Well, I'm from Laurel MS, I am 18 years old and a personal care taker. I try to enjoy life to the fullest and I'm up for most anything that doesn't get me arrested! Something I have learned over the last year is never take life or anything in it for granted. The death of Brad Johnson and hurricane Katrina in 2005 taught me that lesson all too well.

I am a firm supporter of our troops in Iraq. I may not completely agree with all the reasons they are over there, but those troops are parents, children, spouses, and friends that need our love and support no matter what.

(Update) Well, moved to Memphis now I'm BACK in Laurel MS. Taking care of my grandmother and trying to get back on my feet...again.

THE LEO FEMALE

The Leo female often has an almost stately bearing and is capable of achieving great elegance even though she is not necessarily interested in clothes as articles of fashion. There is a regal air to this woman, coupled with a sympathetic nature and good social qualities. Indeed, many female members of the British Royal Family have been born under the Sign of Leo...Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Princess Margaret Rose and Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, for example. By nature, the Leo female is passionate, loyal and loving when secure in the knowledge that she is loved. However, this woman can be exceedingly vindictive or bitter if scorned. Because the Leo female has such high standards in so many spheres of life, other people will rarely live up to her expectations. This does not necessarily worry the woman governed by Leo unless the individual in question is intimately involved in her life. This female is capable of showing love, forgiveness and kindness to complete strangers or mere acquaintances, but is often critical and almost unkind to those close to her if she feels they have failed her in any manner. The Leo woman strives to be a model of self-esteem, strength and confidence. She thrives on praise and frequently suffers without it. This female is a magnificent manager, organizer and leader...one who understands teamwork and can work well under the command of another, but will constantly harbor the ambition to be on top. In many ways, this woman is something of a "drama queen." Indeed, she sees the dramatic side of almost every situation.

Blessed with superb taste, the Leo woman would rather have one dazzling outfit than twenty cheap ones. In short, by her very nature, she is something of an extravagant creature and adores making a "grand entrance." Nonetheless, she has a deep and abiding need for respect from those around her and will work very hard at being noticed and remembered. She is likely to be surrounded by admirers at social events and will insist on being the center of attention at parties. Naturally vivacious, the woman governed by Leo can be overpowering at times with a magnetic personality that always seems to capture the limelight. There is something of a vain characteristic attributed to this female which tends to irritate others of the same sex and she can be arrogant and incredibly stubborn. However, she can also be incredibly generous and compassionate toward those who are close to her. To foster a good relationship with the Leo female, it will be necessary to ignore her shortcomings and dwell on her virtues. She adores being praised and, although many might perceive this as being hopelessly self-centered, in all reality with woman has an intense drive toward self-realization and possesses an unquestioning faith in her own personal values. In short, the woman who falls under the jurisdiction of Leo feels she was born to be special and is obliged to express this.

Perhaps the greatest lesson to be learned in dealing with a Leo female is that she refuses to be ignored. This is a proud woman who frequently plays "hard to get" and expects a great deal from her romantic partner. As a wife, the Leo female is often totally self-sacrificing and absolutely unselfish. As a mother, she may well be over-conscientious on occasion with a tendency to expect her own personal high standards to be displayed by her children. Nonetheless, she will never fail to be extremely loving and extremely affectionate, displaying immense personal wisdom and refusing to heed the counsel of others when it comes to the rearing and management of her children. In general, the mother who falls under the jurisdiction of Leo will be a paragon of gentleness and tenderness, displaying the utmost ferocity if a child is injured or even reproved by another. The female ruled by Leo will expect a great deal from her family members, but also expects to give of her utmost in return. This is an altogether wondrous, fascinating and interesting woman...a "golden girl" who likes to be free, independent and ambitious until she gives away her heart, at which time she will become completely self-sacrificial in her giving. Generally warm-hearted and exceedingly sympathetic, this woman may well insist upon a complete estrantement if subjected to neglect by her partner

When it comes to the choice of a partner, the Leo female is attracted by a male who radiates warmth and shows affection in a physical way. The interest is heightened if the male in question happens to be rich, famous, powerful and/or handsome...thus, does such a man's glory reflect favorably upon the Leo woman. A male who commands respect will also be appealing to this female, as will one who is generous...as long as he can afford to be. The woman ruled by Leo may be particularly attracted to her boss or males who are leaders in some fashion. There is also a certain attraction here to men who are in the creative arena...actors, artistis, musicians or performers, for example. Regardless, any male who would win the heart of a Leo woman must be gallant, courteous and chivalrous...it would also be unwise to allow this female to get her own way all of the time. Females who fall under the jurisdiction of Leo are drawn to ambitious men who are admired and respected and she would rather be conformed than be a non-conformist. This is a romantic lady who can be shy of showing it...she has to be won through the old-fashioned style of love and chivalry.




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