MelissaRose
12-08-2006, 07:37 PM
get to know you better? Please
Since I'm new here I obviously don't know everyone very well but I'd love the chance to learn some things about you so I thought I would start this thread. It's a game I've played at another site that I thought was a ton of fun... so please join me in...
Did you know?
DYK...
That I live in Hong Kong.
That I have one daughter who is 18 months, Isabella and everyone thinks she's a boy because she has very little hair.
That I've been married for 5 1/2yrs to Mike.
That in those 5 1/2ys we have lived in 2 countries, 3 states, 5 cities and 5 homes?
What about you?
Since I'm new here I obviously don't know everyone very well but I'd love the chance to learn some things about you so I thought I would start this thread. It's a game I've played at another site that I thought was a ton of fun... so please join me in...
Did you know?
DYK...
That I live in Hong Kong.
That I have one daughter who is 18 months, Isabella and everyone thinks she's a boy because she has very little hair.
That I've been married for 5 1/2yrs to Mike.
That in those 5 1/2ys we have lived in 2 countries, 3 states, 5 cities and 5 homes?
What about you?
Connie
12-08-2006, 07:49 PM
Sure! I'll play
Did you now
- that I live at the North Pole with the penguins ( :lol: ok it's northern Minnesota - I think the North Pole is warmer than we are)
- that most of the Canadanian population lives South of us (seriously! it's a trivial thing - but true - if you look at our latitude - and population density of Canada
- that I have one daughter who is 17 & has a boyfriend whom I love to feed (& he knows he can have anything in the fridge)
- that I've been married for 20 yrs.
wow Melissa - I've lived in one state all my life... umm My claim to fame is that I'm on my 3rd career (each lasted 5 yrs, until this last one - I'm going on 7 yrs now... -- what were they? Law enforcement, teaching & now library admin...
Hobbies are digiscrapping, cooking when I want to make a big meal (otherwise don't ask what's to eat), flower gardening - taking photos of my flowers, ... and I do read but not as much as people think
Did you now
- that I live at the North Pole with the penguins ( :lol: ok it's northern Minnesota - I think the North Pole is warmer than we are)
- that most of the Canadanian population lives South of us (seriously! it's a trivial thing - but true - if you look at our latitude - and population density of Canada
- that I have one daughter who is 17 & has a boyfriend whom I love to feed (& he knows he can have anything in the fridge)
- that I've been married for 20 yrs.
wow Melissa - I've lived in one state all my life... umm My claim to fame is that I'm on my 3rd career (each lasted 5 yrs, until this last one - I'm going on 7 yrs now... -- what were they? Law enforcement, teaching & now library admin...
Hobbies are digiscrapping, cooking when I want to make a big meal (otherwise don't ask what's to eat), flower gardening - taking photos of my flowers, ... and I do read but not as much as people think
danielle young
12-08-2006, 08:07 PM
fun game!! i'd love to play!!
did you know:
- i have lived in and around the same city my whole life?
- i don't like to eat dessert?
- i LOVE reality tv?
- i have a half-brother who just turned 8?
- that i am so happy to be here at oscraps? ;)
did you know:
- i have lived in and around the same city my whole life?
- i don't like to eat dessert?
- i LOVE reality tv?
- i have a half-brother who just turned 8?
- that i am so happy to be here at oscraps? ;)
hejeva
12-08-2006, 09:02 PM
Did you know:
- I love chocolate
- I love ice-cream
- I have been married 10 years
- I have 2 boys, ages 5 & 7
- In a previous life, I call it BK (before kids), I was a software engineer
- I have an US patent with my name as inventor
- I have a sister on this board
- I am the quiet sister (between my Mom and my sister I wasn't allowed to talk)
My hobbies are: digital scrapbooking, baking, gardening and reading. (umm, just like my sister's hobbies.)
- I love chocolate
- I love ice-cream
- I have been married 10 years
- I have 2 boys, ages 5 & 7
- In a previous life, I call it BK (before kids), I was a software engineer
- I have an US patent with my name as inventor
- I have a sister on this board
- I am the quiet sister (between my Mom and my sister I wasn't allowed to talk)
My hobbies are: digital scrapbooking, baking, gardening and reading. (umm, just like my sister's hobbies.)
kaytebug
12-08-2006, 09:25 PM
Thanks for this fun game
Did you know...
I usually am better asking questions than answering them
(I'm a journalist)
I love taking pics of kids (probably why my beat is education)
I actually have a master's degree from Asbury Seminary (was in youth ministry before returning to journalism)
My nickname growing up was kaytebug, and now I drive a "bug"
I grew up on a dairy farm and used to chore before going to school.
The house I grew up in only had wood heat until I went to grad school, so in my room, which was the farthest from the stove, I could keep a cube of soda perfectly chilled just sitting on the floor.
I love to read, quilt, cross stitch and take photos, but everything (except the photos) has been "shelved' for a while because of digi scrapbooking.
So, anyone else on here from Missouri?
Just wondering.
Kaylea
Did you know...
I usually am better asking questions than answering them
(I'm a journalist)
I love taking pics of kids (probably why my beat is education)
I actually have a master's degree from Asbury Seminary (was in youth ministry before returning to journalism)
My nickname growing up was kaytebug, and now I drive a "bug"
I grew up on a dairy farm and used to chore before going to school.
The house I grew up in only had wood heat until I went to grad school, so in my room, which was the farthest from the stove, I could keep a cube of soda perfectly chilled just sitting on the floor.
I love to read, quilt, cross stitch and take photos, but everything (except the photos) has been "shelved' for a while because of digi scrapbooking.
So, anyone else on here from Missouri?
Just wondering.
Kaylea
txmom2two
12-08-2006, 09:31 PM
Sounds fun
Did you know:
-I have lived in 10 different cities, two states and one other country.
-My life before kids I was a team truck driver with my husband and have been to every state except Maine, Alaska and Hawaii.
-I am a certified open water scuba diver
-I studied Equine Science in college
-I am a SAHM to two boys, Caleb and Trevor
-I have been with my husband for 6 years, but only married for 2 years now. :)
My hobbies include riding horses, tennis, digiscrapping, offroading, and crafts of all types
Did you know:
-I have lived in 10 different cities, two states and one other country.
-My life before kids I was a team truck driver with my husband and have been to every state except Maine, Alaska and Hawaii.
-I am a certified open water scuba diver
-I studied Equine Science in college
-I am a SAHM to two boys, Caleb and Trevor
-I have been with my husband for 6 years, but only married for 2 years now. :)
My hobbies include riding horses, tennis, digiscrapping, offroading, and crafts of all types
cellomom
12-08-2006, 09:41 PM
again, I'm in...
did you know...
1. I lead praise and worship at my church (singing and playing the guitar)
2. My dh's and my 15th anniversary is on the 21st of this month!!
3. I have four kids that I homeschool (12yog, 9yob, 7yog, & 4yog)
4. I am a professional cellist and I get to play the Messiah this year (and a Vivaldi concert this weekend!)
5. My dh and I have a band that is recording our second CD right now (slowly...until his computer programming work slows down)
6. I love, love, love Christmas!!!! (and OScraps!)
Love getting to know all of you!!!
did you know...
1. I lead praise and worship at my church (singing and playing the guitar)
2. My dh's and my 15th anniversary is on the 21st of this month!!
3. I have four kids that I homeschool (12yog, 9yob, 7yog, & 4yog)
4. I am a professional cellist and I get to play the Messiah this year (and a Vivaldi concert this weekend!)
5. My dh and I have a band that is recording our second CD right now (slowly...until his computer programming work slows down)
6. I love, love, love Christmas!!!! (and OScraps!)
Love getting to know all of you!!!
Mooshu
12-09-2006, 12:47 AM
How wonderful to see all these things you do ladies :D Even though I've been here a while I learned something...
Did you know....
- I have been in at least six different prisons...
