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Laura

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About Me

I have been obsessed with travel for years. I think it all started in Junior high when I would hear stories or see movies about exotic places...I just knew in my heart I was going to be the next Indiana Jones. I love geography, anthropology and history. Not really world history, but personal history. I love to learn the stories of people and how they lived their lives. I also find cultures fascinating. For example, do you know the reason they eat Guinea Pigs "Cuy" in Ecuador? The Incan Indians ate them! They breed quickly and don't require much room to live. I have been to somewhere between 15 and 20 countries and plan to go to as many more as I can before I die. I love staying at hostels or other inexpensive hotels amongst other travelers. You get to meet so many new people and hear some insane stories. Moving on in the about me section…I guess you could say that I am a very compassionate and loving person. I like to try new things...(as long as its not really disgusting food.) I am single and at the moment happy to be that way. I love my family more than I can say. I am CRAZY about my cat Velvet, she is the best. She is nine months old and so smart! She is the only cat I know that will play fetch. The hardest part of my last adventure to South America was leaving her behind. I was so upset that I made plans to bring her to my new apartment in Ecuador, but realized that even though it would make me happy I wouldn’t be there long enough to give her the attention she needed and deserved. I left her with my mom and I heard that she had visitors from my friends and family every week I was gone! This layout was handmade with love by the folks at My space or yours? Go get one!

My Interests

Reading, old movies, listening to music, road trips are alway great. I also LOVE painting and doing "room makeovers". Invite me over and I'll fix up a room in your house! All About Me

1. If you could, where would you max out a credit card? Victoria's Secret
2. Why do you like the music you listen to? Everything
3. Explain how you've changed in the past year. I've gained more confidence and learned tons about hair.
4. What's your favorite color? Purple
5. Have you ever missed a meal because of MySpace? Nope
6. How many people are on your MySpace friends list? Haven't checked lately
7. Do you know all of them? I've met all of them at one time
8. If you could be anyone, who would you be? Me
9. What's your favorite comic strip? Ziggy
10. You're having a bad day, who do you want to talk to? Thomas
11. What annoys you? People who ask the teacher a question that was just answered.
12. Who is the most unique person you know? Katie
13. What do you appreciate? My mommy
14. Who's your newest friend? Amy Walker
15. Who's your oldest friend? Amy Walker I know it doesnt make any sense
16. Do you collect anything? Memories
17. What was the most recent show you went to? Esters Follies Comdey Club
18. Longest trip you've taken recently? Costa Rica for 3 months
19. What does the world need more of? Empathy
20. Why do you admire people? I admire people who have giving hearts
21. Who was the last person to text you? Erica
22. What are four things you always keep with you? Cell, credit card, brush and a sense of humor
23. What's your favorite boy name? Jake
24. What's your dream job? Hairstylist
25. What's your biggest fear? Rejection
26. What was the last compliment you gave? "You have GREAT hair"
27. What song are you listening to riiiiight... now?! Be My Lover by La Bouche
28. What song(s) always make you happier? 90s pop
29. What's your favorite movie? too hard to say...there are so many good ones
30. What are your political beliefs? I hate politics
31. If you were stuck on an island, who would you want to be with you? MacGyver
32. One word that describes your life..? Blessed
Myspace surveys

I'd like to meet:

I would have liked to meet Johnny Cash and June Carter.

Music:

I don't think I've heard a song yet I don't like! Although right now you will find me listening to 90's. It brings back great memories. I like Johnny Cash, 80s country, 80s in general, classic rock, folk...pretty much everything.

Movies:

Right now I have gotten into the old Charlie Chan movies. They are fun and good for a laugh. There are some newer movies I like but normally perfer old classics.

Television:

Current shows I watch are The Office, My Name is Earl, Scrubs, and sometimes House. There are also a bunch of oldies I love. MacGyver, Magnum PI, Murder She Wrote, Colombo, and a few other corney 80's series.

Books:

Besides the Bible, "Lost Cities & Ancient Mysteries of South America" by David Hatcher Childress is pretty much number one on my list of books. I love to read things by travel writers such as Bill Bryson, Tim Cahill and Jan Morris.

Heroes:

My mom! She is the most "other centered" (as opposed to self centered) person I know. My goal is to be as patient and loving towards others as she is.