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Draeden Wren

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About Me


If I were to be sitting at a table outside, under the dark of the new moon and staring at a lone candle's flame as it danced with each caress of the soft night breeze and while I sat there, thought real hard about who I am; this is what would come to mind:
To start with the basics, I am a 35 year old witch living in Northern California, nestled between San Francisco and Sacramento. I've been involved with Paganism, more specifically, Witchcraft for around ten years. I am involved with an AMAZING Coven and Family who I am honoured to love and be loved by. Thanks to their love and support I grow into a better person each day, and for that and for them, I am thankful. As I walk along the path laid out before me, each fork I come to teaches me more about myself, and more about the world I live in. Currently, I live with my cats Luna and Loki. I enjoy music and movies immensely, and have an unfortunate addiction of buying DVD's and music off of I-Tunes, more about that in the appropriate sections below.
I have discovered recently, that my Great-Grandfather sailed over here as an immigrant from England in the early part of last century and I have been trying to immerse myself in my hertiage. For most of my life, even before I knew of my ancestry, I've always loved the United Kingdom. Who knows, maybe one day I'll move there and enjoy my old age breathing in the sweet air of my homeland. Lately, due to events far beyond my control, I find England calling to my heart more and more and believe that one day, I'll pack up and move, who knows - only time will tell.
In my love for music, I have a collection of very interesting and some uninteresting musical instruments, though I admit, I'm only able to play a couple, even slightly. I have been picking up my guitar more recently and have decided to become better at it than just a casual player, usually hearing a song that I find some sort of connection with and trying to replicate it, hopefully for someone else. The guitar really is a beautiful instrument when played correctly and with ability, I hope to one day, be able to say that about myself and my playing.
Above all else, I really love candles - for both Magickal work and for mood lighting. There's something very sensual about candles and I light them as often as I can, enjoying the peaceful flickering glow in my living room. Scented or not, I love candles (though I do enjoy when you first walk into a room where a candle has been burning away and the smells are so strong and welcoming.
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My Interests

Being a Gemini, I apparently get bored easily with interests, but at certain points in my life, I've dabbled in a great many different things. I enjoy writing, I've created stories and poems and songs off and on for most of my life, at least, as soon as I was able to write and get a slight grasp on the english language. I've enjoyed Woodburning, and have created some pretty good, and pretty bad pieces. Some decorate my house, some became gifts, some ended up in my outside chimney. I really enjoy crafting things, both for my home and for my friends and family, though it doesn't happen that often, when I'm inspired to create something, it ususally turns out decent.
I've recently discovered the beauty of fire dancing, and I have decided to start learning certain aspects, specificially Fire Poi. I have a set of poi with glow balls at the end (for my safety, and I don't wanna burn my house down), and I hope that someday I can attain a level to where I can perform for my coven.
I really enjoy talking to people and learning about their lives, where they live, books they've read and things they've seen, as much as I enjoy telling stories about me and my life. As Kevin has blatantly pointed out, he's sure I've done every Myspace Survey in existance (to date). Like I said, I enjoy me, and I like sharing me with the world, because all in all, I think I'm a pretty good guy. I'm a HUGE fan of Tattoos and Piercings, and currently have a pretty good collection, though unfortunately I've had to remove both eyebrow piercings for work's requirements, though I've chosen to keep the Labret piercing and just remove it when I'm working. I have a great Tattoo Artist in Davis named Jessica, who does incredible work and has a knack for creating images out of your own imagination. I also enjoy many different genres of society; Country, Gothic, being "Earthy", Celtic Kilts, dressing up, and dressing down. I've always prided myself on being able to get lost in a crowd in almost any situation.
I also really enjoy going to concerts, both the Famous 'flavour of the momemt', the Icons and the unknowns, who in all honesty put on the BEST shows. That also makes it easier approaching them for autographs, pictures or just to tell them how much you enjoyed their performance and music - because all in all, that's what it should be about. For example: though I think they're incredibly famous and some of the best musicians out there, Enter The Haggis are some of the nicest, down to earth guys who put up with people like me hounding them and telling them how great they are.. Their two concerts are up there with my all time favorite shows; can't wait til they come back again.

