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Monica

It occurred to me after I ground the coffee that what I really wanted was ice tea. I'm forever reali

About Me



What to say? I grew up in a very small town just outside the Olympic National Park in Washington State and was spoiled by the natural beauty of the Olympic Peninsula. I’ve traveled quite a bit (England, France, Italy, Mexico, Nepal, Canada, Thailand, and Costa Rica) and spent many summers/winters during my childhood in Northern Manitoba as I am a dual citizen and have a lot of family “up North.” I attended college in Oregon (Linfield – B.A. in political science and communication arts) and spent a semester living in Nottingham, England. I then joined the Peace Corps and spent 2 ½ years in Nepal as a “youth development volunteer” and earned my Masters degree at a United Nations affiliated graduate program in Costa Rica in 2006. I started working as the Program Manager and Victim Advocate for the Quileute Tribe's New Beginning's program (Domestic Violence/Dating Violence/Elder Abuse/Sexual Assault/Stalking) in December of 2006 and not sure how long I plan on being here (Washington State). Right now, I am enjoying the natural beauty of WA and working for the Tribe....but I am also an antsy individual and have a hard time staying "put" for too long! So whats next? Who knows?! My plans change constantly - I guess I'll just see what the universe has in store for me!
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YOU ARE FALL!

Thoughtful
Expressive
Creative
Poetic
Smart
What Season Are You?

My Interests



Hiking and mountaineering, traveling, learning, cultures, being at the beach, kayaking, watching movies, reading, singing, international politics, going to the theater/symphony, having random adventures with my friends & family or simply hanging out with them....the list goes on and on!!

Thrill Seeker!
(You scored 77 personality!)
You love the feel of adrenaline and excitement. You thrive on adventure and love to be in control. You are a dominent lover and pretty confident about yourself. Your friends envy you and want to be like you. You are lively and fun.
Take The Who The Hell Are You? Test

I'd like to meet:


Steven Colbert, John Stewart & Mae West


“In order to maintain an untenable position, you have to be actively ignorant, ... One motto on the show is, Keep your facts, I'm going with the truth.”- Steven Colbert



“I feel your scorn and I accept it.”- Jon Stewart



"Marriage is a great institution, but I’m not ready for an institution." - Mae West

Who Will I Fall For? According to this Quiz, A Gentleman!?



You would fall for the gentleman. Keep an eye out for your love at your next formal or field trip to the opera. Watch out for bad boys who walk on the inside of the curb and don't hold the door for you, and you'll end up with the guy who's suave, sophisticated, and classy through-and-through.

What Type Of Guy Will You Fall For?

My score on The What Kind of Cookie Are You? :

Oatmeal Raisin
(You scored 16 % sweet, 41 % popular, 8 % classy or gourmet, and 33 % sociable (you go well with everyone and everything).)

If you were a cookie you would be an oatmeal raisin cookie. Sweet but not too sweet, and kinda healthy, but maybe not the one that everyone picks first off the plate. Although you do go well with milk, or even tea, coffee, or hot cider in the fall.
The What Kind of Cookie Are You?

You Are A Glass of Fine Wine



You are a Fine Glass of Wine. You are sophisticated and refined, but also complicated and hard to deal with. Not everyone loves you, but those who do swear that you're the coolest thing since sliced bread. One of these days the people that matter will understand you. Until then, you will be sitting on your throne as the distinguished product that not everyone has the taste to appreciate.

What Kind of Drink Are You?

Music:



Pretty much everything from Punk to Opera - seriously.!

Your Theme Song is Back in Black by AC/DC

"Back in black, I hit the sack,I've been too long, I'm glad to be back"

Things sometimes get really crazy for you, and sometimes you have to get away from all the chaos. But each time you stage your comeback, it's even better than the last!

What's Your Theme Song?

Movies:


Watching movies is one of my favorite things to do so I have a long list (To check out the dvds that I own, please see my blog entry titled "Monica's Dvds")A few that I put at the "top" (in no particular order)are: Dusk till Dawn, Better off Dead, The Lord of War, I Heart Huckabees, The Boondock Saints, Billy Elliot, Cecil B. Demented, Snatch, Suicide Kings, The Goonies, Trainspotting, Requiem for a Dream, Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, The Emperor's New Groove, Shadow of the Vampire, The Crow, One Fine Day, Zoolander, Nightmare Before Christmas, Lilo & Stich, Lord of the Rings series, Indiana Jones series & Star Wars series. !
Monica's Amazon.com DVD/Book/Music Wish List
Katharine Hepburn
(You scored 19% grit, 28% wit, 42% flair, and 23% class!)
You are the fabulously quirky and independent woman of character. You go your own way, follow your own drummer, take your own lead. You stand head and shoulders next to your partner, but you are perfectly willing and able to stand alone. Others might be more classically beautiful or conventionally woman-like, but you possess a more fundamental common sense and off-kilter charm, making interesting men fall at your feet. You can pick them up or leave them there as you see fit. You share the screen with the likes of Spencer Tracy and Cary Grant, thinking men who like strong women.
Classic Dame Test
Classic Leading Man Test

