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About Me

Odds are, if you know me- you know I'm always dancing my butt off. Sure I get funny looks from strangers, but hey- that's me. So odds are, if you're looking for me, I'm probably off dropping my booty like a low rider in a Snoop video. I'll talk to anyone, initiate conversations with even the most random people. It's the moments like that which make life amazing. I'm an outgoing, funny girl who thrives upon art in all its forms. I love music.. I sing, write, and listen to music constantly. I love photography and enjoy it as often as I can. I love the outdoors... camping, hiking, swimming, travel, and road trips. I'm a fun-loving person who tries to fill her life with postitive experiences and people. I love to be active, I do kickboxing and yoga. I love long car trips in the summer, with acid jazz on the radio, the windows down and the breeze flowing. I like making snow angels and leaf piles. I'm a child at heart, and it shines through. From stickers to bangles- it's all there. But don't get me wrong- I can also be the other end of the spectrum. With my black and white cocktail dress listening to Dean Martin and longing for a smoky bistro. It's hard to explain just how much fun I can be in this little box! I study history and ancient cultures. I enjoy mythology and the paranormal.

I've pretty much always been hardcore... as you can see.

But I'll never be as graceful as my mother.

Or as amazing as my grandmother.

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My Interests

MUSIC! Making mix cd's for random people. speaking spanish. dropping my booty like a lowrider in a Snoop Video to good hip hop music.Tekken. linguistics. The exhilarating feeling of being intoxicated. Jones Soda. Crossword puzzles. kickboxing. Thunderstorms with loads of lightening. incense. Remie's bar with my sister. yoga. vegetarianism. camping. hiking. being in the water. ylang ylang. dancing. poetry. glittery things. writing short stories.MICHIGAN. caves behind waterfalls. glow-in-the-dark moss. my grandma's french toast. Ballatore wine. Seafood festivals with my sister and brother-in-law. travel. meeting new people. laughing often. green. lord of the rings. kerouac. scavenger hunts. collecting world war II correspondence. my dad's endless knowledge of all things arcane. looking for my very own griffin. photography. salt n vinegar chips. lilacs. hello kitty. pirates. homestarrunner. ghost stories. history. cliff yablonski. yellow. thrift store baragains. luggage. fruit leather. balance. packrat chic. making collages. cracked pepper. Stewart's Key Lime soda. cinema. french speaking people. street vendors. piano playing boys. post-impressionism. hobos. catchphrases. fleece pajamas. my mom's voice. my cat/partner-in-crime Bandito. (from Puerto Rico). decorating. driftwood. Lake Superior. Autumn in Michigan. beach glass. campfires. freshly cut grass. starfruit. Ella Fitzgerald. skateboarding. knick- knacks. patty whacks. Dean Martin. pens. stickers. limes. clean sheets. Sudoku puzzles. stargazer lillies.
Ahhh those naughty Yooper Girls!!
We're here for the party!

I'd like to meet:

I'd like to meet people who are intelligent, open-minded, artistic, and most of all genuine. I respect people who do things they enjoy and don't apologize for them. Honesty, sincerity, and kindness rate high in my book. Be true to yourself and be diverse, and you're cool in my book.CHECK ME OUT! Okay.. not me, but my photos anyways. Let me know what you think! More to come... http://www.flickr.com/photos/diabolique_fantastique/Please check out my jewelry for sale! I need to get out of Michigan for good!!!http://www.DistractedByGlitter.Etsy.com

Welcome to the world, little Sophie Rose. Aunt Rachel loves you very much, and can't wait to see you again!!

Music:

