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Because I'm new to this board....
I thought I would post a "Get to know me" survey. Hopefully no one minds! 
I'd love to know more about the girls on this board. I hope you all have a GREAT Thursday!
MY STORY.
Hi, my name is:
but you can call me:
Never in my life have I:
The one person who can drive me nuts is:
I should be:
The happiest recent event was:
If I were a character on ?Friends? :
By this time next year:
My current gripe is:
I have a hard time understanding:
There?s these girls:
I want to buy:
Where do you plan to visit:
The world could do without:
Most recent thing I?ve bought myself:
Most recent thing someone else bought me:
In the morning I:
Last night I was:
There?s this guy I know who:
Tomorrow I am:
Tonight I am:
My birthday is:
MY STORY.
Hi, my name is: Alicia Collier
but you can call me: Alicia, Leisha, Brit, Mimi
Never in my life have I: been so happy!
The one person who can drive me nuts is: My DH but I love him!
I should be: working!
The happiest recent event was: we have a contract on our townhouse! Sell baby sell!
If I were a character on ?Friends? : I'd be A mix between Rachel and Monica! ( More Monica than Rachel)
By this time next year: I would love to have a child!
My current gripe is: I'm at work and it's only Thursday!
I have a hard time understanding: how people can not love God!!!
There?s these girls: on this board that I know will help me so much in the future and I'm VERY thankful for that!
I want to buy: a new TV!
Where do you plan to visit: I'm not sure!
The world could do without: lol idiots!
Most recent thing I?ve bought myself: breakfast this morning
Most recent thing someone else bought me: um.. my DH bought me fall stuff for our yard this past weekend! ( Pumpkins, hay, ect)
In the morning I: am not always plesent!
Last night I was: at home playing with the puppies
There?s this guy I know who: is amazing & the most wonderful hubby ever!
Tomorrow I am: working
Tonight I am: cleaning
My birthday is: Aug 7th
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MY STORY.
Hi, my name is: Jamee
but you can call me: Jamee
Never in my life have I: ever hurt this bad (physically)
The one person who can drive me nuts is: DH but I love him so much!
I should be: working
The happiest recent event was: completely 1st homestudy visit
If I were a character on ?Friends? : Monica
By this time next year: I will be almost done with grad school!
My current gripe is: the rain.
I have a hard time understanding: infertility
There?s these girls: that totally make me smile
I want to buy: new clothes for fall
Where do you plan to visit: VA for Christmas
The world could do without: chronic illness
Most recent thing I?ve bought myself: new eyeshadow and nail polish
Most recent thing someone else bought me: I honestly don't remember!
In the morning I: love playing with our dogs
Last night I was: snuggled up in bed early watching Bones & Criminal Minds
There?s this guy I know who: totally melts my heart (none other than DH)
Tomorrow I am: working and going to 2nd homestudy interview!
Tonight I am: cleaning out closets & having college students over from church for CSI premiere!
My birthday is: Oct 18 (next Saturday!)
but you can call me: Dr. L
Never in my life have I: been to London
The one person who can drive me nuts is: MIL
I should be: a SAHM by now
The happiest recent event was: our anniversary weekend
If I were a character on ?Friends? : I'd move to Kansas
By this time next year: I'll be 40
My current gripe is: not enough hours in the day
I have a hard time understanding: politics
There?s these girls: who talk a lot
I want to buy: brown cords that fit
Where do you plan to visit: Savannah
The world could do without: bigotry
Most recent thing I?ve bought myself: brown boots
Most recent thing someone else bought me: Starbucks
In the morning I: don't want to get up
Last night I was: falling asleep on the sofa
There?s this guy I know who: makes wine
Tomorrow I am: happy it's Friday
Tonight I am: going to acupuncture
My birthday is: soon
but you can call me: Julie
Never in my life have I: been good at public speaking...i had to do a presenation at my bosses networking meeting this morning, I was such a mess over it...it went fairly well though!
The one person who can drive me nuts is: The in-laws...they make me crazy on a regular basis. Thank goodness they live about 1 1/2 hours away.
I should be: working...sigh
The happiest recent event was: A trip to Vegas and the Grand Canyon w/ DH.
If I were a character on ?Friends? : Monica
By this time next year: I hope to be a mommy
My current gripe is: I adore the fall, but it snuck up on me big time this year, I don't know where the summer went.
I have a hard time understanding: how to be patient as I wait for news
There?s these girls: who are super supportive and can give me lots of great info
I want to buy: new fall clothes
Where do you plan to visit: so many places, I love to travel! Ireland and Italy are on the short-list at the moment
The world could do without: crazy drivers!
Most recent thing I?ve bought myself: a latte from dunkin donuts...yum!
it!