- I have met and shook hands with Prince Charles, Lady Diana as she was back then and Princess Anne
- I used to play guitar and piano/chord organ
- I have been on local radio and television quite a few times
- 3 of my photo-to-cross stitch designs (I designed, my Mum stitched) were exhibited in Sydney, Melbourne and Darwin, Australia
- I have been disabled from birth with something fairly rare and am usually described as having the "classic" form - well of course, I'm a Classy Moo :wink:
I couldn't leave the prison thing hanging there, you'll all think I'm a criminal... I was an official visitor for around 15 years, on and off :D
Did you know....
- I have been in at least six different prisons...
- I have met and shook hands with Prince Charles, Lady Diana as she was back then and Princess Anne
- I used to play guitar and piano/chord organ
- I have been on local radio and television quite a few times
- 3 of my photo-to-cross stitch designs (I designed, my Mum stitched) were exhibited in Sydney, Melbourne and Darwin, Australia
- I have been disabled from birth with something fairly rare and am usually described as having the "classic" form - well of course, I'm a Classy Moo :wink:
I couldn't leave the prison thing hanging there, you'll all think I'm a criminal... I was an official visitor for around 15 years, on and off :D
Myoldanlac
12-09-2006, 05:27 AM
Hehehe .... this is fun!! :)
Did you know .. that I AM CANADIAN!! :)
.... that I have been married for 4 years
.... that I have 4 beautiful daughters ... 13, 8, 3, 10 months - and that they have 3 different dads
.... that I love the snow and hate humidity.
.... that I have lived in Stratford for the majority of my life other than a brief stint at school in Toronto and an interesting 9 months in Newfoundland.
.... that I have lived in a log cabin in the woods with no electricity or running water
.... that I am a recovered alcoholic/ drug addict ... have been clean for 11 years
.... that I work for my Mom for the past 21 years at her diner.
.... that I am slightly insane and definitely crazy
.... that I love life :)
.... that I love Oscraps more and more each day!! :) Cause it RAWKS the hizzy!! :)
Did you know .. that I AM CANADIAN!! :)
.... that I have been married for 4 years
.... that I have 4 beautiful daughters ... 13, 8, 3, 10 months - and that they have 3 different dads
.... that I love the snow and hate humidity.
.... that I have lived in Stratford for the majority of my life other than a brief stint at school in Toronto and an interesting 9 months in Newfoundland.
.... that I have lived in a log cabin in the woods with no electricity or running water
.... that I am a recovered alcoholic/ drug addict ... have been clean for 11 years
.... that I work for my Mom for the past 21 years at her diner.
.... that I am slightly insane and definitely crazy
.... that I love life :)
.... that I love Oscraps more and more each day!! :) Cause it RAWKS the hizzy!! :)
faerywings
12-09-2006, 05:58 AM
This is a great game, I have really gotten a huge kick out of reading about all of you!
DYK....
- that I am 100% Italian (and if you weren't sure, go check out my grandpa's Mafia-looks in the Galery :lol: )
- I a certified aromatherapist, from the Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy
- I have been married for 13 yrs, 2 kids (boy and girl), 3 cats, 2 dogs, 2 albino rats, 2 fish and an albino frog?
- I am fleunt in ig-pay atin-lay?
- I am a crime drama junkie- The Closer, Law and Order, CSI, NCIS etc
- I have battled an eating disorder since I was 13 (yes, my ed is older thanmost of the people I was in treatment with!)
- I have a crooked toe on my right foot, and both of my kids have the same thing?
- that oscraps is one of my favorite places to be?
DYK....
- that I am 100% Italian (and if you weren't sure, go check out my grandpa's Mafia-looks in the Galery :lol: )
- I a certified aromatherapist, from the Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy
- I have been married for 13 yrs, 2 kids (boy and girl), 3 cats, 2 dogs, 2 albino rats, 2 fish and an albino frog?
- I am fleunt in ig-pay atin-lay?
- I am a crime drama junkie- The Closer, Law and Order, CSI, NCIS etc
- I have battled an eating disorder since I was 13 (yes, my ed is older thanmost of the people I was in treatment with!)
- I have a crooked toe on my right foot, and both of my kids have the same thing?
- that oscraps is one of my favorite places to be?
VickiStegall
12-09-2006, 08:36 AM
ooooooh Fabulous idea Melissa - I have looooved reading about you all. I hope I can come up with something interesting to say here...
DYK...
~ I'm married - 10 years this coming March (I think, I'll have to ask the hubby to make sure).
~ I've got one munchkin - Alyx who is the most incredible 6 year old boy who says Barnacles instead of Sh*t.
~I'm horrible with dates (see #1)
~I have a learning disability that makes reading difficult. It's called convergence disorder - my eyes don't focus at the same point that they converge. It makes my eyes jump all over a page.
~I'm an avid reader and read very fast because I scan read and fill in the gaps with my own imagination.
~ I have a masters degree in Applied Psychology (research not counceling - I couldn't leave the clients problems at work, internallized them all so not a healthy idea for me to do that - love research more anyway)
~ I graduated magna cum laude with my bachelors and 'with honors' with my masters - go learning disabilities! My compensation for the LD gave me a photographic memory for class stuff)
~ I'm a rambler or hadn't you noticed from my too long post here...
DYK...
~ I'm married - 10 years this coming March (I think, I'll have to ask the hubby to make sure).
~ I've got one munchkin - Alyx who is the most incredible 6 year old boy who says Barnacles instead of Sh*t.
~I'm horrible with dates (see #1)
~I have a learning disability that makes reading difficult. It's called convergence disorder - my eyes don't focus at the same point that they converge. It makes my eyes jump all over a page.
~I'm an avid reader and read very fast because I scan read and fill in the gaps with my own imagination.
~ I have a masters degree in Applied Psychology (research not counceling - I couldn't leave the clients problems at work, internallized them all so not a healthy idea for me to do that - love research more anyway)
~ I graduated magna cum laude with my bachelors and 'with honors' with my masters - go learning disabilities! My compensation for the LD gave me a photographic memory for class stuff)
~ I'm a rambler or hadn't you noticed from my too long post here...
MelissaRose
12-09-2006, 09:08 AM
Connie~must have missed that you were from MN! Where? I moved to HK from Anoka. How cool!
Kaylea--first is it kay-lee? second.. how cool to have been in youth ministry. That's what my husband does not (well part of it anyway.)
I just love this game... it's so great to get to know everyone and I love hearing all the interesting facts.
Okay... I'll go again.
DYK...
That I have a tatoo of a set of piano keys and the chinese character for Music on my lower back.
I majored in Piano in college.
I do absolutely nothing with that degree now. :D
I'm so happy I found Oscraps as well!!!
I'm addicted to coke light and tae bo.
Kaylea--first is it kay-lee? second.. how cool to have been in youth ministry. That's what my husband does not (well part of it anyway.)
I just love this game... it's so great to get to know everyone and I love hearing all the interesting facts.
Okay... I'll go again.
DYK...
That I have a tatoo of a set of piano keys and the chinese character for Music on my lower back.
I majored in Piano in college.
I do absolutely nothing with that degree now. :D
I'm so happy I found Oscraps as well!!!
I'm addicted to coke light and tae bo.
Genevieve
12-09-2006, 11:09 AM
Fun stuff! I'm learning a LOT in this thread, so I'll play, too!
Did you know that:
-I HATE (HATE HATE HATE) shopping (unless it's online and I don't have to leave my house to do it)
-I (not my husband) own 5 gaming systems
-I learned to draw from collecting comic books
-I have a degree in east Asian studies with a focus in Japanese language
-I have studied and am marginally functional in 3 languages besides English(German, Spanish & Japanese)
-I am completely braindead when it comes to math.
-My favorite composer is Vivaldi, and DH and I are huge Yo Yo Ma fans (that one's for Sally!)
