April 2010 Weddings
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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.
Friday Five
1. When you were a kid, did you get started on your homework right away after school, or did you procrastinate?
2. What is one person/thing/event that inspired you to take action of some sort?
3. What do you usually do during your "down time"?
4. What does your personal neon sign say to the world?
5. Plans for the (long) weekend?
2. What is one person/thing/event that inspired you to take action of some sort?
3. What do you usually do during your "down time"?
4. What does your personal neon sign say to the world?
5. Plans for the (long) weekend?
Re: Friday Five
Oh, you are on top of things this Friday, Mandah!
1. When you were a kid, did you get started on your homework right away after school, or did you procrastinate? I'm a total procrastinator. Sometimes I wouldn't do the work until the next morning.
2. What is one person/thing/event that inspired you to take action of some sort? Nothing? I can't really recall anything right now.
3. What do you usually do during your "down time"? Read or sew. The are both pretty relaxing.
4. What does your personal neon sign say to the world? I don't know what it says, but I wish I could tell everyone "I'm not standoffish, I'm just shy!". I don't do well in large groups of people I don't know and I think people just think I'm a ***.
5. Plans for the (long) weekend? Long weekend? I work in government and we sure don't have Monday off. I'll be hanging out with DH Saturday and Sunday, maybe trying some new baking and trying to run.
1. When you were a kid, did you get started on your homework right away after school, or did you procrastinate? i was a dorky kid, who got right down to business and got it done. but that way i had all afternoon left to play!!!! when my sister was still finishing homework at 8pm, i was playing barbies!
2. What is one person/thing/event that inspired you to take action of some sort? this is sorta cheesy, but i guess my parents inspired me to be my best. they always sacrificed so much to give us a good education, and they were so proud of our accomplishments, that i couldn't let them down. i've always been a hard worker because of that.
3. What do you usually do during your "down time"? play on the computer, read, browse recipes, watch stupid tv shows, go for long walks when the weather is nice....
4. What does your personal neon sign say to the world? ENJOY! i just try to enjoy everything in life!
5. Plans for the (long) weekend? not too much actually....me and DH have to get our tax stuff together (fun fun) and we might go buy new phones (still deciding btw iphone and droid)
2. What is one person/thing/event that inspired you to take action of some sort? The cake boss lol. Watching his show inspired me to start cakes which I have created a huge passion for
3. What do you usually do during your "down time"? Currently its been sleeping because I have been exhausted but I am going to start on my competition cake this weekend
4. What does your personal neon sign say to the world? Currently it says "do not mess with the hormonal woman" lol
5. Plans for the (long) weekend? Ugh I don't think we have a long weekend
2. What is one person/thing/event that inspired you to take action of some sort? Volunteering at Camp Sunshine and becoming close with so many families made me organize my first bone marrow drive few months ago! Now I'm thinking of organizing a 5K as well
3. What do you usually do during your "down time"? Sleep, Knit, Read, Run, Watch TV. Lol I'm boring
4. What does your personal neon sign say to the world? Get Outta My Way!
5. Plans for the (long) weekend? At 4PM I will officially be on VACATION until March 3rd!!! DH and I are leaving for San Francisco on Wednesday and I couldn't be HAPPIER!!!! Also, it's my mama's 60th birthday! And we are surprising her with lunch tomorrow. I'm baking a cake for her tonight!
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1. When you were a kid, did you get started on your homework right away after school, or did you procrastinate? I was a total procrastinator. My mom would have to nag me so I'd get it done.
2. What is one person/thing/event that inspired you to take action of some sort? I can't really think of anything right now.
3. What do you usually do during your "down time"? Read, exercise or veg on the couch.
4. What does your personal neon sign say to the world? I hope it says "I'm friendly & helpful but not a push-over."
5. Plans for the (long) weekend? No long weekend for me. I think SD & I will have a play date with one of her friends & her Mom on Saturday and DH will be grouting the tile in the laundry room (i'll be so glad when that is done so I can do laundry!). On Sunday we'll go to church, eat lunch with DH parents & then hopefully I'll get to see my parents since Dad's birthday was Wednesday.
