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anna

I want to be a diva for a split second, and then forever a criminal.

About Me

To begin with, you probably know me as Betty Beatdown of the Charm City Roller Girls. Or, Anna, because that's who I am.
I'm really into rum right now. I really like puppies and roller skating and bike riding and sleeping and ice cream and Mexican food and sushi. Oh yeah, and rum. And seeing new places even though I'm too broke to travel. And my dog. I'm in grad school so I spend a lot of time learning stuff about things. I strive to be a lot better than I am. And that about sums it up.
See what I do: my flickr .
Oh, PS: Don't add me randomly. If I don't know you, you're out of luck. Although, I am sure this won't deter strange, half-naked women looking for their "big break".

My Interests

literature, music, politics, philosophizing, beer, tattoos, food, climbing on things, looking at nature.
as well: amateur home improvement, bikes, boston terriers, booze, brunch, cable television, cacti, camping, canada, compulsive text messaging, drinking on the roof, laughing at hipsters, monkeys, photography, pirates, reclusive authors, road trips, roller derby, spooning, structuralism, traveling, when the plane finally lands and you can get off and you're like "THANK GOD I DIDN'T DIE!", whiskey sours and xanax.

I'd like to meet:

curious george. more roller derby girls. william shatner. people with pugs, boston terriers, or any dog with a smooshed face. people with smooshed faces.

Music:

fugazi, the weakerthans, social distortion, the clash, cock sparrer, sebadoh, modest mouse, wilco, decemberists, guided by voices, death cab for cutie, tragically hip. lots of stuff.

Movies:

donnie darko, the big lebowski, trainspotting, the royal tenenbaums, lost in translation, the great escape, friday, best in show, office space, the prestige.

Television:

the office, arrested development (rip), house, lost, survivor, prison break, three sheets, the dog whisperer, heroes, 30 rock, the first three weeks of american idol, anything on the food network, cbs sunday morning with charles osgood, travel shows.

Books:

pretty much anything by jack kerouac, kurt vonnegut, dave eggers, tom robbins, hunter s thompson, haruki murakami, mark haddon.

Heroes:

captain morgan, tommy chong, peter gibbons. my dad.

My Blog

10 surveys!

Survey One1.Talked to an asshole today?No.2. Do you like anyone?I am fond of a bunch of you.3. Are you wearing socks?Yes. They are mismatched.4. Do you regret something you did yesterday?Yes...I could...
Posted by anna on Wed, 07 Nov 2007 02:22:00 PST

Oh, this old thing.

I have nothing to say to you, Myspace blog. No really, my life is just that boring. "No way, Anna," you say. "Roller derby is super cool!" Sure, sure, I've led the life of a Charm City rockstar. After...
Posted by anna on Thu, 11 Oct 2007 09:21:00 PST

I'm never NOT amused...

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Posted by anna on Wed, 04 Apr 2007 09:41:00 PST

Hooray!

I can use Myspace at work again! Although, I think it's a trap.
Posted by anna on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 07:38:00 PST

I rule!

I got into grad school! I will be starting my master's at University of Baltimore at the end of January. Thanks to everyone who helped me write my application and/or had to listen to me bitch and fret...
Posted by anna on Fri, 01 Dec 2006 09:28:00 PST

New rules for Halloween

1) Wear a fucking costume. Pajamas are not a costume. A Raven's t-shirt is not a costume. A do-rag is not a costume.2) Nobody over the age of thirteen. Predictably, those over the age of thirteen were...
Posted by anna on Wed, 01 Nov 2006 07:06:00 PST

this one is for dave...

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Posted by anna on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 01:02:00 PST

Can I Just Tell You...

...how happy I am that it's fall! Or will be, on the 23rd. I love fall. It's my favorite season. I resolve this fall to get really cute clothes. Too many falls have passed with me wearing flannel (yik...
Posted by anna on Wed, 20 Sep 2006 08:25:00 PST

I LOVE IT!!!

Paigey has been doing some AMAZING rollergirl drawings. I am so happy with mine! Is it narcissistic to wear a t-shirt with a picture of yourself on it?...
Posted by anna on Tue, 29 Aug 2006 11:48:00 PST

in defense of myself

Why has everyone and their mother has asked, with shock, why I am excited to see Snakes on a Plane?To begin with, anything with Samuel L. Jackson in it is good. Even when it sucks. That's just how it ...
Posted by anna on Thu, 17 Aug 2006 08:31:00 PST