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Jen

Maybe Forrest was right...life really IS like a box of chocolates. Did someone say chocolate??

About Me


You Are Scooter
Brainy and knowledgable, you are the perfect sidekick.
You're always willing to lend a helping hand.
In any big event or party, you're the one who keeps things going.
"15 seconds to showtime!" The Muppet Personality Test
You Are Boston
Both modern and old school, you never forget your roots.
Well educated and a little snobby, you demand the best.
And quite frankly, you think you are the best.
Famous people from the Boston area: Conan O'Brien, Ben Affleck, New Kids on the Block What American City Are You?
'What will your obituary say?' at QuizGalaxy.com
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name: Jen
Birthday: November 24
Birthplace: Blytheville, Arkansas
Current Location: Sellersburg, Indiana
Eye Color: blue according to my birth certificate, green according to my friends
Hair Color: brown with blonde highlights and copper lowlights
Height: 6'0"
Right Handed or Left Handed: I was ambedextrious until second grade, now I'm right handed
Your Heritage: welsh, scottish, irish, and german that I know of
The Shoes You Wore Today: really uncomfortable off-white slingback heels
Your Weakness: chocolate-covered strawberries
Your Fears: snakes and death
Your Perfect Pizza: extra cheese with or without mushrooms
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Take each day one day at a time instead of worrying about the future so much.
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: :)
Thoughts First Waking Up: How is it humanly possible for me to not ever wake up on time???
Your Best Physical Feature: either my eyes or my smile
Your Bedtime: usually midnight
Your Most Missed Memory: most of college
Pepsi or Coke: definitely Coke
McDonalds or Burger King: neither, but if I have to choose, McDonalds
Single or Group Dates: single
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: I just like iced tea...it doesn't so much matter what brand
Chocolate or Vanilla: usually chocolate
Cappuccino or Coffee: cappuccino...or mochas
Do you Smoke: no...though I was a "social smoker" in college
Do you Swear: sometimes, but not very often
Do you Sing: I like to sing, but I don't think I'm that good
Do you Shower Daily: every morning...and sometimes when I get home from work, too
Have you Been in Love: I am right now.
Do you want to go to College: I did...and I loved it. I do want to go back for grad school, though
Do you want to get Married: definitely
Do you belive in yourself: yes, but sometimes I need reminded
Do you get Motion Sickness: not usually
Do you think you are Attractive: in my own way, yes
Are you a Health Freak: not like I should be
Do you get along with your Parents: most days
Do you play an Instrument: I played clarinet in junior high, but I haven't played since then
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: yes
In the past month have you Smoked: no
In the past month have you been on Drugs: no
In the past month have you gone on a Date: yes, my creative boyfriend takes me on very unique dates regularly
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: yes
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: no...I don't like oreos
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: yes
In the past month have you been on Stage: no
In the past month have you been Dumped: no
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: no
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: no
Ever been Drunk: yes, quite a few times
Ever been called a Tease: occasionally
Ever been Beaten up: no
Ever Shoplifted: once, when I was in elementary school, I stole one of the individually wrapped carmels...my mom made me return it and apologize
How do you want to Die: peacefully when I'm old
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: I haven't completely figured that out yet
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My Interests

I like to cook. I love board games. I'm also a big pop culture buff, so I'm usually watching TV, movies, or reading my People magazine to keep up with the latest pop culture news.

I'd like to meet:

Old friends and new friends. Pretty much anyone who knew me, knows me, or wants to know me!

Music:

Rob Thomas, Melissa Ethridge, Madonna, Cher, Barenaked Ladies, Josh Groban, Chris Botti, Marc Broussard, Reckless Kelly, Sheryl Crow, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, Jim Brickman, John Mellencamp, and before they broke up, King Konga

Movies:

Rent, When Harry Met Sally, A Beautiful Mind, Forrest Gump, any of the Harry Potter movies, Finding Nemo, Shrek, As Good as It Gets, Bruce Almighty, I Am Sam, Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Television:

ER, The Office, Scrubs, any Food Network show, most game shows, Grey's Anatomy, Friends

Books:

I like girly books...Anything by Nicholas Sparks, Bridget Jones' Diary, and I'm constantly reading cookbooks

Heroes:

My dad, Mr. Rogers, Oprah Winfrey, Christopher Reeve, Lance Armstrong, Rosa Parks

My Blog

When did I become a football fan?

Okay, those of you who have known me for a while may be surprised to learn this, but I have become a huge football fan.  Granted, it seems to have gotten much more intense this season, but I've f...
Posted by Jen on Sat, 24 Nov 2007 08:06:00 PST

The most important things in life...

Okay, okay...I know it's been forever since I posted a blog.  But, I've had a very busy summer!  It's actually been really good for me, too.  But no, I haven't taken the time to blog.&n...
Posted by Jen on Mon, 31 Jul 2006 01:29:00 PST

Real Magic

Okay, here it is...the long awaited blog. Sorry, things have been hectic lately. I would say I'll try to be better in the future, but you and I both know that won't happen. Not because I don't love t...
Posted by Jen on Sat, 06 May 2006 09:21:00 PST

Yes, I'm really writing about the weather!

Okay, I'm frustrated.  So, I'm writing.  For about a week now, pretty much the only thing I've watched on tv are the local weathermen.  Why?  Because I seem to be living in tornado...
Posted by Jen on Sat, 08 Apr 2006 05:05:00 PST

I'm still here...

Okay, so I've tried to update this stinking blog at least seven bazillion times in the last couple of days and it just never seems to happen.  The power goes out or my internet connection drops o...
Posted by Jen on Wed, 05 Apr 2006 02:43:00 PST

I'm a travelin'...woman!

I love to travel.  Unfortunately, I rarely have the time or the money to do so.  I've never been out of this country and that really bothers me.  There are so many places I feel like I ...
Posted by Jen on Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:32:00 PST

Survey Thingy

I'm too lazy to really blog today, so a survey I stole from someone else's site will have to do!  1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?Man, I n...
Posted by Jen on Sat, 11 Mar 2006 08:48:00 PST

Yup, I'm fat...get used to it!

Okay, it's confession time.  I'm fat.  And I'm not ashamed of it.  It's who I am.  No, I wouldn't mind being skinnier, but I'm not...and I'm okay with that.  I like me the way...
Posted by Jen on Thu, 09 Mar 2006 10:13:00 PST

A great loss...

I have a lot on my mind tonight.  I have a few subjects that I could (and probably will) write about.  However, this story was in the news a lot today, so it seems best to write today. ...
Posted by Jen on Wed, 08 Mar 2006 09:36:00 PST

One is silver and the other's gold...

So, I've been thinking a lot lately about old friends.  Because my dad was in the military, I moved a lot as a child and met lots of different people.  So, I've been blessed to hav...
Posted by Jen on Sun, 05 Mar 2006 09:00:00 PST