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†JenJen♥

Start on the inside and it will shine through on the outside...

About Me


Well...let's see, I'm a small town country girl originally from Michigan and now living in the outskirts of Chicago. It was tough moving out here and moving away from everything and everyone I've ever known, but it's turned out to be a wonderful experience! I've come to the conclusion in your moments of weakness is where you become your strongest. I feel like I'm learning so much about life right now and realizing what it takes to get where you wanna be. My true passion in life is helping people and I put my heart and soul into doing that each and everyday of my life. To me, there is no greater feeling than knowing you have the opportunity to make a difference in someone else's life. I think one of the greatest things you can do in life is smile. If I can help put a smile on someone else's face or make their day just a bit better by just listening to them, then I know I am going to have one amazing day myself :-D I'm very driven when it comes to life and I don't let anything stand in the way of what I want to do; I give everything in my life 110% whether its friendship, family, relationship, etc...giving up or quiting when things get tough is just not an option for me and it pushes me even more to succeed. I'm a very independent woman; I try to balance everything in my life whether it be hangin' out with friends, work, the gym, etc...although this doesn't always work out so well...lol...but that's one thing I love about my life; I'm always on the go and busy, but I'm experiencing so much that I wouldn't trade any part of it for the world:) My motivations in life come from a mind filled with dreams and goals I have set for myself. One of my biggest dreams in life is to go to Australia for graduate school and get a Master's degree in Art Therapy. I know I'll get there someday:) I love going to the gym and working out which usually takes up most of my time when I'm not working. I love running and there's nothin' like a good work out to get your day going or help you sleep better at night:) I'm learning if you want something bad enough, you've gotta keep on working towards it and eventually you'll get there. My trainer, Jenn, has helped me to realize this and encourages me every time even when I'm completely wiped out and tired:) It's crazy, but I feel like I'm livin' more than I ever have and doin' things I've never done before. I've also had the chance to meet some really great people b/c of the experiences I'm going through and catch up with old friends as well as gain some new friends which is something I love about life!!! I like goin' out but it's nice to just stay in every once in awhile too; maybe pop in a movie and relax a bit! I have the most amazing friends a person could ever ask for and such a loving family. If it weren't for the people that have been brought into my life, I wouldn't be the person that I am today. I carry my family and friends with me everyday in my heart and I value them more than anything in this world. One of my favorite things in life is watching those I care about succeed in what they love to do & pursuing their dreams! I've had the opportunity to experience that with my friends quite a bit lately and it's pretty amazing to see:) My philosophy on life is like the song lyrics "Life ain't always beautiful, but it's a beautiful ride". Sometimes life will throw you a few curve balls, you just have to learn how to swing at them and roll with the punches life hands you. I try to live everyday to the fullest as if it were my last. With alot of things I've been through in my life, I've found that everything in this world, every person, serves a purpose. Almost facing death and receiving a second chance at life has helped me realize this and realize just how precious life really is and it could be gone within the blink of an eye. Guess you could say I don't take alot of things for granted in my life and I try to find meaning in everything I do. So...pursue your dreams and follow your heart; don't let fear stand in the way of something you want to do. If an opportunity presents itself, take it!! Sometimes you just have to jump and not worry so much about where you land. It's funny sometimes how you don't see something that's right in front of you most of your life until the timing is right;) An amazing friend of mine once told me life is meant to be lived and not worried about...and that's what I'm doing...livin' each minute of it and experiencing all this world has to offer. I'm livin' life with no sense of time; not worrying about when things are going to happen and just enjoying the things that are happening. So live it up:) Keep this in mind..."We are on one path and it takes us through many turns of fate and fortune, pain and pleasure, loss and gain. It is a path that shapes us, that uncovers our fears, that tests our courage, and that leads us to this very moment. It is a sacred path of individuality and no one walks it but us..."
You Are Betty Grable
The ultimate girl next door. You're the perfect girl for most guys. Pretty yet approachable. Beautiful yet real. What Famous Pinup Are You?
You Are a Light Pink Rose
You represent sweetness and grace.
Your vibe: Kind and gentle.
Falling in love with you: is like falling in love with a best friend. What Color Rose Are You?
You Are Hockey
Tough, athletic, and not afraid of a fight.
You don't mind putting your body on the line! What Winter Sport Are You?Your results:
You are Superman Superman 80% Robin 80% Wonder Woman 70% The Flash 70% Green Lantern 60% Spider-Man 50% Supergirl 50% Catwoman 40% Iron Man 35% Hulk 30% Batman 20% You are mild-mannered, good,
strong and you love to help others.
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What Beatle are you?
Paul McCartney
You have a soft heart. You love animals, nature & quite evenings with good friends.

