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ravens_falling
+ About +
[age] 28 (5-13-80)
[sex] often (er... girl)
[hair color] coppery red blonde (my natural color... after almost 6 years of playing with hair dye)
[height] 5'2"
[eyes] green
[profession] novelist by night, home school teacher by day
[status] truly, madly, passionaely, and completely in love
Everyone has a light and a dark side, I find, and I am no exception. If you’re looking for all the answers, I do not have them, I’m afraid. If you’re looking for
someone who is happy all the time, I am not, but nor am I always shrouded in darkness.
I’m just a girl, and as long as you don’t ask more of me than you would give of yourself, then we will be just fine. The opinions expressed in this little corner of my world are mine and I would thank you to respect that. I do not demand that you agree with, or even like me, and ask you to extend me the same courtesy. What you see is what you get… unless you take the time to look behind this mask. We all have them, and this one is mine.
I’ll be honest, I have the rather stereotypical poetic tendency of falling into month long binges of unhappy ranting. So, if you’re surprised when I don’t seem like the most cheery person on the face of the planet, do not say that you were not warned. I am a lover of dark literature and poetry, thus is will come a no surprise that I am into the gothic and punk subcultures, though time has mellowed me and I'm almost respectable these days. When I fall, I fall hard, and landing is never easy.
On the reverse, when I am happy, I am blissful. I truly do try and see the good in most, or all, people with whom I come into contact. I believe in the inherent good in man, and always try and believe that people are as beautiful as they have the potential to be. After all, we only live this life once, no matter what happens, or where we go, after. I try to be a good friend, even if I’m not all that skilled at it, and I am very protective of those I love. It's not always easy, but few things in life of value are, I find. When I love, I love completely, as I’m something of an emotional extremeist.
If I had to sum up my life philosophy in one phrase it would have to be, "To everything there is season and a purpose under Heaven." I believe strongly that all things happen for a reason and with purpose, all in their proper time. Just because I can't see the purpose does not mean that it is not there. I am a person of faith, but would never go so far as to say of religion. I believe that everyone must make their own way and follow what path seems best for them. It is their life, after all.
All in all, I am a simple person who enjoys the company of those I love, a good book, and a beautiful afternoon. I ask very little from life other than to be loved, to find peace, and the hope that just maybe I might be able to make the world a more beautiful place in which to live.
I've moved around a lot in recent years, but am now blessed to live in Muskegon, Michigan... not far from the lake shore. I share a house with some of my dearest friends, and of course, my beloved August. He is the light and love of my life... my taskmaster, and eveing fire. Once upon a time I had thought I knew love. He has taught me what love really is. If you notice a light and joy in my writing that was once missing, you can thank him for that. ^_^
I enjoy a wide range of hobbies which include: table top gaming, the 'Game of Thrones' CCG, graphic design, photography, live action role playing, celtic knotwork, and sleeping. Yes, I consider sleep a hobby. *^_^* I would place my writing in the hobby
catigory if it weren't something I take so seriously. However, as I have yet to be paid for it, I suppose a hobby it must remain. I'm also a crazy Halo fan... and worhip at the alter of my XBOX 360 almost daily. (my Gamertag is Ravenfire 117 if you wish to friend me)
I have two brothers (25, and 18), and a sister (16) who mean the world to me. I am blessed in that the four of us are all very close. I'm in the statistic of those whose parents are divorced, but it doesn't bother me. They still do a lot together, so I don't feel like I'm missing anything.
