Bertha

Lakenheath American HS, Clovis HS, Maury HS, Lake Braddock

California State University - San Jose State University, Attended 1988 - 1993, Class of 1993, Bachelor's Degree, Political Science/Public Administration

Nerd

Several lifetimes ago ... Alpha Omicron Pi

Laughing with my partner - Chris, hiking with my dog - Lucky, exploring new music, cruising in my Caddie.

The Giving Tree, A Prayer for Owen Meany, Ender's Game, Tales of the City

Harold and Maude, Bound, Stripes, Willy Wonka, Party Girl, Overboard, Welcome to the Dollhouse, Vacation, Tipping the Velvet, Private Benjamin, It's All Gone Pete Tong

I love listening to most any music ... whether it's funk, hip hop, SF house, downtempo, classic county, blues, or jazz bebop. Here's a short list of my favorite DJ's/artists/groups ... Taj Mahal, Everything But The Girl, St. Germain, Jay-J, Kevin Yost, Groove Armada, Julius Papp, Pharoah Sanders, Indigo Girls, Ellen Ferrato, Miguel Migs, Frankie Boissy, Ian Pooley, Etta James, The Smiths, Charlie Parker, MC Solaar, People Under the Stairs, Ozomatli, Lil' Kim, Andy Caldwell, Mei Lwun, Jack Johnson, Prince, Dar Williams, Dubtribe Sound System, Gilles Peterson, Supreme Beings of Leisure, Soulstice, Shirley Bassey, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty, Charlie Rich, Don Williams, George Jones, Nina Simone, Me'shell Ndegocello, Marques Wyatt, Kruder & Dorfmeister, Kaskade, Moloko, and pretty much anything put out by the Hed Kandi music label. I wish it was possible to listen to music every single second of the day ... I would have no problem composing a soundtrack to my life.

The L Word ... of course! Sex and the City ... RIP, ESPN - Sports Center, and I'll watch America's Funniest Videos any day!

Virgo

The one and only Queen Bertha. I'm a funny, smart, confident woman who can seamlessly enjoy life in practically any situation. I'm always looking for ways to be a "better bertha" ... and my latest set of goals involves honing my nerd skills, training for a triathlon, learn how to ride a motorcycle, figuring out how to mix music with my G5, and eventually making a baby with Chris.

I'd be stoked to hear from any old friends. I'm the absolute worst person at keeping in touch ... so if anyone out there wants to say hi ... feel free. :)