when i think of who i am at the core... i would describe myself as being good-natured and fun-loving. I am a people person and love to socialize. I like to be active and find that when I am not I can become a little restless.

I have been trying to take every opportunity I can to relax because it seems that I have been pushing myself a little more that my body can handle. Balance...is something that I lack and am constantly in search of. It is hard for me though... because i like to be a part of things. I am looking forward to slowing down a little this summer and enjoying some of the activities that Buffalo has to offer. I joined 2 softball teams (i know, 2? )...I haven't played since middle school...hahaha. I still have a contusion from before we even started playing...so you can imagine my talent :-)

Hopefully this summer will be as fun as last year! Some of the things I like to do are bike-riding, seeing live music, kayaking, hiking, camping, sitting outside and people watching, 2 hour dinners outside on a patio, art festivals, being in the company of friends and I can't forget...frisbee!!

I enjoy being around people that like to try new things, have a sense of adventure, are passionate and care about people and the world we live in.

My biggest pet-peeve...people that say they are going to do something but don't follow through.

I have been a Program Coordinator for an After-School Program on the East Side of Buffalo for the past 8 years. I love my job and I love the kids...but I would definitely love more vacation!!! So, I have recently decided to pursue school social work. Its seems that there is some paperwork and training that needs to be completed...but it is what I have always wanted to do and provides all the benefits I am looking for so in the end it will be worth it...if they decide to employ me...lol!

being a friend

my green eyes, my full lips and my big smile

I am currently reading a book by Noam Chomsky. Its not my normal read but a friend suggested I read it to get a better sense of what is going on with this country!

I have been listening to mix cd's that a friend made me...feist, postal service, elliot smith, ani difranco, cat power, john zorn. Some other favorites include U2, johnny cash, willie nelson, DMB, louis armstrong, coldplay, rolling stones, the cure, beatles, bob marley, the clash.

Music has such a way of influencing my thoughts...so depending on what I want to think about (or not think about) will decide on what music I want to listen to.

movies...all kinds really except maybe action. At this moment...the last movie I truly enjoyed, that provoked many emotions was Slumdog Millionaire. Funny and intense all at the same time.

All time favorites would include The Color Purple, Braveheart, There's Something About Mary. There are many many more but it would take all day :-)

favorite foods...northern italian, thai, tasty seafood, anything with gorgonzola or crumbly bleu cheese...depends on the day. I could be perfectly satisfied with a piece of pizza, taco, hotdog. Some days I can be very picky and some days not at all.

wine, kissing, cell phone, freedom, laughter, bread

the things i don't want to forget, how the world works, whether or not asking for things that you want in your life will ultimately bring them to you...I am always daydreaming about something...lol

around town doing whatever I feel like in the moment

ummm...not to many skeletons in the closet

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