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Becky

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About Me


HERE WE GO STEELERS, HERE WE GO!!! 5-TIME SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!! Damn that feels good!
I moved to Texas from Pennsylvania 5 years ago. I work for the government from home, and am in Grad school, studying Cognitive Psychology. None of that "Tell me how you feel" crap. I am a researcher.
I love my family, my dogs, my Steelers, all of the amazing friends I have made along the way, thunderstorms, daisies, green tea, jewelry, the beach, pictures, BOOKS, and intelligent conversations (not necessarily in that order).
When I get some rare free time, I like to watch football (I'm a die-hard Steelers fan and organized a Steelers fan club here in Fort Worth), read, watch TV, and just hang out with friends.
I am very passionate about the things important to me (i.e. Secular activism and Steelers football). I am pretty laid-back and avoid drama. I am very goal-orientated and determined. I am independent to a fault. I am very much a “Type A” and I won't hesitate to speak my mind. I have no patience for ignorance and/or incompetence.
I am a Freethinker. I believe that science and reason are underrepresented in our country and something (anything!) needs to be done. The Religious Right has the ideas of this country ass-backwards and it's time for the backlash.
I am the founder and president of Freethinkers of UTA, an up-and-coming student organization on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington:
www.freethinkersofuta.org
Freethinkers of UTA MySpace Group
I also proudly serve on the Board of Directors of the Secular Student Alliance, an educational nonprofit whose purpose is to educate high school and college students around the country about the value of scientific reason and the intellectual basis of secularism in its atheistic and humanistic manifestations:
"Everything of value that people get from religion can be had more honestly, without presuming anything on insufficient evidence. The rest is self-deception, set to music." - Sam Harris
"Fort Worth: just Texas-sy enough to have people to make fun of, but not so Texas-sy that you hate it"
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My Personality
Neuroticism 26
Extraversion 78
Openness to Experience 46
Agreeableness 32
Conscientiousness 49
You do not feel nervous in social situations, and have a good impression of what others think of you, however you feel enraged when things do not go your way. You are sensitive about being treated fairly and feel resentful and bitter if you think you are being cheated. You get overwhelmed by too much noise and commotion and do not like thrill-seeking activities. You tend not to express your emotions openly and are sometimes not even aware of your own feelings. You are tenderhearted and compassionate, feeling the pain of others vicariously and are easily moved to pity, however you are not adverse to confrontation and will sometimes even intimidate others to get your own way. You have a strong sense of duty and obligation, and feel a moral obligation to do the right thing.
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My Interests

Watching football, reading, watching tv, hanging out with friends...

Secular Humanism, Freethinking, Atheism, Evolution and the promotion of Science, Separation of Church and State and the Freethinkers of UTA.

I'd like to meet:

Bill Cowher, Myron Cope, Hines Ward, The Bus, Big Ben, Mike Tomlin, fellow Freethinkers, and a hot, educated, goal-oriented, nonreligious guy who doesn't want kids (I'm not holding my breath on that one) :-)

The Pittsburgh Steelers - Your WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!!

"You can take the people out of Pittsburgh, but you can never take Pittsburgh out of the people. I'm one of you. Yinz know what I mean." - Bill Cowher, coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for 15 years and a real class act.

A Pittsburgh girl knows just as much about football as her guy friends, in some cases, even more. She drinks beer because it tastes good but knows when to be classy and drink something more sophisticated. She owns a Steeler jersey not just because it's cute but because she supports her team and understands the game. She loves Kennywood and isn't afraid to order cheese fries from the Potato Patch because, let's face it...Pittsburgh girls wear winter coats and scarves a lot more than bikinis and flip flops. A Pittsburgh girl loves St. Patrick's Day, even if she's not Irish because green beer is good for the soul. Pittsburgh girls don't have a funny accent. They just speak a different language. The word yinz is dear to her heart, even if she would never say it herself. A Pittsburgh girl bleeds black and gold and knows how to have a great time. She's stylish and sweet. She has a great education and loves her friends and family. A Pittsburgh girl might not live by the beach, but the Three Rivers are just as good! She has seen all four seasons and has a reason to love and hate each of them. She's the type of girl you can call late at night and spill your heart out to. She's the type you can take home to Mom and Dad without worrying they won't like her. Because everyone loves a Pittsburgh girl. If you need a girl to take to the game, she'll be there. If you need a friend to help you out, she's there. If you need a drinking buddy, she'll be there with her IC Light in hand. So let your Pittsburgh girl know you love her! You can take the girl out of Pittsburgh, but you can never take the Pittsburgh out of the girl!
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What's the big deal about Steeler football? Being a Steelers fan means so much more than football.It means being from a corner of the world unlike any other. It means being from a place where the people are so tough-minded that they have survived the Homestead strikes, the Johnstown flood and most recently the Etna Floods.These people have the DNA of hard work, in mills and mines, without the necessity of complaint.They live simply, with no frills. They don't have movie stars or fancy cars.Instead, they have simple traditions like kielbasa and Kennywood.They live in distinctive neighborhoods like Polish Hill and the Hill District and all of the surrounding counties.These people are genuine.They don't have chic internet cafes and cappuccinos, but they have The Original Hot Dog joint, Primanti's, Eat n' Park and Iron City Beer.People from Pittsburgh don't have sunny beaches or fancy boats, but the rivers roll gently, connecting the small towns of people whose histories have been built on strength and humility.People from Pittsburgh don't have the biggest shopping malls or the best nightclubs, but they'll take Friday night high school football and Steeler Sundays over anything.Steeler football means so much more than you think. It symbolizes a diaspora of generations who had the best childhood they could imagine.They ran free without a care or concern in the valleys of those Allegheny Mountains. Their blue-collar world was easy ... there was no one to tell them that they lacked material things. There was no one to tell them that they needed more.As the steel mills closed and the jobs disappeared, some of these people had to leave. While the world benefits because they spread their Pittsburgh values, they long for their home where things were simpler and more pure.They teach their kids about Jack Lambert and Joe Greene in hopes of departing not just the knowledge, but the feeling that they represented.They are everywhere, those Terrible Towels. They wave, not just for the team, but for the hearts they left behind. They wave in living rooms in Fort Lauderdale and in the bars of D.C. They wave all the way to the Seattle Superdome! They wave for the Rooney family, whose values mirror our own - loyalty, grit, and humility.They wave for football players like Jerome Bettis and Hines Ward, whose unselfishness and toughness have allowed sports to be about the game and the team.Make no mistake that Steeler football is not just about football.I could not be prouder to be from the Pittsburgh area than I am right now!!Even if you no longer live in the area, you have South Western Pennsylvania in your blood no matter where you go. And deep down in your heart of hearts, you can still hear the Super Bowls of times past, the excitement in everyone's voices especially our fathers, cousins, and anyone else who gathered around the TV on Football Sundays!! Make no mistake; it's just as exciting right now if not more!! It's not just about rivalries and who is better than the other; it's about family, tradition and roots! It's more than football, but its football at its finest!! If you now live in Arizona, Colorado, Ohio, Indiana, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas, be proud of where you were born and who your FIRST AND ONLY favorite football team is!!

