All About Me - Part 2
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Wales
Posts: 523
Im 42 tomorrow 
Oh well never mind, your as old as you feel i guess. I have two girls 17 and 9 both very special. i live on an island called Anglesey in Wales, surrounded by gorgeous beaches and the Snowdonia Mountains. My first language is Welsh, which comes in handy every now and then.he he.
I started off as a single mum with nothing, went to college got a job and now own my own home.
Taking myself and girls to Venice end of this month, we have never been abroad together before, so we are all very excited.
Nearly forgot to mention my other two babies, "Pickles" and wait for it "McLovin" my cats. Both had been mistreated and decided to wonder into my garden and they are still here.
Mair
Oh well never mind, your as old as you feel i guess. I have two girls 17 and 9 both very special. i live on an island called Anglesey in Wales, surrounded by gorgeous beaches and the Snowdonia Mountains. My first language is Welsh, which comes in handy every now and then.he he.I started off as a single mum with nothing, went to college got a job and now own my own home.
Taking myself and girls to Venice end of this month, we have never been abroad together before, so we are all very excited.
Nearly forgot to mention my other two babies, "Pickles" and wait for it "McLovin" my cats. Both had been mistreated and decided to wonder into my garden and they are still here.
Mair
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: London
Posts: 219
Mair,
You know I'm jealous, Snowdonia is my favourite place in the whole world, so very beautifull. I can think of nothing better at the moment than lunch on a sunny day outside the George in Penmaenpool overlooking the Mawldach estuary (scuse spelling)................Bliss
You know I'm jealous, Snowdonia is my favourite place in the whole world, so very beautifull. I can think of nothing better at the moment than lunch on a sunny day outside the George in Penmaenpool overlooking the Mawldach estuary (scuse spelling)................Bliss
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Arlington, VA
Posts: 4,290
I am 53, around 5'8" (I'm shrinking these days so also need to do the osteoperosis testing) still working on the physical issues but at least working on them these days.
I work as a technical writer (for Microsoft at the moment) and have been doing tech writing for 20+ years. I have a BA in psychology, course work equivalent to a second BA in computer science and 2/3 of a MCIS. I am on career number 3. I started out after college as an investigator for EEOC but got burned out after 8 years of that. Became a programmer and then switched to tech writing. I've also been a web developer, systems analyst and software tester.
I have 2 sons, 19 and 23, both in college. I am so proud of both of them. The 23 YO is pre-med at VA Tech and wants to be a cardiac surgeon. As part of his plan to get there, he works for one of the top cardiact surgeons in the area during his breaks from school. I think he's got the drive to get to his goal. My 19 YO plans on becoing a marine biologist. He just started his college career so I think his goals are still open to change. He's overcome a great deal to get where he is, including being bipolar and spending a year in a rehab wilderness school when he was 15.
I have 4 cats: Larry, Ali, Frisky and Daumen (German for toes I think 'cause she's polydactyl). In the past I have had an iguana (who hated my guts), a python, a boa, numerous other reptiles.
I read a lot, almost any subject, fiction and non-fiction. At the moment I am re-reading Tom Clancy's novels. And a book on mediation. And a book by Billy Graham. I also do a lot of counted cross stitch as my stress reducer. I find it very calming and love creating something beautiful.
I have 2 brothers (I'm the middle child) and 3 nieces and 1 nephew. My mother is still alive (87 yo) but has advanced demenia and no longer knows who I am.
I am going to be moving at the end of Sept. to another apartment because my current place raised the rent too much. I found a real nice place with more amenities for the same price. I'm not looking forward to the moving process but I am looking forward to the new place.
I work as a technical writer (for Microsoft at the moment) and have been doing tech writing for 20+ years. I have a BA in psychology, course work equivalent to a second BA in computer science and 2/3 of a MCIS. I am on career number 3. I started out after college as an investigator for EEOC but got burned out after 8 years of that. Became a programmer and then switched to tech writing. I've also been a web developer, systems analyst and software tester.
I have 2 sons, 19 and 23, both in college. I am so proud of both of them. The 23 YO is pre-med at VA Tech and wants to be a cardiac surgeon. As part of his plan to get there, he works for one of the top cardiact surgeons in the area during his breaks from school. I think he's got the drive to get to his goal. My 19 YO plans on becoing a marine biologist. He just started his college career so I think his goals are still open to change. He's overcome a great deal to get where he is, including being bipolar and spending a year in a rehab wilderness school when he was 15.
I have 4 cats: Larry, Ali, Frisky and Daumen (German for toes I think 'cause she's polydactyl). In the past I have had an iguana (who hated my guts), a python, a boa, numerous other reptiles.
I read a lot, almost any subject, fiction and non-fiction. At the moment I am re-reading Tom Clancy's novels. And a book on mediation. And a book by Billy Graham. I also do a lot of counted cross stitch as my stress reducer. I find it very calming and love creating something beautiful.
I have 2 brothers (I'm the middle child) and 3 nieces and 1 nephew. My mother is still alive (87 yo) but has advanced demenia and no longer knows who I am.
I am going to be moving at the end of Sept. to another apartment because my current place raised the rent too much. I found a real nice place with more amenities for the same price. I'm not looking forward to the moving process but I am looking forward to the new place.
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Stumbling toward happiness
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I think I must be LTD's rocky mountain doppleganger....
