5 Things You May Want to Know About Me

[Melissa]

Lisa Kay wrote: "ID?"

I think it stands for investigation discovery channel.

[Mary]

Valerie wrote: "1. I'm an artisan
2. I'm an avid reader
3. I enjoy working out
4. I'm an NBA fan
5. I've never been married"

Ditto to #4 (and #2, obviously...)! Who's your team?

[Mary]

Erika wrote: "1. I daydream a lot, sometimes I feel like I spend more time daydreaming than being in the real world.

2. I have a super big crush on jonathan davis from korn.. Lol, you don't want to read what I ..."

I daydream a lot, too. A lot. But after having a discussion about daydreaming with some friends, I think this is somewhat normal. I read some study about daydreaming, though, that said you are most unhappy when you are daydreaming.

[Mary]

JenC. wrote: "OK, not really a new member, but just found this thread.....
1. I'm a published poet - I have a haiku published in my college yearly poetry review.

2. In my early 20s I was a wildland firefighte..."

#2 sounds pretty intense! Also, your book club sounds great! So neat that you are all best friends. :-)

[Mary]

Melissa wrote: "1. I have read almost 200 books in 2012.
2. I have RA (rheumatoid arthritis) which I am on disability for.
3. I have a 13 year old son.
4. Besides reading, I have started to crochet and find it ve..."

I would love to learn to crochet. My sister tried to teach me to knit several years ago and it was pathetic. My hands tend to be shaky and unbalanced.

[Laura]

I have never done this and I have been a member of the group for a year now. Here it goes:

1. I am a 6th grade Science teacher in Texas. Its a bit crazy at times, but I love my job. I spend a lot of time looking for cool labs to do with my kids that go along with our curriculum.

2. I am addicted to Uncle John's Bathroom Readers. I have read almost every single one more than once.

3. I have lived in three major cities of Texas: Houston, Austin, San Antonio. I loved different things about each one.

4. I can't stand bacon or macaroni and cheese. People think I am demented because of this.

5. I am a coffee fanatic. I love coffee flavored things as well as drinking coffee.

[Sashana]

Laura, I'm still trying to pick my jaw up off the floor from your #4. Are you even human, woman?! lol. Why don't you like bacon or mac and cheese? Traumatic event?

My bff visited Houston during the Thanksgiving break and she loved it! She's planning to move there by the time she's 25.

[Mary]

Laura wrote: "I have never done this and I have been a member of the group for a year now. Here it goes:

1. I am a 6th grade Science teacher in Texas. Its a bit crazy at times, but I love my job. I spend a lot ..."

I just saw this! Stupid GR notifications. I bet you're a good teacher. Also, I don't really like bacon either. Or coffee. :( I love mac & cheese, though! Sadly, I just found out that I've got Celiac Disease and will have to eat gluten-free for the rest of my life. No more Kraft Macaroni & Cheese! I'm sure there's some good gluten-free stuff out there, though.

I need to look up these Uncle John's Bathroom Readers...

[Laura]

I just don't like the taste of bacon and have never liked Macaroni and cheese because most people make it with velveeta. I have velveeta. If they don't make it with velveeta, then it is normally to dry and not creamy enough. I have given up on finding Macaroni and Cheese that I actually like.

I currently live about 45 minutes north of Houston and I like being able to go into town but still live somewhat out in the country.

[Lisa Kay]

Laura, I'm with Mary, I just got this notification. Weird, as I also click the "unread" option on the Home Page.

Anywayz...

#1 - LOVED science when I was a kid. Guess that is why I became a nurse.

#2. I've read a couple of the Uncle John Bathroom Readers. I have them in the book rack in my guest bath. LOL!

#3. I was born in Texas, but I was only there long enough to change a few diapers.

#4. Love bacon (however, I've gone vegan since September), but NOT M&C. **whispers: Don't tell Sashana!** However, I've heard this one on Food Network is great: Three Cheese Mac & Cheese.

#5 - LOVE coffee, but I try to stay away from it. Used to eat coffee ice cream most every night; however, like I said, I've gone vegan. Still, I've been making vegan espresso cookies for Christmas. Yum. Of course, they taste best when dunked in coffee. LOL!

