• THE BASICS
What is your full name?
— "nalini, pronounced nuh-lah-knee, noelle butler."
Where and when were you born?
— "i was born in harlem, shout out max b. on june 10th 2001 at 5:00 pm."
Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
— "my mom, sharon, is your typical carribean mother. loud, chaotic but nurturing. she’s technically retired but she owns a salon back in atlanta. my dad, kareem, is crazy. he’s the one who thinks he’s twenty still. he’s definitely a jack of all trades, he’s a real estate agent, owns a construction company, trucking company as well as a few air bnb properties."
Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
— "i don’t have any siblings."
Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.
— "sherman oaks. a townhouse, i currently live by myself. well technically not by myself, i just got a little kitten named riot. i don’t like being alone so i needed a lil’ companion."
"but the place is very big. 2 bedroom, 2 and half bathrooms, office space, garage and i actually have a small space in the backyard."
What is your occupation?
— "i’m a criminal defense attorney. i’ve been working for my law firm, lloyd & sanford, for 2 years, started as an internship and here we are now. they’ve been extremely helpful, especially with the move and my growth. hopefully your girl is running her own law firm within a few years."
Write a full physical description of yourself. You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.
— "5’5 on a good day, 5’4 with no heels. about 130 pounds, i fluctuate alot. i’m blackity black black. but if we get into it, my grandmother is jamaican and my grandfather is hatian. hair color is black, but i love claiming to be a ginger. dark brown eyes. always dressed up, black elle woods vibes. occasionally a two piece set queen, hates sneakers. one small tattoo under my boob that says ‘got milk?’. totally got it as a joke. one small birthmark on my arm, i think it looks like a cloud and my dad has an identical one."
To which social class do you belong?
— "technically upper middle class. i come from an upper class family though."
Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
— "i’m allergic to shellfish, but i will 100% risk it anyday for a seafood boil."
Are you right- or left-handed?
— "right handed but i can do my signature with either hand."
What does your voice sound like?
— "i like to think i have a sultry, grown woman voice. when i’m sick i definitely give big biggie, big dominican.”
What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?
— "this is hard, i’m chronically online so alot of sh*t be from tiktoks or clips. lately i’ve been saying usha usha usha randomly courtesy of kold killa."
What do you have in your pockets?
— "well sh*t currently, keys, my phone, and lip gloss. normally i have a purse but i’m still unpacking so the outfit choice had to be quick!"
Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?
— "my face shows exactly how i’m feeling, i swear i can only control it when i’m in a court room. but even then my coworkers always say i just give resting bitch face until i smile."
"i tend to tap my nails against any surface nearby, i think it’s like a calming thing. can’t really explain it if i’m being honest."
• GROWING UP
How would you describe your childhood in general?
— "i had an amazing childhood. i feel like i was spoiled but smartly, i was rewarded for good behavior not just given sh*t. my parents instilled alot of core values in me and i think it’s worked out pretty well in my opinion."
What is your earliest memory?
— "oh wow….i think it would have to be my pre-k father, daughter dance. i remember just spinning in circled with my dad. that’s all, i couldn’t even tell you what i had on but i remember his outfit, a coogi sweater, levi jeans and a pair of matching prada sneakers."
How much schooling have you had?
— "i have my bachelors in political science. graduated from spellman with honors. was also my year’s valedictorian. got my j.d from emory university, one of the best law schools in the south and i am fully licensed to practice in california."
Did you enjoy school?
— "actually yeah, i was lucky enough to have to have some of the best professors who genuinely cared for their students so every day we actually got a chance to learn beneficial information."
Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?
— "i would say my parents, but then again i love me a good youtube tutorial."
While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.
— "well sh*t, all the adults in my life. a village was definitely had, i was surrounded by a bunch of successful black women and men. but my like idols? i used to idolize naomi campbell. but if we’re being real my role models were like my parents, family and people who had a hand in helping raise me."
While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
— "i’m one of the few girls in my family, the older i get the more we get. but i’ve always been super supported, loved on. my family is just great. i got one aunt who i got beef with though, she just one of those hating old hoes, my mama said i could say it."
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
— "a model, astronaut, pilot. everything i seen barbie do. then once i seen that tyra barbie movie, i swore i could be a doll."
As a child, what were your favorite activities?
— "playing dress up, playing video games. i used to also really like doing puzzles. i used to hate playing outside, i was not one of those kids. i hated messing up my clothes."
As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?
— "oh my god my mom would love this question, she says i was very bossy. loved to argue about anything, was super prissy. like i hated people touching me, hated mess. was just that gworl."
As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
— "i think i was more like known. i hung out with everyone because i was in everything. i was in dance class, cheerleading and debate. so pretty much everyone either knew of me, or knew me. i rarely ever even got into fights, my dad had to put me in boxing classes after i lost my first one in 9th grade. fought one more time in 11th, almost lost my scholarship and gained a record but i never got bothered again.
When and with whom was your first kiss?
— "girl michael rainey jr. i was like 14, i think he was 15? maybe 14. i can’t remember, but it was at a party in queens, just doing shit. we still follow eachother on ig, he’s the bro."
Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
— "hol on, hol on, hol on holiday. this getting personal. i lost my virginity at the age of 21, no one ever believes me but i was very patient and i still regret who i gave it to. he was my third boyfriend, his name was malik. it was a good experience but just hate that i gave it to a weirdo but hey, i didn’t know he was weird til’ after."
• PAST INFLUENCES
What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
— "i would have to say my college graduation but there’s so much more to come in the future so i know that’ll change."
Who has had the most influence on you?
— "i’d like to say my mom but i’m definitely my daddy’s daughter."
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
— "passing my bar exam, that was definitely a lil’ tricky and scary."
What is your greatest regret?
— "i would have to say not going to my senior prom, i definitely missed out on that whole experience."
What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
— "i get a little toxic at times, so when i’m played with i get a little devilish. with my second boyfriend, i used to always call the cops to wherever he was. if he went to a party, i’d call saying they got guns, someone’s fighting, underage drinking, anything to get it shut down. then he’d come to me and i’d act clueless. he never found out."
Do you have a criminal record of any kind?
— "not at all, but if you do and you need a lawyer. message me and we’ll discuss your options."
When was the time you were the most frightened?
— "oh girl my first night in la by myself. i literally put so many boxes by the front door just incase anybody tried to break in i’d hear them."
What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
— "definitely when my fake boob fell out. i was a late bloomer, like not until 19. everyone thought i got a bbl and boob job. but when i was in highschool, i used to stuff my bra. it literally fell out mid gym class, b*tch everybody was laughing, me included. after that i never wore no fake titties again, instead i begged for a good push up bra."
If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
— "hmm, i think i’d definitely participate in more senior activities, like i had so much fun at all my college events so i can imagine highschool’s homecoming, prom and and stuff would’ve been just as fun. but hey, i had a car and a sweet 16, so i didn’t miss too much."
What is your best memory?
— "it would be between my sweet 16, highschool graduation or college graduation. i felt so loved, i spent damn near all day crying for all of them."
What is your worst memory?
— "breaking my arm at 13, i was a flyer on my team. took 3 months to heal, was the worst pain i’ve ever felt. i literally almost quit cheerleading but my parent’s convinced me to continue and i’m glad i did."
• BELIEFS & OPINIONS
Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
— "i’d like to say i’m pretty optimistic, but it all depends on the day."
What is your greatest fear?
— "to not have a purpose. like i’d hate to leave this world and not be remembered for anything but a pretty face and body."
What are your religious views?
— "first things first, i believe in god. but i’m not crazy on the specifics. i have family members who are muslim and who are catholic but at the end of the day, we all pray to the same god."
