Virago

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: Arawak - Taino - ChiricahuaMood: enlightened enlightenedPosted at 4:06 AM Mar 8 view more

  • Carmen Cruz

  • 50 / Female
  • GARRISON, New York, US
  • Last Login: 9/23/2009

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Interests

  • General

    Creativity + Innovation = The Arts, MY LIFE! Colors from the Paintings of Van Gogh and Guerrero - Boldness from Diego Rivera's strength in his images - Passion from Picasso sheer dedication to his Art - Bare honesty from Frida Kahlo who transformed her pain into universal strength - Grace from Georgia O'Keeffe who saw womanhood in every flower - The Importance, Power & Enormous Inspiration of Words from Maya Angelou, Audre Lorde and so many other poets, songwriters, writers - The Homer Classics - The Illiad and the Odyssey = Art is Life and my Life is Art...
  • Music

    The Rhythm of Life - Strong African drums and Percussion - Passionate Latin guitars - God is as primitive as the Sun, the Moon, the Stars, you and me...so PLEASE no European Censors because nonsensical thinking has never, ever stopped me from dancing barefoot around the fire with my tribe.

    May you get out there and savor life! You've only got one lifetime to "boogie oogie" with!..
  • Movies

    An Incomplete List of Directors b/c I'm not DEAD YET! HAha!

    Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas, Julie Taymor, Penny Marshall, Garry Marshall (both of the Bronx!), Spike Lee (from Brooklyn!), Pedro Almodovar, Victor Nunez, John Singleton, John Waters, Martin Scorsese, Joel Coen, Nancy Savoca, Guillermo del Toro, John Sayles, Wendell B. Harris, Jr., Lizzie Borden, Jonathan Demme, Robert Rodriquez, Allison Anders, Quentin Tarantino, Patricia Cordoso, Tyler Perry (Medea!)and of course the Actor/Directors like Clint Eastwood, Jodie Foster & etal...so many names, so little space!

    *Honorary Shout-outs to Melvin Van Peebles, the Nuyorican Poetry Cafe and all Artists throughout the world.

    I don't know if the world could ever survive without Artists, the world's visionaries, who 'see' the illusions of humanity, fame & beauty...who like children run up to snatch the blinders off people's eyes with glee. Who else could do that & find their humanity tenfold?..


    Pedro Albizu CamposDr. Albizu Campos

    malcolm xMalcolm X

    gandhi


    "Though millions never survived the voyage to the New World, we survive today. Though in these New Lands our oppressors shackled us, we are free today. Though they expect less of us, we can & do give more to our families, communities and our children. Our strength, courage & dreams are evident in the way we live our lives."
    ..
  • Television

    Support the Discovery Channel, PBS, the Sundance Channel, Independent Films, Independent Thinkers, Creativity and Artists EVERYWHERE. Turn off the TV & get out there too!

    Support your local Community & Schools. Mathematics & Science are for GYRLS too! Live by example & learn from others.
  • Books

    Haven't read anything yet for the Summer, but I'm open to suggestions........
  • Heroes

    *For Jibaros, Dreamers and Idealists everywhere* I am descended from people who have been all three. I carry their hopes & dreams alongside my own b/c the heroes we have always waited for have been ourselves. Be your own hero.

Details

  • Status: Married
  • Here for: Networking, Friends
  • Hometown: Fresno, CA
  • Ethnicity: Latino / Hispanic
  • Religion: Agnostic
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer
  • Education: College graduate
  • Occupation: Writer, Artist & Designer

Schools

  • Fashion Institute Of Technology

    • New York, NY
    • Graduated: 1981
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Major: Menswear Production Mgmt
    • Minor: Millinery
    • Clubs: AMERICAN FASHION was a new concept in 1977. Coco Chanel created clothing for the Modern Womyn in Paris, but Americans like: Willi Smith*Donna Karan*Perry Ellis*Jhane Barnes*Alexander Julian*etal. carried her dreams into the hearts of Americans everywhere with their own versions of the Modern Womyn. Today HipHop & Rap talents are taking it to another level. The Fashion Scene is absolutely AWESOME.
    1977 to 1981

Companies

  • Virago Designs - Design House

    • Mahopac, NY US
    • Principal Designer
  • Tribal Whispers - Wearable Art

    • Mahopac, NY US
    • Principal Artist
  • The CARMEN Club - Private

    • Mahopac, NY US
    • Founder

Latest Blog Entries

Blurbs

About me:

.... We are all Children of one Universe Religion Spiritual Jesus God Buddha Buddhists Hindu Jewish Muslim New Age Cross Christ Peace Harmony World Myspace
SEPTEMBER 2009 - HAPPYNESS? YES!