-My other music tastes are extremely obscure and esoteric (at least in America--I suspect there are probably some Europeans who listen to the groups I like)
-I have a very large Funk & Wagnell's Encyclopedic Dictionary that I enjoy reading for fun (yup. I'm a big dork)
Did you know that:
-I HATE (HATE HATE HATE) shopping (unless it's online and I don't have to leave my house to do it)
-I (not my husband) own 5 gaming systems
-I learned to draw from collecting comic books
-I have a degree in east Asian studies with a focus in Japanese language
-I have studied and am marginally functional in 3 languages besides English(German, Spanish & Japanese)
-I am completely braindead when it comes to math.
-My favorite composer is Vivaldi, and DH and I are huge Yo Yo Ma fans (that one's for Sally!)
-My other music tastes are extremely obscure and esoteric (at least in America--I suspect there are probably some Europeans who listen to the groups I like)
-I have a very large Funk & Wagnell's Encyclopedic Dictionary that I enjoy reading for fun (yup. I'm a big dork)
queenmychl
12-09-2006, 03:49 PM
Lets see .. .
DYK
I have been with my guy for 17 years?
I have four kids, one of them a teenager!
I LOVE to digi scrap
I tend to be called "switzerland" by some of my internet friends
DYK
I have been with my guy for 17 years?
I have four kids, one of them a teenager!
I LOVE to digi scrap
I tend to be called "switzerland" by some of my internet friends
SteinwaysMom/DebraTope
12-09-2006, 06:25 PM
Wow, what a bunch of cool people. This is great, esp since I'm new too...
DKN...
I'm still single at 42 and my soulmate for now is my cute bunny Steinway...
I've lived in boring old Ohio all my life but got a BA in Art History and traveled to Europe, Costa Rica, Canada and spent 6 months in New York City.
I've pursued a variety of spiritual paths, including Catholic, Methodist, New Age, following an indian guru, hanging w/a bunch of Christian psychics and now Pentecostal.
Was stuck for several weeks at a Russian Orthodox Monastery in Texas w/my frend Scott. I had to get a Texas driver's license so I could rent a car and get out.
I love altered art like in Legacy and Somerset magazine. I'd love to do digital stuff that looked like that.
DKN...
I'm still single at 42 and my soulmate for now is my cute bunny Steinway...
I've lived in boring old Ohio all my life but got a BA in Art History and traveled to Europe, Costa Rica, Canada and spent 6 months in New York City.
I've pursued a variety of spiritual paths, including Catholic, Methodist, New Age, following an indian guru, hanging w/a bunch of Christian psychics and now Pentecostal.
Was stuck for several weeks at a Russian Orthodox Monastery in Texas w/my frend Scott. I had to get a Texas driver's license so I could rent a car and get out.
I love altered art like in Legacy and Somerset magazine. I'd love to do digital stuff that looked like that.
SaraAmarie
12-10-2006, 12:22 PM
What fun!
Did you know~
*I have been married for 5 years and we have 2 of the most cutest little girlies. Natalie is 2 and Chloe is 6 months.
*I have lived in beautiful Southern Utah for most of my life but have spent a year in Michigan for college, a summer in Oklahoma working at a kids summer camp, two weeks in Hawaii for a "mission trip", lots of time in Colorado, and took a week camping trip to Canada when I was 8 months pregnant.
*I am quiet and shy until I really get to know the people I am with then I more outgoing and love to do fun silly things
*I love all kinds of creative things- rubberstamping, bookbinding, calligraphy, knitting, and used to play cello.
*You will probably be seeing me here a lot more! :wink:
Did you know~
*I have been married for 5 years and we have 2 of the most cutest little girlies. Natalie is 2 and Chloe is 6 months.
*I have lived in beautiful Southern Utah for most of my life but have spent a year in Michigan for college, a summer in Oklahoma working at a kids summer camp, two weeks in Hawaii for a "mission trip", lots of time in Colorado, and took a week camping trip to Canada when I was 8 months pregnant.
*I am quiet and shy until I really get to know the people I am with then I more outgoing and love to do fun silly things
*I love all kinds of creative things- rubberstamping, bookbinding, calligraphy, knitting, and used to play cello.
*You will probably be seeing me here a lot more! :wink:
Cat
12-10-2006, 05:22 PM
This is a fun game!!
DYK;
That English is NOT my first language, I spoke Gaelic until the age of 4
I live in Inverness, which is the Scottish Highlands Capital city.
I have been married for 4.5yrs
I have two children aged 3 and 1
I have a Westie
I was a Dental Hygienist, then an IT Manager before becoming a SAHM
I thrive on reality tv
Chocolate has to be eaten at least 2x a day or I shake!
I love playing the Sims2
I dont take life too seriously
I am a bit crazy!
I am a sponsor for Alateen and Al-anon
I have a tattoo in a very private place that only my DH can see if he is good ;)
DYK;
That English is NOT my first language, I spoke Gaelic until the age of 4
I live in Inverness, which is the Scottish Highlands Capital city.
I have been married for 4.5yrs
I have two children aged 3 and 1
I have a Westie
I was a Dental Hygienist, then an IT Manager before becoming a SAHM
I thrive on reality tv
Chocolate has to be eaten at least 2x a day or I shake!
I love playing the Sims2
I dont take life too seriously
I am a bit crazy!
I am a sponsor for Alateen and Al-anon
I have a tattoo in a very private place that only my DH can see if he is good ;)
ErinBoBerin
12-10-2006, 05:39 PM
dyk
I was a viola major in college and even though I was first chair, my professor convinced me to quit playing because I hated it so much
I finally dropped out of college with only 3 classes left because I couldn't figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up
I have hang gliding and paragliding ratings and I'm terrified of heights
I don't like to read for fun, just information
I was a viola major in college and even though I was first chair, my professor convinced me to quit playing because I hated it so much
I finally dropped out of college with only 3 classes left because I couldn't figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up
I have hang gliding and paragliding ratings and I'm terrified of heights
I don't like to read for fun, just information
VickiStegall
12-10-2006, 07:02 PM
I am loving this game! Come on everyone who hasn't answered yet....
faerywings
12-11-2006, 04:22 AM
Whoa, you are such cool and interesting people. I mean, I knew you allwere *nice* but this is so cool!
Some more from me:
-I am very short- not even 5' I am 4'11" and my kids are catching up to me very quickly!
- I have no sense of balance and am no good at sports that require balance. Which is most of them, but mostly ones like skating, skiing, etc
- I had two natural childbirths. Labor didn't hurt (but yes, delivery did!!)
- I wanted to be a vet when I was a kid, but knew I could never put an animal down. I also thought about being a child pychologist, but for similar reasons (I wouldn't be able to hear of abuse- and not want to hurt someone) I thopught better of it.
-I have 7 tattoos
- I belive that I have lived before and that I died somehow by drowning
Some more from me:
-I am very short- not even 5' I am 4'11" and my kids are catching up to me very quickly!
- I have no sense of balance and am no good at sports that require balance. Which is most of them, but mostly ones like skating, skiing, etc
- I had two natural childbirths. Labor didn't hurt (but yes, delivery did!!)
- I wanted to be a vet when I was a kid, but knew I could never put an animal down. I also thought about being a child pychologist, but for similar reasons (I wouldn't be able to hear of abuse- and not want to hurt someone) I thopught better of it.
-I have 7 tattoos
- I belive that I have lived before and that I died somehow by drowning
Dumpty
12-11-2006, 05:20 AM
well well well .... :)
very interesting all this !
so .... did you know ....
That English is not my first language (yes yes I copied that one from Cat, but I thought it would be funny, because you obviously know already in fact ;) ) .... OK easy one, I'm french
That I lived in Egypt for 3 years when I was a kid (aha that one was more difficult wasn't it ? ;) )
That I've been married for 8 years 1/2 (will be 9 next april)
That we married exactly 28 years after my parents did and that my sister married just a one year after me (makes it easy to think of everybody's anniversaries :lol: )
That I'm on holiday for three weeks starting next friday evening ! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS !!!!! :D :lol:
ok I'll keep a little to myself for the next rounds ;)
very interesting all this !
so .... did you know ....
