In effort to get things moving lets do a poll! Since there are some new people around, I'm going to include some questions that older people have been asked a bunch, but its fun to answer anyway.
What branch are you affiliated with?
Care to share your Nest name?
Do you/your partner plan on being a lifer in the military or in it just for now?
Salty or sweet snacks?
Favorite drink (alcoholic or not if you dont drink)?
Do you/your partner plan on being a lifer in the military or in it just for now? Well, after UPT his service commitment will take him to 18 years, so it'd be kind of silly not to do the full 20 at that point. Assignments/promotions will dictate how long we stay after that.
Salty or sweet snacks? Sweet. (As I sit here eating cookie dough)
Favorite drink (alcoholic or not if you dont drink)? Martini
Dream vacation? SCUBA diving at the Great Barrier Reef.
Who is your cell phone provider? AT&T
Blue or black pen ink? Black
What color are your toe nails? Toenail colored
Favorite dessert? Those brownie/ice cream/hot fudge sundae things at your major chain restaurants.
What has been your favorite birthday (of yours?) Turning 16 in Paris was pretty sweet.
What was your high school mascot? Red Devils
Tell a fun fact about yourself. I was a pretty serious ballet dancer for about 12 years.
Post by honeybadger on May 21, 2012 13:06:50 GMT -5
What branch are you affiliated with? USAF
Care to share your Nest name? H0NEYBADGER/JKICIAR
Do you/your partner plan on being a lifer in the military or in it just for now? Late last year we seriously discussed this being H's one and only enlistment. I think it was just a rough patch with lots of things going on, frustrations, etc. I think he will end up being a lifer.
Salty or sweet snacks? Sweet AND Salty! I am all about some chocolate/pretzel cookies.
Favorite drink (alcoholic or not if you dont drink)? Water right now, it gives me the least amount of heartburn. Wine (red being my favorite) when I am not pregnant.
Dream vacation? A month long vacation all over Europe, with the kids. If we had no kids, or could get away from kids/work/etc for 2 weeks to a month then I'd do a week in Greece, on a beautiful beach, hop over to Ireland for a week, back to a beach (Fiji, perhaps?) and then H would insist on a week long cruise to a tropical location.
Who is your cell phone provider? AT&T. I'm still super bitter that we don't have our unlimited data plan for iPhones anymore.
Blue or black pen ink? Blue.
What color are your toe nails? No colors on them right now.
Favorite dessert? Banana Cream Pie! (I must be a teenager today because reading Cream Pie makes me giggle in disgust)
What has been your favorite birthday (of yours?) This is really sad to say, but none stick out thus far. All have been very pleasant, no bad memories. But none that make me think "best day ever".
What was your high school mascot? Viking
Tell a fun fact about yourself. I'll have to get back to you on this.
What branch are you affiliated with? my H is AD AF. I am also hoping to join as a psychologist.
Care to share your Nest name? AlouetteBeans
Do you/your partner plan on being a lifer in the military or in it just for now? Meh. MH would like to be, although his career field is possibly going to undergo some RIFs soon, so he doesn't know. He would try to switch to a different career field if that happened. If/when I join, I probably plan on staying in if I enjoy the work- especially if MH is staying in.
Salty or sweet snacks? you know what's good? something sweet, then eating something salty. Like chocolate and popcorn. but generally something sweet.
Favorite drink (alcoholic or not if you dont drink)? I used to always say amoretto sours, but I generally drink red wine- like a cab sav or pinot noir
Dream vacation? Right now, we would love to go on a Mediterranean adventure. I'd love to visit all the continents actually.
Who is your cell phone provider? Verizon- I've had them forever and never had a bad experience. Actually I used to work at State Farm, and I got a discount for being employed there. I still get it, they never took it off. Its better than their military discount.
Blue or black pen ink? I prefer blue ink, but the last few places I worked have a no blue ink policy. Which is sad. Also, blue ink makes it easier to identify the original copy.
