Thursday Ten!

dasmel30

I'm bored, so amuse me!

1. If you were to choose a new name for yourself, what would it be? 
2. What are you wearing today which is most reflective of who you are?
3. Choose a unique item from your purse and explain why you carry it.
4. If you could have a room full of any one thing, what would it be?
5. If you could only see black and white except for one color, what color would you choose to see?
6. How many jobs have you had in the past 10 years?
7. What is the one thing that makes you happy despite any mood?
8. What is the first think you think about when you wake up in the morning?
9. Where do you want to retire?
10. If you could have plastic surgery right now and change anything about yourself, what would you change?
    

Laurms15

1. If you were to choose a new name for yourself, what would it be? Hmmmm Emma or Lilliana No real reason
   
2. What are you wearing today which is most reflective of who you are? Ummm either my college ring or my wedding rings or my cross. My outfit as a whole is REALLY boring.
   
3. Choose a unique item from your purse and explain why you carry it. I have a purse full of stuff but I'm not sure any of it is unique...I carry mascara and lipstick because I think in a pinch those two things can make me look like a new person!
   
4. If you could have a room full of any one thing, what would it be? Acapella singers! I've loved acapella groups since high school.
   
5. If you could only see black and white except for one color, what color would you choose to see? Purple
6. How many jobs have you had in the past 10 years? 3 working for the school system in my town (mostly admin), working at the New York Public Library, and my current job.
   
7. What is the one thing that makes you happy despite any mood? Music!
   
8. What is the first think you think about when you wake up in the morning?UGH is it really time to get up but then I think ok what am I making Jon for lunch.
   
9. Where do you want to retire? I'd like to stay where I'm at but id my family moves then I'd want to be near them.
   
10. If you could have plastic surgery right now and change anything about yourself, what would you change? I'd get a little lipo on the belly chub I can't seem to rid myself of.
    

mermaidprincess073

1. If you were to choose a new name for yourself, what would it be? Ariel. So beautiful and classic.
2. What are you wearing today which is most reflective of who you are? Nothing lol. I'm wearing sweatpants and a t shirt.
3. Choose a unique item from your purse and explain why you carry it. Nothing really unique per se. But I do have a lot of Michaels coupons just in case.
4. If you could have a room full of any one thing, what would it be? A room where I could do all my crafts and be alone
5. If you could only see black and white except for one color, what color would you choose to see? Turquoise since its my favorite.
6. How many jobs have you had in the past 10 years? 3
7. What is the one thing that makes you happy despite any mood? Reading
8. What is the first think you think about when you wake up in the morning? MH since he wakes me up when he gets home from work.
9. Where do you want to retire? Florida. Where I live.
10. If you could have plastic surgery right now and change anything about yourself, what would you change? My ears.
    

festivegal2008

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dasmel30

@Cindy:  Not sure why it's not working..hopefully it works soon!

1. If you were to choose a new name for yourself, what would it be? Courtney
2. What are you wearing today which is most reflective of who you are?  A scarf...never leave home without one in the winter!
   
3. Choose a unique item from your purse and explain why you carry it. Anti-seizure medication for my sister.
   
4. If you could have a room full of any one thing, what would it be?  Peanut butter and chocolate!
5. If you could only see black and white except for one color, what color would you choose to see?  Green...then I could see how alive things are in the summer!
6. How many jobs have you had in the past 10 years?  Two, but technically one!  The second job was just part-time.
7. What is the one thing that makes you happy despite any mood?  My dog, Sadie!
8. What is the first think you think about when you wake up in the morning?  Should I work out?
9. Where do you want to retire?  Dominican Republic!
   
10. If you could have plastic surgery right now and change anything about yourself, what would you change?  My thighs!
    

AlmostLoCo

If you were to choose a new name for yourself, what would it be? Nothing comes to mind, I'd probably keep my name. 

What are you wearing today which is most reflective of who you are? My outfit is boring today - a suit jacket, blouse and wool pants since I'm doing a presentation later. My shoes are kind of cute though - brown suede wedges, so I'll go with that.  

Choose a unique item from your purse and explain why you carry it. My "purse" during the week is my work bag. Right now the most unique thing in it is my information packet from my fertility specialist!

