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Bonsai

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You are a Believer
You believe in God and your chosen religion.
Your convictions are strong and unwavering.
You know that your religion is the one true way, for everyone. What's Your Religious Philosophy?
You Are Lara Croft
"Everything lost is meant to be found." What Superheroine Are You?
What Bonnie Means
B is for Beautiful
O is for Organic
N is for Naughty
N is for Nutty
I is for Impassioned
E is for Elegant
What Does Your Name Mean?"Sin is always a substitute for legitimate suffering. It is an attempt to obtain the pleasure that does not rightfully belong to me or evade the pain that does."****************************************************** ************************* ************************************************************ ************************** If any man chooses to live this life by the sword, then he must be willing to die by it as well. Let him be the one upon whose shoulder I have lain the blade myself. I dub thee...***************************************************** *********************************Know people intensely, love them even more, and be strong enough to let them go when that is how to love them best. Enough said...
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name: Bonnie
Birthday: October 1st
Birthplace: Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Current Location: Westminster, MD
Eye Color: Blue and Gold-- Is that hazel??
Hair Color: Reddish brown with a few blond streaks and some camouflaged grey in there
Height: 4'10"
Right Handed or Left Handed: Either, depending on the task
Your Heritage: Jewish, portuguese, welsh
The Shoes You Wore Today: Roxy skate shoes-- funny, since I am not a skater girl
Your Weakness: Not Approval seeking to a nearly infinite degree
Your Fears: Fear
Your Perfect Pizza: Ledo's, with ground sirloin and fresh garlic
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Chase God with all that I am
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: I almost never IM. Maybe lol?
Thoughts First Waking Up: Good morning, Jesus. I love you.
Your Best Physical Features: My 22" waist & my killer right cross (a benefit of those horse trainer biceps)HINT:If you see the left jab coming, get out of the way FAST, because the right is about to knock you on your tail! Napoleon complex and all that...:0)
Your Bedtime: Always late
Your Most Missed Memory: The embrace of someone I love
Pepsi or Coke: Coca Cola, all the way. Over lots of ice in a frosty glass.
MacDonalds or Burger King: Chick-Fil-A. But McD's DOES have sweet tea, too...
Single or Group Dates: Either, but I only date my husband, sorry.
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Lipton
Chocolate or Vanilla: Swirl
Cappuccino or Coffee: Neither. Anything reminiscent of coffee is just foul.
Do you Smoke: No way
Do you Swear: As little as possible, but that has been a tough habit to break
Do you Sing: I try
Do you Shower Daily: Twice daily
Have you Been in Love: Yes
Do you want to go to College: Maybe I should return there someday
Do you want to get Married: Certainly
Do you belive in yourself: I believe in God almighty Who is IN me
Do you get Motion Sickness: YES
Do you think you are Attractive: Depends on the day
Are you a Health Freak: Definitely not
Do you get along with your Parents: Depends on the day, but usually
Do you like Thunderstorms: Love them
Do you play an Instrument: Learning guitar
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: Yes, a few sips of champagne
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
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: Yes
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: No
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: No
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: Unfortunately. Nothing physically taken, but I certainly did in the figurative sense. I can only apologize so many times...
Ever been Drunk: Yes
Ever been called a Tease: Yes
Ever been Beaten up: Yes, but he was WAY bigger than me
Ever Shoplifted: When I was much younger
How do you want to Die: Without complaint, and well remembered for the life I lived and the love I gave
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: What I am right now, but even more: passionately in love with Jesus Christ
What country would you most like to Visit: Ireland as a tourist, Sudan as a missionary
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: Light
Favourite Hair Color: Dark
Short or Long Hair: Short
Height: Not too tall
Weight: Whatever denotes excellent muscle definition for his height
Best Clothing Style: Trendy but not weird. Great shoes are a must.