What color are your toe nails? A bright pink
Favorite dessert? that molten chocolate lava cake- from Chili's I think? Or cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory- I love the Dulce de Leche
What has been your favorite birthday (of yours?) hmm... I guess I'll say 26- we were in TX and my local aunts and uncles and my friends and I went on a winery tour. It was a blast.
What was your high school mascot? the revolutionary war rebel man NOT the civil war rebel) We used to fly the Betsy Ross flag at football games
Tell a fun fact about yourself. My family has "the list" which is our grudges against people posted in a cabinet in our kitchen at home. You can be crossed off the list, but never taken off the list. Its powerful stuff, man. People/companies on that list have gone bankrupt or out of business, I think a lady got deported, DIA changed their parking payment towers. Don't mess with the list!
Do you/your partner plan on being a lifer in the military or in it just for now? Lifer, I think. He's more than halfway to 20, at least...
Salty or sweet snacks? Depends on my mood.
Favorite drink (alcoholic or not if you dont drink)? Hot tea. Apparently I drink enough it seems weird to some people.
Dream vacation? No clue. I'd love suggestions. I've got a crap-ton of airmiles to burn, and might actually be able to find time off for both DH and I this year, but we have no idea where we want to go...
Who is your cell phone provider? AT&T
Blue or black pen ink? Whatever comes in the free hotel pens I mooch...
What color are your toe nails? normal. Haven't been painted in years.
Favorite dessert? Chocolate. I'm kinda craving chocolate cake, but DH said he's been overdoing the sweets while I've been away, so I'll wait a bit before making one.
What has been your favorite birthday (of yours?) Last year, I think. Total yarn-fest, with DH playing along the whole time. Went to a book signing for a knitting author I like, toured the yarn shops in a town a little ways from here, and DH did all the driving so I could knit while we were out and about. Heaven.
What was your high school mascot? a Cardinal
Tell a fun fact about yourself. I have a knitting problem. The yarn stash is large enough it spooks the packers when we move. I'm not sure what I'd do if I ended up accompanying DH to Korea, because there's too much of it to bring all of it, and I'd want climate controlled storage for it... On the other hand, this knitting problem also means that DH had enough hand-knit socks he never has to wear the nasty army issued boot socks...
Post by basilosaurus on May 21, 2012 13:26:34 GMT -5
What branch are you affiliated with? air force
Care to share your Nest name? same
Do you/your partner plan on being a lifer in the military or in it just for now? He had a pilot's commitment, so 12.5 years is the first time he can get out. Still unsure. Depends on what bribes they offer
Salty or sweet snacks? I don't like salty or sweet! Savory
Favorite drink (alcoholic or not if you dont drink)? I'm a wino
Dream vacation? Hmmm. So many! I keep getting skunked out of a trip to Beijing, so I'll put that near the top. I can't wait to go back to NZ.
Who is your cell phone provider? T-Mo
Blue or black pen ink? blue
What color are your toe nails? Um, a pearly bronzy color? Usually they're just toenail colored.
What has been your favorite birthday (of yours?) The one when I got married was pretty awesome. This past year celebrating our 5th anniversary and my 11/11/11 bday in Maui was fantastic, too.
What was your high school mascot? Panthers
Tell a fun fact about yourself. I met Jacques Cousteau in a circle K, and I snorkeled with his son for some high school program thingie. The son was kind of a dick.
Post by drunkpeggy on May 21, 2012 13:47:48 GMT -5
What branch are you affiliated with? USAR
Care to share your Nest name? Originally Sgt M's Wife, recently DowagerCountessofNJ
Do you/your partner plan on being a lifer in the military or in it just for now? Oh yeah he's a lifer...coming up on 17 years...I think the active duty bug may have bitten him
Salty or sweet snacks? Both...together.
Favorite drink (alcoholic or not if you dont drink)? I love an ice cold beer or vodka and club soda with lime.
