Who's that?
Hi there, I'm Shadow. That's me in the icon up there.
*waves*
I've been on LJ since 2002, almost 7 years now. My journal has gone through a lot of changes in that amount of time and so have I; though I still try to see the bright side of life more often than not.
When I started out I was married, in 2007 I got a divorce, and just a month ago I re-married. I found my best friend and promised to spend the rest of my life with him. So far it's been a fantastic month, we'll see how the rest of our lives go.
I'm a creative type no matter what. I'm a dreamcatcher artist and create non-traditional dreamcatchers for non-traditional dreamers. I figure that we all have different dreams that are unique to us so I strive to create designs that help each person focus on their dreams and achieve them. I also create floral bouquets from silk flowers for weddings. I'm a writer and often find it far easier to express myself in written words rather than with spoken. I have a degree in interior decorating though I have yet to put it to use in a paid way.
I read constantly and have a large collection of books that will never be finished. There will always be more books available that I will want. Speaking of collections I also have a variety of music that I listen too. I can often sing the lyrics after one or two hearings but nearly never remember the artist or title. I have a spotty memory for such things.
I'm a geeky gamer girl, my games of choice being City of Heroes / Villains and tabletop D&D. This weekend being double xp weekend I'll probably be scarce. Though I don't stop there. I have a healthy amount of console systems, including Atari 2600, N64, PS1, PS2, NES, SNES, Wii, and XBox. One day I'll have them all. Hey, a girl can dream can't she?
I can and have happily amused myself in craft stores for hours on end. I still see rainbows and try to chase down the ends, not for the gold but for the magical moment of finding it. I love to stand in the pouring rain and let it soak me to the skin. I am drawn to scents of vanilla, cinnamon, pumpkin, gingerbread, and burning wood. I often bury my face in the fur of my dog, just to tell her I love her. I am happiest when I am held close by somebody I love. Despite being nearly 28 I still revert to 6 with joy when seeing our Halloween or Christmas decorations out. I paint my nails in funky colors, just because I can. I am both a long before my time grown up and a forever child. I love life and live for the happy, delightful moments.
This is my 3rd spin around in the LJ Idol world, and I'm glad to be back. Welcome to the competition and may the best writer win.