Ploomy Girl #9, Melissa is from “The G” aka Galveston, Texas. She is our first Ploomy Girl out of the Lone Star State and I’m sure not the last. Melissa works for a small interactive marketing firm in Houston where she gets to play Rock Band (we heard she can play a mean bass guitar). Her Fridays are filled with margaritas and she’s also been known to do a few simple choreographed dances like the cupid shuffle. Amongst her other listed obsessions are shoes, the Food Network, carrot cake, confetti, and beer pong.
ploomy.com: Hey Melissa, it’s Anthony from ploomy.com
Melissa: hello to you!
ploomy.com: Ok first question.
ploomy.com: On your Facebook profile, you say you’re really into shoes. How many do you have? Who is your favorite shoe designer?
Melissa: haha, i actually get this question pretty often so i counted recently
Melissa: i think its around 43, i’ve donated a few (almost against my will) and then replaced them so i’d give or take a few.
Melissa: and that’s dress shoes
Melissa: no flats, boots, flip flops
Melissa: as far as my favorite designer goes, i’m a recent college grad knee deep in student loans so i tend to stick to more affordable brands
Melissa: but what girl doesn’t dream about a Carrie collection of jimmy choos and manolos?
Melissa: one day!
ploomy.com: You mention liking sliding on tile in men’s dress socks. Can you explain this?
Melissa: my friend’s uncle has this amazing house with an open floor plan. add a few cocktails and you have hours of fun on your hands. polished hardwood works famously too.
Melissa: beware of counter/coffee table corners
Melissa: and I’ve tried it with my own socks, men’s give you a better glide
Melissa: haha
ploomy.com: haha it’s true!
ploomy.com: What’s the one picture on your Facebook that you’ve untagged…that we’ll never ever get to see?
Melissa: the one!? there are hundreds. literally hundreds. i have a heavy hand when it comes to untagging pictures although i will leave a tag if i think the photo has sentimental value, even if its exceptionally horrendous
Melissa: with so many weekends spent in Austin, there is A LOT of room for error
ploomy.com: Nice.
ploomy.com: Speaking of weekends in Austin…we’ve heard people party pretty hard in Texas…what’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done at a party?
Melissa: yea I’m sure nearly everything you’ve heard about Texas is true, i do not however own a cowboy hat or cattle. I’m not really the get naked on command type or the play strip poker type, I’m terrible at poker and the chances that ill lose something i really like are good
Melissa: chances are also good that you’ll find me doing those choreographed dances i was telling you about with people i don’t know, playing sudden death flipcup, and swimming with all my clothes on.
ploomy.com: What’s a secret talent that you have that nobody knows about? like singing, juggling, etc
Melissa: hmm i can say the alphabet backwards without missing a beat. although that’s not exactly star search worthy..ha
ploomy.com: Are you a Mac or PC girl?
Melissa: both
Melissa: haven’t quite “drank the koolaid” for the macs yet, just a sip
ploomy.com: But the koolaid taste sooo good hahah
Melissa: i know!
ploomy.com: Do you prefer Red Solo Cups or Blue Solo Cups?
Melissa: Red. no question.
ploomy.com: hahah…what no love for the blue???
Melissa: they don’t ignite the nostalgia like the red ones do!
ploomy.com: good point
ploomy.com: What is your dream job?
Melissa: to own a cupcake shop. baking relaxes me. and cupcakes are a good medium to work in
Melissa: i would also take being the creative director at any major ad firm.
Melissa: haha
ploomy.com: one of our other Ploomy Girls quit her job at Dreamworks to be a baker too.
ploomy.com: yes that would be pretty cool too I would imagine.
Melissa: is she hiring?
Melissa: jk
ploomy.com: I think we can put in a good word for you though…and you’d have to move to SF.
Melissa: haha, ill let you know if i ever decide to move out of “the country”
ploomy.com: What book are you reading currently?
Melissa: Running with Scissors
ploomy.com: Best compliment you’ve ever received?
Melissa: “you’re pretty clever”
Melissa: it also helped that it was from someone who was not trying to get in my pants.
ploomy.com: If you were stuck on an island, what is the one thing you would take with you? And it can’t be another person…
Melissa: sunblock would be good.
Melissa: probably not the smartest thing. but hey, who likes being sunburned
ploomy.com: fair enough
ploomy.com: What’s the best cologne you’ve ever smelled on a guy?
Melissa: this is impossible. i am known for being a cologne whore. i literally love all good man smell.
ploomy.com: What song on your iPod has probably gotten the most plays ever?
Melissa: i would say there’s is probably a tie between plane – jason mraz and toxic -britney spears
ploomy.com: wow so you’re more pop than the more dirty south stuff
Melissa: yea, you’ll probably find paul wall and mike jones on my ipod too though.
ploomy.com: What’s your best home remedy for a hangover?
Melissa: diet coke.
Melissa: the biggest one you can find
Melissa: and cheese enchiladas, if you happen to have those laying around
ploomy.com: Name a movie that everyone raves about, that you really don’t like.
Melissa: napoleon dynamite
ploomy.com: I would have to agree, but I know you will be crushing some guys out there with that answer.
Melissa: i know!
Melissa: oh well. you can’t win em all
ploomy.com: What’s the most important characteristic you look for in a guy?
Melissa: respectful sense of humor.
Melissa: i mean i can handle a dirty joke
Melissa: but lets be real, it doesn’t make you look cool to be completely obscene
ploomy.com: What do you think “men need to know?”
Melissa: as cliche as it sounds. be yourself. please please. i can always tell when a guy is trying to be something he’s not, and its an immediate turn off. don’t be afraid to disagree with me, it’ll give us something to talk about!
ploomy.com: Ok last question. What are you doing this Friday night?
Melissa: haha. im going to a piano bar in San Antonio to celebrate my friend turning the ripe old age of 22.
ploomy.com: Nice, sounds like fun. Thanks again for being a good sport.
Editor’s Note: This Ploomy Girl was nominated by Mike Calimbas of Houston, Texas (thanks!). Are you a Ploomy Girl or know someone who is? Nominate her! Learn more here.
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Great pick from Texas Ploomy. I’ve traveled to SA and Dallas for work many times and she has all the things I like about girls from that part of the region.
Melissa, you hate Napolean Dyno?????? You crossed the line! just playing.
She looks like a pageant queen. have you been in a pageant before anywhere?
Greetings from madrid. sorry mi english is no good. You are especialy pretty. You are clever. Can we go for a date now. Adios!
stephen – haha no. don’t be fooled by the big hair, i think the pageant look is innate to texas girls..
ken – sorry, the sweet dance moves just didn’t do it for me. i do like mad men though!
You’re outta the dawg house cause you like Mad Men then. Long live Donald Draper!
Hey Melissa! I’m planning a trip to Austin, and I figure you’d know of some good party spots. Any recommendations? By the way, you’re gorgeous.
There is a big difference between a baking cupcakes and being a creative director, but then again they both take heat and creativity to be good. Go fot it.
jay – it really depends on the kind of crowd you’re looking for. if you’re trying to land yourself in a hot mess (and i do mean hot mess) of “its mardi gras every night” co-eds – you should troll up and down 6th street for sure.
if you’re looking for some swankier clubs or loungey bars – head to the warehouse district – 4th and 5th.
the nice thing about Austin is you can try it all out in one night, i suggest nabbing a pedi-cab, though. have fun! :)
oh and by the way, thanks!