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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.
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Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
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What branch are you affiliated with? DH is AD Army, and my dad was Navy.
Do you have a specific Starbucks order? what is it? Cinnamon Dulce frappachino
so yummy.
What's your favorite meal? Breakfast, even though i rarely eat breakfast.
Do you like getting pedicures? I enjoy it, but I don't one that often.
Whats your sign? Do you identify with it? Leo, not everything thats said about leos is true about me.
When you were little (or now) did you go through a "purple" phase (favorite color being purple)? Light purple is currently my favorite color, however, if you knew me you would swear its pink.
Cats/Dogs/other? Rabbit, hes an English lop and looks like Thumper from Bambi. His name is Little Bear
Something that makes you smile? Hearing skype at odd hours of the night
it could only be one person.
How did you get your screen name? is it your first? It's a pet name that I've had since middle school or so. Bug got added on to my usual nickname Laddie. It's my first.
What branch are you affiliated with? Formerly affiliated with the AF.
Do you have a specific Starbucks order? what is it? I don't do Starbucks.
What's your favorite meal? Pasta with vodka sauce... for now.
Do you like getting pedicures? I've never had one.
Whats your sign? Do you identify with it? Pisces. Creepily.
When you were little (or now) did you go through a "purple" phase (favorite color being purple)? I still like purple. I don't remember having a phase of it though. I've always been a blue and green person.
Cats/Dogs/other? I have an awesomesauce bearded dragon named Erynn. I really with I had the time for a cat or a dog right now. That and the boyfriend is allergic to furry things.
Something that makes you smile? I will *finally* be graduating this December.
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How did you get your screen name? is it your first? I'm terrible at picking out screen names. I wanted one that had nothing to do with my real name and I like to hike.
What branch are you affiliated with? H is in the Navy
Do you have a specific Starbucks order? what is it? Venti coffee with 2 pumps of sugar free vanilla and then I add skim milk.
What's your favorite meal? I love anything with chicken.
Do you like getting pedicures? love love love
Whats your sign? Do you identify with it? Libra. Yes I do. I think everything should be balanced and fair. I also think I identify with being first born. Both of those give me some anxiety issues!!
When you were little (or now) did you go through a "purple" phase (favorite color being purple)? I'm still in it. I love me some deep purple
Cats/Dogs/other? We have a 1.5 year old Shepherd. He's my avatar
Something that makes you smile? Geno (our pup)
How did you get your screen name? is it your first? It's my favorite Beatles song and some numbers. This is my first.
What branch are you affiliated with? H is AD Navy
Do you have a specific Starbucks order? what is it? I only recently started getting Starbucks occasionally, because they have a location where I work. I have been getting a mocha coconut frapp with extra coconut, or a passion sweet tea lemonade.
What's your favorite meal? I love fall/winter comfort food. Give me some meatloaf, mashed potatoes and veggies and I am good to go.
Do you like getting pedicures? I've never had one.
Whats your sign? Do you identify with it? Cancer. A teeny bit.
When you were little (or now) did you go through a "purple" phase (favorite color being purple)? Not really, I've always loved green.
Cats/Dogs/other? I love most animals. But right now, loving our little pup.
Something that makes you smile? Knowing that I'm signed off for a promotion at work that will happen in the next couple weeks.
How did you get your screen name? is it your first? It's my xh's nickname. I have another one, I just never use it.
What branch are you affiliated with? Um, I live in an AF town. That's all I got.
Do you have a specific Starbucks order? what is it? When it's hot out, I got an iced caramel machiatto. When it's cold out I switch between peppermint mochas and caramel machiattos.
What's your favorite meal? Chipotle! haha Seriously though, my mom's lasagna
Do you like getting pedicures? Sure do!
Whats your sign? Do you identify with it? Scorpio....lots of us here I've noticed. Sometimes.
When you were little (or now) did you go through a "purple" phase (favorite color being purple)? Nope. But I sure do love pink right now!