I moved from the big city (Denver) to a small town of about 500 souls in the mountains, where I live surrounded by huge trees, lawn-munching elk, 100-year-old vacation cabins, and this strange mix of rednecks, retirees, rich folk, stoners, self-employed geeks, and everything in between. I loved the city but the smaller-town life just suits me so much better.
I work out of the house as a consultant, and live with my husband, who is one of the funniest people I know, our two dogs (a shepherd and a pug) and our kitty. For vacation, I go to Northern California, where I used to live
I'm 46, 5'7", 140-155 depending on the season, and though I dislike exercise I'm in halfway reasonable shape. I walk, hike, play racquetball, trail run, and do landscaping projects to stay fit. I am also incredibly lazy and can sleep much of the day away, given the chance.
I'm also a college student, work in the local library sometimes, volunteer for the local animal rescue, am a native plant master in Colorado, an aspiring asian cook, and a voracious traveler, reader and writer......
I have lost my mother and two sisters to their addictions, and currently work hard at keeping balance with my alcoholic/addict younger brother, who thankfully lives cross-country.
My goal, besides learning how to Love People Really Well, is to be intelligent without seeming snotty, to be kind-hearted without seeming like a pushover, and to be strong without seeming cold. Kind of a balancing act, but hey, I've got a few more years to practice it
Great thread, FD!
I moved from the big city (Denver) to a small town of about 500 souls in the mountains, where I live surrounded by huge trees, lawn-munching elk, 100-year-old vacation cabins, and this strange mix of rednecks, retirees, rich folk, stoners, self-employed geeks, and everything in between. I loved the city but the smaller-town life just suits me so much better.
I work out of the house as a consultant, and live with my husband, who is one of the funniest people I know, our two dogs (a shepherd and a pug) and our kitty. For vacation, I go to Northern California, where I used to live
I'm 46, 5'7", 140-155 depending on the season, and though I dislike exercise I'm in halfway reasonable shape. I walk, hike, play racquetball, trail run, and do landscaping projects to stay fit. I am also incredibly lazy and can sleep much of the day away, given the chance.
I'm also a college student, work in the local library sometimes, volunteer for the local animal rescue, am a native plant master in Colorado, an aspiring asian cook, and a voracious traveler, reader and writer......
I have lost my mother and two sisters to their addictions, and currently work hard at keeping balance with my alcoholic/addict younger brother, who thankfully lives cross-country.
My goal, besides learning how to Love People Really Well, is to be intelligent without seeming snotty, to be kind-hearted without seeming like a pushover, and to be strong without seeming cold. Kind of a balancing act, but hey, I've got a few more years to practice it
Great thread, FD!
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: black diamond WA
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I love reading all of these! I'm going to save this thread, though, because the first thing to share about myself is my poor memory and I'll need to refer back to it when I read y'all's posts in the future.
I'm 46 in two weeks, married to my highschool sweetheart, whose early drinking patterns, just never seemed to "grow up" and apparently, neither did my youthful optimism! LOL
We live in an older home on 1.5 acres that backs up to miles and miles of trails that I've made my passion to explore with my pound puppy, Tika, who loves me like no one else.
We have 3 daughters, 19, 16, and 11. They are smart, intense, sweet, and the people I most want to spend time with.
I got a job 5 years ago when I realized I needed to be in a position to own my own life and make the decision to be on my own, if need be. I took a job NO ONE wanted and that I was not qualified for. For the past 5 years I've gone back to school and earned the certification to actually do the job with some confidence. I work with special education, but actually have the title, Behavior Intervention Specialist, so mostly work with kiddos (all boys, go figure!) that have ADHD, autism, anxiety, etc.... really interesting stuff and has given me a window into the boy world. Love it!
I love to jog (plodding is what we call it), read with my book club buddies, act with my church theater group, go to LOTS of soccer games, track meets, choir concerts, H.S. plays, and all sorts of stuff my kids share with me.
I'm working on cracking through the hard shell I've erected in the effort to protect myself, but merely fenced myself in from others. It's a tough deal, and it takes lots of prayer and help from my counselor to dig down to the person I was created to be and not to allow the disease of alcoholism determine who I am or what I can do.
My goal I'm trying to earn money for this year is to to go over on a mission trip to help set up a school in Makeni, a township in Sri Leone, in Africa. Scary, but I do definitely feel like I was meant to do this.
I came to SR in 2004 and became addicted (!) to it and finally removed myself. I came back briefly in 2006, but wasn't in the right place or here with the right intentions to learn and grow with everyone else. I think I was angry.
Now I'm back and my intention is to be as real as I can, as tender as I've experienced from the others in my life, and as tough on myself to never accept being beaten down.
Thanks to all of you for sharing your lives!
I'm 46 in two weeks, married to my highschool sweetheart, whose early drinking patterns, just never seemed to "grow up" and apparently, neither did my youthful optimism! LOL
We live in an older home on 1.5 acres that backs up to miles and miles of trails that I've made my passion to explore with my pound puppy, Tika, who loves me like no one else.
We have 3 daughters, 19, 16, and 11. They are smart, intense, sweet, and the people I most want to spend time with.