What are your political views?
— "my career is technically correlated to politics, i personally hate politics because they aren’t for 'us'. they weren’t even created with us in mind. i can go on and on. but i hope as time goes on, our politics will reflect our people and not just the ones with money."
What are your views on sex?
— "i like to f*ck. i’m grown. i think it’s great that casual sex is not as frowned upon but i wish safe sex was just as popular. too much sh*t goin’ around."
Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
— "i think so, if it’s life or death. i’m licensed to carry so i’m capable. everyone’s capable. since this may be seen by my superiors, i will have to plead the fifth on that second question but you know the real."
In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
— "harm a child or animal. especially pets, they’re the most harmless things and can’t even properly defend themselves. if you can do that, you can do anything."
Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
— "i’d like to think so. i have yet to experience it but i’ve also seen and heard of it from family and friends."
What do you believe makes a successful life?
— "being able to be comfortable. with your life, work, money, family. being able to do whatever, whenever and being happy."
How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?
— “i tend to keep alot of things to myself, especially my feelings. you can think sh*t is genuine and then it’ll bite you in the ass, so i prefer to keep most to myself."
Do you have any biases or prejudices?
— "100 percent. let’s not get too into it before they be cancelling me girl."
Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?
— "yess. i refuse to touch feet, only my own. i just can’t stand it, i gag at the thought of it. can’t even tell you why."
Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?
— "any of my family. i was an only child, so i spent alot of time with my extended family, i’d go to hell and back for my sibling-cousins!"
• RELATIONSHIPS W/OTHERS
In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)? Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?
— "i like to think i treat everyone with respect until they prove that i shouldn’t. but ofcourse, the better i know you, the sweeter i am."
Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
— "my mama, she’s literally my everything. my mom, my best friend, my hype girl, my therapist. literally everything and i don’t know what i’d do without her."
Who is the person you respect the most, and why?
— "my dad, coming from such a negative background. he was able to change his life around to make it better for me growing up. he helped my mom graduate, get her own business and was even the reason i got into my first law firm. he’s literally just the ideal idea father, sh*t ideal man."
Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.
— "my closest friends? they’re my family. i would say since i’m one of the few girls in my family, they’re all super protective over me but we still bump heads like crazy. i still wouldn’t trade them for nothing. i do have a couple homegirls that i wouldn’t trade either, especially dolcé."
Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.
— "in this climate? hell no love."
Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
— "i’ve been in young love. when nothing really matters, i haven’t felt like that since a teen. they don’t make good quality men no more. if they do, i haven’t seen them.”
What do you look for in a potential lover?
— "a good listener, a good communicator. someone who’s a good friend, child, sibling because they’ll be a good man before a good boyfriend. and ofcourse, i like someone who doesn’t mind handing me their card."
How close are you to your family?
— "extremely. i speak to my parents atleast twice a day and i better not miss a call."
Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not?
— "i haven’t started yet but i do want my own. hopefully before thirty but i’d like to be married, have the whole big wedding, buy a house, get a big suv, be a housewife."
Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?
— "my parents. they gon’ always come through and my daddy bald, so thats a plus."
Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?
— "yesss. basically my whole family, the men especially. i’ve had them handle a few ex situationships that have went left."
If you died or went missing, who would miss you?
— "my family, my kitty cat, my boss and my clients."
Who is the person you despise the most, and why?
— "please don’t judge me. but i despise clowns. i don’t even think i’m scared. i just hate the way they look, especially on tv. makes my stomach turn."
Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
— "i don’t argue. i debate."
Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
— "depends on the group. the more comfortable i am, yes. but sometimes i like to hang back and just observe."
Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?
— "i love a good party, so i’d say yes. i hate being alone, it’s boring."
Do you care what others think of you?
— "if they ain’t paying me, f*cking me or helping me emotionally, i couldn’t give a flying f*ck about what anyone thinks about me."