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Keep Smiling and Never Give Up ~Samantha~

Samantha Dewhirst

About Me

Me;Im in South Africa at the moment until October!!I'm studying science at Bournemouth Uni (Bsc Environment and Conservation Biology), I have the best boyfriend a girl could ask for (his goodbye prestent for when Im in Africa was taking me to Rome and Venice and he sent flowers to me whilst Im here in Africa.. how sweet is that?!)I volunteer alot and travel to Africa in the summer to fullfill my dreams of working with and researching primates... I have just landed my self a job working with primates at Monkey World (the one thats on animal planet 'monkey business').. and I start there when I get home!!! :o)I like to smile for the sake of it, never take anything unimportant too seriously... I giggle alot and just want to surround myself with the things I love!I am a complete science geek, anything to do with Earths history and evolution interests me.... and I love the discovery channel!I'm in heaven when the discovery channel becomes real life.. I love travelling and wondering into the wilderness on random trips!I took this video at the sanctuary I work in in the summer;My favourite things in the world are;spending as much time as possible with the people I love doing anything exciting or totally random, I love animals, nature, the sunshine, the rain, camping, trekking, relaxing in the sun, drinking cocktails, snorkelling in the sea, primates, Africa....... Spunky! ;opI also indulge in a bit of modelling it helps finance the voluntry work I do... as if it weren't for modelling I would be able to afford to volunteer and be a student! :o)I am likely to try any experience once and I'm not scared of much...One day i want my own conservation organisation and a sanctuary in africa.I went to Africa last year, and I am returing for August and September. I volunteer for a sanctuary called C.A.R.E. CARE is a sanctuary mainly for baboons that have been orphaned, usually at the hands of man. CARE has the intention of rereleasing all the animals fit to be rereleased, and this has been very sucessful in the past. It is amazing there... a place where my soul can recharge and a place where I feel like I am doing somehting positive every day. Wild baboons, vervet monkeys, warthogs, hippos, crocs, elephants, bush buck and giraffe everywhere! I cant wait to get back to the sites and sounds!


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Never forget who you are, and appreciate your family.. they are the ones that will ALWAYS be there, no matter what you do... I love my family...I know they will always be there to welcome me back home if I need it!


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I believe that so long as you are honest, kind and doing good things.. life will always work itself out! I am very optimistic and believe everything happens for a reason! I live by the saying,"we have the chance to use the gift of our lives, to make the world a better place." Dr. Jane Goodall.I find that you need to believe in yourself, have a little faith and a little hope... we all have the chance to be who we want.... so go for it and dont look back! :)xxxx Credit: Layout made by blaqheartedstar
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My Interests

Hmm, what am I most interested in? I am interested in having fun, and living for amazing experiences.I love to emmerse myself in nature and culture! Science interests me and I love primates!! Chimps and gorillas! I have fallen in love with baboons, due to working at CARE baboon sanctuary! A place which I wish to become my home away from home as I feel the need to give my time to the little guys that the rest of the world forgets about!!I am interested in spending as much of my time as possible doing things to make the world a better place... but at the moment I dont seem to have much time for that! I am at University and love my course... shame about all the assignments though!! I dislike having to be unsociable and sit in and do assignments!! But not everyone can be Conservation Biologists, or scientific researchers, or primatologists!!I want to spend my life giving as much as I can to make things better for animals, people and the environment.
You Are Mint Green
Balanced and calm, you have mastered the philosophy of living well.
Your friends seek you out for support, and you are able to bring stability to chaotic situations.
You're very open and cheerful - and you feel like you have a lot of freedom in life.
Your future may hold any number of exciting things, and you're ready for all of them! What Color Green Are You?I miss the baboons xxx

I'd like to meet:

People who are an inspiration. People that want to give their time to make the world around them a better place. I have met and volunteer for Dr Jane Goodall (i volunteer for her and meet her often but its never enough!).. she is sooo amazing.. a living Saint.. my hero and inspiration. I aspire to be like her, I don't think I could be so selfless.. but I can always try! :) Angelina Jolie, not only is she soo yummie... she is also the UN messenger for refugees, and has done so much work for refugees and children facing a life of poverty!Cameron Diaz.. another stunning young lady. She does lots of work for the environment and is gorgeous and funny! I could watch any film with her in it!!id like to meet nelson mandella, david attenborough,Would have loved to have met Mother Thereasa- she was a saint, ghandi, steve irwin (im sure he was so crazy and would be so fun..cos he had so much passion and enthusiasm.. i love people like that!) and diane fossey, although I am frequently hearing she was a little weird, she has done so much to raise the profle of Mountain Gorilla conservation. I love mountain gorillas and I love Diane Fossey for giving her life to promote and protect them!.. width="425" height="350"
How to make a samantha
Ingredients:
3 parts success
3 parts self-sufficiency
3 parts beauty
Method:
Stir together in a glass tumbler with a salted rim. Add a zesty lemon, no sugar needed as Samantha is sweet enough!
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Personality cocktail
From Go-Quiz.com

Music:

Music that makes me happy and that Eric and I can sing to in the car!!I love their music but dislike the likes of JLo & Beyonce..they perade animals fur around like its cool, and it isn't! They need to sort out their priorities!
You Are 96% Thankful
You're an incredibly thankful person, and everyone around you feels very appreciated.
You inspire people to be more optimistic, forgiving, and grateful. How Thankful Are You?

