Since the board has just moved, and many of us are moving around, getting used to the new home and de-lurking, here are some fun questions, both hair-related and not, to help us get to know eachother better. I hope y'all will answer, because i'm enjoying learning about you. Plus, I just like to answer questions, so maybe you do, too. :)

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
6. What is your relationship status?
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
10. What are your favorite movies?
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
12. What were you like in high school?
13. What are your favorite hair products?
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
16. What was the happiest day of your life?
17. What are your favorite books/authors?
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
19. What is your favorite holiday?
20. What is your favorite quote?


That being said, please know this is just for fun and to learn, so if you choose to answer, you don't have to reveal anything that feels too private, just answer what you like or think is relevent. I like to ask questions, sure, but I don't want to offend or frighten anyone. And I won't laugh at anyone either-- lord knows i'm enough of a dork and weirdo (terms used affectionately, of course) myself, with a long tale of ridiculousness behind me) :)

I will respond to this topic with my own answers in a reply, to get the ball rolling.

Thanks, and I hope to learn about y'all!
~magpieDee

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

Austin, TX.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

Fia's: 2a, ii, M
Andre's: 2b
English: Hair with a slight wave and a mixture of fine and medium hairs.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

Strawberries. :)

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

Pottery, crafty stuff in general, learning about different religions (hobby, or calling? Not really sure... anyhow...)

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

Technical writing. Not sure what I'd rather do -- maybe open a craft shop. ;)

6. What is your relationship status?

Deliriously happy in my marriage.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

1 cat. Wish I had 2. :)

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

Yup. Computer science. Got my masters in the same.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

West Wing.

10. What are your favorite movies?

Moulin Rouge.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

It's a tie between Alaska and the isle of Skye in Scottland.

12. What were you like in high school?

Um. Nerdy?

13. What are your favorite hair products?

Natural stuff that works & is very nearly edible. (Under the theory that if I can eat it, it's safe to slather on my body.) Haven't found it yet, but I'm getting closer.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

I listen to a wide variety. I don't care much for rap, but beyond that I'm pretty flexible. Favorites shift; right now I'm enjoying folk music.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

My three journals.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?

Hard to say. I'll dodge. :-)

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

I'm a big fan of fantasy & sci fi -- in there, probably Orson Scott Card is one of my favs. Michael Chabon is quickly becoming another favorite of mine.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

Not a clue. I'm don't think I've had a lot of strange experiences, really. I went parasailing to celebrate my 2nd wedding anniversary, which was pretty daring for me, but not really "strange" in the large scheme of things.

19. What is your favorite holiday?

Christmas.

20. What is your favorite quote?

Not sure. :)

1- i am in North Carolina, born in florida

2- My hair is tailbone length, very very straight, medium brown, fairly thick, with a mix of fine and normal hairs.

3- Fav foods! Evvvvvery thing. 'cept seafood. I like lasangna, stroganoff, grits, all fruits... everything..!

4- hobbies- horses, horses, reading, civil war, horses, drawing, horses..

5- boring job, i'd rather do something with horses or artistic

6- i've been dating the same man for 3 years, we'll get married probably within 2 years. He wants to get married "today".

7- i've got horses (of course) and a bird that I've had since i was 7. LOTS of chickens, and had a few dogs, but none currently.

8- no

9- don't watch TV

10- fav movies are about horses or rodeo, or "Civil" War

11- Missouri! where I hope to move to SOON.

12- horse crazy, could have been hyper........ :) book worm, quiet unless with close friends.

13- Morrocco method products, herbs and herbal teas

14- Blue grass and old country, praise & worship songs

15- picture albums, journals, and my breyer horse collection

16- hmm... there've been so many, i couldn't pick- ALL the days i've been enjoying the company of my dearest equines!! :)

17- western novels, lord of the rings trilogy

18- i've done quite a bit of strange things.. on a daily basis. i would have to think about that when i have more time to answer! Although i am always happy to demonstrate to complete strangers how my chicken dances for me and crows... hah!

19- probably Christmas

20- "Let the south go? Let the South go?! Where then would we get our revenues??" ~Abe Lincoln when questioned why not just let the South leave the Union. hmm, funny- not what's conventionally taught in schools, now is it? That's what i get for homeschooling!

Okay..........here we go.....!!

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

A: Kansas

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

A: Fine to medium in texture, straight, not thin, not thick, ALMOST BS length!! Dark brown w/Robert Craig haircolor.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

A: Peeps, Mexican food, ice cream, tuna casserole

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

A: Fitness/nutrition^^^can you tell??^^^ :rolleyes: Haha! Where's my ice cream??? Also like to read (when I have time).

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

A: Part-time stay-at-home mom, self-employed part-time; and I homeschool one of my two children.

6. What is your relationship status?

A: married

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

A: brindle Boxer (cutie-pie); wish I had room for a Great Dane (I grew up with one!)

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

A: Went to a two-year college. I have an AA.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

A: Friends, ER, CSI (both Las Vegas & Miami shows), Life with Bonnie, Less than Perfect.

10. What are your favorite movies?]

A: The Last of the Mohicans; Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; Toy Story; The Big Red One; Platoon.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

A: Can't answer that.......

12. What were you like in high school?

A: Quiet (I know -- SHOCK!!! ;) ), shy, party-girl

13. What are your favorite hair products?

A: Aussie 3-minute miracle, Aussie Hair Insurance, & Robert Craig shampoo and haircolor.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

A: Extremely wide range from Gospel, Enya, U2, Paul Taylor, Sade, etc....


15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

A: Pictures


16. What was the happiest day of your life?

A: Having my children.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

A: Favorite author: Tom Clancy. Love all his books. I also like political books: Rush Limbaugh, Ken Hamblin. Need to get Ann Coulter's book, Sean Hannity's book, Neil Boortz's book.......
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

A: Hmmmm........good question. Pierced my left ear 4 extra times...by myself - with a safety pin - no ice - sober........(except the last one or two). All during my Dead Kennedys/Sex Pistols days. :twisted:


19. What is your favorite holiday?

A: none

20. What is your favorite quote?

A: I don't have a favorite quote.........

Fun!!! :D :D :D

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
I am currently living in upstate South Carolina. I'm from Atlanta.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

My hair is about 30 inches long, tips touching waist, recovering from an unfortunate trendy layered highlighted cacophany from this summer. It is very dark brown with chesnut highlights in the sun. I have a few white hairs sprouting like skunk stripes down the middle, and i'm growing out semi-bangs that are now chin length. I am very lucky to have hair that wants to be long-- fast growing, no splits, not too frizzy, just wavy enough to add volume. I wrote down my Fia number but forgot it. Drat! I usually wear it up in damp buns and take it down for dramatic effect or when begged sweetly by the husband.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

Aha! My favorite topic! :) I love a certain red velvet cake sold only in Athens, Georgia that has almond essence in the buttercream icing. I like gamey animals, like emu and duck and rabbit and buffalo. I love mangos and apples and cherries (eaten out of a glass dish over ice cubes). I love General Tso's Chicken with white rice and an egg roll. I love Masaman Curry. I love TCBY White Chocolate Frozen Yoghurt. I love my grandmother's southern cookin', creamed corn and blackeyed peas and chicken n'dumplins and biscuits and chocolate pie and fried chicken. I could go on...

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

Horses, painting murals, writing poetry, knitting, spinning, working out, reading, horses and horses.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

I work in the arts doing graphics and publications. I would rather be in school studying biology and surrounded by animals all day. I may yet do this.

6. What is your relationship status?

Married last May, and loving it.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

I have a 6-lb. mixed stray dog, a wonderful purple cat and a small horse. I wish I had a 15-2 hand tri-color paintaloosa. Ahhhhh.... wish wish wish. I also would like to have a rosy boa and an aquarium.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

Yes-- studio art.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

I could watch Animal Planet all day, if I had cable. I have always loved the Simpsons. I really miss the Saturday morning cartoons of the 80's. They just don't make them like that anymore.

10. What are your favorite movies?

OOh. I see lots of movies! Some of my favorites are: cheesy teen movies, Kung Pow, all 5 Kevin Smith movies, costume dramas like Emma and The Piano and Sense and Sensability and the Governess and Mansfield Park, Interview with a Vampire and Queen of the Damned, Lilo and Stitch, the Lord of the Rings and Two Towers, The Royal Tennenbaums, Lonesome Dove, Legend, Labyrinth, and many more!

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

Tough question here. Probably this tiny island in Greece called Lalaria which is all made of white rock and you have to take a boat out to it and the water is bluer than the imagination and clear. You can climb 20 feet up the rocks and dive into deep pools without fear.

12. What were you like in high school?

I was a cool, smart geek. I hung out with geeks and got geek grades, but I had friends on many popularity levels and dressed cool enough. I hung out with drama kids, mostly.

13. What are your favorite hair products?

Aveda Beautifying Composition, #1 favorite. Also Avalon Lemon Verbena S&C, Aussie Moist products, Potion #9, Back to Basics Honey or Green Tea, Nature's Gate Herbal, Mei Fa hairsticks, my BBB and whatever is newest at the time.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

I like a wide range, but favorite groups are: Weezer, Semisonic, Jude, Elliott Smith, Ben Folds, The Cure, Letters to Cleo, etc. I also like, on the other end of the spectrum, certain alt-rock like Stabbing Westward and Rob Zombie. As well as classical music and celtic music. Lots!

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

My fire-proof safe with documents and photos inside, my jewelry box with things and mementos from my husband and family, my huge binder of poetry.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?

Going with the obvious here, but the day I was married was perfect and wonderful and beautiful. It was held outside a big southern mansion in the garden, surrounded by azaleas and magnolias. I'd love to recreate it every year!

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

I love the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon, all books by Tom Robbins, all things by Douglas Adams, most things by Kurt Vonnegut, theArchie and Mehitabel books, Fleurs du Mal by Baudelaire, Joyce Carol Oates, the Anne Rice books, Jean Auel's books, e.e. Cummings, Watership Down, Misty of Chincoteague, and more. We have problems finding room for new books.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

In the opinion of most, the horse dissection I attended last month was pretty strange, but I learned so much-- more than all the textbooks and computer programs and old, grey, rubbery formaldehyded frogs could show. (For the record, the horse had been rescued from abuse 2 years prior by a local rescue group and had been nursed back to health. She was over 35 years old, blind in both eyes, going deaf and had no teeth, therefore had to be fed a mushed up diet 8 times a day. She was not leading a good life, and it was a soft way to go, and over 100 students at 2 local colleges got to witness the entire procedure.) It was amazing.

19. What is your favorite holiday?

Groundhog day! It celebrates the fabulous groundhog unselfishly, with neither guilt nor pressure to give gifts. I just love groundhogs.

20. What is your favorite quote?

"Peculiar travel plans are dancing lessons from God" ~Kurt Vonnegut
"Few men have imagination enough for the truth of reality" - von Goethe

(This is my first post on the new board, so I hope I do it right!)

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing) I'm in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and although I have not lived here all of my life, I was born in Fort Worth, TX.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it) In layman's terms, my hair is blonde, wavy unless I blow-dry it straight, and almost BS length.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? I adore Mexican food! Bring on the chips, salsa & margaritas!

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? Running, weight training, hiking, listening to music.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? I'm a legal secretary for an energy company. I think it would be cool to be a successful personal trainer, or a wildly famous artist. :D

6. What is your relationship status? Married.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? I have two cats, Camille and Lily. I had a dog for 15 years, but ... she passed away yesterday. :( Someday I will have another dog - a black Lab named Rio.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study? I did not complete college, but took courses in childhood development and general business.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? OK, I'll admit it - I sometimes really enjoy a mindless tv show, like MTV's Jackass. :? Everybody Loves Raymond has long been one of my favorites, and I also enjoy watching various shows on the Style network, as well as televised professional hockey games.

10. What are your favorite movies? Life Is Beautiful, The Virgin Suicides, Office Space, The Year of Living Dangerously (young Mel Gibson, need I say more?!)

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? I lived in the Philippines for a few years and saw some beautiful beaches while there. I also adore London.

12. What were you like in high school? Physically, I was a bleached-blonde Farrah Fawcett wannabe. Personality-wise, I was rather quiet, not wildly popular, but comfortable in my own little group of friends. I was an "ok" student, I guess.

13. What are your favorite hair products? Right now I'm using a lot of John Frieda products (Beach Blonde) and really like what they do for my hair.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? I love all kinds of music. So far today I've listened to a compilation CD of various Soul songs, a Rage Against The Machine CD, and Disturbed. I'm probably more into rock/metal/alternative music than any other.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? Photo album, the quilt my Grannie made out of dresses she and her sisters wore when they were children, and "Myrtle", my childhood teddy bear.

16. What was the happiest day of your life? Possibly my 16th birthday, when my parents gave me a surprise party and I came home to find a house full of friends waiting, just for me.

17. What are your favorite books/authors? Too many to name them all, but I've enjoyed books by Barbara Kingsolver and Edward Abbey.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? I refuse to answer on the grounds that I might incriminate myself! :twisted:

19. What is your favorite holiday? It's lame, but I'm a sucker for Valentine's Day.

20. What is your favorite quote? OK, so it's not very highbrow, but someone emailed this to me today, and it made me chuckle:
A Woman's Rule of Thumb: If it has tires or testicles, you're going to have trouble with it!

. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
Answer:I'm in Nashville now. I've lived all over the South. My family is originally from Tennessee, so it's interesting that I ended back here.
2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system
and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
1c or 2a fii -- somewhere between straight and wavy, fine, just enough hair to say I have normal thickness.
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? spaghetti, bread, salads, popcorn,
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Reading, sometimes scrapbooking, various creative things, going to movies with friends, etc.
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
freelance writer -- nothing I'd rather do
6. What is your relationship status?
married
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? Have one cat. Wish for another cat, a dog, chickens, lambs
8. Did you go to college? What did you study? Yes. Journalism with minor in French/English lit.
9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? Seinfeld, John Doe, Monk (Don't tell anyone I've also been watching Sue Thomas F.B.EYe. It's sappy, syruppy and has horrible dialogue, but I like the plot of a deaf woman being able to use her disability to help the FBI. ) 10. What are your favorite movies? Oh, too many to cose from. Some all time favorites: The first two Lord of the Rings, the Wind and the Lion, Chariots of Fire. Also liked the German film, Run, Lola Run.
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? Paris
12. What were you like in high school? Had fun with my friends, was a good student.
13. What are your favorite hair products? I keep changing them. I'm enjoying the Phyta-system jojoba and cornflower.
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? I like all kinds of music
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? Bible, photographs, either a sentimental object or a favorite book.
16. What was the happiest day of your life? I have had many happy days: Being baptized, getting married, the births of my children -- many wonderful memories.
17. What are your favorite books/authors? Too many to name. Favorite short story: Flanner O'Conner's story, Revelation
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? Hmm? Still thinking about that one. 19. What is your favorite holiday? Love them all, but especially Thanksgiving.20. What is your favorite quote? I have two:
1: Never give up your life for things that death can take away (Meaning, give your life up for the things that death can't take away)
2) "It doesnt' happen all at once, said the Skin Horse". "You become. It takes a long time. That's why it doesn't happen often to people who break easily or have sharp edges or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are REal, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in your joints and very shabby. But these things don't matter at all, because once you are Real, you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand."
That's from the Velveteen Rabbit.
Oh, I also like that quote Teddy Roosevelt said about life not belonging to the critic, but to the man who is actually in the arena of life doing something, but I don't want to take up any more space quoting the whole thing.

l." We are thinking of the same one, aren't we Sage? The one where the Father tried to protect his son from the horrors of life in a concentration camp? Or, am I mixing that up with another movie?

So sorry to hear about your dog! That is the most horrid feeling on earth, the inevitable outliving of pets. I had to put down my first dog two weeks ago. She was 14 and riddled with problems, and it was so hard to watch her get old. She was as close as i've come to having a sister. It is truly losing a member of the family, and it doesn't heal easily or quickly.

{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}

Let us know when you get your dream lab, and we'll drink to you!

~magpieDee

Did you go to good old UGA? I did.

Merryrose31 - yes, that's the movie! I just love it - it's so touching! If I recall correctly, it was an Academy Award winner.

Magpiedee - thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so sorry for your loss as well. Our border collie, Rowdy, had been a member of our family for 15 years, and even though we knew that it was inevitable (she was really showing her old age), it still came as a shock to find that she had left us early yesterday morning. The critters really do become members of our families, and it's really hard to let go. I hope the treasured memories of your four-footed friend will help ease your pain. ((((Hugs)))) to you.

Yup, I was there 96-99. I could wax poetic on the many wonderful foods and restaurants there... or climbing the magnolias on North Campus... or meeting my honey on the Myers quad. :)

You know, each time I go back, it's changed a lot, but it's always the same, too. When were you there?

~magpieDee

another college between my sophomore and junior years and graduated in 1977. I lived in Oglethorpe house, which was a private dorm then. I was back in Athens a couple of summers ago and couldn't believe how much the city has changed. But, so much of the campus looks just the same, save for the wear and tear of twenty-something years.

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from?
I live in Maryland, about 30 minutes from D.C. Other than a brief stint in Florida for 18 months starting when I was 3, I've lived in this area all my life.

2. How would you describe your hair?
Fia: 3a/3b, F/M, ii
English: Pretty curly, with fine and medium strands. It's a little over 2 feet long at the moment.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Cheese. And more cheese. And rare steak. And more cheese. ANd whole grain bread and mustard and horse radish to go with my cheese and steak.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Photography, anthropology, video games, making graphics.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
I go to school and watch my younger brother. I'd rather become an agent of social change. (Don't /I/ sound full of myself!)

6. What is your relationship status?
Unofficially engaged to my mate. He's waiting for me to turn 18 before he officially proposes.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
I have two doggies, one of whom thinks she's a cat. I wouldn't rather have any pets but these two.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
I'm currently in college, about to finish off an associates degree with a focus in anthropology. I plan on going to university soon, but I have no idea what in.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
Uhm... Forever Knight, Star Trek TNG, Babylon5, Sara's Secrets, Cooking Live, East Meets West With Ming Tsai, Food911... (I either watch Sci-Fi or FoodTV.)

10. What are your favorite movies?
Uhm. No idea.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
I'm with Cowgal, actually. ;D Missouri, and I also plan on moving there soon. I especially love Lake of the Ozarks... My boyfriend lives about an hour north of it.

12. What were you like in high school?
I skipped highschool, sorry!

13. What are your favorite hair products?
Jojoba oil, hairsticks (hair toys count, right?), and Jason aloe vera conditioner & shampoo.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
Uhmm. Metal, for the most part. Death, heavy, thrash... ^^; Some goth, too, but mostly metal. I absolutely /adore/ Metallica and Ozzy and Black Sabbath and Samael.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
The teddybears and stuffed doglefox my mate gave me; the gold locket w/ ivy my grandmother gave me that belonged to her mother; and my camera.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
The first time my mate convinced me that I really was beautiful.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?


18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
I ran around a convention held in Atlanta, called Dragon*Con, handing out post-it notes in the dealer's room. I gave post-it notes to Walter Koenig. I had a reporter try and use me to razz a conspiracy theorist, which I completely ruined by telling the conspiracy theorist about it. It was /massively/ fun. I even got a free tshirt for it from one stand, because I handed out their advertising stuff randomly after I ran out of post it notes.

19. What is your favorite holiday?
Saturday!

20. What is your favorite quote?

"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects." -- Robert Heinlein, as Lazarus Long.

What a fun post!

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing) I live in northwest Iowa. I am originally from Michigan. I grew up in Jackson, MI
2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it) I am currently at 29", that's about 6" shy of waist for me. I'm a 1C, very slight wave underneath in the back. Natural ash blonde, I've had color and high lights in the past but have been chemical free since Sept. 2001. 3 1/2" ponytail. Growing out bangs, they are about collar bone length and angled in to the rest of my hair.
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? I love just about everything, lol. Chocolate being one of my favorites. I love Italian and Mexican. I like just about anything I don't have to cook.
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? Quilting, counted cross stitch on linen, making hair accessories, reading, antiques, walking. Make up and fashion too.
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? I work in a quilt shop 3 days a week. I think I would like to do something with design and perhaps on the computer. Of course I would have to get paid a lot more!
6. What is your relationship status? Married. R
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? I have a golden retriever named Buffy.
8. Did you go to college? What did you study? I attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo for a year and then transferred to Iowa State in Ames, IA and graduated with a BS in Textiles and Clothing Design. I would love to take some computer classes and some graphic design.
9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? General Hospital, Days of our Lives, and One Life to Live, Friends. I also watch a lot of HG-TV and Home Shopping.
10. What are your favorite movies? I love "chick flicks" like Hope Floats and Pretty Woman and Dirty Dancing. I love the old movies from the 40s and 50s.
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? I love the south. WOnderful weather, the nicest people and so many fun things to do and so many fun historical places to visit.
12. What were you like in high school? Kind of shy and a bit nerdy. I never really fit in.
13. What are your favorite hair products? I love the Phytotherarie line, Origins, L'Oreal Mega Moisture. I love trying new products all the time. You guys are so bad for me! Encouraging my addiction lol.
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? I like country music and oldies. I enjoy jazz too.
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? Baby pictures for sure and after that probably a quilt or some needle work I had done.
16. What was the happiest day of your life? the day my son was born
17. What are your favorite books/authors? I love "Bodice Rippers". I just love the romantic escape. I love Danielle Steele and Rosemary Rodgers. I love all the Nancy Drew books too.
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? I've done a lot of goofy and crazy things. The craziest thing I can think of was a friend and I took a rubbing with pencil and tissue paper off a carved door on a bar in Iowa City one time. I've done a few crazy things I can't admit to in print lol.
19. What is your favorite holiday? I love 4th of July and Halloween.
20. What is your favorite quote? I really can't think of anything right now. Be true to yourself might be it.


Thanks for a fun post! I enjoyed doing that.

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1.I am currently in S.E. Wisconsin.
2. By Fia's System I am a 1bFii, which is straight with some waves, fine and of average thickness.
3. Mostly Italian but I love to experiment.
4. Travelling and Reading
5. I am an Electrical Engineer and I want to be a Travel Agent for speciality travels.
6. Married
7. Dogs
8. I went to college for Electrical Engineering.
9. Frazier, travel channel, the food channel & National Geographivs.
10. Don't know.
11. I kinda pinpoint any one place, I loked them all.
12. Quite a handful.
13. Anything and everything that someone recommends.
14. Neil diamond.
15. Family pictures and my car.
16. Can't decide.
17. Maugham & Saki
18. Don't know, I do too many things on a whim.
19. Probably Christmas
20. "Pick Your Fights"

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

Vermont, US...born/raised central upstate NY...college at Virginia Wesleyan College in Virginia Beach, VA

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

My hair is light brown with both natural and henna enhanced coppery hightlights. It has long wimpy spiral curls, is fine in texture, but abundant in volume.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

Chicken parmisan with linguine, and most Indian and Mexican foods

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

weaving, knitting/crochet, embroidery, lampwork, pewter casting, wood/stone/bone carving, home-brewing, bread baking, and cheese making, dog carting, reading, home-schooling, puttering around doing little home improvement projects. juggling, stilt-walking, SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism), painting/drawing/illumination, playing/singing music, collecting folk/fairy tales


5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

I currently am a full-time mom, part-time deli wench...I'd rather get paid to do arts/crafts.

6. What is your relationship status?

Married with children

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

2 Maremma Sheepdog/lab mix dogs, 5 cats, 2 chickens

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

I double majored in Fine arts and Psychology.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

We don't watch TV...umm, the last show I remember watching anywhere near regularly was Northern Exposure

10. What are your favorite movies?

I'd be hard pressed to name any particular movies, but as far as film genres go I generally go for period dramas...and, sci fi

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY...

12. What were you like in high school?

I was a drifter/outcast, I had a couple of good friends...but, never really fit anywhere

13. What are your favorite hair products?

I'm currently using the Avalon shampoos....

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

I like a lot of different kinds of music....celtic, bluegrass, jazz, blues, classical, punk, metal....umm, it might be easier to say that I don't like rap, country, or ambient music

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

Our photo albums and a particular painting I did in college.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

Sci fi/Fantasy books....Robert Heilein, Terry Pratchett, Piers Anthony, Robert Silverberg

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

Well, I was once chased up a tree by a bunch of guys in armor...


19. What is your favorite holiday?

Halloween

20. What is your favorite quote?

"Where ever you are, and what ever you do...remember that there's someone walking under the same moon and stars, who loves you"

~Rafik Christie...an old and long-lost friend, who I hope is still walking under the moon and stars somewhere.

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
***Blacksburg, VA - a small town in southwest VA, home of the Hokies...I grew up in FL, but I have lived somewhere in VA (I seem to move a lot) for 20 years now

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
***3a, FM, ii or curly, mostly thin, fine/medium, hennaed reddish-brown...oh and just a smidgen above my bra strap (when wet of course)

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
***Anything ethnic...Indian, Greek, Middle Eastern, Mexican, etc.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
***Totally and completely obsessed with dancing, specifically tribal fusion belly dance

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
***Computer support & web design. Although I sometimes get paid to dance, it doesn't pay the bills, but that's what I would rather do.

6. What is your relationship status?
***Married (together for 10 years, married for almost 3)

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
***1 beagle mix, 2 cats (1 short-hair, 1 long-hair). I used to have a betta, would like to get another again soon.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
***Bit of a gypsy when it comes to college, have taken lots of courses at numerous colleges, but couldn't put a degree together if I tried! :)

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
***Big on my satellite dish, love HBO and Showtime original series like Six Feet Under, The Sopranos, The Chris Isaak Show, etc, etc.

10. What are your favorite movies?
***Pretty much any musical, also love Swingers, Kevin Smith movies, most anything with John Cusack

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
***Pretty much anywhere in the Caribbean is gorgeous, specifically St John and St Lucia (I used to be in the travel industry in another life)

12. What were you like in high school?
***Good grades, but kinda antisocial meaning I did not participate in any extracurricular activities

13. What are your favorite hair products?
***Henna, Suave conditioners & styling products, still looking for the holy grail...

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
***Lots of Middle eastern & Indian music, most likely unfamiliar to most. Other than that, alternative music, Garbage & Poe come to mind.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
***My music cds, as many dance costume items that I could hold, and a portrait that my mom had made of my son and two of my dogs (that have since passed away)

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
***When my son was born

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
***I read a lot but it is mostly dance research so no particular author

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
***Hmmm...don't know if I could answer that one. I suppose some people would find my style of dance strange.

19. What is your favorite holiday?
***HALLOWEEN!!!

20. What is your favorite quote?
***One serious, one not...
"Be the kind of person your dog thinks you are." -unknown
"It's all fun and games until someone puts an eye out, and then it's just fun." -again unknown

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

Curly BSL (3b or 3c, mixed strands, ii)

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

Im a vegetarian...spinach lasagne or gratin.

6. What is your relationship status?

Single

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

Would maybe like a dog (a boxer). Hates cats though. Big rats!

8. Did you go to college?

Yes yes still do.

10. What are your favorite movies?

I have a terrible memory and the few things I do remember are negative. Ask me about the most disappointing movie instead...(Blair witch, the matrix comes to mind)

12. What were you like in high school?

Drunk, partying, loud, opinionated and finally dropped out ;)

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

Just now Justin Timberlake :heart: :heart: :heart:
Other than him I like from Tracy Chapman to Radiohead to Tracy Bonham. I only buy CD's I couldn't live without and they are few.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

My school books.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

People tell me im generally strange. I probably do strange things everyday without knowing it. :rolleyes: I think I act normal so my whole perception of world and self is most likely twisted too so if I told the strangest thing I ever done you would think it was normal....Hmm what is the most normal thing I ever done??! ;)

20. What is your favorite quote?

As said I have a very bad memory therefore I hate quotes.

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing) Connecticut
2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it) 2aC111 Brown with red highlights, thick, coarse and wavy.
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? pasta's/root veggies
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? Reading, hiking, meditation
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
6. What is your relationship status? Live with bf.
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? Dogs/cats/rabbits
8. Did you go to college? What did you study? Yes
9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? Charmed/BTVS
10. What are your favorite movies? Tomb Raider/LOTR-TT/Legally Blonde
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? Mexico
12. What were you like in high school?
13. What are your favorite hair products? MM
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? Knickelback/ Creed/ Alanis/4star Mary
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? pictures of my deceased parents/grandparents/pets does that count as one thing or three?
16. What was the happiest day of your life? I have more than one.
17. What are your favorite books/authors?
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
19. What is your favorite holiday? x-mas
20. What is your favorite quote? Whatever you are , you are. Be proud of it.

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
I am from the North East of England, currently residing in the mid/west of the UK.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
1c/M/ii
Some slight wave, on the thicker side of the "normal" measurement, natural dark blonde.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Oh, trouble. Pancakes, chocolate, pears, any kind of food with friends.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Sewing, gardening, writing, listening to music, spending time with people I care about. Cross stitch and needlepoint, I'm a lay preacher, not sure if that counts as a hobby, feels more like hard work some weeks.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
I vary between part time school dinner lady, part time home maker (a phrase I prefer to housewife) sometime envelope stuffer and occasional dressmaker. I like the variety of this life and some of it's freedoms.
I would like to minister for a living, but that's a bit of a sore point. I'd love to be paid for the random things I end up doing.

6. What is your relationship status?
Married.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
I don't have any pets, I can't have any pets, I never have had any pets and so consequently I don't wish I had any.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
I did, I studied psychology.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
Friends. I will watch any documentary if it grabs me enough.

10. What are your favorite movies?
I don't know.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Iona Community, North West Scotland.

12. What were you like in high school?
Loud and scared.

13. What are your favorite hair products?
Olive oil. Chamomile Hair Wax.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
Anything that catches my ear, so sometimes it's songs rather than artists. Deacon Blue, Travis, Coldplay, Toploader, Tracy Chapman, Dar Williams, Suzanne Vega.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
Journals, Poems, Music.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
A toss up between my wedding day and the day I graduated college.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
Douglas Coupland, JK Rowling, oh........this is too hard. I have been reading since age 4, I don't know. I will read virtually anything apart from crime and mystery (and even that has been known, so....) which aren't really my scene. I like realism, and stuff that takes you beyond your brain.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Golly. I sometimes think it is joining a long hair community, but....other times, just living is strange enough.

19. What is your favorite holiday?
Again, a toss up between my honeymoon, and the week I spent singing and laughing at no. 11.

20. What is your favorite quote?
"The heart has it's reasons which are quite unknown to the head" (Pascal)

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
Columbus Ohio,Same

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
34" "slight wave" graying at the temples

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Chinese,Mexican and good old Steak & Potato

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Motorcycle Building,Hot Rod cars,Computers

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
Manager of a Warehouse.....Not sure on that something with a more creative outlet
6. What is your relationship status?
Single
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
Currently none,although I live with a 100# American Bulldog (roommate's)
I have had and enjoyed large aquariums of fish.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
NO...............LIFE (yes I have a degree.......LOL)

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
Monster Garage,Junkyard Wars,etc.. CSI (both) HGTV,Survivor

10. What are your favorite movies?
HeavyMetal,The Matrix,PulpFiction,CaddyShack,AngelHeart,City of Angels, there are many more

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
LasVegas.....for New Year's Eve...........Like a kid @ Disney World, You just stand there with your mouth hanging open

12. What were you like in high school?
Many friends...none of them mutual. I could hang with the Jocks,Nerds,Brains,Cheerleaders,Heads and it just worked,I didn't "worry" that someone would "find-out" and it would all fall apart. It was genuine,not "trying" to fit-in..........

13. What are your favorite hair products?
Main& Tail Conditioner,the Comb my sister gave me on my trip to Texas.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
I go back/forth between Rock and Country. My favorites are the "Masters" like Led Zepplin, Eric Clapton,Deep Purple/Rainbow and Joe Satriani in the rock category. Country favorites are generally female, Dixie Chicks,LeeAnn Rimes,Faith Hill,Martina McBride,but I can get into Tim McGraw,Alan Jackson,Travis Tritt too.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? Motorcycle,Computer,CD collection

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
I hope I haven't had it yet......

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
Not much of a "reader" as you would consider it. I'm more the technical manual or magazine type. No Novels or anything like that

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Married the same woman twice........I don't recommend it !!!!!

19. What is your favorite holiday?
I don't really have one, most of them are ruined by commercialization or just over-emphasis. If I had to choose one it would probably be Laybor Day........Just give me a paid day-off that there is no "Societal pressure" to comemerate or thank or celebrate anyone or anything and you don't have to buy a gift OR send a card.

20. What is your favorite quote?
"No good deed goes unpunished"
"Life's a B!tch and then you die"
"He who dies with the most toys.......Still DIES"
"Get over it!"

"I consider myself to be a "Realist"
The Optimist says the glass is half full (blind followers)
The Pessimist ...........half empty (dark& lonely)
The Realist......"How did it get that way?" then you'll know the truth"

.................LONGHAIR

1. Pa. , USA
2. My hair is straight & fine
3. Pizza & chocolate
4. genealogy
5. currently- homemaker , hope to be in the future- archaeologist
6. married
7. guniea pigs & fish
8. no college yet
9. OZ , Little House on the Prairie reruns, I Love Raymond - to name a few
10. Young Guns, Last of the Mohicans, The Patriot, etc.
11. Hmmmm, have to think on that one
12. very quiet, big teased hair
13. Aloe gel , olive oil , Curecare conditioner
14. Rock n' Roll , some alternative ,Native American
-America -Walela
-Simon & Garfunkel -Three doors down
-Billy Joel -etc.
-Red Hot Chili Peppers
15. Any & all pictures, jewelry, anything sentimental
16. well, I've had 5 happy days - My wedding day & the birth days of each of my 4 children
17. Travels by Bartram, anything by Kathleen Eagle
18. I don't think there's enough space here to list that! LOL
19. Christmas
20. "In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations"

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
Ontario Canada

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
2aFii

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Pizza and chocolate

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Reading, old cars

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
I own a Ceramic Tile Store. I would rather own an antique shop.

6. What is your relationship status?
Married

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
4 cats, (3 siamese, Sheba, Smokie and Sebasian, one tortouse P.D), one dog, Gizmo (it's her picture at the side bar), and 5 goldfish.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
I went to college, and studied creative/design art.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
I like Charmed, Sabrina, Dharma & Greg, Will and Grace

10. What are your favorite movies?
Matrix, Gone with the Wind, the Wizard of Oz.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Las Vegas

12. What were you like in high school?
shy and nerdy

13. What are your favorite hair products?
anything all natural

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
Rock n Roll (all of it)

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? My doll collection, the teapot that belonged to my great gramma, and photos.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
When my daughter was born.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
JK Rowling, Stephen King

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
my entire life is kinda strange, LOL

19. What is your favorite holiday?
don't have one, but I really like any Monday holiday so I can have two days off in a row. (yeah)

20. What is your favorite quote?
n/a

Teechia

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
I am from the California Bay Area. Now living in Minneapolis, Minnesota
2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
2a or b, F ii
Medium or light brown, wavy-ish (some days more than others), thick in quantity, fine in texture, 33-4 inches (just above waist)
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Italian food (vegetarian), Manicotti Formaggio (when is the Olive Garden bringing it back?)
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
writing fiction and poetry (more the latter these days), belly dancing, making beaded jewelry
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
I am a PhD student in history. I'm pretty happy with it, but I wouldn't mind being a professional writer or maybe a drama critic (I love the theatre)
6. What is your relationship status?
Too busy to look right now
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
No pets (sniff!) I think I'd start with a cat and maybe graduate to a puppy when I have a house
8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
See above. I have a BA and Masters in History (Ancient Greece and Rome) Literature and Writing are other favorite subjects
9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
Well, I barely get any channels without cable. I like State of Grace, Boston Public, Judging Amy. . .I like old sitcoms like Bewitched and the Addams Family, British comedies like Are you Being Served? Masterpiece Theatre type shows
10. What are your favorite movies?
Hard to choose! I like period pictures like A Room with a View, other favorites are The Princess Bride, Ladyhawke. . .Six Degrees of Separation
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Italy I can't get more specific because I went to Pompeii, Rome, Venice, Florence and it's hard to pick my favorite.
12. What were you like in high school?
Very quiet, always writing, played in the band
13. What are your favorite hair products?
I like Aussie and Aubrey Organics
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
Varies wildly, from Metallica to Loreena McKennitt. I like World Music, especially Middle Eastern and Celtic, Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan, Natalie Merchant... not fond of country or rap
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
My binders of poetry/writing, journals
16. What was the happiest day of your life?
Hoping it hasn't happened yet!
17. What are your favorite books/authors?
Barbara Michaels/Elizabeth Peters, Charles de Lint, Patricia C. Wrede, Diana Wynne Jones, Francesca Lia Block, L.M. Montgomery, I like fantasy novels (adult and young adult), historical, and some mysteries
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
19. What is your favorite holiday?
Halloween. I love dressing up!
20. What is your favorite quote?
"Having learned what you are, become it." Pindar (my bad translation)
"It's better to have loved and lost than never to have gotten lost at all."
Unknown
"Visualize Whirled Peas."

