03.16.10: Maeko-Mae-Mae --> Le Trix

 

Le Trix: response to own questions

 

 

1. When you're feeling bummed for no reason (OR EVERY REASON!!) what tricks do you use to pick yourself back up?
2. What is your favorite sound & why?
3. What item of clothing in your closet always makes you feel great about yourself when you put it on?
4. Go to karaoke song? If you don't have one which song might you consider of all sanity left your body ;)
5. A place you've never gone but have always wanted to visit?

I have a lot of time on my hands today...

1. My number one favorite thing to do when I was blue was online shop or simply SHOP in general. I'm learning what an unhealthy tool this has been for me. Buying new items was the momentary rush I needed to feel better but it was never long lasting enough. Plus, there is the guilt that follows spending money which would bring me right back down again. NOW I'm learning to do other things. I find going for a walk lifts usually lifts my mood. Probably a combination of the movement and the distractions all around. When I'm out walking I do something you might think is silly.... but I like to close my eyes (when I'm alone-ish) and listen... and feel. If there is sun on my face I try to feel the warmth... listening to the sounds around me... looking for a moment where I feel close to everything again vs. apart from everything.

2. Favorite sound. Well, I have to say I love it when my dog falls asleep and starts dreaming. Magic happens where he BARKS IN HIS SLEEP! It makes a weird sound because he's barking but his mouth is closed so it sounds like a series of bleeps and gurgles. It's pretty cute. My other favorite sound is rain on the roof and windows... bonus if I'm cuddled up under some blankets with my boyfriend.

3. First and foremost I have major issues with my body. So clothing is my number one attack point for hiding said issues. An oversized denim shirt over skinny black jeans always makes me feel comfortable and still ... cute? It's been said that I don't wear skirts or dresses enough, and this is probably true. I just really prefer a pair of jeans... take that! Something not in my closet that makes me feel better can be found in my make-up case. I LOVE false eyelashes. Nothing makes me feel like an actual girl than looooong fluttering eyelashes! For daytime I use individual lashes just on the end of my lashline. For going out at night (when I have the energy or when I even go out!) I like to use longer (but not fake long) stips (faster than applying a ton of individuals).

4. I have a TERRIBLE Karaoke voice. Just horrible. Have you ever seen that rom-com with Cameron Diaz & Julia Robers? I think it's called "My Best Friends Wedding"? There is a scene where Ms Roberts tricks a very preppy Ms Diaz into singing at a karaoke bar and it sounds something like a cat drowning in a bubble bath. That's what I sound like. BUT! With that said I really like private room Karaoke with my friends. Go to songs are:

"Dancing with Myself" - Billy Idol

"Kiss" - Prince

"Hit Me Baby One More Time" - Britney Spears

    

5. There is a very long list of places I would like to see. My goal was always to get out of the Country more but there are also so many great places RIGHT HERE in the US that I want to visit. This summer I'm crossing Atlanta, GA  off my list. I'm going to visit one of my dearest friends for a week. It will be heaven! All I want to do is drink coffee, eat foods, and be around my friend Christina! I miss her energy so much. If it wasn't for meeting her I think my life in SF would have been dismal those two years.

 

Out of the country I would like to visit Japan (under the supervision of my boyfriend) & Thailand.

Phew!! Your turn for questions! Pretty fun so far!

xoA