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February 14

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:30:44 PST

This is the first time in a long time since I didn't have a boyfriend or a date to spend Valentine's Day with. I actually can't quite remember when...maybe since I was about 15-17 years old. Wow! ...

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My Birthday!!

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:58:51 PST

My birthday came and went earlier this week on Monday and I had a great time with my friends. Some of my lovely SF and LA peeps took me out to a couple of super yummy dinners. I also drove up to...

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Blue

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:58:48 PST

Azure azure azure. Lovely and sparkly. :-)

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"Puzzles" art show

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:49:46 PST

So the piece that I was struggling with is finally finished and will be up at the show this saturday (tomorrow). I am happy with it. I don't have a photo of it though. I need to sell my film...

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Sabbotage

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 02:46:14 PST

Destroy everything you touch todayDestroy me this wayAnything that may desert youSo it cannot hurt youYou only have to look behind youAt who’s undermined youDestroy everything you touch todayDestroy...

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Today

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 19:22:06 PST

Sometimes I wish that I could take a pill to make the pain go away. Something as easy as taking a couple of capsules of ibuprofen.Other than that I am still struggling with a painting. I don't do...

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Problemsolving a Painting

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:19:04 PST

I'm tying 4 panels together and the theme of the piece is "matters of the heart".Me: "But it isn't gonna be perfect."Friend: "I know, you want it to be perfect. That's how love is though, right???...

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Something happened

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 01:01:26 PST

You went from hot to cold and then you were gone.I've asked what's wrong and you've said nothing. But there is. Before the cold you contacted me all the time eager to spend your time with me. What...

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Evasion, Exaggeration, Ommission...

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 01:05:24 PST

glossing over, and manipulating the situation in your favor are all forms of dishonesty.Truth and trust. I really hoped it could be there but what I got was a soft focus filter on what was in front...

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Lovefest!!

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 13:22:37 PDT

I'm leaving for the San Francisco Lovefest. The next few days will be full of beats. Let the dancing and debauchery begin!!

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I Believe in Magic

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 03:19:53 PDT

I believe in the magic of love, of a smile, of intention. I believe in the magic of pulling a card and seeing the meaning as meant for myself. I believe in it because I look for it and whatever you...

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Something on my list of things to do

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 18:27:01 PDT

I MUST get my own cell phone plan. John and I have been broken up for almost a year and I STILL have a shared plan with him. Not only does it inconvenience him, but guys always ask me, "Who is...

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Wow

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 11:35:43 PDT

All I can say is wow.The meditation retreat was life-changing. It moved my soul. It taught me so much- about myself, others, the world. It's indescribable. I sat in silence, did walking...

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Falling Star

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:01:51 PDT

It's been a strange week. Two people figuratively slammed the door in my face in one day. One came back to me. Although I didn't think that I was really wrong, I didn't argue and I made amends. I...

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Gratitude for Someone Special to Me

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Sun, 27 Aug 2006 19:56:56 PDT

One of my greatest teachers is my friend Sandra. I met her while we were counselors at a summer camp. I had a crush on her because she was so independent and creative. She was always working on...

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Red Flags and Long Nights

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 11:28:59 PDT

Whether it's two weeks, two years, or just tonightYou can occupy my every sigh, you can rent the space inside my mindAt least until the price becomes too highI can find a reason that we should quit,...

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More Mary Oliver

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 10:27:08 PDT

Excerpt from "The Summer Day"I don't know exactly what a prayer is.I do know how to pay attention, how to fall downinto the grass, how to kneel down in the grass,how to be idle and blessed, how to...

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When Death Comes

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:10:43 PDT

When it's over, I want to say: all my lifeI was a bride married to amazement.I was a bridegroom, taking the world into my arms.When it's over, I don't want to wonderif I have made of my life...

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Ridiculousness

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 10:48:23 PDT

You are so busy trying to prove yourself to you and me with your insecurities...trying to be something..And I am so busy trying to prove something to you with my insecurieties...and yes, to myself...

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Reflecting Back

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 10:54:57 PDT

It's been a year. A year give or take a few months...of being in LA on my own. Discovering and growing. So full of surprises and all I can say is that I am smiling and looking forward to so much. ...

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Dating Advice From a Friend

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 16:05:40 PDT

"Why don't you try dating someone who isn't an artist or musician for once? Someone who doesn't work in the arts at all. They can enjoy art...a lot...just not be employed in that field. They can...

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I Get a Little Too Confident...

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 18:13:48 PDT

With a name like mine because it means protection, shelter, or refuge. I used to think, "What a boring meaning." Then I started thinking, "My name is a good luck charm!" Well I got a little too...

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Laughing

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 00:33:12 PDT

This is my favorite photo of myself that Adam took. Laughing is so good for the soul. My favorite is when tears well up because I am laughing so hard.I haven't done everything I wanted to this...

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Independance

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 23:59:25 PDT

I went to a desert party this weekend that was a total blast. My talented friend Adam took some photos. I am wearing the silver halter top and later a green tank top. Take a look.Here are other...

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Burning Flame

noreply@blogger.com (Amparo) — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 02:38:45 PDT

I always stood alone But I came to face my life And I struggled deep down inside But I survived (x2)I'm not waitingWaiting for the burning flame Ill strike my own light And play my own game I'm not...

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