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erika smiles*

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About Me

I'll be your mirror Reflect what you are, in case you don't know I'll be the wind, the rain and the sunset The light on your door to show that you're homeWhen you think the night has seen your mind That inside you're twisted and unkind Let me stand to show that you are blind Please put down your hands 'cause I see youI find it hard to believe you don't know The beauty that you are But if you don't, let me be your eyes A hand in your darkness, so you won't be afraidWhen you think the night has seen your mind That inside you're twisted and unkind Let me stand to show that you are blind Please put down your hands 'cause I see you.Lou Reed, American Rock Musician From his song, 'I Will Be Your Mirror' Im a lot of things..an old soul..more than whats written..and Im discovering more everyday...Im an Aries..I dont really know what that means..but its the first thing people ask me...I love the World...Nature...People..Its all art..the way someones eyes sit in their forehead..their spirit shining through..noses..mouths...handgestures and funny walks..I love to watch my world around me..I find beauty and gratitude constantly..I am a twin..I am constantly aware of Another..I want to help..I want to protect..I want to encourage...I want to inspire...I love to love..I want to be happy..I want Peace..I want to Love and Be loved in Return...I want to Feel..I want to have Fun..I want to Experience...I want to know..Im learning to be ok with not..I want to put on my best dress and jump in the puddles...climb the tops of mountains...and lounge by sandy beaches..I want to bend and Stretch and Dance and Twirl and Sing in the Glow of my Natural Surroundings...I want to lay my hands upon the world one by one..bit by bit and heal..I want to manifest..I want to transform...I want to cuddle..I want to communicate with no words...I smile alot, but I also express much else...I want to make a difference..an Impakt..I want to drive and be driven from the infinite amounts of creativity, passion, and beauty that comes from my surroundings..those simply being ones full and true self..honesty..authenticity..Reciprication...Balance.. Bliss...living in the moment..living free..living to support another..learning and trusting that I am ok...infakt perfekt..tearing down the walls..taking off the layers...loving every moment...Im alot of things..Im me..

My Interests

My journey, Breath, Yoga, Kirtan, Energies, Healing, Transformation, Feathers, swing sets and ski ball, secret missions, adventures, roller coasters, ferris wheels, people watching, kids, surfing, sports, the outdoors, the indoors, silk, ribbons, jewelry, costumes, stained glass, pebbles, creating, life, learning, love, moments, memories, pictures, smiles, wit, brainiacs, maniacs, music makers, happy people, all people, doodeling, painting, camping, rockclimbing, volunteering, traveling, exploring, lying still, great conversations, inspiring others, being inspired, opening my eyes, blogging..ALOT...reading, music, dancing, the arts, dreaming, doing, believing, learning to trust, bike rides on the strand, hiking at sunset, sunrises, watching the way the world unfolds before my eyes, eating with my hands, drumming, sacred gatherings and community, hugs every day, thunderstorms, the sounds of nature- wind, rain against my window, waves crashing on the shore, sunlight, moonlight, shooting stars and wishes coming true... laughter...Burningman...admiration..gratitude...those not afraid to be themselves..whole heartedly...truths without judgement..living without fear..love...happiness...one...

I'd like to meet:

Anyone and Everyone... its sad, we walk by people everyday and only get a chance to really know some of them. Everyone has a story, an idea, a piece of information to share. To take the time to smile, to give a hug, to listen, to learn... the world is an amazing place full of amazing people...dont forget to stop and stare...you never know what you might learn or get to do next Those that have a good heart, yet know how to have a good time as well...

Music:

KIRTAN, HOUSE HOUSE AND MORE HOUSE...From Stevie Wonder to Black Eyed Peas..dirty beats..funky soul..jazz..symphonies..sounds...metal rattling in the alleys..Willie Nelson and Metallica...the Ringers...Mark farina spinning vinyl..my Dad playing the blues...I love it all...music that tugs at your soul, rippling through your veins...life source... even bad kareoke gives me goosebumps..its all about the PASSION....

Movies:

its been a while...wanna help? =)

Television:

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Books:

working on this list...poetry...inspirational sayings... "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that frightens us. We ask ourselves 'who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?'Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.It's not just in some of us; its in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."Marianne Williamson

Heroes:

My mom..my sister..my dad..my stepdad..the devine spirit..those intune with the universal conciousness.. People that make a difference..people with a passion...people who search for truth and understanding..people who inspire and create...people who love...

My Blog

a simple shout out...you know who you are..

As I sit here, I can not help but be sooo thankful for the friends in my life who have forever imprinted themselves in my heart...an impact that I can only hope to return so graciously...I am lucky fo...
Posted by erika smiles* on Sun, 30 Sep 2007 03:11:00 PST

good to be back..

I havent written in soo long..computer broken..lack of internet access...it feels strange to sit here and begin..remembering how amazing it used to feel to flood the screen with words...I will think a...
Posted by erika smiles* on Sat, 29 Sep 2007 05:12:00 PST

Back From Ojai

Over the past few weeks Ive made some major changes in my life. In the pursuit of happiness, I quit my job, placed my belongings in storage, and began couch surfing in friends homes. I took a Thai Y...
Posted by erika smiles* on Mon, 23 Jul 2007 07:05:00 PST

life..

sometimes I feel like blowing bubbles in my chocolate milk..just because..what are you going to do today?enjoy it..whatever it may be!
Posted by erika smiles* on Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:33:00 PST

Back to Me.

Lately, Ive looked dead and pale...face painted various shades of grey..light no longer shines behind the eyes once filled with so much glory... Ive smothered the life within... holding back the voic...
Posted by erika smiles* on Thu, 28 Jun 2007 05:26:00 PST

cloudy days..

Despite the endless sunshine..Ive been feeling a little blue..and although, ive learned to see the brighter side of things..Im having trouble pulling through...so if you get a moment...just a little b...
Posted by erika smiles* on Tue, 19 Jun 2007 09:21:00 PST

my father

On this Fathers Day, I am thankful for all the men in my life who have been 'fathers' to me..'brothers'...hero's, role models and mentors...males who have lived and treated others as 'real men' ought...
Posted by erika smiles* on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:00:00 PST

life...

is really amazing isnt it? I often say, I wish I were an artist..and then I realize I am- I get to CREATE MY LIFE...each moment depends on the energy I put into it..on my reflections..on my reactions...
Posted by erika smiles* on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 09:40:00 PST

The Universe is a Hologram..(I didnt write it, but I think its noteworthy!!)

THE UNIVERSE IS A HOLOGRAMBody: I BELIEVE THIS IS TRUE!THE UNIVERSE IS A HOLOGRAMEach part contains all of it.The Universe as a Hologramby Michael TalbotDoes Objective Reality Exist, or is the Univer...
Posted by erika smiles* on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 03:26:00 PST

exploring...

Sometimes I feel stuck between worlds..feeling all sides of me at once...a tugging in many directions...and even my reactions to this state of being varies...I love my sense of adventure..my gypsy spi...
Posted by erika smiles* on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 09:53:00 PST