"Getting to know youuuuu,

bumpuser794640

getting to know all about youuuu."  I thought it might be nice to have a basic introduction post, since there are always so many new people and it's nice to know something other than an IF diagnosis about one another.

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married)

2) Any pets? (types, names)

3) where do you live?

4) what do you and DH do?

5) any fun hobbies?

6) your dream job?

bumpuser794640

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married): we've been together a bit over 11 years, married for just over 5.  We started dating in 8th grade and have been together ever since.

2) Any pets? (types, names): we have 3 dogs! Pongo is a black and white Beagle/Shih Tzu mix, Lucy is a fawn greyhound mix, and Sam is a white and brown Jack Russell/Beagle mix.

3) where do you live?: we live in Denton, which is part of the Dallas-Ft. Worth metro.

4) what do you and DH do?: I am a licensed massage therapist and full-time grad student (library science!), DH is a workers' comp claims adjuster.

5) any fun hobbies?: I love to read, and also enjoy knitting, drinking coffee, running, fund raising for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and leading a young marrieds' life group for our church.

6) your dream job?: I would love to work in adult services in a public library, doing reference or readers' advisory services.

Blueyed228

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married)

We dated for a little over a year, engaged for 18 months, married for 9 months.

2) Any pets? (types, names)

I have a 10 year old Pit Bull named Gia

 

3) where do you live?

I live near Boston, in a town next to a historically significant town (think revolutionary war).  We bought our house 2 years ago last week

4) what do you and DH do?

H manages the largest nightclub in Boston.  I was a bartender in nightclubs for 14 years.  I stopped 3 weeks ago.  I currently work at a small Italian restaraunt a few nights a week.  I also go to school part time for fun.  Partly because Im a huge nerd.

5) any fun hobbies?

I buy storage units (yes, like Storage Wars, lol) and sell the contents online.  I have been doing this for a few years (before the shows).

6) your dream job?

I would love to own a dance studio or bridal shop.

emu0013

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married) DH and I have been together for 12 years, and married for just over 4.

2) Any pets? (types, names) We have a lab / terrier who is spoiled rotten, but such a great dog, her name is Roxi.

3) where do you live? We have a house in the Metro Detroit area.

4) what do you and DH do? I am a in HR/Recruiting and DH is the Director of Programs, for an Aerospace/Defense company.

5) any fun hobbies? I love to scrapbook, we also like camping!

6) your dream job?I would totally love to be a "CSI" I love those shows, lol and alwasy tell DH, I should do that! haha!

chrissyandpaul

 

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married) We have been together almost 12 years and married for 3

2) Any pets? (types, names) 5 year old chocolate lab named Nelson

3) where do you live? right outside of Philly

4) what do you and DH do? I work in the accounting dept for a real estate company and DH works for an oil refinery

5) any fun hobbies? playing on a dart team, going to baseball games, reading, just started doing DIY projects; this past weekend I made my first wreath and redid my lamp shades.

6) your dream job? growing up I always wanted to be a cop

purplehydrangea

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married) - Married 1  year (together 7)

2) Any pets? (types, names) - 1 dog (whiskey) and 4 farm cats (with no names)

3) where do you live? - Saskatchewan, Canada

4) what do you and DH do? - I work for a University, DH is in construction and farms

5) any fun hobbies? - I love to be outdoors.  Quadding in the summer, sledding in the winter.  I also love gardening and yardwork!

6) your dream job?- To be farming full time/SAHM.

btaylor19

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married)  together 4 years, married for 2

2) Any pets? (types, names) 2 dogs that live with us: Guiness (rott/lab mix), and Moomoo (pitt/lab mix).  I also have a cat that has to live with my parents because he is old and cranky, and wouldn't handle the dogs very well.  His name is Gemini. You can see my adorable dogs in my siggy.

3) where do you live? Twin Cities, MN

4) what do you and DH do? My husband is an RN in the digestive care unit, I work for an insurance company handling annuity applications.

5) any fun hobbies? I am sad to say I have zero hobbies, my husband is getting into candy making though, so maybe that will catch on.

6) your dream job? SAHM

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ccam

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married)  We've been married for 3 years next month and together for over 9 years total.

2) Any pets? (types, names)   No pets for us.

3) where do you live?  CT

4) what do you and DH do?  I'm an accountant and DH is in construction.

