posted October 21, 2004 07:36 AM         

Thought I'd holla at you since I've only had a brief conversation with you on Chatzy & sometimes see you in Astral.

I saw your pic - you have a lot of presence.. I think is the right word

You're in school right? How's it all going?

By the way - anyone else feel free to holla at me for a catch up that I haven't spoken to much!

Sheaa

posted October 21, 2004 08:09 AM         

i am at adult education at the moment, learning about computers.

posted October 21, 2004 08:49 AM         

I moved back to London this year and needed a job to keep the overheads! So I'm currently at my bill paying day job in central London. My role is split between facilities & IS, so I'm kinda in computers too - not that clued up in the role, but it was offered and I'm trying!

I love music, & entertainment - well the good aspects naturally. I also do some work in both outside of my regular work hours, mainly in promotion & some extra work. It's kinda cool.

I also started work on charity projects which I'm keen to pursue, just waiting for the right time to move to the next step.

Other than that I'm actually quite introvert. I love to read, write and think - my best friend is my brain I like to chill out more than going out during the week. Getting on with the simple things makes me happier really.

I've faced challenges in the best way I know how & through much book reading, self-help & listening, I found this site & very happy I did

posted October 21, 2004 10:36 AM         

I have grown to love a wide range of music. I grew up listening to soul & swing - the original Motown blues etc. This developed into my main love for hiphop & r'n'b

I still enjoy the old blues classics too. Clapton, Dire Straits, Duran Duran - a mix of 80's - 90's classics are always good to listen to after a while. Oh I also love sound effect CD's - specially rainfall & thunder ones, I find them so soothing.

Right now, (apart from hiphop )I'm exploring Maroon 5. I wish I was home right now, I'd list a ton of stuff.

I write poetry / lyrics. I find writing my best outlet when exhuming emotion. It helped me get through a tangles of despair. I sometimes come out with remarkable thoughts I wish I'd written down - annoying when you're in a buzzing workplace away from outer serenity!

I am adamant that I'll write a book someday, including verses too - since that will be my innate thoughts. When I'm gathered and ready, I shall do it.

What about you.. what music do you listen to, and what do you love apart from computers?

posted October 24, 2004 04:25 AM         

I'm into all music, especially lyrics with meaning.

I'm becuming rather attached to anything with acustic guitar in it, as i've just started learning how to play.

I write poetry when i can, when i'm upet ussually. I'm always halfway through a fiction novel. (lots of fun).

I'm a martial artist, thats my real love. I love learning as much as I can, then sharing what I know.

posted October 27, 2004 11:28 AM         

Yeah the same goes for me when writing, it comes from a deep emotion.

Martial arts, huh? How cool What type are you doing?

I used to do Tae-Kwon-Do up to red belt, someone did an illegal move on my shoulder in the championships, it disclocated, so came out of training. It's a family thing though, shoulder dislocation *sigh*

Now I think LindaLand called to me!

I started reading Linda's work in earnest when I was 17, I had dabbled and read it when I was little, I mean pre-teens, but didn't fully understand it all (I read anything I could when I was a kid )

My process of thought changed after that. I went through a particularly bad time during 2001 - 02 and didn't have access to a PC. I began to get back on my feet during 2003 and moved back to London beginning of 2004 when I got this job, with access to a PC. I'd sometimes search for areas of interest in spirituality, dreams etc, then I remembered Linda since I was still reading Gooberz. I did a search in May or June, can't remember when I first joined, changed my name in July and here I am!

Suzume - would you post some of your poems in 'Yellow Wax'? I'd love to read them. Also how'd you get involved in LL?

posted October 28, 2004 08:40 AM         

Sorry to hear about your experience with martial arts. Mine hasn't been the best either.

I started in highschool as a sport with some friends. I decided I really enjoyed it and wanted to continue, so talked me folks into it, who were really skeptic. I started classes not long after with two of my best friends. I was doing ken'sei'kan karate-do (a type of tradition karate).

Both my friends dropped out as i passed them in the belt system. I couldn't help but pass them, as my teacher really wanted me to go ahead and grade (gfo for a belt) And each time he would double grade me.

I started tournaments, and i am proud to say i am un deafeted.

No long before i was about to go for my black (one and a half years later) I was pulled out by my mum.

Ever since then I have been struggeling to keep the desire to do it. I love it but it gets hard.

I am currently doing Zenryoku free-style (green belt) teaching a kids taek wo do class as a favour to a friend and do may thai kickboxing on the side.

Ok, never ask me about martial arts if you want an explination less then this one.

Lindadland? I dont know exactly how it happened. I was having disturbing dreams so searched Dream, and found this place. Was I drawn to it?

posted October 28, 2004 10:01 AM         

Just realised what u meant by yellow wax!

haha. Posting

posted November 03, 2004 06:12 AM         

So you're really into martial arts huh, how cool - hey congratulations of the undefeated title man ! I'd love to train again - I sure need the fitness! It's cool - you can go on about it, I used to be immersed in it when I trained

Zenryoku - I've not heard of it here, but will see if the local studios do a class - would like to try it out.. how would you compare it to Tae Kwon Do? I mean how different would I find the styles?

Oh yeah - I'm glad you posted your poetry - I wouldn't call it depressing, but as Linda puts in, it's what squeezes out of you when life squashes you.. I really liked it, it reminded me of something I wrote once too
http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/Forum17/HTML/000518.html

posted November 03, 2004 06:44 AM         

Zenryoku and Taekwondo are like different worlds.

Zenryoku is more immersed into a kickboxing class, with a little bit of self defence, grappling, weapons and anything else our teacher decides to learn.

posted November 03, 2004 08:11 AM         

Unfortunately my dad actually thought I had a crush on my teacher because I loved class so much, he embarressed me so much by suggesting it I just found something I really liked that was better than working in the family business!

Did you get a 'passport' for martial arts? I did, but have lost it since in the countless times I've moved. It recorded progress by the teacher each week, belts and comps. I can't rememeber exactly, but it was used like a proof of ability if you were out for long periods of time and wanted to re-join... but can't you re-join and pick up where you left off? I'm sure you'll be able to prove your capabilities too

posted November 04, 2004 06:06 AM         

As for the site? Hmmm? Try searching google fro zenryoku Australia. It is only a small thing, so you wont get anything out of NSW (sozzy)

posted November 09, 2004 12:54 PM         

A bit like you Randall.. you've definitly got presence

posted November 12, 2004 02:57 PM         

Hey Suz', sorry I missed you last night. I was in the other room and had my sounds turned off. If you had stuck around a little longer than three minutes....

posted November 12, 2004 06:21 PM         

Yeah I have all the Linkin park Cd's, and some songs that arn't released, or at least in Australia. I am going to thier concert (does a dance) when the start touring Oz again. YAY!!!