That English is not my first language (yes yes I copied that one from Cat, but I thought it would be funny, because you obviously know already in fact ;) ) .... OK easy one, I'm french
That I lived in Egypt for 3 years when I was a kid (aha that one was more difficult wasn't it ? ;) )
That I've been married for 8 years 1/2 (will be 9 next april)
That we married exactly 28 years after my parents did and that my sister married just a one year after me (makes it easy to think of everybody's anniversaries :lol: )
That I'm on holiday for three weeks starting next friday evening ! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS !!!!! :D :lol:
ok I'll keep a little to myself for the next rounds ;)
MelissaRose
12-11-2006, 05:43 AM
This is just so fun... thanks for participating!
DYK...
That I have a 20% balance loss which means I am very, VERY sensitive to any type of motion sickness, even moving my head back and forth.
I love to read but it has to be a true story... I love to read about adoptions.
My DH and I tried to adopt from Columbia before having our DD but for different reasons it didn't work out. :(
DYK...
That I have a 20% balance loss which means I am very, VERY sensitive to any type of motion sickness, even moving my head back and forth.
I love to read but it has to be a true story... I love to read about adoptions.
My DH and I tried to adopt from Columbia before having our DD but for different reasons it didn't work out. :(
Mlamarre
12-11-2006, 06:30 AM
Wow such interesting people....
Here's me
DYK
I've lived in several countries before moving to the USA.
I've raised my sister from the age of 11-16
I can't draw a stick or stick people but give me a pc I can.
I've used the Internet before Mosaic was around I've used AArPanet at the University of Columbia using Nynex and Xeox before it's what it is today!What an evolution.
I own a Lisa by Apple it's before the Apple II or E or the Mac. I had it appraised it's worth 8.500.00 Anyone wants to buy it???
I travel extensively every 2 months
I have a 13 year old going on 21
I am a theme park addict
I go to Disney once a month
I go to Sea World Once a month
I go to Universal Studios every 2 weeks I sometimes go there for 1 hour and get out or meet my DH there for Dinner
Every other month I go to Bush Garden.
I'm a museum freak I belong to 5 museum 4 of them overseas.
I luv gardening but deeply afraid of snakes and I always find them in the garden..
That's enough about me
Wow this can be a AAM lo...
Here's me
DYK
I've lived in several countries before moving to the USA.
I've raised my sister from the age of 11-16
I can't draw a stick or stick people but give me a pc I can.
I've used the Internet before Mosaic was around I've used AArPanet at the University of Columbia using Nynex and Xeox before it's what it is today!What an evolution.
I own a Lisa by Apple it's before the Apple II or E or the Mac. I had it appraised it's worth 8.500.00 Anyone wants to buy it???
I travel extensively every 2 months
I have a 13 year old going on 21
I am a theme park addict
I go to Disney once a month
I go to Sea World Once a month
I go to Universal Studios every 2 weeks I sometimes go there for 1 hour and get out or meet my DH there for Dinner
Every other month I go to Bush Garden.
I'm a museum freak I belong to 5 museum 4 of them overseas.
I luv gardening but deeply afraid of snakes and I always find them in the garden..
That's enough about me
Wow this can be a AAM lo...
cggibson
12-11-2006, 07:36 AM
This looks like fun! Have enjoyed reading about you all!!1
DYK
1. That we adopted our DD in April. We've raised her most of her life, except for the first 10 months and then from age 2.5-6 years. This year we were finally able to adopt her! She's 16 years old now!!!
2. That I have an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. I have 9 credit hours to go to get my Bachelor. Yes, I didn't start college until I was old. But, when we got DD back and my husband got really sick and almost died, I opted to stay home with them to take care of them and forget the career. I wanted to work for the FBI...how funny ha!
3. That I suffer from major depression, anxiety and panic attacks. Go figure! Maybe that's why I hide behind my computer screeen!
4. That I've been married over 15 years and have been with DH for almost 20 years.
DYK
1. That we adopted our DD in April. We've raised her most of her life, except for the first 10 months and then from age 2.5-6 years. This year we were finally able to adopt her! She's 16 years old now!!!
2. That I have an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. I have 9 credit hours to go to get my Bachelor. Yes, I didn't start college until I was old. But, when we got DD back and my husband got really sick and almost died, I opted to stay home with them to take care of them and forget the career. I wanted to work for the FBI...how funny ha!
3. That I suffer from major depression, anxiety and panic attacks. Go figure! Maybe that's why I hide behind my computer screeen!
4. That I've been married over 15 years and have been with DH for almost 20 years.
SteinwaysMom/DebraTope
12-11-2006, 08:26 AM
I'm going on 7 yrs now... -- what were they? Law enforcement, teaching & now library admin...
I have an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice.
Hmmm...maybe y'all can be the Oscraps 'design police'?
I have an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice.
Hmmm...maybe y'all can be the Oscraps 'design police'?
Dumpty
12-12-2006, 02:37 AM
OK my turn again, I just thought of something else I could tell you :)
DYK ...
That I was a French Navy officer for a year
That I'm awfully sea sick when te weather turns bad (not cool knowing the previous information :? :lol: )
That I was part of the "14 juillet" (the french equivalent of US 4th of july) parade on the champs elysees in 1995 (wOw .... over 10 years already ! geez I'm getting old ! :? )
that's it for today ;) :P
DYK ...
That I was a French Navy officer for a year
That I'm awfully sea sick when te weather turns bad (not cool knowing the previous information :? :lol: )
That I was part of the "14 juillet" (the french equivalent of US 4th of july) parade on the champs elysees in 1995 (wOw .... over 10 years already ! geez I'm getting old ! :? )
that's it for today ;) :P
Inkspots
12-12-2006, 03:35 AM
Since I just started participating today, not a bad way to start:
Did you know. . .
--DH and I just celebrated our 10th anniversary last month.
--I've lived in two states and two foreign countries on two different continents.
--I'm a band nerd and played at the opening ceremonies of Disneyland Paris (Eurodisney at the time)
--HUGE Disney fantatic :wink: (will pick up Disneylands 4 and 5 while here.)
--majored in History in college----all four of them.
Did you know. . .
--DH and I just celebrated our 10th anniversary last month.
--I've lived in two states and two foreign countries on two different continents.
--I'm a band nerd and played at the opening ceremonies of Disneyland Paris (Eurodisney at the time)
--HUGE Disney fantatic :wink: (will pick up Disneylands 4 and 5 while here.)
--majored in History in college----all four of them.
SteinwaysMom/DebraTope
12-12-2006, 10:38 AM
It's weird, I hate doing AAM Lo's but enjoy these types of games!
Did you know....
I've only had one car w/a working radio/tape player and do not own any commercial music tapes or CD's.
Went for years w/o a TV, spent a year addicted to it and then threw away the antenna in disgust (2 weeks later I discovered Digiscrapping).
There is only one member of my nuclear family left alive (my brother in CA) and I only have one relative in state.
During my year as a TV addict I got really into 24, Lost, America's Next Top Model, Desperate Housewives and reality TV. I still buy 24 and Lost on DVD and watch one episode after another!
Did you know....
I've only had one car w/a working radio/tape player and do not own any commercial music tapes or CD's.
Went for years w/o a TV, spent a year addicted to it and then threw away the antenna in disgust (2 weeks later I discovered Digiscrapping).
There is only one member of my nuclear family left alive (my brother in CA) and I only have one relative in state.
During my year as a TV addict I got really into 24, Lost, America's Next Top Model, Desperate Housewives and reality TV. I still buy 24 and Lost on DVD and watch one episode after another!
TaniaJPS
12-13-2006, 11:41 PM
This is absolutely the MOST fascinating thread ever!
I'm game!
Did you know?
