Introductions: In a nut shell…

[Rachel]

Disc Golf is so fun although I can only putt now because my shoulder is messed up. :( I still love to go with others and walk around though.

[Jessica]

This seems to be a good base of introduction...

My Favorite Book(s):Little Women (read periodically); Charlaine Harris Sookie books; fantasy mixed with romance and fairy tale like The Fire Rose by Mercedes Lackey
My Favorite Movie(s): everything from Princess Bride to Sound of Music to Waiting to Pulp Fiction to Wedding Date to Sin City to Iron Man
My Favorite Celebrity: I love watching all of Timothiy Olyphant movies/tv
My Favorite Author: for the moment, Mercedes Lackey
My Favorite Music: if I can dance to it, i love it
Sign: Aries
Day Job: homemaker
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Not too far from here on 100 acres and a newly built home with a maid, lol.....now vacations i want to travel but home sweet home is where i already reside.
Weird stuff I’m into: rpg roleplay; actually like to organize things; live by tons of lists; some say i have OCD but I just like to control things in my life cause so much no one can control
Why I read: its one of the few ways I can escape my reality and its healthy. I read books depending on my moods so when I am sad I read something funny and it does the trick.
Now you try! female, 29 next week, 3 kids and a wonderful man, asian, very small (not a midget), lonely a lot of times, disabled

[Rachel]

Pulp Fiction...one of my favorites!

actually like to organize things; live by tons of lists; some say i have OCD but I just like to control things in my life cause so much no one can control

So true!

[Jessica]

finally someone understands! lol

[Dessa O'Dette]

My Favorite Book(s): This is a really hard one for me but the book that has been in this slot the longest is Little Women
My Favorite Movie(s): 10 Things I Hate about You, Gone with the Wind, Gigi, Across the Universe, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Dodgeball, Tommy Boy
My Favorite Celebrity: I hate narrowing things down female would be a toss-up between Julia Stiles and Christina Ricci and for the men it would be Johnny Depp and Alan Rickman
My Favorite Author: Ummm...too many to list
My Favorite Music: Really??? Okay the music I have the most of would be country but I love all music
Sign: Cancer cusp Leo (July 22)
Day Job: Book addict
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Either Paris, France or Salem, Mass.
Weird stuff I’m into: I'm obsessed with the paranormal and I like to make zentangles
Why I read: because I can!! LOL!! but it's true

[Dessa O'Dette]

Jessica wrote: "This seems to be a good base of introduction...

My Favorite Book(s):Little Women (read periodically); Charlaine Harris Sookie books; fantasy mixed with romance and fairy tale like The Fire Rose by..."

Happy Belated Birthday!!!

[Lisa Kay]

That is quite a range in movie genre, Dessa!

[Sashana]

Welcome to the group, Dessa! I love 10 Things I Hate about You, it is one of my favorite movies of all time. My favorite part is the end when Julia Stiles recites the poem. *tear*

(view spoiler)[I hate the way you talk to me,

and the way you cut your hair.

I hate the way you drive my car,

I hate it when you stare.

I hate your big dumb combat boots

and the way you read my mind.

I hate you so much it makes me sick,

it even makes me rhyme.

I hate the way you’re always right,

I hate it when you lie.

I hate it when you make me laugh,

even worse when you make me cry.

I hate it when you’re not around,

and the fact that you didn’t call.

But mostly I hate the way I don’t hate you,

not even close…

not even a little bit…

not even at all. (hide spoiler)]

I couldn't help myself!

[Kirsten]

My Favorite Book(s): Harry Potter, Hunger Games, or Anything Historical Fiction featuring British monarchs
My Favorite Movie(s): Chocolat, The Shipping News, Mamma Mia, Don Quijote, Miss Henderson Presents, The Queen
My Favorite Celebrity: Dame Judi Dench, Helen Mirren, Meryl Streep
My Favorite Author: Agatha Christie, Susanne Collins, Philippa Gregory, Tamora Pierce, J.K. Rowling
My Favorite Music: Alternative Rock, Choral, and Show Tunes
Sign: Aries/Pieces Cusp
Day Job: Student (but hopefully soon to be a Communicative Disorders Assistant)
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: England (either in a quaint little village or right in London - but definitely somewhere near a tube stop) or if the question was anywhere in the "universe" I'd choose Doctor Who's Tardis, between the library and the swimming pool. ;)
Weird stuff I’m into: Love anything with the British Union Jack on it, or anything Doctor Who related, and I collect Cabbage Patch Kids ("born" from 1984-present) and have over 300 (predominately in my bedroom).
Why I read: To experience the lives of others unlike my own

[Kirsten]

Dessa wrote: "My Favorite Book(s): This is a really hard one for me but the book that has been in this slot the longest is Little Women
My Favorite Movie(s): 10 Things I Hate about You, Gone with the Wind, Gigi,..."