[Sashana]

Mac and cheese is like the ultimate comfort food. I've only ever had bad Mac and cheese once in my life. You ladies break my heart lol.

[Monica]

1. I have two adult children, daughter is 22 yrs old, son is 20 yrs old will be 21 in March 2013.
2. I am getting a divorce.
3. I love to read when I have time.
4. I love to exercise, walk, Zumba, dancing, I will try anything at least once.
5. I would love to take cooking classes because I don't feel like I am a good cook. I love to watch the cooking shows.

[Mary]

Monica wrote: "1. I have two adult children, daughter is 22 yrs old, son is 20 yrs old will be 21 in March 2013.
2. I am getting a divorce.
3. I love to read when I have time.
4. I love to exercise, walk, Zumba, ..."

Zumba sounds really fun! I've heard good things about it. I LOVE Food Network and used to watch it all the time back when I had cable. I would love to take cooking classes too. I like to cook and bake, but there's a lot I don't know.

[Lisa Kay]

I love Food Network, too. And I'm a good cook. However, I'm sure I'm better at watching cooking shows than cooking. LOL!

I've thought of trying Zumba, Monica. Maybe I should try it...once. ☺

[JC]

I LOVE Zumba!! It helped me lose 30 pounds and get back into exercising in a fun atmosphere. I've taken classes from 3 different instructors over the last 2 years and all are very different in terms of style, intensity, music selection, etc. Our town holds a Zumbathon in Oct. to raise $$ for cancer research and all local instructors are there so we really get to see them all and maybe find one that works for us. I really encourage anyone interested to give it a try!!

[Lisa Kay]

Sounds fun, JenC.

[Laura]

@ Lisa Kay

I have lived in Texas all my life. I have visited many places but no state is like Texas. (forgive me my bias)

I think I might just try that mac and cheese. I have heard its better when you add sour cream. I might have to try it.

@ Mary

I am sorry you have to go gluten free. My pastor has the same problem. He has a hard time because there are so many foods that he loves with gluten in it.

[Mary]

Laura wrote: "@ Lisa Kay

I have lived in Texas all my life. I have visited many places but no state is like Texas. (forgive me my bias)

I think I might just try that mac and cheese. I have heard its better whe..."

I've been okay with it so far. For Christmas I got lots of gluten-free chocolate snacks and baked goods. :-) I do miss bread, cake, etc., but it hasn't been terrible so far.

[Laura]

I will ask my gluten free friend for some recipes for you. I know they have found a few breads in the stores too that they think are just as good as non gluten free breads.

[Mary]

Laura wrote: "I will ask my gluten free friend for some recipes for you. I know they have found a few breads in the stores too that they think are just as good as non gluten free breads."

Really? That would be great! Thank you! Most of the bread I've tried has been really crumbly. I have had some amazing gluten-free blueberry muffins, though.

[Laura]

You might be able to find some things on pinterest too if you are on there.

[Mary]

I'm technically on there... I'm just never actually on there. I feel like an old lady every time I sign on, because I get confused and I have to get my little sister to come help me figure it out.

[An]

1. I love the wind.
2. I would one day want to move to a rural area
3. I dont't like travelling
4. I like baking cupcakes
5. I need time alone to keep myself sane :P

[Laura]

MMMM...Cupcakes! I wish that I enjoyed baking more or had more of an inclination to make things.

[Stefani]

Ooohhh, cupcakes! I lurve cupcakes!!

Fact about me: I am not ashamed to admit that I will buy $5 a piece cupcakes from a boutique near my house. Because they are just that dang good. And no one believes me until they try one, then they get it.

[Laura]

I prefer Ice Cream more...I have been known to drive 40 minutes to my favorite gelato place just to get some gelato and then drive back home.

[Lisa Kay]

Stefani - or anyone else -, if you want to follow it, I have a Cupcakes! board on . ☺ If you want to be added as a "pinner," just let me know you Pinterest handle.