5) any fun hobbies?  I love to do anything crafty.

6) your dream job?  My dream job would be to open a bakery, specifically a cupcake shop

MrsZ816

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married) married 2 years, together a total of 4 years

2) Any pets? (types, names) cat named Zoe

3) where do you live? NJ... near the beach... but no, it is not like the tv show

4) what do you and DH do? I'm a middle school math teacher, DH is in sales

5) any fun hobbies? anything crafty, cooking, watching football (Univ of Delaware, Rutgers, and Giants!)

6) your dream job? working with preschoolers with LD and integrating them with typically developing preschoolers

misstrish521

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married) Saturday is our first wedding anniversary. :)2) Any pets? (types, names) 2 cats, Cassie and Dora and a boston terrier/boxer mix pup named Sheba.3) where do you live? PA, near Philly4) what do you and DH do? I am a CNA, and MH works in the call center (tech support) for a cell phone provider5) any fun hobbies? Horseback riding, but I don't do it much anymore.6) your dream job?  I plan on getting my RN at least, maybe BSN.

partymama

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married) Together for 11 years, married for 5

2) Any pets? (types, names) nope

3) where do you live? CA

4) what do you and DH do? DH is an EMT and I am an event planner

5) any fun hobbies? Working on our house, cooking, boating, traveling

6) your dream job?  I am already doing it!  I would love to own my own co one day.

pantsarella

1) how long have you been with your spouse: married 3 years2) Any pets? 2 german shepherd mixes named Elijah and Roxie3) where do you live? in between Baltimore and DC4) what do you and DH do? I'm a data analyst in DC and DH is a police officer5) any fun hobbies? photography and recently working out- I think I want to try to do an Iron Girl race next year (depending on how this whole IF thing plays out, obviously)6) your dream job? one where I get to play with animals all day, lol. i think i would really love to be a trainer for a shelter like Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, but I could never live in the desert.

mandalinn25

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married)***Been together for 17 years, married for 9.  We started dating when I was 18 in college. 2) Any pets? (types, names)***One ancient miniature pinscher named Nala and 3 cats: Bella, Annie & Maya 3) where do you live?***Florida 4) what do you and DH do?***My dh is a Realtor, I help him out and have a small online business selling spinning supplies/handspun yarns. 5) any fun hobbies?***Too many, spinning, knitting, crocheting, lampwork beads, sewing, quilting, cross stitch, yeah I am an addict to crafts. 6) your dream job? ***Honestly being a stay at home mom.  I know that is kind of lame, but that is what I have always wanted to do and homeschool my child/ren. 

Ladybug720

GnomeSweetGnome:

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married) 3 years

2) Any pets? (types, names) Sir Alfred. My precious Yorkie.

3) where do you live? West Tennessee

4) what do you and DH do? DH is an executive chef and general manager for a corporate catering company. I am a SAHM and full time student

5) any fun hobbies? Not really. I recently picked up fishing. 

6) your dream job? Social work (lame I know)

Rabitt313

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married) September 7th, marks 8 years together, October 7th marks 4 years married.

2) Any pets? (types, names) Uh, yeah, lol. 4 dogs, Henry, Wilson, Jenny & Virgil.  1 cat, Pinto.  1 fish, Isaac

3) where do you live? Suburb of Philadelphia

4) what do you and DH do? Processing Asst for an Insurance company, DH is an Electrical Designer

5) any fun hobbies? When I'm in the mood I like to paint, draw, etc.

6) your dream job? Working with animals in a zoo

tgreenf

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married)

Been together for four years, married two years next month

2) Any pets? (types, names)  Yellow Lab named Herky

3) where do you live?  really small town about 2 hours west of Chicago

4) what do you and DH do?  we are both accountants.  I am the accountant for our family farm and DH works for CPA Firm

5) any fun hobbies?  zumba/yogalates, photography, shopping

6) your dream job?  I already have it.  I am the accountant for our family farm operation.  My dad is my boss, and he's the best boss ever 

NieceyK

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married) Together for 8 years (dated for 4, then were engaged for 1 yr, now married for 3 yrs)

2) Any pets? (types, names) Nope - no pets!

3) where do you live? Philadelphia!

4) what do you and DH do? I work at an internal venture capital fund for telecommunications. DH works in politics.

