Talk about yourself!

[okiechick57]

Quote:
Some days I have to yell "Can't you guys let me put my bag down before you start needing me?". I don't know how people with kids AND animals do it!

The kids can wait HAHA....

 

[arlee453]

Education: BA Secondary social studies education, UNC-CH (go Heels!)

Military: Not personally, but am proud to be a daughter of a retired Army Colonel and Korea/Vietnam Vet, including 34 months in POW camp in Korea. He's passed on now, but I am so proud of him and the high standards he lived his life by...

Current Job: well, the one that pays is working in the Global Markets division of Bank of America - I do reporting and other project stuff for the Market Data group, full time telecommuter. I also teach childbirth classes 1x per week (bradley method) I also am treasurer of my church (www.familyoffaithlutheran.org), and chapter coordinator of the Charlotte chapter of Threads of Love (www.charlottethreadsoflove.org)....let's see...what else...also 4 kids and the assorted pets and hubby.

Kids - 4 - Daughter 10, son #1-9, Son#2-7, Son#3-5yrs

Hobbies - well, chickens, sewing, reading, sleeping, eating.

What people don't know about me - I have generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder. Been that way my whole life but hid it for many years because I knew my anxieties and reactions weren't rational. Even my DH, who has known me since we were 15 didn't know how bad I was and how much self-talk it took to get me out of the house. I was determined to NEVER let it slow me down. Finally got to the point I just couldn't deal with it physically and started taking meds about 2.5 yrs ago. The meds have been a MIRACLE to me - no more panic attacks and constant physical symptoms. Downside is I gained 80 lbs.... but better fat than miserable!

 

[Chickerdoodle13]

Education: I'm only halfway through my first year of college! I'm currently at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

Military: Nope. I may try to get into medical research one day, not sure if military med research would be a possibility

Current Job: I'm currently a Peer Educator here at the school. I teach Alcohol 101 classes to the kids who get in trouble. I'm also a volunteer EMT, but I consider that a job too! Back home I take care of over 40 parrots for this lady. I'm also a full time student.

Kids - No kids yet. I'm plannign to wait till I'm finished with school and married

Hobbies - EMS, poultry, horses, 4-H, drawing, swimming, reading, cooking, hiking, photography

What people don't know about me - Hmm...this is hard. I've been an EMT for two years and the first time I ever did CPR on someone who died, I was not bothered by it at all. Most people think that's strange, but it just felt it was meant to be. I'm also a type 1 diabetic, I've never dated, and I absolutely love researching the paranormal. I'm really a nerd when it comes to stuff like that. I also really, really want a pet rat.

 

[CarriBrown]

Education: BS in Fire Technology

No Military.

Current Job: I work for a manufacturer that builds motorcycle exhausts and automotive headers. I sit in an office all day... pretty cush.

Kids: Not yet. We're trying next year (after years of battling over whether we would have them or not).

Hobbies: Chickens, of course, horseback riding, dirtbike riding, water skiing... anything outdoors!

Something people don't know: I can't whistle. I'm fearless but anxiety disorder gives me an irrational fear of flying and spiders. I would die and go to heaven if I went to a Holloween party at the Playboy Mansion.

 

[mom'sfolly]

Education: BA in biology (yes I went to a liberal arts college

)
No Military
Current job: stay at home mom, I volunteer a lot at the school
Family: dh and two sons, Nick age 9 and Sam age 6.
Hobbies: chickening, making beaded jewelry, learning ASL, reading, hanging out with my kids
Something y'all don't know about me: I hope to keep taking classes and become a sign language interpreter.

 

[Royicus]

Education level - BS in Electrical Engineering (graduated spring of 07)

Military yes/no - Nope. Almost did, but decided not to. My family has served this country enough.

Current Job - R&D Engineer

Kids, grandkids! - NONE! Someday, but not yet.

Hobbies - World of Warcraft, concealed carry, pistol shooting, flashlights, silkiechicken (not in that order of course!)

Other - I can't wait to become a homeowner! I didn't know diddly about chickens until I met silkiechicken, and then it took about a year until I warmed up to them.

 

[Heidi]

Education level- Community College - no degree. I'm actually learning more now helping my boys with their homework than I did when I was in school. Go figure.

Military- no
Current job- Deputy Clerk, Church Cleaner, and fill in Sunday School Teacher
Kids- 2 boys ages 16 & 12
Hobbies- Tending to my chickens, baking, and reading.
Something most people don't know about me- I sometimes studder if I talk fast - so I try to talk slower than normal. That's why I like this forum - my typing doesn't studder.

 

[elliemb]

Education level-Nursing School

Military-Nope

Job-Licensed Practical Nurse

Family-2 kids boy19 and girl17

Hobbies-Chickens, gardening, walking, camping

Thing that most people wouldnt think about me is how often I am rolling my eyes (in my mind of course...lol), when they are talking

 

[yearofthedog]

Education-Respiratory Therapy student(previously vet tech)

Military-No

Job-Stay at home mom and student

Family-DH, 2 kids(3 and 4), 4 dogs, 3 cats, 2 chickens, fish, spiders and very soon a TORTOISE!

Hobbies-Lampworking, silversmithing, jewelry, hiking, mountain biking, yoga and pilates, gardening, shopping, eBaying(!), books, ghost stories!

Thing that most people don't know about me-I LOVE spiders, esp. the black widow(I think they are the most beautiful spiders!) and have been keeping "pet" black widows for more than 10 years and have a black widow tattoo on my foot!

 

[yearofthedog]

Quote:
Hey...me too!