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
-Currently in Los Angeles, CA. Summers are spent in Great Falls, VA.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
-3a, medium thickness, bra strap length, strawberry blonde curls

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
-ice cream, chocolate, sushi, black olives, bacon, pretty much anything sweet, salty or bad for me!

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
-acting, singing, dancing, reading

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
-full time college student. I eventually want to work in Children's television development. I would LOVE to work for Sesame Street or Jim Henson Productions!!

6. What is your relationship status?
-single and not looking :heart:

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
-no pets, wish I had a cat or dog, or even fish

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
-currently at the University of Southern California, studying theatre with an emphasis on education

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
-I love Thursday night must see TV: Friends, Scrubs, Will & Grace. I also love older shows like I Love Lucy and The Muppet Show

10. What are your favorite movies?
-The Philadelphia Story, Moulin Rouge, Gone with the Wind, Tommy Boy, Billy Madison, Center Stage, The Sweetest Thing

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
-I loved visiting Europe with my family, especially Italy and Switzerland (My ancestors are from those countries). I loved buying food at the local shops and then sitting outside and people watching while we ate.

12. What were you like in high school?
-I was a super preppy kid who didn't really fit into a specific clique. I was in drama, choir, SADD, AP classes, the Swing Dance Club and probably a few other things I've forgotten about!

13. What are your favorite hair products?
-Nexxus Phyto Organics: Nectaress Nourishing Condition and The Arts Emphasis Redefining Gel

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
-I listen to almost everything except heavy metal music. My favorite singers/groups are Dave Matthews Band, Sara Evans, and Dixie Chicks.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
-My photo album, my folder of important ID documents and my jewellry box (I'm a college student, I really don't have much else of importance/value!)

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
-Being a flower girl in my aunt's wedding with my sister and 2 cousins when I was 7. Don't get me wrong, I've had happy days since then, but everything about that day was perfect and it's my favorite childhood memory.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
-I still love the Little House Books (I reread them once every summer!) and Nancy Drew Books. I really don't have a favorite author, I like to read someone new every time I get a book.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
-It probably was looking on the internet for information about long hair and joining a long hair forum!! :P The strangest/bravest thing I've ever done is pack everything I own into 2 suitcases and travel 3,000 miles across the country, away from my family, friends and everything I'd ever known to go a school I had only visited once!!

19. What is your favorite holiday?
-Probably Christmas, because that's the only time I ever get to see my entire family every year.

20. What is your favorite quote?
-"Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans." -John Lennon

Born Rockledge Florida Live in Tallahassee Florida Go Noles!!!

Dark Borwn slight wave red henna 26.5 (after accident) about to my Shoulder blades.

I like almost everything fav's are Chick fil A, Krispy Kreme, Pork Loin, Greens.

Nascar, making lotions and soaps, football and my kids.

Supervisor Department of State. Rather be a Farmer.

Married 4 kids

none. Would like a dog.

Yes, Paralegal

CSI (both), Third Watch, Dead Zone, Guardian and anything on Discovery.

City of Angels, Princess Bride, HeavyMetal, Rocky Horror, Casablanca, African Queen and so many more.

Wisconsin Dells

Punker/Metalhead (80's)

Shea Butter and Jojoba Oil

Like alot of different kinds except rap Ozzy, Metallica, Scorpions, Alan Jackson, Aaron Tippin, Travis Tritt, Sheryl Crow, anything Celtic, Yanni

Computer diskettes, Wedding Album and journal.

My Wedding day.

Stephen King, Jk Rowling Judith Kranz

Can't answer :oops: :D

Mother's Day

The truth doesn't have to be nice just true. Wish in one hand sh*t in the other.

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
Deep in the heart of Texas!

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
I'm going for layman's terms, because I am getting so confused with the other! ;) I have golden, reddish, light brown hair that is tailbone length (on its way to beneath my booty), each strand is SUPER-HYPER T-H-I-N . . . almost not there (translation, it knots like crazy), my pony tail is on the thin end of average (can't remember my exact measurement).

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
MEXICAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Although I'm beginning to REALLY like sushi grade tuna!!!!

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
LHC, reading

When I have a period of time when I am uninterrupted (like days or weeks) I enjoy craft projects, especially needle crafts. I'd LOVE to learn to quilt, but I'm too easily distracted. I'd never finish it . . . even a tiny 3x2 block hanging decoration!!! ;)

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
Teacher . . . would like to teach, but not in the public schools. I want to TEACH not do all the paper work, and discipline, and conferences, and workshops, etc. ad nauseum!

6. What is your relationship status?
Married. We've been together for 11 years!!!!! (wow! can't believe it has been THAT long!)

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
I have two black/white Tuxedo cats. They are a constant source of love and entertainment. I wish I had a dog or three! ;) But I don't think it is right to have a dog when I don't have a back yard. So someday . . . :)

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
Yup! Elementary Education (BS), and Elementary Reading (MA) I would LOVE to work on a Doctorate!!! But I can't think of a topic I like well enough to dedicate a few years of my life studying, that I would be satisfied HATING when I'm done! ;) (I use to LOVE my topic for my Master's Thesis . . . I can't stand it now! ;) The doctorate disseration would only be the same emotions only magnified)! hahahaaha

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
I currently only watch Boston Public. But when old sitcoms come on I have to watch them. Especially: I Love Lucy, Gilligan's Island, Leave it to Beaver, Dick Van **** Show, Andy Griffith, etc.

10. What are your favorite movies?
Hands down: Fried Green Tomatoes and Color Purple.

Second place winners are: Anna and the King, Porky's, Christmas Specials.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Bahama Islands (we took a day trip to a little island for the day), LaJolla beaches in California . . . or maybe Muir Woods north of San Francisco . . . but I am a water fanatic.

12. What were you like in high school?
Band Weenie! My live WAS band . . . and all of the fun things that went with it! I was also Flag Corps Captain. That was a TOTAL blast. Otherwise, I got along with almost everyone, but I was not a "Socialite". I had aquaintances who were Ropers and Stoners and Socialites and Jocks. My BEST friends were Band Weenies like me.

I was a mediocre student. I was in the 3rd 5th of my graduating class (but in the top half)! I could have done much better, but I didn't know how to study.

13. What are your favorite hair products?
S/c??? Giovanni, I think.
Toys? Ficcare, scrunchis and hair sticks (esp Mei Fa) and hair forks.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
I like a little bit of almost everything. The biggest exception is gangster rap . . . I think it should never have come into existence and I DEFINATELY think it should never be played on airwaves!!!! (How's THAT for an opinion!)

My favorites, however, are Country/Western, Oldies, Classic Rock, and one of the newer genres of music, but don't know what it is called (Avril Levine, Creed, etc).

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
Cell phone, Bible, my purse

Maybe the CPU! ;)

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
ohhh, too hard to answer! There have been MANY wonderful days!

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
Brontes and Jane Austin

All time favorite book is Jane Eyre.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Rappelling face down (instead of face up)


19. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas. I LOVE the lights, the loving songs, the warm firelight, the FOOD! ;)

20. What is your favorite quote?
OMG, too hard to answer . . . but let's see

Okaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay

This too shall pass.

There is a lesson to learn from this experience.

Be the best you can be.

You never know who you are making an impression on.




Ok, that's about it! That was fun! :)

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from?
Originally New York. Now Oklahoma

2. How would you describe your hair?
Oh, dear, I don't know the system!
Medium thickness, stick straight, tends to be dry.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Pasta

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Gardening, animals, making crafts from nature's materials,
such as arbors, trellises, etc.

5. What do you do for a living?
I am a stay at home Mom with a small gardening business and a seed sale internet site.
http://www.wuvie.net
I also sell on Ebay.

What would you rather do?
Eat Bon Bons while my enemies from high school file my toenails.

6. What is your relationship status?
Married for the third time. I don't have issues,
I just had bad taste in the past.

7. What sorts of pets do you have?
5 cows, 2 dogs, 5 cats, 1 pig, 12 Pygmy goats, 2 tanks of indoor fish, 2 outdoor ponds of fish and numerous chickens in three different chicken houses.

What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
A tiger.

8. Did you go to college?
Dear gawd, no! I hated high school as it was!

What did you study?
As little as possible, but did take Fine Arts I, II and III
and a lifesaving course in swimming class.

9. What are your favorite TV shows?
At the present time, nighttime sitcoms, CSI, etc.

10. What are your favorite movies?
The Color Purple

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
California. Goes to show how little I've traveled. Ha!

12. What were you like in high school?
I was very shy until I discovered smoking marijuana. :shock:
I don't mind posting that, because it's true, and I don't intend
to run for any office. I was a pothead. Thanks for nothing, Carl Lee Freeman!
By the way, no, I don't smoke dope or cigarettes anymore.

13. What are your favorite hair products?
L'Oreal Mega Moisture

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
England Dan & John Ford Coley, Little River Band, Fleetwood Mac,
easy stuff.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
My hard drive, photo albums and box album from the kids' baby days.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
Wow. Just one? Um, gosh, I guess the day my first divorce was final. That started the beginning of my real life as a human being.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
Forever stuck in my head, V.C. Andrews from my younger days.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Cut out all of the eyeballs from people magazines, decoupaged them to a beer bottle and gave it to my mother as a gift.

19. What is your favorite holiday?
I guess Thanksgiving, for all the munchies!

20. What is your favorite quote?
If you can't be nice, be quiet.

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing) The cold upper regions of NY state. I was born in Louisiana. I am not a Cajun, but a coon@ss - do you really want to know the difference?

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
Fia system? um, need a refresher course here - I've seen it, but don't remember all the code. My hair is dark brown/black, coarse, tailbone length and onery.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? Everything that doesn't eat me first, except for cooked yellow squash, which is the vilest thing on the marble.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? I collect fountain pens, read voraciously and sew.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? I work in market research, but one day I'm going to open a very relaxed doll shop/hospital.

6. What is your relationship status? I wouldn't give him up for the world.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? I have possibly one of the best dogs in the world. He's a rescue dog that steals the heart of every woman he meets. He's black and tan, half Collie half Shepard, and has the biggest brown eyes.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study? I got my first degree in Graphic design, and then found out what starving artist meant. Second degree in marketing. One day I might go get a graduate in something completely different, like philosophy.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? The Simpsons.

10. What are your favorite movies? Alien, Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf, and BladeRunner.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? It's a toss-up between Scotland and the Seychelles.

12. What were you like in high school? I was a great deal like Lisa Simpson - bookish AND bewildered about my parents.

13. What are your favorite hair products? jojoba.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? Umm...too many to mention. Music is a mood thing. If I'm PO'ed - it's Metallica and NIN. On Sunday mornings when it's time to drink coffee and read the paper, it's the Brandenburg concertos.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? My pictures, my jewelry and my purse.

16. What was the happiest day of your life? Another toss-up, it's either the day I got married or the day I moved out of my parents house.

17. What are your favorite books/authors? <i>The Stand</i> by Mr. King, Kipling, Anne McCaffrey(for the best fantasy ever), and Carl Sagan.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? I'm not gonna tell! :oops:

19. What is your favorite holiday? Halloween! Best costume ever? Medusa - with rubber snakes in my hair, and a real snake for a killer accessory!

20. What is your favorite quote? Illegitimi non carborundum. (Who's brushed up on their latin?)

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
I'm from Anchorage, Alaska, but I've been living in Honolulu, Hawai'i for three years while attending graduate school.
2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
Let's see... in Fia's system, I think 2b/m/iii, and in layman's terms: a big rat's nest! (Kidding!). Long dark blonde hair that is almost overwhelming sometimes.
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Pizza! Probably a boring answer, but I really love pizza. :o
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Reading, learning languages, knitting, hiking, biking, travel... and many others.
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
I'm a graduate student. Does that qualify as making a living? :D I teach one class (Japanese) but the rest of my time is devoted to my own classes & research. I would rather already have my Ph.D., and then I would start my career as an eccentric spinster professor.
6. What is your relationship status?
Single (surprise, surprise-- refer to "spinster" comment above!), but... I have recently met a fantastic man who makes me feel wonderful about myself. Keeping fingers crossed!
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
I don't have any pets now since I'm off at grad school. I really miss having a big aquarium, though.
8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
Yes, and I'm still there! :) I'm going to be a professional student. Linguistics is my field of choice.
9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
The Simpsons, Star Trek: Enterprise (very corny! I LOVE it!), CSI, and Happy Family Plan (a game show on the Japanese channel here -- sounds like family planning, though, doesn't it? :D
10. What are your favorite movies?
Ooh! Too many to choose... but some of my favorites are Before the Rain, Elizabeth, LOTR, and The Princess Bride.
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
So far? I'm not sure. I suppose Japan.
12. What were you like in high school?
Nerdy. Pretty quiet. Miserable sometimes, but probably no more than anyone else was.
13. What are your favorite hair products?
I'm really loving the camellia oil I bought. So light and shiny!
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
I have rather eclectic musical tastes. U2, Nine Inch Nails, Sarah McLachlan, the Beatles, Tower of Power... you name it, I probably like it, unless of course it's country or rap. Don't care much for those.
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
My saxophone, family photos, and my computer (because my thesis is on it -- can't lose that!)
16. What was the happiest day of your life?
Hm.... nothing overwhelmingly happy yet, like marriage or having children. Graduating from college was pretty happy, though. And right now I'm entirely too smitten & falling too fast....
17. What are your favorite books/authors?
I love classics, but I like new stuff, too. Murakami Haruki's novel "Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World" is just the cat's pajamas! I also ADORE Shakespeare!!
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Whose definition of strange? My parents thought dyeing my hair green once was strange, but I liked it.
19. What is your favorite holiday?
Easter.
20. What is your favorite quote?
I'm a quote junkie... but here's one I love: "The poets have been strangely silent on the subject of cheese." --- G.W. Chesterton :D
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Illegitimi non carborundum. (Who's brushed up on their latin?)


Oooh! "Don't let the bastards grind you down!" (And incidentally one of the best lyrics from a U2 song ever!!)

Nice choice, Grenwich! I couldn't choose anything clever so I went with the cheese (literally). :)

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
Grew up in MN, college in WI, 9 years of exile in IA, and finally back to MN

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
Waist length dark blonde (with MANY variations) slightly wavy.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Popcorn, Cheerios, bananas, Haroldson apples, fudge, licorise

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Cross stitch, needle tatting, crochet, beading, volunteering

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
Financial and payroll software developer and support manager. I would rather have the freedom to volunteer everywhere I wanted; be a professional cross stitcher; bike across the country.

6. What is your relationship status?
Wonderfully and happily married for almost 29 years.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
None at the moment. We have had hunting dogs (Irish Setter, Brittney Spaniel, German Short Hair, Weimaraner) and farm cats.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
BS in Vocational Rehabilitation with minors in Psychology and Industrial Arts; MS in Rehabilitation Facility Administration

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
MASH, Star Trek (all the different runs)

10. What are your favorite movies?
Moulin Rouge, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Red October

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Yellowstone National Park in February

12. What were you like in high school?
[color=blue]I was a fringe person. Involved in lots of activities, but not really part of the in crowd. Competitive swimmer, synchronized swimming, precision dance line, percussionist (orchestra, concert band, marching band).

13. What are your favorite hair products?
Aveda Sap Moss, Aussie 3 Minute Miracle. BronzeJewelers spiral hairstick

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
Doors, Beatles, classic rock

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
Photo albums, family sterling silver, my Believe cross stitch piece

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
The birth of my son

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
Tom Clancy, Robert Ludlum, Clive Cussler, Michael Crichton

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Hitchhiked across the country when 17

19. What is your favorite holiday?
My wedding anniversay which we celebrate on Memorial Day

20. What is your favorite quote?
The golden rule

Since the board has just moved, and many of us are moving around, getting used to the new home and de-lurking, here are some fun questions, both hair-related and not, to help us get to know eachother better. I hope y'all will answer, because i'm enjoying learning about you. Plus, I just like to answer questions, so maybe you do, too. :)

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

I am in Chicago, Illinois and have lived her just about ALL my life! (Not yet, LOL!)

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

Medium thickness and dishwater blonde, rather thin on top!

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

Chicken and fish, also Frito's and Triscuit Crackers!

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

Old Music (I collect 78's and 45's), trains and people.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

Data Entry/Clerical/Customer service. Pretty happy doing so, at least for now!

6. What is your relationship status?

Divorced, lo, these 21 years!

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

None, would feel guilty leaving them alone most of the time!


8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

Still attending! Psychology and other stuff!

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

Lots in the past! A certified Rocky and Bullwinkle Fan!

10. What are your favorite movies?

Citizen Kane, Sunset Boulevard, It's a Wonderful Life. I LOVE B & W Flicks!

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

My current Church!!! Also Germany. I have been MANY places!

12. What were you like in high school?

A very UNMOTIVATED student, but got over it because I have a 3.4 average now!

13. What are your favorite hair products?

All of them from LHL. Milky Waves, Soft Waves, Meadowfoam and Liquid Protection Creme.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

All kinds. I like classical, rock, Christian, and old jazz. I am a big Crosby fan and also many jazz bands most of you never heard of!

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

My bible, my hair and hairtoys, hmmmmmm?

16. What was the happiest day of your life?

When I became a "born again" Christian.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

I have no real favorites, because my tastes are rather eclectic!

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

Waiting 38 years to get long hair which I have wanted since I was 12!!!

19. What is your favorite holiday?

Christmas, with July 4th a close second, that is the day I became a Christian!

20. What is your favorite quote?

For God so loved the eorld that he gave his only son; that whoever belives in him should not perish, but have etrnal life1 John 3:16 (NIV)

That being said, please know this is just for fun and to learn, so if you choose to answer, you don't have to reveal anything that feels too private, just answer what you like or think is relevent. I like to ask questions, sure, but I don't want to offend or frighten anyone. And I won't laugh at anyone either-- lord knows i'm enough of a dork and weirdo (terms used affectionately, of course) myself, with a long tale of ridiculousness behind me) :)

I will respond to this topic with my own answers in a reply, to get the ball rolling.

Thanks, and I hope to learn about y'all!
~magpieDee

Thanks for asking!

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Rob Dehlinger

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing) Currently I'm in the suburbs of Chicago. I'm originally from Ohio.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it) As far as I can tell, I am 1c/F/ii. My hair is fine in texture but I have a normal amount of it. It has a tendency to get messy really easy, which always bugged me until I saw Bridget Jone's Diary and saw the way Renee Zellweger made that look work for her. Now I think it's cute and sexy.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? Fish and seafood, mexican food, ice cream.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? I like to read non-fiction and the occasional off-beat fiction. I also like to make beaded earrings.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? Right now I work as a temp doing clerical stuff. I like my current assignment OK, but I'd rather be doing something artsy or creative.

6. What is your relationship status? Happily married for 18 months.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? I have four cats. I love them to pieces, when I'm not loathing them with every fiber of my being. I'd love to have a dog, too.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study? I've been going off and on for the past five years, picking up general credits. I've finally chosen a major (graphic arts/desktop publishing) and I am now pursuing an associate's degree.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? I don't watch a lot of TV, but I keep getting sucked into the reality shows my husband likes... Survivor and Batchelor/Batchelorette. The only show I'll actually purposefully turn on to watch is the Anna Nicole Show. (I have no idea why I like it so much. I'm so ashamed.) I also like AbFab, Trading Spaces, funniest videos/hidden camera shows, and The Man Show. Don't I have the most abominable taste imaginable?

10. What are your favorite movies? The Sixth Sense. Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. LOTR and The Two Towers. Amelie. I love movies that are visually stunning as well as entertaining.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? A strip club in Hammond, Indiana. :)

12. What were you like in high school? I was a bad, bad girl. I smoked in the bathroom and skipped school and drank like a fish.

13. What are your favorite hair products? I love Clairol Herbal Essence for dry/damaged hair. I also like GPB... LOVE the way it smells. And I love avocado oil for hair, face and body.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? I like lots of different stuff... alternative or top-40 is what I'll usually tune in on my radio.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? Honestly, I can't think of anything material I'd save. I don't know if this means that I am simply not materialistic, or if I just have crappy stuff.

16. What was the happiest day of your life? It's a tie between the day my daughter was born, and my wedding day.

17. What are your favorite books/authors? "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood" and "She's Come Undone" are two fiction books I've liked recently. Right now I'm enjoying "The Cheese Monkeys". I mostly like to read non-fiction on a variety of subjects.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? My whole life has been pretty strange. I think other people would say the strangest thing I ever did was to move to Chicago to live with a guy I met on the Internet.

19. What is your favorite holiday? I love Valentine's Day and Halloween. My least favorite holiday is Christmas.

20. What is your favorite quote? "Hell is other people." Jean-Paul Sartre

1. NorCal
2. Along w/ what's in my signature: if I leave all my hair down, I look like a curly/wavy head. If I pull it half-up, I look like I have stick straight hair (unless you see me from the back, heh). That is how bizarre my hair is.
3. Too many to list, but I gravitate towards all things salty, chocolatey, or peanut buttery :)
4. whining and dining :)
5. (see #4) Ha, no really I'm a receptionist...I wish I was back in school (taking a year off to get a grip on life)
6. confused aka singling to mingling
7. I have none, but I sure miss my rabbit
8. Yes, and I got a degree in Poli Sci. How? I have no clue 'cuz they shouldn't have let me have it LOL
9. I still like 60 minutes
10. I like comedies and things that are sick & twisted (e.g. Pulp Fiction and Snatch, but this is only a small sampling of my fave movies)
11. too many to list....i'm too easily amused
12. a hippy w/ yuppy/gangster friends, ha...except I shaved and showered every day...I didn't have a bf in high school because the boys in our clique liked typical asian girls...oops
13. Ones that make my hair not overly fluffy and dont' make my scalp itch!
14. I gravitate towards music you can either drive to or dance to. The kind of person I am should make me a DJ, but I don't appreciate the drug use by stupid people who can't handle electronica sober (oops, excuse rant)...otherwise, I listen to everything except slow country, muzak, and stuff meant to hurt other people's feelings.
15. Photo albums, memento box, and my filebox ('cuz life DOES go on)
16. I don't have a happiest day, but I sure like the days when it's warm and sunny outside but w/ a cool breeze, and snow days.
17. I actually have one: "The Power of One" by Bryce Courtenay
18. Strangest thing? Don't get me started.... though I think I'm perfectly normal...the rest of the world, unfortunately, thinks otherwise
19. EASTER
20. too many to say

This was fun...reminds me of those forwards I get from friends that have like 100 questions on them. :)

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
Currently Oakland California - originally Germany - have lived in Canada
2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
1C, Mixed texture, medium thickness
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Anything sugary, fish, hearty breads, dairy
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Doing things with my dogs, running, music, reading and making all kinds of art
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
I loaf these days - I'd rather loaf these days
6. What is your relationship status?
Married 30 years and loving it
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
two dogs, would love to have more dogs, some cats, if I could ride a horse would be cool, hamsters, rats, you name it I like it
8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
Yes, Fine Arts Major
9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
Pretty slim pickins' right now - The West Wings, all the Law & Orders, Crossing Jordan, Buffy and Angel. In the past Doctor, Doctor
10. What are your favorite movies?
I am so behind I liked the original Swept Away, Moon Over Parador, Breezy, Walkabout
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Bryce Canyon, Moab
12. What were you like in high school?
A total misfit
13. What are your favorite hair products?
Kerastase silicone glosser, Terressentials washes, Shea Butter, EO's and a whole lot more
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite
usicians/groups?
Classical, Janis Joplin, Meatloaf, East Indian, Celtic, 14th - 17th Century Classic, Albinoni's Adagio
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
My badger hair paint brush, pictures, my running shoes
16. What was the happiest day of your life?
There are so many and I expect many more
17. What are your favorite books/authors?
Elizabeth George, Janet Ivanovich, Tara K. Harper for your basic pulp fiction.
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Oh, you really don't want to know :DD
19. What is your favorite holiday?
Our Anniversary
20. What is your favorite quote?
Be yourself, unless you suck :D


That being said, please know this is just for fun and to learn, so if you choose to answer, you don't have to reveal anything that feels too private, just answer what you like or think is relevent. I like to ask questions, sure, but I don't want to offend or frighten anyone. And I won't laugh at anyone either-- lord knows i'm enough of a dork and weirdo (terms used affectionately, of course) myself, with a long tale of ridiculousness behind me) :)

I will respond to this topic with my own answers in a reply, to get the ball rolling.

Thanks, and I hope to learn about y'all!
~magpieDee[/quote]

Hey, I was thinking of starting a post like this only yesterday!!! Ok, here come my answers:
1. I live quite in the middle between Münster and Osnabrück in Germany - Northrhine-Westphalia, close to the Dutch border.
2. I'm a natural blonde with golden undertones, my hair is very straight, very fine, I have lots of it, though, so my ponytail is fairly thick. My hair is currently at bra-strap length and will stay there until my bangs (with reach a little past the eyebrows right now) have grown out. After that, I might grow my hair out to waist length, but I'm not sure about that yet.
3. I LOVE to eat all kinds of candy :evil: , all kinds of bread, fruit, vegetables, noodles, rice...
4. My hobbies are my dog, writing, drawing, being outdoors, well, and all the fun stuff that you can do with good friends.
5. I finished grad school last fall and right now I work at a newspaper. I want to find a real traineeship at a newspaper but the job soituation doesn't look too good over here at the moment so I might end up doing something else. But if I get to choose, I'll be a jourmnalist forever.
6. I have a boyfriend... We'll see what happens. I'll let you know! :)
7. I have a collie, she's six and her name is Dina. She's a doll.
8. I got my master of fine arts last fall ( meaning I finisehd grad school with a MA, I think that's the same as your master of fine arts). I studied Netherland Studies, English Philology and Linguistics.
9. I love American TV-sries - Dr. Quinn, King of Queens, Seventh Heaven, Little House... Plus good movies, but I hate the commercial breaks.
10. The Bird Cage, The Beauty and the Beast, Little Women
11. The USA during my au pair year, the North Sea shore, Texel (Dutch island).
12. I was just a normal girl like the one from next door. :)
13. The John Frieda ones, especially Sheer Blonde stuff.
14. I like every kind of music depending on the mood I'm in, only I hate Techno.
15. My photo albums, the jewellery I got from my grandmother who died three years ago, my stories.
16. There were so many... When I graduated from highschool/grad school, when I got my dogs, when I got the job I have right now... Every day spent with my grandmother, dogs, friends, family...
17. Little Women, all kinds of historic/medieval novels by German authors, Shakespeare... There are so MANY!
18. Too embarrassing to talk about...
19. Christmas.
20. Das Böse bestraft den Bösen.

Illegitimi non carborundum. (Who's brushed up on their latin?)


Oooh! "Don't let the bastards grind you down!" (And incidentally one of the best lyrics from a U2 song ever!!)

Nice choice, Grenwich! I couldn't choose anything clever so I went with the cheese (literally). :) :D

For a dead language - Latin is very appropriate, er, for the workplace especially. U2 lyrics? I kinda stopped listening to them when superstardom took over =(

Hey, I was thinking of starting a post like this only yesterday!!! Ok, here come my answers:
1. I live quite in the middle between Münster and Osnabrück in Germany - Northrhine-Westphalia, close to the Dutch border.

20. Das Böse bestraft den Bösen. help me here? Bose in the US make incredibly expensive radios!

Mine Deutsch is nicht so gute (forgive spelling) :D
I lived in Germany for about 18 months - and absolutely loved it.
Has the weather been bad this year? Unless I catch BBC World News's weather report or look online (lazy me) I never know how the weather is in the rest of the world. The two winters we were there, I langlauff'ed almost every day - and my skis are now in storage in the UK, awaiting delivery~ I figure by the time they get here, to New York, it will be spring. We are travelling to Munchen in the next month or so, for my husband's business. I can't wait to be going back, even for a visit.
Gren

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
I’m currently living in the Netherlands. But I was made in Mexico.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

Please forgive me but I am not familiar with Fia’s system.
Right now I’m almost shoulder length. My man says it’s getting loooong.
My hair is dark brown and wavy. I should have pictures soon.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Mine own of course, Mexican food. I also like Thai and Japanese.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

Photography and water coloring.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

I don’t work at the moment. Just studying the dutch language and integrating to my new country. Now that’s a job. j/k

6. What is your relationship status?

We’ve known each other for 5 years.
We are engaged to be married in August.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

Two wonderful cats, Max and Pinky. I sometimes call them Pax and Minky. I would love to have a Shiba inu, a Japanese dog. SOMEDAY though.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

Hopefully next year I will attend to become a nurse.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
Same as TBear, my favorites are I love lucy, Guilligan’s Island and el chavo del ocho.
But they don’t show these in Holland. The only thing I watch now is “Friends”.

10. What are your favorite movies?

Bridges of Madison County
Monsters, inc.
Green mile
Lord of the rings

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

The city I grew up in. CALIFORNIA. My boyfriend and I traveled from South to North California in 14 days. In fact we are getting married in Las Vegas and we will honey moon in California. SWEET!

12. What were you like in high school?

I was quiet! Don’t know why. But I was a good girl. :twisted:

13. What are your favorite hair products?

Organic root stimulator carrot oil crème and Aussie 3 minute miracle

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

I love everything. My favorites are Natalie Merchant and Dido. I listen to anything that makes my heart happy of course.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

My glasses, yes I’m always misplacing them and I can’t live without them. And the precious collection of pictures.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?

I have many many happy memories.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

I don’t read that much. But one author that I can think of right now is “Sark”

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

When I lied to my mom that I was going to Rome with some friends, instead I went to the Netherlands to meet my online love in person for the first time.

19. What is your favorite holiday?

New year!
20. What is your favorite quote?

WORRY is useless. A one-hundred year old lady was (predictably) asked to give a single bit of advice that would help a person live a long time. She said, "Well, I think that people should not worry. 95% of the things we worry about never happen, and the 5% that do you can't do much about anyway." -Old lady

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing) NW Iowa

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it) ummm....fine, wavy brunette with a teeeensy bit of silver starting!

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? hard to say - I like a lot of stuff!

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? reading, cross stitch, flute, learning to play piano

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? part-time legal secretary; if I could do transcription at home I'd be happy

6. What is your relationship status? Happily married for 18+ years

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? One little weiner dog named Duncan

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?Didn't go to college; did take some insurance classes through work at one time

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? King of the Hill; Everybody Loves Raymond; I like all the old, old sitcoms, like I Love Lucy

10. What are your favorite movies? don't have one; the last movie I saw in the theater was Veggitale's Jonah

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? :?

12. What were you like in high school? a quiet nerd :shock:

13. What are your favorite hair products? so far, Avalon and Giovanni

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? Classical; no favorite group

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? pictures, I suppose - I don't think I can carry out the antique china cabinet, but that would be the hardest thing to let burn

16. What was the happiest day of your life? I have to pick ONE?

17. What are your favorite books/authors? Frank Peretti

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?I'm an nerdy introvert; I don't do anything strange ;)

19. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas - I love to play Christmas music

20. What is your favorite quote? I'm in my own little world, but that's OK; they know me there.

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
Noo Joisey
2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
Argh! Can't find the link to Fia's System - It's fine, wavy, almost medium thickness, but am not sure as have layers. Will frizz OR go limp at the drop of a hat. Has damage last 3-4 ends. Color treated due to extreme vanity.
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
All of them. And I collect old cookbooks, too. *sigh* This is why I must rush off to gym after I finish this.
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
I knit, I garden (on my balcony at present), I paint (badly), I kickbox, I ballroom dance (very badly...sigh), and have just discovered yoga, which I LOVE.
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
Due to current crappy economy, am office manager for a tiny real estate biz. Would rather be doing something arty-designy. Or even scrubbing a rhino's backside. Can you tell I love my job? LOL
6. What is your relationship status?
Was divorced from Evil Con Artist Person (otherwise called Mr. Voldemort, He Who Must Not Be Named, Daniel Cleaver, Mr. Satan, etc.) Now, have very nice boyfriend
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
Currently have cat and several bird/squirrel feeders. Would have menagerie if I didn't live in an apartment. I love animals.
8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
Off and on. Mostly really practical things like Art History and Japanese Lit. This is why I am poor. ;)
9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
I always forget to watch TV shows and miss them. I am a sucker for any of those Nature shows, science shows, Keeping Up Appearances, Are You Being Served.
10. What are your favorite movies?
TOO MANY!! Currently, I think they are Ikiru, Amelie, Gosford Park, Strictly Ballroom, Emma, Harry Potter, LOTR, and The Matrix. (Well, Keanu Reeves looks good in leather, ok?)
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? Haven't been there yet.
12. What were you like in high school?
Boring. But delightfully thin. Grrr...
13. What are your favorite hair products?
Am still experimenting. I love jojoba oil and EO's.
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
I listen to everything except Britney.
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
I have to come back to this, my mind goes completely blank. Frankly, it does that a lot these days.
16. What was the happiest day of your life?
The day my divorce was final..LOL
17. What are your favorite books/authors?
Ugh, too many. I read everything except books that say things like, "throbbing member." Ok, I even read some of those. But only on the beach. LOL
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Died my hair royal blue with pink stripes. Please don't ask. :oops:
19. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas
20. What is your favorite quote?
"I can resist everything except temptation."
---Wilde

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing) From everywhere and nowhere. Lived like a gypsey for the first 25 yrs of life, thre is no region of the country I haven't lived in. Lived in So.Florida the last decade or so.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it) Short business guy haircut...not a buzzcut though. In younger days had midback length hair. It's still very thick and full. been getting that salt and pepper look the past few years.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? Lobster, grilled swordfish, blackened mahi-mahi, stone crabs...I guess I could have just said seafood... good thing I live in florida.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? sports, music, fishing, boating.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? Computer geek.... would rather hit 6 lotto numbers and not do anything!!

6. What is your relationship status? Married, for over a decade

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? One dog, that everyone else in the house was supposed to take care of , but guess who takes care of.....wish I had no pets really.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study? got a BBA, considering doing a Master's

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
Don't watch much TV other than Sports or Movies.

