my name is cara, nicknamed contessa by my italian great-grandmother. i live in southern california (no, i am not a democrat and no i have not started my own religion). i was born under the constellation leo, which makes me a fire sign. i enjoy writing immensely, but i don't intend on making a career out of it, at least not poetry, anyway. my favorite bands are smashing pumpkins, hole, marilyn manson, and jack off jill. i idolize courtney love, billy corgan and marilyn manson. i love writing, music, sushi, the sound of breaking glass and the smell of play-doh. i adore british accents and i detest girls who wear bra-strap headbands.

i sincerely hope you enjoy reading my work, and i'd appreciate a review. thank you.

--la contessa