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ToshaGirl

getting to know all about you

I think it's time again! Or at least I think it's time because I don't recognize some people and want to know them a bit  

(And if you are a lurker and thinking of joining us, come out come out too!)

1. What do you do for a living?

2. What does your DH do?

3. Pets? 

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be?

5. Favourite food?

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be?

ToshaGirl

1. What do you do for a living?

I own a PR/Communications firm. 

2. What does your DH do?

Mechanical Engineer.

3. Pets? 

One Goldendoodle! 1.5 years old.

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be?

Tough one, maybe a TV anchor, or an actress Or the owner of the world's largest wine producer. Or professional surfer?

5. Favourite food?

Potatos. I am addicted. Any shape or form, but fries are at the top.

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be?

My friends seem convinced I am a combination of Karen from Will and Grace, and Liz Lemon from 30 Rock.  lol.

SweetBijou

I'll play!

1. What do you do for a living?  Executive Assistant

2. What does your DH do? Director of Sales

3. Pets? 2 kitties

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be?  Running an animal shelter

5. Favourite food?  pasta

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be?   Pam Beasely from The Office.

 Looking forward to reading the responses!

mimi525

I'll play too! 

1. What do you do for a living? Administrative Asst.

2. What does your DH do? Letter carrier

3. Pets? No

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be? Physical therapist or Actress

5. Favourite food? Lasagne

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be? Rachel Mc Adams

kb75

1. What do you do for a living? I work in biotech.

2. What does your DH do? IT

3. Pets? A chocolate lab, 8.5 yrs young

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be? Entomologist, teacher, writer, organic farmer, professional crafter, science illustrator, I could go on and on.

5. Favourite food? Peanut butter. Preferably with chocolate.

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be? Liz Lemon, fo sho!

NYPAVA

1. What do you do for a living?

I work for a government contractor doing Network Security.  I also have my real estate license and do that on nights/weekends.

2. What does your DH do?

He also works for a government contractor and is a Program Manager.

3. Pets? 

Sydney - a lab/pit mix I adopted

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be?

Flipping houses

5. Favourite food?

French fries

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be?

Maybe Kitty or Sarah from Brothers & Sisters.  I enjoy that show and their family dynamic.

novanuptials

1. What do you do for a living?

Management Consultant

2. What does your DH do?

Magazine Editor

3. Pets? 

Nope.  I'm uneasy around animals, though I don't wish them any harm.

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be?

Doctor

5. Favourite food?

Mexican. Specifically tacos.

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be?

Rose Tyler from Dr. Who

ccbanana

Getting to like you... getting to hope you like me....

 

1. What do you do for a living?  I am a clinical research study manager

2. What does your DH do?  He's a wall street analyst

3. Pets?  In want.

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be?  Radio City Rockette me thinks...

5. Favourite food?  I love Mexican food these days.  I'm also a big salad junkie. 

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be?  I'm a cross between Charlotte from SATC and Monica from Friends.  Well, so I have been told.

floridakat

I haven't been posting much, but I'll play along!

1. What do you do for a living? Copywriter for an ad agency.

2. What does your DH do? Technical Director for a theatre.

3. Pets? Roxy, black lap/whippet mix.

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be? I'd still be a writer, but prob. children's novels or screen plays.

5. Favourite food? All kinds of soup.

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be? I'd be a mix of the two aunts on "Sabrina the Teenage Witch". LOL

boymamaco

1. What do you do for a living? Software sales for NetSuite. Been in tech sales for 12 years. This, thankfully, is the best job I?ve had.

2. What does your DH do? Healthcare/IT Consulting

3. Pets? Yellow Labrador named Lucy. She?s 6 and pretty mellow. She?s such a sweetheart. She?s my fur baby.

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be? A Nutritionist, yoga instructor, or to own my own business.

5. Favourite food? Sushi. J Anything sweet. I have a terrible sweet tooth? cupcakes, sour jelly bellies.

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be? I don?t watch much TV to be honest. But who just came to mind is Karen, from Will & Grace. She?s hilarious!

hollymichael

1. What do you do for a living? Real estate agent

2. What does your DH do? Also a real estate agent (want to guess how we met?)

3. Pets? None, unless you count our tenant's cat who spends a lot of time in our place. We want to get a goldendoodle, but haven't made much progress.

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be? Travel guide writer!

5. Favourite food? Bacon

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be? This is tough. Maybe Monica from Friends b/c I am a bit of a neat freak and a worrier.

