Occupation: High School Teacher: Biology, Anatomy/Physiology, Bio-Ecology, & Applied Science (forensics type stuff)
Hometown: La Crosse, Wisconsin
Marital status: Married (about 4 1/2 years now)
Spouse's name & occupation: Matt Hansen, graphic designer
Children: Lucas Hansen (we call him Luke) 14 months; a walking-talking little hurricane!
Pets: 2 miniature weiner dogs, Howie (boy) & Fudge (girl)
What has changed about you, what hasn't?
• What a tough question to answer!! I really struggled with this one. Basicly, I'm sure I'm the same person, I've just worked to become the kind of person I always envisioned myself being. I have lightened up, let go of so many of my insecurities, and have become a very confident, self-assured person. I don't worry as much about all the little things, and I'm not as shy & quiet as I was in high school. I think the way I look has changed quite a bit, I don't look much like I did in high school... I like to change things up pretty often.
Best/Worst thing about being in late 20s:
• The best is that I've never been happier, or more fulfilled. College was the absolute most fun of my life, but this time period has shown me a whole new kind of fun, much more fulfilling. I truly love my life!! No complaints!! Well, being independently wealthy and not having to work would be nice... but how boring!
• Worst is that finding time to run & workout is getting tougher and tougher with a little one running around! Also, 30 is quietly knocking on my door (I'm younger than I think everyone in our class... not 28 until January!!!), and that means you have no more excuses for being young & dumb! I also think I'm beginning to spot some wrinkles... time to buy some anti-aging products!!
Significant events in the last 10 years:
• 1997: invited to walk-on to Western Illinois University's Women's soccer team. Played for 3 seasons before hanging up my cleats
• 1997 - 2002: loved every single minute of college life!! Grew up, blossomed as a person, made life-long friends that I consider family, spent a lot of time & money at drinking establishments, attended classes 98% of the time, took 2 crazy spring break trips, lost some family members that meant a lot to me, learned some tough lessons, learned how to be a pseudo-responsible "adult"... etc. etc. Best times ever.
• 2002: graduated from Western with a B.S. in Biology, emphasis in education
• July 12, 2003: married Matt Hansen, my college sweetheart & best friend.
• July 13, 2003: moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin
• 2005: began teaching full-time in Whitehall, Wisconsin (an hour drive away!)
• August 23, 2006: gave birth to Lucas Hansen, 8 lbs, 7.5 oz.; fell in love at first sight!
• 2007s been pretty quiet... other than the little tornado running around our house with 2 weiner dogs.
Will you be attending the reunion? Yep!
• Can't wait to see everyone!
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