I got a job 5 years ago when I realized I needed to be in a position to own my own life and make the decision to be on my own, if need be. I took a job NO ONE wanted and that I was not qualified for. For the past 5 years I've gone back to school and earned the certification to actually do the job with some confidence. I work with special education, but actually have the title, Behavior Intervention Specialist, so mostly work with kiddos (all boys, go figure!) that have ADHD, autism, anxiety, etc.... really interesting stuff and has given me a window into the boy world. Love it!
I love to jog (plodding is what we call it), read with my book club buddies, act with my church theater group, go to LOTS of soccer games, track meets, choir concerts, H.S. plays, and all sorts of stuff my kids share with me.
I'm working on cracking through the hard shell I've erected in the effort to protect myself, but merely fenced myself in from others. It's a tough deal, and it takes lots of prayer and help from my counselor to dig down to the person I was created to be and not to allow the disease of alcoholism determine who I am or what I can do.
My goal I'm trying to earn money for this year is to to go over on a mission trip to help set up a school in Makeni, a township in Sri Leone, in Africa. Scary, but I do definitely feel like I was meant to do this.
I came to SR in 2004 and became addicted (!) to it and finally removed myself. I came back briefly in 2006, but wasn't in the right place or here with the right intentions to learn and grow with everyone else. I think I was angry.
Now I'm back and my intention is to be as real as I can, as tender as I've experienced from the others in my life, and as tough on myself to never accept being beaten down.
Thanks to all of you for sharing your lives!
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Location: Arlington, VA
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Originally Posted by McKrazy 
My goal I'm trying to earn money for this year is to to go over on a mission trip to help set up a school in Makeni, a township in Sri Leone, in Africa. Scary, but I do definitely feel like I was meant to do this.
Wipe your paws elsewhere!
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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RespectingMe, I do business graphics for a large engineering firm. Not exactly the type of artwork I imagined I'd be doing when I grew up, but it pays the bills and I have a good life.
You might enjoy the book, "Amazing Gracie" by the creators of the Three Dog Bakery (www.ThreeDog.com). It's the story of a blind white Great Dane who was the world's pickiest eater, so her owners began to cook her healthy homemade dog food and treats. It turned into a career for them. You may have seen some of their homemade dog treats on the shelves of Target around the holidays.
The treats are fabulous, my dogs love them, but the story of Amazing Gracie is even more fabulous. They also have published several cookbooks for dogs. My dogs loved the spotty biscotti.
You might enjoy the book, "Amazing Gracie" by the creators of the Three Dog Bakery (www.ThreeDog.com). It's the story of a blind white Great Dane who was the world's pickiest eater, so her owners began to cook her healthy homemade dog food and treats. It turned into a career for them. You may have seen some of their homemade dog treats on the shelves of Target around the holidays.
The treats are fabulous, my dogs love them, but the story of Amazing Gracie is even more fabulous. They also have published several cookbooks for dogs. My dogs loved the spotty biscotti.
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This is a great thread. Let's see I'm 48, live in the mountains of Colorado in a small town, 135 lbs, relatively fit, but have recently lost weight because of a nasty divorce from XAH. However, my body shrunk but my soul expanded and I am feeling more content each day.
I think I must have been a rancher in a former life because I love raising animals. Depending on the time of year my 2 kids and I may be raising hogs, cattle, rabbits and poultry for 4H. We also have 1 african grey parrot, a canary named Pavoratti (for obvious reasons), a cute little kitten named Maynard, and 2 horses. I love to ride and teach riding to children that have a passion for horses but don't have one. My 11 year old loves to ride and especially likes rodeo and barrel racing. My 13 year old likes pleasure riding and helping out at 4h events such as the county fair we just finished. Both are accomplished skiers and ballet dancers. I homeschool them too.
I am a former teacher but now tutor for a living. I forgot how to dream the past 18 years while my codie-ness raged but now I am starting to explore how great my life can be. I now look forward to each day and that is a priceless gift.
I think I must have been a rancher in a former life because I love raising animals. Depending on the time of year my 2 kids and I may be raising hogs, cattle, rabbits and poultry for 4H. We also have 1 african grey parrot, a canary named Pavoratti (for obvious reasons), a cute little kitten named Maynard, and 2 horses. I love to ride and teach riding to children that have a passion for horses but don't have one. My 11 year old loves to ride and especially likes rodeo and barrel racing. My 13 year old likes pleasure riding and helping out at 4h events such as the county fair we just finished. Both are accomplished skiers and ballet dancers. I homeschool them too.
I am a former teacher but now tutor for a living. I forgot how to dream the past 18 years while my codie-ness raged but now I am starting to explore how great my life can be. I now look forward to each day and that is a priceless gift.
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What a wonderful thread! I love learning more about all of you.
I am an animal lover too with 2 cats, 2 big rescue dogs and my grand kittens who visit me often. They belong to my son but he's usually doing something and doesn't want them to be "home alone" so his cats are here too!
I live in a hundred year old house that was about 80% restored when I bought it. I enjoy working on projects around the house, both inside and out. I pulled up all the carpet to discover fabulous hardwood floors underneath - what a treasure hunt! With all the animals its a good thing I have hardwood floors and leather furniture. It's easy to find all the furballs and dust bunnies before they get too big.
I work out of the house so I'm here a lot unless I'm traveling to see clients. Recovery has taught me to like my own company and to know that I'm ok by myself. There was a time I wouldn't have been able to spend so much time with just me!