Movies:

dirty dancing, pretty woman, grease, disney movies (especially disneys tarzan!) gorillas in the mist! legally blond 2, sweet home alabama.. the lake house, click .. light hearted films with meaning!HAppy Feet!!! aww that film was great! :o)

Television:

Animal Planet!
Your Aura is Purple
Your Personality: You're a dreamer and visionary. You believe you were put on this earth to do something great.
You in Love: You're very passionate and inlove with love. Often too busy for love. You need a man who sees your vision and adopts his own.
Your Career: You need a job that helps you make a difference. You have a bright future as a guru, politician, teacher, or musician. What Color Is Your Aura?
Your Five Variable Love Profile
Propensity for Monogamy:
Your propensity for monogamy is high.
You find it easy to be devoted and loyal to one person.
And in return, you expect the same from who you love.
Any sign of straying, and you'll end things.
Experience Level:
Your experience level is high.
You've loved, lost, and loved again.
You have had a wide range of love experiences.
And when the real thing comes along, you know it!
Dominance:
Your dominance is low.
This doesn't mean you're a doormat, just balanced.
You know a relationship is not about getting your way.
And you love to give your sweetie a lot of freedom.
Cynicism:
Your cynicism is low.
You are an eternal optimist when it comes to love and romance.
No matter how many times you've been hurt - you're never bitter.
You believe in one true love, your perfect soulmate.
And if you haven't found true love yet, you know you will soon.
Independence:
Your independence is low.
This doesn't mean you're dependent in relationships..
It does mean that you don't have any problem sharing your life.
In your opinion, the best part of being in love is being together. The Five Variable Love Test

Books:

reason for hope, dr jane goodall. harvest for hope dr jane goodall. In the shadow of man.. Dr Jane Goodall life on air, david attenborough the dalai lamas little book of wisdom ... Erics poems!! :op

Heroes:

dr jane goodall...I know I've mentioned her name too many times! But I wish i could be as perfect as she! Check her out on the internet! mother theresa david attenborough ghandi Steve Irwin. my mum and dad! my brothers and sisters... they are all amazing, and I am very proud to know them all!

My Blog

Im going to work in South Africa for two months in the summer!!

Hello Everyone, I have booked my flights to Africa.. and I cannot wait to go back.   I leave two days after my sisters wedding and two days after Erics birthday...   sadly yes I have to leav...
Posted by Keep Smiling and Never Give Up ~Samantha~ on Tue, 08 May 2007 05:44:00 PST

RIP Jim Cronin of Monkey World in Dorset

There are a few people in the world that inspire me, and Jim Cronins raw passion, energy and drive for the conservation and welfare of primates and their habitats is definately an inspiration to me.Fo...
Posted by Keep Smiling and Never Give Up ~Samantha~ on Tue, 27 Mar 2007 03:03:00 PST

Remember

The toughest times in darkness are those when the light is weak within, so surround yourself with the candles of many good friends. Let the light of these candles guide you when the path is dark. The ...
Posted by Keep Smiling and Never Give Up ~Samantha~ on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 01:59:00 PST

*** SUCCESS *****

"SUCCESS: To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends, to appr...
Posted by Keep Smiling and Never Give Up ~Samantha~ on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 02:09:00 PST

2007 a new year! a new start!

Hello all... well its 2007.. my year started with an amazing night! Soo.. new years resolutions!  I try not to take these very seriously, but I think its good to reflect and have goals! 1)  ...
Posted by Keep Smiling and Never Give Up ~Samantha~ on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 06:51:00 PST

what are your veiws.. i need as many peoples advice?!!

well here is what I am thinking! when I break up in june from my second year in uni, I was thinking of having a break from uni for a year.. it can be done.. ive spoken to my lecturers and it is often ...
Posted by Keep Smiling and Never Give Up ~Samantha~ on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 09:47:00 PST

Egypt!

hello!Just got back from Egypt.. Sharm El Sheikh.. and would highly recomend going!! Wow, the fish, the corals are amazing!saw a turtle how cute, massive scary Moral eel, so many fish.. purple tangs, ...
Posted by Keep Smiling and Never Give Up ~Samantha~ on Sun, 26 Nov 2006 03:04:00 PST