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Unique

I walk in the valley in the Shadow of Death

About Me

I live in Rochester, NY. I'm a graduate student. I've been a vegetarian for about 4 years. I like to laugh, be with friends/family, and hug - though I'm a little out of practice of late. Writing is my life, so check the blogs!If you want to know about me, send me a message - and if you're sending me a message, then it's likely that you already KNOW quite a bit about me.

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You Are an Espresso
At your best, you are: straight shooting, ambitious, and energetic

At your worst, you are: anxious and high strung

You drink coffee when: anytime you're not sleeping

Your caffeine addiction level: high What Kind of Coffee Are You?

My Interests

I teach therefore I am? Natural living, vegetarian/veganism, God, bicycling, reading/writing, crafts (sewing, crocheting, building, etc), organic gardening, yogaCURRENT MOON moon info

I'd like to meet:

People that aren't full of sh*t and therefore full of themselves.BTW, if you're going to try to request me as a friend, then perhaps you might consider WRITING me a message and talking to me? I mean, I'm not on myspace to see how many fake friends I can get. So unless you think we have something in common or are truly interested in me, then don't bother.

Music:

"I'm a little bit country, and I'm a little bit rock and roll..." No really, there isn't a genre out there in which I don't at least like a few songs. I try to stay open minded about music b/c I really do believe it's a universal language... there's a song that speaks to me no matter what the mood. Roberta Flack, Dixie Chics, Nina Simone, Luther Vandrous, Eric Clapton, Indigo Girls, Tori Amos, Garth Brooks, Tribe Called Quest, Janet Jackson, Sade, PRINCE!!, John Coltrane, Bob Marley, Beethoven, Buena Vista Social Club, the musicans I've befriended on myspace... Hell, it's easier to say what I DON'T like: biters and posers, most modern rap and pop, boy bands, groups that peddle their NOISE as music/art...well, I guess this list could get long too, but it's easier than the previous.

Movies:

I can't stop loving Dirty Dancing (sick, I know). Practical Magic, My Best Friend's Wedding, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Monty Python and more.

Television:

I don't watch tv much, but there are a few exceptional shows. Lost, Guiding Light (sorry it's been a part of me since before I was born), Friends and that's about it I guess. What ever happened to Fraggle Rock, GOOD Saturday morning cartoons, sit-coms like the Cosby Show and such?

Books:

The Lorax by Dr. Suess, Frankenstein by Mary Shelly, The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice (probably in that order). I also rather enjoy thesauruses (what's the plural of thesaurus?), Shakespeare, The Bible, Writing Down the Bones, , The Autobiography of Malcolm X, Women Who Run with the Wolves, The Handmaid's Tale, ASSATA!!, Momma Day, Orlando, The Purpose Driven Life, The Scarlet Letter, book by Shel Silverstein, The Great Gatsby, books on the things I'm interested in (i.e. natural living, cookbooks, religion and African/AfAm history), and well...too many to remember/put here.

Heroes:

My Sister!! And Allma T.P. Lee, Nannie Mae Pinnix, Emma Thomas, and my long line of amazing women. My Daddy- the one who no man may ever live up to be as great as.

My Blog

alone

My dearest friend, Kellie, tells me that it takes a "brave" person to eat in a restaurant alone.  I joked back and said, "or a hungry one."  But honestly I agree with her.  Tonight, I w...
Posted by Unique on Mon, 26 Feb 2007 07:58:00 PST

Lent/quit smoking journal

So since I have almost no personal will power, I decided that I'd give up smoking for Lent.  Yeah, I could do it for God, ust not for me...been trying for a while.  Anyway, so I smoked my la...
Posted by Unique on Sat, 24 Feb 2007 09:39:00 PST

Wasted Day

When I grow up - for I must you know - I'll go where ever I want to go.  I'll go to the zoo whenever I chose; I'll walk in the mud in my brand new shoes;  I'll have turkey and icecream fo...
Posted by Unique on Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:21:00 PST

Obama for Pres? (thanks Eric)

Full Text of Senator Barack Obama's Announcement for PresidentLet me begin by saying thanks to all you who've traveled, from far and wide, to brave the cold today.We all made this journey for a reason...
Posted by Unique on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 03:10:00 PST

Best Valentines Day Ever!

In an effort not to be a v-day scrooge I thought I'd reminisce on my best Valentine's Day ever.  Feel free to reply with your best v-day memory. The best Valentine's Day that I've ever had was w...
Posted by Unique on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 06:17:00 PST

A piece of History - Did you know?

This is beyond my comprehension...seriously un-fucking-believable. Throughout the film I kept having to remind myself that this happened during MY lifetime. So many questions race through my mind......
Posted by Unique on Sun, 11 Feb 2007 07:25:00 PST

For the ladies

Ladies, this is no small order. Most of us have lots of work to do! ;-)> MAYA ANGELOU> > A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE one old love she can imagine going back to and one who reminds her how far she has come.....
Posted by Unique on Sun, 11 Feb 2007 05:41:00 PST

Decolonization of the Diet (repost)

[Chapter in Forthcoming Anthology: bell hooks Critical Reader (SUNY Press)] Decolonization of the Diet: A bell hooks Based Approach to Nutritional Liberation for At Risk Youths Amie Breeze Harper harp...
Posted by Unique on Tue, 06 Feb 2007 06:45:00 PST

Check out this video: Pirate Rap

Sister, this one's for you! I laughed my ass off!Pirate Rap Add to My Profile | More Videos...
Posted by Unique on Mon, 05 Feb 2007 03:50:00 PST

If you're not outraged, You're not paying attention

So is anyone else out there as outraged as I am?  I heard on the news tonight that the governor of Texas signed into law today that as of Sept. next year all 6th grade girls must be vaccinated wi...
Posted by Unique on Sat, 03 Feb 2007 05:34:00 PST