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Alayna-Renee

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About Me

"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born." -- Anais Nin
I am an artist and performer currently living in Atlanta . I am outgoing, creative,free-spirited,sensitive, and a bit outrageous at times. I'm a fairly sweet girl with an edgy,rebellious side; I don't judge anyone, but I also play only by my own rules. :P I believe in appreciating everything beautiful in the world, and seeing and experiencing as much of life as is possible. I've travelled a good deal, but there are still so many things left I've yet to see or experience! I'm a romantic and sophisticated girl, but am also a bit jaded and have a wild streak a few miles long running through my personality. *lol*
For those of you who are into such things, I'm an ENFP. I've been told I'm more liberal than most people. I'm definitely more spontaneous. I'm flirtatious and self-indulgent. I sometimes shock people without meaning to. I talk way too much, but I can also be a good listener. I believe that being straightforward and true to yourself is the best way to be. I've been told I'm "snarky", but I categorically deny this. I follow my heart much more than I do my sense of logic. I believe in soulmates. I'm a recovering vegetarian. I love glitter, chocolate, and martinis. Reality TV and crime dramas are my guilty pleasures. Emotional exhibitionist that I am,I've kept a weblog for the past 5 years that I share way too much of myself and my life on....I'm really a geek at heart.;) I aspire to one day write the great American novel, but haven't been hit by an idea worthy of the ambition as of yet. ;)
I'm a very small girl with a very big personality. :) I have very bright red hair, and very dark eyes...people often tell me those things are the first they notice. If those things are somehow too subtle for any given situation, my fashion sense will usually make up for it. :P
I am found randomly all over the internet, as I go through website and networking addictions. I'm the organizer for the Atlanta New In Town Meetup Group, and can be found there. I'm not really on MySpace or OK Cupid too often anymore; I'm a Facebook devotee, and have convinced most of my close friends to switch. :) Or, you can find me and send me an AIM message at PrincessAlayna78. I'm not quite normal, but in a somewhat endearing way, and if you say hello, I'll probably be your friend...or at least,I'll be nice to you! Well, most of the time. :)
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name: Alayna-Renee
Birthday: 12/29
Birthplace: A faraway galaxy....;P
Current Location: Hotlanta!!:)
Eye Color: Black. Some people have told me very dark brown. Up for debate. *lol*
Hair Color: Red.
Height: 4'11". Yes,seriously. :)
Right Handed or Left Handed: Right.
Your Heritage: Irish and Italian...fiery temperment,all the way.;)
The Shoes You Wore Today: I didn't wear shoes.
Your Weakness: I wasn't aware I had one!;P
Your Fears: Being alone. :( And things that travel at great speeds,like rollercoasters.
Your Perfect Pizza: Addicted to BBQ Chicken pizza. :)
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: To travel at least once,and have an exciting adventure while doing so.
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: *lol*
Thoughts First Waking Up: "Damn. Leave me alone. I hate mornings."
Your Best Physical Feature: I've been told I have a perfectly-proportioned figure, and people seem to notice my hair alot. Personally,I have no clue. :)
Your Bedtime: Between 4-5 AM.
Your Most Missed Memory: I don't really understand the question...
Pepsi or Coke: There's nothing but Coke!!
MacDonalds or Burger King: I haven't eaten at either in years. I'm a recovering vegetarian,and rather picky. BK makes better fries,though.
Single or Group Dates: Both..the perfect person for me will want to spend time with our friends,as well as one-on-one.
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Neither.
Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate.
Cappuccino or Coffee: Cappucino.
Do you Smoke: Nope.
Do you Swear: Swearing is so fucking unnecessary.
Do you Sing: Yes. Rather well,I've been told.
Do you Shower Daily: Sometimes twice a day.
Have you Been in Love: At least once a year.
Do you want to go to College: I've already done that.
Do you want to get Married: No,I just collect rings. ;) *lol*
Do you belive in yourself: Yes. I believe in other people a little less. ;)
Do you get Motion Sickness: Only if I'm on the back of a bus. Bus is my least favourite form of travel.
Do you think you are Attractive: No. Fortunately, enough of the world disagrees with me that I don't think I'm totally ugly,either. *laughs*
Are you a Health Freak: Not even close.
Do you get along with your Parents: For about 2 days at a time.
Do you like Thunderstorms: Yes. Quite romantic.
Do you play an Instrument: Piano and violin.
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: Is the Pope Catholic?
In the past month have you Smoked: Not cigarettes. :)
In the past month have you been on Drugs: Depends on your definition of "drugs". ;)
In the past month have you gone on a Date: Oh,how complicated. I don't date so much as I find someone,hang out with them for 6 months,and then contemplate moving in together. *lol*
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: Yes. I may not be alive without my shopping fix.
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: The whole box? A little excessive. But I've had a few!!:)
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: I've never eaten sushi in my life.
In the past month have you been on Stage: Yes.
In the past month have you been Dumped: No. I try to keep rejection to a once-a-year thing.
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: Nope. It's January, and fairly cold.
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: I don't think so. But don't hold me to that. :P
Ever been Drunk: I don't call it "drunk" so much as "a weekend". :)
Ever been called a Tease: A few times, but I generally follow through with what I pursue. ;)
Ever been Beaten up: Yes.
Ever Shoplifted: Yes.
How do you want to Die: I'm not planning on it.
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: Happy.
What country would you most like to Visit: Australia.
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: Blue/Green
Favourite Hair Color: Black
Short or Long Hair: Short. Long hair on guys doesn't do it for me.
Height: Between 5'9"-6'3"
Weight: I have no clue. I like guys who are in shape for their size,whatever that means.
Best Clothing Style: I *heart* trendy metrosexual guys,and slightly grunged-out artsy types.
Number of Drugs I have taken: Depending on what you consider drugs, more than 2, less than 5. :)
Number of CDs I own: Oh,no clue. 500 or so.
Number of Piercings: Just my ears. Used to have my belly button pierced, but no longer.
Number of Tattoos: None.
Number of things in my Past I Regret: Officially,I say life is too short for regrets. Truthfully, 5 million. :)
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My Interests

Are dating and martinis genuinely considered interests? Music (both mine and others), singing (both performing and being an audience member), art (both creating and viewing), writing, reading, photography, acting, poker, dancing, movies of all kinds, Atlanta, travel, computers, web design, sun-worshipping, tarot, blogging, writing long and rambling e-mails, yoga, spirituality, cooking, philosophy, literature, television addict, psychology, passionate discussions on just about any subject out there, clubbing, going to concerts, clothing/costume design, MP3's, wine, meeting interesting new people, planning stuff for social groups around town,challenging convention, forcing others to think outside of the box, and generally wreaking havoc as a tiny person in a big world who's determined to make an impression. ;P

I'd like to meet:

I like to meet people of all sorts, but especially those who are unique, individualistic,creative,intelligent,and not afraid to play by their own rules....or at least break some of the pre-existing ones. ;) I gravitate towards people who are somewhat "different", and confident enough to just be themselves. I'm looking for those who inspire my interest with their originality, kindred spirits, coffeehouse companions, people who are in touch with their inner dorkiness enough to think board games are awesome, those who never pass up a new experience in life, and movie and music lovers everywhere.:) I play poker, and am somewhat serious about it these days..so I'm looking for a few new friends who are into that. I always love meeting romantics, intellectuals, philosophers, writers, artists, idealists, or simply those with interesting stories to tell. If you're intriguing in some way, I won't regret a conversation with you. I'm not really searching for a relationship at the moment (my life is pretty complicated right now!!), but I certainly won't fail to pay attention should I meet the right person.:) It always makes me smile when I run into the sort of person who strikes that "potential soulmate" chord. (soulmates,of course,are not always of the romantic variety.) I like the idea that, despite being totally wacky, there are people out there just like me...or at least,who can understand me ;) *laughs* Recently, I had a pretty dramatic falling out with a group of friends I invested alot of time and energy in, so I'm currently a little more guarded and introverted than is my normal personality. I'm sure I'll return to loving my fellow human beings in no time!!:)

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Music:

I listen to all sorts of music, from opera to jazz to classical to classic rock. I like everything except country, and trance. (in general) Current favourites include Coldplay, The Killers, Muse, She Wants Revemge, Radiohead, Buckcherry (my ringtone!),My Chemical Romance, Evanescence, Jet, Portishead, Tori Amos,NIN (I *heart* Trent Reznor),and a ton of others. I'm definitely ecclectic. Favourite composers are Rachmaninoff,Mozart,and Chopin. I love jazz...anything so blatantly emotional is bound to get my attention.

