Hi! Im Marcia (mar-sha)..

I am new to Portland and I am absolutely loving it so far. We (meaning me and all 7 people I moved here with lol) pulled in on or around August 10th and I have been practically floating on a cloud since then. It is everything my hometown wasn't, and SO much more chill. I am always really excited about meeting new people so..here is me..

I guess interesting is the best word to describe me. Curious, intense, altruistic, low-maintenance, patient, outgoing, open-minded, cuddly, spontaneous, classy, sarcastic, artistic, gullible. I am extremely laid back, but tend to get kind of loud when I get excited. I am kind of old for my age, and always have been. I am pretty much down to do anythiiing exciting, but I also really reallly enjoy a low key night at home. I am obviously not the skinny type, but im not stressin' it in the slightest =]. I sing, not particularly for other people anymore..just because it makes me really really happy. Sometimes I suffer from an inability to "think before I speak"..it happens, i know. I am kind of an art school drop out, only because I changed my major to something more environmental..now I just get into art for my heart and soul and not for grades. I have many piercings and a few tattoos, and im always excited about what I can get done next. I have a deep desire to experience the entire world, and help lots of people along the way. I have been told I am one of the nicest people you will ever meet, but I just think caring for other people is something to keep the world turning. I am kind of scatter-brained sometimes and I can also be clumsy, but its all good..its entertaining lol. I am not really religious, anymore. I just follow a 'put out what you want to get back' philosophy. I also have an appreciation for nature, other people, and myself that could possibly be considered spiritual. The beach is my favorite place to exist. I love meeting new people and finding out about their lives, especially people that are down for a little bit of intelligent conversation.

"Make mistakes. Be stupid, awkward, ridiculous. Write the worst poem imaginable. Paint a horrible picture. Sing out of tune. Embarrass yourself. Often our attempts to be good or skillful camouflage a deeper part of ourselves. When we let ourselves make mistakes, we discover the wisdom inherent in our stupidity, the grace embedded in awkwardness, the truth couched in the ridiculous. When you fail in your efforts, congratulate yourself for your courage and vitality."
-- Nina Wise. "A Big New Free Happy Unusual Life"

I just completed my general studies associates at a community college in Northern Virginia, and i just moved here to Portland.
I am working at a craft store.
I am hoping to get my bachelors in environmental studies.
I am a busy body, but brilliantly happy.
I have amazing [friends] (and I live with 5 of them!),
I party sometimes,
and I think I am living my life just perfectly.

Working, playing, painting, writing, reading..yeah =].

being liberal. making people laugh. cooking. using my imagination. rolling blunts. listening. making no sense. being sarcastic. beer pong. singing. driving. guitar hero. swimming. crafts. inventing delicious sandwiches. busting out ridiculous dance moves. organizing. makeup. bull shitting. google-ing.

I am always smiling..and people tell me my eyes sparkle when I am smiling.

Books: I have always read too many books, I cant even remember half the titles. I am on a hardcore non-fiction kick, trying to better my mind. Some of my favorites are PlanetWalker, Freakonomics, Harry Potter, The Ethical Slut. Twilight series, Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Great Gatsby, A Million Little Pieces, A Child Called It, anything by Sarah Dessen or Meg Cabot..pretty much most books that have words haha.

Movies: One of my favorite things in the world is cuddling up in front of a movie. I honestly dont even know how to go about listing favorites, this is ONLY random ones that come to mind.. Across the Universe♥, Wall-E, Requiem for a Dream, Remember the Titans, 300, Superbad, Slumdog Millionaire, Empire Records, Waitress, Little Miss Sunshine, Breakfast Club, Hook, Boondock Saints, Beetlejuice, Liar Liar, Elf, Birdcage, Alpha Dog, Half Baked, 50 First Dates, The Truman Show.

Television: Lost, Weeds, Dexter, Intervention, Obsessed, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern lol. Thats about all I watch. I am not a huge fan of TV anymore - I think there are just so many other things to be doing.

Music: Anything and everything. I am a huge fan of techno and hiphop specifically. I also love music in different languages..because I am diverse like that. ;-)

Food: I am EXTREMELY Italian (looks, attitude, appetite..etc lol), so I love to cook AND eat..sushi is AMAZING, steak and potatoes is my favorite meal of all time ((w/green beans haha))..but I love all types of pasta, anything with chicken, tomatoes, PEANUT BUTTER, avacados and cheesecaaake. I also drink an unhealthy amount of soy milk, tea, and orange juice. Chipotleeee♥..&& NUTELLA!

friends.
burts bees chapstick.
sleeeeep.
iPod.
teeea.
bodies of water.
condiments.
qtips.

thats 8...but shhh..

my beliefs.
my future.
Powell's Bookstore.
religions.
100 grand bars.
philosophy.
saving the environment.
how the world runs.
politics.
sex.

Either working or hanging out with a group of people I love. =]

I have a dream of living in New Zealand someday..

You made it all the way down here..
your chill and/or funny..
you want to talk about the show Bizarre Foods..
because it seems like a good idea..
you like the Beatles..
you want to tell me all about Portland..
there's a party..?

Who knows lol.
Those all sound good.