I'm fluent in Spanish and have traveled some to other countries. I'd like to travel more when I can. My perfect vacation would be on a lake or by the ocean.
I look forward to learning more about you!
I am an animal lover too with 2 cats, 2 big rescue dogs and my grand kittens who visit me often. They belong to my son but he's usually doing something and doesn't want them to be "home alone" so his cats are here too!
I live in a hundred year old house that was about 80% restored when I bought it. I enjoy working on projects around the house, both inside and out. I pulled up all the carpet to discover fabulous hardwood floors underneath - what a treasure hunt! With all the animals its a good thing I have hardwood floors and leather furniture. It's easy to find all the furballs and dust bunnies before they get too big.
I work out of the house so I'm here a lot unless I'm traveling to see clients. Recovery has taught me to like my own company and to know that I'm ok by myself. There was a time I wouldn't have been able to spend so much time with just me!
I'm fluent in Spanish and have traveled some to other countries. I'd like to travel more when I can. My perfect vacation would be on a lake or by the ocean.
I look forward to learning more about you!
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I'll try to add something different than I put last time FD started this thread : )
FD: I used to ride horses in AZ in my early 20s. I did it for 4 years with a friend that had a lot of horses to exercise. I ended up falling in love with a horse that was some kind of cross between a donkey and a really big horse. He was huge, but very gentle. I miss the days of riding as the sun came up. Quite a far life from that of city girl, which I am now : )
Ok...so, I live in NYC, Brooklyn to be exact. I've been here for nearly 8 years (September 13) and LOVE it! I have a tiny 1 bedroom apartment that I've been re-decorating. I finally finished the bedroom and I'm on to the bathroom. I found a soap dish for inspiration and I am looking for paint now. The bedroom I just finished is dark purple, charcoal grey and black. I have feather pillows (I think I mentioned this before!)
I'm 5'5 and weigh about 125 on most days. The days I weight more are the days when I've had too much chocolate. I really can't say no to the stuff. (sigh) Anyway...I have VERY curly, long and dark hair, but wear is straight most of the time. Humidity is not my friend. Oh, and I'm 35 (Yikes!)
I am a litigation attorney. Last time I wrote about me I was at a large firm. I recently moved to a smaller firm and do a lot of constitutional law cases. I really like the challenge. I don't know half of what I'm doing yet, but like getting up each day and going to work. A far cry from where I was at before. In my former life, I was a hair stylist. That's how I paid for college and law school. I still do hair for my friends and can cut a straight line on my own hair. It saves a lot at the salon : )
I walk A LOT for exercise (about 3-4 miles per night) and also do yoga. One of my co-workers does strip dancing classes for exercise and loves it, so I will be doing the same. Some actress started these studios and looks amazing. Anyway, it's supposed to be a really good work out. Since I am currently single, no one will benefit from my future in pole dancing except for me. Someday though...
For fun, I love to read. My most recent favorite is Eat, Prey, Love. It was very inspiring. So inspiring that I decided to learn Italian. I have mastered the basics in hotel conversation...Hello, My name is....No, I am not Italian, I'm American...Thank you, Sir. This should be good for my upcoming trip to Europe. I'll be gone for 15 days with my friend Jill from law school. We will go to Rome, Naples, Venice, Croatia, Barcelona and Nice. I'm so excited! We leave for Rome on September 30th.
I also love to spend time with friends. We spend a lot of time talking about politics and anything else under the sun. We talk a lot. When we aren't talking, we go out dancing. I LOVE to dance. All I need is a good song and I'm up. When I used to get nervous before exams I would dance around the house to get rid of nervous energy. I have only been caught by neighbors doing this once. I also like to clean. I know this is strange, but it's good soul work!
I have had the same best friend for 24 years. He lives in Chicago with his partner of 14 years. He makes me laugh until it hurts. I can't imagine my life without him.
I don't watch a lot of TV or movies. I recently saw " PS I love you" and cried the whole movie. For TV, I watch Flip That House (I'm obsessed with this show) Project Runway, Dexter on Showtime (I can't wait for the new season!) and watch a lot of shows on the Investigation channel.
What else...I'm pretty good at throwing out the one liners and have been told I have a very contagious laugh. I love clothes and shoes. I am a bargain shopper and also like to find different looking things at the thrift store. The shoes are taking over my life at this point. I have 102 pairs since last count. WOW! That's a lot of shoes!!!
I would like to learn how to take really good pictures. I'm buying a really nice new camera next week. I'm really excited! I saved up for it and can't wait to start shooting pictures with it. Hopefully I can figure it out before my trip.
As for my recovery...It's a work in progress. I'm really enjoying learning about myself. I have bad days still, today was one of them, but the good are growing in number.
Like others here, I can apologize and find joy in "owning" my feelings and keeping my side of the cat box/street clean. I do, however, struggle with this when dealing with passive/aggressive people. I guess I'm still learning that another person's behavior is not my issue.
