Age: 35 Married: yes When/Where Married:2005 St. louis Prior Marriages:none Children: 2-3yr old boy 4yr old girl Pets (specify breed if known): 1 fish, would love a dog but DD has bad allergies Location: St. Louis Profession: Historic Preservationist/Architect Dream Profession: Own my own small historic residential firm Degrees:BArch Political Affiliation:Independent Hobbies:Rehabbing, DIY, crafts
Age: 26 Married: Yes, to Jake When/Where Married: May 23, 2009 in NH Prior Marriages: None Children: Marcus and Gabriel, 3/31/12 Pets (specify breed if known): n/a Location: (north of) Boston, MA Profession: Administrative Assistant; kids yoga teacher Dream Profession: High School English Teacher who also gets to teach writing and drama Degrees: BA in English/Writing; M.Litt in Renaissance Literature Political Affiliation: Registered independent -- socially quite liberal -- fiscally relatively socialist Hobbies: Reading, yoga, hoping to get back into writing, food, movies
Age: 27 Married: Yes When/Where Married: June 2009, WI Prior Marriages: None Children: None yet Pets (specify breed if known): Two cats (a torbie and a tortie) Location: StL Profession: Veterinarian Dream Profession: Livin' the dream? Not entirely sure. Degrees: BS, DVM Political Affiliation: None. Social liberal, fiscal conservative. Hobbies: Running, reading
Age: 41 Married: yes When/Where Married: 10/8/11, on a local golfcourse Prior Marriages: 1 Children: 3 boys: 18 yrs., 16 yrs., almost 3 yrs. 1 girl 20 yrs. Pets (specify breed if known): 1 yr. old Great Dane, "Diesel" Location: S Michigan Profession: Insurance Sales & Service Dream Profession: High School Teacher or Youth Parole Officer Degrees: 3 yrs. college for Elem. Ed., property & casualty insurance license Political Affiliation: Dem. Hobbies: Reading & Family
Post by noodleskooze on Aug 13, 2012 8:34:11 GMT -5
Age: 24 Married: Yes When/Where Married: March 2011; Houston Prior Marriages: None Children: None yet Pets (specify breed if known): None Location: North Houston Profession: Middle School Teacher Dream Profession: SAHM Degrees: BS, English Political Affiliation: Conservative on most things. Hobbies: Spending time with friends, eating, trivia, reading
Age: 34 Married: Yes When/Where Married: October 2004, South Jersey Prior Marriages: none Children: 2 - a 6 y/o girl and a 13 m/o boy Pets (specify breed if known): none and prob won't ever Location: South Jersey (just outside Atlantic City) Profession: I'm a numbers person in healthcare Dream Profession: I love working in healthcare I would love to have a bigger position Degrees: Bachelor's of Science; researching MBA programs Political Affiliation: Mainly conservative but have quite a few liberal positions Hobbies: reading
Age: 34 Married: yes When/Where Married: Oct 4, 2004 on the beach in FL Prior Marriages: nope Children: Meredith age 6, Alex almost 3 Pets (specify breed if known): Zelda, golden retriever, Dexter, border terrier mix Location: Austin, TX Profession: work for a SaaS company in internet marketing Dream Profession: Novelist, maybe? Degrees: BA in Political Science Political Affiliation: Liberal Dem Hobbies: writing, art, interior design, home renovation
Age: 32 Married: Y When/Where Married: 2009, California Prior Marriages: none Children: 21 month old DD and 14 year old SS Pets (specify breed if known): my one eyed chihuahua. Location: Southern CA Profession: structured financial analyst Dream Profession: underwater basket weaver Degrees: BS in biz with minor in Econ Political Affiliation: D Hobbies: reading, drinking, eating, tv watching
Age: 28 Married:For now. I think he wants out. We'll see what happens. When/Where Married: 2007, Chicago. Prior Marriages:None. Children: One, born May 1 2012. Pets (specify breed if known): 3 parrots. Location: Near O'Hare airport. Profession:SAHM Dream Profession:Museum curator or working with an animal rescue. Degrees: Not enough for any jobs I want. Political Affiliation:Liberal-leaning but vote across party lines. Hobbies:Birding, crafting, hiking, reading, being nerdy.
We're close to O'Hare too, in Edison Park! Also, creepy e-hugs for what you are going through.
I'm pretty late to the game, but I'll play anyway.