Dream vacation? Morocco
Who is your cell phone provider? Verizon
Blue or black pen ink? Black
What color are your toe nails? Cotton candy pink
Favorite dessert? a rich dark chocolate cake
What has been your favorite birthday (of yours?) I haven't really had one
What was your high school mascot? a tartan
Tell a fun fact about yourself. I can touch my nose with my tongue, I've had a come editorials published in local papers over the last ten years.
Do you/your partner plan on being a lifer in the military or in it just for now?
DH plans to go career....just over halfway there!
Salty or sweet snacks? Sweet!
Favorite drink (alcoholic or not if you dont drink)?
I'm a wino when not pg
Dream vacation?
Hiking to Machu Pichu
Who is your cell phone provider?
ATT
Blue or black pen ink?
Black
What color are your toe nails?
Pink
Favorite dessert?
Anything baked! Cookies, cakes, pie....I'll take them all
What has been your favorite birthday (of yours?)
26th - DH surprised me with a trip to Vegas and a full spa day with all the works. It was bliss!
What was your high school mascot?
Bearcat
Tell a fun fact about yourself.
More of a weird fact but I can't stand for my feet to feel dirty. I carry around a pack of baby wipes so I can wash my feet several times a day during summer in sandals
Post by moviegirl03 on May 21, 2012 14:44:04 GMT -5
What branch are you affiliated with? USAF
Care to share your Nest name? same as this one
Do you/your partner plan on being a lifer in the military or in it just for now? he's a lifer. When he's mad it changes, but mostly he plans on forever
Salty or sweet snacks? salt...although I devour them like crazy, so I don't indulge too often
Favorite drink (alcoholic or not if you dont drink)? toss up between vodka and cranberry juice or vanilla vodka and Dr. Pepper
Dream vacation? I really want to do a cruise down the coast of Europe. It stops in each country for a few hours and then back on the ship!
Who is your cell phone provider? Verizon, but I'm hoping this changes when we move this summer.
Blue or black pen ink? Blue
What color are your toe nails? Bronze
Favorite dessert? Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
What has been your favorite birthday (of yours?) When I was 14, my parents threw mystery dinner for me that was a ton of fun. Although I spent my 16th getting snowboarding lessons in Alaska, which was cool too.
What was your high school mascot? A Pegasus
Tell a fun fact about yourself. I love dogs so much that my dream would be to open a kennel. I'd walk and play with them all day. My dream is to live somewhere that I could have 4 dogs and the kennel, but I know DH would never let me have 4 dogs in one house.
Post by Dumbledork on May 21, 2012 14:47:34 GMT -5
What branch are you affiliated with? H is AD Army
Care to share your Nest name? Same as it is now.
Do you/your partner plan on being a lifer in the military or in it just for now? He's a lifer. When he first joined he was four and done and hadn't put much thought into it. Now that's he's decided to stay in, he's trying to figure out his game plan.
Salty or sweet snacks? Sweet. Twizzlers and chocolate teddy grahams are my weakness.
Favorite drink (alcoholic or not if you dont drink)? Frozen strawberry margaritas with sugar on the rim.
Dream vacation? Backpack across Europe.
Who is your cell phone provider? AT&T
Blue or black pen ink? Black. I prefer purple, but I can't find them anymore.
What color are your toe nails? Unpainted. I'm one of those weirdos that never does make-up, polish or my hair unless there's somethin fancy goin on. Like a trip to Walmart.
Just kidding on that last sentence.
Favorite dessert? Strawberry Cheesecake
What has been your favorite birthday (of yours?) K came home from deployment on my birthday one year. That was pretty awesome. Otherwise, meh. Growing up we didn't really celebrate birthdays, and K and I don't really do anything for them now either. Well, we do for Bean, but not for us. I actually get a present this year though! I'm excited.
What was your high school mascot? Story time answer!
I come from a very small town in the Midwest so until I was a junior in high school we were the Belles and Rebels, complete with Confederate flags waved on the sidelines whenever our team scored. A nearby school, our main rivals, were the Yankees. Midway through football season Junior year we played an all-AA team from Chicago. And wouldn't you know, they weren't too crazy about mascot?
