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AnyJoe Strummers/Lloyd Dobblersout there? I’m <strong>in</strong>to <strong>in</strong>telligence,debate,obscure film references,music, and quality humans. Red-Betty, 34, , , #127053NEWYORKERShort lat<strong>in</strong>redhead, with one child,native NewYorker...love romance,movies, read<strong>in</strong>g, cook<strong>in</strong>g and hatewrit<strong>in</strong>g about myslef. jusalady, 53,, , #132221MAUDE SEEKS HAROLDme: artist/librarian/student/teacher.34 year old maude seeks similiaraged/emotionally-availableharold/marcel duchamp/bill hicks/beck/andrew bird/vonnegut/ with buddyholly glasses. meet me <strong>in</strong> montauk.craftylibrarian, 34, , #132186INTELLIGENT RED HAIRLook<strong>in</strong>g for good conversation andclose encounters.Drug/Disease freeseek<strong>in</strong>g same. 37 yo, need<strong>in</strong>g friendlyrelationship with s<strong>in</strong>gle,divorced,widowed non commitment seek<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>telligent gentleman. strawberryddd,37, , #132165CREATIVE INTELLIGENTWOMANI am an <strong>in</strong>telligent, funny, romanticwho likes to travel, I love my job andhave a good life. I would like to f<strong>in</strong>da gentleman who also loves life.aust<strong>in</strong>sherry, 52, , #132200GOOD GIRLI am open m<strong>in</strong>ded, thoughtful,easy to talk to and have a sarcasticraunchy sense of humor. I am lowma<strong>in</strong>tenance but can get all gussiedup. Purplegirl, 30, , #132161OUTGOING, RANDOM, FUNI really enjoy meet<strong>in</strong>g new peopleand where they come from. I lovethe outdoors, good food, andrandom adventures! wmart<strong>in</strong>ez, 25,, #132009DANCING SPINNINGMADNESS!I am constantly sp<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g staff ordanc<strong>in</strong>g.not so good for meet<strong>in</strong>gup cute boys. LEO! I have beentotally deprived of snuggles cuddlesall w<strong>in</strong>ter! it is driv<strong>in</strong>g me <strong>in</strong>sane!RoboLove, 22, , #132158FOXY TALENTED CHICI like men and enjoy a fun adventure,guys who are sure of themselves,good with fix<strong>in</strong>g th<strong>in</strong>gs, are compassionate,sexy, and that appreciatea real woman. I am still look<strong>in</strong>g !foxychic2day, 49, , #132134I CANAnimal and nature lov<strong>in</strong>g girl,whowould like to meet somebody tospend some time with.No Drama,BSand Stress needed.Just be yourselfand say what you mean.That’s all.oktoberkiki, 37, , #132129OPTIMISTIC AND ATYPICALI’m a s<strong>in</strong>gle mom with a full time jobthat I love. My favorite th<strong>in</strong>gs aremusic and movies (hard rock and justabout any good film). TXgirl2282, 27,, #132062ETERNAL STUDENTI’m a laid back gal who loves tolearn about the world whether it bethrough read<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>in</strong>teract<strong>in</strong>g with others,or travel<strong>in</strong>g. German_Longhorn,21, , #131999Flavor of the WeekADVENTUROUSLOVEABLE CUTIEI love spend<strong>in</strong>g all my time outside,photography, music, good movies,art,discover<strong>in</strong>g new places andnew people. look<strong>in</strong>g for a guywho’s adventurous, spontaneous,and genu<strong>in</strong>e. em194, 20, ,, #131959SILLY ARTSY AUSTINATIVECreative, easy-go<strong>in</strong>g, likes tolaugh. Passionate about the arts,design, learn<strong>in</strong>g new th<strong>in</strong>gs, theenvironment/”sav<strong>in</strong>g the world”,travel<strong>in</strong>g to new places... Look<strong>in</strong>gfor somebody appreciat<strong>in</strong>g andwant<strong>in</strong>g the same. shellebelle, 34,, #132112aust<strong>in</strong>chronicle.com / loverslaneTXgirl2282 Age: 27Optimistic and a bit atypicalI love football. My idea of a great Saturdayor Sunday is a Jack & coke with some friedpickles and a good game.read the rest of TXGIRL2282’s profile orenter your own profile for FREE onl<strong>in</strong>e ataust<strong>in</strong>chronicle.com/loverslanemany more ads onl<strong>in</strong>e!ANOTHER MULTI-STATETRANSPLANT.Loves: music, movies, bak<strong>in</strong>g, read<strong>in</strong>g,magaz<strong>in</strong>es, mak<strong>in</strong>g mixes ofall the same songs, family, friends,job. Dislikes: organized religion, nothav<strong>in</strong>g TV, traffic, clean<strong>in</strong>g the tub,purple, war, liars, fakes. ladyfriend,29, , #132109TAKE A WALKI am honest and real, wittily selfeffac<strong>in</strong>gand <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> gett<strong>in</strong>goutside of my happy little world toexplore laughter, wonder and goodtimes with someone on their ownpath. truthorconsequences, 46,, #131946CHRISTIAN WOMENI am lov<strong>in</strong>g, romantic, friendly,car<strong>in</strong>g, understand<strong>in</strong>g, respectfuland Christian women. I’m describedas a person that is outgo<strong>in</strong>g witha wonderful personality and I’malways full of life... txrescuelady, 35,, #131935HELLO FOR STARTERSTruth: 100 percent of us are notNeat, <strong>in</strong>teliigent, funny ..Most ofus are Sloppy, <strong>in</strong>secure, narcissistic.Open up and show all of thecharacters that are dist<strong>in</strong>ctively you.Dextria, 24, , , #131895PEACE LOVING CUTIEI like artistry and <strong>in</strong>genuity,daytrips, extended trips, cook<strong>in</strong>g,eat<strong>in</strong>g, prefer to be outside not <strong>in</strong>.Look<strong>in</strong>g for someone healthy, k<strong>in</strong>dand genu<strong>in</strong>e who enjoys life, andsimple pleasures shared. marisol,51, , #131892BROWSE these ads andmore onl<strong>in</strong>e for FREE.ENTER your ownprofile for FREE.RESPOND by e-maildirectly through oursite with a membership.PRO STUDENTI love honesty, <strong>in</strong>tegrity, andoptimism with a side of good jokes.blue_skies, 26, , #132289COUNTRY BOYIm the k<strong>in</strong>d of guy that likes spontaneousth<strong>in</strong>gs. I like fish<strong>in</strong>g, snowboard<strong>in</strong>g, pretty much anyth<strong>in</strong>g thathas to do with the outdoors. Youwanna know more email me. Liquorman,24, , #132272SUPER CHILL ROCKERI’m a eng<strong>in</strong>eer and musician. justmoved to town Im look<strong>in</strong>g to meetpeople to hang out and party with orchill with a good movie and some goodtunes. 00Deven, 22, , #132282KINKY, SEXY, ARTISTIC,Just look<strong>in</strong>g for a good woman to bewith and enjoy each others company.I am a good guy who needs someonespecial I love music, would perform foryou. kalidascope, 43, , #132278TO THE VEDGEMy biggest passion is the beautifuluniversal language of music.i playa few <strong>in</strong>struments,but bass is mylove.i pretty much am either play<strong>in</strong>gmusic,or have it blast<strong>in</strong>g thru speakersevery2ndi’mawake. RaulDuke,24, , #132270LET’S HANG OUTLook<strong>in</strong>g for someone to hangoutand gett<strong>in</strong>g know. CeeJaiRun, 25,, #132260JUST MOVED INI’m mostly <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>gnew people hav<strong>in</strong>g just moved to thecity. I’m always down for anyth<strong>in</strong>gbut I especially like play<strong>in</strong>g tennis,volleyball, and music. Zackw66, 22,, #132258FUN MOVIE GEEKSHM, 36, a fun sense of humor,seeks S/D/F race 23-38 for dat<strong>in</strong>g.This relationship would<strong>in</strong>volve the movies (I am a critic),concerts(Rock, blues, lat<strong>in</strong>, ska,jazz,classical),karaoke, fun times.moviegeek, 36, , #132254PASSIONATE, CARING, DORKYI am go<strong>in</strong>g to school for a Mastersdegree <strong>in</strong> Special Education. One ofthe reasons I work well with autisticchildren is that I am <strong>in</strong>crediblypatient and calm. Typhoeus, 33,, #132252PASSIONATE CREATIVE ARTISTCreative artist/software developerseeks friend/lover/muse, a copilot(not crew, hitchhiker, or stowaway),with passion for shared moments liv<strong>in</strong>g,lov<strong>in</strong>g, laugh<strong>in</strong>g, danc<strong>in</strong>g, cry<strong>in</strong>’,f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g the way, and stok<strong>in</strong>g theflame... synrG, 45, , #132253GOOFY ME II’m summed up <strong>in</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>g