Martini Maiden

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  • Laura Allard

  • 45 / Female
  • Sidney, British Columbia, CA
  • Last Login: 12/19/2009

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Interests

  • General

    OK, the changes are taking place...
  • Music

    Jimmy Buffett, kd lang, Blue Rodeo,Jann Arden, The Eagles, Eric Clapton, BB King, Diana Krall,Frank Sinatra, Lyle Lovitt,Sheryl Crow,Patsy Cline,The Platters, Harry Connick Jr, Big Dave McLean, Jim Burns and much to my husband's chagrin...NickleBack!
  • Movies

    All time favorite movie to motivate me to want a better lifestyle...The Thomas Crown Affair...love that movie!! As we haven't had cable for almost a year now, we have amassed a few movies we watch regularly.They have become like old friends, and we have enjoyed watching them over again, whcih is something I never thought I'd like...next I might start rereading books!! Anyway, some of the current faves include: Mamma Mia; Sex and The City; A Love Song for Bobbie Long; After The Sunset; The Lake House; Michael; City of Angels; Fools Gold; The Day After Tomorrow;And all the Pirates flicks of course!!!
  • Books

    In a way, I can credit Stephen Covey with the mission I am on now. Since going through the First Things First program and reading the 7 Habits, the 8th Habit, Principled Centred Leadership, etc...I have been consumed by "Creating a Legacy", helping others "Find their Voice", expanding my knowledge by "Sharpening the Saw" and on it goes. I owe Mr. Covey a lot for the direction my life has taken and for giving me the courage to do what I knew to be right and stand behind my convictions.He's a great man..buy his books :)

    Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill, a timeless testament to the mindset necessary to create the life you want.

    Ok, and on the side of total Whimsy is my other personal guide/baromoter..Mr. Jimmy Buffett. Need I say more? To read or listen to anything from this man is to set upon a life's course of fun, frivolity, and of course Rum...

Details

  • Status: In a Relationship
  • Here for: Friends
  • Hometown: Winnipeg, MB
  • Orientation: Straight
  • Body type: Some extra baggage
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini
  • Smoke / Drink: No / Yes
  • Education: College graduate
  • Occupation: Career Developer

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About me:

Hi There, My name is Laura and I am the author and creator of the Blogs:Plain Jane: Notes from an Ordinary Life, Happiness Rocks and the new and ever so groovy Step Moms Rock... As well as the Squidoo Lenses: Top Ten Reasons to Visit Sooke; Vancouver Island Vineyards; Late Bloomers: Happy!;Get Your Retail Groove On;

I am a self proclaimed Plain Janer who loves the beach, writing and reading, as well as my dogs, and am on a mission to support, encourage and empower the extraordinary ordinary beings on our planet!

Through writing on blogs and the creation of a line of products targeted at supporting people just like me...step daughter, health happiness and harmony seeker, food and wine enjoyer and all around life lover...my most sincere hope is to be able to touch the minds, hearts and souls of all us ordinary folk just doing the best we can with what we've got and encourage joy-filled celebration of each and every moment of it.

Join me for the ride won't you??

LA xo

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My Page
http://stepchicks.ning.com/profile/LauraAllard

Check out "My Page" on Stepchicks

Who I'd like to meet:

This is my favorite Jimmy Buffett song. When Ken and I were dating, we used to exchange music to get to know one anothers tastes, and I introduced him to JB, with this song first.

I would love to find people who know how to have an absolute ton of fun! Afterall, what's this trip around the sun going to amount to if we aren't sharing it all along the way???

Comments

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  • Nov 8 2009 5:11 PM

    Looking for somewhere to stay in Vancouver in February for three nights. Willing to pay!! Even if it's a living room or couch, we will bring our sleeping bags. Native Community and Friends, does anyone know someone in Vancouver that my mother age 67 and I can stay with? We have both been accepted to exhibit our artwork and Native crafts at the Artisan Village during the Vancouver 2010 Olympics game time. Please Help!!! The Hotels are all booked up.
  • Nov 1 2009 4:29 PM

    Thanks for having us!
    Welcome to our zany world.
  • Oct 30 2009 7:04 PM

    Thanks for the add!

    See you around, and feel free to subscribe to my blog.

