Well Sophie’s list was popular so now I feel like a jerk for favoring my wild spunky kid over her quiet delightful sibling. At the risk of sounding like one of those insufferable parents, here’s what my other child is like. They’re their sister’s polar opposite, but equally awesome.
Literature
Here’re a few of the books on their shelf. Although I’m an ebook reader through and through, I love that they’re a paper book fetishist. Maybe the last generation.
Anything vintage-y
Here they are all dolled up for the Mad Men themed prom they attended with a friend, complete with vintage dress and crazy up do.
Poetry
Here’s their entry for the school poetry contest their sophomore year. They took first place. They also took first place this year and was just designated the first annual Poet Laureate of the school for their senior year next year. They will be composing and reciting poetry for various school functions.
Spicy food
Here’s their favorite pizza: pepperoni, anchovies, and jalapeño. They’ve loved spicy food since they were two years old.
Drawing
They have such a distinctive colorful drawing style, I hope they keep it up. This also hints at their dorky sense of humor which I love.
Anachronisms
Here are their typewriters which they’ve named Betty Smith and Edith Wharton. They also have a Fisher Paykel record player and a collection of records old and new.
REM
Here’s one of their REM records. They have been a fan for a long time and was heart broken when they stopped touring before they ever got to see them live.
Feminism
Here’s their Rosie the Riveter magnet board with magnetic poetry.
The Gilmore Girls and Family Ties
I don’t have anything to take a picture of to represent this but they do love a little Netflix time.
Classical Thought
Here’s their growing collection of classical philosophy. They’re a big fan of Plato’s Republic. They also have had 4 years of Latin and just finished their first year of Greek.
Rome
They’re going to Rome this summer to study Latin with the University of Dallas (high school program) and visit ancient sites.
Kenyon College
They are enamored with the idea of enrolling at Kenyon College next year. Alas it is almost certainly beyond our reach financially. But we had a long talk about the wonderful opportunities they are sure to have wherever they go, and they’re cool with it.
Aphorisms (and Ferris Bueller)
They have hand-drawn decorative quotes and aphorisms all over their room.