FD: I used to ride horses in AZ in my early 20s. I did it for 4 years with a friend that had a lot of horses to exercise. I ended up falling in love with a horse that was some kind of cross between a donkey and a really big horse. He was huge, but very gentle. I miss the days of riding as the sun came up. Quite a far life from that of city girl, which I am now : )
Ok...so, I live in NYC, Brooklyn to be exact. I've been here for nearly 8 years (September 13) and LOVE it! I have a tiny 1 bedroom apartment that I've been re-decorating. I finally finished the bedroom and I'm on to the bathroom. I found a soap dish for inspiration and I am looking for paint now. The bedroom I just finished is dark purple, charcoal grey and black. I have feather pillows (I think I mentioned this before!)
I'm 5'5 and weigh about 125 on most days. The days I weight more are the days when I've had too much chocolate. I really can't say no to the stuff. (sigh) Anyway...I have VERY curly, long and dark hair, but wear is straight most of the time. Humidity is not my friend. Oh, and I'm 35 (Yikes!)
I am a litigation attorney. Last time I wrote about me I was at a large firm. I recently moved to a smaller firm and do a lot of constitutional law cases. I really like the challenge. I don't know half of what I'm doing yet, but like getting up each day and going to work. A far cry from where I was at before. In my former life, I was a hair stylist. That's how I paid for college and law school. I still do hair for my friends and can cut a straight line on my own hair. It saves a lot at the salon : )
I walk A LOT for exercise (about 3-4 miles per night) and also do yoga. One of my co-workers does strip dancing classes for exercise and loves it, so I will be doing the same. Some actress started these studios and looks amazing. Anyway, it's supposed to be a really good work out. Since I am currently single, no one will benefit from my future in pole dancing except for me. Someday though...
For fun, I love to read. My most recent favorite is Eat, Prey, Love. It was very inspiring. So inspiring that I decided to learn Italian. I have mastered the basics in hotel conversation...Hello, My name is....No, I am not Italian, I'm American...Thank you, Sir. This should be good for my upcoming trip to Europe. I'll be gone for 15 days with my friend Jill from law school. We will go to Rome, Naples, Venice, Croatia, Barcelona and Nice. I'm so excited! We leave for Rome on September 30th.
I also love to spend time with friends. We spend a lot of time talking about politics and anything else under the sun. We talk a lot. When we aren't talking, we go out dancing. I LOVE to dance. All I need is a good song and I'm up. When I used to get nervous before exams I would dance around the house to get rid of nervous energy. I have only been caught by neighbors doing this once. I also like to clean. I know this is strange, but it's good soul work!
I have had the same best friend for 24 years. He lives in Chicago with his partner of 14 years. He makes me laugh until it hurts. I can't imagine my life without him.
I don't watch a lot of TV or movies. I recently saw " PS I love you" and cried the whole movie. For TV, I watch Flip That House (I'm obsessed with this show) Project Runway, Dexter on Showtime (I can't wait for the new season!) and watch a lot of shows on the Investigation channel.
What else...I'm pretty good at throwing out the one liners and have been told I have a very contagious laugh. I love clothes and shoes. I am a bargain shopper and also like to find different looking things at the thrift store. The shoes are taking over my life at this point. I have 102 pairs since last count. WOW! That's a lot of shoes!!!
I would like to learn how to take really good pictures. I'm buying a really nice new camera next week. I'm really excited! I saved up for it and can't wait to start shooting pictures with it. Hopefully I can figure it out before my trip.
As for my recovery...It's a work in progress. I'm really enjoying learning about myself. I have bad days still, today was one of them, but the good are growing in number.
Like others here, I can apologize and find joy in "owning" my feelings and keeping my side of the cat box/street clean. I do, however, struggle with this when dealing with passive/aggressive people. I guess I'm still learning that another person's behavior is not my issue.
Curled up in a good book...
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I don't usually post a huge amount (I get so much just from reading and there are much wiser heads out there than mine!) but thought I'd join in here!
I'm 38, 5ft 6 with dark hair and eyes and I'm big, but losing the weight slowly but surely. I have four cats - all rescue cats - that I adore. I live in Scotland and have been on anti depressants on and off for most of my adult life - depression is something I really struggle with.
I love reading (sci fi, fantasy and crime), cooking, gardening, knitting and crochet and making miniatures. My favourite scale to work in right now is 1:144 (really tiny!) though I have worked in 1:12th scale and have a couple of 1:48th scale kits I want to tackle. Working in miniatures means I do needlework, woodwork, painting, paper crafts, clay modelling and loads of other crafty bits of goodness that keeps me sane! All that is on the back burner right now though as I get into DIY and decorating. Just finished tiling my kitchen and laying new flooring. Busy, busy, busy.
I'm still living with my AH but am in the process of getting my house ready to sell. We've been together 18 years and he was my best friend for most of them. I'm trying to wrap my head around co dependence and still catch myself lapsing every so often - not so much with my AH but in other situations! With my AH I'm managing not to engage in arguing, keep my cool and try and speak rationally. Its been really effective but I do have to bite my tongue a lot!
This is a great thread - I hope more people join in!
I'm 38, 5ft 6 with dark hair and eyes and I'm big, but losing the weight slowly but surely. I have four cats - all rescue cats - that I adore. I live in Scotland and have been on anti depressants on and off for most of my adult life - depression is something I really struggle with.
I love reading (sci fi, fantasy and crime), cooking, gardening, knitting and crochet and making miniatures. My favourite scale to work in right now is 1:144 (really tiny!) though I have worked in 1:12th scale and have a couple of 1:48th scale kits I want to tackle. Working in miniatures means I do needlework, woodwork, painting, paper crafts, clay modelling and loads of other crafty bits of goodness that keeps me sane! All that is on the back burner right now though as I get into DIY and decorating. Just finished tiling my kitchen and laying new flooring. Busy, busy, busy.
