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Name: Laura
Birthday: 7/10/1984
Gender: Female
Interests: Jesus. God. Holy Spirit. Journaling. Writing. Copywriting. Dancing. Singing. Pictures. America's Best Dance Crew. Compliments and Hugs. Laughing. Family Reunions. Chicago and Florida.
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| Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 1:35am
Rebecca Holmes inspired me, so here it goes. I'm a total sucker for these, and I'm not sure why. I think I like lists.
Say you marry the last person that texted you, what’s your new last name?
Amanda Berger would be a good wife.
Think back to the last person you kissed, how many times have you cried in their arms?
None. Well, maybe once and a half or something. Can't remember.
What are some things you do when you’re mad?
Furrow my brow, yell, or even cry at times, though that's rare.
How do you feel about your hair right now?
Hate it in pictures but love it in real life. The perfect solution for this perfect Florida weather.
What are you listening to right now?
Mariah Carey and Josh Groban
Are there any stressful situations in your life?
Sure.
Do you enjoy late night phone conversations?
Kinda, but depends on what I'm doing. It also depends on the person ;)
Who is the last person to send you a message on facebook?
Stephen McDill.
Whose bed did you sleep in last night?
Mine.
When was the last time you talked to one of your siblings?
Today.
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you be?
In sleepytime land...up too late once again...Otherwise, I would say anywhere with good friends or other loved ones. Maybe in Illinois somewhere. Or New York, or Hawaii, but mostly, I like being here in Fort Lauderdale :)
Do you hate the last person you kissed?
Kinda...am working on it though.
Would it hurt seeing the person you last kissed, kissing someone else?
Good riddance if you ask me...
Whose hoodie did you wear last?
Mine.
Who would you give your life for?
I can't name anyone I would deny.
Have you ever stayed with someone because you liked their parents?
LOL.
Who have you texted today?
Davita.
Have you ever listened to music you hated just to fit in?
I guess.
What’s an interesting fact about you that not many people know?
I'm an eighth zebra.
What do you want to do after high school?
I went to college but at this point, the next thing I want to do is be successful in a myriad of both specific and non-specific ways.
Do you do anything embarrassing when no one is home?
"That's for true." (I always thought this line from Stewie on Family Guy was funny).
What was the last good news you heard?
That Scotty would get here at 6:15 TODAY!
What is something you’ve always wanted a boy to do for you?
Stand up for me if I needed it, Runaway Bride style.
What do you wish you had more knowledge about?
Too many to list. Jujitsu, how to do every dance there is, mind control, speaking and understanding whatever language I wanted to whenever I needed to, etc.
How old were you when you stopped believing in Santa?
I don't think I ever did. (Believe in him I mean.)
What are the things you’ve learned over the past year?
Real estate, confidence, how to discern people better, my true feelings about some things, and that I don't have to always give into my anger.
How many times have you kissed the last person you kissed?
I dated him for over a year, so a lot.
Do you have a friend you can tell stuff to and you’re sure they won’t tell?
Yes, several actually.
Whose birthday is coming up?
Mine 7/10, my mom's 7/17.
Did the last person to hurt you ever apologize?
Yeah.
Who last made you laugh harder than you have in a long time?
Probably my brother.
Do you start the water before you get in the shower?
Yep.
Would you ever get someone's name tattooed on you?
Nah.
Do you know your sibling’s middle name
Scott Bruce.
Name something you dislike about the day you’re having?
When fish spent another day running into me in the ocean and also that I sleep too much.
If your doctor said you were pregnant, what would you say?
I'd say he was off his rocker.
Could you ever be friends with someone that broke your heart?
Why would I really want to? But I suppose there are always exceptions.
Does your mom vacuum early in the morning, when you’re sleeping?
No, she's really considerate.
Have you kissed anyone in the past 10 days?
Not to my knowledge.
Do you think you can love someone without trusting them?
No.
Are you shy?
Yes, but I try to act otherwise. But definitely yes; I am told I can come off snobby because people think I'm snubbing them when really it's the shyness. Am working on this more and more.
