About Me!

1. About Me! The life of Lauren Kracik Lauren Kracik

2. Baby Steps • I was born on March 7th, 1986 • My parents called me the Miracle Baby because when my mom was 5 months pregnant with me, she had an appendectomy. This was a very unusual surgery because it was never performed on a pregnant women at that hospital. • I am the youngest in my family • I have one older brother who’s name is Adam • There are a total of four people in my family Lauren Kracik

3. This is me when I was a baby and yes I am drooling Lauren Kracik

4. Growing Up • My first word was my brother’s name, however I couldn’t say Adam. Instead I said ayaa. • My first nickname when I was little was Wild Women, because I always daring and didn’t hold back on trying new things. • Ever since I was a new born I have been an excellent sleeper. My mom would have to tickle my feet in order to wake me up for a feeding. Lauren Kracik

5. These three girls I consider my sisters. I have known them since I was in kindergarten and both of our families are extremely close with one other. Unfortunately they moved to Seattle, Washington six years ago, however, we still remain very close. Their names are Loa, Soley and Helga. Lauren Kracik

6. Sports • I’ve been dancing since the age of two. • I did gymnastics for eight years. • When I was little I was in a British soccer camp for two years. My mom tells me that I had a crush on my coach and it was because of his accent. • I also did Girl Scouts for four years. Lauren Kracik

7. High School Years • I went to Lincoln-Way East High School. There were 735 students in my graduating class • I was on the Dance team all four years • I was a Senior Mentor which is someone who helps out the incoming freshmen during study hall and special events. Lauren Kracik

8. Accomplishments for Dance • I was on the Varsity dance team for three years, only two other girls have been able to do with me • I was Captain of my dance team senior year • I was MVP on the dance team my senior year • I was a UDA All-star dancer for two years in a row • I won a choreography award at the Joel Hall Dance Convention when I was 13 years old. Lauren Kracik

9. This is a picture of my best friends Corie and Stephanie. I have known them for 14 years thru dance. Even though we go to different colleges we still mange to find time to visit each other. Lauren Kracik

10. Accomplishments for gymnastics • I won various awards for tumbling and also gymnastics. • I was in the Junior Olympics for intermediate tumbling and I placed 10th out of 42 girls. Lauren Kracik

11. A little something about me! • My favorite authors are J.K. Rowling, Janet Evanovich, & Jane Austin • My favorite ice cream is Cookies and Cream • I love to watch Basketball, Football & Baseball on TV Chicago White Sox • I love English & History • My favorite movies to watch are The Wizard of Oz & The Princess Bride • My favorite color is blue • My favorite shoe to buy is a gym shoe Nike Gym Shoe Lauren Kracik

12. What I like… • I like going to the beach • I love to go shopping at Oakbrook • I like to go up to Minnesota • I like being with my family and friends • I like playing cards • I like to watch movies • I like the room to be cold when I’m sleeping

13. What I dislike • I dislike leopard print • I hate anything that’s pink and ruffled • I dislike girls that giggle • I hate baby talk • I hate lobster because it makes me ill • I dislike Bush fans • I hate Math Lauren Kracik

14. What Bugs Me…. • People acting fake • When people chew food or gum with their mouth open • When someone says the word Retarded • When people over-dramatized • When people act immature • People with really big ego’s Lauren Kracik