2. What is one person/thing/event that inspired you to take action of some sort? my Aunt inspired me to do the Race for the Cure every year. She was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was pregnant with my cousin who is now almost 21. She has survived double breast cancer, brain cancer, and many other things in the last 20+ years but never lets it stop her.
3. What do you usually do during your "down time"? read, watch tv, play on the computer
4. What does your personal neon sign say to the world? hmmm...maybe something about my wanting to entertain and please other people
5. Plans for the (long) weekend? well, H does not have a long weekend, but our wedding album (version 3) is in so I think we are going to pick that up and finally order our pics tomorrow. We may also go visit DH's grandma since we haven't seen her since Christmas. Sunday is church and probably relaxing.
1. When you were a kid, did you get started on your homework right away after school, or did you procrastinate?
Well, when I was younger I would do it right away. But in high school, I had a study hall 2nd period, so everything got done in there...like...I only took books home if it was a super big test that I had to study for. Papers always seemed to get done after 9 pm while I was gossiping away on MSN Chat! Hahah! Oh, the good 'ol days!
2. What is one person/thing/event that inspired you to take action of some sort?
Well, I was very inspired to get through college in four years because of my scholorships. They would not last past the first 8 semesters, so I really pushed myself to the extremes to get that accomplished. I am currently inspired by my ever growing behind to hit the gym hard these next few months! Hahahahah!
3. What do you usually do during your "down time"?
Depends on my mood. Watch DVD series (like Will & Grace, Sex & The City), or clean (rarely), cook, nap (heart my Sunday afternoon naps cause my puppy always cuddles up with me for those).
4. What does your personal neon sign say to the world?
Don't Feed the Animals...ahahahahah...seriously, though, others make it really hard to stay on track with my diet.
5. Plans for the (long) weekend?
No "long" one for me. But, we really have NOTHING planned, and it is fabulous!!! I'm going to try to hit the gym Saturday and Sunday, maybe a friend's birthday party Saturday night, and hopefully try to roll Jeff out of bed Sunday to make church!
2. What is one person/thing/event that inspired you to take action of some sort? I really have no idea
3. What do you usually do during your "down time"? I watch too much reality tv lol
4. What does your personal neon sign say to the world? Smile
5. Plans for the (long) weekend? Tonight DH and I are going to see Lisa Lampenelli...I am soooo excited! Tomorrow I'll prob visit my parents. Sunday I'm going to a jewelry/candle party. And Monday I'm having lunch with one of my BM's whose been going through a rough patch right now.
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2. What is one person/thing/event that inspired you to take action of some sort? A weekend spent in NYC with some college friends inspired me to move there some day, it just took 5 years!
3. What do you usually do during your "down time"? Read, watch TV, play with the cats.
4. What does your personal neon sign say to the world? I'm not a ***, just sarcastic.
5. Plans for the (long) weekend? No long weekend here, I don't have off on Monday. Tonight:no plans but with this great weather we'll probably go for a walk when I get home from work. Tomorrow: going out for rodizio for DH's friend's bday. Sunday: errands, maybe going to visit our friend and her baby.
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2. What is one person/thing/event that inspired you to take action of some sort? My friend Patrick inspired me to go to law school - I'd like to thank him for that since I met DH there and I enjoy my career!
3. What do you usually do during your "down time"? Cook, watch bad TV when I can get away with it, go to the beach or pool, play with doggie
4. What does your personal neon sign say to the world? Apparently this morning it said "ask me who/where your lawyer is" b/c EVERYONE was bugging me!
