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NyLa

I am here for Friends and Networking

About Me

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I am certainly and without a doubt
Fantastically Well
and was close to Spectacular
but I must say...
You just pissed spectacular off
And don't even mention exactly...
But here comes FINE right now

Not an avid supporter of this aesthetically displeasing website...half of the layouts almost make me have seizures. Come on y'all, why so tacky? Keep it simple, keep it tight.
Didn't I tell y'all this is the pedophile's paradise?!?!

Anyway - I figure I can network and meet new Angelenos since I'm stuck here for another 3 years!

PAY ATTENTION: If hooked on phonics didn't work for you, don't bother trying to contact me. Reading is fundamental, ya know?

NOTE: I will NOT, by any means, add you as a 'friend' if you are NOT actually my friend. Want to get to know me? Fine. Send me a message...let's have a few conversations. Until then, the jury is OUT. I'm not going to add to your popularity contest...sorry!

NyLa


My Work in CHARTER SCHOOLS:
Visit: http://www.usc.edu/dept/education/cegov
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name: Tamara McKenzie
Birthday: December 20, 1979
Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY
Current Location: Los Angeles, CA
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'8"
Right Handed or Left Handed: Righty
Your Heritage: Haitian-American
The Shoes You Wore Today: White Sketchers Sandals
Your Weakness: Dimples
Your Fears: Heights
Your Perfect Pizza: Cheeeese
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Move out of the city
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: LOL
Thoughts First Waking Up: Fukk...I'm gonna be late
Your Best Physical Feature: My smile :)
Your Bedtime: 11:30pm
Your Most Missed Memory: Food in NY
Pepsi or Coke: Pepsi (coke ONLY with liquor)
MacDonalds or Burger King: draw
Single or Group Dates: Single
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Lipton
Chocolate or Vanilla: Vanilla (ice cream)
Cappuccino or Coffee: espresso
Do you Smoke: Yes, indeed
Do you Swear: All day
Do you Sing: In the shower
Do you Shower Daily: Of Course!
Have you Been in Love: Yes
Do you want to go to College: Already did/am
Do you want to get Married:
Do you belive in yourself: Yes...but not enough
Do you get Motion Sickness: Nope
Do you think you are Attractive: Yes
Are you a Health Freak: Hmmm...no
Do you get along with your Parents: Yes
Do you like Thunderstorms: Yes
Do you play an Instrument: Not anymore
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: YES
In the past month have you Smoked: YES
In the past month have you been on Drugs: No comment
In the past month have you gone on a Date: Nope
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: Nope
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: Nope
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: Hell NO
In the past month have you been on Stage: Nope
In the past month have you been Dumped: Nope
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: NO
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: No
Ever been Drunk: Yes
Ever been called a Tease: I don't think so!
Ever been Beaten up: Not by anyone other than my brothers
Ever Shoplifted: Yes
How do you want to Die: Peacefully
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: Policy Analyst
What country would you most like to Visit: Greece
In a Boy/Girl...
Favourite Eye Color: Hazel
Favourite Hair Color: Brown
Short or Long Hair: Depends on the style
Height: over 5'10"
Weight: under 240
Best Clothing Style: eh...don't care - long as YOU look good in it
Number of Drugs I have taken: some
Number of CDs I own: many
Number of Piercings: some
Number of Tattoos: some
Number of things in my Past I Regret: few
CREATE YOUR OWN! - or - GET PAID TO TAKE SURVEYS! ......

My Interests

People...period.......

I'd like to meet:

It'd be nice to meet some fun yet focused, down to earth people in Los Angeles while I'm still completing my residency here. For the most part...I'm basically here to reconnect with the New Yorkers I left behind. It'd be nice to get swept off my feet, but every time that's happened I've landed flat on my ass!

That said, I guess I'm looking to meet some single women to out and about with while I'm still in L.A. *PEACE*......

Music:

Classic soul, R&B, hip-hop, alternative rock, classic rock, funk, jazz, blues...Artists: Jay-Z , Mos Def (my future husband), Alicia Keys, Radiohead, Gnarls Barkley, Pink Floyd , Otis Redding, the ROOTS , OutKast, Mary J, and so on... I'm have no problem admitting that Ciara and lil Ms. Rihanna have grown on me rather quickly - but, then again, I do enjoy the dance!


What I'm listening to now: I'm really loving The Evolution of Robin Thicke - which is in constant rotation in my car, at the office, and at my home; still singing in the car and the shower to Futuresex/Lovesounds; and just amazed by Hil St. Soul's Soulidified. Check it out!

