South Florida Nesties
EliStar
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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Getting to know you Poll :)
Since I haven't been around in a while, I thought I should re-introduce myself and get to know those of you who I don't know 
What's your name?
Where do you live? (Miami, Broward, etc..)
What are you currently doing for a living?
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years?
What are you wearing today?
When did you get married? What was your favorite part of your wedding day?
Husband's name and occupation?
Any kids? Pets?
What are your hobbies?
Favorite movie?
What countries have you visited?
How long have you been on the knot/nest?
Re: Getting to know you Poll :)
What's your name? Yocelyn (Yocy)
Where do you live? (Miami, Broward, etc..) North Miami moving to Pembroke Pines in a month
What are you currently doing for a living?Office Manager for a friend's charter
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years?SAHM
What are you wearing today? red undies and a tshirt
When did you get married? What was your favorite part of your wedding day? Nov 24, 2007. My wedding kiss
We totally made out at the altar
Husband's name and occupation?DJ, nothing for now planning to open a new restaurant within the next year
Any kids? Pets? 0 kids 1 Bella Bug
What are your hobbies?reading, sleeping, makeup, decorating
Favorite movie?Depends on the day and in my mood, right now I am all NCIS which is not a movie
What countries have you visited? mexico, bahamas (are they a country lol)
How long have you been on the knot/nest?2007
Nice poll Eli
What's your name? Nikki
Where do you live? (Miami, Broward, etc..) Middle of nowhere, Virginia
What are you currently doing for a living? Insurance
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years? SAHM
What are you wearing today? brown capris and a green shirt
When did you get married? June 10, 2006 What was your favorite part of your wedding day? becoming Mrs. H
Husband's name Nick Occupation? US Coast Guard
Any kids? Miss Carley is on the way Pets? 2 dogs
What are your hobbies? scrapbooking, decorating, reading, dog shows
Favorite movie? Beauty & the Beast
What countries have you visited? Just the one I live in...and a few in the Carribean
How long have you been on the knot/nest? Since late 2005 (gosh! I can't believe it's been that long!!)
What's your name? Elizabeth, but my friends call me Eli (pronounced Eh-LEE)
Where do you live? (Miami, Broward, etc..) I just moved back to East Kendall a few weeks ago.
What are you currently doing for a living? I?m a legal assistant at a downtown law firm.
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years? In my dream world, I?d like to be staying at home writing books and taking care of my kids. But realistically, I will probably be fresh out of law school.
What are you wearing today? A taupe, knee length pencil skirt, a black cami and a cropped black jacket with big buttons.
When did you get married? What was your favorite part of your wedding day? I got married June 9, 2007 at Granada Presbyterian, reception at Parrot Jungle. The best part was definitely walking down the aisle to meet my husband at the altar.
Husband's name and occupation? Anthony, and he?s a chef at the Epic hotel on Brickell and at Town Kitchen and Bar in So. Miami
Any kids? Pets? No kids. My furbaby is a 4 year old Silky terrier named Chewbacca, who is spoiled absolutely rotten
What are your hobbies? Baking, writing and reading.
Favorite movie? I actually don?t know anymore. I?m a movie-freak so I have tons of favorites. I never tire of watching the classics or series like Star Wars and Harry Potter, but I also adore movies like Ever After, Meet Joe Black, Pride and Prejudice, The Notebook, etc? Those sappy movies that are guaranteed to make you cry
What countries have you visited? Puerto Rico, Mexico, Panama, Canada, The Bahamas, The Virgin Islands, Haiti, The Cayman Islands, Jamaica, France, Spain and Italy
How long have you been on the knot/nest? Since 2005 J
Yeah! Everyone loves polls.
What's your name? Jackie
Where do you live? Miami, East Kendall
What are you currently doing for a living? Auditor
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years? SAHM or teacher
What are you wearing today? Black pants, white top, and black/grey jacket (Board menbers in the office today... gotta impress)
When did you get married? What was your favorite part of your wedding day? June 04, 05 - Everyone had a blast!
Husband's name and occupation? Frog Hunter - runs family business, food distribution to groceries
Any kids? Pets? Neither, but working the first
What are your hobbies? Shopping and reading
Favorite movie? Beauty & the Beast (Disney)
What countries have you visited? Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Puerto Rico, St Thomas, St Martin, Spain, France, Italy, Monaco, Greece, Portugal, England - I think that covers it all. LOL
How long have you been on the knot/nest? I had an acct on the Knot when planning the wedding, but never visited the boards. Came a full time Nestie about 2 yrs ago.
