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Phil "The Power" Taylor

I wasn't born with enough middle fingers!!!!!!!

About Me

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Hey, I'm Holly, welcome to Planet Hollypop..........Hmmmmmmm!!!! Well I grew up in South East London/Kent border and am currently living in Reading. I went to University in Reading and Studied for a BA in History of Art and Architecture. I graduated in 2005 and decided to stay here. I am currently working for the NHS in the education department. I love music like you would not believe, I need it in my life, when i feel I have nothing, I know I have music....music is my therapy. I love having a little mix from time to time, although these days I have got a little rusty to say the least.....I am currently saving up for a cd deck as I wanna play a diverse selection of music, I still love the old dnb, but its just a bit limiting and that is really what has made me lose my inspiration for mixing.I love animals and am trying very hard to be a vegetarian...I'm doing quite good, if you are reading this for the first time, I was struggling before, as I like meat - but for me its about the lil' animals. I have not eaten meat this year....so good start, he he. I ate once or twice and it made me feel bad. It all started recently when I watched a documentary from Peta and I felt very disturbed by it. I want to get one thing straight though. When I have told people about this they get protective and seem to think that its a stab at their ethics....its not at all, it's my choice - its personal. I do not judge anyone who does not feel the same as me, as I said I am trying and I'm not sure I can do it myself and I respect what ever choices people make and their reasons. If its how you feel then you should follow it. If I have come across as opinionated in any way then it was not intentional - sometimes I am not the best at explaining things....so I hope you understand what I am trying to say. Ok.........Happiness is a very powerful and motivating thing to me. I think its a hard thing to maintain. I hope that I can be happy for the majority of the time....I often get told I live on a fluffy cloud and my ideals are impossible - happiness is all I want.....Ok here is a list of my likes and dislikes....LIKES........Happiness, Consideration for others and self, Kindness, Empathy, Respect, Open Mindedness, People who are aware they have much to learn, Animals, Sanrio (and other cute Japanese things), Kitties, Hammies (and other rodents), Art (esp post Impressionism.....Gauguin is truly inspiring), Music, Socialising, Company, Learning, Dancing til my feet can't take no more, Gym, Olives, Expression, Fashion (I love vintage...raiding second hand shops and charity shops), Wine, My Bed, being warm, sleeping, Salt ( i get told off alot for having to much - sorry), finding new music that gets me, Pink, Fluff, Teddies, Cushions, Thunderstorms, Autumn, Fireplaces, Fairies, Spiritualism, energy, sparkles, My bedroom being tidy (which never happens - but I love it when it does)....CHOCOCAT ( love that lil boy cat - I have so many things with him on)!!!!!DISLIKES...........People who think they are wise, Disrespect, All the isms (racism, sexism, imperialism....you get the picture), Cruelty to humans, Animal Cruelty, Animal sport, Bullying, Aggression, Arrogance, Extreme vanity, Disregard for the arts, Lonlieness, Disrespect, People who judge, being too sensitive, can't say no, change - even though its good, money, hurting people, the fact I can't make decisions.....I could go onI would say I strive to be a good person, but I think we would all say that wouldn't we?! SO if you want to get to know me, then you can judge for yourself.

My Interests

Music, The whys and wheres of the world, Animals, Japanese things, Wine, Olives, Chococat, Cats, Internet, Art, Psychology, Laughing, Smiling, Philosophy, Sanrio, Chococat, Thierry Henri ♥♥♥♥ ......................

I'd like to meet:

I really am not up for people messaging me, about what colour my underwear is blah blah blah If you are a sleazy pervert i will not add you. UNDERSTAND THIS!!!!! I don't wanna talk bullshit with filthy men/women i do not know! Really all I want is to meet people with similar interests!!!! Music, animals, fashion etc etc. If you read my profile and we have things in common thats wicked and you are more than welcome. And of course with out a doubt my good friends will know I would love to meet Chococat...................................................

Music:

