New Year QOTD

k8888

There are lots of new faces around here, so I thought we could start off the new year by getting to know each other (again?)? 

 

WD?

Wedding Color(s)?

Location of wedding?

Favorite hobbies?

What do you do for a living/go or went to school for?

If you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Name one thing you really like about yourself.

What are you reading this week?

Amanda1443994

WD? 7/28/2012

Wedding Color(s)? Lavender, Wisteria + White

Location of wedding? Connecticut - St. Clement's Castle

Favorite hobbies? When I actually have free time for hobbies (which isn't very often!) I love to read, play tennis, travel and watch football (:

What do you do for a living/go or went to school for? I work at Merrill Lynch full time as an analyst and I'm currently in grad school part time for my MBA

If you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Ah I don't think I could pick just one thing! It'd be a tie between pizza, chips, and french fries (: YUM. I'm so healthy.

Name one thing you really like about yourself. I love my abillity to be compassionate toward others and very forgiving. Friends, and even strangers, always say how I am a very understanding person and non-judgemental. I like to think they're right and that that's one of my best qualities.

What are you reading this week? Too busy this week to read any books. I read the local newspaper every day though..can that count? hah That and CNN. I'm a news junkie. I spend hours online reading that kind of stuff.

AllyG303

WD? July 29, 2012

Wedding Color(s)? Fuschia and royal blue

Location of wedding? San Diego, CA

Favorite hobbies? Scrapbooking, reading, traveling, laying in the sun

What do you do for a living/go or went to school for? Biochem Research

If you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? rice or pasta

Name one thing you really like about yourself. my hair

What are you reading this week? nothing but magazines...looking for something new to read.  Any suggestions?

penny12986

WD?  July 1st, 2012
Wedding Color(s)? blue, purple, green

Location of wedding? Boston, MA

Favorite hobbies? singing, driving, traveling, I am really boring

What do you do for a living/go or went to school for? insurance, BA in Spanish

If you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pizza

Name one thing you really like about yourself.  I like to think that I am a good judge of character.  I can usually discern the difference between truth and BS right away.

What are you reading this week? 9/11 Commission Report

LADY324

WD? July 20th

Wedding Color(s)? Hot Pink/Lime Green

Location of wedding? North Haledon, NJ

Favorite hobbies? Running, reading and cooking

What do you do for a living/go or went to school for?  Work for an insurance company in the underwriting department

If you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Chocolate

Name one thing you really like about yourself. I am friendly

What are you reading this week? How to take charge of your fertility

BeachLover2885

WD? July 7, 2012

Wedding Color(s)? purple, pink, ivory/cream

Location of wedding? Nyack, NY

Favorite hobbies? traveling, working out, cooking, reading

What do you do for a living/go or went to school for? English teacher-- currently teaching/tutoring part time and finishing my MA in English

If you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? probably really good bread w/ olive oil

Name one thing you really like about yourself. I tend to be a pretty flexible person

What are you reading this week? my Caribbean book to get ideas for our HM and hopefully starting a book my cousin gave me recently (forgot the title, but it's one of those magical realism books)

Michele707

WD?  July 7, 2012Wedding Color(s)? Graphite, fuchsiaLocation of wedding? Winston-Salem, NCFavorite hobbies?  Running, shopping, reading, travelWhat do you do for a living/go or went to school for?  RN, now in school full-time for nurse anesthesiaIf you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Tough one!  I love sweets & vegetables so that's what I will go with!  Strange combo I know!Name one thing you really like about yourself.  My  compassion and love of taking care of othersWhat are you reading this week? The Hunger Games

k8888

LADY - how is that book??... it's on my to-read list!

WD? - July 21st

Wedding Color(s)? - Black & White, accents of fuschia

Location of wedding? - Woodbridge Township, New Jersey

Favorite hobbies? - reading, concerts, knitting, hiking, going to the beach in the summer

What do you do for a living/go or went to school for? - currently work in engineering sales/marketing, just finished my grad degree in school library media

If you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? - Peanut butter

Name one thing you really like about yourself. - my sense of humor... I love making people laugh

What are you reading this week? - Currently reading the 5th book in the Game of Thrones series

BmoreBride311

WD? July 14th

Wedding Color(s)? navy and soft rose with lots of ivory and gray accents

Location of wedding? Baltimore, MD (church ceremony and reception at art museum)

Favorite hobbies? traveling and trying new foods in the new places I visit

What do you do for a living/go or went to school for? business consulting

If you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pasta

Name one thing you really like about yourself. I think I have good judgment / common sense
What are you reading this week? bridal magazines that had stacked up at my mom's house over the last few months and she made me take home

