I smile a lot.

BASIC LIKES: my hubbs (he's a love more than a like, although i like him lots, too), my furr-kid Pumba (and the sweet memories of my dearly departed Asia and Saaba), being on the back of a motorcycle, almost being done with my ph.d, home renovation, photography, international travel, live music (especially outdoor music festivals), sweaty nasty dancing, good night kisses, thai yellow curry (and vegetarian goodness, in general), text messaging (seriously, it's made my life better), saab 9.3 turbo convertibles, cheez-its and reese's mini's, taking showers by candlelight, sky high stilettos, ice wine, intelligent human beings, polaroid 600 cameras, witty conversation, people with strong convictions (that they can defend), good food, books and libraries and book shops, lemongrass (the scent, but not in my food), holding hands, edamame, corsets, exotic flowers, being outdoors, waterfront cafes, watching my husband cook, the bay area, burlesque classes, mint chocolate chip