Ali Edwards and Lindsey of A Design So Vast both posted their versions of this list recently, and I decided to post my own. I always love these glimpses into other people’s everyday lives. Feel free to play along on your blog, or in the comments. (Above: what’s on my coffee table.)
Here’s what’s on my…
VANITY | I don’t have a vanity. But on the top of my dresser (which serves a similar purpose) are my CD alarm clock, two bottles of perfume, a bracelet with a red double-decker bus charm, my watch (when I’m not wearing it), and assorted earrings in a heart-shaped pottery dish (a gift from my friend Abi).
PERENNIAL TO DO LIST | Mop the kitchen floor; do the laundry and dishes; purge my closet; write more.
REFRIGERATOR SHELVES | Asparagus, milk, leftovers, butter, assorted yogurts, spinach, several kinds of cheese. (In the pantry: cereal, chips + salsa, Girl Scout cookies, baking ingredients.)
ITINERARY | A trip out to the Berkshires (western Mass.) soon, to celebrate my husband’s birthday. A folk concert in early June. Thinking about how to celebrate our fifth (!) wedding anniversary at the end of June.
FANTASY ITINERARY | Oxford. Always Oxford. Also Paris, Italy, NYC, Hawaii, and time with my family in West Texas.
PLAYLIST | I don’t listen to music at work these days (I work in an open-plan office). But at home while we cook dinner, it’s Kate Rusby, Grace Pettis, Frank Sinatra and various jazz compilations (including a five-CD one bought long ago on Portobello Road). And on Sundays there is a lot of a cappella singing.
NIGHTSTAND | Vanilla sugar hand lotion from Bath & Body Works, Burt’s Bees lemon cuticle salve and honey lip balm, a lamp with a red base, a constantly rotating stack of books.
WORKOUT PLAN | Guilt, mostly, for not getting more exercise. Contemplating a return to yoga, or an attempt at running.
IPHONE | I don’t have one, though I admit my seven-year-old flip phone will need to be replaced before long. Still can’t decide if I want a smartphone or not.
TOP 5 LIST | Time with my husband; good books; singing with friends on Sunday nights; my nephew’s smile; the change of seasons in the Boston area.
BUCKET LIST | Go back to many wonderful places I have loved; visit many more new places; write a book; raise a family; be brave.
MIND | The mixture of grief and hope so prevalent in Boston right now. Where to find cute, comfortable shoes for spring. Birthday gifts for my husband and nephew. Juggling multiple freelance assignments (a happy problem). Starting my balcony herb garden. Lots of life admin items.
BLOGROLL | The Wednesday Chef; Micha Boyett; Modern Mrs. Darcy; Pink of Perfection. (And so many more!)
WALLS OF YOUR FAVORITE ROOM IN YOUR HOUSE | A photo of my husband and me printed on canvas; a photo montage of my time in Oxford; three red maple leaves pressed under glass; a small landscape painting bought in Spain. A red shelf with a few treasured books on it.
LIQUOR SHELF | Don’t have one. I’m not much of a drinker, though I enjoy a glass of sangria or white wine once in a while.
LAST CREDIT CARD STATEMENT | Stitch Fix; Brookline Booksmith; Darwin’s; the pharmacy; the grocery store.
SCREENSAVER | Don’t have one – though my work computer background is a joyful, colorful burst of tulips.
TV EVERY NIGHT | We only turn on the TV on Mondays to watch Castle, or to dip into Friends (my very favorite) on DVD.
What’s on your…?
I love this meme!! xoxo
So fun! Loved this glimpse into a bit more about you, Katie!
What a great list. I love using ideas like this as writing exercises for memoir. They bring out details that round out personalities, but that we often forget. Thank you for sharing!
Completely connected with the phone comment – I have a flip phone still too and really don’t want a smart phone (high maintenance things!) so I had a big smile when I read that one 🙂
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WOw you only turn the TV on on MONDAYS? You are amazing.
I finally fell for an iphone and it is tons of fun. I dont do apps or games. Just text and photos and emails . .
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