Were you ever obsessed with Vitamin Water?
Random question but no.
Do you think before you speak?
Learning to.
What’s the last thing that made you sad?
Death and injustice.
Do you wear glasses?
Yes.
Did you go outside for more than 30 minutes today?
YES! Sooooo beautiful!
Have you ever asked a girl for advice?
Yes, for sure.
Ever kissed under water?
Yeah :) It wasn't as romantic as you'd think it would be though LOL.
What color shirt are you wearing?
Red.
Do you think boys truly understand girls?
Not most and not really even the ones who get them more than others.
Choose: bonfire on a beach or clubbing in the city?
Oooh tough one, but I think bonfire.
Do you think someone is thinking about you right now?
Yeah sure.
Is it okay to kiss people when you're single?
Not wise in my opinion.
Do you think anyone's lying to you right now?
Not really.
Do you believe every one deserves a second chance?
Depends in what department.
What do you hear right now?
Voices...
...in the music I'm listening to.
Where is your phone, right now?
Next to me.
Has anything happened to you within the past month that has made you angry?
Yeah.
Have you ever slow danced with someone?
Yeah.
Honestly, if you could go back one month and change something would you?
Sure, more sleep and less wasted time.
When was the last time you laughed really hard?
Pretty much all the time, but I suppose when I was in Illinois last week.
When you look at your cell phone do you usually have a message?
Not as much these days.
How many bathrooms are in your house?
2.
Do you think that your first love affects the way you go on with life?
I guess.
Would you prefer a kiss on the hand or neck?
Hand.
Have you ever kissed a blonde haired, blue eyed person?
No.
If the year only consisted of two seasons, which would you choose?
Spring and fall.
Who was your last missed call from?
Jenny Jing.
Do you drink coffee?
No but I do like fake coffee like the frappachinos at Starbucks.
Has a guy ever let you wear his jacket?
Aw, yes :)
Do you enjoy wearing dresses?
So much!
What color did you last paint your nails?
Pink.
What would you do if you found out you had been cheated on?
Leave him and never talk to him again.
What's going on between you and the last person you kissed?
Nothing.
Are you in a good mood right now?
Yeah I guess, but I need to sleep better LOL. But life is good.
Who do you miss right now?
Family and friends.
Do you sleep with one leg out from under the cover?
LOL yes.
Last person you saw other than your family?
Strangers, and I guess Sam Carmicheal.
Do you and your best friend look anything alike?
I don't really do the best friend thing, but my cousin and I are close so have a few same resemblances, or so we're told.
What did you go to bed thinking last night?
Things.
Do you ignore people when you're mad/upset with them?
Haha, sometimes but it depends on what they did and if they're sorry. LOL also if I'm being immature. I'm better about this now though.
What's worse, having someone mad or disappointed in you?
Disappointed, though I suppose it depends on what it's over.
December, what was your love life like?
Was single.
If somebody liked you, would you want them to tell you?
I think so.
When will you kiss the last person you kissed again?
Ugh, never! | | |
| I used to think that I had to go with whatever came my way, especially when it came to dating relationships. I lived that philosophy out in the summer of 2007, and have only recently stopped being angry about it and the mistakes that went with it. Where I used to be all dreamy-eyed and “laid back” about dating in general, I’m far more careful about who I date now. I used to take the mindset that I should give everyone a chance; pickiness never occurred to me. While there are aspects of that philosophy that are still legit, it’s not my thing anymore. Wasting time on the wrong person is not my M.O. anymore; I prefer being picky now.
But quite frankly, being picky isn’t as easy or comfortable after graduating from college. Why? For one thing, there’s a considerably MUCH smaller network to work from once you leave a huge campus full of single people your age. For another, I went to a private, Christian college full of really great guys. After graduation, the pool of eligible, godly men shrank DRAMATICALLY. This of course makes dating whoever comes your way far more tempting. Settling seems almost mandatory.