10. What are your favorite movies? I am a big fan of Kevin Spacey. I loved American Beauty, Garden of Good and Evil, Usual Suspects.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? That place in my memory where all the girls I ever knew with long hair are hanging out!

12. What were you like in high school? played a lot of sports, but not really what you'd call "a jock". Something of a class clown.

13. What are your favorite hair products? whatever is going to make the wife's hair be super long again....right now GM stuff.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? Runs the gammit. Right now, just to mix up the kids, I listen to their stuff to have a handle on their things,, avril lavigne, michelle branch, linkin park...even some eminem. It really messes with their head that I know their music!!!


15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? all the pictures/videos, important paperwork...not because it's value...just the hassle it'd be to replace later!

16. What was the happiest day of your life? haven't had it yet

17. What are your favorite books/authors? I hate to read

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? In life, getting, developing, and indulging in fascination of long hair and all associated with it.

19. What is your favorite holiday? All the good one's have been taken! I cast my vote for St. Patty's day....coming up next month.

20. What is your favorite quote? No matter where you go, there you are.

1- Currently Asheville, North Carolina (basically from here since my parents moved from Ohio in the 50's)

2- My hair is dark brown with red highlights, medium textured, wavy, now at 23". I started growing at 15" in May, 2001.

3- Pasta, yogurt, cheesecake, hot tea with cream

4- Playing with my children, reading, crosstitch, used to sing with a group called "Mountain Madrigals" until my girls were born

5- I am a circulation desk supervisor in a library. I love my job but would love to do something like run a Bed & Breakfast or something more creative. I also think working in a vet's office would be fun.

6- Married with 2 children, ages 1 & 4.

7- 1 Tabby cat. Would love to have a cocker spaniel or a lab. Will have to argue with hubby on this one.

8- yes, I have a bachelor's degree in history.

9- Favorite TV shows are: The Practice, Crossing Jordan, A&E Mysteries,
& the View. Loved the series in the 70's of the Six Wives of Henry VIII.

10- Favorite movies: Enchanted April, Chariots of Fire, Anne of the Thousand Days...

11- Most wonderful place I have ever visited was when I spent 6 weeks in England in 1985. Would LOVE to go back someday.

12- In high school I was very shy and didn't have much confidence. Glad I've come into my own now that I'm almost 40!

13- Favorite hair products change regularly. Hmmm. Aubrey conditioners, some Aubrey shampoos (honeysuckle rose, white camellia & jasmine, Island Butter)...Phyto Systeme Jojoba & Cornflower shampoo, Coconut Monoi Oil, Phytotherathrie Phytolactum shampoo....

14- Favorite music (not in any particular order): Dixie Chicks, Loreena McKennitt, Natalie Merchant, Phil Collins, Styx, Howard Jones, John Denver, Olivia Newton-John, Medieval and Renaissance music, secular and liturgical- ie- madrigals music and "Beyond Chant" cd)

Gosh, I know there are lots I'm forgetting...

15- If my house was burning down, the 3 non-human items I would save would be: photo albums, home videotapes, & the safebox.

16- Happiest day of my life is a tie between my wedding day and the days my children were born.

17- Favorite books: Mists of Avalon, A Prayer for Owen Meany, Jane Eyre,

Favorite authors: Pat Conroy, Nevada Barr, Patricia Cornwell (who grew up just down the road from me), Barbara Kingsolver, JA Jance, Elizabeth George, Margaret George, Deborah Crombie, Alice Walker, Julia Butterfly Hill, Anita Roddick, Anne Rivers Siddons, and lots of others who I'll think of later.


18- The strangest thing I have ever done-hmmm.

19- Favorite holiday is Valentine's Day or St. Patrick's Day.
Other holidays are too stressful most of the time.

20- My favorite quote is: "Be the change you want to see in the world" by Gandhi (I hope I quoted that right).

1. I'm from Michigan

2. My hair is wavy/curly - Somewhere between type 2 and type 3 from Andre's system. It is fine textured. In a pony tail, it is of average thickness. However, on humid days, my hair can get very, very big! :D

3. Chocolate

4. Spending time with my husband, playing with my dog, writing stories, making jewelry and reading.

5. I'm a writer and jewelry maker

6. Happily married. :D

7. An adorable 7 month-old dog, Gracie. Gracie is a toy-size schnoodle (schnauzer/poodle mix).

8. Yes, I graduated from college. I studied English Literature.

9. Love "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", "Angel," "24," "Deadzone," "The Shield," "Malcom In the Middle," "That 70's Show," "Gilmore Girls," "Young & the Restless," and Masterpiece Theatre movies.

10. I have so many favorite movies! Here are a few of my classic favorites - Room with A View, Little Women, Secret of the Roan Inish, Firelight, The Slipper and the Rose, Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park, Sleepy Hollow, Chocolat, Doctor Zhivago, The Legend of 1900, Amelie, Ever After, Miracle on 34th Street, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. There are many more. I love movies!

11. Stratford, Ontario Canada. I haven't traveled much yet. I hope to one day travel to England, Ireland, Scotland, Italy and Spain.

12. Very active in model united nations, sang in choir and was usually on make-up crew for plays.

13. Favorite hair products - Redken Colorextend products, Wiseways apple cider vinegar rinses, Wiseways African Glory and Goldilocks hair oils, LHL Protection Cream, and Mountain Rose Herbs Secret Hair Oil. Favorite things for hair in general - jojoba oil and olive oil.

14. I listen to a wide range of music from celtic, folk and country to musical soundtracks. Favorite groups include Loreena McKennit, Alana Davis, Alanis Morrissette, Tricia Yearwood, Kasey Chambers, Fiona Apple, Karen Mattheson and Capercaille. Favorite musicals include "My Fair Lady," "Miss Saigon," "Phantom of the Opera," "Meet Me in St. Louis," "The Flower Drum Song," "The King and I," and "The Lion King - Broadway version"

15. Three things I would save - My writing, the love letters my husband wrote me and all the stuffed animals he has give me.

16. Happiest day of your life - the day I married my husband. :D

17. I have so many favorite authors! Favorite authors/books include:
Modern writers who write high literature -
A.S. Byatt, Alice Hoffman, James Long, John Crowley, Sarah Blake, Kij Johnson
Best books by above - A.S. Byatt's "Possession," Alice Hoffman's "Second Nature," Sara Blake's "Grange House," James Long's "Ferney," Kij Johnson's "Fox Woman."
Classic Favorite authors - Shakespeare, John Keats, Kahlil Gibran, Whitman, Wordsworth, D.H. Lawrence, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Fanny Burney
Other favorite authors who write excellent books (includes fantasy, science fiction, romance and regular fiction writers)- Charles De Lint, Irene Radford, Diana Gabaldon, Sharon Kay Penman, Penelope Williamson's "The Passions of Emma," Joan Wolf's "The Road to Avalon," "The Mists of Avalon," Terri Windling's "Woodwife," Julia Quinn, Mary Jo Putney, May McGoldrick, Catherine Coulter, Elizabeth Chadwick, Julie Garwood, Marianne Williamson, Teresa Medeiros, Susan King, Susan Krinard, Stephanie Laurens, Christian Dodd, Marsha Canham, Patricia Potter, Karen Ranney, Susan Wiggs, Kathleen Givens.
There are many others. Too many to name! I love to read! :)

18. Strangest thing - I dyed my hair red and it turned orange. Not a pretty site on someone with an olive complexion. :oops:

19. Christmas.

20. Favorite quote - "Show me a day when the world wasn't new." Sister Barbara Hance.

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

Western PA - still living in the same town I grew up in :D

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

1aFii - Fine straight, straight, straight hair. Just barely into the average thickness catagory.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

Pasta (with nice heavy sauces), any form of chocolate, cheese fries, popcorn

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

reading, counted cross-stich, limited wood carving (mainly limited to making hair toys :D )

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

I am a full-time stay at home wife and mother - right now I'm doing exactly what I want to be doing

6. What is your relationship status?

Happily married for 11 years

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

We have a dog Blitz who is half dalmation and half Pit Bull (such a big sweetie-pie) and two cats, one named Misty who is about 7 years old and Tiger who is 6 months old.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

I went for a while but dropped out due to lack of funding. I'd like to go back someday when the kids are both in school.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

Survivor, CSI, Trading Spaces, Sopranos, Oz, Six Feet Under, Dead Zone

10. What are your favorite movies?

Braveheart (makes me cry everytime I watch it), and It's a Wonderful Life

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

Niagra Falls because it was for our honeymoon

12. What were you like in high school?

More friendly and social than I was studious :?

13. What are your favorite hair products?

Monoi (love the smell), PhytoSysteme Infusing Balm, Aussie 3MM

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

A wierd mix - I love Billy Joel, Patsy Cline, AC/DC, The Doors, Matchbox 20, Crazytown, Uncle Kracker, and some Eminem

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

Pictures and a couple of keepsakes from my Mom and Dad who have passed away.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?

I would have to split this into 2 - one being the day my son was born and the other being the day my daughter was born.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Mary Higgins Clark

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

Hmm, I'm really a pretty conservative person so I don't know what to say

19. What is your favorite holiday?

Christmas - I love the lights and warm feeling of family all around

20. What is your favorite quote?

Well, it's not really a quote but - God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change what should be changed, and Wisdom to know the difference.

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

Oklahoma (which I love! :D ) originally from Missouri.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

1b, F, ii

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

Chocolate, chocolate and chocolate. Did I mention, chocolate? ;)

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

Horse training, gardening, soap making.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

See above! :D

6. What is your relationship status?

Very happily married. :D

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

I have two doggies: a Boston Terrier named Sophie and a Chihuahua named Lucy and three Quarter Horses, soon to be four possibly the first week in April.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

I have a B.S. in Agriculture with an emphasis in Animal Science and some grad work in Molecular Biology.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

Everybody Loves Raymond, CSI Miami, Will & Grace

10. What are your favorite movies?

The Truth About Cats And Dogs :D

13. What are your favorite hair products?

Right now: Phyto Systeme shampoos and infusium balm, Mastey shampoo and Superpac, L'Oreal Mega Moisture.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

Sugar Ray, Dixie Chicks, Loggins and Messina, Jewel.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

My scrap books from when my horse and I used to run barrels on the national circuit.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?

My second marriage day. Very non foo foo.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

Jonathan Kellerman, John Sandford, Robert Crais, Stephen King

19. What is your favorite holiday?

Fourth of July. I LOVE summer!!

20. What is your favorite quote?

You wouldn't care what people thought of you if only you knew how little they did. :shock:




Thanks for asking,
magpieDee!

GoldLady
1bFii

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
Southern CA, rural, just outside a big gorgeous city (that leaves out LA doesn't it?!)

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
32 inches or just-past-waist-length, medium brown hair with lots of red highlights and silver streaks

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
I have two favorite meals: 1) our family Taco Fiesta that we do weekly with all my family and 2) the meal my husband barbecues for just the two of us while we watch the sunset along the Pacific Ocean. The meal really doesn't matter, but usually it is crab, shrimp or lobster with a small steak. We eat grapes and pistachios for our appetizers.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
any sort of womanly art of mothering and homemaking such as helping ladies birth their babies, cooking, baking, scrapbooking, reading, sewing, crocheting, knitting, gardening, soapmaking, canning, etc..

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
I am a wife, a homeschooling mom and a homemaker. There is nothing I'd rather do for any sort of pay or reward. Well, sometimes I'd like to be a nun living in a silent cloister ;)

6. What is your relationship status?
Married, 26 years and still on our honeymoon. Mom to the best 10 children in the world and grandmother to the other best 4 children in the world :D

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
Currently I have 2 cats and a 140# German Shepherd. I have had diary goats and all assorted chickens and other more exotic fowl and would love to have them all again. I miss the wonderful milk and fresh cheeses, but do not miss the 2x/day milking and dealing with all the milk customers. I have always wanted a small dog, perhaps a scottish terrier plus I have always wanted a few more German Shepherds. That would be in my other life though, this one I am busy raising children!


8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
Double major, psychology and speech pathology/audiology

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
I haven't watched TV for nearly 30 years, but we did watch the last Summer Olympics and the first days of the Gulf War. I used to love The Waltons (surprised?).

10. What are your favorite movies?
Pride and Prejudice (Colin Firth version), Much Ado About Nothing (Kenneth Branaugh version), , Any Jane Austen movie (and really any version will do), Life is Beautiful, Yours, Mine and Ours.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
hmmm....I'd have to say of all the wonderful places I've been, there's no place like home.

12. What were you like in high school?
straight "A" student, loved learning, loved school, busy with orchestra, LOTR club (!), math club (?),

13. What are your favorite hair products?
GM stuff, Ficcares, wooden hair forks and sticks and I really love my GM comb.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
My favorite musicians are my children: they play assorted stringed instruments and piano for banquets, etc, as well as play in a large stringed orchestra. They sing too. My second favorite group is called "Vision". Vision is my daughter Melodie's college singing and drama travelling team. They went to Poland last year and are going to Eastern Europe (Hungary, Romania, Poland) this year. Our funnest times are 'jamming' at home together with friends. I also love the old Christian hymns.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
Actually, 1-1/2 years ago , I thought my house *did* burn down. I was trying to get home after church on Sunday (5 days after 9/11) with lotsa hungry kids, but my neighborhood was blocked off, having been already evacuated all unbeknownst to me. I went to my husband's store to find out what happened and my oldest son called there to say he had just come from our house to get our dog (went through police lines) and that his wife got all my pictures and that the line of fire was at our property line, no hope in sight (he was a firefighter at the time). He was sure our house was gone already by the time he called.

To be perfectly honest, I didn't care in the least about any of the house, not the pictures even. Heck, I didn't need to even worry about how to pay for a new roof anymore! Yippee!!

I buried a son a few years ago and at the moment I was told my house was gone all I cared about was that my family was safe. nothing else matters. period.

Later that day when we were allowed through police lines I found out the fire turned at just the last moment and my home was safe. (Thank you LORD).

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
too many to count--I have been very blessed by God in my lifetime.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
The Bible, any birthing book, especially Birth Reborn, Baby Catcher and anything by Sheila Kitzinger, , health and nutrition books, cook books, gardening books, authors Elizabeth Eliot, Corrie ten Boom, Elisabeth George, Cheaper by the Dozen, A Family Nobody Wanted, Up From Slavery by Booker T. Washington, Peter Rabbit,

I have so many interests that my list runs too long. Fortunately, I get to re-read my favorites a lot since I have to make sure each of my children hear them all at least once!

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
hmm, most people feel that giving birth to 10 children is strange, but I suppose it would be dissecting a cadaver (it was an old lady).


19. What is your favorite holiday?
Mother's Day (haha, everyone asks me that!). I love Resurrection Day (easter) as without Christ having risen from the dead there would be no basis for my faith or life.

20. What is your favorite quote?

What shall it profit a man, if he should gain the whole world, yet loses his own soul?



[i]

I thought for a while whether I wanted to join this thread or not, and now decided that I'll just answer part of the questions. Some I simply don't feel comfortable answering in public and others I don't have a set opinion on.

Some of my answers will be "weird" enough, so remember you asked and promise you'll still love me after reading ;-)

Where are you currently? Where are you from?
Currently living in Hamburg, Germany, my favourite German city. I was born in south-western Germany and lived at a lot of different places in this country. I also spent 15 months in Brisbane, Australiawhen I was at Uni.

How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
1CFi (terribly fine with see-through ends), henna over naturally dark ash blonde

What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Sushi! :D Especially salmon and sea shells. And pretty much any other raw meat or fish, like Carpaccio, almost raw steaks, salted/pickled herring etc. Other than that I'm almost a vegetarian, which is funny enough.

What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Not sure if that counts as a "hobby" - I'm a member of the bdsm subculture (bdsm is the "offical" term for anything regarding sadomasochism, fetishism, bondage etc.). I spend a lot of my time with people who share that passion, visiting parties, munches or workshops or just hanging out with them doing "normal" stuff :-)

What is your relationship status?
Happily living together with my long term b/f.

What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
I don't have time nor space for pets - we live in a tiny appartment and like spontaneous weekend trips too much to commit to having pets.
I love all kinds of animals though. I'd most likely have cats if I had any pets, but I also had mice, rabbits, a snake and a bunch of canaries in the past.

Did you go to college? What did you study?
I have the German equivalent of a masters in physics.

What are your favorite TV shows?
Frasier and anything Star Trek related (my favourite is Deep Space Nine)

What are your favorite movies?
"Matrix", "Bound" and "Preaching To The Perverted"

What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
The national parks surrounding Brisbane

What are your favorite hair products?
Logona henna, Nivea colour and shine conditioner and Bona Cure "Seal The Ends".

What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
Depends on my mood. I like bits of almost everything, from Bach to NIN. Although I find a lot of the really popular stuff rather boring (maybe because I get to hear it too often on the radio).

If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
My laptop and two stuffed animals (a squirrel and an owl) that have a significance in my relationship.

What was the happiest day of your life?
As it feels like life is great already and getting better every day, this one is hard to answer ;-)

What are your favorite books/authors?
The books I've read the most times would be the Lord Of The Rings trilogy (and The Hobbit). But I also like many of the German/European classic authors like Max Frisch, Duerrenmatt, Hermann Hesse, the Mann family etc. Oscar Wilde.
Terry Pratchett novels are cute too.
The author I own the most books by would probably be Stephen King.

What is your favorite quote?
"The way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it" (Oscar Wilde).

And to reply to the other thread as well, I'm 29 years old :-)

1. Maryland
2. 1bNii
3. anything organic or natural
4. Besides hair care? Care bears! :D
5. I work in a restruant... I'd rather be working in retail.
6. Boyfriend
7. A Bengal cat, I couldn't wish for anything better than him. :)
8. No.
9. I like most of the cartoon shows on adult swim, or the daily show on comedy central.
10. Labyrinth, Legend
11. I really don't have one.
12. Quiet, shy.
13. Aubrey organics. :)
14. David bowie!
15. Okay.. items.. um.. my silk, my comb, and my jean-pierre boar bristle.. (they just cost the most out of everything)
16. When I got my cat. I've never seen a cat like mine ever.
17. J.R.R. Tolkien, the hobbit, the lord of the rings, the shadow.
18. The strangest thing I've ever done was squshing that banana into my hair.
19. I don't really have one.
20. n/a

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

Minnesota

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

2a-bFii....golden brown, wavy, dry, individual strands are thin

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

I love fruits!

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

environmental activism, sketching, fitness,culture, art

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

Student; anything fun:)
6. What is your relationship status?

Happily taken:)

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

dogs and cats

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

currently, generals

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

The news:)

10. What are your favorite movies?

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; Rush Hour 1 and 2, Down to You

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

The Earth.:)

12. What were you like in high school?

shy

13. What are your favorite hair products?

still looking for them...

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

I swear I like all kinds of music. It's wierd- there really isn't anything that I dislike.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

This is so crazy because I just had a dream about this last night.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow...
17. What are your favorite books/authors?

Paddle Whispers by Douglas Wood

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

I'm so strange every day:)

19. What is your favorite holiday?

Earth Day

20. What is your favorite quote?

"The frog does not drink up the pond in which it lives." -Indian Proverb


Sorry my answers were pretty boring:)

hi guys,

just trying to get back in the swing of things here:

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from?
Eastern Washington, but born in the Corn Belt, lived most of my life in Central and Northern California. I consider myself more of a Northern Californian than anything else.

2. How would you describe your hair? I can't remember what I typed out as, but it is graying very dark brown at 27 inches and botticelli curls except for when I bun it several days in a row-then it is pretty straight from being stretched.

3. My favorite food is Sushi-bring on the raw fish!


4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

I am teaching myself to play the piano, the recorder and the Ukelele! Recently, I found a hiking buddie, so I am hiking once a week with her and again on Saturdays with my family.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

Right now I am a homemaker, but I am kind of being forced back into the workforce so I renewed my professional licenses and had planned on taking the bar exam but put it off again, Hubby has applied for another job that pays a lot more with current employer and I am hoping he gets it so that I can continue to be at home with my kids. I will probably go ahead and take the bar sometime in the next couple of years anyway.

6. What is your relationship status? Married, mostly happily, 23 years in a couple of weeks.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? I have the perverted cat named happy. We also have a hamster. Now that I am living in Farm land, chickens, goats and horses sound interesting, but until we get more settled its just catty and ratty for us.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

Yes, mostly business and law.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

As a kid I liked gilligan's island and Batman.

10. What are your favorite movies?

I really liked the second Lord of the Rings movie-magnificent hair in that pic! Better than the first Lord of the Rings and actually better than the book. I also love Men in Black.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

There is a place in a remote corner of El Dorado county, California on BLM land where the Middle Fork of the Consumnes river runs through a canyon at one point a pool is formed just after a bridge by giant boulders that is deep enough and wide enough to swim in. The water is relatively cold, but the temperature gets quite high in the summer and it is the most wonderful swimming hole. The water runs through it fast enough that there is not any stagnant or cloudy water, but not so fast that it is dangerous. You can feel the current and it is kind of like a cool Jacuzzi. It is the most refreshing experience on the planet. Just one drawback-the chance swimming snake-including a rattlesnake on one occasion.

12. What were you like in high school?

I think I was basically geeky, but I did lots of things that were fun and had lots of friends across different groups.

13. What are your favorite hair products?
White Rain coconut conditioner.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? I listen to classical music mostly, I also really like Country music of all vintages, bluegrass, and ska(My son was in a ska band for awhile). I wish I could hear more hula music, but I am not currently dancing so I don't get much exposure these days.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? Two family portraits and my purse.

16. What was the happiest day of your life? When I realized that God loved me and knew I existed.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

I love the James Herriott books.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? Buy a dump truck.

19. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas

20. What is your favorite quote? Something to the effect of Life is Short, don't waste precious time.

just getting to this one and my fingers are tired now, that's a lot of questions.

Favorite food: rice

strangest thing I've ever done: hang upside down off the Foresthill Bridge, eeeek!

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
Sitting in our little Victorian terrace in London, UK. In front of the computer which takes over our dining table!

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
31½” and wavy with a tendency to frazz up.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Spicy hot stuff, prawns oh & Cadbury’s crème eggs at the mo.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Horse riding, some sewing (I like the 50’s and have some dress patterns I attempt)

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
I work for the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. I am part of the Word and Image department and work in the Museum’s archives. Its ok but I like the outdoors and would like to be in the country really – doing what doesn’t concern me too much – I’m not a career girl, I’d ike a family!

6. What is your relationship status?
Married for 5 years, together for 10 since I was 16.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
Cats, 2 white as white, 2 black as black (Phoebe , Merlin [ cause he purrs like the ‘Merlin’ engine], Tara [I just like that name] and Monty [Husband named him after WW2 Montgomery]!! I’d love a horse {& donkey to keep them company) but responsibility and cost mean no. I’d like dogs too – but not in London.

[b]8. Did you go to college? What did you study? Camberwell College of Art to do a degree in Paper Conservation

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
I like CSI, Charmed, Buffy, crime thrillers and most things on the History Channel! I used to love Camberwick Green & Trumpton (Kids tv)

10. What are your favorite movies?
Dangerous Liasons, French Lieutenant’s Woman, Barry Lyndon, Alfred Hitchcock, anything with Marilyn Monroe or Cary Grant. Ealing comedies (but I am biased , that’s my bit of London!)

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Scotland, Ben Nevis (honeymoon, not that that swayed it!)

12. What were you like in high school?
Quiet

13. What are your favorite hair products?
I like the GM stuff at the mo, especially the rinse. I also like Neil’s (Plymouth Neil’s) end cream.
Danish organic stuff called ‘ Urtekram’. Jojoba oil and rosemary & rose essential oils.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
Fleetwood Mac, Morcheeba, Ella Fitzgerald, Connie Francis, Julie London, Royksopp, Sneaker Pimps, Anonymous 4. Varied etc…..

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
Some of my prints (lithographs & etchings mainly), my pricey Kent hairbrush and can’t think what else.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
This is hard, I guess it would be a relitivly normal thing like walking in the Norfolk countryside with husband to a pub when everything was as it was, before his present health problems.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
I have just read Diana Gabaldon, I like historical biography as well and crime fiction, Bernard Cornwell.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
I don’t know, strange means perhaps doing something out of character and therefor maybe risky and I don’t do risky!

19. What is your favorite holiday?
Ireland. Kerry where my Dad’s family come from. I’d love to go to New England.

20. What is your favorite quote?
Doesn’t really relate to me but I like Oscar Wilde:
“There is only one thing worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about”
Winston Churchill had some crackers too, in response to being informed he was drunk (by whom I forget): “Yes, but Madam I will be sober in the morning and you shall still be ugly”.

Here it goes :)

1.South Eastern Ohio
2. 23 3/4 (?) 1c/2a med to coarse
very thick and heavy
3. Any kind of sandwhich
Cheese Cake, Pumkin Pie
Chef Salads
4. Gardening, Crafts,
Reading, Shopping
5. I work in the Mental Health
field. I want to continue working
in this area.
But someday I would like to have my own
business.
6. Divorced, single
7. 4 cats, 4 bunnies, 2 dogs
and what ever else wonders into the yard
8. I have a 4 year degree in the
Behavioral Science field and start
Grad school this Spring.
9. Anything on PBS, A&E, Turner Classic Movies
Home and Gardening programs
Mysteries, Brit Coms, BBC America
I love Alias, CSI, Mystery!, Boomtown
10. The English Patient, Its a Wonderful
Life, Enchanted April, Kate and Leopold,
30's screwball comedys, horror films,
any kind of period film, love Mysteries... I am sure
I am leaving something out :)
11. Hmmmm.... I dont know
12. Shy, cheerleading, sports, I did my own thing.
13. Products with cones :)
S&C: St. Ives, Avon, Citri Shine, Ion, Suave, Mega Moisture
Styling Products: Citri Shine, John Freida, Herbal Essence,
Monio Oil, Mega Tek, Avocado Mist, Botanical Spray (last 3
Equess Products) Olive Oil
14. I like everything, Alternative, New Age, Opera,
R&B, Country, Pop and everything else in between.
15. Pictures, Jewlery, Some shoes
16. I was pretty happy to finish college
17. I like ghost stories, cozy mysteries, victorian mysteries
18. Hmmm.... not sure, what's strange :)
19. Halloween, love the colors, the weather, and the
decorations
20. 'Let them eat cake'... Marie Antwinette (sp)
Best describes my attitude towards life :)

Great thread

Hello everyone!
1. Currently I'm in England (Ormskirk, Lancashire to be exact). I've been here for six month and I'm going back to Germany (which is where I originally come from) in about three wks.

2. Sorry, not familiar with the FIA system (yet) but it's medium in thickness, slightly wavy (with more defined curls around my face which tend to be frizzy :? ). It's slightly layered (and I like it like that ;) ), has traces of henna in it.

3. My Mom's cooking (missing it!), Chocolate, Avocado on toast with salt and pepper

4. My hobbies are painting/drawing, spending horrendous sums on new CDs, listening to them

5. Still a student at the moment. British Cultural Studies, Sociology and Economic Studies. It's fun and I haven't regretted my choice, yet but sometimes I'm a bit worried about the future.

6. I'm single

7. No pets. Had a couple of mice when I was little but this chapter ended rather tragically - so no more pets since...

8. Still there. see 5.

9. Favourite TV: ER (only show I watch regularily), used to love Roseanne

10. anything by Woody Allen, esp. Hanna and Her Sisters, Bullets over Broadway

11. definitely Barcelona, oh and Paris of course

12. different, I always had different interests, tastes etc.

13. favourite hair products: shea butter, Lush products, everthing that's natural and organic

14. Steve Earle (all time favourite), Joni Mitchell, Aretha Franklin, Randy Newman, Eliza Carthy, Roxy Music....

15. If I could save 3 items from the fire it would be my CD collection (please don't say that doesn't count as one item *panic*), photos of my grandparents and my favourite blanket

16. Happiest day of my life? Hmmm, can't think of a particular day but there are many small moments that are quite memorable...

17. My favourite book is probably Possession by A.S. Byatt; I also like John Updike, Nick Hornby, Elizabeth George....

18. The strangest thing I've ever done was nicking road signs with a couple of friends and being stopped by the police (long time ago...)

19. three weeks backpacking in Spain

20. 'True art means being able to create out of restrictions' (if that makes sense - tried to translate it from German). Might be by Goethe but I'm not sure.

Hey, I was thinking of starting a post like this only yesterday!!! Ok, here come my answers:
1. I live quite in the middle between Münster and Osnabrück in Germany - Northrhine-Westphalia, close to the Dutch border.

20. Das Böse bestraft den Bösen. help me here? Bose in the US make incredibly expensive radios!

Mine Deutsch is nicht so gute (forgive spelling) :D
I lived in Germany for about 18 months - and absolutely loved it.
Has the weather been bad this year? Unless I catch BBC World News's weather report or look online (lazy me) I never know how the weather is in the rest of the world. The two winters we were there, I langlauff'ed almost every day - and my skis are now in storage in the UK, awaiting delivery~ I figure by the time they get here, to New York, it will be spring. We are travelling to Munchen in the next month or so, for my husband's business. I can't wait to be going back, even for a visit.
Gren


Hi Gren!

I think you could translate "Das Bose bestraft den Bosen" (sorry no 'Umlaute' on my keyboard) as "Evil will come over those who are evil"

xxx _banshee

I HAD to join this fun...I enjoyed reading about long hair friends! :)



1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing) SNOWY Pennslyvania

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it) My hair is naturally red in color and curly/dry/I think not growing!

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? Well let's see,,,,,many Mexican, Dairy Queen Blizzards, Caramel........

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? Horse care (Tee-hee, Deb) :), teaching kids to ride, computer surfing, walking.......living a happy life :)

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? Teach kindergarten....maybe be a full fledged horse trainer in Southern Pines, NC

6. What is your relationship status? Happily married :)

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? We have 2 fun-loving dogs (not as humorous as Deb's girl dog!), and a Quarter Horse gelding.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study? Yes, elementary ed and early childhood ed

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? CSI, ER, Will and Grace, Friends

10. What are your favorite movies? Titanic (I know, hokey!)

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? SOUTHERN PINES, NC

12. What were you like in high school? Quiet

13. What are your favorite hair products? Well, so far, SARA Care, Nioxin...but got a new conditioner today (Thanks GoldLady and KM!) :)

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? Shania Twain (ok, I want to look like her), Celine Dion, Faith Hill,.....soft rock

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? my computer (boy would that be hard), my treadmill, and, um......all my conditioners and shampoos

16. What was the happiest day of your life? getting the job I worked SO hard for and having a date with my now husband! :)

17. What are your favorite books/authors? I like Michael Sparks books

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? ummmm, nada

19. What is your favorite holiday? Thanksgiving..... :)

20. What is your favorite quote? Live life to the fullest EACH day! :)

Ok this was fun...and really made me stop and think about me...which I don't often have time to do anymore! :)

Answers to selected questions:

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from?

Currently: New Jersey
From: Denver, Colorado


3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

Lamb (medium rare loin chops, mmm), a good steak, prime rib. Shrimp, crab and lobster. (Can you tell I'm not a vegetarian?) Desserts involving good dark chocolate, especially in combanation with peanut butter. Good vanilla ice cream. Good caramel ice cream!


4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

Some art, birdwatching, scuba diving, reading.


5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

I'm a graduate student, 2.5 years down, 2.5 years to go! I'm studying cognitive psychology. (No, I'm going to be a professor -- I'm not studing to be that kind of psychologist.)
I don't know, be independantly wealthy? Make my living via art?


6. What is your relationship status?

Dating a vegetarian. :)


7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

I have no pets, but my housemate has a very sweet calico cat with a little squeaky mew who likes drinking out of cups when we're not looking.


8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

Yep. Math and cognitive science.


9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

All time favorite: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Favorite current show: Angel (the Buffy spinoff)


17. What are your favorite books/authors?

The Lord of the Rings. Other than that, a hard one.
Ender's Game is another all-time favorite, although I'm not especially partial to Card in general.


19. What is your favorite holiday?

Christmas.

20. What is your favorite quote?

That would be WAY too difficult! How about I just tell you my signature file quotes instead?

My email signature file quote: "Ever since she ran me through with a 2x4, things have been different."

My USENET signature file quote: "Of course, if you don't sign we'll sue your ass off and kill your children... Just kidding, Donald. No one wants a lawsuit."

(Both from Angel)

My all time favorite signature file quotes: "The truth is usually just an excuse for lack of imagination." (from Deep Space Nine)

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
I'm in Oregon, from Ohio
2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
fine, long, stick straight, tailbone length, warm browns. Can't remember the system and too lazy to go back and look it up. Which may tell you more about me than anything else :)
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? Buffalo, chocolate, green tea, cheeses...
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? weightlifting/strength training, writing
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? the short answer is I write...
6. What is your relationship status? married
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? a cat and a sort-of-ours cat. Until their arrival, we kept rats.
8. Did you go to college? What did you study? Yup. Theater and English.
9. What are your favorite TV shows? Irreverant cartoons - Home movies, Family Guy - Angel, Gata Savaje.
If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? Seinfeld, Space Giants
10. What are your favorite movies? Office Space, Brain Candy, What About Bob - action, comedy and just plain weird stuff.
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? I'm still exploring.
12. What were you like in high school? voted craziest.
13. What are your favorite hair products? Ooh! Vive volumizing shampoo, Aussie Moist conditioner, Biosilk silicone, Alterna hemp spray - silicone, plus some oils and other kitchen witching things, always still experimenting.
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? eclectic, hard to answer. Love Peter Gabriel.
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? albums, porfolio, not sure about the third, too much pressure!
16. What was the happiest day of your life? I hope I haven't had it yet :D
17. What are your favorite books/authors? Michael Moore lately, not a big reader anymore.
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? I'll plead the fifth, don't want to scare you all away. 8)
19. What is your favorite holiday? Halloween
20. What is your favorite quote? Changes all the time. Can't wait to see what I'll say next. :D

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
Currently in Cambridge UK, born and grew up in Stockport UK.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
1AiiF I think! Very fine, very straight, golden brown, with oliy roots and flyaway, fragile length. About 41" now, which is classic length on me.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Indian, Italian, Mexican

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Working out, clubs/pubs, cooking, travelling

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
I'm doing a PhD in archaeology. I 'd love to be a yoga/Pilates instructor.

6. What is your relationship status?
Cohabiting

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
No pets yet. Would love many many kitties and a horse. And a big shaggy dog that looks like a wolf (Alsatian/German Shephard/Husky!)

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
I did a BA in Cambridge, MSc in Sheffield, and have an 'honorary' MA from Cambridge.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
Right now, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 24. I also love Farscape, Angel, X-Files. But please don't talk to me about them, we are usually a series or two behind in the UK, so no spoilers LOL!

10. What are your favorite movies?
The Crow, Event Horizon, Dark City, Cube, Moulin Rouge, Lara Croft Tomb Raider, all the Indiana Jones and James Bond films...

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Hampi (state of Karnataka, India)

12. What were you like in high school?
Loner, weirdo, bullied geek, very shy.

13. What are your favorite hair products?
Aubrey Organics, Lush, George Michael, L'anza, and now adding Avalon conditioner to the list

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
I like rock/heavy metal/alternative/punk/indie. Anything with loud guitars in I suppose.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
The living room, kitchen and bedroom? Erm...I guess i'd grab the first three irreplaceable items from my travels I could find.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
I'm hoping it is yet to come.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
Terry Pratchett, Robert Rankin, Iain (M) Banks.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Been chased across country by a pack of hounds.

19. What is your favorite holiday?
Anywhere exotic, getting off the tourist trail and meeting the locals, eating local food, experiencing local cultures. I hate lying on the beach or by a pool!