News stations rolled into town and people were all "We don't understand! We're not rascist! It's just a flag that we're proud of for some reason we don't remember!" All the flags had to be painted over pronto. The year after I graduated they consolidated and became The Heat.. with flames for mascots.
Tell a fun fact about yourself. People often think I'm adopted because my sisters are all well over 6' blondes, and I'm a 5'7 brunette. Like complete strangers have asked us several different times over the years if I'm adopted. It's weird. Also, I can make my tongue touch my nose.
Care to share your Nest name? I'd prefer not to for personal reasons
Do you/your partner plan on being a lifer in the military or in it just for now? MH plans on being a lifer. I hope to be when/if I ever get in.
Salty or sweet snacks? It really depends. Some days I am more drawn to salty snacks while I'm more drawn to sweet snacks on others.
Favorite drink (alcoholic or not if you dont drink)? Right now, red wine or cake flavored vodka and orange soda
Dream vacation? I've never been out of America so anywhere would really be nice
Who is your cell phone provider? Verizon
Blue or black pen ink? Black
What color are your toe nails? Metallic black
Favorite dessert? cheesecake
What has been your favorite birthday (of yours?) My 22nd. It wasn't that it was extra special as far as what I did for it but, MH (then FI) came home from a deployment to Afghanistan that day.
What was your high school mascot? Ram
Tell a fun fact about yourself. I've been sewing and quilting pretty much since I was able to sit at a machine. If I were to count all the quilts that I have made in my life the number would reach somewhere between 25 and 30 at least. The majority of them have been sold or given away as gifts.
In effort to get things moving lets do a poll! Since there are some new people around, I'm going to include some questions that older people have been asked a bunch, but its fun to answer anyway.
What branch are you affiliated with?
My husband is AD Navy
Care to share your Nest name?
It's ARJ11. I really only post on SN
Do you/your partner plan on being a lifer in the military or in it just for now?
He wants to be a lifer. I grew up with an AD USMC dad, so this life is nothing new!
Salty or sweet snacks?
Sweet!
Favorite drink (alcoholic or not if you dont drink)?
Peach daiquiri when I'm not bfing, but right now I love sweet tea.
Dream vacation?
New Zealand and Australia
Who is your cell phone provider?
Verizon. We have had no problems with it so far!
Blue or black pen ink?
Black. Blue just looks kind of messy to me.
What color are your toe nails?
Gold
Favorite dessert?
My MILs chocolate sheet cake! I am guilty of having had it for breakfast before...
What has been your favorite birthday (of yours?)
I turned 12 on a family trip to Miami. It was nothing special, but my dad took me out to get ice cream and I went shopping with my mom.
What was your high school mascot?
The Highlanders
Tell a fun fact about yourself.
I was an awesome competitive swimmer in HS and the part of undergrad I did. I wish I hadn't quit!
Post by fuddyduddy on May 21, 2012 16:28:11 GMT -5
What branch are you affiliated with? Marine Corps
Care to share your Nest name? JustLes and this one
Do you/your partner plan on being a lifer in the military or in it just for now? I was done after one enlistment. He will retire from the military if everything goes as planned.
Salty or sweet snacks? Both.
Favorite drink (alcoholic or not if you dont drink)? I don't have one.
Dream vacation? I can't come up with one. I love traveling and just want to do more of it.
Who is your cell phone provider? AT&T
Blue or black pen ink? Either. I use black more, though.
What color are your toe nails? Coral.
Favorite dessert? I can't choose a favorite. I love dessert.
What has been your favorite birthday (of yours?) I don't have a favorite.
What was your high school mascot? Conquistadors.
Tell a fun fact about yourself. I can't think of anything. I'm the worst at taking these polls.
Do you/your partner plan on being a lifer in the military or in it just for now?
