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Lora Lee

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About Me

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.. A friendly Californian girl who has lived in England for 17 years. Perhaps it's because I live in the rural South that I find British people difficult to get to know, or perhaps it's because I'm a mother of 4 vivacious boys with not a hope in the world of having enough time to get out! It's a real task having 3 boys under the age of 3 without a doubt, but it's the best job in the world. Where did I hear it said that motherhood is not a job - it's a lifestyle? Either which way, thank God for the internet and my life long friends and family who chat with me and remind me I'm loved - even if I am a million miles away. I live with my boyfriend (and father to my three youngest sons) Peter and we are currently designing and building a new home, which has proven to be quite a task, but very interesting and a huge learning experience... like, don't ever build your own home! It's a pain in the ass! I am a two time survivor of cancer! First time was when I was 15; was told I had a 10% chance of survival (Ewings Sarcoma), and second time was a year ago when I found out I had breast cancer. I finished treatment recently and am now entering a new phase of life! I get to enjoy worrying about the silly stuff again; I never thought that prospect would seem so exciting! Each day brings a new mood. Each mood brings a different and new perspective. I am reminded once again to really look at colours, appreciate their depth or how they make me feel. I hear more now that I am listening, and each feeling created is explored instead or 'stored'. I am reaching out and have found energy, warmth and impact from those around me.There is a past which gone forever, but there is a future which is still my own...
Name: Lora Lee Brown / Boynton

Birthdate: 31st March 1970
Birthplace: Santa Rosa, California
Current Location: Buxted, East Sussex, England
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Light Brown
Height: 5' 7"
Piercings: no, well - my ears of course but nothing else!
Tattoos: no
Boyfriend/Girlfriend: Boyfriend of 8 years (Peter)
FAVORITES ..."IF YOU SEE SOMEONE WITHOUT A SMILE... GIVE THEM ONE"
Food: Rib Eye steak with red onion and stilton

Candy: none
Number: 22
Color: I like warm colours most
Animal: otters and birds
Drink: fizzy water
Alcohol Drink: dry white wine
Bagel: no thanks
Letter: I wish I received more!!!
Body Part on Opposite sex: I like the whole package!!!
This or That
Pepsi or Coke: Coke
McDonalds or BurgerKing: neither - they're both yucky
Strawberry or Watermelon: neither
Hot tea or Ice tea: one cup of hot tea a day at 6 PM for a little caffeine!
Chocolate or Vanilla neither ... what's wrong with me?!
Hot Chocolate or Coffee: Coffee
Kiss or Hug: both
Dog or Cat: dogs if I'm not the one caring for them
Rap or Punk: punk
Summer or Winter: Summer
Scary Movies or Funny Movies: Funny
Love or Money: both please :-)
YOUR... HAVE YOU...
Ever Drank: Course
Ever Smoked: unfortunately when I was younger... gave it up to have a baby
Pot: now that'd be telling :-)
Ever been Drunk: Too many times to speak of
Ever been beaten up:
Ever beaten someone up: no
Ever Shoplifted: yes
Ever Skinny Dipped: yes
Ever Kissed Opposite sex: yes - my sister and mother (does that count?)
Been Dumped Lately: not lately, but definitely in the past
IN A GUY/GIRL
Favorite Eye Color: blue
Favorite Hair Color: either dark brown or blond
Short or Long:
Looks or Personality: both
Hot or Cute either
Drugs and Alcohol: alcohol
Muscular or Really Skinny: in between suits me fine - don't like sticks, tho'
RANDOMS
Number of Regrets in the Past: too few to mention - regret belongs in the past!
What country do you want to Visit: I'd like to go to Canada next - but it'll be a few years with so many young ones
How do you want to Die: having been given the chance to say goodbye to the ones I love
Been to the Mall Lately: no way!
Do you like Thunderstorms: yes - we watch them from our outside gazabo at night with a glass of wine in hand
Get along with your Parents: Yes! They are my best friends :-)
Health Freak: my eating habits are important to me
Do you think your Attractive: I know I am a beautiful person inside - that's what really counts
Believe in Yourself: totally
Want to go to College: been there - done that - wore that t shirt and got a marketing degree from the Charted Institute of Marketing in England
Do you Smoke: no way
Do you Drink: yes
Shower Daily: hot bath every night
Been in Love: yes - I find it very easy to love people - it's finding somebody that loves me back in the way I need it that was always my challenge... :-)
Do you Sing: all the time - my boys love to sing with me
Want to get Married: no - wish I never had!
Do you want Children: have 4 of them... that's enough for now
Have your future kids names planned out: Their names are: Peter, Tommy, Giles and Laurence
CREATE YOUR OWN! - or - GET PAID TO TAKE SURVEYS!