pluses:- still alive (MAJOR plus there)- devoted to my parents - devoted tomy church Can s<strong>in</strong>g and act. And fly.BURP. AFlyGuy, 35, , #124116SIMA DAHN NOW!me: 42yo, professional, 5’9”, 190lb,soft and musclee (like a rose petalmade of iron) (account<strong>in</strong>g degree/software eng<strong>in</strong>eer), handsome (mymom th<strong>in</strong>ks so) agnostic/atheist....bzee, 42, , #132094ENJOY ME.I’m look<strong>in</strong>g to meet someone wholoves Monty Python and sarcasm.I’m gullible and spontaneous, whichisn’t always safe, but I usually have agood time with it. Idlehands77, 33,, #132230I’M ON CALLJust moved here for my job and I’mnever mov<strong>in</strong>g aga<strong>in</strong>. I’m look<strong>in</strong>g forthe real deal no fakes. Who you aretoday is more important than whereyou’ve been. Look<strong>in</strong>g4Laughs, 30,, #132229IT’S THE SHOESWhere to start...Almost native Texan...Most of the time that I am not work<strong>in</strong>gis spent <strong>in</strong> motion. If I stop mov<strong>in</strong>g I fallalseep. CaveBear, 41, , #132219ALWAYS THINKING.My Interests are Film, Travel,Technology, Politics & Social Change.I like all music, mostly Rock, R&B,Jazz, Pop, some C&W, but No Rap!.Love should be magical and poetic.Innovator, 55, , #132218COUNTRY BOY LOOKINGI’ve lived <strong>in</strong> the country and the city,but I prefer be<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the middle ofnowhere. I’m look<strong>in</strong>g to hang outwith as just friends or more. Bret_P,37, , #132207AWESOME AUSTIN NEWBYNew to Aust<strong>in</strong> and want someone toexperience it with. No chat friends. Ifeel the best way for two people todiscover their similarities is face toface. danish, 48, , #132203FUN HUMOROUS LOYAL.eeyore’s birthday fest. bobmarley fest.pecan fest.live music.tattoos,crazy and differnt foods,goodmusic like pantera my fav.johnnycash.little reggae.some country.rockoverall. my num one rule <strong>in</strong> life isgood morals. brnd, 29, , #132202<strong>in</strong>dicates that a photo is posted onl<strong>in</strong>e.means there is a voice message you can listen to. With a membership,you can listen and respond to as many voicemessages as your heart desires. <strong>The</strong>re are no 900 numbers orper-m<strong>in</strong>ute fees. Regular long-distance charges may apply.VOICE RESPONSE: 520.547.4265BACK HOME AFTER..Hi, it feels weird say<strong>in</strong>g Im new <strong>in</strong>town because I grew up here. Ivebeen away s<strong>in</strong>ce’91.Im <strong>in</strong>terested<strong>in</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g all k<strong>in</strong>ds of folk. Im veryopen m<strong>in</strong>ded and... stgerma<strong>in</strong>e73,36, , #132201SINGLE, WHITE, HANDSOMEWhat’s the po<strong>in</strong>t? I want someth<strong>in</strong>gmore, the f<strong>in</strong>er th<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> life can onlybe enjoyed when you have someoneto enjoy them with. SamIAM0304,27, , , #132192THE ONEBorn and raised <strong>in</strong> Africa. OpenM<strong>in</strong>ded, creative and ambitious. Newto Aust<strong>in</strong> Look<strong>in</strong>g for someone to enjoylife with. Africansoul, 28, , #132191WANNA BE FRIENDS?I haven’t dated <strong>in</strong> a while and I’m readyfor a change. Look<strong>in</strong>g for someonefun and funny, <strong>in</strong>dependent and dramafree who enjoys the f<strong>in</strong>e art of hang<strong>in</strong>gout. NIceGirl78, 30, , #132097SCIENCE/MUSIC NERDI just moved here and I’m manyhours away from everyone I knowand love. I love learn<strong>in</strong>g, read<strong>in</strong>g,science, play<strong>in</strong>g music, mak<strong>in</strong>gjewelry, nature, my frogs,cook<strong>in</strong>g,and unplanned adventures. velvetgoldm<strong>in</strong>e,23, , , #131887ADVENTURE BECKONSfun, genu<strong>in</strong>ely funny, three-yeartexan seeks someone to enjoy lifewith. spiritual is a plus. pleasantlyhuman,29, , #131741NEW TO TOWNJust moved to Aust<strong>in</strong> from Florida. Ialso just graduated nurs<strong>in</strong>g school.For fun I like work<strong>in</strong>g out when Ican, watch<strong>in</strong>g or play<strong>in</strong>g sports,movies, chill<strong>in</strong>g, food, downtown.Swoosh12101, 23, , #131567QUEEN SEEKS COURTLet’s go sk<strong>in</strong>ny dippp<strong>in</strong>g at nightunder the stars and dr<strong>in</strong>k w<strong>in</strong>e by thepale of the moon. 