I am back to my regular writing mood, (not Systemic Functional Linguistics MOOD) which feels so awesome. I have read through a plethora of emails I received that just waited patiently in my inbox for weeks now. Readers usually ask me questions via email (info@sometimesraw.com) instead of commenting on the posts directly which is fine. Either way, I love to interact with my slowly growing reader-community being happy that you all enjoy my blog and what I have to say.
I selected a bunch of questions that came up and I am okay with to answer. There were some really private ones as well that are actually nobody’s business, hah! People want to know crazy things! [What panties I am wearing, if any? Seriously?] So let’s just get to the questions. Not to the panties. Enjoy.
- What do you order at Starbucks? Grande latte for Rose (my new Starbucks name since Judith bought me coffee every Friday morning), and nobody ever gets my name right even though it is not that difficult. Denial? Daniale!!!!!!! Danialé.
- What’s one item in your closet you cannot live without? Easy. Hand’s down: Black jeans.
- One thing people don’t know about me. That I was the school’s best athlete in 1992 when I was in 4th grade Elementary School and my name is still on a plaque.
- One item on your bucket list. Traveling to Australia.
- What food you cannot live without? I can live without/or replace any food. Especially with my gallbladder issue. However, what I don’t want to miss is Vietnamese Pho and Sushi.
- A quote you love? “Never, never, never give up!” – Winston Churchill.
- What music are you listening to these days? Alabama Shakes’s Album “Sound and Color” on repeat and shuffle.
- Hobbies? Really? Reading, writing, blogging, studying, hanging out with friends, talking, eating popcorn, drinking tea and philosophizing
- Pet peeves? When someone chews with their mouth open. When someone interrupts me in the middle of a sentence. Texting or sharing things on Facebook while I talk to a person (horrible and rude!); also being on WhatsApp and whatnot. Just turn your damn phone off while you are with someone. (Emergencies excluded obviously) It is so annoying!
- Guilty pleasures? Red wine, cheese and usually shopping in the “fast lane- less than 10 items” at the supermarket with way more than 10 items.
- Do you have a middle name? I do, indeed. It’s Elaine.
- What was your favorite subject in school? My favorite subject in school was definitely languages.
- What’s your favorite drink? Red wine forever. No Cocktails but Tequila in Mexico. (Don Julio Silver/Gold)
- Favorite book? Too many actually. I loved Jeffrey Eugenides’ books Middlesex, Virgin Suicides and The Marriage Plot. I thought the author Philip Roth would be my one and only forever but I am discovering the Canadian authors now and I must say that Alice Munro is pretty high up on my favorite list. Along with Haruki Murakami and German Bodo Kirchhoff these days.
- Favorite color(s)? Black and white.
- Favorite perfume? I like Coco Mademoiselle but I rather smell myself naturally.
- Favorite holiday? Martinique. So exotic, however, still in Europe and a place where I simply had a fantastic and relaxing time.
- Your education? I am currently in a Master program at Carleton University in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies.
- What languages do you speak? I am fluent in German, English and I survive in French.
- Do you have siblings? Yes, a brother and a sister.
- Favorite TV shows? I am not a big TV person. In Canada, I actually don’t even have cable by choice. I do enjoy Human Planet on Netflix or documentaries. I also watched the latest episodes of Family Guy or am addicted to Woody Allen. I do not binge-watch anything.
- Favorite Breakfast. These days I love just a green smoothie and nothing else. First thing I do after I wake up is I drink a glass or two of water. Then I make my smoothie.
- Activities I enjoy? Exploring Ottawa. I love thrift stores and I found a bunch in Ottawa. They are so amazing. I find books, toys for Petit Joel and sometimes even vintage clothes for myself. I also enjoy to find new restaurants and experiencing new food. (no fried food though, duh!)
- Do you have any goals when it comes to blogging or publishing? Well, as I mentioned, I would love to blog more but the Master degree is very demanding. I really enjoy blogging and writing and it makes me happy. As far as publishing, I do have at least one book (not proofread) ready to be published but finding a publisher is tough since my book is written in English and I want to publish in Canada but I don’t have residency yet. I am working on it.
- When was the last time you cried? At the airport in Ottawa.
- Two Favorite Movies? Good Will Hunting and Allen Ginsberg’s Howl.
- Tattoos and Piercings? Yes. I removed all the piercings a long time ago but never regretted any of my tattoos.
- Do you usually follow your heart or head? I try to listen to both, however, heart usually wins.
- What are you most grateful for in life? To have the most amazing son ever. The best thing I ever accomplished. I love him so much. He is my everything.
- Would you ever just quit everything in a country and start all over in another one? Hell, yes! I did it several times and it becomes easier throughout the years.
Liebe Dani’ela!
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