freedom, activism, animals, humanitarianism, culture, shamanism, equality, dreams, kicking ass, bicycling, nature, individuality, Earth, Netflix, green, Celtic, intention, expression, warriors, writing, spirituality, meditation, reading, right to be who you are, rescue, volunteering, buddhism, making a positive difference, oneness, humor
Music
I listen to different types of music, but my main loyalty will always remain with rock.
Some of the musicians I listen to are Poison, Candlebox, Skid Row, Stevie Nicks, Pearl Jam, Guns N' Roses, Nine Inch Nails, Whitesnake, Henry Rollins, Don Henley/The Eagles, Sarah McLachlan, Matchbox Twenty, Zero1, Bon Jovi, Pantera, Stone Temple Pilots, Billy Idol, Godsmack, Lita Ford, Dream Theater, Aerosmith, Fiona Apple, Great White, George Thorogood, Loreena McKennitt, Tom Petty, The Beach Boys, Sinead O'Connor, Joan Jett, and I could go on and on, but I won't.
I also listen to Celtic-type music, new age music, sounds of nature cd's, classical instruments, blah, blah, blah.
Movies
Documentaries, films that make you think about what you can do to change the world, epics, dark comedies and of course anything with hot guys who take their shirts off. 300 was like Heaven due to that last reason.
Television
Most of my television time is on Friday nights. Anthony will usually be watching some nerdy Scifi show and then I join him at 11 for Real Time with Bill Maher (the only reason I have HBO). After that, we turn to NatGeo for The Dog Whisperer and after that Dog Town. About the only time I watch TV other than that lately is during lunch or dinner when I will check out the news and Planet Green. I prefer Netflix and the internet. I love YouTube and would ask it to marry me if I weren't already promised to dictionary.com.
Books
I read mostly non-fiction, but also like fantasy (not a big fan of Sci-Fi)and historical fiction when I have the time. I like learning stuff, considering philosophies, and expanding my spiritual growth.
Heroes
The search for a hero should begin within.
Here's a quote from my personal journal:
"I must hold my sword to the sky and be fearless in the face of impending war. I must summon that part of myself that paces in wait of resurrection. I must be the strength that endures and the beauty that inspires. I must be myself. I must charge ahead to meet the opposing forces and I must conquer them. I need to give a respectful nod to who I have always been. I need to rise to the occasion and be her champion."
I've always done things my way and in a lot of cases, it hasn't been done traveling the traditional path. I have never been the worn road. I am the wooded overgrowth and shadowy concaves. I am my own.
"To thine own self be true." --- Shakespeare
I moved to Georgia from Southern California in 2000. Due to my large family of animals (being unable to find suitable housing elsewhere because of them and refusing to give them up), I just kinda got stuck in this place.
I'm always looking for the opportunity to get out of here, but in the meantime, I want to work towards leaving the local animals in better circumstances than I first discovered them. I really want to get a non-profit rescue license. Someday, I will return to the mountains and have an actual animal sanctuary. Don't doubt it.
Just because I can't help them all doesn't mean that I should stop helping who I can. One person can make a difference. Every life is worth it. Never doubt the power that you hold within yourself.
Also, just because life can be a bitch doesn't mean that you have to be one too. There is power in the positive and we should all strive to put that kind of energy out into the world. Let's not be so crappy all the time or act like people owe us something. You hold the power to make the world better. Use it wisely. Use it with strength and courage. Use it. Become your own hero.
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." -- Gandhi
If we all harnessed the power of one, just imagine how incredible the power of unity could be.
The time to start walking the walk is now.
Instead of using all of our energy fighting against, perhaps we should start fighting for.
On a more personal level...
