(5+5=10) Other Things About Me
And this is the second and last part of the “about me” photohunt! Last part of the assignment, then I will stop being so self-centered, I promise.
Scarlet has already completed her (5+5): who else wants to participate?
 Pens, Lots of Them! |
I like drawing, I like color and I like art, photography, literature or painting.
My father is an artist (Philippe Bossard) — it probably explains why we, the kids, like to see the world with a different eye. Eh, after we grew up in the jumble of buckets of oil paint, acrylic paint, gouache paint, watercolor and charcoal crayons… It took me many years to appreciate my father’s work, because his drawings seemed so abstract to me as a kid (see his paintings inspired by the Genesis, his drawings on subway tickets, his experiments). I think I get it now. I think. |
 Three of my Scarves |
I seem to have a thing for scarves. Maybe it’s the weather… maybe it’s just me.
Some women are into shoes — I’m not. Scarves are usually cheaper, one size fits all, and they are soft, unique and comfy. These are three of my favorite: the dark red (from Guatemala), the whool one (from Canada) and the stripes one (from Bolivia). |
 Our World Map |
I have always loved traveling, and I turned it into an almost full-time activity as soon as I finished high school. Work, save money and go — that’s how it works.
So far, I have traveled/ backpacked in China, Hong Kong, Australia New Zealand, Canada, U.S.A, France, England, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Finland, Tunisia, Greece, Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Equator, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil… and hopefully there is more to come! |
 Cute (Chinese) Bear In Buenos Aires |
I like Winnie the Pooh, Probably more than I should considering I’m 26 years old! I have four little “Winnies” and I usually carry one in my backpack when we go traveling.
Seriously guys, don’t laugh, that’s my deepest secret. My Winnie-dependence. |
 Tuney’s Pasture OC Transpo Station |
As everybody knows by now, I don’t drive. Well, technically, I can: I learned, I have a valid license and we have a car. But I was never too comfortable driving — who knows why!
So I rely on the bus quite a lot. I wish I could say it’s for environmental reasons, but the truth is, it’s because I’m too fucking scare to drive to the supermarket by myself. Maybe one day… |
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Love the bear! Also, you should get on Twitter!
How is the public transport in Ottawa?
Many inexperience drivers, myself included, are scared to drive on busy streets and to park the cars. It takes a while to overcome the fear. Be more confident. You can make it!
I like your dad’s work! specially the carton d’echire.
As for Winnie, he is way cool. You know I also like bears!
Your father’s work is very interesting, very original. He makes me think of Shel Silverstein if you know his work. That is a compliment actually.
I think there are many more than 10 interesting things about you Zhu. You have done a lot of traveling in your 26 years. If you ever find yourself in Tulsa, we have a nice little guest room.
Salut Zhu,
I haven’t been too active on the Internet this week. But, I always come back
Very interesting meme. I went back and read your 5+5 and now la suite. I really have a few in common with you; the travel part you know that I like, and instead of saying that I stumbled on Chinese, I stumbled on French at 16 ( A class that I wanted to take was full & French was a replacement !)
So cooool about your artist Dad too !
And we are both passengers but myself a more frustrated one for reasons that I won’t put here !
You take care and stay cool
Bises