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message 1151: by Rebecca (new)

Rebecca Porter (trolltails) Heidi wrote: "1. I'm a high school history teacher turned stay-at-home mom.
2. I'm a Shark Week fanatic.
3. I have 2 sons, ages 9 and 6.
4. I'm planning a trip to Disney World and Universal Studios (Where I ..."


So what did you think of Sharknado? Maybe you didn't watch it.


message 1152: by Rebecca (new)

Rebecca Porter (trolltails) Cheryl wrote: "1. I have a Rotti mix dog named Kitty :)

:)



message 1153: by Rebecca (new)

Rebecca Porter (trolltails) TheSarcasticBookReviewer wrote: "So hey, here's , my five facts;

Boy do I have a good book for a crier. I still cry when I read my book which I just did in preparation for the next in the trilogy.


Blue on the Horizon Troll by Rebecca Ferrell Porter



message 1154: by Zouagie (new)

Zouagie | 7 comments 1. My full name is Atheng Nkauj Zoua Npaj Xiong. Don't ask why.
2. My money goes straight to books as soon as I get the chance.
3. My boyfriend's family hate me cause I'm short. (How rude is that?)
4. I have long [loong] hair.
5. I'm a major SuperWhoLock and Merlin fan.


Irene ~ Witchy Reads (witchyreads) | 422 comments Zouagie wrote: "1. My full name is Atheng Nkauj Zoua Npaj Xiong. Don't ask why.
2. My money goes straight to books as soon as I get the chance.
3. My boyfriend's family hate me cause I'm short. (How rude is that?)..."


The 3rd one is rude!!! Oh people can't help it that they are short!! I am short myself too! Tell them it is ok to be short! :)


message 1156: by Lilly (new)

Lilly (arlyn85) Zouagie wrote: "1. My full name is Atheng Nkauj Zoua Npaj Xiong. Don't ask why.
2. My money goes straight to books as soon as I get the chance.
3. My boyfriend's family hate me cause I'm short. (How rude is that?)..."

Awesome! Another SuperWhoLock fan! :D


message 1157: by Victoria (new)

Victoria Ashley (victoriaashley) Hello! My name is Victoria.

1. I just published my first book on Amazon.com called Wake Up Call and you can also find the unedited version for free on Wattpad.com
Wake Up Call by Victoria Ashley
http://www.wattpad.com/story/2552136-...

2. I was born with one blue eye and one green eye.

3. I'm terrified of spiders.

4. I'm a ranch addict.

5. I have a bad case of hiccups and don't go a day without them.


message 1158: by Melanie (last edited Sep 02, 2013 08:50PM) (new)

Melanie (melanieward) | 2 comments 1. I am a mom to four beautiful children. My son is 15 and my daughter is 8. I also have two step-children 17 and 19.
2. I am 37 years old.
3. I became a grandmother two years ago!!
4. I NEVER leave home without a book or my Nook! Usually I have both! lol
5. I can remember almost anything with numbers, but have a hard time recalling names and events from the books I read. OOhh so frustrating!!


message 1159: by Natalie (new)

Natalie (creativecountry0407gmailcom) 1. I'm in college.
2. I like to travel.
3. I love Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift, but have seen neither of them in concert.
4. I have a new nephew who's ten months old.
5. I love watching college and professional football and also swim.


message 1160: by April (new)

April (aprilreviere) 1. I'm a divorced mother of 1 (a 12 yr old boy).
2. I'm a grad student studying healthcare administration.
3. I work in a Urology clinic
4. I love candy.
5. I have a 1 yr old Shih Tzu that I love like my son.


message 1161: by Johnzel (new)

Johnzel Babijes 5 Things about me.
1. I love to read books.
2. I love shopping.
3. I like to read books before watching movies.
4. I hate frogs.
5. I hate harmonicas.

(:


message 1162: by April (new)

April (aprilreviere) I have to read the book first. If I know a movie is being made based on a book, I pick up that book to read that way I know whether the movie is worth my time.