I'd like to meet:

I've been a die-hard fan of the Cincinnati Bengals since the 1988 Superbowl against the Forty Niners, so all Bengals fans out there who wants to make a Californian feel the rumble in the Jungle.Fellow fans of the Sarah & No Name show on Alice @ 97.3 or The Weedman and Nikki Black from 107.7 The BONE.Pagans in the area who's looking to network.Fellow Photographers.Appreciators of Tattoos & Body Piercings.On a personal note - Boomer Esiason (My Hero), George Lucas, Me mate Kelly, Tim Burton, Michael De DeLarebetti, Jack Black, Pan, Ganesha, Brigid, Herne, Bridget Regan of Flogging Molly, Jewel Kilcher, Tori Amos, Noel Fielding, Jennifer Nettles, Stephen Lynch, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Lita, Jack Skellington, David Walliams, Matt Lucas, Katherine Hiegl, Aaron Lewis (of Staind), the lovely ladies of Triniti, Tony Blair, Mediaeval Baebes, Joxer The Mighty, The ladies of Celtic Woman show (especially Lisa Kelly), Amy Lee of Evenescence and Ben-Gal Cheerleader Emily.

Music:

I'm a fan of music. I try not to stick myself into liking just one particular flavor, I really think it takes all kinds to give it that perfect balance that makes listening to music so enjoyable. There are artists I can't live without, like Evanescence, Tori Amos and Blackmore's Night.There's the music I listen to when I'm inspired to do magick or celebrate the earth like Lisa Thiel, Triniti, Loreena McKennitt and Reclaiming (Starhawks endevour). There's music I listen to when I'm feeling energized and ready to take on the world, or take on a dirty house and I throw on Godsmack, Linkin Park, Metallica, Eminem or Bond. When I want to be taken back in time and imagine myself in a world where the stresses of daily responsibilities don't exist, I put on Owain Phyfe or some soft Celtic music. I'm also a huge fan of country, which is pretty much an anthology of story-telling. Brad Paisley, Garth Brooks, Keith Urban and Big & Rich are some of my favorite musicians. There's always a song out there to listen to to remind you of heartache, or how it feels to be in love or just a good-time party song. And then there's what I feel is the best kind of music out there; the songs that reminds you of someone special, someone you care about enough so that when you hear those first few notes, that person flashes into your heart and mind. I have a lot of songs in my heart's playlist that reminds me of someone I care about, and I always smile, or feel a shard of my heart break off, when I hear one of those songs.Evanescence - Good Enough
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Movies:

As I've mentioned before, I have an enormous collection (well, enormous for me) of DVD's. I really, really love movies and they're one of my favorite forms of entertainment. I can't watch Practical Magic without getting completely emotional and wanting to cry.. I enjoy the epic tales like Star Wars, Underworld, Resident evil and the Return of the Living Dead films. It's incredible how Hollywood can take something out of a book, and make it as real as the grass under your feet. I can't believe how someone can take Harry Potter and his world and make it real, or bring Middle Earth to life. I laugh and cry at stupid, sappy movies like The Holiday and Briget Jones' Diary. I love to be scared with The Grudge and The Sixth Sense, though I still can't watch those movies alone. I also really like the naughty ones like Team America: World Police (yes, we really are that ignorant), South Park: Bigger Longer and Uncut, and Happy Gilmore. Fantastic worlds like Pan's Labrynth and Legend (a true classic). I also have to mention that I've recently seen one of the greatest movies ever created, Transformers.

Television:

I try not to watch as much telly as I used to, only grasping onto a few shows that really bring me pleasure. First and foremost, I have to mention Heroes, which at first I didn't really get, but thankfully I stuck with and watched all the way though and have completely fell in love with. My all time favorite series, is Charmed. Going through Eight seasons has definitely made an impact on me, and I can say with all confidence that I am very emotionally tied to that show. My all time favorite show though, has to be Roswell because of the message that goes along with it's two star-crossed lovers Max & Liz. It's all about LOVE, the power of love, the pain of love lost, the lengths that someone would go through to save love, feel or forget love. It's so blissfully wonderful. I'm a huge fan of British programming like The Mighty Boosh, Garth Merenghi's Darkplace and of course, Little Britain. Some other favorites of then and now are N.C.I.S., Xena: Warrior Princess and Family Guy.