I'm still living with my AH but am in the process of getting my house ready to sell. We've been together 18 years and he was my best friend for most of them. I'm trying to wrap my head around co dependence and still catch myself lapsing every so often - not so much with my AH but in other situations! With my AH I'm managing not to engage in arguing, keep my cool and try and speak rationally. Its been really effective but I do have to bite my tongue a lot!
This is a great thread - I hope more people join in!
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Barbara - I love to cross stitch, i'm still practically a beginner, the Aida material I usualy use is 16x16! I am slow, and it can take me a while to finish a project, stil I find it relaxing. I recently introduced my daughter to it after atending a crafts fair.
McKrazy - I love your avatar - I am a big fan of Finding Nemo, I have been known to quote the film on this site!! I swear that the makers aimed most of the dialogue at adults, there is a lot of philosophy hidden away in there.
Lily xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
McKrazy - I love your avatar - I am a big fan of Finding Nemo, I have been known to quote the film on this site!! I swear that the makers aimed most of the dialogue at adults, there is a lot of philosophy hidden away in there.
Lily xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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Wow, who knew we had so much in common. Animals, old homes, shoes, not to mention the A's.
FD - I think I've been in a Three Dog Bakery in Dallas. I never knew about Gracie. My Dane looks very much like her without the spots on her back. I think I'll try the cookbook.
McKrazy - You said you help kids who have autism, adhd and anxiety. My son was diagnosed as autistic at 2, mostly because he was echolalic. Later it was changed to ADHD. He was on meds, and then we weaned him off. He has been in the gifted and talented program before. He is very intelligent, when he's interested in something like Science. Otherwise, it's a challenge. But I was intrigued when I saw you mention anxiety, because that is a HUGE struggle for him. He was in 5th grade last year. He tries SO hard to make friends that he tries too hard and his social cues are a bit off. Anyway, he got bullied to the point that I pulled him out in March and homeschooled him for the remaining months. He's about to go into 6th grade and he's so worried. Anyway, if you have any advice, I'd love to hear it. A friend of mine is a SW and just went to a bullying conference. She's supposed to come over today to do some role-play. He sees a counselor. I just dread it. Hurts to see your kid hurt.
FD - I think I've been in a Three Dog Bakery in Dallas. I never knew about Gracie. My Dane looks very much like her without the spots on her back. I think I'll try the cookbook.
McKrazy - You said you help kids who have autism, adhd and anxiety. My son was diagnosed as autistic at 2, mostly because he was echolalic. Later it was changed to ADHD. He was on meds, and then we weaned him off. He has been in the gifted and talented program before. He is very intelligent, when he's interested in something like Science. Otherwise, it's a challenge. But I was intrigued when I saw you mention anxiety, because that is a HUGE struggle for him. He was in 5th grade last year. He tries SO hard to make friends that he tries too hard and his social cues are a bit off. Anyway, he got bullied to the point that I pulled him out in March and homeschooled him for the remaining months. He's about to go into 6th grade and he's so worried. Anyway, if you have any advice, I'd love to hear it. A friend of mine is a SW and just went to a bullying conference. She's supposed to come over today to do some role-play. He sees a counselor. I just dread it. Hurts to see your kid hurt.
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: The beautiful Midwest
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Well, thought I would put MY two cents in too. Thank you FD for starting this post!!
I am 43 yr old Scorpio, 5'10", right around 200lbs (UGH), brown eyes, long, reddish brown hair. No children except for my 4-legged babies.........Scooter the cat and Kayla Ree my Australian Shepherd Kelpie. I love them both like children and they are a lot of company for me.
I have a Bachelors Degree in Art Education but decided that teaching was not my thing. LOL I work as an Administrative Assistant for a manufacturing company and love my job.
I was raised on a farm in the country and absolutely love animals and anything to do with nature. My hobbies include fishing, camping, gardening, arts and crafts, and anything to do with music and art. I play the piano,the viola, and spoons. ha ha I am pretty much a country girl and take care of myself financially, fix things myself and also am a care giver to my mother, who is in the middle stages of Alzheimers' disease.
Mom and I have been best friends my whole adult life and watching her deteriorate with this disease is quite sad. My siblings and I had to make the painful decision to relocate Mom to a nursing facility 3 years ago, but my oldest sister and I still make daily visits and take care of her in many ways. It has been a rough road and I honestly feel that this disease is harder on the family than it is on the inflicted. Heck, she really doesn't know what's going on most of the time and we (the family) see it all. Anyway, I believe that God has his purpose for all of us and I feel that there is something for us all to learn from this.
I waited until I was 33 yrs old to get married and I truly thought it would be forever. It lasted for 7 years. Xhusband became addicted to xanax and drinking after a life-changing back injury. I held on for as long as I could but decided that my life was more important to me than trying to help someone who wouldn't help themself. I have found that I am attracted to "needy" men and ones that are unfortunate in one way or the other. I have a history of dating alcoholics and am working to change my own behavior.
