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Meet the 2000-01 Luvabulls
Amanda | Amanda Jane | Beth | Brooke | Carmen | Dee | Elaine | Evadney | Gloria | Gwen | Jennifer | Kari | Kate | Kelly | Kimberly | Kristen | La Toi | Mary | Nicole | Sheante | Toya | Tracey | Venessa | Wynne
Elaine |
Age / Birth date: 24 / November 10, 1975
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5'4"
Hometown: Bolingbrook, IL
Occupation: IT Human Resources Associate
Marital status: Single
College: University of Illinois-Chicago
Years as a Luvabull: 4th season
Favorite animal / pet: Panda bears
Favorite food: Fried calamari
Favorite movie and song:
Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Song: "Good Things" by the Bo Deans
I stay home to watch . . . My three nieces and two nephews
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be happy and succeed wherever life takes me
Three words that describe me are: Energetic, loving, genuine
Best advice or quote: Respect your family, they'll always be there for you.
Greatest accomplishment: B.S. Biology and 4 year Luvabull (3 year captain)
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Backpack in Europe
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Fake people
The person I most admire is . . . My mother
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . it allows me to continue dancing on a professional level and break the every day monotony.
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Wynne |
Age / Birth date: 29 / August 25, 1971
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5'3"
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Occupation: Fund-raiser
Marital status: Single
College: University of Illinois
Years as a Luvabull: 2nd season
Favorite animal / pet: Doggies!
Favorite food: Chocolate-covered pretzels
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Tommy Boy / Any song by Janet Jackson
I stay home to watch . . . Who has time for TV?
Lifetime ambition or goal: To touch many lives in a positive way
Three words that describe me are: Never too serious
Best advice or quote: Make it count! You will fail 100% of the times you don't try.
Greatest accomplishment: Obtaining a master's degree
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Venice, Italy
My biggest pet peeve is . . . People who push their beliefs on others
The person I most admire is . . . Any strong woman
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . it is a constant challenge to be a better dancer and a stronger person.
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 Jennifer |
Age / Birth date: 22 / March 3, 1978
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5'6"
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Occupation: Student
Marital status: Single
College: Oakton Community
Years as a Luvabull: 2nd season
Favorite animal / pet: My cats Kay and Kitty
Favorite food: Italian
Favorite movie and song: Movie - As Good As It Gets
Song - In Your Eyes (Peter Gabriel)
I stay home to watch . . . Law shows and Animal Planet
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be happy in love and life
Three words that describe me are: Helpful, caring, daring
Best advice or quote: Be prepared
Greatest accomplishment: Making the Luvabulls
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Tour the Orient
My biggest pet peeve is . . . People who take up two parking spaces
The person I most admire is . . . My mom
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I get to perform for the best fans around
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Kelly |
Age / Birth date: 24 / October 17, 1976
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5'6"
Hometown: Orland Park, IL
Occupation: Make-up artist
Marital status: Single
College: Columbia College
Years as a Luvabull: 2nd season
Favorite animal / pet: Dog
Favorite food: French fries
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Runaway Bride
Song - When You Say Nothing at All (Allison Kraus)
I stay home to watch . . . Wheel of Fortune
Lifetime ambition or goal: Open a home for unwanted children
Three words that describe me are: Crazy, crazy, crazy
Best advice or quote: Everything happens for a reason
Greatest accomplishment: Giving birth to my beautiful son, Zachary (3 + years)
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to my summer home in Saugatuck, Michigan
My biggest pet peeve is . . . When people chew with their mouths open
The person I most admire is . . . There are two. My mother and my father.
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love to dance and I've met so many great friends.
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Amanda |
Age / Birth date: 26 / February 21, 1974
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'7"
Hometown: Orland Park, IL
Occupation: Sales Director with Symmetry Corporation
Marital status: Single
College: University of Iowa
Years as a Luvabull: 2nd season
Favorite animal / pet: Dolphin
Favorite food: Mashed potatoes
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Center Stage
Song - Cross my Heart (George Strait)
I stay home to watch . . . Sitcoms and talk shows
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be able to give back to my family for everything they have done for me
Three words that describe me are: Optimistic, emotional, happy
Best advice or quote: Keep on persisting with your dreams and you can have everything you've ever wanted.
