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Life of Lu


So who is Labhaoise Ni Dhuibhir?
Well first of all, I don't ever call myself Labhaoise.
I go by Louise
or Lu
but never EVER Lulu...
it's just not cute!
My surname changes depending on which country I am in.

I'm from Ireland and have the trademark ginger hair.
While I am no longer living in Ireland I will always have a little of my heart over there.
I am married to Stuart. We live in Scotland. 
Well, I usually live in Scotland. Right now I live in The Netherlands. 

I love to read
I love to write
I love to twirl

I love people who smile
I love friends who make me smile
I despise rude people
most of all though
I hate sheep.



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