I do; I don't

French linens - Beautiful, but requiring too much ironing!

I do like being alone for long periods of time;
I don't like being away from my husband.

I do love being a mom and am grateful for my wonderful daughter;
I don't like being such a great geographic distance from her.

I do like traveling;
I don't like flying across the Atlantic.

I do like meeting people from around the world;
I don't accept racial prejudice or intolerance.

I do pay attention to politics;
I don't hesitate to speak or act for change.

I do like writing;
I don't like sitting at the computer for hours.

I do like living in Paris;
I don't like dealing with seemingly endless French bureaucracy.

I do like playing the piano;
I don't like that our apartment is too small to have one.

I do like hosting dinner parties;
I don't like washing lots of dishes afterwards.

I do like small intimate gatherings;
I don't like big parties.

I do like long conversations over dinner;
I don't like voices raised in anger.

I do like creating a beautiful home;
I don't like vacuuming and ironing.

I do like folding fresh laundry;
I don't like long cycles of French and British washing machines.

I do like staying up late at night;
I don't like getting up early in the morning.

I do like swimming;
I don't like anyone seeing me in a swimsuit.

I do like finding antiques and collectibles;
I don't like figuring out how to get them home.

I do like baking cookies and cupcakes and eating bread;
I don't like gaining weight.

I do appreciate good manners;
I don't like thoughtlessness or rude behaviour.

I do like spending time in Seville and Savannah;
I don't like the summertime heat and humidity.

I do like living in San Francisco;
I don't like the outrageous costs of real estate.

I do like people who think for themselves;
I don't like those with closed minds, who act like sheep.

I do like long walks with my husband;
I don't like uncomfortable shoes on cobblestoned streets.

I do believe in God and consider myself a spiritual person;
I don't like religious groups trying to hijack politics.

I do like fresh flowers in my apartment;
I don't like plastic or silk flowers - even if they look real.

I do like a fine red wine or champagne on occasion;
I don't like smoking.

I do want to save money for a house;
I don't know how to stop buying unique treasures.

I do want to finish writing my book;
I don't always find it easy being creative on demand.

I do appreciate honesty and constructive criticism;
I don't like liars who try to trick people.

I do admire brave men and women;
I don't like cowards who can't face reality.

I was "tagged" by the uniquely talented Krista for this writing exercise. In turn, I'd like to invite Annie, Colette, Corey, Amber, Susan and Jessie to participate.

Comments

[naturegirl]

This was a fun read! :)
I do want to publish my 1st book.I so loved reading "The Shadow of The Wind." I have all the actors picked out to play each character in a movie! :)

[Bogart]

"I do believe in God and consider myself a spiritual person;
I don't like religious groups trying to hijack politics."

We do and do not like so many of the same things that I feel like I know you!

[Maureen/Ravengrrl]

I do like getting to know you a little more through these do-likes and don't-likes on your blog....
I don't like the fact that you're in Paris and I'm in Montana and chances of meeting in real life are ... well, maybe I can change this don't-like someday!

[C. Delia]

This list gave a quick glimpse into the vast landscape and I loved that! "I don't always find it easy being creative on demand." I couldn't agree more.

[Shannon (Sentimental)]

I love learning more about you. Another kindred spirit.

[Ali]

I like your entire list, but the one that really hit home was that you like to be a mother but don't like being such a large geographical distance from your daughter. Amen to that, only I am the daughter and don't like being so far away from my mom.

And the bureaucracy? Try living in an ex-Portuguese colony like Mozambique. It is based on a system just as flawed, but minus sufficient resources and qualified people to work in the system...

[paradise]

haha, so many of your dos and don'ts are similiar to what mine would be. i also dread flying, but i love traveling. another reason why they should hurry up with inventing a teleport machine!

"I do like finding antiques and collectibles;
I don't like figuring out how to get them home."
-I hear ya on that one!!! Especially if I see a large item I "simply must have" and then the shipping costs several times what I actually paid for it.

[Mary Jane]

Loved your post...thanks so much for sharing your likes and dislikes...I share many of your feelings....

[tongue_in_cheek_antiques]

At first I thought the sheets were mine. Such a hoot, I posted about linens a while ago with a near exact photo! Too funny!
Tags do's and don'ts...oh my
I do like to blog
I don't like oysters
I do like to cheat at cards.
I don't like scary movies.
I do like listening to children
I don't like running noses.
I do I do I do like kissing
I really don't like mean remarks.
I do like you.
and I don't like saying goodbye.

[Maggie]

This was fun to read! How are you liking "The Shadow of the Wind"? It's on my "to read" list...

[susanlavonne]

this is wonderful! i just may have to tag myself and do this one tomorrow :-)
the top 3 that i agree with the most: the fresh flowers, eating bread, and wine (hmmm 2 of the 3 are food related so that automatically adds the swimsuit comment!)

[amber]

Hey, I thought you tagged me! That's okay, I'm going to play anyway, because I don't have anything to post today. Thanks! :)

:)

[Tammy]

Loved this writing exercise, I feel I know you better.:)

[judy]

Hi,
Found your blog while blogsurfing. I'm also an American expat, living in the Netherlands (talk about bureaucracy!), but I would love to live in Paris.... someday.

Your do's and don'ts seem very similar to mine.
LOL @ the long washing cycles!

I'll stay tuned! (oh yeah, ironing linens is not fun...lol)

Thanks for your blog. :-)

[krista]

I'm with you on the nice red wine... Mmmmm.

[ally bean]

"I do like creating a beautiful home;
I don't like vacuuming and ironing."

amen sister!