I am a Christain woman and strive to find the best in every person. I also have found myself trying to care for and "fix" everyone I can and this has put me in some bad situations. I am very giving, loyal, and loving to those I care about. Even to strangers, for that matter. I love to make people happy and make them feel special. It has been hard for me to learn where the fine-line is between co-dependancy and actually helping someone. I am working on this and learning along the way.
My dream is to have a log home in the country someday, and have several more rescued animals to love and tend to. I would hope that I can find the perfect person to share my life with, but if I don't find him, then I will make due with what God gives me.
Thanks for this opportunity to share "me" with my friends here on SR. You all mean a great deal to me and I am grateful to have found this group of people!!
Thank you FD for starting this post!!I am 43 yr old Scorpio, 5'10", right around 200lbs (UGH), brown eyes, long, reddish brown hair. No children except for my 4-legged babies.........Scooter the cat and Kayla Ree my Australian Shepherd Kelpie. I love them both like children and they are a lot of company for me.
I have a Bachelors Degree in Art Education but decided that teaching was not my thing. LOL I work as an Administrative Assistant for a manufacturing company and love my job.
I was raised on a farm in the country and absolutely love animals and anything to do with nature. My hobbies include fishing, camping, gardening, arts and crafts, and anything to do with music and art. I play the piano,the viola, and spoons. ha ha I am pretty much a country girl and take care of myself financially, fix things myself and also am a care giver to my mother, who is in the middle stages of Alzheimers' disease.
Mom and I have been best friends my whole adult life and watching her deteriorate with this disease is quite sad. My siblings and I had to make the painful decision to relocate Mom to a nursing facility 3 years ago, but my oldest sister and I still make daily visits and take care of her in many ways. It has been a rough road and I honestly feel that this disease is harder on the family than it is on the inflicted. Heck, she really doesn't know what's going on most of the time and we (the family) see it all. Anyway, I believe that God has his purpose for all of us and I feel that there is something for us all to learn from this.
I waited until I was 33 yrs old to get married and I truly thought it would be forever. It lasted for 7 years. Xhusband became addicted to xanax and drinking after a life-changing back injury. I held on for as long as I could but decided that my life was more important to me than trying to help someone who wouldn't help themself. I have found that I am attracted to "needy" men and ones that are unfortunate in one way or the other. I have a history of dating alcoholics and am working to change my own behavior.
I am a Christain woman and strive to find the best in every person. I also have found myself trying to care for and "fix" everyone I can and this has put me in some bad situations. I am very giving, loyal, and loving to those I care about. Even to strangers, for that matter. I love to make people happy and make them feel special. It has been hard for me to learn where the fine-line is between co-dependancy and actually helping someone. I am working on this and learning along the way.
My dream is to have a log home in the country someday, and have several more rescued animals to love and tend to. I would hope that I can find the perfect person to share my life with, but if I don't find him, then I will make due with what God gives me.
Thanks for this opportunity to share "me" with my friends here on SR. You all mean a great deal to me and I am grateful to have found this group of people!!
Wipe your paws elsewhere!
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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NYC: There is a fabulous site for amateur and professional photographers where folks post their photos and others chime in to critique them. It's a fabulous way to learn the tricks of the trade like lighting, staging, composition (keep in mind I know nothing about photography), but these tricks are the same ones use we artists use in our line of work. The site is www.PhotoSig. Check it out.
I visit it when I need photo references for artwork I'm creating. I could spend days just looking at all the amazing photos.
I visit it when I need photo references for artwork I'm creating. I could spend days just looking at all the amazing photos.
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: looking for the sun in cold MN
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Ok- I have time today, so this is me:
I'm dark- like my avatar- in fact, like Frida, I have a unibrow!!! ;o) (If I didn't pluck, that is.) I'm 45, 5" 4", and smallish. I have a Jack Russell Terrier, so he helps keep me that way. He and my daughter- who is 10- make me laugh every day.
I'm the oldest of 7 kids- so I think I was born to be co-dependent, but I'm learning.
I'm creative- it runs in my family. I am a designer, and I make jewelry. . . I also take out my creative side on my garden and in my house- both of which I love to work on. And yes- like a lot of you I live in an old house- built in 1933/Tudor style. I love their character. I also love HGTV- especially the "Designed to Sell" sort of shows since I am trying to get the house ready to put on the market. I'm looking forward to down-sizing into another sweet/old house I can transform, as I'm really pretty handy.
I'm waaaay too busy with all the financial changes a divorce brings on- so I work as a designer full time, a teacher part time, I do freelance and I also go to Grad school- one class per semester. I could use a break. I'm working on it. Ultimately I want to just teach design, garden, play with my dd and dog, and spend times with friends and family.
I LOVE Mexico. If I could live there I would. I have taken Spanish, and hope to become proficient, but that's going to have to wait while I do all the other things I'm trying to do! LOL!!! My house is a shrine to all things Mexican- the color, the art, the food. . . all right here in the middle of Minn. In the middle of the longest winters ever I can walk into my house and instantly feel warm- and not because of the temperature- it's the ambiance- and now hopefully because of the growing happiness and peacefulness.
Thanks for the thread FD. It's fun reading about all my cyber friends.
I'm dark- like my avatar- in fact, like Frida, I have a unibrow!!! ;o) (If I didn't pluck, that is.) I'm 45, 5" 4", and smallish. I have a Jack Russell Terrier, so he helps keep me that way. He and my daughter- who is 10- make me laugh every day.