1. That I was a Foreign Exchange Student to Finland in High School and I still speak and write fluent Finnish?
2. That I have a husband of 6 years and a partner of 10 years and that we just celebrated our 10th Anniversary on December 2nd?
3. That I have a son named River?
4. That I have a daughter named Indigo?
5. That I play concert bass?
6. That I can play mean piano?
7. That I have a Masters Degree in Teaching Foreign Languages?
8. That I have been a Professor of Linguistics, French, Spanish and Finnish?
9. That I have taught spies?
10. That I have previously suffered from anxiety and panic attacks but I take Zoloft and it helps me immensely?
11. That I had a c-section with my first child and a VBAC with my second?
12. That I was able to run 100m in 11.89 seconds in High School?
13. That I could jump almost 17 feet in Long Jump in High School?
14. That I made State and Tennis Championships in Wisconsin years 1990-1994?
15. That I burned out of Track and Tennis in college and became a smoker for 9 years?
16. That I quit smoking cold turkey in June of 2001?
17. That I as the State Champion in Forensics and 4-minute speaking in Wisconsin, year 1994?
18. That I have won so many medals and trophies - that I have never diplayed them or worn a letterman jacket because it was too heavyand I didn't want to appear narcissistic. I still have medals in the pocket of an unworn jacket to this day.
19. That I was a champion BOWLER? (believe it or not). YABA and I were cool.
20. That my husband is a Rob Thomas look-alike?
Enough about me (I mean sheesh, there's 20 things there!)! More about YOU GALS!
I'm game!
Did you know?
1. That I was a Foreign Exchange Student to Finland in High School and I still speak and write fluent Finnish?
2. That I have a husband of 6 years and a partner of 10 years and that we just celebrated our 10th Anniversary on December 2nd?
3. That I have a son named River?
4. That I have a daughter named Indigo?
5. That I play concert bass?
6. That I can play mean piano?
7. That I have a Masters Degree in Teaching Foreign Languages?
8. That I have been a Professor of Linguistics, French, Spanish and Finnish?
9. That I have taught spies?
10. That I have previously suffered from anxiety and panic attacks but I take Zoloft and it helps me immensely?
11. That I had a c-section with my first child and a VBAC with my second?
12. That I was able to run 100m in 11.89 seconds in High School?
13. That I could jump almost 17 feet in Long Jump in High School?
14. That I made State and Tennis Championships in Wisconsin years 1990-1994?
15. That I burned out of Track and Tennis in college and became a smoker for 9 years?
16. That I quit smoking cold turkey in June of 2001?
17. That I as the State Champion in Forensics and 4-minute speaking in Wisconsin, year 1994?
18. That I have won so many medals and trophies - that I have never diplayed them or worn a letterman jacket because it was too heavyand I didn't want to appear narcissistic. I still have medals in the pocket of an unworn jacket to this day.
19. That I was a champion BOWLER? (believe it or not). YABA and I were cool.
20. That my husband is a Rob Thomas look-alike?
Enough about me (I mean sheesh, there's 20 things there!)! More about YOU GALS!
faerywings
12-14-2006, 04:45 AM
9. That I have taught spies?
Whoa! How cool.
Yeah, probably like teaching any other person, but it sounds soooo cool!
Whoa! How cool.
Yeah, probably like teaching any other person, but it sounds soooo cool!
SaraAmarie
12-14-2006, 10:32 AM
Ok, here's me again. :)
Did you know:
*I had a natural child birth with both of my girls- no medication at all.
*My second dd was born before the doctor was able to get to the hospital.
*I love to run around outside in the rain.
*I am vegetarian.
*When I was in highschool, some friends and I formed the Ice-Berger club, where we went swimming in a little pond every month of the year. Thankfully it wasn't a year that the pond froze over in the winter or we would be chipping out a hole! (Crazy teens!) ;)
*When PDW closes I am going to be moving my designs to this awesome little site called Oscraps- have ya heard of it?!?! :lol:
*I have a huge, crazy, fun extended family and we love to all get together.
Did you know:
*I had a natural child birth with both of my girls- no medication at all.
*My second dd was born before the doctor was able to get to the hospital.
*I love to run around outside in the rain.
*I am vegetarian.
*When I was in highschool, some friends and I formed the Ice-Berger club, where we went swimming in a little pond every month of the year. Thankfully it wasn't a year that the pond froze over in the winter or we would be chipping out a hole! (Crazy teens!) ;)
*When PDW closes I am going to be moving my designs to this awesome little site called Oscraps- have ya heard of it?!?! :lol:
*I have a huge, crazy, fun extended family and we love to all get together.
VickiStegall
12-14-2006, 10:46 AM
Ok, here's me again. :)
*When PDW closes I am going to be moving my designs to this awesome little site called Oscraps- have ya heard of it?!?! :lol:
Once or twice ;)
And, yay, yay, yay!
*When PDW closes I am going to be moving my designs to this awesome little site called Oscraps- have ya heard of it?!?! :lol:
Once or twice ;)
And, yay, yay, yay!
txmom2two
12-14-2006, 01:37 PM
AWESOME!!!! YAY!!! WE are so glad you will be coming here.....we love our fun community.....and we act more like a huge exteded family! :D
SaraAmarie
12-14-2006, 05:13 PM
Thanks I glad to be able to sell here!! :) :) *Didn't mean to hijack the thread tho.* lol So lets hear more about you all! :D
cellomom
12-14-2006, 10:04 PM
Exciting, SaraAmarie!!!
but if you insist...here's more about me (lol!)
DYK...
1. that I had three normal (natural) deliveries (no c-sections) and during my fourth, my uterus ruptured and my baby died(...she's okay now)
2. I like the dramatic (could you tell from #1?)
3. The incredible miraculous story of my daughter is on her web site www.lillianclar.com
4. I really wanted to be a rock star when I grew up
5. now I'm thinking about country...I think I could pull it off!! maybe Nashville Star...hmmmmmm
6. We are building a pool in our backyard right now, so our outdoor dog has just become an indoor dog (and he is really loving it and is behaving!!WOW!!)
7. I am a natural redhead!! Wooeee!
I'm sure I could come up with more later...
but if you insist...here's more about me (lol!)
DYK...
1. that I had three normal (natural) deliveries (no c-sections) and during my fourth, my uterus ruptured and my baby died(...she's okay now)
2. I like the dramatic (could you tell from #1?)
3. The incredible miraculous story of my daughter is on her web site www.lillianclar.com
4. I really wanted to be a rock star when I grew up
5. now I'm thinking about country...I think I could pull it off!! maybe Nashville Star...hmmmmmm
6. We are building a pool in our backyard right now, so our outdoor dog has just become an indoor dog (and he is really loving it and is behaving!!WOW!!)
7. I am a natural redhead!! Wooeee!
I'm sure I could come up with more later...
faerywings
12-15-2006, 04:55 AM
Sally..... OMG......what a story....I am in tears.
Hugs that baby girl-- and all of your kids for me. And your hubby, and drs and .....everyone....
Hugs that baby girl-- and all of your kids for me. And your hubby, and drs and .....everyone....
VickiStegall
12-15-2006, 05:50 AM
wowowowowowoowowowowowowowowowowowowowowow Sally!!!! What an amazing story!!!!! I am in awe! HUGS to all of you! Miracle!
Melissa thanks so much for starting this thread! How amazing the things we are learning about each other!
Melissa thanks so much for starting this thread! How amazing the things we are learning about each other!
txmom2two
12-15-2006, 07:15 AM
I agree! That is an amazing miracle, and thank you Sally for sharing that with us. (((((hugs)))))
SteinwaysMom/DebraTope
12-15-2006, 08:51 AM
Sally - what an awesome story! I just got Scrapbookgraphics's newsletter where Maya, the owner, was telling about her Christmas miracle baby too.
Melissa - cool. PDW's loss is our gain!