+ Favorites +
-Bands-
KoRn ,
Evanescence,
Ambeon,
Static X,
Linkin Park,
Lacuna Coil,
Within
Temptation,
VNV Nation,
The Killers,
DJ Mystic ,
Delerium ,
Faithless ,
L'Ame Immortalle,
Muse,
Breaking Benjamin,
Jem
-Movies-
Lord of the Rings,
Pirate
s of the Caribbean,
Underworld,
Queen of the Damned,
Edward Scissorhands,
Labyrinth,
Legend,
Hellboy,
Harry Potter,
The Chronicales of Riddick,
Hero,
House of Flying Daggers,
The Fifth Element,
Sin City
-Anime-
Beck, Get Backers, Chrno Crusade, Vampire Hunter D, X/ 1999, Naruto, Shaman King,
Trigun, Cowboy Bebop, Bleach, Record of Lodoss War, Macross Plus
-Books-
Lord of the Rings, A Game of Thrones, Dragon Prince, Some Place to be Flying, The
Deepest Sea, Harry Potter, Dune, The Dreaming Tree, The Chronicales of Narnia
-Games-
Final Fantasy VII and VIII, Onimusha, Tekken 3, Soul Blade, Settlers of Catan, D&D,
Final Haven, Fate
+ Layout +
[code]: base by gawariel_design, exteisive editing by me
[images]: xbox.com, bungie.net, and me; designed in photoshop
[theme]: Some of you may live under a rock and not know that I am a HUGE Halo fan. I'm a pretty big XBOX 360 fan in general, but Halo
is my favorite game. This is my tribute to one of the most awesome video game characters of this modern gaming era, the Master Chief, Spartan 117, Jon.
Beyond all hope he was a symbol of strength and steadfast determination. Like Arthur before him, when we need him, he will be there.
Those of us who believe know that the 7ru7h is yet to be discovered, and that this story is far from over. Until then, we will remember the hero,
and we will believe.
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| [ Adventures in Wine and Cheese #1 ] |
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Sooo… August and I decided that rather than go somewhere this holiday for a vacation, we would stay in. We have our new apartment and love the place, so there was really no need to go and escape. Now, thanks to Bethie, we’ve been getting into wine a lot lately. Neither of us were ever big into the stuff before, but we’re getting to like it, and are having fun trying new things. As such, we decided to have a wine and cheese food vacation! We spent almost $200 on 4 bottles of really nice wine and an assortment of cheeses and crackers. We’re trying them all to see what goes with what, and what we do or do not like. ^_^ It’s a fun little concept, so I thought I’d share our thoughts as we go, in case you might find the info useful! Wine Venter: Sterling Vineyards Type: Cabernet Sauvignon (red) Cost: $25.95 This red had a surprisingly soft start and finish. Unlike some of the less expensive wines, this one was not at all harsh, but still had a wonderfully full bodied flavor. It was very light overall, with a soft finish and earthy aftertaste. We had Gouda and an herb goat cheese with it, which served to really bring out the smoky flavors of both the cheeses and the wine. They went really, really well together. Cheeses Type: Gouda Brand: May-bud Cost: $4.49 Light and creamy with a hint of a tang to it. We think it would make a really awesome soup base and are planning to work up a recipe. Type: Basil and roasted garlic goat’s milk cheese Brand: Chavrie Cost: $4.49 This herb goat cheese was very deep and flavorful. The herbs didn’t take away from the flavor of the cheese itself, which is nice. It went particularly well with the savory crackers we had, and was a perfect match to the wine we had with it.
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Okay… so round one was really yummy. We let the Cab sit for the next few hours, and found that it mellowed a bit. The opening and close were still really soft, but the full body of the wine had softened while exposed to the air. I liked it a lot better after letting it sit, which tells me that I need to be a good girl and let my wine decant before drinking it. At least if it’s a cabernet, anyway. We finished that first bottle, but tried two new cheeses and some blackberry preserves as well. We also added some salami. Both of us liked it better than the turkey summer salami we had in the first tasting, as it was sweet and the salami was nice and smokey. Cheese Type: Hickory Smoked Edam Brand: May-bud Cost: $4.49 I really, really liked this cheese. It had a very strong smoked flavor that went wonderfully well with the wine. Add some smoked salami and some of the preserves and it was freaking awesome. I’d never really added a fruit flavor to smoky cheese, and found I really like the way the flavors come together. This was my favorite cheese so far, with a sharp opening and a smooth finish, with a rich, full flavor that would go well with any kind of savory dish. Type: Butterkase semi soft Brand: Bauer Cost: $6.29 The description of this cheese is as follows: smooth, mild, and buttery. We rather found it less buttery and more like a swiss. It was very soft and creamy, though, and had a kind of buttery consistency, which must have been what they meant. I liked the flavor, though it seemed more fitting for a hard cheese than a soft one. It had a slightly bitter finish, but went really well with the wine.
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