La Negra Nieves knows exactly what’s going on in my mind today. Trasteo means moving to a new place. I hate doing that, the packing, the stress. And then the lack of time. New projects and places are fun, but I’ll always have trouble with change… That’s my curse. More info later for the curious ones.
Appetizer
Which language would you like to learn and why?
Both Italian and Portuguese. I want to speak all romance languages.
I already speak French and Spanish.
Soup
What’s the funniest thing you’ve heard or read so far this week?
Prolly one of the stupid things I say all the time and then I crack myself up.
Salad
Which movie was so bad you couldn’t watch the whole thing?
Seriously? Bicentennial Man. I fell asleep in the theatre. Eeek!
Main Course
If there were a holiday in your honor that didn’t use your actual name, what would the day be called? I have no freaking idea. Suggestions, anyone?
Dessert
Name one movie which is coming out soon that you would like to see.
Curse of the Golden Flower. That looks good!
Very nice Christmas page in El Tiempo. With Colombian Christmas carols, recipes, prayers and, I have to say, a really cute design. Great for people like me who are far away from their country, and still can be in touch with the local holiday traditions. There’s even a forum for people to share a few season’s greetings. Le sigh… I miss my family.
I had a wonderful day! My boy took me for Chinese at lunch, we spent the afternoon running errands, went for a little tour of the city and enjoyed our time together. Then, when I came home, I found a message from Peter, and he freaking bought me a Pro account at Flickr! This so rocks… Thank you so much, P! Then my roomie Christophe surprised me with yummy chocolate cake, right before we hit the pub where we met with friends for a good time. Everything was OK until boyfriend decided to sing me Happy Birthday with Tequila shots. Next thing you know, we were all “chirpy” in the streets of Chicoutimi, at 1 a.m. and -20C, heading for greasy spoon diner and throwing snow. Poutine was good, company was amazing and I’m happy. :)
And I’ll be wearing my new perfume today. ;)
If 2 years ago someone would’ve told me that I was going to be this happy today, I wouldn’t have believed it. Somehow my birthday will come with painful memories for a while, but all I can say now is that I finally realized that no matter how difficult life becomes sometimes, there is always a reason to keep going, to keep smiling… To keep loving! :) Today I feel like I’m 2 years old, I feel born again. And my best birthday gift is having someone to love again.