20. What is your favorite quote?
'Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most'.

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing) San Francisco Bay Area. Washington state.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it) 1ab/f/ii, last measured 25.5", bs length, brown.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? Jalepeno poppers. :D (w/ cream cheese).

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? Quilting mainly. Also diving, wine tasting, boats.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? Coast Guard. I look forward to retiring and selling used books and coffee in a cozy little bookstore where I can wear long skirts and my hair down. Must be low stress. :D

6. What is your relationship status? Happily married.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? I have one cat, Hannah. I wish we could have dogs and more kitties, but we just move around too much right now. I will definitely have a cat or 5 when I retire.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study? Yes, music.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? I used to really like Night Court but I don't watch TV anymore.

10. What are your favorite movies? Both Harry Potter movies. The Godfather. Treasure Island (with Charlton Heston). Somewhere in Time.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? My favorite place in the world is the Puget Sound/San Juan Islands. But a not too distant second is the island of Hawaii. What a magical place! There is every type of climate on that single island. Absolutely enchanting place.

12. What were you like in high school? Kind of a nerd. I was in the band and in the chess club.

13. What are your favorite hair products? Phyto 7. AO GPB. George Micheal 12 Minute Conditioner.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? Classical, folk, and classic rock. I like Led Zepplin. My favorite composer is Arvo Part. I also enjoy the music of Gordon Bok, a folk musician who writes/sings songs of the sea. My all-time favorite piece is the Mozart Requiem.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? A certain quilt that my great-grandmother made. My cameo collection. A box of my old journals.

16. What was the happiest day of your life? The day my dad allowed me to take his sailboat out alone for the first time.

17. What are your favorite books/authors? Ayn Rand, The Fountainhead, Anthem. Anne Rice, The Mayfair Witches saga. Robert Ludlum, the Bourne novels, and the Parsifal Mosaic.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? I'm stumped on that because I think I'm overall just kind of strange. One time, I thought I would try and be a "kitchen witch" and I made this concoction of things to go on my hair. I think it had bananas, avocados, olive oil and some other stuff... and it took 3 days to get out of my hair. My husband thought that was pretty strange.

19. What is your favorite holiday? Thanksgiving. Also New Years Day because at that time I reflect on my accomplishments of the past year, and reaffirm my goals for the next year, basically look at where my life is headed.

20. What is your favorite quote? Oh, I do love and actually collect quotes so this is difficult to just pick one. Here is one, not necessarily my favorite, but wonderful: "If the day and the night are such that you greet them with joy, and life emits a fragrance like flowers and sweet-scented herbs, is more elastic, more starry, more immortal- that is your success." -Thoreau
Just one more quick one: "When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained."- Mr. Twain :mrgreen:

I am a gemini; I am not consistant. Any attempt to fit my answers together will result in severe brain damage. You have been warned.

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from?
Jackson, Mississippi, and Jackson, Mississippi, and Jackson, Mississippi inbetween.

2. How would you describe your hair?
27 inches of light aubrun waves/sausage curls. It falls halfway between bs and waist. Thick, with extremely oily roots with dry ends.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
That would be cheese: fried cheese, grilled cheese, cheese soup, cheesecake. Also, anything sour (marinated artichoke, lemons, etc.) and anyting Italian.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
My permanent hobbie is reading, and this month's hobbie is looking at houseplans. My husband will tell you that I pick up a hobby, become totally immersed in it, and then drop it to do the same with another.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
Claims adjuster. I would like to win the lottery and sit on my rear, but that would require buying a lottery ticket.

6. What is your relationship status?
Happily married with child #1 on the way.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
2 dogs, 3 fish, 2 cats. I love my pets--especially Daemon the Demon by kitty baby.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
I completed 2 years towards a psychology BS, but dropped out to get married.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
I don't watch much tv, but I love Startrek (all of them) and FARSCAPE!

10. What are your favorite movies?
The Princess Bride, Labyrinth, Legend, The Ninth Gate

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Jamacia--8 day honeymoon in paradise.

12. What were you like in high school?
Werid. Nerdy (accelerated and AP classes, graduated in the top 10%), but very anti-social. I didn't do drugs or gangs or anyting, but I dressed very goth-like.

13. What are your favorite hair products?
I do not have a favorite; that would require actually commiting to something...

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
Savage Garden!! Randy travis, 3rd Eye Blind, Vertical Horizen, Stroke 9

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
Theodore (a stuffed bear), the laptop, and the emergency kit I have in my closet in case of fire. (Yes, I have emergency kits for other problems too; after all, I AM a claims adjuster...)

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
The day I found out I was pregnant.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
Julie Garwood, Alice Borchardt, Heinrik Ibsen, J.R.R. Tolkein, Dara Joy, ( I could go on and on and on, but I'll stop now.) I donated just over 2000 books to the library not too long ago. My collection had gotten too large, and I needed the space. I think I have about 3000 left, but I have not taken inventory of the remainder yet. Can you tell I like to read?

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
It would be a sixty-way tie that would take up too many pages to list.

19. What is your favorite holiday?
Halloween! I love to dress up in the midevil costume sewn for me by my mother-in-law.

20. What is your favorite quote?
I'm also a quote buff, so I will try to limit myself.

If a man does keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. --Thoreau

Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused.--Anon

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable man persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man. -George Bernard Shaw

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. -Ralph Waldo Emerson


--Cheryl

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

I'm from North Pole AK, I live in North Pole AK, and I have lived in: CA, TX, SD and Bury St. Edmunds England in between.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

2b/C/iii. Strawberry Blonde, BS length coarse, thick and oddly wavy.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

Tex-Mex, Chocolate, sandwiches, fresh fruit...

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

Miniatures, pets, farming (small scale), research, arts &amp; crafts, theology, rock climbing (bouldering), reading and writing, cooking.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

I'm a homemaker, I also do housekeeping for my dad and act as legal guardian for my mom and am the Chapter Secretary for our local Farm Bureau Chapter. I want to be a novelist but haven't managed to make time to do it yet. I will get it done though!

6. What is your relationship status?

Divorced twice, a son (6) and a daughter (4), now co-habitating in a long term relationship and considering marriage. Like Karen Marie said, I don't have issues, just poor taste in the past.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

I have 2 dogs: a sheltie and a poodle, 5 cats: a Persian, and her adult son (a mix) as well as 3 of her kittens. Two of them will be going to new homes, but the 3rd is staying. A guinea Pig, and the occasional beef, pig or chicken for meat. I want to get a horse when we move to our homesite, and raise a few more animals for food.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

Off and on. At University I studied mostly core subjects until I gave up. At an independent college I recieved a degree for Medical Transcription, but I can't use it.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

I just recently returned to consistent T.V.: Simpsons, King of the Hill, CSI (vegas) Junkyard Wars and Robotica, anything on Food TV or HGTV.

10. What are your favorite movies?

Gone with the Wind, Labrinth, all those dorky teen movies (The New Guy, Not Another Teen Movie, American Pie 1&amp;2,Bring it On) we have over a hundred dvd &amp; Vhs's, so I guess there really isn't a fave.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

Alaska. That's why I ended up back here after 10 years of being everywhere else. If I had to leave AK I would go to Scotland and rediscover my roots.

12. What were you like in high school?

I wasn't the pariah, but I wast popular either. I had a few freinds but mostly did my own thing.

13. What are your favorite hair products?

Haven't found a fave yet.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

If I bother to listen just about anything is ok, as long as it isn't played to death like radio stations like to do. Oh and no rap. &lt;resisting the need to put a c in front of that>

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

I still don't have an answer for this one. Assuming the living things were saved and had warm blankets to keep safe, I might try for the photo albums and my cpu, then whatever else could be got out before the house collapsed.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?

This is going to sound dorky, but every day! I love rainstorms and sunshine, fog and mist. It's just one beautiful adventure.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

Ok books would take to long, so would non-fiction, how bout we narrow it down to fiction authors? Steven King, Anne Rice, Michael Crighton, John Grisham, V.C. Andrews, Douglas Adams, Tolkien, Jk Rowling, Sue Grafton, Piers Anthony, Luisa May Alcott, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Shakespear, Dante and Poe. And of course myself ;)

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

It's a toss up between diving headfirst into a mudpit and juggling limes in the produce department of Fred Meyer. Growing up with my mom was pretty odd.

19. What is your favorite holiday? Halloween.

20. What is your favorite quote? I can't honestly pick a fave. One of my own would be "Moo." My favorite to live by? There is two, both with similiar intent, but from different theology: The Golden rule and "Do what ye will, an it harm none."

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

eastern Massachusetts, originally from here

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

medium to light blonde, moderate to fine, about 18" long

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

Macaroni & Chreeze - i'm vegan don't eat cheese

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

I enjoy hanging with my beasties and my girlfriend, drinking soy lattes, and reading lots. As well as knitting, weaving and things fiberish. I also enjoy camping outdoorsy stuff which is why I am dying for the spring to sproing.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

I'm an accountant at the moment. I'd like to be a part-time personal chef & part-time weaver :) Maybe someday!

6. What is your relationship status?

I have been with my girlfriend for 4+ years, very happily cohabitating.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

I have a Cocker Spaniel named Sadie, she's 11 years old and still very fiesty. My partner has a 12+ yr old cat named Bitsy, she's a pretty fluffy orange fat cat, and we got a parakeet about 3 yrs ago she's all yellow and named Lemon. I love dogs would love to have more but we have too many beasties as it is.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

I did about 3 yrs of college and just couldn't finish up. It's hard to finish when you not sure about what you are doing it for.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

My current favorites are Buffy the Vampire Slayer & Angel. We also watch Everwood and an all time favorite was Northern Exposure.

10. What are your favorite movies?

We've been enjoying lots of Alfred Hitchcock films lately, my favorite so far has been North by Northwest.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

There are these 100 year old cabins in southern Vermont my Mum and I always visit and they are so restful and relaxing, tucked amoung trees and along a stream.

12. What were you like in high school?

HaHAA!!! A big haired straight girl! If they knew me now! My friends now wouldn't believe except I have pictures to prove it.

13. What are your favorite hair products?

Right now I love the AO products. I'm enjoying the wooden hair forks and slide barrettes are a long time favorite.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

Well I'm all over the map. I like a lot of folk artists like Dar Williams, Deb Talon and the like. I also like some punk rock, and old sixties stuff. I'm eclectic.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

My spinning wheel and loom! They're expensive and well loved tools.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?

Not sure on this one, I've had lots of happy days.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

Egads that's a tough one. I read a LOT and forget a lot of the authors names. Mostly I like sci-fi/fantasy and mystery novels. I'd have to look up authors for which I do not have time at the moment.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

Not sure. I've done some strange things not sure which would qualify as the strangest.

19. What is your favorite holiday?

Birthdays...I enjoy having a whole day to myself or a whole holiday to celebrate someone I care about.

20. What is your favorite quote?

"Now I see the secret of the making of the best persons. It is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth." -Walt Whitman


Phew!! that's a lot of work and fun :)
-shelley

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing) I live In Fremont Ca.
2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it) 27 inches, dyed med blonde,(70%grey&lt;lol)
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?Chocolate, Seafood of almost any kind, To many to name,lol.
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? going on the computer,religious studies(paganism),gardening,singing, Lasvegas, and reno trips
5. What do you do for a living? I'm a restaurant manager and bookeeper
6. What is your relationship status? Married 18 years
7. What sorts of pets do you have? 2 cats, and 1 dog
8. Did you go to college? What did you study? N/A
9. What are your favorite TV shows? CSI, CSI Miami, Survivor, THe Sopranos, Sex in the City, Six Feet Under, Queer as Folk,Bernie Mac.
10. What are your favorite movies? Way to many to name!!
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?Las Vegas!!!
12. What were you like in high school? Totally insecure!
13. What are your favorite hair products? Giovanni!
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? Wow, to many to name, I like it all, aside from gangsta rap.
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? Pictures(photos), Purse,books
16. What was the happiest day of your life?When My child was born.
17. What are your favorite books/authors? The harry potter series for now!
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?Well, I'm a strange person, so most of the things I do, are probably considered strange,LOL
19. What is your favorite holiday? Halloween(samhain)
20. What is your favorite quote? That which doesn't kill you, makes you stronger, and Beyond the gravel road, there is a smooth path ahead,

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

Canada

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

23" with differing textures and medium thickness.


3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

I worship chocolate!!! But seriously, I love Lebanese food (it's the *best* cuisine for vegetarians like me!)


4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

Ballet, yoga (ashtanga), painting.


5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

I'm a flight attendant, but I'd *love* to work at the zoo ... le sigh ...


6. What is your relationship status?

Single


7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

I have no pets at the moment, but if it was feasible I'd love a cheetah (such beautiful and elegant cats!)


8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

Yes, I studied Psychology (BSc).


9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

I adore BritComs such as AYBS and AbFab. I also enjoys reruns of Seinfeld, and I'm also diggin' the new Curb Your Enthusiasm show.


10. What are your favorite movies?

My favourite movie ever is A Streetcar Named Desire. Vivian Leigh was darling in it!


11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

Santorini (Greek Isand in the Aegean) ... simply breathtaking ... a photographers paradise!!


12. What were you like in high school?

A tomboy!


13. What are your favorite hair products?

GM Cream Rinse ... smells divine!!


14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

I have very eclectic taste ... I love everything from Beethoven to The Sex Pistols to Kate Bush! But lately, been listening to Elvis Presley only!...SIGH...


15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

Suitcase full of photos, any jewelry with sentimental value attached to it (especially my favorite gold oval locket!!!)


16. What was the happiest day of your life?

.......


17. What are your favorite books/authors?

A Catcher In the Rye.

J.D. Salinger and Oscar Wilde are my favorite authors. I also love reading autobiographies (Brigitte Bardot's was the last one I read).


18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

Hitchhiked :oops:


19. What is your favorite holiday?

Christmas ... I LOVE everything about this season (especially the SNOW ~ plus, I don't mind shovelling! LOL!).


20. What is your favorite quote?

We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars... ~ Oscar Wilde

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

Born in Manhattan (NYC) now on Long Island (NY)

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

2a/F/ii Dark brown with red highlights, wavy and fine and about 3.25" thick, 37.25" long (almost tailbone).

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

Steak.....then Chinese and Mexican

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

Playing around on the computer, online games, reading and going to gaming conventions (did I just admit to that? lol)

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

P/T Library page. This is fine for now. ;)

6. What is your relationship status?

Married just under 20 yrs with 2 teen boys, one nearly 17 yrs old and one 14 1/2 yrs old

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

No pets, live in an apt. We had fish, but they got sick, and we never replaced them. :(

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

Yes, math and computers

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

Don't get the TV often, lol, but I have to watch Fear Factor, Survivor and Tough Enough when they are on. :)

10. What are your favorite movies?

None come really to mind......I love comedies and action movies.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

Bahamas and Disney World :)

12. What were you like in high school?

Quiet, shy, nerdy/dorky......and taller than nearly everyone else (short school)

13. What are your favorite hair products?

Suave naturals Conditioners, Giovanni, some AO, Mega Moisture, my Ficarres, hairsticks and hairforks. And my MP popular brush :)

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

No real favorites, and I listen to basically anything, leaning towards rock/alternative.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

my cellphone, my photo box with pics of the kids when they were little and my computer. ;) (how come SO's aren't included??? lol)

16. What was the happiest day of your life?

There were a couple. :)

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

Any scifi/fantasy book and the occasional trash novel.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

Lol! :twisted:

19. What is your favorite holiday?

Thanksgiving for giving thanks and eating great food...and Christmas and sharing with my family.

20. What is your favorite quote?

This is my present favorite:

"We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go,
we take a little of each other everywhere" - Tim McGraw


Great poll! :)

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
Born in TX, have lived in 8 states and in Germany. Live in Indiana now.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
can't recall my "fia" info. Waist length, growing out bangs, fine but very abundant. Dark ash blonde/light ash brown growing out natural.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Crab legs and creme brulee. MMM

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
knitting, crochet, cross stitching, singing

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
stay-at-home, homeschooling mom. No better job on earth!

6. What is your relationship status?
Married 14 yrs, happy as a clam. :)

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you
had?
None. Kinda wish I had a silky terrier but would miss the freedom and convenience of being "pet free" so I'm holding off.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
Yes, studied optics and deaf education.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
Don't watch TV now but caught an episode of "Monk" one day while in a hotel and loved that! I loved "Star Trek the Next Generation" when it was a new series.

10. What are your favorite movies?
Sappier the better- Sleepless in Seattle, While You Were Sleeping, When Harry Met Sally, The Sure Thing. Also anything realistic about the Holocaust (Schindler's List, Sophie's Choice)

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Bermuda. Also, Garmisch-Partenkirschen, Germany is pretty spectacular.

12. What were you like in high school?
Totally invisible except to those who knew me. I did theater but still no one recognized me.

13. What are your favorite hair products?
Nexxus Therappe, Humectress and Keraphix

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
I like Jars of Clay, Out of the Grey, Watermark (Christian Alternative)

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
I'd be so busy making sure all four of my kids were out I'd never even think of anything else.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
There are so many! My wedding day, the days my kids were born, The day the Super Walmart opened in town. (okay, j/k about that one...sort of)

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
I love "Empyrion" by Stephen Lawhead, "The Stand" by Stephen King and Anything by Douglas Adams.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Agreed to marry someone I hadn't seen in person in five years!

19. What is your favorite holiday?
I hate holidays, especially Christmas. The birthday of whoever is my youngest child at the time is usually the most fun for me.

20. What is your favorite quote?
I have several. Two that come to mind readily:
"Bitterness is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die"
and
"If you are not a liberal at 20, you have no heart. If you're still a liberal at 30 you have no head." Winston Churchill ;)

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Agreed to marry someone I hadn't seen in person in five years!



That's not all you're going to say about that, are you? That sounds like a fascinating story!

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That took about 30 minutes per page to read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just fiinished reading the last 2 pages!!!

We are QUITE an interesting group!!!!!! I have SOoooooooo many questions, but knew if I stopped to say/ask all I wanted to, it would take a WEEK to get through this one topic!!! hahaahahahaahahaha

This was FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
Norfolk, VA. I'm from Kansas City MO
2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
I'm a 2C Fine. Btw brastrap & waist.
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Pizza or pasta
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Camping, fishing, going to the beach.
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
Secretary. I'd rather be a dolphin trainer at Seaworld.
6. What is your relationship status?
Married for 14 years.
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
An Akita dog, an Umbrella Cockatoo, and the fattest hamster you've ever seen. I'd love to do rescue work with parrots.
8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
I didn't go to college.
9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
I love reality tv and I've been a faithful All My Children watcher since high school.
10. What are your favorite movies?
Fried Green Tomatoes, Austin Powers, Ghost.
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Florence Italy
12. What were you like in high school?
Popular with most crowds, I played sports, sang in choir, smoked outside with the "freaks" - you 80's ladies will know what that means (ha!)
13. What are your favorite hair products?
Suave Tropical Cocunut, RC Haircolor, PM The Conditioner
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
Rock/Alternative. Creed, AC/DC, Ozzy.
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
My contact lenses, glasses, purse
16. What was the happiest day of your life?
My sons birth
17. What are your favorite books/authors?
Jackie Collins - all of them
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Cliff dove while in Italy - what a crazy stupid thing to do!1
19. What is your favorite holiday?
Halloween - always loved going to haunted houses.
20. What is your favorite quote?
Grant me the power to change the things I can, the serenity to accept the things I cannot, and the wisdom to know the difference.

O.K. here I go !
1.I live in Stuttgart /Germany , and I ´m born here
2.My hair is 1b/Fii , mostly strait , fine with normal body ( but can get very limp if I treat it wrong , because it´s so soft ) , little longer then BS,
I dyed it with henna ( but now I have to do it again..)
3.I´m a lacto-vegetarian and I love all kinds of pasta , almost all vegetables ( except onions...uuaahhrg..), fruits...and sweets...
4.reading , art , craft working , music , going out ( but in winter time I´m soo lazy..), playing theater...
5.I still go to school , the last class to do my abitur , I would like to travell around
6. Have a boyfriend since 1,5 years ( I know ...not comparable to being married for 10+ years...) and I´m really happy with him !
7. Have a cat and two birds , want to get a dog later
9. I hardly watch any TV , but I like Emergency Room and Sex and the City
10.I like Harold and Maude ;Being John Malcovich , Blair Witch Project, Lord of the Rings , and alot more which won´t come to my mind !
11.I loved Scandinavia and Malta
12. I was quiet because the others didn´t like me...
13.hot oil treatments with olive oil and EO´s , henna , herbal+vinegar rinses ( cooltsfoot , horstail , nettle ..) , beer , honey , sugar , flax seed "gloop" for more body and hold
14.I love 70´s music ! Groups like The Doors , Jimi Hendrix , Janis Joplin..
15. My diarys !!!
16.Don´t know , I´m too young for this question ( just 19 )...
17.I like books from starhawk , Silver Ravenwulf , ...
I mostly read self -help, do-it-yourself or other practical books ( like the hair growers handbook... :) )
18. To jump into a fountain with my friens in the middle of a warm summer night...and had to go home by bus... :D
19. Beltane
20.There are too many intelligent quotes to choose just one !

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

I am in Toronto, Canada originally from Ottawa

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

I have BS to waist length dark hair that is curly some times and wavy others

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

I love Middle Eastern and Indian food

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

I enjoy doing lighting design for theatre, reading, sports

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

I'm a professional student =) I'm studying Archaeology right now, and hope to be an archaeologist

6. What is your relationship status?

Involved =)

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

As I am at school, I don't have any pets, but I long for a rabbit

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

I am currently at the University of Toronto

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

My favourite shows are Buffy the Vampire slayer and Gilmore Girls

10. What are your favorite movies?

Thomas Crowne Affair, Atlantis (yay Disney !), and way too many more to choose

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

I was in Jordan for 2 months this summer...it was definetly the most amazing place I have ever been

12. What were you like in high school?

techie

13. What are your favorite hair products?

I could never choose =)

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

I like dance, but am a BIG Barenaked Ladies fan, Enya, REM, swing, orchestral, alternative
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

photo albums, and armfuls of books =)
16. What was the happiest day of your life?

I hope I haven't had it yet!

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

I read so much that it is hard to choose. I really enjoy fantasy so: David Eddings, R.A. Salvatore, Mercedes Lacked, J.K. Rowling, Terry Goodkind...

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

um....askme some other time !

19. What is your favorite holiday?

Anything Wintry! Snow!

20. What is your favorite quote?

I have absolutely no idea =)

Whew..that was a workout!

Pol

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

im in college station texas, im from basicall corpus christi texas

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

i want to say it was 2/a or b/ii
its waist length, strawberry blonde (naturally :D ), with crazy wavies when its short

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? flan, mole, chocolate, quesadillas, pizzas good, most anything sweet, strawberries, apples, and ice cream

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? working out (weightlift, elliptical machine, pilates, swimming, some running), sewing, knitting, cooking, beading, reading, writing

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? right now im in school to be a construction manager type person, i think id rather live on a beach somewhere :D

6. What is your relationship status? confused. darn boys :?

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? at home i have a jack russel terrier that i adore even if he is the devil. i cant wish i had something else, hed get upset :)

8. Did you go to college? What did you study? Currently construction science and business minor, originally computer science and math minor

9. What are your favorite TV shows?If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
trading spaces (im marrying ty the carpenter :) ), that 70s show, my roomies got me hooked on friends, ab fab, 30 minute meals with rachel ray, northern exposure, the bob newheart show from the 80s, designing women (when delta burke was still on the show)

10. What are your favorite movies? some monty pythons, any marx brother movie, midsummers night dream from the 30s with james cagney, happy gilmore, royal tennenbaums, office space, first strike with jackie chan

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? ooo, right now, montana. im spoiled because ive lived by the water:)

12. What were you like in high school? eh, kind of did my own thing. had my soccer friends, nerdy classes friends, funny people friends :) i wasnt popular or anything, i was pretty quiet around people not listed above :)

13. What are your favorite hair products? the sallys beauty supply phyto systeme cornflower shampoo (id better like it, i bought four bottles of the stuff on super sale :D ), natures gate jojoba conditioner, jojoba oil, manoi d'tahiti oil (tiare scent, yummy!), and biosilk silk therapy sometimes

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? wooo boy :) led zeplin, jimi hendrix, janis joplin, los lobos, elvis, willie nelson, dixie chicks, nirvana, sublime, red hot chile peppers, the doors, johnny cash, joni mitchell, cyndi lauper, sheryl crow, norah jones, missy elliot. i guess the only music i really cant stand is commercial super twangy country, and some rap, although i do like some rap, it has the most amazing thought put into the background and beats :)

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? my computer (all my music!), a suede coat i love, and i dont really have anything else worth saving :)

16. What was the happiest day of your life? im thinking it hasnt happened yet :)

17. What are your favorite books/authors? p.g. wodehouse, nevada barr, douglas adams, raymond chandler, mary king (? i think. shes written an amazing series as a young woman who marrys sherlock holmes and is his equal. i love them :) )

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? apparently i do strange things all the time without realizing it, so i dont know :)

19. What is your favorite holiday? Halloween

20. What is your favorite quote? i collect quotes and put them in the cookbook im making one recipe at a time, so this is exciting. hmmmm
"Not all who wander are lost"
JRR Tolkien
"I think grown-ups just ACT like they know what theyre doing"
Calvin of calvin and hobbes :) most of the rest of them just amuse me too much :)

i am english, 22 years old.
i have one daugter three months old. i have been with my partner for five years and getting married in september. my daugter was no accident it took two years.
fave film.....rocky horror.
fave tv...has to be buffy and angel i have all the videos.
fave music has to be hole and nirvana also foo fighters and bif naked.have recently discovered the distillers.
i have a cat called mindy and a few tropical fish.
i am an avon lady.
i like teddy bears.
i fancy the main guy out of crazy town.
i like tatoos. and body piercing.
i have no tattoos. i have twenty piercings. 17 earings my nose my top lip and my navel.
i believe that piercing can be tastefull and non agressive.
i suppose i am a christian but i am very spiritual and tend to disagree with the churches i was part of
will add to this later. lol

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from?
<b>Living in Idaho, born in Iowa</b>
2. How would you describe your hair?
<b>2a-b, F, ii med brown with red hi-lites, currently henna'd. That means I have wavy hair with some corkscrews at the nape, it's fine-textured (fragile, darn it) and there's not a lot of it. In fact, I am just barely INTO that ii category....</b>
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
<b>Since we own a pizza restaurant, I feel compelled to say "Pizza", but that's not entirely true. I LIKE pizza, but would rather have a thick creamy sausage-gravy over fresh-baked biscuits. Or fried chicken (no one I know -- I raise chickens as pets) with cream gravy and mashed potatoes and green beans.....yummers.....</b>
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
<b>I love to watch old movies, and I do that frequently while I sew for my little online sewing business. I also like to play the piano and read fluff romance novels (not the steamy ones, except on vacations....) and I like to spend "quality time" with my dogs, cats and chickens. </b>
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
<b> I am a mom. A stay-home mom. I have homeschooled my sons since they were beginning school. The oldest is now in highschool (10th grade) full time, and the twinners (9th grade) are in school half-time. ANd yes, I am still staying home. I do sew "things" for extra income, and sometimes pull a shift in the restaurant we own, and I teach Lamaze. No, I wouldn't rather be doing anything else. What could be more rewarding than raising your own babies, or teaching your own babies, or helping as new families are birthed? I can't think of ANYTHING I'd rather be doing.</b>
6. What is your relationship status?
<b> Deliriously happily married to the same man (the first and only man) for the past almost-18 years. It's a wonderful life. Wouldn't change THAT, either!</b>
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
<b>I have two dogs, Maggie and Queenie. Mag is a mini schnauzer mutt, Queenie is a rat terrier mutt. They're a joy. I have three cats (my SONS have three cats), all barn cats and all spayed. We have two parakeets, Mario and Bonny, and there are goldfish in a 40-gallon tank, and one longhaired hamster named Einstein. I also have a buttload of chickens, most of which are named and they ALL come when I call. I also have two guinea cockerels (male guineas, for you non-farmers), one of which is going into the stew-pot soon. He's mean and chases the hens. The day he chased Leastun (my fav hen) was the day he signed his death certificate. Guineas are good eatin', too. Yummmmmmm. I have all the pets I need. Little goats would be cute, but I'd rather enjoy someone ELSE's goats..... </b>
8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
<b> GOt an AA degree (2 yr degree) from a community college in SPokane. Studied foreign languages and music. I loved German and French and even took half a year of Russian before I just burned out of college. I played the flute and piccolo in the band, and adored my music profs. My college diploma has qualified me to.....wash cloth diapers. Wahoo!!!! So much for higher education for me, huh! </b>
9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
<b>I like Survivor and Law and Order (esp Vincent D'Onofrio in the Criminal Intent L&amp;O) and I loved ALF. There's so much TRIPE on TV now..... For some reason, though, I like American Idol, but I do't know why. It's not the "reality TV" thang; I hate Bachelor and all that stuff. But Survivor and ER....THursday nights are my night!</b>
10. What are your favorite movies?
<b>Gone With The Wind wins. I also like sappy romances. Old ones, too. While You Were Sleeping gets me every time. I like Rachel and the Stranger (old), and Marty is a cute old movie, too. I recently watched Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (old musical) and loved it. I could watch any of those over and over and over again, and I have!! </b>
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
<b>I have liked all our family vacations we've taken recently. Fairmont HotSprings in BC, Myrtle Beach SC, South Padre Island. South Padre is one we will repeat this year, because we had such a nice time. AND I got to meet TBear and Longhair, which only "sweetened the pot"</b>
12. What were you like in high school?
<b> Much like I am now; kinda flirty, friendly, open and honest, easy to get to know. I was not a cheerleader. I just liked to have fun. Highschool was a big social event for me; education was secondary. But I did well: I had a 3.5 average. As for being flirty: I did not ever think I was capable of being IN love for a long period of time. Guess it just takes the right person. I haven't had a BIT of trouble with that since meeting Dave.</b>
13. What are your favorite hair products?
<b>CO washing with White Rain. I also like Mastey's Traite shampoo and Frehair Creme Rinse. I also like Clairol Fruit Fusions s/c.</b>
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
<b>I like the old stuff that was popular in the 80's (highschool and college) LOVE the Scorpions. But then again, I also like (don't give me any crap) Barry Manilow. I cannot explain that one, I just like him. I adore Journey (when it was REALLY Journey and Steve Perry was the lead singer. This guy they have now is.....well, it's just not Journey. I also loved Van Halen, but only with David Lee Roth. I like Sammy Hagar (I like Red, too) but he's just not Van Halen, you know????? </b>
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
<b>The musical Instruments, any pictures I could grab, and the legal papers: birth certificates, med records, house papers, titles to the automobiles (we own five - they are all old, but we OWN them)</b>
16. What was the happiest day of your life?
<b>It would have to be either the day I married my best friend, or the days I gave that same man sons.</b>
17. What are your favorite books/authors?
<b>Sigmund Brouwer, Al Lacy, Jane Peart, Lynn Austin, Lori Wick, Lorraine Snelling.....anything they've written is worth reading, IMO </b>
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
<b> One time, I had to pee really bad.......</b>
19. What is your favorite holiday?
<b>Easter. As my brother said to me once: It may not be the most celebrated, but it is the most significant</b>
20. What is your favorite quote?
<b>If you cannot laugh at yourself, you may be missing the joke of the century</b>

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

I currently live in NYC (Queens to be exact)

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

3" shy of tailbone 2 a-b / f / iii

Dark brown, wavy, frizzy if left to its own devices.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

Pasta!

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

I don't really have hobbies anymore...umm...I go to school at night, work full-time, am raising a teenager and a husband.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

I'm an Executive Assistant within the Customer Service Department in a major direct selling cosmetics company.

I would rather work as an editor on the Eres Tu Brochure Team (putting together our one Spanish brochure for the US consumer)

6. What is your relationship status?

Married

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

I have 2 rabbits, 4 Koi (japanese pond fish). I wish we could have a cat or a dog, but our apt. is supposed to be pet free.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

I have been going to college forever. I was a single mom for a long time and it was very difficult to go to college consistently. Work was a priority for me.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

Hmmmm...hubby and I are addicted to Law & Order, anything on Discovery, TLC, History Channel, etc. We've recently started getting into Maury's "you are the father" or "the lie detector said..."...hehehe and Fear Factor.

10. What are your favorite movies?

None recent, but as a general rule...I like horror movies, good comedies, and some chiq flix (some are way too sappy tho).

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

Finger Lakes region in Upstate NY.

12. What were you like in high school?

Semi-cool...I guess...lol. Mostly a loner tho.

13. What are your favorite hair products?

Joico K-Pak Daily Conditioner, my trusty BBB & wooden comb.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

Don't really listen to too music now...mostly jazz stations at work.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

Photo albums, file cabinet (with important papers), purse (with other important documents).

16. What was the happiest day of your life?

The day my daughter was born.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

Phantom by Susan Kay (all-time fave)
Anne Rice boox (mostly vamp chronicles)
Horror fiction

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

Wear my hair in the winter inside a turban to protect it from the cold. It's not really a turban, but a Pasmina, but most ppl can't tell the difference and think I am Middle Eastern. I have great fun when they think I can't speak English.

19. What is your favorite holiday?

Undoubtedly, gift-giving Yule.

20. What is your favorite quote?

The one that WAS in my siggy, but now doesn't fit:

WINE IS LIKE...From a Woman's Point of View:
"Most men are like fine a wine. They start out like ripe grapes, and it's our job to stomp on them and keep them in the dark until they mature into something you'd like to have dinner with."

I’m finally getting around to answering this. Now I want to make time to read everyone elses!

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I live in Atlanta and have been here since I was three. Born in Tampa, Florida.

My hair is 1B/C/ii, which means that the individual hairs are very fine (it’s hard to see just one of them), but I have a lot per square inch. It’s straight, but with quite a bit of body. I’m 50% grey and naturally a dark blonde, but I’m blonde from a bottle right now and loving it. I’ve never been this blonde.

When it comes to food, I love most everything, but don’t eat mammal meat or much dairy. I really like sushi and most ethnic foods. My favorite seasoning is garam masala. I love fruit and most all veggies. Also chocolate… and home made cookie dough and cake batter - more than I like cookies and cake. Sweets are my weakness right now. :?

Hobbies include lots of creative things: pottery, photography, drawing, painting, sewing, crocheting, cooking, gardening. Next month I’ll be taking a jewelry/metalsmithing class because I want to make my own jewelry. I’m also getting ready to learn air-brushing to help my BF paint some bikes he wants to work on. AND, I have a pond in my backyard that I like to grow fishies in and am planning to get a saltwater tank before too long. My interests are varied and there are lots of them, so I have a hard time getting to them all. Also into fitness and nutrition.

I designed and maintain the intranet site at a very large multi-media corporation, lay out newsletters and am the “roving photographer” at times. I’d rather be a home-maker, truth be known... and work on all my creative endeavors and grow herb, flower and veggie gardens again. I’d love to have a little arts/crafts store.

Relationship status: I’m living with my BF. :heart: Might get married again some day, but neither of us is in a rush and we’re not having any more kids.

My BF and I have 3 cats between the 2 of us. We’re planning to get a saltwater tank and some birds too before too long. Not sure what kind of birds yet… If I didn’t live in the city, I’d join Skeeter, LisaJaney and Valerie and get some chickens. :)

I went to GSU in Athens, GA to study art, but decided to quit before the end of my first year to get married. But now I can say that I’ve graduated from the College of Hard Knocks and have my PhD in several subjects.