If you could have a room full of any one thing, what would it be? Chocolate

 If you could only see black and white except for one color, what color would you choose to see? Red... not sure why

How many jobs have you had in the past 10 years? 2 jobs, for 4 different companies (survived 2 mergers), and multiple different positions

What is the one thing that makes you happy despite any mood? My cats, especially my boy Skittles 

What is the first think you think about when you wake up in the morning? In my house... get this cat off of me! (we have 3)

Where do you want to retire? Jersey Shore in the warmer months, Hawaii for the winter

If you could have plastic surgery right now and change anything about yourself, what would you change? Lipo for my belly and thighs

EJPint

If you were to choose a new name for yourself, what would it be? I would keep my name, I like it.  There isn't another name that sounds like "me".

What are you wearing today which is most reflective of who you are?  I guess my wedding ring.  For work we have to wear a company shirt, so my fugly black cardigan with my name embroidered on it doesn't exactly reflect my personal style.  Sad. 

Choose a unique item from your purse and explain why you carry it.  I have a handheld Yahtzee game.  I actually am still carrying around my carry-on bag from my last flight, so it's full of headphones, gum, disposable toothbrushes, etc.  Very random.  Embarrassing confession?  My last flight was 6 weeks ago. 

If you could have a room full of any one thing, what would it be?  Money, money, money. 

If you could only see black and white except for one color, what color would you choose to see? Green - my favorite color, and I think it's soothing.

How many jobs have you had in the past 10 years? This sounds terrible, but 12!  That timespan covers college and grad school, so many of them were PT jobs, either at school or while home on breaks, plus two internships, and some of the PT jobs were done simulateously.  I've had two "real" jobs since 2004. 

What is the one thing that makes you happy despite any mood?  My dogs.  Nothing like puppy kisses to make you forget why you were upset.  My husband can usually bring me out of a funk pretty quickly, too, he's kind of awesome. 

What is the first think you think about when you wake up in the morning?  Going back to sleep. 

Where do you want to retire? I would love to buy a villa in France, near a vineyard.

If you could have plastic surgery right now and change anything about yourself, what would you change?  I would suck out fat.  All of it, and then have my skin tightened.  I'd really like to get "the girls" lifted.  Someday I may need a  turkeynecktomy, but for now that area is staying firm and lifted!

allioops414

1. If you were to choose a new name for yourself, what would it be?  Princess Consuela Bananahammock!  HAHA No, honestly, I like my name, I wouldn't change it
   
2. What are you wearing today which is most reflective of who you are? I guess my wedding/engagement rings?  And my teal blue pashmina scarf - I love scarves!
   
3. Choose a unique item from your purse and explain why you carry it. A prayer card from my grandmother's wake and a little mini lysol spray - I could always use a little blessing from my grandma and hey, you never know when you need lysol!!
   
4. If you could have a room full of any one thing, what would it be? money!!!!
5. If you could only see black and white except for one color, what color would you choose to see? yellow - it's nice to see the sunshine, if nothing else
6. How many jobs have you had in the past 10 years? wow - probably about 6 from age 20-30
7. What is the one thing that makes you happy despite any mood? a baby - i mean, how can you not smile at a cute little baby??
8. What is the first think you think about when you wake up in the morning? oh, f*ck, i dont wanna get up
9. Where do you want to retire? somewhere warmmmm
   
10. If you could have plastic surgery right now and change anything about yourself, what would you change?  probably my legs - its the part of my body i dislike the least
    

rands09

1. If you were to choose a new name for yourself, what would it be?  I've always loved the name Elise...
2. What are you wearing today which is most reflective of who you are?My Ugg tennies...they are comfy and warm, and I'm all about being comfortable! 
3. Choose a unique item from your purse and explain why you carry it. A spare pair of panties - TMI alert! I began carrying an extra pair for those hot mornings when I would be soaked by the time I got to work...and now that it's cooler, I just keep a pair in there...you never know...lol
4. If you could have a room full of any one thing, what would it be? $100 bills...got to be honest!
5. If you could only see black and white except for one color, what color would you choose to see? Blue - then I could see H's beautiful eyes!
6. How many jobs have you had in the past 10 years? Three: 6 at one, 2 at the next, and 1 at my current. With a 1 year lay-off tossed in for good measure!
7. What is the one thing that makes you happy despite any mood? Tie - seeing H happy  and smiling & my doggies chasing and playing with each other!
8. What is the first think you think about when you wake up in the morning? "What in the world am I going to wear today???"
9. Where do you want to retire? North Carolina...somewhere by the sea...
10. If you could have plastic surgery right now and change anything about yourself, what would you change? These annoying moles have been popping up the older I get...yeah, I'd have them zapped!
    

waltzingmatilda13

1. If you were to choose a new name for yourself, what would it be? Rebecca, but I'd want to be call Becca
2. What are you wearing today which is most reflective of who you are? I sweater with fabric flowers all over one shoulder.
   