Melissa - cool. PDW's loss is our gain!
cggibson
12-16-2006, 01:55 PM
Wow Sally! Read your story and went to the website and read all about your experience! What a miracle! Truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing!!!
faerywings
12-21-2006, 04:42 AM
Since we have a whole bunch of new members, is anyone up for some more of Did You Know?
A few more from me:
DYK:
1. When I was in high school, I wanted two kids, a boy and a girl and they were going to be named Scott and Caitlyn? And I have them, my angels.
2.I am allergic to mushrooms and will get sick to my stomach if I eat them?
3. My sun sign is Cancer and so is my Moon sign. That explains why I get moody and emotional!
4. Photoshop used to scare the %@*& out of me??
A few more from me:
DYK:
1. When I was in high school, I wanted two kids, a boy and a girl and they were going to be named Scott and Caitlyn? And I have them, my angels.
2.I am allergic to mushrooms and will get sick to my stomach if I eat them?
3. My sun sign is Cancer and so is my Moon sign. That explains why I get moody and emotional!
4. Photoshop used to scare the %@*& out of me??
MelissaRose
12-21-2006, 05:16 AM
Oh Sally... what a miracle and blessing you have! My heart broke as I read that story but I'm so impressed by your attitude and outlook on everything that happened. Praise God for a thriving little girl!
On that note...I'm happy to keep playing.
DYK:
My DH just left in a tux to see the latest James Bond movie. LOL
I've lost 60lbs over the past 1 1/2yrs.
I'm training for a 10K.
I'm planning a trip back to the states in Jan.
On that note...I'm happy to keep playing.
DYK:
My DH just left in a tux to see the latest James Bond movie. LOL
I've lost 60lbs over the past 1 1/2yrs.
I'm training for a 10K.
I'm planning a trip back to the states in Jan.
Marretje
12-21-2006, 05:40 AM
Mmmm, lets see
Did you know that I:
have a daughter of 27 years young
on July 24th became a grandmom of Kay
be married to Arne
he is my soulmate and my dearest and best friend
he did everything for me when I was for almost one year in the hospital
had studied on the Academy of Art
love Flamenco-dancing and Hicking
collecting old familyphoto's and everything else I could found
I'm sometimes a little weird but not dangerous :mrgreen:
Did you know that I:
have a daughter of 27 years young
on July 24th became a grandmom of Kay
be married to Arne
he is my soulmate and my dearest and best friend
he did everything for me when I was for almost one year in the hospital
had studied on the Academy of Art
love Flamenco-dancing and Hicking
collecting old familyphoto's and everything else I could found
I'm sometimes a little weird but not dangerous :mrgreen:
VickiStegall
12-21-2006, 08:03 AM
LOL Mar, most times I'm a little wierd but not dangerous either, I think :)
What is 'hicking'?
What is 'hicking'?
Marretje
12-21-2006, 02:51 PM
What is 'hicking'?
Hicking is just a little more than a simple walking in the mountains, but not climbing.
I'll be happy that you aren't dangerous too, but also a little weird :mrgreen:
Hicking is just a little more than a simple walking in the mountains, but not climbing.
I'll be happy that you aren't dangerous too, but also a little weird :mrgreen:
VickiStegall
12-21-2006, 03:14 PM
OH MAR! I'm a goofball too apparently! Yes, I know what hiking is! I thought hicking was a form of dance lol (oh my, I'm a dooooofus!)
And we can be wierd and not dangerous together :)
And we can be wierd and not dangerous together :)
SteinwaysMom/DebraTope
12-21-2006, 04:48 PM
OH MAR! I'm a goofball too apparently! Yes, I know what hiking is! I thought hicking was a form of dance lol (oh my, I'm a dooooofus!)
And we can be wierd and not dangerous together :)
Hahah or something to do with being a redneck.
And we can be wierd and not dangerous together :)
Hahah or something to do with being a redneck.
Marretje
12-21-2006, 04:55 PM
Santa became a little tired? :wink: However sometimes I like to dance in the mountains, wierd? :lol:
MelissaRose
12-29-2006, 06:20 AM
anyone up for another round?
VickiStegall
12-29-2006, 08:55 AM
Of course! but I may be dancing in the mountains with Mar!
Marretje
12-29-2006, 09:30 AM
Of course! but I may be dancing in the mountains with Mar!
Sounds great :lol: perhaps there be more volunteers which will joy us :D
Sounds great :lol: perhaps there be more volunteers which will joy us :D
faerywings
12-29-2006, 10:40 AM
DYK:
- That I don't like to be cold? And that every winter I complain that I want to move from NJ to FL?
- My ideal vacation would be the Caribbean?
- I am a Disney Fanatic, and that my whole kitchenis decorated in Mickey Mouse? Even to the plates and silverware?
- 2 of my kitties are buried in my backyard? And I sitll talk to them there?
- That I don't like to be cold? And that every winter I complain that I want to move from NJ to FL?
- My ideal vacation would be the Caribbean?
- I am a Disney Fanatic, and that my whole kitchenis decorated in Mickey Mouse? Even to the plates and silverware?
- 2 of my kitties are buried in my backyard? And I sitll talk to them there?
Lenemor
12-29-2006, 11:57 AM
Since I`m new to the forum, this was so fun reading..Here are some stuff about me;
DYK;
1: I have three children,- one boy at 7 and twingirls at 5,-and they came to us with a litlle help(IVF)?
2: My firstborn came 1 month early, and the twins 8 days overdue..(The right word? )
3: They`re c-sectionkids...
4;I met my DH during the witer olympics in 1994 in my hometown,Lillehammer.
5:I`m going back to school to study to be a teacher next year if the school accept me.
6:I hate monday mornings.
7:I love karaoke, but can`t sing.. :lol:
DYK;
1: I have three children,- one boy at 7 and twingirls at 5,-and they came to us with a litlle help(IVF)?
2: My firstborn came 1 month early, and the twins 8 days overdue..(The right word? )
3: They`re c-sectionkids...
4;I met my DH during the witer olympics in 1994 in my hometown,Lillehammer.
5:I`m going back to school to study to be a teacher next year if the school accept me.
6:I hate monday mornings.
7:I love karaoke, but can`t sing.. :lol:
scarlettcharm
12-29-2006, 12:20 PM
DYK:
I am 27 and have 4 kids.
I had my 1st child at 19.
We bought our 1st home 2 years ago.
I have only digi-scrapped for 6 months.
I've lived in the same town since I was 5.
I've had 2 c-sections and 2 successful VBACs.
I do daycare in my home.
I am afraid of sharks.
I LOVE Grover from Sesame Street.
I am 27 and have 4 kids.
I had my 1st child at 19.
We bought our 1st home 2 years ago.
I have only digi-scrapped for 6 months.
I've lived in the same town since I was 5.
I've had 2 c-sections and 2 successful VBACs.
I do daycare in my home.
I am afraid of sharks.
I LOVE Grover from Sesame Street.
SteinwaysMom/DebraTope
12-29-2006, 12:45 PM
DYK:
I am 27 and have 4 kids.
I had my 1st child at 19.
We bought our 1st home 2 years ago.
I have only digi-scrapped for 6 months.
I've lived in the same town since I was 5.
I've had 2 c-sections and 2 successful VBACs.
I do daycare in my home.
I am afraid of sharks.
I LOVE Grover from Sesame Street.
I used to work at the Columbus Zoo - one of the jobs was the shark tank where you can pet them. But the ones you could pet looked like oversized catfish on tranquilizers!
I am 27 and have 4 kids.
I had my 1st child at 19.
We bought our 1st home 2 years ago.
I have only digi-scrapped for 6 months.
I've lived in the same town since I was 5.
I've had 2 c-sections and 2 successful VBACs.
I do daycare in my home.
I am afraid of sharks.
I LOVE Grover from Sesame Street.
I used to work at the Columbus Zoo - one of the jobs was the shark tank where you can pet them. But the ones you could pet looked like oversized catfish on tranquilizers!
nennikers
12-29-2006, 01:05 PM
DYK...
