Literature that makes me think, music that makes me feel, writing for pay and play, heliskiing in Telluride, adorable pussycats that snore, people who vote blue, shiny things, chocolate oranges, being a lobster, cherry chapstick, the newly-discovered Borneo leopard, The Secret, the Tree of Life, a strong bass line, being too sexy for my shirt, dancing with abandon to live music, being awesome, Goddess worship, shopping at Target on Sunday nights dressed like JLo, photographing this life, meteor showers in my backyard, riding Kai's bike with him, sporting my gold cowboy hat in an unironic manner, yoga in Sedona, Slowpoke Gonzales, a fresh manicure, your mom.
Your mom. I hear her cookies are delicious.
Here's my deal:
I'm a writer, model and photographer (I took the snazzy layout picture you see here for a local magazine). These things keep me sane and pay the bills - how lucky is that?
Other things that keep me sane: Kai's kind heart, yoga, the Gulf of Mexico, cooking, Mr. Riley Face Pussycat Head III, Esq.
I'm a sucker for a great kiss, a cute baby, and a hot pair of shoes.
Sensory experiences I love: The scent of fresh lilies and lavender in our bedroom, the sound of a cat purring, the feeling of little goosebumps popping up in the breeze on saltwater-kissed skin, the taste of a rich winter dinner I cooked for people I love, watching his eyes turn from brown to green and back again.
I like most animals better than most people. I have a scar on my foot from a motorcycle accident. I carry my Canon with me everywhere I go. I love to wrap gifts. I read too many blogs and don't write in my own enough. I find holding hands to be incredibly intimate. I'm learning Afrikaans for our trip to South Africa. I have succumbed to the lure of the legging. I hate patchouli. Mine was one of the five founding Dutch families of NY in the 1600's. Suck on that, Pilgrims.
Peace out.
NOW:
THEN:
...is the harmonic connection between all human beings.
Play this. It will make you happy. I promise.
You really can't do much better than baby penguins, so go see March of the Penguins immediately. Seriously. It will change your life. Tell me that seeing two penguins loving on each other isn't amazing, I dare you.
The Daily Show, The Henry Rollins Show, Meerkat Manor, Planet Earth
Just say no to chick lit. And FYI, Shakespeare hates your emo poems.
FDNY Ladder 7. Those who create beauty. My pussycat. The person who decided that I get a 14% rebate on everything I buy at Zappos.com ever. Jon Stewart.