The only tv show I watch regularly now is Monster Garage. Other than that I watch movies maybe 3 times a week. Just don’t seem to have time for tv these days. I used to love the cooking and travel channels and a lot of the Discovery stuff. In the past? Hmmm… well, I liked Andy Griffith, Northern Exposure and 30 Something.

I love a lot of the old black and white movies with Gary Cooper, Jimmy Stewart, Bette Davis, Gregory Peck, ETC. Movies: Somewhere in Time, Fried Green Tomatoes, Sergeant York, Kama Sutra, Out of Africa, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Sweet Dreams (Patsy Cline story), Wuthering Heights (1939 version), Vertigo, To Kill a Mockingbird… oh the list could go on and on… I love movies.

I’ve visited quite a few wonderful places, but I guess my most favorite was Garmisch Partenkirchen, Germany. It’s in southern Germany near the Alps. It is sooo beautiful. (Here are two pics of castles from that area: Neuschwanstein Castle: http://www.germanworld.com/neu.htm, Hohenschwangau Castle: http://www.germanworld.com/hohen.htm.) I was there in the winter and it was magical. I also love Utah, San Francisco and the blue waters of the Caribbean. The Grand Canyon blew me away too…

In high school I was a “nonconformist” ha! :face: Remember, Gabi?! Yep, I was part of the group that introduced the school to long hair, leather and mini-skirts (in the 60’s). I was quite the non-conservative and liked to shake things up, even though I was very shy. I made pretty good grades and had friends who were “brains” and others who were nerds and not part of the popular crowd. I liked rebels and those with a “dark” side. I didn’t associate with the “popular” types much at all – the athletes and cheerleaders. They were too straight for me and most seemed to have that really fake, put-on smile that I hated so much.

I like all kinds of music, but my heart seems to connect best to Celtic, country and bluesy rock the most. Some artists I like are Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Enya, Patsy Cline, Steve McDonald, Eagles, Wynonna, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, David Lanz, Travis Tritt… too many to list and I can’t think of ‘em all right now. In high school I was a Beatles freak and saw them at the Atlanta stadium. Also saw Jimi Hendrix and Cream. Don’t like listening to them now though.

If my house was burning down, I’d grab all my photos, the stuff from China that my deceased parents left me, and a hand-tooled leather and teak rocking chair from Panama that I inherited.

The happiest day of my life? Can’t think of just one, though I do remember being giddy the day my son was born. I hope to have many more happy days.

Since I don’t have time to read fiction these days, I don’t really have any favorite authors. I read mostly books that teach me something. Right now I’m reading a book on salt water tanks and another one on making jewelry. I’m a voracious reader though and will read a cereal box if it’s sitting in front of me. When I did have time for reading, some authors I enjoyed were Lisa Alther (Kinflicks), Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Love in the Time of Cholera), Rita Mae Brown and Vladamir Nabokov. There are many more, but I just don’t remember off the top of my head. I’m always reading books/magazines on nutrition, fitness and cooking. I have WAY too many cookbooks.

The strangest thing I’ve ever done? Getting pierced in places you don’t want to know about. :shock:

And finally… my favorite holiday is Christmas.

Av, you just let us decide if we wanna know ;)

Av, you just let us decide if we wanna know ;)

Lol, Longhair :D - I just don't want to freak you out man, heh-heh... ;)

Wouldn't freak me out a bit!

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from?
I live in San Antonio Texas (population 1,144,646), which is close to where I was born (Jourdanton, TX population 3,732)
But I grew up in Turkey, Maryland, and Japan.
2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
I've got dark dark brown straight hair that's normal in texture, but I've got a lot of it.
I'm a 1cMii+
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Seafood, in particular shrimp. I also love garlicy and spicy foods - shrimp curry, garlic and butter sauce on pasta, salsa and chips, enchiladas, guacamole....
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
I am into bonsai (little trees in pots), scrapbooking, movies, cross stitch, gardening, reading, and general crafts for kids.
I also like to go to music concerts, movies, and plays.
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
I'm a computer scientist but I'd rather be a gardener.
I've always had this yearning to be a carpenter too.
6. What is your relationship status?
I've been divorced since 1998, after 16 years of marriage.
I am my kids' mom (Grace is 11 and Alan is 9)
I'm not seeing anyone, although I do have a guy friend that I travel with.
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
I've always had pets of some sort. Small terrier dogs, tropical fish, parakeets and finches mostly. I did raise a sparrow as a pet for a few years. Now we have a tricolor dalmatian, gerbils, and dwarf hamsters.
8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
I graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a bachelor of science in Mathematics, Computer Science and System Design.
9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
I watch Survivor and reruns of Friends. I don't have the time for tv anymore (guess I'm online too much).
I loved watching This Old House and The New Yankee Workshop - I adore carpentry.
I was a big fan of Graham Kerr - the Galloping Gourmet and Jeff Smith - the Frugal Gourmet.
Some of the shows I used to watch were Dallas, General Hospital, Soap, MASH, and Cheers.
10. What are your favorite movies?
Grease is my favorite of all time.
I love musicals so Moulin Rouge, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Godspell, Jesus Christ SuperStar and Chicago are also good.
I also love romances, any time any where. Especially good on cold lonely weekends.
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Japan! I was a teen, so I was impressionable and independent. Japan is amazing - the people are interesting, the traditions are woven into the culture, and the technology is fantastic.
12. What were you like in high school?
I was shy, studious, and un-noticeable.
I played on the volleyball team and was very active in drama (I did behind the scenes work, and acted only in the children's plays) I dated 3 guys, one was a GI in the military. I really liked being in high school, it was a very small school: 20 seniors in a general population of 200 kids in 7-12 grades. Our all year reunion in '98 was the most magical time I've ever experienced.
13. What are your favorite hair products?
Apple cider vinegar for rinsing. I've used it all my life and find it clarifies, keeps my hair shiny and tangles less. I like the fact that it is natural as well.
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
I grew up listening to country, then it was soul and R&B, then disco, then rock & roll.
My favorite artist is Kim Richey, a little known country/folk kind of singer. She writes amazing stuff and has a lovely voice too.
I love them all: Beatles, Rolling Stones, ZZ Top, George Strait, Santana, Earth Wind & Fire, The Commodores, Willie Nelson, Randy Travis, The Bee Gees, Styx, Queen, ABBA, Dixie Chicks, and even John Denver!
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
My photos (only there is a ton of them all in a mixed up pile)
Stitchwork my grandmas, dad and I have made
File cabinet wher I keep all my paperwork/documents
16. What was the happiest day of your life?
The day each of my two kids were born. Then comes the weekend of my high school reunion.
17. What are your favorite books/authors?
I like historical fiction, autobiographies and biographies most, but I read most anything.
I love the Harry Potter and the Lord of the Rings series. I find the plot facinating as well as the symbolism I see.
I like reading CS Lewis; he's an interesting guy.
I had a real weird emotional experience reading Divine Secrets of the YaYa Sisterhood.
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
I've done lots and lots of strange things (at least to me), most I've forgotten or dismissed as no longer being strange. Here's a sampling
I had a mischievious quirk and being a smart, shy girl, no one would suspect me!
At 17 I helped some classmates glue keyholes and then pile up snow in front of the high school doors.
We also hid all the typewriter rollers in the typing class behing a water fountain in the hallway.
I've met a lot of internet people in real life and have become close friends with some.
I've been in the swinger lifestyle as well.
19. What is your favorite holiday?
Thanksgiving. The weather is warm, we all gather at my cousins (about 50 of us) and we eat and eat. We play cards and charade-type games and the kids are outside playing, roping or riding.
20. What is your favorite quote?
I've got two short ones:
it's always something (Roseanne Rosannadanna aka Gilda Radner)
and
and so it goes (Linda Ellerbee)
They are whimisical and maybe a little sarcastic, but somehow it gives me the understanding that I can't control everything and you just have to learn to live and be a good player in the world.

1. Originally from NJ, currently residing in sunny, Southwest Florida! i think I'll probably be here forever!

2. 3amii-iii; currently below shoulder length, slightly layered, dark blonde/light brown in color with blonde highlighting in crown area

3. Favorite foods: I LOVE pizza... could eat it every day. I also like to munch on cereals! I also love all kinds of seafood, eggplant rotallini, lasagna, and raviolli-- I'm 'very' Italian, if you couldn't tell!

4. Hobbies: computer applications, music and movies, swimming, tennis, water sports, SCUBA

5. I have a B.A. in Anthropology & Sociology and I am also Licensed Massage Therapist and Registered Esthetician by training. I am currently studying to be an R.N. Most of my time, however, is spent at home taking care of our new house (as of April 04) and my awesome husband. My dream job: Public Health Education specialist... hopefully, I'll get there one day!

6. Married to my high school sweetheart for almot 6 years (June 20th 2004 will be our 6th anny).

7. Pets: 9-year-old Cream Pt. Himalayan & a 3-year-old Seal Pt. Siamese. Recently added a beautiful Chocolate Pt. Siamese. I WISH that I had a horse! Maybe one day...

8. Yep! 7 years total and coutning! I have studied just about everything! Started out as a bio major and moved on to Anthropology and Sociology. I have an A.A. and a B.A. and am currently working on an A.S. Oneday, I hope to have an MPH.

9. TV Shows: I am one of the biggest X-Files fans that you'll ever meet!!!

10. Movies: My all-time favorite movies are 'The Goonies' and 'Biloxi Blues'. I also love just about any Julia Roberts, Sandra Bullock, Winona Ryder, or Drew Barrymore movie. I am also a sucker for thriller/horror-esque movies. My gawd... I can't forget "Office Space". That's just about the most hilarious movie ever! Oh, LOVE watching old John Hughes flicks... and similar movies like Footloose. :) Heck, I'm just a movie buff!

11. Hawaii... hands down (with North Dakota a close second)! But, when I get to Alaska (whenever that may be), I envision it to be even more beautiful!

12. High School: I was very popular, very social. I particpated in just about everything! Varsity Cheerleading captain, Varsity Swimming and Tennis, Drama Club, Ski Club... geesh, just about everything!

13. After 4 years on hair boards, one would think that I would have the perfect answer for this questions, but alas, I don't.

14. I love 80's new wave and 70's classic rock. Love, love, love Howard Jones, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Sting/Police, Boston, etc...

15. Photo of my mother and father, my stuffed Pound Puppy "Fozzie' who is now 21 years old, and my car keys!

16. The day that I met and fell in love with my husband... so far...

17. Books: I love psychological thrillers. My favorite authors are John Saul and Dean Koontz. I also love reading about the Civil War.

18. Joined the Air Force Reserves almost 7 years ago. This isn't necessarily strange, but most people who know me, can't believe that am a 'military gal'... it just doesn't quite fit my personality. However, joining the military is at the top of my 'proudest moments' list.

19. I adore Thanksgiving and Christmas!

20. "This too, shall pass"

:D

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

I am at Western Carolina University...I am from Sanford, NC.....and I was born in Germany...:)

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

2aCiii

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

Any type of fruit excluding mangoes and cherries :)

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

I love to draw and sing....:)

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

I'm a student...I'd rather be out...I wanna be a housewife...

6. What is your relationship status?

Engaged :)

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

One cat and a betta....I wish I had two ferrets, two cats, two dogs, some mice, a salamander, a rabbit, some more fish, and that's all I can think of right now...I want to have a zoo :D

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

Yes....I'm majoring in Social Work

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

A Wedding Story, A Makeover Story, and The Simpsons

10. What are your favorite movies?

Romeo and Juliet (the newer one), Shakespeare in Love, Beauty and the Beast

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

Disney World....Haven't been any further south than Orlando or further north than NC that I remember...I've been to Ohio and Georgia...but don't remember at all

12. What were you like in high school?

Quiet and very shy

13. What are your favorite hair products?

Anything that smells good...:) Right now, anyways...:)

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

I listen to pop and rock mostly (some rap)....my favorite musician right now is Eminem (lots of controversy there...)

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

My childhood teddy bear, a glass sculpture thingy with a dragonfly on a lily that Chris (my fiance) gave me, and my bible

16. What was the happiest day of your life?

The day I met Chris :heart:

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

VC Andrews

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

I do strange things all the time....I'm always getting funny looks :)

19. What is your favorite holiday?

Christmas

20. What is your favorite quote?

"Mary had a little lamb and the doctor fainted."

20. What is your favorite quote?

"Mary had a little lamb and the doctor fainted."

*LOL* You're a kick, Komodo! :D

Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

Buffalo, NY

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

fine, poker-straight

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

salmon w/ bearnaisse sauce =) yum

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

rollerblading (when it gets warmer), anime, music (industrial, metal, hard rock)

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

chemical engineering graduate student; something less stressful and time-consuming

6. What is your relationship status?

have bf

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

bf has 2 african frogs, several snails, a newt, he bought me 1 female betta. I miss my kitty cat (with mother- I can't take her until my apartment is in better order--moved in August, haven't had time to unpack yet--cassie likes to eat paperwork (it makes a distinctive noise) to get attention)

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

yes. chemical engineering. currently graduate student

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

anime: Legend of Basara, X, Escaflowne, Weiss Kreuz, Yami no Matsuei

10. What are your favorite movies?

hmm.. need more time to think about this one.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

Montreal

12. What were you like in high school?
13. What are your favorite hair products?

Fructis 2-in-1 and nutravive 2-in-1...first 2-in-1s to actually detangle my hair (without Pantene's god-awful perfumy scent) and leave it shiny.
Wonder8 oil

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

industrial, hard rock, metal, celtic, anime themes...KMFDM, gravity kills, Loreena McKennitt, disturbed, old staind,...

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

hmmm.. computer backups, receipts portfolios and important files (including renters insurance documents), 3. whatever I happen to see first that looks irreplaceable.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?

don't know

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

fantasy adventure

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
19. What is your favorite holiday?
20. What is your favorite quote?

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from?
I live in St. Louis but grew up in Mississippi. I'm a displaced southerner.
2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
It's medium brown, ashy at the roots and brassy from there down where I have dyed it in the past. It's mostly straight, fine, and thin, or 1bFi.
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
I think I could probably eat gumbo and oysters on the half shell every day if I had the chance. Oh, and bacon.
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Sewing, rearranging rooms in the house, reading, making stuff.
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
I'm a picture framer. I would rather do something I loved, if only I knew what that was.
6. What is your relationship status?
Married since last August.
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
One dog and one cat. We'd like to get another dog so the two could play together. I doubt the cat would like me bringing another cat in the house, though.
8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
I have a BFA in Studio Art and a minor in art history.
9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
Friends is the only show I watch with any regularity. I like others, but I'm always missing them.
10. What are your favorite movies?
The Graduate, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, any Cary Grant movies, especially Bringing Up Baby. There are others I can't think of right now.
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
I haven't been around a whole lot. I loved visiting the Catskills when I was a kid, and recently we went to Asheville, NC and I liked that a lot. Anything with a beach or mountains.
12. What were you like in high school?
Weird and peppy.
13. What are your favorite hair products?
Not sure.
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
I listen to a wide variety of stuff. I usually like older stuff and I still listen to some of the stuff I did in high school and college, like The Smiths and Sonic Youth and PJ Harvey. I love the Beatles and listen to them a lot. Wings too. :oops: I like David Bowie and Iggy Pop, Neil Young, I don't know what all. In the car I listen to what I affectionately call "redneck rock" on the oldies rock station so I can sing along.
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
Photos, file box, and one piece of pottery.
16. What was the happiest day of your life?
Pass, too hard. There have been many and I hope many more. Though I often tell my husband the best day of my life was the day we had all-you-can-eat crab legs at Red Lobster and ate all we could. :D
17. What are your favorite books/authors?
I just finished Faulkner's "As I Lay Dying" and I already want to re-read it.
My favorite book is usually the one I just read.
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Hmm. Pass. ;)
19. What is your favorite holiday?
Mardi Gras.
20. What is your favorite quote?
I don't know. Right now trying to remember quotes is making them all jumble up. "Please pass the Poi" is the only coherent thing I can think of.[/i]

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

I live in N.California, was born in California but used to live in England, New Hampshire, South Carolina, father was in the AF

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

mostly straight with a slight wave, fairly thick, very dark with natural red lights, medium/fine texture, almost waist length

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

Japanese food! and rice, rice, rice!

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

anything artistic, fitness, reading, shopping, writing

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

I'm a stay at home wife, I work in our office a lot for our business, I would rather be filthy rich, traveling, giving money away to do some good and SHOPPING

6. What is your relationship status?

Married with kitties

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

two cats and a canary. I'd like to have a big tropical fish tank, some dogs, I love animals!

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

Yes, I studied art, psychology, poetry, but I was an artist with no direction :P

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

PBS is my favorite station, just about anything on PBS

10. What are your favorite movies?

Gone with the Wind, the Matrix, Lord of the Rings, Barefoot in the Park, the Piano, AI, Little Women, the Quiet Man, there's more....

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

Denmark by the sea

12. What were you like in high school?

introverted like now, but I went from cheerleader to punk in less than a year ::shrug::

13. What are your favorite hair products?

Sara Care, Mastey and Morrocco Method, oh and henna

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

the Birthday Party, Leonard Cohen, Nirvana, Loreena McKennit, Enya, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Kate Bush, Mozart, Dead Can Dance, Middle Eastern Music, Billie Holiday, Santana, Paul Simon, Simon and Garfunkle, the Beetles, older Rolling Stones (hate anything of theirs past 1973), the Gypsy Kings, Fleetwood Mac, Oscar Lopez, Pink Floyd, Anonymous 4, Hildegard of Bingen, Eminem, Suzanne Vega, Wings, Armik...on and on

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

my puter (moniter, keypad and tower) but in real life, I'd save my bird and my cats and my husband too of course ;)

16. What was the happiest day of your life?

all the days I was under the age of 30, I just didn't know it :rolleyes:

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

hmm...right now V.Woolf, I just finished Mrs. Dalloway and now starting To the Lighthouse, I take a lot of time to decide on books to read so my favorite is usually what I'm reading at the time I'm reading it.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

hang upside down off the Forrest Hill bridge, strange and STUPID

19. What is your favorite holiday?

the Fourth of July, short but oh so sweet :D

20. What is your favorite quote?

You get what you pay for-that's the first thing that popped into my head, who said that anyway? LOL!

i'm from india and i live in 8) california now.

my hair description is black 2 (a/b/c cudnt decide yet) ii coarse, in layers, just below the shoulders...... how wud i rather describe? beautiful :D

what du mean favourite food :evil: :evil: food is favourite :D hmmm, cheesecake, chocolate cake, blackforest, carrot cake or simple sponge cake - any one of these cakes with icecream (vanilla or chocolate) with slivered almonds and chocolate sauce :) no, i dont like icecream cakes. i like icecream AND cakes WITH nuts AND sauces :D

besides manic haircare, i trek, trek, trek and trek :D i also love experimenting my culinary skills on poor unsuspecting souls ;) , working out, healthy eating, reading, counting rainbows, volunteering, manic bodycare :), daydreaming, shopping. i like tennis and swimming - i'm very bad in both :) and have started learning photography. and ya, horse riding someday soon :D

for living i do a very monotonous work. i'd rather be a yoga instructor and a spa owner in a sunny place near a beach. and i dont have pets now. had rabbits, dogs before. i wish i had my white pom 'manu' again. maybe i'll get one soon or probably something like 'cheechu' my aunt's doggie which is no more :( we shared a special relationship.

i went to college and did engineering in electronics, computers

used to watch ER, Friends, felicity, gilmore girls ....dont watch anymore. i have many favoutite movies. life is beautiful, as good as it gets, stepmom, shrek, harry potter, fried green tomatoes, notting hill, pay it forward, ....long list.....

so far, the most beautiful are those mountains and trinity river near redding and mt shasta in california.

in high school, i was very quiet until i open my mouth :)

my favvie hair goodies are eggs, almond oil, evoo, henna, EO, amla, aloevera gel, my new BBB.......oh now that i read the qn properly as products :D hehe, ultra doux conditioner and i guess once i experiment more with organic conditioners, i'll have lot more

i listen to new age intrumental, beatles, pop, celine dion, shania twain, eric clapton..... i love sitar and santoor in classic instrumental. a big no to rap, heavy metal stuff or any loud music for that matter.

if my house is burning, what wud i save - hmmmm... some docs and my purse probably. wudnt bother much cos the one that i'd want to save sits at my office desk ;)

i'm involved in a happy relationship. and the happiest day of my life - i believe its somewhere near.

i used to read a lot... 'the bridge across for ever', 'the prophet', 'a tree grows in brooklyn', 'the class', 'love story', 'pride and prejudice'.... lots of richard bach, ghalil gibran, grisham, erich segal, ........ need to go back to my reading agn. i miss it. my books are jealous of my laptop.

the strangest thing you have ever done - hehe i'm not answering this.

fav holiday - any holiday with family and friends

i'm a quote freak -
"How does one become a butterfly?" she asked pensively. "You must
want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." - Trina Paulus 'Hope For the Flowers'

"So many languages in the world, and a single smile speaks them all"

'Hold fast onto dreams, For if dreams die, Life is like a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams, For when dreams go, Life is a barren field, Frozen with snow.'

'One world, One people, please'

"The best things in life are the people we love, the places we've been, and the memories we've made along the way!"

In the depths of winter I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.

Two rules of success.
1. Never tell all u know.

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<b>Where are you currently? Where are you from?</b>

Grew up in SW Ontario most of my life. Moved here to nothern BC during the last couple years.

<b>How would you describe your hair?</b>

2a,F,ii. That's wavy, medium brown, fine hair of average thickness. Tends to be a bit frizzy, depending on the weather.

<b>What is your favourite food?</b>

Ummm.... difficult to decide... but I would say most kinds of fruit. Oh, and I could probably eat that concoction my grandma calls bride's salad every day of my life! :D

<b>What are your hobbies, besides hair care?</b>

I love music, and am getting into different kinds of needlecrafts. Web designing is also a hobby.

<b>What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?</b>

Run my 2 home based biz. Shutting the main one down, since my mva right before Christmas. Not sure what I would rather do, right now...

<B>What is your relationship status?</b>

Single, no one yet on the horizons.

<b>What sort of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?</b>

I have a beagle and a large, mixed breed. I wish I had a whole pack of my adorable little hounds... although I'd probably get eaten out of house and home.

<b>Did you go to college? What did you study?</b>

Herbalism.

<b>What are your favourite TV shows?</b>

Gasp... you're all gonna faint... I don't watch tv at all. I read, instead! :)

<b>What are your favourite movies?</b>

Same as above. Do favourite books count?

<b>What is the most wonderful place you have ever been too?</b>

Hmmm... hard to say. I loved my trip to S. Carolina, a couple years back. Then again, going back "home" to Ontario, to see family is a huge special occasion, in my life!

<b>What were you like in high school?</b>

Can you say the odd one out? Shy, quiet, and the type who would read the dictionary during break. I skipped a few grades.

<b>What are your favourite hair products?</b>

Still not sure - I haven't tested a huge range, that's for sure.

<b>What sort of music do you listen to?</b>

Classical, and nothin' but. My favourite composers are from the Baroque and Romantic eras - Handel, Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, Chopin, and Rachmaninoff.

<b>If your house was burning down and you could save 3 non human items therein, what would you save?</b>

That's a toughie. I think it would be my diary, bible, and maybe my computer. :oops: Gosh, that's gonna be hard to lug out! But I've got tons of important files with business, personal letters, music, etc, collected over the years that would be irreplaceable, from a sentimental and practical standpoint.

<b>What was the happiest day of your life?</b>

Not really sure about this one!

<b>What are your favourite books / authors?</b>

Charles Dickens, for sure. Although, I have a fondness for my childhood Anne of Green Gables series! :)

<b>What is the strangest thing you have ever done?</b>

I've done LOTS of strange things. Don't know what would be the strangest!

<b>What's your favourite holiday?</b>

Christmas. It's probably the one time of the year that all of our family gets together - and that's on both sides. Aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, second and third cousins, great aunts and great uncles...

<b>What is your favourite quote?</b>

I like that one about, "I have caught more ills from people sneezing over me and giving me virus infections than from kissing dogs" one, mainly because my family disapproves of my kissing my beagle!

Rachel

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

I live very near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

I'm a 2a/M/ii - a bit wavy when dried naturally, medium texture and thickness. My natural color is a dirty blonde with lots of silver highlights (that's how I came up with my "Silver Sand" description).

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

Being Italian - Italian of course!!! But I love so many different kinds of foods!!!

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

Singing; playing piano, organ and guitar; writing; collecting jewelry; the theater; studying the Victorian era and costumes; counted cross-stitch; dancing

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

Legal secretary. Would rather be an operatic singer.

6. What is your relationship status?

Divorced. Have been seeing someone for 9 months-not living together.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

I have one male cat (Casper). Would love, love, love to have a St. Bernard!

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

Went to college (Carnegie-Mellon) for 2 years - studied Costume Design

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

Mainly watch movies, but I do like American Idol and Fear Factor. Years ago loved Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.

10. What are your favorite movies?

Somewhere in Time; The Color Purple; Staying Alive

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

Still waiting....

12. What were you like in high school?

Very, very quiet and shy ----- nerd to the core.

13. What are your favorite hair products?

So Long by Redken; George Michael

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

Favorite music to listen to is musical theater.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

My 2 carat heart-shaped diamond ring; my container full of hair toys; my hair journal

16. What was the happiest day of your life?

Finding this hair board and realizing that I really wasn't crazy and that others were obsessed with their hair too. :D

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier; classics like Of Human Bondage; War and Peace, etc.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

For years I have saved hair from my brushes and kept it in jars. I have many, many jars of hair which some people find very strange indeed!

19. What is your favorite holiday?

Valentine's Day!

20. What is your favorite quote?

"A word is dead when it is said some say. I say it just begins to live that day." (Emily Dickinson)

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from?
Minnesota
2. How would you describe your hair?
2a-bFii, golden brown, wavy, voluminous with fine individual strands, dry
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
i eat organic as much as possible, strawberries
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
activism, art, being outdoors, hiking, photography
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
right now i'm just a college student, i would rather be a free spirit and travel with my boyfriend:)
6. What is your relationship status?
happily taken
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
2 dogs and 3 cats. i luv 'em!
8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
currently attending, doing generals right now
9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
the news!
10. What are your favorite movies?
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; Signs; Down to You
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
the earth. its amazing- you should see it:)
12. What were you like in high school?
shy and a dork- pretty much the same as i am now.
13. What are your favorite hair products?
natural stuff. especially jojoba oil!
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
i swear there really isn't a type of music that i can say i dislike. its pretty much all fine with me. i find norah jones and enya particularly soothing.
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? pictures, pictures, pictures
16. What was the happiest day of your life?
the day i realized that every day is the happiest day of my life.
17. What are your favorite books/authors?
Douglas Wood: "Paddle Whispers";"Bobbi Brown Teenage Beauty"(i love looking at the pictures); "Organic Beauty"; Trina Paulus, etc. I adore books!
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Only one? I could fill a book!
19. What is your favorite holiday?
Earth Day and Christmastime
20. What is your favorite quote?
"The way the world underestimates me will be my greatest weapon."-Calista Flockhart;
"The frog does not drink up the pond in which it lives." -Old Indian Proverb

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from?
Texas, born here, lived all over the South and Southwest.

2. How would you describe your hair?
1bFii, medium golden brown, straight with slight wave, fine

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? Bread, biscuits, rolls, brioche, bread and more bread?

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Home improvement freak, gardening, reading, any outdoor activities

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
Database/Direct Marketing/Advertising. Something that allows me to still do these things but retain a Soul. LOL. Actually, would like to write a novel.

6. What is your relationship status?
Married with dogs.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? 2 spoiled rotten monsters that go everywhere with me!

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
Yes, Advt/Mkting


9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
Gilmore Girls, CSI, Smallville and History channel

10. What are your favorite movies?
The Princess Bride, Ace Ventura, Moulin Rouge

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Japan.

12. What were you like in high school?
Shy introverted band dweeb turned homecoming/beauty queen

13. What are your favorite hair products?
Jojoba oil and essential oils

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
This is a hard one...some that come to mind are Sting, U2, Metallica, Foo Fighters, Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Eric Clapton.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? pictures and my wedding ring.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
Had so many, can't pick one!

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
I like everything, classics, biographies, comedies, mystery horror tales.


18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
I'm not going there...

19. What is your favorite holiday?
St. Patrick's Day

20. What is your favorite quote? These used quite frequently and adapt to a myriad of situations.

Dumb as a box of hair.
You sure you wanna stick with that story?
Country as a row of okra.

Anne! I lovelovelove Barefoot In The Park!! Last year, when my sis and I went to NYC, we took a stroll in Central Park in our barefeet ... just to say we were really "barefoot in the park" :D Anyway, Jane Fonda is a riot in the film (especially the scene involving the huge bed in the tiny room!).

1. Coon Rapids, Minnesota (originally from a VERY small town in southwest Minnesota called Jackson)

2. 1abFii My hair is fine but I have lots of it.

3. Mexican food (Yes, that includes margaritas!)

4. I love to read and play with my baby cats.

5. I'm a police dispatcher. I'm doing what I love but two years ago I moved from the hustle and bustle of Minneapolis to a much smaller department. I love where I work but I really miss the busy-ness of a larger department.

6. Happily married for almost four years to a cop I met on the job.

7. We have three cats and that's all we need!

8. I like to say that I'm a secretary in real life. I went to business school and have a degree in executive and word processing secretary. Doing those jobs for different police departments evolved me into the dispatcher that I am today.

9. The Shield absolutely hands down. The Sopranos would be a close second.

10. Gone With the Wind and Goodfellas

11. New Orleans (the first time). When I returned a few years later it just wasn't the same somehow. I still had a wonderful time but this was definitely a case of the first time's being the charm.

12. Up until tenth grade I was a short, very fat geek who wore braces. Although the braces didn't come off until my senior year, I shot up and the fat came off and life became much more tolerable (*/*).

13. AO, California Baby, and Aveda. As for doing my CO washes, I like a good ol' 88-cent bottle of Suave. Dove works well, too.

14. Classic rock. Anything by the Eagles or Don Henley is a favorite of mine and I'd pay almost anything or go anywhere to see either. WAY back in the day, I was into hard rock. The first concert I ever went to was KISS back when I was nine years old!

15. Probably the most important thing would be two letters from my deceased mother. The second thing would be my extensive Gone With the Wind collection including several copies of the book (anniversary editions and foreign language to name a few), figurines, plates, and an original program from the premier. Lastly, I have some Band of Brothers memorabilia including several framed prints and a few books, all of which have been autographed by the original members of Easy Company--many of whom are now deceased.

16. Unfortunately, I can't share this one.

17. Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell, Patty Jane's House of Curl by Lorna Landvik, and Band of Brothers by Stephen Ambrose

18. Off the top of my head I honestly can't think of anything that strange. Because of my job, I have stories that'll curl the hair but none of it is anything that I've personally done.

19. In a twisted way I'd have to say all of them since I generally work them and am well compensated for doing so. I'm a total Scrooge who has always disliked Christmas (even as a child, believe it or not!) and I live to work it and all holidays. However, this totally endears me to my coworkers (grin).

20. My signature says it all: Attitudes are contagious. Mine might kill you.[/i]

First of all, just want to say how trilled I am that I've found this board...I'm a member of a few other places, but this board rocks! *grin* Also - Jonobie, we ought to get together for coffee - a lot of your answers are simillar to mine! *laugh*



1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? Currently, Austin, Texas - born in Kerrville
2. How would you describe your hair? Color: Clairol Rio Red Ginger
Length: 41.5” Type: 1b-M-ii (basically straight, though if I let it dry without combing it [tangles!!!] then it tends to have a bit of a wave.)
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? I've been a pseudo-vegitarian now for a few months - almost no meat, but I can't give up my sushi! *laugh* I also LOVE chocolate - a local health-food restaurant has a "chocolate" tofu cheesecake that's completely vegan, and tastes divine!
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? I have a home business in addition to my day job (graphic artist), of jewelry making. I also love to design and make clothes (lots of Rennaisance/Medieval stuff), and I've started taking bellydance lessons (a great workout!)
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? As stated above, I'm a graphic artist. It's a great job, but I'd love to be completely self-employed with my jewelry business. Unfoortunately, I wouldn't be getting any benefits, and it wouldn't be a "for-sure" steady paying gig.
6. What is your relationship status? Been dating a wonderful guy for a little over a year...really happy in this relationship!
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? I have had 4 cats in the past - I have none now, because the pet deposit at my new place is too high.... I wish I had a Scottish Fold cat, though - maybe after I get enough money for a house?
8. Did you go to college? What did you study? I went to college - got my B.S. in Music with Teacher Certification - taught Jr. High and Sr. High for a year, hated it, went to a trade school to get my Graphic Illustration certificate, and got a new job *grin*
9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? Currently, I've been trying to keep up with Smallville and Enterprise. I've watched almost every episode of Babylon 5 and loved it, along with just about every Star Trek series, Stargate SG1, Highlander - The Series, and Daria and Aeon Flux (while they were on).
10. What are your favorite movies? Way too many to list them all - top of the list are The Princess Bride, Shall We Dance (Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers), The 5th Element, Still Breathing (with Brendan Fraser), anything by Kevin Smith, A Night At The Opera (Marx Brothers), Star Wars (all) and Indiana Jones.
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? I wish I could go to Ireland and Scotland *wistful look*....at the present moment, probably Port Aransas (coastal city in Texas)
12. What were you like in high school? Umm....different *grin*
13. What are your favorite hair products? Personal Expressions Jojoba Shampoo/Conditioner (HEB Store Brand - only 75 cents each!), J/A/S/O/N 84% Aloe Vera Shampoo/Conditioner, and Ultra Hair Conditioning Shampoo (along with Ultra Hair Plus Vitamins)
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? This one's even longer than the movie question - I'll go for the short answer *grin* - Trent Reznor, Enya, Dido, Elvis Presley, Loreena McKinnett, Meat Loaf, The Bedlam Bards (I'm president of the fan club!), The Brobdingnagian Bards, Gemini, Lenny Kravitz, Sixpence None The Richer, Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby, "Wierd" Al Yankovic, Elton John, Billy Joel, Alannis Morisette, and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers....just to name a few...
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? Tough one - my box of hand-made jewelry, my purse, and my computer, most likely....
16. What was the happiest day of your life? Either when I graduated from college or when I got my divorce (from a man who'd been mentally abusive and cheated on me several times)
17. What are your favorite books/authors? Slightly shorter list than the music one *grin*.... the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon, Gone With The Wind and Scarlet (the sequel), Phantom by Susan Kay (I think), anything by Gordan Korman, historical romances/novels in general.....and I collect cookbooks (I've got the I Love Elvis cookbook, the Starving Student's Vegitarian Cookbook, and the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Cookbook, among others!)
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? I'm drawing a blank on this one....
19. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas
20. What is your favorite quote? "On a hot summer night, would you offer your throat to the wolf with the red roses?" "Yes...." "I bet you say that to all the boys..." - Jim Steinman, off Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
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"Then why are you smiling?" "Because, I know something you don't know." "What's that?" "I'm not left handed." - The Princess Bride

Anne! I lovelovelove Barefoot In The Park!! Last year, when my sis and I went to NYC, we took a stroll in Central Park in our barefeet ... just to say we were really "barefoot in the park" :D Anyway, Jane Fonda is a riot in the film (especially the scene involving the huge bed in the tiny room!).

LOL! my favorite is the big fight! and the scene the next day when the telephone repair man comes and think Rob is going to punch him :D

of course I love it when they make up as Rob Red is hanging off the roof!