Back in high school, I wrote an experiment for a NASA competition and won a trip to Space Camp to present it at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. I was super disappointed to discover that Space Camp was nothing like the movie!
I was class valedictorian. One of NINE! I went to school with lots of ambitious people.
I went to college on a free ride, but not of my own free will. My parents really wanted me to stay in state, and I really wanted to go far away! I participated in a scholarship competition just to get them off my back, and I won. DRAT! They won the argument. But, hey, at least I have no student loan debt, right?
My relatives live next door. So do my husband's relatives. In the same house. My neighbor's father and my mother are cousins. He and I have the same great-grandparents. My neighbor's wife is the sister of my husband's cousin's husband. So we're related by blood and marriage. We didn't know each other when we moved to town, and we just happened to buy this house. Now our kids are good friends. And long-lost cousins.
My father-in-law was a chemistry teacher at my mom's high school. She petitioned to attend her high school since she was out of district, so she really wasn't even supposed to be there. My FIL accepted the teaching job right out of college to make a little money before starting medical school, and he commuted back to Des Moines on the weekends. We didn't know this until DH and I started dating and I found Mom's yearbook at his Dad's house. When I told Mom about it, she instantly remembered "Mr. LeMar." All the girls thought he was WAY handsome!
I'm a genealogy NUT! I've been tracing my family tree since I was in high school, and I've made so many connections and met so many kind people because of it. It's one of my biggest passions. It's amazing to think of what had to happen to make you even exist. And it's ultra-spooky how many times my husband's tree and my tree have crossed over the years. Not *that* way, just his people knowing my people or living next to each other in itty bitty towns.
I taught myself how to knit, crochet and sew. It took a LOOOOOONG time, but now I always have something to do regardless of where I am!
I hate peanut butter and nuts of any kind. I've never eaten PB&J. Not allergic, just hate the taste and texture.
TV bores me to death, but I always have it on for background noise.
I allow myself two "doses" of Dr. Pepper every day.
Carla, Tania and I are in the same boat. Thanks for sharing, ladies. It's comforting to know we're not alone.
I have three very healthy and happy children, ages 7, 4 and 10 mos.
I've been married for 9 years. Whoa. NINE YEARS?!?!?!?!?!?!?
I miss living in a big city. I took it for granted while we were in Dallas, and I wish I'd let myself enjoy it more and not be so homesick for Iowa.
I *heart* Oscraps. This is so fun, reading all about you folks. VERY interesting group here!
Back in high school, I wrote an experiment for a NASA competition and won a trip to Space Camp to present it at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. I was super disappointed to discover that Space Camp was nothing like the movie!
I was class valedictorian. One of NINE! I went to school with lots of ambitious people.
I went to college on a free ride, but not of my own free will. My parents really wanted me to stay in state, and I really wanted to go far away! I participated in a scholarship competition just to get them off my back, and I won. DRAT! They won the argument. But, hey, at least I have no student loan debt, right?
My relatives live next door. So do my husband's relatives. In the same house. My neighbor's father and my mother are cousins. He and I have the same great-grandparents. My neighbor's wife is the sister of my husband's cousin's husband. So we're related by blood and marriage. We didn't know each other when we moved to town, and we just happened to buy this house. Now our kids are good friends. And long-lost cousins.
My father-in-law was a chemistry teacher at my mom's high school. She petitioned to attend her high school since she was out of district, so she really wasn't even supposed to be there. My FIL accepted the teaching job right out of college to make a little money before starting medical school, and he commuted back to Des Moines on the weekends. We didn't know this until DH and I started dating and I found Mom's yearbook at his Dad's house. When I told Mom about it, she instantly remembered "Mr. LeMar." All the girls thought he was WAY handsome!
I'm a genealogy NUT! I've been tracing my family tree since I was in high school, and I've made so many connections and met so many kind people because of it. It's one of my biggest passions. It's amazing to think of what had to happen to make you even exist. And it's ultra-spooky how many times my husband's tree and my tree have crossed over the years. Not *that* way, just his people knowing my people or living next to each other in itty bitty towns.
I taught myself how to knit, crochet and sew. It took a LOOOOOONG time, but now I always have something to do regardless of where I am!
I hate peanut butter and nuts of any kind. I've never eaten PB&J. Not allergic, just hate the taste and texture.
TV bores me to death, but I always have it on for background noise.
I allow myself two "doses" of Dr. Pepper every day.
Carla, Tania and I are in the same boat. Thanks for sharing, ladies. It's comforting to know we're not alone.
I have three very healthy and happy children, ages 7, 4 and 10 mos.
I've been married for 9 years. Whoa. NINE YEARS?!?!?!?!?!?!?
I miss living in a big city. I took it for granted while we were in Dallas, and I wish I'd let myself enjoy it more and not be so homesick for Iowa.
I *heart* Oscraps. This is so fun, reading all about you folks. VERY interesting group here!
cellomom
12-29-2006, 02:39 PM
Thanks for all of the well wishes, all!! the story of Lillian is quite a wonderful one...so thanks for letting me tell it -
a couple more things about me...
*I have my own craft room that I love to get lost in
*I would love to travel all of the time!! Especially all over the US
*I've only been to Disneyworld and Disneyland once (time to go again!!!)
*I have a fear of flying, but when I'm with my kids, the fear is not quite so big!!
*I was born in Minnesota, lived in North Dakota for 5 years then moved to TX when I was 6 (I need the bumper sticker that says, "I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could!")
I've really enjoyed getting to know all of you...keep joining in!!!!
a couple more things about me...
*I have my own craft room that I love to get lost in
*I would love to travel all of the time!! Especially all over the US
*I've only been to Disneyworld and Disneyland once (time to go again!!!)
*I have a fear of flying, but when I'm with my kids, the fear is not quite so big!!
*I was born in Minnesota, lived in North Dakota for 5 years then moved to TX when I was 6 (I need the bumper sticker that says, "I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could!")
I've really enjoyed getting to know all of you...keep joining in!!!!
Rose
12-29-2006, 06:09 PM
Did you know...
~ I hold a BA and MA in art history.
~ I've worked in marketing ever since graduating and have never earned a penny as an art historian (unless you count a few freelance articles about local artists).
~ I love to travel. As an undergrad, I lived in London for a year and traveled all over Europe during that time. Since college, I've traveled for fun to Mexico, France, India, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Italy, and Turkey.
~ I am a terrible cook. Usually I eat out, but if I have to fend for myself I make mac and cheese (from a box) or quesadillas.
~ I'm named after my mother, who is named after her mother.
~ I hold a BA and MA in art history.
~ I've worked in marketing ever since graduating and have never earned a penny as an art historian (unless you count a few freelance articles about local artists).
~ I love to travel. As an undergrad, I lived in London for a year and traveled all over Europe during that time. Since college, I've traveled for fun to Mexico, France, India, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Italy, and Turkey.
~ I am a terrible cook. Usually I eat out, but if I have to fend for myself I make mac and cheese (from a box) or quesadillas.
~ I'm named after my mother, who is named after her mother.
Mlamarre
12-30-2006, 10:58 AM
Wow
It's fantastic the things you guy's have shared.
Thank You,
Maggie
It's fantastic the things you guy's have shared.
Thank You,
Maggie
SSS
12-30-2006, 06:48 PM
Thank God for miracles.
Wow! I really feel a little intimitated. This is my first post.
DYK
1. I did not go to college.
2. I have 3 grown children.
3. I have 6 grandchildren.
4. I have lived in Ohio my whole life.
5. I collect bride dolls.
6. I have been married to the best friend I will ever have for 30 years.
7. I love digiscrapping.
8. I have 2 cats that have replaced the grown children. (hehehe!)
9. I am not artistic so templates are my lifesavers.
10. I am the family historian
Wow! I really feel a little intimitated. This is my first post.
