Who I Am.

Picture this: the only girl putting up barricades, chatting up local bands, and working hospitality -- and that's me. There's nothing I love more than rushing around while listening to great music, and I especially love looking at the finished result with pride.

I guess you should know my name. It's Amanda. I'm pretty much an ethnic hybrid of Eastern Europe and the Middle East. I love all different kinds of people, and one of my lesser goals is to travel around the world. I love museums, tarot cards, astrology, and cooking. I've written my own cookbook, and I find thunderstorms incredibly soothing and exhilarating at the same time.

I feel as comfortable in a pair of stilettos and a Little Black Dress as I do in a pair of skinny jeans and sneakers. I write poetry, and I'm currently working on a novel. I always have music playing, and I think a soundtrack is more than just background music - it's the backbone of a film. I'm not "hip" enough to be a Mac person, and I'm not sorry about it. My favorite word is "tempestuous" for good reason - I try to live my life, and not simply exist.

I'm in the process of transferring into a New York college. I used to live in DC, but realized it wasn't the place for me, so I moved back home. I'm essentially an independent person, so I'm saving up money so I can find my own place again. In the meantime, I'm working two internships in the city - one in music licensing and one at an indie label. My goal is to work in the music industry - I love it way too much to work anywhere else.

As soon as life settles down a bit, I'm going to take bellydancing lessons and tarot classes. I'm also working on starting up a book club. I also love retro clothing, pin-ups, and high heels. I'm not arrogant, I'm confident. I know what I want, and I believe in myself.