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Kat

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About Me

I hate these things. Either I come off sounding like a pompous asshole or my life sounds incredibly boring. Which shall I choose today?The Basics:I'm a teacher, a mother, a student, a writer-kinda, and a poet-sorta.

My Interests

Lately, I have discovered the wonderful, carnivalesque world of spoken word poetry. Would that I could immerse myself in that world completely though it make me more narcissistic and twisted that I already am, but, alas, I have responsibilities that prohibit such a complete immersion. I also love to go out dancing though I am not too fond of random males humping my leg...just a quirk of mine. What else? Uh...writing, reading, cuddling and long walks on the beach. Yah--just kidding about the last two.

I'd like to meet:

My doppleganger. I've heard of her but she is an elusive shadow appearing only when my back is turned or my eyes are closed. Naughty, naughty doppelganger! When we finally meet (oh! how I await the day!), I expect she will be my Edward Norton to my Brad Pitt, which doesn't sound all that exciting...but he's a twisted in an anal, neurotic kinda way.

Music:

Oddly enough, I love anything that reminds me of my horrifically traumatic adolescence. Give me grunge back! Otherwise, Tori Amos makes my heart hurt and I'll dance to anything with a beat.

Movies:

How 'bout some embarrassing admissions here? Favorites that just might fall under the "pathetic" category: The Last Unicorn, Empire Records, Legend, Almost Famous, and many, many more...

Television:

As if my life doesn't already sound pathetic, I love reality T.V. I love anything that will allow my mind to veg while I try to forget everything that I ever learned in school. I value my stupid time. Oh. And I love any type of Law and Order CSI Miami Las Vegas Crossing Jordan type of show. It's great fodder for my dreams.

Books:

I'm an English teacher. I should have a ready-made list to put here. I don't. I love all books. My shelves are lined with everything from Shakespeare to Tom Clancy to cheesy Harlequin novels. My favorites (in no particular order and surely leaving off the best of them): books by Toni Morrison, creative nonfiction, magical realism, my tiny, tattered chap books created with love and pilfered Kinko's ink by awesome poets.

Heroes:

Mothers. Not mine, mind you, but mothers in general. Man, this is a hard job.

My Blog

Check out this event: Slam This Tuesday!!!! San Jose Poetry Salm

Hosted By: San Jose Poetry SlamWhen: Tuesday Nov 13, 2007 at 7:00 PMWhere: Britannia Arms173 Santa Clara StSan Jose, IrelandDescription: San Jose Poetry Slam Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Kat on Sun, 11 Nov 2007 08:17:00 PST

This Never Happened

This never happened. When I was young. Younger than I am now, so pre-pubescent ten or just figured it out thirteen doesn't really make much of a difference. Maybe it was the most me I've ever been in ...
Posted by Kat on Sun, 14 Oct 2007 09:53:00 PST

Check out this event: San Jose Poetry Slam featuring Big Poppa E

Hosted By: San Jose Poetry SlamWhen: Tuesday Sep 11, 2007 at 8:30 PMWhere: Britannia Arms173 W. Santa Clara StreetSan Jose, CA 95101United StatesDescription: San Jose Poetry Slam Click Here To View E...
Posted by Kat on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:12:00 PST

I still love you...probably

I've been sick. Really freaking crazy sick. For like 3 weeks. So, if I have in any way ignored or abandoned you, I'm sorry. I still love you. (Probably. Technically, anyone can read this, so it is als...
Posted by Kat on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 11:31:00 PST

San Jose Poetry Slam This Tuesday and Battle of the Bay Update

Alright, little ones, this Thursday's San Jose Battle of the Bay was more than ordinary; it was extraordinary. Mike McGee was an amazing host, our audience was angelic, and the wine, beer, and nacho c...
Posted by Kat on Sun, 08 Jul 2007 01:01:00 PST

San Jose Battle of the Bay Tonight!!

By the time you read this, you have hopefully slept off the 4th of July with dreams filled with explosions beneath your lids. I hope your 4th was as multicolored and beautiful as mine was, but tonight...
Posted by Kat on Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:11:00 PST

San Jose Poetry Slam Update (Open Mic Tomorrow!)

Ladies, Gentlemen, and Others, the San Jose Poetry Slam Open Mic is tomorrow night! Take this opportunity to immerse yourself in local poetry, and maybe take the stage yourself. Last week's slam was l...
Posted by Kat on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:21:00 PST

Poo-Water Head

I have been double dog dared to make entirely positive posts for an entire week. I wonder if that means my other posts are really depressing. I suppose I should take on this challenge for the good of ...
Posted by Kat on Sun, 03 Jun 2007 09:23:00 PST

San Jose Slam Team and Grand Slam Champion

San Jose Slam Finals and Grand Slam ChampionSo, as you may or may not have heard, the 2007 San Jose Poetry Slam Team has been chosen (I'll wait for your gasp). Last night was wonderful. Marvelous. Joy...
Posted by Kat on Sun, 13 May 2007 12:22:00 PST

San Jose Poetry Slam Open Mic featuring Jared Paul!

Poets and Lovers of Poets, this Tuesday, April 24th, is the open mic! Come! Bring your poems; bring your ears, because we are going to be in for a treat. This is not just any ordinary open mic, no sir...
Posted by Kat on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 10:25:00 PST