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A M Z

teach me how to live....cause you make me want to die

About Me



Metus Gravis | ©2007 CHICKNATAS DESIGN

My name is Amy Suzanne Taggart and I'm a freelance graphic & web designer in
Seattle, WA. I run my own business designFORMARE and I sometimes find
time to do some art under the name Chicknatas Design.

I currently play guitar for Seattle Horror Metal Band Tasty Gore.

My Interests



programming, design, art, photography, music, guitar, knitting, cooking, dollfie dolls

I'd like to meet:



Music:


I listen to all kinds of music (mostly 80's music lately). Some of my favorites are: The Fixx, Elton John, David Bowie, The Killers, The Bravery, Damien Rice, Ray LaMontagne, Elton John, The "original" Misfits, The Descendents, Blondie, The Crown, Dissection, In Aeternum, Carcass.

Movies:


My favorite movie is The Hours. I enjoy the following actors/actresses: Vince Vaughn, Johnny Depp, Robert Downey Jr, Will Ferrell, Meryl Streep, Christopher Walken, Adam Sandler, John Cusack, Joan Cusack

Television:


THE RICHES, The Real Estate Pros, The Real Deal, Flip That House, Property Ladder, Confessions of a Matchmaker, ATHF, Metalocalypse, Family Guy, Futurama, Tim & Eric Awesome Show Great Job!, Oblongs, That 70's Show, Dog the Bounty Hunter, What Not to Wear, NWCN, MASH, Mythbusters, American Chopper, Miami Ink, Inked, Gene Simmon's Family Jewels

Books:

My favorite author is Elizabeth Wurtzel. I'm currently reading her book "The Secret of Life...Commonsense Advice for Uncommon Women"

Heroes:


My Hero is My Meemaw (1921 - 2006)

My Blog

Amz Update

It's aboot time for an update!  What have I been up to lately?  Well...January and February have been extremely busy for me...which is surprising as these are typically slow months for my in...
Posted by A M Z on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:19:00 PST

Confessions of a Potential Car Buyer

Ok, so let me preface this blog post by saying that I'm obviously not a first time car buyer.  However, I have never bought a car off of a lot.  Here's my story. This past Sunday I decided t...
Posted by A M Z on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:44:00 PST

Facing Fears / Fulfilling Dreams

Back in September I signed up to participate in the Annual All Star Porn Jam.  This year was the 6th Annual show and I had yet to participate in one yet, let alone attend one.  I got the bri...
Posted by A M Z on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:52:00 PST

6th Annual All Star Porn Jam

You best make it to this one!  Proceeds go to NW Harvest & PAWS. ...and there will be a surprise!  ...
Posted by A M Z on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:41:00 PST

Solace In Black

Saw Solace in Black again last night at the Central.  I promise to write a more in-depth post later but I just have to say.... THEY ARE KILLER!!!! They now sit next to Dissonance in the second ro...
Posted by A M Z on Sun, 07 Oct 2007 08:03:00 PST

The Gore Olympics

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Posted by A M Z on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 06:51:00 PST

Time & Change

Yesterday, August 13th marked a year that my Meemaw has been gone.  I spent much of the day feeling pretty upset and was having a hard time focusing on my work.  I have her ashes here in a b...
Posted by A M Z on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:08:00 PST

More Random Blathering

I'm under the influence and I feel like running my mouth.....so I will.  =8-) Several of you have given me shit (in a loving way of course) for my infatuation with 80's music and some of you hav...
Posted by A M Z on Sun, 12 Aug 2007 10:21:00 PST

Here Fishy Fishy!

No...Not you Fish.  =8-)  If you are down with Aquarium Fish...then this post is for you! I've decided to hook up two of my fishtanks again and after over a month of cycling they finally hav...
Posted by A M Z on Sun, 12 Aug 2007 07:04:00 PST

Nosey Neighbors

Be warned!  For this one is truly boring! I guess you could call me a "nosey neighbor".  I'm always watching the neighbors and making up stories about what I "think" they are up to.  I ...
Posted by A M Z on Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:10:00 PST