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E.M.I.L.Y.

Until they become conscious they will never rebel, but only after they have rebelled can they become

About Me


* NOTHING moves my soul like music does. Nothing makes me as weak, takes my breath away, or breaks me down while simultaneously empowering me the way that music does. Nothing can take control of my emotions, can knock me off my feet or can make me feel as complete as music can. If you don't have that connection with music - that connection that moves you, that controls you, that consumes you - you wouldn't understand.
* I'm a very passionate person - there's no stopping me when it comes to those things about which I am passionate, those things that CONSUME MY SOUL.
* The way to my heart is through music, through wit, and through engaging conversation. If you can keep me interested with these three things, I'm yours.
* I'm political. I'm awake. I question everything: the system, the status quo, institutions that breed social inequality and social injustice. I want to change things... I BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF REVOLUTION.
* I hate apathy, ignorance, intolerance, and fakeness.
* I'm comfortable in my own skin and don't try to be anyone that I'm not, and I love finding that quality in other individuals as well.
* Some may call me a dreamer, but I accomplish my dreams. I set high goals that to many may seem impossible or unrealistic. I don't believe in the limits that words such as "impossible" or "unrealistic" set upon us.
* I will go far in life because I'm not afraid of hard work, taking risks, or failure.
* I love music, the arts and humanities, literature, travel, and having fun. I enjoy life and live it to the fullest without regrets.
* MY LIVEJOURNAL *
I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me. Phillipians 4:13
"Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted, the indifference of those who should have known better, and the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most that has made it possible for evil to triumph. -- Haile Selassie


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My Interests

Politics and International Relations, Social Justice, Anthropology, Environmentalism, Archeology, art museums and foreign films, DANCING, house music, the electronic scene, traveling, going out for a great night of salsa and merengue, meeting new people, writing, reading, philosophy, expanding my mind and learning from others, LIVING LIFE!, enjoying a great piece of literature, Latina America, history, growing, pets, Argentina, Mexico, Mexican culture, accomplishing my goals, learning, camping, FUTBOL, MUSIC, passion, wine, above all good company and colorful and engaging people.

I'd like to meet:


* People that realize that 'Christianity' is not synonymous with 'Republican', and that know that I'm not "less of a Christian" for not being Republican.
* Normal, down to earth people
* People that are goal-oriented, have drive, passion, and a zest for life
* People that are laid-back, openminded, optimistic, and unique.
* Witty people with a great sense of humor - anyone that can make me laugh and keep me on my toes is an ace in my book.
* I'm interested in making new friends and if the right person comes along, perhaps something more.
* Above all else, I'm drawn most to individuals that question the system, that fight and act against social injustice and inequality, human rights violations, oppression and destruction.

The source of my strength...
I have ROCKIN' friends.

MY Gar Gar!

Pelon

Mykel

Mi Angelita

Nycette

La Mega

Stevullah

Luis Fernando

Suheilah

Toni-face

Ms Naomi

Ro-Ro

Mariela

Ana Banana

BARB Belleza

Apasionada

GINA

Amber Silos

Jose

Emilia

Andrew

CLAUDIA

Alfonso

Sarah

El Guero

La Guera

Jaffe

Florence Chavez

Eva

Paula

Angie

Zvezdana

Marisela

Jerome

Luis Alberto

Adriana

Roxy

Rachel

Rocio

Catalina

Rocky

Lydia

What's behind the curtain???

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Music:

OUTLANDISH, Ani Difranco, Ozomatli,TELEFON TEL AVIV, Imogen Heap, Frau Frau, JOCELYN BROWN, Ministers de La Funk, Danny Howells, Steve Lawler, Bob Sinclar, Junior Jack, Hernan Cattaneo, James Zabiela, Armand Van Helden, Kings of Tomorrow, Eric Prdyz, Erick Morillo, Harry Choo Choo Romero, Dr. Kucho, Chus and Ceballos, Wally Lopez, Junior Vasquez, Parks and Wilson, Deep Dish, Saeed and Palash, John Creamer, Stephane K, Mark Farina, Judge Jules, Mistress Barbara, Miguel Migs, DJ Dan, Doc Martin, Robbie Rivera, Danny Tenaglia, Marvin Gaye, Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Lynard Skynard, The Beatles, Tears For Fears, Led Zeppelin, Jim Morrison, The Doors, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Matisyahu, Billie Holiday, Etta James, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong, Dizzie Gillespie, Elida Y Avante, Ely Guerra, Los Aterciopelados, Andrea Echeverri, Elefante, LOS AMIGOS INVISIBLES, Los Enanitos Verdes, Juanes, Vicente Fernandez, Chavela Vargas, Mana, J5, Molotov, Cafe Tacvba, Kinky, Maldita Vecindad, Aleks Syntek, Obie Bermudez, Celia Cruz, Alejandro Sanz, Kirk Franklin, The Fugees, The Roots, Wyclef Jean, Lauren Hill, Dilated Peoples, People Under The Stairs, Thelma Houston, James Taylor, The O'Jays, The Commodores, EARTH WIND AND FIRE, Aretha Franklin, George Clinton, Bob Marley, Damian Marley, Shakira, Mala Rodriguez, Fauna, Mano Negra, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, Chicago, Jimmy Hendrix, Santana, Locos Por Juana, Xperimento, Julieta Venegas, The Cure, The Clash, Blondie, Manu Chao, Yerba Buena, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Bloc Party, The Bravery, The Killers, Sussie 4, Depeche Mode, Mos Def, John Legend, Sin Bandera, Los Jaguares, Bebe, Sacha Nairobi, Immortal Technique, Gloria Estefan, Cake, Beck, Scissor Sisters, Deftones, Elliot Yamin, Daughtry, Los Palominos, Texas Latino, David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales, Bersuit Vergarabat, Bajofondo Tangoclub

