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Rachel

Sex is like playing spades. If you don't have a good partner, you'd better have a good hand.

About Me


I said I would update my profile following my 28th birthday, as I can no longer claim to be a "mid-20-something" of any sort. Sad. Regardless, the rest of the profile really hasn't changed from when I was 27 (go figure!). College really was the best damned time of my life. Now I get tired at 10 pm, and I'm too lame to go out and party, so I don't even know how a hangover feels anymore. Considering the rapidity with which I was able to massacre brain cells in college, it's DEFINITELY a good thing I'm done with school. Still, if given the opportunity, I'd go back tomorrow. Seriously. At least now, this whole "grown up" thing is starting to make sense to me. But I still don't like it one bit, and I'm holding on to my adolesence with an even firmer grip than before, and for as long as I possibly can. After business hours only, of course.
Oh, and as for my CrackBerry addiction...
So long, BlackBerry - I'm on to bigger and better things. Namely, the iPhone. I know - I rule.
READ: Why Republicans Are Better in Bed
QUOTABLE QUOTES: "If you don't read the newspapers, you are uninformed; if you do read the newspapers, you are misinformed." -Mark Twain
"There is a fine line between a hobby and mental illness." -Dave Barry
"Women are always ready to give themselves over for love, when all the men really have to offer is the word and not the meaning behind it." -Bernice McFadden
"I believe in an open mind, but not so open that your brains fall out." -Arthur Hays Sulzberger

My Interests

Law, Music, High Fidelity Stereo Equipment, Home Buying, Dogs, Dogs, and Dogs.

And dogs.

Snagged this from Alexis's MySpace - LOVE it...

Your Hair Should Be Purple

Intense, thoughtful, and unconventional.
You're always philosophizing and inspiring others with your insights.
What's Your Funky Inner Hair Color?

I'd like to meet:

In no particular order: Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.; Chuck Palahniuk; C.S. Friedman; and Chris Smither.
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adopt your own virtual pet!

You Are Jean Grey
Although your fate is often unknown, you always seem to survive (even after death).
Your mind is your greatest weapon, literally!

Powers: telepathy and telekinesis, the ability to project thoughts into the mind of others, communication with animals Which of the X-Men Are You?

Music:



Is this supposed to be a list of groups I like? That would never fit. I like music. I love good music. Good music can come in any genre. Unfortunately, some genres have more bad than good. I try to avoid bad music.

Some artists I LOVE:
Chris Smither
Fiona Apple
Sander Kleinenberg (yes, spinning is an art)
Tori Amos
Ani DiFranco
John Lee Hooker
Mississippi Joe Hurt
Pink Floyd (Roger Waters AND David Gilmour)
Bjork
Bob Marley
James McMurtry
Lauryn Hill
Miles Davis
Stevie Nicks
Weezer
The Chemical Brothers
Lee Burridge
The Beatles (but who doesn't?)

Movies:

Some absolute, all-time favorites would include:
Run Lola Run - or, for the Germans out there - Lola Rent!!!
Anchorman
Stigmata
The Joy Luck Club
Hotel Rwanda
Dangerous Beauty
The Big Lebowski
and last but not least...
BEST IN SHOW (and every other Christopher Guest movie ever - including The Princess Bride and This Is Spinal Tap)

Television:

Boston Legal, Heroes and The Office. I'm addicted.

Books:

Einstein's Dreams
Invisible Monsters
I Was Amelia Earhart
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
anything that's NOT a hornbook

I'm really into funky fiction with a dark twist, like Chuck Palahniuk; I'm also into funky memoirs with a dark twist, like Augusten Burroughs.

Heroes:

ME!! Okay, not really, but I need a place to put all this ".. survey" bullshit, so here it is. Because I find it so amusing.
You're an Expert Kisser
You're a kissing pro, but it's all about quality and not quantity
You've perfected your kissing technique and can knock anyone's socks off
And you're adaptable, giving each partner what they crave
When it comes down to it, your kisses are truly unforgettable.
What Kind of Kisser Are You?
Your Candy Heart Says "Get Real"
You're a bit of a cynic when it comes to love.
You don't lose your head, and hardly anyone penetrates your heart.
Your ideal Valentine's Day date: is all about the person you're seeing (with no mentions of v-day!)
Your flirting style: honest and even slightly sarcastic
What turns you off: romantic expectations and "greeting card" holidays
Why you're hot: you don't just play hard to get - you are hard to get
What Does Your Candy Heart Say?
What Classic Pin-Up Are You?
You're Lili St. Cyr!
Take this quiz !
Who 's Your Inner Sexy Cartoon Chick ?
Bettie Boop
Take this quiz !
You Are a Natural Beauty!
You're the kind of beauty that every guy dreams about...
One that looks good in the morning - without a stich of makeup
That's doesn't mean you're a total hippie chic though
You have style, but for you, style is effortless What Type of Beauty Are You?

My Blog

Jury Duty

For those of you who may be wondering, "where the hell has Rachel been this week?" the answer is simple: JURY DUTY.  That's right, I got called for jury duty.  I entered the voir dire proces...
Posted by Rachel on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:03:00 PST

Lola Is Gone

NOTE: THIS IS A COPY OF AN EMAIL ORIGINALLY SENT BY ME TO A NUMBER OF RECIPIENTS ON SATURDAY, JULY 7, 2007.   I am writing to let everyone know that Lola has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.  For...
Posted by Rachel on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:02:00 PST

Sinu-what??!

Okay, people.  Yesterday I went to the doctor and had a CAT scan of my head.  No, I'm not retarded (thanks for the vote of confidence).  I do have some nasty sinus problems, though (and...
Posted by Rachel on Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:48:00 PST

Cold Comfort

"Oh, he's going to really regret losing you."I've heard that more than once, and more than once it's been true.After we've split, I've gotten The Call.The 3-in-the-morning,half-drunk-dialing,phone kee...
Posted by Rachel on Fri, 22 Dec 2006 07:43:00 PST

Questions without Answers

Have you ever had an encounter with an individual whom you though was firmly buried deep in your past?  It can be a grand experience, if it means finding old friends.  It can be a wretched e...
Posted by Rachel on Thu, 07 Dec 2006 05:08:00 PST

King of Round Ball

For those alums who might have been wondering, I can confirm that as of 12 a.m., Sunday, November 5, 2006, Durham is still there.  Duke is still standing.  The Gardens and the gazebo are sti...
Posted by Rachel on Mon, 06 Nov 2006 06:53:00 PST

Simple Is As Simple Does

It seems to me that the basic problem inherent in all male/female communications is the absolute symplicity of the male human animal.  Combine this with the general problem of language (see my fi...
Posted by Rachel on Tue, 10 Oct 2006 03:23:00 PST

Nothing could make this a good day.

Um, just in case you didn't know it, I wanted to inform everyone that I am an old maid.  Please do not try to argue with me about this - this information comes from the highest authority.  M...
Posted by Rachel on Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:52:00 PST

I'm Tired. I'm Thirsty. I'm Wild Eyed.

I am blogging not because I have something important or reflective to say; rather, I am blogging today because I have nothing better to do.  Since I cannot even think of a topic for myself, I wil...
Posted by Rachel on Fri, 22 Sep 2006 08:03:00 PST

Better Than the Alternative

Yesterday I turned 27.  Not at all a major event.  Nothing like an 18th birthday, or a 21st birthday (nor even close to a 40th, thank goodness)!So why does my 27th birthday deserve a blog, y...
Posted by Rachel on Tue, 19 Sep 2006 06:21:00 PST