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Erin

I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun. - Katharine Hepburn

About Me

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If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Basicjokes.com
Your Eyes Should Be Gray
Your eyes reflect: Intensity and drive
What's hidden behind your eyes: A sensitive soul What Color Should Your Eyes Be?
Quotes I identify with:
I never felt settled or calm. You can't really commit to life when you feel that. Angelina Jolie "The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails."- William Arthur WardI never like being touched, ever. People used to say I held my breath when they were hugging me. I still do. Angelina JolieThere's something about death that is comforting. The thought that you could die tomorrow frees you to appreciate your life now. Angelina JolieWe come to love not by finding the perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly. Angelina JolieTough times don't last, tough people do, remember? --Gregory Peck
You Are Dublin Mudslide Ice Cream
You won't remember any of this in the morning What Flavor Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Are You?
You Are The Godfather Ice Cream
Someone crosses you, and they'll end up with a scoop of this in their bed What Flavor Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Are You?
Your Love Quote
Death can not stop true love, it can only delay it for a little while. What Love Quote Suits You?
You are a Career Girl!
You may not be a CEO yet, but you're well on your way to success.
You take your career seriously, and you wouldn't stop working for any guy! (but I would for myself/family)
An independent woman, you pay for your own car, clothes, and housing.
And men appreciate that - at least, the ones as driven as you are. What Kind of Girl Are You?
Your Linguistic Profile:
60% General American English
15% Upper Midwestern
15% Yankee
5% Dixie
0% Midwestern What Kind of American English Do You Speak?
Funny:
My hat was pulled down and this girl said 'Are you really him?' I whispered 'Yeah, I'm really him.' She screamed, 'Mom! Dad! It's Heath Ledger!'" -- Josh Hartnett
Almost all the job opportunities were reflective of the stereotypical perception of blacks that had infected the whole consciousness of the country. Sidney Poitier
Your Quirk Factor: 62%
You're so quirky, it's hard for you to tell the difference between quirky and normal.
No doubt about it, there's little about you that's "normal" or "average." How Quirky Are You?
You Are Most Like Miranda!
While you've had your fair share of romance, men don't come first
Guys are a distant third to your friends and career.
And this independence *is* attractive to some men.
Remember that if you imagine the best outcome, it might just happen.
Which Sex and the City Vixen Are You?
Your Personality is Somewhat Rare (ISTP)
Your personality type is reserved, methodical, spirited, and intense.
Only about 6% of all people have your personality, including 3% of all women and 8% of all men
You are Introverted, Sensing, Thinking, and Perceiving. How Rare Is Your Personality?
You Are a Boston Terrier Puppy
Aggressive, wild, and rambunctious.
Deep down, you're just a cuddle monster. What Breed of Puppy Are You?
I never had an occasion to question color, therefore, I only saw myself as what I was... a human being. Sidney Poitier"I should be much more afraid of being mistaken and then finding out that Christianity is true than of being mistaken in believing it to be true." -Pascal
You Are an Orange Rose
You represent desire and enthusiasm
Your vibe: Sexy yet familiar
Falling in love with you: happens instantly - it's a fast ride What Color Rose Are You?
Your Famous Last Words Will Be:
"So, you're a cannibal." What Will Your Famous Last Words Be?
You Are 90% Feminist
You are a total feminist. This doesn't mean you're a man hater (in fact, you may be a man).
You just think that men and women should be treated equally. It's a simple idea but somehow complicated for the world to put into action. Are You a Feminist?

My Interests

Beyond my love of Star Trek, I like taking photos, analyzing and talking about movies and literature, researching medical or social issues on the internet,working out, spending time with my friends and family, listening to good music, singing, dancing, going out to the movies, trying to figure out systemic components and layouts of almost anything, bubble-bathing with Stewie(my rubber ducky), and eating. I adore my family and friends. They help remind me why I'm alive (and that it's a good thing). I love May in Nevada. I like to see the contrast of the fiery red-orange leaves in autumn against the turbulent smokey-blue skies. I like the sound of rushing waterfalls and the overpowering force of the wind. I'm a recovering perfectionist. You know, I would love to go and dance to my radio.

I'd like to meet:

I love meeting people I connect with. My friends are the lights of my life. You can be one if you want to.free myspace layouts

Music:

I like bits and pieces from different artists and genres: Billy Joel's "You May Be Right," "Piano Man," and "It's Still Rock & Roll to Me"; Newsboys, Frank Sinatra's "I Won't Dance (Don't Ask Me); Jars of Clay, Ani DiFranco; "Satisfaction" by the Rolling Stones; "Follow Through" by Gavin Degraw; "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World; "My Bad Reputation" by Joan Jett; "Scarbrough Fair"; Johnny Cash; Unwritten Law; Iron and Wine's "Woman King"; Eagle-Eye Cherry's "Save Tonight"; "It's Hard to Say"; Jack Johnson; Aimee Mann; Kris Delmhorst; "God Only Knows," "Wouldn't It Be Nice," "Help Me, Rhonda,""Rock and Roll Music," "Come and Go With Me,""Dance,Dance,Dance," and "Do You Wanna Dance?" by the Beach Boys "I'm a Believer" and "The Monkees" by the Monkees;Enya; Missy Higgins; Deep Blue Something's "Breakfast at Tiffany's;" Shostakovich; and Rock, HipHop, R&B, and Jazz.

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Movies:

The Matrix Reloaded, Playing by Heart, The Royal Tennenbaums, Stand by Me, Steel Magnolias, Mozart and the Whale, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, As Good As It Gets, Good Will Hunting, Pride and Prejudice, Finding Forrester, and The Holiday are my favorite movies right now. I also liked: The Gods Must Be Crazy I and II, The Incredibles, My Left Foot, The Ghost and the Darkness, Girl Interrupted, Saw II, Life Is Beautiful, Empire Falls, Stranger Than Fiction, Ordinary People, To Kill a Mockingbird, Danny the Champion of the World, The Princess Bride, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Bringing up Baby, Hotel Rwanda, You Can't Take It with You, Beyond Borders, Breach, and Babel.
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Television:

Scrubs; Gilmore Girls (but the story line has been bugging me); House; Grey's Anatomy; Mad About You; Star Trek: Voyager, DS9, TNG. I think Trek appeals to me so much because of the nobility of their ideals, their human frailty, the challenging tasks they are faced with each episode, the occasional line or two of witty dialogue, and the character development. There are some things I don't like about Star Trek, I'll admit. But, otherwise, IT'S BEE-YOU-TI-FUL!

Books:

The Bible The Chronicles of Narnia The Phantom Tollbooth Power on Her Own (detective thriller) Black Beauty The Second Sex The Song of Albion Trilogy Half Magic and all other Edward Eager books The House of Mirth Alice in Wonderland Through the Looking Glass The Wizard of Oz The Light Princess To Kill A Mockingbird Winnie The Pooh Danny the Champion of the World The Princes Bride Robin Hood Melisande The Lord of the Rings Trilogy The Silmarillion The Hobbit Pilgrim's Progress The Holy War Anne of Green Gables Series Anne Shirley: "You just think that you love me." Gilbert Blythe: "Anne, I've loved you as long as I can remember. I need you." “the sun will continue to rise and set, whether I fail in geometry or not.”The Rescuers Mrs. Bianca The Rescuers Down Under James and The Giant Peach At the Back of the North Wind The Works of Agatha Christie The Ordinary Princess

Heroes:

God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, my Mom, my brother, my sister, my Dad, Katie-Twin, Caboose, the Voyager captain and crew, and Chris Chambers from Stand by Me. Also, everybody in my life: they all have an effect on me, and I can take something positive from each one... http://apornaddictsblog.blogspot.com/ http://www.porn-free.org/

My Blog

The Soon-to-Be-Infamous Toilet Blog

I'm cold, hungry, sleep-deprived, sitting in the library next to a duplicate of myself in a similar state---yes, it's finals time. My eyes are sore. Dante's working on a paper for one of her gazi...
Posted by Erin on Tue, 15 May 2007 01:53:00 PST

Schlaven

Ya-Yeah!  I have finally broken the 50 myspace friends mark. Ummmm....Joe, your paper's done being sifted. My, my how I do enjoy editing. :) I should really start my homework--there's a lot left...
Posted by Erin on Wed, 02 May 2007 01:39:00 PST

Marriage article

How to Know If You are Marrying the Right Person From Sheri & Bob Stritof,Your Guide to Marriage.FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Don't Enter Marriage Thinking That All You Need is Love A question we...
Posted by Erin on Sat, 28 Apr 2007 02:45:00 PST

Friday

Hi, all. I just weighed myself for the first time in many weeks, and I was dumbfounded. I weigh 15 lbs. more than when Dan moved out  in the winter, and I was so depressed I was just watching Sta...
Posted by Erin on Sat, 28 Apr 2007 01:32:00 PST

On a Tuesday

My mom should be here any minute. I'm sitting at the library computer typing away. My MySpace page needs a revamp. Maybe I should just start over. Mom's coming so we can working on her math together....
Posted by Erin on Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:49:00 PST

Journal: Puddles the Pollywog

I want to major in (a) degree(s) that will allow me to do some worthwhile things (and the most worthwhile things I can think of are loving people, inspiring/giving them hope, contributing to...
Posted by Erin on Mon, 05 Mar 2007 11:44:00 PST

alis aquilae

My lungs HURT. Well, to be more specific, my bronchial tubes hurt. I think I have another case of bronchitis or maybe mild asthma. On the tail of every breath I take is a sore, heavy, constricted feel...
Posted by Erin on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 09:55:00 PST

Math and Differences in Performance by Gender in Primary School

More women are pursuing higher education and doctoral degrees than ever before, but women still are rare in the math-oriented professions. Yet, researchers say, girls perform just as well as boys on a...
Posted by Erin on Sun, 04 Mar 2007 04:45:00 PST

Great movies

Work's been awesome. Watched Kryzsztof Kieslowski's Three Colors(Blue/White/Red) and La femme Nikita. They were beautiful. Excellent. Great direction, acting, action, story....
Posted by Erin on Sun, 11 Feb 2007 05:57:00 PST

Maintaining my sanity, one DVD at a time...

Guten Morgen! I just saw "Life...Or Something Like It", "Trekkies", "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind", and "As Good As It Gets".  It was fun. The last one really made me laugh. I was v...
Posted by Erin on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 03:24:00 PST