Yahh a fellow cuspian! ;)

[Lisa Kay]

Sashana wrote: "I couldn't help myself!"

That's okay, Sashana! It was a good movie - and a good poem. Thanks for the refresher. ☺

[Lisa Kay]

Love the Parasol Protectorate series, Sara; I only need to catch on on the last one.

[Lisa Kay]

Sara wrote: "It's really good but reading it was a bit sad because it's the last one in the series."

Yes, I had heard that, Sara. I think that is why I've been putting it off. Zipped through the others.

[Mary]

Hello!

My Favorite Book(s): To Kill a Mockingbird (I changed schools three times in high school and ended up reading this three times in a row...hated it the first time, but appreciated it more with each read), Daughter of the Forest, The Blind Assassin, Harry Potter, Till We Have Faces, Number the Stars, and...lots more.
My Favorite Movie(s): The Princess Bride, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Amelie, Lord of the Rings, Rear Window
My Favorite Celebrity: Hmm. David Tennant, maybe? I'm kind of an obsessive Doctor Who fan. Does Joss Whedon count as a celebrity?
My Favorite Author: That's pretty difficult. My favorite fantasy author is probably Juliet Marillier - her writing is so gorgeous. I haven't read everything she's written, though. J.K. Rowling, C.S. Lewis, and Margaret Atwood are favorites of mine, too. And I just recently got into Ilona Andrews...who pretty much rocks.
My Favorite Music: Classical/instrumental music, Broadway stuff, singer/songwriter stuff like Ingrid Michaelson, A Fine Frenzy, Amos Lee, etc.
Sign: Cancer
Day Job: Bookkeeping/clerical assistant/doing dirty work for three accountants at a private accounting firm.
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: I agree with Kirsten up there...I'd choose the TARDIS. :-) If I had to choose someplace on Earth, though, I'd choose somewhere like San Francisco, where the climate is nice and cool all year round.
Weird stuff I’m into: Hmm. Well, I collect postcards from countries all over the world through PostCrossing.com. It's pretty fun, though the postage going up a few months ago isn't very fun. I have postcards all over my apartment in albums, on my refrigerator, etc.
Why I read: I read for many reasons, but the biggest reason is to escape. I have a crazy life and I need to get away. It's nice to be able to step into a book and tune out the real world for a little while.

[Lisa Kay]

Mary wrote: "Does Joss Whedon count as a celebrity?"

LMAO! Too funny!

BTW, love Rear Window!

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[Sashana]

I love A Fine Frenzy! Her fans are few and far though.

[Sashana]

Alison Sudol from A Fine Frenzy is writing a book! I think it's awesome because she is a great lyricist.

[Mary]

Sashana wrote: "Alison Sudol from A Fine Frenzy is writing a book! I think it's awesome because she is a great lyricist."

Yes! I'm so excited, actually. I hope it's great. It kind of makes sense, as she's always been really into books and writing and talks about them a lot on her blog. Awesome to meet a fellow Fine Frenzy fan! :-)

[Julianne]

My Favorite Book(s): The Mortal Instruments, Ogre, Ogre,
My Favorite Movie(s): Practical Magic, almost all the Marvel Comic movies with The Avengers topping the list
My Favorite Celebrity: Channing Tatum, Jensen Ackles, Chris Hemsworth...um, not just the ones I lust after?...Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts & Jennifer Anniston
My Favorite Author: Ilona Andrews, Kevin Hearne, Keri Arthur, Melissa Marr...so far
My Favorite Music: Marianas Trench, Volbeat, Country music
Sign: Taurus
Day Job: retail (Booo)
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Hawaii maybe...definitely somewhere hot and sunny (but with A/C)
Weird stuff I’m into: I'm obsessive, whatever I'm into at the moment I research it obsessively, talk about it constantly, until the next thing catches me attention. I'm still waiting for fitness to get picked up as an obsession. lol
Why I read: To escape reality, because it really is so much better than watching tv - what's going on in my book is almost always more interesting than what's happening on tv...and mainly because it just makes me happy to be able to curl up with a book.

[Mary]

Julianne wrote: "I'm obsessive, whatever I'm into at the moment I research it obsessively, talk about it constantly, until the next thing catches me attention. I'm still waiting for fitness to get picked up as an obsession. lol"

Hah, I love that there are other people that are like that. I am SO obsessive. Whenever I get into a new hobby, everyone around me is constantly hearing about it. And I always think my new obsession is THE obsession, you know? Until I find the next thing. I'm like you - I wish I could get into exercise that way.

