August 2012 Weddings
tuarceatha
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Itchy nose.
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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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Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Per mtishawt's request...
What do we have in common?
Please share what you already know you have in common with other posters, beyond wedding dates 
Are you from the same state? Share an interest? Same first name? Whatever you already know.
And/or, reintroduce yourself.
What should we call you?:
How did you met your H?
Furbabies?
Baby-babies?
Who or what do you love to listen to in the car?
Last book you read?
Favorite past time?
What peeves you?
What is guaranteed to make you laugh?
Three words that help describe you.
Share something you think is unique about you. (Maybe someone on the internet shares this with you!)
When did you begin posting on TK/TB/TN?
Favorite board to lurk/post on? (across all sites)
Itchy nose.
Re: Per mtishawt's request...
What should we call you?: Jen
How did you met your H? We went to HS together. Were friends for years, then reconnected after going our separate ways and ended up falling in love.
Furbabies? None. I kind of want a cat or two, but I've never owned one (we had a dog growing up), but I'd feel better about leaving cats alone all day while we work.
Baby-babies? Not yet.
Who or what do you love to listen to in the car? Audiobooks, lately. I also love pop, rock, and some random stuff I find on the radio. I love listening to All Things Considered on NPR and various other random shows I can catch during my commute.
Last book you read? I'm listening to Catching Fire right now.
Favorite past time? (Don't you love when you come up with the question, and you don't have a good answer yourself? ha) Umm I watch a good bit of TV, I used to love wedding blogs--now I gotta bookmark some other sorts of blogs to follow. I like pinning. I enjoy yoga, but haven't done it in awhile. I guess my favorite thing to do is get together with friends and family and hang out.
What peeves you? Traffic. Know-it-alls. Holes in socks. When H leaves wrappers out.
What is guaranteed to make you laugh? H is a good source of laughter. I love the show Whitney for a laugh. Kristen Wiig.
Three words that help describe you. I said "help" because I believe we are far more complicated than the few words we can think of to describe us. Anyways, I'd say talkative, goofy, and social.
Share something you think is unique about you. (Maybe someone on the internet shares this with you!) Gosh...Um I was born in a cottage hospital on an island.
When did you begin posting on TK/TB/TN? December 2011
Favorite board to lurk/post on? (across all sites) I have a grand time on the NEY board.What should we call you?: Becki
How did you met your H? Online
Furbabies? 4 cats, an Australian Cattle Dog, horses, a turtle (not fur however put still a pet)
Baby-babies? 4 year old and a 6 year old boys trying for that girl!
Who or what do you love to listen to in the car? anything and everything
Last book you read? Cat in the Hat :-)
Favorite past time? Crafts, Movies, Photography, Horseback Riding
What peeves you? Not much I am pretty laid back
What is guaranteed to make you laugh? My children, my Dog, or my "he thinks he is a comedian" husband
Three words that help describe you. Nice, Quiet, Crafty
Share something you think is unique about you. (Maybe someone on the internet shares this with you!) hmmm this is a hard one... probably my photography becuase everyone has a different view on thins
When did you begin posting on TK/TB/TN? Just last week
Favorite board to lurk/post on? (across all sites) August 2012, and some of the baby sites
What should we call you?: Kristina
How did you met your H? My previous job
Furbabies? 1 cat and 1 dog
Baby-babies? 5 and 2yr old boys. Also hopeing to start trying for a girl
Who or what do you love to listen to in the car? rock, classic rock, country and some pop
Last book you read? Peaches
Favorite past time? I like to try to be crafty haha, party planning and playing with my kids
What peeves you? 2 faced people
What is guaranteed to make you laugh? My hubby, kids and the tv show New Girl (love it haha)
Three words that help describe you. outgoing, nice, active
Share something you think is unique about you. (Maybe someone on the internet shares this with you!)
When did you begin posting on TK/TB/TN? Oh man I don't know I was one of the first ones to the August 2012 board
Favorite board to lurk/post on? (across all sites) Our August boards and the craft boards
I love the New Girl. So excited for the next season. Any favorite characters?
Schmidt is my favorite. All the random awkward stuff he says and does never fails to crack me up. The best was when he "white fanged" cece it was priceless
lol "Are you White Fanging me?" He is a riot. I love just about everything that comes out of his mouth.
ETA - Forgot the turtle!
What do we have in common?
Not really sure yet..
And/or, reintroduce yourself.
What should we call you?: Alicia
How did you met your H? Match.com!
