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Cathryn

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About Me

I am an artist, and student. Working freelance jobs, a part time internship at a firm, studying for full time classes and homework is what I do with my free time. I study Interior Architecture and paint as a hobby. I describe my self as introverted, opinionated, problem solving, a three dimensional thinker, and a loyal friend.

My Interests

Always learning new things... a project oriented person. I love to work on mechanical things. Because of my major, I spend a lot of time designing and constructing new ideas. I do alot of home improvement for my self as well as friends. I love to cook lots of yummy, southern, italian, mexican, and all kinds of food. I spend a lot of time just being around my friends and having fun. Just a few of my favorite architects: Sagrada Familia - Antoni Gaudi, Barcelona; Millennium Park Amphitheater - Frank Gehry, Chicago

I'd like to meet:

Generally, a person who can hold an intelligent conversation... I can be easily annoyed by stupidity. Specifically, anyone who is interested in getting to know me, has some interesting qualities about themselves.I am a laid back person, so high-strung drama magnets tend to scare me into the shadows. ***BELOW--my long-time friend Nic Mathis's art***
nicmathis.com

also this mad painter who has my heart completely... dancolcer.ro

Music:

I couldn't imagine my life without music. It's always there to frame a moment. I have a list too long of favorites, cream of the crop, I call it. Sam Cooke, Sly Stone, Curtis Mayfield, Miles Davis, Thelonius Monk, Billy Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Roots, Aceyalone, Hieroglyphics, Talib Kweli, Commonsense, Erykah Badu, Les Nubs, Pharoh Monch, Sade, Stevie Wonder, Lou Reed/Velvet Underground, Radiohead, Coldplay, Nina Simone, Neil Young, Jimi Hendrix, Iron and Wine, Sigur Rós, Reverend Horton Heat, Incubus, MF Doom, Marvin Gaye, Massive Attack, MBM, Led Zeppelin, Jamiroquai, Aphex Twin, SquarePusher, Machine Drum, the Cinematic Orchestra, Jane's Addiction, QOTSA, Outkast, Tortoise, Tom Waits, NIN, Tool, the Mars Volta, Digable Planets, Primus, Rage, Sonic Youth, Slick Rick, K-os...I am going to stop now, but you get the idea.

Movies:

I like movies... especially if they are on cable. I don't go to theaters too often, maybe for a date with my husband or with a friend... but only if an interesting looking film is out. Some of my favorite movies.... The Big Lebowski, Office Space, My Own Private ID, Oh Brother Where Art Thou, the Royal Tennenbaums, American Beauty, Scarface, Taxi Driver, Friday, 12 Monkeys, Adaptation, Bamboozled, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (book, show, and movie... all good), Frida, PI, The Princess Bride, The Dark Crystal.

Television:

Basically, if I watch, I'm watching a travel show, a documentary, or cartoons... the Simpsons, of course, but also like some AdultSwim shows. ATHF, Sealab 2021, Family Guy, Futurama, also old T&J and Looney tunes. Not really fond of reality/sureality type shows.

Books:

Jack Keroac, Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs, Tom Robbins, David Sedaris, Samuel Coleridge, R.W. Emerson, H.S.Thompson

Heroes:

There are a lot of people in my life that I look up to and respect. I couldn't imagine trying to single them out. Many of them are artists, musician, writers, architects, family members, and friends. Any of them might be especially kind or loyal, particularly ingenious, loving, or ambitious. These are qualities I strive for, so I look up to those who might already posess them.

My Blog

Fate

TWO shall be born the whole wide world apart; And speak in different tongues, and have no thought Each of the others being, and no heed; And these over unknown seas to unknown lands Shall cross, escap...
Posted by Cathryn on Fri, 20 Oct 2006 10:12:00 PST

Beirut

What a great show... we got there late, and the sign said 'sold out', but we came back later, and they let us in! Jd and I stayed for drinks after the show and ended up meeting the accordion player.....
Posted by Cathryn on Sun, 20 Aug 2006 01:36:00 PST

my changing life...

So, I bought a scale (you know that which we find out weight with)... I stood on it, and wow! its 155lbs! Thats like 10lbs in 3 weeks. Very good! All the hard work and exercise, and diet/lifestyle...
Posted by Cathryn on Wed, 16 Aug 2006 04:11:00 PST

another year...

Just to update the last post, I finally have a job... at the deli in the Treasure Island grocery by my house. Oh yeah... love all the bloody meat and cheese chunks being spit at me from the slicer! ...
Posted by Cathryn on Tue, 08 Aug 2006 02:40:00 PST

its raining now...

So, I have been applying for jobs for the last... well... since I graduated. No response, or negative response if any. Finally some offers are coming in!So tomorrow I go in the the good ole Treasure...
Posted by Cathryn on Wed, 19 Jul 2006 04:56:00 PST

well, he is the "attacking midfielder"

The 2006 World Cup Final - Italy vs France was a great match! Each team very good with very different strengths. I've been hearing a lot from friends about the results and questions about the "incide...
Posted by Cathryn on Wed, 12 Jul 2006 04:09:00 PST

Still Searching

So, I still haven't landed a fucking job. Yes, it's now a "fucking job". I have been applying in person, online, on monster, on the school's site, on craigslist. What else is there? If you know, ...
Posted by Cathryn on Sat, 08 Jul 2006 01:45:00 PST

they're trying to build a prison

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Posted by Cathryn on Thu, 22 Jun 2006 08:57:00 PST

the after life

So I have finished school. I am still jobless. I don't know why employers post jobs then say "oh you'd be great for this job but we are waiting on administration to give us the go on the position". ...
Posted by Cathryn on Thu, 22 Jun 2006 08:33:00 PST

photos

Today I went to thie Mettawa Manor, a residence in the middle of a large span of forest preserve in Northern Illinois. There were beautiful gardens and views of the prarie and also some very interest...
Posted by Cathryn on Sun, 18 Jun 2006 09:15:00 PST