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I'd like to meet:
No one that isn't willing to fight for something sometimes, and no one that is closed-minded. Speaking to people who are unwilling to accept possibility is like banging my head against the wall - nothing gets accomplished, and I go home with a headache.
Music:
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Any...Country, Bluegrass, Punk, Rock, Classic Rock, some Pop, some Rap, some Metal, some Classical.Currently into: Colbie Caillat, Bowling for Soup, Regina Spektor, Seether, Bullet for My Valentine, Matchbox Twenty, Sean Kingston, New Found Glory, Nickelback, Buckcherry, Plain White T's and, as always, Rascal Flatts.
Movies:
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I'm currently in the middle of a Blockbuster binge. I finally cancelled my online account, and I traded in all three dvds I had out. I just watched P.S. I Love You last night, and sobbed for the majority of the movie, but I loved it. I also finished Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, which convinced me that I don't have to be on drugs to trip, I just have to watch that movie. I thought that 27 Dresses was much better than I expected it to be. I think I was expecting a truly stupid horrid plot, too much sex, and nothing believable (kinda like Good Luck Chuck, which was truly disappointing). I'm about halfway through 10,000 BC, and I'll probably finish it tomorrow before work. I plan on starting I Am Legend after that, but who knows when that will be... I'm a huge fan of Sin City, Kill Bill, Roman Holiday, Sabrina (with Audrey Hepburn), Steel Magnolias, Detroit Rock City, South Park (both the movie and the show), Runaway Bride, Pretty Woman, Fight Club, Superbad, Pulp Fiction, Poolhall Junkies, 10 Things I Hate About You, P.S. I Love You, Silence of the Lambs, Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, Van Wilder, and Star Wars.
Television:
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Anything from Food Network, especially Ace of Cakes and I used to absolutely LOVE the original Japanese Iron Chef, and I can lose hours of time watching HGTV. I've actually been watching more of the Style Network lately- which, I'm sure, surprises everyone who actually knows me. I will also acquiesce to watching scary stuff on Sci-Fi when I'm hanging out with Granny Sue.
Books:
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Well, I finally finished the Elenium series by David Eddings. As soon as I find the first book of the Tamuli, I'll probably start that. I'm in the last third of The Crystal Shard by R. A. Salvatore, and I'm feeling a trip to McKay's coming on as soon as I can scrape up the cash to get the next book. I also kinda started Magic Kingdom: For Sale/Sold! by Terry Brooks about a week ago, but I haven't gotten past the first couple chapters yet. I've been making almost weekly trips to McKay's lately, and got Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind on the trip before last, so I'll probably re-start that series sometime soon. In general, though, I always like a good sci-fi/fantasy or romance novel, and my favorite book right now is still The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley. I really liked The Forever King by Molly Cochran and Warren Murphy. I have read every book by Julia Quinn (except the newest, maybe), and all of the Kay Scarpetta books by Patricia Cornwell, except possibly the newest. I've read some of Tami Hoag, most of Robin McKinley, most of David Eddings, and a lot of Diana Palmer. I was pleasantly surprised by the Halo series of books, even thought I've STILL not made it through the fourth one. I have loved The Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell since we read it in 4th Grade, and I own at least one copy (location currently unknown). I also like learning about history, and I was most recently (about three years ago) interested in the life and time of King Harold I of Essex.
Heroes:
P (my grandfather) for teaching me what SCUBA stands for and encouraging me to learn all I can. He gave me the passion for doing my best that I still occasionally exhibit today; Mom for raising me to who I am now, and I aspire to be as strong as she is. She's always been kinda huge in my worldview; Granny Sue, for being my second Mom, taking care of me, whether I wanted it or not, and showing me how to give, even when I don't think I can. She's always made me feel like I can conquer the world; Dad, for showing me how to keep going and for inspiring me to be strong outside even when I'm weak inside. He is a shining example in the ability to take things as they come and to make the best of them; Gran (my great-grandmother) for being the single strongest and most loving person I know, and being a most excellent listener. I love her even on her gloom-and-doom days, and every time I visit her, I come away a better person; Pa (my great-grandfather) for making sure I knew right from wrong, and showing me how to live right. He was scary to me when I was little (probably because he "ate" my crayons when I was about two), but he grew into someone I spent the majority of my teenage years looking up to, and who gave me the religious conviction that stirs up in me sometimes; Gabby, my little sis, for knowing how to live it up to the fullest, and showing us all that the greatest things can come from what we are afraid are the worst. She has an unstoppable spirit that keeps her in trouble right now, but that I think will stand her in good stead when she grows up; Aunt Hilda, for loving me unconditionally and making me welcome, even at my worst. She's always been there for me, whether or not I've realized it; my super awesome fantastic friends [Josh (for listening to my pathetic ponderings on why I feel the way I feel, listening to my general ranting, giving out (some solicited, some not) relationship and other general life advice, for occasionally invading my mind (which is unsettling to say the least), for breakfasting with me when no one else will, and for telling me that it doesn't make me a bad person if...), Samantha (for being a great listener and general advice-giver, reminiscing with me about back in the day, bringing much-needed comic relief into my life via Myspace Bulletin (Yeah. It's called sex.), dishing about guys at nine in the AM, and for being there for me for the last 15 years or so), Dustin (for all the random 'your mom' comments, the Myspace videos, the "when I worked at Panera Bread..." stories, the listening to my pathetic ponderings in the event that Josh is being hateful or is busy, posting some truly interesting and inspiring blogs here lately, and for laughing at all the appropriate moments, and most of the inappropriate ones), and Amanda (for the immensely entertaining conversations with Josh about the drug days, the breakfasting, the girl-watching, and for being, on occasion, the only one who can keep Josh in line)] for being great friends; I'm sure that there are a lot of other people that are or have touched my life that I just can't remember right now, they'll come to me eventually, and will subsequently get their shout-out.