I think lifer but circumstances change so we shall see
Salty or sweet snacks?
Salty Sweet
Favorite drink (alcoholic or not if you dont drink)?
Water with lemon wedges Tequila Sunrise Sauvignon Blanc
Dream vacation?
A year around the world- Northern Africa (Morocco, Egypt, Algeria), explore more of Spain, Greece, Croatia, French Polynesia, Thailand, The Philippines.
Who is your cell phone provider?
AT&T
Blue or black pen ink?
Blue
What color are your toe nails?
Not painted
Favorite dessert?
Lemon Creme Cake from Olive Garden. My weakness.
What has been your favorite birthday (of yours?)
None comes to mind. I've had good ones but nothing worth labeling my favorite.
What was your high school mascot?
I don't know. Never paid attention to school sports teams
What branch are you affiliated with? H is a Marine
Care to share your Nest name? It was ggirl2001-just took off the numbers
Do you/your partner plan on being a lifer in the military or in it just for now? He's not sure for right now
Salty or sweet snacks? Both. especially the week before my period
Favorite drink (alcoholic or not if you dont drink)? Wine (red or white), vodka sodas, corona lights, blue moon, vodka lemonades. I now sound like an alcoholic
Dream vacation? Italy or Australia
Who is your cell phone provider? Verizon for about the past 8 years. I'm still on my parents plan. Until they force me to get a tiered data package I'm staying on my parents with my unlimited date package
Blue or black pen ink? Black
What color are your toe nails?
Favorite dessert? Anything chocolate and peanutbutter
What has been your favorite birthday (of yours?) 23 was actually pretty good. I had a blast with my best friend, the new guy I was seeing (the guy I dated before H), and his best friend.
What was your high school mascot? Uhh, a magician I think?
Tell a fun fact about yourself: I'm an extremely extremely extremely fast talker. Like, even by northerner standards. It really throws people off down south. Yet, when I'm in a session, I can control my speed really well.
In effort to get things moving lets do a poll! Since there are some new people around, I'm going to include some questions that older people have been asked a bunch, but its fun to answer anyway.
What branch are you affiliated with? *XH-Navy. None now. Care to share your Nest name? *ATM/thenewme Do you/your partner plan on being a lifer in the military or in it just for now? *N/a Salty or sweet snacks? *Salty and sweet Favorite drink (alcoholic or not if you dont drink)? *Water Dream vacation? *New Zealand Who is your cell phone provider? *Verizon Blue or black pen ink? *black What color are your toe nails? *Pink Favorite dessert? *peanut butter chunk brownies What has been your favorite birthday (of yours?) *23rd What was your high school mascot? *Lancers Tell a fun fact about yourself. *I am closer in age to my first 3 nieces than any of my older 5 siblings. Thats how much of an age gap there is between us. I was a big surprise!
PS-HIIIIIIII LADIES! Thought I'd make a visit...I miss you all and unlike the nest over the lol last 6 months I can across actually post from my phone!
Do you/your partner plan on being a lifer in the military or in it just for now? I think he should be. It'll be close to 10 years when his first contract is up, that's almost halfway!
Salty or sweet snacks? Salty. Give me chips!
Favorite drink (alcoholic or not if you dont drink)? Coffee, Mt. Dew, or alcoholic beverages made with Rum
Dream vacation? I would love to visit the Mayan Ruins/Central America. And also Germany.
Who is your cell phone provider? Verizon
Blue or black pen ink? Blue
What color are your toe nails? A pinkish orange/coral color
Favorite dessert? You know what is really good? Dirt. The concoction that is chocolate pudding/ oreo crumbs/cool whip?
What has been your favorite birthday (of yours?) Erm. None of them... they have all been sub par I think.
What was your high school mascot? Raider (a Native American, not like the Oakland Raiders pirate)
Tell a fun fact about yourself. When I include my step siblings' children, I have 12 nieces and nephews. The oldest graduated high school with me.