5. Plans for the (long) weekend? Going on the boat tomorrow with some friends! Then Sunday is going to be very errand-filled
1. I was a total procrastinator. I was all the way through college. Still worked out though!
2. I started a scholarship fund after September 11th at my school. I was the president of FBLA so it was through that. We held a dance and a few other fundraisers, and made it in honor of a graduate a few years ago who passed away on September 11th. It went to people who were effected that day. I am only 40 minutes out of the city so our community was hit rather hard between workers in the towers and firefighters and police officers.
3. During my downtime I catch up on Tivo, or work on some of my scrapbooking or sewing.
4. I think I have one of those scrolling Neons that says something different every day (not in a crazy sense...but in a "this is how i feel today"). Today it would indicate that I am in a great mood.
5. Tomorrow I am going fabric shopping so I can start my first quilt on Monday for the Craft board Quilt a Long. Sunday is DAYTONA 500 day! Hooorayy! Go #88! We are going to have a party at the house. Monday is going to be relaxing and lounging all day because DH is working and I will be glad to not be at work.
1. When you were a kid, did you get started on your homework right away after school, or did you procrastinate?
Definitely procrastinated, didn't everyone?
2. What is one person/thing/event that inspired you to take action of some sort?
My advisor from college and my oboe instructor, they have inspired me in so many ways.
3. What do you usually do during your "down time"?
Spend as much time as possible outside, usually with my big camera in hand
4. What does your personal neon sign say to the world?
MYSTERY, referring to one of my favorite quotes that has also inspired me: "It is the source of all true art and science" -Einstein
5. Plans for the (long) weekend?
Work work work, I have too much going on at work to get it done during the week.
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1. When you were a kid, did you get started on your homework right away after school, or did you procrastinate? Ummm as a youngin I started right away once I got to MS or HS I was more into procrastination.
lol or cuddle up on the couch for some TV. I don't have too much down time.
2. What is one person/thing/event that inspired you to take action of some sort? My drama teacher from HS (who is now a friend) inspired me to volunteer with a local theatre group and to be a theatre major.
3. What do you usually do during your "down time"? Nest
4. What does your personal neon sign say to the world? PLEASE hire me to plan your wedding!!!
5. Plans for the (long) weekend? WOOHOO WEEKEND!!!!
Tonight Nothing. Tomorrow Not much just stuff around the house, Sunday Our friends are getting married and I'm working/being a guest, Monday probably just some food shopping. Ahhhhh hopefully nice and relaxing.
How exciting! I LOVE San Fran, that is where my DH is from so we go there a lot! Have a blast!
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2. What is one person/thing/event that inspired you to take action of some sort? Ummm I don't really know that I've had one of those "aha!" moments, I just go with the flow.
3. What do you usually do during your "down time"? Watch tv, poke around on the computer, play Angry Birds :-)
4. What does your personal neon sign say to the world? Don't worry, be happy. or Food is the essence of our existence so cook up a storm!
5. Plans for the (long) weekend? Not much, I'm going to see if Reid wants me to show him how to do laundry (he mentioned he would like to know how, for when he's at his mom's since we always have laundry going here), reading, trying to get into a workout routine again :-P
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2. What is one person/thing/event that inspired you to take action of some sort? The lady I shadowed in high school really showed me what being a great secretary is and lead me to my current profession.
3. What do you usually do during your "down time"? Watch tv or take the dogs for a walk
4. What does your personal neon sign say to the world? True Gemini! Can flip at any moment!
5. Plans for the (long) weekend? Not long for me
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2. What is one person/thing/event that inspired you to take action of some sort? Way back when, I showed my art portfolio to an architect that I had done an internship with, and he asked me why I wasn't applying to architecture school. I had been planning to wait, but decided to apply right away.
3. What do you usually do during your "down time"? Surf the Bump and the Nest, play computer games, read/listen to music.
4. What does your personal neon sign say to the world? (blinky arrow pointing to my head that says) SILLY LIVES HERE
5. Plans for the (long) weekend? No real plans... Resting and organizing... lots to get ready...
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