Age: 29 Married: Yes When/Where Married: 05/2012 in FL Prior Marriages: N/A Children: None Pets (specify breed if known): 2 great girl-dogs (Millie, a Maltese mix, and Pippy, a Springer Spaniel, both adopted) Location: South Florida Profession: Sales Dream Profession: To have my own shop where I sell homemade foods and teach cooking classes Degrees: BA in Psychology Political Affiliation: Fiscally conservative, Socially liberal Hobbies: Cooking, drinking wine, crafting, reading
“Life is not orderly. No matter how we try to make it so, right in the middle of it lose a leg, fall in love, drop a jar of applesauce.” - Natalie Goldberg
Age: 27 Married: Yes. When/Where Married:Wisconsin- 6/27/09 Prior Marriages: None. Children: T- 2 year old boy Pets (specify breed if known):1 border collie, 4 Holsteins Location: Iowa Profession: I plan events and work with youth for two government affiliated non-profits Dream Profession: Farmer, event planner Degrees: 1 class away from an Animal Science and Agriculture Education Degree Political Affiliation: socially liberal, fiscally conservative Hobbies: working, cooking, volunteering
Age: 41 Married: Y When/Where Married: April 2008, Western Suburb of Chicago Prior Marriages: N/A Children:No Pets (specify breed if known): In 4 weeks, German Shepherd (can't wait to bring her home) Location: IN Profession: Sr IT Analyst Dream Profession: Wounded Warrior Project Degrees: Bachelors in Business Political Affiliation: In the Middle Hobbies: reading, working out, watching the NFL....
Age: 32 Married: engaged When/Where Married: Fall 2013 is the plan Prior Marriages: 7yr relationship, never married Children: I have two, he has two, and we're due in October Pets: cocker spaniel, pekingese mix, 3 cats Location: OH Profession: accountant Dream Profession: own a floral shop Degrees: BS in accounting/finance Political Affiliation: none Hobbies: knitting, piano, traveling
Age: 30 Married: Yes When/Where Married: 2006, Utah Prior Marriages: None Children: 1 boy, 14 months Pets (specify breed if known): 1 dog, possibly Australian Shepherd Mix Location: Near Salt Lake City, Utah Profession: Utilization Management Specialist Dream Profession: Running an animal rescue Degrees: None yet. I think I'm only a few credits away from a BS. I plan to finish it in the next couple years. Political Affiliation: Independent. Mostly in the middle. Hobbies: Reading, making jewelry, hiking, general crafting, softball, baking, gardening, doing anything to spend some time outside.
Age: 34 Married: Yes, for 4 years. When/Where Married: August 9, 2008 in one of the park districts in Chicagoland. We had a morning wedding with an awesome brunch. Prior Marriages: 1---I was young and very stupid. He was originally from India and turned out to be very abusive. Children: 1- a son named Liam and he's 15 months Pets (specify breed if known): 1 cat--long haird black and white named Shiloh. I had a half Maine Coon (both have been adopted) unfortunately she passed away back in January. Maine Coons have are sometimes born a heart defect. She had it. It broke our hearts to put her down. She was very special to us. Location: Suburbs of Chicago Profession: I'm an Academic Advisor for various non-profit colleges. I currently am working with a college out in Nebraska. It's interesting work. Dream Profession: A fashion designer. Degrees: BA Psychology and MBA Political Affiliation: Democratic. Hobbies: Watching classic movies, shopping, reading (I love my Kindle), and board games.
Age: 33 Married: Yes When/Where Married: 2002, Joliet, IL Prior Marriages: Nope Children:Three Pets (specify breed if known): One puppy. Cavalier King Charles Location: Northwest Illinois. We can see WI from our front window. Profession: Sped teacher Dream Profession: Writer for Playboy. A more attainable goal is overseas teaching, which we were/will be trying for. I was offered a few jobs for this school year in China, but it wasn't enough money. I was also offered a job in Vietnam, but they were only going to give us two weeks to get everything set up. We are trying for Japan this year. Degrees: BFA, M.Ed, M.Sped. I would love to get a doctorate, but H is against it for a few reasons. I get crazy when I'm in school. Complete perfectionist. Money, we are playing off the loans from my last degree. Any more education would mean very little based on our current location. I already have masters+45, but our pay scale ends at masters+16. Political Affiliation: Fiscally conservative and fairly liberal socially. Hobbies: Travel, reading, writing.
