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LIESL

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About Me

Professional do-gooder, going to grad school this summer for my Master of Social Work. Currently working as a case manager at a women's rehab. I have the honor of seeing them progress in their journey toward recovery. Clean and sober 5 years, but still having a kick-ass time. Going through some drama at the moment, but keeping my head high. Blessed to have great friends, family and support. Love my teenage stepkids madly :)

My Interests

Music that's a bit left of the dial, quirky movies, good books, recovery, activism, writing.

I'd like to meet:

The monster at the end of the book.

Music:

THIS WEEK'S FEATURE: 311Back in the day, there was no way I would have put money on these guys hitting it. They were an okay bar band, but I knew lots of way more talented people. One night after a show, Nick & I ended up at at a mutual friends' apartment doing bong hits all night (no shock there!). He talked about moving to LA...glad to see a hometown guy make good.

Movies:

Once, High Fidelity (all ex-record store employees love that movie!), Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Pulp Fiction, Blues Brothers, Little Miss Sunshine, The Darjeeling Limited

Television:

is a helluva band. Saw Richard Lloyd w/ Matthew Sweet on the "Girlfriend" tour - amazing.

Books:

Anything but a textbook for a while. I've got some catching up to do.

Heroes:

Those who use their powers for good instead of evil.

My Blog

Moving, pt. 1 tomorrow

Tomorrow is the almost big moving day.  I picked up the keys and will bring over clothes, etc. tomorrow.  The furniture people are bringing the couch/love seat/tables that I bought.  Wo...
Posted by LIESL on Thu, 08 May 2008 08:58:00 PST

Getting through it all

I have never been more thrilled to have a weekend over with than this last one.  By far, the worst.  I am profoundly sad.  Have you ever had a moment when you knew your life had changed...
Posted by LIESL on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:03:00 PST

Personal Music

In an attempt to liven things up on my page, I'm going to try something new with the music player feature on myspace.Music has always been a huge part of my life - from working at a record store,...
Posted by LIESL on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:25:00 PST

Gradual School

When my mom was going back for her MSW (master of social work...social workers love acronyms!) in the 80's, it seemed to take her forever to finish.  We called it "gradual school".I went down to ...
Posted by LIESL on Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:48:00 PST

Un-happy and happy little trees

Due to circumstances beyond my control...and some people insisting on being assholes...- NOT seeing Todd Snider tonight and NOT happy about it.- Plan B was a run on the treadmill, but that died-Found ...
Posted by LIESL on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 06:15:00 PST

Whats new this week?

It's not every day you get paid to practice putting condoms on vegetables...I've been in a facilitator training session for SISTA, or "sisters informing sisters on topics of aids", a CDC-funded progra...
Posted by LIESL on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:25:00 PST

Yesterday I smoked; today I don’t

37 days since I quit and counting.  I'm not entirely happy about it, but I had to quit some time.  I figured 20 years was enough and it's not like it was doing anything good for me. I've alr...
Posted by LIESL on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:35:00 PST