Greatest accomplishment: Graduating from college
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go where there is clear blue water and white sandy beaches
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Someone with a negative personality
The person I most admire is . . . My mother
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . Of the excitement that performing gives me and the wonderful bond that we have as a squad.
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Kimberly |
Age / Birth date: 25 / August 16, 1975
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5'5"
Hometown: Villa Park, IL
Occupation: Chiropractic student
Marital status: Single
College: University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
Years as a Luvabull: 1st season
Favorite animal / pet: Scooter, my calico cat
Favorite food: Italian
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Tommy Boy
Song - Total Eclipse of the Heart (Bonnie Tyler)
I stay home to watch . . . Will & Grace
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be a chiropractor with my own family clinic on the West Coast
Three words that describe me are: Compassionate, fun, friendly
Best advice or quote: I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everyone.
Greatest accomplishment: Making Luvabulls
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go back to Europe, specifically Greece, France and Italy
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Promised phone calls that are never made
The person I most admire is . . . My parents
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . It's challenging and exciting!
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Tracey |
Age / Birth date: 22 / December 13, 1977
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'1"
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Occupation: Teacher
Marital status: Single
College: Western Illinois University
Years as a Luvabull: 2nd season
Favorite animal / pet: Can't pick just one!
Favorite food: Anything that has cheese on it
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Waiting to Exhale
Song - Count On Me (Whitney Houston and CeCe Winas)
I stay home to watch . . . Friends
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be prosperous and healthy
Three words that describe me are: Honest, sarcastic, vivacious
Best advice or quote: The answer is always no until you ask
Greatest accomplishment: Graduating from college
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Italy My biggest pet peeve is . . . People who talk too much
The person I most admire is . . . My mother
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . The games are so exciting
Favorite book: A Time to Kill
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Kristen |
Age / Birth date: 22 / August 18, 1978
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5'5"
Hometown: Indianola, MS
Occupation: Model / PR
Marital status: Single
College: Indiana University
Years as a Luvabull: 1st season
Favorite animal / pet: Cats
Favorite food: BBQ chicken
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Singin' in the Rain
Song - Everyday (Buddy Holly)
I stay home to watch . . . SportsCenter
Lifetime ambition or goal: To always have fun
Three words that describe me are: Enthusiastic, buoyant, energetic
Best advice or quote: Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you will land among the stars.
Greatest accomplishment: Life!
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Take a shopping tour of Europe's fashion capitals
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Tardiness
The person I most admire is . . . My mom
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . Dancing and basketball!! What a winning combination!
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Mary |
Age / Birth date: 25 / November 3, 1974
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5'5"
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Occupation: Spanish teacher
Marital status: Single
College: University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
Years as a Luvabull: 2nd season
Favorite animal / pet: My boxer, Dutchess
Favorite food: Pepperoni pizza
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Austin Powers
Song - Arts Marching (Dave Matthews Band)
I stay home to watch . . . Will & Grace / College basketball
Lifetime ambition or goal: To have a family
Three words that describe me are: Barrel-O-Fun
Best advice or quote: Live for the moment
Greatest accomplishment: Being a teacher
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Spain
My biggest pet peeve is . . . People who are late
The person I most admire is . . . My parents
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I get to dance and watch my favorite sport.
