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*Vogues*

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

About Me

To know me is to know I am the most neurotically sane individual on the planet. I am interested in just about anything & everything under the sun & moon & stars. I want to know everything. I read a lot, I see a lot, I hear a lot & I use my 6th sense quite often. I want to know Who What Where When & Why. I want to know, "What if??". I'll oftentimes ask to many questions or none at all. I'll never accept a fact just because somebody tells me. Its their job to convince me to accept this, not mine to accept it. I sometimes stick my nose where it doesn't belong & other times keep it out when I should be sniffing around. If knowledge is power, I aim to be the most powerful man on the planet. I may be one of the most intelligent individuals you know, while being one of the most clueless. I am the very definition of a contradiction, but you knew that if ya know me & you will if you want to.

The following quiz thingies do a pretty decent job at glossing over what I see in me & what others have told me as well.
You are the Final Lover. Romanic, honey-tongued
romeo, you are the master of love's last kiss.
You woo the young ladies, pluck them from
light's caress and give them a smile as they
sink into death.
What Fictional Vampire Archtype are You?
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Rafael. You're most like the ArchAngel of Healing.
You want people to shape up, and you nag. But
you mean well, and you're well loved despite
it. Or because of it. You bring the donuts
even as you tell people to eat more veggies.
Which ArchAngel are you most like?
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Your Element Is Water
A bit of a contradiction, you can seem both lighthearted and serious. That's because you're good at going with the flow - but you also are deep. Highly intuitive, you tune in to people's emotions and moods easily. You are able to tap into deep emotional connections and connect with others. You prefer a smooth, harmonious life - but you can navigate your way around waves. You have a knack for getting people to get along and making life a little more peaceful. What's Your Element?
In your eyes, people see shards of ice
everywhere... You are cold and distant, pushing
away people that love you and truely care for
you! You want to be able to reach out and love
them but... You can't for some reason... You're
just too.... You :P Underneath that cold
exterior lies a warm, happy soul that wants to
let loose and have fun! Your sanctuary would
probably be anywhere up high where you can look
down on life below you, like the roof of an
apartment building... Your eyes resemble a
saddened, crestfallen person seeking out
attention, but doesn't know how to handle it.
However, you do find comfort from your friends,
they're always there for you, and they know the
REAL you :) Even though you do seem rather
cold, you can be very protective over something
you truely believe in or love. Let go of that
"tough" rep and just be you! It's
impossible to live life without some fun and
love ^-^
What Lies Behind Your Eyes? (With Pics, See All Results!)
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My Interests

OK... how much space do they allow me here? There is nothing "General" about me. I fit certain stereotypes to a "T" & others I completely obliterate. I am stubborn, giving, loyal, intense, laid back, fiery, & passionate. Getting the idea? OK, you may continue.

I'd like to meet:

Yeah basically looking to have a drink or Two w/ some cool people.
You Are a Retrospective Soul
The most misunderstood of all the soul signs. Sometimes you even have difficulty seeing yourself as who you are. You are intense and desire perfection in every facet of your life. You're best described as extremely idealistic, hardworking, and a survivor.Great moments of insight and sensitivity come to you easily. But if you aren't careful, you'll ignore these moments and repeat past mistakes. For you, it is difficult to seperate the past from the present. You will succeed once you overcome the disappointments in life.Souls you are most compatible with: Traveler Soul and Prophet Soul What Kind of Soul Are You?

Music:

Music is a major part of what makes me… me.
You’re just as likely to hear me in my car listening to Godsmack or Ozzy as you are a Broadway soundtrack or an epic film score.
I’m a bit of a music “snob”.
I appreciate “talent”. Both musical, artistic & otherwise
Good vocalists are a rare breed & I cringe when I hear bad ones.
I think American Idol is the biggest joke in the music industry.
I think Stevie Ray Vaughn is a guitar god & Eric Clapton is his right hand man.
I don’t like much “pop-punk”.
I love artists who write their own music & lyrics.
I dislike “Radio Pop” more & more each day. The FCC can kiss my ass.
The rhythm of a song can & will influence my heart rate & keep my blood flowing.
This is just a basic sampling of my eccentricities:

Russell Allen- Aerosmith- Tori Amos - After Forever - Bryan Adams
Boys II Men- Bon Jovi- Boston- Bangels- Garth Brooks
Sheryl Crow- Candelbox- Eric Clapton
Dream Theater- Dido- Doors
Enigma- Eagles- Evanescence
Lita Ford- Faith No More- Firehouse
Godsmack- Garbage- Genesis- Josh Groban
Heart- Faith Hill- HIM
I: Scintilla- Iron Maiden- Incubus
Journey- Jimmi Hendrix- Billy Joel
Korn- KISS- Alicia Keys
Lacuna Coil- Live- Johnny Lang
Motley Crue- Steve Miller- Metallica
Nightwish- NIN- Nickelback
Orgy- Ozzy- One True Thing
Pearl Jam- Poison- Pantera
Queensryche- Queen
Radiohead- Rage Against the Machine- RUSH
Sympony X- Sublime- Savatage- Sevendust- Kenny Wayne Shepard- Santana- Skid Row- Shinedown- Shakira- Joss Stone
Tool- Trans Siberian Orchestra- Tesla- Theory of a Deadman
U2- UB40- Usher
Velvet Revolver- Vixen- Van Morrison
Within Temptation- Weird Al- Warrant
YES- Yanni
Rob Zombie- ZZ Top- Zakk Wyld

Within Temptation: Its the Fear (live) ..

