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Karianna

I am here for Friends and Networking

About Me

I don’t understand what my aversion to the about me section is. Today the forefront of my person is this: I want to be part of the creative class. I work part-time in a lovely clerical position. Sometimes I think about making sushi, and I force myself to make hand-bound books. Someday soon I might consider myself a writer. I am married now to Brandon Allum, the love of my life. So my dreams have come a good deal true. I believe in the eventual salvation of all, and I like a drink. Every once in a while I like to make some music.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

I'd like to meet people who smile and wave at you on the street. People who jump up and down over vintage finds, and other shiny things. Musicians make me feel happy inside. So do conservatives, and artists. I think people who build things are god-like. I am always looking for people who talk to Jesus on a regular basis. I like to meet even-keeled nice people who dont like to tear people to bits. Cannibal jokes are quite funny, but also know that CannabalISM is not so funny. Sarcasm is also sought after. But only in the less commercialized Happy Bunny sense(aka my Rebecci Sue). If you actually hate people I might be too tired for you. I am here to make friends and business contacts. Do not disturb me with your unbridled icky-ness. I am looking for those people that know how to be alone well. And Brandon Allum, please; any time, any place is good.

Music:

Currently.... White Stripes, The Cinematic Orchestra, Regina Spektor, The Cranberries, Nora Jones, Fleetwood Mac, CCR, Eddie Palmeri :La Perfectz, Beck, Dashboard Confessional, The David Crowder Band, 1999, Cake (Always!), The John Butler Trio, Jack Johnson, the Beatles (of course), Jars of Clay, Kiesagato, The Indigo Girls, Jennifer Knapp, The Who, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Newsboys, John Mayer, Carol King, Alicia Keys. I listened to !!! on the bus a bit ago. MUST HAVE IT. Basically whatever happenes upon me. The Frames.

Movies:

There are many fur sure. But I can never think of them under pressure. Anything with obnoxiously thick english accents (ie the old A&E version of Pride and Prejudice, anything with Gweneth Paltrow, or Hugh Grant in it. Waking Life, O Brother Where Art Thou?, Princess Bride, The Very Thought of You (cant begin to explain how wonderful that man is), Funny Face (most definately !) Again anything with Audrey Hepburn. Sleepless in Seattle, An Affair to Remember, There was this great old movie about a poser hobo... cant remember the title and there are three with similar premises. Strictly Ballroom, Shall We Dance, Ann of Green Gables, Aristicats (the sketchy lines are amazing, the music catchy.) Gidget "Moooooon Doggie!", Hallie Mills was always pretty damn cool. Joe and the Volcano, Laurel & Hardy, The Breakfast Club.... but NOT St. Elmo's Fire (too much crack.) If I left out the movie I watched with you, I was probably having great sleep. Hey Yeah.. I liked Stardust. Also there's this great indie film called Once. It has this irish musician guy and Brandon and I watched it with a tub of Ben and Jerry's our first night in Nashville on pay-per-view.

Heroes:

Brandon. I tried to put up some sort of proud army wife graphic, but I couldnt take it. It was sparkley and pink, and I think I like words better, and so does he. I am proud that he is one of the people keeping us safe, and I will forever admire him for being the man I married ;)

My Blog

Chapter 14: Keep the crazy at bay

I cant believe its been like 3 months, and I cant wait until I have said that 5 more times. Brandon and I have finally started the journey we have both been dreading. He is over there now. The only go...
Posted by Karianna on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:04:00 PST

Chapter 13: Write so the words come back

The wedding was perfect. The weather couldnt have been better. I showed up 5 minutes before the service started, my veil and the sails we put in between the trees billowed in the light wind. I was wor...
Posted by Karianna on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:23:00 PST

Chapter 12: Corazón Pura - A Short Story

Once upon a time in an old woman's garden, there was a special tree.All the children and all the animals called it the window tree.It was said that no one lived in it but one very little, very wise bi...
Posted by Karianna on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 02:23:00 PST

Chapter 11: Maawwiidge Mawwwwidge is wwaht Bwings us Twogewthwa Thwooday.

We have a wedding date!Its June 23, 2007.Happy dance, happy-happy dance!!!We also managed to nab the wedding fountain at Pioneer Park. Its going to be so beautiful. And things are coming together nice...
Posted by Karianna on Wed, 09 May 2007 06:32:00 PST

Chapter 10: Buy a wig and move to Zillah.

Do you ever mess up at your job bad enough, that you want to run away and get a new name? I am so embarrased. Sometimes I fantasize about working at a shoe store. My next job better not have anything...
Posted by Karianna on Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:37:00 PST

Chapter 9: Skydiving Cannibalistic (fill in the blank).

Brandon and I agreed that I must be trying to increase my blog readership with shock tactics. "Im getting married!" "Betty Paige! But not like that." We concluded the only thing left was, "Skydivi...
Posted by Karianna on Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:50:00 PST

Chapter 8: Betty Paige and Disclaimer

** DISCLAIMER **By Betty Paige - I  mean lipstick  - hair - and eyebrows - NOT BONDAGE!DO NOT LOOK UP BETTY PAIGE!How embarrassing. Betty Paige -------------------   A l...
Posted by Karianna on Thu, 15 Mar 2007 01:00:00 PST

Lucky Chapter 7: The feeling of being engaged to the love of your life

Soooo.  My blog is aching for an update. It's just that I have been too busy working, sleeping, and more excitedly being madly in love again.The short and important update? I am engaged to Br...
Posted by Karianna on Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:48:00 PST

Chapter 6: She finished her vending machine danish with a relish.

So it's November 30th.   I didn't make it to 50,000 words but it was fun. I must have needed a vacation. Six whole days went by and it only felt like 2. I didn't leave my house much, and tr...
Posted by Karianna on Fri, 01 Dec 2006 04:32:00 PST

Oh Glorious Chapter 5!! National Novel Writer's Month

I signed up for the craziness. Last night, I made my empty book, thought about plot development, and took a hot bath. I along with thousands of other people, am going to try and write 50,000 words b...
Posted by Karianna on Wed, 01 Nov 2006 01:01:00 PST