Getting to know one another

[lilla]

1. I am 36

2. love to study so I will do as many degree programs as I can for the rest of my life or study something.

3. speak English and Turkish.

4. studied Italian and Spanish 18 years ago when I went to university.

5. fell in love with Copenhagen, Denmark and living there has been my dream.

6. been living in US for 13 years

7. have a daughter-will be 6 years old this summer

8. have a cat and a dog

9. love shoes, purses and perfumes

10. love make up.....

11. I search for the best skincare for my skin

12. love rain and snow

13. hate heat and humidity

14. love driving

15. love to read, watch movies, bowling, traveling

 

[Amethyst]

Charmaine - I'm so happy you're in remission. You're a survivor girl !!

 

[Andi]

wow, what a shock to read about your brain tumor Charmaine. so glad you recovered!!!

 

[Andi]

how come you speak Turkish, Lilla? Just curious

 

[Andi]

ok I thought of some more info:

1. I burnt my right hand with a hot iron at age 2 and there is an ugly scar allover the back of my hand that won´t go away anymore and surgery would be too complicated so I´m stuck with it which is ok cause I´ve had it forever.

2. i´m in med school for the 3rd year right now (thank god there´s no pre-med here!) and am hoping to be a cardiologist one day and work in the US.

3. med school and my brother´s disease (leukemia-he has recovered though!)have turned me into a hypochondriac. I would get my blood tested once a week if I could just to check if everything´s ok.

4. I can:

play the piano (ok I haven´t practiced for months!)

eat approximately every 30min *g*

get up at 6:20 am Mo-Fri for school (although I hate it)

sleep for more than 12 hours in a row on weekends

I can´t:

cook, sew, deal with babies (although i like kids) and watch war movies (they make me depressed), manage to keep my dorm room clean and tidy

 

[GR8FISCH]

Very cool thread...how similar we are in our diversity...

- native NY'er, honorary Californian, adopted Texas & born again Christian (family is all Jewish)

- work in School of Nursing in Galveston, commute on the ferry 2x/day to the peninsula where I live w/the Husband, 3 cats (all animal rescue) & 1 dog w/ADD

- studied music in college, love all kinds except rap & ugly anything else. love Japanese & African drumming, old Gregorian chants, love to sing & listen to KSBJ most of the time.

- went on a magazine diet about 3 years ago...saved a lot of money & time

- drive a 2000 Metro named Green Bean & she has 128,970 mile & never needed a tuneup...

- LOVE skincare, rarely wear makeup but have more than I'll use up, love to make potions & lotions for my friends & am considering obtaining an aestheticians certification or whatever it's called.

- studied massage therapy long after I'd been doing it...

- live on the beach about 500 yards between the Gulf of Mexico & the Bay in a beach house on pilings...can't stand the mosquitoes but they're worth the views.

- love to fish but have lost every single hook, line & sinker I've ever cast...

- rehabbed my knee after a bike injury two years ago today using the T-Tapp workout.

- been using Fanie skincare since 6/95 & started using copper peptides 3 months ago...& have a 3-ring binder journal since '92...talk about anal...

 

[nydoll23]

Wow this is a great idea Marisol.

UMM where do I start?

1.Met the love of my life when i just turned eighteen,Had my first child(Elijah)when i was 19,got married at nineteen,had my second child(Mariah )at 20.

And yes ive been busy

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2.Im the youngest in my social group and always have been.

3.Im a makeup artist,Facialist,loreal promoter,and i do waxing.

4.I am deathly afraid of spiders,even the teeny tiny ones,I kid you not I will scream and cry and beg for my life

5.I love Pink and turquoise

6.Ilove music and all types,Ilove rock music the best,guns and roses, jon bonjovi,nirvana,linkinpark,and others that im drawing a blank right now

7.My fave song is Otis redding-Sitting on the dock of the bay

8.I have a bit of a southern accent even though im not from the south

9.I hate being lonely

10.my husband works all the time.

