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Name: Nicole
Country: Australia
Gender: Female
Interests: Em, I'll get back to you on that one.
Expertise: Haha, surely you jest??
Occupation: Student
Message: message me
Member Since:
5/25/2004
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| "To Risk"
To laugh is to risk appearing a fool,
To weep is to risk appearing sentimental
To reach out to another is to risk involvement,
To expose feelings is to risk exposing your true self
To place your ideas and dreams before a crowd is to risk their loss
To love is to risk not being loved in return,
To hope is to risk despair,
To try is to risk to failure.
But risks must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.
The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing is nothing.
He may avoid suffering and sorrow,
But he cannot learn, feel, change, grow or live.
Chained by his servitude he is a slave who has forfeited all freedom.
Only a person who risks is free.
The pessimist complains about the wind;
The optimist expects it to change;
And the realist adjusts the sails.
- William Arthur Ward
Here's to the risk-takers.
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| "it is quite a misfortune to be born the eldest of three. Everyone knows you are the one who will fail first, and worst, when the three of you set out to seek your fortunes."
- Diana Wynne Jones from Howl's Moving Castle.
The insights from Children's Literature. Who knew that this would make ENGL 286 worthwhile.
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maggie and milly and molly and may
went down to the beach(to play one day)
and maggie discovered a shell that sang
so sweetly she couldn't remember her troubles,and
milly befriended a stranded star
whose rays five languid fingers were;
and molly was chased by a horrible thing
which raced sideways while blowing bubbles:and
may came home with a smooth round stone
as small as a world and as large as alone.
For whatever we lose(like a you or a me)
it's always ourselves we find in the sea
E. E. Cummings
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2. It's Wednesday at noon, where are you usually?
3. What kind of laundry detergent do you use?
4. What brand of shampoo is in your shower right now?
* neutrogena, VO5
5. Did you ever get into a bar and drink before you were 21?
*Ofcourse..... but I do have an unfair advantage, being that the legal age is 18 in australia
6. What countries have you been to?
* US, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, France, Spain, England, Switzerland, Monaco, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Vantuatu, Tahiti, Sweden, Denmark, China, um.....
7. Do you watch MTV anymore?
Nope.
8. What do you think about Oprah?
I reckon whether you like her or not... it's pretty impressive what she's managed to accomplish.
9. What color are your bedsheets?
at the moment, in this stupid new room, they're white.
10. You need a new pair of jeans…what store do you go to first?
Depends on the country I guess....
11. Did you ever watch The O.C.?
Yea I did in the beginning... but it was so stressful so I stopped...lol
12. What kind of car do you drive?
lol.... They won't let me drive here....
13. Honestly, is that car insured?
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14. Do you like sushi?
* not overly keen on it, but I don't mind it.
15. Have you ever been to Tiffany & Co. or Saks 5th Ave?
Nup
16. Did your parents spoil you growing up?
I think they tried not to, but I"m an expat kid.... let's be realistic....
17. Do you like roller coasters?
Never been on one.
18. What magazine(s) do you buy regularly or subscribed to?
I don't... but if those trashy gossip magazines are around, I won't turn away. lol.
19. Do you remember the WB show "Popular"?
Yea....disturbing.
20. When you go out do you prefer to go to a dance club or to a bar where you can chill with friends?
i suppose it depends, but most often a bar. lol.
21. Who do you think will be the next president?
Hope? or think? nothing would surprise me about the next american president.
22. Are you registered to vote?
* Yep
23. Do you own an iPod?
* Yep
24. Is your bathroom filled with beauty stuff?
* hahahaha...comparitevely not...
25. What kind of cologne/perfume do you wear?
* stella mcCartney's....
26. Do you like Carrie Underwood?
* I find her bearable....lol
27. Been to "The Vegas"?
* Is that what the kids are calling it these days?
28. How far away do you live from your parents?
*far far away
29. Are you happy with your job?
* no. need a new one.
30. Where do you work and what do you do there?
* Before and After School Care. Look after school kids before and after school so their parents can go to work. Massive industry.
31. What did you get in the mail today?
*nothing. :( What happened to letters? I would die for a nice letter
32. How do you like your steak cooked?
* Medium
33. Britney Spears...
* oh dear. Remember 6th grade though... she was everything!
34. What do you usually order at Taco Bell?
*I've never ever been , ever.
35. Have you ever sat all the way thru Gone With the Wind?
* ..... ready for a bombshell? Never even seen part of it.
36. Have you ever been to Mt Rushmore?
* nope
37. Is it just me, or was The Marine (w/John Cena) a really horrible movie?
* Whoever "you" are , I really can't say.
38. Are surveys like the cocaine of myspace?
*They are when sarina puts them on her xanga.
39. Where is your favorite place (that you have actually been to)
*Home. I'd go back anyday.
40. What is your favorite candle scent?
* Lavender....lol. Purple one.
41. Do you believe places can really be haunted?
*awgh, don' t know....
42. Do you smoke cigarettes?
* never when I have full control over my faculties. hahaha.
43. Have you ever been to NYC or LA?
* yeap to both. Loved New York.
44. How many states have you been to where all you saw was the airport?
*um, none.
45. Are you currently planning a trip?
*going hoooomee.... 25th June.
46. Do you take anti-depressants? Sleeping pills?
* well, nothing's forever.
47. Have you ever googled your name and found out somebody famous has the same name?
*no, in fact I have never googled myself.
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| I think I remember what my first xanga entry was about. I believe it was when I went to the hairdresser above 7 eleven (doesn't that sound like a dodgy idea....?) and was surprised when I came away from the experience looking like a recently electrocuted circus clown. Ah the young are so foolish.
Can't lie, I seem to be a bit down ...
Interestingly, the man serving me at the grog shop the other day told me that he doesn't believe in global warming... and whats more, said "You don't believe in that crap, do you?"......why yes, yes I do. I mean, my room is largest storage facility for water in this drought-stricken country. Yea, that crap.....
I now have a psych essay due wednesday. Not really happening for me. I have to do something about it. I feel no drive.... nor am I particularly concerned for the consequences....Besides which, not going to do well anyhow. I'll get to it.
I have a feeling I might be sick from the mold that was growing under my sink for quite some time before the flooding...
My hair is straight again. for anyone interested. yes I am still the same person. I also painted my nails red, and they're plastic again. I know, going wild.
Why don't I have a nickname?
Alright, nite.
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