5) any fun hobbies? Reading, sewing....want to learn how to knit & start running.

6) your dream job? I really love my current job!

genmalone

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married) Together 4 years, married 2 1/2 years

2) Any pets? (types, names)  Oh yes...12 year old cat Sully, 3 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (all 2 years old) named Tanner, Winston and Murphy.  We also have a 6 month old CKCS foster dog right now that has aggression issues. 

3) where do you live?  We live near downtown Houston

4) what do you and DH do?  My DH is in IT and I just went back to school for nursing.

5) any fun hobbies?  We love to scuba but we gave up our big trip this year for IF treatments.

6) your dream job?  I want to be a nurse practitioner in women's health

ukcats27

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married) We've been together for 8 years and married for 15 months

2) Any pets? (types, names) Yorkie named Snickers and a Dachshund named Nugget.  Last week we lost our other dog Billie

3) where do you live? Kentucky

4) what do you and DH do? I am a student and DH works at a local factory.

5) any fun hobbies? I enjoy scrapbooking but I rarely have time for it anymore!

6) your dream job? SAHM

racheyt0227

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married)Been together 9 years; dating 4, engaged 1, married 4.

2) Any pets? (types, names) We have 2 right now. 3 year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Tiki. 1 1/2 year old Cavalier/Cocker mix named Marti. We are also adopting a 3rd CKCS. He was supposed to come to us on sun, but the weather did not permit that, so they are bringing him down this Sun. He is 3 years old & we are naming him Dexter.

3) where do you live? North New Jersey

4) what do you and DH do? I'm in sales; MH is in TV production.

5) any fun hobbies? Fun for me. lol. Reading, playing with my dogs.

6) your dream job? Counseling

dawnmarie1279

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO - Dating Since July 2008 and Married April 30, 2011

2) Any pets? 2 Cats - Amber & Frankie

3) where do you live? - Staten Island, NY

4) what do you and DH do? - I do Advertising in Manhattan and he drives a truck for a scrap metal company in NJ.

5) any fun hobbies?- DH is a hockey goalie. I started to skate with him and am learning to play. I like to rollerblade!

6) your dream job? - Advertising for fashion. I do legal advertising.

mrsharris15

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married) Dated 5 years, Married for 2
2) Any pets? we inherited a dog when my FIL passed away. Her name is Barbie (his name was Ken) I also call her Barbara She is an English Setter, and the happiest and most well behaved dog ever!
3) where do you live? The Great Lakes State, Aka Michigan. 4) what do you and DH do? I am a Patient Registration Clerk at a Hospital and DH is a Design Engineer.
5) any fun hobbies? We have a Jeep...and we both like to kayak
6) your dream job? I wish I would have persued it... But I got discouraged... To be an Art teacher! I started off down that path and I did some student teaching in a horrible school and it changed my mind

btaylor19

ukcats27:

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married) We've been together for 8 years and married for 15 months

2) Any pets? (types, names) Yorkie named Snickers and a Dachshund named Nugget.  Last week we lost our other dog Billie

3) where do you live? Kentucky

4) what do you and DH do? I am a student and DH works at a local factory.

5) any fun hobbies? I enjoy scrapbooking but I rarely have time for it anymore!

6) your dream job? SAHM

((hugs))  losing a dog is not easy. 

brookelynpaisley

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married) Started dating May 2008, engaged, January 2009, married October 2009

2) Any pets? (types, names) We have two puggles (Paisley and Clover) and two turtles (Carlos and Henry)

3) where do you live? A suburb of Phoenix

4) what do you and DH do? I'm a tax analyst, he's a plumber

5) any fun hobbies? baking and decorating cookies and cakes, painting, riding motorcycles, home DIY projects

6) your dream job? Possibly a baker/decorator, or at least something where I get to do something new and different every day

BlueEyeZ1981

1)      How long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married)

We?ve been together for 6 ? years married for 3 on September 20.

2)      Any pets? (types, names)

1 Pit bull named Rocky.  He?s 10 years old but with his energy you would think he?s still a puppy.  While I?m not a dog person my husband came with the dog and he?s grown on me over the last 6 years.

3)      where do you live?

We live in the Seattle area. 

4)      what do you and DH do?

DH works for one of the local school districts as the lead janitor at night.  I work in Supply chain and Logistics for some air plane manufacturer in Washington state. J

5)      any fun hobbies?

