In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_ask-knottie-anything-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:a448b16f-efda-4fd0-8448-185a8d391181Post:92c4aecc-f6f0-424a-b4d4-bc5ea2bc35ef">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE]MIAF - How did you and your FI meet? AATB - you always seems so sweet even when people are picking at you. Be honest. Who pisses you off? <strong>OWN - what's the craziest thing you've ever done? Do you regret it? </strong>Posted by cew515[/QUOTE]
Hmm. The craziest thing I've ever done would be skydiving, I suppose. It was amazing and I don't regret it one bit. I don't think I'll do it again, though, at least while my children are still children.
Dang. I can't think of anything good to ask anyone.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_ask-knottie-anything-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:a448b16f-efda-4fd0-8448-185a8d391181Post:26eb13fc-3a60-46d4-aa87-a522031bc51a">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Ask a knottie anything : Hmm. The craziest thing I've ever done would be skydiving, I suppose. It was amazing and I don't regret it one bit. I don't think I'll do it again, though, at least while my children are still children. Posted by ohwhynot[/QUOTE]
This is exactly me. I loved skydiving, but now that I have a kid, I just wouldn't do it again.
Jas - do you know that I love to talk about serial killers too? I think you, B and me should have a serial killer meeting.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_ask-knottie-anything-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:a448b16f-efda-4fd0-8448-185a8d391181Post:92c4aecc-f6f0-424a-b4d4-bc5ea2bc35ef">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE] AATB - you always seems so sweet even when people are picking at you. Be honest. Who pisses you off? Posted by cew515[/QUOTE]
I dunno, I always figure it's just better to ignore it when someone's being mean or picking on you than to fuel the fire? I don't really get pissed off by too many of the girls in here, though, which is mostly why I stick around. I like you guys :)
There are a couple girls on my month board who annoy the shiit out of me - but usually not enough to engage them in a big online argument about why they suck.
Really Cew? Part of me really wants to do Forensic Psychology instead of clincal. Then I remember that I cry at Aspca commericals, and the serial killers would just laugh at me.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_ask-knottie-anything-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:a448b16f-efda-4fd0-8448-185a8d391181Post:8f2707df-065a-4774-a38f-fba5422feb57">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE]Bethrothed- Why in the hell haven't I seen more of your wedding pictures? <strong>I really like my privacy and know a couple of my friends are on the knot. The last thing I need is one of my whiney beebee friends seeing that I'm a raging cvnt toward beebees and hating me over it. I'll PM you the link.</strong>
Do you believe in aliens? <strong>I have a very hard time believing we're alone in this universe, considering how vast it is. There are a lot of celestial bodies out there that could support life and I think it's very egocentric to believe that ours is the only one that doesn't.</strong> <strong>So yeah, I guess I do, although I don't believe in the Hollywood version.</strong>
Did you ever look up that serial killer I told you about? (I kind of want to tell you the whole scary story.) <strong>I haven't yet. I've been really busy. I need to email myself the name so that I don't forget. I kind of want you to tell me the story ;)</strong> Posted by jasmineh7777[/QUOTE]
kd.joseph's wish is my command
Just call me "Brothel"
And betrothed, I'm disgusted with most of the comments that you have posted. I don't think I've ever read such judgmental comments in my life. I'm so lucky that the girls I speak to on theknot are nothing like you...I would've never come on here for ADVICE if I would've encountered a big a bitch as you. I genuinely feel awful for your children or your future children, and I think it would be irresponsible of YOU not to invest in their future therapy sessions starting now. Because trust me when I tell you honey, they're gonna need it. ~jcaruncho2010
my read shelf:
Jasimeh- What's the best part of Glacier to visit in the fall? What's your all-time favorite movie? What's the best non-alcoholic 'special occasion' drink you've ever had?
OWN- Why pale green for your lovely wedding dress? What's your inspiration for quitting smoking? What's the best non-alcoholic 'special occasion' drink you've ever had?
AMA over 40
Massive uterine fibroids removed 3/06
BFP 1/11; MM/C discovered @ 10w, loss at 6w; Cytotec
B/W 7/11 = normal CD3, FSH 8.9; 7DPO progesterone 1.7
Three Clomid cycles, all BFN, Off to an RE for me...
FSH=8.7 E2=30 AMH=1.8 HSG clear, SA=great
Inj. IUI #1 12/9/11 BFN, Inj. IUI #2 1/6/12 BFN
Inj. IUI #3 1/30/12 BFP!, HCG doubled through 6w, 7w u/s mm/c twins
Lost our known donor to unplanned pregnancy
Factor V Leiden, Hetero, symptomatic
Op Hysteroscopy 5/12, removed scar tissue and uterine septum
Doing Cryo-DE IVF and older child adoption (Home visit- Check!)
Beautiful hatching 5-blast transfered 8/30
BFP 9/7/12 EDD May 19, 2013, beta #1=291 beta #2=762 beta #3=7306
Sneek peak u/s shows HB at 6w1d!!! 123bpm!
Still have a HB at 18w0d!!! 142bpm! Grow, baby, grow!
Great NT scan, but, placenta previa. Resolving!
Labile Hypertension, placed on HBP meds to try to avoid pre-e
A/S on 12/21/12, Petra's having a baby, it's the end of the world!
PGAL Siggy Challenge- Animal Hangovers!
"Petra, you are an obese 40+ year old. Stop jumping through these hoops. Just adopt already. There is no shame in that." -Deethebee
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_ask-knottie-anything-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:a448b16f-efda-4fd0-8448-185a8d391181Post:6b0775c9-4233-4df3-9006-b10f90a6ec7c">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Ask a knottie anything : Hmm, hard one. I don't really know. They come from all over the place. I can look at a rock and get an idea from a story. A lot of the time I think of an interesting title, or main character, and build a story around it. Other times I have an idea and just lit it sit for awhile until I decide whether or not it's worth it. My view is that if I don't remember it in a few months or even a year, then it wasn't worth writing about. For my first book, I got the idea after reading another book (true story) about a little girl who was killed due to abuse. It started with the idea of "what if there were people willing to help, but as vigilantes?" and grew from there. My latest one started with the image of the main character. Sometimes I wish I wasn't a writer. My head is a distored place and there are times I confuse reality with fiction. The ideas and storylines can get overwhelming, which is why I've had to adopt a philosphy of forgetting what isn't important enough to write about. Posted by Seshat411[/QUOTE]
Story ideas from rocks! You are intense. Or in tents. I can't decide :) But you do have really good ideas for stories.
I've never wished that I wasn't a writer - I'm more of a journaler and in high school I was mildy depressed (depressed might be too strong of a word - maybe just really sad about stuff) and writing was a really good way to sort out my thoughts. Kinda like therapy, too, since I'd much rather write pages and pages about how I felt than sit and talk to someone about it (at that time).
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_ask-knottie-anything-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:a448b16f-efda-4fd0-8448-185a8d391181Post:92c4aecc-f6f0-424a-b4d4-bc5ea2bc35ef">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE]MIAF - How did you and your FI meet? Posted by cew515[/QUOTE]
We met at a party at this gigantic fireworks celebration our area has to kick off the Derby. Parking was a huge issue and we rode together, parked VERY far away and walked to the party. During the walk, we got to know each other and I thought he was cute and funny.I was waiting to hear from another guy to meet up, but my cell phone didn't receive texts and the guy was apparently texting me all night. So I stayed at the party. He got ridiculously drunk and told me he would take me out for coffee and marry me. I told him he was crazy. He asked me out after he sobered up, I said no. He continued to ask and I continued to decline for two months. Eventually I caved and we've been inseparable ever since.
Jasmine--re: your interest in serial killers--have you ever researched Jack the Ripper? I have an unhealthy fascination with him. One of my life goals is to see his letters at Scotland Yard and do the ghost walk.
What's the best part of Glacier to visit in the fall? I've only been there once. I was 5 and it was a cancer-camp for my older brother. It was cold, and we slept in a train motel. I've heard Going to the Sun Road is gorgeous. But, bring lots of bear spray. They have been eating people all summer. Seriously.
