I want to know about YOU

[jojomima]

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

WOW, I have suits older than all of you. Not much more to add that I have origianlly posted in other spots. Married almost 40 years, and to the same lady. Formewr Marine, dog lover, kids, fitness, but not as fit, and try to help the less fortunate. SUffered pain, survived when I should have been dead a number of times, and keep bouncing back. Also, my mission is not to get suspended!

I feel you! I'll be married 38 years in August.
I have 3 children two daughters and one son.
I have two grandchildren and two due this year!! Both my daughters are pregnant.

I take care of my granddaughter after school, she's 8, have cared for her since she was 6 weeks old.
My grandson moved to N Carolina last year and I miss him terribly. I took care of him from 8 weeks to 3yrs when they moved. They're coming for a visit next week to celebrate his 4th birthday.

I love to sew, read, draw, cook.

I am taking part in the Susn G. Komen 3 Day for the Cure, this will be my 5th year.

Shadow is my first Yorkie. While we have had dogs before, we always had Labs and I always had a cat. She was 17 when she passed last year, that's when I decided to get a Yorkie.

That's all I can think of for now.

[kdhawks]

My name is Katy. I am 23 years old. I graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in May 2010. Go Heels! I am now a full-time grad student, and will graduate with my master's degree in social work next year.

I am originally from a small town, but I am convinced I am meant to live in a big city. I am obsessed with hot pink, Dexter, good coffee, and, of course, my Levi. I am somewhat of a book hoarder - I would rather buy them than borrow them from a library. I read all the time. If I could be anything in the world, I would be some sort of artist - but I am entirely too practical to be a starving artist...thus the social worker plan.

My favorite people in the world include my boyfriend Alex and my younger brother. They are in the pictures below.

First picture is me on my college graduation day last May. Second is my brother and me in Myrtle Beach, SC in March. Last picture is my boyfriend and me in front of the White House - this picture always makes me laugh. We look ridiculous.

[manolos mom]

Originally Posted by Britster

I like this thread! Very interesting reading about everybody's life.

Well, my name is Brittany and I am 20 years old. I was born in Annapolis, MD and have lived in the surrounding cities of it my whole life but I want to move to South or North Carolina in the near future. I am currently enrolled in community college and close to an associates degree, but not quite there yet. I've been through a lot in my life, but I tend to think of myself as a strong, mature person capable of handling it. My 5 year old brother died in 2006 a few months shy of my 16th birthday (and a few weeks shy of his 6th) and that was clearly the hardest struggle I've dealt with so far. I was really close to him and got depressed for a while... I got Jackson a few months after my 18th birthday and he changed my world. I don't know what I'd do without him.

I have an amazing father, who got re-married semi-recently but has been with his wife for the past 10yrs. She has a daughter, therefore I have a step-sister who I am not close to in any way whatsoever. I'm a daddys girl. I have a mom who is 100% opposite of me but I love her anyways. She is married to my step-dad but their marriage has been on the rocks for a long time now. She's made a lot of mistakes that have affected my life, but I forgive her, and I wouldn't be the same person w/o experiencing them. I have 3 amazing siblings... Connor (RIP - 2000-2006), Camron (7yrs old) and Emma (3yrs old). They are my world! Family in general is super dysfunctional, but we are pretty close, in our own way. I do, however, have an AMAZING "second family" who I love VERY dearly... they sort of adopted me as their own.

I'm a tomboy, I love wearing my hoodies and my jeans. I've always been that way. Was into sports as a kid, softball, basketball and tennis specifically. I always was a dog freak, I was the kid who had the dog breed info books, who wanted to go into Petsmart instead of the clothing stores, and had every dog action figure/toy/movie ever created, LOL. I enjoy going to the movies, having good conversation (and debates! ), going camping, traveling (I've been to a lot of places already!), I like walking, going to the beach, hanging with my pooch, dog training is a huge passion of mine... I dunno, I can't think of what else to add.

So, how old were you when you joined YT? 17!!! Brit, you are so mature for your age!! You have lot's of good things coming your way!

