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charismatic.

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About Me

i love my family (including the dogs). i have great friends. i follow God. im in love with art. creating my own and looking at the work of others. These four things give me the peace and happiness i need to live.
i love things that remind me of when i was little: tall trees, the way moss grows on rocks, wooden ceilings, dogs, the smell of old spice deoderant, my dad's cowboy boots, the sound of rain on the roof, my parents' kitchen counter, pillow fights, Robin Hood (the disney one), snow, ice cream cones, frank sinatra and fresh air. i like to be reminded of times when things were simpler than they are now. i think it's sad that i'll never get that simplicity back, but i do love growing up.
i think the beach is awesome, as almost any southern california bred human does. i love sunsets. i take too many pictures. 99% of the time my hair is out of control. im indecisive, but only because im not picky. except when it comes to men. then im indecisive AND picky. i drive with the windows down. i love the way the sun feels on my face and back when it's super hot. i love being outside, the fact that i am doomed to a desk job kills me a little inside. i like people but sometimes im antisocial. As corny as it sounds i think there is beauty in everything. if you take time to really look at it. Everything is made just how it's supposed to be.
i like working hard physically and mentally. it's a good feeling to be tired at the end of the day because you've struggled at something you think is worthwhile.
charismatic.
(as in: i am)
"You may be right,
I may be crazy.
But it just may be a
lunatic
you're lookin' for..."
"life is not about finding yourself.
it's about CREATING yourself."

My Interests

peace
(it does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. it means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart.)
love
(is the difficult realization that someone other than oneself is real.)
happiness
(god. family. lmu. babe. designing. spicy thai food. friends.naps. waterpolo. marios tacos. the sun. sushi. ear-to-ear grins. summer. bonfires. beach days. brothers. camping. sissa. clorets. zelda. music. peanutbutter&jelly on ritz. burberry weekend. love. boba. babysitting. movies. spring. the W.A.C.L. sunsets. rusty. hunny. dennis .accidentally getting drunk at lunch. christmas. snow. learning. cooking. johnny's. advertising. penguins. chipotle. green machine. rum. thursday nights. friday mornings. dancing. spring fever. mix cds. beer. pedicures. rainy nights. costco hot dogs. hot chocolate. laughter. peace. pictures. fireworks. ice cream. giving presents. winter. rainy days. colors. sunsets.)

I'd like to meet:

Bill Cosby, Bill Bernbach (genuis), Paula Scher, Saul Bass, April Greiman, Jack Johnson, and Savion Glover (the the man is fine and he can hoof like no other).

Music:

timeless favorites:
Al Green.The Beatles.BOB MARLEY.Death Cab For Cutie.Ella Fitzgerald.Etta James.Frank Sinatra.Jack Johnson.Louis Armstrong.Mason Jennings.Matisyahu.Modest Mouse.Nat King Cole.Pigeon John.The Red Hot Chili Peppers.Rilo Kiley.Sense Field.Sergio Mendez and the Brazil 66.Sigur Ros.Snow Patrol.Sublime.Tom Petty.Weezer..The Styx.India Arie.Tegan&Sara.The Killers. John Legend.The Brainwash Projects.Saturday Night Freestyles.GNARLS BARKLEY.Earth Wind and Fire.the Temptations.Groove Armada.Nikka Costa.Pat benetar.the Plain White T's.Pussycat Dolls.and more...

Movies:

juno.august rush.dave chapelle's block party.stomp the yard.Becoming Jane.no reservations.Stardust.Blood Diamond.The Pursuit of Happyness.Finding Nemo.Return to Me.Ice Age.High Society.White Christmas.The Godfather.The Goonies.THE PRINCESS BRIDE.THE THREE AMIGOS.ROBIN HOOD (the disney one).13 going on 30.Shrek and Shrek 2.COOL HAND LUKE.Serendipity.Boon Dock Saints.The Polar Express.Notting Hill.Erin Brochovich.Gladiator.50 First Dates.The Notebook.The Sting.THE INCREDIBLES!!!.Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.Batman Begins.Meet Joe Black.Mona Lisa's Smile.IRON JAWED ANGELS.The Wedding Date.She's the Man.Something New.A Lot Like Love.Step Up.Love &Basketball, ....

Television:

Gilmore Girls Reba What I Like About You man vs wild sex and the city the hills (yes, i am ashamed of that one)

Books:

To Kill a Mockingbird,
The Hobbit,
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy,
Blood Diamonds,
HARRY POTTER!!!
the notebook,
the rescue,
Sisters,
a walk to remember,
the bible,

Heroes:

my brothers.

the men lost in Op. Redwing and ML:
"I died on that mountain too, sir."
rebeca mendez
but most importantly: Jesus.

My Blog

the list

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