Annaleigh Maria - ProfilesArchive

About Me

O'siyo (hi) and wado (thank you) for visiting my profile!
Who is Annaleigh?
I am an Indian and a Chicana - My father was Tennesee Cherokee/Alabama Chickasaw, and my mother is of Mexican descent. I have a rich heritage.
I am a Christian - I belong to a Pentecostalish church. I am not the kind of girl you except to see in a born-again Holy Ghost church, but my spirituality gives me life. I do not preach, I only share when invited. As Dave Mustaine says, spirituality is for those who've been to hell and back, and religion is for those who are still afraid to go there.
I am a college student - I am studying at Bakersfield College majoring in Sociology & Anthropology, and should qualify for a History & Chicano Studies degree by the time I graduate. I plan to transfer to CSU Bakersfield and persue my Bachelors in Sociology w/ a concentration in Ethnic Studies and a minor in Women's Studies. I want to eventually become a university professor and teach/research/write about women of color issues.
I am an artist I suppose you could say - I am a published poet; I enjoy photography; I dabble in painting, and I grew up doing community and school theater. I have the mood swings & manic depressive diagnosis of an artiste, too! *rolls eyes* LOL
I am an activist - For the last 6 years I have participated in anti-abuse/rape activism. I have maintained a survivor site (child sexual abuse survivor here, among other things) and done whatever else I can. I most recently lent my voice and story to the audio documentary Voices of Strength . I am a rock n' roll nerd & ghetto intellectual - I read incessantly, I watch the news, etc. I am such a nerd that if you look at my profile right now as I am writing this, shaawano posted a comment that he was sending me a CD of a college professor's lecture... FOR FUN. I also have a grudge that in high school when I wanted to see the 90's version of Romeo & Juliet, our local theater showed nothing but freaking Space Jam the entire time. I am a metalhead - Best genre of music ever! I am the daughter and granddaughter of child migrant farm workers - There is much honor in farm work in my opinion, but I listen to my mother describe picking potatoes and I know for certain it's a job I don't want. The last time I saw my grandfather alive, just before beginning my first semester of college, he admonished me to study hard. Consquently I take nothing about my education for granted! And uh huh, I support the UFW without apology!
I am training soon to be a social worker - I know it won't be an easy job, but it's a worthy one I think. I'd like to help families that are where my family used to be.
Anything else you desire to know, just ask!
Things I Blog About:
My daily life (not so exciting)
Current events, both in the world and at home
Book, music, and DVD hauls
Books, music, and films that I am enjoying
Anti-Violence activism
Poetry
Things happening with the Chicano and American Indian Movements (both movements which I am positive about) Academia...my classes, my research, syllabi, reading material...I can't help it, I am a nerd!
My spiritual walk.
If any of that interests you, then keep an eye out on the blog!
Linkage:
Violet Dreams -- Still working on this one, but I have a lot of the poetry up at least.
As Waters Passing By -- My abuse survivor site which is ever growing in popularity.
My Connotea Bookmark database -- I lost a huge collection of Sociology/Anthropology/Ethnic & Gender Studies bookmarks when my old computer died last year, so now I am keeping them online as well! Enjoy!
Coming Soon -- Blessed Fearscapes -- A distro with an emphasis on women of color, sexual assault survivor, and mental illness issues.
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name: Analee, aka Annaleigh aka Annhilationlee
Birthday: August 9, 1981
Birthplace: Visalia, California
Current Location: Delano, California
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black/Dark Brown
Height: 5'4"
Right Handed or Left Handed: Right
Your Heritage: Mother: Mexican, Father: Cherokee, Chickasaw, Scottish, Irish, English
The Shoes You Wore Today: Fuzzy white flip-flops
Your Weakness: Stubborness
Your Fears: Failure
Your Perfect Pizza: Mexican
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Get a steady job
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: "Exactly"
Thoughts First Waking Up: Gah...what do I need to do today.
Your Best Physical Feature: My itty bitty hands.
Your Bedtime: Depends
Your Most Missed Memory: Dunno
Pepsi or Coke: Both are good
MacDonalds or Burger King: Both are good
Single or Group Dates: Single
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Neither
Chocolate or Vanilla: Both are good
Cappuccino or Coffee: Neither
Do you Smoke: No
Do you Swear: Sometimes, yes, sadly.
Do you Sing: Yup
Do you Shower Daily: Yup
Have you Been in Love: Yup
Do you want to go to College: Already in college
Do you want to get Married: Yes!
Do you belive in yourself: No, I believe in Jesus
Do you get Motion Sickness: No
Do you think you are Attractive: Umm...depends on the day.
Are you a Health Freak: Not really.
Do you get along with your Parents: Not really.
Do you like Thunderstorms: They're lovely.
Do you play an Instrument: Nope.
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: No
In the past month have you Smoked: No
In the past month have you been on Drugs: No
In the past month have you gone on a Date: No
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: No
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: No
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: No
In the past month have you been on Stage: No, and I miss it
In the past month have you been Dumped: No
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: No
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: No
Ever been Drunk: No
Ever been called a Tease: Yes!
Ever been Beaten up: Yes
Ever Shoplifted: No
How do you want to Die: Peacefully
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: Academic, poet, and activist.
What country would you most like to Visit: Israel
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: Brown
Favourite Hair Color: Red
Short or Long Hair: Long!
Height: Tall is good
Weight: Don't really care about that
Best Clothing Style: Metal!
Number of Drugs I have taken: Umm, so long as you are trying to have your act together, it's ok if you've been addicted to something.
Number of CDs I own: Huge music collection please
Number of Piercings: Plenty is good, just not down south
Number of Tattoos: Two or three, but not too many
Number of things in my Past I Regret: None
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My Interests

I'd like to meet:

All kinds of people. Anyone who is interesting. As for notable people, there are a bunch. Dolores Huerta so I could thank her for being an extraordinary leader and person. Dave Mustaine (The General, The Grand Poobah of Thrash Metal, etc.) of Megadeth, as he is actually really sweet and a gentleman despite his reputation for being as friendly as a piranha. James Hetfield, Tori Amos, Penelope Spheeris, etc. also.

My Blog

Short review of Everyday Guide to the Gospels.

I don't know how much there is to say about Everyday Guide to the Gospels: A Friendly & Informative Guide to the Life of Christ. I can say it is a good book. The Gospels of the New Testament are ...
Posted by on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:23:00 GMT

Can you help Phyllis Benton and her family?

Hi again everyone, I received this PM from Phyllis Benton, abuse survivor, and author of Living Nightmares of Abuse. She has come upon hard financial times and could use all the help she cou...
Posted by on Wed, 30 May 2007 11:55:00 GMT

I am free to post again!

So I have been MIA from blogging here for quite a while. Life is OK at present, and for now I will just fill you all in on what's going on right now. My semester has recently ended, and unfortunately...
Posted by on Sat, 26 May 2007 12:31:00 GMT

URGENT! NATL SUICIDE HOTLINE IN DANGER OF CLOSING!

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE NEEDS YOUR HELP! VERY URGENT!1.800.SUICIDE, the United States' national suicide prevention hotline, is in GREAT DANGER OF SHUTTING DOWN! The hotline has a outstandi...
Posted by on Sat, 26 Aug 2006 18:50:00 GMT

Poem: "There Is A Photo"

I'm very very very tired, too tired to say much about this new poem at the moment...I'll do another entry once I have had some rest. There Is A Photo -- by Annaleigh There is a photo, nestled hapha...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Jul 2006 03:07:00 GMT

A suggestion for consious book purchases!

How many of you are like me? In that you love to read and love to pick up books? I know Heather will say, "goooo to the library", and that is so true...we need to patronize & support the library ...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:25:00 GMT

Ummm, what should I post about? OK, book haul...

I went a little crazy a couple days ago and bought several books. Now I just have to wait for them to come in. Here is what I got: Living Nightmares of Abuse by Phyllis Benton ~~ This is one of the ...
Posted by on Sun, 02 Jul 2006 10:05:00 GMT

Update on Bakersfield open mic poetry nights.

I just received this recently from Crystal, host of the poetry readings! :D "Hello! I am writing because you are a member of my group "The Poet Tree Forest," and I have great news! We are off and run...
Posted by on Sun, 18 Jun 2006 07:23:00 GMT

I guess I should post a personal update?

Well, what can I say? I haven't been doing quite so great. I was desprately in need of having my anti-depressant dosage adjusted, and I finally got that adjustment nearly a week ago. Fortunately it is...
Posted by on Sun, 18 Jun 2006 07:10:00 GMT

Last bit about Loved On a Grander Scale.

For those who are not sure what I am talking about, I am talking about a book I just finished. It was a very encouraging book which time and time again hammers home the point that overweight women hav...
Posted by on Sun, 04 Jun 2006 06:04:00 GMT