I'm the oldest of 7 kids- so I think I was born to be co-dependent, but I'm learning.
I'm creative- it runs in my family. I am a designer, and I make jewelry. . . I also take out my creative side on my garden and in my house- both of which I love to work on. And yes- like a lot of you I live in an old house- built in 1933/Tudor style. I love their character. I also love HGTV- especially the "Designed to Sell" sort of shows since I am trying to get the house ready to put on the market. I'm looking forward to down-sizing into another sweet/old house I can transform, as I'm really pretty handy.
I'm waaaay too busy with all the financial changes a divorce brings on- so I work as a designer full time, a teacher part time, I do freelance and I also go to Grad school- one class per semester. I could use a break. I'm working on it. Ultimately I want to just teach design, garden, play with my dd and dog, and spend times with friends and family.
I LOVE Mexico. If I could live there I would. I have taken Spanish, and hope to become proficient, but that's going to have to wait while I do all the other things I'm trying to do! LOL!!! My house is a shrine to all things Mexican- the color, the art, the food. . . all right here in the middle of Minn. In the middle of the longest winters ever I can walk into my house and instantly feel warm- and not because of the temperature- it's the ambiance- and now hopefully because of the growing happiness and peacefulness.
Thanks for the thread FD. It's fun reading about all my cyber friends.
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Thanks FD! I have a friend who is an amazing photographer. Thankfully she was pointing me in the right direction for what to buy.
If you like looking at photographs, fliker.com or flikr.com is also good! I hope I spelled that right. If not, I'll pm you with the right one.
If you like looking at photographs, fliker.com or flikr.com is also good! I hope I spelled that right. If not, I'll pm you with the right one.
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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Hi. I am English, grew up in England, Germany and France, lived in Kenya for the last 17 years – came here to see a childhood friend, fell in love with the place and stayed. I work part-time as a freelance translator, mainly for the UN. Find it quite hard grappling with the demands of work and motherhood and usually feel I am not being the best I can be at both! I met my Kenyan husband here 12 years ago and we have 2 sons (9 and 7) and a daughter (2) who have brought such joy and love to my life - I love being with them more than anything. Bliss for me is us all curling up in bed together at night reading books and chatting. We spend a lot of time doing outdoorsy things and we love going to the beach and on safari.
We live in a beautiful place looking out over forest and hills - I have discovered a passion for gardening since we bought our home a couple of years ago. We have two Labradors and a Great Dane who we walk in the forest two minutes from our house.
I’m 42 years old (can’t quite believe it because I am sure I should be about 10 years younger than that!), 5ft 8”, blonde, not fat, not thin, I try to keep fit – walking, yoga, riding, tennis and badminton, cycling, and anything else that gets me moving!
I love to cook and bake. I am trying to control my constant desire for dark chocolate and introduce more healthy options into mine and my family’s diet. I would love to work out how to get my kids to eat more veg!
I had neglected my love of books, but over the last few weeks I have started buying books again and have loved immersing myself in them.
My mum died tragically five years ago and I miss her everyday. I have three brothers dotted around Europe and my dad’s in England.
Anvilhead - I definitely have an OCD problem, complete neat freak, trying to get to grips with it as my 2-yr old daughter is showing definite signs of inheriting it… she becomes hysterical if her clothes get dirty and she can’t get them off quickly enough! So now, when I want to rearrange the curtains cos the folds are not straight, I just try to walk away!!! LOL!
We live in a beautiful place looking out over forest and hills - I have discovered a passion for gardening since we bought our home a couple of years ago. We have two Labradors and a Great Dane who we walk in the forest two minutes from our house.
I’m 42 years old (can’t quite believe it because I am sure I should be about 10 years younger than that!), 5ft 8”, blonde, not fat, not thin, I try to keep fit – walking, yoga, riding, tennis and badminton, cycling, and anything else that gets me moving!
I love to cook and bake. I am trying to control my constant desire for dark chocolate and introduce more healthy options into mine and my family’s diet. I would love to work out how to get my kids to eat more veg!
I had neglected my love of books, but over the last few weeks I have started buying books again and have loved immersing myself in them.
My mum died tragically five years ago and I miss her everyday. I have three brothers dotted around Europe and my dad’s in England.
Anvilhead - I definitely have an OCD problem, complete neat freak, trying to get to grips with it as my 2-yr old daughter is showing definite signs of inheriting it… she becomes hysterical if her clothes get dirty and she can’t get them off quickly enough! So now, when I want to rearrange the curtains cos the folds are not straight, I just try to walk away!!! LOL!
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Hey Jo,
if you love books and you obviously spend some time online, try shelfari.com. It's a great site and it'll give you lots of good "booky" information. You get to establish your own virtual "shelf" and fill it with books you have, want to, or are in the process of reading. It's really cool! If you want my to visit my shelf, let me know and I'll send you my link. I'm quite "bookish" and my book club decided to do this together.
if you love books and you obviously spend some time online, try shelfari.com. It's a great site and it'll give you lots of good "booky" information. You get to establish your own virtual "shelf" and fill it with books you have, want to, or are in the process of reading. It's really cool! If you want my to visit my shelf, let me know and I'll send you my link. I'm quite "bookish" and my book club decided to do this together.
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