11.I love to dance and sing,i dont care if i sound good ,it just feels good!

12.I am a dreamer,visionist,poet

13.I belly dance

14.Ihave two butterfly tattoo

15.I use to bite my nails for years and years,it will be two years since i stopped.

16.i am emotional

17.I get hurt alot

18.I am a survivor

19. i have a shoe and purse fetish,shhh dont tell my husband,lolhttps://forum.makeuptalk.com/images/smilies2/icon_twisted.gif

20. My goals are to develop my mind as much as i can possibly asorb

Well I think thats a long enough list for now,lol

Oh yeah just one more thing,I have a flare for the dramaticshttps://forum.makeuptalk.com/images/smilies2/icon_cheesygrin.gif Can you tell?lolhttps://forum.makeuptalk.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

 

[suzukigrrl]

This is wonderful! It is so nice to see a few important facts about everyone in one post.

1. I live in Oakland, and I have two part time jobs. One I do from home and the other requires that I go into San Francisco two days a week.

2. I live in an old warehouse with dogs, artists, and motorcycles

3. My beautiful two wheeled baby Suzuki is in pieces at my mechanic's house, but my mechanic is just across the hall from me.

4. I'm really into red eye shadow. It makes my blue eyes pop like you won't believe. I have more shades of red eye shadow and liner than any other color.

5. I have a degree in anthropology, but I wish I had gone to art school instead. I want to work as an artist sculpting and making jewelry

6. I lived in Tokyo for a short while, and I'm absolutely dying to go back.

7. I LOVE cooking, and I want to learn to make some of my own beauty products. I love skin care products, but I just can't afford to buy everything I want. I think that if I learn to make stuff myself I'll be able to save money.

8. I often wear big thick cat eye glasses. I wish they weren't so big so that I could wear more eye make up with them and not look like a freak.

9. I love brown lipstick. I don't understand why is isn't more popular.

10. I also love glitter lipstick. Oh I need to get some pics in my notepad asap!

 

[girl_geek]

wongy, that casual atmosphere in Hawaii was one of the things I loved about our honeymoon -- you could go from the beach to a fancy dinner without even changing!

Anyways, here's some random facts about me:

[*]I was never very interested in makeup until I got engaged, and started doing research so I could do my own makeup for the wedding, and I got hooked!

[*]I stick to drugstore mu because I'm a poor college student.

[*]I'm working on my Masters in Computer Science (hence the name girl_geek

) and will graduate in December, woohoo!

[*]I met hubby in summer 2003 when I was working for his mom; she kind of set us up.

Four months later we got engaged and 9 months later we got married!

[*]Similar to wongy, I want to work for 2-4 years after graduation then be a stay at home mom if we can afford it. Makes me wonder why I bothered to get my Masters ... however if I had not gone to grad school, I wouldn't have gone to that summer internship where I met hubby

[*]I love shopping but have been getting very frustrated with it lately -- I have to shop in Juniors to find my size but there's not much in the Junior's department that is appropriate for a 23-year-old soon-to-be-professional woman!

[*]I LOVE CATS! And so does hubby! But our apartment doesn't allow them

[*]I love Lord of the Rings (books and movies), and am working on reading some of Tolkien's other works (I've read the Silmarillion twice, now I'm working on Unfinished Tales and the History of Middle Earth series)

[*]I like Christian rock / alternative music (Third Day, Audio Adrenaline, etc.)

[*]I love ice cream

[*]I love blue and turquoise clothes

[*]I have an artist hidden in my geeky self and I love pencil and charcoal drawing, and scrapbooking

 

[Never2muchMU]

This is a great post!!

Charms I am so glad you're doing well. I'm sorry you've been through so much - you're such a sweetie!