I have a cousin who hates frogs, I think it is funny. I always buy her things that are frog inspired. :-)


message 1163: by Lara (last edited Sep 06, 2013 03:47PM) (new)

Lara (laralaralaralaralara) | 8 comments 1. I'm an assiduous reader of fanfiction and there are times when I like it better than books.
2. I've had a great lost recently and don't know if I'm dealing with it how I should've been.
3. I'm terribly afraid of making mistakes and this prevents me for doing alot of things I'd love to.
4. I've never met any of my "idols".
5. I get EXTREMELY shameful when someone is rude with me bc I like to talk and to be a great person with [almost] everyone.


message 1164: by Hilde (new)

Hilde (hillienl) | 3 comments 1: I live in the Netherlands ^^
2: I'm studying to be a teacher to kids aged 4-12
3: I love reading! It's very difficult to stop reading when I've started a good book :P
4: I have two cats named Snoopy and Pluis and they're totally cute! :D
5: My favorite thing to do next to reading is listening to music! <3


Irene ~ Witchy Reads (witchyreads) | 422 comments Hillie wrote: "1: I live in the Netherlands ^^
2: I'm studying to be a teacher to kids aged 4-12
3: I love reading! It's very difficult to stop reading when I've started a good book :P
4: I have two cats named Sn..."


I am from the Netherlands too!!! what kind of music do you listen to?


message 1166: by Mary (new)

 Mary (maryelena07) | 4 comments Ok 5 things about me:
1. My name is María Elena, everybody calls me Mary.
2. I live in Argentina.
3. I´m also a doctor.
4. Avid reader. On spanish and english. Also speak german and french... my mind is like a rollercoaster.
5. It´s tecnically spring in here but it´s freaking cold, so I want summer back.


message 1167: by Katelyn (new)

Katelyn Broad (katelynb) 1. I binge watch TV shows like no other.
2. I have a bachelors degree in psychology.
3. I can't just read one book at a time-I usually in the middle of at least 3 at any given time.
4. Unless I'm watching TV, I'm listening to music at all times.
5. I have at least 30 lip products (lip balms, stains, glosses, and lipsticks) in my purse at all times


message 1168: by Becky (new)

Becky | 4 comments 5 things about me:

1. My names becky
2. I hope when I Finnish school to become a graphic designer or writer
3. I'm afraid of clowns (very stupid I know)
4. I have a steel rod in part of my back and a big scar on my side
5. I am addicted to buying and reading books


message 1169: by Joeline (new)

Joeline ReadsWhileSippingCoffee (jojoreadssippingcoffee) 5 things about me:

1. I have no willpower for anything! shopping, food, reading late at night...
2. I love love, that feeling when you think your chest will explode from the emotion you have for another person.
3. I left a well paid bank job to work in a Bookstore and never looked back!
4. my favorite place in the world to relax with a book is Hawaii. Actually this place is the best for anything!
5. I always have at least 2 books in my handbag at all times, perks of the job... Hello advance reading copies!!


message 1170: by Harmony Ink (new)

Harmony Ink Press (harmonyinkpress) | 11 comments Okay, five things about me:

1. I have two cats, Dino and Kirra.
2. I love costuming. I dress up in elaborate costumes to go to conventions, for Halloween, at Renaissance Fairs, and any other time/place that gives me an excuse. And I make them myself.
3. I left Corporate America to take less money working for Harmony Ink and I couldn't be happier about it.
4. There are two things I cannot resist buying no matter how much I have at home--books and wine.
5. I've recently discovered a love of archery.


message 1171: by [deleted user] (last edited Oct 09, 2013 10:34PM) (new)

ok...
1. My name is Bhupendra. I am an engineer by profession. Aspiring to be a MBA graduate.
2. I love pet dogs. They are just amazing.
3. I'm a kind of "late to bed and late to rise" person. Difficult for me to crash early.
4. Love collecting books.
5. My hunger for clothes, shoes, electronics, etc. never seems to die. Right now, eager to buy a bike. Yeah my profile picture is the one.


message 1172: by Monica (new)

Monica | 13 comments I've loved reading these! There are some very fun, inspirational people here.

1. I am a 33yo mom of 2 girls (aged 7 & 3) & 3 stepsons (aged 11,12 & 21). Thankfully the 21yo lives on his own lol. They're all great kids. My girls are quite the handful as they're just like me; stubborn, strong willed & independent lol.
2. I have an Associates in Applied Science for Mortuary Science. Unfortunately I am disabled so I can't work anymore but I do miss it!
3. I'm a homebody due to my health issues and worsening social anxiety. Reading takes me places I wish I could go, I feel transported when i'm reading.
4. I love to play World of Warcraft when i've got the time, it is my other great escape.
5. I can be pretty goofy and love to laugh at very inappropriate things. I have a very dark sense of humor!


message 1173: by Vera (new)

Vera | 1 comments 1-I like to watch kdrama
2-I have a chihuahua named Bella who is my only friend in the world
3-I work at a pizza place
4-I am very short and young looking for my age
5-I love quotes


message 1174: by Devon (new)

Devon Claire McLaughlin (dcmclaughlib) | 3 comments 1. My favorite color is blue, the darker the better.