Television:



I really don't watch a lot of television but I have to admit that I've recently developed an addiction to CSI (Vegas) and I still enjoy watching cartoons (Futurama, The Venture Brothers, The Simpsons, Fairly Odd Parents, Sponge Bob, etc)every now and then!!

:

Phoebe Halliwell
(You scored 31 ass-kicking and 58 caring!)

You are Pheobe Halliwell from "Charmed"! Your power rose during the time and you learned to be careful. You grew to something better and changed very much. Referring to love you aren't the lucky one, but you never give up searching for your soulmate...
The What Asskicking Heroine R U Test

Books:


As with my movies, I'm an avid reader so it's difficult for me to select just one or two....I do, however, love Hubert Selby Jr.'s work and think that the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich is hilarious! That being said, a few of my favorite books are: "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams, "Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien, The "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling, "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" by Hunter S. Thompson, "The Fountainhead" & "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand, "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen, "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, "1984" by George Orwell, "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom, and "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
YOU SHOULD BE A FILM WRITER
You don't just create compelling stories, you see them as clearly as a movie in your mind. You have a knack for details and dialogue. You can really make a character come to life. Chances are, you enjoy creating all types of stories. The joy is in the storytelling. And nothing would please you more than millions of people seeing your story on the big screen! What Type of Writer Should You Be?

Heroes:




My Blog

fun with words....politicalspeak

Source: FactCheck.org: http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/obamas_welfare.htmlO bama's "Welfare"October 17, 2008McCain calls Obama's refundable tax credits "welfare," but calls his own "reform."Su...
Posted by Monica on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:47:00 PST

Go Colin Powell!

Powell endorses Obama, chides McCain campaign tone By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER  2 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP)  Colin Powell, a Republican and retired general who was President Bush's first secretary of ...
Posted by Monica on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:39:00 PST

Again with the $250,000 is middle class stuff....

Just had to add the following because this is such a pet peeve of mine!  As we all know, "Joe the Plumber" has become quite famous as the result of last night's presidential debate.  He was ...
Posted by Monica on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:19:00 PST

Fact Checking for Debate 3

Source: FactCheck.org Annenberg Political Fact CheckFactChecking Debate No. 3October 16, 2008Sorting out fact and fiction in the presidential candidates' final debate.SummarySpin and hype were apparen...
Posted by Monica on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:13:00 PST

Health Care Plan - FYI

Info from FactCheck.org   For more detailed information, click on the "desktop user" "Health Care Spin" link below: Health Care SpinOctober 14, 2008SummaryMcCain and Obama have sharply diffe...
Posted by Monica on Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:21:00 PST

As for the Obama tax plan...

I'm not posting this to argue whether it is "right" or "wrong" to tax the wealthy at a higher rate than the poor and/or middle class....simply posting it concerning the McCain/Palin claim that Obama's...
Posted by Monica on Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:43:00 PST

Because Im tired of people saying that $250,000 is middle class.....

The argument concerning how to define what constitutes the "middle class" in the United States isn't a new one but one that has received new attention due to the upcoming presidential election and pro...
Posted by Monica on Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:38:00 PST

politics at it’s finest...as always

The following is available at:  Fact Check 'Lying' About Being Liberal?October 13, 2008A McCain-Palin ad twists Obama's words.SummaryA McCain-Palin ad claims Obama was rated the "most liberal" U....
Posted by Monica on Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:45:00 PST

Mt Townsend Hike

Beginning at the Upper Trail Head for Mt. Townsend, this 8.2  mile round trip hike starts out at 3,250 ft, continues to the 6,280 ft South Summit and ends at the 6,212 North Summit.If you are int...
Posted by Monica on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:30:00 PST

More hiking pictures

I've posted a few pictures on my facebook page of a hike that I did with my parents a couple of weeks ago. If you are interested in checking them out, go to the following link: The Grand Ridge HikeThe...
Posted by Monica on Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:29:00 PST