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Elaine

I couldn't feel, so I learned how to touch

About Me

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My Interests

Playing, listening to, watching and appreciating music (of most kinds). Losing hours in a record shop or a book. Buying a bucket of popcorn, medium coke and a ticket to a much-anticipated film; and being satisfied afterwards.

I'd like to meet:

Anyone with a passion for life! Unless you're a band/artist, please don't just add me, say hi first :)

Music:

Arcade Fire, Magic Numbers, Kaiser Chiefs, Hard-Fi, Louis XIV, The Paddingtons, ok go, Sufjan Stevens, Josh Ritter, Snow Patrol, Ben Folds, Bell X1, Bright Eyes, The Shins, Iron & Wine, Portishead, Frou Frou, Kings Of Convenience... the list goes on!! And on, and ariston

Movies:

Garden State (Fav film of all time), Amelie, Hero, House Of Flying Daggers, Swingers, Sideways, Momento, oh and not forgetting... Care Bears: The Movie

Books:

The Alchemist - Paulo Coehlo (pretty much anything by the man); The Beach - Alex Garland; Brave New World - Adlous Huxley; 1984 - George Orwell

Heroes:

My Dad

My Blog

Brownpaper packages tied up with string

I thought I'd make a list of stuff I like... if not for you... for me... I love waking up to a wicked song on the radio in the morning. One that you dont mind humming along to all day ~ I love walking...
Posted by Elaine on Tue, 10 Oct 2006 08:50:00 PST

Plans and programmes

I think it's happened. I'm hoping I've finally lit a fire that's not going to burn out. Fingers crossed I can maintain the momentum of my inspiration. Thanks to those who started it, but it's up to me...
Posted by Elaine on Tue, 26 Sep 2006 06:24:00 PST

Rollercoaster rides

I was just thinking... well actually Im always thinking, so lets change that to... my mind meandered upon this thought: were rollercoasters invented as a mirror to our lives? When you think of it the ...
Posted by Elaine on Wed, 20 Sep 2006 06:54:00 PST

Making choices

We've all done it, haven't we. Let the world choose our path. Happily sauntered in a direction, only getting to the destination with no recollection of why or when we began the journey. Funniest thing...
Posted by Elaine on Sun, 10 Sep 2006 10:46:00 PST

Powerful point

Last night I watched the Ch4 documentary, The Miracle Of Stairwell B. Wow, what a powerful programme. After wiping away the result of an hour of sobbing I started to think, long and hard. Obviously Se...
Posted by Elaine on Tue, 05 Sep 2006 11:29:00 PST

Pick an age, any age

If you picked a time in your life that made you smile, when would it be? I've often thought the year I was 15 was pretty damn special, as was 17. When I think of it though, those were times of change....
Posted by Elaine on Thu, 31 Aug 2006 12:38:00 PST

Leap frog

Baby steps are the bestest kind. They make you appreciate the time it takes to get from A to B. They let you sit back, enjoy the scenery and savour every moment of the journey. It's like choosing the ...
Posted by Elaine on Mon, 21 Aug 2006 01:07:00 PST

I'll shine for you, that's what I'll do

Lyrics: like reading the inside of someone's soul. Music: like hearing the beat of their heart. Putting them together makes my skin tingle, my pulse quicken and my smile widen. To all you music lovers...
Posted by Elaine on Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:49:00 PST