LADY324

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2012-weddings_new-year-qotd?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:066005ef-215f-48b1-8655-328b41e07c52Discussion:78be9295-2eb4-4893-9a89-02789cd5e6d0Post:d86ae2de-8bc4-400d-87ae-9fc289535962">Re: New Year QOTD</a>:
[QUOTE]LADY - how is that book??... it's on my to-read list! WD? - July 21st Wedding Color(s)? - Black & White, accents of fuschia Location of wedding? - Woodbridge Township, New Jersey Favorite hobbies? - reading, concerts, knitting, hiking, going to the beach in the summer What do you do for a living/go or went to school for? - currently work in engineering sales/marketing, just finished my grad degree in school library media If you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? - Peanut butter Name one thing you really like about yourself. - my sense of humor... I love making people laugh What are you reading this week? - Currently reading the 5th book in the Game of Thrones series
Posted by k8888[/QUOTE]

It's really good I am only on page 30 but I like it so far. 

mekiakoo

WD? July 28, 2012

Wedding Color(s)? Ruby red!

Location of wedding? Stillwater, MN

Favorite hobbies? Running, reading books, shopping, cooking, and playing sports!

What do you do for a living/go or went to school for? I am an American Sign Language teacher, my B.S. is in child psychology, my M.S. is in education

If you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? I think about this all the time!! I'll have to say cereal. Well it could be tacos or mashed potatoes too.

Name one thing you really like about yourself. I like that I'm determined, if I want something, I will work hard to get it. My sense of humor and I think I'm friendly.

What are you reading this week? I can't remember the exact title, but I think it's called "the good dog"??? Oh and I need to catch up with my cosmo & wedding magazines!

butterflyjumper1

WD? July 28, 2012

Wedding Color(s)? Lavendar, Pewter, and Ivory

Location of wedding? Indianapolis, IN

Favorite hobbies? Yoga, running, reading, photography, music

What do you do for a living/go or went to school for? I'm an attorney

If you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Guacamole, ice cream, or homemade macaroni and cheese

Name one thing you really like about yourself. i have always been really great at time management - getting things done, and staying organized are things i am good at.  i have also been known to keep friends "healthy" - i am a big promoter of healthy, active lifestyles, and i love knowing that i can help people who i love make healthier choices which make them feel better about themselves.

What are you reading this week? mockingjay - the third book of the hunger games trilogy. i am OBSESSED!!!

littlemoments324

 

WD? 7.21.12

Wedding Color(s)?

Location of wedding?  Michigan

Favorite hobbies?  Scrapbooking, tennis, reading

What do you do for a living/go or went to school for?  I'm currently in retail (ugh, I really hope we can afford for me to quit right before the wedding...) I am going to school for ultrasound tech.

If you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?  I love food...so I couldn't choose one thing..hahah but I guess Mac n cheese because I love pasta & cheese..

Name one thing you really like about yourself.  I love my smile   I am almost always smiling

What are you reading this week?  Anatomy for the next 8 weeks...

Madisonpenny

WD? July 21st, 2012

Wedding Color(s)? Sapphire Blue, Emerald Green, Yellow

Location of wedding? Ottawa, ON, Canada

Favorite hobbies? Reading, Music, Crafts

What do you do for a living/go or went to school for? Home Care Nurse

If you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Chicken Fingers with hot sauce OR Popcorn

Name one thing you really like about yourself. That I'm determined and in turn I never back down from what I believe in.

What are you reading this week? The Hunger Games.  Got the Trilogy for Christmas so getting that 1st book read before the movie comes out.

Nati05

WD? July 21st

Wedding Color(s)? Purple, pink and red

Location of wedding? Quito, Ecuador

Favorite hobbies? Cooking, baking, dancing, cuddling up on the couch watching movies with the boo

What do you do for a living/go or went to school for? I graduated in Studio Art/ Art History but I'm an ESL teacher

If you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? I'm a carnivore so any type of meat. And cheese.

Name one thing you really like about yourself. I like that I'm friendly and easygoing

What are you reading this week? A billion DIY tutorials haha!

Micele 707 I used to live in Winston Salem too!! I'll be home soon on vaca Where in Winston are you?

k8888

I'm so happy to see that a lot of you are into the Hunger Games because I'm a huge fan and am dying for the movie to come out!

butterflyjumper1

SAME!! SO obsessed with hunger games.....counting down the days till the movie comes out! have you guys heard the new taylor swift song that is from the soundtrack??

ceglare4

WD? 7/7/12

Wedding Color(s)? Lavendar & Ivory

Location of wedding? Battle Creek, MI

Favorite hobbies? Reading, cooking, makeup haha

What do you do for a living/go or went to school for? Sales Coordinator/English Degree

If you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? I love me some ice cream!

Name one thing you really like about yourself. I'm very organized and dependable, makes me a good employee

What are you reading this week? 95% of the way through the first Hunger Games book!!

LADY324

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2012-weddings_new-year-qotd?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:066005ef-215f-48b1-8655-328b41e07c52Discussion:78be9295-2eb4-4893-9a89-02789cd5e6d0Post:2d4ad6ed-572a-4696-94c0-ec61b7d38c9f">Re: New Year QOTD</a>:
[QUOTE]I'm so happy to see that a lot of you are into the Hunger Games because I'm a huge fan and am dying for the movie to come out!
Posted by k8888[/QUOTE]

I have the first book and really need to start reading it!

ceglare4

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2012-weddings_new-year-qotd?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:066005ef-215f-48b1-8655-328b41e07c52Discussion:78be9295-2eb4-4893-9a89-02789cd5e6d0Post:90a8f479-b313-4c4e-8b70-46ad2d82f9f4">Re: New Year QOTD</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: New Year QOTD : I have the first book and really need to start reading it!
Posted by LADY324[/QUOTE]

LADY it's sooo good! I started it last week and will be done with it today.

BrightFirefly

WD? July 14th-2012

Wedding Color(s)? We don't really have colors picked out. Our Save-the-Dates, Invitations, and Cake are Mario-themed. Colors will fall into place.

Location of wedding? Cincinnati, OH - well technically..the reception is in Covington, KY..overlooking downtown Cincinnati

Favorite hobbies? Kayaking, Reading, Video Games. I am addicted to kayaking. As soon as the weather turns warm, I'm loadin' my kayak up on top of my kia rio..Yes..it looks ridiculous having a kayak on top of my tiny baby car.

What do you do for a living/go or went to school for? I'm in Nursing school right now at the University of Cincinnati - I've worked as a certified Medical Assistant for 3 years.

If you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Tacos?

Name one thing you really like about yourself. I'm ambitious. 
What are you reading this week? Gerontological Nursing...

I'm surprised by all the love for The Hunger Games. I read the first last week - and it just felt SOOOO juvenile to me. The entire book reeked of pre-teen bliss IMO. I didn't realize that's the target audience when I bought the book - so I was blind-sided. I had also just read "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" which is about adult-themed as a book can get..so maybe just the contrast between the two feels huge to me. Who knows. It was entertaining - but not really what I had wanted.

penny12986

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2012-weddings_new-year-qotd?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:066005ef-215f-48b1-8655-328b41e07c52Discussion:78be9295-2eb4-4893-9a89-02789cd5e6d0Post:4eaf3c72-d8b6-402a-bccc-db13e2aa9bc7">Re: New Year QOTD</a>:
[QUOTE]WD? July 14th-2012 Wedding Color(s)? We don't really have colors picked out. Our Save-the-Dates, Invitations, and Cake are Mario-themed. Colors will fall into place. Location of wedding? Cincinnati, OH - well technically..the reception is in Covington, KY..overlooking downtown Cincinnati Favorite hobbies? Kayaking, Reading, Video Games. I am addicted to kayaking. As soon as the weather turns warm, I'm loadin' my kayak up on top of my kia rio..Yes..it looks ridiculous having a kayak on top of my tiny baby car. What do you do for a living/go or went to school for? I'm in Nursing school right now at the University of Cincinnati - I've worked as a certified Medical Assistant for 3 years. If you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Tacos? Name one thing you really like about yourself. I'm ambitious.  What are you reading this week? Gerontological Nursing... <strong>I'm surprised by all the love for The Hunger Games. I read the first last week - and it just felt SOOOO juvenile to me. The entire book reeked of pre-teen bliss IMO. I didn't realize that's the target audience when I bought the book - so I was blind-sided</strong>. I had also just read "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" which is about adult-themed as a book can get..so maybe just the contrast between the two feels huge to me. Who knows. It was entertaining - but not really what I had wanted.
Posted by BrightFirefly[/QUOTE]


This for me too!!

I could not handle it.  Reading them felt like I was reliving 7th grade. "Does he like me?" "Does he know that I like him?"  "Should I tell him?" "What if he knows that I know that he knows?"  OMGGGGGGGG

I read the first book and got half way through Catching Fire until I realized that they go back to the arena and it's just like the first book all over again.

I felt the same way about Twilight too.  

LADY324

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2012-weddings_new-year-qotd?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:066005ef-215f-48b1-8655-328b41e07c52Discussion:78be9295-2eb4-4893-9a89-02789cd5e6d0Post:3a549b85-af6b-46d7-9637-97bb4057bb6d">Re: New Year QOTD</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: New Year QOTD : LADY it's sooo good! I started it last week and will be done with it today.
Posted by ceglare4[/QUOTE]

Ok you guys have convinced me I will read it this week :)

bells24412

WD? July 28, 2012

Wedding Color(s)? Berry, Champagne, and Sugar Plum

Location of wedding? North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Favorite hobbies? being with my fi, Hanging out with friends, watching tv, trying out different resturants, going to the beach

What do you do for a living/go or went to school for? I am a paralegal, went to school for legal studies/spanish

If you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?omg PIZZA! but it has to be from this one place here in RI that serve the most amazing delicious pizza!!

Name one thing you really like about yourself. I always help people out no matter what

What are you reading this week? I am trying to start reading the hunger games since my BFF wants to take me to see the movie.

BrightFirefly

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2012-weddings_new-year-qotd?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:066005ef-215f-48b1-8655-328b41e07c52Discussion:78be9295-2eb4-4893-9a89-02789cd5e6d0Post:f22b1f19-5a70-443a-b0d1-fe5fe22c8345">Re: New Year QOTD</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: New Year QOTD : This for me too!! I could not handle it.  Reading them felt like I was reliving 7th grade. "Does he like me?" "Does he know that I like him?"  "Should I tell him?" "What if he knows that I know that he knows?"  OMGGGGGGGG I read the first book and got half way through Catching Fire until I realized that they go back to the arena and it's just like the first book all over again. I felt the same way about Twilight too.  
Posted by penny12986[/QUOTE]

Yeah - that's exactly my thoughts. I would have idolized this book when I was 13 - but at 24 - it just didn't hit the spot for me.

Twilight - I actually read all four of those - and they each got progressively worse - but I wanted to see how it ended. Wasn't my cup of tea either.

avsfan33

Well, to be fair The Hunger Games is considered YA. If you don't like YA I don't see why you'd be interested in the book...

WD? July 7th 2012

Wedding Color(s)? Teal and Lime Green

Location of wedding? Too many psychos on the internet to disclose this.

Favorite hobbies? Video games.

What do you do for a living/go or went to school for? Still in school for political science and history with a minor in English.

If you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pizza...or spaghetti.

Name one thing you really like about yourself.  That I'm honest.

What are you reading this week? Heart Shaped Box by Joe Hill

BrightFirefly

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2012-weddings_new-year-qotd?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:066005ef-215f-48b1-8655-328b41e07c52Discussion:78be9295-2eb4-4893-9a89-02789cd5e6d0Post:5c59b04d-fd29-45e2-bfcf-3299aae56793">Re: New Year QOTD</a>:
[QUOTE]Well, to be fair The Hunger Games is considered YA. If you don't like YA I don't see why you'd be interested in the book... Posted by avsfan33[/QUOTE]

Yeah - I didn't realize that when I bought it. One of the local news personalities was raving about what an awesome book it was - so I bought it sort of blindly.

Then when I opened the book and saw the print was gigantic - I had a slight feeling it was a young adult book.

dramaqueen91087

WD? July 15thWedding Color(s)? Purple and GreenLocation of wedding? Troy NYFavorite hobbies? Reading, writing, actingWhat do you do for a living/go or went to school for? Just finished a masters in Adolescence Education. Right now I'm subbing and looking for jobs, anyone know of anyplace hiring English teachers?If you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Cheese, any kind, and form, i love cheese!Name one thing you really like about yourself.  Umm idk I guess that I am always willing to help.What are you reading this week? The last Dragon Tattoo book. However, I love all this hungar games talk!!! I found this book during one of my literacy classes in grad school and fell in love. It is amazing and I can't wait to use it in my classes! I also can't wait for the movie.

michelle11988

WD?  July 14th Wedding Color(s)? Blue, purple, pink, and silver accents Location of wedding?  Groveland, MA Favorite hobbies? Reading and cooking   What do you do for a living/go or went to school for?  Accounting, specifically taxes for a small firm If you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?  peanut butter Name one thing you really like about yourself.  I'm very friendly and easy going
What are you reading this week?  A YA novel called LA Candy.  I want to finish it so I can read The Help

tfunicello

WD? 7/13Wedding Color(s)? Champagne Location of wedding? Hudson Valley, NYFavorite hobbies? Reading, Zumba, playing with my doggiesWhat do you do for a living/go or went to school for? Third grade teacherIf you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Chicken parmName one thing you really like about yourself. I am very driven and organizedWhat are you reading this week? Like many of you, I just finished THG trilogy. Very sad it's over. Now I'm starting The Girl Who Played With Fire, the sequel to "... Dragon Tattoo".

hmacsine

WD? 07/28/12

Wedding Color(s)? purple/pink/red

Location of wedding? hagerstown md

Favorite hobbies? basketball/computer games. I don't have much free time.

What do you do for a living/go or went to school for? I'm a security officer and student. I'm waiting for notification regarding acceptance in nursing program.

If you are only able to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? spaghetti

Name one thing you really like about yourself. personality

What are you reading this week? children's books and wedding magazines