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Melissa

Have you ever seen the rain?

About Me

How long does one stay in the cave? I live in a cave I have made for myself, with blinds, no lights, sunglasses. But this cave lets in no light, friends, mates, love, laughter, or kindness. And now, as I am ready to leave my cave, I look around and wonder where have all the flowers gone. Where are the little things in life that you take for granted when you are amongst the living? Today, I try to step out and look for those little things first. I may still shy away from the sun, but can't I look at the sky? Why is there only rain? Perhaps I am too late, or maybe I can look through the rain. Myspace Backgrounds

My Interests

Latin, Mythology, Roman History, travelling, reading, writing, drawing, cross-stitching, Italy, cooking, photography ..

You Are Expressionism
Moody, emotional, and even a bit angsty... you certainly know how to express your emotions.
At times, you tend to lack perspective on your life, probably as a result of looking inward too much.
This introspection does give you a flair for the dramatic. And it's even maybe made you cultivate some artistic talents!
You have a true artist's temperament... which is a blessing and a curse. What Art Movement Are You?
Who Should Paint You: Alfred Gockel
All American yet funky, you inspire an artist's imagination
And while not everyone will understand your portrait, you will! What Artist Should Paint Your Portrait?

I'd like to meet:

Present: Harry Connick, Jr., Johnny Depp, Phillip Seymore Hoffman, Elizabeth Dole, Hillary Clinton, Robert Pirsig, J. K. RowlingPast: Cicero, Julius Caesar, Augustus Caesar, Plato, Herodotus, Michaelangelo, Machiavelli, Bernini, Virgil, Karl Marx, Elizabeth I, Thomas Jefferson, Mark Twain, Tennessee Williams, George Orwell, Margaret Sanger, Amelia Earhart, Elvis, John Lennon, Frank Sinatra
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Music:

Classic Rock, Jazz, Swing, Big Band, Punk, (very eclectic)The Beatles, Ben Folds Five, Cowboy Mouth, Everclear, Pearl Jam, CCR, Harry Connick, Jr., Frank Sinatra, Brian Setzer, Cake, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Weezer, Sublime Sunny Came Home Video Sunny Came Home lyrics - Shawn Colvin lyrics Shawn Colvin Music Videos Music Video Codes by VideoCure
You Belong in Paris
You enjoy all that life has to offer, and you can appreciate the fine tastes and sites of Paris.
You're the perfect person to wander the streets of Paris aimlessly, enjoying architecture and a crepe. What European City Do You Belong In?

Movies:

Dead Poet's Society, Harry Potter, Chicago, Fiddler on the Roof, Caberet, Anne of Green Gables, The Mesquito Coast, Dogma - yes, anything with Johnny Depp - I know, very different but like books, there are too many to choose from
Your Kissing Technique Is: Perfect
Your kissing technique is amazing - and you know it.
You have the confidence to make the first move.
And you always seem to know what kissing style is going to work best.
Sometimes you're passionate, sometimes you're a tease. And you're always amazing! Are You a Good Kisser?
Your Movie Buff Quotient: 66%
You are a total movie buff. Classics, blockbusters, indie favorites... you've seen most of them.
Your friends know to come to you whenever they need a few good DVD rental suggestions. Are You a Movie Buff?
The Movie Of Your Life Is An Indie Flick
You do things your own way - and it's made for colorful times.
Your life hasn't turned out how anyone expected, thank goodness!
Your best movie matches: Clerks, Garden State, Napoleon Dynamite If Your Life Was a Movie, What Genre Would It Be?

Television:

House, Grey's Anatomy, Rome, Law & Order, History Channel (I usually just use it as white noise.)
You Are a Cappuccino
You're fun, outgoing, and you love to try anything new.
However, you tend to have strong opinions on what you like.
You are a total girly girly at heart - and prefer your coffee with good conversation.
You're the type that seems complex to outsiders, but in reality, you are easy to please What Kind of Coffee Are You?

Books:

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintainence, The Aeneid, Harry Potter series, The Alchemist, Moby Dick, Grendel, 1984...(the list continues far into the past and future) What Pin Up girl are you?
you are the smartie pants! you're very intectual and love to read and write..its all good..you'll be successful later on in life!
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Your Nail Polish Color is Red
How you're unique: You have an incredible eye for style and art
Why your style rocks: You are classic and classy - and that's hot!
What this color says about you: "I'm smart, sassy, and sexy. And I know it." What Color Nail Polish Best Fits You?
You Should Be A Poet
You craft words well, in creative and unexpected ways.
And you have a great talent for evoking beautiful imagery...
Or describing the most intense heartbreak ever.
You're already naturally a poet, even if you've never written a poem. What Type of Writer Should You Be?

