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Nikki

Woman are meant to be loved, not to be understood. --Oscar Wilde

About Me

I like to think that people are inherently good, especially when given the chance. I cherish my family and friends more than anything, and am most happy when those I care about are. Im outgoing...to put it mildly- and can definitely be a chatterbox at times. I love to make people laugh. I try to live life day by day, but being a born planner I often get caught up in the details. I like to be challenged- Im not scared to use my brain. I walk a fine line between craving adventure and stability, and am as happy in a dress and heels as I am in jeans and a baseball cap. Born and raised in Minnesota, I recently made the decision to move to Chicago. I feel as though I am learning a lot about myself, and am SO happy about the decision I have made. I have great friends in both mpls and chicago(as well as many other locations-and am gaining one of my best here in two months...yay!),I am enjoying my position in education reform doing policy and communications. I'm seeing new things, learning new lessons...after all-isn't that what it's all about? Thanks to the best friends and family any girl could ever ask for...without your love, understanding and support I would never be the person I am today.

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My Interests

Getting lost in a great book. Happy hour with the girls. Watching football with the guys. Vacationing somewhere warm. Cooking an extravagant meal. Getting a pedicure. Being around a child's laughter. Playing darts in a bar with a good juke box. Yoga, pilates, ballet, mountain biking and hiking. Watching a movie that makes me think or feel something profound. Going to the theatre. Hanging out at the cabin with my family and friends- boating during the day and playing boardgames or cards at night. Reading gossip magazines by the pool. Doing volunteer work- politically or with children. Summer afternoon fishing. Going to concerts or to see a local band. Taking the time to read the newspaper. Getting dressed up for a night on the town. Visiting historical landmarks and museums. Shopping-clothes, shoes, home interiors-you name it. Throwing on sweats and watching bad reality TV. Trying a new restaurant. Organizing my closets. Having my best friends in the same place at the same time.

I'd like to meet:

I love all the people who are already in my life, but am always up for meeting new people and being exposed to new things!

Music:

Currently listening to a lot of Pete Yorn, Arcade Fire, Bloc Party, Elefant, Frou Frou, The Doves, Sigor Ros...AND still loving Dave Matthews Band, The Cure, The Killers, Modest Mouse, Jack Johnson, Fuel, Damien Rice, O.A.R.,Ryan Adams, Har Mar, G Love, The Fray, Sinatra, James Taylor, Tori Amos, U2, Big Head Todd, Paul Westerberg, Stevie Wonder, David Gray, Josh Kelley, Gavin DeGraw, Kelly Clarkson, Ben Folds, Joss Stone, Al Green, The Rolling Stones, Norah Jones, Led Zeppelin.I still listen to a lot of classical- all those years of Ballet will do it to a girl... And I have been known to hit the dance floor when Britney Spears comes on...embarrassing but can not be helped.

Movies:

American Beauty, Good Will Hunting, Sliding Doors, Empire Records, The Wedding Singer, Waynes World, American History X, Crash, As Good as it Gets, Breakfast at Tiffanys, The Sound of Music, Boys Don't Cry, Pulp Fiction, Rudy, Schindler's List, The Little Mermaid, Boys N the Hood, Beaches, Mean Girls, Reality Bites, Silence of the Lambs, Love Actually, March of the Penguins, Hotel Rwanda, Shakespeare in Love, Meet Joe Black, Shawshank Redemption, Usual Suspects, The Notebook, Steel Magnolias, Girl Interrupted, Chasing Amy, Cruel Intentions, Lion King.

Television:

The O.C., Desperate Housewives, The Sopranos (if it ever comes back!), E! True Hollywood Story, CNBC, Animal Planet, Laguna Beach, The History Channel (love documentaries), Dog the Bounty Hunter (man...this is embarrassing!) College and Pro Football, Sex in the City reruns, House Hunters, Extreme Makeover Home Edition (and cry every time), Jeopardy, The Amazing Race.

Books:

East of Eden( John Steinbeck), Of Mice and Men( John Steinbeck), To Kill A Mockingbird ( Harper Lee), Mystic River ( Dennis Lehane), She's Come Undone( Wally Lamb), I Know This Much is True (Wally Lamb), The Color Purple(Alice Walker), The Virgin Suicides (Jeffery Eugenides), Blink (Malcom Gladwell), White Oleander (Janet Fitch), On the Road (Jack Kerouac), The Great Gatsby (F. Scott Fitzgerald) , The Bell Jar (Sylvia Plath), The Call of the Wild (Jack London), Great Expectations (Charels Dickens)

Heroes:

The most influential person in my life has been my grandfather. He was the strongest and yet most gentle hearted person I have ever known. He always made sure that I knew how special I was to him, and told me constantly that he believed in me-He loved his family with all he had and did all he could to let us know so. He loved life and all God's creatures- whether it a bird with a broken leg or a grandchild with a skinned knee, he was always there to help and to make one feel better. He adored my Grandmother until the day he died and was always proud to be her husband. He worked hard, he cheered for the underdog, he loved learning all he could. His life is an inspiration to me and I hope to be even half as great of a person as he was.

My Blog

My Celebrity Look-alikes

MyHeritage: Celebrity Collage - Free genealogy - Family history...
Posted by Nikki on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:47:00 PST

Just waaaaastin time...

Is there anybody you just wish would fall off the planet?There are a handful of people I dont care to see again, yes How do you flush the toilet in public?I kick it with my foot.Do you wear your seatb...
Posted by Nikki on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:52:00 PST

Political Candidiates

This is a really interesting quiz that tells you which candidiate most closely represents your views and interests. Thanks Matty!     87% Barack Obama85% Hillary Clinton84% Bill Richardson83...
Posted by Nikki on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:57:00 PST

Jackass...

 thought I would share with you the sweet, heartfelt sincere myspace message I recieved this morning, and my loving, caring response (although I have to give my friend Justin credit, as he crafte...
Posted by Nikki on Sun, 18 Nov 2007 03:21:00 PST

Because I can’t send out another resume...

..> Because I can't send out another resume... post it for all your friends.... Do this because the person who sent it to you didn't sit here for ages for nothing. Answer all the questions honestl...
Posted by Nikki on Sat, 10 Nov 2007 01:35:00 PST

100 questions

Are you ready for 100 questions?Sure2. Do you watch college football?Depends on the season- I'm a fair weathered (college) football fan3. Who will fill this survey out after you?Not really sure4. Who...
Posted by Nikki on Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:54:00 PST

Suvey for a chilly February day...

25 deep questions that will really tell you something about me. Not stupid questions like "what is your favorite pizza?" 1. What is more difficult for you, looking into someones eyes when you are tel...
Posted by Nikki on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 05:48:00 PST

The truth...another survey

The DONT LIE survey:1. What brand of shirt are you wearing?Hanes white cotton T-shirt and a hoodie.2. Would you kiss anyone on your top friends?Yep4. How many people on your top friends do you know in...
Posted by Nikki on Wed, 01 Nov 2006 12:36:00 PST

DAMN Surveys...Is my life really this uneventful?

I've come to realize that my ex... I have a few, and with very little exception, I think they are all amazing people who taught me a lot about who I am. Why can I say? I've been lucky enough to be in...
Posted by Nikki on Tue, 26 Sep 2006 01:30:00 PST

Buh- Bye Chicago...

What can I say? Summer has come to an end, and I wouldn't change the one i had for anything. I had a blast, met a lot of wonderful people, and managed to learn quite a bit about myself. I ap...
Posted by Nikki on Wed, 30 Aug 2006 01:19:00 PST