[Maxman]

Originally Posted by lovespandp

shh!! I was trying to act like i wasnt nosy haha

oops! Sorry!lol

[cally930]

Wow 5 pages already and this thread just started today. I guess everyone likes talking about themselves - LOL!!!

Anyway...........HI!!! My name is Cally

I am 48 years old, happily married, celebrated our 30th anniversary this past June.

We have 4 kids. OK don't fall off your seats, but our first one is 30 yrs old, our second is 28, our third is 16 and our youngest little surprise is 7. I truly believe God doesn't give you more than you can handle and my little one is sure testing that - LOL!

I was born in Brooklyn and moved to Long Island when I got married at the ripe old age of 17.......... but by then I had graduated high school at 16 and worked at the Federal Reserve for a year.

I grew up in a very overprotected, strict GREEK family environment (hence the young age of marriage). Married GREEK! Well if anyone has seen the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" well.........that was my life - but I had no choice - I had to marry Greek (no regrets), with the exception of the Windex (never understood that).

My husband and I own and successfully run our own commercial construction company for the past 28 years. Keep in mind - I do not recommend working with your spouse - bur for some reason it works for us. Well lets say we go to bed speaking to each other 50 percent of the time. LOL!

Our first yorkie was over 25 years ago. Fell in love with the breed and Coco and Beckham are our 3rd and 4th yorkies and know that we will always have yorkies till the day I die.

Loved reading about everyone's lives and surprised to see the ages of some of you. Some come across as being more mature.

Keep it up everyone! Loved this thread.

[RachelandSadie]

I am Rachel, 23 years old. TTC=trying to concieve our first child. I have Sadie and Bentley a yorkie and silky terrier.

I live in a suburb of KCMO. I work front desk at the local community center. Married to Michael 25. Happy go luck personality.

Sweet, loving, try hard in all I do.

I love to fish, hunt, be outside, camp, play guitar and sing, dance, sew and make crafts, i'm super artistic and creative. i do pampered chef for a side buiz and LOVE IT. I make dog clothing and other things at Mercedes and Me.

I graduated from Missouri Western State in B.S. Recreation Management in three years with summa cum laude.

I try hard in all i do, work my butt off, love to garden and love my family. want a little boy or girl to be a mommy too and stop working and stay home.

[manolos mom]

Originally Posted by LaviniaHyacynth

I am 40ish I am the mother of an almost 21 year old daughter. I am a widow but have been in a long term relationship for 10 years.
I am an artist and activist. I work on animal ethics issues as well as anti racism and anti domestic violence issues.
I am a facilitator for a group called Conversations on Race.
My artwork centers around animals and my most current work is dealing with animal ethics and the effects of agrifarming. I have also been focusing on the intersection of feminism and animal ethics as they both deal with issues of power and control.
I am a vegetarian.
I am currently a full time graduate student working on my MFA.
I teach painting in my studio and in 3 area art schools.
I love all animals but have a special place in my heart for dogs.

Wow, I just checked out your website, you are a VERY talented artist!!!!

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by LaviniaHyacynth

I am 40ish I am the mother of an almost 21 year old daughter. I am a widow but have been in a long term relationship for 10 years.
I am an artist and activist. I work on animal ethics issues as well as anti racism and anti domestic violence issues.
I am a facilitator for a group called Conversations on Race.
My artwork centers around animals and my most current work is dealing with animal ethics and the effects of agrifarming. I have also been focusing on the intersection of feminism and animal ethics as they both deal with issues of power and control.
I am a vegetarian.
I am currently a full time graduate student working on my MFA.
I teach painting in my studio and in 3 area art schools.
I love all animals but have a special place in my heart for dogs.

Great website. Is "Frida and and The Hunk" referring to Frida Kahlo? She was such a fascinating artist.

Originally Posted by kdhawks

My name is Katy. I am 23 years old.

Also? You have the most awesome handwriting...which I'm still coveting since you sent the Holiday card .