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Kate |
Age / Birth date: 21 / September 1, 1979
Hair Color: Light brown
Height: 5'6"
Hometown: St. John, IN
Occupation: Student
Marital status: Single
College: Purdue University
Years as a Luvabull: 1st season
Favorite animal / pet: Bulldogs
Favorite food: Italian food
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Dumb and Dumber
Song - That's The Way It Is (Celine Dion)
I stay home to watch . . . Friends
Lifetime ambition or goal: To always be positive
Three words that describe me are: Caring, loving, energetic
Best advice or quote: Be true to yourself
Greatest accomplishment: Making the Luvabulls
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Italy
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Lipstick on the teeth
The person I most admire is . . . My parents
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love to dance and entertain
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Brooke |
Age / Birth date: 22 / May 11, 1978
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5'6"
Hometown: Ionia, MI
Occupation: Graduate student, Northern Illinois University
Marital status: Single
College: Central Michigan University
Years as a Luvabull: 1st season
Favorite animal / pet: My dog, Chloe
Favorite food: Turkey burger
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Grease 2
Song - More Than Words (Extreme)
I stay home to watch . . . Friends
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be happy
Three words that describe me are: Friendly, outgoing, energetic
Best advice or quote: Never sacrifice your values and always stand for what you believe
Greatest accomplishment: B.S. from Central Michigan University
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Visit Italy and Greece
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Watching pregnant women smoke and drink
The person I most admire is . . . My mother
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love to perform and I love basketball.
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Kari |
Age / Birth date: 23 / September 19, 1976
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'2"
Hometown: Minnetonka, MN
Occupation: Marketing / Sales
Marital status: Single
College: Miami University
Years as a Luvabull: 1st season
Favorite animal / pet: Puppies
Favorite food: Ice cream
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Rudy
Song - "I Will Remember" by Sarah McLachlan
I stay home to watch . . . Frasier
Lifetime ambition or goal: To become the Vice President of the NFL and coordinate the Superbowl
Three words that describe me are: Honest, sincere, genuine
Best advice or quote: Experience life to its fullest
Greatest accomplishment: College graduation
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Cruise the Mediterranean Sea
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Corny lines
The person I most admire is . . . My mom
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love performing
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Beth |
Age / Birth date: 25 / July 16, 1975
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5'4"
Hometown: Rochester, IN
Occupation: Promotion Manager for The Eighties Channel (103.1 WXXY)
Marital status: Married!
College: Ball State University
Years as a Luvabull: 2nd season
Favorite animal / pet: Cat
Favorite food: French fries
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Liar Liar
Song - I'm Just a Girl (No Doubt)
I stay home to watch . . . Will & Grace
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be happy and to always strive for perfection
Three words that describe me are: Hard-working, spiritual, fun loving
Best advice or quote: Find the good in everyone and every situation
Greatest accomplishment: Getting saved
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to St. Lucia
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Using tradition as an excuse to not think for yourself
The person I most admire is . . . My husband
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love to dance and perform in front of such an energetic crowd. I really enjoy the camaraderie of the girls
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Vanessa |
Age / Birth date: 23 February 19, 1977
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'1"
Hometown: Hickory Hills, IL
Occupation: Fitness Director / Personal Trainer
Marital status: Single
College: University of Iowa
Years as a Luvabull: 2nd season
Favorite animal / pet: Dog
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Dirty Dancing
Song - Baby I'm a Star (Prince)
I stay home to watch . . . General Hospital
Lifetime ambition or goal: To have my own dance/fitness studio
Three words that describe me are: Fun, energetic, caring
Best advice or quote: Key to success is a positive attitude
Greatest accomplishment: Dancing for the USA in the Mens World Cup
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Hawaii
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Brown shoes with black pants
The person I most admire is . . . My mother
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I get to perform for thousands of people
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Dee |
Age / Birth date: 22 October 26, 1977
Hair Color: Auburn
Height: 5'7"
Hometown: Orland Park, IL
Occupation: Exercise Specialist
Marital status: Single
College: Illinois State University
Years as a Luvabull: 1st season
Favorite animal / pet: Dog
Favorite food: Chicken caesar salads
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Song - Crash (Dave Matthews Band)
I stay home to watch . . . Will & Grace
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be happy and successful in whatever life brings
Three words that describe me are: Comical, crazy, impatient
Best advice or quote: Live life everyday as if it were your last
Greatest accomplishment: Make the Luvabulls and living a great life so far!
