nicknames: d, miss d, diva, wild child, blondie, vin, miss jackson (I am for real...)
computer: mac...
upcoming volunteer project??: i am thinking of the marine mammal center in marin county. hopefully in 2 years i can spend several weeks at the international primate protection league headquarters in south carolina caring for gibbons and other ex-laboratory primates.
last book read: some harlequin romance....
real books i want to read: snowcrash by neal stephenson, The DaVinci code, Fast Food Nation, Stupid White Men
zodiac sign: gemini sun, libra moon, leo rising, leo venus, aries mars. i am quite fiery.
must see tv: buffy the vampire slayer, Pardon the Interruption (like the best sports show on!) all the law & orders, nhl2night, girlfriends, angel, queer as folk
favorite cocktails: cosmopolitans, martinis, margarita on the rocks, mai tai's, vodka/cranberry, red bull/vodka
current project: studying up on converting religions ( I will contact the Rabbi again soon)
fave led zeppelin songs: all of my love, babe i am going to leave you, kashmir (my absolute fave), dazed & confused, stairway to heaven, rock and roll, fool in the rain, black dog, immigrant song, d'yer mak'er, friends, the rain song, carouselambra, I'm gonna crawl, hot dog
interesting fact about me: volunteered for 2 years taking care and supervising children with mental and physical handicaps, primarily down syndrome.
fave pink floyd songs: poles apart, comfortably numb, one of these days, vera, another brick in the wall (parts 1 & 2), us and them, another one of my turns, wish you were here
little known facts: I really am an optimist. =) and a romantic... beneath the hard cynical shell.
planned treks: Scotland's highlands & lochs
rolling stones' song that rules: Paint It Black
fave color: lavender
dream: will someone please buy me season tickets for the San Jose Sharks? please???
great sci-fi novels: startide rising by david brin & hyperion by dan simmons.
favorite flowers: lavender roses. and lilies.
fact: my hair is naturally this color. I hate being asked if I dye my hair.
last great movie seen: The Fellowship of the Ring. still my favorite of the 3 LOTR flicks.
birthday: it's a secret, but you can find the answer on another page on my website.
major in college: primatology. I studied Ape & Monkey social behavior & evolution.
martial art i studied: tae kwon do
learning more about: Renaissance Art (Italian more than northern). Contemporary Art is alright, but I am a big fan of Classical, Medieval & Renaissance artwork. I also like Impressionist artwork.
working on: my tennis game. I need to work on my serve and volley.
neverending household chore: painting my studio. who knew it would take this long? = (
waiting impatiently for: Star Wars Episode III... Summer 2005. My inner geek is starving!
I love: anything Piglet.... the underrated member of the pooh gang.
like: chap chae noodles. still looking for a great korean restaurant. my family cooks excellent southern cuisine.
next electronics purchase: portable DVD player. a girl can dream, right?
very: flirty when inebriated. oh the things i wish i could take back... *sigh*
learned: that you can't change a person or how their mind processes what they feel. you can only hope that he/she will be honest with you. also learned that you can survive heartbreak.
i know: that a simple "hello" phone call or email can really brighten a person's day.
games: i like strategy games like abalone, mastermind, go & bridge. I love trivial pursuit.
fave actor: gary oldman. I totally believe he can do no wrong with a movie role.
pet peeve: people who clip their nails in public. that is just so fucking nasty.
i can be: equally introverted & extroverted. some call it moody....
happiest: when seeing a person or animal overcoming obstacles and succeeding. it's such a defining moment of the power of inner strength. overcoming one's fears & limitations is true beauty.
no tolerance: for deception. It hurts more when people are not upfront about their feelings.
2 fave college memories: the freshman welcome dance and my summer internship in DC.
diggin': russell crowe. next to gary oldman, he can do no wrong with a role. asshole or not, the man can act.
last concert: Cibo Matto. it was awesome! click here for their website.
3 fave birthdays:
1) my 25th in Vegas. the memories.....
2) 21st: a quiet & romantic dinner in santa cruz with my college boyfriend. & fun on the boardwalk.
3) the big 1-0... Chuck E Cheese!
the last 3 CD's i have bought:
a) Josh Groban- self titled -best CD ever!! he has the most beautiful, pure voice.
b) Monsta Jamz -some cool old school music
c) Eminem- The Eminem Show -got it in Montreal with an all access DVD. I really dig Eminem.
Weirdest comment as a compliment: This bar in LA that me & some girlfriends go to a lot, one of the bartenders there who hooked us up with a lot of free shots and drinks told me that I look like a "Dirty Girl". What the hell does that mean? I don't think I said thank you... I was too stunned. Besides, did it deserve a thanks?
I love: The Sports Guy on ESPN.com's Page 2. He is absolutely hilarious! A must read is his Karate Kid Trilogy piece.
My 2nd love: is the Betting Fool. he's an acerbically funny sportswriter. & he's actually responded to my emails. big plus for him
favorite city to play in: New York, baby!! The energy in NYC is amazing. Can't wait to move there in 2005.