Age: 32 Married: Yep When/Where Married: 2006, Twin Cities Prior Marriages: Nope Children: 1, Daughter, 20 months Pets (specify breed if known): 2 cats, both mutts Location: Twin Cities Profession: The exciting field of accounting zzzzzz Dream Profession: Work for the Minnesota Twins. I really don't care what, I'd even take out the trash. Degrees: The ol' Kommunity Kollege degree from 1999. Working on an accounting degree right now Political Affiliation: Fiscally conservative, socially liberal Hobbies: Working out, reading, cooking, biking
Post by eightangryreindeer on Aug 13, 2012 12:41:33 GMT -5
Age: 40 Married: Yes When/Where Married: 2003, Enfield, England Prior Marriages: None Children: None never none Pets (specify breed if known): Two cats, Jon Voight and Gene Kelly, both currently nicknamed Roger Taylor. Location: Philadelphia, Art Museum area Profession: Currently unemployed Dream Profession: Corporate Meeting & Event Planning or being Sheila E Degrees: None Political Affiliation: Exasperation Hobbies: food, wine, beer, travel, non-profits, music, going to concerts, reading
Post by happyteeth on Aug 13, 2012 13:03:22 GMT -5
Age: 29 Married: yes When/Where Married: October 22, 2010 in CT Prior Marriages: none Children: none Pets (specify breed if known): 2 cats that live at my mom's house, Punk an old orange tabby, and little grey a grey (shock) tabby Location: CT Profession: full-time student in dental hygiene Dream Profession: cupcake bakery Degrees: working on my bachelors Political Affiliation: unsure Hobbies: reading, biking, cooking, baking
Post by mrsjuleshs on Aug 13, 2012 13:47:31 GMT -5
Age: 32 Married: yes When/Where Married: 2005 Prior Marriages: no, just a called off engagement Children: 1 teenager Pets (specify breed if known): Keira - Pit, Tonka - pit/lab, and 3 cats Location: Suburb of Houston Profession: Office Manager - executive search firm. I am also a pro photographer Dream Profession: Pro photographer (but LOVE my day job). Degrees: N/A Political Affiliation: independant Hobbies: Decorating the house, cooking/baking, reading
Age: 36 for a couple more weeks Married: no, living common-law When/Where Married: n/a Prior Marriages: 1995-2009 Children: DS - 16, DD - 14 Pets (specify breed if known): dog, a Presa Canario/Cane Corso mix Location: SW Ontario Profession: Admin Asst/ Bookkeeper Dream Profession: bush pilot Degrees: none, diploma in Executive Administration. I'm the example for my kids to not take a year off before university. Political Affiliation: usually identify with the NDP Hobbies: camping, canoeing, just started looking into making canvas floor covers
Post by picklepie09 on Aug 13, 2012 15:49:15 GMT -5
Age: 35 Married: Yes When/Where Married: Married 8 years ago in Cape Cod MA Prior Marriages: Me none, my DH is divorced Children: 2 a boy and a girl Pets (specify bred if known): Nope hubby has mad allergies Location: South of Boston Profession: work for a non profit Dream Profession: Personal shopper for someone super rich Degrees: Bacherlors Political Affiliation: Socially liberal fiscally conservative Hobbies: Reading, running, workingout, shopping, coupon clipping
Age: 37 Married: engaged When/Where Married: I will be getting married in July 2013 Prior Marriages: 1 Children: 1 ds Pets (specify breed if known): chihuahua/pug dog Location: Los Angeles beach city Profession: higher ed fundraising Dream Profession: Broadway dancer (alas I am too old and was injured in my 20s which halted my dance career) Degrees: BA in Theatre, MA in Theatre and finishing up my MBA Political Affiliation: Democrat Hobbies: Dance
Post by cheesierthanchedda on Aug 13, 2012 15:53:08 GMT -5
Age: 29 Married: Yep When/Where Married: 2007, Bay Area Prior Marriages: Newp Children: Newp (TTC) Pets (specify breed if known): 3 dogs, 2 cats. All rescues. Dogs are: Fox terrier mix, Chihuahua/Dachshund (we think), Jack Russell. Cats are sisters, domestic longhair. Location: Bay Area, CA Profession: Patent paralegal & Admin Dream Profession: Theoretical astrobiologist. Or a genetic counselor. Heh. Degrees: BS, Public Relations Political Affiliation: Left Hobbies: Supporting my local MLS team, watching TV, avoiding work.
Age: 31 Married: Y When/Where Married: May 27, 2006 wrights Farm Restaurant in RI Prior Marriages: n/a Children: N Pets (specify breed if known): 3 cats, two domestic short hairs, one domestic longhair Location: MA Profession: borrower advocate for a student loan company Dream Profession: this works for me (I love helping my borrowers) Degrees: BA in English Political Affiliation: socially liberal, fiscally conservative Hobbies: I crochet, play video games, read, amateur photographer