So, I've got a few random things I'd like to share with you today. The first is a tag from the lovely
Rachel Hope, which I am finally re-posting. I haven't been tagged in a while (probably since I am terrible at responding), but I wanted to follow up on this one.
I'd love to obey the rules exactly, but I'm short on time. So I just decided to answer the questions that Rachel gave me... and if you'd like to participate, you can go over to
the original post and read the details for yourself. Pretend that I tagged
you. :)
1. Who is your favorite author?
The first author I remember deciding was "the best" is Louisa May Alcott. She is still on my list, and my personal favorite of her books is
An Old Fashioned Girl.
2. Do you have a favorite country that you dream of visiting, and if you do what is it?
I've already had the opportunity to visit the country I'd dreamed about, spending six amazing days in London, England. I would definitely like to go back, enjoy London again, and see some of the countryside. In the future, I plan on visiting as much of Europe as possible, especially Ireland and France.
3. Do you prefer skirts or jeans?
They are both so perfect for different things that it's hard to say. Jeans are great for everyday,
or for dressing up, if they are a really nice pair... with the right shoes, top, and accessories. But I guess I'd have to go with skirts/dresses, simply for the "wow" factor you can get with an amazing ensemble.
4. Do you have a favorite genre of music?
I like a
lot of very different types of music, but I'd have to say my favorite genre is the big band/swing/oldies from the 30s, 40s and 50s. Judy Garland, the Andrews Sisters, Doris Day, Rosemary Clooney, Jo Stafford, Helen Forrest, et cetera...
5. Do you prefer tea, coffee or cocoa, or none on these?
Chai Lattes are
the best. I would drink them morning and evening if it was in my budget. ;) (
Trader Joe's Spicy Chai Latte mix is
amazing.)
6. If you inherited tons of cash what would be the first thing you would do?
I'd save and invest as much as possible, and see how far I could make it go. And then, if there was some extra after determining all the practical uses, I'd jump on a plane for Europe. :)
7. Do you have a fashion icon and if so who?
I know everyone says this, but Audrey Hepburn is really inspirational. It was so much more than just the way she dressed. She was an expression of true beauty and a radiant spirit. Read
Audrey Style for an incredible and respectful look at her life, and what made her such an enduring icon.
8. What is your dream job?
I've wanted the same two dream jobs for my entire life. One is to sing, and have the privilege of entertaining people. The other is to write fiction,
and have the privilege of entertaining people. I've been able to do quite a bit of both over the years, and find them the most special and fulfilling jobs ever. I really hope I can continue to do both in some way, shape, or form for the rest of my life.
9. Do you have a favorite book and film adaption?
Anne of Green Gables and
Anne of Avonlea. The novels are not my
favorite books in the world, but Lucy Maud Montgomery is one of my top authors and I've always felt a closer connection with "Anne Shirley" (in both the books and the films) than any other literary or film character. The movies have been my favorites since I was about eight years old.
10. If you could rewrite one classic novel which one would it be?
Actually, a long time ago, I spent 3 1/2 years re-writing
The Phantom of the Opera. I'm not particularly proud of that piece of work (as it wasn't completely original), but the fact that my mom and sister couldn't stop turning pages was rather gratifying. ;)
11. What is your idea of a perfect day?
One with 48+ hours in it!!!
But if it had to be 24 hours, I'd like to wake up at seven o'clock (without an alarm, feeling refreshed) drink chai tea, listen to classical music and leisurely catch up on my housework and computer-related stuff. Then I'd write for about two hours, have a late breakfast and maybe go for a walk or something. In the afternoon I'd blog or work on random projects, and then dress for dinner and go out to see a musical, after having supper with family or friends. And then I'd like to come home feeling warm, fuzzy and inspired, and stay up until midnight recording music in the basement. And then sleep soundly (with awesome dreams) and somehow manage to wake up and do it again the next day. (Oh and make enough from the writing and music endeavors to live on.) That's it. ;)
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Moving on to blog news, here's a little update on
my new Tumblr blog! I decided to go with the name "The Daily Lovely," which really just seemed to fit. Thanks so much to everyone who commented, shared their favorites, and gave new suggestions. I appreciated the enthusiasm... it was catching! :)
So feel free to skip over to
The Daily Lovely for a daily dose of pretty things. There will be lots of St. Patrick's Day inspiration posted over the next week.
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Also, I finally went and organized the
Monthly Fashion Archives from 2010, so you can now browse a list of the posts and view them at your leisure. And now I know I need to tackle 2011 (whew!). Thanks so much for your patience, and for reading the archives. There's a lot of fun stuff buried in there that I think is worth revisiting. ;)
I hope you all have a beautiful weekend, and I'll see you soon...
-Amanda