Cats/Dogs/other? Both!
Something that makes you smile? My sweet cheeks. And the fact that I'm going to see quite a few amazing MNers in a week! YAY for an MN gtg at a wedding!
Wanna make a bet when we're getting orders? (DH has been "expecting" them for most the summer. we keep hearing they are "coming soon", and now the AFPC guy says "this week or next" the training DH is supposed to start is the first week of Nov, so we should move in Oct!) For your sake, I hope you get them next week!
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What branch are you affiliated with? H is Air Force
Do you have a specific Starbucks order? what is it? On the rare occasion that we go to Starbucks, I just get a hot chocolate.
What's your favorite meal? H's grandma's fried shrimp, french fries, and hush puppies. Super healthy.
Do you like getting pedicures? Nah I'm too ticklish.
Whats your sign? Do you identify with it? Aries but I don't know anything about the sign.
When you were little (or now) did you go through a "purple" phase (favorite color being purple)? No I went through a baby blue stage. My mom took me shopping and told me that Dad asked her to push me toward clothes that aren't blue. I don't think I've bought any baby blue item of clothing since.
Cats/Dogs/other? I'm a dog person fo sho. Which is a good thing because we have a 100 lb one.
Something that makes you smile? Thinking about Christmas-time. I love that time of the year.
Wanna make a bet when we're getting orders? (DH has been "expecting" them for most the summer. we keep hearing they are "coming soon", and now the AFPC guy says "this week or next" the training DH is supposed to start is the first week of Nov, so we should move in Oct!) Oi that's frustrating! Hopefully next week!
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How did you get your screen name? is it your first? I signed up for it. Other than the AE I made in case of bannings, it is my only one.
What branch are you affiliated with? Army National Guard
Do you have a specific Starbucks order? what is it? Grande Vanilla Latte
What's your favorite meal? Steak
Do you like getting pedicures? Yes. I thought I would hate it, but my mom talked me into getting one. I hate her for that.
Whats your sign? Do you identify with it? Taurus. Me, stubborn? Never.
When you were little (or now) did you go through a "purple" phase (favorite color being purple)? Yes. I was about 7.
Cats/Dogs/other? 2 dogs. A chubby Brittany and hyper Rottie.
Something that makes you smile? ::points to siggy:: Except now. He's being a butthead and won't nap.
Wanna make a bet when we're getting orders? (DH has been "expecting" them for most the summer. we keep hearing they are "coming soon", and now the AFPC guy says "this week or next" the training DH is supposed to start is the first week of Nov, so we should move in Oct!) Tuesday.
How did you get your screen name? is it your first? Me=Melissa, DH=Antoine, together=meltoine. It is my first.
What branch are you affiliated with? AF
Do you have a specific Starbucks order? what is it? Not really a fan of Starbucks and I don't drink coffee, but when I go to a cafe I usually get hot chocolate.
What's your favorite meal? Right now, because I'm dying for good Italian food since we have not one Italian restaurant, I'd say an appetizer of bruschetta, prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella and an entree of fettucine alfredo.
Do you like getting pedicures? Yes!
Whats your sign? Do you identify with it? Cancer. I don't really know if I identify with it. I never got into astrology so I don't know what my characteristics are supposed to be.
When you were little (or now) did you go through a "purple" phase (favorite color being purple)? I didn't. My best friend had purple everything until about 9th grade, so I think I was purple-d out just by being around her.
Cats/Dogs/other? Dogs.
Something that makes you smile? My kid smiling. It's contagious!
Wanna make a bet when we're getting orders? I think you'll be like us and get them after you actually move. We got our orders to Laughlin two days after we arrived, which was the day before H's RNLT.
How did you get your screen name? is it your first?
Last name and year we met. Yes.What branch are you affiliated with?