Here's mine:

-I am the tallest woman that I know (it sucks being 5'10")

-I'm very shy and have a really hard time making friends

-I hate Florida

-I love makeup - especially e/s and cant get enough of the color green on my eyes:icon_love

-I love MuT

-I'm VERY sensitive

-I have never been out of the USA (aside from Canada)

-My favorite US cities are Chicago and New York!!! :icon_love

-I desperately want to have friends

-No one in my family will ever call me on a Thursday

-I did not start wearing makup until 2 years ago

-I was a MA at Sephora (quit cuz it was hard working a part-time job every evening)

-I was offered a job at MAC after the counter manager saw me do a makeover at Sephora (I was so flattered to be asked to work there)

-I have 5 brothers and 7 sisters and 36+ neices and nephews (I stopped counting after we hit 36)

-I'd give anything to be able to visit Egypt some day

That's probably enough for now, huh?

 

[Never2muchMU]

Yeah, its quite hard. I read Liz's thread and I've considered taking some of the advice that was given to her.... I'll see.

My relatives wont call me on Thursdays (when I use to have friends they wouldn't call me either) because for years that has been 'my' night. That's when I do my hair, nails, catch up on reading, hang out on Mut uninterrupted, or do whatever... it is for me to indulge myself in anything I want without interruption. I really love my Thursdays!!! :icon_love People know that I will not answer my phone or answer my door on that day.

I never was able to work at MAC because the job that I have here in Florida got in the way of that - both offers happened around the same time. I was only working part-time at Sephora for fun and to indulge my makeup obsession when the MAC manager and I discussed a job opportunity (also PT). Had I remained in the DC area, I would definitely have accepted the job.

Your aunt is so lucky to have experienced Egypt and double lucky to have found her husband there. I'm so jealous!!!!

Of course, I dont mind the questions at all, Charmaine. I'm always happy to get to know you and other MuT'ers better and for you all to know me better as well!!

Originally Posted by charms23 Tracey thanks for the nice thoughts! I guess it must be really hard moving to a new place and not knowing anybody. Have you read the thread that Liz started about making friends? A lot of members had some good ideas for meeting people and maybe you could try some of those.
So, why won't any of your relatives call you on a Thursday? And you said you were offered a job with MAC, did you take it? I heard that you moved to Florida because you were offered a new job, was that it?

Sorry if I have a lot of questions

I just like getting to know people better. Oh and my aunt moved to Egypt to be a nurse and she met a nice Egyptian man who's now my Uncle! They live in California now. But yeah, Egypt sounds like a great place to visit - I would love to see the pyramids!

 

[LuckyMe]

Man (I mean woman) this is a great post! What a great way to get to know each other!

[*]I am 32 years old and have been married 12 years. I have a son who will be 16 next month-bought him his first car yesterday. Both are my life's best accomplishments.

[*]Have worked in the medical field for 10 years as a Medical Assistant and most currently working part-time at an OBGYN office.

[*]Moved to North Carolina 2 years ago because my husband had a job transfer. Sucked at first but wouldn't leave now unless I really had to.

[*]About #3, working to pay for Makeup and clothes-my 2 favorite things (oh yeah, and for the hair also)

[*]Recently just made it through my second makeup haul as a MUT member and boy are they expensive.

[*]Unfortunately an OCD sufferer but I guess it could be something worse.

[*]Love cats and dogs! (see my notepad).

[*]Love the color pink and anything to do with tiara's or crown's (my name Regina means queen).

[*]At 30 I felt like I was having an age crisis and got a tattoo and my belly button pierced. Have since removed the piercing but can't do so much about the tattoo.

[*]My favorite shows are Lost, American Idol, Nanny 911, and CSI.

[*]I am so happy to be a part of a forum where people seem to genuinely care about each other. Like one big happy family!

 

[suzukigrrl]

I was lucky enough to get a scholarship to a study abroad program in Tokyo. i saw how easy it was to get work and find a place to live and now I'm just counting the moments until I can go back. I sometimes get homesick for Tokyo. It is a really fabulous diverse city and I love the trains and subway!

Thanks for asking! I just love talking about Tokyo.

Originally Posted by charms23 Yes you should definitely put pics on your notepad - I love looking at everyone else's to get some ideas. You mentioned you lived in Tokyo for a little bit. What brought you there?

