Just for getting to know each other...

[Wheetsin 714]

1. What does your handle mean?

2. What book are you currently reading, or did you last read?

3. What do you do for a living?

4. For what in your life are you most grateful?

5. What's one thing about you that you think would surprise other people?

6. One word to describe yourself?

7. One word others use to describe you?

8. Would you rather play a game with someone better or worse at it than you?

9. Favorite movie? Favorite show?

10. Something unusual about yourself?

[Wheetsin 714]

I guess I should have started!

1. What does your handle mean?

It's a nickname my father had for me growing up, derived from my own interpretation (as a child) of what it sounded like when he whistled. He does that whistle between his teeth, and I would try to do it, couldn't, and would fake it by saying "wheetsin" when my teeth clenched together.

2. What book are you currently reading, or did you last read?

Currently re-reading "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West." School restarts in Jan so I need to get the leisure reading in while I can.

3. What do you do for a living?

I'm an adult learning consultant for a major F500 company - it's my job to make things easier to learn, or to make people better performers. Instructioanl design, performance consulting, instructional technologist, multimedia developer, all rolled up into one. There's a huge science behind doing that, and no one will want me to get into the details of it.

4. For what in your life are you most grateful?

Many things. The most probably has to be for parents who were always willing to let me be my own person, even if I made choices that disagreed with their personal beliefs or caused conflict in their relationship. They always let me find my own way instead of forcing their own way on me when I was too young to know any better or make a decision for myself. "Roots" and "wings", you know?

5. What's one thing about you that you think would surprise other people?

B/C I'm obese (I assume that's why... could also be because I live in an oceanless state) people are usually surprised to learn that I'm an advanced open Water diver with deep diving and night diving specialities, and I have participated in recovery dives. Also, people take one look at my pasty skin & red hair and assume I'm Irish. No one believes I'm half Greek, and the classical Greek of dark hair & olive skin, at that.

6. One word to describe yourself?

Observant... or ambitious... or direct. One of the three.

7. One word others use to describe you?

Probably "bitchy"... or "logical".

8. Would you rather play a game with someone better or worse at it than you?

Better, or there's no challenge and no opportunity to grow.

9. Favorite movie? Favorite show?

Favorite movie... too many...The Professional, Donnie Darko, Last of the Mohicans, Edward Scissorhands... TV show has to be HBO's Carnivale. Lately I've been watching Dirty Jobs too, and I've been hooked for years on Real World/Road Rules.

10. Something unusual about yourself?

At one time I was the youngest survivor of spinal meningitis contracted through Streptococcal bacteria.

[NJChick 3]

1. What does your handle mean?

I'm a chick in NJ

2. What book are you currently reading, or did you last read?

A self help book about weight.

3. What do you do for a living?

Pharmaceutical Co., Discovery Research

4. For what in your life are you most grateful?

I'm greatful that I have Jesus in my life and my family especially my little girl.

5. What's one thing about you that you think would surprise other people?

I am VERY VERY SHY

6. One word to describe yourself?

Honest

7. One word others use to describe you?

I don't think I can say it here

8. Would you rather play a game with someone better or worse at it than you?

Better, I like a challenge

9. Favorite movie? Favorite show?

I love the old shows, Carol Burnette is my favorite. As far as movies Mel Brooks is my favorite.

10. Something unusual about yourself?

I'm double jointed

[Marimaru 7]

These are great. Of course after you post you gotta remember to come back and read what everyone else says!

1. What does your handle mean?

Mari is a character that I created in high school. I've thought up a lot of different story lines for her, but haven't finished writing anything, but she still remains. "Mari" is usually too short for forums n' stuff, and there was a storyline my friends wrote where she went back in time and was in the presense of her younger self and they called her "Maru" (ad-lib after almost spilling the beans), so I just stuck them together for a handle.

2. What book are you currently reading, or did you last read?

I last read the newest Harry Potter book.

3. What do you do for a living?

I run the office of a consulting company and do graphics for the same company.

4. For what in your life are you most grateful?

Probably my mom and my fiancee.

5. What's one thing about you that you think would surprise other people?

For the people who know me now, what I was like in highschool, and for the people I knew in high school, what I'm like now. I'm currently working on merging the two.

6. One word to describe yourself?

Whatever word means I never think I'm suffecient enough even though at the same time I know I am.

7. One word others use to describe you?

Trustworthy I believe.

8. Would you rather play a game with someone better or worse at it than you?

Better, I'd rather learn than gloat.

9. Favorite movie? Favorite show?

I honestly have no idea.... I like all the cop shows... SVU is my favorite of those.