[Sashana]

Welcome to the group, Julianne! Do you use Pinterest? It's the perfect place keep up with all of your obsessions. I even have a fitness board, lots of stuff but I just need to actually go to the gym in real life :)

[Lisa Kay]

Oh, Sashana! Love Pinterest.

[Hayley]

Hi All,
My Favourite Book(s): Memoirs of a Geisha; We Need To Talk About Kevin; The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time; Matilda; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
My Favourite Movie(s): Pretty Woman; Notting Hill; About a Boy
My Favourite Celebrity: Kylie Minogue
My Favourite Author: Lionel Shrever; Roald Dahl
My Favourite Music: I have an eclectic taste in music: Kylie to Nirvana to Tracy Chapman to Eminem
Sign: Scorpio
Day Job: Primary School Teacher
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Australia
Weird stuff I’m into: Neighbours. I have it series linked on Tivo :-)
Why I read: I love getting lost in a book. I particularly like it if a book can trigger a physical response such as making me cry or making my heart beat faster with fear.

[Lisa Kay]

Ah! Love Notting Hill.

[Kirsten]

Mary wrote: "Hello!

My Favorite Book(s): To Kill a Mockingbird (I changed schools three times in high school and ended up reading this three times in a row...hated it the first time, but appreciated it more wi..."

Thanks for mentioning Post Crossing! I love postcards but have never heard of this site, now I shall soon be sending off my first 5 cards! :)

[Sashana]

Welcome to the group, Hayley! I have to check out some of your favorite movies, we seem to have a similar taste (love Notting Hill, Pretty Woman, and Memoirs of a Geisha [the movie])

[Mary]

Kirsten wrote: "Thanks for mentioning Post Crossing! I love postcards but have never heard of this site, now I shall soon be sending off my first 5 cards! :) "

No problem! It's an amazing site, and it's SO very addicting. I haven't been able to send/receive as many cards lately, because postage went up, and well, it's not the cheapest of hobbies. OOH, I have some Doctor Who postcards, though, if you'd like one!

[Hayley]

Thanks for the warm welcome all.

I'm halfway through making my list of books to read! Currently up to about 40. This could be a long challenge...

PS I've been meaning to try post crossing but never got round to it. Might give it a go

[Barb]

My Favorite Book(s): all-time favorites: A Wrinkle in Time; To Kill a Mockingbird. Recent favorites: The Help; My Name is Mary Sutter; American Gods; Spade & Archer; Monkeewrench; Q&A; The Crossing Places ...
My Favorite Movie(s): the old classic musicals -- Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Phantom of the Opera
My Favorite Celebrity: Harrison Ford, Johnny Depp, Emma Watson
My Favorite Author: David Baldacci, Steve Berry, P.J. Tracy, G.A. McKevett, Debbie Macomber, Jennifer Chiaverini
My Favorite Music: almost anything!
Sign: Zodiac? I'm a Taurus
Day Job: library aide at our local public library
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: on a cruise ship :)
Weird stuff I’m into: I collect shot glasses from the places we've visited, and also unique and funky Christmas ornaments
Why I read: to keep my brain functioning properly, to escape, to relax, to learn, to have something to talk to co-workers and patrons about ...

[Lisa Kay]

Love the Monkeewrench series, Barb.

[Barb]

Me too, Lisa Kay, it's one of my favorite series! I wish they would write faster, it seems like ages between books LOL

[Lisa Kay]

They are a mother/daughter team; are they still writing together?

[Barb]

As far as I know, yes. I haven't heard otherwise, but I haven't looked for updates either. Now you've made me curious LOL

[Lisa Kay]

☺ I'm curious too.

[Barb]

According to their website, book #6 in the series, Off the Grid, is supposed to be released in August. *adding it to my list of upcoming books* It looks like they're still writing together :)

[Lisa Kay]

Ah! Great, Barb! Thanks. I'll add it. ☺

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My Favorite Book(s): the original Bourne Trilogy (Identity, Supremacy, Ultimatum) - the new ones by the different author aren't the same
My Favorite Movie(s): The Departed
My Favorite Celebrity: Christian Kane (singer and actor on Leverage)
My Favorite Author: Robert Ludlum
My Favorite Music: Bon Jovi & The Beatles
Sign: Aquarius
Day Job: Science Researcher for now; Student starting in September
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: New York City, which just so happens to be where I'm moving to for school
Weird stuff I’m into: not so much weird, but Facebook games are pretty much the only reason I'm ever on the site
Why I read: I've always been a reader, ever since I was little and I love it; also during school, it makes for good stress relief

[Lisa Kay]

What will you be a student of in September, Whitney?

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Lisa Kay wrote: "What will you be a student of in September, Whitney?"