3. Choose a unique item from your purse and explain why you carry it. A book. I always have a book with me because I love to read, especially at lunch time at work.
   
4. If you could have a room full of any one thing, what would it be? Chocolate. I could survive on chocolate, right?
5. If you could only see black and white except for one color, what color would you choose to see? Blue.
6. How many jobs have you had in the past 10 years? Hmm, I', on my 8th job, but 6 of those were part-timers from high school and college.
7. What is the one thing that makes you happy despite any mood? Chocolate. It makes me happy to see it and smell it and eat it.
8. What is the first think you think about when you wake up in the morning? What I'm going to wear for the day.
9. Where do you want to retire? To a yacht. Then I can travel the world. 
   
10. If you could have plastic surgery right now and change anything about yourself, what would you change? My thunder thighs. My waist is fairly small, but because of my thighs I have to buy bigger pants.
    

waltzingmatilda13

rands09:

Choose a unique item from your purse and explain why you carry it. A spare pair of panties - TMI alert! I began carrying an extra pair for those hot mornings when I would be soaked by the time I got to work...and now that it's cooler, I just keep a pair in there...you never know...lol

 Well, that is certainly the most unique item I have ever heard anyone carry around in their purse! It adds a whole new meaning to needing to wear clean underwear just in case!

ribbicks

1. If you were to choose a new name for yourself, what would it be?
   Hmm... I really do like my name so I've never given this any thought.  I really can't picture myself with a different name!
   
   
2. What are you wearing today which is most reflective of who you are?
   I'm still in pj's since I'm just bumming around the house and packing so I guess that shows that I like comfort?
   
   
3. Choose a unique item from your purse and explain why you carry it.
   Before pregnancy, I would carry a bama coozie around.  lol, I promise I'm not a drunk but it's nice to be able to "represent" if we stop somewhere for lunch or whatever.  I also tend to have some sort of hard candy in my purse, like wurthers (sp?) carmel hard candies...got that from my grandmother.
   
   
4. If you could have a room full of any one thing, what would it be?
   A room lined in bubble wrap would be so much fun! 
   
   
5. If you could only see black and white except for one color, what color would you choose to see?
   Blue because it's calming
   
   
6. How many jobs have you had in the past 10 years?
   Umm, 8? Thats high school jobs and part time work during college too.  Lol, some of these doubled up as I worked multiple jobs at one time.
   
   
7. What is the one thing that makes you happy despite any mood?
   Ok, I'm sappy... my husband.  Even when I'm mad at him, he makes me happy.  And warm sunshine shining through a window, my puppies, my baby kicking me, and a roaring fire.
   
   
8. What is the first think you think about when you wake up in the morning?
   What do I need to get done today? And "where's my comp, I need to check thenest!"
   
   
9. Where do you want to retire?
   I think this depends a lot on where our kids are.  I'm going to want to be able to visit them easily.
   
   
10. If you could have plastic surgery right now and change anything about yourself, what would you change?
    Well there are two categories here.  What I WILL do, and what I would like to do, but will never do it. 
    
    I WILL after I'm done having kids get my boobs redone (lifted, reduced, whatever they need) and possibly a little work on my belly.  I had a breast reduction before ( i know, you can't tell by my pics now since I'm huge again!!!) and it was the best decision I have ever made.  I will absolutly do it again because it changed my life and I don't ever want to go back to feeling the way I did before. 
    
    I would LIKE to get some sort of work done on my face since I hate my profile, but I'm never going to get it done.  I'm me, this is the way I look and that's fine.  My husband thinks I'm beautiful so that makes me happy.  I just HATE my profile! 
    
    
    

courtniko

dasmel30:

1. If you were to choose a new name for yourself, what would it be? Courtney

Glad you like my name Mel 

 

1. If you were to choose a new name for yourself, what would it be?
     I really like my name, but my parents almost named me Daphene, and I always thought that was so pretty
   
2. What are you wearing today which is most reflective of who you are?  A sweater, I am always cold, and I always pull the sleeves over my hands (drove my mom crazy when I was growing up), I guess it is a security blanket type thing
   
3. Choose a unique item from your purse and explain why you carry it.  My purse actually is VERY minimal, like wallet, phone, keys and a pen.  My key chain is a bee from Coach, which I like kus my college mascot was a yellow jacket, so I will go with that.
   