Heroes:

Heroes come and heroes go. Personalities change as well as personal goals. Are there any real heroes or simply people whose actions we admire and would like to emulate? I choose to live and learn.
You Are a Seeker Soul
You are on a quest for knowledge and life challenges.
You love to be curious and ask a ton of questions.
Since you know so much, you make for an interesting conversationalist.
Mentally alert, you can outwit almost anyone (and have fun doing it!).
Very introspective, you can be silently critical of others.
And your quiet nature makes it difficult for people to get to know you.
You see yourself as a philosopher, and you take everything philosophically.
Your main talent is expressing and communicating ideas.
Souls you are most compatible with: Hunter Soul and Visionary Soul What Kind of Soul Are You?
The True You
You want your girlfriend or boyfriend to be more relaxed, calm, and composed.
With respect to money, you spend as little as possible.
You think good luck doesn't exist - reality is built on practicalities.
The hidden side of your personality tends to be satisfied to care for things with a minimal amount of effort.
You are tend to think about others' feelings a lot, perhaps because you are so eager to be liked.
When it comes to finding a romantic partner, you base your search on information from your friends. Who's The True You?
Your Power Color is Green
You feel most at home in a world of ideas.
You're curious and logical - and enjoy a good intellectual challenge.
You're super cool, calm, and collected. Very little tries your patience.
Your only fear? People not realizing how smart and able you are! What's Your Power Color?
You Are 72% Evil
You are very evil. And you're too evil to care.
Those who love you probably also fear you. A lot. How Evil Are You?
Your Famous Last Words Will Be:
"I dunno, press the button and find out." What Will Your Famous Last Words Be?

My Blog

Big Love...Or can a man handle more than one woman?

I may be no master at the love game, but HBO's Big Love has had me thinking of the situation quite a lot lately.  I find the series enthralling, addictive, seductive, and a guilty pleasure. ...
Posted by Melissa on Wed, 08 Aug 2007 06:59:00 PST

The MAN

No, for those of you wondering, this is not my advertisement for the perfect man.  Indeed, anyone who truly knows me knows that the man would have to be perfect in order for me to claim him....
Posted by Melissa on Sun, 17 Jun 2007 06:28:00 PST

Baptism or Into the Mikvah

I have often said that anything worth doing is worth doing right.  This includes my ultimate goal of conversion to Judaism by going through the Mikvah or ritual cleansing bath.  Even as Chri...
Posted by Melissa on Sun, 27 May 2007 09:35:00 PST

Adventures in Adolescence

After long consideration of my misspent youth reading books, studying for tests, playing sports, or working on all of my JCL stuff, I realized that I had not enjoyed or participated in all kinds of ac...
Posted by Melissa on Thu, 10 May 2007 10:12:00 PST

And so it goes...

As we grow older, aren't we supposed to grow wiser as well?  We know that history repeats itself if we do not learn from it, but I feel like I am just trapped in the never-ending cycle of high sc...
Posted by Melissa on Tue, 08 May 2007 09:30:00 PST

Biology v. Chemistry, Nature v. Nurture, or How does one get laid these days?

I know that this seems like an odd topic to write on, but Spring has sprung, little bits of flower sperm are all over my car, and I have been as horny as hell. When Man took his first upright steps, f...
Posted by Melissa on Sun, 29 Apr 2007 12:45:00 PST

Treskaidekaphobia

Today is Friday the 13th.  For many people out this brings out an enormous amount of fear.  Are we really scared of the number 13 or merely the subjugation to mass hysteria? For the sake of ...
Posted by Melissa on Fri, 13 Apr 2007 02:05:00 PST

Does anyone really know what time it is?

Staying at home most of the time leaves one pretty incoherent when it comes to time.  I've missed days, weeks, months, and years.  And I am not even stoned or drunk.  Has anyone else ex...
Posted by Melissa on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 03:03:00 PST

What's in Greensboro?

What is there to do around here?  Book clubs, night clubs, decadence anywhere?  Where are the smokey, sultry lounges with overeducated people drinking martinis and scotch on the rocks? ...
Posted by Melissa on Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:53:00 PST