FlgBride

1. What do you do for a living?I'm finishing my PhD in molecular genetics (hopefully defending in Feb.). 2. What does your DH do?Biology and chemistry instructor at the college level.3. Pets? Two dogs (one Rottie/Husky mix and one German Shepherd/Aussie Shepherd/Husky mix).4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be?Oooo, this is a tough one.  I love what I do, but if I had to pick something else it'd be photography.5. Favourite food?Anything Mexican or Italian.6. If you were a TV character, who would you be?Hmmmm.....I'm not sure I know how to answer this one!

ToshaGirl

Great, keep 'em coming ladies!

JenJohnMeanLuv

. What do you do for a living? A/R manager @ accounting firm

2. What does your DH do? Dept Manager A&P

3. Pets? 2 kitties

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be? artist

5. Favourite food? spaghetti!

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be? Xena Warrior Princess

ougrad1

1. What do you do for a living?  13 hours from Architecture degree, masters in education but, I SAH.  lol-

2. What does your DH do?  He's in politics

3. Pets? Two cats-Mocha and Bella

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be?  I'd love to be an ER doctor

5. Favourite food?  Mexican-soft tacos

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be?  I have no idea!

BirdieBrd

CathyMD:

1. What do you do for a living? I am unemployed...but it was a good thing because I could help take care of my mom. 

2. What does your DH do?  CAD Designer

3. Pets? 2 cats

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be? I would love to be a Vet that worked with wild life OR  with everything my mom went through I would like to be a nurse who specialized in cancer.

5. Favourite food? Pesto, Indian, Middle Eastern, Polish....I can't pick between those.

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be?  Pam from The Office.

njohnson1972

1. What do you do for a living?  Portfolio Manager

2. What does your DH do?  Computer Developer

3. Pets? Two dogs - a Giant Schnauzer and a Westie

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be?  Cruise Director (only if I was younger and single.  I was on a cruise during Hurrican Katrina in the gulf and was so amazed by our cruise director)

5. Favourite food?  Pizza

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be?  Another Monica from Friends - I am obsessived with cleanliness and I love to cook.

itsmexine

CathyMD:

getting to know all about you

I think it's time again! Or at least I think it's time because I don't recognize some people and want to know them a bit  

(And if you are a lurker and thinking of joining us, come out come out too!)

1. What do you do for a living?

Project Manager at financial services co

2. What does your DH do?

Office Manager for a Hospital

3. Pets? 

Murphy dog. He is an Australian Shepard/Boarder Collie Mix.  I love love love my pupper dog.

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be?

I really want to be a SAHM but that isn't in the cards for me. I also wouldn't mind being the researcher for a travel guide.  Traveling and rating hotels and restaurants across the world sounds like fun.

5. Favourite food?

Mexican Food - yum!

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be?

Probably Jill from Home Improvement

Dukos

Perfect way to spend a Friday afternoon pretending to work

1. What do you do for a living? I'm an actor, and because I like paychecks I know won't sometimes bounce...I'm also an administrative assistant.

2. What does your DH do? He's a corporate lawyer

3. Pets? 2 cats Portia (our princess) and Mick (who thinks he's a dog)

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be? Acting full time.  And SAH mom.

5. Favourite food? pizza

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be? I've been told I'm Charlotte from SATC, but I think Pam Beasly is probably more accurate.

Amy&Steve0421

CathyMD:

getting to know all about you

1. What do you do for a living? Paralegal

2. What does your DH do? Architect

3. Pets? Yes, one very spoiled cat named Charlie

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be? I plan to go back to school to pursue a career in counseling.  I have also always thought it would be fun to work for NPR and am currently taking a class in radio production for fun - and as a good distraction from ttc:)

5. Favourite food? Of course, I love chocolate.  Also a huge fan of Indian food.

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be?  Perhaps Liz Lemon - w/the dreaming of a baby and frustrated by co-workers aspects

DrVWife

1. What do you do for a living?  Dental Assistant

2. What does your DH do?  Dentist for the US Navy

3. Pets?  2 cats and 2 dogs

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be?  a television reporter

5. Favourite food?  lately it has been anything with chocolate

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be?  probably Susan from Desperate Housewives...I tend to be a bit clutsy.

Babsie7

1. 7th grade history teacher 2. Mechanical Engineer 3. Three cats... and my worms in my worm bin 4. Running a winery B&B 5. Potatoes (it's the Irish in me) 6. That's a tough one...

