Flying High, Sausalito,Summer 2007.
I was tagged by Mindy to write up 8 random facts about myself and I couldn't resist taking a break to do so. Here they are:
1. I'm not afraid of talking to strangers, speaking in public, sleeping, dining or traveling alone. I am however, afraid of anything furry that crawls or buzzes around me! Zzzz... Brrr.... Ewwww!
2. I grew up having boy "best friends" and taking quite some pride for not being a "girly girl". Then, a few years ago I suddenly woke up to what a gift it is to be part of a tribe of wild, strong, artistic women. I'm now in awe of how much I can share and how much I can learn from the women in my life.
3. I get really cranky if I have to rush in the mornings. I'm also real finicky about always needing my "cafe com leite/ latte" at the very start of my day. And I like to sip it from a real cup too... not "to go cup" style. But wait. There is more... If possible I like to enjoy it leisurely, either outside or at least on a chair kissed by sunshine. See... I told you... Real finicky. But I guarantee a good day after that. :)
4. I like to make piles. Piles of books, papers, clothes, bills... My idea of organizing starts with pilling and ends with filling. But sometimes I only have time for pilling... Ooops!
5. Since I moved to San Francisco, I've developed a scarf fetish! Colorful, fluffy, yummy scarfs. I wear a scarf almost everyday.
6. I have a thing for really poetic, slow paced, foreign movies... So you may think I'm a snob movie buff... But I'm not! The truth is I fall just as hard for adrenaline, fast editing and (of course!) hot secret agents such as Bourne and Jack. Who doesn't anyway, right?
7. The first book I remember reading was Tistu, The Boy with the Green Thumb."Tistou was a boy with a weird name. He refused to accept ideas ready-made by grown ups who simply don't know (no matter how much they claim to) where we come from, why we are here and what we have to do in this world. Ready-made ideas were written in books a long time ago and they exist about every topic, which is very practical when you have to switch from one to another. But if someone has a specific mission in the world, things get complicated because the ready-made ideas end up going in one ear and coming out the other.Tistu had a green thumb. Anything he touched, grew and flourished!" Isn't that just the best read ever?
8. I like to put on my DVD of Ashes and Snow to help me relax and fall asleep at night. It's so beautiful and calming... The magical images, narration and music are just what I need to sink into my pillow and find my way "home". I especially love the narrators voice saying "Dream Dream Dream..." Ever so softly... And making me feel held and inspired.
How about you? I'm tagging whoever is up for it.
Sending you warmth and joy from San Francisco xoxxx
Comments (11)
I love your eight things!
I'm very finicky about my morning latte too. These are the small ways we pamper ourselves every day - a little coffee ritual.
PS: I'm also pretty fearless about solo travel, working in conflict zones, but moths give me the total creeps and i'm scared (heart-poundingly so) of large stray dogs.
Posted by Frida | August 17, 2007 1:00 AM
Posted on August 17, 2007 01:00
You are indeed a kindred!
I'm with you on number one.
Number two, you said it perfectly. After not being a girl's girl for so many years, the women in my life are not my tribe and mean the world. Number three? I MUST have my morning latte and it must be sipped and savored.
And I can pile for hours on end.
Great list1
Posted by bella | August 17, 2007 8:13 AM
Posted on August 17, 2007 08:13
You always surprise me. I just watched abit of Ashes and Snow and I have to admit - I had no idea such things existed. Smile ...
How come we seems to have such different life experiences.
And I am off to see the new Bourne tomorrow. Looking forward to it.
Posted by lacithecat | August 17, 2007 1:57 PM
Posted on August 17, 2007 13:57
I am so glad you are back.
Posted by Stacie | August 17, 2007 6:34 PM
Posted on August 17, 2007 18:34
I HATE to be rushed in the
morning as well!
And Water is such a pure film.
Loved it:)
fun tag - :)
Posted by maddie | August 18, 2007 9:05 PM
Posted on August 18, 2007 21:05
yummy 8! loved that you popped back to play :) xo, mindy
Posted by wish studio | August 19, 2007 1:20 PM
Posted on August 19, 2007 13:20
Hi darling girl. I have missed you. Can't wait til we can have coffee together under the olive tree here in Marrakech.
Your sister is lovely - really like that photo.
Posted by Maryam in Marrakesh | August 20, 2007 8:39 AM
Posted on August 20, 2007 08:39
Alex, I have missed you. I am just starting to blog again and read everyone again after a bit of an absence...
You remain a delicious inspiration!:)
Novel
Posted by Novel Nymph | August 20, 2007 2:34 PM
Posted on August 20, 2007 14:34
Oh mornings...mornings...yes, they are tough, and I am not a morning person, and the coffee is of utmost importance! I loved reading these tidbits, which is why I love the meme's, as they give us a chance to peak into the "everday" parts of each other.
xoxoxo
Posted by ceanandjen | August 21, 2007 3:15 PM
Posted on August 21, 2007 15:15
Hey, girl! It's been a while since I last droped by. How ya doin'?
I love those lists and memes, they just make people give the little details about themselves that make them unique. Wich is great, since for me, that's the whole purpose of having a blog, finding unique people.
Cotinuarei aparecendo esporadicamente, xará! ;-)
Posted by Alessandra | August 23, 2007 5:31 AM
Posted on August 23, 2007 05:31
Love your number 7! Am gonna track down that book and read it!
xoxo
Posted by [a} | August 28, 2007 12:30 PM
Posted on August 28, 2007 12:30