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Tanya

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About Me


I'm a New Yorican who's never really stays in one place too long due to the fact that I'm always striving to reach my goals and in many occasions has had to move to do so. I've lived in NY,Puerto Rico,NJ,Boston,St. Louis, Miami, and very soon I'll be living in Providence,Rhode Island. I had been living in Miami for the last two years and I'm currently working in the Hamptons as a Personal Chef.
I absolutely love dancing and music. In a club or at a party you will never find me in a corner by myself. I'm either chillin' with my friends or on the dance floor ~ I'm usually the first one on the dance floor and the last one to be dragged off!
I'm very sarcastic and I love to joke around. I think humor is very important, there are so many things in life that can stress you out that a good laugh is often required. I like to try new things and have fun. I'm very outgoing/spontaneous and I have never met anyone I couldn't get along with. I'll try anything once!
I'm a very free spirit, secure with myself and my sexuality....don't get it twisted this doesn't mean I'm a puta! I just know what I like, what I want, and how to get it. I'm independent and intelligent. I have a bachelor's degree in Marketing, an Associate's in Culinary Arts, and I'm currently pursuing my 2nd bachelor's degree in Culinary Nutrition. I aspire to be a Personal Chef and a Nutritionist.
I'm not one of those girls that say something but means another. I'm direct and straight to the point ~ no tengo pelo en la lengua ~ if I'm thinking it I'm saying it. Some people say they're real, but I am real! There are many sides to my personality: nerdy, ghetto, sassy, sophisticated, humble, attentive, street smart, a good friend, romantic ~ so don't judge me unless you truly know me ~ "their is only one true judge and that's GOD, so let my father do his job!" Salt-N-Peppa

My Interests


Family, Music, Dancing, Dining, Cooking, Traveling, Movies, Sports, Reading, Cars & Motorcycles and Living Life to the Fullest!

I'd like to meet:


I would like to meet people I can hang out with, go dancing, watch movies, just bug out and enjoy each others company,live life to the fullest and not take everything so seriously. I enjoy people who are sarcastic, can make me laugh and have a good sense of self. I think that when entering any kind of relationship whether it be a friendship or a commitment it should begin with honesty. Anything that I've done or that has happen to me in life has made me the person I am today and there's no need to hide it.

Whether it's a casual or serious relationship I'm not interested in drama, just someone who's mature but knows how to have a good time. If you're still in love with your ex, if you're cocky/insecure, if you have kids OR if you are uneducated (this doesn't mean you have to have a degree, just be intelligent enough to carry a conversation!) please do not bother to write to me. I'm not interested in people who are emotionally unavailable because they've been hurt. WE ALL HAVE GET OVER IT!

SISTAS LET'S STOP HATIN' ON EACH OTHER...

OK...so I walk in and you see me. You see that my hair is done, my outfit is fierce and I carry myself like a lady. I smile at you but you roll your eyes at me, then, turn your head and whisper something to your girl. Why you hatin'?

OK ... so maybe I'm a new employee and this is my first day at work. I almost thought I would be the only sista in the joint until someone introduced us to each other. I smile and extend my hand, happy to know I won't be here alone. You smile and shake my hand but there's insincerity in your eyes and your hand is limp. You seem guarded.

What's wrong Ma'?

OK ... so maybe my man and I have been having problems. And since you've been my best friend for years I confide in you that I think he's cheating on me. You offer your support. Until I find out that he's been cheating on me....with you! Why would you hurt me like that?

I found your knife, girl.....it's in my back!

As women we battle daily. We battle keeping our families together, keeping our men happy and maintaining our presence in the workforce.

With all that battling going on why in the world should we have to battle each other?

Now I'm not saying every sistah has a knife...but some of you do....and you know who you are? Why is it that a woman can't get her glamour on without you having a problem?

If I'm working myself to death in the office trying to climb the corporate ladder...why am I suddenly a sellout?
If I leave the room for a minute why can't I trust you around my man?

Smiling in my face, but gossiping all my personal business behind my back? You now have permission to consider yourself triflin'!

Inferiority Complex. It makes us feel that in order to be someone special we have to put everyone else beneath us. Are we so insecure in ourselves that we can't feel good until we pull someone else down?

There's something wrong here. We've come to envy those who've accomplished in their lives what we've only dreamed of having for ourselves. And when we fear we will never be able to get what we want -- we steal it.

There is a serious self-worth issue going on here. We're in a day and age where we should be encouraging each other and holding each other up.

Sisterhood should not end when Oprah goes off. Truth be told, there will always be someone prettier, sexier, stronger, and smarter. I'm sorry Boo- that's just the way it is. But that's ok.....just do you!

I don't care how good Beyonce' looks -- if she walks into the same room I'm in, it doesn't make me any less of the diva I already am! I love admiring hairstyles...but there's no need to be jealous.

I have goals in life. There are things I strive to attain. Yet I seek out successful sisters because they keep me motivated.

Life is so much more than who looks the best, who dresses the best and who makes more money. So when you see your sister going for hers let it inspire you .... To do you.
CONTINUE TO PASS THIS ON...

Music:

I love all different kinds of music: Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Reggaeton, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Pop, Alternative, Classical, Jazz, Oldies, etc.

Movies:

Some of my favorites: Office Space, Grease, Goonies, Shawshank Redemption, Pretty Woman, Star Wars, Waiting, Brown Sugar, ET, Lord of the Rings, Love & Basketball, Closer, Any Cheesey 80's Movie, etc.

Television:

I'm pretty much addicted to the Food Network, TLC, MTV, Mundos. Law & Order is one of my favorite shows, along with Top Chef, Sex and the City, The L Word and I love to watch my Yankees!

Books:

Right now I'm reading the Purpose Driven Life

Heroes:

All the women in my life!