Number of Drugs I have taken: Me: many, but it was a long time ago. / Boy: doesn't matter, so long as it is in the distant past
Number of CDs I own: Me: too many to count / Boy: hopefully the same, so we can have an awesome combined collection
Number of Piercings: Me: just my ears / Boy: none, I think that's kind of femme
Number of Tattoos: Me: 2 / Boy: just not more than 1 or 2, and not easily visible, please
Number of things in my Past I Regret: Hurting anyone I have ever loved. I try VERY HARD to avoid it, although sometimes it proves itself impossible
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From Go-Quiz.com
Seven Deadly Sins Survey:
Wrath
Who did you last get angry with? My husband Brandon
What is your weapon of choice? If I'm angry enough to want a weapon, always my bare hands
Would you hit a member of the opposite sex? If necessary, absolutely
How about the same sex? If necessary, absolutely
Who was the last person who got really angry at you? My husband Brandon
What is your pet peeve? Cowardice
Do you keep grudges, or can you let them go easily? Let them go in about 5 minutes
Sloth
What is one thing you're suppose to do daily that you haven't? Clean the bird's cage
What is the latest you've ever woken up? Around 2pm
Name a person you've been meaning to contact, but haven't? Rob or Brandon, both in NC
What is the last lame excuse that you made? I make no excuses
Have you ever watched an infomercial all the way through? Sadly, yes-- Tony Little!
How many times did you hit the snooze button on your alarm clock this morning? Twice
Gluttony
What is your overpriced yuppie beverage of choice? A Starbucks' hot chocolate with double whipped cream
Are you a meat eater? I love animals-- they're delicious!
What is the greatest amount of alcohol you've had in one sitting/outing/event? I think like 21 shots during sorority hell week. Thank God that's over!
Are you comfortable with your drinking and eating habits? Nope-- I should drink more water and eat less food!
Do you enjoy candy and sweets? Um, hello?! YES!!
Which do you prefer: sweets, salty foods or spicy foods? Sweet, sweet, sweet!!
Have you ever looked at a small house pet or child and thought, "lunch"? Not really
Greed
How many credit cards do you own? Me, none. Husband has 3, so I just share them.
If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it? In order: Tithe. House. Car. Charity. Invest wisely!
Would you rather be rich or famous? Rich. With enough money, fame could always be bought.
Would you accept a boring job if it meant that you would make megabucks? Absolutely.
Pride
What's one thing that you have done that you're most proud of? Give my life to God; I am a better wife, mother, and human as a result
What's one thing you have done that your parents are most proud of? My mother will not be proud of me until I finish college, and my father wouldn't spare the minute it would take him to think about it.
What thing would you like to accomplish late in your life? Full-time ministry. Master a musical instrument.
Do you get annoyed by coming in second place? There is no such thing as second place, only first loser!
Have you ever entered a contest of skill, knowing you were of much higher skill than all the other competitors? Yes.
Have you ever cheated to get a better score? No.
What did you do today that you're proud of? Let all of the other drivers on my road live to see another day.
Lust
How many people have you seen naked (not counting movies, family, strippers, locker rooms)? No idea.
How many people have seen you naked (not counting physicians, doctors, family, locker rooms, or when you were a young child)? No idea.
Have you ever caught yourself staring at the chest/crotch of a person of your chosen sex during a normal conversation? Hasn't everyone done this, even if just by accident?
What is your favorite body part of a person of your gender choice? Torso
Have you ever had sexual encounters (including kissing/making out) with multiple persons?
Have you ever been propositioned by a prostitute?
Envy
What item of your friends would you most want to have for your own? Jamie's Infiniti
Who would you want to go on "Trading Spaces" with? No one-- I have no space to trade!
If you could be anyone who existed in the world, who would you be? The apostle John
Have you ever been cheated on? Once that I know of...
Have you ever wished you had a physical feature different from your own? Yep
What inborn trait do you see in others that you wish you had for yourself? Patience
What deadly sin...
Do you do the most often? Pride
Do you do the least often? Sloth
Is your favorite to act on? Wrath, but I try very hard not to!
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My Interests


