why it is what it is.

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LJ Interests meme results

1. color:
   Color instills emotions in me that I cannot do justice describing. Some of my favorite colors: the way the fading afternoon sunlight makes everything look as if it were dripping golden honey; the vibrant arizona sunsets that make you gasp; the melancholy of the blues and greys that infest clouds in approaching storms; the fieriness of reds, oranges and shocking pinks and the richness of turquoise and vibrant greens. oh, and brown - hey, it's all the colors mixed together.
2. fall:
   Bar none my favorite season, although true autumns exist mostly in my mind. Fall in arizona comes late, but the crispness of the air at night is so wonderful. Sweaters, cozy socks, wool caps, pumpkins - all wonderful spoils that fall has to offer. Fall is orange, gold, rich brown and russet reds and then christmas comes and the hues all turn cold. I love to walk through fallen leaves and hear the crunch they make beneath my shoes.
3. flowers:
   Maybe it's because I was named after them, but I adore flowers. I guess the amazing colors that nature concocts could be one reason. but maybe it's the delicacy of the idea of a flower - fragile, femenine, fragrant - met with the wonder of nature. I love fresh flowers - when I can afford them I take them home and always always arrange them according to my mood, usually in my antiqued aqua mason jars.
4. live performances:
   There is something about seeing a band live that makes the music concrete. If it's a band you truly love then it is magic. I've been to a lot of live performances, some in big theaters, others in small rooms or basements. I haven't been to see a band i adored in a long time. Maybe that feeling I used to get when I listened to certain cd's is fading as the artists get less and less intimate - the music less tactile. But I still remember every single performance I've witnessed.
5. make-up:
   It's what I do. I love it and hate it. the ultimate dichotomy of art that one loves to do, yet ultimately leads to the artist's demise. Like all artists I go through my battles: am i good, mediocre, etc; periods come and go leaving me void of creativity, etc.
   Sometimes I want to go on with my life and do other things, but I can't imagine turning my back on something that i love.
   
6. my bike:
   thanks to Matt, I have a beautiful blue and white cruiser. I used to ride it more when we lived in tempe, although now that the weather is improving, I look forward to getting it out, dusting off the seat and seeking new adventures in central phoenix.
7. reading books:
   and collecting books. Even today, came home with 2 new books. Something I get from my mother. I love reading. I always look for libros en espanol to add to my collection that, in my mind, will come in handy when I decide to get my masters degree. Reading allows me to go back to that time when i was a full time dreamer and create little worlds in my head. my favorite authors take me to places i've never been and allow me to see new things, even if it's in my head.
8. smiles:
   Smiles are so personal, so much more intimate than someone assumes.
   A real smile comes from the heart and can change your life, or the life of a stranger. It means eye contact, acknowledgment and the movement of muscles on ones face. It sparks love, inspires forgiveness, instills hope, begins and ends with friendship - it is a little remnant of your heart that you give to each person upon whom you bestow your smile.
9. tea:
   I love tea. to me, tea is not a drink, but an experience. When i make a cup of tea, I am emulating, in some small way, the habits of my mother. Tea is hot water, fragrant little bags of unassuming leaves that upon contact with said water, emit aroma and taste upon your tastebuds. Tea is a specially chosen cup that you can hold just so, while you settle in to your favorite spot, be it a bed, a chair or a sofa or a bench, where you can admire the scenery, read a book, look out a window, or savor a conversation.
10. the ocean:
    I love the smell of the ocean, the feel of the water on my skin, the feeling of ocean water in my hair. Watching a sunrise or sunset over the california coast is magnificent. one of my dreams is to at some point in my life live by the beach so that i can experience the joy of the ocean everyday.
    

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