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New Lease on Life Premium Fotki Member

New Lease on Life
I'm just a woman who loves people, who loves life. I am interested and fascinated by the very nature of Human Beings.

I was born In Germany, but grew up mostly in Savannah, Georgia. I graduated Windsor Forest High School in 1998 where I did not fit in at all. I refused to fit into the stereotypical box of a "Black girl" and spent most of those years as a floater, associate, or in school friend ONLY! By the time I got to Senior year I found my niche' with others who loved and were into their own cultures as well as others... and who also REFUSED to be told what, who, and how they should be! (Big shout out to Paola & Ngina).

I hated Savannah, and NEVER thought for a second I would end up back here. I went to college got a couple of degree's (CAU, ASU,& UWF) and didn't live in Savannah or even come to visit for more than 5 days for 7-8 years! After completing, my Master's Degree at the University of West Florida in Counseling Psychology I moved back to my home state. First to Atlanta (May 2005) and then back home to Savannah (September 2005).

Since being back I reconnected with a few friends I lost along the way. I am desperately, trying to maintain the new friends I have picked up. I love you Pebbles & Quinne =-) But, since moving back I must admit I don't do much... I am so boring I might as well be saddled down with 5 kids! I am trying to get out there and meet people, but it's hard I am out here all alone and I haven't been here 2 weeks yet!

Ok, so I am in Durham, NC now I just completed training, and am now a professionally trained killer =-P I am an offical Federal Law Enforcement Officer. I am loving the job, not so much my boss and am looking forward to getting a promotion to Lexington Kentucky for a GS-11 position. Cross your fingers!


