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don't ask "why do bad things happen to good people?" but instead "what happens to good people when bad things happen?" what happens TO us is developing something IN us

  • Amanda Pyle

  • 30 / Female
  • Burlington, Washington, US
  • Last Login: 12/5/2009

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Details

  • Status: Single
  • Hometown: Portage, MI
  • Religion: Christian - other
  • Education: Grad / professional school
  • Occupation: Naval Architect & Marine Engineer

Interests

  • General

    boats/boating, hiking, long walks, running, lifting, swimming, rollerblading, shooting hoops, skiing (water & downhill), karate, aerobics, indoor rock climbing, tai chi, pilates, yoga, cycling, ice skating, tennis, volleyball (beach & indoor), softball, dressing up, dancing, camping, sun bathing, cooking (for 2 or more), gaming, traveling, shellfishing, motorcycles, juggling, dreaming, reading, writing, roleplaying (table top & live action), art, animals, live comedy, music, crafts, concerts, theater, different cultures & football (Go HAWKS!)

  • Music

    lyrical, funk, alternative, americana, ghettotech, rock, industrial, world, indie, folk, eclectic, reggae, rap, hip hop, techno, electronica, punk, comedy, some pop, some jazz, some bluegrass, some country

    Jon Davidson, Illinois, Tupac, Nas, Biggie, Wyclef Jean, Fugees, Beastie Boys, Gorillaz, Hendrix, Parliament Funkadelic, Petty, White Stripes, Coldplay, Matt & Kim, Jack Johnson, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Pink Floyd, Marilyn Manson, NIN, Dropkick Murphys, Bowling for Soup, Dresden Dolls, Kanye, Lenny Kravitz, And One, Emiliana Torrini, Portishead, Ben Harper, Dave Matthews, M. Ward, Air, Mazzy Star, Regina Spektor, Green Day, Neko Case, All-American Rejects, Smashing Pumpkins, No Doubt, Fergie, U2

  • Movies

    action, documentary, fantasy, comedy, drama, foreign, independent, thrillers, kung fu, cult classics, indie, shorts, animation

    The Dark Knight, Forbidden Kingdom, The Departed, City of God, Amelie, The English Patient, American History X, Sin City, Blow, Babel, Waiting, everything by Kubrick & David Lynch

  • Television

    action, documentary, comedy, drama, mystery & some reality shows

    Buffy, Reno 911, Weeds, CON, In Living Color, Boondocks, SNL, America's Funniest Videos, Dave Chappelle Show, American Gladiators (UUHHH OOOOO, HURRICANE!)

  • Books

    yes, lots and i usually read a few at a time. i love the classics, self-help, memoirs, creative fiction and everything by Palahniuk & Vonnegut

  • Heroes

    i believe true love transcends controversy, allowing all types of diversity to co-exist and i appreciate people who value multiculturalism, who celebrate differences and respect boundaries and who are social individuals

Schools

  • University Michigan

    • Ann Arbor,Michigan
    • Graduated: 2003
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: Master's Degree
    • Major: Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
    • Clubs: SNAME, RINA, ASNE
    1998 to 2003
  • Portage Central High School

    • Portage,Michigan
    • Graduated: 1998
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: High School Diploma
    • Clubs: Volleyball, Tennis, National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, Pit Orchestra, Marching/Symphonic Band, Montage
    1994 to 1998

Companies

  • Dakota Creek Industries

    • Anacortes, WA US
    • Naval Architect/Project Engineer
    Dec 2004-Present
  • Elliott Bay Design Group

    • Seattle, WA US
    • Naval Architect
    Jan-Oct 2004
  • University of Michigan

    • Ann Arbor, MI US
    • Research, Jr. Engineer, Grading
    Sept 1998-Jan 2004
  • LeTourneau Inc

    • Longview, TX US
    • Jr. Naval Architect
    May 2002-Aug 2002
  • National Steel and Shipbuilding

    • San Diego, CA US
    • Jr. Naval Architect
    May 2001-Aug 2001
  • David Tein Consulting Engineers Ltd

    • Houston, TX US
    • Jr. Naval Architect
    May 2000-Aug 2000
  • Guido Perla and Associates

    • Seattle, WA US
    • Naval Architect
    May 2006