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Viva La Diva!

Simply... Grateful.

About Me


""Where words fail, Music speaks."" Hi. My name is Raina and I'm from the Sf bay area. I'm a Vocalist/Makeup Artist/Aesthetician....and music is the passion of my life. Although, Makeup Artistry & Skin Care come in at a close 2nd. My taste is pretty eclectic... it varies from the old standards of Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Shirley Bassey, Muddy Waters ,Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Keely Smith, Cole Porter, Louis Prima, Nat King Cole. To the musical stylings of Dave Koz, Cousteau, Kristin Chenoweth, JOAN JETT, The Killers, Everything but the Girl, Ray Lamontagne, David Bowie, Madeline Peyreux, MuteMath, GOLDIE LOOKIN' CHAIN!, Van Morrison, Janis Joplin, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Chieftans, The Proclaimers, The Ramones, Blur, Travis, Rod Stewart, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, The Raveonettes, Earth, Wind and Fire, Marvin Gaye, El Debarge Esthero, James Ingram, Rascal Flatts, Musiq, UB40, FLOETRY!, Trashcan Sinatras, The Cure, Blondie, Andre Crouch , Garbage, Beach Boys, Eva Cassidy, ColdPlay, Lauren Hill, Black Eyed Peas, Scissor Sister, Jamiroquai, Daniel Bedingfield, Natasha Bedingfield, Simply Red, Heather Headley, Switchfoot, The Cardigans, Travis, Jane Monheit, Diana Krall, Michael Buble, Chris Botti, Josh Groban, Weezer, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Beastie Boys, Gwen Stefani, Billie Holiday, BOTH GILBERTOS, Alison Krauss, Jill Scott, India Arie, Stevie Wonder, Etta James, Damien Rice, Rufus Wainwright, Club of the Sons, U2, Salsa, Merengue, Latin Jazz, Traditional Irish Music, Sade, Missy Elliot & Jet...And I say this LOUD & PROUD... I love me some Tom Jones, Barry Manilow & Barry White! Oh,Who am I kidding.. the list goes on and on...Oh, and did I mention that " The Phantom of the Opera " is in a word... Magical. :o)Anyway, I'm pretty new to Myspace ... but looking forward to meeting new & interesting people.http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e250/raina29/Untitl ed-1WW.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e250/raina29/music.jpg

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My Interests


Cool Graphics and More ----------------------------------------------------------- "STEPPIN' OUT" - KASKADE Artist: Kaskade Album: In The Moment Year: 2004 Title: Steppin' Out--------------------------------------------------------- --Here we are We've come so far A fine romance Of steppin' out to dance.Your lovely charms When you're in my arms That subtle glance When steppin' out to dance.Could you think it over? When we get older I'll still want you here with me Darling I hope that you agree There's something that takes place Whenever we embrace I'm hoping that you take this chance Of steppin' out to dance Lyrics Mania------------------------------------------------------- ----Makeup Artistry, Music/Singing, Travel, Cheesy Karaoke, Road Trips, A yummy Cappucino, A perfectly mixed martini & other various types of delicious alcoholic beverages, Tattoos, Accents, Spending time with my friends, Love animals, Dry & Witty Sarcasm, Witty Banter, Jazz Clubs, Concerts, Dancing, Beautiful People ( on the inside as well as the outside ) , Gorgeous Scenery, Art, Chocolate, Great Food, New Jewelry, The smell of a new Book, Laughter, ... and the list goes on and on...Yaaay for Great Friends, A L C O H O L & The Music that brings us together!!!..
Cool Slideshows..
Cool SlideshowsHere are a few photos of some makeup I've done...these girls were gorgeous and it wasn't hard to make them beautiful!Eyelash Extentions. If you're interested in having me do some for you... first of all, I'M FANTASTIC! And Secondly, shoot me an email & I'll give you all the information! Thanks!My Baby Boy... Samson :)Good Memories :) MAD DOG & BUNNIE....I WUB YOU MD!!! SUCH A FUN NIGHT in The City! Good Times.ATV'ing on the RANCH with the Mafia "Is that Raina really trying to throw a rock?! She throws like such a GIRL!" Midget & Weasel The Boss & The Weasel The Rev & Godfather AWww The Rev * Mollie...Um Hey Rev? You been eating mud sandwiches again?lol ] Smile Midget! Weasel doing the Corona Dance! lol Bunnie eagerly anticipating my first ride on THE ATV!!! "We're no girlygirls!!! Fuck that Shit!!! We can throw rocks & shit just like the boi's!!! lol.Halloween Night 2006Oh yes my dear... I HAVE PROOOOOOOOF!!!! BWA HA HA HA HA! Raina & Lori...God, we're cute even when we're fucked up!!! haha.. :P My Dad. My Hero. :)My girl Temeka! Yummmm...Corona!There's ALWAYS A PARTY AT MARY'S HOUSE!!!Um GORGEOUS!...... ......