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He likes Opera & punk?He likes Gr<strong>in</strong>dhouse & Love, Actually?He likes Chez Nous & <strong>The</strong> Salt Lick?Is fun & capable of mak<strong>in</strong>g a committment?pparker, 53, , #131728POLVOS & HAIRBANDTall,beauty with blonde friend,perus<strong>in</strong>gHair metal book. Me:tall,shorthair,adjacent booth.You said goodnight,but your smile said more? Toostunned to ask for your number! Meetme at Polvos? When: Saturday, January9. Where: Polvos restaurant.You: Woman. Me: Man. #904591CHICKEN, STRAY CATFriday, January 8. east side. you: silverishSUV order<strong>in</strong>g fried chicken. me:try<strong>in</strong>g to rescue stray cat. you werecautious to not scare cat away. wishi’d asked your name. When: Friday,January 8. Where: church’s chicken.You: Woman. Me: Man. #904590SUNDAY SPIDERHOUSEBARFLIRTI regret not tak<strong>in</strong>g you up on youroffer for extended dr<strong>in</strong>ks & conversation;did you not read my napk<strong>in</strong>note? Next time I’ll not be so subtle!When: Monday, January 4. Where:Spider House Cafe. You: Man. Me:Woman. #904589BUSTED BEAUTYPavielle- we are both retired pedicabbers,i see you got a PI..wanna get adr<strong>in</strong>k? When: Monday, September8, 2008. Where: the streets. You:Woman. Me: Man. #904586POOLTABLE AT SIDEBAR!!!You:Girl with glasses/skirt aftermidnight on Wednesday. Me:Tablenext to you.Wanted to buy you adr<strong>in</strong>k,didn’t know if that was your b/fand didn’t want to be”that guy”.NextWed.?Same time? When: Wednesday,January 6. Where: Sidebar.You: Woman. Me: Man. #904584PURPLE HAIR BUSYou realy hot girl purple hair and lotsof star/compass tattoos,cool jacket.Me hand tattoos black jacket,cannibalcorpse ski cap.want to get coffeeor a dr<strong>in</strong>k one night? When: Friday,January 1. Where: # 17 bus. You:Woman. Me: Man. #904583ACL09 VENDOR NATHANaustralian photographers took shots foryour website but lost your data,want tohonor deal. When: Friday, October 2,2009. Where: acl2009. You: Man. Me:Woman. #904582aust<strong>in</strong>chronicle.com/loverslaneLOOKING FOR LOVEOrig<strong>in</strong>ally from Boston. I enjoy go<strong>in</strong>gback east to visit family. I’m look<strong>in</strong>gfor someone with the same <strong>in</strong>trests,cook<strong>in</strong>g, tak<strong>in</strong>g walks, talk<strong>in</strong>g aboutthe importent th<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> life. It-TakesTwo, 47, , #131616NEW TO AUSTINVery blessed, spiritually-changed.51 GPM ISO honest, outgo<strong>in</strong>g,totally real, self-confident and selflov<strong>in</strong>ggay man who wants to workhard on a friendship and relationshiptogether. newtoaust<strong>in</strong>guy, 51,, #131167LONELY ROMANTIC38yo,Hispanic male , 5’6”,200,br/br,very easy go<strong>in</strong>g and affectionate,romantic,spontaneous,ambitious,love the outdoors,travel,would liketo f<strong>in</strong>d a guy i can spend time withand get to know and see what happensfrom there. sthaust<strong>in</strong>78704,38, , #130019SLAY MY DRAGONA regular guy who believes <strong>in</strong> ‘happilyever-after’... seeks pr<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>in</strong> sh<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>garmor to slay the Lonely-Nessmonster. tkaust<strong>in</strong>, 48, , #119526 shot darkHEB LINDSEYL<strong>in</strong>dsey: U have lovely eyes. Cannotstop th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g about your smile andyour laugh. Know you have a bf, butmeet for coffee anyway? When:Tuesday, January 5. Where: HEB620 & O’Connor. You: Woman. Me:Man. #904581HEB SLAUGHTERYou-In l<strong>in</strong>e with peanut butter & spaghettisauce. Me-In l<strong>in</strong>e