Weightloss challenge: I must say I regret not tracking my progress better, but gonna try to start from this point on!
Starting weight: 147
Current weight: 114
Goal weight: 105-110 (not sure yet)
Start Size: 12/14 no juniors =-(
Cuurent Size: 0/2 juniors 1/2 - 3/4
General Information
Profile:
Personal
Since:
Thursday, January 5, 2006
Gender:
Female gender
Age:
29
Tags:
Twists, twist-out, curly, nappy, napptural, afro, puffs, double strand twist, natural, curls
I'm here for:
Photo sharing, Friends, Networking
Contact Information
Email:
shanda_smalls@hotmail.com
Personal website:
http://www.myspace.com/hnykiss
MSN username:
 Shanda_Smalls
My Cities
Current:
Hometown:
Birthplace:
Also lived in:
Background & Lifestyle
Marital status:
Single
Sexual orientation:
Straight
Smoking:
Non-smoker
Drinking:
Light (social) drinker
Children:
I don't have kids yet
Education:
Post grad
Ethnicity:
Black/African descent
Origin:
Gullah (West Africa) and Blackfoot Indian
Body type:
Athletic
Height:
Shorter than average
Income:
$45,000 - $60,000
Religion:
Spiritualist
Interests & Personality
Interests:
Normally my hobbies are: MUSIC! Art, culture, reading, writing, cooking, all things Indian, shopping, and web pages. All things Asian: I am fascinated by middle east culture.... from Chinese art, Japanese furniture, to Indian buildings and statues.
Music:
It truly runs my life; I believe it is one of the most powerful mediums in the world... this universe. It has the power to touch you, upset you, set the mood, or ruin a mood. I mean seriously, can you think of anything else that has that much power?
Television:
OZ, Sex & the City, SO You Think You Can Dance
Friends:
DelightfulFlame, *jenteel ~ 10/25/09*, Tiana, Ravensholst2, lala, suncypress, Nelle- Updated 10/26, LovelyMissYoli, Chicoro, so1913 (April Updates), NottyLock, NTRLMYSTIK -Updated 09/11/2009, Sapphire, Blaqpearl, I will not be updating until next year., Sadiikii724 **April 23rd**, Ginuwinelovr, Nappilymi-Locness, Bai ~~~~Updates August 11, 2008~~~~, KiniKakes, Q., rootsregained, Jenny..Updates Coming!, Shatani: The Sequel, Sparkling Flame/Caisha, ♥ NappyLove: UPDATED: 19 APR 2009 ♥, qochemist4 ( New State, New Album #5), Belle, Eclark6--updated 5-27-08, Caymanian (I have a new account!), HapENap, NaturalRemedy, MissHerring, Naturally-C, Ladydd, Curlie, Dimples7024, ~Lovemenatural~ 08/05/08 Update, Ms-gg getting my twa on like woah!, Turnergirl **Update 10/7***, Beyondmyhair, EmpressRi ~October Updates!!!, Spotlight, Fxybrwn78 (Sep Updates), LJoyner (Very Small Update!), Outremount ** UPDATED OCTOBER 24, 2009*, FunHair55 .....Updates 11/2008 been gone a year, Brooklynbornnapps *COLLEGE UPDATES*, BLAQ IS BEAUTIFUL..thinkn bout loc'n it up!!! , Southern_Belle (is back, Updates 10/20/09), LiberianGirl~ been busy, will update SOON!!, Titecurl, SugarySnowPea*UpdateZ AGAIN! 11/8*, Meleisha **Happy Nappyversary to me 1/10/09**, Natural Muze- 2009 randoms!, 1stime, MORE OCT. UPDATES!, 10 Month Stretch Reveal IN... Video is on KISS, Miss Bonita *Chagrin Valley Soap Update*, TheYarnBasket, Natural-elements, Kinkycurl -Small updates for September, Smilensweetie, ColorMeCurly updated 5/29/09, Bracelet, elleeccentric* [update 10-26-09], MedMunky, I'm on YouTube now :)
Friend of:
~JaZiToNeS~.... Little Update Nov 2009, carmella25, NaturalRay, Nelle- Updated 10/26, loc'd Naptural Sweetness , Snellstar, Ajargon02, NTRLMYSTIK -Updated 09/11/2009, Gabby , Tampabayla, Lina40 *mbl challenge*, I will not be updating until next year., BW1 ~updated ~01-24-09, Sadiikii724 **April 23rd**, margejj03...a few sept. updates, Ginuwinelovr, DeeDee, BlkButterfly__updated 7/9/08, AuNappturale *updated 10/25*, .: AUNATURALEE :., Nappilymi-Locness, dizzydazl, Godsflowerrr ... www.HealthyHairJourney.com, Kutemommie , svrbrownsuga, I'm Free**Natural 4 years**May. updates, Haitian_Hunny (Sep '09 Update!), Princess *(Updated:July 12,2008!)*, Shatani: The Sequel, NeeNapp *~*Updates soon*~*, nappyrae **last update 11/21/07**, ~*BeautyWitch*~ (updates coming soon...), shortycocoa **done 4 now**, Nappy Chic, Roots(Trina), RUStarStruck, AKA Miss Jetsetter*****UPDATED 09/03/09******, Dion is natural!, Kookie05 updates VERY sporadically this year!, Sweetfacekay ..::END OF AUG. UPDATES!, Rellww_VideoUpdate10-10-09, Cr8tive.....