Strunella

1. What do you do for a living?  Marketing for a consulting firm

2. What does your DH do? Attorney

3. Pets?  The lovely Miss Pandora (see avatar).  And hopefully a Burnese Mountain Dog soon!

4. If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be?  Journalist or advertising for a major agency

5. Favourite food?  Apple anything...and grilled cheese sandwiches

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be?  Charlotte from SATC

kbrodie06

1. What do you do for a living?

I am a stay at home mom and I run my own Event/wedding coordination business

2. What does your DH do?

Enterprise Architect

3. Pets? 

crazy mean black cat

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be?

I love what I am doing!!!

5. Favourite food?

cheese and lots of things

I am Kristin and 39 very soon to be 40. TTC #2. Bear with me, all this TTC lingo on the board is new for me. Hi everyone and I am in San Francisco Bay area

Irishsapphire

I work for a cruiseline as an agent in World Cruise Reservations.

Paralegal

No pets.

It would be cool to be in childcare or be a nurse.

Spaghetti

Elena on Vampire Diaries or Jenna Elfman on Accidentally on Purpose-their beaus are hot!!!!

MAH123

1. What do you do for a living? critical care clinical nurse specialist2. What does your DH do? Regional banking sales manager3. Pets? Our trial child is Spike a 10 year old pug4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be? Traveling the world in a low stress position.5. Favourite food? Brie (best with lots o' wine)6. If you were a TV character, who would you be? One of the desperate housewives, just depends on the day.

QE2

1. What do you do for a living??I was a recreation therapist for 15 years and finished my masters of Public Admin last year, but I've been on a little bit of a "break" for a bit.?2. What does your DH do?ER doctor?3. Pets??No pets now. I'd love to get another cat, but the thought of a littler box, fur on everything, and cleaning up puke-ballls changes my mind every time. But I'd really like to get a Savannah Cat.?4.??If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your?dream job be??Growing up I wanted to be a crime scene investigator.?5. Favourite food?Too many favorites, I can't decide. Chocolate,?cinnamon?buns, any kind of cheese, ahi tuna, shrimp, calamari...?6. If you were a TV character, who would you be?I don't watch that much TV anymore, but when I was little I wanted to be one of Charlie's Angels!!?

panda246

YAY!!!  THIS IS FUN! 

1. What do you do for a living?  Contract Surety Bond Underwriter (Insurance)

2. What does your DH do?  School District Social Worker

3. Pets? 1 dog - 4yr old Doberman (Sherman) / 1 cat - 6 mo old DSH (Cooper)

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be?  Something in the music industry...like a sound recording tech.

5. Favourite food?  I have to pick just one???...General Tso's Chicken.

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be?  That's another tough one...don't really watch much TV and most of what I watch is reality TV.  How about Monica from Friends.

Missy0708

1. What do you do for a living? personal trainer/business owner

2. What does your DH do? engineer/business owner

3. Pets? 2 dogchildren

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be? professional musician

5. Favourite food? pizza

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be? Gabrielle from Desperate Housewives

 

rabstbmom

1. What do you do for a living? Development Director for nonprofit 

2. What does your DH do? Genetics research

3. Pets? None. Schedule's too weird sometimes and house is too small to really be a good pet-mom right now.

4. If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be? Probably Tony-winning theatre director, but since I like a steady paycheck I just do community theatre now. 

5. Favourite food? Pizza, maybe. Depends on the day

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be? That's a toughie but Miranda on SATC comes to mind.

FrannyS

I love these! 

1. What do you do for a living? Project Manager for a healthcare company

2. What does your DH do? Chef

3. Pets? Two Labradoodles - see pic is signature

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be? own a cool, trendy pet supply store in a fun area of town

5. Favourite food? Pizza

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be? Carrie Bradshaw

 

baze2

rabstbmom:

1. What do you do for a living? RN working and Running/part owner of a Pharmacy with Medical equipment

2. What does your DH do? Attorney for the Federal Court System

3. Pets? Golden Retriever- Dixie-6years olds, Cat Maggie also 6 years old...just sent my baby Daisy- a yellow lab to heaven on Monday- 10.5 years

4. If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be? Figuring out a way to get us all Knocked up and not charging anyone on TTC+35 anything..small $500 fee for everyone else. 