beh<strong>in</strong>d youwith just sushi. I was on the phonebut wished I could have said helloto you. When: Tuesday, January 5.Where: HEB Slaughter. You: Man.Me: Woman. #904579OG GORDONWe’re look<strong>in</strong>g for an old friend thatworked at the OG <strong>in</strong> Grapev<strong>in</strong>e!Haven’t seen you <strong>in</strong> a while, wouldlove to catch up! When: Wednesday,June 1, 2005. Where: Your old house.You: Man. Me: Woman. #904580BUYING JEANSYou were gorgeous, with long blackhair, <strong>in</strong> a gray sweater. We laughedas I got a 2short from a mannequ<strong>in</strong>.Sorry I didn’t ask for your number...lunch sometime? When: Sunday,January 3. Where: Lakel<strong>in</strong>e Mall.You: Woman. Me: Man. #904577DANCE W/ME LATER?Did you just walk around!? :) Metyou & pals, smiled, thought Damn,she’s... yeah! DEFINITELY wanted totake you up on that dance. lost you.sigh. When: Saturday, January 2.Where: Red Fez. You: Woman. Me:Man. #904576WHITE GLOVES RUNNERXMAS DAY, HIKE AND BIKE. Wesmiled. Wish I’d turned around...You: man wear<strong>in</strong>g white gloves Me:woman wear<strong>in</strong>g green jacket. When:Friday, December 25, 2009. Where:hike and bike trail. You: Man. Me:Woman. #904573justLOVE TO LAUGH!I love to laugh but who doesn’t. I amtold I have a great smile and loveshow<strong>in</strong>g it.I enjoy watch<strong>in</strong>g sports,play<strong>in</strong>g pool, and watch<strong>in</strong>g all k<strong>in</strong>dsof movies. nayzia, 28, , #132138LOOKING FOR FRIENDSHop<strong>in</strong>g to move back to Aust<strong>in</strong>.Look<strong>in</strong>g to move back there. Let’shave coffee and see what we like todo. Not look<strong>in</strong>g for sex/dat<strong>in</strong>g. hippyatheart,56, , #131994SENSATIONAL, THEATRICAL,PRESENTABLE,I love the theatre, I like moves, I am agreat fan of Video Games. I like musicals.I make re-make music videosfor fun and write scripts for fun.alexcrumb, 24, , #131826TWO HEADED DOGTattoo @ Target. You said excuse meand touched my elbow. It made myheart flutter. Next time I won’t getout of the way! When: Sunday, December20, 2009. Where: Target I35.You: Man. Me: Woman. #904568WELLS FARGO BEAUTYYou- gorgeous, dark haired teller atnorth Aust<strong>in</strong> Wells Fargo. Me- slimguy withdraw<strong>in</strong>g a paltry $10. Youseemed someth<strong>in</strong>g special, mademe nervous <strong>in</strong> a good way. When:Wednesday, December 30, 2009.Where: Wells Fargo Far W. Blvd.You: Woman. Me: Man. #904575More ads onl<strong>in</strong>e!SEARCH BY DATE, PLACE & KEYWORDNOW WITH PHOTOSSASSY BARISTA EASTSIDETall red lipped Thunderbird. Karibu?Small black coffee. When: Friday,January 1. Where: Thunderbird.You: Woman. Me: Man. #904578LEFT HANDED DUNLOPYou left your card there and came <strong>in</strong>to get it on the 30th. Keep that card<strong>in</strong> your pocket and let me buy you adr<strong>in</strong>k or two. When: Wednesday, December30, 2009. Where: Saxon Pub.You: Woman. Me: Man. #904574DSW CUTIE!You were my cashier at DSW onMopac,12/28,8pm. We made eyecontact,you commented about myshoe size,we had light conversation.Pick up where we left off? When:Monday, December 28, 2009.Where: DSW Shoes at Arbor Walk.You: Man. Me: Man. #904572GROOVYBOOTS GARDENDISTRICT12/28 Saw you sitt<strong>in</strong>g on the couchwith a friend read<strong>in</strong>g this column.I was sitt<strong>in</strong>g across with a bookf<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g it hard not to gawk at yourgorgeous smile! When: Monday,December 28, 2009. Where:Garden District. You: Woman. Me:Man. #904571WHY I OUGHTTA...just moved back to aust<strong>in</strong>. it’s a crazyworld out there. i like mak<strong>in</strong>g peoplelaff. hard. come have a dr<strong>in</strong>k and laffwith me. eweezie, 30, , #132049PASSIONATE, ARTISTIC,OUTGOINGI am a major of dance and Spanish.My passions <strong>in</strong>clude dance, writ<strong>in</strong>g,& music. I enjoy rid<strong>in</strong>g my bike, runn<strong>in</strong>g/jogg<strong>in</strong>g,and swimm<strong>in</strong>g. I have acrazy sense of humor. dancer28, 28,, #131739PLACID_POISED_PYTHey <strong>The</strong>re! New to Aust<strong>in</strong>, wannamake new friends! Drop me a l<strong>in</strong>e..AshyLarry, 28, , , #131381KURT MENSINGER AND/OR CARLSTARKEY “Rocket” Riley is look<strong>in</strong>gfor y’all or ANYONE with <strong>in</strong>fo pleasecontact me at: planorocket@aol.comPOST-RUN COFFEEBlonde runner (wear<strong>in</strong>g tights andrunn<strong>in</strong>g shoes) order<strong>in</strong>g a purplesmoothie. Made eye contact andsmiled a few times - wanted to saysometh<strong>in</strong>g, but didn’t. Run with mesometime? When: Sunday, December27, 2009. Where: Lift Coffee onSouth Lamar. You: Woman. Me:Man. #904570GORGEOUS HOSPITAL NURSE!You <strong>in</strong>credibly nice and helpful tomy grandmother. Let me return thefavour: buy you coffee and show youAust<strong>in</strong> (beats Kansas!), with goodcompany <strong>in</strong>cluded. Damn Broncos, gopats! When: Monday, December 28,2009. Where: Aust<strong>in</strong>Heart Hospital.You: Woman. Me: Man. #904569FROM NEW ORLEANSYou were wear<strong>in</strong>g an orange tee-shirtand we were both orig<strong>in</strong>ally fromLouisiana. We spoke briefly and youwanted to watch the Sa<strong>in</strong>ts game. Iwant to talk aga<strong>in</strong>. When: Saturday,December 19, 2009. Where: CVSpharmary at Brodie and Slaughter.You: Woman. Me: Man. #904567BSSALOON KNOCKOUTYou: Too popular to get <strong>in</strong> a goodconversation. Dark top and a jean skirt.Me: Gray shirt, We locked eyes andmet briefly. You should become a regular.When: Wednesday, December 23,2009. Where: Barton Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Saloon.You: Woman. Me: Man. #904566CONTINENTAL CLUB UPSTAIRSYou: Tall/red cap pulled way downlow. Me: Blond you grabbed todance- that didn’t say no. We movedour hips/shared a great kiss. Stillwonder<strong>in</strong>g, “Where did you go?”When: Monday, December 21,2009. Where: Cont<strong>in</strong>ental ClubUpstairs Gallery. You: Man. Me:Woman. #904565REDHEAD AT TARGETYou: wonderful red hair, cute skirt,boots. Buy<strong>in</strong>g men’s clothes for aboyfriend? I hope not. Me: beardedguy buy<strong>in</strong>g socks. When you flashedme a smile, I was giddy. When:Wednesday, December 23, 2009.Where: Target. You: Woman. Me:Man. #904564FREE WILL ASTROLOGYby Rob Brezsny for Jan. 15-21CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): <strong>The</strong> number of bacteria per square <strong>in</strong>ch on a toilet seat averagesabout 50. Meanwhile, your telephone harbors over 25,000 germs per square <strong>in</strong>ch and thetop of your desk has about 21,000. I’d like you to use this as a metaphor that you can apply moreuniversally. Accord<strong>in</strong>g to my analysis, you see, you are overemphasiz<strong>in</strong>g the risks and problems <strong>in</strong>one particular area of your life and underestimat<strong>in</strong>g them elsewhere. Spend some time this weekcorrect<strong>in</strong>g the misdiagnoses.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): One of my readers, Judd, shared his vision of how to cope withthe blahs of January. Given your astrological omens, I’d say his strategy perfectly embodies theapproach you should take right now. Please study his testimony below, and come up with yourown <strong>in</strong>genious variation. “On the coldest of days, my friends and I celebrate ‘scruft<strong>in</strong>g,’ the art ofenjoy<strong>in</strong>g the great outdoors with <strong>in</strong>door furniture, while listen<strong>in</strong>g to loud <strong>in</strong>die-rock and adorned<strong>in</strong> our grungiest slop-ware. Aided by Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout, we curse and laugh at theconstra<strong>in</strong>ts of w<strong>in</strong>ter by play<strong>in</strong>g our favorite summer sports like Frisbee, hacky-sack, and soccer.”PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It’s graduation time. Not <strong>in</strong> any officially recognized sense, maybe,but still: You have completed your study of a certa<strong>in</strong> subject <strong>in</strong> the school of life. At a later date,maybe you