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amanda

A daughter is a miracle that never ceases to be miraculous...full of beauty and forever beautiful...

About Me


Check out www.justgottaswing.com!!!!
The main thing you need to know about me: I love to dance!!!!! My current passion is Lindy Hop(swing dance), but I also love ballet, tango, waltz, tap, jazz, and going all out in the club :D I love new clothes and expensive shoes, and I never leave my house without heels on unless I'm taking Merlin(my 5 lb shih-tzu) to the park to run. I also love to read, mostly fiction, though you will catch me with the occasional book on exercise and health, Jackie O, or Arthurian legends. I own my own business, a nanny agency, I'm a Jagerette, and I help run a swing dance night in Birmingham - check out www.justgottaswing.com for more information!!!! I'm a stickler for proper spelling and grammar, so take the time to hit the spell check button if you'd like me to respond to your email :) I like positive, fun, friendly, INTELLIGENT, eccentric people - pessimists are promptly told to be happy or be quiet! I love to listen to music and hang out with my friends. I also like meeting new people, so email me if you think we'd enjoy hanging out together!
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I am a study in contradictions... I have been called both an anal retentive control freak and the messiest person on earth. I love to be called princess but I hate to be condescended to. I'm a daddy's girl who hasn't spoken to her father in 5 years. I hate messes but I hate cleaning too. Stupid people make me laugh but I can't stand to be around them. I know you should never judge a book by its cover, but I buy books based on which ones catch my eye as I walk down the aisle in the bookstore. I have a genius level IQ but I'm a total slackass. I have red hair and a fiery temper but I think feminism is complete bullshit, and I will act like Jessica Simpson to get what I want even though she gets on my nerves. I am creative and artistic but I tend to see things in black and white, not shades of gray. I'm sensitive and I cry easily, but I can make anyone think I don't care when neccessary. I'm a hopeless romantic, but I'm starting to believe there's no such thing as true love....

My Interests

I love to read and listen to music...I also love taking dance classes, especially ballet and ballroom. I am SOOO into swing dancing and lindy hop right now!!!!!! And I love to waltz and tango. I'm not loving salsa, but I think that's because I had a bad teacher at first. I have a little dog, and I take him everywhere I go, even running! My dog has his own myspace, www.myspace.com/merlinnapoleon. I like to go hiking and swimming, and I think its so much fun to go to amusement parks and ride roller coasters all day! Believe it or not, I actually like school...yes, I know, this makes me a nerd, but oh well, so be it ;-)
You Have A Type A Personality
A You are hyper, energetic, and always on the mood You tend to succeed at everything you attempt And if you don't succeed at first, you quickly climb your way to the top!You could be called a workaholic, but you also make time for fun As long as it's high energy and competitive, you're interested You have the perfect personality for business and atheltic success Do You Have a Type A Personality?
The Keys to Your Heart
You are attracted to those who have a split personality - cold as ice on the outside but hot as fire in the heart.

In love, you feel the most alive when your partner is patient and never willing to give up on you.

You'd like to your lover to think you are stylish and alluring.

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 something you've always wanted... though you haven't really thought about it.

In this moment, you think of love as something you can get or discard anytime. You're feeling self centered. What Are The Keys To Your Heart?
How You Are In Love
You fall in love quickly and easily.

You give and take equally in relationships.

You tend to get very attached when you're with someone. You want to see your love all the time.

You love your partner unconditionally and don't try to make them change.

You stay in love for a long time, even if you aren't loved back. When you fall, you fall hard. How Are You In Love?
How You Live Your Life
You are honest and direct. You tell it like it is.
You say whatever is on your mind. Other people's reactions don't phase you.
You prefer a variety of friends and tend to change friends quickly.
You tend to dream big, but you worry that your dreams aren't attainable. How Do You Live Your Life?
Advanced Global Personality Test Results

Extraversion |||||||||||||||| 63%
Stability |||||||||||| 50%
Orderliness |||||||||||| 46%
Accommodation |||||||||||||| 56%
Interdependence |||||||||| 36%
Intellectual |||||||||||||||| 63%
Mystical |||||||||||||||||| 76%
Artistic |||||||||||||||||| 76%
Religious |||||||||||| 43%
Hedonism |||||||||||||||| 63%
Materialism |||||||||||||||||||| 83%
Narcissism |||||||||||||||||| 76%
Adventurousness |||||||||||| 50%
Work ethic |||||||||||| 50%
Self absorbed |||||||||||||||| 63%
Conflict seeking |||||| 23%
Need to dominate |||||||||||| 43%
Romantic |||||||||||||||||| 76%
Avoidant |||||| 23%
Anti-authority |||||||||||||||||||| 90%
Wealth |||||||||||| 50%
Dependency |||||||||||| 50%
Change averse |||||||||||| 50%
Cautiousness |||||||||||| 50%
Individuality |||||||||||||||| 70%
Sexuality |||||||||||||||||||| 90%
Peter pan complex |||||| 30%
Physical security |||||||||||||||||| 76%
Physical Fitness |||||||||||||||||| 77%
Histrionic |||||||||||| 43%
Paranoia |||||||||||||| 56%
Vanity |||||||||||||||||||| 83%
Hypersensitivity |||||||||||||| 56%
Female cliche |||||||||||||||||||| 90% Take Free Advanced Global Personality Test
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You Should Be a Film Writer
You don't just create compelling stories, you see them as clearly as a movie in your mind.
You have a knack for details and dialogue. You can really make a character come to life.
Chances are, you enjoy creating all types of stories. The joy is in the storytelling.
And nothing would please you more than millions of people seeing your story on the big screen! What Type of Writer Should You Be?Your results:
You are Batman Batman 85% Supergirl 82% Wonder Woman 82% Spider-Man 80% Hulk 80% Green Lantern 70% Catwoman 70% Superman 65% Robin 65% The Flash 65% Iron Man 55% You are dark, love gadgets
and have vowed to help the innocent
not suffer the pain you have endured.
Click here to take the "Which Superhero are you?" quiz...