You Are an Angel
A truly giving soul, you understand the spirit of Christmas. What Christmas Ornament Are You?



GOD, full-time ministry, Bible studies & making memories with friends, getting to know people more authentically, LAUGHTER, learning, writing, reading, horse training. The dynamic duo: Baltimore Ravens & Baltimore Orioles!! Oh yeah, and one more mention: GOD!!
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You Are 4: The Individualist
You are sensitive and intuitive, with others and yourself.

You are creative and dreamy... plus dramatic and unpredictable.

You're emotionally honest, real, and easily hurt.

Totally expressive, others always know exactly how you feel. What Number Are You? ?? Which Season Are You ??
You're Most Like The Season Summer ...Whoa.... Passionate eh ?? Typically you're a fiery, zesty dominant person. As the hottest season, you certainly ooze Sex appeal. You have confidence which draws people to you, and you have the makings of a good leader.However sometimes your exterior is stronger then you are and so you scare people off before they can get close.Well done... You're the most memorable of seasons :)
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The woman I will be when the fullness of my season has come.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++
You Are a Mermaid
You are a total daydreamer, and people tend to think you're flakier than you actually are.
While your head is often in the clouds, you'll always come back to earth to help someone in need.
Beyond being a caring person, you are also very intelligent and rational.
You understand the connections of the universe better than almost anyone else. What Mythological Creature Are You?
You Are An ENFJ
The Giver

You strive to maintain harmony in relationships, and usually succeed.
Articulate and enthusiastic, you are good at making personal connections.
Sometimes you idealize relationships too much - and end up being let down.
You find the most energy and comfort in social situations ... where you shine.

You would make a good writer, human resources director, or psychologist. What's Your Personality Type?
You Are Cyclops
Dedicated and responsible, you will always remain loyal to your cause.
You are a commanding leader - after all, you can kill someone just by looking at them.

Power: force beams from your eyes Which of the X-Men Are You?

Music:


You Should Be A Poet
You craft words well, in creative and unexpected ways.
And you have a great talent for evoking beautiful imagery...
Or describing the most intense heartbreak ever.
You're already naturally a poet, even if you've never written a poem. What Type of Writer Should You Be?
You Are Romanticism
You are likely to see the world as it should be, not as it is.
You prefer to celebrate the great things people do... not the horrors they're capable of.
For you, there is nothing more inspiring than a great hero.
You believe that great art reflects the artist's imagination and true ideals. What Art Movement Are You?Oh boy, very eclectic. Here goes: Kim Liberto. The Rock of Asheville's Worship Team. Unsearchable Riches. Firecracker Jazz Band. Jewel. Third Day. Jars of Clay. Sarah MacLachlan. Diana Krall. Johnny Cash. Tori Amos. Dave Matthews Band. Fiona Apple. Keith Urban. Selah. The Cure. Christina Aguilera. Marshall Mathers. Pink. Sugarland. Alison Krauss. Frank Sinatra. Ellen Cherry. Etta James. Billie Holiday. Jennifer Knapp. Indigo Girls. REM. U2. Victor Wooten. Dennis Chambers. Mad Tea Party. Asylum Street Spankers. Rita Springer. Natalie Grant. Marvin Gaye. Queen. Hillsong. Patsy Cline. Oh yeah, and of course, let us not forget the all-time classic, Vanilla Ice... See, I TOLD you it was eclectic!
Your Dominant Intelligence is Linguistic Intelligence
You are excellent with words and language. You explain yourself well.
An elegant speaker, you can converse well with anyone on the fly.
You are also good at remembering information and convicing someone of your point of view.
A master of creative phrasing and unique words, you enjoy expanding your vocabulary.

You would make a fantastic poet, journalist, writer, teacher, lawyer, politician, or translator. What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have?

Movies:

When Harry Met Sally. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Legend. Jagged Edge. Dangerous Liaisons. Chronicles of Narnia. Walk The Line. The Passion of the Christ. The Bourne movies, based on the books by Robert Ludlum.