10. Something unusual about yourself?

Probably my fashion sense. Again, one of those things that used to be 'out there' in high school but that I locked away when I joined the corporate world. Now I need to find it again and be confident with it.

[porclndoll 0]

1. What does your handle mean? I collected Porclin Dolls at one time, they ment a lot to me.

2. What book are you currently reading, or did you last read? Complete works of Edgar Allen Poe

3. What do you do for a living? Clerical work, start MONDAY

4. For what in your life are you most grateful? My son~

5. What's one thing about you that you think would surprise other people? Im a published author. Had a short story published in a book of inspiring essays by parents of children with disablities.

6. One word to describe yourself? Determined

7. One word others use to describe you? Dependable

8. Would you rather play a game with someone better or worse at it than you? Better, good opportunity to learn~

9. Favorite movie? Favorite show? Queen of The Damned, Lost Boys, Sopranos

10. Something unusual about yourself? I had half of my middle finger cut off when I was a baby. The doctors left the first joint in there and the nail bed, so a sharp pokey thing hangs out of the top of it. I call it my "Goofy Finger" cause it looks Goofy!!

[Lisa Marie C 0]

1. What does your handle mean? My Name.

2. What book are you currently reading, or did you last read? No time to read, But would take suggestions.

3. What do you do for a living? Collection Consultant for a telecommunications company.

4. For what in your life are you most grateful? My 2 beautiful daughters

5. What's one thing about you that you think would surprise other people? I won an electric slide competition in 1995.

6. One word to describe yourself? Friendly

7. One word others use to describe you? reliable

8. Would you rather play a game with someone better or worse at it than you? Someone Better

9. Favorite movie? Favorite show? Steel Magnolias, Beaches, Top Gun

10. Something unusual about yourself? I hate to admit this but I met Michael Jackson....

[CandySmooch 0]

1. What does your handle mean? CANDY is my nickname from my boyfriend and I love lip gloss - the name of the lip gloss I had in front of me at the time was named SMOOCH - CANDYSMOOCH - seemed very fitting - but you can call me SMOOCHER - I love to kiss:)

2. What book are you currently reading, or did you last read? Natural Cures & a trashy romance novel

3. What do you do for a living? 911 Communications Specialist

4. For what in your life are you most grateful? My God, my career, my car, my dog, friends, family, food on the table, clothes on my back and a roof over my head. I'm pretty simple.

5. What's one thing about you that you think would surprise other people? I have 3 tattoos and have 2 more already planned and I want my belly button pierced if ever I see it again someday

6. One word to describe yourself? Lost

7. One word others use to describe you? Fun

8. Would you rather play a game with someone better or worse at it than you? Worse, only because I always get beat at most games

9. Favorite movie? Favorite show? Frequency & My Name Is Earl

10. Something unusual about yourself? I decorate cakes for a hobby and am possibly looking into becoming a Slumber Parties distributer I also enjoy pistol shooting with my Glock 9mm.

A lost, fun lovin, God-fearin, pistol packin, sex cravin, cake decoratin, wannabe dildo selling, tattooed 911 Dispatcher - how may I help you? Yep that about sums me up to a tee

[CandySmooch 0]

5. What's one thing about you that you think would surprise other people? I won an electric slide competition in 1995.

10. Something unusual about yourself? I hate to admit this but I met Michael Jackson....

Wow Lisa Marie! You've got some interesting things going on - love your answers! Way to go on winning the dance competition!!! Anything interesting happen with Wacko Jacko?

[Desi80 1]

1. What does your handle mean?

My name is Desiree, most people call me Desi i was born in 1980 so that the 80 part.

2. What book are you currently reading, or did you last read?

Who stole my cheese?

3. What do you do for a living? Vet. asst.

4. For what in your life are you most grateful? my daughter and husband

5. What's one thing about you that you think would surprise other people? I have no clue, i'm not a very surprising person.

6. One word to describe yourself? upbeat

7. One word others use to describe you? funny

8. Would you rather play a game with someone better or worse at it than you?I like to win, but i like to win knowing i've been challenged, so i guess better then me.

9. Favorite movie? Favorite show? Dangerous beauty for movie, and house for favorite show.

10. Something unusual about yourself? I'm in an interracial marriage. Only 10% of marriages are interracial, so I guess thats "unusual" otherwise i'm fairly "normal"

[TrishS 3]

1. What does your handle mean?

Its my name.. Well my nick name..

2. What book are you currently reading, or did you last read?

Im reading my Anatomy & Physiology school book..

