Thursday, August 23, 2012

Leyla

Today is my friend, Leyla's, birthday!!
Last night we did a bit of celebrating that went like this:
1. Met up with Amy and Kelly for a drink at Sidebar.
2. Rookwood Pottery for appetizers and drinks.
3. Celestial for a quick shot.
4. Nada for dinner.
5. Village Pub.

Leyla is a newer friend of mine and I love it! She's been a good influence and addition to my life. She also helps me dress better!  She's a personal stylist at Nordstrom and is the best at picking out clothes.  So nice but a little dangerous.

Amy, Leyla and Kelly
Leyla and I
Birthday girl!
Swinging at Rookwood.

Monday, August 20, 2012

Charleston

I just got back from visiting my friend, Carly who lives in Charelston, SC.
It was so much fun spending time with her and her boyfriend, Adam. She's one of my nearest and dearest so a visit to the low country was sorely overdue. 
I even started this blog after years of stalking hers and finally following suit.  Yet another thing we now have in common!  Just adding it to the list...

Proust

Hi, blog readers!  Welcome.  
After much thought, I've decided to start my blog where Vanity Fair ends.  With the Proust Questionnaire.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?  Being on the beach, with a book and a bourbon.

Which historical figure do you most identify with? Calamity Jane.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?  Impatience and jealousy.

What is the trait you most deplore in others? A lack of respect for others.

What is your greatest extravagance?  Dining out.

What is your favorite journey? Going to California.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?  Yo!  Hot Mess. 

What is your greatest regret?  Never studying abroad in college.

What or who is the greatest love of your life?  Books.

When and where were you happiest?  When I’m in the woods, with friends, around a campfire.

Which talent would you most like to have?  Great intelligence accompanied by a great memory.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?  Hiking Rae Lakes Loop and Mowich Lake.

What is your most treasured possession?

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Heartbreak.

Where would you like to live?  Close to the beach.

What is your favorite occupation? If I could read books for a living…

What is your most marked characteristic?  I've heard that I'm laid back more than once.

What is the quality you most like in a man? Honesty.  Manliness.

What do you most value in your friends?  Companionship.

Who are your favorite writers? David Sedaris, Dr. Suess.

Who is your favorite hero of fiction? Harry Potter.

Who are your heroes in real life? People that work with terminally ill or elderly.

What are your favorite names? Rose.

What is it that you most dislike?  Bigotry and green olives.

How would you like to die?  In my sleep at an old age like everyone else.

What is your motto?  You do you.