Steeler Nation

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You are 100% Pittsburgh.

Great job! There's nooooo doubt about it. You're from Da Burgh. You deserve a reward, so go have an Ahrn City or two. And GO STILLERS!

How Pittsburgh Are You
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In a Past Life...
You Were: An Insane Cannibal.

Where You Lived: Australia.

How You Died: Consumption.

Music:

I listen to alot of everything, except country and techno. From old school rap to punk, I have it.

Movies:

The Way of The Master Episode 7 The Beauty of a Broken Spirit - Atheism:



This may be the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen in my life.

My favorite movies are The Wizard of OZ and Romeo and Juliet. I don't really watch movies as often as I would like to. I recommend "The God Who Wasn't There".

Television:

I am addicted to TV. I watch a lot of documentaries and a ton of other shows. TIVO is the best thing ever invented. ever.

Penn & Teller Creationism Bullshit

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Books:

I LOVE to read when I have the time. I am a conpulsive book-buyer. I mostly read non-fiction, I'm a huge nerd.

Heroes:

My Mom, Bill Cowher, Paul Kurtz, Richard Dawkins and my amazing friends that always know just what to do/say to make me feel like all is well in the world. I hope you guys know how much I love/appreciate you!

Your Birthdate: February 28
You have a Type A personality so big it makes other Type A's shrink away in shame.
You never shy away from adversity - and you love to tackle impossible problems.
Failure is not an option for you, and more than a few people are put off by your ego.
You tend to be controlling, and you hate leaving anything up to chance.

Your strength: Your bold approach to life

Your weakness: You don't accept help

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My Blog

Good day?

Well, I'm still devastated about the death of Myron Cope and I am completely overwhelmed with school and can barely see because of a migraine. . .Oh, and it's freaking SNOWING (!) outside. BUT today i...
Posted by Becky on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:33:00 PST

Austin Church/State Separation Rally

I had the privilege of speaking on the steps of the State Capitol Building at a Church/State Separation Rally in Austin, TX on September 8. It was my first time in Austin and was quite the experience....
Posted by Becky on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 07:15:00 PST

Books

Hi, my name is Becky and I am a compulsive book buyer.  They really need some kind of treatment program for my illness. I just added up all the money I have spent so far just this year on books ...
Posted by Becky on Sat, 22 Sep 2007 11:36:00 PST

Grad school is kicking my ass

Don't get me wrong, I love it.  I've always known I would go to grad school and I am excited to finally be on the track to accomplishing the main goal I have set for my life, but it is seriously ...
Posted by Becky on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:01:00 PST

Grad School

So, I am officially a grad student.  That is both awesome and scary.  I am both excited and mourning any semblance of a life I might have had for the next 4-5 years. It's been an emotional w...
Posted by Becky on Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:40:00 PST

Meeting The Bus

So, yesterday, I was at the Pittsburgh airport on my way home from Julie's wedding. As I walked into the security line, I was shocked to see no one in line ahead of me, so I stopped for a moment to fi...
Posted by Becky on Tue, 05 Jun 2007 08:02:00 PST

Hooray!!

So I just took my last final exam at UTA as an undergrad!!   YAY!!  And if that wasn't cool enough, I have the most awesome week coming up! The festivities will commence on Sa...
Posted by Becky on Fri, 11 May 2007 07:39:00 PST

I love the internet

I found some fun things on the internet today that I wanted to share: https://www.backwardsbush.com/ - Get your "Backwards Bush Countdown Clock Keychain", I ordered mine today! -----------------------...
Posted by Becky on Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:41:00 PST

Why I am an Atheist

I have recently found the gem that is the Trinity Broadcasting Network. It is full of fundie madness including shows by "Dr." Carl Baugh (our friend from the Creation Evidence "Museum" in Glen Rose, T...
Posted by Becky on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:09:00 PST

My Journey to Activism

My Journey to Activism:   I have been a "doubter" for over 10 years now, and had considered myself "agnostic".  While growing up outside of Pittsburgh, PA, whether I believed in a god was ne...
Posted by Becky on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:56:00 PST