2. I don't own any pink or orange clothes.

3. I have 2 tattoos that are rarely seen.

4. I have no fear of snakes.

5. My nickname at work is "Chew Toy" or "the Cat Wrangler". ( Because I have no fear of mean cats. )If you haven't guessed it by now I work as a vet tech.


message 1175: by Misty (new)

Misty (mistyou) | 136 comments Five things about me:
1. I'm in high school. Class of 2016 represent!
2. I love reading! Anything genre.. Except horror.
3. I get really defensive when people say bad things about my friends.
4. I love Taylor Swift and Avril Lavigne's music, but I've never gotten to see them in concert.
5. I want to write, but I'm not that good at it.. So I don't really know what I want to do with my life...


message 1176: by Fatima (new)

Fatima (fatimasaleem) Fatima
1. Hi I'm from NJ USA and I'm 19.
2. Love to read and my first book is Harry Potter because I have read the series so many times.
3. I love to write as well but I'm still a bit shy from letting anyone read my writings.
4. Romance novels are my guilty pleasure
5. Currently I'm obsessed with Korean Dramas and a show called Running man


message 1177: by Alisha (new)

Alisha | 10 comments 5 things to know about me:
1. I dislike cold weather
2. I have the worst sweet tooth
3. A perfect day for me is sitting in the sun, reading a good book, with a cold ice tea nearby.
4. I want to travel the world
5. My favorite color is cream


message 1178: by Amy (new)

Amy Bradley (fractaldragon) 5 things:
1. I am a Biblioholic
2. I am the lucky human for 5 kitties
3. I love GOOD chocolate (none of the Hershey's junk)
4. I'm a beaded jewelry artist
5. My favorite colors are purple and turquoise (and they show up a lot in my beadwork.)


message 1179: by Nora (new)

Nora Bay (norabay) | 11 comments 1. I'm 28.
2. The uglier the weather, the more inspired and motivated I am to continue writing my book. Bring on the rain, hail, lightning and thunderstorms!
3. Number 2 is kinda hard since I live in Australia :-/
4. My husband stalked me (in a completely non-creepy way I promise!) at my workplace and he never approached me because he says I gave him sharp looks or ignored him every time he tried, until we officially met years later, coincidentally through a mutual friend (I had no idea who he was but he recognised me immediately), and we hit it off and got married a year after that. Is that creepy?
5. I had a beautiful female Turkish Angora cat named Sylvester. She thought she was a dog.


message 1180: by Nora (new)

Nora Bay (norabay) | 11 comments Haha thanks Haryeth :-D


message 1181: by TRL (new)

TRL Boyd (trlboyd) | 1 comments 1. My name is Tara
2. I still sleep with 2 teddy bears even though I'm in my thirties
3. I drink about 6-7 cups of instant coffee a day
4. I eat stupid amounts of chocolate even though I'm allergic and it makes me sick
5. I'm kinda creative. (Aspiring author, write songs, play guitar and sing)


message 1182: by Roan (new)

Roan | 2 comments 1. I am 21 years old.
2. I'm from the Philippines!
3. I love READY PLAYER ONE.
4. I love online gaming.
5. And I hate my current work.


message 1183: by S.L. (new)

S.L. (stephanieldanielson) | 1 comments 5 things about me:

1. I recently earned my MBA
2. I went back to school this month for a 3rd degree.
3. Writing is my escape, games are second.
4. I'm caring for a diabetic cat.
5. Skating is my other love that keep fleeting from my life.


message 1184: by Tris (new)

Tris (Trisstockphoto) | 1 comments 1. Book Cover Model
2. Gimp artist
3. Photographer
4. Mother of 2 :)
5. Big fan of anything vampire but my favorite is vampire diaries :)

my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/trish.walker...

guess that comes out as 6 things really lol oh well :) nice to meet everyone!


message 1185: by Khadija (new)

Khadija (KikyosWorld) | 3 comments Okay here I go....

1. I'm 25 *but feel like 15 inn my heart*

2. I'm a big believer in fate and destiny and know there is special someone out there in the world waiting me.

3. I LOVE dystopia and love stories together.

4. I'm a HUGE fan of European Football *Heja BVB*

2. I can't live without music in my life.

I hope I get to meet interesting people here on Goodreads that I can be friends with in life.


message 1186: by Miranda Elaine (new)

Miranda Elaine (mirandarcr) 1. I'm 31 but I look young and always get carded.
2. I don't like curse words but find innuendo in everything so I'm always giggling.
3. I have a gym addiction and go for 2 hours 5 days a week where I read andvblisten to audio books.
4. I'm creative and love to sew.
5. I have a pinterest obsession!


