The Letter Meme
The letter meme!
enchantinglight gave me T, so here I go...
Tiffany (my name!)--I don't often feel like a "Tiffany," since most "Tiffany"'s in the media seem to be blonde cheerleaders or airheads, but my mother thought it was a pretty name, so that was that. The joke is that I was named after the dog next door, since her name was Tiffany and she was one of the friendliest dogs you'd ever see, but I like the true story better. :)
Theatre--I absolutely love live theater. Broadway musicals are my especial love, but I love plays too (does ballet count as theater?) I spend most of my money and evenings at the Kennedy Center! The first thing I did when I found out that I was coming to DC for an internship was to see what plays and musicals were going to come around! I made my first trip to New York City last July, and saw 5 musicals in 4 days--it was absolutely glorious. :)
Trees--when I was little, climbing trees was one of my favorite activities. I would read, eat, and play in the trees around my house until the homeowners association got mad at me for it. Even today, when I see a good climbing tree, I have the urge to climb it. If no one is around, I often try, though I'm not nearly as good as I used to be.
Twirling--In "You've Got Mail," Kathleen talks about how she and her mother would "twirl." I don't twirl like they did, but whenever I'm alone on a sidewalk, or in an elevator, or a hallway, I can't resist (poorly) executing a ballet twirl. It just makes me happy. :)
Towers and Turrets--In "Anne of Windy Poplars" (I think it's that one) Anne has a tower room, that I've always been jealous of. I love the old Victorian houses with their towers and turrets and things. To have a tower room would be one of my ultimate happinesses, I think. The medieval romance combined with the opportunity for solitude and people watching, as well as all the romantic fantasies that happen in a tower have always had an undeniable allure for me. Plus, they just look cool.
Thursday Next--She is a character in the "Thursday Next" book series by Jasper Fforde. They are hilarious, full of literary references. She is a literary detective, who is able to go into fiction and bring characters out into the real world. It's very hard to describe, but I highly recommend looking this series up and just trying the first book "The Eyre Affair" to get a taste of Fforde's style. It's so witty, and well-written that it makes me happy. Besides, anyone who's debut novel consists of protecting Jane Eyre (the character) from assassination and scoping out fake copies of Shakespeare plays, in a world where Shakespeare and literature is to them what TV is to us today, is just awesome.
Tears--I like crying. It's cathartic, and despite puffy and red eyes, a good cry can usually make me feel better, or feel that things aren't as bad as they seem. I guess I feel like a good cry are akin to rain--they kind of wash my mental slate clean. And is there any more poignant image or description than a single tear running down someone's cheek after a tragedy? (well, in novels). And after I shed tears, my blue/grey eyes become extraordinarily blue, which is a fun side effect.
Treats--I have a sweet tooth. Chocolate, gummies, cakes, candy--if it's sugar, there's a good chance I'll eat it. But a treat can be realizing my tax return has come, or that my favorite author has released a new book, or anything good that I wasn't expecting. Just the word "treat" makes me smile a bit!
Trains--not "choo-choo" trains, but trains on gowns. I think they are elegant and absolutely gorgeous. I confess, I often regret that we don't wear the beautiful (if elaborate and confining) gowns of earlier eras. I think a lady sweeping down a staircase with her train trailing behind her is a beautiful sight, and makes any woman look lovely.
Tomes--perhaps the most romantic term for books, and with a hint of mystery and an older, forgotten age. I love to read, and this is my favorite term for books. It makes me wonder what lurks inside; what mysteries are waiting to be discovered. And of course, any "tome" must be hardbound (preferably leatherbound) aged, and dustcovered--hasn't been read, loved and appreciated in a long time. Such an evocative word!
enchantinglight gave me T, so here I go...
Tiffany (my name!)--I don't often feel like a "Tiffany," since most "Tiffany"'s in the media seem to be blonde cheerleaders or airheads, but my mother thought it was a pretty name, so that was that. The joke is that I was named after the dog next door, since her name was Tiffany and she was one of the friendliest dogs you'd ever see, but I like the true story better. :)
Theatre--I absolutely love live theater. Broadway musicals are my especial love, but I love plays too (does ballet count as theater?) I spend most of my money and evenings at the Kennedy Center! The first thing I did when I found out that I was coming to DC for an internship was to see what plays and musicals were going to come around! I made my first trip to New York City last July, and saw 5 musicals in 4 days--it was absolutely glorious. :)
Trees--when I was little, climbing trees was one of my favorite activities. I would read, eat, and play in the trees around my house until the homeowners association got mad at me for it. Even today, when I see a good climbing tree, I have the urge to climb it. If no one is around, I often try, though I'm not nearly as good as I used to be.
Twirling--In "You've Got Mail," Kathleen talks about how she and her mother would "twirl." I don't twirl like they did, but whenever I'm alone on a sidewalk, or in an elevator, or a hallway, I can't resist (poorly) executing a ballet twirl. It just makes me happy. :)
Towers and Turrets--In "Anne of Windy Poplars" (I think it's that one) Anne has a tower room, that I've always been jealous of. I love the old Victorian houses with their towers and turrets and things. To have a tower room would be one of my ultimate happinesses, I think. The medieval romance combined with the opportunity for solitude and people watching, as well as all the romantic fantasies that happen in a tower have always had an undeniable allure for me. Plus, they just look cool.
Thursday Next--She is a character in the "Thursday Next" book series by Jasper Fforde. They are hilarious, full of literary references. She is a literary detective, who is able to go into fiction and bring characters out into the real world. It's very hard to describe, but I highly recommend looking this series up and just trying the first book "The Eyre Affair" to get a taste of Fforde's style. It's so witty, and well-written that it makes me happy. Besides, anyone who's debut novel consists of protecting Jane Eyre (the character) from assassination and scoping out fake copies of Shakespeare plays, in a world where Shakespeare and literature is to them what TV is to us today, is just awesome.
Tears--I like crying. It's cathartic, and despite puffy and red eyes, a good cry can usually make me feel better, or feel that things aren't as bad as they seem. I guess I feel like a good cry are akin to rain--they kind of wash my mental slate clean. And is there any more poignant image or description than a single tear running down someone's cheek after a tragedy? (well, in novels). And after I shed tears, my blue/grey eyes become extraordinarily blue, which is a fun side effect.
Treats--I have a sweet tooth. Chocolate, gummies, cakes, candy--if it's sugar, there's a good chance I'll eat it. But a treat can be realizing my tax return has come, or that my favorite author has released a new book, or anything good that I wasn't expecting. Just the word "treat" makes me smile a bit!
Trains--not "choo-choo" trains, but trains on gowns. I think they are elegant and absolutely gorgeous. I confess, I often regret that we don't wear the beautiful (if elaborate and confining) gowns of earlier eras. I think a lady sweeping down a staircase with her train trailing behind her is a beautiful sight, and makes any woman look lovely.
Tomes--perhaps the most romantic term for books, and with a hint of mystery and an older, forgotten age. I love to read, and this is my favorite term for books. It makes me wonder what lurks inside; what mysteries are waiting to be discovered. And of course, any "tome" must be hardbound (preferably leatherbound) aged, and dustcovered--hasn't been read, loved and appreciated in a long time. Such an evocative word!