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Visit Italy
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Slow people in the left lane!
The person I most admire is . . . My parents
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love to perform and dancing just puts a smile on my face!
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Gwen |
Age / Birth date: 23 / February 17, 1977
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'1"
Hometown: Oregon, WI
Occupation: Media Planner
Marital status: Single
College: University of Louisville
Years as a Luvabull: 1st season
Favorite animal / pet: English Springer Spaniel
Favorite food: Italian food
Favorite movie and song: Movie - A Christmas Story
Song - Crash (Dave Matthews Band)
I stay home to watch . . . The Simpsons
Lifetime ambition or goal: Achieve success and happiness
Three words that describe me are: Outgoing, honest, spontaneous
Best advice or quote: Live for today!
Greatest accomplishment: Won a national dance title in college
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Ft. Meyers Beach with my friends
My biggest pet peeve is . . . When someone has an excuse for everything
The person I most admire is . . . My mom
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I get to meet lots of fun people
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Toya |
Age / Birth date: 21 / January 23, 1979
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'6"
Hometown: Country Club Hills, IL
Occupation: Student (Graphic Design Major)
Marital status: Single
College: University of Illinois - Chicago
Years as a Luvabull: 1st season
Favorite animal / pet: Kitten
Favorite food: Soul food!!
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Center Stage
Song - This is Your Day (112)
I stay home to watch . . . Lifetime TV movies
Lifetime ambition or goal: Graphic designer for Nickelodeon
Three words that describe me are: Creative, independent, loyal
Best advice or quote: Keep few friends; have many associates
Greatest accomplishment: Making the Luvabulls
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to the Cayman Islands
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Sugar coating what you really want to say
The person I most admire is . . . Eminem - for being himself
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I meet the greatest people.
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Carmen |
Age / Birth date: 23 / December 8, 1976
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'4"
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Occupation: Middle School Science Teacher
Marital status: Single
College: Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Years as a Luvabull: 1st season
Favorite animal / pet: Dolphins
Favorite food: Fajitas
Favorite movie and song: Movie - What's Love Got To Do With It?
Song - If This World Were Mine (Luther Vandross)
I stay home to watch . . . Charmed
Lifetime ambition or goal: To become a college science professor
Three words that describe me are: Kind, loving, funny
Best advice or quote: I can do all things through Christ, which strengthens me Phil 4:13
Greatest accomplishment: Finishing basic training in the US Army Reserve
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Aruba
My biggest pet peeve is . . . People who chew with their mouths open
The person I most admire is . . . My mom
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . It allows me to interact with a variety of people
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Evadney |
Age / Birth date: 24 / October 23, 1976
Hair Color: Dark brown
Height: 5'7"
Hometown: South Holland, IL
Occupation: Information Services Rep
Marital status: Single
College: University of Illinois - Chicago
Years as a Luvabull: 2nd season
Favorite animal / pet: Deer
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Sparkle
Song - House Is Not A Home (Luther Vandross)
I stay home to watch . . . Moesha
Lifetime ambition or goal: Continue serving God / To have my own family
Three words that describe me are: Sarcastic, energetic, loyal
Best advice or quote: All things are possible
Greatest accomplishment: Graduating from college
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Africa
My biggest pet peeve is . . . People who smack before they talk
The person I most admire is . . . My mother
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . It allows for great exposure, I love to perform and things are always exciting
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Gloria |
Age / Birth date: 22 / May 22, 1978
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5'5"
Hometown: Lombard, IL
Occupation: Bartender
Marital status: Single
College: University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Years as a Luvabull: 2nd season
Favorite animal / pet: Pug puppies
Favorite food: Pasta and fajitas
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Pretty Woman
Songs - To Make You Feel My Love (Garth Brooks) and
Amazed (Ione Star)
I stay home to watch . . . Dawson's Creek and Real World
Lifetime ambition or goal: To work as a news anchor
Three words that describe me are: Quiet, health conscious, modest
Best advice or quote: The road to success has many tempting parking spaces!!
