Part I (don't want to post it all in one LOOOONG post)
First of all, even though I've already said it, thanks Tiffy for the honour. I am little self conscious about the attention, but hey, who doesn't like a little attention sometimes.
Thanks to everyone for your kind and nice thoughts. It's really special... I'm not really good with words at times like these... just know that I am thankful from the bottom of my heart for all of you, those whom I have met and those whom I have yet to meet. Thankful for those of you who've become my friends, thankful for those of you who 'play' with me (and my sharksuit), and thankful for those of you who make me think and challenge my mind. I have truly grown in the past year, and a lot of it I owe to bww.
Now that I'm all choked up, I'll try to answer some of your questions and posts...
Posted On: 1/30/06 at 07:06 AM
Congratulations, though I'm sure he's still sound asleep. Not too far off... I was up by 6:00 am PST to attack the slopes... funny how I manage to get up early to get to the slopes but can't seem to manage to be to work on time.
And chocolate martinis delivered by Greg... *swoon*
cookie, Do they make a Vosges chocolate martini yet?
DG, love the flat DG!!!
Since you all asked, some of my family history:
Both of my parents are Costa Rican. They moved to the US in the late 50's with two daughters. My brother and I were both born in the US. In the early 70's, they decided to move back to Costa Rica, for reasons my parents can't agree on. My mom claims my dad wanted to move, my dad claims it was my mom's idea and whining. I tend to believe my dad, but don't quote me on that. I grew up in Costa Rica until 1988, when I moved back to the US. I lived in Washington DC for 8 years, with a 1 year break while I lived in Miami while going to college. Have been in Seattle since 1996.
My maternal grandfather was a congressman back home (three times) and is the man I most admire. I wish I could be half the man he was. He always thought of others first... a true gentleman, even when he erred he tried to make right by his mistakes. I remember having breakfast at his country house, with all his kids, grandkids and great grandkids, and the president of the country sitting at the other end of the table. Not presumptious at all.
On my father's side, my grandfather's sister was married to Sandino. The story goes that when Sandino was in hiding, he and his wife were hidden in my grandfather's house.
Also on my dad's side, a former vice-president of the country was a distant uncle. All people in my extended family can be traced to two brothers who moved to Central America in the early 1600's... and it's hard to hide when you look very much like a distant uncle.
Exhibit A why I left Costa Rica: everyone knows who you are.
Tiff... the island of Costa Rica is fond of you too.
Daydreamer, what's the thing you love most about Costa Rica? The people, our culture. We are truly a village... (see Exhibit A above), and even though it can be claustrophobic, it's also amazing.
And throwing back at you, if you were a pair of shoes, what brand and type would you be? Definitely a pair of Super Vogs. Can be worn dressy and semi-formal, but still have that informal appeal to them, that "I'm not a mold" attitude.
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What was the best meal you've ever eaten? G-rated? That's no fun!
Hm... it has to be a salmon dinner I had when I first moved to Seattle at the Salish Lodge. It was one of those meals when every bite was an attack on your taste buds.
Your favorite travel destination? Hm... depends on my mood. I love to experience new places. Of the places I've visited to far, probably Greece. It will always hold a special place in my heart.
If you could have one special power, what would it be. I would like to be able to become invisible at will.
If you had to describe Tiff with just one word...what would it be? Saucy.
Celebrate Life
Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted.
- Randy Pausch
Updated On: 1/31/06 at 03:55 AM