Furbabies? 2 - Boxer/bulldog Nikki and Chesapeake Duncan, oh, and the turtle Aries
Baby-babies? Not yet
Who or what do you love to listen to in the car? Everything, usually country or rock
Last book you read? Fifty Shades of Grey
Favorite past time? Baseball, bike riding
What peeves you? Liars, rudeness
What is guaranteed to make you laugh? Family Guy
Three words that help describe you. Driven, quiet, reliable
Share something you think is unique about you. (Maybe someone on the internet shares this with you!) I was a preemie
When did you begin posting on TK/TB/TN? Apparently, I created an account 6 years ago when my best friend got engaged
Favorite board to lurk/post on? (across all sites) I just kind of surf around now, nothing consistent besides this one. I'm scared I'll get reemed by the girls on other boards.
What do we have in common?
Pretty sure Colstj and I are from the same state!
And/or, reintroduce yourself.
What should we call you?: Sara
How did you met your H? At a birthday party for a mutual friend
Furbabies? Not yet, although DH is hinting that we may get an outdoor kitty!!
Baby-babies? Not yet, hope to be pregnant soon once our honeymoon is over!
Who or what do you love to listen to in the car? A cd my DH made me of our favorite songs, or the radio
Last book you read? Last book I fully read was "My Sister's Keeper", about to finish Jane Austen's "Mansfield Park", then going to attempt to read the 50 Shades of Grey series!!
Favorite past time? Reading, or watching certain tv shows (DWTS anyone?)
What peeves you? People constantly being late!!
What is guaranteed to make you laugh? My hubby, and the show Scrubs!!
Three words that help describe you. Short, Silly, Optimistic
Share something you think is unique about you. (Maybe someone on the internet shares this with you!) - I went to Spain in 11th grade of high school
2 weeks I was over there and got to spend 5 days with a host family (with no other Americans with me)!! 
When did you begin posting on TK/TB/TN? October 2011
Favorite board to lurk/post on? (across all sites) Not sure, I lurk the honeymoon one a lot.. I guess this one is for posting (as long as it stays active)What should we call you?: My name is Maritoni, but you can call me MT. I'm also on instagram (IG) as mtisatooth.
How did you met your H? would you believe the internet? At that time I was very busy with my career. I tried the net as a joke and it worked, although I wouldn't encourage it. Crazy things happen to people all the time.
Furbabies? We have three although we have none together. DH adopted a cat from a friend from work and when his dad passed away, he got his dog which is a Boston terrier mix and I have a pekingese.
Baby-babies? after we get another house, the baby should naturally follow. We are on a 5 year plan.
Who or what do you love to listen to in the car? Although I'm forced to be politically agnostic, I do spend time listening to NPR. When I'm preparing to teach ballet class, strictly classical and when I'm just my usual self, think 90's/ now pop on steroids. I don't even really like it. I just feel like that allows my mind to be blank.
Last book you read? I re-read "nickled and dimed" and got angry . . . again. lol
Favorite past time? I live/love dancing, reading economic articles, I'll try to be a fashionista, I do makeup for brides for free. I also really love watching Burn notice!
What peeves you? poor grammar, people who don't shut cabinets, poor customer service, poor makeup application, celebrities . . . I'm a riot. haha
What is guaranteed to make you laugh? generally, something very politically incorrect and babies.
Three words that help describe you. short, intelligent and "a lot"
Share something you think is unique about you. (Maybe someone on the internet shares this with you!) My background is one of filipino, hawaiian and spanish decent, however, I speak ukrainian well.
When did you begin posting on TK/TB/TN? I became a member in 2007 for a friend's wedding, but I started posting in like late 2010
Favorite board to lurk/post on? (across all sites) I used to lurk on the E-board.
By night I'm a choreographer, I love catching that show when I can!
I love dancing!! I'm not a professional by any means, but my brother and I did a swing dance during my reception and I was able to follow his lead pretty well!! I used to go swing dancing every Tuesday when I lived in North Dakota, now I "live vicariously" through DWTS. My parents love watching it to (we used to watch together, now Mom and I talk after each show (or the day after)
What should we call you?: Jen - same name as OP
How did you met your H? College sweethearts. Love at first sight lol
Furbabies? Two five-six month old kittens.
Baby-babies? Not thinking about that yet.
Who or what do you love to listen to in the car? Mostly The Beatles or 90's music.
Last book you read? Mockingjay
Favorite past time? I love going out to dinner and just relaxing at home.
What peeves you? Bad drivers, fake purses, meanies.
What is guaranteed to make you laugh? My mom! Myself when I'm in a good mood haha
Three words that help describe you. Quiet, caring, relaxed
Share something you think is unique about you. (Maybe someone on the internet shares this with you!) My resume - marketing degree, elementary teaching masters, past in event planning, I try everything but currently have no idea what to do now!
When did you begin posting on TK/TB/TN? When I got engaged Oct. 2011 (under another name), but I used to lurk in college when I wanted to be a wedding planner.
Favorite board to lurk/post on? (across all sites) I used to like P&E a long time ago, now I just like to look for any new posts (all the boards are so dead lately!).What should we call you?: Jen
How did you met your H? At a bar, seriously. IN our defense we were there for happy hour to listen to a great local band...so it wasn't like 1 am on a Saturday night!