Greatest accomplishment: Making the Luvabulls when no one thought I would
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Ibiza, Spain
My biggest pet peeve is . . . When people leave their blinker on after they switch lanes
The person I most admire is . . . My sister Tina
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love dancing and being able to dance for the Bulls is a dream come true
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Amanda Jane |
Age / Birth date: 26 / April 28, 1974
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'6"
Hometown: Irvine, CA
Occupation: Pilates, Gyrotonics, Yoga Instructor
Marital status: Single
College: UCLA
Years as a Luvabull: 1st season
Favorite animal / pet: Dog
Favorite food: Carmel
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Flashdance
Song - My Girl (Temptations)
I stay home to watch . . . Will & Grace
Lifetime ambition or goal: To dance as long as possible
Three words that describe me are: Determined, ambitious, dedicated
Best advice or quote: Anything worth doing is worth doing well!
Greatest accomplishment: Moving to Chicago!
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Ireland
My biggest pet peeve is . . . People who scuff their feet
The person I most admire is . . . My father
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I get to perform
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Nicole |
Age / Birth date: 22 / November 23, 1977
Hair Color: Dark brown
Height: 5'6"
Hometown: Orland Park, IL
Occupation: Human Resources Staffing Assistant
Marital status: Single
College: The University of Iowa
Years as a Luvabull: 2nd season
Favorite animal / pet: Puppies
Favorite food: Pizza!
Favorite movie and song: Favorite "Girl" movie - Grease
Favorite "Guy" movie - Pulp Fiction
Song - Can't Stop Till You Get Enough (Michael Jackson)
I stay home to watch . . . The Jerry Springer show
Lifetime ambition or goal: To keep dancing till I'm 80 years old
Three words that describe me are: Busy, motivated, sarcastic (sometimes!)
Best advice or quote: Don't let anyone or anything get in the way of your dreams
Greatest accomplishment: Graduating from college with a double major
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to a deserted island
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Biting your nails! Yuck!
The person I most admire is . . . My mother - the nicest woman in the world
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I represent the best city in the U.S.A.
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Sheante |
Age / Birth date: 25 / January 19, 1975
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'5"
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Occupation: Full time model / postal employee
Marital status: Single
College: Malcom X
Years as a Luvabull: 1st season
Favorite animal / pet: Stuffed animals / kitty
Favorite food: Grilled shrimp and stir fry vegetables
Favorite movie and song: Movie - The Color Purple
Song - I Turn to You (Christina Aguilera)
I stay home to watch . . . My son growing into a man
Lifetime ambition or goal: To give my son leadership and love
Three words that describe me are: Lots of love and inspiration
Best advice or quote: Don't speak about it. Be about it.
Greatest accomplishment: Raising a wonderful son and fulfilling my dreams
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Egypt
My biggest pet peeve is . . . People who grope and smack their lips while eating
The person I most admire is . . . I admire my mother and my sister
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . Opportunity to represent Chicago
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Latoi |
Age / Birth date: 21 / May 3, 1979
Hair Color: Light brown
Height: 5' 6"
Hometown: Merrillville, IN
Occupation: Student
Marital status: Single
College: Indiana University
Years as a Luvabull: 1st year
Favorite animal / pet: Huskies
Favorite food: Grilled chicken
Favorite movie and song: Movie - Bring It On
Song - For You I Will (Monica)
I stay home to watch . . . Friends
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be fulfilled spiritually and mentally
Three words that describe me are: Thoughtful, understanding, positive
Best advice or quote: Shoot for the stars and attack your goals
Greatest accomplishment: Making Luvabulls
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Travel to Paris
My biggest pet peeve is . . . When my name is pronounced La Toya
The person I most admire is . . . My mother
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . Of the excitement, opportunities, and unity
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