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]
I've seen the letters, but didn't get a chance to do the walk. It's very cool and creepy and interesting all at the same time.
Which did you like better? "Jedi" or "The Empire Strikes Back"? "Empire". Blasphemy. "Empire" had the better ending. I mean, Luke gets his hand cut off, finds out Vader's his father, Han gets frozen and taken away by Boba Fett. It ends on such a down note. I mean, that's what life is, a series of down endings. All "Jedi" had was a bunch of Muppets.
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:2f5726d9-e43e-4bf8-b655-68dd64985a5f">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE]DMiller- What's your favorite thing about Ohio? Ever been to Indiana? 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? <strong>Everyone- Do you really, truly love your engagement/wedding rings?</strong> Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]
<div>Yes, It is perfect for me. FI has way better taste in fashion than I do. </div>
Betrothed- You seem like you enjoy cooking too. What's a quick fix dinner that is a staple for you? I have a few: Baked Mac and Cheese, Corn Chowder, Chili, Pulled Pork, and Sweet and Sour Chicken, although for the most part they aren't fast, they are all easy.
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 BoardsForum:17Discussion:a448b16f-efda-4fd0-8448-185a8d391181Post:2f5726d9-e43e-4bf8-b655-68dd64985a5f">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE] Everyone- Do you really, truly love your engagement/wedding rings? Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]
Really truly YES! It's more then I expected, and he did a wonderful job in picking it out.
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:2f5726d9-e43e-4bf8-b655-68dd64985a5f">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE] Everyone- Do you really, truly love your engagement/wedding rings? Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]
Absolutely. It's not a huge diamond, but it's a really nice cut and quality. I picked out the band, so it's hard not to love it. Mostly though, I love it because he gave it to me.
Everyone- Do you really, truly love your engagement/wedding rings? Yup. Christian and I went shopping together and and he picked out the perfect e-ring. The ring he got was actually not what I asked for but is way way better.
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:c72c78a0-ced3-4c7d-b704-0c135c365c2f">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE] 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. Posted by dmiller9274[/QUOTE]
ALL the time. I really like my name. I was named after a woman who immigrated to American during the Iranian revolution. But, my parents changed it to Farah (pronounced "Far-ah") to Farrah (pronounced "Fair-ah") People ALWAYS ask if I was named after Farrah Fawcett and they never spell it correctly. My FI's step-mom still spells it "Fairah"!
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:b37f091e-7fcd-4db0-b65a-935f8ccb099c">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE]Mara- Seshat is the published author. :) I haven't had anything published yet. Posted by jasmineh7777[/QUOTE]
I thought you had one from when you were little? Am I getting people mixed up? Oh dear.
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:c72c78a0-ced3-4c7d-b704-0c135c365c2f">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE] 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. Posted by dmiller9274[/QUOTE]
My hair is mostly wavy - it's curlier underneath. I use all kinds of different shampoo - usually from the Herbal Essences line (Color Me Happy, None of Your Frizziness, Break's Over, Totally Twisted, Tousle Me Softly, etc) - I never buy the same kind two times in a row.
As far as actual after shower product though, just mousse. Although I can relate to the Don King thing - finding the best mousse can be a bitch. Growing up my mom ordered this Apple Pectin stuff, and it either discontinued or our local salon quit getting it, so we went on the hunt for a new mousse and it was a NIGHTMARE. The one I always use now is Tresemme. And I bounce between their curl formula and their extra hold formula. I also will buy the Herbal Essences Totally Twisted or Tousle Me Softly mousse - I like to switch it up so my hair doesn't get too gunky.
So yeah - I just goop it up with the mousse, blow dry it upside down and walk out the door. No styling at all, just let it do what it wants. I don't care really how it looks, as long as I don't "miss a spot" with the mousse!
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:2f5726d9-e43e-4bf8-b655-68dd64985a5f">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE]Everyone- Do you really, truly love your engagement/wedding rings? Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]
I really, truly do love it :) I've been engaged since March and I still catch myself staring at 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:2f5726d9-e43e-4bf8-b655-68dd64985a5f">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE]DMiller- What's your favorite thing about Ohio? Ever been to Indiana? 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? <strong>Everyone- Do you really, truly love your engagement/wedding rings?</strong> Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]
Absolutely. I love my sparklies very much.