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
What's your name? Katie
Where do you live? (Miami, Broward, etc..) Palm Beach, Boca Raton
What are you currently doing for a living? Construction, asphalt plant office assistant
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years?Maybe a cake maker
What are you wearing today? Jeans and t shirt
When did you get married? What was your favorite part of your wedding day? September 22 2007, my favorite part was the trolly ride my mom surprised us with.
Husband's name and occupation?Everett (Ev or ASH) Heavy machinery operator/ road construction
Any kids? Pets? 2 dogs Moe and Todd
What are your hobbies?Gardening, reading, sun bathing.
Favorite movie?The notebook, and Top Gun
What countries have you visited?USA lol
How long have you been on the knot/nest? 7 months
What's your name? Alyna
Where do you live? Miami..Just bought a house and were moving in a month to Pinecrest
What are you currently doing for a living? Video Producer
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years?SAHM
What are you wearing today? Black maternity pants, green flowy shirt, black sandals
When did you get married? What was your favorite part of your wedding day? Jan. 10, 2009..Walking down the altar to my DH
Husband's name and occupation? JB-Police Sgt.
Any kids? Pets? Twins Girls on the way! Scrappy (My first baby)
What are your hobbies?scrapbooking, shopping
Favorite movie? Too many list!
What countries have you visited? Spain, France, Italy, Sweden, Russia, Denmark, Czech Republic, Austria, Bolivia, Venezuela
How long have you been on the knot/nest?2008
What's your name? Christine
Where do you live? (Miami, Broward, etc..) Broward
What are you currently doing for a living? Dental Research
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years? I'd love get out of the lab and do something a bit more creative.
What are you wearing today? Jeans, yellow and grey striped top, grey cardigan, and black flates
When did you get married? What was your favorite part of your wedding day? 1-27-08 That moment when we were announced husband and wife and it was official!
Husband's name and occupation? Tony, engineer
Any kids? Pets? Neither
What are your hobbies? Reading and cooking
Favorite movie? Zoolander LOL
What countries have you visited? Mexico, Italy, England, Bahamas, and Turks and Caicos
How long have you been on the knot/nest? About 2 years I think?
What's your name? Cynthia
Where do you live? (Miami, Broward, etc..) North Miami
What are you currently doing for a living? legal assistant
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years? working partime and being a mommy
What are you wearing today? bermuda slacks & black top
When did you get married? What was your favorite part of your wedding day? 3/24/07....when DH and I were able to just spend sometime by ourselves.
Husband's name and occupation? Mario....car sales & financing
Any kids? Pets? Isabella...she's on the way & a doggie named Max
What are your hobbies? none right now
i really enjoy cooking/baking & pampering myself
Favorite movie? pretty woman!!! all time fav
What countries have you visited? of course US...not all the states but a lot of them. canada, DR, mexico, honduras, spain, & greece
How long have you been on the knot/nest? don't recall sorry
What's your name? Vicky
Where do you live? (Miami, Broward, etc.: Miami (Central Kendall?
)
What are you currently doing for a living? CPA.. auditing
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years? Running our own business with one of my husband's brilliant ideas
What are you wearing today? Black trousers, and a blue/white patterned blouse
When did you get married? What was your favorite part of your wedding day? November 22, 2008.. we loved every part of our wedding!
Husband's name and occupation? Andrew, IT related job
Any kids? Pets? 1 kitty named Lili
What are your hobbies? discovering funny things on the internet, digital scrapbooking (new hobby), decorating
Favorite movie? Probably Ferris Bueller's Day Off
What countries have you visited? Too many to list! Europe, Asia, and Caribbean
How long have you been on the knot/nest? Since I got engaged in early 2008
What's your name? Johanna
Where do you live? (Miami, Broward, etc..) Miami, by Coral Gables
What are you currently doing for a living? Receptionist
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years? be an Event planner for things like the Wine and Food Festival. Would LOOOVE that!!
What are you wearing today? Black pants, with a little jacket that has a satin belt around it and a white undershirt with black heals. All silver accesories.
When did you get married? What was your favorite part of your wedding day? Legally 04/12/05 been married for 4 years.
Husband's name and occupation? Alex, he is going to school full time and getting ready for law school.
Any kids? Pets? One little furbaby named Sasha
What are your hobbies? I like planning events, current project is planning the Walk from Obesity Walk.
Favorite movie? Kate and Leopold
What countries have you visited? Mexico, Aruba, and Colombia
How long have you been on the knot/nest? Wow, a long time, I think 6 years.