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[Laura]

There are some good ones on there! I tried one but just didn't do the crazy icing decorations on the top.

[Lisa Kay]

I want to take a decorating class. LOL!

[[deleted user]]

1- I am an Interior Design student
2- I love to read.
3- Love crocheting, crocheting a queen size bedspread out of yarm and crocheting a tablecloth out of thread at the moment.
4- I love to travel.
5- I have lived in 10 states so far and some more than once.lol (MO, MN, TN, KY, AR, TX, FL, WV, SC and GA).

[Mary]

Marguerite wrote: "1- I am an Interior Design student
2- I love to read.
3- Love crocheting, crocheting a queen size bedspread out of yarm and crocheting a tablecloth out of thread at the moment.
4- I love to travel...."

#5 - Wow! Sounds crazy! Which state has been your favorite?

[Lisa Kay]

I'd like to visit all 50 states. My BFF and I were talking about doing this. We were comparing states we've been to.

[Stefani]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Stefani - or anyone else -, if you want to follow it, I have a Cupcakes! board on

. ☺ If you want to be added as a "pinner," just let me know you Pinterest handle.

"

I have never been interest in Pinterest before...but that board changed my mind. My ID on there is steffiebaby140, I followed and repinned.

[Lisa Kay]

Neat, Stefani! I sent you an invite.

[Stefani]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Neat, Stefani! I sent you an invite."

Got it, thanks! My obsession with cupcakes will definitely pay off.

[[deleted user]]

Mary we love FL the best and right now we are in Ga and have been here about 2 weeks and we are loving it here. Actually every state has its good points.

So far Hubby and I have 11 more states to visit to have seen all 50 states together. A lot of the states we have been to we want to go back to and explore more.rofl

[Lisa Kay]

So neat, Marguerite!

[[deleted user]]

Lisa Kay thank you!!!

[Laura]

That is neat Marguerite, I would like to visit all 50 states too. I am lucky that my future husband loves traveling and wants to get an RV later in life.

[Mary]

Marguerite wrote: "Mary we love FL the best and right now we are in Ga and have been here about 2 weeks and we are loving it here. Actually every state has its good points.

So far Hubby and I have 11 more states to..."

So cool, Marguerite! I've been dying to take a cross-country road trip and see as many states as possible.

[Michelle]

1) I am a psychology and art double major
2) I'm a sucker for a paranormal book
3) Wolves are awesome and I want one lol
4) I am terrified of dentists
5) I watch a lot of YouTubers (over 200)

[[deleted user]]

Laura thank you. You will love traveling. Each state has a lot to see and do.

[[deleted user]]

Mary thank you. Go for it, you would enjoy it!!!!

[Mary]

Michelle wrote: "1) I am a psychology and art double major
2) I'm a sucker for a paranormal book
3) Wolves are awesome and I want one lol
4) I am terrified of dentists
5) I watch a lot of YouTubers (over 200)"

Hah, love number four. My dentist now is really nice, but when I was younger I had a really scary one.

[Michelle]

I have had a traumatizing experience and haven't been able to go without taking an anxiety pill since! lol

[Laura]

I don't like dentists either, Michelle. They are creepy.

[Christen]

1. I like collecting receipts, especially from restaurants.
2. I don't like to do sports at all, I am never good at it.
3. I can live with eating breakfast meals all day.
4. I don't like wearing sleeveless clothes.
5. I hate creepy crawlies of all kind.

[Sashana]

@Christen
#1 - I like collecting recipes too. The weird thing is, I don't cook!
#2 - Don't like participating in sports either but I like watching them.

[Laura]

I also hate creepy crawlies Christen. They are scary.

[Mary]

Christen wrote: "1. I like collecting receipts, especially from restaurants.
2. I don't like to do sports at all, I am never good at it.
3. I can live with eating breakfast meals all day.
4. I don't like wearing sl..."

#1 - Ditto. I always think I'll be able to cook them, and I never get around to it.
#5 - Me too. Funny thing is, I grew up in Africa where the creepy crawlies were much, much worse. They didn't bother me when I was little, but they bother me now!