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MySpace Editor Rasheed Richmond Hmm.. About me.. Half of the time, I'm absolutely confident in my actions and thoughts, and know exactly what my next move is, and then the other half, I tend to flounder a bit, flitting from immediate passion to mild interest. But always finding excitable courses to either end. I'm creative, artistic, a huge fan of good music (must be passionate, heartfelt, slightly depressing, but always with a twinge of hope.) I seem to surround myself with musical people. I feel at home there. The natural approach to living has a huge pull on me. I'm a strict vegetarian (vegan, actually), I practice yoga regularly, and politically: animal and human rights are always forefront in my actions. I spend a lot of my time working, but It's not a bad gig. I really love what I do. I'm surrounded by healthy minded people in most aspects of my life. In daily life, I just want to feel a true connection with the people I come in contact with. Something deeper than the token smile. And I want to create a place of joy for people to come to when they're feeling down. I think that's my mission. I grew up in a very loving family, and I want everyone to experience that feeling of safety and happiness. I'm starting to sound a little flaky. Yeah.. I don't know what else to say about me. oh yeah... i look better on paper than in real life.

My Interests

I'm interested in people that love all people, people that dislike most people, and shut-ins that are afraid of everyone.... I'm also interested in: music, spirit, movement, and stillness. I'm into colors, grey, hugs, and awkward glances.... self efficacy, crying spells, and pure joy.... cats, elephants, and capyberas.... People with doctorates and people that dropped out to pursue another dream.... Compassion and humor.... India, Canvas, Road Trips and Organic Foods..... People that play rather than people that watch others play. (that could mean music, sports, board games, cops and robbers...) ...rainy days, and cars named after people..... macintosh, buddha, and non-shaving..... boxer briefs on men and bandeaux bras on women.... honey straws and espresso shots..... bubble wrap and dead plants for decoration.....mangoes eaten while taking a bath.... and a good glass of red wine.

I'd like to meet:

people that will employ me for my unique and necessary skills. for more money than i make now... and benefits.. and access to a pool.

Music:

In random, off the top of my head order: Frank Zappa, The Books, XTC, Prince, Modest Mouse, The BeGood Tanyas, Soft Cell, Ani DiFranco, Joseph Arthur, Dar Williams, Jeff Buckley, Chris Whitley, Gary Jules, Eleni Mendel, Sigur Ros, Antsy Pants, The Shout Out Louds, Jude, Mise En Abime, Phillip Raath, Ric Hordinski, Louis Armstrong, Tom Waits, Beth Orton, John Lennon, Jai Uttal, Ella Fitzgerald, Crowded House, Kimya Dawson, Neil Young, Will Oldham, Radiohead, Nickel Creek, Rosie Thomas, Rufus Wainright, Graham Stills, Laura Viers, The Smiths, Daniel Johnston, Donovan, Lovin' Spoonful, Amos Lee, the Shins, The sheds, Seedy Seeds, Bright Eyes, Damien Rice, Aimee Mann, Suzanne Vega, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Guster, Camper Van Beethoven, Shelby Lynne, Belle & Sebastian, Ray LaMontagne, Deathcab.., Beth Orton, The Soft Boys, Billie Holiday, Beck, Portished, Radiohead, PJ Harvey, Michael Penn, Jane's Addiction, Edie Brickell, Len's Lounge, Howlin' Wolf, Frank Black, X, Michael Jackson, Jon Brion, Lisa Loeb, Postal Service, Bob Dylan, Yoko Ono, David Byrne, Joni Mitchell, Ben Folds, Air, Etta James, Mel Torme, Rogers and Hammerstein, The Hiders, Tracy Chapman, The Streets, The Police, G.Love, Nick Drake, kirtans, Charles Mingus, Elliot Smith, R.E.M., Andrew Bird, Talking Heads, Low, Hem, Tortoise, Dave Stringer, Hammel on Trial, Iron & Wine, The Mountain Goats, TV on the Radio, CariClara, Rumpke Mountain Boys, Ruby Vileos, Krishna Das, Taj Mahal, Moldy Peaches, Pixies, The Cure, John Spencer, Lou Reed, Velvet Underground, Perry Como, Billy Joel, Frank Sinatra, Erin McKeown, Grandaddy, Robyn Hitchcock, Blonde Redhead, Ben Harper, Carole King, Alexi Murdoch, Ween.... sitting here, I can't remember the rest of my catalogue..

Movies:

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Seconds, Amalie, Sybil, the Stepford Wives(original), The Misfits, Taxi Driver, The Godfather, Goodfellas, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?, Slingblade, Harold & Maude, Carrie, Edward Scissorhands, the squid and the whale, The Razor's Edge, Annie, Welcome to the Dollhouse, Mysterious Skin, Put the Camera on Me, Naked Lunch, Lucas, The Ice Storm, Photographing Fairies, The Dark Crystal, Jacob's Ladder, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Nightmare on Elm Street (Just the First One), Documentaries... so many.

Television:

yes. i realize it's made me dumber...................................................... .......

Heroes:

people that can wear bandanas on their face and look cool.

My Blog

older now.

and here it comes... the change. the growing up from the age of innocence. (like i've been innocent for some time.) not ready. not welcome. yet not as hard as 27.i suppose we all have numbers in our h...
Posted by a hot mess on Mon, 21 May 2007 12:29:00 PST

war and peace

the past few pages of this chapter of life have been filled with excitement, intrigue, romance, drama, and lots and lots of alcohol... so it's time for the next chapter to not focus so much on the pro...
Posted by a hot mess on Sat, 05 May 2007 11:17:00 PST

tom wolfe and jerry

the past half hour has been fun.lulling around the apartment, watching nothing notable on the teevee and sipping kombucha, i heard a commotion in the hallway. my cat, though very intelligent, yet stil...
Posted by a hot mess on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 06:53:00 PST

out.

I wore my breasts tonight like a badge of honor. not my usual sports bra and tank top...but a real "fitted bra" that actually does its job of lifting and separating. My friend Karl and his lovely girl...
Posted by a hot mess on Sat, 31 Mar 2007 06:03:00 PST

dinner conversation

i spent the evening eating spaghetti marinara with my folks at a chain Italian-esque restaurant. The conversation went as usual. Daily doings, how the siblings are, how my cat is, how's my job, what's...
Posted by a hot mess on Wed, 21 Mar 2007 07:17:00 PST

loner.

advantages of living with a lover:someone to sleep besides.you can feel comfortable and beautiful in dirty hair, glasses, and sweatpants.if you overdraw at your bank, they can temporarily save you.som...
Posted by a hot mess on Sat, 10 Mar 2007 08:07:00 PST

pussywillow trees

i went for walk this morning. Haven't been on a good walk since last fall... the rain and the snow has been deterring me.. and i've become somewhat of a gymrat of late... so the exercise is gotten on...
Posted by a hot mess on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:56:00 PST

innature

A pile of feathers on the kitchen floor and a dismembered mouse's ear. These are my belated Christmas presents from my cat. I plead with her not to kill, to bring me leaves or flowers instead... but i...
Posted by a hot mess on Thu, 28 Dec 2006 01:55:00 PST

silver crayon

when I was in the third grade, we were given the exciting assignment of our very first report. I remember looking forward to drawing pictures, no matter what my subject may be. The theme of our thir...
Posted by a hot mess on Fri, 25 Aug 2006 07:24:00 PST

the three bears.

nevermind the last blog.i tend towards the extremes. either the tremendously over-excited about future marriage/children/dogs/barefoot/housewife/middle suburban-life prospects with yours truly... or b...
Posted by a hot mess on Thu, 29 Jun 2006 12:11:00 PST