I'm a writer first, and once upon a time I was one helluva wiz with pencils, pastels and acrylics. Alas, I've neglected the latter talents in favor of real life, though I hope one day to pick them up again. Writing is my passion, though it was not always my strongest skill (and is still in the refining process.) I'll quit that when I'm dead... maybe. ;o)
You can also find me on fanfiction.net and AO3 where I'm still Lourdes23. I've got a bit more posted to FF.net, but much of it is years old and nowhere close to the standards I now hold myself to.
I've copied my favorite pieces here though.
I also post photographs I take which I find appealing, though I wouldn't call myself a photographer, or even a hobbyist. My camera is older, my skills are remedial and there are many times in which I am scolded by family for not taking enough pictures at special events. But I can appreciate lovely scenery, so if I catch a lucky shot I'll share it with the class. ;)
Favourite Movies
Memiors of a Geisha, Under the Tuscan Sun
Favourite TV Shows
Anything DIY, HGTV or any of those wilderness survival shows.
Favourite Bands / Musical Artists
I don't think there's enough space... Incubus, Chopin, and bLind from OCRemix.org to give you an idea.
Favourite Books
Memiors of a Geisha, The Hunger Games, Master of Whitestorm and Twilight (again not enough space for them all - these are just my current faves)
Favourite Writers
Anne McCaffrey, JK Rowling, Terry Goodkind, to start with.
Favourite Games
Dragon Age Series, Fable 3, Final Fantasy Franchise, Infinite Undiscovery, Sims 3, and Tekken - because when I drink I am INVINCIBLE!!!
Favourite Gaming Platform
PS3
Tools of the Trade
My brain, My laptop (thank you husband!), spellcheck, youtube and Thesaurus.com. :o)
Other Interests
Camping, redecorating, my family, swimming, learning the piano and cleaning (because I'm a neat freak.)