This brings me to one of my favorite new shows, Glee. For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, here’s a (somewhat) quick synopsis. The main character and good guy, Will Shuester, is the young Spanish teacher who starts up glee club. When not at school, he goes home to a bad marriage. He married his high school sweetheart Teri (who was the head cheerleader). While she’s GORGEOUS, she’s also full of herself and selfish in general. The writers obviously want the audience to dislike her, and it’s effective.
Another main character is Emma Pillsbury, Will’s co-worker and good friend. She’s the OCD doe-eyed, pretty red-haired guidance counselor who has a huge, HUGE crush on Will. After a few episodes we find out he feels the same way about her. Its clear that Will and Emma really are well-suited to each other in many ways. He’s tolerant of her OCD ways and even tries to help cure it with her. She’s very encouraging, offers wise advice, and is a huge advocate for his musical talents, unlike Teri. (I actually can’t stand Emma though, but that’s because she’s pining after a married man. Not just pining after, but sometimes making a play for him. I also resent that the writers want us to root for Will and Emma.)
However, when Will and his wife Teri find out they’re pregnant, Will and Emma back off from their latent feelings for each other. When Teri finds out her pregnancy was a false alarm, she freaks out, especially since she knows her marriage is on the rocks as it is. She takes her sister’s advice to fake it. (Long story.) So now she’s pretending to be pregnant with their first child. His thinking he’s about to become a father is really the only thing keeping him from cheating on Teri with his co-worker Emma.
Here’s my point. (Sorry it took me so long to get here, lol.) This cautionary tale of Emma and Will is a constant reminder to me why I can’t and won’t settle. What if I were to get with the wrong guy who seemed good enough at the time, and then after a few years, met the REAL “Mr. Right”? I’m not interested in contributing to the growing divorce rate, and I certainly would never cheat on anyone. Therefore, my only option is to be picky.
Besides my parents who are so obviously perfect for each other, there are several people I know who married their perfect match. Take my cousin Jennifer and her husband Andrew. She got married last year to the man of her dreams after dating him for three years and they had the most perfect wedding ceremony I’ve ever been to. Not only do they share the same beliefs, morals, political views, and humor, but they’re absolutely adorable together. They both come from great families, support each other no matter what, and are so much fun to be around. Bonus: Andrew can even dance!
I was in Jennifer and Andrew’s wedding in the summer of 2008 when I finally realized I was absolutely with the wrong guy and needed to end things. It hit me like a lightning bolt how wrong he was for me. Truthfully I’d known that for awhile, but it wasn’t until that moment that I really admitted it to myself. I was hit with the realization that there was no way I’d ever want to have kids with him. I didn’t even want to marry him. Furthermore, my parents had never liked him, and my cousin Jennifer had even tried to gently talk sense into me about whether I should stay with Stan or not. Furthermore, unlike with my cousin’s wedding, I knew that neither of our families would ever come together peacefully for a wedding, let alone marriage.
This is why I will not live out Will Shuester’s life. I’m a picky eater, so why shouldn’t I be picky with my relationships? | | |
| No matter how often I read through Proverbs, God opens my eyes to new things. Today I was reading from Proverbs 21 and there were quite a few verses that made me instantly think of superheroes.
"To DO righteousness and JUSTICE is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice."
(Verse 3)
"Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered."
(Verse 13)
"When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers."
(Verse 15)
"Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor."
(Verse 21)
THE HUGE VERSE THAT GOT MY THOUGHTS GOING ON THE SUPERHERO THEME:
"A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust."
(Verse 22)
I'm still turning these verses around in my head. I'm not saying that I'm going to turn my Halloween costume (I was a superhero on October 31st this year) into a permanent outfit fixture in my life. But I know that we are all called, whether Christian or not, to help bring justice to the world. I love the different ways God shows me things like this. | | |
| It's amazing how capable we are of holding ourselves back.
A year ago, my life was completely different and had few similarities with the Laura Dunn of today. I can't do anything but give credit to God, honestly. That sounds so cliche, but sometimes cliches are cliche for a reason.