I'd like to meet:

Like I said... I'd like to meet new & interesting people. People who love music, ( and who doesn't ) fun, open minded, down to earth, and enjoy having a laugh...
You Have A Type A- Personality
You are one of the most balanced people around
Motivated and focused, you are good at getting what you want
You rule at success, but success doesn't rule you.

When it's playtime, you really know how to kick back
Whether it's hanging out with friends or doing something you love!
You live life to the fullest - encorporating the best of both worlds Do You Have a Type A Personality?

Music:

..I had to put this video on my page. Eva Cassidy is one of the GREATEST artists/vocalists/humans that ever graced this planet.... Please take a listen... She was truly AMAZING! My absolute favorite is her arrangement of "Over the Rainbow" :).. width="425" height="350" ....

Movies:

"Fall" .... This movie.. I can't find words. My new absolute favorite! Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Gia, Playing by Heart, My Life Without Me, The Godfather Trilogy, A Bronx Tale, I am David, Dear Frankie, The Matchmaker, Napoleon Dynamite, Sideways, In America, Genghis Blues, Brown Sugar, Bridget Jones Diary, Bridges of Madison County, Gosford Park, Tombstone, When Harry met Sally, Steel Magnolias, Alexander's Ragtime Band, Braveheart, The Princess Bride, Man on Fire, Anchorman, Elf, The Longest Yard, The Replacements, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, Three Amigos, While You Were Sleeping, Stranger Among Us, What about BOB? , Cabaret, Hitch! , And the funniest stand up I ever saw.. EDDIE MURPHY'S "RAW"!, Documentaries & Indie Films, High Fidelity, Pretty in Pink, The Goonies, TommyBoy, PRIDE & PREJUDICE ( The A&E BBC version ) ,Titanic, Emma, The Breakfast Club, (Yeah I said it.. What?! ) "Old Hollywood" Movies... 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN & HAPPY FEET!!!hehe...

Television:

Lost!, Cold Case Files, CSI, Sex and The City!, The Shield on FX, Comedy Central! Especially Dane Cook, Mitch Headberg & Ralphie May, Behind the Music, Surreal Life (gulity pleasure hehe), That 70's Show!, Will & Grace, Noah's Arc, Coming Out Stories, The "L" Word, Frasier ...when it was still on, TLC, Discovery Channel, Forensic Files, MTV...

Charlie Lucky
People Iced: Eighteen
Car Bombs Planted: Eight
Favorite Weapon 9mm Colt
Arms Broken: Two
Eyes Gouged: Eight
Tongues Cut Off: Twelve
Biggest Enemy: The Nail Ripper
Get Your HITMAN Name Joan Jett... Um Yeah...( gulp ) ;)

Books:

C.S. Lewis " The Four Loves"

Heroes:

My Mom & Dad...and anyone who has faced struggle, persecution, difficulties, seemingly impossible circumstances & has come out victorious inspite of it all!

My Blog

To the Lesbian Mafia!

I just want to say to all my girlz.... I LOVE THE HELL OUTTA YOU!!! Every one of you mean so much to me & HERE'S TO YOU! MUAH! "Bunnie" ;)
Posted by Viva La Diva! on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 08:39:00 PST

The Unknown

The last few weeks of my life have been pretty interesting to say the least. Some life altering things have happened & I sometimes wonder how I've managed to keep moving forward. Sometimes you imp...
Posted by Viva La Diva! on Sat, 23 Sep 2006 10:58:00 PST

Inhaling....exhaling...

In the light of day, in the darkness of the night, things have never been so clear. No mirages. No collages. No excuses. No sympathy. Just Truth. Bright & colorful is the truth, surrounding us wit...
Posted by Viva La Diva! on Sun, 10 Sep 2006 03:05:00 PST

Birthday, Karaoke, & Super Groovy friends!!!

Ok so, here are a few photos from my birthday party. We had so much fun.... OH THE JOY that singing "Love will keep us together" brings!!! I love my friends so much... and they really made the night s...
Posted by Viva La Diva! on Sat, 01 Apr 2006 06:35:00 PST