Music. Metal shows. Reading. Writing. Animals. (Especially me two wee mini Dachshunds Tiny and Teeny, and my cat Tigger.) Friends. Family. Nature. Coffee. Movies. Making cards for people.
Music
I love all different styles of music. My favorites used to be easy listening music. More laid back stuff, with some rock mixed in there.
Bruce Springsteen was an obsession for a while in my late teens, before I moved to the States.
Now I would have to consider myself a true Metal Head! After going through some major heartbreak and ache, I had to put that other soppy music away. It made me feel sadder and I could barely function. Metal made me want to get up and do something about it. This was about ten years ago, so Metal has been my savior since then. Heavy Metal. Death Metal. Thrash Metal. All things Metal!
SHADOWS FALL.
CHIMAIRA.
ARCH ENEMY.
CRADLE OF FILTH.
THE HAUNTED.
LAMB OF GOD.
GOATWHORE.
JOB FOR A COWBOY.
OPETH.
DEVIL DRIVER.
MASTODON.
DIMMU BORGIR.
AMON AMARTH.
KATAKLYSM.
CANNIBAL CORPSE.
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER.
DISTURBED.
To name but a few.
I also like Hardcore bands.
HATEBREED.
WALLS OF JERICO.
BLOODLINED CALLIGRAPHY.
ALL THAT REMAINS.
FULL BLOWN CHAOS.
BURY YOUR DEAD.
CONVERGE.
To name but a few.
Movies
Snatch. Braveheart. Seven. Silence of the lambs. Hannibal. Fargo. High Crimes. Murder By Numbers. Harry Potter. Lord Of The Rings. The Brave One.
The ones I hate to admit are: Top Gun. Titanic. Sleeping Magnolia's. Fried Green Tomatoes. I call them my 'boo hoo' movies, because that what they typically make me do!
Television
The Closer. UFC Unleashed. House. The Dog Whisperer. (Which I never get to see anymore, now that I've moved and don't have extended cable. Damn it!) Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. Grey's Anatomy. Hell's Kitchen. American Idol. (I know! You say," How can you listen to Metal music, and then watch American Idol"?! Well, the answer would have to be??? I have no earthly, or any other planet of a clue??!!) Medium. Lost. The Office. ER.
Books
All books by Mauve Binchy, Val Mcdermid, J.K.Rowling, Patricia Cornwall. The Alienist, by Caleb Carr. A really good, interesting read. At least it was for me. Any good crime thriller really.
Heroes
My Dad, wee Billy McConnell, who died whenever I was twelve years old, due to a massive heart attack at only forty-five years of age. But he was, is and always will be with me in my heart and in my soul. May he forever rest in peace.
My Sisters, Diane and Tracey, who inspire me to keep on going, and who I know will always be there for me whenever I need them. Even though they are thousands of miles away in Ireland, they are still as close to me as the wind on my face, and the air that I breath. They have been my rock all throughout my life, regardless of where, or what we were doing at the time. They have come through, and continue to walk through such adversity in their lives, that would put a strong person to shame, should they have to do the same. And they have done it with true grace and style, which I find amazing! They are truly my heroes in life for a reason!
Resa and Julie, my tag team of helpers, who love me unconditionally in spite of my more than silly self! I look up to these two wonderful inspirational woman on a daily basis, and am so very grateful and blessed to have them in my life.
Todd, my com padre now, going on six or seven years. A faithful friend to the end is what he is, besides so many other wonderful endearing traits that make him one of my heroes! Notwithstanding the fact that he is taking a very strong Bull by the horns, and not letting go for nothing! No pun intended, but that really takes some balls!
Molly, for getting out there week after week and doing her thing so very well. And for inspiring other struggling artists to get back up on the stage where they really belong, and do their thing, and feel good about it!
Jeri, for hanging in there all these years no-matter how tough things got. And for being my friend in all types of weather.
Mother Teresa.
Jesus.
All the Survivors out there. (You know who you are. If you don't, then you obviously didn't make it? Sorry dude!)
Markethill High School
Armagh, United Kingdom
Graduated: N/A
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Major: I had no concentration!
Minor: A whole lot of nothing.
Clubs:
1984 to 1988
Ingrid McConnell. to have had a nice peaceful Thanksgiving with friends and no drama!!!
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Well I was born and raised in N.Ireland, and lived there until I was just two months shy of my nineteenth birthday.
I came to America on a one year work visa through a program called 'Au Pair In America', and was a nanny to two wee boys aged five and two, in Manassas VA. It was the first time I had ever been away for any length of time from my twin sister Tracey, and it was like a part of me had been taken away, to the point that some days it was just difficult to breath. That may sound like an exaggeration, but its the Gods honest truth, and best way I know how to even explain it. It was brutal! I still miss her terribly, as I do also my big sister Diane. But you gotta do what you gotta do to get by in this life, and unfortunately and sadly, it means leaving behind loved ones that we wish could be with us. We all have to make sacrifices in life to get to where we want to be, and where we are 'supposed' to be. (If you believe in all that stuff and what not?!) I'm not so sure sometimes what to believe anymore?
There are no clear answers to so many things, which leaves me rather confused, and fumbling in the dark on many an occasion? But I still am compelled to keep on seeking, that which will one day hopefully bring some peace to our weary spirits, hearts and minds.
I returned home to Ireland after that year and married an American fella I had met and dated during my time as a nanny. We were going to go to Bible Collage once we returned to the States, but I fell very ill after our wedding, and all plans went thfjshguwy6tbbfjg!!!!!!!!
We did however return to America. To Greensboro NC, where I still reside. Our marriage however did not last but maybe three or four years. By that time I had made a wee life and home here for myself, and was not prepared to give it up after fighting so hard for it. So here I still be, having gone through many more ups and downs since then. Such is the way of life it seems. But its not over yet!
Who I'd like to meet: <
People who are open minded and real.
Believe it........had nothing interesting to say. LOL! And in response to your facebook message im doing okay....really. How was your turkey day by the way. Love ya
Hey! I am okay. Just trying to get everything together for my surjery on Tuesday. I need your phone number again. I love you and thanks for the comment. I would love to get together soon with you.
Honey, I know exactly what you mean. We went to two parties last night, got home around 12:30 (way past my bedtime), and I feel hungover today (without even drinking)! Getting old sucks!!!
Didn't play scrabble last night everyone got sick on me. If we play I will be sure to call you. Don't forget about next weekend for lisa's birthday! Can't wait to see ya! Love, Thina
