how the world works, physically, socially, politically, economically -guess that's how i ended up in anthropology. also, south america, ethnobotany, peruvian textiles, trekking in the rain forest, spider monkeys, reading, being carbon neutral, falling asleep next to my daughter, dancing to old skool music, camping, alterra coffee and comet's vege gyros, hanging out at the palm and other lovely local establishments, getting my feet rubbed and toes painted all pretty, checking out art, wearing cute shoes, traveling the world (20 countries and counting), sleeping under the stars, playing in the dirt, paddling in kayaks, red wine, vespas!!
I'd like to meet:
focused and intelligent, down to earth, and lots of fun. mmm, and don't forget delicious.. i'm not sure if a chocolate telescope qualifies..
Music:
Blonde Redhead, Jets to Brazil, Her Space Holiday, Guided By Voices, Nick Cave, Stars, Band of Horses, Elefant, Interpol, Beck, Smokey and Miho, Astrud Gilberto, The Shins, The Eels, Tom Waits, Bob Marley, Death Cab for Cutie, Elliott Smith, Radiohead, My Bloody Valentine, The Pixies, AIR, Massive Attack, NPR, stuff like that...
Movies:
Most anything at the Oriental..
Television:
I traded in my television for a thick-headed skull.... That means I don't watch tv, really!
Books:
Jitterbug Perfume, The Alchemist, Narcissus and Goldmund, Animal Farm.....
and I'm currently in the midst of The Omnivore's Dilemma and it totally rocks!
Heroes:
Parents who love their kids but still know who they are.