4. If you could have a room full of any one thing, what would it be?  Money
5. If you could only see black and white except for one color, what color would you choose to see?  I like Mel's answer, green to see the plant life around me
6. How many jobs have you had in the past 10 years?  3, my current real job, and then 2 internships during college
7. What is the one thing that makes you happy despite any mood?  My cat Charleston, he can always put a smile on my face, always.
8. What is the first think you think about when you wake up in the morning?  either, ugh, I am not ready to get up, or I really need to pee (sorry for the tmi)
9. Where do you want to retire?  Hm, California wine country sounds pleasant 
   
10. If you could have plastic surgery right now and change anything about yourself, what would you change?  Lipo, all over.  I would also like to get my eyes fixed, which is something that I would actually do.
    

 

RachieK10

If you were to choose a new name for yourself, what would it be? Either Alexa (I'd go by Alex) or Hannah

What are you wearing today which is most reflective of who you are? A chunky belt -- i can't wear anything too incredibly fashionable on court days, so I just added a belt for a little bit of my style

 Choose a unique item from your purse and explain why you carry it.A pamphlet for an IUD so I can remember to call my insurance about it. I really hope someone doesn't go through my purse!

 If you could have a room full of any one thing, what would it be? this is hard. I'd say photographs of my friends and family

 If you could only see black and white except for one color, what color would you choose to see? yellow

How many jobs have you had in the past 10 years? oh lordy. Alot -- i've worked in probably 9 or 10 restaurants through hs/college, then 4 different law firms during law school + my job now

What is the one thing that makes you happy despite any mood?BRUCE!

 What is the first think you think about when you wake up in the morning? hoping husband takes the dog out (he always does) usually followed by one of my stressful cases. ugh.

 Where do you want to retire? i already live in retirement land and would like to stay!

 If you could have plastic surgery right now and change anything about yourself, what would you change? lipo of the belly! (but i wouldn't really do it)

ericcaah

1. If you were to choose a new name for yourself, what would it be? I'd probably change my name to Emma.
   
2. What are you wearing today which is most reflective of who you are? I'm home sick today, so I'm in casual clothes. I'm wearing my lucky Boston Bruins t-shirt, since the B's are playing tonight. I'm a huge Bruins fan.
   
3. Choose a unique item from your purse and explain why you carry it. I don't have anything really unique, but I always have a tide-to-go stick because I spill things a lot.
   
4. If you could have a room full of any one thing, what would it be? eek.. I don't know! Maybe pillows because that would be really comfy!
5. If you could only see black and white except for one color, what color would you choose to see? I'd probably choose to see the color blue - I just can't imagine looking at a black & white sky all the time!
6. How many jobs have you had in the past 10 years? I think about 8... 10 years goes back to all the jobs I've ever had.
7. What is the one thing that makes you happy despite any mood? Watching a funny TV show or movie... or listening to Nsync.
8. What is the first think you think about when you wake up in the morning? I just want to stay in my comfy bedddd!
9. Where do you want to retire? DH and I hope to buy an RV and drive around the US to see the Red Sox play in every stadium. (we're weird). We want a house in the mountains in NH for the summer and a beach house in North Carolina for the winter.
   
10. If you could have plastic surgery right now and change anything about yourself, what would you change? I'd get lipo on my belly, thighs, and arms.
    

pag41989

If you were to choose a new name for yourself, what would it be? I'm not sure.. I like my name

 What are you wearing today which is most reflective of who you are? My long sleeve shirt I guess? I like being comfortable

Choose a unique item from your purse and explain why you carry it. I can't think of anything unique in my purse

If you could have a room full of any one thing, what would it be? sugar or flour... it seems like I never have enough

If you could only see black and white except for one color, what color would you choose to see? Red

How many jobs have you had in the past 10 years? 4

What is the one thing that makes you happy despite any mood? Cakes!