Books:

My all time favorite book is "The Borribles" by Michael DeLarebetti, I've loved that book since I was a lad. R. A. Salvatore's Forgotten Realms series are an amazing read, he has such a way to paint a vivid and realistic picture in my subconcious and I adore all his Dark Elf books & the Star Wars novel he's written. J. K. Rowling and the Harry Potter series are wonderful, and I've read them all repeatedly, can't wait to get the last one, thouh it'll be sad when it ends. Scott Cunningham, who's book "Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practicioner", which lead me to my Pagan path has a place in my heart, because without that book, I don't know if I would have ever found my place in this world. Raymond Buckland, Aleister Crowley, Luisha Teish, Christopher Penczak, Lon Milo Duquette and others who also write in that genre have taught me so many wonderous things, and for that I am appreciative. Timothy Zahn and his Star Wars books are just WOW. Some other of my favorite, especially from childhood are "Bunnicula", "Where the Wild Things Are" and, of course, the clever but morbid "Gashlycrumb Tinies" which I plan on buying and reading to my child, whoever and whenever they appear.

Heroes:

My Heroes ARE my heroes for many reasons. My all-time favorite person in the world is Boomer Esiason, and I have been a Fan since I discovered Football, and my favorite team: The Cincinnati Bengals, at the 1988 Superbowl against the Forty Niners.I'm a fan and Supporting Hillary Clinton because I think it's time that America 1) experiences what it's like to have a powerful woman in charge, and 2) because the Status Quo here doesn't work anymore. Rich, White men of power who have this country in the palms of their hands and the folds of their wallets, and THAT needs to change. You go Girl!Other than that, I idolize people who become inconic images in realms that is ususally not made for them. Martin Luther King & Rosa Parks, for standing UP against the bullshit "traditions" of Southern America. Stephen Hawkings for over-coming adversity to becomming one of the most important figures of our time. Gerald Gardener for having the strenth to start a movement that has grown beyond leaps and bounds since the middle of the last Century. Tori Amos for taking a really horrible experience and putting herself out there and offering hope to other people who've been sexually assaulted.
And, strangely enough, Amy Dumas, the WWF's Lita, for taking beautiful strong women from the Sidelines and "Manager" positions to DOMINATING in a Man's world. Just so you all know, I undersand wrestling IS considered and called "sports entertainment" but the bruises, the pain, and the exhileration of the 1, 2, 3 count IS real! Believe that.
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A Christmas poem

Merry Christmas to Me   It's the holidays again; it's that special time of year When the bestest way of keeping warm is holding loved ones near Hot chocolate and eggnog are always in demand And l...
Posted by Draeden Wren on Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:35:00 PST

The anthem of my life...

King of Bloke & Bird  Robbie Williams (Intensive Care)   What you do speaks so loud I can't hear what you say Except for the occasional word So fate's a sentimental side, it bothers me No l...
Posted by Draeden Wren on Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:17:00 PST

Do you remember?

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Posted by Draeden Wren on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 06:55:00 PST

I’m not bovvered!

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Posted by Draeden Wren on Sun, 28 Oct 2007 07:45:00 PST

Fire Good

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Posted by Draeden Wren on Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:26:00 PST

Take a walk through my heart

Triniti - Rose on Water Take a walk through my life, Through the broken glass, through the sands of time, Take a look in my eyes, You'll see a love that's blind. Your words don't mean much to me anymo...
Posted by Draeden Wren on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 09:16:00 PST

Tag, youre it!!!!

Rules of the Game 1. Each player starts with 8 random facts/habits about themselves. 2. People who are tagged need to write their own blog about their 8 things and post these rules. 3. At the end of y...
Posted by Draeden Wren on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 02:09:00 PST

Feeling a little creative.

Echoes in Time   Alone, as it is, I seldom do much Except sit here expecting to feel someone's touch I cry as I listen to "Remember When" Feel darkness enveloping my soul once again My life: A ...
Posted by Draeden Wren on Sat, 18 Aug 2007 08:46:00 PST

Tag, I'm it.

Thanks to my fiend Lisa, I've been tagged - So now I must tell you the following things about myself!Here's the rules (why couldn't they be 'guide-posts' or "handy hints'? list 8 facts/habits abo...
Posted by Draeden Wren on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 09:18:00 PST

Hey Mum, I was on the BONE!

I was asked to tell about my experience on Hey Mom, I'm On The Bone and get sound clips out there.  I haven't received the cd thus far, so that's going to have to go on the back-burner, but I wou...
Posted by Draeden Wren on Tue, 27 Mar 2007 08:51:00 PST