Furbabies? 3 yr. old minature longhair daschund.
Baby-babies? 5 year plan..maybe.
Who or what do you love to listen to in the car? i tend to use the car to catch up w friends so i am always on the phone (handsfree) and if i listen to music its the local pop/rock station
Last book you read? i haven't read a book in so long, i never have time. I started to read "Let them eat cake" but I can't get through it because I tink Sloan Crosby is a little full of herself.
Favorite past time? Going out to dinner, traveling, or being at the beach
What peeves you? bad grammar, people that cut their nails in inappropiate places, lateness
What is guaranteed to make you laugh? My best friends, and my husband!
Three words that help describe you. Italian, sensitive, funny
Share something you think is unique about you. (Maybe someone on the internet shares this with you!) My love for the Ocean is the only thing that calms me down and my husband knows this and uses it as his tool. I want to start my own boutique, and carry fun and stylish clothing and jewelry thatis also decently affordable!
When did you begin posting on TK/TB/TN? In college i lurked to look at the photos but didn't post... I started posting when I got engaged in 2010 June, I was also one of hte first on the board... (and it feels good to see other "early" birds on the board that made it to their wedding date..since many either broke off engagements, moved their date, or stopped posting)
Favorite board to lurk/post on? (across all sites) I only really go on the club boards. On the nest now I lurk on the cleaning and organizing board (i know weird, but i like getting the tips) and on the knot sometimes i would lurk on the luxury wedding board to get fun ideas.Hi Jen!
I use my commute to catch up with people too! Handsfree as well. I have a longish commute so we are pretty caught up at this point... ha.
What do we have in common?
Not sure yet.
What should we call you?: B short for Benita
How did you met your H? At work
Furbabies? Nope. Not an animal lover
Baby-babies? Yes 20, 14, 12 and a 6 yo SD
Who or what do you love to listen to in the car? Any R&B
Last book you read? I'm reading 50 Shades Darker
Favorite past time? Sleeping LOL.
What peeves you? I hate being late! And my ex husband who I call my Wasband.
What is guaranteed to make you laugh? My children.
Three words that help describe you. Down to earth.
Share something you think is unique about you. (Maybe someone on the internet shares this with you!) Both of my parents were born deaf. I learned how to sign before I learned how to talk.
When did you begin posting on TK/TB/TN? 2/2012 right before I got engaged
Favorite board to lurk/post on? (across all sites) AAW board and Second weddings board
What should we call you?: Rachel
How did you met your H? At Boy Scout camp, we were both counselors
Furbabies? 2 cats (Henry and Sammy,) a rabbit (Polyester,) and a non-furry snake (Fang)
Baby-babies? Not yet, working on a two-year plan
Who or what do you love to listen to in the car? No car, I listen to most everything though, except crappy pop music
Last book you read? Reading Stories, a compilation
Favorite past time? cooking
What peeves you? rudeness, racism, homophobia, animal cruelty
What is guaranteed to make you laugh? my cats and my H
Three words that help describe you. sweet, shy, dedicated
Share something you think is unique about you. (Maybe someone on the internet shares this with you!) I'm one of 9 kids and we all have the same Chinese-Puerto Rican background (my parents have been married 40 years.)
When did you begin posting on TK/TB/TN? after I got engaged (August 2011)
Favorite board to lurk/post on? hmm, not sure!
haha this is me too. We are all pretty caught up but i keep calling!
What do we have in common? It seams lots of us have BOTB! I know I do!
Please share what you already know you have in common with other posters, beyond wedding dates
Are you from the same state? Share an interest? Same first name? Whatever you already know.
And/or, reintroduce yourself.
What should we call you?: Lauren
How did you met your H? We're high school sweethearts! We reconnected over fb and we've finally gotten it right!
Furbabies? We have fish. We will get a cat and a dog once we buy a house.
Baby-babies? 10 yr old son and 8 yr old stepdaughter
Who or what do you love to listen to in the car? Country and Pop
Last book you read? Celebrity in Death by JD Robb
Favorite past time? Wedding planning
Playing with the kid-o-s, reading, scrapbooking and cooking.
What peeves you? Hmmm....stupid people and bad parents.
What is guaranteed to make you laugh? Friends.
Three words that help describe you. Kind, Smart, Funny
Share something you think is unique about you. (Maybe someone on the internet shares this with you!) For 8 yrs, my world revolved around my son, and now we've added two amazing people into our lives. It's definitely more of an adjustment for me that anyone else in our new family.
When did you begin posting on TK/TB/TN? I joined TK in 2008 when I was MOH for a friend's wedding.
Favorite board to lurk/post on? (across all sites) I love the Blended Family Section in the bump.