(updated 1/28/09), Lovenatural, Myzen, Olala1, Learning_Me, Prototype1913, New Account http://members.fotki.com/JamTQueen/, Genesis {Always Updating}, UniquelyMe (Mrs. Hobbs), October updates! thank you for previous comments!, Afroqueenshae~ www.afroniquelyyou.com, Scarcity21-2 updates 6/28/08, ~Lovemenatural~ 08/05/08 Update, OsoCristie, ~~KinkyLyfe~~, kstyle, Bernag2006 *New May to July 2008 Updates*, Perlenoire83***loc updates as of 06/19*****, Babydoll **New Updates In Progress 04-09-08**, Jilangmartyl, Tiffany - 1/20 Updates, **Justlex has moved to Justlex2**, Ms-gg getting my twa on like woah!, Angelcoil, Dat-cut3boi4lyFe, Ritersbloc***2009 UPDATES@Ritersbloc2***, KMarie, Greenmaggie81 -Check out my line www.taapparel.com, Harana, EmpressRi ~October Updates!!!, Pretty Natural UPDATES!!!, Melonie, Ohsotwisted, NappyRina *The FRO is Back! 10/2009*, Mwale123, Angelfire3♥ ♥ ♥ ♥3 Yr Nappiversary 9/29/09, SMoniqueB*update* 12/21/08, LJoyner (Very Small Update!), Yekinae. The Knotty Truth! Get it! Thanks Cheleski, IfeelBeautiful***Updated 7/25/09***, EBONICOLE, Kweenameena !Updates-3-30-08!!, Outremount ** UPDATED OCTOBER 24, 2009*, GodGivenGlory*3/24 updates FINALLY 4 Nunu and I*, FunHair55 .....Updates 11/2008 been gone a year, Scooby7-1 year since BC/32 months relaxer free, Southern_Belle (is back, Updates 10/20/09), lovelykinks, Sweetladee1001 FLAT IRONED HAIR!!! May '09, LiberianGirl~ been busy, will update SOON!!, NappyBeauty Update 11-01-09, Breasth Health Ambassador, BeFree126--*small update 8/1/09*, Necoleg has finally gotten a camera!, TheMrsMLC-I made it 2 Yrs!! Gone until after baby!, October 3, 2009 Hairstyle Challenge, NappilySue *UPDATES 7/11*, Cellodivah1, LaBellaDon, ProudNapps~Updated 10/03/09! , BeautiGlowGal *~*4b Natural ~ Updated Jan. 09!!*~*, Meleisha **Happy Nappyversary to me 1/10/09**, CharHar...Updates (12/16): It's my Nappiversary!, Touchkapoo, Ms-lana haz UPDATES 5/24/09!!!*****, 1stime, Toniq, Arianna2076, Akirbyjewel- Youtube.com/brownfacetv, Meshoo(Queens2Philly)♥Few October Updates♥, Lily, Fre2bme (August '09 Updates), Londongirl87, Queensudan, Mooks-hair Oct 2009 updated, Zaaiberri, Nerika*February updates*, Xcentricpryncess, Céce [ Mini Update September 24, 2009], Angeshrty6 (HIDING my HAIR until SEPT '09), NP's Miss Nicole ~ Updated 10/16, UneekDiva - Who Gon Check Me Boo? LOL, Miss Bonita *Chagrin Valley Soap Update*, ALeNisOcCeRStAr, Ghana_girl713 UPDATES FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!, Shay-b3-talkan 2008 UPDATES!!!!!!, Anne-sophie (april updates!), Naptural-Beauty New Site!Check my profile for link, **NEW Hennaed Hair & Baby Kimarah Pics** 9/13/09!!, **Ehfreema 8/25/2009!!!, Luvbenet- Flat Ironed Hair at Luvbenet2 page!!!!, Wantlonghair.., Lillipak, JamaicanRoyalty^Go to Alwaysroyal^, Imverisuxcessful, CurlsGalore - , N3Y- Ok I want to loc up! Help!!!!!!!, Finally Updated!!!! 10/8 Miss ღ Kara Updated, Alynxx - "My Daddy's Money" is coming soon!, Makai926 Atl Naturals..Hit up my GB, Southern-Curls, Rockopoohbear - MAY 2009 UPDATES, Myzen2(March and some begining 2009 Updates), Natural-elements, Naturella, Only one more month to go!, Natural Empress- UPDATES 7/8/09, SexyMama, YourNaturalImage, QDTHEQT, Filmstar08, Angel1907**** (Updates 11/06/2009)****, BeautifulChanges: Updated 4/5, candras-going- nappy, Smilensweetie, ColorMeCurly updated 5/29/09, DIVINED2BLOOM ~ SMALL UPDATE 05/29/09~~, AFROCURL, TXNYness, Kinkykween**HAS-MOVED!!!!****, Bracelet, Shaylynn a.ka. Perfect Balance, "Royalty" Updated September 23,2009", Helenhjones, Dawnzy *****Updated 6/27!!!!*****, Silvia~ *GROWIN MY HAIR..YEAH!*, NATURALLYINSPIRED**updated 6/9/08**, Cocoanaps3 New Locs are In!!!!, Delitefulmane1908 ** September Updates**, Larutan (Updates August 2009), DivineTresses, MedMunky, Veneoasis___ updates 10/24/2009, UPDATES!!! 12/23/08....11 months natural!!!, HumbleHair004, SimplyGorgeous, Cassandra, ~*~2Lovely~*~Thanks 4 the Congrats~, Blkbudafly~Happy NAPPIVERSARY!!!!! (12/8/08)~, Daliboom "Updates 07/26/2008", MissNorway ***10.08.2009 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY***, Firstimemomof1, Nunapturalme, Θ Σ Λ™= Guess who's Bizzack?? = Feb-May, Kira...Mini May update, Natural Instincts *12/26 UPDATES *, *Mini Updates* 5/19/09 Sisterlock Styles, Caramelhoney01, *NappturalityGal*Updates Dec 08, Happy2bnappy1208, NUBIANZ, NappeeGoddess , Jazzie710natural **Under Construction***, SpoiledIndianhair, BelleMuse , Bbangelkiss09, Updated 2/12/09**Natural~Beginnier**, Discreet, *Sparkling Doll*(Real reveal April 09), Raven Cherokee New Updated Pictures 9 mths. Later, Angel4, Bangjiehair, MRS (updates 7/19/09), Channie1 yr. down (9/6/09), Rubyduby1.. Mini Update June-August, Kaelle, Meka15, Genderine <<, T-Max, Sydfoxx, Curly Natural Shorty! UPDATES 2-16!!!Holla at me!, Ingodsfavor, HealingHerbsByReneNaturalHair, LaRieal, Natural Goddess *Got A New Camera & Updates*, MsGoinNatural