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What's your name? Doris
Where do you live? (Miami, Broward, etc..) Pembroke Pines
What are you currently doing for a living? Office manager at an HR outsourcing company
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years? I'd love to have my own photography business.
What are you wearing today? Jeans/black long sleeved shirt
When did you get married? What was your favorite part of your wedding day? September 6, 2003; walking down the aisle to meet DH and just staring into each other's eyes.
Husband's name and occupation? Juan/detective with BSO
Any kids? Pets? Hunter is due on 9/3/09; 2 dogs (Gator and Harley)
What are your hobbies? Reading, music, scrapbooking, photography
Favorite movie? Too many to pick one favorite
What countries have you visited? Canada, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, French Polynesia (Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora on our honeymoon)
How long have you been on the knot/nest? Since 2001 - I signed up on the knot to help a friend with her wedding planning and we got engaged at the end of that year, so I never left.
Make a pregnancy ticker
What's your name? Melissa
Where do you live? (Miami, Broward, etc..) Miami Dade County
What are you currently doing for a living? I am a Budget Analyst
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years? Marriage and Family Therapy
What are you wearing today? White pants with a brown top and a pinstripe beige blazer over.
When did you get married? January 17, 2009 What was your favorite part of your wedding day? The Ceremony
Husband's name and occupation? Fernando
Any kids? Pets? No Kids, a Dog name Puchie who is currently living with my parents at the moment
What are your hobbies?
Favorite movie? What dreams may come
What countries have you visited? Way too many!
How long have you been on the knot/nest? I have been on the knot since October of 2007 and I come in and out of the nest since February 2009
What's your name? Jennifer
Where do you live? (Miami, Broward, etc..) SW Miami-Dade
What are you currently doing for a living? I work in TV News
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years? SAHM or something in PR that allows me to be creative and entertained
What are you wearing today? Khaki pants and a black top
When did you get married? What was your favorite part of your wedding day? Nov 22, 2008. Favorite part- Thats hard. The weather, seeing my husband at the end of the aisle the amazing time we had.
Husband's name and occupation? Robert. Attorney and teacher.
Any kids? Pets? No kids. No pets.
What are your hobbies? I sing in wedding ceremonies.
Favorite movie? How to Lose a guy in 10 days.
What countries have you visited? Italy, France, Spain, Turkey, Greece, Mexico and El Salvador.
How long have you been on the knot/nest? Not sure probably around 2 years.
Melissa - What dreams may come is one of my favorites, too! I always cry at the end!
Eli making a Poll...I just got uber nostalgic! B*tch Knottie Chicas 4Lyf!
SAHM = Stay @ Home Mom
What's your name? Justine
Where do you live? (Miami, Broward, etc..) Homestead
What are you currently doing for a living? Wedding Planner (Own my own business from home)
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years? Same/SAHM
What are you wearing today? White v-neck t-shirt and black yoga capris.
When did you get married? What was your favorite part of your wedding day? November 10, 2007...Definitely seeing my DH @ the end of the aisle
Husband's name and occupation? Alexis , Timeshare Exchange Advisor
Any kids? Pets? TTC #1, we have a dog named Angel
and 2 turtles. Cat may be coming soon!
What are your hobbies? Besides the wedding gig....not much. The husband and I take our free time together to watch movies at home and try out new recipes
Favorite movie? hmmm Dirty Dancing , Pretty Woman & Erin Brockovich
What countries have you visited? nowhere just the U.S
How long have you been on the knot/nest? Since mid-2006.
CP 7.19.08
Dx with PCOS 3.27.09
HSG 7.15.09 = All clear
8.09 & 9.09(re-try) IUI #1/2 - Clomid 100mg Follistim 150iu Ovidrel=cancelled due to cysts
10.09 IUI #1/2 - Clomid 100mg Follistim 150iu Ovidrel Crinone 8%=BFP!
22mm Follie / 60mil & 48mil post wash counts Beta #1 (14dpiui)= 102 Beta #2 (18dpiui)= 714 12.3.09 HB 135bpm
Our baby boy was born on 7.8.10 @ 38 weeks 2 days! 2:17pm 6lbs 8oz 20" long
LOL! To the KNOT CAVE!! Aww Tine, I miss you!!!