5. Favourite food? carbs for sure...but I am on a carb free diet right now (down 15 lbs in one month)

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be? Miranda on SATC for sure! Many of my friends have started calling me Miranda..

joyfulnature

1. Freelance writer

2. Scientist.

3. Wouldn't be without them! Four-year-old adopted greyhound named KitCat, 16-year-old formerly stray kitty named Aidan, nicknamed Chairman Meow.

4. Forest ranger.

5. Anything spicy, and anything that came out of our garden.

6. Betty of Ugly Betty fame. (first thing that came to mind. Season premier tonight!) I just asked DH, and he said Margaret Warner - a reporter for McNeil Lehrer News Hour. Yes, she's a real person. But that's what he said!

sadie sadie

1. What do you do for a living? Accounting Manager for a jewelery store

2. What does your DH do? ATM Service supervisor

3. Pets? Burnese Mnt dog (see siggy pic) and a golded mix

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be? Chef

5. Favourite food? Depends on my mood. Crab, ribeye, and pasta.

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be? no clue.

NowDNAtoo

1. What do you do for a living? SAHM, in previous life an elementary school teacher

2. What does your DH do? Commercial Real Estate Lending/Banking

3. Pets?  2: black lab named Lexie who's almost 15.5 and silver haired tabby named Allegra who's 12

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be? not really sure, but I think decorating cakes would be fun

5. Favourite food? I have so many (that's my problem): chocolate, thai food, steak, pizza, the list could go on

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be? no clue--I can't really think of anyone that really represents me or my personality

CharBart

1. What do you do for a living? retail

2. What does your DH do? attorney

3. Pets?  1 dog: Vinny  3 cats: Sulley, Kitty and my baby girl LuLu

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be? own my own doggie daycare

5. Favourite food? steak, sushi, veal...I just love all food

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be? Carrie from King of Queens...I say it like it is and sometmes I'm real loud

stacia1633

1. What do you do for a living?  Reference Librarian

2. What does your DH do? Currently a student.

3. Pets? 3.  Two dogs Jack and Lola and one cat, Elliot.

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be? It's kinda dorky and I'm not sure it's even a real job, but I love the tv show History Detectives, so I guess my job title would be  History Detective?

5. Favourite food? Pizza Rolls. 

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be? Either Dorothy Zbornak from the Golden Girls or Rhoda Morgenstern.  I have a slight sarcasm problem.

stever

I'm a lurker who will most likely re-join you lovely ladies next summer

1. SAHM

2. Engineer

3. 1 cat, a tabby we adopted in May after my beloved long-haired calico passed away.

4. A historian at an Ivy League college.

5. Toss up between Double Stuf and really good french fries.

6. Liz Lemon.

TandW

1. What do you do for a living?  I'm a trial attorney, specializing in medical malpractice.

2. What does your DH do?  DH is a metallurgical engineer.

3. Pets?  None yet, but we want a weimaraner.

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be?  I'd love to be a gymnastics coach -- I was a gymnast until I retired at age 18.

5. Favourite food?  <--- Canadian alert!  I love that you spelled this with a "u"!  Anyway, I love pizza.  A lot.  Like I could marry it.  LOL.

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be?  No idea.  Maybe Alec Baldwin from 30 Rock.  Ha!

taratru

1. What do you do for a living?

I'm a high school English teacher.  I am also the student council advisor.

2. What does your DH do?

He is a high school science teacher.  Yes, we teach at the same school.  No, it's not "nice" because we never see each other.

3. Pets? 

One fuccking crazy psycho cat, Tabby Tortiepants.

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be?

Something in PR.  Or an author.

5. Favourite food?

I try really hard not to discriminate.

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be?

That's hard... I've been told Sarah Silverman.  I'm okay with that.

hav2run

CathyMD:

1. What do you do for a living?  I am a Nurse Anesthetist, so I pass gas for a living.  Oh, and I do those dreaded epidurals too.

2. What does your DH do?  He is a Real Estate Agent.

3. Pets? Two cats, Tiger and Chelsea, a boxer-hound mix, Brooks, and an 18 year old boy (DS), Jamie.

4.  If you weren't doing what you do now, what would your dream job be? Its a toss up...Veterinarian, SAHM, or travel critic.

5. Favourite food?  Anything spicy, but I LOVE Mexican food with margaritas.

6. If you were a TV character, who would you be?  How bad is it that I don't watch TV enough to know who I would be?  Seriously.  I watch a little from Jan-March, and I watch lots of football.