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Naaz

So it's this. But it's only this. I will survive it, or not. And if I do, there will be one less thi

About Me

I'm in the midst of a double major in dance and psychology that, admittedly, is leaving me a little frazzled this semester! My superwoman goal is to get my master's in movement therapy, but for now I will settle for just finishing up my two degrees. :) A few things that rock my world: Dancing, funk music, time with my girlfriends, legwarmers, scarves, drinking tea and knitting, hearing my boyfriend giggle, house music, dj shows, snuggling, playing with kids, mentally decorating my dream condo at Ikea, avocados (I'm addicted), being on stage, my kitty, spending the afternoon at a pet store, amusement parks, and weddings...

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My Interests

Dance, music, electronica, choreography, improv, performance, theatre, yoga, pilates, curling up with a great book, creative arts therapy, psychology, sociology, somatics, vegetarianism, art, poetry, spoken word, travel, b-girls.

I'd like to meet:

Anyone who is up for friendly banter...

Music:

Alicia Keys, Jeff Buckley, Damien Rice, Micheal Jackson, Janet Jackson, Jack Johnson, Deep Dish, Felix da Housecat, Axwell, Hernan Catteneo, DJ Fissure, Cary Chang, Ferry Corsten, Madonna, Angello & Ingrosso, Boney M, Danny Howells, DJ Gemini, Feist, Gabriel & Dresden, Kanye West, Max Graham, Norah Jones, A Tribe Called Quest, Salt 'N Pepa, En Vogue, Satoshi Tomiie, Ben Harper, David Guetta, James Holden, Luminary, Perasma, Robbie Rivera, Our Lady Peace, Andain, Trentemoller, James Zabiela, Steve Porter, Tiga, MSTRKRFT, Markus Schultz, Seroya, Frankie Knuckles

Movies:

Amelie, Serendipity, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Edward Scissorhands, Office Space, Austin Powers: Goldmember, Dirty Dancing, Center Stage (okay, I'm a huge sucker for the boy/girl-perform-in-dance-show-together-and-fall-in-love-sto ries).

Television:

Family Guy, Sex and the City, Grey's Anatomy, The "L" Word, America's Next Top Model, Oprah, Dr. Phil, The Urban Peasant, So You Think You Can Dance? South Park

Books:

The Four Agreements; Harry Potter (huge Potterite!!!); Memoirs of a Geisha; Eat, Pray, Love, Simple Abundance

Heroes:

Oprah, my mom, Tara Wilson, Michele Moss. "..you get to choose your song, then you devour it with dance." - Ellen. All of the phenomenal women who were going through their own cancer journeys in my movement/art therapy class, but especially a certain older british lady named Jean. "..I feel like I'm just getting to know myself now at this age, and saying well, Jean, I'm very pleased to meet you!"

My Blog

A New Year - New Thoughts?

As we are well into a new year, with it comes a new (or a continuation of a new) perspective. I don't believe in resolutions (too easily broken), but I do believe in mini-goals, so I thought it fit to...
Posted by Naaz on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 04:58:00 PST

Change

the sixth year of the eleventh month, the fifth day.the shift took place.that which was kept away, hidden, shelteredwith great care, was placed on stage for all to seereturning to the presentmet with ...
Posted by Naaz on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 05:04:00 PST

We

we sita mess of broken promisesunrequited love and mistaken identitycrowding into the centerbreath fogging up the glasssecrets unveiled, mysteries unravelledwe seetears spilling overlocked in a furiou...
Posted by Naaz on Fri, 20 Oct 2006 01:08:00 PST

*I'm a dance teacher!!!*

I've finally scored my very first job as a dance instructor!!! I'll be teaching hip hop at a studio, and I'm completely beyond thrilled. I get to teach 11 year olds (my kids!!), and choreograph for co...
Posted by Naaz on Fri, 11 Aug 2006 09:58:00 PST

.....

...waitingfor somethingshe only feels...critical of what she seesaccepting of what she has becomeher heart poundsmadly in the moonlight...she is waitingwatchingsilently moving...her days unfulfilledhe...
Posted by Naaz on Sun, 06 Aug 2006 11:46:00 PST

Things I Learned in Las Vegas

1) It is possible to fall asleep listening to trance.2) Never pee in the airplane loo during turbulence.3) You can't party for 2 1/2 weeks and not expect to be rocking back and forth in the fetal posi...
Posted by Naaz on Mon, 31 Jul 2006 08:39:00 PST

Yes!!

I just got home from a very intense modern class. I'm taking an advanced class with one of my old profs from our winter semester. Her choreography, at best is quite intricate, and makes use the entire...
Posted by Naaz on Fri, 07 Jul 2006 09:44:00 PST

Confessions III

They met once againOnly to part...Don't leave...Her heart whisperedOver and over againHe was so beautifulEyes connectingOver rays of lightHe touched her smile...Don't leave...He laughed with herShe re...
Posted by Naaz on Wed, 28 Jun 2006 09:11:00 PST

Confessions II

His hat perched on his headTilted and grinningShe yearned to touch His faceHe began to speakHis wisdom radiated throughEach cell in her bodyHe looked at herOnce, twiceThree timesMischievious sparklesE...
Posted by Naaz on Wed, 21 Jun 2006 09:45:00 PST

Confessions

His body moves Swiftly, smoothly, deliciouslyDelighting her every sensePulling a hazy gauze Over her sensibilitiesHis eyes are tantalizingBrimming with blue lifeHis smile aliveBeckoning her to followS...
Posted by Naaz on Mon, 19 Jun 2006 10:02:00 PST