We'll just not tell H about this little fact, m'kay?
Maratea, I absolutely love my rings. H chose a pearl ring for me that I couldn't love more. We chose a very thin, plain gold band as a wedding ring.
What will my kids be when they grow up? What a great question! My son is one of those quirky kids who, if I can just shepherd him through childhood/teen, will have some creative awesome career where his quirks are an asset and he is in his element. I think he will be an awesome adult, but he does need to find his niche. He's definitely one of those Magic/SCA/dungeons & dragons nerd boys.
My daughter is a social butterfly and a girly girl. I have no idea where she gets any of that. I don't know what she'll be when she grows up - right now she wants to be a singer, a movie star, and a teacher. I'm thinking "teacher" is more likely and I think she'd be a great one.
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:2f5726d9-e43e-4bf8-b655-68dd64985a5f">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE]MIAF- I hear you won the New Balance shoes! How many miles have you put on them? Do you like running? I hate it. Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]
They just arrived yesterday and I wore them to the gym. I love them! I actually can't run <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-undecided.gif" border="0" alt="Undecided" title="Undecided" /> I have a heart condition that prevents me from doing anything quite that strenuous. But, regular cardio helps control my resting heart rate and makes me feel better. So 3-5 days a week I walk, jog, do the elliptical and weight train. I wish I could run. FI runs every day.
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:9232de10-e27b-42c1-b3e7-7494ba3a4326">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE]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. Posted by jasmineh7777[/QUOTE]
No babies! Gah! I'll have to look at your wedding pics and see what your H looks like, compare the two. H has a brother 11 months older and I swear they are idential twins. It's weird. But I think H is the hotter of the two, his brother has a "goofier" look to him (it's the best can describe it, and my brother even said the same thing, ha).
As for the body thing, I've always been this way. I guess it comes with having it treated like an object and never really getting over that. I don't like the thought of people looking at my body, it creeps me out. There's more, but no way would I lay it all out on a public board.
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:2f3b3829-774b-4639-861f-8ded3e991383">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE]Oh it wasn't published. It was however typed on my typewrite and illustrated with colored pencils. Posted by jasmineh7777[/QUOTE]
That's a tough one Jas. I think so far it was actually the first day after my ex moved out and Scott and I started dating. I completely rearranged my apartment, bought pink butterfly sheets and talked to Scott for hours on the phone. I just felt so absolutely free and ready to take on the world. It was like stepping out of a smokey musty bar straight onto a beach and getting that blast of clean air.
Honestly, I love my engagement ring because it came from Scott, but I would not be opposed to a different one and it's nms at all. It catches/scratches everything. I do love the sapphires in my wedding band though
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:45af302a-362a-44a1-bcfc-b234c8331f03">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE]Petra, why geology? Posted by raynes[/QUOTE]
<div>Because I'm a geek? I think part of it was the way I was raised. My dad had a high-stress job in the space industry, so he had about 8 weeks vacation every year. He grew up dirt poor in the depression, so every single penny of his income was saved. In the 70s and 80s the cheapest vacation to be had, for a family of four living in California, was backpacking in the Sierras. I had long legs and my brother had short legs, so as we hiked I was up with dad and brother was back with mom. When dad and I would stop to wait, I'd ask a lot of 'why' questions, and he indulged me. </div><div> </div><div>So, I guess I was always looking around me and taking note of the natural processes occurring. I went to a school district where science wasn't exactly pushed, and geology wasn't even brought up as a possibility. I didn't even hear the phrase 'plate tectonics' until I went to community college out of high school.</div><div> </div><div>After spending about a decade as a ski bum, I decided to grow up and go back to school. I found out that the University I had left a decade earlier would still take me. While looking for something to do, I found geology and realized I could make a living working with mountains. It made me happy. Later I found out that to some degree, geologists aren't made, they are born. When someone with an aptitude for geology looks at a road cut, they tend not to see layers of rocks, but layers of time instead. It's why we're such geeks.</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:c9f04c2e-6c63-4a49-926a-775eec3d537a">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE]Anysunrise- I love your sig pic, a lot. Are you going to college? What for? Is everyone in your family cool with you getting married young? Posted by jasmineh7777[/QUOTE]
I'm not currently enrolled (I moved down with FI shortly after I stopped going to high school; I did an extra semester after graduating for funsies. ). I've always planned on going, so I'm just waiting to go to school in the States.