Not really.  I?ve been refinishing our coffee tables and really enjoying it.  I may be starting a new hobby.

6)      your dream job?

Honestly I?m doing it.  I love working in supply chain and logistics. Every day presents a new challenge and is always different.  Though I would love to be able to be a stay at home mom when I finally am lucky enough to have kids.

luvnlife09

) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married) Dated 10 years, Married for a little over 4

2) Any pets? A snoodle (Tiffy) a black lab (ody)

3) where do you live? Outside of Baton Rouge, La

4)What do you and DH do: I am a receptionist and dh is a operator

5) any fun hobbies? we both have 4-wheelers..Like to go mud riding, LSU football and LSU Baseball  

6) your dream job? Teacher

hootie123

GnomeSweetGnome:

getting to know all about youuuu."  I thought it might be nice to have a basic introduction post, since there are always so many new people and it's nice to know something other than an IF diagnosis about one another.

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married) dating since 2003, engaged in 2007 and married in 2009.

2) Any pets? (types, names) a Cockapoo named Rushford, a corn snake (no name) and a goldfish named Davey.

3) where do you live? Buffalo, NY

4) what do you and DH do? I am a biologist and DH is a consultant

5) any fun hobbies? I cook, bake - blog, crochet, photography

6) your dream job? SAHM

mego36

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married)?Dating almost 5 years, Engaged 2 years, Married 10 months2) Any pets? (types, names) ?Goldendoodle named Slider3) where do you live? we live on long island, NY4) what do you and DH do? we're both elementary school teachers5) any fun hobbies? reading, playing with the dog, hanging out w/ my family/ friends6) your dream job???i love my job. ?It's what I always wanted to do. ?If I wasn't teaching I would want to be a wedding/ events planner

BlueEyeZ1981

Blueyed228:

2) Any pets? (types, names)

I have a 10 year old Pit Bull named Gia

She is soooo cute!  I love the pit bull smile!  They really are such loving dogs I wish they didn't have such a bad reputation from irresponsible and uneducated owners. 

twotexans

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married)We've been together for 6 years, married for 4.5 years.

2) Any pets? (types, names) No.  I did name my pool vacuum Pablo the Pool Boy, does that count?

3) where do you live? Northwest Houston.

4) what do you and DH do? I used to teach Elementary Special Ed. (Autism), but had to quite due to health issues.  Thinking of going back to school. DH is a QE manager for a revenue software company.

5) any fun hobbies? I knit, decorate cakes, dabble in photography, reading, sewing and home DIY projects.

6) your dream job? Child Life Specialist.

Blueyed228

BlueEyeZ1981:

Blueyed228:

2) Any pets? (types, names)

I have a 10 year old Pit Bull named Gia

She is soooo cute!  I love the pit bull smile!  They really are such loving dogs I wish they didn't have such a bad reputation from irresponsible and uneducated owners. 

Thanks!

And I agree.  I will always own this breed.

jessican08

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married): We've been together for almost 6 years, married for almost 3.

2) Any pets? (types, names) One Scotty named Ichabod

3) where do you live? Charlotte, NC

4) what do you and DH do? I'm a Project Manager, he's a Business Analyst

5) any fun hobbies? Mountain biking and horseback riding

6) your dream job? Owning and running my own tack shop (to sell horse equipment)

saratrying

I love reading everyone's answers!! Such awesome women on this board!

 

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married): We've been together 8 years, married almost 4 years.

2) Any pets? (types, names) One terrier who is completely and utterly spoiled rotten!

3) where do you live? Central IL

4) what do you and DH do? We're both attorneys (but not the shady kind!)

5) any fun hobbies? I don't think IF counts as a hobby, but if it did, that would be it. Unfortunately, the only hobby I have is watching reality tv. I've tried to get interested in things and find a hobby, but I get bored too easily.

6) your dream job? managing a non-profit

js297206

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married)  

Together for a little over 8 - Married 5 years this friday

2) Any pets? (types, names)

2 Sugar gliders - Gizmo & Ginny

3) where do you live?

Upstate NY

4) what do you and DH do?

I'm an accountant and he is a medical Technologist

5) any fun hobbies?

Reading, Hiking & Biking. Also I'm a girl scout leader of 13 - 14yr old girls.

6) your dream job?

I don't know, I like what I do, but I could probably love something else more.

eponine7682

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married) Dating almost 1 year, Engaged 1 year, Married 1 year and 10 months! 2) Any pets? (types, names)  Half Shih Tzu/half Bichon Frise named Niles, 2 cats one named Cha Cha one names Danica 3) where do you live? we live on Clifton Park, NY (near Albany) 4) what do you and DH do? DH is a news producer for Fox 23, I am an Asst. Bursar at a University 5) any fun hobbies? reading, playing with the dog, hanging out w/ my family/ friends, sipping wine with DH 6) your dream job?  SAHM

kelnyc

1) How long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married) 

We met in October 2005, started dating immediately, moved in together 4 months later, and got married in October 2009... so total of almost 6 years, almost 2 married.

2) Any pets? (types, names)

No, our landlord won't allow it.    We LOVE dogs though and can't wait to move back to Brooklyn next summer so we can finally get one. 

3) where do you live?

The Castro, SF, CA 

4) what do you and DH do?

I work for the endowment of a top-tier university and J is a marketing exec for "the" video game company

5) any fun hobbies?

 I recently took up knitting!

6) your dream job?

I want to go back into real estate when we move back to NYC, which is what I did before we left. It's a great job, always interesting, and offers flexibility and unlimited earning potential. Growing up (and in college, before law school became unattainable financially) I wanted to be a criminal defense attorney.

js297206

eponine7682:

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married) Dating almost 1 year, Engaged 1 year, Married 1 year and 10 months! 2) Any pets? (types, names)  Half Shih Tzu/half Bichon Frise named Niles, 2 cats one named Cha Cha one names Danica 3) where do you live? we live on Clifton Park, NY (near Albany) 4) what do you and DH do? DH is a news producer for Fox 23, I am an Asst. Bursar at a University 5) any fun hobbies? reading, playing with the dog, hanging out w/ my family/ friends, sipping wine with DH 6) your dream job?  SAHM

I am from just outside albany myself. Would you mind if I asked what Urologist your DH went to see and who is your RE? You can send me a Private message of you wish - or feel free not to answer if it is too personal.

LittleFuller

1) How long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married) 

Dated 6 1/2 years, engaged 1 year, married 5 yrs

2) Any pets? (types, names) Nope

3) where do you live? Kentucky

4) what do you and DH do? Both accountants. I'm a CPA in public, and he's with a company.

5) any fun hobbies? Theatre & baking

6) your dream job? SAHM or own a bakery

Mitzi Bishi

1) How long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married) Together 8 years married for 5. 2) Any pets? (types, names)No, not yet... but we will definitely get a dog or two once we're more settled. 3) where do you live?somewhere in Europe4) what do you and DH do?I'm a lady of leisure and DH is a business man5) any fun hobbies?cooking, traveling, and photography6) your dream job?photographer or pastry chef 

kimikins79

1) How long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married) 

Dated 2.5 years, engaged for 1.3, married for 1.6

2) Any pets? (types, names) A puggle named Bailee Jameson (she is a car bomb according to DH)

3) where do you live? South Jersey - outside of Philly

4) what do you and DH do? DH is a project manager for a bank fraud software company and I am an attorney.

5) any fun hobbies? Crafts - anything DIY, painting decorating, jewelry, knitting, crocheting, you name it, I've tried it or I was actually good enough at it to keep doing it

6) your dream job? SAHM or own a small store that sells handmade things and does jewelry classes and party's for kids.

+JerseyShore+

This is fun, and great timing since I just joined thanks for starting this thread!

1) how long have you been with your spouse/SO (dating, engaged, married) I've been with my DH since junior high Yep, so many longggg years, just kidding. He's my everything. We've been married 3 years. 2) Any pets? (types, names)We have one dog - his name is Obi. He's a corgi mixed with (we think) Jack Russell, so he's as much work as a toddler! 3) where do you live?I live in Jersey! (Hence the name, LOL) 4) what do you and DH do?I'm an elementary school teacher. Hubby works for a chocolate company and brings home sweets all the time to make me fat.  5) any fun hobbies?I love to run! Mostly because it burns off all that chocolate. 

6) your dream job?  

I would love to be a nurse, I feel like it would be stressful, though. With this economy the way it is, I may have to become one!