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joann

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About Me

I am a 51yr African America/Indian female, majoring in psychology with emphasis in addiction studies. I have worked as a drug counselor and love this field of study and will be returning to this field after graduating. I am a mother of two daugthers one an inspiring singer (and chef) and the other a student of art and film directing. I love meeting people and sharing my love of art, music and Buddhism with them. I love learning and subscribe to the teachings of theorists such as Rogers, Jung, Fromm, Maslow, and of course the Buddha. I love movies and the whole field of film making..I have always had a love for the arts and once majored in Art and Fashion Designing.. gave it up to study Psychology. I am one of the biggest fan of Keanu Reeves and love studing his movies and of course the man...and going to a concert to see my fave band Becky(which he plays bass in). I love all types of music, and feel as comfortable listening to Rob Zombie as I do listening to Beethoven. I fell in love with the writings of William Shakespeare at the age of 16 and I am the proud owner of the complete volume set of his works(given to me as a Xmas gift).I totally enjoy traveling and at present working in a capacity that allows me to travel to just about anywhere in the world through our company. One of my dreams is to travel during some part of my life to some of the under-developed countries to help them create the lives that every human being is entitled to. Helping others to create lives built on humanity and peace. I do believe in World Peace (Kosen Rufu) and as a Buddhist we believe that this can be achieve.I am a teacher of the youth and working to help them create a world that will allow World Peace to become a reality. I will now step down off my soap box.(well, for a minute).

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My Interests

Psychology, Buddhism, music, art, old movies and musicals, writing

I'd like to meet:

As many people in this world that this life time will allow so that I may share this Buddhist practise that has changed my life. Also to meet people who just love living and want to show others how to achieve happiness. I have meet so many wonderful people allready in my life. Each one I consider a precious part of my life. I would also like to meet Keanu one day just to talk one on one...I consider him one of the most intelligent people I know of...as well as my daugther.

Music:

ALL TYPES OF MUSIC. Particular to Rock....Jazz. Oldies...
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gorillaz - feel good inc

Movies:

the Matrix Trilogies, King and I, Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story, Any and all of Keanu's movies, Big Fish, The Notebook, Romeo and Juliet, The Last Emperor, The Pianist, The Thing(the earlier version) The Day the Earth Stood Still) I have so many favorites.

Television:

not too much into TV...watch the entertainment shows such as E! or Entertainment Tonight....rather watch movies...

Books:

I know why the Caged Bird Sings (poem), Black Like Me, Native Son, The Lonely Lady, The Art of Happiness(by the Dalai Lama), On Becoming a Person, Carl Rogers, The Major Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Jack Kerouac's On the Road, A Brief History of Everthing Phenomenal Woman(Poem by Maya Angelou) The Raven (Edgar A. Pole). More later.

Heroes:

My mother in law. This lady raised 7 children and loved only one man for over 63 years until his death 9 years ago. She is a solid model of integrity, strength, wisdom and class. Never speaks a negative word towards any one person and taugth me what the game of basketball was all about. And at the sweet young age of 83, can still beat the pants off you in a cool game of poker. Love this lady name Saddie.

My Blog

Check out Becky, A Great Band At www.Beckymusic.com

WWW.beckymusic.com
Posted by joann on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

This is a very cool place

Hi all, I am finally getting into things here. This is a grrrrrrrr-eat place to be. Lot of cool people...lot of people I know here too. Thanks Cleo and Britta for the invites. Jane's good ...
Posted by joann on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Hi, This is My First Blog

Hi, I'm Joann (Jo) from US..Las Vegas NV. This will be my first blog as I am a bit slow in posting to the group. I live in Las Vegas and was invited to join by a good friend from Brazil. I ho...
Posted by joann on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST