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21.11.05

Haircut

So I did go for a haircut this afternoon. You might ask why do I waste my precious time in Lisbon going to the hairdresser. Well, first of all, it was raining. My friends are all at work. In Lisbon it's cheaper.

But also, this guy that cuts my hair is a bit of a genius, and I trust him.

I got there and as usual, he asked me how I wanted it. Of course I never really know what to say - I have a hard time when it comes to picture how my hair should look like, and even worse time trying to explain it in words.

So my answer was "not too short". And then I asked him to work his magic an do whatever he he thinks makes my face look better.~

I love to watch him work, he's related to Edward Scissor Hands for sure. He's fast and crazy, cutting here, chopping there like he's doing some weird sculpture. My hair is all over, and the bits being cut off just fly around like projectiles, it's hard to believe it's going to look anything normal in the end.

But it does, it looks very cool indeed. But I feel slightly offended... the hair is all in my face. His idea of what makes my face look better is to cover it. Well, maybe he's right.

about...

Patrícia Furtado is a freelance graphic and web designer, working from her small studio in London. You can appreciate her work by visiting the portfolio at pap-L.com.

Favourite Things is her more personal corner of the web, putting together an assortment of news, links, reviews and even recipes in a cute magazine-ish form.

And yes, her favourite colour is pink, and she is not embarrassed about it!! The Sound of Music is not her favourite movie, though... not anymore.

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Favourite Things

Favourite colour

Pink (who'd guess?)

Favourite movie

Dr. Strangelove

Favourite actor

Alan Rickman

Favourite song

Space Odditty (Bowie)

Favourite book

Pride and Prejudice (Austen)

Favourite font

Helvetica condensed

Favourite fruit

Banana / Strawberry (it's a tie)

Favourite drink

Caipiroska

Favourite trainers

Sketchers

Favourite football team

Sporting Lisbon

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