Random things about me

Quick rundown of LJ-distributed tests:

My Inner Rock Star apparently is Beck: [Yeah baby, the rock star part of you is all Beck. Women are enthralled by your seductive energy, a perfect mix of intrigue and poetry. You and Beck have got it all together because you're unafraid to say exactly what's on your mind, and let everyone in on your quirky point of view. Intellectual and sexy, you continually dodge conventional stereotypes with your eclectic personal style. But when you really break it down, it's just your great sense of humor and easygoing talent that makes the crowds go wild. Throw a fiesta, and inspire your inner Beck. ]

On a test of silicon vs. real (yes, it's exactly what you think it is) I scored 17 out of 20 (though perhaps that should be 34 out of 40...).

And, I can type approximately 76 words per minute with 100% accuracy.

Thanks for the tests go to gardengnome topazgrrl lianna and shann (and probably others that I missed -- sorry!)

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Cut up, Maria
Show me some of them Spanish dances
Pass me a bottle, Mr. Jones
Believe in me
Help me believe in anything
Cause I want to be someone who believes
-- Counting Crows

Funny thing about the Counting Crows, almost every song has at least a cameo by "Maria". The singer Adam says there's a piece of Maria in every song he sings, and she's someone he knows (though not known by the general public).

I had a ... um ... complex relationship with someone named Maria years ago, and I think of her when I listen to the Counting Crows. Though it's a common name, sometimes I wonder if it's the same Maria. The Maria I knew could have that effect on someone.