will resume study<strong>in</strong>g this subject on a higher level, but for now you’ve absorbed all youcan. I suggest you give yourself a k<strong>in</strong>d of f<strong>in</strong>al exam. (Be sure to grade it yourself.) You might alsowant to carry out a fun ritual to acknowledge the completion of this chapter of your story. It will freeup your m<strong>in</strong>d and heart to beg<strong>in</strong> the next chapter.ARIES (March 21-April 19): <strong>The</strong> Earth’s north magnetic pole is not the same as the geographicNorth Pole. If you take out a compass to orient yourself toward due north, the compass arrow willactually po<strong>in</strong>t toward a spot <strong>in</strong> the frigid wilds of Canada. But what’s really odd is that the northmagnetic pole has been on the move s<strong>in</strong>ce 1904 – scientists don’t know exactly why – and hasdramatically sped up <strong>in</strong> recent years. Accord<strong>in</strong>g to National Geographic, it’s now zoom<strong>in</strong>g towardSiberia at the rate of almost 40 miles per year. I suspect that your own metaphorical version ofmagnetic north will also be chang<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> 2010, Aries. By January 2011, the hom<strong>in</strong>g signal youdepend on to locate your place <strong>in</strong> reality may have migrated significantly. This is a good time tostart track<strong>in</strong>g the shift.TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “<strong>The</strong> common idea that success spoils people by mak<strong>in</strong>g themva<strong>in</strong>, egotistic, and self-complacent is erroneous,” wrote W. Somerset Maugham. “On the contrary,it makes them, for the most part, humble, tolerant, and k<strong>in</strong>d.” I th<strong>in</strong>k the trajectory of your journeydur<strong>in</strong>g the last 12 months tends to confirm his theory, Taurus. Accord<strong>in</strong>g to my analysis, you setnew benchmarks for your personal best <strong>in</strong> 2009, while at the same time becom<strong>in</strong>g a wiser, riperhuman be<strong>in</strong>g. Congrats! Now get out there and capitalize on the grace you’ve earned. Be as organizedas possible as you share the fruits of your progress.GEMINI (May 21-June 20): <strong>The</strong> Onion, which describes itself as “America’s F<strong>in</strong>est News Source,”ran a feature on the <strong>in</strong>ventor Thomas Edison. He “changed the face of modern life <strong>in</strong> 1879,” saidthe report, “when he devised the groundbreak<strong>in</strong>g new process of tak<strong>in</strong>g ideas pioneered by otherscientists and market<strong>in</strong>g them as his own.” <strong>The</strong> tone was mock<strong>in</strong>g, of course, but I’m perfectlys<strong>in</strong>cere when I urge you to imitate Edison <strong>in</strong> the com<strong>in</strong>g weeks. Given the current astrologicalomens, you’d be wise to take advantage of the breakthroughs of others and make good use ofresources created by others. Just be sure that you give credit where credit is due, and you’ll actuallybe do<strong>in</strong>g everyone a service.CANCER (June 21-July 22): A Scorpio is will<strong>in</strong>g and maybe even eager to share secrets with you.Can you marshal just the right amount of self-protection – not too much, not too little – to trusta little more and go deeper? As for Virgo: That under-self-confident person would really benefitfrom gett<strong>in</strong>g more appreciation from you. Don’t be st<strong>in</strong>gy. Meanwhile, I th<strong>in</strong>k you’re suffer<strong>in</strong>g froma misunderstand<strong>in</strong>g about an Aquarius. It will be <strong>in</strong> your selfish <strong>in</strong>terest to clear it up. A few moretips: Don’t give up on Pisces. <strong>The</strong>re’s more to come when the coast is clearer. Browse but don’t buyyet with a Leo. And make bus<strong>in</strong>ess, but not love or war, with a Capricorn.LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I like it best when the creek that runs near my home is wide and deep. Itgets that way at high tide, when the moon shepherds <strong>in</strong> a surge of water from the bay. As I gaze outat the swollen cascade, I feel full and fertile; everyth<strong>in</strong>g’s right with the world. Inevitably, though, thetide goes out and the flow turns meek and narrow. <strong>The</strong>n my mood is less likely to soar. A slight melancholymay creep <strong>in</strong>. But I’ve learned to love that state, too – to derive a quiet joy from survey<strong>in</strong>gthe muddy banks where the water once ran, the muck impr<strong>in</strong>ted with tracks of egrets and ducks.Besides, I know it’s only a matter of time before the tide shifts and the cascade returns. Enjoy yourown personal version of the low-tide phase, Leo. High tide will be com<strong>in</strong>g back your way soon.VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If you asked me to make you a mix tape that would be conducivefor mak<strong>in</strong>g love to, I wouldn’t be <strong>in</strong> the least surprised. <strong>The</strong>se long January nights are ideal timesfor you Virgos to be unleash<strong>in</strong>g your dormant passion and shar<strong>in</strong>g volcanic pleasure and explor<strong>in</strong>gthe frontier where delight overlaps with wonder. In the compilation of tunes I’d create for you, I’dprobably have stuff like “Teardrop” by Massive Attack, “Breathe Me” by Sia, “Supermassive BlackHole” by Muse, and “6 Underground” by the Sneaker Pimps. But I th<strong>in</strong>k it’s a better idea for you toassemble your own soundtrack. Tell me about it if you do. I’m at truthrooster@gmail.com.LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): <strong>The</strong> world’s tallest waterfall is Angel Falls <strong>in</strong> Venezuela. It was namedafter Jimmie Angel, an American who was the first person to fly a plane over it <strong>in</strong> 1933. Recently,Venezuela’s president suggested that this place should be officially renamed Kerepakupai Meru,which is what the <strong>in</strong>digenous Pemon Indians have always called it. <strong>The</strong> com<strong>in</strong>g weeks happen tobe a favorable time for you to consider mak<strong>in</strong>g a comparable move, Libra: restor<strong>in</strong>g a naturalwonder to its orig<strong>in</strong>al <strong>in</strong>nocence; rehabilitat<strong>in</strong>g the truth about a beautiful resource; return<strong>in</strong>g anold glory to its prist<strong>in</strong>e state.SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the first half of 2010, your call<strong>in</strong>g will be call<strong>in</strong>g to you moreloudly and <strong>in</strong>sistently than it has <strong>in</strong> years. It will whisper to you seductively while you’re fall<strong>in</strong>gasleep. It will clang like a salvation bell dur<strong>in</strong>g your mid-morn<strong>in</strong>g breaks. It will soothe you withits serpent<strong>in</strong>e tones, and it will agitate you with its rippl<strong>in</strong>g commands to spr<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to action. Howwill you respond to these summonses from your supreme <strong>in</strong>ner authority? This week will be agood test.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “You can have it all,” says fashion designer Luella Bartley. “It’sjust really hard work.” That’s my oracle for you, Sagittarius – not just for this week, but for the nextthree months as well. Accord<strong>in</strong>g to my read<strong>in</strong>g of the astrological omens, the cosmos will <strong>in</strong>deedpermit you to have your cake and eat it, too, as long as you’re will<strong>in</strong>g to manage your life with morediscipl<strong>in</strong>e, master the crucial little details everyone else neglects, and always give back at leastas much as you’re given.Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’sEXPANDED WEEKLY AUDIO HOROSCOPES and DAILY TEXT MESSAGE HOROSCOPES.<strong>The</strong> audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 877/873-4888 or 900/950-7700.a u s t i n c h r o n i c l e . c o m JANUARY 15, 2010 T H E A U S T I N C H R O N I C L E 103
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