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Betsy is... The Real Dora and Darwin's Aunt

Only Native Americans have the RIGHT to complain about immigration!

About Me


Raised in the Midwest, I picked up the West Coast attitude to life and Cali girl shopping tactics rather quickly. Where's home, now? California and Illinois.
I like watching movies in the dark. Loving on Alvin. Being held close. Cold blankets and pillow cases. Snap-n-go pictures in random places and situations (because there is no such thing as too many pictures). Games at San Diego's Petco Park. Cheering for the Chicago Fire in the Firehouse at Toyota Park. Nate Jaqua (even if he went to the L.A. Galaxy and now landed with Houston). Spazin' out to my PWT's. And, covering local news!
Yes, my cousin is famous on billboards for Visa.
♥My mom likes veggie tuna -- in the garbage!♥
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Myspace sweethearts: JUNE 30TH, 2005 OUR WEDDING BY THE BAY
♥ Blue Eyed Boy Meets A Brown Eyed Girl=The Sweetest Thing. ♥
Hot cocoa. Horseback riding into the unknown. Sweet whispers in the dark. Roadtrips with friends. The flights between Chi-ca-go and Sunny SD. Kissing in the rain. Jumping on the bed. Hands held close. Snow touching skin. The rush that comes from listening to "the old" Fall Out Boy while driving my 2007 Escape. Looking at my wedding rings -- I'm still amazed by that man of mine. Marina Village: Where we were wed! ..
Laughing without control. Warm rays of sunshine on my face while in the passenger seat. Banana Berry Smoothies from Jamba. A good cry once in awhile, classic movies... and 80s flicks. Making love. The way the wind holds my hands as they catch the air. Wiggling my toes in the sand. Making snow angels in the snow. Playing at the beach. Visiting battlefields. Driving through open plains. The feeling of leaving the ground at take off. Hearing familiar voices...
♥ Don't complicate it by hesitating -P.l.a.i.n W.h.i.t.e T.s ♥
I'm a reprter, writer, webmaster, a former voiceofsandiego.org office manager and columnist ... oh yeah, and a fanatical shutter bug I am a firm believer that NO ONE is illegal, especially not those who support our economy and don't rely on the free ride of welfare to support their families.
Had the opportunity to enjoy the military life thanks to my sweetness, Sgt. F.
If you have a free moment... go check out www.voiceofsandiego.org, there is some classy journalism for all of you news junkies to enjoy! And they are the most fabulous former co-workers on the planet!Fact about me: In my entire life I have had more friends who are boys and like it that way! That's right... this is straight out of "Before Pete Wentz was Famous" circa 03'

My Interests



The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps! -- Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States, 1945

Writing was my first love, and then I met ALVIN. He recently completed 5 years in the United States Marine Corps, the pride of the armed forces.
Yes, I'm proud as punch right here... I write my thoughts on anything I can get my hands on, look at the stars to clear my head, go to concerts where the music can own me (You probably saw me on the PWT's top 8 a few months back) & travel numerous times a year.
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Really want to go to the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador to see the big turtles. I'd like to see Guam & of course, go back to Peru-- this time to see Nazca! I wonder if Japan could be in my future?

Peru is gorgeous
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This is me and Boo in the Bahamas... went on a family cruise! ..

I'd like to meet:

♥World travelers, immigration activists who support the dreams of foreigners to make a better life for themselves and their families, dreamers, poets, musicians (especially drummers)... smarties, concert goers, soccer fanatics, everyone, now that I've found THE BEST part of my day. ♥

Music:

YOU KNOW THAT YOU LOVE ME - Smoking Popes.
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"Tonight's not going down in history but, I'll tell you something honey--it's always better when I'm with you... tonight, tonight be part of me."-I HATE KATE

Plain White T's (the realest band you'll ever hang with), Fall Out Boy (circa 2002 to present), Count the Stars, Sugarcult, Jimmy Eat World, Anberlin, Yellowcard, Blink182, TBS, Harry Belefonte, Harry Belefonte, Harry Belefonte (did I mention Harry yet?!?), The Lifestyle, Rise Against, Anti-Flag, Goldfinger, Bee Gees, Common 3rd, Don't Look Down, Alkaline Trio, Everclear, Mest, Mest, Mest, NFG, Never Heard Of It, Paramore, NOFX, Go Betty Go, The F*ups, LTJ, Bob Dylan, Liz Phair, Billy Joel, Paramore, Goo Goo Dolls, Bon Jovi, Barry White, Ben Davis, Save Ferris, Taking Back Sunday, Jack Johnson, Air Supply, Psychedelic Furs, Jacks Mannequin, The Tender Box, more Less Than Jake, Weezer, Reel Big Fish, John Mayer, Credence CR, I Hate Kate, Panic!At the Disco.

