March 22, 2006

I Love Questionnaires

I was reading Rolling Stone magazine and came across an advertisement that caught my eye. I am less impressed with the solicitation to apply for yet another credit card (more on that subject later) as I was with the format. I thought that this would make a good entry to return to the on-line community following the somewhat disjointed series of postings that I’ve made since January, when I moved.

My Name: Pablo

Childhood Ambition: To be a studio musician or a rider in the Tour de France; I also recall dreaming about singlehanding a Luders 30 around the world.

Soundtrack: Whatever I am listening to at the moment… too much good music to limit myself to one type. If I had to select one type of music it would be either Jazz (Bebop or Free Jazz), Seventies Rock, Blues, or the Beatles.

Retreat: My mind. Wherever I am, I can take refuge in my strong imagination. Sometimes, though, it is hard to come out. I can become very insular, even passive. The downside is that my mind and inner world can become as sheltered as a tomb. That is the problem; it becomes a terminal rest, passivity is the hallmark of death.

Wildest Dream: This is where I cease to be ironic and become simply contradictory! My wildest dream is to be more proactive, less passive and to find the passion that used to drive me.

Proudest Moment: My proudest moment was when I first looked at my daughter, R, when she was born. There she was, a perfect little person that I swore to love beyond all things. She is my love and life. So is A, my younger daughter.

Biggest Challenge: Life

Perfect Day: Has eluded me.

First Job: Clean up boy at Galletti’s Fine Meats. I learned about beautiful food there, all the while cleaning up an Italian Butcher Shop.

Indulgence: Maybe my problem is that I don’t indulge myself!

Last Purchase: Here is a thriller: Kitty litter and two mice for Cuddles (my snake).

Favorite Movie: It would be a tie between Chinatown and Talk to Her.

Inspiration: To be a man worthy of my children’s love.

My life: is improvised well beyond the changes played.