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Karen

Don't be wreckless with other people's hearts...and don't put up with anyone who is wreckless with y

About Me

Cleverly Disguised as a Responsible Adult - Divorced(twice)/single mom with a 15 yr old son. Too sweet for my own good - but not about to change either!CHRISTIAN, Smart, Optimistic, Open-minded, kind, Patient, Independent, I'm VERY HONEST - I'd rather be hated for who I am than to be loved for who I'm not. I know that do wear my heart on my sleeve ~ not altogether a bad thing either really. I'm definitely a Pisces! Big Time!!I'm very into Scrapbooking - a wonderful way to keep memories. Creativity? -- I got it, probably too much of it!! lol Right now, I'm developing a CUSTOM SCRAPBOOK BUSINESS and hope to do albums, pages, and gift albums for others. Also featuring greeting cards and unique paper gifts. I enjoy Country music & dancing, hiking, Yard Work/Gardening, antiques, bargain shopping, and having fun & experiencing new adventures & places -- LIFE IS SHORT!!

My Interests

FAMILY, Scrapbooking, stained glass, gardening,
You Are a Dreaming Soul
Your vivid emotions and imagination takes you away from this world
So much so that you tend to live in your head most of the time
You have great dreams and ambitions that could be the envy of all...
But for you, following through with your dreams is a bit difficult

You are charming, endearing, and people tend to love you.
Forgiving and tolerant, you see the world through rose colored glasses.
Underneath it all, you have a ton of passion that you hide from others.
Always hopeful, you tend to expect positive outcomes in your life.

Souls you are most compatible with: Newborn Soul, Prophet Soul, and Traveler Soul What Kind of Soul Are You? ?? Which Angel Or Demon Are You ??
Nature
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People Envy Your Compassion
You have a kind heart and an unusual empathy for all living creatures. You tend to absorb others' happiness and pain.
People envy your compassion, and more importantly, the connections it helps you build. And compassionate as you are, you feel for them. What Do People Envy About You? You always put on a happy face and try to help those around you.You're incredibly empathetic and care about everyone you know.Able to see the good in others, you're thoughtful, warm, and sincere.You connect with people who are charming and charismatic.
Your Element Is Air
You dislike conflict, and you've been able to rise above the angst of the world. And when things don't go your way, you know they'll blow over quickly.Easygoing, you tend to find joy from the simple things in life. You roll with the punches, and as a result, your life is light and cheerful.You find it easy to adapt to most situations, and you're an open person. With you, what you see is what you get... and people love that! What's Your Element?

Music:

style="width:320;text-align:center;" Music Video Codes by ..Saw Aerosmith & Lenny in Portland in Feb - my son's first Rock concert :) LOVE Aerosmith and Nickelback!! Stevie Ray Vaughn, Lynard Skynard, Three Doors Down, good ol Rock & Roll (NO RAP CRAP lol)LOVE Country music also (Trace Adkins, Toby Keith, Jodee Messina), and New Age (Enya, Enigma)

Movies:

Braveheart, Pirates of the Caribbean, Walk The Line, Bandits, Sixth Sense, The Italian Job, Everafter, Michael, Troy, HAPPY FEET!!, March of the Penguins (Penguin passion you know lol)

Television:

haven't really watched TV for years, but now that I don't watch it alone: CSI, Law & Order, GHOST HUNTERS!

Books:

The Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz (FAB Book) The Bible, Anything by Jackie Collins, Scrapbooking Magazines!!!

Heroes:

All of us "underdogs" who don't give up and keep doing "right" in God's eyes

My Blog

All I needed to know

ALL I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LIFE I LEARNED FROM THE EASTER BUNNY Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket Walk softly and carry a big carrot Everyone needs a friend who is all ears There’s no...
Posted by Karen on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:32:00 PST

Kids vs Pets

I love my son more than anything, but these ARE valid points  LOL   Remember: Dogs and cats are better than kids because they:      1.    Eat less    ...
Posted by Karen on Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:01:00 PST

Think before you Speak . . . .

Think before you speak... Here are six reasons why you should think before you speak - the last one is great! Have you ever spoken and wished that you could immediately take the words back... or that...
Posted by Karen on Tue, 19 Sep 2006 12:24:00 PST

Strawberries!!! YUMMY!

Strawberry Cheesecake Pie The perfect dessert for a sunny day. Fresh strawberries are kept shiny with a fruit-sweetened glaze. Estimated Times: Preparation - 10 min | Cooking - 35 min | Cooling Time -...
Posted by Karen on Fri, 15 Sep 2006 12:05:00 PST

The Rose

The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn't already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned aro...
Posted by Karen on Mon, 28 Aug 2006 08:58:00 PST

The Contestant

A contestant on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" had reached thefinal plateau. If she answered the next question correctly, she wouldwin $1,000,000. If she answered incorrectly, she would pocket onlyt...
Posted by Karen on Sat, 29 Jul 2006 09:28:00 PST

Fashion Don't for the over 40 Crowd

Many of us over 40 are quite confused about how we should present ourselves. We're unsure about the kind of image we are projecting and whether or not we are correct as we try to conform to current f...
Posted by Karen on Fri, 14 Jul 2006 07:38:00 PST

Fashion Don't for the over 40 Crowd

Many of us over 40 are quite confused about how we should present ourselves. We're unsure about the kind of image we are projecting and whether or not we are correct as we try to conform to current f...
Posted by Karen on Fri, 14 Jul 2006 07:42:00 PST

I love it!!!

In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there on television, she said it was "exciting." Regarding body changes, sh...
Posted by Karen on Fri, 14 Jul 2006 09:54:00 PST

Today's Horoscope

Pisces You went out looking for romance and you ended up with a new passel of friends. While you may be taken aback at this turn of events, you can't say you're displeased. After all, you can neve...
Posted by Karen on Thu, 13 Jul 2006 05:13:00 PST