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing) I live in the lovely (?) Central Valley of California.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it) Short (growing), fine, ashy blonde/brown, colored red.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? Egg rolls, vietnamese fresh rolls, chocolate chip cookies, my husband's stir fry, tamales.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? I love to read, surf the internet, listen to music and SING, hang out with my husband and kids.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? I am a wife, mother, part-time secretary and student. I'm studying to be something great, I just haven't figured out what that is yet. I want to help people who want to be helped!

6. What is your relationship status? I'm married.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? I have two dogs and a cat. I'd have many more but my husband says, "NO MORE PETS!!!" :!:

8. Did you go to college? What did you study? I went to college right out of high school and I had no idea what I wanted to do. I have a degree in Liberal Arts. I've also studied American Sign Language. I've gone back and I'm thinking about majoring in nursing but I still change my mind every other day!

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? I like Buffy, Friends, Seinfeld, Dharma and Greg, Will and Grace, American Choppers, Monster Garage and the CSI's.

10. What are your favorite movies? I loved "The Fisher King", "Legally Blonde" and "Undercover Brother" (I really enjoy brainless movies!). Right now, "Practical Magic" is top on my list of favorites.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? I haven't travelled much but my favorite place to go is San Francisco.

12. What were you like in high school? I wore alot of make-up and had really big hair. I had my friends but I never aspired to be in the popular "cliques". I always wanted to win "Nicest" or "Miss Congeniality" but I have a sarcastic sense of humor that gets me in trouble :twisted: . I was okay-I wish I had liked myself better back then.

13. What are your favorite hair products? I'm still learning but I love to combine jojoba oil and rosemary essential oil and massage my scalp. Shea butter rules too!

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? I love music. I love the old 70's funk of "The Commodores" and "Earth, Wind and Fire". I like Nora Jones' new songs alot. I enjoy blues and I love Etta James and I get so happy when I get to see "Johnny Nitro and the Doorslammers" in person! I like "No Doubt" alot but it makes me laugh to see Gwen Stefani on the cover of "Seventeen" and "Teen Vogue" because she's my age!

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? My kids' baby box and each child's baby book.

16. What was the happiest day of your life? I have two days-each of my child's birth days!

17. What are your favorite books/authors? I love Janet Evanovich and Sue Grafton. I used to read tons of Stephen King and Dean Koontz novels but I'm not into such "dark" stories lately.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? Jeez, gotten tattooed.

19. What is your favorite holiday? I don't know. When I was a kid every holiday that came up was my favorite. Now I'm sort of high strung and I get stressed out, which sucks. I guess Christmas is good but it makes me a nervous wreck.

20. What is your favorite quote? "Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got." —Janis Joplin I'm still trying to live by that one. I like it because it's sort of ironic, considering how Janis ended up.

1. Currently in Massachussetts, but going somewhere else in 2 weeks...don't know where yet :suspect: Originally from the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador...moved to Montana in my teens.

2. Ahhhh, I suck at this: wavy, dark blondish-reddish, medium texture....I give up :shock: When all the hair I lost after my pregnancy grows back...then I'll decide.

3. Hot and Sour Soup, Eggs Benedict, mangoes, mangoes, mangoes

4. Quilting, origami, surfing the net

5. I'm a Registered Nurse, so is my dh. I LOVE my job...but in another life I'd learn all about woodworking and I'd make beautiful furniture.

6. Married 7 yrs.

7. Maine Coon cats named Merriwether Lewis (Louie) and Sacajawea (Weegie). A soon as we're done traveling we'll be getting a Newfoundland.

8. B.A. in Spanish and International Studies, B.S. in Nursing

9. Law and Order, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sagwa (a kids show on PBS)

10. So many, hmmm: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Bladerunner, El Norte

11. Monteverde National Park, Costa Rica (Clouded rainforest with so many tropical birds and frogs)

12. Emotionally labile...

13. Have no clue yet...ask me again in a year ;)

14. Dixie Chicks, Silvio Rodriguez, CCR, Jimmy Buffett, Fleetwood Mac

15. My 5 yr old's stuffed bat Stellaluna, and my 18 month old's stuffed dog Tuffy

16. The day it hit me that I have a great marriage.

17. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

18. Don't think I've done it yet...I seem to be getting more eccentric with age.

19. Christmas.

20. To each his own. This changes weekly, I love quotes.

21. What? No more questions...I was enjoying my trip down memory lane.

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

I am in North Texas, I've lived here 13 years but grew up in Colorado.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

2aCiii which is 3" waves, medium to course in texture, lots and lots of hair! Oh and my hair is dark dark ashe blonde (lightens in the sun)

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

French Fries

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

sewing, reading, internet surfing, trying to learn a new skill (currently it's playing the piano, before it was drawing) and watching "The Music Man" :D

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

I homeschool my children, homeschool my children. ;) No but seriously, after my children are successfully graduated from college and I am no longer responsible for them I will want to go to school to get a degree and eventually go into medicine of some sort.

6. What is your relationship status?

married

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

I have 2 cats, I wish I had 8 cats - all grown up that is. :)

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

No, I was too smart for college! :silly:

9. What are your favorite TV shows?

I like to watch Real World Las Vegas, reality shows, and Friends

10. What are your favorite movies?

A Fish Called Wanda and The Music Man

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

The deepest parts of Mexico, absolutely real and absolutely beautiful.

12. What were you like in high school?

Very quiet, shy; and I did not participate in any extracurricular activities cause I didn't have a high enough grade point average because I had to work about 30 hours a week and therefore I didn't have time for anything else but work. :(

13. What are your favorite hair products?

I like organic shampoos and Conditioners, Nexxus Humectrus and Loreal S & C's.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

I like pretty much all music accept for rap, weird hip hop and some country. My favorite rock artist is Sting, my favorite Christian band is DC Talk, my favorite Classical Composer is Vivaldi and Bach. And my favorite musical is The Music Man!

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

Picture albums, baby memorabilia, and the Coo-Coo Clock my Grandparents gave me.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?

The day my Grandparents gave me the Coo-Coo clock! :P And of course the birth of my 2 children, shhhh don't tell my hubby I didn't say "wedding day"! ;)

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

Little Women, and I really don't have a favorite author but I am a book reader!

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

move to Texas from the colorful state of Colorado! :shocked:

19. What is your favorite holiday?

Christmas

20. What is your favorite quote?

Trouble, that starts with T, which rhymes with P and that stands for pool, that stands for pool!!! (from the Music Man, loooooove it!) 8)

This topic is way too much fun for me not to reply to!

1. Location--born in Chicago, currently in Chicago. (there was some non-Chicago stuff in between, though
2. Hair--3a/bMii, naturally black but sun-damaged to really really dark brown, 18.5" which is less than shoulder length due to the curls.
3. Favorite food(s)? Cheese. And anything that has cheese in it. And chocolate. And Natural Ovens bagels.
4. Hobbies: DANCING, sword, playing Shadowrun, video games
5. What do I do for a living? Whatever I can. What would I rather do? Be a professional dancer and/or bridal gown designer.
6. Relationship status: Married
7. I have one cat. I wish I had several cats.
8. Did you go to college? Yes and I studied apparel design.
9. Favorite TV shows: .hack//SIGN, Friends, Thundercats, and of course Meow TV
10. What are your favorite movies? Spirited Away, Fire, and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon come to mind.
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? Ithaca, New York
12. What were you like in high school? dorky, FRIZZY, and obnoxious
13. What are your favorite hair products? Mega-Tek and Wonder 8!
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? Final Fantasy soundtracks!! Also any music that's good for belly dancing. And Mike Oldfield.
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? Pictures. Everything else can be replaced.
16. What was the happiest day of your life? My wedding day.
17. What are your favorite books/authors? Jean M. Auel, Margaret Atwood, J. K. Rowlings come to mind. There are others. Many others.
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? Too numerous to count
19. What is your favorite holiday? Halloween. Definitely.
20. What is your favorite quote? There are five:
"I don't know what happens when people die, Laura. I don't work for the, like, kill people company."--my husband
"Oh my...gracious me, however could he do such a thing? ...what a dickweasel."--my little sister
"Cid [from FF7] puts egg yolks all over his body, and then he puts cigarettes in them. That's why he doesn't have a girlfriend."--my little brother, at age 7
"Get up early and go get your car fixed. Don't sleep around."--my dad
"Orangutan."--Itchy the cat, to my sister

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
--> I was born and brought up in India. I am currently in Dallas, TX.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
--> Fia : 1b/c/iii
hair is past tailbone, long, straight, black and medium.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
-->Love spicy food..

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
--> napping, chatting in RL, music, indian movies, lately gardening..

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
--> I am an electrical engineer, love it..

6. What is your relationship status?
--> dating (getting married next yr)

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
--> No pets..would love to have a puppy..

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
--> Yep, did my bachelors in Electrical engg.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
--> Sienfeld, Tom and Jerry

10. What are your favorite movies?
--> Rangeela (indian), Dilwale Dilhania Le jayengey (indian), Monsters Inc.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
--> can't decide on any one place..

12. What were you like in high school?
--> talkative and mischievious

13. What are your favorite hair products?
--> St Ives hair products, Garnier Fructis, Hair oils and henna.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
--> soft music. I listen to indian music and soft rock...many groups on my fav list.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
--> home video/photo album, cell phone and important documents.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
--> many many...

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
--> Femina (indian women's magazine), short stories and math puzzles, brain teasers.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
--> can't remember..sure I must have done something...

19. What is your favorite holiday?
--> Anything that's longer than a week...

20. What is your favorite quote?
--> There is always a first time ;)

I never saw this before! Cool...

1. Where ya from: At this moment I'm living in North Carolina. I was born in Indiana, moved around Indiana and Ohio in general for the first 16 years of my life until I landed here. I think this is the 7th house I've lived in during my lifetime....I'm sure you all were dying to know that. :silly:

2. Hair: 2cNiii or 3aNiii, meaning it can't make up its mind whether it wants to be curly or wavy, and it's extreeeemely thick.

3. Foods: Chocolate, dill pickles, beef jerky, plain pasta, jalapenos. Not all mixed together though.


4. Hobbies: Horses in general, riding my NEW HORSE SKIP!!! WHOO!! Ahem. Sci-fi (Star Wars and Star Trek specifically, but any sci-fi will do), reading everything I can get my hands on, drawing and other art, archery, riflery, working on my site, surfing the 'net, chatting on instant messenger, hiking, canoeing, downhill and water skiing, I know there's more...



5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? Seeing as how I'm only 16 and therefore a minor, I get to slack off all day! Well, no. I go to school and do chores and work and junk the same as you folks, I just get paid minimum wage. :rolleyes: My dream job would be...um...argh...I don't really know what I want to do yet (story of every teen's life, unfortunately) BUT I have a halfway decent idea: either a writer/journalist or a cover artist for books. I think. This could change.

6. What is your relationship status? Relationship? What's that? Seriously, I don't do the boyfriend thing. They're too much trouble. :P I have tons of great friends who happen to be boys, but no boyfriend or any romantic interest. I'll worry about that in, oh, say 10 years...hehe. I know, procrastinator...

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

I have 2 dogs, 1 cat, and 1 HORSE!! I wish I had...man..now that I got my horse I don't know what to wish for anymore. It was habit to say "horse" when anyone asked what I wanted most. I need a new obsession or something.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study? I'm still in high school, technically homeschooled, so no college yet. Although next year I'm going to the community college to take some stuff. Just general education courses until I graduate HS. And then...the sky's the limit!

9. What are your favorite TV shows? Star Trek Enterprise, Star Trek Voyager, Star Trek Deep Space 9, Star Trek Next Generation, Star Trek....you seeing a pattern here? Besides that...um...Spongebob? ;)


10. What are your favorite movies? Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Signs, and far too many more to list


11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

Hard one...I've been to more than half of the 50 states plus Canada, but there's still so many places I want to see. The upper peninsula of Michigan is beautiful, so is Wyoming and Texas.

12. What were you like in high school? Thus far, I'm just me...conservative, geeky, obnoxiously happy, more comfortable talking to an adult about the state of world politics than to a teen about contemporary music.

13. What are your favorite hair products?

I honestly don't have any...I just use whatever's around the house.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

Movie soundtracks, classical, Celtic, some oldies, some soft rock, a handful of song from nearly every category, but NO hard rock or pop or hip hop or rap...ick.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

Hmm...I don't really have anything...I guess whatever was nearest the exit. Unless it was cold out. Then I'd grab a coat. Or if I was barefoot, some shoes, if it was snowing. I don't have any material posessions I care that much about. If the family and pets are fine, I'm happy.


16. What was the happiest day of your life? Every day is a happy day! I couldn't pick just one.


17. What are your favorite books/authors? Way way way too many...I have pages and pages of favorites. Suffice it to say, I like mysteries, sci-fi, historical fiction, classics, and just about everything else.


18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? Again, this would be pages long. Just today and yesterday, the weirdest things I did were 1) climbing up our roof to the very end of the peak, hanging over the edge to paint a part that we couldn't reach with the ladder. 2) Having an hour-long super-soaker fight with my younger brother all around creation, shrieking like maniacs as the cars driving by all stared. I like "to believe six impossible things before breakfast" (Through the Looking Glass reference), or rather do six weird things before breakfast.

19. What is your favorite holiday? Thanksgiving

20. What is your favorite quote? I have pages of this too...I'll just put one or two.

"Turn your face to the sun and the shadows will fall behind you." - Jan Steinberg

"Lie to a liar, for lies are his coin; steal from a thief, for that is easy; set a trap for a trickster and catch him at the first attempt, but beware of an honest man." - Louis L'Amour

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing) Suburb outside of Cleveland, Ohio
2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it) 2C/Medium/ii Dark brown with some gray. Almost to waist.
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? Italian, mexican, Deep fried turkey, Ice cream,chocolate
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? crochet, gardening.
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? Homemaker and student. (was studying court reporting, but I'm switching to dental assisting in the fall for the time being). Not sure what I'd rather do.
6. What is your relationship status? Married for 15 great years.
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? 2 birds and a rabbit (who is going to be put to sleep soon). Wish we had a bulldog.
8. Did you go to college? What did you study? See above
9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? CSI, Reba, most comedy shows.
10. What are your favorite movies? Lord of the rings, Lethal weapons movies,Ghost
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? pass. Haven't been there yet
12. What were you like in high school? Very shy and still am today
13. What are your favorite hair products? Still looking
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? Country, some rock and gospel. Garth brooks, Dixie chicks,Faith Hill, Shania Twain, Alabama,Aerosmith and Amy Grant
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? Pictures, Bible, Music C.D.'s
16. What was the happiest day of your life? I have a few. the day I got married and the days I had my four kids.
17. What are your favorite books/authors? Murder mysteries and non-fiction. Favorite authors: Patricia Cornwell, Sue Grafton, James Patterson and John Douglas. Some of Danielle Steel.
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? Don't know. I'm sure there"s something though.
19. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas. I love the smells, lights and music.
20. What is your favorite quote? "Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep on saying to
myself that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end by
really becoming incapable of doing it. On the contrary, if I shall have
the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it,
even if I may not have it at the beginning."

Mahatma Gandhi
1869-1948, Indian Nationalist Leader ;)

1. New Jersey - New Jersey I was born in Elizabeth
2. fia system in sig. brown with pieces of blonde I dont want and didn't put in there and a bit of a wave which poops out alot.
3. garlic, good salads, thai, Indian, vietnamsie. Anything different or exoctic.
4. Photography, music - playing trombone and voice attempting to learn piano.
5. WFull Time College student... :-( - I want to work on crime scenes.
6. Engaged to be married July 31st 2004.
7. I have 2 cats...
I want a goat, a horse, 2 chickens, a german short haired pointer or wimeranmer or husky or golden reteriver orgreyhound or chow chow or lab or OK I want at least 2 medium to large sized dogs, a cat, a reptile or rodent OK I want a hole zoo! I love animals.
8. Monmouth (monmouth.edu - best known as the Annie house yes I go to school in Daddy Warbucks house - and Bon Jovi was our grad speaker 2 years ago) and I study biology and music and Cj.
9. both C.S.I's, without a trace, 24, any of the new detective like shows on TLC, Six Feet Under, and a bunch of good ones.
10. Back to the Future, Cannibal the musical, La Vita E bella, LIttle Shop of Horrors, Frequncy, Lots... i have a page on epinions about it morguebabe77
11. I loved Vermont, and I've only been to vt, fl, va, NJ, Pa and toronto so.
12. I got voted biggest B1tch..... I was the band nerd who spent 6 out of 10 periods in the band room, the weird vintage girl who dress in thrift store stuff EVERY SINGLE DAY I didnt own one article clothing pre 1980 the socail out cast who was popular in her own group. And I only dadted guys in bands like rock bands... mostly bass players.
13. Aussie 3 min miracle and sweet almond oil
14. I listen to everything and I mean it, Jazz (Miles Davis!!!), Blues (Bessie Smith), R&amp;B swing, 'classical', punk, rock, rap, country, hip hop literally everything, my mp3 is the weirdest thing you'll ever want to see.
15. hard drive, photo boxes, scrap book
16. The day I got engaged
17. 1984, Farenheit 451, A clockwork orange, Dead Men Do tell Tales, In Cold Blood, sense a theme yet?
18. I used to have a tradition with friends we'd get dressed up in the middle of July and go trick or treating in rich towns we mainly got mail samples and candy from last year... if a old person answered the dooor we (since we were all in choir) would sing to them in 3 or 4 part harmony and entertain for pennies they would laugh and smile and clap and then give us each a penny it was fun.
19. Halloween.
20. The question is not can they think nor can they talk but can they suffer? and A true friend stabs you in the front.

This is fun.. How did I miss this?

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

I live in gorgeous Northern California. And this is the best place in the world for me. I know because my husband was in the Air Force and we went to Texas, Arizona, Italy, other parts of California... It's hard to say where I'm from. Defintely California though. I guess I'm from here, now.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

Gosh, I'd have to look at my sig to figure out what my Fia type is, but you all can do that.. in English my hair is dark brown, medium thick, fairly straight with body and 24 inches long.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

I love sauce. I always tell my family that food is just the vehicle for the sauce. BBQ sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, peanut sauce, chocolate sauce.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

I hand sew quilts (and having just returned from a trip to the Penn. Amish country, I have to add that not even the Amish women are as fanatical about not using a machine as I am :D ) I am making a California Native Plant garden, I run, I read, I try to paint, but that's hard to do with smll children around, and we have lived in our *very* old house for a year, so my new hobby is home remodeling (latest project was installing double-paned windows).

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

I am a Case Manager for a non-profit that administers child are subsidies to low income families. I think this is what I want to do for now, although at some point I'd like to get my Master's so they have to pay me more money to do it 8)

6. What is your relationship status?

Oh, I have all kinds of relationships :D I am married and have been for almost 7 years to my high school sweetheart. I am the mother to a boy and a girl, daughter to a mother and a father, sister to a sister, daughter-in-law to a mother, sister-in-law to 4 brothers and 2 sisters... but you probably just meant romantic relationship, huh?

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

I have a foxhound named Flash, a little grey and white cat named Diesel and a 6 toed tortie named caboose (brothers that my son named). I love my pets and I would like to have a *pack* of Foxhounds, but somehow I think my neighbors wouldn't appreciate that :D

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

I got my BS in Psychology and am trying to work up the momentm to go back some time in the next decade or so for an MSW...

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

I haven't watched TV in years and years. I think my last favorite TV show was Animaniacs or something...

10. What are your favorite movies?

I similarly haven't watched many movies in years. I have been watching the Matrix movies and the LOTR movies and liking them.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

Santa Rosa California!!! I used to say Venice, but then I lived there (or near enough) and realized that I really like home.

12. What were you like in high school?

Dissatisfied, uncentered, willing to reinvent myself to please people, moody, depressed.

From the outside I guess I was brainy and outgoing. I don't really know (ask my husband :D )

13. What are your favorite hair products?

I like jojba oil, and I have been using Avalon Organics for over a year now, which is some kind of record for me.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

I listen to whateve my husband happends to download. I love NIN, disco (village people! Saw them in concert!), Bob Marley, Altan, Janis Joplin, Simon and Garfunkel, and I'm liking The Matrix soudntrack a lot right now.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

Oh Heck, I don't care. I guess the two blankies and a dolly. How did my children end up so attached to *stuff*?

16. What was the happiest day of your life?

The two days I stopped being pregnant. I was happy my children were born, but I almost think that at the time I was happier to be not-pregnant.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

I just finished The Da Vinci Code and loved it. I like Mark Twain, Dickens, Margaret Atwood, Starhawk, Virginia Woolf, Douglas Adams, Shakespeare, Lewis Caroll. My favorite book has always traditionally been 1984 by George Orwell, but I haven't read it in a long time, so that may not be true anymore. Oh, and of course LOTR and The Hobbit. But those are in a class by themselves. They're true history, right? :D

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

That probably depends on who you're asking... I don't think I've done anything that was strange, but other's would probably disagree with me.

19. What is your favorite holiday?

I love Brigit, which is a Pagan holiday that happens in Februaury, which is my least favorite month.

20. What is your favorite quote?

"we're all mad here, I'm mad, you're mad..."

-The Chesire Cat

*or*

"Bring our your dead! Bring out your dead!'

-Guard in Monty Python and the Holy Grail

[color=indigo]1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)Melbourne, Australia. Mostly grew up in Australia, but was born in Canada and lived in England also.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
2aMii...medium brown, medium-textured, waves that vary according to weather. 35 inches, currently aiming for tailbone, but I can feel a trim coming on...

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Love Indian! Also sushi and Mexican.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
You mean...there's time for anything else? Oh yes, that's right, well...making jewellery, reading, writing, drawing/painting, tapestry, collecting stray cats...I used to play the harp, but I haven't for a while now and it's just sitting there :(

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
Student (still...) Want to be a novelist.

6. What is your relationship status?
Single with a ticking biological clock!

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
Cats. Used to also have ducks and fish. Would like a dog to take running along the beach.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
Bachelors in Theology and Arts (Classics and Archaeology). Still there...

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
Everybody Loves Raymond, The Bill (police drama), Red Dwarf (UK sci/fi comedy)

10. What are your favorite movies?
Bladerunner, Shawshank Redemption

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Love Provence - beautiful! Chile I like also.

12. What were you like in high school?
Oh boy...shy, teased, nerdish!

13. What are your favorite hair products?
Mastey clarifying shampoo because my hair bounces up nice and fluffy afterwards!

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
Sting, U2, Tori Amos, Dido, Jewel

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
I'd try and lug my huge harp out...if there was any time after that, old family photos, family Bible

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
Oh, I hope this hasn't happened yet :)

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
Marion Zimmer Bradley (Mists of Avalon, Firebrand etc.), Edward Rutherfurd (Sarum), Kafka (love "Metamorphosis"), Gogol, Dostoyevsky, Evelyn Waugh

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Oh...do you really want to be disturbed?!

19. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas. Or if I'm feeling pagan, Beltane (May 1, my birthday!)

20. What is your favorite quote?
"Know Thyself" - at the Delphic Oracle

1. I’m a down under born Ozy chick. (Australia) I luv my country.. 8)

2. My hair is natural dark blonde with sun streaks, coloured at the
moment a yukky golden colour which I’m growing out. Its straight &amp;
very thick. I want it healthy and long.

3. Fav food is Mediterranean. Lots of sun dried tomatoes and oil.
Mmmmmm

4. I love to read self development, organise everything yet never stick
to it. I just love to plan new things and get all excited.

5. I’m looking for work. Just left family business. I want to be a
counsellor to empower young girls to be true to themselves.


6. Oh I hate this question. I wanted my husband to grow up &amp; he didn’t
want to. So he is putting a divorce through. :(
But its been 3 years and my heart has healed, and I can’t wait to fall
in love again. ;)

7. Luv this question. I got the sweetest dog. A gorgeous Labrador with
the biggest brown eyes, she just adores me.
One day soon I will buy another Lab puppy.

8. I left school early, couldn’t decide on what to do so did everything.
Now that I really want to study counselling, I got no money.


9. I don’t put the TV on much cause I read yet I do like our quirky Aussie
shows.

10. I like movies that have me sitting on the edge of my sit. Drama and
scary.

11. New Zealand. On my honeymoon. So pretty. I dream about coming
to America to the little towns I see in movies.
With just house out in fields and no shops or anything for miles.
Actually that sounds just like here, hmmm, might just stay home.

.
12. Shy. Lacked confidence, yet seemed to get into mischief a lot.

13. My hair boar bristle brush makes my hair so soft and smooth. I
adore intensive treatments and sitting in the sun.

14. Just listen to Christian music. Love Matt redman. Gorgeous voice.

15. If my house was burning, I’d have to save my photo negatives, my
pj’s and bible.

16. Sunday just gone was my absolute favourite day. I got water
baptised. Praise God.

17. All Christian, self development books are what I read. Mostly I read
around 4 books at a time.

18. Stood on the rail way station at 6am raising money for a young
pregnant mum so she could pay for medical costs in America for her
baby’s operation when it was born. I only raised $100 yet it all
helped. Gee I got some strange looks, saying
“want to help save a baby’s life- if you don’t she might die.”
Actually thinking back I would have thought 'weirdo' if I wasn’t me.
Oh big thank you to America this little girl is now home and
very healthy. Thank you, thank you...

19. My fav holiday will be my next honeymoon. A girl’s gotta dream
on..Hey..

20. Happiness is an inside job….. Luv that. :D

Hey that was fun. Made me think about good things. Thanks for getting to know me. Totie ;)

1. I'm in Bangladesh, and I'm Indian/Pakistani.
2. My hair is 2aMiii, very thick, dark brown, and wavy.
3. My favorite food is daal chawal :D lol it means rice with a kind of brown curry-like thing on it :?
4. I'm a musician (pianist, violinist, clarinettist)
5. What do I do for a living? Well, er, I'm still in school, but I'm going to start working as a piano teacher in April :D
7. I don't have any pets but I would love to have a doggy :D
8. I'm still in high school, so I haven't been to college yet.
9. My favorite TV shows include Charmed (gotta love Holly Marie Combs' hair), Smallville, Friends, and other sit-coms
10. My favorite movie is "Shakespeare in Love"
11. The most wonderful place I have been to would have to be Paris this summer with my Mum :D
12. I'm still in high school... my friends describe me as "nerdy :? , musical, TOO nice, caring, good listener, quiet"
13. My favorite hair products.. hmm... I love my "Caring" conditioner, olive oil, and my wide toothed comb
14. I listen to mostly 70-80's and classical music. I don't really have a favorite singer. I also love Indian classical music.
15. If my house was burning down I'd save my diary, a box of special items I have, and my comb :D
16. The happiest day(s) of my life... would probably have to be April 9-10, 2002 ;)
17. I love reading all KINDS of things, only excluding romance/teen novels and sports novels. I love the Bronte sisters, Philip Pullman, Madeleine L'Engle... can't think of any others right now
18. I don't .. DO.. strange things :D
19. I don't have a favorite holiday...
20. My favorite quote: "Do or do not. There is no try." I find it very inspiring :)

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
Western New York
2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
dark brown with natural red highlights (assisted with henna), 1b-M-iii, straight with a slight wave, individual strand are fine, medium, and course (so I just put "M"), and it's VERY thick.
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
chocolate, what else is there?
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
scrapbooking, photography
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
SAHM, it's all I want to do!
6. What is your relationship status?
very happily married :D
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
5 cats, one dog, numerous fish, don't want any more!!! :shock:
8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
yes, computer science
9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
HGTV
10. What are your favorite movies?
anything with Harrison Ford :twisted:
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Hershey Park... all that chocolate!!
12. What were you like in high school?
spastic
13. What are your favorite hair products?
L'Oreal Mega Moisture Conditioner, distilled water
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
this is ALL over the place
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
non-living you mean right? the scrapbooks
16. What was the happiest day of your life?
there are three: wedding day, birth of DD9 and DD7
17. What are your favorite books/authors?
Taylor Caldwell, Nora Roberts
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Lived in Saudi Arabia (was deployed during Operation Desert Shield / Storm)
19. What is your favorite holiday?
4th of July
20. What is your favorite quote?
there are too many to list!

Oh fun! :D I doubt anyone will actually read this, but I love to do these things!

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
I'm in Ohio, and I was born in Tennessee.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
Stick straight, long, brown, fragile

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Anything with either cheese or chocolate

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Books, cooking, kitties, theatre, herbs, tons of things...

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
I don't have a career. I want to be a mom more than anything. I'm also tossing around being a doula, scenic artist, lactation consultant, running my own business, working in a museum, teaching, interior design... um, I really don't know what I want to do. :oops:

6. What is your relationship status?
I'm enganged. And happy. :)

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
I have two kitties, but they're not really mine. One belongs to my brother, and one belongs to my mom. I wish I had a kitty of my own.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
I went to college, majored in theatre, and quit before I was done. I'm taking a break now, but I'm going to go back, and major in either sociology or art history. Today I'm leaning towards art history, tomorrow, who knows?

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
Not much of a TV watcher. I've loved Whose Line is It Anyway? and... oh other stuff, but I don't remember.

10. What are your favorite movies?
Princess Bride wins hands down. I also loved The Fellowship of the Ring, but not the second one as much.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Aix-en-Provence. I'm sure it's the Garden of Eden.

12. What were you like in high school?
I was shy and geeky, but I had a close group of friends. We were choir and theatre people mostly.

13. What are your favorite hair products?
Pantene Sleek and Smooth, both the shampoo and conditioner. They're the only hair products I use.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
I listen to everything. My current obsession is Norah Jones. My most long standing fave would be either Simon and Garfunkel or Santana.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
My journals. And my happy box.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
... I honestly couldn't say.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
Oh wow. Um, I like everything I've read by Dickens, and I really like Jane Austen, though I wouldn't say she's a fave. Oh, LOTR, of course!

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
I'm pretty boring... I don't do strange things.

19. What is your favorite holiday?
CHRISTMAS!!! After that, Passover... yeah, I know, two religions.

20. What is your favorite quote?
For a serious one, read my sig. For a funny one, this one by Dorothy Parker should do: "Brevity is the soul of lingerie."

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

Maryland originally..now in west virginia

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

21.5 inches..fine straight

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
seafood!!

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

My appaloosa ,Cheyenne

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

just a job...I would rather stay home!

6. What is your relationship status?

very married
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

umm..6 dogs..4 cats...upteen chickens..1 appy horse..4 cattle, 1 sheep
8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
I have an AA in political Science

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

I like biography channel

10. What are your favorite movies?
Frances, sweet dreams..and anything funny

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

I am a beach person..so anytime I go its the BESTEST

12. What were you like in high school?
Ughh..I was a WILD CHILD

13. What are your favorite hair products?

AO
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
I like all music

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
Pictures, ...pictures, pictures

16. What was the happiest day of your life?

When I had my babies....awesome days...

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
anything on Jackie O..and stephen king &amp; amy Tan

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

Everything I do is strange..hard to choose just one..LOL


19. What is your favorite holiday?
Thanksgiving..and Christmas Eve

20. What is your favorite quote?

"Moral indignation is jealousy with a halo"

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing) Sydney, Australia!

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it) About 15 inches long, straight, half colour-damaged golden blonde and half natural light brown with blonde sunstreaks.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? Mexican and Chinese foods, chocolate, caramel and pecan cheesecake, ice cream... :D

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? Surfing, skiing (when I can), horseriding, swimming, and sleeping! :oops:

5. What do you do for a living? Hehe, I'm technically a journalism student, but I'll be working as a ski instructor in California in a few weeks, and my course has been deferred for several months now. What would you rather do? I honestly don't know... perhaps a (highly paid ;)) job in publishing or advertising?

6. What is your relationship status? Recovering from a painful breakup.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? 3 cats, 2 dogs and 2 horses. What sorts of pets do you wish you had? Well, more horses would be nice, but the Aussie drought prevents that (we wouldn't have enough good pasture for them).

8. Did you go to college? Yes. What did you study? Journalism.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? Home and Away (Aussie soap), The Simpsons. If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? Dawson's Creek was really good in the first two or three seasons, but it became pretty crappy after that.

10. What are your favorite movies? Ooohh, this changes all the time... but among them are Girl, Interrupted; The Sound of Music; Trainspotting; Teaching Mrs Tingle; Shrek... I have varied tastes when it comes to movies.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? Hmmm... the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland; New York in Winter was beautiful; and I loved Singapore too. But really, I love where I live more than anything!

12. What were you like in high school? Similar to how I am now (friendly, sporty, a tad neurotic at times) but less easygoing as a person, and much more bitchy and judgemental (it's awful how highschool cliques can affect a girl's personality! :oops:)

13. What are your favorite hair products? These change often as well, but in general I like natural hair products, like the Avalon Botanicals and the Alchemy range.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? Oasis, baby! :rockerdude: But I'll lisen to just about anything, depending on my mood.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? I guess I'd be more rational than sentimental here, and save legal documents, photo albums, and cash (I know this is more than three items, but hey, I can cheat can't I?)

16. What was the happiest day of your life? There's been many, many happy days in my life, so it would be tough to choose... but I guess the day I discovered my HSC result (final highschool exams) was pretty awesome, as I'd done much better than I'd expected, easily qualified for my University course, and felt as though all my hard work and stress had finally been worth it. :D

17. What are your favorite books/authors? So many here too... the ones that spring to mind are the Harry Potter series; I'm still a little kid at heart.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? When I was about twelve, I threw several litres of paint out of the second-floor window of our classroom, making an abstract painting on the pavement outside in the process. It looked really good, but funnily enough the teacher wasn't too impressed... and the phrase 'artistic expression' was not yet known to me at that age. :D

19. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas!!!

20. What is your favorite quote? "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." - Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? Ohio

2. How would you describe your hair? Dark brown, wavy, b/w thick and fine, 3 in. below shoulders

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? chocolate, pizza, Chinese

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? jogging, dancing, hanging out w/boyfriend, shopping

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? college student - I hate working, and I can't think of any job I'd really like to do.

6. What is your relationship status? boyfriend

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? 1 cat, and that is all I can handle!

8. Did you go to college? What did you study? yes, currently studying communications

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? nothing really, the news I guess.

10. What are your favorite movies? Random Hearts, Sleepless in Seattle

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? Myrtle Beach

12. What were you like in high school? quiet, musical, teacher's pet

13. What are your favorite hair products? Apple Pectin shampoo (Sally's), V05 Vanilla Blossom conditioner

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? pop/none in particular

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? my peace sign necklace, Land's End plaid shirt, tank top my boyfriend gave me

16. What was the happiest day of your life? making the flag corps in high school

17. What are your favorite books/authors? Charles Dickens, Edith Wharton, Sandra Brown

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? join a long hair website (no j/k! I'm not sure.)

19. What is your favorite holiday? Thanksgiving

20. What is your favorite quote? "The real and lasting victories are those of peace, and not of war."

--Ralph Waldo Emerson

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? I currently reside in Kingwood, TX and am from Houston (was born in the Heights)

2. How would you describe your hair? As for my Fia, please see my sig because I can't recall it offhand. Right now, my hair is in major need of TLC, which I've been providing, but it needs more. It will be good to go this time next year.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? I love raw, natural food, though I do crave the occassional Sonic burger with mustard.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? I am a renaissance faire addict and an avid writer and musician.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? I am a web designer, but I'd much rather travel the faire circuit in a gypsy wagon, singing and dancing for my supper.

6. What is your relationship status? I am engaged as of two months ago!

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? I have two cats named Izzy &amp; Cosmo that I bottle fed when their mother abandoned them on my porch (they have two other sisters who belong to my mom). I love cats, but I also love all animals. I would have lots more like chickens and horses, but our deed restrictions prohibit them in our subdivision!

