why is your name suddenly susan?
a friend started calling me that back when the brooke shields sitcom was on the air. the name has stuck ever since.
what do you do for a living?
freelance writing – click here to see some of my published work.
what do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
to be stuck in the cold rain or blistering heat without relief in sight or a thing to eat
where would you like to live?
i tend to favor cosmopolitan cities with good food, smart but friendly people, and plenty of sunshine. if i don’t have to drive, even better.
what is your idea of earthly happiness?
to have a large kitchen with plenty of storage room in a sun-filled home where the wine flows and the conversation sparks; speedy wi-fi connection and a farmers market within walking distance are definite pluses
what are your pet peeves?
flakiness, loud music, violation of personal space, entitlement, blind obedience, blatant displays of status, line-cutting, typos
what natural gift would you most like to possess?
athleticism and the ability to sew my own clothes
10 responses so far ↓
steve kennedy // November 2, 2007 at 6:28 pm |
I would guess that you are not marrying anyone for a while. How about a book—writing about your travels and experiences? I hope that you are keeping a copious diary even if you do not plan (at this time) to write a book.
Yes, you lost all your snarkiness, but you seem to be fresh, vibrant and full of excitement. I like it!
btw pick up “The Tenth Muse, My Life in Food”
Judith Jones, Knopf––it is right up your alley. (send me yr snail mail & I’ll send you a copy [i work at rh])
sk
suddenly susan // November 3, 2007 at 11:30 am |
steve,
it’d be great to publish something over 2,000 words, sure. i’m not sure if any publisher would pick it up but for my own sense of achievement, i’d love to write a book.
it’s hard to be snarky when you have a whole new world awaiting you each morning and the people around you are friendlier than what you’re used to. i will probably get the snark back once i stay somewhere too long and things start to bug me again.
i don’t have a permanent address yet but when i do, i’ll let you know. thanks!
Henry from the Station // May 2, 2008 at 11:29 am |
Hey Susan,
It looks like you’re still travelling. I left Seoul on March 3rd…Since then been travelling. Now in Sydney…Been to Bangkok, Hanoi, Halong Bay, back to Bangkok, Pattaya, back to Bangkok, Phuket, Singapore, Saigon, lower part of Vietnam, lower part of Laos, Cambodia (Phenom Penh and Siep Reap), Mayalsia (Kuala Lumpur and Penang), now Australia (was in Gold Coast, Bryan Bay, Melborne) Sydney(had coffee with Kim Tae Hee…sort of)….going to Cairnes then mayble Bali and Jarkarta…then back to Bangkok then Taiwan and Seoul then LA. Shoot me an email whenever you get bored.
suddenly susan // May 2, 2008 at 12:15 pm |
hi henry from the station,
good to hear from you. yup, i’m still on the road. you’ve also been to a lot of places. good for you! i’ll have to find out what you mean by you “sort of” had coffee with kim tae hee. lol.
Kathleen // December 7, 2008 at 8:45 pm |
Hi my name is Kathleen and I used to be a Scrabulous addict but now I’m a Lexulous addict!! Do you have information about why the Lexulous site is down? Can’t seem to find any updates about it at all! I’m experiencing withdrawal symptoms….but we won’t go there.
TIA.
suddenly susan // December 8, 2008 at 1:24 am |
it’s back up. although i worry every time the site is down. i think it’s shut for good or the bros. are tinkering with it yet again.
Anonymous // March 21, 2009 at 11:14 pm |
How do you bankroll your travels? Just wondering. You are living my dream. Thanks.
suddenly susan // March 22, 2009 at 12:53 pm |
freelance writing. have laptop + internet, will travel.
Amyable // October 27, 2009 at 4:46 am |
Hello Susan,
An avid reader of you blogs for some time now. I’m wondering if you’re going to post again or is this beloved blog dormant now?
Amy
suddenly susan // October 27, 2009 at 6:01 am |
thanks for your comment, amy. it’s notes like yours that make me want to post again.
i don’t know if i will resume blogging with the frequency that i used to but i may post here and there. when i do, i’ll drop you an email. how’s that?