the name is ...
♥ lauren
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i don't really like my name much. im sure you, the reader, has name that means warrior or princess or blessed one or something great like that.
but mine...it just means "laurel tree".
..yup, my parents named me "tree."
but just 'cause my name's not interesting...
it doesn't mean that i'm not.
im full filipina with a few traces of spanish, chinese, and japanese blood.
my birthday is october 11th and pretty much any online description of libra types are helpful in getting to know me.
in case you ever wonder my age...it usually goes with the year...
for example: in 1995, i was 5, and going into 2007, i'll still be 17. pretty simple, right? :)
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i'll pretty much be anyone's friend.
...so far, that quality hasn't screwed me over...
but if you do decide to...i have plenty of friends who will kill you. :)
...and i mean that in the nicest way possible of course.
i grew up in a big, loving, Christian family...
and to that i give credit for my deep sometimes crazy trust and faith in people.
in turn, i guess thats why people trust me. i'd never give you any reason to change your mind. promise.
oh yeaa...i actually like my middle name.
joy .
–noun
1. the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen pleasure; elation: She felt the joy of seeing her son's success.
2. a source or cause of keen pleasure or delight; something or someone greatly valued or appreciated: Her prose style is a pure joy.
3. the expression or display of glad feeling; festive gaiety.
4. a state of happiness or felicity.
so yea...i guess it suits me well.
i smile a lot...even when i dont feel like i should be...
you never know if you could've made someone's day by showing them that you can stick it out...and smile. :)
...of course there are days where you just can't help it and you need to cry.
but hey, crying's healthy too.
i had a lot of goals set out for 2006:
get better grades, gain more friends, be more organized, get fatter, etc.
...i guess i could say i reached most of them. well, besides get fatter 'cause that never happens. :(
i just wanted to be a better person altogether...
and looking back on this past year, i think i really did.
i applied to some UCs and Cal-States in november...and i'm still waiting on those acceptance/rejection letters.
i gained a lot of new friends and got closer to ones i never want to let go of.
i got more organized. :)
..well, sometimes. :|
i guess this year my goal is to be even better than last year.
and you can help me do that!
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i'm really not a morning person...i'm always energetic in the late afternoon or night.
..so if ever you have the chance to wake me up..and i go crazy on you...i apologize in advance.
sometimes im really loud and say really stupid things to make you laugh.
..thats just me...so if you get embarrassed or annoyed...im sorry for that too.
i'll speak my mind if i dont like you or something that you're doing.
..i've gotten in trouble a lot over the years for standing up for my beliefs and my friends.
it's hard for me to apologize sometimes.
...it really depends on what the situation is...but if its BIG...i'll probably find some way to make it up to you.
sometimes i come off snobby because i won't talk A LOT when i first meet you.
...it's only because im scoping you out...and i've had experience where people automatically decided that they don't like me because i come off too strong.
so basically, im just making sure you're crazy too. :)
i mentioned i have a lot of faith in people..but i tend to lose it when you break my heart.
..and no, i don't mean just boys.
if you lie or do something really hurtful...i'll remember it forever.
it takes a lot for me to get to that point..so pleease don't take advantage of my trust.
im an English whore.
no, that doesn't mean i sleep around with English.
..im just really anal when it comes to that stuff.
i'll correct your punctuation, your grammar,and your spelling like crazy...
its just a pet peeve of mine. 0:)
i'd be a horrible housewife.
..i can't cook and i hate cleaning.
i get possessive of my friends and my things.
i share quite easily with those who i love...
..but if i get super jealous when something or someone i love is around you...it probably means we're not the bestest of friends.
sometimes im told that im too nice.
i give random people a dollar who i know won't pay me back...just because i feel bad for them.
i've always been a people pleaser so its hard for me to realize when i should draw the line.
im super sensitive when im on my period.
so be nice to me and i'll be nice to you. :)
im really lazy sometimes.
..thats probably why i procrastinate like no other.
i love to sleep. sometimes more than any human being who has a life should.
im sure there are a billion other flaws i have...
but i don't think im that bad.
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my great love for people pretty much makes up for it all.
i love to have fun.
im really easy to please...just make me laugh..and we're good to go. :D
i love being in love.
...my boyfriend isn't the greatest gift to man...but he's mine. :)
it's been 5 years since january 5th. and i've never had as much fun with anyone or have laughed with anyone more than i have with him.
im a simple girl.
i do little things like go to theme parks, movies, have picnics, house hang outs, or have nights on the town with my girls.
getting my Word on with my youth group is great too.
i don't need to party to love my life.
the people and things in it are worth enough.
..that doesn't mean i don't like to though.. it just means i don't need to ;]
..surprisingly enough...this little body can take a lot, so bring on the margaritas! =]
most of the time, i love attention.
i love singing & performing...it gets my heart pumping. :)
im also weird...'cause i actually like public speaking.
...when im prepared that is.
i have priorities like everyone should.
God, family, boyfriend, friends.
...the last three are pretty much interchangable if you think about it.
roger just happens to be my best friend & he's close enough to be my family too.
doing good in school is a must.
i don't do it for anyone but myself.
learning is interesting...and i really want to go far in life.
..that's pretty much why i want to be a teacher.
spread the love; spread the knowledge.
i really love kids.
..and one day im going to be blessed with four beautiful ones.
looking at my slideshow, you probably think im racist and i only like asians and filipinos.
thats not true; i love everyone.
im just attracted to those who are just as crazy and care as much as i do for certain things like school and Jesus!
basically, im just a teenage girl trying to make the most out of her amazing life.
and i really wish you could be a part of it. :)
IM me!
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