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Amanda

We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give. -Winston Churchill

About Me

"The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this: a human creature born abnormally, inhumanly sensitive. To him a touch is a blow, a sound is a noise, a misfortune is a tragedy, a joy is an ecstasy, a friend is a lover, a lover is a god, and failure is death. Add to this cruelly delicate organism the overpowering necessity to create, create, create—so that without the creating of music or poetry or books or buildings or something of meaning, his very breath is cut off from him. He must create, must pour out his creation. By some strange, unknown, inward urgency, he is not really alive unless he is creating." Pearl S. Buck
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You Are From the Moon
You can vibe with the steady rhythms of the Moon.
You're in touch with your emotions and intuition.
You possess a great, unmatched imagination - and an infinite memory.
Ultra-sensitive, you feel at home anywhere (or with anyone).
A total healer, you light the way in the dark for many. What Planet Are You From?
You Belong in Rome
You're a big city soul with a small town heart
Which is why you're attracted to the romance of Rome
Strolling down picture perfect streets, cappuccino in hand
And gorgeous Italian people - could life get any better? What City Do You Belong In?

My Interests

Traveling... the sense of exploration and adventure thrills me. Languages - I find the study of linguistics fascinating... Spanish is my second language and I love it... I adore books - especially fantasy - I like to escape... I also really enjoy writing... Running, sailing, hiking, dancing! Biking... Dramatic arts! Yes, in L.A. for acting... I love to enjoy this life and I am always doing something! I don't waste time. Integrity is important, caring for people and being loyal. Photography... Poetry... I love to enjoy life and make the most out of it with integrity, passion, and with a sense of God's presence within and all around. Nothing soothes me more than a wide blue ocean, silence, the wind in the trees, a thunderstorm, birdsong, a visit from an old dear friend, rainy days and the inspiration it brings, the nostalgia of a sunny day - especially an Indian Summer, a clear morning when I have the time to take a walk in the light of a new day, a quiet evening spent peacefully in the arms of my Love, a nap in the afternoon with Eddie when I sink into his arms and breathe deeply and rest my soul. There are many things in this life to marvel at, and no better way than to allow ourselves to do so.

I'd like to meet:

Okay: Jesus, Ghandi, Bono (U2 baby) Mother Teresa, Peter Jackson, Steven Spielberg, Orlando Bloom (tee hee hee), Bob Hope, Morgan Freeman, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett...

Music:

I simply LOVE music - who doesn't? It speaks to all of us, it is as Universal as a smile, a kiss, or tears. U2 is my ultimate favorite... I really enjoy Irish / Celtic Music. It speaks to my heart. I really enjoy Latino music as well - I have a special love for that... I also like house music! Classical music is great - but especially live. Handel's Messiah moves me. Enya, Loreena McKennit, Dave Matthews, good Raggae! Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Natalie Merchant, Budha Bar/Lounge, the Ashes and Snow Exhibit Soundtrack! Josh Groban, Pavaroti... My friend Laura's music - so haunting with her harp! Waking Ned Divine Soundtrack. 80's music rocks! Hip-hop I never tire of when dancing. I really enjoy soundtracks: Last of the Mohicans, Lord of the Rings, Gladiator... The list could go on forever.

Movies:

Oooh... I am a movie buff. Okay... Goonies is my vintage favorite. All and anything Lord of the Rings, Braveheart, Pirates of the Carribean, Waking Ned Divine! Also... Chocolat, Love Actually, Last of the Mohicans, Little Shop Around the Corner, White Squall, Stand By Me, Romancing the Stone, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, The Black Stallion has some of the best Cinematography for it's time and still does. The Wizard of Oz, The Sound of Music bring me to my childhood hard and fast! Il Postino, Amelie, La Lengua de La Mariposa is beautiful, Tristan and Isolde, and the new BOND MOVIE!! And on and on. I love movies.

Television:

I don't watch TV but when I did, I loved the Cosby Show! Friends of course... The little I have seen of Sex and the City has been great! I also like the British show Coupling. Hilarious. Other than that I love the Discovery Channel and Animal Planet, and also America's Funniest Home Videos. I used to come home and watch MTV as a kid instead of cartoons and dance to Madonna! Never been a huge TV fan.

Books:

The Lord of the Rings series, Chronicles of Narnia series, Beauty, War and Peace, Ivanhoe, Frankenstein, the Count of Monte Cristo, A Severe Mercy, Mere Christianity, Mists of Avalon, 100 Years of Solitude, Harry Potter series, The Red Pony, The Old Man and the Sea, Bram Stoker's Dracula, How the Irish Saved Civilization to name just a few off the top of my head! Books are some of my most prized possessions and greatest satisfaction.

Heroes:

God, My departed friend Nick, my Mom and Dad, my Grandparents, Jacques Cousteau (since I was little!), Bono, my brother, and my love and light, Eduardo. Photobucket Album

My Blog

Food for REAL Thought

It could be I am writing something we all already know and think about... But perhaps to be reminded is always a good thing... It seems that I forget what I learned while living abroad until I am remi...
Posted by Amanda on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 02:04:00 PST

Listen...

Just a little something I wanted to write... Sometimes I get an itch and this time I wanted to scratch it onto myspace! ~(;o) Listen... When you listen, you will hear the heartbeat of someone who is t...
Posted by Amanda on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:11:00 PST

A Toast in Slovakia

While in Slovakia for a year teaching English... One of the teachers wanted to share a toast with me - something commonly said in Slovak apparantly besides the good old Nazdravie (to health)...
Posted by Amanda on Mon, 11 Jun 2007 01:14:00 PST

CHOOOOCOOOOLAAAAATE!!!!!


Posted by Amanda on Tue, 29 May 2007 10:56:00 PST

The Surprise Called Life

Just a thought I had... A mental image of sorts.   Life can be so refreshing after the rain stops. The world holds istelf in stillness - as if in a yawn after a long sleep, and the sun...
Posted by Amanda on Mon, 02 Apr 2007 01:17:00 PST

Ways to know a Woman!

Some of my favorite poetry and favorite lyrics about women.   Tower of Light by Pablo Neruda O tower of light, sad beautythat magnified necklaces and statues in the sea,calcareous eye, insignia o...
Posted by Amanda on Wed, 22 Feb 2006 11:56:00 PST