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Karen Joy, the person.

Unwavering Gratitude

About Me


I just got married in August to Joshua Ritter, my partner in all things; my soul mate. I will never lose my recognition of this beautiful gift, nor my unwavering gratitude.

We sing and play keys and guitar in a duo called BARE. For show updates and info, check out our website bare-music.com

I am a hair stylist, a photographer and a web designer by trade. Feel free to message me to make an appointment or to inquire about design services.

My Interests


creating, performing, and watching music
family and friends
reading
writing
technology
knobs and faders
LFO's and pitch envelopes
cute fuzzy animals
marathon cuddle sessions
sensuality
loving
internal reflection
balance
accupuncture
holistics and herbs
computers and other clever gadgets
dancing all night
noise making
weight lifting
homeostasis
empathetic connections
social justice
androgyny
the human voice
digital a/v media
spiritual discovery
simplistic brillance
sound design
independent thought
conspiracy theories [when they're TRUE!]
voluntary physical exertion
spice
ethnic/veg cuisine
Belgian and Bavarian Beers
neck rubs
languid weekend afternoons in bed
mental stimuli
vegetarian steak sandwiches
sushi

avocados
firm-lipped kisses
aural manifestations of thought forms
unconditional people

I'd like to meet:

Creative collaborators, truth-seekers, spiritualists, anyone I can learn from, teach, and/or connect with.

Music:

American Analog Set
Broken Spindles
The Notwist
Sigur Ros
Komeda
Ida
Deathcab for Cutie
The Shins
Fischerspooner
Blonde Redhead
Low
Enon
My Bloody Valentine
Iron and Wine
The Dears
The Doves
David Bowie
Kate Bush
Ladytron
Nick Cave
Nick Drake
Lee Hazelwood
Coldplay
Bjork
Sneaker Pimps/IAMX (Chris Corner)
Depeche Mode
Pink Floyd
Yes
CSNY
The Rolling Stones
The Zombies
Donovan
The Moody Blues
Led Zeppelin
Neil Young
Portishead
Goldfrapp
Air
Esthero
The Smiths
Morrissey
Suede
Sonic Youth
Spoon
The Lilys
The Postal Service
Clinic
Siouxsie
Piano Magic
The Rapture
Soundgarden
Nick Drake
The Beatles
Cibo Matto
Tori Amos
Rufus Wainright
Radiohead
Her Space Holiday
Adult.
I Am Spoonbender
Mount Sims
Broadcast
Mellow
Broken Social Scene
Cut Copy
Chromeo
Blondie
Meat Beat Manifesto
Royskopp
Moving Units
Blur
The Cure
Yo La Tengo
Beck
Ween
Peter Murphy
The Vines
Whale
Cocteau Twins
Stereolab
Faith No More
Gary Numan
Tears for Fears
Joy Division
Bauhaus
The New Pornographers
Soundgarden
Duran Duran
B-52's
Dead Can Dance
Whale
The Doors
Supergrass
Zero 7
Lamb
Jack Drag
The Cardigans
NIN
The Verve
The Flaming Lips
The Faint
Thrill Kill Kult
Joni Mitchell
Lauryn Hill
Method + Result
Biggie
Snoop
Outkast/Big Boi
Prince
Sly & the Family Stone
Missy Elliot
Ella Fitzgerald
Billie Holiday
...

Movies:

Hedwig & the Angry Inch
Aimee & Jaguar
Quills
Nightmare Bef. Christmas
March of the Penguins
Farenheit 911
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Supersize Me
V For Vendetta
Stranger Than Fiction
Animals are Beautiful Peopl
March of the Penguins
Boomerang
Lost in Translation
LOTR trilogy
Final Fantasy
Babe
A.I.
Amadeus
Beetlejuice
Pulp Fiction
The Hunger
The City Of Lost Children
Delicatessin
Revenge of the Nerds
Kill Bill
Naked Lunch
Better Than Chocolate
Gangs of NY...

Television:

I don't have TV - I Netflix it!

+ Curb Your Enthusiasm
+ Six Feet Under
+ Arrested Development
+ The Daily Show
+ Family Guy
+ The Simpsons
+ The Office [UK]
+ Coupling [UK]
+ South Park
+ The Surreal World
+ Dave Chappelle Show
+ Kids in The Hall
+ MAD TV

Books:

+ God Is A Verb - Rabbi David A. Cooper
+ Anything by Paul Twitchell
+ Kabbalistic Healing - Jason Schulman
+ The Dark Side of the Light Chasers - Debbie Ford
+ The Spiritual Laws of Life - Harold Klemp
+ The Power of Kabbalah - Yehuda Berg
+ Dude, Where's My Country? - Michael Moore
+ Diet For a New America - John Robbins
+ Conversations with God - Neale Donald Walsch
endless information... I could write a book of book lists.

Heroes:

+ My Mother
+ Joshua
+ Aleece
+ Jonny (my bro)
+ Yehuda Berg
+ Paul Twitchell
+ Sri Harold Klemp
+ John Robbins
+ Kate Bush
+ Neal D. Barnard, M.D.

My Blog

tag - you're it!

aleece made me write this weird things meme The first player of this game starts with the "6 weird things/habits about ...
Posted by Karen Joy, the person. on Thu, 09 Nov 2006 07:18:00 PST

In 11 months from now (and some change)...

I will be a married woman.
Posted by Karen Joy, the person. on Tue, 05 Sep 2006 02:04:00 PST

Chaos is not random.

When I let myself become spiritually and emotionally vulnerable after a difficult time, I start blaming outside influences for my current state of existence.  It's a vicious cycle - and playing the vi...
Posted by Karen Joy, the person. on Thu, 18 Aug 2005 08:38:00 PST

A lesson born of experience:

One must never romanticize the future potential of a situation.  Keep your eyes opened, see things for what they are now, and decide whether or not to continue based on the present factors. Hope ...
Posted by Karen Joy, the person. on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

torch fires and slow burners

So today I turned 30. I have accepted the following truths: I am not financially secure. I live day to day. I am still a kid on so many levels. I have continued to evade the conformity of the c...
Posted by Karen Joy, the person. on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

mannequins

There is so much hollowed 'beauty' in NYC. Physical fixation, forsaking inner cultivation. This is so widely accepted that it's frightening. I am somewhat bound in narcissim myself, as is par to th...
Posted by Karen Joy, the person. on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

christmas, carols, and consumerism

Christmas carols have worn out their welcome a long time ago. They are not awesome and timeless, like The Beatles. They are designed to get you shopping. They are hooky and infectious like the clap (a...
Posted by Karen Joy, the person. on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

The short life and death of my kitten, Ashraf - RIP 12/11/04

Last night: 12/10/04 ...Events that will leave an imprint on my heart forever. I was headed to Philadelphia to enjoy a weekend in the company of good friends. I always take the Chinatown bus beca...
Posted by Karen Joy, the person. on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Most awesome AIM convo quote

Courtesy of my friend Dan in Philly: Dan: life is responsible for make ups and break ups Dan: not the people involved in them Karen: when you realize that, things are so much easier Karen: becau...
Posted by Karen Joy, the person. on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

My first official NYC assault! YAY!!

This morning, on my way to work, I bought a large glass of fresh squeezed O.J. at Au Bon Pain. Less than a block from my work, this guy crept up alongside me and SLAMMED his fist down on top of my O....
Posted by Karen Joy, the person. on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST