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The world is so
full of a number of things,
I'm sure we should all be
as happy as kings.
Robert Louis Stevenson
(*there's beauty in the breakdown*)
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i'm a vivrant thing:
chatty*smart*a popular sanguine/powerful choleric*love dessert & the gym*indie & cheesy*impulsively neat & lazy with cleaning*i feel things intensely but i bounce back quick; i cry often but i laugh often-er. (thank God for chortling, sillyness & bouts of nar.)
i think it's unfortunate when people ignore their spiritual growth; i can't describe how i was turned inside out when i finally gave God a chance. ♥ i wish everyone knew how that felt.
you become what you focus on so i try to focus on positive things... (law of attraction) you also get what you give (law of reciprocity) so if you want love, give it. if you want blessings, bless others. "don't let your character change color with your environment. find who you are and let it stay in its true colors." Rachel Scott, whose life was taken at Columbine
not everyday is rose colored, but life is such a gift; it's all about that attitude of gratitude. it's good to notice dappled sunlight, rent movies that make you cry (or laugh), have wasabi icecream for dessert, be transparent so others can sense your real-ness & perhaps, relate to you.
frankly, i'm sweeter than ben n jerry's. i revel in the cheesiness of the eighties. sparkle motion. i'm hopelessly

romantic.
i l♥ve when the day is green and gold. i like rainy days (witha few sunny ones thrown in for balance), and andre & i both enjoy cold weather. when i know a thunderstorm is coming, a certain peace settles over me.
and, i've been a chocolaholic since age 7 when i ate a bag of hersheys kisses & made myself sick....
last year andre, isaiah & i moved from St.Croix, USVI to Florida. I was born and raised in St.Croix as was my father's family for many generations back. Isaiah was born there too.
I celebrate & love my Cruzan (Crucian) heritage. I also appreciate America, the foundational principles it's based on. As I've grown up I truly understand that freedom is not free; i'm grateful for the price others have paid to ensure our freedoms - past & present. Regardless of what's going on, this always has and always will be the most amazing country. focus on the positive, do something about the negative, stop whining.
i am an only child ...grew up in St. Croix, after highschool lived in NY, FL & CA. after a few years in St.Croix we're stateside again... my mom is a white girl from ireland
...making me a cruzan mutt / caribbean empress.
(i love st croix, and i miss it now; when i'm there i begin to get sick of it and when i leave i get homesick for it! for us, the best way to live on stx is part-time. there's no place like it, tho.)
my husband, andre♥, is my completor. God created us for eachother; we're alike in the ways that matter & different in the ways that make it interesting. he's my best friend and 5 years of marriage have flown by...
our 4 year old, isaiah, is always mach 3 with his hair on fire: exuberant, affectionate, rowdy, extraordinary. having him not only taught me a crash course in patience but real, unconditional l♥ve. back in the day being a stay at home mom sounded so unappealing to me, but now that i am one it's so perfect and natural for me. i wouldn't trade it.
so, be positive, be inspired. be in control; if you're tired of being told what to do or how to live, go chase your dream or go into business for yourself. thrive, don't just survive. make a life, not just a living. dream. live your life on purpose. and please, don't bow down to the "politically correct" (the committee of they). ultimately you are accountable to only yourSELF and the One who created you.



Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are we not to be? You are a child of the Universe. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing so enlightening about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are born to manifest the glory of God within us. It's not in just some of us; it is in all of us.
Nelson Mandella (1994 Inaugural Speech)
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My Interests



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My relationship with Christ
is the mashed potatoes, not just the gravy.

reading(sometimes for fun but usually to grow)
coffee talk w/ good friends,

pilates, cycling class
dancing around/zoning out/reminiscing
to music, healthy living,
cooking, baking,
dining, the culture of food,

reading to isaiah, playing in the pool & park w/him,
chaperoning his field trips,et cetera.
email snailmail
yummy smells, NAR-iffic adventures, the beach,
traveling (even airports), sneezes,
gofugyourself.typepad.com,
french manicures/pedicures,
alliteration, rollercoasters, toesocks.
(feeling) butterflies, twinkly things
like falling stars, fireflies and phosphorescents,
the fizz from just-poured sodapop on my face,
nostalgia with my homegirls, ,
photography and scrapbooks, weddings,
movies movies movies
kissing scenes in movies




Children
the isaiah

I'd like to meet:



Music:



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Movies:



i have so many favorites, so why
bother narrowing it down.


when i briefly attended college,
film was my major. it's a passion!


Which Napoleon Dynamite character are you?
You are LaFawnduh. Why are you so sweaty?
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Television:

my so called life
lost
kyle xy
scrubs
felicity
spongebob
anything forensic
Quintessential Quiz
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What is your name?: rochelle
Are you named after anyone?: catholic school in ireland

What's your screename?: roglows
Would you name a child of yours after you?: each child deserves his or her own legacy
If you were born a member of the opposite sex what would your name be?: well my mom wanted omar, my dad, melvin III (ew)
If you could switch names with a friend who would it be?: hmmmm
Are there any mispronounciations/typos that ppl do w/ your name constantly?: michelle, rachel, roshelle
Would you drop your last name if you became famous?: i'd be rochelle allison
Basics
Your gender::
Straight/Gay/Bi:: straight as a board
Single?: married
If not, do you want to be?: married
Birthdate:: 3/21/81
Your age:: 26
Age you act::
Age you wish you were:: i like every age
Your height:: 5"4 and a half
Eye color:: green
Happy with it?: of course
Hair color:: light brown, a bit of red and-or blon-ish ness
Happy with it?: yes
Lefty/righty/ambidextrous:: right
Your living arrangement:: me, andre and (the little one), isaiah
Your family:: i like mine.
Have any pets?: no. were lots of chickens around in stx tho
Whats your job?: fulltime wife, mom, biz owner
Piercings?: 3 sets earrings
Tattoos?: dos
Obsessions?: chocolate. pinkness. movies.

Addictions?:
Do you speak another language?: do accents (british, empress, becky the valley girl)
Have a favorite quote?: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Phil. 4:13)
Do you have a webpage?: besides myspace, blogger,friendster?
Deep Thoughts About Life and You in it
Do you live in the moment?: yes. but i am decidedly nostalgic.
Do you consider yourself tolerant of others?: i have improved tons over the past few years.
Do you have any secrets?:
Do you hate yourself?: i have had moments of self hatred but the DEVIL IS A LIAR and God loves me regardless. it's who i am in Christ that matters.
Do you like your handwriting?: sometimes....if i'm not rushing! ;)
Do you have any bad habits?: nope. practically perfect in ev'ry way.
What is the compliment you get from most people?: hair. butt.
If a movie was made about your life, what would it be called?: Mi Vida Loca
What's your biggest fear?: mediocrity. disappointing people i look up to and love.
Can you sing?: in my reality, yes.
Do you ever pretend to be someone else just to look cool?: maybe in like 5th grade!
Are you a loner?: not at all. but i need quiet time during the day at some point.
What are your #1 priorities in life?: God, family, friends, business. and chocolate.
If you were another person, would you be friends with you?: oh for sure.
Are you a daredevil?: sometimes
Is there anything you fear or hate about yourself?: need to drop those nagging "post baby" pounds
Are you passive or agressive?: aggressive
Do you have a journal?: yes
What is your greatest strength and weakness?: too much for a tiny box like this.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?: rely on God more. more self discipline on my part.
Do you think you are emotionally strong?: oh yes.
Is there anything you regret doing/not doing in life?: "The past is history, the future a mystery. Today is a gift, that's why it's called The Present".
Do you think life has been good so far?: definetly
What is the most important lesson you've learned from life?: that it's not about me!
What do you like the most about your body?: curves
And least?: fat
Do you think you are good looking?: i really do actually.
Are you confident?: since babyhood
What is the fictional character you are most like?:
Are you perceived wrongly?: everyone is at some point by someone
Do You...
Smoke?: no
Do drugs?: once a stoner, but now a 'goodgirl'
Read the newspaper?: too negative and trifling
Pray?: most def
Go to church?: yes

Talk to strangers who IM you?: no
Sleep with stuffed animals?: no
Take walks in the rain?: no. i like being cozy inside.
Talk to people even though you hate them?: hate is a stong word. if i feel like that, i pray about it.
Drive?: yes
Like to drive fast?: fast and furious
Would or Have You Ever?
Liked your voice?: yeah
Hurt yourself?: yes
Been out of the country?: yes
Eaten something that made other people sick?:
Been in love?: i am right now. i have always loved being in love.
Done drugs?: is the pope catholic?
Gone skinny dipping?: well i am an island girl
Had a medical emergency?: si
Had surgery?: minor
Ran away from home?: never
Played strip poker?: not to the point of being in the buff
Gotten beaten up?: nope
Beaten someone up?: nope
Been picked on?: yep
Been on stage?: oui
Slept outdoors?: mmmhmmm
Thought about suicide?: gratefully, no.
Pulled an all nighter?: sure have
If yes, what is your record?: oh i dunno. no more than a full day and night.
Gone one day without food?: yes
Talked on the phone all night?: that's what highschool's for.
Slept together with the opposite sex w/o actually having sex?: sure
Slept all day?: not all day
Killed someone?: geeze and bread!!! no!!!
Made out with a stranger?: no
Had sex with a stranger?: no
Thought you're going crazy?: i have a 4 year old
Kissed the same sex?: no thank u.
Done anything sexual with the same sex?: no
Been betrayed?: yes
Had a dream that came true?: yes
Broken the law?: yeehaw
Met a famous person?: yes
Have you ever killed an animal by accident?: a bird flew in front my car
On purpose?: no silly goose.
Told a secret you swore you wouldn't tell?: er, probably. i am a chatterbox u know.
Stolen anything?: yes. bad girl.
Been on radio/tv?: yes
Been in a mosh-pit?: ew no!
Had a nervous breakdown?: nope and i hope i never will!!
Bungee jumped?: nope, and i'd rather skydive
Had a dream that kept coming back?: no
Beliefs
Belive in life on other planets?: anything's possible
Miracles?: 100%
Astrology?: garbage
Magic?: yes. doesn't mean it's good tho.
God?: fo sho
Satan?: i don't like him but he's there!
Santa?: i love the Polar Express!!!!!!!!!
Ghosts?: demons
Luck?: blessings
Love at first sight?: lust. but it can become love.
Yin and yang (that good cant exist w/o bad)?: makes sense
Witches?: demonic
Easter bunny?: nein
Believe its possible to remain faithful forever?: yes. but you have to really learn to discipline ur mind.
Believe theres a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow?: proverbially
Do you wish on stars?: used to. i pray now.
Deep Theological Questions
Do you believe in the traditional view of Heaven and Hell?: sure do
Do you think God has a gender?: He's my Dad.
Do you believe in organized religion?: i attend a non-denominational church. take from that what u will.

Where do you think we go when we die?: heaven or hell. u choose.

Friends
Do you have any gay/lesbian friends?: a few
Who is your best friend?: kelley caleigh amanda abbey therese and andre is mi numero uno
Who's the one person that knows most about you?: one? try the answer to the previous question (minus therese)
What's the best advice that anyone has ever given to you?:
Your favourite inside joke?: dope....ah mean....
Thing you're picked on most about?: chatterbox. talking fast. chocolate freak.
Who's your longest known friend?: kelley

Newest?: therese is my newest closeclose friend
Shyest?: used to be kelley but she grew out of it
Funniest?: amanda is silly. and vicente cotto.
Sweetest?: all my crak girls shoooot

Closest?: probably amanda
Weirdest?: definetly ruby
Smartest?: abbey
Ditziest?: becky, mindy, mimi, britney, jessica...
Friends you miss being close to the most?: amanda and caleigh and kelley
Last person you talked to online?: nikki
Who do you talk to most online?: nikki and servet
Who are you on the phone with most?: andre i s'pose
Who do you trust most?: andre
Who listens to your problems?: andre. and amanda.
Who do you fight most with?: andre. and amanda. (it's always brief bickering, never lasting or serious
Who's the nicest?: tracey, therese
Who's the most outgoing?: caleigh, amanda
Who's the best singer?: shayna
Who's on your shit-list?: nobody
Have you ever thought of having sex with a friend?: admittedly
Who's your second family?: crowe team
Do you always feel understood?: usually
Who's the loudest friend?: me probably.
Do you trust others easily?: yeah
Who's house were you last at?: my in laws (last time i took this, it was therese)
Name one person who's arms you feel safe in:: andre (good thing, too)
Do your friends know you?: weirdo question. yes
Friend that lives farthest away:: abbey and caleigh in CA
Love and All That
Do you consider love a mistake?: never