Myspace Codes: MyNiceSpace.com

EVER HAS IT BEEN THAT LOVE KNOWS NOT ITS OWN DEPTH UNTIL THE HOUR OF SEPARATION...

My Interests

"Gone Fishing" by Second Person
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..I love long country walks, enjoying art in all shapes and forms, architecture, design, fine food and wine, photography (look at my pics for some of my favourite photos taken recently), and travelling. I have travelled to Egypt, Portugese Island Madeira, Ireland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Belgium, Canary Islands (Lanzarote), Greek Islands Corfu and Cyprus, Spanish Islands (Ibiza and Majorca), West Indies (St Lucia), Bahamas (Exuma), Mexico (Cancun and Ensenada), and have visited the following states in the US: California (SF, Sonoma, LA, Lake Tahoe, etc), Florida (Miami and Clear Water), Nevada, Massachusettes, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, New York, Detroit, Oregon, Washington (Seattle), Tennesee (Memphis, Utah (Salt Lake City), Alabama and Hawaii (Kauai). I play the stockmarket and do rather well (buy into exchange traded funds!), and I've got a set of really nice golf clubs that have seen a driving range but never a golf course... I'd really like it if Peter and I took up golf together one day. I like to sit in my arm chair in my livingroom and watch the birds feed on the nuts we leave for them on my favourite tree outside. I've identified over 20 different species of birds so far from colourful woodpeckers and the aggressive Starling to large wood pigeons. I still think the cocky little red robin makes me smile most. I also enjoy writing. Any excuse to write a letter, a blog, a story or poem and I'm there!

I'd like to meet:

Elvis Presley!
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Failing that, it'd be really great to find other Americans in England to chat with and some friendly Brits who forgive me for my funny American ways.AT LAST, A MOMENT TO PONDER THE NEXT...

Music:

I've never been one to define myself by the music I listen to, but I do enjoy Amy Winehouse, Snow Patrol, Arctic Monkeys, Chicago (!), Rod Stewart, Lily Allen, the Black Eyed Peas, Sterophonics, The Who, Hootie and the Blowfish, Elvis, Corinne Bailey Rae, Cat Stevens, Billy Joel, Scissor Sisters, Beverley Knight, old Van Morrison stuff, Otis Redding, Simply Red, Patsy Cline, The Eagles, REM, Mike and the Mechanics, The Smithereens, Garth Brooks, Coldplay, James Blunt, Keane, Goldfrapp, some Jazz too including David Sanbourn, Charlie Parker and Nelson Rangell. I enjoy hearing new sounds - old and new.LIFE IS AN OPPORTUNITY, BENEFIT FROM IT. Life is beauty, admire it Life is a dream, realise it Life is a challenge, meet it Life is a duty, complete it Life is a game, play it Life is costly, care for it Life is wealth, keep it Life is love, enjoy it Life is a mystery, know it Life is a promise, fulfil it Life is sorrow, overcome it Life is a song, sing it Life is a struggle, accept it Life is a tragedy, confront it Life is an adventure, dare it Life is luck, make it Life is too precious, do not destroy it. Life is life, fight for it... Mother Teresa

Movies:

I love funny movies that make me laugh. In fact, I'm a real push over for quick wit.

Television:

East Enders, The Apprentice, Dragons Den, and Desparate Housewives.

