25 things...

My friend Jesse, in his blog, wrote a post inspired by an article from Relevant Magazine. I took his challenge and wrote a list of 25 things that represent to me sophistication and success.

1. A nice pair of dress pants, clean and pressed
2. To own enough books to consider it a “personal library”…and have read them all.
3. To speak more than one language…and to speak them all well
4. Having enough investments to have them in a “portfolio”
5. Flowers on the dining room table
6. An extensive collection of heels
7. Big sunglasses
8. Knowing which wine to order with dinner
9. Spontaneous travel
10. Manicured fingernails
11. Writing a book
12. Valet parking
13. Down comforters
14. A sophisticated sense of humor
15. Having a title before/after your name
16. Higher education
17. Art museums
18. To not only like good sushi, but to know what good sushi really is
19. Black and red interior decorating
20. Designs with clean lines
21. Healthy lifestyles
22. Confidence
23. Appreciating swing. :-)
24. Restaurants with crisp, white table cloths and more than one fork
25. Owning non-essential transportation, such as a boat or classic car