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alisa

it's a miracle that curiosity ever survives formal education (-einstein)

About Me

As far as intros go... this is what I've got:1. I like nice people.2. I think some of the people I meet aren't that interesting, and I sometimes wonder what really goes through their heads during the course of a day.3. I try to love and not judge those people none the less, even if I can't see the immediate value of their presence in an overpopulated world.4. Evolution is real, creationism is not.5. If I had a trust fund and didn't have to work for a living, I'd spend some time in Mysore, India, studying ashtanga yoga with Pattabhi Jois, some time in Europe studying classical dressage (in Germany, Austria or Portugal), and the rest of my life doing philanthropic deeds around the world, with an emphasis on Africa and famine & AIDS.6. Since I don't have a trust fund and DO have to work, I am on the road to getting a degree in something... changes every week, so stay tuned for updates :P

My Interests

some of the things i like: people who are nice (simple enough wouldn't you think?), animals (dogs, cats, horses, wombats, ESPECIALLY wombats, and spiders and insects too :), organic foods (proud vegetarian for over 10 years), excercise (hiking, biking, yoga), travelling (the more exotic the better), and long philosophical discussions that end in smiles and warm fuzzy feelings :)

I'd like to meet:

Ani DiFranco, Linda McCartney, and Madonna, old friends, new friends, people from school or people who share my interests... BUT... BIG CAVEAT HERE... if I don't already know you, you had BETTER SEND ME A MESSAGE with something interesting in it, or else I will delete you... there are too many losers out there looking to accumulate profiles, if that's you then please save your breath and leave me alone. But why do I even write this? No one ever reads it before they send me their lame invites & generic messages.

Music:

ani difranco, paul mccartney (needless to say then the beatles), peggy lee, sarah, fiona, natalie, tracy and sheryl, the doves, the shins, the stills, madonna, morcheeba, supreme beings of leisure, gorillaz... amongst many, many others that are quite common and that aren't necessary to mention... but anything political or challenging to current social situations always gets my attention.

Movies:

hmmm... don't watch that many but my most recent favorite is probably sex and lucia and psychological thrillers like silence of the lamb or seven. Documentaries are always good, otherwise half-baked, the godfather, shawshank redemption, ferris bueller's day off, and the princess bride are all timeless classics.

Television:

i don't have a tv, but as far as classic comedy goes, i love the simpsons and the daily show.

Books:

the seat of the soul, reviving ophelia, jumping mouse, the alchemist, don't stand too close to a naked man, and lots of other educational non-fiction stuff

Heroes:

mother teresa, ghandi, martin luther king,ani difranco, anybody whose faith and morals are so strong that they dedicate their life to a purpose, and accomplish it with a smile. i love and have immense respect for people who overcome obstacles and the worst of their situations without resorting to violence or losing their nerve.