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Liza

All the things I forgot to say

About Me

So much to learn, so much to do...not enough time...but I'm trying. I'm a beginning therapist and can't imagine NOT working with people. Don't use the word "shrink"...that's just really stupid, especially if you have a clear understanding of the therapeutic process. I am particularly interested in empowering girls/women, although I am not solely focused on that at this point in my career. Needless to say, I am interested in understanding human behavior (and animal behavior). 40 hours per week? That's nonsense. I think that is asking way too much, even if you love your job/career! 5 days out of 7...and let's face it...Saturday is the only FULL day you have to do as you please. Sunday typically includes something that has to do with Monday. I am a hard worker, but like to have free time as well. There needs to be a balance. I love children and old people. I'm a vegetarian.Feminism (proudly).I worry a lot, mostly about other people, but worry about my future too...where will I be in 5 years? I hate bad parents...even those who don't know better. Discipline should not include violence in any way...do the research. I've learned a lot about behavior modification through my training at work and through 7 years of college. You've been in a situation where you saw a parent unnecessarily screaming at a child or threatening them, or spanking them in public, right? I don't know about you, but it takes everything in me to keep my knowledge to myself...I hope to figure out a way to educate people on this topic...even if I can't change them. I don't believe that culture should make abuse a relative issue...abuse is never relative.
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My Interests

Art, Love, Sleep, hot tubs, music, movies, people, sleep, ocean life and other animals..., Skydiving, theme parties, the Carribean, foot massages, spooning with my man, Jude Law, Matthew Fox, Natalie Portman, mental disorders, martial arts, yoga, reiki, waves crashing in front of me--not on me, vacationing, being away from society (in the woods on a mountain with great company), aging gracefully, aging not so gracefully, personality development, romance, talented musicians, the supernatural, small inspirations, life as predetermined vs. cooincidence, softness, contrast of a hot day and airconditioning & vice versa, children's energy, genuineness, curiosity, effort when needed, peanut butter with hershey's syrup--straight, the smell of the air before it storms and various other seasonal smells (i.e. snow, fall, fresh-cut grass...), the contrast of the green on trees and that surreal grey sky before a storm--one of my favorite times to drive, adventure, natural dopamine, hot days at the ocean, the tooth fairy myth, halloween/costumes, weddings, king size beds, hotels, dreams, sitting by a fire,

I'd like to meet:

People who inspire me and want to be inspired. People who enjoy a challenge and challenge me...people who value genuineness and aren't afraid of who they are, nomatter who they are around.The cartoon version of myself...

Music:

bjork, sigur ros, pinback, radiohead, smashing pumpkins, built to spill, death cab, postal service, elliott smith, silver jews, pavement, archers of loaf, eminem, the cure, the red hot chili peppers, mogwai, metal hearts, god speed you black emperor,smog, cynthia dall, the shins, janis joplin, interpol, yeah yeah yeah's, early bright eyes, owls, bob dylan, the beatles especially john lennon, do make say think, nirvana, foo fighters, coldplay, tori amos, portishead, ryan, andy, white stripes, whole, cyndi lauper, early modest mouse, beck, DUH...dinosaur jr., sebadoh, sometimes NIN and marilyn manson, pedro the lion, american football, neil youngI love going to shows.

Movies:

Juno, Into the Wild, Black Snake Moan, Hustle and Flow, Whale Rider, Fearless, Apocalypto, Little Miss Sunshine,North Country (not the greatest film...but powerful message), harold & maude, american beauty, good will hunting, eternal sunshine..., adaptation, magnolia, eyes wide shut, edward scissorhands, benny and joon, girl interrupted, garden state, million $ baby, the notebook, fight club, american history X, closer, frida, butterfly effect, a beautiful mind, lesbian bitches II, finding nemo, pulp fiction, kill bill, the karate kid, dirty dancing, ghost, dancer in the dark, royal tenembaums, i am sam, hero, vanilla sky, man without a face, the little mermaid, enough (only because J Lo kicks ASS!!!), Prozac Nation, Nell, Birth, The Machinist, The Sea Inside, March of the Penguins, Spirited Away, Pollock, I Shot Andy Warhol, Basquiat, Leaving Las Vegas, Fear and Loathing Las Vegas, Cocktail, Seven, Misery, Fargo, DUH...My Girl, Rain Man, Mystic River, Donnie Darko, The Corpse Bride, Crash

Television:

Six Feet Under, The Sopranos, Survivor, Oprah, UFC,The Guiding Light, Discovery channel, Da Ali G show, Chapelle show, The Wonder Years, Supernanny, Conan O'Brian, Inside the Actor's Studio, Punky Brewster (I miss this), Curb Your Enthusiasm, Project Runway, LOST--The most addicting network TV show I've seen.

Books:

i know this much is true, she's come undone, DSM-IV, sybil, SCUM manifesto, a child called "it", memoirs of a geisha, smart women finish rich

Heroes:

Chris Gardner and people like him, Survivors of many sorts.Also, the relationship between John and Yoko:In the middle of the night In the middle of the night I call your name Oh Yoko, oh Yoko, my love will turn you onIn the middle of the bath In the middle of the bath I call your name Oh Yoko, oh Yoko, my love will turn you on My love will turn you onIn the middle of a shave In the middle of a shave I call your name Oh Yoko, oh Yoko, my love will turn youIn the middle of a dream In the middle of a dream I call your name Oh Yoko, oh Yoko, my love will turn you on My love will turn you onIn the middle of a cloud In the middle of a cloud I call your name Oh Yoko, oh Yoko, my love will turn you on Oh Yoko, oh Yoko, oh Yoko, oh Yoko

My Blog

birthdays, years passing...

I don't really feel any particular way about being 28 years old.  Maybe in 2 years, I'll have a more interesting blog about my age... By the time I'm 29, I would like to: Be involved in Martial A...
Posted by Liza on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:46:00 PST

but its only a feeling

Feeling in psychology is usually reserved for the conscious subjective experience of emotion Modern psychological science recognizes that, in healthy animals and humans, an individual's emotion, cogni...
Posted by Liza on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 06:34:00 PST

Grateful to remember my dreams

I had a bitter-sweet dream that I didn't want to wake up from this morning: So, Vinny, Ryan, other family members (whom I don't recall), and myself are at a Marilyn Manson concert.  This wasn't&n...
Posted by Liza on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 08:52:00 PST

Recent Discoveries

1. I belong in the school system...working with children...probably adolescents. 2. Vegetarian Sushi is amazing and soooo refreshing. 3. My maintenance guy (Bruce, not Randy) is very lonely, but ...
Posted by Liza on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:42:00 PST

Sleep Cycle


Posted by Liza on Sun, 03 Feb 2008 07:40:00 PST

Driving to the Ocean, Hon

I don't mind driving to the ocean.  Somehow, knowing that I'll be by the ocean is calming, even if I don't go the beach--which I will do this time.  Driving gives me a chance to collect my t...
Posted by Liza on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 06:46:00 PST

Today, I will...

1. Go to the Gym...I joined this thing at work...The Biggest Loser Contest...yep. Even at work people are constantly talking/thinking about being overweight. I have a chance of winning $800...and I'm ...
Posted by Liza on Sun, 20 Jan 2008 08:35:00 PST

Restless weather patterns

Carrie, I know you understand.  How can this change of weather make me feel both rejuvenated and empty at the same time?  It's like I just want to drive and keep driving until I feel satisfi...
Posted by Liza on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:57:00 PST

In the scheme of things...

this is petty...but I'm gonna vent anyway:  Long strory short- I went to college for 7 years so that I could have a career that I love and am passionate about. As a result, I owe our genius ...
Posted by Liza on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 11:07:00 PST

Media Blues

I wonder what it feels like to be a Victoria's Secret model...for a day...bitches.
Posted by Liza on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:47:00 PST