F. Tell me about your 4th of July. I ask this because I missed you.

L:  I had an awesome 4th of July.  I went to my friend’s parent’s house in NJ.  The day included swimming hole swimming, some sauna-ing, a super fun lawn game called Kube, an attempt at building a fire and other shenanigans.  Later in the weekend  I camped in the Hamptons and spent lots of time at the beach.  All and all pretty fabulous.  I missed you too.

F. Have you been cooking for yourself? If so, what have you made?

L:  Not a lick.  For better or worse, I can’t even remember the last meal I made for myself (other than oatmeal at work).

F. Where is one place that you would love to travel?

Banff National Park via here

L:  I’d really like to go to Banff, Canada.  I never used to be much of a mountain person, and maybe it’s in response to 11 years in NYC, but I’m more and more drawn to this type of nature nowadays.  It seems beautiful there.

F. What is your favorite beverage at the moment?

L:  I’m still endlessly enjoying my lemon water in the mornings.  I’ve also developed a taste for rose wine this summer.  It used to taste like vinegar to me but now I find it so refreshing.

F.  Are you scared to die? 🙂

L:  I wouldn’t say I’m scared to die but isn’t something I’m really looking forward to either.  It seems to me that facing death with ease and acceptance is the way to go because ultimately there’s really nothing any of us can do to avoid it, but easy for me to say…

L. Does summer feel different than spring in L.A.?

F: Oh yeah! When we first got here in March, I felt chilly. Now, it is SO hot. The heat is nothing like home though. The humidity takes it to a whole new level in Cleveland. It is more of a desert-ish, dry beating heat.

L. Are your nails and/or toes painted?  What color?

F: Surprisingly, I do not like to have my nails painted. They always chip and it never lasts. My toenails however are mandatory. Lately I have been painting them a soft lavender and they look great.

L. What’s your favorite thing about being a part of a big family?

F: I feel constantly supported. There is nothing like knowing that no matter what happens to me I have support. I feel loved.

L. What’s your least favorite part about being a part of a big family?

F: That is a good question. I honestly have nothing to complain about. I would say however that sometimes it is hard to keep up with everyone that I love because I love so many people. I feel blessed to be so close to all of my extended family

L. Do you have a new favorite funny youtube?

F: Ha! Yes, in fact, I do! My coworker showed me this the other day and I thought it was so stupid that it was funny. I am such a fan of physical comedy. It always gets me.

It’s Not The Nail

Essex Street subway station

F: What is your favorite part about the heat?

L: The feeling of warmth.  I also just really love nights when you’re with the people you love and it’s too hot to do anything but lay around and talk to each other.

F. What is your favorite summer treat? Food and drink?

L:  Probably ice cream.  Not frozen yogurt, not gelato, not Pinkberry.  I’m talking real, American ice cream.  It’s more difficult than you’d think to find in NYC.  A Dairy Queen blizzard works too.

F. Are there any movies that you are interested in seeing?

L: Yes!  I want to see “The Kings of Summer.”

F. If you were to become an artist, what medium would you express yourself through?

L:  This is my most difficult question.  I guess I’d say every medium to which I have access.  Except song, I’m a terrible singer.

F. What is your favorite picture of yourself? Post it girl.

L:  I don’t know about all-time favorite but this is a picture of me straight off the playa at Burning Man.  I had had the most amazing week and felt perhaps the best I ever have in my life.  I can’t believe it was five years ago and that I haven’t made it back since.  It also reminds me of the POP Up Shop: Burning Man Style Prep post I did last summer.  All so fun!