Television:

Reality, all the way: American Idol. America's Next Top Model. So You Think You Can Dance. UFC/MMA/TapOut. The Bachelor/Bachelorette. Dancing With the Stars. Almost anything on Discovery. For non-reality, House.

Books:

The Bible (God). The Journey of Desire (John Eldredge). Wild at Heart (John Eldredge). Captivating (Stasi & John Eldredge). If You Want to Walk on Water, You Have to Get Out of the Boat (John Ortberg). Faith (Dr. Phil Pringle). Not Even a Hint (Joshua Harris). Blue Like Jazz (Donald Miller).

Heroes:

First and foremost, Jesus Christ, with Whom we are all able to become and overcome anything. After that, anyone with the courage and commitment to follow Him passionately-- to walk the walk and not just talk a good game: Pastor Nathan Herndon. Pastor Nick Dimitris. Pastor Jake Butler. My husband, Brandon Dolezal. Nathan & Theresa Lighty. Heather Meulenberg. Angela Acampa. Christine Courville. Shannon Ramsey. Lauren & Billy Miller. Renee Lease. Annie Lobert & "Hookers For Jesus".Oh yeah, and Bear Grylles, just for being ballsy enough to drink his own urine and know how to survive no matter where you drop him off-- that is H-O-T!!!

My Blog

For Brandon (who ever would have guessed it back then??)

This was originally written for my future husband, whomever he would be. As I celebrate my first anniversary with my actual husband, I am struck by how it applied then to a person I never would have e...
Posted by Bonsai on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:32:00 PST

What the love of Jesus has done for me (a re-post)

Like fingertip tracingson a snowy windowpane,You wrote the stars into my sky,etched my name into the outstretched palm that holds my heart.You made doorsfrom walls,shattered fortresses...
Posted by Bonsai on Mon, 22 Jan 2007 05:42:00 PST

Childhood memories of my friend

She took the flatof her palm to the songin your heart,caught your boyhood sleeping thereand stripped it from its dream.I found her herein the closet of your deep and farthest fear,fought her...
Posted by Bonsai on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 04:57:00 PST

Chasing the shadows away...

Eyes of fallen forestscatch the firewhere they find me,pin me to the fortresswhere once your hands enthroned me.Sketch me a tapestry,weave me a story,push the venomfrom my lipswith just your thum...
Posted by Bonsai on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 04:26:00 PST

A Less Than Flattering Metaphor

You stalk through the crowds of your intellect, cloak yourself in the warm mystery of knowledge. You see her silhouette just ahead, yearn to connect with the vision of what you failed t...
Posted by Bonsai on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 07:33:00 PST

Moving On

Wow, it's been awhile since I've really gotten transparent here, but here goes... I need to address something pretty intense, so I'm just gonna dive right into it.For a while now I have maintained a m...
Posted by Bonsai on Fri, 01 Dec 2006 10:57:00 PST

Brendan growing up

Bones of my son--fragile at the bend in the wrist,closed with lovein my right fistas we go down the front stairs.The edge of his red left mittenunfurls its warmthover the winter in my f...
Posted by Bonsai on Fri, 24 Nov 2006 05:19:00 PST

WOW, GOD!! WELCOME TO MY NEW WORLD!!

You know, just when I think I have reached the pinnacle of my relationship with God during my time on this earth, He goes and blows my concept of "relationship" all to Heaven! This Sunday, I had alrea...
Posted by Bonsai on Mon, 13 Nov 2006 12:35:00 PST

On being left behind

I wrote this on the same night as the last one, I'd had a really tough couple of hours! I was feeling alternately resigned, then sad, and then downright furious about not being able to take ...
Posted by Bonsai on Fri, 10 Nov 2006 09:17:00 PST

this is what comes out when your tired emotions get the best of your common sense...

..> This was written at the height of an emotional night, after finding out something really freaky, while my best friend played music & sang in the background at a coffeehouse. You know ho...
Posted by Bonsai on Mon, 06 Nov 2006 06:46:00 PST