3. What do you do for a living?

Im a Student

4. For what in your life are you most grateful?

Im grateful for having the Lap Band so I can be around longer... I have not finshed tormenting my family yet LOL

5. What's one thing about you that you think would surprise other people?

I have no idea

6. One word to describe yourself?

Boring

7. One word others use to describe you?

Quite

8. Would you rather play a game with someone better or worse at it than you?

Either.. Im not a sore loser.. nor do I gloat

9. Favorite movie? Favorite show?

Movie~ Green Mile, Show~ Law and Order SVU

10. Something unusual about yourself?

I dont care how big I am.. I am really flexiable, I can beat some skinny people on flexablity.. hehehe

[dylansmom 27]

1. What does your handle mean?

My son's name is Dylan & I'm his mom. LOL

2. What book are you currently reading, or did you last read?

The Power of A Praying Wife

3. What do you do for a living?

Work as a cashier at Walmart, mom to Dylan, wife to Don

4. For what in your life are you most grateful?

My salvation through Jesus Christ

5. What's one thing about you that you think would surprise other people?

That my greatest desire in life is to be a missionary. I would go anywhere the Lord asked me to go, and do whatever He asked me to do.

6. One word to describe yourself?

Loving

7. One word others use to describe you?

Sweet (Hey, who am I to tell them otherwise - LOL)

8. Would you rather play a game with someone better or worse at it than you?

Worse. LOL I love to win. At least I'm honest about it.

9. Favorite movie? Favorite show?

Movie - First Knight Show - Stargate SG-1

10. Something unusual about yourself?

I don't lie - EVER (Sad that this is an unusual thing, but in this day and age it truly is.)

[Quilter Mom 0]

1. What does your handle mean? I am a Mom and I am a Quilter

2. What book are you currently reading, or did you last read? The Sociopath Next Door

3. What do you do for a living? I am an Equal Employment Opportunity Officer in the Civil Rights Office of the Maine Department of Transportation

4. For what in your life are you most grateful? My daughter and extended family

5. What's one thing about you that you think would surprise other people? I don't know, I'm pretty out there with people.

6. One word to describe yourself? Care giver

7. One word others use to describe you? Helpful

8. Would you rather play a game with someone better or worse at it than you? Either

9. Favorite movie? Favorite show? Sex and the City

10. Something unusual about yourself? When I drive by the cemetary, I say Hi to my Mom.

Quilter Mom

[HeatherGurl 0]

1. What does your handle mean? My DH loves JohnDeere and I am from the South, what can I say?

2. What book are you currently reading, or did you last read? An Old Fashioned Girl by Louisa May Alcott

3. What do you do for a living? Structural Designer for an Engineering Firm

4. For what in your life are you most grateful? Hubby and daughter

5. What's one thing about you that you think would surprise other people? My Road Rage (LOL)

6. One word to describe yourself? Loving

7. One word others use to describe you? Fun

8. Would you rather play a game with someone better or worse at it than you?Worse

9. Favorite movie? Favorite show?Braveheart The Amazing Race, Survivor and ALL CSI's

10. Something unusual about yourself? VERY FLEXIBLE

[liberty2003 0]

1. What does your handle mean? My Car and the year i bought it

2. What book are you currently reading, or did you last read? Nothing

3. What do you do for a living? Collections rep @ local phone company

4. For what in your life are you most grateful? My Family

5. What's one thing about you that you think would surprise other people? Not sure

6. One word to describe yourself? Sweet

7. One word others use to describe you? Country bumpkin

8. Would you rather play a game with someone better or worse at it than you?

worse

9. Favorite movie? Favorite show? Hook, Prison Break

10. Something unusual about yourself? I use to play soprano bugle in a marching band

[Jessiebear 2]

1. What does your handle mean?

Jessiebear is what my 2 best friends in high school called me.

2. What book are you currently reading, or did you last read?

The elusive flame (trashy historical romance)

3. What do you do for a living?

I am an LPN & I work in a Nursing Home.

4. For what in your life are you most grateful?

My Dear Husband who accepts me for whatever & whoever I am.

5. What's one thing about you that you think would surprise other people? That I have no extra special friend. I have had a few really bad experiences with "Best Friends" in the recent past. I am very guarded now!

6. One word to describe yourself?

shy

7. One word others use to describe you?

caring

8. Would you rather play a game with someone better or worse at it than you?

Either. I would just enjoy the game & the time spent with that person.

9. Favorite movie? Favorite show?

movie - dazed & confused, show - 2 1/2 men

10. Something unusual about yourself?

I have stared at this screen for 10 minutes & I can honestly say, "I don't know!"