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My Interests



♥ SAND VOLLEYBALL BABY!! ♥
♥ kickboxing/boxing ♥
♥ workin' out and training at the gym ♥
♥ Art ♥
♥ painting ♥
♥ drawing ♥
♥ photography ♥
♥ scrapbooking ♥
♥ traveling ♥
♥ camping ♥
♥ Organ Donation ♥
♥ fishing with my dad ♥
♥ bonfires and being outside ♥
♥ snowboarding ♥
♥ playin' the guitar ♥
♥ daisies ♥
♥ coffee shops ♥
♥ talkin' with friends til' the sun rises ♥
♥ ridin' motorcycles ♥
♥ sports and goin' to the games ♥
♥ I love thunderstorms!! ♥
♥ playin' in the rain ♥
♥ hangin' with my friends ♥
♥ road trips ♥
♥ polka dots ♥
♥ MMA fighting ♥
♥ kisses on my forehead ♥
♥ candle lit bubble baths ♥

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I'd like to meet:

I would have loved to meet my grandpa on my mom's side, he passed away before I was born. I would also like to meet my donor family someday. I just wrote a letter to them...so I guess we'll see what happens; I hope they want to meet me, but I understand if they don't. That would be tough for me too.

Music:


Everyone knows I'm a country bumpkin and love pretty much any country artist there is out there. Music is something that really speaks to me; my mood and whatever it is I'm about to do determines what I am going to listen to. Sheridan, Colbie Caillat, Matt Kearney, Pat Monahan, Rissi Palmer, Damien Rice, Poison, Nickelback, Hinder, Daughtry, Crossfade, Finger Eleven, Firehouse, Journey, Linkin Park, Jack Johnson, Katrina and the Waves, Aretha Franklin, etc.

Movies:


I love curlin' up on the couch and watching a movie:) I'm a huge scary movie fan, but I love all sorts of movies:) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was my all time favorite when I was little, Dirty Dancing, Hope Floats, Top Gun, Labyrinth, Adventures in Babysitting, Grease, Tommy Boy, Hitch, Monsters INC., Finding Nemo, Shrek, Serendipity, The Notebook, Spaceballs, Edward Scissorhands, The Neverending Story, My Girl, Pirates of the Carribean, 10 Things I Hate About You, Madea's Family Reunion, My Best Friend's Wedding, RainMan, Coyote Ugly, Save the Last Dance, Father of the Bride, Must Love Dogs, Terminator 2, Total Recall, The Sweetest Thing, Wedding Crashers, Elf, The Holiday, Big, etc..the list could go on and on:)

Television:

I don't really watch much television but I do have to say I LOVE THE FAMILY GUY!!!! Sex and the City, Miami Ink, UFC, CMT, etc. I usually pass out a few minutes after I turn the tv on..LOL.

Books:

Bible, The Five Love Languages

Heroes:

Everyone that has been brought into my life and has challenged me to become a better person than what I am. My older bro Erik, God, my mom and dad; I've learned so much from them. My friends are the greatest people you will ever meet; they help me through life and love me:) I learn from their experiences as well as my own! My Aunt Gail was the strongest woman I knew; she passed away with cancer, but always lived each day with a smile on her face not knowing when she would be taking her last breath. Those that attend my program, they've taught me to appreciate the little things in life, my donor family; without them I would not be living today:) I am defintely one lucky woman:)


My Blog

Another Angel is Born....

~I Corinthians 1:3...Rest In Peace My Friend xoxo~  ...
Posted by †JenJen♥ on Tue, 20 May 2008 07:54:00 PST

The Coleman's TRI for LIFE

Back in 2003, many of you may remember when the small town of Millington lost a great person and friend to many; Chase Coleman.  Chase was an organ donor; he helped save the lives of 7 different ...
Posted by †JenJen♥ on Mon, 19 May 2008 05:02:00 PST

Life

Learn to love challenge, and you'll fill your life with accomplishment. Learn to love effort, and your skills will grow more valuable with each passing day.Learn to love making a difference, and doors...
Posted by †JenJen♥ on Sat, 17 Nov 2007 07:10:00 PST

Good Times Tuna Salad....(April 13,1981-November 5, 2007)

I headed back to MI Friday night, Saturday I was going to Jeff's funeral.  Such a sad thing to happen to someone who had so much of his life ahead of him.  Jeff and I were friends in high sc...
Posted by †JenJen♥ on Sun, 11 Nov 2007 09:47:00 PST

My Second Chance At Life

          Learn to appreciate the small things in life is something that I live by daily because it applies to my life in such a strong way.  Sometime...
Posted by †JenJen♥ on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 06:41:00 PST

True Happiness

It was such a beautiful spring day outside today; everyone was grillin' out and kids were running around without a care in the world.  It made think back to how life was so much easier when you w...
Posted by †JenJen♥ on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 06:08:00 PST

I love people

I went to an introductory meeting a few days ago for the Breast Cancer walk I'm doing in June.  We went through everything from what time we need to be there on June 2nd through talking about dif...
Posted by †JenJen♥ on Sat, 24 Feb 2007 08:55:00 PST

Cancer Walk

Hey...so as you all know I lost my Aunt to cancer a few years ago.  I've decided I want to do something in honor of her.  The Avon Breast Cancer Walk is a great way to do this.  It's a ...
Posted by †JenJen♥ on Wed, 24 Jan 2007 08:01:00 PST

How to make a me!!

How to make a JenJenIngredients:1 part friendliness5 parts courage1 part instinctMethod:Layer ingredients in a shot glass. Add caring to taste! Do not overindulge!...
Posted by †JenJen♥ on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 06:28:00 PST