- Words by Angela Cowan Photographs by Lia Crowe
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The 7 Sins
Envy:
Whose shoes would you like to walk in?
P!nk. My daughter and I went to see her last concert and it was life-changing. Alongside her incredible talent, all of her amazing feminist uplifting and empowerment vibes香蕉视频直播攈er energy is so contagious!
Gluttony:
What is the food you could eat over and
over again?
I have quite the sweet tooth, so I香蕉视频直播檒l have to say anything sweet! Cinnamon buns, chocolate香蕉视频直播 love going to La Roux Patisserie on Fisgard for an almond croissant.
Greed:
You香蕉视频直播檙e given $1 million that you have to spend selfishly. What would you spend it on?
A luxurious getaway just for me. I would hop on a plane to stay at the Overwater Bungalows in Bora Bora. I香蕉视频直播檝e always wanted to go there and just spend my time hanging out, lounging on the beach, indulging in everything.
Wrath:
Pet peeves?
Oh, the wrath. When pictures are hung too high, when you bite into a popsicle with your front teeth, when cupboard doors are left open. I also have to say a poorly designed or merchandized store and unsatisfactory customer service.
Sloth:
Where would you spend a long time doing nothing?
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Pride:
What is the one thing you香蕉视频直播檙e secretly proud of?
I香蕉视频直播檓 proud of not taking life too seriously and taking pride in the little things that present themselves every day. There will always be ups and downs, but I recognize that I am very fortunate and blessed in so many aspects of my life. When things go wrong, I do my best to take responsibility and learn from it. Life is short, you香蕉视频直播檝e got to enjoy it.
Lust:
What makes your heart beat faster?
All the exercise! But in all seriousness, I love walking into a freshly painted room or a newly built house, or just seeing well-thought-out design in general. I love all the sensorial, the see, touch, taste, all of that.
