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Erica Janette

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About Me

"Music frees me. That's the best way I can explain it. It pulls something out of my soul too deep to be touched by words." - Michael Brockmier II
Who am I? At this point in my existence I am all and nothing. My all is outstanding but my nothing is cold. Only you have the power to decide whether you want all or nothing to do with me.
I'm the strongest woman you'll ever meet in mind, soul, and love. Do you want to know what life is all about? I'll tell you. But a warning to the faint of heart: I do not play games. Most of the time I hold back my strong personality because I have the tendency to cause fear and intimidation to arise in the weak. But if I don't scare you, come and hang for awhile. You might enjoy what I have to offer.
I use my hands to communicate. Whenever there is a pen near, I cannot resist the urge to express the most lucid thoughts. I breathe music and use it to feel. So it should be no surprise to you that I always sing, since music fills my lungs.
I don't approach anyone. I draw enough attention like flies to honey. But if I do approach you, it's because I sense that you are someone's company that I would enjoy in any capacity. If I approach you, know that you have been chosen and challenged and that I expect you to meet that challenge. If I don't approach you, be direct and you will be rewarded.
Anything else you want to know about me, just ask. Be direct and you can have it all. Play too many games and you'll end up with nothing.
~E
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Name: Erica
Birthday: 11/19
Birthplace: Jacksonville, FL
Current Location: Irvington, NJ
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Height: 5'4
Right Handed or Left Handed: Right
Your Heritage: African-American
The Shoes You Wore Today: My cute dressy heels (will be changin' outta those suckas as soon as I get to my car...)
Your Weakness: Cheesecake...
Your Fears: The dark (go ahead...laugh...)
Your Perfect Pizza: Mushrooms, Chicken, and Extra Cheese
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Well the year's almost over but in 2008 I'd like to have a fully furnished house...curtains and all.
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: :)
Thoughts First Waking Up: I wonder if I can get away with hitting the snooze button one more time??
Your Best Physical Feature: My smile. (Everyone says that...)
Your Bedtime: I try to make it to bed by 10:30 but it usually ends up being 12midnight.
Your Most Missed Memory: My Grandfather (Pop-Pop)
Pepsi or Coke: Coke...
MacDonalds or Burger King: Burgers from The King but Fries from the Arches.
Single or Group Dates: Not sure. I get nervous during both. It's easier to hide during a group date. A single date forces me to be myself (my best self rather lol).
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Not big on ice tea unless I make it myself from the original teabag.
Chocolate or Vanilla: STRAWBERRY! Why isn't that an option?
Cappuccino or Coffee: Neither. I drink Hot Chocolate.
Do you Smoke: Not at all.
Do you Swear: Only when I'm talking to certain people...namely my brother...it's all his fault.
Do you Sing: Always.
Do you Shower Daily: Only when the moon turns blue but not before.
Have you Been in Love: Yes.
Do you want to go to College: Been there, done that, bought a t-shirt (I really did.)
Do you want to get Married: Yes, but only after we've become super comfortable with each other. After we've seen each other in different modes of operation (angry, sad, moody, depressed, happy, silly, morning breath, sick, etc.)
Do you belive in yourself: Always.
Do you get Motion Sickness: Yes, the only place I don't get sick is in the front seat of a car or in a car with alot of space.
Do you think you are Attractive: Yes, I'm very attractive...just not all the time lol.
Are you a Health Freak: I go through phases.
Do you get along with your Parents: I get along with my mom.
Do you like Thunderstorms: LOVE them.
Do you play an Instrument: No.
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: No.
In the past month have you Smoked: Not ever.
In the past month have you been on Drugs: Not ever.
In the past month have you gone on a Date: No.
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: No, but I drove past the mall on Friday.
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: Not at all.
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: Not ever.
In the past month have you been on Stage: Always.
In the past month have you been Dumped: Nope.
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: Not ever.
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: Not at all.
Ever been Drunk: Not ever.
Ever been called a Tease: Not ever. I follow through.
Ever been Beaten up: Not ever.
Ever Shoplifted: Once when I was 10. Not since though.
How do you want to Die: In my sleep or In a beach house facing the ocean. (Death is a fact of life...don't be shocked that I answer this question.)
What do you want to be when you Grow Up:
What country would you most like to Visit: Singapore. I hear it's really clean and beautiful there.
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: I like men with brown eyes because when the sun hits their eyes they shine.
Favourite Hair Color: No matter. Just nothing crazy.
Short or Long Hair: Doesn't matter as long as it's neat.
Height: 6'0 or above.
Weight: It depends on how he carries it.
Best Clothing Style: Love everything a man wears from jeans and timbs to a man dressed sharp and clean.
Number of Drugs I have taken: None
Number of CDs I own: Lost count years ago.
Number of Piercings: 2 (about to be 4 as soon as I get the time).
Number of Tattoos: None (but I've been seriously thinking on this one too).
Number of things in my Past I Regret: None. I love who I am...the complete person...flaws and all.