Movies:

Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind, Garden State, Closer, Sideways, Match Point, Sylvia, Amelie, Dancer In The Dark, Casablanca, Amadeus, The Godfather, the Lord Of The Rings trilogy, Notting Hill, Derailed. I'm a movie junkie, so I have a ton of favourites.I'm a sucker for indie films, obscure art flicks, intensely evocative dramas, twisted psychological thrillers, and anything that makes you think. If it's dark, twisted, and smashes the rose-coloured glasses with which we're tempted to look at human relationships, I probably love it. ;)

Television:

TV is my weakness. My perfect man, should he exist, will have TiVo and not be afraid to use it.;P I love reality TV (and almost appeared on one!), especially "Survivor","Big Brother","The Amazing Race",and "The Apprentice". All-time favourite shows include "The West Wing" and "Six Feet Under". I don't like sitcoms, but have seen every single episode of "Frasier". Other favourites these days are "Sopranos" and "House". I also watch way too much "Law And Order"; there's a slight possibility I may be a lawyer in a few states. ;)

Books:

"The Fountainhead","Lady Chatterley's Lover","The Unbearable Lightness Of Being","The Idiot","Prozac Nation","White Oleander","Memoirs Of A Geisha","The Five People You Meet In Heaven","The Age Of Innocence","Bridget Jones' Diary", anything by Sylvia Plath, the diaries and writings of Anais Nin,and almost anything by Anne Rice or John Grisham. Lately, I've become much enamoured of Paulo Coelho (thanks,Elena!), and have even been inspired to finally wade my way through a Gabriel Garcia Marquez. ;P I am a very quick reader,and stay up rather late hours, so I end up reading a great deal. I'm fond of anything controversial and ahead of its time...I'm trying to read all 100 of "The Most Banned Books Of All Time". ;P

Heroes:

I admire those who have the courage to march to the beat of their own drum, are free with what they have to offer to the world, and leave their mark on the hearts of others in the best way they know how. I respect those who live life to the fullest, and I love those who are extraordinary in mind and spirit. These people are my heroes in the world. You never know, you may be one of them. ;)

My Blog

Leaving emotional chaos above the Mason-Dixon line...;P

"God help you if you are an ugly girl,Of course too pretty is also your doom;'Cause everyone harbors a secret hatredFor the prettiest girl in the room.And God help you if you are a phoenix,And you dar...
Posted by Alayna-Renee on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 03:03:00 PST

On rejection, closure, and moving on.....

"No one's picking up the phoneCause it's me-- and me;And this little masochist,She's ready to confessAll the things I never thought that she could feel...." --- Tori Amos, "Hey Jupiter" It's an amazin...
Posted by Alayna-Renee on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 08:06:00 PST

Drunken and insane ramblings at 3 AM....

So, after about 3 years of encountering all sorts of random shit, I've finally come to the conclusion that the social networking scene is not the way to make new friends. The social networking thing ...
Posted by Alayna-Renee on Sat, 14 Jul 2007 12:33:00 PST

Independence Day....:)

So, it's 4th of July, and I'm feeling quite antisocial. I'm not sure why this is. Perhaps I'm a little burned out from my busy social calendar lately, and my stress about being financially and practi...
Posted by Alayna-Renee on Thu, 05 Jul 2007 04:50:00 PST

More self-concerned introspection....

Last week, I posted a blog regarding my recent introspections about my life and my ambitions, and I received a number of thought-provoking and supportive comments from friends, both via blog and e-mai...
Posted by Alayna-Renee on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 02:11:00 PST

The pursuit of happiness....

Last week, I went to see "The Pursuit Of Happyness", starring Will Smith, at Flicks On Fifth. I thought it was a fabulous movie; I loved the book, so I was a bit skeptical about the movie...but it doe...
Posted by Alayna-Renee on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 02:59:00 PST

Overwhelmed by porn....

I have a sad, shameful confession: I am rapidly approaching my 3rd decade of existence on this earth, and I am still completely overwhelmed by the porn store. Last night, after 9 or 10 hours of drink...
Posted by Alayna-Renee on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:23:00 PST

Never was a cornflake girl....;)

As some of you know, these days I've been occupying much of my free time in organising a social group here in Atlanta. For the most part, it's been an excellent experience, though I was initially...
Posted by Alayna-Renee on Sun, 17 Jun 2007 01:56:00 PST

More about Alayna....

Yep, another survey. This one is from Sam. What I have learned is that friends named Samantha all like surveys. *laughs* Where's the closest hoodie to you right now? I do not have a hoodie. What resta...
Posted by Alayna-Renee on Sat, 16 Jun 2007 08:57:00 PST

Survey, Pt. 2

A little more personal, it appears.... 1. Is sex best morning afternoon or night?Don't bother me before 12 PM. :)2. What side of the bed do you sleep on? Left. 3. Pork, Beef, or Chicken? Chicken4. Hav...
Posted by Alayna-Renee on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:48:00 PST