Pampering myself, Having my nephew "read" to me, Having something wonderful to look forward to, Being ok all alone, Pilates, yoga and spin class after work, Not caring so much, Sunday morning phone calls, Becoming, Fresh starts, Road trips with great friends, Silliness, Acting in low-budget films, Finding the answer, Resolution, Disarming honesty, Emotional nakedness, Chocolate Milk, Chocolate Martinis, The way he runs his fingers along my shoulder when we cuddle, Lazy Sundays spent with beautiful people, Fabulous lunches with friends on a workday, English tea, Trying new things, Meeting new people, Cuddling on the couch under a big blanket with hot chocolate and a good movie, Open minds, Unexpected surprises, Spontaneity, Outdated slang, Assertive men, Getting flowers for no reason, Secret admirers, Amazement, Freedom, Having fun, flirting, dancing, karaoke, Being ambiguously innocent and naughty, Innocent crushes, The Fighting Temeraire, You, the thrilling, terrifying, agonizing, and beautiful search for true love, All things Latin American, Taking better care of myself, Being the center of attention every now and then, Photography, Music, www.postsecret.com , Yard sales, Organizing anything and everything, Saving the world in general, Learning about people who live lives different from my own - another country, culture, time, My nephew, Reading poetry in foreign languages as if I understand it, Dancing in my bedroom, living room, and kitchen, Making a million to-do lists that never get done , Getting things done, Pondering the philosophies of expectation and disappointment, Peace, Pretending I'm a rock star, My adorable apartment, and apparently Lying around and doing absolutely nothing.
I'd like to meet:
The past and future versions of me, the past and future versions of you. Anyone and everyone - the nuances of your life are interesting to me, and I want to be a part of it.
"Every person born into the world represents something new, something that never existed before, something original and unique....If there had been someone like her in the world, there would have been no need for her to be born." --Martin Buber as quoted in Narrative Means for Sober Ends, by Jon Diamond, p.78.
My latest favorite secret from postsecret.com:
Music:
Seriously - all kinds. Lately, whatever's on the radio. Next week it could be country, hip hop, oldies, jazz, punk, oi, classical, or christian - although we're still not speaking to each other. My last Christian music kick resulted in the voluntary loss of my entire other-genre CD collection.
Movies:
Psychological Mystery/Thriller types:
Memento, Derailed
Movies that make you feel like you've experienced or at least gain a better understanding of and appreciation for something new and different:
Beautiful Mind, I am Sam, Secretary, Requiem for a Dream, Monster, Trainspotting, Memento, Million Dollar Baby, Sherrybaby
Political/Cultural/Historical themes:
Hotel Rwanda, The Constant Gardener, Kinsey, Pleasantville
Questioning Reality: Beautiful Mind, Adaptation (I can't even begin to say how good this movie is - I could watch it a million times and talk about it for hours after every time), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Memento, Fight Club, Before Sunset (yes, I meant to put this movie in this category)
And what girl's list wouldn't be complete without love stories:
Casablanca, Untamed Heart, Secretary, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Love Actually, Closer, Walk the Line, Before Sunset.
Ok, I'm breaking down and adding comedy: Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang; Zoolander, Little Miss Sunshine
Childhood favorites: School House Rock, Hairspray, Crybaby, La Bamba, Mannequin
Yes, I know I listed some movies in more than one category, and that's because I love them for more than one reason. Those categories are generally all-inclusive of the kinds of movies I like.
Last saw: Nothing lately. Someone take me to the movies.
Currently wanting to see: I think I've finally had enough of Melanie-go-and-fix-the-world movies. I just want movies about laughing and love.
Television:
I hardly watch TV anymore. However when I do watch I love 24, Grey's Anatomy, The Colbert Report, House, Saturday Night Live, Conan O'Brian, and the occasional American Idol/Top Model/Dancing with your Mother type show.
Books:
A Clockwork Orange, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, Cider House Rules, Nickel and Dimed, Narcotics Anonymous, Boys Like Us, Kingdom Coming, Wasted, Desterrados, The Kite Runner
Last read: I swear I cannot finish a book lately. Currently reading: Nada.On my to be read list: too many to list. I now have a whole book shelf full of books I've bought in the hopes that I'll have time to read them someday.
Heroes:
I have three answers that are all equally true:
Pretty much everyone is a hero to me in some way.
We don't have to be heroes.
I am my own hero.