8. Did you go to college? What did you study? I was in college for a couple years on and off and took everything, but only passed art &amp; literature. I am not cut out for school. As Mark Twain said, "I have never let my schooling interfere with my education". ;)

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? If I watch, I like Seinfeld and things on cable like history shows and what not.

10. What are your favorite movies? Lord of the Rings, Legend, Henry &amp; June, and soooooooooooo many more.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? Scotland...all of it!

12. What were you like in high school? I was withdrawn and quiet with only a couple close friends. I liked to do the same things as now; write, create art and play music. Most of my close friends were much older than me and as a result, I have always hung out with an older crowd. My childhood kind of stunk, so I kept to myself, but once you got to know me, you could tell I was going to be a self-sufficient person. I loved to read, as I do now, and spent LOTS of time reading under this wonderful old oak tree in the park near my house.

13. What are your favorite hair products? ANYthing that will make my hair untangle. Since I was little my mother has had to fight with mega-mokey nests at my nape and I still struggle with that today.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? This is something best saved for live conversation as I have TONS of faves, but I can rule out modern radio. I don't like anything really that you hear on the radio today.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? My photographs, my journals and musical equipment.

16. What was the happiest day of your life? I've had lots, I am really a pretty happy person so I'd say most of them are my happiest. Of course, I haven't had kids yet and I hear that ranks pretty high. ;)

17. What are your favorite books/authors? Anais Nin, Marion Zimmer Braldey, Tolkien, Robert E. Howard, Morgan Llewellyn, Proust, H. Miller, Dostoevsky, etc. etc. etc. I have SO many.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? Danced naked around a bonfire. :twisted: It was SUPER fun.

19. What is your favorite holiday? I love Christmas.

20. What is your favorite quote? See question #8

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from?
USA, California, San Francisco Bay Area. Born in Japan
2. How would you describe your hair?
My hair is mostly 1b, but 2b at the temples since having children, coarse, and iii. It is 40 1/2 inches and black or very dark brown (except for the temples and ends which are a little lighter). I am curious about what my hair's genetic potential is, so I am just letting it grow as long as it wants. (I set a goal for this of 6 years.) I started from a chin length bob in June 2000. I have had short hair for most of my life.
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Noodles, especially in asian style dishes like Pad Thai, udon, soba. Also chocolate (however, I'm allergic to it). Vanilla ice cream. Yes low-carbing has been a challenge!
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Quilting, sewing, knitting, spinning, cropping, baking, all sorts of various crafts, gardening, reading, singing.
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
Part-time secretary, SAHM
6. What is your relationship status?
Happily married
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
One dog. My preteen wish was for a horse.
8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
Yes. Anthropology
9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
Stuff on DIY or HGTV. Also Star Trek Enterprise, The Amazing Race, Degrassi, Survivor and most stuff on PBS. Avonlea, St. Elsewhere, Seinfeld.
10. What are your favorite movies?
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Anne of Green Gables, Spirit
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Hawaii was nice. So was Disney World. So was a certain spot at my alma mater which used to be secretive but is now exposed.
12. What were you like in high school?
Shy, too boy crazy, too easily impressed with others.
13. What are your favorite hair products?
Jojoba oil, mayonnaise, still experimenting with the others.
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
Classical, R&amp;B, gospel
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
Photos
16. What was the happiest day of your life?
Wedding day &amp; births of 2 sons.
17. What are your favorite books/authors?
can't remember right now. Lately I've been reading how to books, such as cookbooks and hair books.
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
(It's gotta be hair related) In George Michael's book he suggested saving shed hair for a week to see how much hair you lose. For some reason I just kept saving it and now have a small box full. (Am I weird or what?)
19. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas
20. What is your favorite quote?
the golden rule

1. Tallahassee, Florida born in Rockledge Florida
2. 2bii
3. brussel sprouts, feta cheese, pita bread, pork loin
4. making lotion, soap, candles and hair products.
5. Work for the State of Florida, rather have my own little boutique selling my own soaps, lotions and hair care products.
6. married, 4 children (5 counting hubby) 8.10.12.14
7. none. none
8. BS BA
9. Foresic files, I detective, anything on TLC
10. Hands down, Casablanca, Cool Hand Luke and Scarface
11. Toss up Alaska and Wisconsin Dells.
12. Hippy
13. Henna, AVG and Jojoba
14. Like different mostly New age and Heavy Metal. Love Deep Purple and Dio.
15. Photos of my children, wedding video, hubbies stuffed bobcat.
16. My wedding day.
17. Stephen King, Tom Clancy &amp; Charles Stanley
18. geeze can't tell you that one.
19. Thanksgiving.
20. A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

I'm from northern Europe

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

Thick, wavy with spiral curls underneath, medium texture

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

My grandma's kale rolls with lingonberry jam
Bean burritos
Fresh fruit salad

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

Manic hair care is not a hobby of mine, but acting, snowboarding, yoga, swimming, movies and art (painting, drawing, graphics) are.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

I'm a student. I would like to/I am going to make a living in arts (children's book illustrations and such) and acting.


6. What is your relationship status?

Married since summer 2002 ;)

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

I have a Norwegian forest cat.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

I'm still going. I study archaelogy.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

Alias, Smallville, Friends

10. What are your favorite movies?

Star Wars (episode 2 is a favorite)
But I watch so many movies that I have tons of favorites that I watch many times.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

Cuba was pretty wonderful.

12. What were you like in high school?

Lazy with good grades, a wild child. The funny one. Which is weird because the words people use to describe me are fragile and soulful.. oh and vivacious, I guess that would go with the funny/sunny.

13. What are your favorite hair products?

Ummm.. I dunno. I like Clinique stuff.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

Some scandinavian bands that most of you have never heard of... and lots of other stuff too ;) different kinds of music

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

Negatives, valuable papers, the hard drive

16. What was the happiest day of your life?

The day I met my husband, or the day we got married.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

Children's story books with great pics and fantasy classics like the Neverending story and Mary Poppins


18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

I am SO not telling!

19. What is your favorite holiday?

Christmas!!!!

20. What is your favorite quote?

A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages
-Tennessee Williams



Thanks, and I hope to learn about y'all!
~magpieDee[/quote]

Ok - I am guilty. I have been lurking around the LHC for a loonnng time, and I just thought this would be a great opportunity to delurk.

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
Arkansas

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
My hair is the 1a type - fine and wispy, but with all the wonderful knowledge from the various members of this site and other sites my hair is now at its longest [27"] and healthiest. My family always encouraged me to keep my hair short- "it will look stringy, if you grow it out long" Guess what it doesn't!

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

Spicy food! Tex -Mex, Cajun and any kind of cheesecake

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

drawing, painting, going to the movies, and reading tons of books

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

Work as an accountant. Would love to write or delve into some creative endeavors.

6. What is your relationship status?

Married

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
one cat; would love to have another cat or a small dog [rat terrier]

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

BA - Art History

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
All time favorite TV series was Northern Exposure! I was such a geek that while it was in syndication on A&amp;E I would schedule classes and later my lunchbreaks around it. Every episode was wonderful.

10. What are your favorite movies?

Breakfast at Tiffany's; Roman Holiday; Stealing Beauty; any movie with Audrey Hepburn

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Adored Colorado - but still haven't seen the rest of the world...trying to hit my husband up for a trip to Ireland for our tenth.

12. What were you like in high school?

introverted artsy-fartsy nerd - loved to wear black - wait I'm still like that...

13. What are your favorite hair products?
Just discovered Lush solid shampoos [Gentle Lentil, Irresistible Bliss...] and conditioners [American Cream]. Also rotate the following into my hair regime: Aubrey Organics, GM Cream Shampoo, Suave, Monoi Oil, Camellia Oil, and Olive Oil.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
Wide variety. Current favorites are Coldplay, Radiohead, anything thing that is a bit melancholy - Mazzy Star, Chris Isaak

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
Jewelrybox from my granny, photo album, and my journal

16. What was the happiest day of your life?

Hard to say -- perhaps it will be the day I realize what will make me truly happy.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

Love to read fantasy/sci fi - Tad Williams, JRR Tolkein, Anne Rice, Tom Robbins, Margaret Atwood, and Ayn Rand. Rand's We the Living is my favorite novel.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

not sure -

19. What is your favorite holiday?

Thanksgiving

20. What is your favorite quote?

Haven't found one yet.

testing...

testing again...

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
I'm from the South/Midwest, my parents still live in Kentucky. I currently live in California, Silicon Valley.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
1b-c M ii, 32.5" my hair is slightly past waist-length (woohoo!!!), straight with a tendency toward waves, very fine, but moderately thick.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
i lovelovelove Boca burgers with tater tots. used to be that i loved hamburgers, but i became a vegetarian, so that put a stop to that.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
i'm into all things crafty: sewing, beading, knitting, cross-stitch. i also love to read.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? right now i'm a store clerk in a small, family owned store. i would SOOO much rather be a web designer or production artist, but the market is so bad for those jobs right now.

6. What is your relationship status?
i am married for the last 2+ years now.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
i have two cats, Miles and Deliah, and i have a 40-gallon aquarium with lots of fish. i'm happy with those pets. don't need any more.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
i went to two different colleges and studies computer science at the first (but didn't graduate from there) and advertising at the second (graduated from that one).

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
i've been hooked on the thursday night NBC shows (friends, will &amp; grace, er) for years, but i've currently picked up queer eye for the straight guy. love that show.

10. What are your favorite movies?
don't usually watch movies, but i suppose it would have to be the matrix. (the first one.)

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
hmmmm.....don't know. been to some really great places. probably someplace on the coast of california (half moon bay, sausalito, monterey bay)

12. What were you like in high school?
geeky, and a band nerd, but relatively friendly.

13. What are your favorite hair products?
redken allsoft. no doubt about it.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
i like it all, except for country. currently really into john mayer and norah jones.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
my wedding pictures, my computer, my renaissance costume.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
the day my husband proposed to me.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
awfully fond of stephen king (the dark tower series), but don't really have favorites. love ALL books.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
painted my bedroom navy and hung ivy from the ceiling (really. i'll post pictures if you want.)

19. What is your favorite holiday?
christmas.

20. What is your favorite quote?
life is not a dress rehearsal.
or maybe
seize the day. 'cause tomorrow you might be dead. -buffy, the vampire slayer.

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
Wyoming
2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
1b-M-ii
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
I like vegies and walnuts but I eat a little bit of everything.
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
knitting, listening to music
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
Housewife, mother of 4 and homemaker. I would like to be a beautician.
6. What is your relationship status?
very, very happily married
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
I have 3 cats
8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
I haven't gone to college yet but I do plan on going to become a beautician.
9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
MTVH
10. What are your favorite movies?
There's too many to name
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Fronteer (sp?) City in OK
12. What were you like in high school?
quiet
13. What are your favorite hair products?
Ginseng Miracle Wonder 8 Oil
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
I don't listen to opra or classical.
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets),
I would save my hair cases. All my hair stuff are in them.
16. What was the happiest day of your life?
My wedding day and the birth of my 2 biological children and graduation day.
17. What are your favorite books/authors?
I don't really like to read.
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
I honestly don't know
19. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas
20. What is your favorite quote?
"My Hair Is My Flower, Watch It Bloom." Of course lol

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
Raised in NJ, now in VA.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
1c-2a F ii - BSL, slightly wavy, super fine, thin, brunette

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Pasta, pasta, pasta. Not always my favorite, but most consistently a favorite!

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Reading, hiking, traveling, horseback riding, climbing, singing, jewelry designing (in a very minor way)... of course I no longer do most of those, but I'd love to start again!

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
I'm a professor. Ideally I would change careers every 5 years or so; there's no one thing I desire to do for an extented length of time.

6. What is your relationship status?
I have a DH.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
A cat. Several cats, a parrot if I can make the commitment... and, in my dream life, a horse.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
Yes. I studies many things, though all of my degrees are in Mathematics.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
In no particular order: M*A*S*H*, Quantum Leap, Ab Fab, CSI, Silk Stalkings (to my chagrin), Buffy (more chagrin)... most shows I do not like for the whole run, just for a couple of seasons...

10. What are your favorite movies?
Couldn't possibly decide.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
So far... brief visit: Vancouver, BC - loved the mountains; frequent visit: Nantucket - before there were so many summer people &amp; their cars

12. What were you like in high school?
Blase' (where are those french accents when you need them?)

13. What are your favorite hair products?
Still trying things out... but I'm loving Honey added to conditioner and Jojoba oil.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
Can't name a favorite - I love classic rock, "classic" metal, alternative, and classical.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
My computer, my jewelry, and.... my regalia - as long I'm still in academia I'll need it, and it's too damn expensive to replace!

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
Don't know... hopefully it hasn't happened yet!

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
Another impossible choice... Dick Francis, Rita Mae Brown, Jane Austen, Mary Wesley, Steven Millhauser...

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
I no longer remember why, but in college I literally got into a friend's pants (and his underpants)... while he was still wearing them. There was just enough room in there for both of us, but I remember thinking if there was a fire drill we'd be screwed because we couldn't move an inch.
Actually that is probably not the strangest, but it will do for now.

19. What is your favorite holiday?
I don't celebrate any holidays... but it is fun to say "Rosh Hashanah", so I guess that's my favorite!

20. What is your favorite quote?
"And in the end
the love you take
is equal to the love
you make."

(Cheesy, yes, but I am no longer blase'.)

Fun thread! Why didn´t I see it earlier?

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
I am living in Germany in a little village near Bonn/Cologne where I lived most of my life. My great-grandfather was born a mile away.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
2aCii- wavy as it likes (my hair is definitely bitchier than I am :D ) and colored as I like ;-)

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Pasta and turkish food.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Reading, reading, reading, horseback riding.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
I´m a student, reaching for my master of arts. I am not sure yet what to do next. I used to say I spent too much time for my education to stay at home but maybe I only want the perfect man and perfect children *lol*

6. What is your relationship status?
Single.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
A horse, actually a pony, and a dog, actually as big as a small pony :shock: I´d love to have a cat.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
I do study media sciences as my main subject, islamic science and ethnology/ ancient america studies.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
I love Sex and The City, they are all so nicely dressed ;-) And this weird criminal shows where they show how the found the killer.

10. What are your favorite movies?
Lord of The Rings Trilogy, The Last Mohican (the scene where Uncas falls of a *very* big rock and the girl in love jumps behind *sigh*). And the movies by Mira Nair.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
I´ve been on many beautiful places...but I think the most fantastic lanscapes were in Ireland.

12. What were you like in high school?
Well, if I found my graduate yearbook I could quote you what they thought about me. To make it short: arrogant and with a very sharp tongue ;-)

13. What are your favorite hair products?
Honey mixed into my heavenly nectarine smelling conditioner. And my different leave-in sprays.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
Classic, salsa, son, turkish pop, mainstream...a little bit of everything.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
My cell phone, a picture and my favourite book.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
shh!


17. What are your favorite books/authors?
I have read too many books, and I liked to many of them...but my alltime favourite is "Ali and Nino". And for relaxing and fun I like Terry Pratchett´s discworld.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Don´t remember anything- I´ve probably always been the good and boring girl.

19. What is your favorite holiday?
I don´t like holidays, this forced harmony is scaring.

20. What is your favorite quote?
Let me see...*one* of my favourites:
"Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names." (JFK)

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
South Louisiana born and raised
2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
1b-f/m-ii , about 3 inched past shoulders,growing out old highlights with about 3 inches of light brown roots :(
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
I love bananas, I could eat the whole bunch in less than 2 days, and home made hamburgers with all the toppings except mayo
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
the computer, music
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
full time college, no job for now
6. What is your relationship status?
very single
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
I have 2 cockatiels, I wish I had a cockatoo, and lots of other pets that I would like
8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
In 3rd semester for paralegal
9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
older Simpsons episodes, Roseanne, Seinfeld
10. What are your favorite movies?
Off the top of my head Little Women
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Washington D.C, so much to see, and I love Disney World also
12. What were you like in high school?
quiet and to myself
13. What are your favorite hair products?
not many, Aveda Shampure, Aura Jojoba hot oil treatment
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
Most everything except country, opera, heavy metal, most rap
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets),
clothes, jewelry, makeup perfume, box of various junk from childhood (I'm so materialistic :( ) and of course on the way out my pets
16. What was the happiest day of your life?
have yet to experience that
17. What are your favorite books/authors?
i don't read much
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
If I could remember something, I probably wouldn't share it
19. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas
20. What is your favorite quote?
I have sooo many funny quotes I have collected that I couldn't choose from

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

Currently in Gillette Wyoming, moved from Casper Wyoming.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
Andre: 2c/3a/b
Fia: 2c/3a/b Fii light brown/dark-medium blonde with shrinkage but pulled straight 20 inches


3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? Asian, Italian, Mexican, steak

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? movies, music, going out, shopping

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? sahm- and I love it.

6. What is your relationship status? married

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? A Cocker Spaniel, cat, hampster- I want another Samoyed

8. Did you go to college? What did you study? No

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? Law&amp; Order, Charmed was a fav, the History channel, TLC, E!, more

10. What are your favorite movies? Too many to list: action,scifi, horror, drama( or thinking movies) some comedy( depending on actors and story line)
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

12. What were you like in high school? trouble :D

13. What are your favorite hair products? I love that Shea Leave in, it smells soo good. Right now I'm looking for a gel or mousse that will hydrate my curls and hold them at the same time.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? Metallica, Zeppelin, Rush, BOC, Alice, Ozzy,Jimmy,Janice, Eagles, Charlie Daniels some 80's metal and music, currently Korn, Disturbed, NickelBack, Three Doors Down, theres more but too many to list
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? More than three and all my sentimental stuff

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
17. What are your favorite books/authors? Harry Potter

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
19. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas/birthday
20. What is your favorite quote?

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? I am in Houston and I am also from Houston.
2. How would you describe your hair? I forget my Fia, but my hair is super thick and straight as a board with a teensy bit of wave underneath where the rat's nest is. :-) I am a member of the Loving Order of Uncut Ends. :-)
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? I love Italian, French and Mexican, in that order.
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? I am a renaissance faire-goer and I also love to write, read, write music, sing and I love the all arts.
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? I am a web designer. I'd rather make candles and incense and sell holistic beauty goods on a farm.
6. What is your relationship status? I am engaged as of Christmas morning! :-D
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? I have two wonderful kitties that I bottle fed and raised. I'd love a dog, but am getting a bird and fish instead.
8. Did you go to college? What did you study? I only studied basics as far as regular stuff goes, but I was/am prolific in the arts.
9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? Seinfeld, Sex and the City
10. What are your favorite movies? Lord of the Rings
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? Scotland
12. What were you like in high school? Into the mystical, always exploring, writing, very introverted but loved to sing and act when the mood struck.
13. What are your favorite hair products? Gentle, non-cone, holistic things.
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? I listen to everything but country and rap. I mainly like alternative stuff you don't hear on the radio..like world music and gentle, thought-provoking stuff.
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? My pictures, my costumes and any money I might have stashed.
16. What was the happiest day of your life? Right now, the day I got engaged.
17. What are your favorite books/authors? Tolkien, Llewelyyn, Zimmer-Bradley, Maguire.
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? Had a seance and actually had stuff happen. Scared myself! (I was much younger and do not do that anymore).
19. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas, then St. Patrick's and Halloween.
20. What is your favorite quote? "You think I'm strange because I am different, I think you're strange because you're all the same" and "I have never let my schooling interfere with my education".

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
I am living in Embrun in a little village about 1/2 hour from Ottawa.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
wavy light brown just past waist

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Chocolate and roast beef

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
My kids, music

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
I don't know what I want to be when I grow up.

6. What is your relationship status?
Married 10.5 years, living together for 15.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
We have two cats and 2 mice. I'd like a Chinchilla maybe and a snake.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
Nope

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
I liked MASH, Sex in the city the Osbournes, Oz, Jeannie , Bewitched, Carol Burnette


10. What are your favorite movies?
Deliverance and the Wizard of Oz

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Don;t know

12. What were you like in high school?
A head, trouble poor student.


13. What are your favorite hair products?
Tigi Dumb Blond reconstructor (but I cant afford it anymore)

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
Rock and the Blues

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
Pictures, ummmmm Grandmas Hummel

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
Squeezing out my children and the day I got married


17. What are your favorite books/authors?
None really, no time to read for fun anymore.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
I don't know. I will do almost anything on a dare (within reason)

19. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas

20. What is your favorite quote?
Frank Zappa's, dental floss quote.

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
I am in NH due to job &amp; relationship, but I’m from Texas, which will always be “home” to me.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
1bMii – borderline fine/medium individual strands, very slight wave to it. Medium thickness. Red from a bottle. 33.25” in length @ last measurement.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Anything with couscous, really good salads, crab legs, blueberries.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Field herping, cooking, reading, writing, dinking around with photography &amp; guitar, messing with my animals.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
I am a full-time herpetoculturist at a reptile breeding facility. My main concentrations are blood python propagation, hatchling &amp; juvenile snake husbandry, advertising, client relations &amp; education. I pretty much have my dream job, but being independently wealthy &amp; showing Andalusian horses full time wouldn’t be bad, either. ;)

6. What is your relationship status?
Extremely attached…my SO is my best friend, so I'm pretty darn lucky! :inlove: :inlove: :inlove:

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
At home, 100 snakes. My king cobra &amp; blackheaded python are among my favorites. I also play mommy to a spoiled rotten peach faced lovebird, Princess of Wales parakeet, red-rumped parakeet, and 2 very sweet cats. I’d love to have both dogs &amp; horses again someday, specifically Dobermans &amp; Andalusians, respectively.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
Yes…philosophy, journalism &amp; biology.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
The Sopranos, Jeff Corwin Experience, Boy Meets Grill, just about anything on the Discovery Channel, Animal Planet or Nat’l Geo, when I do get to watch TV.

10. What are your favorite movies?
Tombstone, Braveheart, Monty Python &amp; the Holy Grail, Princess Bride, the Virgin Suicides, Usual Suspects, Reality Bites, Man from Snowy River, Lion King, O Brother Where Art Thou, So I Married An Axe Murderer, Casablanca.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Texas hill country first &amp; foremost, especially in the springtime. I’m really in love with Santa Fe, NM, but also love the sultry nights on Daytona Beach in the middle of summer.

12. What were you like in high school?
Very much a loner with my nose in a book most of the time.

13. What are your favorite hair products?
Jojoba oil, AO honeysuckle &amp; rose S&amp;C, generic K-pack conditioner from Sally’s &amp; my sterling hairstick.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? Pretty much anything but rap…I have very eclectic taste in music &amp; tend to prefer particular songs as opposed to the musician or band. I’m in the process of archiving the soundtrack of my life, so it ranges from country to classical, metal to Motown &amp; a lot in between! Outside of that, Marc Cohn, Tori Amos, Cat Stevens &amp; Stevie Ray Vaughan.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
Photo album &amp; my boyfriend’s guitars.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
Getting my first horse for Christmas when I was a child.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
Oh man…”Pythons of The World, Volume I: Australia” by Dave &amp; Tracy Barker is way up there – it’s probably one of the most eloquent books ever written on the subject of snakes, same goes for “Snakes: Evolution of Mystery in Nature” by Harry S. Greene. “The Prophet” (or anything else, for that matter) by Kahlil Gibran &amp; “Who Will Run The Frog Hospital” by Lorrie Moore, those I could read again &amp; again. John Grisham is another favorite.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Not sure. I’ve probably done a lot of things that other people would consider strange. Free-handling a wild, venomous Timber rattlesnake probably qualifies. Jumping out of a moving vehicle because I was sick of my mom’s ranting is another…’bout the only thing I learned from that was road rash sucks!

19. What is your favorite holiday?
Don’t really have one.

20. What is your favorite quote?
That’s another long list. But my top 2 are probably:
“You were once wild here. Don’t let them tame you!” – Isadora Duncan.
“The snake is an animal…it has a backbone and heart. It has red blood and drinks water and eats food. It breathes air and feels fear, just like every other animal in the world. And it’s in a body that is the hardest thing for the average person to understand.” – David Barker.

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing) Saugus, california

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it) Waist length, very thick, natural red, very healthy.
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? Not big into foods right now.
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? costume design, illustration, sketching and painting, sculpting, reading, studying historical stuff, etc.
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? Currently, student at FIDM, Intern at the Central Theatre Group. LIke to be doing? Hell if I know, I'mstill young!
6. What is your relationship status? Long term relationship, possibly moving in with him soon.
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? Have now- African Gray named Ecko, Lil dog named Daisy, lots of fish. Wish I had- A ferret!!
8. Did you go to college? What did you study? Fashion Institute of Design and Merch. Studied Fashion Design, Advanced Degree in Theatre costume Design.
9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? I've never been a big fan of TV. I'd rather read.
10. What are your favorite movies? LoTR trilogy, Peter Pan, PoTC.
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? None really,I haven't done muchvisiting due to school
12. What were you like in high school? The weird, artistic girl that was quiet and dressed in allblack. The goff!
13. What are your favorite hair products? None really.
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? Gothic, Industrial, classical, Opera, Celtic, pretty much anything but mainstream crap.
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? Art, books and any other gifts that meant alot.
16. What was the happiest day of your life? Ask me in 5 weeks when Ill be done with school. ;)
17. What are your favorite books/authors? Storm Constantine
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? That belongs in the Sensative issues board. :oops:
19. What is your favorite holiday? Samhain (halloween) and Beltaine (may day) and xmas.
20. What is your favorite quote?
Forget about enlightenment.
Sit down wherever you are
and listen to the wind that is singing in your veins. Feel the love, the longing an, the fear in your bones.
Open your heart to who you are, right now, not who you would like to be.
Not the saint you’re striving to become.
But the being right here before you, inside you, around you.
All of you is holy.
You’re already more and less than whatever you can know.
Breathe out, look in, let go.

1. Where are you currently? (whatever you are comfortable sharing) Camp Lejeune, NC

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it) 2aMii, or wavy, medium textured and normal thickness but on the thin side.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? Pasta, chocolate and chinese food

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? Anything to do with art, reading, listening to music/singing.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? Right now I am a house wife, but I will be going to school in the fall. I would love to be a Lawyer.

6. What is your relationship status? Newlywed

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? I have a kitten, I would like to have an albino python

8. Did you go to college? What did you study? I did go to college for a year and a half studying Paraglegal.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? I don't really get into TV too much, but my favorite shows are Will and Grace and King of Queens. Friends used to be my favorite in the past.

10. What are your favorite movies? LOTR, Finding Nemo, and Shrek

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? Pheonix, AZ. I was born there and lived there most of my childhood. I would love to move back sometime.

12. What were you like in high school? The quiet, class friend

13. What are your favorite hair products? Oils

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? I love all kinds of music, the only music I don't care for is rap.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? My purse (important things in there) my cell, and my eternity band that belonged to my mom.

16. What was the happiest day of your life? When I got married and when I saw my husband again after being away for 1 1/2 years, before we were married.

17. What are your favorite books/authors John Grisham, Francine Rivers, Max Lucado....

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? Hmm I'm not sure... Pass.....

19. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas

20. What is your favorite quote? Dance like noone is watching, love like you will never get hurt, sing like noone is listening and live like it's heaven on earth ~ William Purkey

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from?
Currently: Northern California. From: Southern California

2. How would you describe your hair?
28" long, measured from hairline. Cut in U-shape 'cause I'm growing out layers. 1bFii, Which is mostly straight with a little body wave, fine individual strands but a lot of them making it seem thick. Naturally light to medium blonde.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Chocolate chip cookies, sushi, Italian, California-style American cuisine

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Gardening, reading, pets, crafts, cooking

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
Manage a box office. Rather be a professional poet.

6. What is your relationship status?
Engaged, to be wed 7/3/04.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
Two cats, one parakeet, about 30 fish (one 10, one 30 and one 55 gallon tank with freshwater fish, mostly cichlids. Oh yeah and a 100 gallon pond in the front yard w/ goldfish).
We are planning to get a dog when we get married. I would also like to have rabbits, a goat, and possibly more birds and dogs.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
UCSC. Double major American Literature and Anthropology. Graduated 1998.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
I get teased for watching VH-1 all the time.

10. What are your favorite movies?
Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, The Princess Bride, Ferris Beuller's Day Off

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
California

12. What were you like in high school?
I was a less defined version of who I am now.

13. What are your favorite hair products?
Nexxus shampoo, Back to Basics conditioner

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
Jane's Addiction is my favorite band, but I like all kinds of music

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
This is really my worst fear and I can't even think about it enough to answer. Sorry :(

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
So far, probably my college graduation

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
realistic fiction books and modern poetry. John Irving, Barbara Kingsolver

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
What haven't I done?

19. What is your favorite holiday?
Halloween or Thanksgiving

20. What is your favorite quote?
"We're all mad here"

bumped back up to see if any new newbies are interested....

bumped back up to see if any new newbies are interested....

Good idea, Varb!! :) I'm re-bumping it . . . it was falling kinda fast.
:writer:

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
Arkansas

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
1cMii - mostly straight, medium texture and neither thick nor thin

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
I eat almost everything. I love fried chicken and bbq ribs though, and I prefer to eat "real" food instead of junk food.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Photography, guitar, school and work :razz:

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
I work at Wal-Mart as a cashier, but I also live at home so I don't necessarily work "for a living" . . . right now it's probably the best job I could get.

6. What is your relationship status?
relationship?? what relationship?? didn't know I had one :ponder:

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
I have 9 cats right now, they all live outside, and the males are only home part of the time. 5 are kittens, I also have 3 fish and one rabbit. I want to have a farm some day, with pretty much all the 'farm animals'

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
I'm going next fall, and majoring in business management

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
I don't watch much tv now, no time, and I think it's stupid because you can always predict what will happen. I used to watch Walker Texas Ranger and Home Improvement - neither of which are still being made :(

10. What are your favorite movies? I liked Pirates of the Caribbean, and Entrapment, and several others...


11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Hmmm I'm not sure. Probably blanchard springs or some place similar to that. I like being outdoors.


12. What were you like in high school?
The same way I am right now ;) Well, I wasn't very popular, and I am HSP so I wasn't very social either.


13. What are your favorite hair products?
Aussie shampoo and gel and Suave conditioner.


14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
I listen to mostly country now, I love Toby Keith and Buddy Jewell, and Lonestar and others. I listen to the radio a lot because you get a lot of variety for free


15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
my Bible, my camera and probably my guitar, or my LJ pillowcase! lol


16. What was the happiest day of your life?
I can't say for sure. Probably when I got braces (ya I'm weird) or when I got my truck.


17. What are your favorite books/authors?
Frank Peretti is hands down my favorite author. I like Mountain Pony, The Call of the Wild and The Runner


18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Uh, I dunno. Probably the strangest is also the most embarressing and MissPriss and I swore never to tell . . .


19. What is your favorite holiday?
I dunno


20. What is your favorite quote?
"The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it's the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him with his friendship." - Ralph Waldo Emerson -

To ask is a moments shame, not to ask, and remain ignorant, is a lifelong shame.

Oh, poopy. I just spent the better part of an hour filling this beast out, and Windows decides to friggin' restart itself. God bless Bill Gates.

**I can't wait to get home tonight, brew up some hot chocolate form scratch, and browse through everyone's answers!

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from?
Living in Pittsburgh, PA. Born in NJ.

2. How would you describe your hair?
2a(b?)/m-c/iii
Slightly wavy (with some straight hair in the front), medium to course, very thick.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
I’m a very strict vegetarian - mostly vegan - but aside from that (and it is NOT as restrictive as people think) I eat anything! I’m eating Thai most often right now, but also enjoy Indian, Middle Eastern, Caribbean…

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
I am an audiophile, and an avid reader. I used to be a hiker/backpacker but haven’t made the time for that recently. Need to. Love hockey. Interior Decorating.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
I am a freelance writer, and adjunct professor, and a professional organizer. I’m looking for a full time job right now, though, as I need the income and security that provides for a few years.

6. What is your relationship status?
Betrothed ;^)

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
Clovis, a 12-yr-old tiger cat, and Dylan, a 5-yr-old domestic longhair cat. We would have a dog, but Chloe has diabetes and is high maintenance.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
BA, Communications Studies (Soviet Studies minor)
MA, Cinema Studies (Culture and Media specialty)
PhD Coursework in Literary and Cultural Studies

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
The Sopranos, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Friends, Twin Peaks. TiVo rocks!

10. What are your favorite movies?
Too hard! I studied film. From obscure independents (Daughters of the Dust) to quirky comedies (The Big Lebowski) to 50s melodramas (All That Heaven Allows). Oh, and Star Wars.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
The creature studio at Industrial Light and Magic (George Lucas’ special effects company)
Valdez, AK (before the Exxon oil spill)

12. What were you like in high school?
Friendly, accepting. I was welcomed in a myriad of “social cliques,” but was myself a bookworm. Editor of the yearbook.

13. What are your favorite hair products?
Just beginning to explore. I’ve been a Pantene junkie for about 10 years, give or take.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
I like anything that pushes the bounds of conventionality. I tend not to like popular music of any genre. My all time favorite performer: Martin Sexton.

Runners-up: Bob Dylan, YES, Dar Williams, Johnny Cash, Tori Amos, Indigo Girls, Rusted Root, Nina Simone, Leonard Cohen [I’d better stop myself here.]

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
Nothing

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
Dunno. Never thought about it before, and can’t come up with something now.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (Robert Persig)
Jitterbug Perfume (Tom Robbins)
The Temple of My Familiar (Alice Walker)
The Mahabharata (ancient religious epic of India)
The Televisionary Oracle (Robert Brezny)

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Most impulsive: driving 5 hours to Toronto to watch the Stanley Cup play-offs on my first date with my now fiancée, the night I first met him. Stayed the whole weekend, never caught the game ;^)

Most risky: Skydiving

Most frightening: Moving to Manhattan with less than $10 in my pocket.

19. What is your favorite holiday?
Hands down: Sahmain/Halloween

20. What is your favorite quote?
Don’t think I have one.

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
Posting from work ;-)

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
Loosely curly/wavy, a bit frizzy, mostly fine but with a patch or coarse, wiry stuff on the crown. Currently shoulder-length, which is the longest it has been in over 20 years!

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Southern pulled pork bbq, strawberries, chocolate

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Quilting, reading, hiking

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
Admin Assistant – but I’d rather be a quilting teacher.

6. What is your relationship status?
Happily married for 26 years, two adult children

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
One ornery dog. I’d love to have more dogs, and guinea pigs, too.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
I went to nursing school, but didn’t finish.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
I love Survivor! Past favorites include Moonlighting, The Waltons (corny, huh?), and Green Acres.

10. What are your favorite movies?
Dances With Wolves (lots of great long hair in that one!), all the old Pink Panther movies with Peter Sellers.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Wow, I don’t know how to choose just one…we’ve been to many National Parks, and they are all magnificent…if I have to choose, it would be a toss-up between Zion Nat’l Park and Sequoia National Park. But I'm going to Yellowstone in the Fall, check back with me then!

12. What were you like in high school?
Quiet and studious, but I loved to be silly with my few close friends.

13. What are your favorite hair products?
Body Shop Banana shampoo and conditioner.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
I like acoustic rock or folk music; It all goes back to being a child of the 60s-70s, I guess. I also enjoy some country music.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
My quilts, my family photos, my lockbox with all our important papers in it (I’m a practical gal at heart!)

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
My wedding day.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
Willa Cather, for her way with language and her strong women characters. Thoreau's Walden, for his philosophy.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
When I was about 16, I went “streaking.”