Most recent thing someone else bought me: DH got me an awesome new purse in vegas, I
In the morning I: always want to sleep in longer!!
Last night I was: went to aerobics class and then settled in on the couch w/ the pups to catch up on tivo
There?s this guy I know who: is very supportive and makes me feel pretty special...he is also great at home improvements which is so helpful currently!
Tomorrow I am: Thrilled that it's Friday...we are supposed to have a beautiful weekend here! I'm looking forward to going to a festival w/ DH and enjoying the beautiful leaves at my favorite park!
Tonight I am: Driving to check out possible boat storage sites
My birthday is: August 12th
but you can call me: CS, Ski, or SkiCC
Never in my life have I: jumped from a plane
The one person who can drive me nuts is: my mother
I should be: working
The happiest recent event was: when we found out our family friend (who's also the pastor who married us) is finally cancer-free!
If I were a character on ?Friends?: I hate to say it, but I'd be Monica
By this time next year: I'll most likely still be waiting. Hopefully by then, I'll have gained better perspective and be in much better shape!
My current gripe is: that my gyms is closed today, or that my husband still hasn't told his boss we're scheduled to go on vacation the first two weeks of November.
I have a hard time understanding: how the world looks away from hatred and injustice without trying to stop it.
There?s these girls: who have provided me, a complete stranger, with amazing support. Their kindness is unmatched!
I want to buy: nothing "fun" comes to mind right now, but I still need to pick up a few supplies for our trip and our Halloween party. Of course, if money grew on trees, I'd take new ski boots, a heart rate monitor, an elliptical machine, and a Wii Fit/balance board, along with Wii Skiing and FIFA Soccer! Well, Christmas and my birthday are coming up, at least this year I have some ideas of what to ask for! ;-)
Where do you plan to visit: Vermont this weekend, Peru next month! Yea!
The world could do without: hatred and injustice (see above)
Most recent thing I?ve bought myself: coffee this morning; other than that, Spanish lessons, some new pants, supplies for our trip (we're going to do a lot of hiking and will spend some time in the rainforest), and a Halloween costume (I'm going to be the Easter bunny!)
Most recent thing someone else bought me: My parents brought me back the most beautiful ring I've ever seen from Egypt. It's gorgeous!
In the morning I: wish for more sleep.
Last night I was: in church and then I hung out to listen to a little of the Swiss alpenhorn concert afterward.
There?s this guy I know who: has the weight of the world on his shoulders right now, and I wish I could do something to help relieve some of the pressure (my husband, of course)
Tomorrow I am: leaving for Vermont right after work, and I can't wait!
Tonight I am: doing some laundry, packing, paying bills, and pulling together our reservations and paperwork
My birthday is: November 24
but you can call me: Sarah
Never in my life have I: worried so much about job security
The one person who can drive me nuts is: MIL
I should be: working- either at my job or on school work
The happiest recent event was: finishing our homestudy visits!
If I were a character on ?Friends? : Rachel
By this time next year: I should have a better idea of the timeline of my masters degree
My current gripe is: that my cat , Zoey, has her head on my laptop and keeps licking my hand while I type
I have a hard time understanding: drug addiction
There?s these girls: who are always kind and full of good advice
I want to buy: cloth diapers
Where do you plan to visit: Maybe Italy next year when my parents are living there, but it depends on the adoption status
The world could do without: wars
Most recent thing I?ve bought myself: lingerie- but that might more for DH
Most recent thing someone else bought me: Dh ordered something online for me but won't tell me what
In the morning I: hit the snooze button
Last night I was: cranky and had a headache- but two tylenol PM helped that!
There?s this guy I know who: is late for lunch, and I'm hungry (DH)
Tomorrow I am: celebrating it's Friday and getting the house ready for either 3 or 5 guests
Tonight I am: going to try to motivate myself to do school work so I don't have to think about it this weekend
My birthday is: November 18th (I'll be 30)
MY STORY.
Hi, my name is: April
but you can call me: April
Never in my life have I: Wanted a baby so bad
The one person who can drive me nuts is: Co worker
I should be: A mom by now
The happiest recent event was: Our 4th anniversary weekend
If I were a character on ?Friends? : Rachelle
By this time next year: I should be very close to be a mommy
My current gripe is: Our economy
I have a hard time understanding: My mother
There?s these girls: I would like to get to know better so this is a great idea
I want to buy: Baby stuff
Where do you plan to visit: Vegas next summer
The world could do without: Mean people
Most recent thing I?ve bought myself: Jeans
Most recent thing someone else bought me: Keepsake box
In the morning I: Love my coffee
Last night I was: Watching preseason Basketball game
There?s this guy I know who: Makes me happier everyday, still.....
