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Lisa

Perception is reality...

About Me

Women's studies and sociology double major/ feminist/ activist/witty/sarcastic/modest/compassionate/analytical/ shy/open-minded/rebellious/questioning/dork/writer/dreamer/o ptimist/drunk dialer/sweet/stubborn/intellectual/geek/listener/down-to-ear th/honest/determined/spontaneous/gullible/loyal/talkative/pa ssionate.Still trying to find myself? But, aren't we all?I thrive on human connection and meaningful conversation. So if you want to chat, send me a message.
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My Interests

Writing-just goofing off and having fun--activist--gay and lesbian rights- environmental issues-- feminism--animal rights/vegetarianism--anti-capitalism-- anti-death penalty-- non-violence and peace--cooperative living-- fair trade, SOAW--pro-choice--reading--listening to music-- philosophy--photography--shopping at thrift stores--museums--taking random middle of the night walks to playgrounds and such-- traveling--camping--hiking--meeting new people--coffeeshops-- finding new indie music--having middle of the night chats for hours.
You are "Evolve." You're growing up!
You're realizing what it takes to make yourself
happy and be in stride with the rest of the
world. I am jealous.

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I'd like to meet:

I'm mostly just interested in people who know how to have fun and aren't afraid to be themselves. If you are a total dork, I probably want to meet you. Also, I'm always interested in meeting musicians/artists/writers and just creative people, in general.I'm looking for people with substance..Intelligent people would be nice for a change. Queer people...feminists....other Ani Difranco fans. People who can make me think and stimulate meaningful conversation with me... So try me. Enlighten me.

Music:

Ani Difranco--Melissa Ferrick--Anna Nalick-- Rilo Kiley--The Fray-- Bitch and Animal--Ember Swift-- Fiona Apple--Tori Amos--Evanescence--Tegan and Sara-- Alix Olson-- Jewel--Jonatha Brooke--Jamie Anderson--Melissa Etheridge-- the fray-- Testosterone Kills--Pamela Means--Catie Curtis--Doria Roberts--Alanis Morissette--just about anything with a folk, jazzy, or slam sound. I'm really into the indie music scene, so plllease introduce me to some.

Movies:

Requiem for a Dream+Hotel Rwanda+ Shawshank Redemption + Motorcycle Diaries+ brokeback mountain+ Y tu mama Tamien+ If these walls could walk 2+ garden state+ eternal sunshine of the spotless mind+ but i'm a cheerleader+ fire+ crash+ imagine me and you+ spanglish+ better than chocolate.... and lots of indie films.

Books:

annie on my mind by nancy garden, devine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood by rebecca wells, the handmaid's tale by margaret atwood, keeping you a secret, truth dare or promise, gay/lesbian fiction, privlege, power, and difference by Allan Johnson, anything by jonathon kozol, gender and queer studies books, books about the working poor and homeless populations, women's studies and soc. texts.

Heroes:

Ani, Ghandi, people who stand up for what they believe, your dad...and maybe you.

My Blog

preferred list

 I keep getting comments or messages from people, indicating that they cannot read my blogs b/c I have a preferred list. I indicated in my first blog that you should tell me if you want to be on ...
Posted by Lisa on Thu, 02 Feb 2006 08:26:00 PST

i swear i'm not drunk

So I had my interview for the Sheppard Poverty Alliance internship today. I was really nervous about it b/c interviews always intiminate me. I think 18 students applied, and only 10 will be chosen. I ...
Posted by Lisa on Thu, 26 Jan 2006 06:56:00 PST

just digging around

I was reading through some old poetry of mine today, and I found a piece that just really struck me. I know some of you have wanted to see my writing, but I'm sometimes hesitant to share. Thought I'd ...
Posted by Lisa on Wed, 25 Jan 2006 08:10:00 PST

yes, you've convinced me

So after many requests, I've been convinced that I should start using this blog...so I think I may do just that. I'm not sure how frequently I'll be able to post in it, but I'll try to keep it updated...
Posted by Lisa on Tue, 24 Jan 2006 09:34:00 PST

yeah um okay

Yeah, I don't really use this blog...as I'm sure you all have noticed. I actually have an LJ, and if you ask nicely...I might just give it to you (it's a private journal).  ...
Posted by Lisa on Sun, 21 Aug 2005 03:24:00 PST