Feeding the bears, running with scissors, playing in the motorway, swearing in front of children, taking candy from strangers, sex, drugs and rock n roll.
But seriously...I like old dead crazy dudes - hence my long studying of archaeology. I also dig music. I prefer macintosh products over PCs. I like art, theatre, films and pub quizzes. I like dogs and cats. I love travelling and learning languages. I would rather live in the city than the country. I recently discovered the joys of Astrology, and I honestly couldn't live without my iPod. Honestly (unfortunately, it just died in the great iPod death of 2006. I'm learning to cope.).
Oh yah, and I am addicted to Starbucks.
Music
This is constantly changing and evolving, based on my mood and what I've got going on. Some constants are Elliott Smith, Green Day, Ben Folds, Tori Amos, Bach, Mozart, Robbie Williams (yah, yah, I know), Zero 7, Foo Fighters and Pink Floyd. etc. etc. But I listen to pretty much anything.
Movies
Trainspotting, the original Star Wars trilogy, and a list that goes on forever.
Television
Dexter, Ugly Betty, Father Ted, Flight of the Conchords, X-Factor, American Idol, Green Wing, 24, Dr. Who, Will & Grace reruns, Scrubs reruns, Sex and the City reruns, Torchwood, Gavin & Stacy, and I watch Lost and Prison Break with my boy, even though I'm not a huge fan.
Books
I like chick lit and historical fiction. Anything that will keep me occupied on the tube, but takes little concentration. ;o)
Heroes
Manolo Blahnik, Hadrian, Katherine Jenkins, Sarah Brightman, Andrew Lloyd Webber
The University of Reading
Reading, United Kingdom
Graduated: N/A
Degree: Ph.D.
Major: Roman Archaeology
Minor: Italian, Latin
Clubs: University Choir. Professional Pub Hoppers. (read: found middle ground)
2005 to 2007
The University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Graduated: 2005
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Master's Degree
Major: Archaeology
Clubs: Crazy 88 Rockers, MA students too drunk/lazy to join a real club (read: lazy alcoholic)
2004 to 2005
Portland State University
Portland, OREGON
Graduated: 2004
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Anthropology/Archaeology
Minor: German
Clubs: PSU Vocal Jazz. That's about it. I rowed Crew for about a week. I did stuff with the Anthro society when I could be bothered. Mostly I just kept to myself (read: lazy).
2002 to 2004
Cleveland High School
Portland, OR
Graduated: 1997
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Clubs: Clevelan'Daires, A-Choir, Thespians, Legend Yearbook, Cheerleading, Soccer, PhotoStaff, ArtStaff, Student Government, etc. (read: overachiever)
I am an American ex-pat living in London. I've resided in Portland and Eugene Oregon, Pullman and Spokane Washington, a suburb of Philadelphia, Rome (as in Italy), Liverpool, Reading and London England. I like to move around, but consider London home now. I think I'll stay put for a while.
I think microbrew is way better than lager, and oh how I miss it so. I miss nothing from the US except my family, my dog, my best friends, drunken late-night taco bell runs and the Nordstrom half-yearly sale...and Microbrews. Heh.
I am a Cancer, Capricorn rising. I never really gave a toss until I met my husband. He taught me the ways of astrology, and I have learned a lot about myself, and others!
What else? Ich spreche deutsche. I like yoga, chocolate, playing the guitar, travelling, complaining about the weather, shopping for shoes I can’t/shouldn’t afford and drinking expensive cocktails. Starbucks is my not-so-secret addiction and I enjoy trying to talk to people who can’t understand me in German when I’m drunk.
DISCLAIMER:
NB1: Bands/Shops/Whatever - don't send me messages asking me to go add you. I turned off the allowing bands to add me thing for a reason.
NB2: I don't mind if new people add me, but if you choose to do so, try and leave a message telling me who you are. I'm not one of those people that collects friends. Most the people on here are people I've known for a long time.
People who don't pretend to be someone they're not to make others like them.
People in London or Reading, UK.
People I knew once before but haven't seen in ages. It's always nice to find old friends.
Also, Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Tennant, Sarah Brightman, Katherine Jenkins, Rhydian Roberts and several old dead dudes (Nero, Hadrian, Henry VIII, etc).
It was INCREDIBLE to see you again missy! Hope the wedding went well and I'm so glad I had the chance to catch up on Friday night. It was also good to meet the Mr. Thanks for the invite!! =)
I had so much fun at the wedding and Merv seems like a great man! I am so happy for you two!! Maybe we can get together before you head back to England?!? Maybe we can meet half way and have lunch.
hey lady bug!!!!!! i'm so incredibly excited you will be in town in no time!!!!!!!!! Are you nervous for the big day??? OK, so is dinner still on for friday eve!?! If so, wouldn't miss it for the world!!!!!!!! Let me know if you want to hit up Cudas that night or any other while you're in town-- got the VIP hook up!!!!
CONGRATSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS my love!! I am so incredibly happy for you!! Keep me posted on dates and I'mthere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mrs. Merv Chelle Belle... i love it!!XOXOX MISS YOU!!!!!!!!!!
OMG I'm so pissed... you have a Beard Papa's on London's Oxford Street.
If you haven't gone yet then you seriously.. SERIOUSLY need to go. That place was a weekly visit for me in Los Angeles and I can't find a fix any closer then LA. I'm dying.. seriously. =/
I'm moving again! oy... and then a month after that I might be moving again! OY! At least my 2nd move in 2 months might be that much closer to you. Sort of... lol At least closer then Oregon.
Hey cuz, I just wanted to drop by and say that everything went well today. The service was very beautiful and there was a wonderful turnout, like that wasn't expected ; ), especially how much grandma was loved! Your recording was very nice and had people laughing at parts. Take care, and I hope to see you soon!