I ♥ my Marine

Movies:

Pretty in Pink, Empire Records, Because I Said So, Real Women Have Curves, Betsy's Wedding, Pretty in Pink, Gilbert Grape, Willy Wonka, Rebel without a Cause, Superstar, The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Meet the Parents, Serendipity, Duplex, Running Man, Almost Famous, Walk the Line, Short Circuit, Riding in Cars with Boys, Boys on the Side, Eloise at Christmas, Yours, Mine and Ours (original), Fat Albert, All Dogs Go to Heaven, The Notebook, That Thing You Do, Footloose, Flashdance, Top Gun
The Plain White T's are an epidemic... that requires no cure.

Television:

Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Jimmy Neutron, Fairly Odd Parents, Medium, Sanford and Son, Felicity, Law and Order: SVU, Ugly Betty and Grey's Anatomy. Oh, and anything on Lifetime.

Books:

And this is B2... and me in Coronado during her visit to San Diego.
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This is me, I'm sooo cool. ..

Heroes:

My husband is my hero day in and day out for what he did not only for me, for us... but for our country. My sister, nothing can keep us apart. My friend B2-- for showing me what having a friend for life feels like. And last, but not least-- my parents, for making all of this possible.

FALL OUT BOY - Dead On ArrivalI hope this is the last time, because I'd never say no to you. This conversation's been dead on arrival. There's no way to talk to you. When you're dead on.

A rivalry goes so deep between me and this loss of sleep over you.

This is side one Flip me over I know I'm not you're favorite record. The songs you grow to like never stick at first. So I'm writing you a chorus, and here is your verse--"♥

These are so old... Becky & ERin..
Love, Love, Love, Love LOVE.... Hate is a strong word, but I really really really don't like you. - PWTs ..

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My Blog

For Tina the Inspirer & Kwan Yin...

This weekend we're going for a drive. Although I'd love to say the destination is unknown, we're actually going to Tennessee. The time to play in the fall leaves and enjoy yet anot...
Posted by Betsy is... The Real Dora and Darwin's Aunt on Wed, 27 Sep 2006 08:56:00 PST

You found me!

(Originally posted Oct. 14, 2005) I love life-- and the way it forces you to tear everything up to find what really matters... The thing about finding yourself again is that you can't q...
Posted by Betsy is... The Real Dora and Darwin's Aunt on Wed, 05 Oct 2005 11:26:00 PST

Stuck on you.. (our first New Year together!)

More than ever... today I realized it all... I am so in love it's not even comprehendable... sharing everything.. and still so crazy in love?It gets better wait-- never (not that I'm one-hundred years...
Posted by Betsy is... The Real Dora and Darwin's Aunt on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

"Today I met the boy I'm going to marry 9/04'..."

Chances are I have been building things up too fast, taking things too far. And yes-- I probably wont get my fairy tale ending, because thats just never been in my stars... Keeper of my thoughts, to...
Posted by Betsy is... The Real Dora and Darwin's Aunt on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Peru! Peru! Ahh, I´m in love with this place!

This is just a quick note to let you know how much I am enjoying my time here in Cusco, Peru. (Next up will be Lima, Peru) Yes this is a copy of my bulletin! Postcards have gone out, by the way! To...
Posted by Betsy is... The Real Dora and Darwin's Aunt on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Nothing special? Wait, maybe there is.

Every morning I go through the same routine... every morning, I write one line in my journal-- something to take me back and force me to recall the feeling I wake with-- the feeling that someday my dr...
Posted by Betsy is... The Real Dora and Darwin's Aunt on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST