(*)
Is that you?
The boy was wearing a suit and a ponytail. He had to say my name twice, and then his own, before i placed him. We were at his father's funeral but we hadn't seen each other in what? 18 years? His eyes were red and he was shaking a little, but he was still the sweet looking boy who dressed in a Superman suit when he was five.

I saw his mum the following day. I remembered the hippy summer in the island. Was that really 1979? I recalled the beach-bar where we had our lunches, the bugs i loved killing and the eight turkeys that lived in the back of the house.

Over those memories lingered the last time i had seen his dad. How i had bumped into him on the street and he had given me a big hug. He showed me his studio ('it's two blocks from here, come and see what i'm working at') and he asked about my mother. Then, 15 years before, i pictured him sitting on our couch, narrating a scene from 'Lethal Weapon' with more enthusiasm than Mel Gibson.

I might see the boy again today, for lunch. I hope we're going to get in touch again and build our own memories.

(*) The picture is from that summer at the island. The boy and i are on the extremes of the group. Such a beautiful photo.

Wherever i lay my five, that's my home

1. How many houses/apartments have you lived in throughout your life?
Nine. I know. I can't believe it either.

2. Which was your favorite and why?
My favourites are the one we had in Las Rozas (so big, sunny and cozy) and our last apartment in the centre (music, colour, friends).

3. Do you find moving house more exciting or stressful? Why?
I find it extremely stressful, but the decorating part is really exciting.

4. What's more important, location or price?
It's not who you are, it's where you like to be seen. The spot is vital, darling.

5. What features does your dream house have (pool, spa bath, big yard, etc.)?
My dream house is a loft in a big city such as this one. It would have big rooms, high ceilings, a high-tech kitchen and a great cleaning person who'd prevent my mess.