Girly Girl (aka Laura), MSW

About Me

Integrity, honesty, and compassion are the most important God-given character traits a person can have. My strong-willed, independent, and stubborn nature often gets me into trouble. I tend to be optimistic in pessimistic situations and pessimistic in optimistic situations. My tastebuds are learning to be IN LOVE with healthy foods and OUT OF LOVE with those pesky sweets. My family and friends are adored, even at times of turmoil and strife. I'm English, Irish, Polish and Welsh. My nephew is the bomb, even if he's in the 'Mr. Independent' three's right now! Older adults are my heroes. The best time of year is the summer when it's so hot one could just melt by walking outdoors. However, spring is nice too! I am a social worker who often asks "Why?" My middle name is 'moody.' 'Confident' is slowly creeping into my self-descriptive vocabulary. Spelling is one of my greatest strengths. I need at least eight hours of sleep to function properly or enough exercise to get those good endorphins flowing. Body art and hair color are my means of self-expression. Unfortunately I have a tendency to be a bit controlling and perfectionistic, both of which get me into A LOT of trouble! :) I love my husband and am so thankful God put him in my life! I adore animals, especially dogs, and consider myself to be a 'pro-animal welfare' person. What else do you want to know?
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My Interests

I am really into volunteering/community activism. I'm interested in my neighborhood and serve on the homeowner's board. I currently serve as Treasurer. I am interested in promoting a community environment where people feel safe and included.I am also interested in animals and the prevention of cruelty to them. I believe in educating people about the proper and humane treatment of them. Additionally, I fully support punishing people to the fullest extent of the law possible if they choose to neglect or abuse an animal. It is also my opinion that animal fighting as a sport is despicable and participants, whether observer or organizer, should be charged with a felony.In a nutshell, I'm outgoing and assertive, compassionate and kind (most of the time). I believe part of God's plan for my life is to use these assets to make a positive impact on the world around me.

I'd like to meet:

Pretty much everyone: people I knew in another life, also known as my childhood; people I've never met; people I know currently; and social workers or people who are into social justice, community activism, and standing up for others even if it goes against the "norm" (whatever normal is). Oh, and I'd also like to meet Jesus someday.

Music:

I listen to anything and everything. I enjoy everything from some classical to Christian to hip-hop and rap.

Movies:

I LOVE Sweet Home Alabama, Valley Girl, A Few Good Men, Mona Lisa Smile, The Holiday, some corny 80s movies, and pretty much most chick flicks.

Television:

I do enjoy good ole Dr. Phil and DVR his shows everyday. I also enjoy One Tree Hill, Lifetime, TLC, and HGTV. I occasionally watch the cooking channel as well.

Books:

I mostly stick to Christian fiction including mystery/thriller and romance. I prefer Christian books because they are wholesome and without unnecessary profanity, violence, and sexual inuendo. My favorite authors include Karen Kingsbury, Lori Wick and Dee Henderson.

Heroes:

Jesus, my clients, Mother Teresa, people who remain strong in the face of adversity, my Grandpa Haley, and too many others to name.

My Blog

Newborns conversation with God...

Borrowed from another's profile on the pregnancy forum...A newborn's conversation with God:A baby asked God, 'They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being ...
Posted by Girly Girl (aka Laura), MSW on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:25:00 PST

Thinking of my baby...

I am a member of an online pregnancy forum and found this poem on another member's profile. I thought it described the way I feel about my baby perfectly...My precious little baby, I have loved you f...
Posted by Girly Girl (aka Laura), MSW on Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:57:00 PST

Thank you Lord...

Dear Heavenly Father,Thank you for the miracle, and gift, of life yesterday! It was so fantastic seeing 'little bean's' heart beating, and so fast and healthy! This child is Your creation. I contin...
Posted by Girly Girl (aka Laura), MSW on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:11:00 PST

Dear Jesus...

Dear Heavenly Father,I come before you tonight with a heavy and anxious heart. I've had two positive tests today and am cautiously optimistic. However, given the past, I am also terrified. Lord, pl...
Posted by Girly Girl (aka Laura), MSW on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 07:44:00 PST

Family stuff...

I love my family, I really do! And I know that all families have their own idiosyncrasies and most have some level of dysfunction. However, I am not any closer to understanding, and being okay with,...
Posted by Girly Girl (aka Laura), MSW on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:08:00 PST

And the results are...

NORMAL! Apparently I'm not in early menopause and my thyroid is fine. So, what's up with my body? I need to have one more test, but can't do that until a very specific time. Hopefully the results ...
Posted by Girly Girl (aka Laura), MSW on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:37:00 PST

Awaiting the results...

When we lost our second baby, I thought the world was going to end. My regular doctor sent us to a fertility specialist, but I really wasn't ready to hear that something could be wrong with me. Luck...
Posted by Girly Girl (aka Laura), MSW on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:12:00 PST