Music has always been a big part of my life. I play piano and flute, and have been recently playing a bit of guitar as well. I have played in 3 different bands, and played the piano accompaniment for six musical stage productions. I have also done musical arrangements for 4 amateur movies, and I have played keyboard in a 50s/60s rock n' roll band.
I like colors... in fact, I collect them in many different forms. I own an immense collection of paints, pastels, pencils, and inks which I use when the mood strikes me. I also have a massive collection of embroidery floss, as well as yarn. I love cross-stitch, and when I don't have a project on the go, I can usually be found with either a pair of knitting needles, or a crochet hook in my hands. Other odd color-related things I collect: fancy dresses, lip gloss, scented candles, finger nail polish (remember those 'before-the-Chateau' nail painting parties, Katt?!), and even bottles of different colored liqueurs! (a relatively expensive hobby, but I've made some really interesting drinks worth trying!)
I also like to cook... I love making all sorts of recipes. My favorite spices are the italian ones... oregano goes well with everything! I'm also like making cheesecake, many different varieties of cheesecake.
I almost always have a novel on the go. I like most types of books, as long as they're interesting. I also like to write... mostly poetry, but on occasion I also write short stories. I keep a personal journal that is full of poetic thoughts, character sketches of people I've invented, and other interesting things.
I'm not very sports-inclined. I enjoy tennis, though I must admit I don't play all that often, and I own a pair of cross-country skis which I try to use once or twice a year. I love to walk... in the woods, on nature trails, on the beach... anywhere quiet where I can think, hum the melody to a new song, or come up with a new idea for a poem. I bring a notepad and a pen with me everywhere I go. The stroller was also a very good invention... I bring my son with me most times too. :)