What do you find romantic?: being married forever. and, read 'the 5 love languages"
Turn-on?: warming up
Turn-off?: going for the kill. dial it down!!!
First kiss?: andy daley at the beach one night
If someone u had no interest in had interest in dating u how would u feel?: well i'm married so too bad
Do you prefer knowing someone before dating them or going: back in the day, it didn't matter (as long as they had 'good references' haha)
Have u ever wished it was more socially acceptable 4 a girl 2 ask a guy out: i think it's ok these days. but i see what u mean. yes.
Have you ever been romantically attracted to someone physically unattractiv: i'm a snob. no. oh well there was that one nerdy guy in cape cod...
Do you think the opposite sex finds you good looking?: yeah
What is best about the opposite sex?: manliness. can't stand ultra-pretty-boys or wimps.
What is the worst thing about the opposite sex?: oh all guys are really so different.
What's the last present someone gave you?: chocolate, bath stuff, 90210 socks, a movie...
Are you in love?: yay! with my husband andre!

Do you consider your significant other hot?: oh he's veryfine
Who Was the Last Person...
That haunted you?: i dunno
You wanted to kill?: jokingly? annettes screaming baby. i'm still trauamtized.
That you laughed at?: andre
That laughed at you?: andre
That turned you on?: andre
You went shopping with?: andre
That broke your heart?: before marriage, in the beginning, andre.
To disappoint you?: andre
To ask you out?: andre
To make you cry?: probably watching felicity. i'm a sap.
To brighten up your day?: andre
That you thought about?: andre
You saw a movie with?: rachel ("Stick It")
You talked to on the phone?: mom

You talked to through IM/ICQ?: nikki
You saw?: andre and isaiah
You lost?: lost? i dunno. hugh i guess.
Right This Moment...
Are you going out?: no
Will it be with your significant other?: if i was, i guess
Or some random person?: why would i go out w/ a random person?
What are you wearing right now?: jeans and tank top
Body part you're touching right now:: hands touching keyboard
What are you worried about right now?: nada
What book are you reading?: vince lombardi's "how to be number 1"
What's on your mousepad?: no mousepad
Use 5 words to describe how you're feeling:: munchies, sleepy, thirsty, anticipatory, mellow
Are you bored?: not really
Are you tired?: mhm
Are you talking to anyone online?: nada
Are you talking to anyone on the phone?: no
Are you lonely or content?: content.
Are you listening to music?: actually i'm not.
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Books:


"The only thing worse than not being able to read
is being able to read, but choosing not to."
-Larry Winters
current reads:
'evidence that demands a verdict' josh mcdowell
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Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity. -Martin Luther King, Jr.


Journals
age 13 to about 23 i kept journals...
i carried the current one everywhere i went
& they were full of collages,
daily accounts & conversations...


Heroes:


