It's my birthday - I went to Paris.
It was a magical day.
And since it is my birthday (or was, I am writing this after the fact) - I will make 2 lists: 33 things about me & 33 goals.
33 things about me
- I love to feel the sun on my skin any time of year (This doesn't relate to temperature however)
- I am drawn to texture
- I have always wanted to spend time in Africa, this has not changed.
- Hearing several different languages in one day makes me happy
- I am a big color fan and dream of all the colors I will one day be surrounded by in my future dwelling
- Raw nature completes me
- I have to be careful with what I eat or I become a less functional human being - isn't that all of us?
- I am a very visual person - if you are teaching me something, show me a picture
- And I have a pretty good memory
- I still don't understand how water features function as far as the pump and auto-fill are concerned - giving me a toilet as an example doesn't help.
- I daydream every day
- I like to laugh - but I like to make other people laugh even more
- Quality over quantity
- I would wear a heart-shaped pendant/necklace if it was gifted to me
- Because I like hearts
- And gifts
- I have to spend time at the ocean at least once a year
- I use essential oils
- And have recently realized through personal experience that I sleep better when my bedroom is cooler
- I can be aloof - even when I don't want to be
- And sometimes I get scared of people - even when I don't want to be scared
- Or maybe it's that I am embarrassed - or not completely comfortable with myself
- I am allergic to most perfumes and only wear Calvin Klein's Euphoria Eau de Parfum Spray- it's my absolute favorite
- I don't really care for lamb - I like lambs...just not to eat
- Living with less makes me happy - may I always remember that
- I really enjoy reading and use it to maintain a good attention span
- I love anything related to construction and building
- I don't wear white socks - unless I am running
- Public transportation is the way to go - I love living in a city with a great system and several options
- But who doesn't also love a good road trip!?
- Desert landscapes are among my favourite
- I brush my teeth with Crest - and only with Crest
- Clouds and stars are important to me
33 goals
- Go to bed early
- Get up early - I want to be a morning person!
- Work for or with an architect/builder
- Have a bed that's on caster wheels and can be rolled around to wherever I want it -
- Including rolling my bed out onto a sleeping porch adjacent my bedroom
- Have a Japanese soaking tub with it's own garden
- To meet a good, smart, funny man and marry him
- Have a family
- Be mindful of those I interact with and pass by each day
- Be generous with my $$
- Experience Patagonia
- And Africa, as stated above
- Pay back my student loan within 5 years of graduating
- Build a house
- Grow a garden
- Start a charity
- Create, create, create
- Design, design, design
- Collaborate creatively
- Produce, produce, produce
- Help other people feel awesome about life and living, whether that's through designing and building gardens, painting, or just giving them a hug at the end of a good chat
- Always look to the bright side
- And live in the light
- Don't be too shy to dance
- Tell people 'I love you' regularly
- Have an amazing studio/workshop/workspace with big windows...lots of light and space to create and explore ideas. Studio to have a roof top terrace.
- Design nationally and internationally
- Be a part of an incredible professional group - do my part
- Resolve concerns openly, maturely and freely
- Don't take things personally and don't become easily offended/defensive
- Keep my possessions awesome but simple
- Living with less really is the way to go -
- So I can spend my time and money creating meaningful memories with those I love most