Books:

I've recently re-discovered the joy of reading. One of the books I've enjoyed most recently is "Warning Signs" by Stephen White. Indeed, he has several books out - all psychological thrillers which are really interesting. Also very much enjoyed "Angels and Demons" by Dan Brown and "Next" by Michael Crichton. "Next" is all about genetics and is extremely interesting (if that sort of thing interests you, of course). Have also read, "The Twelfth Card" by Deaver, "Lifeguard" by Patterson and "Labyrinth" by Kate Mosse. All very different reads but hugely entertaining in their own way.


Myspace Codes: MyNiceSpace.com

Heroes:

I am going to add to my list all the people involved in my treatment, and in anybody elses treatment. I can't begin to imagine how hard it is to lose some patients, and yet they still perservere and are genuine. True heroes! Then of course, there's my family. I tip my hat to my mom and dad for all they've survived and to my sisters to which I have always been so proud of. I mean, let's admit it - we weren't exactly given a good start at life and boy have we all fought for ourselves. And of course, my boyfriend Peter who somehow survives me on a daily basis and usually quite lovingly. Thank you for looking after me - I love you LG! You can rise above it all: don't be afraid to let yourself go. The moon changes from full, to crescent, to dark and back again... So can you!
Create Your Own!Do more than exist - LIVE... Do more than touch - FEEL... Do more than look - SEE... Do more than hear - LISTEN... Do more than talk - SAY SOMETHING...

My Blog

Photos of my two new girls up front!

Say hello to my two new little friends - Dirty Gerty and Jen Jen :-)Oh come on! You didn't really expect me to bara all did you?!...
Posted by Lora Lee on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:25:00 PST

Duh

Have you ever had one of those, 'OMG - I am soooo flipping stupid' moments? Have you ever been so full-on in a situation that you couldn't see the wood through the trees?  Have you ever found you...
Posted by Lora Lee on Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:18:00 PST

Begging for gold

I know, I know, another appeal to donate, but hey! This time it’s personal! If you are able to, please contribute even a pound towards this worthy cause. Cancer research depends on people lik...
Posted by Lora Lee on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:42:00 PST

Easter Bunny Caught!

At long last, an old man finally caught the Easter Bunny red handed!">...
Posted by Lora Lee on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:28:00 PST

VINDICATED!

I have never considered myself a vindictive person, but today I am singing at the top of my lungs, ’I AM VINDICATED!’ It’s kind of a long story, but so worth the read if you have th...
Posted by Lora Lee on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:19:00 PST

One year on

I WISH THEY HAD A CATEGORY ENTITLED HEALTH ON THIS THING - NEVER MIND...IT IS ONE YEAR AGO TODAY THAT I HAD MY LAST CHEMO AND SO FAR I AM STILL HEALTHY, FINGERS CROSSED. EACH DAY THAT GOES BY I THANK...
Posted by Lora Lee on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:16:00 PST

2007 - The Year I Would Choose to Forget!

2007 is the year I would choose to forget.  I usually write a Christmas or New Years Newsletter, but somehow I couldn't bring myself to face and talk about the year I am so happy to have drawn a ...
Posted by Lora Lee on Tue, 01 Jan 2008 11:30:00 PST

Heal me!

Hey fellow bloggers,Returned from hospital after 6 days and am feeling pretty sore. Good news is that I'll never have to wear a bra again with the way my new breasts stand to attention! Bad news is ...
Posted by Lora Lee on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 07:40:00 PST

Autumn Light

I have swept the dead dry leavesof my gloomy grey daysinto the gutter.And the refreshing autumn rainshave washed them away.The sweet sugar song of an unseen birdin swaying silver branchesEchoes throug...
Posted by Lora Lee on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:07:00 PST

All I want for Christmas

Do you remember singing, "All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth... my two front teeth... my two front teeth." when you were little? Today I actually caught myself singing, "All I want for Ch...
Posted by Lora Lee on Fri, 23 Nov 2007 08:42:00 PST