[linda44]

What a cool way to get to know everyone!
Im Linda, born and raised in California
Married hubby right out of high school (37 yrs this July)
Had two sons. Lost one son at 16 yrs in 94. But God has blessed me with 4 grandsons and a wonderful daughter in law.
Have the same best friend since 7th grade
Turning 55 this year and thinking about retirement. Bought a new motorhome so we can travel with the furkids.
Soft spot- animals and kids
Big on loyalty and honesty.
Love YT, my little world to get away from it all thanks to you all!
this is hubby and me (well about 20 lbs lighter) Too much cake Ann! lol

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Hands down, Red Velvet Cake w/ the traditional flour-based frosting. Oh, mouthgasm.

Me too, on the boobies! I want tiny! I'm a C, but only 32" band size - and it's so hard to get things to fit right. I don't like being chesty at all.

OMG we have the same size haha, that is funny we have the same size and want the same different size!! Yummm Red Velvet!!! I love Mini red velvet cupcakes

[JMuedog]

Originally Posted by celstu1

I have the BIGGEST bunny ever, her name is Lyra, she is part Flemish Giant and part Giant Angora. Ive almost always owned bunnies in my life. I love them, they are such cool pets. Most of mine have been indoor rabbits. I had one that learned from my old roommates cat how to use a liter box. haha

That is a huge Rabbit!!! So cute!

Originally Posted by cally930

Wow 5 pages already and this thread just started today. I guess everyone likes talking about themselves - LOL!!!

HAHAHA! Guess so!

[Britster]

Originally Posted by manolos mom

So, how old were you when you joined YT? 17!!! Brit, you are so mature for your age!! You have lot's of good things coming your way!

Aww thanks!! I hope so. I am just now "coming into my own" and kind of getting my life 'started'. I had just turned 18 when I joined YT, hehe I'll be 21 in Sept. this year.

[JMuedog]

Alright, I'll give this a shot.

Hello Everyone! I'm Jenni.
~I'm 28, and a Pharmacist.
~I earned my Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) at the age of 23 and am so glad I stuck with it.
~I would describe my relationship with my family as complicated, however, I love my 2 younger sisters dearly!
~My boyfriend is also a pharmacist and we've been together for 7 years and have no intentions of getting married. We have a house and our furbabies and are happy with things the way they are
~I love traveling for vacations, we don't really make plans before we arrive at our destination, we just go with the flow.
~I love junk food! Its a food group for me
~I'm an extremely pickie eater... probably the reason I love junk food.
~I love Mt. Dew!
~I have alot of what I call hobbies... scrap booking, sewing, drawing, knitting, photography, hiking, traveling...
~I'm addicted to Yorkie Talk
~I love animals more than I love people sometimes

Ok, I think I rambled enough for now, thanks for starting this thread. I'm enjoying learning a bit about everyone.

[kdhawks]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Also? You have the most awesome handwriting...which I'm still coveting since you sent the Holiday card .

Whoops! Let me add...I have the neatest, most precise handwriting of anyone I have ever met.

[RachelandSadie]

Originally Posted by JMuedog

Alright, I'll give this a shot.

Hello Everyone! I'm Jenni.
~I'm 28, and a Pharmacist.
~I earned my Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) at the age of 23 and am so glad I stuck with it.
~I would describe my relationship with my family as complicated, however, I love my 2 younger sisters dearly!
~My boyfriend is also a pharmacist and we've been together for 7 years and have no intentions of getting married. We have a house and our furbabies and are happy with things the way they are
~I love traveling for vacations, we don't really make plans before we arrive at our destination, we just go with the flow.
~I love junk food! Its a food group for me
~I'm an extremely pickie eater... probably the reason I love junk food.
~I love Mt. Dew!
~I have alot of what I call hobbies... scrap booking, sewing, drawing, knitting, photography, hiking, traveling...
~I'm addicted to Yorkie Talk
~I love animals more than I love people sometimes

Ok, I think I rambled enough for now, thanks for starting this thread. I'm enjoying learning a bit about everyone.

I love Mt. Dew too...someone tried to tell me that it's BAD for me WTH are they talking about???