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My self-summary Propose an edit

I am defined by irony. My mother gave me the name Melody, but the universe gave me no musical inclination. I teach language arts, but I can't spell. I'm a wandering homebody adventurer. A hippie realist. A patient bitch. I'm realizing that these are examples of an oxymoron, not irony.
Updated 7/12/08

I think that my ability to walk on both sides of the path is what makes me so amazing. And, yes, I am amazing. It took me far to long to realize that. However, it seems that my paradoxical nature makes me a difficult person to get to know. What you see is not necessarily what you get.

Let it be known that I am not looking for someone to complete me, validate my worth, or give my life purpose. I have all that already. But I do miss having someone to wrap their arms around me and a shoulder to lean my head on. I want someone willing to take the time to really know me. Someone to share the wonders of life with. Can you dig it?

What I'm doing with my life Propose an edit

My life seems to be entering a new stage of stability. I'm actually committing to painting my apartment with the intention of not leaving as soon as my lease is up. I landed a teaching position at an amazing charter school that I could see myself working at for years. It feels strange, but good. In the last 10 years I haven't stayed in any one place, or any one job for more than two years. Could it be I'm finally growing up? No, never!

When I'm teaching I tend to obsess about my class, so it would be great to have someone who can remind me that there's more to life. I try to get out and enjoy all the Denver and the mountains have to offer, but too often I lack the motivation.

I'm really good at Propose an edit

Daydreaming, seeing things from another's perspective, contemplating the unfathomable.

I also excel at crafty activities, sewing, crocheting, gluing.

Oh, and putting up with middle school drama and bullshit.

The first thing(s) people usually notice about me Propose an edit

My laugh, and I'm more sensitive about it than I'm willing to admit.

My favorite books, movies, music, and food Propose an edit

First of all I despise picking favorites. The notion doesn't exist in my reality. Everything has moments of greatness and should not be epitomized above the rest. If you ever want to stop a conversation with me, just ask," What is your favorite . . . " That being said, allow me to generalize:

Books: I finish about a book a week, though I am usually reading 2-4 at the same time. I prefer fiction because it tends to be the characters that drive me to read, though a fine use of figurative language and/ or voice will also endear a book to my heart.

Some great authors are Sherman Alexi, Isabel Allende, Barbara Kingsolver, David Eddings, Tom Robbins, among others. Lately I'm reading a lot of Haruki MurakamiI also have weakness for well written fantasy novels and an obsession with Harry Potter BOOKS. Whoever is writing the screenplays should be shot. So moving on to movies . . .

There is nothing greater than a movie that allows you to escape your reality or to perceive that reality in a new way. It seems that less and less movies are hitting that mark. Anything with slapstick or blue humor does nothing for me.

Music: I love pretty much everything that my friends put on my ipod. I can only take electronic music in limited doses or the right environment. I love anything with an acoustic]] instrument, country less than most but I do love bluegrass and folk. I love the classics, from Bach to the Beatles and have a growing appreciation for Indie Rock.

Food: I hate celery. No, really, I HATE it, it contaminates all that it touches. That said, I love [vegetables, so Indian and Asian cuisine is always at the top of my list. I'll eat anything (except celery) and probably like it.

The six things I could never do without Propose an edit

Laughter, sunshine, hope, someone to be open with and something to read or write.

In all this time, this has not changed.

I spend a lot of time thinking about Propose an edit

Pondering reality; both my own path and the fate of the universe. How I got where I am, how to get where I want to be and where exactly that is.

I'm also a bit indecisive so I think way to much about the mundane, what should I be teaching my students, what to make for dinner, etc.

On a typical Friday night I am Propose an edit

Wondering what's so freakin' special about Friday night. Unless it's first friday (and I managed to remember that it's first friday) in which case I'm being amazed my the talent and creativity of visual art.

The most private thing I'm willing to admit here Propose an edit

You're going to have to work a little harder to find that out.

You should message me if Propose an edit

You are not an android or a clone and can handle a strong woman.

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