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Dorathi

It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing...

About Me

I'm a no bull-ish kinda gurl who wears her heart on her sleeve, but also knows when it's time to handle sum biness!! First and foremost, I love God. Second, is music. Then, food. That just about sums it up!AND-- I'm an astronomy dork-- hence my extensive slideshow of Hubble photographs, including Hubble's Deep Field Shot, the furthest we've been able to see into the universe! Those are all GALAXIES!!! Yes, I'm fully aware that I'm a dork, but gotta luv me. :)

My Interests

LAUGHING!!!!!!!!!!!And dancin in this ROBOTS Dance...And dancin in this piece calledONLY HOPE...

I'd like to meet:

I love meeting creative, ambitious people whom I respect and inspire me. I always admire a good work ethic, and professionalism, and if ya still know how to have a good time, we can roll! MUCH PROPS to all u females doin the damn thang! I just can't stand girls who get jealous and catty. There's power in numbers, so why not all be fabulous and roll together.I also dance with URBAN POETS, a performing arts group that performs locally as well as abroad. Check out our promo video, and Urban Poet & 2007 Spotlight Award Winner, Mr. Michael Tyus!

Music:

WHAT INSPIRES ME: Prince, Stevie Wonder, Donnie Hathaway, James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye, Clifford Brown, Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Thelonius Monk, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, George Clinton & P-Funk, Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Fela Kuti, The Isley Bros., Sting, Chopin...OTHER FAVORITES:Bilal, Jill Scott, Sarah McLachlan, D'Angelo, Musiq, Raphael Saadiq, India-Arie, Lauryn Hill, Amel Larrieux, No Doubt, Nora Jones, Rahsaan Patterson, The Roots, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Common, Luther Vandross, Babyface, Chicago, Journey, Foreigner, Queen, Beyonce, Cee-Lo, Slum Village, Black Eyed Peas, Lenny Kravitz, Seal, Neptunes, Audioslave, Coldplay, Depeche Mode, The Bee Gees, The Cure, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Led Zeppelin, Berlioz, Rachmaninoff

Movies:

Epic/Sci-Fi: The Matrix Trilogy, Star Wars Trilogy, The Godfather Trilogy, Lord of the Rings Trilogy (the extended versions) - I just so happen to like trilogies OK! Braveheart, Terminator 2, Schindler's List, Batman BeginsPsychological Thriller/Indie: Crash, Memento, The Usual Suspects, The Machinist, Amelie, Waitress, City of God, Motorcycle DiariesRomantic Comedy: When Harry Met Sally, The Best Man, Dirty Dancing (shut up!), Pretty Woman (shut up!)Comedy: Rush Hour 1&2, Happy Gilmore, Zoolander, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Liar Liar, Bruce Almighty, Dumb & DumberKids' Flicks: Labyrinth, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mary Poppins, Finding Nemo, The Lion King, Princess Bride, The Emperor’s New Groove, The Incredibles... and The Wizard of Oz, of course.Just Because: You Got Served (for the dancing), Drumline (for the marching bands)

Television:

I don't really watch TV. There's so much more to do in life than sit in front of a box all the time. But if I do, I record (yeah, I'm old school with my VCR!) HEROES!!!, 24, The Dave Chappelle Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm, & music videos. OK, OK, I caved in to watching Grey's Anatomy last season and now I just can't help myself.

Books:

If I tell you what I'm reading, you'd find out how much of a dork I am.

Heroes:

He who is that He is

My Blog

SOUTH AFRICA PIX!!!

Hey Friends!   Hope all is well!  As some of you know, I recently travelled to South Africa with Urban Poets, a performing arts team with which I have had the privilege of dancing and s...
Posted by Dorathi on Tue, 12 Jun 2007 03:46:00 PST

AMAZING DANCE SHOW: : :FREE!!!: : :SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29TH!

Hey Folks! For all you planners out there, this is a heads up for A WEEK FROM SUNDAY!!! NOT THIS SUNDAY, BUT SUNDAY, OCT. 29TH is the series finale of "Life's Toughest Questions" at Mosaic discussing...
Posted by Dorathi on Sat, 21 Oct 2006 04:31:00 PST

LIFE'S TOUGHEST QUESTIONS...

Hello All!Check out the Mosaic Podcasts on LIFE'S TOUGHEST QUESTIONS. I think you'll be surprised by a refreshing perspective.http://www.mosaic.org/podcastBlessings,;-Dorathi ...
Posted by Dorathi on Tue, 03 Oct 2006 10:45:00 PST

SUPPORT ME AT THE RACE FOR THE CURE!!!

Hello Friends!I recently accepted the challenge to raise funds to support the 15th Annual Komen Orange County Race for the Cure® on September 24, 2006 in the fight against breast cancer. 1 in 8 women ...
Posted by Dorathi on Tue, 12 Sep 2006 04:54:00 PST

This Week's Playlist

this week... lesseeee... ecclectic (like any other week), but here we go, in somewhat of a relative descending order:Alicia Keys - "Unbreakable"Jason Joseph (a good friend of mine and AMAZING singer/s...
Posted by Dorathi on Wed, 02 Aug 2006 02:39:00 PST

FAVORITE QUOTE!!!!!!!!! (Must Read)!

This is my favorite quote of the year. I will separate it line by line so we can marinate on each thought-- cuz it's THAT good!!! "...Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear ...
Posted by Dorathi on Fri, 14 Jul 2006 02:14:00 PST

The Controversial Jesus @ Mosaic & PODCAST!!!

This Sunday continues a new series at Mosaic discussing the controversy surrounding the identity of Jesus. Come check it out if you've ever had any questions or even if you're just curious to hear a f...
Posted by Dorathi on Tue, 23 May 2006 02:12:00 PST

Widgets

I admit that my fascination with desktop widgets may be a stretch for some to understand. Being easily amused is one benefit of being an only child I suppose... Ooooooooohh...... what a thrill I get ...
Posted by Dorathi on Tue, 07 Mar 2006 01:57:00 PST

Dorathi: The Raw, Unedited Version

It's true; in LA, we are all actors. Not necessarily by trade, but we constantly are acting. We modify our behavior, even if just a small adjustment will win the favor of our new audience. We list t...
Posted by Dorathi on Tue, 31 Jan 2006 05:07:00 PST

PURPOSE IN LIFE

A friend posted a bulletin asking friends' thoughts on the purpose of life. I posted it as a comment on their page, and so why not post it here too... PURPOSE IN LIFE: "3. Now this is eternal l...
Posted by Dorathi on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST