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Erica

I am here for Friends and Networking

About Me

One of the first things people notice about me is how much I care about the environment and social justice. I'm a vegetarian who rides the bus (that's saying a lot living in L.A. [Los Autos] Actually I need to update this. Metro/MTA cancelled the bus line that I took to work so now I drive like everyone else). My three main goals in life are to save the world, get my Master's Degree and to own the entire ROBOTECH series on DVD (1 down...2 to go :p). In my free time I enjoy singing, capoeira, dancing(House, Samba or Fire), painting, drawing, exploring different cultures by traveling and appreciating music and visual art.

What is Capoeira you ask? Well here’s a clip of some Regional style Capoeira. It was filmed at the CentroSul Huntington Beach Roda on July 16, 2006. You can see me in the lower left corner. I have pigtails and I'm wearing the small green sports bra and white pants/abada. I get in and play in the roda just as the clip ends.
HB Pier Roda 16 July 06

This next clip shows the Angola style of Capoeira and was taken at the 2006 Capoeira Angola Center of Los Angeles Angola Encounter. I am wearing white and playing the berimbau in the background. One of my Professors, Muito Tempo, is also wearing white and is playing capoeira with an Angolerio.

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Here's a clip of me fire poi spinning with some of my signature tricky moves at the March 2007 Moon Circle event.

This a clip of me firedancing/spinning fire poi on my 2006 birthday.

Here's another clip of me and others fire poi spinning at the January 2007 Moon Circle event.

And here's a clip of me samba dancing at New Year's Eve 2009! It was FUN. I just wish my boa had stayed on though!

And here's a clip of the Febuary 2008 Carnival Ball dance contest!! Lots of bunda shaking!

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

I'm looking for fun-loving yet socially and environmentally aware people to hang with. Just come along with Eco-gal and we'll save the world together!

Unless I already know you, please email me before you make a friend request.

P.S. Military people (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines) need not apply.* While I love this country I could never be cool with someone who thinks that what America is doing with its military force is right; and by working for the military, you are in essence supporting America's current regime. Everyone has to be accountable for the choices they make in life.

* Don't misunderstand me. I think the way this country uses it's young boys to fight it's wars is deplorable especially considering the way it treats them when they come back. Our veterans are not treated right after they have given all they are to the military. What I'm saying is that I'm not interested in anyone who is pro-military.

My Blog

Brazilian Style New Years Party

Brazilian Style New Year's Party   RioBela Productions and Sambala are teaming up to bring you an authentic Brazilian New Years Eve Party. Ring in the New Year with Beautiful Samba Da...
Posted by on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Environmental Supervisor

Hello Everyone!   I have great job related news!! I've gotten a promotion! I'm still working for the city of Los Angeles' Department of Water and Power (LADWP), but as of November 24, 2008 I bec...
Posted by on Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:49:00 GMT

I’m in Germany!!!

I'm in Germany!!!
Posted by on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:48:00 GMT

Check out this event: Brazilian Carnaval Ball

Hosted By: SambaLa Samba SchoolWhen: Saturday Feb 02, 2008at 9:00 PMWhere: Vault 350350 Pine Ave.Long Beach, CA 90802United StatesDescription:SambaLa Samba School Click Here To View Event Clips from ...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:33:00 GMT

Check out this event: Club Samba

Hosted By: SambaLa Samba SchoolWhen: Saturday Sep 15, 2007 at 9:00 PMWhere: Blue Cafe210 The Promenade NorthLong Beach, CA 90802United StatesDescription:SambaLa Samba School Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:59:00 GMT

I´m in Brazil!!!!

I´m in Brazil!!!! I got here safe and sound! It´s rainy, hot and sunny all at once! I´m going to play LOTS of capoeira and eat LOTS of acai!!!  Much love to all!!  Erica/Onda/Tiamat
Posted by on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:49:00 GMT

My New Job!!

Hello Everyone!!! ..:NAMESPACE PREFIX = O /> Things are good at my new job with the Department of Water and Power! I was at ..:NAMESPACE PREFIX = ST1 />Los Angeles World Airports/ LA City's Department...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:04:00 GMT

SambaLa Show 2-3-2007

Well this was only my second show so I was a little nervous, but it went very well This time I didn't wear a bikini, since Doris, the show director, told me to wear my skirt outfit. This outfit is sti...
Posted by on Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:48:00 GMT

I got robbed :(

I got robbed. Wednesday night when I was at gymnastics someone broke into my car and stole my work backpack and my brand new tote bag(I bought the tote bag Saturday and it was gone on Wednesday). It's...
Posted by on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 12:22:00 GMT

"So what's up with Tiamat69?"

Alright I know you're all wondering what's up with my handle "Tiamat69". Well I will tell you...   Tiamat comes from "Dungeons and Dragons" the cartoon from the 1980s (I MUST get the boxed DVD se...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:04:00 GMT