I'm interested in doing a biology major to start, I know I want to get into some scientific field, I just haven't decided which. I figured I'd do a general biology major and go off whatever class was my favourite.
Yup, they're all happy about it. I initially told my mom he was 23...lol. She googled him and found his track records from college and was like "Yeah, this says he's 30." My dad was 15 years older than her, and her first husband 12 years, so she said all I really had to tell her was that he was a college graduate and an athlete and she was sold.
The rest of my family all seems to really like him, and they know I wouldn't have agreed to it without being 210% sure.
ETA: I should add though, his family was a little wary at first, but once they realized I wasn't insane ( a la his last girlfriend) they warmed up to the idea.
Mara- It is titled "Mother Nature, The Veries, The Fairies, and the Tower of DOOM" I was an awesome 7 year old.
Seshat- Understandable. H hadn't shaved his head in the wedding pics. I'll have to find a more recent one. The shaved head might be the reason I think they look alike.
MIAF- How old are you? What is your heart condition? What is your favorite color?
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:2f5726d9-e43e-4bf8-b655-68dd64985a5f">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE] Everyone- Do you really, truly love your engagement/wedding rings? Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]
Absolutely! It has a geographically correct mountain range on it, where we have taken very special trips. DH's is the same, without the stone. They are perfect for us.
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:2f5726d9-e43e-4bf8-b655-68dd64985a5f">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE]DMiller- What's your favorite thing about Ohio? Ever been to Indiana? Everyone- Do you really, truly love your engagement/wedding rings? Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]
I actually hate Ohio, we stay here because we love our families and friends. I guess my favorite thing here would be Lake Erie, I love when we get to go up for a weekend. I've been to Indiana several times, actually I'll be in Indy in November for a Colts game :)
I adore my e-ring. This is going to sound strange, but I would have been happy if it were a little smaller. BUT my center diamond was from FI grandmothers ring. That alone makes it more special. Michael was married once before, and engaged once before me too. His mom never offered the ring for either one of them. He didn't ask for it either, his mom told him at Christmas last year that she knew I was really the one for him and handed him the ring. It makes me feel good that his family feels the same way about us as we do :)
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:f7ef006e-0328-4743-bdd6-0a0d92915b1a">Re: Ask a knottie anything</a>: [QUOTE]MIAF- How old are you? What is your heart condition? What is your favorite color? Posted by jasmineh7777[/QUOTE]
23. It's called Long-QT Syndrome, it's a heart arrhythmia disorder. Basically my heart takes longer to contract and recover than normal. My favorite color is pink. I'm embarrassingly girly and predictable.
Everyone- Do you really, truly love your engagement/wedding rings? Yes - at times I think having a more vintage looking ring would be cool, but it doesn't mean I'm not happy with what I've got.
Anyone ever have second thoughts about their significant other being "the one"?
Engagement ring: I love mine. FI picked out a really geeky cool sapphire and had the rings custom made. The wedding bands are Makume Gane, a type of mixed precious metal work that ends up looking like wood grain.
ETA: I'm off to the lab. Please don't throw tampons until I get back!
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
Re: Ask a knottie anything
[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]
I've seen the letters, but didn't get a chance to do the walk. It's very cool and creepy and interesting all at the same time.
[QUOTE]DMiller- What's your favorite thing about Ohio? Ever been to Indiana? 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? <strong>Everyone- Do you really, truly love your engagement/wedding rings?</strong>
Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]
<div>Yes, It is perfect for me. FI has way better taste in fashion than I do. </div>
I have a few: Baked Mac and Cheese, Corn Chowder, Chili, Pulled Pork, and Sweet and Sour Chicken, although for the most part they aren't fast, they are all easy.
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] Everyone- Do you really, truly love your engagement/wedding rings?
Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]
Really truly YES! It's more then I expected, and he did a wonderful job in picking it out.
[QUOTE] Everyone- Do you really, truly love your engagement/wedding rings?
Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]
Absolutely. It's not a huge diamond, but it's a really nice cut and quality. I picked out the band, so it's hard not to love it. Mostly though, I love it because he gave it to me.