Artie Shaw. Sam Cooke. Rufus Wainwright. Landon Pigg. Rachael Yamagata. Frou Frou. Nikkfurie. The Drifters. Bobby Bare Jr. Mat Kearney. Mozella. Ornella Vanoni. Roy Orbison. Aqualung. Esthero. Tommy Dorsey. Helen Forrest. Vera Lynn. Mamas and the Papas. Jewel. Coldplay. Keane. Lovage. Massive Attack. Faithless. Sneaker Pimps. Imogene Heap. Indochine. Ricky Nelson. James Horner. Ladybug Transistor. Belle and Sebastian. Plain White T's. Colin Hay. The Corrs. Azure Ray. Yann Tiersen. Clannad. Gorillaz. Edith Piaf. Johnny Mathis. Debbie Reynolds. Bonobo. Jelly Roll Morton. Annette Funicello. Amon Tobin. Fugees. Everley Brothers. Bright Eyes. India Arie. Sugarcult. Fiona Apple. TÃ©lÃ©popmusik. Abandoned Pools. Prodigy. Mono. Louis Armstrong. Andrews Sisters. Mos Def. Wyclef Jean. Ella Fitzgerald. Etta James. Bobby Vee. The Dreamlovers. De La Soul. Jedi Mind Tricks. Benefit. Ben Harper. LOTS.MORE.

Movies:

I must say, my favorite movie has got to be AmeliÃ©. Everyone should see this movie! Lord of the Rings, SLC Punk!, Braveheart, Goonies, The Mummy movies, Saving Private Ryan, Stand by Me, The Professional, John Wayne and the Cowboys, The Changeling, Omen, Poseidon Adventure, Clash of the Titans, Jeux d'Enfants, Ponette, Team America World Police, Memphis Belle, Half Baked, The Indiana Jones movies, and lots more.

Television:

Who has time for tv?! MXC. Dave Chappelle.

Books:

"Griffin and Sabine" - Nick Bantock

Heroes:

My mom, nuff said.
Oh.. and this guy, because I wish I could make my butt do this.

My Blog

You can never go home again...

Lately I've been thinking a lot about "home." I think a lot about the place I grew up, and sometimes dream that I'm there, in my old house or in my backyard. I close my eyes and I can see the la...
Posted by Rachel on Sat, 08 Mar 2008 11:37:00 PST

Because Jill Tagged me...

Once you have been tagged, you have to write a blog with 10 weird things, facts, habits, or goals about yourself. At the end, choose 10 people to be tagged, listing their names. Don't forget to leave ...
Posted by Rachel on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:01:00 PST

Sundays are Fundays

Goodness what a day! What a night! I'm exhausted and ready for bed! So here goes. I worked yesterday til' 9 pm, came home, wished my mom a happy birthday and then got online to check my Etsy and e-mai...
Posted by Rachel on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:31:00 PST

Music you should download

A= "FeelsoRight" beat by Adept (he's on my myspace... awesome musician) B="Ode to Billie Joe" - Bobbi Gentry C= " Music is my Hot, Hot Sex" - CSS (Canseri de Ser Sexy) D= "Please Forgive Me" - David G...
Posted by Rachel on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:06:00 PST

What’s on my mind thus far

New year, new lists! A= asianfoodgrocer.com (Hello Kitty goodness)B= Boston Bound (August '08)C= Clumsy (the beat is sick, yo... casio keyboard? Genius)D=Damonte Devon (my Godson) E= Etsy (http:Distra...
Posted by Rachel on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 02:40:00 PST

For the Easily Amused

Now... I realize that not everyone will find these funny, but with that being said- I can NOT get enough of the LOL cats. Every time I see these, I laugh uncontrollably, and end up with a wicked heada...
Posted by Rachel on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:58:00 PST

A life so changed

My heart broke a little today... It was totally unexpected. I pray that people can look beyond the initial reports and consider this just what it is... a tragic accident, and a light extinguished far...
Posted by Rachel on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:41:00 PST

I wasn’t ready for it

So here I was minding my own business, taking a casual stroll of my ex's myspace page (okay nothing casual about it- call it being nosy) and what does my casual snooping bring me? A photo of said ex w...
Posted by Rachel on Sat, 29 Dec 2007 12:54:00 PST

Drunk Dancing

I also wish that I wasn't always competing. Aspiring to be more than I am always. Smarter, prettier, more successful, etc. It's exhausting, and doesn't really seem to be getting me anywhere. ...
Posted by Rachel on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 02:21:00 PST

"Vous tous qui restez, soyez dignes de nous, les 27 qui allons mourir !"

Ma petite maman chérie, mon tout petit frère adoré, mon petit papa aimé, Je vais mourir ! Ce que je vous demande, toi, en particulier ma petite maman, c'est d'être courageuse. Je le suis et je ve...
Posted by Rachel on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 02:11:00 PST