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The Keys to Your Heart
You are attracted to those who are unbridled, untrammeled, and free.

In love, you feel the most alive when things are straight-forward, and you're told that you're loved.

You'd like to your lover to think you are optimistic and happy.

You would be forced to break up with someone who was emotional, moody, and difficult to please.

Your ideal relationship is lasting. You want a relationship that looks to the future... one you can grow with.

Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment.

You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred.

In this moment, you think of love as something you thirst for. You'll do anything for love, but you won't fall for it easily. What Are The Keys To Your Heart?
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I Am hard to describe in a sentence.
I Want a mocha brownie frappucino from Starbucks with lots of whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
I Have a blessed home.
I Wish I was more motivated to clean my blessed home.
I Hate when I am disrespected.
I Fear being alone for the rest of my life.
I Hear my girl talking to me over my cellphone speaker.
I Search the internet for the lastest music.
I Wonder when will my bills be completely paid in full without past due.
I Regret not having the courage to say what is on my heart to the people who matter the most to me.
I Love when I am able to have a moment's peace from the business of life.
I Ache for someone to truly touch me at the core of my being.
I Always seek the truth no matter how much it might hurt.
I Usually write in my journal regularly, but lately that hasn't been the case.
I Am Not selfish, rude, meaningless, or ghetto.
I Dance when I am home alone and blasting music.
I Sing as often as my vocal cords allow me to sing.
I Never have encountered a more difficult quiz to fill out than this.
I Rarely show my tears in public.
I Cry when I am truly hurt, when I am truly happy, and when I am truly touched.
I Am Not Always feeling as serious as I look. Take a peek behind the mask and see my smile.
I Lose my mind in romantic situations. I literally melt like an ice cube in the sun. Don't let my stone exterior fool you.
I'm Confused about a couple of my friendships. I am waiting to see how they develop.
I Need to make more time to write so my mind can take a break from analyzing life.
I Should go through my house with a trashbag and throw out everything old, unused, and pointless.
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The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison (I have to buy that book again.)
"People live their entire lives wearing a mask. We go to the same church our parents go to. We live in the same physical and mental states in which our parents resided. We even find solace in pursuing the same careers as Mom and Dad. Is that who we are? A lost generation, indebted to a past generation?" -- Ani Bella Ginsburg, 2002, Bronx, NY

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Send It On by DAngelo

[CHORUS]Send it upSend it throughSend it right back 2 USend it upSend it throughSend it right back 2 UYour inner view to me isSomething that I do desireStruggling 2 see a new something that I fantasiz...
Posted by Erica Janette on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:23:00 PST

The Power Is YOURS!!

"Sometimes I feel less effective than I would like to be, but whenever I believe people aren't responding in the way I'd like, I know it's MY fault. Providence endowed me with every tool I need to ful...
Posted by Erica Janette on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:05:00 PST

Happy Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day sucks!!  And I'm sure 90% of you who know me well expected me to say that...but guess what?  Today has been a great day!  I'm a bit moody but that has nothing to do with...
Posted by Erica Janette on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:05:00 PST

An Email I Sent Today

Dear Mr. Reader, "It is when someone is at their worst, that they need your love the most....consider the hills and valleys in a person's life"...Let's personalize this.  I am assuming that when ...
Posted by Erica Janette on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:36:00 PST

You Can Have Anything I Own...

...if I could just find something to blog about lol.
Posted by Erica Janette on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 06:13:00 PST

Im Crazy...

Officially.  I mean, people had been telling me for years that I'm psycho, weird, and crazy but today it's official.  My brother came over and spent the weekend with me.  He left on Sun...
Posted by Erica Janette on Wed, 28 Nov 2007 07:40:00 PST

On Approaching 30...

My best friend said the funniest thing to me today.  She said,"Oh my god!  We're almost 30!  Can you believe it?? I'm throwin' a party when I hit that milestone!"  I agreed with he...
Posted by Erica Janette on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 06:09:00 PST

The Difference Between Great and Greatness.

I used to play a game called City of Heroes.  It's an MMORPG (Massive Multiplayer Online RolePlaying Game).  Yes, I'm a nerd...anyhow, I used to play this game on a regular.  Everyday w...
Posted by Erica Janette on Sun, 04 Nov 2007 06:37:00 PST

Love and Marriage

Okay so I just saw Why Did I Get Married? by Tyler Perry and y'all know I had to comment right?  As I sit here drinking Cherry Ginger Ale from a wine glass, I ponder this movie.  It was hila...
Posted by Erica Janette on Sun, 21 Oct 2007 12:57:00 PST

On my mind (TEARS Reunion)

I realized something this past weekend, some things never change.  I used to be of the belief that everything evolves, everything changes just as sure as the earth turns on its axis.  But ma...
Posted by Erica Janette on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:35:00 PST