Movies:

My film repertoire is as diverse as my music selection. From Romantic Comedies to Grandiose Epic Period pieces. Classic B&Ws to total CGI. Westerns & war to 80s Brat Pack. Cheesy horror to campy comedies.Disney to Drama
But it all begins w/ Star Wars
Lord of the Rings, Indy Jones, The Matrix Trilogy
Troy, King Arthur, Last Samurai, & Gladiator
Goonies, Breakfast Club, Real Genius, & Spaceballs
Se7en, Fight Club, & The Professional
Top Gun, Willow, & UHF
Interview with the Vampire, 5th Element, Requiem for a Dream, & PI
Final Fantasy, Shrek, Monsters Inc
Disney Animated: Little Mermaid, Beatuty & the Beast, Aladdin, & Lion King
Halloween 1, 2, 4 & 5, Hellraiser, PuppetMaster
Child's Play
Crazy/Beautiful, Almost Famous, American Beauty
Kevin Smith: Clerks, Mallrats, Dogma, Chasing Amy
Harry Potter
Point Break, Last BoyScout, Bloodsport
The "Thumb" Films
Gone with th Wind, Casablanca, Psycho
Sensing a pattern here?? Don't even try.. there isn't one.

Television:

I watch waaaaaay to much TV, but it seems I have to find new shows every season :( Execs don't let a show grow into a fan base.. ridiculous. I'm a big WB & Fox fan. Now, Gilmore Girls (Hey, don't knock it till ya watch it!!) Veronica Mars & the OC. Smallville, Family Guy & Simpsons. I'm still a sucker for teen dramas. I might possibly be the only guy in Northern Jersey who's not a Sopranos fan. Oh & how can I forget 24!!! Wow, minor oversight. Survivor!! Entourage... The list keeps going

Books:

Anne Rice (Vampire Lestat one of my alltime favs), the older Star wars collections (the Timothy Zahn series' in particular), King, Koontz, & Saul, Classical Mythology (including Iliad & Odyssey & other assorted ancient Greek philosopher's works) Robert Jordan, Philosophy & the Matrix, Tao of Pooh. The Celestine Prophecy (need to read that again.. or at least the Pocket guide) At some point I'm gonna go back & read the books I was supposed to read in school but didn't (& still aced the exams)

Athena

?? Which Of The Greek Gods Are You ??
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Heroes:

All of you who have gotten back up when you fall. All of you who have helped me back to my feet when I stumble. All of you who have helped create the person you see, take a bow, you are all my heroes.

My Blog

That was fun

Just spent the last 20 mins or so doing my part to make sure that Sanjay pony-hawk  (I LOVE that term!) wearin kid makes it to the next round of America's Largest Karaoke Contest.& no. I do n...
Posted by *Vogues* on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 07:12:00 PST

Thank you

Just wanted to send out a semi-public "Thank You" to everyone who's sent emails, texts, IMs & various messages of support this past week.& an especially gi-normous thank you to those who came ...
Posted by *Vogues* on Fri, 06 Apr 2007 06:16:00 PST

A Life of Living Dangerously

Read this in Maxim... Its a bit of a long winded, but might be one of the greatest articles ever written :)I was changing planes at a Midwestern airport, with an hour or two to kill, and took my book ...
Posted by *Vogues* on Fri, 12 Jan 2007 03:37:00 PST

Alone

    Yeah. It sux. Dont get me wrong, I'm not ready for a "relationship" but i do wish someone was around for the little moments. I just passed by the intersection where I totaled my car...
Posted by *Vogues* on Sat, 06 Jan 2007 12:12:00 PST

Fixers & listeners

For the longest time I thought I was a "listener". Friday night I was told that i difinitively fell into the "fixer" category.A friend whom I have known for a VERY long time told me that everyone she ...
Posted by *Vogues* on Sun, 12 Nov 2006 07:50:00 PST

Panty liners

I don't even know what they are, so how the hell did i wind up w/ an entire box of them in my tux jacket Friday night?!! lol Yes. Thats how the wedding went lol. I'm still having people fill in the b...
Posted by *Vogues* on Sun, 05 Nov 2006 08:54:00 PST

tomorrow night...

Yep. I'll officially have a sister in law. (Actually think i've legally had one for a few days now lol) Anyone looking for something late night tomorrow, come by the Hanover Marriot. You'll see somet...
Posted by *Vogues* on Fri, 03 Nov 2006 07:24:00 PST

My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine....

... PICKELS!! "Wheres the pickels", you ask?? Well the IAU (International Astronomical Union) just stripped it from the phrase we (I) learned growing up when it demoted Pluto from planetary status.Its...
Posted by *Vogues* on Fri, 25 Aug 2006 01:11:00 PST

A lil help

Nothing earth-shattering, but: Your mission, if you chose to accept it, is to find me a hairstyle that fits me :) Yes, I think its time for me to donate some hare to Locks-of-Love. What I need from bo...
Posted by *Vogues* on Mon, 21 Aug 2006 08:08:00 PST

Now I've seen everything!!

"Who Wants to be a Superhero" Are you friggin kidding me??!! LOL These people dress up in their costumes & basically live in this house as their charcaters complete w/ shiny vinyl pants. Monkey W...
Posted by *Vogues* on Wed, 16 Aug 2006 08:19:00 PST