What is the first think you think about when you wake up in the morning? Ugh I have to go to work

Where do you want to retire? The caribbean

If you could have plastic surgery right now and change anything about yourself, what would you change? I HATE the way my girls look so I would change that first and get lipo all over

jenif

If you were to choose a new name for yourself, what would it be? i've always liked the name jerica, like from jem and the holograms?What are you wearing today which is most reflective of who you are? my smile Choose a unique item from your purse and explain why you carry it. a game of farkle because you never know when you need to engage in a little friendly game of dice competitionIf you could have a room full of any one thing, what would it be? pillowsIf you could only see black and white except for one color, what color would you choose to see? green so i could still see most of what nature has to offerHow many jobs have you had in the past 10 years? i would say close to 20What is the one thing that makes you happy despite any mood? picking up my camera and capturing something that reminds me of loveWhat is the first think you think about when you wake up in the morning? coffeeeeeeWhere do you want to retire? i don't care if it's a cardboard box so long as i'm with the stb dhIf you could have plastic surgery right now and change anything about yourself, what would you change? turkey neck - it's got to GO!

Kryssttle

If you were to choose a new name for yourself, what would it be? I like me name and can't really imagine myself with any other name. What are you wearing today which is most reflective of who you are? My outfit is really boring so I'm going to say my wedding ring
Choose a unique item from your purse and explain why you carry it. hmm...nothing unique, but I always have chapstick and kleenex. Chapstick for me, and Kleenex for DH because he is always asking if I have one!
If you could have a room full of any one thing, what would it be? I'm gonna say money too, it would be the most useful thing!
If you could only see black and white except for one color, what color would you choose to see? I was going to say blue but some fo you guys have convinced me to go with green because I can't imagine not being able to see all the grass and trees in the spring.
How many jobs have you had in the past 10 years? 4 this includes college jobs...hopefully soon I have a new one, thats what I really want for Christmas
What is the one thing that makes you happy despite any mood? The beach!
What is the first think you think about when you wake up in the morning? How much longer can I get away with staying in bed.
Where do you want to retire? I think Hawaii would be the most ideal place.
If you could have plastic surgery right now and change anything about yourself, what would you change? Lipo please

Lisa6255

1. If you were to choose a new name for yourself, what would it be? I like my name so I'll keep it!
   
2. What are you wearing today which is most reflective of who you are? Um well today I have on jeans, which I guess reflects that I want to be comfortable. I always wear my necklace DH gave me almost 4 yrs ago for Valentine's day- I guess that represents my sentimentality.
   
3. Choose a unique item from your purse and explain why you carry it. Those little "ped" things (foot stocking for trying on shoes)- you never know when you'll need them and the store may not have any handy!
   
4. If you could have a room full of any one thing, what would it be? Haha I like the money answer, otherwise a variety of yarn might be nice since I've been knitting so much!
   
5. If you could only see black and white except for one color, what color would you choose to see? blue
6. How many jobs have you had in the past 10 years? 4
   
7. What is the one thing that makes you happy despite any mood? Margaritas. Haha j/k Chex Mix is my go to a happy place food.
   
8. What is the first think you think about when you wake up in the morning?  I gotta get up!
9. Where do you want to retire? Haven't thought that far ahead . . .
   
10. If you could have plastic surgery right now and change anything about yourself, what would you change? My nose.
    

bhentze

1. If you were to choose a new name for yourself, what would it be?  Probably something really Irish..I don't know what.
2. What are you wearing today which is most reflective of who you are?  A scarf, because I always like to be cozy.
3. Choose a unique item from your purse and explain why you carry it.  I always have a hairband or elastic in my purse. I know that isn't unique...but I always need one and don't have it so I have made a habit of making sure I have one with me.
4. If you could have a room full of any one thing, what would it be? My friends and famile : )
5. If you could only see black and white except for one color, what color would you choose to see? Blue...the sky and the water...I think it would make up for everything else.
6. How many jobs have you had in the past 10 years? 4. One was all of college. One was in GA then I had to move for FI (at the time). One was in FL (then I had to move for FI (at the time). Now I am settles here in NY with my DH!
7. What is the one thing that makes you happy despite any mood? Chocolate. I should be sentimental and say DH, but that one is already just a given.
8. What is the first think you think about when you wake up in the morning? I count the minutes until I really need to wake up, and see how much longer I can stay in bed with DH.
9. Where do you want to retire? I want to stay in NY. I looove it here. I would love to retire in the city, I know that isn't very practical, but I can't see myself as a retiree who just sits around all the time, and I would want to be close to my family.
10. If you could have plastic surgery right now and change anything about yourself, what would you change? Lipooo.