I'm going back to school for a Master's Degree in Biology, which is also what my Bachelor's is in.

[Lisa Kay]

Neat, Whitney! Good luck. ☺

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Lisa Kay wrote: "Neat, Whitney! Good luck. ☺"

Thanks!

[Amanda]

Hi all! I'm very excited to join my first group (that I plan to be active in- Ha!)
My Favorite Book(s): Loving The Magicians and The Magician King at the moment. Currently on my third reading this year!
My Favorite Movie(s): Totally stealing 10 Things I Hate About You from someone else's post.
My Favorite Celebrity: ^^Health Ledger RIP. Also love Leo DiCaprio more and more as the years go by.
My Favorite Author: Roald Dahl, how cliche :)
My Favorite Music: On the radio it's all rock all the time. My CDs are mostly jazz. My favorite pandora station is rap and hip hop.
Sign: Libra
Day Job: Functional Analyst (Don't ask me what it means, no one knows! Basically I do software training/support.)
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: TOUGH QUESTION. I haven't travelled enough to say for sure, but I did love some parts of Germany when I was there last. Also crushing hard on Cali right now.
Weird stuff I’m into: League of Legends, being obsessed with dogs even though I've never had one, Reddit gift exchanges.
Why I read: Because it's fun, obvi

[Amanda]

Mary wrote: "Kirsten wrote: "Thanks for mentioning Post Crossing! I love postcards but have never heard of this site, now I shall soon be sending off my first 5 cards! :) "

No problem! It's an amazing site, a..."

Oh my... thanks for introducing me to this. I already buy postcards all the time!

[Laurie]

My Favorite Book(s): The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley; Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard and all of the books by Rachel Gibson and Susan Andersen amongst so many more.

My Favorite Movie(s): Shrek; Over the Hedge

My Favorite Celebrity: Kermit the Frog and other various muppets.

My Favorite Author: I'm on a Rachel Gibson, Susan Andersen kick right now, but there are too many more to list.

My Favorite Music: Right now - Rusted Root, Dark Moor, but I love music in general

Sign: Aquarius

Day Job: (actually overnight): dispatcher

If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Maine - can't beat the lifestyle here.

Weird stuff I’m into: Nothing too weird ...

Why I read: An inexpensive vacation to so many different places.

[Lisa Kay]

Lucy, I liked that movie, "Ten Things..."!

Laurie, thanks for mentioning "Over the Hedge" - I've been meaning to watch that one.

[Alex]

My Favorite Book(s): 2010: Odyssey Two, Rendezvous With Rama
My Favorite Movie(s): The Departed
My Favorite Celebrity: Hmm...Tom Hanks?
My Favorite Author: Arthur C. Clarke, that's probably obvious with my favorite books
My Favorite Music: Everything except Country
Sign: Cancer
Day Job: I work for a soccer club
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Berlin
Weird stuff I’m into: Hmm..I'm pretty nerdy about Starcraft lore
Why I read: I love the mental stimulation of a good book

[Melissa]

I have a real hard time with "fave" stuff but I will give it a try :)

My Favorite Book(s): Bible, Rebecca, Tara Road

My Favorite Movie(s): Anything with Mark Wahlberg (I love him!) LOL. Not a big movie watcher!

My Favorite Celebrity: Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon, Sandra Bullock

My Favorite Author: Right now it is Maeve Binchy .. I change my mind quite often.

My Favorite Music: Fave group is Daughtry. I love all kinds of music except for maybe rap and techno.

Sign: Aries

Day Job: Homemaker

If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: I have not done any traveling but I would say somewhere dry without a lot of humidity.

Weird stuff I’m into: I'm not really into anything "weird"...

Why I read: I enjoy it. It is a reality escape for me. It keeps my brain active. I learn new things.

[Alyssa]

My Favorite Book(s): Harry Potter series (got me started on reading)
My Favorite Movie(s): The Notebook, Titanic, Pearl Harbor, The Avengers, Lord of The Rings, etc
My Favorite Celebrity: Johnny Depp
My Favorite Author: JK Rowling
My Favorite Music: Pop, rnb, trance, rock, rap
Sign: Taurus
Day Job: Online marketer
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Venice or Tuscany, Itally
Weird stuff I’m into: I love to collect receipts to every food joint or restaurant I go to.
Why I read: I love the freedom it gives me and it gets me away from my day to day life. It's like going on an adventure along with the characters you are reading.

[Lisa Kay]

Alex wrote: "My Favorite Celebrity: Hmm...Tom Hanks?"

Oh, yes. Me, too!

[Lisa Kay]

Melissa wrote: "My Favorite Celebrity: Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon, Sandra Bullock"

Ditto, ditto, ditto!