Get to Know Lauren Dickson

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Do you have any nicknames? Barb, Dixie, Noodle
What is something most people don’t know about you? I was run over by a car when I was little
Phrase you overuse the most? “That’s awkward.”
What is your greatest non-athletic talent? Solving puzzles…. wow I’m a nerd.
What is a non-athletic talent you’d like to have? Dancing…. really, I’d take any sort of musical talent
Historical figure you’d like to meet? Paul the Apostle
What are you embarrassed to admit you watch? I’m embarrassed to admit I watch way too much TV… food network, Disney channel, ABC family… it’s all embarrassing.
What is your biggest pet peeve? The sound of popping knuckles… TARA!
Two words to describe you on the court: My team would say “noodle arms”
Two words to describe you off the court: nerdy perfectionist

What is your favorite:
Movie? The Notebook
Food? Fruit and Ice Cream (delicious separately and even better together!)
Magazine? Cooking Light
TV show? What Not to Wear
Childhood toy? Polly Pocket
Dessert? Arch’s
Store at the mall? If price didn’t matter, Anthropologie; but getting back to reality, Old Navy
Holiday? Christmas

What is/was your worst:
Dessert? There’s no such thing as a bad dessert!

Volleyball related…
What is the greatest thing about being a student-athlete? Getting to be a part of a community within UVa
What is the hardest thing about being a student-athlete? Travelling on weekends
What is a must have on road trips? Homework… I know I’m a nerd
Who is your favorite opponent? Georgia Tech
Do you have any hidden talents? I wish!
What do you put on your hotdog? Nothing…meat and bun!
If a movie were made of your life, which actress would you want to play you? Rachel McAdams
Are you a morning person or night owl? Morning, I can’t function past 11 p.m.
Peanut butter – crunchy or smooth? Crunchy on sandwiches, smooth on celery and bananas