19. What is your favorite holiday?
I love Independence Day (Fourth of July) – warm weather, picnics, parades, flags, fireworks, yay!

20. What is your favorite quote?
”Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.” Thoreau

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing) Pennsylvania.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it) 2a (I think) M (I think) iii (I know), meaning that it's a bit wavy, of medium texture, and pretty thick.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? I'm with OneKnight - I like real food as opposed to junk food. Currently, I'm in the mood for a nice rare steak. I'm an unapologetic carnivore.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? Reading, listening to music, long walks in the woods, arguing about politics, learning about everything.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? I'm a student.

6. What is your relationship status? I have an awesome boyfriend who compliments my hair whether it's up or down. :hollie:

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? Two dogs, a cat, and some outdoor goldfishies. I used to have three dwarf rabbits and four guinea pigs, but they have passed on. :(

8. Did you go to college? What did you study? I'm in my sophomore year of college (I'll be a junior in a month or two). I'm majoring in political science, economics, and German.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? I don't watch TV. I've never watched much TV.

10. What are your favorite movies? I don't watch many movies, but my favorites currently are Das Experiment and Labyrinth and anything with Audrey Hepburn or Cary Grant.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? The mountain I live on! I love the woods, and we've got a hundred thousand acres of state gameland right behind my house. ;)

12. What were you like in high school? Reclusive. All who tried to speak to me were rewarded with a monosyllabic reply for their troubles.

13. What are your favorite hair products? I'm just starting to explore.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? I listen to a lot of kinds of music - a lot of metal, some jazz, some classical, some old country, lots of classic rock, a little blues, lots of electronic, some opera, a little pop and rap, some punk, and lots of rock. My current favorite bands are Black Sabbath (classic rock/metal), Moonspell (goth metal), Akhenaton (French rap), Nirvana (grunge rock), Einstuerzende Neubauten (weird German stuff), Chopin (classical), Rancid (punk, a bit on the poppy side), and Jeff Buckley (kind of folky indie music).

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? My books, my CDs, and my blanket.

16. What was the happiest day of your life? I have no clue. This is too hard to answer.

17. What are your favorite books/authors? Ooh, lots! Robert Heinlein comes to mind first, so I'm putting him down. Job: A Comedy of Justice is my favorite book by him.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? Again, lots! The first that comes to mind is walking a mile barefoot in knee-deep snow in February with my sister.

19. What is your favorite holiday? I'm not a fan of holidays.

20. What is your favorite quote? "Whoever puts his
hand on me to govern me is an usurper and a tyrant. I declare him my enemy." - Pierre-Joseph Proudhon

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from?
I'm at home, in England.

2. How would you describe your hair?
I have a bit of a wave, but it's mostly straight, mostly fine in texture. It's dark brown but currently has a hint of red leftover from the henna I applied months ago.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
I love salad, soup, anything with potatoes or cheese. I rarely eat meat anymore.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Art (Painting/drawing), photography, making clay dolls/faeries, learning to play the piano, reading, yoga... All sorts of stuff.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
I'm a librarian but I'd love to be able to do something which meant I could work from home. I don't know what, though, just yet.

6. What is your relationship status?
I have a boyfriend, we've been together for 3 months now and are very much in love :smooch:

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
We have two dogs, a mongrel and a black Labrador, and I have 5 goldfish and a weather loach. I'd love to have the time/money/space for a horse someday. I'd quite like a duck, too.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
I've studied all sorts at college. Art, psychology, archaeology, animal care and some other stuff. I become bored with doing the same thing all the time, though, and have to move onto something else.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
I don't watch much TV, but I love The Simpsons. Button Moon was a favourite when I was younger.

10. What are your favorite movies?
Edward Scissorhands, The Lord of The Rings, Labyrinth, Amelie, Sleepy Hollow...

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
There isn't really one place that sticks out from all the rest that I can think of. Everywhere has its own special charm guess :)

12. What were you like in high school?
Everyone thought I was weird, a freak, strange, but I was never really bullied or even teased, which really surprises me when I look back on it now. I managed to be friends with quite a few different groups of people but was only really close to a couple of people. They're the only people I am still in contact with now we've left school.

13. What are your favorite hair products?
Jojoba oil. I tend to change the other stuff all the time. That's the only thing that has remained constant.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
I love all kinds of music. I tend to like a lot of purely instrumental stuff, lots of piano music. My favourite is Tori Amos. Apart from her I don't talk about my favourite artists because it's something that is extremely private to me. Music is very special to me.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
Photographs, my drawings/paintings and either my diary or letters that others have sent me.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
Like number 11, there isn't really one that sticks out.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
J.D. Salinger and Terry Pratchett are my favourites. I love books and read many but I love those authors especially. My favourite book at the moment is Franny and Zooey.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
It depends on whose idea of what strange is we're going on here. I don't really find the things I do to be strange, but some people might. *shrugs*

19. What is your favorite holiday?
I like Christmas because it's one of the rare times when all my family gets together in one place.

20. What is your favorite quote?
It varies. I like this one right now.

"I don't see myself as weird, I just see myself as honest."

These are great questions.
1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing) Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX for the past 14 years. Born near L.A.,CA and raised near Milwaukee, WI. (I was raised by gypsies and am desperately wanting to move again. This is the longest I've ever been in one place.)

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it) 1cFiii. Straight, although it is showing some wave as it gets longer. So fine I can often feel a loose hair on my arm, but can't see it to get it off me. Thick--ponytail measures 4" circumference. Can't wait to measure in a few years after learning all sorts of improved hair care.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? I'm lacto-ovo-vegetarian, and losing my sweet tooth. Last year I would have answered chocolate or ice cream--preferably both. First thing that comes to mind now is Mexican grilled veggies with beans and guacamole in flour tortillas. Love Mexican food and pineapples.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? Swimming, reading, gardening, reading, camping, hiking, reading, scrapbooking, cross-stitch, sewing, and reading.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? I'm currently a competetive swim coach/water fitness instructor who teaches swimming lessons and lifeguards on the side. I'm in the process of becoming certified to teach HS English and hope to find a position where I can coach the HS Swim Team as well. In my perfect world I would love to teach Victorian literature and coach swimming at the university level and then spend the summers reading and raising my subscription gardens.

6. What is your relationship status? Married for 14+ years

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? Dog, Bailey. She's a red heeler/golden retreiver mix. We rescued her as a puppy and she has saved our lives twice, and helps out at the in-laws ranch rounding up cattle. Don't think we could make it without her. DS-12 also has two gerbils, but we don't really have the same emotional attachment to them. One day when we have our own ranch, we will add cats and horses to the mix.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study? Started out as a Mktg/Fin major but quit my senior year as I was already married and expecting second son and working full time for a mktg research company that I loved. Six years later, went back and started over. I graduated May '03 with B.A. in English and minor in Bus. Admin. I plan to return after teaching a few years to earn my M.A. in Vic Lit and then my PhD in rhetoric.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? Rarely watch TV. Current favorites? Judging Amy, Crossing Jordan. All time favorites? Westerns like Bonanza and Big Valley and the many Star Trek series and movies.

10. What are your favorite movies? Probably Musicals and romantic comedies. Kiss Me Kate, Kate and Leopold (has nothing to do with the name/titles), Notting Hill, What Women Want, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Somewhere in Time, and My Fair Lady.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? Macanac Island, MI. Loved the sensation of going back in time.

12. What were you like in high school? College Prep, but had friends in all the groups. I was in Student Council, Debate, Spanish Club, Future Business Leaders of America, played tennis and swam, worked after school for an insurance agency, and was a youth leader in our church. I worked too hard and now wish I'd taken the time to have more fun.

13. What are your favorite hair products? Still discovering and experimenting. Keeping the Ultra Swim. Love Ketylo hairsticks and slide barrettes.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? Very eclectic. What? Contemporary Christian, Country Western, Classical, Light Rock, and Jazz. Who? 4Him, Kathy Tricoli, Joel Nichols, Shania Twain, Chopin, Neil Diamond, Charlotte Church, Bond, Manheim Steamroller.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? Scrapbooks, rings (they are kept together: my wedding rings, my great grandmother's engagement ring, and my college class ring), my grandmother's Bible.

16. What was the happiest day of your life? I've been blessed with many, so this is really hard. My boys' baptisms, I think.

17. What are your favorite books/authors? 19th Century American and Brit Lit. Twain, Hawthorne, Chopin, Hardy, Dickens, Austin

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? I'm pretty conservative and boring. Strange for me? Can't think of anything--sorry.

19. What is your favorite holiday? Easter

20. What is your favorite quote? John 16:33. Jesus said, "These things I have spoken unto you, than in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."

1. Where are you currently?
Colorado Springs CO
Where are you from?
Spokane WA

2. How would you describe your hair?
Brown, around BS lenght, 2cMii, Kind of wavy curly.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Ones I don't have to cook.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
reading, quilting, tatting, playing video games, watching TV

5. What do you do for a living?
Fix medical equipment.

6. What is your relationship status?
Single

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
I have no pets at this time. I am thinking about getting a Main Coon cat when I can have a cat.

8. Did you go to college?
I studied to be a biomedical equipment tech.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

X-Play, it is a show that reviews video games. CSI, Good Eats.

10. What are your favorite movies?
The muppet movie. The killer Klowns from outer space. B movies.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Mt. Fuji

12. What were you like in high school?
Nerd

13. What are your favorite hair products?
Biolage

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
I listen to most anything. Right now it is Dolly Parton in the car and Everclear at work.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein, what 3 items would you save?
Only three???? My recipe book, my sewing machine and you know everything else is sort of the same level. I don't know what else I would get out.


16. What was the happiest day of your life?
I don't know, there are somany to chose from and so many more to have.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
The list is long :
Mercedes Lackey, Charlaine Harris, Terry Pratchett,Elizabeth Lowell, Christine Feehan, Patricia Briggs, J D Robb, Tamora Pierce, and Eric Flint to know a few.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Put a safety pin through my finger nail. I don't remember why I did it.

19. What is your favorite holiday?
One where my whole family gets together.

20. What is your favorite quote?

The Monks of Cool, whose tiny and exclusive monastery is hidden in a really cool and laid-back valley in the lower Ramtops, have a passing-out test for a novice. He is taken into a room full of all types of clothing and asked: Yo, my son, which of these is the most stylish thing to wear? And the correct answer is: Hey, whatever I select.

-- (Terry Pratchett, Lords and Ladies)

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? I'm from the middle of nowhere in Illinois (anyone ever hear of LaHarpe?)

2. How would you describe your hair? curly...3a/3b

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? warm butterscotch pudding, applesauce, catfish

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? reading, drawing, painting, genealogy

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do? I'm a housewife, stay-at-home mom...there is nothing I'd rather do

6. What is your relationship status? married

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? no pets, used to have a cat

8. Did you go to college? What did you study? 5 years of it...Elementary Ed.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? CSI, Cold Case, Without a Trace

10. What are your favorite movies? Pretty Woman, Kate & Leopold, You've Got Mail

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? The Grand Canyon

12. What were you like in high school? quiet, studious

13. What are your favorite hair products? Suave Humectant

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? Country Music....Toby Keith

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? My Bible (cause of all the notes I've made in it), my grandmother's cedar chest, my antique cabinet

16. What was the happiest day of your life? the day my son was born

17. What are your favorite books/authors? The Atonement Child by Francine Rivers

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? can't think of anything very strange

19. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas

20. What is your favorite quote? ????

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
I live near Los Angeles, in the very house where I grew up.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
I have the Fia system thing in my profile but I don't remember what it is offhand. My hair is long and thick. It used to be much thicker but I lost quite a lot on the sides and in front after a close relative passed away. My hair is fluffy, which masks some of the hair loss. I have Botticelli curls with a few random corkscrews and my hair also wants to form tight ringlets around itself. I have different hair every day. It's so not coherent.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Does coffee count? I love Starbucks House Blend. I also love guacamole but not necessarily with coffee.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
I'm a bit of a crafty type. I make clothes, make scrapbooks (I photograph nearly everything), do cross-stitch, paint odd walls in my house and things like that. I've attempted crocheting but so far, I suck. Since I'm back in a house after several years in apartments, I'm also really excited to be able to do gardening.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
I'm a secretary. I didn't used to know what I wanted to be when I grew up but after dealing with my daughter's latest moron of a teacher, I now know that I must be a teacher. I could do so much better than this idiot who's sucking the love of learning right out of my child. I see myself teaching high school English.

6. What is your relationship status?
I'm married. I've been with my dh for almost half my life.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
I have a miniature dachshund named Tofu and a blue heeler named Siobhan. I wish I still had my cat, Branwen, who disappeared last September. I also want one more dog but not for another year or so.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
No, not really. I went for half a semester but dropped out because of pregnancy stupidity. I was an extremely young mother and it didn't work out at the time. I'm going back though.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
Changing Rooms and House Invaders. My guilty pleasure is American Idol. I watch it with my kids every week. :::hanging head in shame::::

10. What are your favorite movies?
I love The End of the Affair. It's dark and moody but also sexy. I'm a sucker for those British guys with big noses, too. I can't help it. Also, of course, LOTR (Viggo -- enough said). I have a dry sense of humor so movies like The Royal Tenenbaums and Best In Show are pretty high on my list as well.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
I want to say my grandma's house but I also really love Seattle.

12. What were you like in high school?
I was a bit of a goth chick, introverted, into books and music and being pissed off at injustice in the world.

13. What are your favorite hair products?
I don't know how I ever lived without Jessicurl Too Shea conditioner. Like buttah.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
I listen to a lot of different things depending on my mood. My favorite singers are Jeff Buckley and Tori Amos. I don't think I have a favorite band right now. My favorite music to listen to when I'm depressed is my CD of Billie Holiday love songs. I usually turn on the bluegrass or jazz "station" on DirecTV when I'm cleaning house.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
This is easy as we had to evacuate twice last year. The first time, I grabbed only my glasses because it was the middle of the night and the place was on fire. The second time, I had more time and knew it was coming. I filled a big laundry basket with all my photo albums. Everything else can be replaced.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
I really don't know. I can't isolate one day and call it the happiest.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
The Outlander books by Diana Gabaldon, anything by Neil Gaiman, Beauty by Robin McKinley, Green Darkness by Anya Seton, The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley...

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
I used to put panties on my head and pretend they were bikini tops. I was two but it was still pretty strange.

19. What is your favorite holiday?
Mother's Day. I don't have to shop, cook or work and people give me presents.

20. What is your favorite quote?
I'd answer this if I wasn't so sure I'd misquote someone.

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing) In Misawa, Japan(that's on the main island at the northern tip.) From Mesa, Arizona, just moved here from Vegas.
2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it) I think I'm a 1a/F/ii. Recently died it back to my natural color.
Drk brown/black, very fine, but pretty abundant.
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? Everything, I'm not picky. Truly authentic Mexican, the kind you can only get in Mexico or the border states like gorditas and tacos al pastor. I also love Indian food and my mom's thai home-cooking, which I miss. Sushi, so I'm in the perfect location for that! Oh, and I'm an absolute ice cream ADDICT!
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? Reading, movies, playing with my dog
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
Full-time student, which I would not mind being for life, I love learning new things.
6. What is your relationship status? Married
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? A black lab/cocker mix. I love cats and have had those too, I wish I had so many, like an animal preserve in my back yard.
8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
Currently finishing up my psychology degree online from UNLV. One more semester, yea!
9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? Don't get a large variety of American shows here. Law & Order, all time favorite. Have liked Twin Peaks, X-Files, news shows like 20/20.
10. What are your favorite movies? Too many. Powder, anything by Quentin Tarantino, What Dreams May Come, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Matrix, Run Lola Run, Jacob's Ladder, Sixth Sense, Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels and of course Lord of the Rings trilogy.
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
A town in Mexico called Huatulco in the state of Oaxaca, gorgeous bays and beaches, awesome snorkeling
12. What were you like in high school?Shy unless I saw someone being bullied, then the claws would come out :), quiet, brainy, a few close friends
13. What are your favorite hair products?Still looking
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? Everything but country and hard rap. I like trance and alternative, love the Beatles, grunge groups like Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots. Poe, Jimmy Eat World, and Eve 6 are really good too.
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? A framed wedding picture, family photos, and my purse
16. What was the happiest day of your life? My wedding day
17. What are your favorite books/authors? Watership Down by Rickard Adams, LOTR and the Hobbit, Steven King, Isaac Asimov books, Jurassic Park, Ray Bradbury, George Orwell, The Wizard Of Oz, the whole L. Frank Baum series
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? Sorry, not telling.
19. What is your favorite holiday?None, I look forward to my wedding anniversary every year though
20. What is your favorite quote? I am my choices. -Jean-Paul Sartre

1. Finland

2. Fine, bendy...? :confused:

3. Red wine and red meat!

4. I paint oils

5. Now I´m working in night clubs and restaurants.
What I would like to do for a living? Nothing. Absolutely
nothing!

6. Engaged to be married

7. A cat

8. I did go to college and when I had only 3 mo to go I escaped to Paris

9. Sex in the City, documentaries.

10. The hours. Blue from Kieslovski. Dina. Living Out Loud. Piano.

11. Scilence

12. Rebellious, I didn´t fit in

13. The deep conditioner from www.professionals

14. Bach, Haydn, Hélène Ségara, Erykah Badu, Cher, Misia, Edith Piaf... so many of them.

15. Set of 1. shoes 2. clothes and 3. My Purse

16. Still waiting

17. Patrick Sûskind: Perfume

18. Had sex with brothers

19. No preference there

20. One word, not a quote. L´acheim = life in hebru

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
I've lived in Wyoming my whole life.
2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
It's weird. Most strands are of medium thickness and silk-straight; however, lately there have been a LOT of curly strands growing in. Overall my hair is a bit wavy and normal thickness.
3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Fruits and vegetables. Also venison jerky, which is the only meat I like. And of course ALFREDO PASTA :)
4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Reading, music, and sewing.
5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
Presently I am a college student. In a few months I'm going to go to basic training to be a medic in the Army Reserves, and then be a student again when I get home. I'd rather be a homeschooling mom, but no kids yet :(
6. What is your relationship status?
Married for four and a half months now :love:
7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
No pets. I wish I had a miniature Shar Pei, a Bengal kitten, and a lop of some sorts (it's a type of rabbit). I grew up with lots of animals, so it's pretty lonely without them.
8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
I am in college, currently studying ways to ditch class. I usually love school, but it's almost SUMMER! :tealbiggr
9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
I've never watched much TV. Technically Star Trek (all series) is a TV show, but I've always watched it on video or DVD.
10. What are your favorite movies?
Ice Age, The Princess Bride, Robin Hood:Men In Tights, Shrek, The Pianist, Schindler's List...many, many more :)
11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
The Big Horn mountains. Until last year, I had always lived in sight of them.
12. What were you like in high school?
I was very quiet, but got good grades and was in a lot of activities. I was friends with a lot of people, but didn't have many people I could talk to (if that makes sense).
13. What are your favorite hair products?
Jojoba oil and Mane 'N Tail conditioner.
14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
Third Day, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and Jars of Clay. Plus many more :)
15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
My wedding ring, my baby blanket (no comments :oops: ), and my clarinet.
16. What was the happiest day of your life?
17. What are your favorite books/authors?
C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Orson Scott Card, Douglas Adams...lots, but few come to mind at the moment. I'm a bit spacey right now.
18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Rode my bike for thirty miles with my clarinet on my back because I couldn't get a ride to a school concert.
19. What is your favorite holiday?
Passover.
20. What is your favorite quote?
Oh, boy...Let's see...
"Life is pain. Anyone who tells you differently is selling something"--The Princess Bride.
"You have beautiful eyes"
"You're a very shrewd mammal"
--Both from Ice Age.
"Love is an act of neverending forgiveness"--Anonymous.
"I'm a militant pacifist. I'm willing to fight for peace"--Albert Einstein.

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

Georgia :)

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

1c2bfi (did I do that right???)

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

Mexican, desserts and all breads!! :)

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

cooking, reading, crocheting, gardening, homeschooling my children

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

I am a stay at home mom and wife and I LOVE this! I wouldn't change it for the world! This is the ultimate dream job!!!

6. What is your relationship status?

married

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

1 cat (Sam) and 2 dogs (Martin and Katie)

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

Yes, Middle Grades Education

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

anything on Food Network or HGTV

10. What are your favorite movies?

Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Sense and Sensibility, You've Got Mail, anything with Cary Grant and Aubrey Hepburn

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

Franklin, TN- very quaint "small town" feeling, but not too small of a town- LOL!!!

12. What were you like in high school?

Too involved in my friends to really care about studying.

13. What are your favorite hair products?

I have just discovered how much I LOVE jojoba oil!!!!

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

Contemporary Christian music- Steven Curtis Chapman (THE BEST!!!!), Avalon, FFH, Michael Card, Twila Paris, and on and on......

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

My grandma's Bible, family pictures, my grandmother's ring

16. What was the happiest day of your life?

September 19, 1989

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

I LOVE the Bible, but aside from that I also love "In His Steps" by Charles Sheldon and "Stepping Heavenward" by Elisabeth Prentiss. Also, I LOVE biographies and autobiographies.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

Can't think of anything.

19. What is your favorite holiday?

Christmas and Easter are tied.

20. What is your favorite quote?

"Jesus said, 'I am the Way, the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me'." John 14:6

Well I haven't answered this thread yet so I guess I shall :)

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

British Columbia, Canada

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)

1b/m/ii. My hair is currently 50" long (a good three/four inches from the back of my knees) and appears to be in a resting phase at the moment. It is on the thin side of medium thickness with a slight wave that makes it appear more unkempt than wavy :). It is naturally red with blonde highlights and in desperate need of a minor half inch trim, seeing as I have gone over a year now without one!

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?

Greek salad, pasta, dark chocolate and cheesecake.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?

I collect coins/notes in any form - whether they be foreign, old, commerative etc., crochet (though I haven't done it in awhile), body modification, literature, music, and fine arts.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?

I work part-time as a server and am a full-time student. Ideally I would pursue fine arts for a living, but I am a very traditional artist and would rather keep it as a hobby than have it as a career.

6. What is your relationship status?

Single and quite content with that status at the moment :).

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?

I have a little beast that I acquired in August of last year. He's an un-neutered indoor cat (don't want him contributing to the homeless cat population). His name is Spaz (his first owner named him) and he does, on occassion, live up to his name.

As I am a cat person, he is the sort of pet I am glad that I have, but if I had another animal it would be a horse. I grew up a horse lover (first thing I learned how to draw) and used to have one when I was younger.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?

I am presently going to college/university in my hometown and have been since 2000 (I also took a year when I first graduated in '95).

I am seven classes away from receiving my Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Psychology and English Literature. I hope to have this done by the end of fall and am taking spring semester to do so.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?

I always seem to have the TV on, but don't really watch it (more for background noise). I admit, I am a fan of Coronation Street though and watch it when I can (even if Canada is a few months behind :)).

10. What are your favorite movies?

The Piano, The Last Unicorn, The Dark Crystal, The Lord of the Rings Triology (preferred the books though), Memento, A Beautiful Mind, and some other movies that I can't think of right now.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?

I would have to say Kent, England. I lived there for just over a year in '98 and can't wait for the oppurtunity to go back!

12. What were you like in high school?

I was the type that was pretty much friends with everyone, from the "geeks/loners" to the "jocks/preps". I was just "there", I didn't really fit in with any crowd, at the same time I was pretty much accepted by any crowd (elementary and junior high though were different stories...teasing galore!).

13. What are your favorite hair products?

Nature's Gate Original Shampoo and Conditioner, Jojoba oil and it was this silica emollient called Moonshine that I have been using for a few months now...until I noticed tonight that my splits seem a bit more rampant. Thinking that maybe this emollient may be the reason.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?

Jethro Tull, Pink Flyod, Enya, any form of musical by Webber or Schonberg, Outkast, Sarah Maclachlan (can't spell tonight), Bif Naked, and much more.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?

My vinyl collection, my book case (because it has all my books in it), and my art supplies.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?

I don't really think that has happened yet. There are a lot of happy days, but none that stick out as the happiest.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?

JRR Tolkien, W. Somerset Maugham, William Blake, Stephen R. Donaldson, Thomas Hardy, both Bronte sisters, Dickens, etc.

Favourite books: The Razor's Edge, anything by Tolkien, Wuthering Height, The Mayor of Castorbridge, Les Miserable, The Stand, etc.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?

Er, I guess other people would say my body modification, but than again, most people just think that I am strange in general.

19. What is your favorite holiday?

I don't really have one.

20. What is your favorite quote?

I don't really have a favourite quote, so I will put one of my favourite poems instead. I am doing this from memory, so please forgive if there are any misquotes.

"The Poison Tree"
by William Blake

I was angry with my friend
I told my wrath, my wrath did end

I was angry with my foe
I told it not, my wrath did grow

And I watered it with fears
Night and morning with my tears

And I sunned it with smiles
And with soft deceitful wiles

And it grew both day and night
'Til it bore an apple bright

And my foe beheld it shine
And he knew that it was mine

And into the garden stole
When the night had veiled the pole

In the morning glad I see,
My foe outstretched beneath the tree.
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That's it from me!
Take care,
Angela

I realized I never answered these :mrgreen:


1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
Born and raised in Flanders, Belgium. Looking to move to southern France or Spain.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
1b F/M ii. Straight, but with some body. Fine to medium hair texture. Also got a few coarse and curly hairs here and there though :mrgreen: 3.5" ponytail circumference, working to increase that a little.

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)?
Chocolate. Of course. Pizza. All sorts of salads. Pasta. (Vegetarian) Greek food. Cheese!

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
Belly dancing, gardening, cooking and baking, knitting and sewing, surfing the net, enjoying nature.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
I'm a student trying to pay my studies with an online business. I'd like to find a concierge or janitor job in Spain. Once graduated, I'd like to do something language related.

6. What is your relationship status?
Living together with my best friend. I call him my husband, although we're not officially married. We are to us though.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
I have two cats, Arthur and Molly. I'm a cat person, so I'm happy with them. I think Molly's pregnant, too. I live in the woods, so I'm surrounded with birds, rabbits, mice, bats, bugs, spiders and even an owl. I love it here.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
Still studying. My major is Spanish, taking on English with it in October.

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
I mostly watch movies and National Geographic Channel. I like Dharma and Greg once in a while.

10. What are your favorite movies?
'Pulp Fiction' still does it for me. Also 'Things you can tell just by looking at her'.

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
French Euskadi.

12. What were you like in high school?
Shy, introvert and depressed. Had good grades but studied too little. Didn't have a lot of friends.

13. What are your favorite hair products?
Nivea products.

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
I like Irish folk music, latin and Mexican music, arabic music (belly dance). Also a little Muse and Creed.

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
My purse, my laptop for my data/documents and my 21 year old teddybear. Everything else is easy to replace.

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
The day I moved out of my mom's house and moved in with DH.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
I like Stephen King a lot, but don't have a lot of time to read these days.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Hmm? I don't know. I'm pretty normal in my books :mrgreen:

19. What is your favorite holiday?
Easter.

20. What is your favorite quote?
Don't be sorry because it's over, smile because it happened - unknown
If you can't say anything nice, don't say nothing at all - Thumper's mom

Hey hey, I'm new, so here's a bit about me :)

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing) Midwest US

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it) 1c/M/iii. Slightly wavy, but mostly straight. Medium/thick. Dark blonde with chunky light blonde streaks (the pic in my avatar is a bit over two years old, haha, but my scanner has been broken for a long while).

3. What is/are your favorite food(s)? raspberry Italian ice :)

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care? Reading, writing, Christian theology, trampoline, dance, music

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?I'm a college girl. I'm a sociology major and hope to work with children or troubled teens.

6. What is your relationship status? Three months ago, my engagement mutually broke off. Now, I'm livin' it up alone :D and there is one amazing man around... we're taking it really slow though. :love:

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had? I have an Australian terrier puppy and a sister. ;) I wish I had kittens. Someday I will!

8. Did you go to college? What did you study? Currently majoring in sociology

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past? All I watch lately are gymnastics competitions, when they're on. I know several Olympians and Olympic contenders, and I'm totally cheering on USA's team toward Athens!! :D

10. What are your favorite movies? LotR, Harry Potter 1 and 2

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited? Can't pick just one!

12. What were you like in high school? Introverted, but opened up more junior and senior year. Had a ton of casual friends, and a few close friends. Unique, felt out of place often. Getting over my first love at 14. Dreamer. Valedictorian. Injured gymnast who coached and did trampoline in her spare time. Hard-working Christian girl.

13. What are your favorite hair products? Long live hair dye!!!

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups? Christian, rock, pop, some alternative. I like Michael W Smith, Amy Grant, Point of Grace, Stacie Orrico, Jessica Simpson...

15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save? A fire extinguisher, a big red truck, and a whole lot of water. ;)

16. What was the happiest day of your life? It's still yet to come :cloud9:

17. What are your favorite books/authors? Tolkien, CS Lewis (seems a lot of y'all like these guys, hehe. Awesome!), Elisabeth Elliot, Max Lucado, Tommy Tenney. As for books, all the stuff the previous authors wrote, plus I admit I'm a definite Harry Potter fan. Harry and Ginny must get together! Haha.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? Joined a sorority. I'm obviously not in it anymore. Haha.

19. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas and Easter

20. What is your favorite quote? Man's chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. --C.S. Lewis :Star:

Since I haven't introduced myself formally and jumped in head first into the discussion board, I am glad the questions are here :)

1. Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
I live in ON, Canada. My hometown is Vancouver, BC.

2. How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
I have 2aFi type hair that is bra strap length. I haven't been brave enough to measure it yet :uhh: It has been fried with too much blow drying as you can see from my pic and haven't grown in a year :brickwall

3. What is/are your favourite food(s)?
I love Chinese and Japanese cuisine.

4. What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
I love everything to do with outdoors: hiking, biking, rollerblading. I like to play tennis and play piano day and night. Sing along is also a favourite pass time, although, I doubt my neighbours appreciate that very much.

5. What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
I was a high school teacher when I realized that I am more interested in star ships. So, I've decided to go back to school for an engineering degree. Craziest thing I've done since all my life I did humanities.

6. What is your relationship status?
Married for 9 years, no children.

7. What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
I have no pets because my DH is allergic. I wish I could have a cat, a Blue Siberian cat.

8. Did you go to college? What did you study?
Currently studying engineering

9. What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
I love to watch Alias and La Femme Nikita. Something to be sad about strong, independent women spies and assassins :lol:


10. What are your favorite movies?
My favourites over the years have become: "Salaris" (1974) and "Magnolia" replacing "Never Ending Story"

11. What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
I love Northern France with its majestic old style and culture, quite tides and little castles sprinkled on the coast line.

12. What were you like in high school?
I was the person to go to when anybody had any troubles. I definitely was not qualified to give any advice to anybody but nevertheless people came to me with their problems. I think having a heavy burden of everyone secrets' was very hard for me to carry around.

13. What are your favorite hair products?
I loved TIGI until I recently realized that they are infested with "cones".

14. What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
I like pretty much any music. I prefer individual pieces as oppose to groups/artists. I am not very keen on rap, trance, punk and country. However, there are nice pieces that I love to listen to. I listen to Cranberries, Metallica, Sarah Brightman, Ace of Base, Isabelle Boulay, etc. My music tendency depends on my mood in that hour, on that day, month.


15. If your house was burning down and you could only save 3 non-human items therein (excluding, therefore, kids and pets), what 3 items would you save?
My computer is my life it would have to be saved or I would be lost! Considering there is only 2 minutes to evacuate, I doubt I could save anything else :)

16. What was the happiest day of your life?
I just realized, I can't pinpoint just one occasion. There were quite a few over the years but to pick one that tops them all, I can't think of.

17. What are your favorite books/authors?
My favourite book is "Master and Margarita" by Bulgakov.

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done?
Everything I do seems odd to most people. I consider it my norm :)

19. What is your favorite holiday?
New Year's is the most fun, therefore, is my favourite :)

20. What is your favorite quote?
"When you step from the light into the darkness of the unknown, you must believe one of two things will happen: either there will be something to stand on, or you will learn to fly."

Where are you currently? Where are you from? (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
I’m from Slovenia (part of European union for the past four days :-)

How would you describe your hair? (please use both the Fia system and/or layman's terms for those who aren't familiar with it)
As far as Fia’s system is concerned, I have settled on 1bFii; it’s somewhat fine, medium thick, straight with some body

What is/are your favorite food(s)?
pasta with various sauces, salads, risotto, chocolate(which I am munchkin right now)

What are your hobbies, besides manic hair care?
reading, listening to music, right now I’m interested in Aromatherapy, every once in a while I get crafty and paint on silk, glass etc; I don’t really have any long-term hobbies; they change all the time

What do you do for a living? What would you rather do?
nothing :tongue: I receive a public scholarship and live with my parents;Uni is free so I keep most money for myself; I have to remind myself that life won't always be so easy

What is your relationship status?
single but looking :pinkgrin:

What sorts of pets do you have? What sorts of pets do you wish you had?
A dog; I wish I had cats

Did you go to college? What did you study?
I’m studying English and Comparative Literature, both as major subjects

What are your favorite TV shows? If you do not currently watch much/any TV, what were your favorite shows of the past?
Six Feet Under, CSI (both) and that’s all I watch right now

What are your favorite movies?
The English Patient, Amelie

What is the most wonderful place you have ever been to/visited?
Crete, I had lots of fun there :rockerdud

What are your favorite hair products?
Haven’t found them yet

What sort of music do you listen to/who are your favorite musicians/groups?
mostly alternative rock, PJ Harvey is my current favourite

What are your favorite books/authors?
A few of my fav books: Gabriel Garcia Marquez: One Hundred years of Solitude, Emily Bronte: Wuthering Heights; Fowles a Maggot; Patrick Suskind: Perfume; also Agatha Christie books

What is your favorite quote?
my personal mantra is: You can never please everyone so you may just as well please yourself :-)

wow...this has become a ginormous post :hatchet:

:inlove:

1. currently in west tennessee, from the atlanta area

2. my hair is straight, medium-fine in texture, and dark blonde/light brown/whatever

3. fav foods: chocolate. hello: i am a girl. :)

4. hobbies: sewing, reading, playing anarchy online, making art

5. job: graphic designer. preferred (and future) job: housemom!

6. married for 9 months *does a happy dance*

7. no pets, lots of plants though

8. i am currently in college, but that will change on may 8th! then i will officially have a degree in art.

9. not big on tv, but kim possible and sliders are two fun shows

10. favorite movies: sabrina (new version) and charade (audrey hepburn, cary grant)

11. most wonderful place in the world is home

12. in high school...i was me, but more naive and less confused

13. fav hair products, currently Redken All Soft and Neutrogena Triple Moisture

14. music: Norah Jones!

15. saving three non-human things from fire: my Bible, a bathrobe (assuming this happens in the middle of the night...why do i always think house fires happen in the middle of the night?) and my hairbrush.

16. What was the happiest day of your life? --probably when i was baptized, but the emotions are still fresh from my wedding, so that feels like the happiest day right now

17. What are your favorite books/authors? --children's fantasy: madeleine l'engle, patricia c. wrede, c.s. lewis

18. What is the strangest thing you have ever done? --sometimes i pretend there are sharks on the floor and the only thing that will keep me alive is staying off of the floor. so i have to walk around the room on the tops of dressers and things.

19. What is your favorite holiday? --my birthday!

20. What is your favorite quote? --"Beside the everlasting Why there is a Yes--a transitory Yes, but a Yes." --from A Room With A View