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Shana &lt;after all, we're only human&gt;

Dream of days when i was carefree, rather than just careless -Pete Wentz

About Me

hey, my name's shannon.
I love words... "they [give] tongue to interesting thoughts of my own soul, which had frequently flashed through my mind, and died away for want of utterance"
~ "narratives of the life of Frederick Douglass
i love swimming... you could say its my life and theres no way i could truly replace the friends ive made through swimming
i love music -- all sorts of it, from the stuff on the radio to bands i find myself or through my brother
i love the arts in general -- poetry, paintings, photography
i love boys, ... boys boys boys... i wish i had that one boy i could talk about in this section... but its been so long since i could... too long
im shy when you first meet me, idk why because ask anyone im friends with, im not that shy! so, dont let my first impression throw you off too much
idk what else to write about myself...
i guess you just have to meet me and learn who i am for yourself...
i cant make you love me but itd be perfect if you did
talk to me if you want, aim sn= swimahchicka
"If we shadows have offended,
Think but this, and all is mended,
That you have but slumber'd here
While these visions did appear.
And this weak and idle theme,
No more yielding but a dream,
Gentles, do not reprehend:
if you pardon, we will mend:
And, as I am an honest Puck,
If we have unearned luck
Now to 'scape the serpent's tongue,
We will make amends ere long;
Else the Puck a liar call;
So, good night unto you all.
Give me your hands, if we be friends,
And Robin shall restore amends."
~ Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Nights Dream"
so i had to take this personality test thingy... and it was creepishly accurate...
"People like you are rare. You are a unique and creative person who tends to march to the beat of your own drummer. Private, quiet, and socially cautious, only friends who know you very well may ever see your more playful and expressive side. In fact, it takes awhile for you to feel comfortable with new people so you may often be described as somewhat reserved. But inside, you are a person of great feeling and care deeply for the people and causes that are dear to your heart. Your personal values are most important to you so you always try to make choices that you feel good about. You are rarely willing to compromise on anything that is really important to you. You can sometimes become overwhelmed by the intensity of your emotions, and your relationships need to be free of conflict or tension for you to remain in them.
You are also a highly imaginative person and may enjoy expressing yourself through the arts. But since you are also somewhat of a perfectionist, you may have trouble hearing constructive criticism without taking it personally. You are quick to understand the deeper meaning of things, and often have a fresh or original take on events and people. Since you prefer by nature to act spontaneously, you resist too many rules or too much structure. And you may also have trouble staying organized or making decisions. At heart, you are a non-conformist and must find the path that is really right for you, even if it means striking out alone."
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SWIMMING::-its the feeling you get at the end of a hard practice when you pushed yourself to the limits-and its the way the water feels when you get back in after a few months off--its knowing that you are wanted on the team van-and that you don't have to shave and that no one else is going to be dressed up-and that you can be as loud as you want and that only you are the one who knows what you are really cheering-and its seeing everyone else cheer you on during an especially good race-its borrowing caps and sharing lotion and a collection of tshirts and ribbons-its not really being able to put into words how the meet went-its knowing that you got up and did something today and that even on an off day you were still better than 98% of the world will ever be-its part of your identity and its knowing that you'll always have something to do on a friday night-its something you love and something you hate and something you really cant explain and dont even want to understand-its the way you walk and the way you talk and a bond that no one else really understands-but thats ok-becuz every time you get up on the blocks it isnt even you really, its all the friends and coaches over the years, all the practices and silly games,all the memories, all the road trips--becuz swimming is really a team sport and its more than a sport--ITS A WAY OF LIFE-
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Ocean or Lake? only went to ocean when i was young... so i guess lake
Pizza or Chinese? pizza
Mansion or Penthouse? mansion
Have you been on a Jet Ski? yep
Are you afraid of clowns? no
How many brothers/sisters do you have? 1 bro 1 sis
Favorite band/group? hmmm... idk, it changes
Baseball or football? football
Favorite brand of makeup? idk
Waffles or pancakes? waffles
Do you have an IPod? yep
Bike or scooter? bike
Ever go in a hot air balloon? no, but i really want to!
How will you celebrate turning 21? drink... and... idk, its too far away
What brand computer do you have? um, dell?
How many times have you been to DisneyWorld? twice
Favorite city? hmmm, Ljublana
Ice cream or frozen yogurt? ice cream
Do you think you are fat? not really
Ever throw up in a public place? no
Do you have a pool? omg, i wish!
Ever drive a car? yep
How many times a month do you go to the movies? not very often...
Last movie you saw? Fast and Furious at Annas
Who is your hero? not sure
How old are your parents? pushin 50
What deceased person would you like to meet? da vinci
Do you chew ice? of course
Have you been to California? no
Last book you read? um... a book for school prob
Favorite teacher? Jump, haha
Do you like to go fishing? it depends on who i go with, ya need good company
How many boyfirends/girlfriends have you had? um... it depends if you count them or not, for sure 1
How many of those do you regret? none, cause i was happy then even if i dont like them now
What is you average in school? uh A- ish
Favorite professional team? us olympic swim team!?!
Do you like mohawks? sure
How many pairs of shoes do you own? idk, i share wit my sis and mom
Do you floss? yea
Do you have braces? i did
Do you bite your nails? no, ew
What is your last thought before falling asleep? depends on the night
Do you fall in love easily? i dont think so
Ever have a crush and they never knew? of course, who hasnt
Do you babysit? not really
Ever been shot at? hmmm, nope
Do you work out/exercise? everyday basically
Do you have 6 pack abs? haha, no... that'd be weird
Do you consider yourself nice? i hope so
What movie character would you like to be? Cameron Diaz's character in The Holiday! mmmmm jude law!
Do you go to camp for the summer? not anymore
Ever been bit by a snake? no, scarey!
Have you been on a boat? uh... MINNESOTA... of course!
Name of friend you have known the longest? anna i think
Do you like jumping on a trampoline? yea... but i cant do any tricks!
Ever break a bone? nope
Name of favorite Aunt/Uncle? chuck
What is your ultimate job? musician? or olympic athelete?
Do you want to walk on the moon? um... not really
Can you name the seven dwarfs? haha, nope
Favorite TV show? House
Apples or oranges? both!
Favorite model of car? i dont know cars
Favorite flower? rose
Favorite color? red
Besides family, ever have someone of the opp sex in your bedroom? um... i dont think so
Ever climb out your bedroom window? ouch, id break a leg... or an arm... or a neck
Do you live in an apartment or house? house
How many times in the last month have you had the hiccups? who counts?!
Ever laugh so hard milk came out your nose? no, but it happened with soda once... ow
How many cousins do you have? 5
Do you believe in ghosts? yea
If you were a bird, what would you be? eagle
Ever get stitches? yep
If you could, would you want to know what your future was going to be? im not sure
How many kids do you want to have? no idea, ill decided that later
If you could change your name, what would it be? i guess im fine wit my name
Dogs or cats? dogs
Who do you tell your problems to? whoever will take the time to listen... or no one
Who can your tell your secrets to and know they wont tell? a few people
Do you believe in love at first sight? yea
Do you go to church? yea
Would you marry outside your religon? sure
Volleyball or tennis? tennis
How many people were at your last party? idr
Ever ride in a limo? yep
Ever drink champagne? nope
Favorite dinner?&..39;
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40 random questions! hahah