1. Jesus Christ.
He paid the ultimate price
because He loves us so much.
2. my husband, andre.
he's been through it and
he keeps me on my toes.
3. John and Jennie Belle Crowe.
he's what it means to overcome,
he's brilliant yet humble, inspiring,
and gives glory where it's due - up!
She is an angel of a wife
who stood by John through the most
trying, difficult times. She's my standard
for the kind of woman and wife
i want to be; a real woman of strength.
4. our troops, the men and women
who selflessly serve our country.
all those
who gave and served on 9/11.
Thought Life
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When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'. " I'm whispering "I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven." When I say... " I am a Christian" I don't speak of this with pride. I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide. When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not trying to be strong. I'm professing that I'm weak And need His strength to carry on. When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not bragging of success. I'm admitting I have failed And need God to clean my mess. When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not claiming to be perfect, My flaws are far too visible But, God believes I am worth it. When I say... "I am a Christian" I still feel the sting of pain. I have my share of heartaches So I call upon His name. When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not holier than thou, I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace,somehow.
Maya Angelou
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The pains that cause sadness will always to make us deep, but, depending upon how we handle them, we can either grow deep in compassion or in bitterness. Pain and sorrow can soften us, but they can also harden us. They can give us an intelligence that's beautiful and inviting (as you see so strikingly in faces of Therese of Lisieux and Anne Frank, both of whom had suffered a great deal) or they can give us an intelligence that's hard and bitter and which puts others off. Fr. Ron Rolheiser
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Your Theme Song is Beautiful Day by U2
"Sky falls, you feel like
It's a beautiful day
Don't let it get away"
You see the beauty in life, especially in ordinary everyday moments.
And if you're feeling down, even that seems a little beautiful too. What's Your Theme Song?
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Your Perfume is Glow
Fresh, sexy, and clean.
You're real, intimate, and exciting.
Your lush sensuality appeals to men...
And you're as sexy as Jennifer Lopez.
Power scents: Orange flower, grapefruit, and citrus. What Perfume Are You?
You Belong in Fall
Intelligent, introspective, and quite expressive at times...
You appreciate the changes in color, climate, and mood that fall brings
Whether you're carving wacky pumpkins or taking long drives, autumn is a favorite time of year for you What Season Are You?
Your Personality Cluster is Extraverted Intuition
You are:
A true wordsmith - a master of words
Original, spontaneous, and a true inspiration
Highly energetic, up for any challenge
Entertaining and engaging, both to friends and strangers What's Your Personality Cluster?
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You Are Coffee Ice Cream
Energetic and lively, you are always on the go.
You're doing a million things at once and doing them well.
You tend to motivate others and raise spirits.
You are most compatible with chocolate ice cream. What Flavor Ice Cream Are You?
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"It's in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we first heard of Christ...he had His eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and everyone. " (Ephesians 1:11)

My Blog

whats the rain for?

 Catch of the Day What's the rain for? by John Fischer Last week we had an unusually early rainstorm for southern California. Houses that had survived the fires now had to contend with muds...
Posted by Rochelle on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:04:00 PST

the art of letter-writing

..> December 3, 2007 --> span.title1 {} span.date1 {} span.authorforlp {} span.firstparagraph {} --> How to Be a Better Letter Writerby Daniel Schantz, Moberly, MissouriA friend of min...
Posted by Rochelle on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:16:00 PST

How to build your vocab - & feed the world

from the December 03, 2007 edition - http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/1203/p13s02-lign.html How to build your vocabulary  and feed the world A charity website donates rice to the UN every time you choos...
Posted by Rochelle on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 06:22:00 PST

the sword is the word

(another one from "are you ready to meet your maker?" i like her bulletins, partially because they're not too lengthy and get to the point. nice.) THE SWORD IS THE WORDJohn 18:36 "Jesus answered, My k...
Posted by Rochelle on Wed, 28 Nov 2007 07:46:00 PST

this had me in tears! great story.

..> ..> November 27, 2007 --> span.title1 {} span.date1 {} span.authorforlp {} span.firstparagraph {} --> Frankfort, Ohio, population 1,000, and every one of them seemed to know ever...
Posted by Rochelle on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:09:00 PST

i see Jesus

(originally posted as a bulletin by 'are you ready to meet your maker?', who's on my friends list.) I See Jesusby Summer Waters, age 11I saw Jesus last week...He was wearing blue jeans and an old...
Posted by Rochelle on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:30:00 PST

my dysfunctional family! (i love my)

Catch of the Day 'Embrace it!' by John Fischer Lisa, from Covington, Kentucky, is going to give us the word to usher in this Thanksgiving weekend: "Embrace it! It's YOUR dysfunctional family and...
Posted by Rochelle on Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:41:00 PST

My Christmas Survey

..> ..> The Christmas Survey 1. Egg nog or hot chocolate?i like both; but i have hot chocolate other times in the year so eggnog does feel strictly holiday.2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit t...
Posted by Rochelle on Sun, 18 Nov 2007 01:37:00 PST

home of the brave

i went to the link mentioned at the end of this article (at the la times website). there's an amazing 3 part video series that breaks your heart. it's incredible to watch.... do yourself a favor and ...
Posted by Rochelle on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:16:00 PST

veteran’s day

Robert Longley's US Government Blog  www.about.com VA Calls on All Vets to Wear Their Medals As part of its Veterans Pride Initiative, the Veterans Administration (VA) is calling on all 24 milli...
Posted by Rochelle on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:05:00 PST