Oh my gosh where do I start. Its a tough one I grew up in a house full of all types of music, my mum loves Motown and the blues, classical music....she was a mod...i grew up hearing the Temptations, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, Otis Redding, Elvis, Marvin Gaye. I used to raid my mums vinyl all the time she wasn't happy to one day discover a bite taken out of her copy of The Doors - Riders on the Storm original (I was about 2 ok?!!)....sorry mummy....My dad was a rocker and a mod and from him I got stuff like the Hollies, The Beatles, The Doors and alot of experimental stuff, he loved the Ratpack (especially Dean Martin) and my dad actually Rolled with the Rolling Stones....he was mates with Bill Wyman back in the day. My Mum and Dad's jazzy side was where their musical paths crossed and I for this reason had Jazz and blues for lunch, breakfast and dinner....I grew up hearing Ella Fitzgerald, Julie London, Ted Heath Orchestra, Peggy Lee and of course my mums fave Billie Holiday who she personally with much love and hands clasped to her chest calls "oh Billie". This is how my musical journey began....what I really got from them was my love for all things bass. My first real musical passion started off with me listening to Drum n Bass; which when I go raving its where my heart belongs....gets my feet going. I would say I listen to a different lot of djs and producers to what I did a few years back. I would say I look for some substance now, soulful, good producing, more complex beats and more electronic sounds. People like Benny Page, Calibre, Photek, Klute, Teebee, Calyx, LTJ Bukem, PFM, Makoto, Fierce, Optiv, Ed Rush and Optical, Bad Company, D Bridge, Roni Size, London Elektricity, High Contrast, Seba and Paradox, Marcus Intalex, ST Files, Danny C, Amit,Alex Reece....so many I can't think will get back to it soon.I like so many other types of music and these days drum n bass isn't my fave anymore.I love Asian Dub Foundation, Royksopp, Zero 7, Smith and Mighty, Leena Conquest, Balligomingo, Burial, Thievery Corporation, Lamb, Infinate Lives, Mr Scruff, Basement Jaxx, Wagon Christ, Ellen Allien, James Lavelle, Tiga, Meat Katie, DJ Mutiny, Immortal Technique, Erykah Badu, Chemical Brothers, John Legend, Musiq Soulchild, D'Angelo, Billie Holiday, The Doors, The Prodigy, Duke Ellington, Dinah Washington, Herbie Hancock, Ella Fitz Gerald, John Coltrane, Diana Krall, Liane Carroll, Radiohead, Muse, Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against the Machine, System of a Down, Smashing Pumpkins, Saul Williams, Mad Capsule Markets, Diplo, MIA, Yellowman, Beanie Man, King Tubby, Buju Banton, Red Snapper, Beth Orton, Nas, Gangstarr, DJ Premier, Echo and the Bunnymen, Tears for Fears, Joy Divison, The Clash, Paul Weller, INXS, Wham (he he), Prince, Meatloaf, Placebo, Faithless, The Streets, Kentaro, DJ Hype, Q-bert, De La Soul, Sublime, No Doubt, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Magic Numbers, Pauolo Nuttini, Kruder and Dormfeister, Morcheeba, Massive Attack, Everything but the Girl, Tricky, Goldie, 4 Hero, Aphex Twin, Goldfrapp, Leftfield, Red Snapper, Bentley Rhythm Ace, Cylob, Freestylers, Stanton Warriors, Breakfastaz, Ali B, Evil Nine, Ed 209, Razorlight, Julie London, Peggy Lee......aghh I'm not sure I can stop, so I think I will draw the line here.

Movies:

Donnie Darko, Breakfast at Tiffanies, Fight Club, The Goonies, Dead Man's Shoes, Lord of The Rings, Princess Mononoke, The Departed, The Good Girl, Zoolander, Final Cut, Love Honour and Obey, Primal Fear, 25th Hour, Midnight in The Garden of Good and Evil, The Usual Suspects.

Television:

Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Scrubs, Fast Show, Alan Partridge, Blue Planet, Family Guy, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, The Fast Show, My Family, The X Files (Mulder......yum), Anything on Animal Planet (except I change the channel when animals look like they are gonna get hurt or eaten :'o( ......)....but to be honest there is nothing really that I watch religiously, not the biggest fan of TV.....

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Books:

Things Fall Apart - Chinau Achebe, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings - Maya Angelou

Heroes:

My mummy of course for getting through some hard times and still being the best mum ever. My bestest friends in the world Lou and Tori....they sort out my head and are there for me whenever I need them, they keep me sane I love em so much. My ex boyfreind Luke for being the most loyal and genuine friend in the world. Ben, for putting up with me through all my hard times and being there as a friend to me regardless of anything. Laura my best freind since I was 4, she understands me I understand her.....no one else does, ha ha ha. Shona, love this girl, noone cracks me up like her, if you want up front honesty - this girl will tell ya. Hayley, strong, kind and beautiful, been there through thick and thin and Sarah, cos she is stronger and wiser than she realises - plus she reminds me of a younger me. Love you all ............................................................ ........

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My Blog

Dreams

Me and my house mate every so often have sychronised dreams, its so odd.  We dont dream of the same thing but things with similar subject matters.   Two nights ago I dreamt I was going out w...
Posted by Hollypops on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 05:18:00 PST