For one thing, I was the most negative person in the world. I hated everyone, including myself. I could see and do nothing but complain about my present circumstances. And my complaining left me little time to DO anything about it. I was surrounded by negative people who really just siphoned out my energy and once-positive/upbeat attitude.
I also really let myself go in a lot of other ways, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. It was ridic. I dressed as good as I felt about myself, which translated out to sloppiness. Ugh, it got so bad that a good friend of mine actually took me on a shopping trip to get me some appropriate clothes for work that were professional and cute, instead of an eye-sore.
Then, as I was getting ready to move to Chicago, I finally kicked out one particularly bad influence in my life. That's the moment when things LITERALLY got better. When I was finally free of him, as well as other bad sources of toxicity in my life, I felt LIGHTER and happier. Happier than I had been in a long, long time.
I joined a gym, started dressing better, surrounded myself with positive people, music, books, and movies, and started talking and submitting to God more.
Another significant thing that changed for me was finally allowing myself to think good thoughts about myself! I am naturally down on myself, so it's been a process. I did cheesy things like repeat the phrases, "I deserve to be happy," and "I want to become the best version of myself." I visualized myself becoming the things I needed and wanted to be. I also realized that I'm someone who others might just want to get to know and become friends with and it changed how I interacted with people COMPLETELY. Sounds simple but it was a tough concept for me to grasp.
I don't know why I felt the urge to write this note, except to stress the importance of doing whatever it takes to get negative influences out of your life, whether it be people or things. It sucks when huge parts of your life are tangled up with things that never had to be there in the first place.
I have a TON more to go before I am where I should be, but it feels SOOOOOOOOO so good to be progressing towards it, finally. God is so kind to me and I can't believe how blessed I am to have access to Him through prayer and Bible study, as well as fellowship with other Christians. I do NOT know what I'd do without Him and I never want to (or have to) find out. | | |
| It's amazing how capable we are of holding ourselves back.
A year ago, my life was completely different and had few similarities with the Laura Dunn of today. I can't do anything but give credit to God, honestly. That sounds so cliche, but sometimes cliches are cliche for a reason.
For one thing, I was the most negative person in the world. I hated everyone, including myself. I could see and do nothing but complain about my present circumstances. And my complaining left me little time to DO anything about it. I was surrounded by negative people who really just siphoned out my energy and once-positive/upbeat attitude.
I also really let myself go in a lot of other ways, both physically, spiritually, and emotionally. It was ridic. I dressed as good as I felt about myself, which translated out to sloppiness. Ugh, it got so bad that a good friend of mine actually took me on a shopping trip to get me some appropriate clothes for work that were professional and cute, instead of an eye-sore and bad representation to the company.
Then, as I was getting ready to move to Chicago, I finally kicked out one particularly bad influence in my life. That's the moment when things LITERALLY got better. When I was finally free of him, as well as other bad sources of toxicity in my life, I felt LIGHTER and happier. Happier than I had been in a long, long time.
I joined a gym, started dressing better, surrounded myself with positive music, books, and movies, and started talking and submitting to God more.
Another significant thing that changed for me was finally allowing myself to think good thoughts about myself! I am naturally down on myself, so it's been a process. I did cheesy things like repeat the phrases, "I deserve to be happy," and "I want to become the best version of myself." I visualized myself becoming the things I needed and wanted to be. I also realized that I'm someone who others might just want to get to know and become friends with and it changed how I interacted with people COMPLETELY. Sounds simple but it was a tough concept for me to grasp.
I don't know why I felt the urge to write this note, except to stress the importance of doing whatever it takes to get negative influences out of your life, whether it be people or things. It sucks when huge parts of your life are tangled up with things that never had to be there in the first place.
I have a TON more to go before I am where I should be, but it feels SOOOOOOOOO so good to be progressing towards it, finally. God is so kind to me and I can't believe how blessed I am to have access to Him through prayer and Bible study, as well as fellowship with other Christians. I do NOT know what I'd do without Him and I never want to (or have to) find out. | | |
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