What experience has most shaped you, and why?
It's really hard to pinpoint one experience. There was a death in our family when I was very pregnant with Fynn, and the family politics and drama that followed affected me deeply. To this day, I can say that it is one instance which put everything in perspective for me. What's important for me and little family, what I want to make sure happens and things that I pray will never happen. Talk about being vague... but it's not really my story to tell, as there were so many involved... unless I come out later with a tell all memoir ;) Real life is always better than fiction!
If you had a whole day with no commitments, what would you do?
Sleep. Write. Yoga.Beach. A long bath. Eat now and then ;)
What food or drink could you never give up?
Chocolate.
If you could travel anywhere, where would that be and why?
I'd go back to France, with my husband. I went on a school trip the summer after my Junior year of high school, and feel in love. I'd start in Paris, and then take a train down to Nice... I'd love to experience it all with my husband.
Who do you have a crush on?
Um... my husband... ;)
{and maybe Colin Firth...}
If you were leader of your country, what would you do?
I'd make this country more family friendly. From childcare costs to maternity/paternity leave... it's a huge problem.
Give me one easy savoury recipe that doesn’t include cheese.
No cheese?? I'm thinking really really hard for this one...
Here's one that we love(d) {I say loved because I'm not eating meat... but I guess I could do this with tofu?} Lighter General Tso's Chicken. So yummy.
What did you think you were going to be when you grew up?
An oceanographer. But only because I thought that meant I'd be able to swim with dolphins :) And then when I figured out that that wasn't the case I remember wanting to be a writer.
If you could spend just one day in someone else’s body, who would it be?
One of my kids. I'd love to know how that much energy feels!!!!!
Which woman writer – living or dead – do you most admire and why?
There are so many.... but the two that come to mind right away are Anne Lamott and Dani Shapiro. Anne Lamott is an inspiration to me, writing about her truth, her spirituality. And I guess the same goes for Dani Shapiro. Both write so profoundly in their essays/memoirs, as well as their fiction.
What character trait inspires you the most?
Sincerity.
What is your favorite kind of music?
I don't have one kind of favorite, but I will say that I love James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, as well as Jason Mraz and Ingrid Michaelson. More mellow I guess? Soulful?
Which book or books have inspired or touched you the most?
There have been so many over the years, I think it's all about reading the right book at the right time. And recently, it's been Anne Lamott's Rosie {I read that as I was questioning my own drinking...}, Dani Shapiro's Devotion, Brenda Uleand's If You Want to Write, and Elizabeth Strouts Olive Kitteridge.
What is your favorite family custom?
Making Christmas cookies and all other Christmas preparations :)
How/where did you meet your spouse/significant other?
Lucas and I met through a friend at work, at the company holiday party.
And now the game is for me to add a question and pass the meme along to a few other bloggers... My question:
What would the title of the movie about your life be?
I'd love for everyone to play along! But I'll pass this on to....
Ellie at One Crafty Mother
Amy at Lucky Number 13
Tatiana at I am Many Things
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