    J
  • Oct 16 2009 2:23 AM

    Hi Martini Maiden....Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! ♥nancy
  • Sep 20 2009 7:30 PM

    Hey! Check out some of the new songs off of our new album Let's Take a Walk, produced by Brad Wood!
  • Sep 20 2009 7:30 PM

    Hey! Check out some of the new songs off of our new album Let's Take a Walk, produced by Brad Wood!
  • Sep 20 2009 7:30 PM

    Hope your summer has been great. Peace&Love always~Darwin
  • Sep 20 2009 7:30 PM

    Check out my profile And Let me know Do you like me YES or NO http://www.doulike.us/photos/7387653.html?b=4&w=46
  • Sep 20 2009 7:30 PM

    Hey! Check out some of the new songs off of our new album Let's Take a Walk, produced by Brad Wood!
  • Sep 20 2009 7:30 PM

    "Latinos Unidos" Official Music video - CHIVO'S CHOICE ft. THE CHOSEN ONE1
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0sbWoUJsp4


    Chicos Del Barrio - "PRECION" VIDEO WORLD PREMIER
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jq1d-oOkqA


    un saludo muy carinoso para toda mi familia alrededor el mundo mucho respeto a todos esos talentos urbanos que siguen adelante luchando duro con corazon guerrero porque solo de esa forma seremos reconosidos apresiados y tendremos voz cada uno de nosotros llevamos una mision y que en esa mision estamos incluyidos nosotros que es llevar la bandera de la paz no mas violencia no mas abuso de ninos todos los talentos unidos podemos portar un granito de arena para haser realidad ese sueno y que el mundo pueda vivir en paz muchas grasias por el apoyo estamos avansando poco a poco es un largo proseso pero no digo que sea imposible el entretenimiento de esta ves ayi les va comentarios apresiados apoyemos a que los suenos se hagan realidad porque un talento mas un delicuente menos en la sociedad peace love and respect from los macisos asociados ent gerencia
  • Jul 29 2009 2:06 AM

    Thanks for being my friend!!

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    Retro and vintage style jewelry!

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  • Jun 30 2009 5:00 PM

    Happy Canada Day!

    ghost
  • Jun 4 2009 4:07 AM

    Well the trees finally have leaves and the street is filled with apple blossoms.
    Have a wonderful week.Peace&Love~Darwin
  • May 27 2009 8:20 PM

    HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAURA...
    I meant to post this yesterday...
    whatever you did to celebrate...
    hope is was done in a SPECIAL WAY!...

    regards
    amera
  • May 26 2009 7:17 PM

    Happy Birthday!
  • May 26 2009 9:13 PM

    Happy birthday!!! :)
  • Vin Sanity Online Now!

    May 26 2009 2:28 PM

    Happy birthday.
    Hope it is a wonderful day for you.
  • May 26 2009 5:59 PM

    Happy Birthday Laura :)

    Best Always

    Ghost
  • May 26 2009 1:52 PM

    Hi Laura! I hope all is well and you have a great birthday! Michael
  • May 25 2009 5:44 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARTINI MAIDEN ... HAVE A GREAT DAY
  • May 25 2009 5:59 PM

    What's up?! Since you have a birthday (either now, or coming up this week), the Obe folks just wanted to stop by and greet ya a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    Since you don't accept an HTML comment, your "gift" can't be posted here. However, you can see it in by pasting the link below to your web browser...

    http://www.obecorp.com/ObeCorp/birthday.html

    Hopin your "present" will inspire and help ya be awesome for your next year, and for many more years to come.

    Again, happy birthday to ya! Hope you enjoy your day!

    Destined for Purpose...Purposefully Destined!!!

    (Also, check out the new "ULTIMATE Crash Course" Book Series now available at ULTIMATECRASHCOURSE.COM and at Internet Megastore, Amazon.com)
  • May 26 2009 1:25 PM

    Just wanted to stop by, show some love and respect to you and your page and to also wish you a very Happy Birthday. Enjoy your special day. It's a real pleasure to have you as a friend here. Take care, all the best to you and again, have yourself a very Happy Birthday :)
  • May 24 2009 9:05 PM

    Just dropping in to say Happy Birthday!
  • May 7 2009 12:28 AM

    Hope sunshine has finally settled on your doorstep. Peace&Love~Darwin
  • Apr 17 2009 9:18 PM

    Hello Laura

    Becareful not to bounce too much...
    because all that down and upping...
    will have you feeling sick...
    and soon you'll be throw upping[sorry]

    amera