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Player Spotlight – lpspecv


First name:
 Laura

Screen name: lpspecv

Tell us a little bit about yourself :

I’m 27 years old. I’ve been married for almost 7 years and have 2 beautiful children and a step-daughter. Hailey is 10, Nevaeh is 6, and Fabian is 4. I hold a degree in Automotive Technology, however I underwent a total abdominal hysterectomy in March and had to put my career on hold. I currently have my own photography business, and work as a journalist part time. I was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer when I was 21, and have underwent 7 surgeries in the last 6 years. I am now cancer free and live my life to the fullest. I love hiking and exploring Sequoia National Park which is near my home.

State, Province or Country? California!

Astrological sign? Taurus

What do you usually play on Pogo.com? I’m obsessed with badges, so I’m always playing whatever will get me one!

What did you have for breakfast this morning? Iced tea (not a breakfast person)

Do you have a life philosophy? Life your life for YOU, and nobody else. Because when its all said and done, you’re the only one that has to live with yourself.

What is your favorite Pogo.com game? World Class Solitaire….this week lol. My favorites are always changing.

What’s your favorite TV show? American Ninja Warrior

What’s your favorite drink? Dr Pepper!

What’s your favorite season? Fall….hockey season!

Apart from Pogo, what are your hobbies? Working on cars, drag racing, singing, playing with my kids and 25 nieces and nephews, and sewing.

What’s the last good book you read? Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins. Yes I’m a Hunger Games fanatic!

Who’s your hero or heroine and why? Captain America. He just wants to see the good in the world.

If you could be invisible for a day, what would you do? Sneak into Disneyland

How long have you been playing Pogo? Since 2009 when I was on pregnancy bed rest. Pogo saved my sanity!

What makes you a unique Pogo fan? I’ve met some awesome people on Pogo. I think we’re all unique in our own ways.

I can usually be found on Pogo.com playing: After 7pm. That’s when my husband goes to work lol!

Coffee, tea, or soda? Soda! Although I’m drinking sweet tea right now

Sugary treats or salty treats? Salty

Cat, dog or small rodent? Cat!

If you could remove any emotion from mankind, which one would you choose? Greed.

 

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37 Comments

  • How wonderful to read about someone that has unusual interests, and has fought private battles but hasn’t let that define who they really are. Best of luck, thanks for sharing!

  • will you be my frand

  • Laura,
    Thanks for sharing, Hope things keep picking up for you. And you are right live everyday like it’s your last :)

  • Thank you Laura from a fellow Taurus who went through cervical cancer at the age of 25.
    Glad to had three children at the time. It has been a rough ride for you and I am so happy
    that you have the right attitude.Good luck and the best got your future.

    • Goodness spelling isn’t on my side today. The best of course for your future. sorry.

  • You are an inspiration and a reason for hope Laura. You have the right attitude and just keep going! Wish you all the best with your beautiful family! Stay Well!

  • Your an inspiration! Glad things are finally looking up! Keep pogoing an glad you enjoy life. See you around sometime. Blessings an Stay Well!

  • What an amazing person you are. Best wishes and good health to you and your family.

  • Hello beautiful lady! You are an inspiration to a lot of people. Cancer takes a lot of people’s lives, especially ones I love. Congratulations on your marriage as well and I hope it continues to thrive. Nice to meet you. <3

  • By the way, I am also a Taurus! :

  • So glad you are in the Player Spotlight ! Yours is the best one I’ve read ! What great fun loving person you are after all your problems !

  • TEST get it yet

  • test 2

  • What an amazing Lady !! Am glad to see you don’t give up. Live strong Darling…

  • You seem just as beautiful inside as you are on the outside! Attitude is everything and yours deserves a great deal of praise :) Your family is extremely lucky to have you. Keep up the good work and LIVE STRONG! God bless you and your family!

  • WONDERFUL PERSON, GOOD ATTITUDE..WCS MY FAVORITE..WISH THEY WOULD ADD MORE BADGES……ENJOY YOUR GAMES!!!

  • Automotive Technology?! Impressive!!

    I hope and pray you are never visited by cancer again in your lifetime.

    I too, enjoy World Class Solitaire (one of my faves but like you, that’s always changing! :) ) and Autumn is my favorite time of year….I miss it already!

    Congratulations on being the player of the week. I enjoyed reading about you! Hope to run into you sometime in one of the game rooms. :)

    God bless.

  • hi laura i also went through the same procedure i was diagnose at age 39 back in 2007 cervical cancer not an esay decision to make but you still here to tell everyone and you staying positive which great im very proud you are cancer free. As for rest of your life how many women can say they have a automotive technology degree? and a journalist as well and photography great way to keep you busy as well as family well done on being spotlight and gl with everything

  • I have been playin g Spades the last couple of days and have not gotten cards there r no cards when it says to pass cards . so i have to go to main menu and back to restart a new game this happened at least 5 or 6 times. is there something wrong with the game? thank you 4 your help Askm61953

  • Awwwwwwwwwwesome :)))

  • Very interesting, thank you for sharing!!

  • GOD BLESS U

  • really nice profile and picture!!

  • You are an inspiration!!! Thank you so much for sharing <3

  • God has his hand on you. You are a beautiful women, keep the faith

    • congrats on being in the spot-light,pogo picked a beautiful woman this weeek
      you inspire so many people,god bless you

  • coook

  • I love your outlook on life and I agree, if they took away all the greed in the world it would be a much better place to live!!!
    God Bless you with a continued cancer free life…I know how hard a battle that is, I am taking care of my neighbor who is going through chemo, she is having complications that could lead to more surgery.
    God Bless you and all those you love today and always!!!!!!!

  • On Jan.14, 2015 I lost my wife of 49 years to that DEVIL cancer. We played pogo games together for at least 10 years. Now I fight my lonely periods by playing with Pogo. May your future be bright and happy.

  • I knew you looked familiar from youtube! I was searching for a specific Carrie Underwood song a few nights ago and ran across your lovely videos of you singing. :) keep rocking..

    • It is against TOS to give out a players real name. If she wanted it out there it is up to her to put it out there.

      • Sorry, I thought since it was in public and she made singing videos on Youtube that she wouldn’t mind..

  • YOU GO GIRL – ANYONE THAT LOVES DR PEPPER IS OK IN MY BOOKS – GOD BLESS !!!!!!!!!!!

  • Nice to meet you Laura, I like watching the Ninja’s too . There pretty awesome. I am so glad that you beat the big C. May God Bless you and your family

  • Laura – congratulations on being cancer free. Have had cancer twice – uterine and breast. Keep singing and enjoying life.