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Basics
1. Name: Jessica
2. Age: [six]teen
3. Sex: female
4. Location: Texas, United States
5. Sexuality: straight
6. Status: Taken <3
7. Siblings: Yes, one younger sister, eleven years old
What Makes You YOU?
1. Name one life altering experience, good or bad. Be as specific as possible.
About a month ago, I visited a home for the elderly a couple of miles from where I live (I was participating in a thirty-hour fast with my local church, and for every hour we went without eating, we earned $5 to donate to people who needed clothing/food). Before we entered the building, the youth ministers warned us that the environment could be disturbing, and if we should feel any discomfort, we could leave. At the time, I was thinking, "It couldn't be that bad...could it?" I had never been in a retirement home; both of my grandparents are in good health. So I walked inside, totally unprepared for what I was about to witness. At first, it didn't seem so bad; of course, most of them were in wheelchairs, and couldn't move around so well. But as I walked around and talked to these people, it became more and more apparent how lonely they were, how mistreated they felt, and how desperately they wished to have their freedom back. Seven out of ten people told me they hadn't had family members visit in over five years, and many told me how they felt forgotten. One woman I sat with cried the whole time, telling me how she had never had a visitor before, and how she missed her husband who had died some twenty years before her. It made such an impact on me because I realized how a lot of the elderly are simply forgotten about: they are tucked away in a retirement home, and simply abandoned because they are too much of an inconvenience. When one thinks about a 'life-altering' experience, memories such as death, depression, poverty, and illness come to mind. But in all honesty, I have had very limited exposure with those experiences. Most people don't think of the elderly as being so neglected. But this experience has helped me realize how life must be so depressing for them, and made me think about an issue that might not be thought of as often as it should.
2. Marilyn Manson said, "People don't keep journals for themselves, they keep them for other people. Like a secret they don't want to tell, but they want everyone to know.” What sort of information is contained in your Live Journal? Is it friends-only? Why/Why Not? Prove you have brains behind that beauty:
My livejournal is basically a jumble of incoherent and random thoughts, a photo blog of my everyday life. It's not entirely friends-only; I keep the text posts friends only, but the photo aspect of it is public. I like to keep some of my secrets private, but other times, I want people to know my secrets, because most of the time, they divulge their secrets as well, and I feel less guilty with whatever I might be hiding.
3. If you had to give up one IMPORTANT thing in your life, what would it be? Explain why you think you could live without it.
Something that I consider important in my life is my music. Music provides an outlet for my emotions, when I play as well as listen to it. It would be difficult for me to live without it, but I believe it would be achievable because there are other sources to draw enjoyment from, such as reading, drawing, painting, etcetera.
4. What point in your life so far have you felt the most confident and perfect? Explain the scenario and your feelings attached to it. Provide a picture if possible.
Definately the present. Three years ago, I was a very shy, timid girl. I had zero self-confidence, did not like to talk to people, and had almost no friends that truly enjoyed being around me. I felt like I had no purpose, no talent, and was literally worthless in life. Somehow, I managed to meet my first boyfriend. He made me feel worthwhile, stunning, and talented. He helped introduce me to something I had never experienced before: self-confidence. Our relationship lasted about four months, but even after the breakup, I retained everything he had given to me. And to this day, I am outgoing, friendly, confident, and involved in life! I appreciate things I never appreciate before, and have a close group of friends that enjoy being around me. Without him, I might have never felt how I feel today. =)
Time To Reveal Your Beauty!
1. First and foremost, a cute picture of you. Try to have one that shows your face really well.
2. Now, a picture of something/someone you love dearly. A person, pet, or object.. Whatever!
I love my boyfriend, but I LOVE my MAC makeup!
3. Next, we want to see a picture of you at what you consider your worst. One with no make-up, or silly make-up… One where you looked and first cringed. How can we love you at your best if we haven‘t seen your worst??
Urgh. Evil cleavage, stupid face, horrible posture.
4. Post 5-10 pictures of you. Any pictures you'd like. Prove to us how gorgeous you are.
(super nerd...I occassionally wear my glasses)
PROMOTE IN YOUR JOURNAL. If it is friend-only, make one entry that’s not with just the banner/link to us. If you really feel it necessary not to, Post it in your user info. Provide the link here so we can check:
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