optimism, traveling, riding bikes, politics, having no real routine, house parties, going to a ridiculous amount of shows in as many venues as possible, wine, baby nieces, sushi, TV shows on DVD, organization, being active, getting ppl to dance (when they really want to and are being too shy), new jobs, photography, snowboarding, feminism, pictionary, vodka-tonic, sleeping in and going to Han's, tea instead of coffee (this is a new one :-)), meeting insta-friends, new music obsessions, honesty
A Revolutionary.
Dave Matthews Band, Pearl Jam, Ani Difranco, Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Cake, Radiohead, Beck, Zero 7, Mason Jennings, Elliot Smith, Common, Atmosphere, White Stripes, The Shins, Broken Social Scene, Bob Dylan, TV on the Radio, Sublime, Bob Marley, Damien Marley, Pete Yorn, Devotchka, Rancid, Rage, Pharcyde, Neutral Milk Hotel, Massive Attack, the Libertines, Gorillaz, Gomez, Dance Hall Crashers
Anything that teaches me something in the end...usually involving extensive laughter, significant female roles, tears, optimism, depression, a good soundtrack, quality acting, and originality. oh yeah, and forrest gump encompasses all of these -- watch it again, it's genius. american beauty is pretty close, too.
SIX FEET UNDER (the best show that will ever be), sopranos, sex in the city, news hour with jim lehrer,daily show, project runway, top chef, etc. etc.
some of my fav books: 1984-george orwell, i am charlotte simmons--tom wolf, siddartha-herman hesse, anything nick hornby, the world according to garp -- john irving, currently reading Breakfast of Champions-- Kurt Vonnegut
My Mom, hands down.