What's your name? Johana
Where do you live? (Miami, Broward, etc..) Hialeah
What are you currently doing for a living? Accounting in a law firm/receptionist
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years? havent thought about it
What are you wearing today? Black slacks, and satin black & khaki top
When did you get married? What was your favorite part of your wedding day? 08/08/08 Seeing my husbands huge smile when i was walking down to him
Husband's name and occupation? Juan aka Juanky/ inspector
Any kids? Pets? Kids No way hopefully not for a long time/ yes a toy maltease he is going to be 5
What are your hobbies? shopping, sleeping, scrapbooking, working out
Favorite movie? The little Mermaid (disney)
What countries have you visited? None
How long have you been on the knot/nest? i guess since 2007
How funny! I do not usually find to many people who even know about that movie!!! I love that movie!!! I love all the art involved, the story line, choosing hell to be with the one you love!!! Its a sad but very beautiful movie!!!
What's your name? Karen
Where do you live? (Miami, Broward, etc..) Tamarac (Broward County)
What are you currently doing for a living? Professional Photographer (www.karenlisa.com)
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years? Same thing. I love my job.
What are you wearing today? orange shirt and jeans.
When did you get married? What was your favorite part of your wedding day? July 4th 2004. My favorite part was knowing that we were finally husband and wife and enjoying our special day.
Husband's name and occupation? Adrian, also self employed. He shoots weddings with me and owns a company that designs studio management software for photographers and other creatives.
Any kids? Pets? a baby boy, Zachary, and a mini dachshund, Maya.
What are your hobbies? shooting photos for fun, watching tv, reading, and traveling.
Favorite movie? I love the Harry Potter movies!
What countries have you visited? too many to name... I have visited most of Scandinavia, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Mexico, Egypt, and many parts of the US and Canada including Alaska. My dad is a travel agent so I've been to lots of places.
How long have you been on the knot/nest? I had an account on the knot when I was planning my wedding but never went on the boards. I have been a Nestie/Bumpie since March 2008.
My Blog: SIREN.ORG!
What's your name? Carmen
Where do you live? (Miami, Broward, etc..) Currently Miami, but will be movingto our new house in Broward next week
What are you currently doing for a living? Patient Acct Rep at a hospital
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years? Not sure, definitely not doing the same thing I"m doing now
What are you wearing today? I'm already in my Pj's
When did you get married? What was your favorite part of your wedding day? April 26, 2008....the ceremony
Husband's name and occupation? Nelson, police officer
Any kids? Pets? No kids yet but we have a mini Schnauzer named Lucy
What are your hobbies? Reading, shopping for things for the house, traveling
Favorite movie? Sixteen Candles
What countries have you visited? Most of the Caribbean Islands
How long have you been on the knot/nest? I think a few months now on the nest...I was on the knot for most of my wedding planning
What's your name? Diana
Where do you live? (Miami, Broward, etc..)West Kendall
What are you currently doing for a living? Regulatory Affairs specialist and just became a Wedding Planner
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years?Be a full time WP/SAHM
What are you wearing today?Tweety shirt and shorts
When did you get married?10/18/08
What was your favorite part of your wedding day?Walking down the aisle and my new hubby being at the end waiting for me
Husband's name and occupation?Orly - special agent for the government
Any kids? Pets? TTC next year and a 12 y/o pomeranian named Linda
What are your hobbies? traveling with DH, cooking, spending time with DH, reading, internet surfing
Favorite movie?GREASE .... is the word
What countries have you visited? ecuador, canada, islands: st. maarten, st. thomas, & puerto rico,
How long have you been on the knot/nest?since 2007
What's your name? Sheila
Where do you live? (Miami, Broward, etc..) West Miramar
What are you currently doing for a living? SAHM
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years? Event Planner
What are you wearing today? Shorts and a tank top
When did you get married? Jan. 13, 2007
What was your favorite part of your wedding day? So many to chose from... here are a couple. Seeing my husband waiting for me at the altar & the way I felt when I walked into our reception for the first time and seeing the oceanview and how all my hard work planning the wedding paid off. It felt like a dream it was so beautiful.
Husband's name and occupation? His nickname is Beau/Superintendent
Any kids? Pets? Our precious little miracle baby Joshua (almost 8 months old) and we have a puppy named Rocky.
What are your hobbies? Traveling, jetsking, cooking and reading.
Favorite movie? The Notebook
What countries have you visited? Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Italy, England, Paris, Switzerland, Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea, Grand Cayman, Bahamas, and most of the states in the U.S.
How long have you been on the knot/nest? Since 2006
What's your name? Gladys
Where do you live? (Miami, Broward, etc..) Broward - Sunrise
What are you currently doing for a living? I work at a hospital and the Contract Coordinator / CFO Executive Asst
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years? Not sure yet, but for sure doing something that I enjoy
What are you wearing today? Black pants, black shirt and a red sweate - work clothes!
When did you get married? What was your favorite part of your wedding day? Nov. 15th, 2008 - planning it!!! I love every aspect of planning the wedding...still miss it!
Husband's name and occupation? Alex - Master/Control Room Operator at Univision
Any kids? Pets? No to both - hopefully kids next year!
What are your hobbies? Baking, watching tv, and spending time with friends and family
Favorite movie? Still Pretty Women - but I also love love a few more, Sex and The City (huge fan of the show), PS I love you, Glass House
What countries have you visited? Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Mexico, St. Thomas, St. Marteen, Bahamas, Jamaica - DR and PR are the ones that I have have spent a good amount of time in, and visited several places within that country.
How long have you been on the knot/nest? I think since 2007 - I think that one of the best decisions I made when planning th wedding was to join the knot..and now I am enjoying being a nestie!
What's your name? Jayme
Where do you live? (Miami, Broward, etc..) Orlando, grew up in Broward
What are you currently doing for a living? Manage a staffing agency
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years? stay at home mom
What are you wearing today? now, the most confy pj's ever
When did you get married? What was your favorite part of your wedding day? 4/18/09, when my dad got on stage and sang and broke out his harmonica. he was so good!
Husband's name and occupation? Bobby, Asst Parts Mananger at car dealership
Any kids? Pets? working on the kids part, no pets
What are your hobbies? scrapbooking
Favorite movie? grease
What countries have you visited? Mexico
How long have you been on the knot/nest? I lurked on the knot for a while when I was helping a friend plan her wedding years ago, I joined for myself in 1/08. Nest-just a few months. I peak around here and the central florida board.
What's your name? Jayme
Where do you live? (Miami, Broward, etc..) Orlando, grew up in Broward
What are you currently doing for a living? Manage a staffing agency
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years? stay at home mom
What are you wearing today? now, the most comfy pj's ever
When did you get married? What was your favorite part of your wedding day? 4/18/09, when my dad got on stage and sang and started playing his harmonica. he was so good! its on mytreasurevideos.com blog
Husband's name and occupation? Bobby, Asst Parts Mananger at car dealership
Any kids? Pets? working on the kids part, no pets
What are your hobbies? scrapbooking
Favorite movie? grease
What countries have you visited? Mexico
How long have you been on the knot/nest? I lurked on the knot for a while when I was helping a friend plan her wedding years ago, I joined for myself in 1/08. Nest-just a few months. I peak around here and the central florida board.
What's your name? Tobi
Where do you live? (Miami, Broward, etc..) Miami
What are you currently doing for a living? HR/Started a wedding favor business
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years?
What are you wearing today? T-shirt and Jeans
When did you get married? What was your favorite part of your wedding day? Oct. 28, 2006 Marrying my husband
Husband's name and occupation? Ronald Detention Deputy Sheriff for Broward Sheriff's office
Any kids? Pets? Cat name Lynx and TTC #1 this year
What are your hobbies? Hanging with family and friends
Favorite movie? Clueless and Legally Blonde
What countries have you visited? St. Thomas, Bahamas, St. Maarten, Virgin Islands
How long have you been on the knot/nest? Since 2005 I mainly post on the getting pregnant board on the bump/nest.
I'm suuuuper late on this one, been crazy at work, but I definitely wanted to reply! It's so great seeing everyone back on the Nest!
What's your name? Laura
Where do you live? (Miami, Broward, etc..) Miami, High Pines (near Sunset Place) for now, hoping to move to Coral Gables verrry soon....
What are you currently doing for a living? I used to be a PE teacher before budget cuts and now I work for the American Cancer Society recruiting runners and volunteers for our marathon program
What would you like to be doing for a living in five years? SAHM and maybe working on my PhD
What are you wearing today?Brown dress and cute sandals
When did you get married? What was your favorite part of your wedding day? October 20, 2007. My favorite part was that everyone we loved was in one place and that we had the party of a lifetime complete with Sebastian the Ibis and Fireworks :-)
Husband's name and occupation?Mike, works for Carnival Cruise Lines Corporate office
Any kids? Pets? No kids, maybe next year. Two dogs, Yogi (deaf American Bulldog/lab mix) and Grayson (Catahoula) and one cat, Okeechobee (tuxedo cat)
What are your hobbies? Watching sports with the hubby, Wii, reading, nesting and catching up on celebrity gossip
Favorite movie?Pretty Woman or Steel Magnolias
What countries have you visited?Mexico, Jamaica, St. Maartin, France, Spain, Croatia, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, Austria, England, The Netherlands, Canada, Bahamas and Grand Cayman
How long have you been on the knot/nest? since October 2006