy Lessons. My notes were extensive,
but I do not think Captain Archer will take them seriously.
What was the last CD you listened to?: T'Pol sent
a jazz recording by Chet Baker
What do you have for breakfast?: Toast and coffee.
Without sweetener.
Can you touch your nose with your tongue?: I do not
know. I feel it would be unhygienic to attempt it.
Can you roll your tongue?: I do not know. What purpose
would it serve if I could?
How many keys on your key ring?: I do not carry keys.
Where would you like to visit most?: Andoria. As
the most extreme species in terms of illogic, paranoia, and
emotion, it would benefit me to examine that culture in more
depth.
Hobbies?: Walking on the beach and hiking.
Which single store would you choose to max your credit
card?: Vulcans do not shop as a form of entertainment.
However, I find examining the current versions of automobiles
aids my understanding of human technology.
What do you do most often when you are bored?: Vulcans
do not become bored. If I find that I have sufficient time
to devote to an activity other than work, I listen to jazz
music or meditate.
What words or phrases do you overuse?: "Vulcans
do not…"
What words or phrases do your friends overuse?: "What…which…where…why…when…how…"
Friend who lives farthest away?: T'Pol
Greatest pet peeve?: Humans…Andorians…Klingons…illogical
beings.
Best thing in the world?: I find the natural environment
of most habitable planets to be of great interest.
When do you get up?: Dawn
Bedtime?: Midnight
Last new thing you bought for yourself?: As I noted,
Vulcans do not shop as a form of entertainment. However, I
have on occasion purchased a reliable surface vehicle, such
as the Jaguar, which allows me to test daily human technology.
In addition, the combination of speed, a straight road, and
instrumental music such as jazz produces a state of mind similar
to meditation.
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