Yeah, I wanted to answer a question =D
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[QUOTE] 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.
Posted by dmiller9274[/QUOTE]
ALL the time. I really like my name. I was named after a woman who immigrated to American during the Iranian revolution. But, my parents changed it to Farah (pronounced "Far-ah") to Farrah (pronounced "Fair-ah") People ALWAYS ask if I was named after Farrah Fawcett and they never spell it correctly. My FI's step-mom still spells it "Fairah"!
[QUOTE]Mara- Seshat is the published author. :) I haven't had anything published yet.
Posted by jasmineh7777[/QUOTE]
I thought you had one from when you were little? Am I getting people mixed up? Oh dear.
[QUOTE] 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.
Posted by dmiller9274[/QUOTE]
My hair is mostly wavy - it's curlier underneath. I use all kinds of different shampoo - usually from the Herbal Essences line (Color Me Happy, None of Your Frizziness, Break's Over, Totally Twisted, Tousle Me Softly, etc) - I never buy the same kind two times in a row.
As far as actual after shower product though, just mousse. Although I can relate to the Don King thing - finding the best mousse can be a bitch. Growing up my mom ordered this Apple Pectin stuff, and it either discontinued or our local salon quit getting it, so we went on the hunt for a new mousse and it was a NIGHTMARE. The one I always use now is Tresemme. And I bounce between their curl formula and their extra hold formula. I also will buy the Herbal Essences Totally Twisted or Tousle Me Softly mousse - I like to switch it up so my hair doesn't get too gunky.
So yeah - I just goop it up with the mousse, blow dry it upside down and walk out the door. No styling at all, just let it do what it wants. I don't care really how it looks, as long as I don't "miss a spot" with the mousse!
[QUOTE]Everyone- Do you really, truly love your engagement/wedding rings?
Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]
I really, truly do love it :) I've been engaged since March and I still catch myself staring at it.
[QUOTE]DMiller- What's your favorite thing about Ohio? Ever been to Indiana? 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? <strong>Everyone- Do you really, truly love your engagement/wedding rings?</strong>
Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]
Absolutely. I love my sparklies very much.
We'll just not tell H about this little fact, m'kay?
Maratea, I absolutely love my rings. H chose a pearl ring for me that I couldn't love more. We chose a very thin, plain gold band as a wedding ring.
What will my kids be when they grow up? What a great question! My son is one of those quirky kids who, if I can just shepherd him through childhood/teen, will have some creative awesome career where his quirks are an asset and he is in his element. I think he will be an awesome adult, but he does need to find his niche. He's definitely one of those Magic/SCA/dungeons & dragons nerd boys.
My daughter is a social butterfly and a girly girl. I have no idea where she gets any of that. I don't know what she'll be when she grows up - right now she wants to be a singer, a movie star, and a teacher. I'm thinking "teacher" is more likely and I think she'd be a great one.
KD: what would surprise us all about you?
[QUOTE]MIAF- I hear you won the New Balance shoes! How many miles have you put on them? Do you like running? I hate it.
Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]
They just arrived yesterday and I wore them to the gym. I love them! I actually can't run <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-undecided.gif" border="0" alt="Undecided" title="Undecided" /> I have a heart condition that prevents me from doing anything quite that strenuous. But, regular cardio helps control my resting heart rate and makes me feel better. So 3-5 days a week I walk, jog, do the elliptical and weight train. I wish I could run. FI runs every day.
Sarah, thanks! He is sweet!
[QUOTE]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.
Posted by jasmineh7777[/QUOTE]
No babies! Gah! I'll have to look at your wedding pics and see what your H looks like, compare the two. H has a brother 11 months older and I swear they are idential twins. It's weird. But I think H is the hotter of the two, his brother has a "goofier" look to him (it's the best can describe it, and my brother even said the same thing, ha).
As for the body thing, I've always been this way. I guess it comes with having it treated like an object and never really getting over that. I don't like the thought of people looking at my body, it creeps me out. There's more, but no way would I lay it all out on a public board.
[QUOTE]Oh it wasn't published. It was however typed on my typewrite and illustrated with colored pencils.
Posted by jasmineh7777[/QUOTE]
What's the story about?
