15 Things I Love About Allison

Allison & Paul, at Torcon.


Ok, her birthday's not until tomorrow, but Allison & Jodi & I are getting together tonight at the Frog & Firkin to celebrate their joint birthdays. Yesterday I listed 15 things I love about Jodi. Today...

15 things I love about Allison

How adorable Allison always looks when I take a picture of her when she's not expecting it ( See photo at right). >:-)

When I first began attending filk circles in Toronto, I still remember how impressed I was when I first heard Allison sing... I love the smoky quality of her voice. I started always looking around in anticipation at those early Toronto convention filk circles, hoping that the redhead whose singing I enjoyed so much would show up.

Her appreciation of sushi.

Her amazing cross stitch talents. She once tried to teach me (I was so impressed by the pieces hanging up in her living room), but I quickly found that my suspicions during high school Home Ec. were correct... I have zero aptitude for any kind of needlework. I love the cross stitch Urban Tapestry shirts she made for Jodi and me.

Her cool earring collection, some of which she made herself.

Her husband. :-) I've known John since grade school... he's very cool and fun to hang out with as well.

I can count on her being there for me when it counts.

Her songwriting (I forgot to mention this for Jodi, too). My favorite Urban Tapestry songs: Days We Spend Together (co-written with Jodi), Monday (by Allison).

Her willingness to try new experiences, culinary and otherwise. Except for things with blueberries. ("It's just WRONG!") :-D



Allison about to go on a ferris wheel with
Lissa and Phil.


Her passion for reading. Allison was the one who finally convinced me to try reading Lord of the Rings all the way through, and so I blame her for Reading Lord of the Rings: A Final Attempt and my Waiting For Frodo online comic strip.

Her archival abilities, and knack for capturing the essence of an experience. If you haven't already, be sure to visit scrapbook she put together in celebration of Urban Tapestry's 10th anniversary.

Her sensitivity to how other people are feeling.

Her love of teaching. Man, do I ever wish that I had someone like Allison as a teacher every year in grade school. I am constantly impressed by her fantastic teaching ideas, the activities she plans for her students, all the extra work she puts into what must be an incredible learning experience for her students.

Her passion for the media (movies, TV shows, the Oscars). And she's a geeky Star Trek fangirl like me. :-)

Her ability to encourage and inspire people, like in her "Walk To Rivendell" group. Do read her Livejournal entry at the end of her project, especially the comment section.

Like my experience with Jodi's list, I'm feeling as if I'm doing Allison an injustice...this list could go on much longer. Also check out Allison's take on sharing an October birthday with Jodi.

Looking forward to seeing her and Jodi tonight!



Allison at FKO in 2001 with friends.

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