Tomorrow I am: So glad it's Friday
Tonight I am: Going to watch Survivor
My birthday is: June 9th
MY STORY.
Hi, my name is: Kirsten
but you can call me: Kirsten, Kir, KiKi
Never in my life have I: been to Africa
The one person who can drive me nuts are: my two brothers
Most recent thing I?ve bought myself: a bean and cheese burrito for breakfastI should be: a SAHM....sigh
The happiest recent event was: Coming home to my babies after work...
If I were a character on ?Friends? : Um, I don't think any of them.
By this time next year: I hope to be a SAHM...
My current gripe is: boy, dont want to be a broken record. How about the fact that I think some rodent died in our crawl space and the smell isnt very good with our recent 95 degree days this week...
I have a hard time understanding: bipartisan attitudes - honestly good stuff on both sides - can't we all just get along???
There?s these girls: that make my day every day when I get to be their mommy
I want to buy: A bigger house...DH and I didnt expect 2 kids so quickly...
Where do you plan to visit: Anywhere...we love travel!
The world could do without: hate
Most recent thing someone else bought me: my mom bought me some fall decorations
In the morning I: have the most chaotic part of my day getting one kid to school and the other to my mom
Last night I was: Having the 2nd of 2 home visits to adopt Reagan Hope!!!
There?s this guy I know who: works his butt off in a bad economy to make a home for me
Tomorrow I am: going to Vegas for the weekend for a 4 yr old birthday party
Tonight I am: packing and getting the 10 year old ready for a weekend with gramma and grampa
My birthday is: May 21, 1970
Ohh Fun!!
MY STORY.
Hi, my name is: Trisha
But you can call me: Trisha and if you really want to be crazy, Trish
Never in my life have I: loved exercising, but at least I tolerate it now
The one person who can drive me nuts is: My brother and he totally knows it!
I should be: Eating lunch (which I am)
The happiest recent event was: Last week when I hit the 25 lb weight loss mark (still have more to go though)
If I were a character on ?Friends? : Phoebe because she's a vegetarian or Monica because she's so anal
By this time next year: I want to be at my goal weight, hopefully have a child, and only have one year left at grad school
My current gripe is: I won't be home until 930 tonight
I have a hard time understanding: why I can't be a SAHM (okay, well I understand, I just don't like it)
There?s these girls: that are so funny and I barely get to hang out with them
I want to buy: new pants
Where do you plan to visit: Our next trip is a combo of California and Vegas
The world could do without: Mean people
Most recent thing I?ve bought myself: A water from the vending machine
Most recent thing someone else bought me: Well he didn't buy it for me, but he did bring me a cookie from work (someone brought in yummy bakery cookies)
In the morning I: need coffee
Last night I was: at school and then came home and went to bed
There?s this guy I know who: is aggravating me today (not DH)
Tomorrow I am: Making homemade pizza for dinner and watching movies
Tonight I am: going to school again
My birthday is: In January
MY STORY.
Hi, my name is: Traci
but you can call me: Tre'
Never in my life have I: worried so much
The one person who can drive me nuts is: My DH
Most recent thing I?ve bought myself: new necklaceI should be: working, of course!
The happiest recent event was: going to Las Vegas
If I were a character on ?Friends? : I would be Rachel
By this time next year: I hope to have a baby
My current gripe is: It is hard to lose these pesky 15 lbs!!
I have a hard time understanding: Why people neglect, abuse and abandon animals
There?s these girls: That are really nice
I want to buy: DH a new truck
Where do you plan to visit: Chicago again, GO CUBS
The world could do without: suffering
Most recent thing someone else bought me: new coffee maker
In the morning I: wish I could sleep a little longer
Last night I was: bathing the dogs and watching Lipstick Jungle
There?s this guy I know who: Likes to eat chips and salsa
Tomorrow I am: meeting with DH's grandma and working
Tonight I am: going to the grocery store
My birthday is: always during Mardi Gras
MY STORY.
Hi, my name is: Tamara
but you can call me: Tami
Never in my life have I: Won the lotto
The one person who can drive me nuts is: MIL
I should be: Working
The happiest recent event was: Finalization yesterday
If I were a character on ?Friends? : Hmmmm not sure to be honest..I am a little bit of them all. LOL
By this time next year: I will be celebrating 3 years bliss with DH
My current gripe is: Idiots
I have a hard time understanding: the bail out
There?s these girls: whos love is unconditional
I want to buy: Halloween goodies
Where do you plan to visit: Maldives
The world could do without: Hate and closed minded people
Most recent thing I?ve bought myself: tall black boots....my othe pair had seen better days!
Most recent thing someone else bought me: flowers
In the morning I: hope to get a shower before Addie wakes up
Last night I was: celebrating
There?s this guy I know who: is the most amazing man in the world
Tomorrow I am: Happy it is Friday...yet sad I will be a hunting widow for a week
Tonight I am: Hanging out with the fam
My birthday is: March 26th
MY STORY.
Hi, my name is: Sarah
but you can call me: Sarah
Never in my life have I: gone skydiving
The one person who can drive me nuts is: the boss
I should be: a mom
The happiest recent event was: uh, how sad is it I've sat here for 15 minutes and I can't think of the last time I was truly happy?
If I were a character on ?Friends?: Monica
By this time next year: I hope I'm a mom -- I've learned to quit doing this though, every due date, miscarriage anniversary, anniversary of BFP, etc. gets harder and harder.
My current gripe is: infertility sucks my ass
I have a hard time understanding: infertility
There?s these girls: who are infertile, I'm one of them
I want to buy: a baby
Where do you plan to visit: Australia
The world could do without: infertility (noticing a theme here?)
Most recent thing I?ve bought myself: a CD and a book
Most recent thing someone else bought me: DH bought me Fruit Mentos last week when I was down
In the morning I: want to stay in bed and snuggle
Last night I was: tired so I went to bed early
There?s this guy I know who: loves me unconditionally. He's awesome.
Tomorrow I am: getting ready for the IL's to visit - ugh
Tonight I am: more getting ready for the IL's to visit - double ugh
My birthday is: 4/20
but you can call me: Kristy
Never in my life have I:
The one person who can drive me nuts is: I have one student this year driving me absolutely insane.
Most recent thing I?ve bought myself: a silver braceletI should be: Grading homework
The happiest recent event was: My sister left her abusive bf
If I were a character on ?Friends? : I'd be Monica
By this time next year: I hope we are foster parents, or at least closer to it.
My current gripe is: My students will not shush
I have a hard time understanding: Why really awesome couples loose babies or struggle with IF
There?s these girls: Who always know the right thing to say
I want to buy: a Wii
Where do you plan to visit: Nashville and Kentucky in two weeks
The world could do without: Rude politicians
Most recent thing someone else bought me: supper out last weekend
In the morning I: need lots of coffee
Last night I was: grumpy at DH
There?s this guy I know who: can fix anything, be really kind one minute then rude the next.
Tomorrow I am: buying donuts for my students just because I want too.
Tonight I am: watching tv and vegging for awhile
My birthday is: June 22
Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle!
April 2011 CP @ 5 weeks
MY STORY.
Hi, my name is: Rachel
but you can call me: Rachel. Rach, Rachie
Never in my life have I: been so determined to reach a goal.
The one person who can drive me nuts is: my mother-- but I love her!!!
I should be: grading papers.
The happiest recent event was: the birth of my first nephew, Camden.
If I were a character on ?Friends? : I would be Monica.
By this time next year: We should be half way to meeting our financial goal before adopting.
My current gripe is: I woke up at 630 am on the weekend for no apparent reason!
I have a hard time understanding: people who have negative attitudes about adoption.
There?s these girls: on this board who are wonderful.
I want to buy: a new couch.
Where do you plan to visit: Ireland!
The world could do without: idiots of all varieties.
Most recent thing I?ve bought myself: lots and lots of shoes.
Most recent thing someone else bought me: lunch
In the morning I: am usually perky
Last night I was: tired
There?s this guy I know who: I love more than anything in the world.
Tomorrow I am: hanging out at home with the hubby.
Tonight I am: playing with my nephew for a few hours.
My birthday is: in February.
MY STORY.
Hi, my name is: Rita
but you can call me: retiepete
Never in my life have I: gotten a tattoo, even though i really want one
The one person who can drive me nuts is: my dad
Most recent thing I?ve bought myself: craft suppliesI should be: cleaning
The happiest recent event was: my friends birthday party with old friends
If I were a character on ?Friends? : phoebe with a hint a monica
By this time next year: we will be on an adoption waiting list
My current gripe is: arguments involving politics
I have a hard time understanding: math!
There?s these girls: who get pregnant w/o trying. i get jealous
I want to buy: a kiln-for all kinds of crafty goodness
Where do you plan to visit: ethiopia!!
The world could do without: (so much to pick from!) war, plastic, fast food, and "useless stuff" in general
Most recent thing someone else bought me: the darjeeling ltd (great movie!!)
In the morning I: sleep in if i can
Last night I was: reading
There?s this guy I know who: i love, so i married him
Tomorrow I am: going to a concert with friends
Tonight I am: working til 8
My birthday is: june 16