I love popcorn, french fries, ketchup, avocado rolls with ginger dressing, and cool autumn nights under the moon. I embrace the good, the bad and the naughty. I named my bicycle Leonidas due to the character in the film "300" - you know, because I oil him up and ride him often. With the exception of my bicycle and the occasional Gerard Butler or Hugh Jackman movie, I am 100% faithful to my partner and have every intention of staying that way, so don't bother with the pervy myspace hook-up messages that you send to every chick within a 50 mile radius. I am a very sexual person by nature and believe that sexuality should be embraced and not shamefully hidden away, but that doesn't mean that your penis interests me. I am striving to become more eco-friendly and encourage you to do the same. My home office is purple and silver and pretty messy. I'm kinda bad ass. I often sit and/or lie in odd positions. I consider myself spiritual, not religious. My mood can often be determined by the wiggle of my feet. Every dream I ever have includes some form of water. I believe in miracles, even if they don't always have the outcome imagined. I have been vegan since January 2000, poop at least a few times a day, and no, my shoes are not leather. And yes, I did see you staring at my boobs, but that's okay - I stare at them too.
"I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night." --- Sarah Williams
I write a lot. Here's one of my poems (I'll change it at whim):
Last thing at night
When I finally close my eyes
I see the ghostly faces
Of those lives left behind
And I feel so small
All they needed was someone
But I can’t be everyone
Instead, I’m left feeling like a no one
Insignificant in the mass of tragedy
But then I remind myself
That I am not powerless
So long as I draw breath
I am not powerless
With pen and paper
I am not powerless
I will NOT be insignificant
I am armed with passion
Driven by determination
The need for justice
A weapon within me
I refuse to be dismissed
I must make others see
We don’t have to be powerless
I have a voice
And I will use it
I have hands
And I am willing to dirty them
I am ready for the fight
I am willing to be bruised
I will gather all of my might
I will put myself to use
A difference can be made
Change is within reach
Reach inside yourself and don’t hesitate
Accept reality but don’t fade your beliefs
There is strength in activism
There is strength in the individual activist
The world is your potential forum
And we are all very much significant
We must be the ones
To stand for the powerless
We must be the ones to say
They are NOT insignificant
Who I'd like to meet: People wanting to work towards positive change in the world.
I like people with an inner strength. Sometimes being strong means sticking to your guns even when it makes things uncomfortable.
Strength is being true to who you are and acting on that truth.
"What's popular is not always right. What's right is not always popular." - unknown
Also on my list are The Dalai Lama, Jane Goodall, Cesar Millan, Hal Sparks, Pierce Brosnan, Leonardo DiCaprio, Billy Idol, Bill Maher, Joan Jett, Al Gore, Eddie Vedder, Weird Al, and anyone who can help me help get animals rescued, or just make the world a better place in general.
Please note: I am AWFUL about replying to messages. I am usually not a very good choice if you are wanting someone to randomly chat with. Please don't be offended. A lot of times I don't even respond consistently to the people I know. It isn't that I don't care or that I don't appreciate the time taken to contact me, I just really truly suck at some things and responding regularly is one of them.
Thanks for understanding :)
As a side note:
I'm not here to pimp myself. Please don't pimp yourself to me. Don't send me obvious "hook up" messages because I'll probably just delete them.
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Hey! I wanted to tell you Gunner passed his therapy dog test and got his CGC. Just waiting on the Red Cross to finalize the paper work and we got to Savannah and get an ID card and his bandana! I have started him in agility and he loves it! Hope you are doing great!
That's so cool. I'm so glad that a friend of mine is doing this kind of work and helping animals. If I lived closer I would volunteer and help! :) I just get so busy here at work. But I do my part when I can, if I find strays I try to find their homes or help when I can.
I MISS YOU TOO!!! ^_^ I am doing very well, just busy busy busy. Is your phone number the same as before? I need to call you and catch up on things with you! *wub*
Hello my friend how are you doing? well i am sorry for not write you you for very long time.... hope you dont mind, the truth is that i got some of my own problem and thats why i am not on the mood to talk to any one... anyway i am ok now... well i just wanna say hello to you and wish you a good day... talk to you soon. regards Tashi PS if you have facebook, you can add me there with this email address tashi.d.tsering@gmail.com i use facebook for personal stuff no political....
John was the reason I sold my Harley! Dumb frackin move!! I'm ready to go back to Florida! You have no idea! Hope you're doing great. Thankx for the bday wish.
Hey there! I thought I would say hey and how are ya! We are in fort campbell kentucky and they have just given us a breed ban which will cause us to lose our dogs should we move, I will be fighting this one. Dogs arent mean its the owners!!
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