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You are 100% Leo
How much do you match your zodiac sign?
AMANDA
Ais forAlert
Mis forMagnificent
Ais forArtistic
Nis forNervy
Dis forDeadly
Ais forAmbitious What Does Your Name Mean?
You Are an Orange Rose
You represent desire and enthusiasm

Your vibe: Sexy yet familiar

Falling in love with you: happens instantly - it's a fast ride What Color Rose Are You?
Your Birthdate: August 12
You're a dynamic, charismatic person who's possibly headed for fame.
You tend to charm strangers easily. And you usually can get what you want from them.
Verbally talented, you tend to persuade people with your speaking and writing.
You are affectionate and loving, but it's hard for you to commit to any one relationship.

Your strength: Your charm

Your weakness: Your extreme manipulation tactics

Your power color: Indigo

Your power symbol: Four leaf clover

Your power month: December What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

You Are The Moon
You represent the unconscious side of life, what happens in dreams.
You are capable of great genius - but also of great madness.
Emotions tend to be primal for you, both your fears and your fantasies.
Your intuition is always right, listening to it is the difficult part.

Your fortune:

You are about to embark on a very important journey - and a very difficult one.
Some of your deepest dreams will be realized, as well as some of your deepest nightmares.
Follow your creativity and visions; stay away from your weaknesses.
You are taking a voyage to the center of yourself, and you may be pleasantly surprised by what you discover. What Tarot Card Are You?

You Are Lightning
Beautiful yet dangerous
People will stop and watch you when you appear
Even though you're capable of random violence

You are best known for: your power

Your dominant state: performing What Type of Weather Are You?

Your Power Color Is Lime Green
At Your Highest:

You are adventurous, witty, and a visionary.

At Your Lowest:

You feel misunderstood, like you don't fit in.

In Love:

You have a tough exterior, but can be very dedicated.

How You're Attractive:

Your self-awareness and confidence lights up a room.

Your Eternal Question:

"What else do I need in my life?" What's Your Power Color?
What Type Of Retro Gal Are You?
You are the classy pin-up! You are everything sophisticated and refined about the entire era. You exude class and dignity.
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You Have a Melancholic Temperament
Introspective and reflective, you think about everything and anything.
You are a soft-hearted daydreamer. You long for your ideal life.
You love silence and solitude. Everyday life is usually too chaotic for you.

Given enough time alone, it's easy for you to find inner peace.
You tend to be spiritual, having found your own meaning of life.
Wise and patient, you can help people through difficult times.

At your worst, you brood and sulk. Your negative thoughts can trap you.
You are reserved and withdrawn. This makes it hard to connect to others.
You tend to over think small things, making decisions difficult. What Temperment Are You?

Your Heart Is Red
You're a passionate lover - you always have a huge fire in your heart.
Too bad it's hard for you to be passionate about just one person!

Your flirting style: Outgoing and sexy

Your lucky first date: Drinks and dancing

Your dream lover: Is both stable and intense

What you bring to relationships: Honesty What Color Heart Do You Have?

Music:

David Gray, Tom Waits, The Killers, Joss Stone, Lyle Lovett, good movie soundtracks, Whiskeytown(Ryan Adams), Fall Out Boy, Satchel, Bill Withers, Justin Timberlake (i know, i know, but he's so damn hot!), The Fray, O.A.R., The Subways.... basically any indie rock, alternative, alt/country....no opera, heavy metal, or gospel!!!!!!!

Movies:

Dirty Dancing and Center Stage are my favorites....also love Almost Famous, The Breakfast Club, Same Time Next Year, Risky Business, The Cutting Edge, Can't Buy me Love, A Chorus Line, Legally Blonde, the Harry Potter movies, the LOTR movies....and on and on and on...can you tell I like movies?

Television:

Charmed, Gray's Anatomy, Veronica Mars, Desperate Housewives, and CSI are all can't miss shows for me...no reality shows!!!! Well, except America's Next Top Model and Project Runway- my guilty pleasures...

Books:

I love to read! That would be why I'm an English major.....my favorites are A Widow for One Year and A Prayer for Owen Meany, both by John Irving, and Love Story by Erich Segal(probably the best book ever!!!!)...also love the Harry Potter series, that silly Gossip Girl series, Patricia Cornwell, Nora Roberts, and James Patterson books, and I collect old Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys books. I never get rid of a book...I could start my own library!!!!!

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Love is everything it's cracked up to be. It really is worth fighting for, being brave for, risking everything for.Erica Jong, O Magazine, February 2004...
Posted by =^..^= amanda =^..^= on Fri, 23 Jun 2006 04:04:00 PST

gotta love my life.........

stalk 2 (stk)   v. stalked, stalking, stalks v.intr. 1. To walk with a stiff, haughty, or angry gait: stalked off in a huff. 2. To move threateningly or menacingly...
Posted by =^..^= amanda =^..^= on Fri, 24 Mar 2006 06:54:00 PST

beauty

I'm tired of all this nonsense about beauty being only skin deep.  That's deep enough.  What do you want, an adorable pancreas? -Jean Kerr...
Posted by =^..^= amanda =^..^= on Tue, 14 Mar 2006 12:02:00 PST

choices.....

If you limit your choices to only what seems possible or reasonable, you disconnect yourself from what you truly want, and all that is left is a compromise.   -Robert Fritz...
Posted by =^..^= amanda =^..^= on Tue, 14 Mar 2006 11:59:00 PST