The pursuit of happiness was written into the U.S. Constitution supposedly by Thomas Jefferson. In the film, The Pursuit of Happyness, the character played by Will Smith inquires (to no one in particular) How did Thomas Jefferson know to use the word 'pursuit'? I myself believe it is precisely because at the time, Thomas Jefferson was a mature man whose life experiences had probably taught him that many of us pursue happiness a lot more than we allow ourselves to actually fully experience happiness.

I use the word 'allow' because many of us consciously pursue happiness instead of subconsciously finding it within our own selves & by extension within our own lives which causes many of us to find or rather pursue happiness OUTSIDE of ourselves...so for far too many of us the grass is indeed greener on the other side. Sad isn't it???

However, this video from U-Tube is about Friendship. The kind of Friendship that looks past everything and fully embraces happyness which may not be perfect happiness, but its as close to happiness as we get here on Earth and for most of us that's good enough. I'll take the happyness and save my big laugh for when I cross over to the other side & see what all the fuss is about. Until then, I'll accept happyness as often as it presents itself to me because like the film, like the words in the U.S. Constitution and like real life, true happyness is not for the lazy, the faint-hearted or the non-believers. True happyness means you've got to roll up your sleeves and work at it. We all have to excel within ourselves in order to be successful in life & in finding true happyness.

P.S. ~ WELCOME ALL TO THE CARMEN CLUB PLS FOLLOW US ON TWITTER.COM AND THANKS FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.

Enjoy what's left of Summer ~ Peace, beatniks! Virago.



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Who I'd like to meet:

FUNKY PEOPLE ONLY. ALL OTHERS GO ELSEWHERE.
We voraciously BOOGIE as we feed our hearts & minds with lots of love & knowledge..."BOOGIE OOGIE" folks!
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Comments

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  • Dec 24 2009 8:19 PM

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  • Mar 9 2009 3:01 AM

    u r..? is everything ok.? how is everything how r u???
  • Feb 14 2009 5:31 PM

    Myspace Valentine Day Graphics
  • Feb 14 2009 1:36 PM

  • Jan 29 2009 4:32 AM

    Hi aunty!!!! how uv been. hows everything? um i actully need help. im applying 2 F.I.T and maybe sum other ones but i need help making an art portfolio. i have 3 paintings n my black book ( graffiti) n sum drawings here n there. but i need help. if u wouldnt mind. Could you help me? Please.
  • Oct 12 2008 3:05 AM

    we all have a little "dark side" to us. sometimes the "shining light" can be a bug zapper....i prefer oatmeal cookies.
  • Aug 9 2008 9:53 PM

    Me too! LOL. It's been a struggle to get that CD finalized... but it's going to get done ... I will be sure to holla at you when it is completed. I'm kindof a perfectionist.

    Peace and thanks for that support.

    Daso
  • Aug 9 2008 4:54 AM

    no i didnt get to. only chelsea got to see them its ok. im goin to try n save money so mayb we can go down there during winter session. but yea.
  • Jul 31 2008 2:48 AM

    yea thats go hope i get to see them n then they can go pick u up n bring u down 2 so i can c u 2!!! lol
  • Jul 28 2008 8:26 PM

    Yeah, weather was bad and dangerous!!
  • Jul 27 2008 4:04 AM

    sorry aunty wrong person lol love u.
  • Jul 27 2008 4:02 AM

    lmao wow u didnt forget.
    mmm so wats good then?
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  • Jul 10 2008 11:31 PM

    Greetings Nitou (sister)! On behalf of the United Confederation of Taino People we are writing to wish you a very happy birthday. Peace and blessings always! http://www. uctp. org
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  • Jun 12 2008 4:40 PM

    No, thank YOU! :)
  • Jun 12 2008 3:45 PM

    Hope to still drive north in late July. Plan to visit D.C., Philly and some friends along the way. May have to make trip more "direct route" instead of taking the "scenic route" due to high gas prices.
  • Jun 5 2008 12:56 PM

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  • May 27 2008 9:02 PM

    felix is cool. have little 'gumby & pokey' figurines above my computer, along with other miscellaneous stuff. had a old 'flying monkey' figure, but it broke (into pieces) a few months ago.
  • May 21 2008 8:55 PM

    Thanks for the Add from Planned Parenthood
  • May 20 2008 3:36 AM

    Thanks so much for the wonderful comment. I pray that you and your family be kept safe through these difficult times. Paz Y Amor!

    Daso
    Afro Caribbean Soul
  • Apr 22 2008 5:44 AM

    Happy Earth Day...

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