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John Dykstra

John Dykstra’s Story

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Describe something mischievous you did as a child.

At the beginning of the day, what do you most look forward to? least look forward to?

What is your security blanket?

What keeps you up at night?

What's your most treasured possession?

What sport did you play growing up?

Who do you think knows you best?

Describe a childhood experience that shaped your perspective.

When has your life taken an unpredictable turn?

What is your must-have kitchen accessory?

What is your fondest memory of spending time with your cousins?

What made you want to date your boyfriend?

What do you like most about your job?

What have been your greatest joys as a parent?

If you could return to your youth, what would you do differently?

What do you most like about the age we live in?

If you could bring one character to life from your favorite book, who would it be?

When and how do you feel spiritual?

What do you enjoy most about being a grandparent?

What is your earliest memory?

What was the first word your child spoke?

What is your greatest accomplishment?

How would you reinvent yourself?

What fuels you?

What is the most valuable piece of advice you ever received?

What unusual food combination is surprisingly tasty?

What's your favorite memory of #toReplace#?

Who has had the most influence on you?

What can you absolutely not resist?

What holiday did you most enjoy celebrating while growing up?

Describe the neighborhood where you grew up.

What is the best gift you've received?

What made you want to date your girlfriend?

Which places would you still like to visit?

What song most represents love to you?

What has been your most rewarding job?

If you had the opportunity to start your own business, what would you start?

Add a photo of you at a famous landmark.

What makes you and your gal pals click?

Describe the most beautiful place you have ever seen.

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Childhood Memories About My Siblings Remember the Time ... Home Sweet Home High School Years Love Firsts My Parents The Basics The Proust Questionnaire Through Thick and Thin About My Likes Home Cooking Sweet Tooth Adventures with Friends Career Aspirations Claim to Fame Family Vacations Holidays My Career Path Wishlist Music Firsts My Grandparents My Hometown My Siblings My Soundtrack My Spiritual Journey Old Friends Keepsakes Parental Guidance Party Time Pets Presents!!! Quality Family Time Style Maven The Narcissist in Me The Risk Taker Accomplishments Acts of Kindness All Riled Up Book Lover Comfort Zone Awkward Moments Do Over Earliest Moments Family Portrait Favorites Go to Your Room Goody Two Shoes Grade School Happy-Go-Lucky Hopeless Romantic If I Could ... In Other People’s Eyes Looking Ahead Looking Back Love Songs Me in a Nutshell Mentors Milestone Birthday Photos My Life "To-Do" List My Ride My Two Cents Nerd Alert! Pop Culture Junkie Snapshots Soul Mates Sports Fanatic The Adventurer The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far ... The Great Outdoors The Vacationer The Wanderer Birthdays Time Traveler Trouble in Paradise What If ... What Makes Me "Me" What Makes Me Tick Make a Wish About My Children About My Parents About My Spouse My Close Friends Things to Share with Your Boyfriend Things to Share with Your Girlfriend Bookworm The Master Chef The Foodie Girlfriendology The Art Enthusiast The Beauty Department About My Cousins Miscellaneous About My Family & Friends 9 to 5 All-Star College Years Contemplations Conversations with God Feel Good Photos God and Me Greatest Moments in Sports How You Deal Interfaith Beliefs Job Ups & Downs Keeping the Faith Kumbaya Life’s Endeavors My Spiritual Side Religious Traditions Self-Doubt Sound Mind & Body Struggles The Entrepreneur Before You Get Married Before We Knew My Engagement Honeymoon Married Life Parenthood Parenthood: Early Years Raising My Children Reflections on Parenthood Wedding Bells Being a Grandparent My Pregnancy Thanksgiving Valentine’s Day
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When and where did you learn to swim?

12 months ago

June 30, 1995 A public pool in my subdivision.

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What was your most epic road trip?

12 months ago

South Carolina, USA My friends Cody Bennett and Nick Daugherty bought a 1977 Winnebago for $900, drove it to South Carolina, it died, and we partied for three weeks straight before coming home on a bus.

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Do you have any nicknames? How did you get them?

12 months ago

'Pud'. I made up a persona of a hick with this weird voice and a dream of going into Nascar. It's my white-trash alter ego. His name is Ricky 'Pud' Parts.

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What's your favorite video game?

12 months ago

Battle Field 2

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Who were the school bullies? Who was in the popular crowd?

12 months ago

I never met or could tell the difference between any of them.

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What is the best text message you've received?

12 months ago

It was a joke from my friend Maryam. Forget what it said.

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What was your first car?

12 months ago

May 22, 2011 1998 red Ford Escort ZX2. I loved it.

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What is the highest stake you'd put on a bet?

12 months ago

Depends on how good I feel my chances are. $50?

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Describe the first time you drove a car.

12 months ago

August 2004 My parents were gone, so I took my dad's little 1992 blue Ford Escort LX and drove it around the block. I felt SO COOL.

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Describe your high school experience.

12 months ago

Super self-conscious, never made many friends, spent lunch in the library.

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