Honestly, I love my engagement ring because it came from Scott, but I would not be opposed to a different one and it's nms at all. It catches/scratches everything. I do love the sapphires in my wedding band though
House / Baby blog
[QUOTE]Petra, why geology?
Posted by raynes[/QUOTE]
<div>Because I'm a geek? I think part of it was the way I was raised. My dad had a high-stress job in the space industry, so he had about 8 weeks vacation every year. He grew up dirt poor in the depression, so every single penny of his income was saved. In the 70s and 80s the cheapest vacation to be had, for a family of four living in California, was backpacking in the Sierras. I had long legs and my brother had short legs, so as we hiked I was up with dad and brother was back with mom. When dad and I would stop to wait, I'd ask a lot of 'why' questions, and he indulged me. </div><div>
</div><div>So, I guess I was always looking around me and taking note of the natural processes occurring. I went to a school district where science wasn't exactly pushed, and geology wasn't even brought up as a possibility. I didn't even hear the phrase 'plate tectonics' until I went to community college out of high school.</div><div>
</div><div>After spending about a decade as a ski bum, I decided to grow up and go back to school. I found out that the University I had left a decade earlier would still take me. While looking for something to do, I found geology and realized I could make a living working with mountains. It made me happy. Later I found out that to some degree, geologists aren't made, they are born. When someone with an aptitude for geology looks at a road cut, they tend not to see layers of rocks, but layers of time instead. It's why we're such geeks.</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
Seshat-Understandable.
MIAF- How old are you? What is your heart condition? What is your favorite color?
[QUOTE]Anysunrise- I love your sig pic, a lot. Are you going to college? What for? Is everyone in your family cool with you getting married young?
Posted by jasmineh7777[/QUOTE]
I'm not currently enrolled (I moved down with FI shortly after I stopped going to high school; I did an extra semester after graduating for funsies. ). I've always planned on going, so I'm just waiting to go to school in the States.
I'm interested in doing a biology major to start, I know I want to get into some scientific field, I just haven't decided which. I figured I'd do a general biology major and go off whatever class was my favourite.
Yup, they're all happy about it. I initially told my mom he was 23...lol. She googled him and found his track records from college and was like "Yeah, this says he's 30." My dad was 15 years older than her, and her first husband 12 years, so she said all I really had to tell her was that he was a college graduate and an athlete and she was sold.
The rest of my family all seems to really like him, and they know I wouldn't have agreed to it without being 210% sure.
ETA: I should add though, his family was a little wary at first, but once they realized I wasn't insane ( a la his last girlfriend) they warmed up to the idea.
Seshat- Understandable.
MIAF- How old are you? What is your heart condition? What is your favorite color?
[QUOTE] Everyone- Do you really, truly love your engagement/wedding rings?
Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]
Absolutely! It has a geographically correct mountain range on it, where we have taken very special trips. DH's is the same, without the stone. They are perfect for us.
How did you meet your fiance/husband?
[QUOTE]DMiller- What's your favorite thing about Ohio? Ever been to Indiana?
Everyone- Do you really, truly love your engagement/wedding rings?
Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]
I actually hate Ohio, we stay here because we love our families and friends. I guess my favorite thing here would be Lake Erie, I love when we get to go up for a weekend. I've been to Indiana several times, actually I'll be in Indy in November for a Colts game :)
I adore my e-ring. This is going to sound strange, but I would have been happy if it were a little smaller. BUT my center diamond was from FI grandmothers ring. That alone makes it more special. Michael was married once before, and engaged once before me too. His mom never offered the ring for either one of them. He didn't ask for it either, his mom told him at Christmas last year that she knew I was really the one for him and handed him the ring. It makes me feel good that his family feels the same way about us as we do :)
[QUOTE]MIAF- How old are you? What is your heart condition? What is your favorite color?
Posted by jasmineh7777[/QUOTE]
23. It's called Long-QT Syndrome, it's a heart arrhythmia disorder. Basically my heart takes longer to contract and recover than normal. My favorite color is pink. I'm embarrassingly girly and predictable.
Yes - at times I think having a more vintage looking ring would be cool, but it doesn't mean I'm not happy with what I've got.
Anyone ever have second thoughts about their significant other being "the one"?
http://septwedding.weebly.com/
Maratea, who is your favorite relative? What makes him/her awesome?
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