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*Shan*

Some days are rocks, some days are diamonds.

About Me

My name is Shannon, but I prefer Shan. My room is a mess 90% of the time. I'm a bit on the goofy side, but like to think I'm responsible too. I never think taking a nap is a waste of time. I like to drive, dance and drink wine. I love chocolate, pizza, music, dogs and Jesus. I hate bugs, cats and seafood.

My Interests

Life. Travel. Other cultures. People. Spain. High speeds. Heights. Sunshine. Naps. Percussion/bass. Dancing. Reading. Music. Sports. Karaoke. Spanish. Fridays.

I'd like to meet:

People who love the same things as me. People who stand up for what they believe in. !

Music:

Techno/trance. Alternative Rock. Brit/Indie Pop. Classic Rock. Oldies. Punk.

Movies:

Anchorman, American History X, Shawshenk Redemption, Tommy Boy, Zoolander, The Whole Nine Yards, LOTR, Office Space, Gladiator.

Television:

The Office, LOST, Friends, Family Guy, Seinfeld, Arrested Development.

Books:

The Bible, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Great Divorce, Blue Like Jazz, The DaVinci Code.

Heroes:

Dwight Schrute.

My Blog

Coincidences

Today I met 2 people that have the same birthday as me.  Two.  In one day.  What are the chances?? Incidentally, neither is my "twin," they are both older than me, whew.
Posted by *Shan* on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:09:00 PST

Kelly

Today is Kelly's birthday. Kelly was very environmentally conscious and always willing to help others. In honor of her memory, we took the first 3 hours out of work to pick up trash around t...
Posted by *Shan* on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 02:19:00 PST

Good-bye

My Uncle passed away last week.  I am sad for my cousins and aunts and Dad for their loss:(  I didn't see him a lot, but he is in many of my memories, especially from childhood.  He was...
Posted by *Shan* on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 08:18:00 PST

Hotel California

I've already stated how much I like California.  I'm going to say it again.  I like California.  A lot.  Today I was driving from Fresno to San Jose and the landscape was amazing.&...
Posted by *Shan* on Wed, 28 Mar 2007 05:43:00 PST

Phone Anxiety

It's true, I admit it.  I screen my calls.  It's not because I don't want to talk to whomever is calling me.  I have what's called phone anxiety.  Dialing that number or picking up...
Posted by *Shan* on Mon, 12 Feb 2007 07:50:00 PST

Kelly - We will never forget her.

Kelly was a good friend to me.  She is the only person who was with me on both my 24th and 25th birthdays.  My 24th, we were both in Chicago and I was trying to convince her to sing karaoke ...
Posted by *Shan* on Sun, 19 Nov 2006 01:05:00 PST

1 year

It has been about a year now since I came back to the states from Spain.  It's bittersweet, for sure.  It practically seems like another lifetime that I was overseas.  When I close my e...
Posted by *Shan* on Tue, 18 Jul 2006 06:49:00 PST

I am so over airports.

I love to travel, but I am really sick of the delayed flights, tiny seats, men taking up both armrests entirely, screaming children in very small enclosed places, lost luggage and having to practicall...
Posted by *Shan* on Mon, 26 Jun 2006 06:20:00 PST

for life is an eternal shipwreck of hopes...

...Or at least it seems to be that way sometimes.  One minute you're standing firmly, the next, the carpet has been torn from underneath your feet.  And you stand there... expecting... who k...
Posted by *Shan* on Tue, 02 May 2006 07:58:00 PST

I love Sleep

I really don't get it when people don't like to sleep in b/c they don't want to waste their day sleeping.  To me, a good night's sleep is not a waste.  Sleeping in is so pleasant, why would ...
Posted by *Shan* on Sun, 12 Mar 2006 08:06:00 PST