TODAY Did You--1. Talk to a boy/girl you like?no2. Realize anything new?lauren and i are stupid... but its fun!3. Talk to an ex?um... nope4. Miss someone?maybe-Last Person Who-5. Layed in your bed?Me....
Posted by Shana <after all, we're only human> on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:02:00 PST

escape

anyone got any ideas on how to escape... even if just for a bit?
Posted by Shana <after all, we're only human> on Tue, 01 Jan 2008 02:59:00 PST

"Disguise" (poem)

"Disguise" Truth be told,I must be strong,For I'm a master of disguise,The only path to my soul,Is through my eyes,Don't be so surprised,That I'm one big lie,Failure, and everythingShort of great,But ...
Posted by Shana <after all, we're only human> on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 06:47:00 PST

"Life" (poem)

"Life" How naiive could you be,To believe that easily,Life's perfect, without a care,So simple I was there,Til I learned, life's not fair,No one cares,Go down, til you learn,You will get burned,No one...
Posted by Shana <after all, we're only human> on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 06:43:00 PST

havent written in a while/thoughts of the day

wat happens to old friends? people that were really close to you at one point, and you felt like they would be there forever... but suddenly you find that one day they're gone, you dont know if they m...
Posted by Shana <after all, we're only human> on Mon, 02 Jul 2007 06:50:00 PST

Now you know... or you dont

10 things. 1) List ten things you want to say to people but know you never will.2) Don't say who they are. 1. You'd be amazing at what you want to do, but you do too much dumb shit that messes w/ ur b...
Posted by Shana <after all, we're only human> on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 07:19:00 PST

juss thinkin again

wats first? boys? ok; so... wats wrong wit me? why cant i find anyone taht i like enough to consider dating and likes me back? are my standards... unnecessary? or is there seriously no one out there, ...
Posted by Shana <after all, we're only human> on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 06:08:00 PST

Baise-tu

(Untitled) Where were you?You werent there,In my despair.What got me throughWasnt you.Silent tears,Through this year,Unsubsided, undivided.What can i do for you,Should i be true?Dont be scared,Ill be ...
Posted by Shana <after all, we're only human> on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 05:34:00 PST

the problem with.... hmm

as all us girls know, the problem with the guys we like is they dont like us backthe problem with the guys that like us is we only see them as friends but more importantly (what not all people know......
Posted by Shana <after all, we're only human> on Sat, 13 Jan 2007 04:18:00 PST

lyrics of the day: MCR and Cute is wat we aim for

My Chemical Romance: you're beautiful, well i'm a total wreck and almost every day "Because one day I'll leave you, A phantom to lead you in the summer, To join The Black Parade." Burning on just like...
Posted by Shana <after all, we're only human> on Sun, 24 Dec 2006 07:45:00 PST