.: 100 THINGS ABOUT DERIQUE:.

…I should think, or suppose rather, that the most proper thing to do first would be to introduce myself. So, halo I’m Derek! I can’t be arsed with pointless conversation. Give me a purpose or simply shut your face. Otherwise I’ll simply nod & that will be that. I have a passion for words & fancy anything remotely out of the ordinary. I tend to over analyze life a bit too much sometimes, which makes it hard for people to understand me, much less understand life, but that is all right because, really they have no purpose to. I’m a whirl of emotion & very open minded. I would do anything for those I deem important enough in my life. And yes by anything I mean I would re-steal Edvard Munch’s “The Scream.”
As of now, my life is simply & as well as completely in transition. I can become a bit hermetic sometimes when there is not enough entertainment, in & outside the mind. I love to be spontaneous & do other things than besides going to the pub, thank-you very much. I live by FeFe Il Maestro’s sayings. There is no end. There is no beginning. There is only the infinite passion of life. The most important thing in life is just to smile and always keep a firm hold on your childish enthusiasms. Live spherically- in many directions, to accept yourself for what you are without inhibitions, to be open… & let the ladybugs come to you!

THANK-YOU GIA FOR PROVIDING A BEAUTIFUL TEMPLATE OF SUCH A DEEP AND REVEALING SUMMARY OF A LIFE…

1. I am ambidextrous. 2. I wear glasses, when I can find them. 3. It is a good thing I do not need them to drive, legally. 4. I like to wear Vans and other slip-ons. 5. If I could get away with wearing slippers to work, I would. 6. I began studying cultures & societies and the true bookcraft since 1996. 7. Sometimes I do not know what to call myself, and am unsure even if I fit under an umbrella that is holistic. Besides life is Philosophy! 8. I lock the door when I go to the bathroom. 9. I sometimes pee sitting down out of laziness. 10. I love tote bags. I have quite a few in various sizes and I use them all. 11. I am addicted to scarves. 12. My very first kiss was when I was 18. 13. I am a tree-hugger, literally. 14. Weeping willows are my favorite trees, I love to hug them. 15. My favorite stone is a quartz crystal I found at my Grams’ in the woods. 16. No matter what, I like to deal with everything in a calm and balanced way. 17. I love ravens, cats, hawks, and canaries. Hence the name. 18. I can tell if it is about to rain by smelling the air. 19. My favourite herbs are cinnamon, aloe and peppermint. 20. My favourite time of the day is the gloaming. 21. My favourite black and white movie is “Some Like it Hot” with Marlyn Monroe. 22. I’m a good interpreter, very sensitive, intuitive, caring, and gentle. 23. A seeker of wisdom, I am a life long learner looking for purpose and meaning, so I probably will never finish college. 24. My heart tends to rule me, and I can’t make decisions without considering my feelings. 25. I am an art & social sciences majour. 26. I feel that I am almost selfless and kind to a fault, yet I have great faith in people. 27. I am concerned about the world, and am good at predicting people’s feelings. 28. I seek out other empathetic people to befriend. 29. Truth and authenticity matters in my friendships. 30. In love, I give everything I have to relationships, regretfully I fall in love easily with people I shouldn’t. 31. I have a flair for the foreign. 32. Culture plays a special role in my life. 33. My own personal style is elegant and exclusive, free from the whims of fashion. 34. My ideal, upon which I base my life, is cultured pleasure. 35. I value a certain level of culture on the part of the people with whom I associate. 36. I think the Beginning of Greatness is just to Smile. 37. I fight for my rights, yet I choose silent suffering. 38. I love movies/songs I can relate to, and Felines are my fancy. 39. I’m spiritual. 40. I’m a Sagittarius. 41. I can be shy at first, but wait until you get to know me. 42. I am affiliated with Greenpeace and the Human Rights Campaign. 43. Those that truly know me call me Derique d’ Corbeau. 44. My real name is spelled Derek. 45. I come from Native American, French, Irish and British ancestry. 46. I love tea. 47. I have over 5 Book of Shadows and NONE of them are filled. Haha. 48. My favourite flowers are the Dragon Lily, Wild Rose, and the Peach flower. 49. My favourite colours are seafoam green, saffron, ocean blue, white and purple. 50. My attitude can be mismatched depending on the people around me. 51. Most people are on a different wavelength than me, but that doesn’t bother me one tiny bit! 52. My tolerance for diversity is very high, and I can effortlessly get along with anyone. 53. To me, people’s oddball behavior is interesting to the point of almost being charming. 54. I’m a balance between Extrospective & Introspective tendencies which makes me very thoughtful. 55. You are distrusting of all forms of dogmatically organized religion. 56. I especially dislike religious leaders, who feel that they are the personal warriors of ‘god,’ who use their religion to hide behind their bigotry. 56. They are charlatans. 57. I feel all governments should be run by a diverse and rotating parliament. 58. I believe in energies & not angrified personifications of human inadequacy. 59. My eyes change colour depending on how I feel. 60. They’re mostly blue-green. 61. But have been known to get almost gray. 62. I love people who can make me laugh. 63. I like discovering new sorts of music, especially international music. 64. I’ve worked as a farmhand. 65. Ice-cream Shop maker. 66. Bust-boy. 67. Tutour. 68. T.A. 69. Certified Residential Aide. 70. Residential Counselor. Assistant Manager. Medical Coordinator. 71. I have moved to the Capitol Region of New York. 72. I live with my boyfriend ROOMATE. 73. I fantasize about almost everything. What can I say? 74. I live in my head. 75. I drive a silver convertable. 76. I secretly yet openly want a hybrid! 77. Have gotten a promotion as of 1 november. yay! 78. I am now second in command as a medical shift coordinator. 79. I voted for Obama. 80. Hopfully he does CHANGE things. 81. I want a pet. 82. I wish to name him Acanthion or Hyoid. 83. And her Ulna or Optic feramina. 84. I’ve been arrested. 85. Once. 86. For ART! 87. Traditionally I am a Sagittarius, but I am actually a Serpentarian. 88. My ex burned down our apartment, accidentally.  89. I am a SUNY student.   90. I am trying to gain weight.   91. I tend to fall in love with being in love.   92. I have had sex with a woman, once!   93. It was quite an experience.   94. It has taught me that sex as well as sexuality can be fluid.   95. My laptop was stolen in 2008.   96. I am undergoing interviews for an adequate and equal replacement.   97. Until such a time can be found one, the library 5 miles away from home will suffice.   98. I steal napkins from restaurants as souvenirs. 99. I have been to several museums including: The Metropolitan, Smithsonian, Albany Inst. of Art & History, National Art Gallery of Ottawa QC, Montreal Biodome Insectarium & Botanical Gardens. 100. I plan to see more!

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