Trinkets of Sunshine

A little picker-upper to start your week off on the right footing...

I could not, at any age, be content to take my place by the fireside and simply look on. Life was meant to be lived. Curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.

-Eleanor Roosevelt

Eight things you may not know about me...

1. I am a firm believer in the power of manicures. And yes, I am emotionally driven to getting them. Color seems to speak for me in a way that I cannot.

2. Topher Grace holds a piece of my heart. I think it all started with That 70’s show. I know the world is supposed to fall for Kelso’s good looks, but he’s charming and silly and wonderful. He went to USC, and I was significantly let down when I didn’t see him at the Rosebowl during my sophomore year. He will come to his sense one day, and whisk me off my feet to happily ever after.

3. When I was born, my dad wanted to name me Holly. He says this was a joke, but I secretly wish he had gotten his wish. At the risk of being called shallow, who could forget a Holly Woods?

4. Sunny days make me smile. Always.

5. Dave Matthews and Kenny Chesney are my dream team. A match made in musical heaven. I almost died the first time I heard I’m Alive. Ironic. One day my dream of seeing them together will come true.

6. I love the ellipses. Three dots. Simple, yet so linguistically powerful.

7. I have watched every episode of The Office. If he acts like Jim and dresses like Andy, I am his Pam. Thank God for heavily syndicatedl television.

8. My friends mean the world to me. Because, really, at the end of the day, who will stand by you if not your friends? I am proud of the relationships that I have made and held on to.