I feel like talking. AMA?

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I'm not here much, need some tidbits to get started?

Basics:
I'm 30, married almost 7 years, one kid, a boy 20 months. I live in Utah. One pet, a dog.

If you need more than that, tell me. I'll try to come up with something interesting!

[Gato]

Are you Mormon? What's it like living in Utah?

[soozy87]

What are your thoughts on potato pancakes?

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Feb 6, 2013 14:26:55 GMT -5 AutumnRose25 said:

what breed is your dog?

have you been to Bryce and Zion canyons?

He is a mutt. We got him from the Humane Society. Our vet believes him to be mostly Australian Shepherd. I personally think he may have a bit of rottweiler in him.

I have not been to either canyon. I am ashamed. I really ought to have gone by now, but we never think about it. I would really like to go maybe this summer or next.

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Feb 6, 2013 14:28:15 GMT -5 Gato said:

Are you Mormon? What's it like living in Utah?

I am not Mormon. I was raised Lutheran, but have pulled away from that a bit. I attend a Baptist church, but I'm not fully a member there.

Living in Utah is really a different world. Most people describe it as a bubble, and for the most part, I agree with that description. It has gotten better in the last few years. I see people around me being more aware. I see more people changing their minds on certain political issues. Especially people my age or younger. However, it is still very sanitized compared to other places. You rarely hear swearing in public, you can't buy liquor in the grocery store. There are Mormon churches and stakehouses all over. In certain areas (like Provo or Sandy), people are downright shocked by any perceived display of immodesty. Tank tops, belly shirts, short skirts, that kind of thing.

Not that you don't see it. Just like anywhere, some people will wear them. There are also bars, and people with tattoos, people who swear. and of course, non Mormons. But they are mostly viewed, treated, and feel like outsiders.

That is my perception of ths state anyway.

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Do you like monkey bread? Because I made some today and my friend told me grow up.

East coast? West coast?

Half empty? Half full?

What color are your nails?

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AutumnRose25

I agree, Utah is beautiful. I love Moab and I love the mountains. I love to camp, but don't get to much, because my H isn't in to it.

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Feb 6, 2013 14:44:04 GMT -5 @bean said:

Do you like monkey bread? Because I made some today and my friend told me grow up.

East coast? West coast?

Half empty? Half full?

What color are your nails?

I had to google monkey bread. Definitely something I would eat.

West coast. I love California.

Half full.

Sadly, they have no color at the moment. I plan to change that on Saturday.

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Feb 6, 2013 14:32:08 GMT -5 soozy87 said:

What are your thoughts on potato pancakes?

They don't excite me, but I might try them if they were offered.

[Gato]

I love Australian shepherds! Such fun dogs.

Have you always lived in Utah? It sounds like you moved there; if so, why? Do you think you'll stay?

LOL, it sounds like I'm fixated on the place but I just find it fascinating. I've spent a bit of time around Mormons since my ex-H was Mormon for about 4 years in high school.

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Feb 6, 2013 15:00:36 GMT -5 Gato said:

I love Australian shepherds! Such fun dogs.

Have you always lived in Utah? It sounds like you moved there; if so, why? Do you think you'll stay?

LOL, it sounds like I'm fixated on the place but I just find it fascinating. I've spent a bit of time around Mormons since my ex-H was Mormon for about 4 years in high school.

Ha, nope, I've lived here all my life! I've just never been Mormon, so I've basically been an outsider to most people. So I probably sound that way.

And I don't mind, I understand the curiousity people have about Utah and Mormons.

I probably will stay here all my life. My sister moved and is happy somewhere else. I'm mostly happy here, and my parents and my H's parents are here. I want my son to grow up around his grandparents.

[karmasabiotch]

What did you pick your screen name? I always think of the name Nancy when I see you post.

[soozy87]

Do you want more kids?

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Feb 6, 2013 15:09:28 GMT -5 karmasabiotch said:

What did you pick your screen name? I always think of the name Nancy when I see you post.

I was feeling really uncreative that day. So I called a friend and asked for help coming up with a screen name. She said "What, you need a fancy schmancy name to talk to people?"

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Feb 6, 2013 15:09:43 GMT -5 soozy87 said:

Do you want more kids?

I would love one more. H is on the fence. Probably leaning towards no, but I'm not giving up hope. That said, I'm incredibly happy that I got to be a mom at all. And my son is an amazing, sweet kid. I love him more than I thought possible. If I don't have any more, I will be ok with that.

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And since I'm talking about him, and I've never showed him off here before, can I do it now?

Please don't quote.

Aw, too bad. You missed cute kid pics.

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Ah! They're so big!

ETA - I think I made it better.

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I'm not sure if you live in the valley, but did you just love the inversion we had a few weeks ago? I got so sick from it. Yuck.

ps. your kids are adorbs!

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@utahlove13

I hate January. Every year. I swear I have a headache that lasts all month. And I'm pretty sure it had something to do with R's mysterious respiratory illness a couple of weeks ago.

And thanks! But there's only one. That's the same kid, just different ages.

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@utahlove13

Sorry, I didn't mean to ignore your other question. If it was a question. Yes, I'm in the valley. I think you're in SLC, correct? I live in NSL.

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@schmancy It's terrible! It wasn't this bad last winter and that was my first winter here, so I was really surprised. I got so sick when it was really bad. Gross.

I'm actually closer to WVC than downtown, but I work in SLC.

It's nice that we can actually see blue sky today, huh? haha

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@utahlove13

I'm just looking forward to spring. I'm over the snow. After Christmas, it's just useless.

My H used to live in WVC. I spent a lot of time there when we were dating. FIL still lives there and MIL lives in Taylorsville. I'm in that area a lot.

[sugarbear]

I love pictures of sleeping babies.
If you could pack up and go on vacation tonight, anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

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Feb 6, 2013 16:28:05 GMT -5 sugarbear said:

I love pictures of sleeping babies.
If you could pack up and go on vacation tonight, anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

I would take a Mediterranean cruise. I have always wanted to see Italy (Sicily or Rome specifically), Athens. I've never been to any part of Europe. And I would do it with a cruise because they wait on you hand and foot and it's so relaxing!

[sugarbear]

That sounds fantastic!