USMCDo you have a specific Starbucks order? what is it?
not starbucks per se, but for coffee in the summer its a carmel mocha frappe with whip. Fall I get the pumpkin cream cheese muffin and a pumpkin spice chai latte. Winter is peppermint mocha latte.What's your favorite meal?
fried chicken, baked sweet potatoes, steamed asparagus.Do you like getting pedicures?
Yes!Whats your sign? Do you identify with it?
Gemini, yes. I'm very out going.When you were little (or now) did you go through a "purple" phase (favorite color being purple)?
noCats/Dogs/other?
1 cat 2 dogsSomething that makes you smile?
my baby girlWanna make a bet when we're getting orders? Never, lol.
How did you get your screen name? is it your first? Nickname my cousin came up with my first and middle name when I was little. I had another one at one point.
What branch are you affiliated with? H is Marines
Do you have a specific Starbucks order? what is it? Grande caramel frap, double blended, extra caramel, no whip.
What's your favorite meal? Breakfast! yum
Do you like getting pedicures? Love them!
Whats your sign? Do you identify with it? Leo, and yes.
When you were little (or now) did you go through a "purple" phase (favorite color being purple)? Yes, around 10 to 13 or so.
Cats/Dogs/other? Dogs and bunnies!
Something that makes you smile? My bunny was really sick but is all better now!
Wanna make a bet when we're getting orders? (DH has been "expecting" them for most the summer. we keep hearing they are "coming soon", and now the AFPC guy says "this week or next" the training DH is supposed to start is the first week of Nov, so we should move in Oct!) I'm hoping mid Sept for us....I too want to put my notice in on the 1st of Sept. But we'll probably get them in early Oct, right before we think he's suppose to report.
How did you get your screen name? is it your first? Clover is my daughter's middle name
What branch are you affiliated with? Army
Do you have a specific Starbucks order? what is it? Oh yes, Skinny White Chocolate Mocha
What's your favorite meal? Anything Mexican.
Do you like getting pedicures? I do, I like them much better than manicures for some reason..
Whats your sign? Do you identify with it? Gemini, not so much.
When you were little (or now) did you go through a "purple" phase (favorite color being purple)? High school..
Cats/Dogs/other? Yellow Lab named Belle
Something that makes you smile? Hearing DH's voice on the other end of the line on those few and far between phone calls.
What branch are you affiliated with? Army National Guard
Do you have a specific Starbucks order? what is it? Skinny white chocolate mocha. Except for holiday time, then it's always a skinny pumpkin spice latte. Yummy goodness!
What's your favorite meal? Guacamole and chips, spicy chicken enchiladas, a glass of white wine, and cheesecake for dessert.
Do you like getting pedicures? Sure!
Whats your sign? Do you identify with it? Sagittarius. Nope, I don't even know how to spell it! LOL.
When you were little (or now) did you go through a "purple" phase (favorite color being purple)? Not that I can remember. I think I was more a fan of blue?
Cats/Dogs/other? Cats. We have three. DH and I both grew up with cats. I'm so glad he is as much of a cat person as I am.
Something that makes you smile? Well, speaking of cats. This video makes me smile every time!
Wanna make a bet when we're getting orders? (DH has been "expecting" them for most the summer. we keep hearing they are "coming soon", and now the AFPC guy says "this week or next" the training DH is supposed to start is the first week of Nov, so we should move in Oct!) Yikes! Two weeks? Hope it all gets worked out!
How did you get your screen name? is it your first? This is my original SN, its my name.
What branch are you affiliated with? USMC
Do you have a specific Starbucks order? what is it? Vanilla bean frappuccino
What's your favorite meal? enchiladas
Do you like getting pedicures? yup
Whats your sign? Do you identify with it? Libra; most characteristics are pretty right on for me
When you were little (or now) did you go through a "purple" phase (favorite color being purple)? no
Cats/Dogs/other? Dogs. DH and I really want to get one, but I think we may end up waiting until after the baby is here
Something that makes you smile? sleeping in my own bed