Movies:

Coming to America, The Princess Bride, Almost Famous, Gladiator, Fight Club, 25th Hour, Smoking Aces, The Italian Job, The Notebook, Hostage, Matrix Trilogy, Star Wars, LOTR...blah, blah, blah. OH, and no matter what time of day or night, if I see FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS is on I am watching it! I-right wiggle, 34-switchblade - for the state championship...JYEAH!...... Oh, and this movie is AMAZING!

Television:

The Colbert Report, Grey's Anatomy, HEROES, 24, House, Lost, What I like About You, Reba (Yes, Reba!), My Wife and Kids, Everybody Loves Raymond, Just shoot me, ...other meaningless shit. Lot's of animated shows - too many to list!It rots your brain, you know!......
Best Sunday Night-cap...

Books:

Somebody stole them! S -- this is for you!!! :)

How to make a NyLa
Ingredients:
1 part pride
1 part ambition
5 parts beauty
Method:
Layer ingredientes in a shot glass. Add a little lovability if desired!
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Personality cocktail
From Go-Quiz.com

Heroes:

My Parents

You are The Hermit

Prudence, Caution, Deliberation.

The Hermit points to all things hidden, such as knowledge and inspiration,hidden enemies. The illumination is from within, and retirement from participation in current events.

The Hermit is a card of introspection, analysis and, well, virginity. You do not desire to socialize; the card indicates, instead, a desire for peace and solitude. You prefer to take the time to think, organize, ruminate, take stock. There may be feelings of frustration and discontent but these feelings eventually lead to enlightenment, illumination, clarity.

The Hermit represents a wise, inspirational person, friend, teacher, therapist. This a person who can shine a light on things that were previously mysterious and confusing.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

My Blog

Ladies...sage advice and words to live by that we don't use often enough! A tribute to you :)

A Tribute to My Girls... Here's to all those girls who used to be his number one. The ones who waited all night for him to call, only to check the caller ID the next morning and be disappointed. ...
Posted by NyLa on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 02:50:00 PST

Beyond the limits of time

This isn't mine...just something I wanted to share!  No matter what you do, you cannot change the number of hours in the day. Yet you have an enormous impact over what goes into those hours, ...
Posted by NyLa on Thu, 28 Jun 2007 03:04:00 PST

I LOVE IT... DBZ vs New Songs video

Check out this video: DBZ vs New Songs Add to My Profile | More Videos...
Posted by NyLa on Thu, 28 Jun 2007 11:06:00 PST

A moment of silence...

My family, especially my older brother, is suffering a great loss.  Our beloved pitt, Tyson, has been laid to rest.  He lived a full and mischievous *for those who knew him* life - coming to...
Posted by NyLa on Wed, 02 May 2007 12:01:00 PST

Who is Jack Schitt?

For some time, many of us have wondered just who is Jack Schitt? We find ourselves at a loss when someone says, 'You don't know Jack  Schitt!' Well, thanks to my genealogy efforts, you can n...
Posted by NyLa on Thu, 19 Apr 2007 01:57:00 PST

Best damn nachos in the world!

Chano's is more than just an SC staple, it's the one Mexican place around campus that won't give you the runs...ever.AND...they have the most amazing nachos this side of the Mexican border!  (the...
Posted by NyLa on Thu, 19 Apr 2007 01:37:00 PST

My creed

If you ever wondered why I'm always late...it's not only because I like to take my time getting dolled up.I am what I am!Procrastinator's Creed 1. I believe that if anything is worth doing, it would...
Posted by NyLa on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 02:18:00 PST

How I live my life...

How You Life Your LifeYou seem to be straight forward, but you keep a lot inside.You are always tactful and diplomatic. You let people down gently.You tend to have one best friend you hang with, as op...
Posted by NyLa on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 01:21:00 PST

So, this is what the air smells like?

I can almost breathe normally now that I've had my surgery.  I went under the knife last Thursday to alleviate the symptoms associated with a deviated septum, perforation, horrible allergies and ...
Posted by NyLa on Mon, 19 Mar 2007 02:11:00 PST

I HAVE A HOME!!!

Just picked up my keys!  Thanks for bearing with my hysterics and offering a couch to cruise on if I did end up homeless. It's been rough, and I still need a refrigerator, but atleast I'll have a...
Posted by NyLa on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 09:00:00 PST