Movies:

Machuca, Amores Perros, Cidade de Deus, L'auberge Espagnole, Frida, Blow, Love Actually, Cinema Paradiso, Lucia y el Sexo, Habla Con Ella, Requiem for a Dream, Y Tu Mama También, Amelie, Chocolat, O Brother Where Art Thou, The Green Mile, Gone With the Wind, Ocean's Eleven, Shawshank Redemption, Boondock Saints, Hotel Rwanda, La Mala Educación, A Christmas Story, It's A Wonderful Life, Team America, The Motorcycle Diaries, El Crimen Del Padre Amaro, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Bend it Like Beckham, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Dot the I, The Syrian Bride, Paradise Now, Osama, The Constant Gardener, Plata Quemada, Las Nueve Reinas, The Corporation, Fahrenheit 9/11, Control Room, Syriana, Munich,Goodnight and Goodluck, RENT, Les Poupees Russes, Darwin's Nightmare, Casablanca, Carandiru, Spike Lee's When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Parts, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, In This World, Road to Guantanamo, Howl's Moving Castle, The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, Babel, Pan's Labyrinth, The Pursuit of Happyness, Volver, Anwar, SiCKO

Television:

Queer As Folk, Antiques Roadshow, Will & Grace, Frasier, anything on PBS, anything on the History Channel, anything on the Travel Channel, Ugly Betty, The Simpsons, Southpark, Family Guy, POV, Wide Angle, BBC News, Hardtalk, The Doha Debates, A Haunting, Mythbusters, Frontline, Al Jazeera, LOST, Sleeper Cell, The Boondocks

Books:

The Open Veins of Latin America, The Alchemist, Holes, To Kill a Mockingbird, Animal Farm, 1984, The Taming of the Shrew, Gone With the Wind, Pygmalion, The Life of Pi, Things Fall Apart, The Bible Code, The Motorcycle Diaries, Woman at Point Zero, Family, Darkness at Noon, Lord of the Flies, Bless Me Ultima, High Society, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, Los De Abajo, We Wish To Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families, Shake Hands With The Devil, Mountains Beyond Mountains, Freakanomics, World on Fire, The General in his Labyrinth, The End of Poverty, Blood and Oil, In Cold Blood, The Light in the Forest, One Hundred Years of Solitude, An Ordinary Man, Blue Like Jazz

Heroes:

Jesus Christ because He died so that I shall live, my parents because they always struggled so that I could have a better life than they, Audre Lorde, General Romeo Daillare, Haile Selassie, Che Guevara, Angela Davis, Huey P. Newton, Bob Marley, Salvador Allende, Emiliano Zapata, Pancho Villa, Simón Bolívar, Jose Marti, Frida Kahlo, Malcolm X, Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales, Alice Walker, Jose Angel Gutiérrez, Jeffrey Sachs, Alice Walker, Franz Fanon, EZLN, the marginalized that stand up to their oppressors, and anyone else that fights against social injustice, poverty and oppression.

My Blog

Five plead guilty in Immokalee slavery case

Five plead guilty in Immokalee slavery casehttp://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/200 80903/NEWS01/809030373/1075If anything should serve as a reminder that justice will prevail, that per...
Posted by E.M.I.L.Y. on Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:48:00 PST

The Motorcyclist

It's curious how a momentary glimpse into the tragedy of another's life can make you reevaluate actions, relationships, and decisions in your own. Tuesday night I left work at about 1:10am. As I was e...
Posted by E.M.I.L.Y. on Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:47:00 PST

If we hope to reclaim and rebuild our country, we cannot take ANYTHING for granted...

I encourage you all to follow me and donate as you see fit - it's for the sake of our future, that of our children's, and the first few steps to reclaiming our country and reshaping it into the Americ...
Posted by E.M.I.L.Y. on Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:37:00 PST

So baby... what’s your sign?

Find your sign, and let me know if YOU feel there's truth to it. ;)CAPRICORNDecember 23 - January 20Ruling Planet: SATURNThe God who oversees time, discipline and dedication, which means Capricorn can...
Posted by E.M.I.L.Y. on Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:45:00 PST

I remember...

I remember when I used to be inspired.  Or do I?  I remember that I used to know what that felt like, but I don't know if I remember that motivation, that feeling.  I feel like I'm goin...
Posted by E.M.I.L.Y. on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:56:00 PST

A simple thought for today...

There is so much beauty and joy that surrounds us each and everyday, but we get so caught up in those things that ultimately don't even matter in the end.  Wherever you are or whatever you do tod...
Posted by E.M.I.L.Y. on Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:07:00 PST

Health & Fitness - Im addicted!

So I've been on this kick to really eat healthy and live a healthy lifestyle. In the last month, I lost 10 pounds! I was really feeling unmotivated today, and told my personal trainer as much so he su...
Posted by E.M.I.L.Y. on Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:33:00 PST

What am I doing??? I dont even know anymore...

This was my response to a blog that my friend posted today... I've been wanting to write about this for a few days now, since I feel like I'm wasting my life away.  I think I've started to feel t...
Posted by E.M.I.L.Y. on Fri, 23 May 2008 09:36:00 PST

Korea HAHAHA

Believe it or not, this is really close to what my life in Korea was like - watch it, it's hilarious... If it doesn't appear, copy and past this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjBfy_HVo...
Posted by E.M.I.L.Y. on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:28:00 PST

An inspiring human - please READ!

As some of you may know, an American teacher by the name of Bill Kapoun was the victim of an apartment fire in South Korea a couple of weeks ago.  He passed away on Sunday, and though I didn&rsqu...
Posted by E.M.I.L.Y. on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:56:00 PST