message 1187: by Mollie! (new)

Mollie! (martygee) 1. I'm in college marching band and love all things marching band.
2. My favorite color is glitter.
3. I'm in a coed music fraternity, and since I'm always around guys, I tend to be very upfront in general, especially with my crassness. So ditto the innuendo comment above me!
4. I DO want to be a writer but it's very, very hard to translate from my head to paper.
5. I'm going to be an English teacher and can't wait!


message 1188: by Belkis (new)

Belkis (bminaya) | 8313 comments Nora wrote: "1. I'm 28.
2. The uglier the weather, the more inspired and motivated I am to continue writing my book. Bring on the rain, hail, lightning and thunderstorms!
3. Number 2 is kinda hard since I live ..."


OMG Nora, I absolutely love how you and your husband met! I think it's super romantic *sigh*


message 1189: by Belkis (new)

Belkis (bminaya) | 8313 comments I have smiled, and sighed, and laughed reading all of these interesting facts about all of you. I think our group is so wonderfully diverse. Welcome to all of our new members.


message 1190: by PCWilliams (new)

PCWilliams | 2 comments 1. I am mother of 6 (20, 19, 18, 16, 14, and 12)

2. I just published my first book on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GE19VXG

3. Reading saved me as a child

4. if I pick up a book I like I'm lost to the world until I finish it.. :)

5. I love chocolate


message 1191: by PinkyJapan (new)

PinkyJapan (himajen) Hello! My name is Jen.

1. I am in school studying Japanese. I will be moving to Japan in 2016.
2. I am a certified Honda mechanic. I have a pink toolbox too. :-)
3. I am so obsessed with Hello Kitty it's scary.
4. I play the piano and guitar and I am self-taught.
5. I have a major sweet-tooth! My favorite is Reese's peanut butter cups!!


Irene ~ Witchy Reads (witchyreads) | 422 comments That is so cool point 1 and 2!!!


♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)  (kookiekrysp88) | 16 comments Hi, my name is Cookie!

1. I have a book blog http://kookiekrysp.com/ (I know that was a shameless plug, but I just started it a few months ago so I'm excited!!!!)

2. My adorable Cocker Spaniel, Max howls along with several theme songs when they come on TV. (The General Hospital theme is his favorite)

3. I love Korean dramas

4. I can Knit pretty darn well

5. I still love to read an Archie Comic when the mood strikes. (Anyone who says you can be too old for comics just doesn't know what they are missing!)


message 1194: by Tracy (new)

Tracy | 7239 comments Mod
Jen wrote: "Hello! My name is Jen.

1. I am in school studying Japanese. I will be moving to Japan in 2016.
2. I am a certified Honda mechanic. I have a pink toolbox too. :-)
3. I am so obsessed with Hello Kit..."


That's really interesting Jen. I also work at an automobile dealership but I am a Controller because I don't have the skills to be a tech. The pink tool box has to be so cool! My daughter, who is 21 also loves Hello Kitty. Almost everything she got for Christmas was Hello Kitty.


message 1195: by Tara (new)

Tara Clark | 5 comments 1. I have a wonderful husband of 8 years. (we will celebrate our 9th in a few months)
2. We have four adorable pets... at least to us. :) (Two dogs and two cats)
3. I am a Latchkey teacher (a before and after school program for our local school district)
4. I have a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. (Totally not related to what I'm doing now - the job market sucks)
5. I love reading but don't always have the time like I use to. This year I want to change that!


Rachel's Book Reviews (rachelsbookreviews) | 8 comments - I make jewelry
- I love breakfast foods
- I have a proverbial circus of animals
- I want to get more involved with other book readers (even though I'm a blogger, I've never had loads of time for deep discussions, like I want to!!!)


message 1197: by Jenn (new)

Jenn Ok
1. I read constantly
2. Married to a Marine with 2 kids and 6 pets
3. Work part time at a bank for 16 years
4. Addicted to chocolate
5. Love wolves!


message 1198: by Penny (new)

Penny Ross | 23 comments My name is Penny
- I love to travel
- I'm passionate about writing and have 3 books published so far
- Summer is my favourite season
- I'm a chocoholic
- I love to read and get lost in the world of words!


message 1199: by Zoe (new)

Zoe | 7 comments 5 things about me
1. love to travel
2. have a degree in tourism
3. live in Australia
4. have an addiction to coffee
5. love reading


message 1200: by Caitlyn (new)

Caitlyn | 5 comments 1. I'm the oldest of two
2. I love reading :p
3. I'm writing my own stuff at the moment
4. I moved last year for uni
5. I'm not afraid of spiders


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