DYK
1. I did not go to college.
2. I have 3 grown children.
3. I have 6 grandchildren.
4. I have lived in Ohio my whole life.
5. I collect bride dolls.
6. I have been married to the best friend I will ever have for 30 years.
7. I love digiscrapping.
8. I have 2 cats that have replaced the grown children. (hehehe!)
9. I am not artistic so templates are my lifesavers.
10. I am the family historian
Connie
12-30-2006, 07:02 PM
welcome SSS!! Don't feel intimidated - we're a very friendly group.
Join in any thread that you'd like to. We do a daily one talking about routine things - and you're welcome to join us anytime!
Join in any thread that you'd like to. We do a daily one talking about routine things - and you're welcome to join us anytime!
faerywings
01-02-2007, 05:00 AM
welcome SSS!! Don't feel intimidated - we're a very friendly group.
Join in any thread that you'd like to. We do a daily one talking about routine things - and you're welcome to join us anytime! yes, please join us! And I am loving templates too!
A few more from me:
- I hate the way I look in glasses. Until I got contacts when I was 19 or so, I never wore my glasses except to drive.
-I used to wear 5 inch spike heels everywhere since I am so short. Now you couln't get me to wear them under threat of death!LOL
- My dog Harley is one of my bestest friends.
Join in any thread that you'd like to. We do a daily one talking about routine things - and you're welcome to join us anytime! yes, please join us! And I am loving templates too!
A few more from me:
- I hate the way I look in glasses. Until I got contacts when I was 19 or so, I never wore my glasses except to drive.
-I used to wear 5 inch spike heels everywhere since I am so short. Now you couln't get me to wear them under threat of death!LOL
- My dog Harley is one of my bestest friends.
Susan Toon
01-02-2007, 07:56 PM
Just saw this. December kept me away from the forum but the new year has me back!
~ I'm married of 13 years to Nick Toon (yep...we get ragged about it all the time due to Nick at Nite, Nick Jr, Nick Toons, etc.)
~ My son's name is Nicholas as well but different middle name than my dh so that he didn't get laughed at at school for being a "Nick Jr". LOL
~I was diagnosed with Anxiety and OCD but leaning now towards Adult ADD. I'm about as anal as they come and can't focus on one thing. Everything has to be done NOW
~I have 3 children. And my middle daughter, Madison will tell people, Kayla (my oldest) looks like daddy, Connor looks like Uncle Steve and I look like my mommy and we have the same attitude. OH NOOOOOO
~I run a photography business with a very dear friend. We launched officially in December. And it's been great...but busy and nerve racking!!!
~ I also run an embroidery business with my mother.
~ I am extremely shy in person. But on the computer I can be LOADS of laughs.
~ OH and I'm in the Cincinnati, OH area (actually North of)
~ I'm married of 13 years to Nick Toon (yep...we get ragged about it all the time due to Nick at Nite, Nick Jr, Nick Toons, etc.)
~ My son's name is Nicholas as well but different middle name than my dh so that he didn't get laughed at at school for being a "Nick Jr". LOL
~I was diagnosed with Anxiety and OCD but leaning now towards Adult ADD. I'm about as anal as they come and can't focus on one thing. Everything has to be done NOW
~I have 3 children. And my middle daughter, Madison will tell people, Kayla (my oldest) looks like daddy, Connor looks like Uncle Steve and I look like my mommy and we have the same attitude. OH NOOOOOO
~I run a photography business with a very dear friend. We launched officially in December. And it's been great...but busy and nerve racking!!!
~ I also run an embroidery business with my mother.
~ I am extremely shy in person. But on the computer I can be LOADS of laughs.
~ OH and I'm in the Cincinnati, OH area (actually North of)
VickiStegall
01-02-2007, 08:02 PM
Great Susan, now I have WKRP's theme song stuck in my head for some reason!
Susan Toon
01-02-2007, 08:04 PM
Oh geez...thanks. Now I do.
Maisie
01-02-2007, 08:28 PM
Hello
I live in Maryland, right above the Distict of Columbia. Lived in this area all my life.
I am married 34 1/2 years, to Jack. Yet I feel so much younger than I really am. LOL
I have 3 children:
Chris-34, married 4 years to Angela, has 2 babies, Natalie-3 1/2, Peyton-2
they live in Atlanta, and unfortunetly I don't see them often.
Susan is 29, married 5 years to Jesse, 1 son, Nathan age 2 1/2. Luckily she only lives 5 miles from me so I can get my baby fix. LOL
Nick is 17, a senior at Northwest High. And has been accepted to Penn State for the fall. He rather go to Maryland so, I hope we get a ltter from them soon. No girlfriends, yet...
This is probably more than anyone wanted to know... But I have even more to tell... later... much later.
I live in Maryland, right above the Distict of Columbia. Lived in this area all my life.
I am married 34 1/2 years, to Jack. Yet I feel so much younger than I really am. LOL
I have 3 children:
Chris-34, married 4 years to Angela, has 2 babies, Natalie-3 1/2, Peyton-2
they live in Atlanta, and unfortunetly I don't see them often.
Susan is 29, married 5 years to Jesse, 1 son, Nathan age 2 1/2. Luckily she only lives 5 miles from me so I can get my baby fix. LOL
Nick is 17, a senior at Northwest High. And has been accepted to Penn State for the fall. He rather go to Maryland so, I hope we get a ltter from them soon. No girlfriends, yet...
This is probably more than anyone wanted to know... But I have even more to tell... later... much later.
IkeaGoddess
01-04-2007, 05:58 PM
I have been reading all the entries and its been great to get to know you all.
Well here goes, DYK
- I grew up in the States (all over the east coast)
- when we moved back to our home town in Germany, I was in 8th grade and it was the 8th school I went to (my dad was in the army)
- I got so into the habit of moving that during my university days I moved 9 times
- I have finally settled down and have been living in the same apartment for 5 years (the longest ever in one place)
- I live here with my sweetheart and our almost 2 year old son
- Being a mom has turned my world around. Life has never been so great.
- During pregnancy I gained 88 pounds (!). I went from 110 to 198 and am now at 128. I can live with that.
- My weight gain had its good parts too - I got a totally new wardrobe, its nice to have a fairly empty closet for a change. That really give you a good excuse to go shopping. I just love shopping with my mom.
- I'm a slow food enthusiast - we cook daily with fresh food from the region and don't use any kind of spice-kits, fast food, etc.
- I have a tool closet that contains more tools than most men have. Al from Tool-time would cry for joy if he ever saw it.
- I'm a sucker for technical devices. I got a new palm for Christmas and its sooo cute.
- I sold my car years ago when we moved to the city , 'cause I lost my cool looking for a parking space every day. So now I walk at least 3 miles a day.
- When the new IKEA catalog comes out in fall, I take a day of from work, so I can study it thoroughly
Well here goes, DYK
- I grew up in the States (all over the east coast)
- when we moved back to our home town in Germany, I was in 8th grade and it was the 8th school I went to (my dad was in the army)
- I got so into the habit of moving that during my university days I moved 9 times
- I have finally settled down and have been living in the same apartment for 5 years (the longest ever in one place)
- I live here with my sweetheart and our almost 2 year old son
- Being a mom has turned my world around. Life has never been so great.
- During pregnancy I gained 88 pounds (!). I went from 110 to 198 and am now at 128. I can live with that.
- My weight gain had its good parts too - I got a totally new wardrobe, its nice to have a fairly empty closet for a change. That really give you a good excuse to go shopping. I just love shopping with my mom.
- I'm a slow food enthusiast - we cook daily with fresh food from the region and don't use any kind of spice-kits, fast food, etc.
- I have a tool closet that contains more tools than most men have. Al from Tool-time would cry for joy if he ever saw it.
- I'm a sucker for technical devices. I got a new palm for Christmas and its sooo cute.
- I sold my car years ago when we moved to the city , 'cause I lost my cool looking for a parking space every day. So now I walk at least 3 miles a day.
- When the new IKEA catalog comes out in fall, I take a day of from work, so I can study it thoroughly
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