In effort to get things moving lets do a poll! Since there are some new people around, I'm going to include some questions that older people have been asked a bunch, but its fun to answer anyway.
What branch are you affiliated with? Air Force
Care to share your Nest name? DecemberRain
Do you/your partner plan on being a lifer in the military or in it just for now? Up in the air for now
Salty or sweet snacks? Salty
Favorite drink (alcoholic or not if you dont drink)? Captain Morgan
Dream vacation? Ireland
Who is your cell phone provider? Sprint for the next week, then probably GTA
Blue or black pen ink? Black
What color are your toe nails? Teal
Favorite dessert? Fruit pie
What has been your favorite birthday (of yours?) When I turned 18 and all my girl friends took me to a strip club, they thought it was ladies night.. It was not, we stayed anyway lol
What was your high school mascot? Viking
Tell a fun fact about yourself. I can do the splits in the AIR lol
Post by twoslicehilly on May 22, 2012 1:26:32 GMT -5
What branch are you affiliated with? USMC
Care to share your Nest name? Hey Hey Hilly
Do you/your partner plan on being a lifer in the military or in it just for now? He keeps going back and forth. The fact that he just bought a CD of Cadence to practice with and plays it in his car all the time has nothing to do with the fact that I'm pretty sure he's staying in.
Salty or sweet snacks? sweet!
Favorite drink (alcoholic or not if you dont drink)? Margaritas.
Dream vacation? Europe.
Who is your cell phone provider? Softbank
Blue or black pen ink? Whatever I can find.
What color are your toe nails? Hot pink!
Favorite dessert? Chocolate.
What has been your favorite birthday (of yours?) My 21st. H made it really special and put a lot of effort, it was sweet. Other than that, my 16th. I went to NYC for a shopping spree and got to ride in a limo with my bff, mom and aunt. It was awesome.
What was your high school mascot? Bulldog
Tell a fun fact about yourself. I can't pinpoint *exactly* how long it's been since I showered last. It's so hot inside I just don't want to since I will feel gross again in 10 minutes
Post by cactusflower12 on May 22, 2012 7:08:40 GMT -5
What branch are you affiliated with? DH is AD USMC
Care to share your Nest name? Same - CactusFlower
Do you/your partner plan on being a lifer in the military or in it just for now? Lifer is the plan so far
Salty or sweet snacks? Sweet
Favorite drink (alcoholic or not if you dont drink)? Dirty Shirley
Dream vacation? Greece
Who is your cell phone provider? Verizon. I hear that they are no longer going to grandfather unlimited data accounts next time we upgrade, this makes me sad.
Blue or black pen ink? Blue for signatures black for everything else
What color are your toe nails? purple
Favorite dessert? They are all my favorites. I have a unhealthy sweet tooth
What has been your favorite birthday (of yours?) 22 in Vegas
What was your high school mascot? Spartan
Tell a fun fact about yourself. I collect snow globes. I have about 100 of them from the cheap plastic ones from airports to this elaborate Christmas one that weights about 10lbs
Post by GracieLouFreebush on May 22, 2012 7:54:20 GMT -5
What branch are you affiliated with? Air Force
Care to share your Nest name? Same as Proboards
Do you/your partner plan on being a lifer in the military or in it just for now? The current plan is "just for now" but he'd never get out w/o a secure job in the works so we'll see where we're at in 4 years.
Salty or sweet snacks? Sweet!
Favorite drink (alcoholic or not if you dont drink)? Sex on the beach. I usually go with white wine though b/c it's delicious and less calories.
Dream vacation? It'd be so cool to tour around Europe with someone who knows all the ins and outs.
Who is your cell phone provider? AT&T
Blue or black pen ink? Black
What color are your toe nails? Raspberry
Favorite dessert? Anything chocolate! Chocolate mousse cheesecake, etc.
What has been your favorite birthday (of yours?) No particular year springs to mind. 21 was fun.
What was your high school mascot? Tornado
Tell a fun fact about yourself. I can't think of anything. Boo.