I'm lovely, no really. Everyone says so. They say 'Oh yeah, she's so great isn't she? And so sweet and smart and kind, so kind. And that sense of humour? Hilarious. So witty. Why is she single? I don't know, it's very curious.' etc.

Writing, coming up with ideas, getting involved in projects i haven't got time for. Learning something new every day. Realising how every year of my life overlays the last, like a mosaic that is finally starting to make sense.

I know how to put things, to communicate what needs saying in the simplest way. I'm a good conversationalist, interested and interesting I'm a go to person for advice on everything from job applications to girlfriend troubles. I'm confident without being arrogant, independent without being detached, and calm without being dull. I am the favourite aunty of 5 little people.

That i'm rather dapper.

John Kennedy Toole, Alan Bennett, Hans Fallada, Sarah Waters, Annie Proulx, Sarah Hall, Carson McCullers, UA Fanthorpe, Catherine Dunne, Ian McKewan, Helen Forrester, it's an endless list.

I'm big into film, and can often be found at the picture house. I like arthouse not blockbuster. I don't know why popcorn was invented but i wish it would disappear. Films i have loved lately, are rust and bone, frozen land, dogtooth, oh, loads. I like films a bit dark, a bit odd, a bit thoughtful. I think John Waters is ace, and so is Lynne Ramsey.

I love music. I am never not listening to music of some kind. My taste is varied and wide. Favourite genres include dirty electro, disco funk, folk, lo fi, minimal tech. Here's a playlist that will explain everything.
http://open.spotify.com/user/sarahmalinky/playlist/72szgYropMUql6MGXCgpEM

Like everyone else i love the Danish shows. In this order, Borgen, The Bridge, The Killing. Why do the Danes' doors open outwards? Sometimes i think i can speak Danish because i've watched so many of them, then i look up from the ironing and realise that i'm totally lost.

I mostly try to practise non attachment. It's handy when you lose stuff. Especially precious stuff. Like my fountain pen and my bobble hat through drunk misadventure last week. But, since you ask, and if I must say, i'd miss these six things.

Books
Love
Music
Travel
My family and friends
Learning

Why people do what they do
What the world would be like if women and men were equal.
Stuff i'm writing
Stuff i'm reading
Which songs will mix with which songs
What's for tea.

Thinking that Thursday is the new Friday.

I used to have a mullet. It wasn't ironic. It was the eighties.

Anything i have said here resonates with you and you think we should have a drink and see what happens.