What's your all-time favorite movie? Legends of the Fall, or Interview with a Vampire. I also love wierd flicks, like The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys and Igby Goes Down.
What's the best non-alcoholic 'special occasion' drink you've ever had? I drink sparkling grape juice mixed with fruit punch.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_ask-knottie-anything-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:a448b16f-efda-4fd0-8448-185a8d391181Post:7f26d2e3-2047-4178-ae2e-983888fd714d">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE]Jasmine--re: your interest in serial killers--have you ever researched Jack the Ripper? I have an unhealthy fascination with him. One of my life goals is to see his letters at Scotland Yard and do the ghost walk. Posted by Seshat411[/QUOTE]
kd.joseph's wish is my command
Just call me "Brothel"
And betrothed, I'm disgusted with most of the comments that you have posted. I don't think I've ever read such judgmental comments in my life. I'm so lucky that the girls I speak to on theknot are nothing like you...I would've never come on here for ADVICE if I would've encountered a big a bitch as you. I genuinely feel awful for your children or your future children, and I think it would be irresponsible of YOU not to invest in their future therapy sessions starting now. Because trust me when I tell you honey, they're gonna need it. ~jcaruncho2010
my read shelf:
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_ask-knottie-anything-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:a448b16f-efda-4fd0-8448-185a8d391181Post:6b0775c9-4233-4df3-9006-b10f90a6ec7c">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Ask a knottie anything : Hmm, hard one. I don't really know. They come from all over the place. <strong>I can look at a rock and get an idea from a story.</strong> A lot of the time I think of an interesting title, or main character, and build a story around it. Other times I have an idea and just lit it sit for awhile until I decide whether or not it's worth it. My view is that if I don't remember it in a few months or even a year, then it wasn't worth writing about. For my first book, I got the idea after reading another book (true story) about a little girl who was killed due to abuse. It started with the idea of "what if there were people willing to help, but as vigilantes?" and grew from there. My latest one started with the image of the main character. Sometimes I wish I wasn't a writer. My head is a distored place and there are times I confuse reality with fiction. The ideas and storylines can get overwhelming, which is why I've had to adopt a philosphy of forgetting what isn't important enough to write about. Posted by Seshat411[/QUOTE]
<div>As the token geologist here, I approve!</div><div><img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" /></div>
AMA over 40
Massive uterine fibroids removed 3/06
BFP 1/11; MM/C discovered @ 10w, loss at 6w; Cytotec
B/W 7/11 = normal CD3, FSH 8.9; 7DPO progesterone 1.7
Three Clomid cycles, all BFN, Off to an RE for me...
FSH=8.7 E2=30 AMH=1.8 HSG clear, SA=great
Inj. IUI #1 12/9/11 BFN, Inj. IUI #2 1/6/12 BFN
Inj. IUI #3 1/30/12 BFP!, HCG doubled through 6w, 7w u/s mm/c twins
Lost our known donor to unplanned pregnancy
Factor V Leiden, Hetero, symptomatic
Op Hysteroscopy 5/12, removed scar tissue and uterine septum
Doing Cryo-DE IVF and older child adoption (Home visit- Check!)
Beautiful hatching 5-blast transfered 8/30
BFP 9/7/12 EDD May 19, 2013, beta #1=291 beta #2=762 beta #3=7306
Sneek peak u/s shows HB at 6w1d!!! 123bpm!
Still have a HB at 18w0d!!! 142bpm! Grow, baby, grow!
Great NT scan, but, placenta previa. Resolving!
Labile Hypertension, placed on HBP meds to try to avoid pre-e
A/S on 12/21/12, Petra's having a baby, it's the end of the world!
PGAL Siggy Challenge- Animal Hangovers!
"Petra, you are an obese 40+ year old. Stop jumping through these hoops. Just adopt already. There is no shame in that." -Deethebee
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_ask-knottie-anything-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:a448b16f-efda-4fd0-8448-185a8d391181Post:6deb178c-9f7f-43dd-bd7d-70f9066e289d">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Ask a knottie anything : Story ideas from rocks! You are intense. Or in tents. I can't decide :) But you do have really good ideas for stories. I've never wished that I wasn't a writer - I'm more of a journaler and in high school I was mildy depressed (depressed might be too strong of a word - maybe just really sad about stuff) and writing was a really good way to sort out my thoughts. Kinda like therapy, too, since I'd much rather write pages and pages about how I felt than sit and talk to someone about it (at that time). Posted by AllAboutTheBenjamin[/QUOTE]
Don't get me wrong, I love to write, but it can be overwhelming. Sometimes I feel like if I don't get the ideas out of my head that I'm going to go insane because I can't stop thinking about a hundred different storylines all at once. H says there are times when I start talking to myself, like having a conversation between characters, while I'm writing a scene or thinking about one. I also get really sad if I go a few days without writing anything.
But it's worth it. I absolutely love coming up with new worlds and people and bringing them all together. H makes fun of me because he says my characters are my best friends.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_ask-knottie-anything-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:a448b16f-efda-4fd0-8448-185a8d391181Post:a8db9f00-e023-424b-8596-055dd8f1c8f6">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE]OWN- Why pale green for your lovely wedding dress? What's your inspiration for quitting smoking? What's the best non-alcoholic 'special occasion' drink you've ever had? Posted by PetraStonegirl[/QUOTE]
That's just the color it was - I didn't set out to find a green dress. I got it from a vintage shop and once I tried it on, I had to have it. Actually, that's not entirely true - the saleslady talked me into getting a pink dress instead because it was more wedding-y. I couldn't stop wanting the green dress, though, so I went back and bought it a few days later.
Inspiration for stopping smoking: it's stupid, expensive, and gross. Plus, my children have no idea that I smoke, but I know I can't fool them forever and I need to quit before they figure it out.
Non-alcoholic drink? Well, our office puts together a really tasty fizzy punch for special parties, but I have no idea what's in it. Probably Hi-C, orange juice, and Sprite.
Betrothed: what did you want to be when you grew up? How close is what you do now to that?
MIAF: what's the most romantic thing your fi has done for you?
CEW: what drives you bats about your H? What would he say drives him bats about you? How do you cope with it?
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_ask-knottie-anything-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:a448b16f-efda-4fd0-8448-185a8d391181Post:222f5f29-bdb1-4608-be1f-98bd711e8ed4">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Ask a knottie anything : Don't get me wrong, I love to write, but <strong>it can be overwhelming. Sometimes I feel like if I don't get the ideas out of my head that I'm going to go insane because I can't stop thinking about a hundred different storylines all at once.</strong> H says there are times when I start talking to myself, like having a conversation between characters, while I'm writing a scene or thinking about one. I also get really sad if I go a few days without writing anything. But it's worth it. I absolutely love coming up with new worlds and people and bringing them all together. H makes fun of me because he says my characters are my best friends. Posted by Seshat411[/QUOTE]
I can totally relate to that. I used to stay up writing all night - just pages and pages and pages of complete crap sometimes. I couldn't get it to come out fast enough.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_ask-knottie-anything-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:a448b16f-efda-4fd0-8448-185a8d391181Post:1f944eb2-1325-4781-9354-098e4ffd4db3">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE]MIAF: what's the most romantic thing your fi has done for you? Posted by ohwhynot[/QUOTE]
When I had my first story published, he had it matted and framed. He has always encouraged me and believed in me more than anyone else. I think he was more proud of that story than I was.
Betrothed: what did you want to be when you grew up? How close is what you do now to that?
I wanted to be an Electrical Engineer because that's what my dad went to school for. I guess it's not really all that far off from what I do now. I'm in accounting, but I work for a company that is very heavy on engineering, and I spend a lot of time with the engineers.
OWN- how are you quitting? Cold turkey, or with some sort of assistance (I have a couple of friends who are trying to quit)?
kd.joseph's wish is my command
Just call me "Brothel"
And betrothed, I'm disgusted with most of the comments that you have posted. I don't think I've ever read such judgmental comments in my life. I'm so lucky that the girls I speak to on theknot are nothing like you...I would've never come on here for ADVICE if I would've encountered a big a bitch as you. I genuinely feel awful for your children or your future children, and I think it would be irresponsible of YOU not to invest in their future therapy sessions starting now. Because trust me when I tell you honey, they're gonna need it. ~jcaruncho2010
my read shelf:
Betrothed- You seem like you enjoy cooking too. What's a quick fix dinner that is a staple for you?
AATB- What hair products do you use? I also have super curly hair, and I'm always looking to try out new products that don't result in my looking like Don King.
MIAF- Do people screw up your name a lot? I think if my parents had added an h to the end of it, people wouldn't get it wrong ALL of the time.
Seshat- I think you would have pretty babies. (I know, that's not a question.) Did you know our H's kind of look alike? They both have shaved heads at least. Why are you self conscious about your body? Because I looked at your honeymoon pictures and you are in great shape.
OWN- What do you think your kids will be when they grow up?
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_ask-knottie-anything-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:a448b16f-efda-4fd0-8448-185a8d391181Post:f019f5b0-2453-48c3-b7fa-3030d4d91f10">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Ask a knottie anything : When I had my first story published, he had it matted and framed. He has always encouraged me and believed in me more than anyone else. I think he was more proud of that story than I was. Posted by MarriedInAFever[/QUOTE]
Re: Ask a knottie anything
[QUOTE]MIAF - How did you and your FI meet? AATB - you always seems so sweet even when people are picking at you. Be honest. Who pisses you off? <strong>OWN - what's the craziest thing you've ever done? Do you regret it?
</strong>Posted by cew515[/QUOTE]
Hmm. The craziest thing I've ever done would be skydiving, I suppose. It was amazing and I don't regret it one bit. I don't think I'll do it again, though, at least while my children are still children.
Dang. I can't think of anything good to ask anyone.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Ask a knottie anything : Hmm. The craziest thing I've ever done would be skydiving, I suppose. It was amazing and I don't regret it one bit. I don't think I'll do it again, though, at least while my children are still children.
Posted by ohwhynot[/QUOTE]
This is exactly me. I loved skydiving, but now that I have a kid, I just wouldn't do it again.
Jas - do you know that I love to talk about serial killers too? I think you, B and me should have a serial killer meeting.
[QUOTE] AATB - you always seems so sweet even when people are picking at you. Be honest. Who pisses you off?
Posted by cew515[/QUOTE]
I dunno, I always figure it's just better to ignore it when someone's being mean or picking on you than to fuel the fire? I don't really get pissed off by too many of the girls in here, though, which is mostly why I stick around. I like you guys :)
There are a couple girls on my month board who annoy the shiit out of me - but usually not enough to engage them in a big online argument about why they suck.
[QUOTE]Bethrothed- Why in the hell haven't I seen more of your wedding pictures?
<strong>I really like my privacy and know a couple of my friends are on the knot. The last thing I need is one of my whiney beebee friends seeing that I'm a raging cvnt toward beebees and hating me over it. I'll PM you the link.</strong>
Do you believe in aliens?
<strong>I have a very hard time believing we're alone in this universe, considering how vast it is. There are a lot of celestial bodies out there that could support life and I think it's very egocentric to believe that ours is the only one that doesn't.</strong> <strong>So yeah, I guess I do, although I don't believe in the Hollywood version.</strong>
Did you ever look up that serial killer I told you about? (I kind of want to tell you the whole scary story.)
<strong>I haven't yet. I've been really busy. I need to email myself the name so that I don't forget. I kind of want you to tell me the story ;)</strong>
Posted by jasmineh7777[/QUOTE]
Just call me "Brothel"
And betrothed, I'm disgusted with most of the comments that you have posted. I don't think I've ever read such judgmental comments in my life. I'm so lucky that the girls I speak to on theknot are nothing like you...I would've never come on here for ADVICE if I would've encountered a big a bitch as you. I genuinely feel awful for your children or your future children, and I think it would be irresponsible of YOU not to invest in their future therapy sessions starting now. Because trust me when I tell you honey, they're gonna need it. ~jcaruncho2010
my read shelf:
Massive uterine fibroids removed 3/06
BFP 1/11; MM/C discovered @ 10w, loss at 6w; Cytotec
B/W 7/11 = normal CD3, FSH 8.9; 7DPO progesterone 1.7
Three Clomid cycles, all BFN, Off to an RE for me...
FSH=8.7 E2=30 AMH=1.8 HSG clear, SA=great
Inj. IUI #1 12/9/11 BFN, Inj. IUI #2 1/6/12 BFN
Inj. IUI #3 1/30/12 BFP!, HCG doubled through 6w, 7w u/s mm/c twins
Lost our known donor to unplanned pregnancy
Factor V Leiden, Hetero, symptomatic
Op Hysteroscopy 5/12, removed scar tissue and uterine septum
Doing Cryo-DE IVF and older child adoption (Home visit- Check!)
Beautiful hatching 5-blast transfered 8/30
BFP 9/7/12 EDD May 19, 2013, beta #1=291 beta #2=762 beta #3=7306
Sneek peak u/s shows HB at 6w1d!!! 123bpm!
Still have a HB at 18w0d!!! 142bpm! Grow, baby, grow!
Great NT scan, but, placenta previa. Resolving!
Labile Hypertension, placed on HBP meds to try to avoid pre-e
A/S on 12/21/12, Petra's having a baby, it's the end of the world!
PGAL Siggy Challenge- Animal Hangovers!
"Petra, you are an obese 40+ year old. Stop jumping through these hoops. Just adopt already. There is no shame in that." -Deethebee
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Ask a knottie anything : Hmm, hard one. I don't really know. They come from all over the place. I can look at a rock and get an idea from a story. A lot of the time I think of an interesting title, or main character, and build a story around it. Other times I have an idea and just lit it sit for awhile until I decide whether or not it's worth it. My view is that if I don't remember it in a few months or even a year, then it wasn't worth writing about. For my first book, I got the idea after reading another book (true story) about a little girl who was killed due to abuse. It started with the idea of "what if there were people willing to help, but as vigilantes?" and grew from there. My latest one started with the image of the main character. Sometimes I wish I wasn't a writer. My head is a distored place and there are times I confuse reality with fiction. The ideas and storylines can get overwhelming, which is why I've had to adopt a philosphy of forgetting what isn't important enough to write about.
Posted by Seshat411[/QUOTE]
Story ideas from rocks! You are intense. Or in tents. I can't decide :) But you do have really good ideas for stories.
I've never wished that I wasn't a writer - I'm more of a journaler and in high school I was mildy depressed (depressed might be too strong of a word - maybe just really sad about stuff) and writing was a really good way to sort out my thoughts. Kinda like therapy, too, since I'd much rather write pages and pages about how I felt than sit and talk to someone about it (at that time).
[QUOTE]MIAF - How did you and your FI meet? Posted by cew515[/QUOTE]
We met at a party at this gigantic fireworks celebration our area has to kick off the Derby. Parking was a huge issue and we rode together, parked VERY far away and walked to the party. During the walk, we got to know each other and I thought he was cute and funny.I was waiting to hear from another guy to meet up, but my cell phone didn't receive texts and the guy was apparently texting me all night. So I stayed at the party. He got ridiculously drunk and told me he would take me out for coffee and marry me. I told him he was crazy. He asked me out after he sobered up, I said no. He continued to ask and I continued to decline for two months. Eventually I caved and we've been inseparable ever since.
I've only been there once. I was 5 and it was a cancer-camp for my older brother. It was cold, and we slept in a train motel. I've heard Going to the Sun Road is gorgeous. But, bring lots of bear spray. They have been eating people all summer. Seriously.
What's your all-time favorite movie?
Legends of the Fall, or Interview with a Vampire. I also love wierd flicks, like The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys and Igby Goes Down.
What's the best non-alcoholic 'special occasion' drink you've ever had?
I drink sparkling grape juice mixed with fruit punch.
[QUOTE]Jasmine--re: your interest in serial killers--have you ever researched Jack the Ripper? I have an unhealthy fascination with him. One of my life goals is to see his letters at Scotland Yard and do the ghost walk.
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Me too!
B, agreed. Have you seen Memento?
Mara, that is impressive. I would expect nothing less.
YGPM, Jas.
Just call me "Brothel"
And betrothed, I'm disgusted with most of the comments that you have posted. I don't think I've ever read such judgmental comments in my life. I'm so lucky that the girls I speak to on theknot are nothing like you...I would've never come on here for ADVICE if I would've encountered a big a bitch as you. I genuinely feel awful for your children or your future children, and I think it would be irresponsible of YOU not to invest in their future therapy sessions starting now. Because trust me when I tell you honey, they're gonna need it. ~jcaruncho2010
my read shelf:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Ask a knottie anything : Hmm, hard one. I don't really know. They come from all over the place. <strong>I can look at a rock and get an idea from a story.</strong> A lot of the time I think of an interesting title, or main character, and build a story around it. Other times I have an idea and just lit it sit for awhile until I decide whether or not it's worth it. My view is that if I don't remember it in a few months or even a year, then it wasn't worth writing about. For my first book, I got the idea after reading another book (true story) about a little girl who was killed due to abuse. It started with the idea of "what if there were people willing to help, but as vigilantes?" and grew from there. My latest one started with the image of the main character. Sometimes I wish I wasn't a writer. My head is a distored place and there are times I confuse reality with fiction. The ideas and storylines can get overwhelming, which is why I've had to adopt a philosphy of forgetting what isn't important enough to write about.
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<div>As the token geologist here, I approve!</div><div><img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" /></div>
Massive uterine fibroids removed 3/06
BFP 1/11; MM/C discovered @ 10w, loss at 6w; Cytotec
B/W 7/11 = normal CD3, FSH 8.9; 7DPO progesterone 1.7
Three Clomid cycles, all BFN, Off to an RE for me...
FSH=8.7 E2=30 AMH=1.8 HSG clear, SA=great
Inj. IUI #1 12/9/11 BFN, Inj. IUI #2 1/6/12 BFN
Inj. IUI #3 1/30/12 BFP!, HCG doubled through 6w, 7w u/s mm/c twins
Lost our known donor to unplanned pregnancy
Factor V Leiden, Hetero, symptomatic
Op Hysteroscopy 5/12, removed scar tissue and uterine septum
Doing Cryo-DE IVF and older child adoption (Home visit- Check!)
Beautiful hatching 5-blast transfered 8/30
BFP 9/7/12 EDD May 19, 2013, beta #1=291 beta #2=762 beta #3=7306
Sneek peak u/s shows HB at 6w1d!!! 123bpm!
Still have a HB at 18w0d!!! 142bpm! Grow, baby, grow!
Great NT scan, but, placenta previa. Resolving!
Labile Hypertension, placed on HBP meds to try to avoid pre-e
A/S on 12/21/12, Petra's having a baby, it's the end of the world!
PGAL Siggy Challenge- Animal Hangovers!
"Petra, you are an obese 40+ year old. Stop jumping through these hoops. Just adopt already. There is no shame in that." -Deethebee
But, Ben is adorable. And Matt seems so perfect for you both.
Seshat- No. I don't know much about Jack. I was really interested in Dahmer and the symbolism involving cannibalism.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Ask a knottie anything : Story ideas from rocks! You are intense. Or in tents. I can't decide :) But you do have really good ideas for stories. I've never wished that I wasn't a writer - I'm more of a journaler and in high school I was mildy depressed (depressed might be too strong of a word - maybe just really sad about stuff) and writing was a really good way to sort out my thoughts. Kinda like therapy, too, since I'd much rather write pages and pages about how I felt than sit and talk to someone about it (at that time).
Posted by AllAboutTheBenjamin[/QUOTE]
Don't get me wrong, I love to write, but it can be overwhelming. Sometimes I feel like if I don't get the ideas out of my head that I'm going to go insane because I can't stop thinking about a hundred different storylines all at once. H says there are times when I start talking to myself, like having a conversation between characters, while I'm writing a scene or thinking about one. I also get really sad if I go a few days without writing anything.
But it's worth it. I absolutely love coming up with new worlds and people and bringing them all together. H makes fun of me because he says my characters are my best friends.
[QUOTE]OWN- Why pale green for your lovely wedding dress? What's your inspiration for quitting smoking? What's the best non-alcoholic 'special occasion' drink you've ever had?
Posted by PetraStonegirl[/QUOTE]
That's just the color it was - I didn't set out to find a green dress. I got it from a vintage shop and once I tried it on, I had to have it. Actually, that's not entirely true - the saleslady talked me into getting a pink dress instead because it was more wedding-y. I couldn't stop wanting the green dress, though, so I went back and bought it a few days later.
Inspiration for stopping smoking: it's stupid, expensive, and gross. Plus, my children have no idea that I smoke, but I know I can't fool them forever and I need to quit before they figure it out.
Non-alcoholic drink? Well, our office puts together a really tasty fizzy punch for special parties, but I have no idea what's in it. Probably Hi-C, orange juice, and Sprite.
Betrothed: what did you want to be when you grew up? How close is what you do now to that?
MIAF: what's the most romantic thing your fi has done for you?
CEW: what drives you bats about your H? What would he say drives him bats about you? How do you cope with it?
We'll just not tell H about this little fact, m'kay?
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Ask a knottie anything : Don't get me wrong, I love to write, but <strong>it can be overwhelming. Sometimes I feel like if I don't get the ideas out of my head that I'm going to go insane because I can't stop thinking about a hundred different storylines all at once.</strong> H says there are times when I start talking to myself, like having a conversation between characters, while I'm writing a scene or thinking about one. I also get really sad if I go a few days without writing anything. But it's worth it. I absolutely love coming up with new worlds and people and bringing them all together. H makes fun of me because he says my characters are my best friends.
Posted by Seshat411[/QUOTE]
I can totally relate to that. I used to stay up writing all night - just pages and pages and pages of complete crap sometimes. I couldn't get it to come out fast enough.
House / Baby blog
[QUOTE]MIAF: what's the most romantic thing your fi has done for you? Posted by ohwhynot[/QUOTE]
When I had my first story published, he had it matted and framed. He has always encouraged me and believed in me more than anyone else. I think he was more proud of that story than I was.
I wanted to be an Electrical Engineer because that's what my dad went to school for. I guess it's not really all that far off from what I do now. I'm in accounting, but I work for a company that is very heavy on engineering, and I spend a lot of time with the engineers.
OWN- how are you quitting? Cold turkey, or with some sort of assistance (I have a couple of friends who are trying to quit)?
Just call me "Brothel"
And betrothed, I'm disgusted with most of the comments that you have posted. I don't think I've ever read such judgmental comments in my life. I'm so lucky that the girls I speak to on theknot are nothing like you...I would've never come on here for ADVICE if I would've encountered a big a bitch as you. I genuinely feel awful for your children or your future children, and I think it would be irresponsible of YOU not to invest in their future therapy sessions starting now. Because trust me when I tell you honey, they're gonna need it. ~jcaruncho2010
my read shelf:
Betrothed- You seem like you enjoy cooking too. What's a quick fix dinner that is a staple for you?
AATB- What hair products do you use? I also have super curly hair, and I'm always looking to try out new products that don't result in my looking like Don King.
MIAF- Do people screw up your name a lot? I think if my parents had added an h to the end of it, people wouldn't get it wrong ALL of the time.
OWN- What do you think your kids will be when they grow up?
Katie- What was the best day of your life?
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Ask a knottie anything : When I had my first story published, he had it matted and framed. He has always encouraged me and believed in me more than anyone else. I think he was more proud of that story than I was.
Posted by MarriedInAFever[/QUOTE]
<div>That's so sweet!</div>
MIAF- I hear you won the New Balance shoes! How many miles have you put on them? Do you like running? I hate it.
Jas- Tell me more about the books you've had published. What were the stories about?
Everyone- Do you really, truly love your engagement/wedding rings?