lulu0621

Pittsburgh resident -- child-free, non-religious (but fascinated by religious artifacts, texts, and history)

Somewhat non-conformist, but somewhat traditional, multipotentialite, feminist, plant-based, essentialist with a touch of magpie.

If you didn't receive something from me, please contact. I do not flake on swaps. If life gets in the way, I will message you and post to the swap board that I'm mailing late.

Hollywood classics are a favorite! Dinner at Eight, His Girl Friday, Auntie Mame, Charade, Stalag 17, Rebecca, and Sunset Boulevard, etc.

When it comes to modern films, I like a bit of atmosphere. In fact, I can forgive a multitude of plot sins if there is ATMOSPHERE. (I am looking at you, Crimson Peak!).

I like horror films, but I prefer the atmospheric ones -- Swallow, I Am The Pretty Thing That Lives in the House, Rosemary's Baby, Rear Window, Darling, etc.

Other favorites: Amelie, The Usual Suspects LA Confidential, Ghost (with Casey Affleck), The Crow, Cold Fever

I tend to read non-fiction about yoga, fashion, capsule wardrobes, beauty, and mindful/simple living/minimalism.

Your Beauty Mark, Eccentric Glamour, Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui, Buddhist Bootcamp, Escape from Domestic Perfection, and The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up had significant impact on my life.

Fiction is a mixed bag, but I almost always enjoy mysteries (especially the British ones) and thrillers.

Call My Agent (FR), Luna Park (IT), Queen's Gambit, You, Hollywood, Ratchet, Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, Agatha Raisin, Poirot, Peaky Blinders, Marvelous Mrs. Maizel, House of Cards (US), The Servant, Game of Thrones, Penny Dreadful, The Killing, Deadwood, Hannibal, Orphan Black

Goth, punk, and alternative music from the 1980s-1990s!
Ministry, The Smiths, Morrissey, Sinead O'Connor, The Sisters of Mercy, Ghost, Cocteau Twins, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Gogo's (it pains me to add that incorrect apostrophe!), etc.

Metal, rock, traditional folk music, and singer-songwriters with beautiful voices -- Sarah McLaughlin, The Chicks, etc.

When I need to relax and prep for sleep, I listen to Takashi Kokubo or other deep relaxation music.

Yoga: Kundalini, slower Hatha flows, and Yin

Fitness: Pilates, Barre, Bellydancing, Ballet Beautiful, walking, hiking, and low-impact workouts

Knitting

I love stationery and pens, vintage-style prints, steampunk, illustrated botanicals, floral, dark, gothic, and minimalist styles. I am not keen on the cutesy stuff, but I wouldn't rate down.

I just started a bullet journal. I am investigating hand-lettering and art journalling.