 

[meg1959]

1) divorced, mother of 2 (20 y/o dtr, 18 y/o son), RN

2) I used to be a lipstick ho, now I'm a lipstick AND lipgloss ho!

3) shopping is my "sport"

4) I have 83 pairs of shoes.....let's not get into boots and purses, ok?

5) I've been dating the same man for 8 years

6) My dtr goes to school in Montreal and I visit as often as I can...it's beautiful! and the shopping!

7) Tho I have lived minutes from Boston all of my life, I finally went to the original Filene's Basement today.....it was almost a religious experience.....found some cute tops too (For some reason I just never got there....walked by a lot)

8) My MU obsession started with an Elizabeth Arden makeover, about 5 years ago.....I finally learned what colors worked for me....it opened the door to a whole new world

Meg

 

[envymi]

Wow, nice stuff everyone!!! Ok, here's me:

-I'm an insomniac, manic-depressive with slight OCD (imagine the terror for my BF)

-I have a son that will be 4 in July who's father disappeared when he was 4 months old(he's out there somewhere just doesn't want anyone to find him so he gets his checks under other people's names-he's in the music biz, so if anyone knows him let me know

-I've traveled to pretty much everywhere in the world that I would want to and now reside in Los Angeles...have been living here 5 years now.

-Had a full academic scholarship in college...I'm a Wolverine!

-Was a professional dancer in HS til I injured my knee in a mountain climbing accident my senior year -ended that career

-Worked for a sports and entertainment management firm after college, but got tired of working my ass off 80+ hours a week and somehow started stripping in San Francisco

-Used to be fluent in French though it's been almost 10 years since I spoke a word

-Am really into Japonese horror movies and French thrillers or any other odd independent movies

-I pulled a disappearing act myself after my love died while I was in college...ended up in Crowley, Louisiana for a while

-My obsessions/people I wish I knew: Charlie Parker, Marilyn Monroe, Jean-Michel Basquiat

-Have lots of celebrity acquaintances...which is probably why I have no real friends

-Do alot of different things now, but really don't do much

-I am a true designer junkie->shoes, handbags, clothes...

-My man supports me and my son now, even though I've probably got more in the bank than he does

Ok...I could go on and on, but I'll stop now

 

[KMEFH]

This is really a very interesting thread! Funny how alike somethings seem, everywhere in the world! Charmaine, glad ur doing well now grl, what doesn't brake you only makes you stronger, right

! Suzukigrrl, I need a good red shadow, who makes an honest to god red shadow?

Erin - odd, huh?! im intrigued by u! One day we shall meet, or even better work together, so we have to become successes first!

 

[NYAngel98]

Wow! loved reading everyones posts! This is great!

1. I've lived on Long Island all my life and will probably never leave - unless the price of living goes up anymore, then I won't be able to afford it!

2. I still live at home with my parents

3. I've been dating Leo for a little over 4 years, and have no desire to rush into anything more.

4. I let an ex 'use' my credit cards (can we say STUPID) years ago, so I now have horrible credit, and don't even know how I was able to get a cell phone - and I'm just finally going to pay everything off (thousands) because my mom & dad are are good enough to take out a loan for me. I have the best parents! :icon_love

5. I have recently become totally OBSESSED with anything MAC.

6. I love playing on my computer and love any kind of electronic gadgets. I can shop for hours in Best Buy!

7. On the topic of weird shopping, I can also spend a lot of time in office supply stores! lol

8. I've come to hate shopping for clothes since I've gained weight, and find it totally depressing.

9. I love spending money and shopping. (See numbers 5,6 & 7 - lol)

10. Drive a 1993 Cavalier, & it's the newest car I've ever owned. (See #4 ;()

11. Am determined to get a new Mustang convertible (in torch red)

12. I am always trying to appease people & will never say no to anyone, which usually turns me into a doormat.

13. I only have a few close friends.

14. I went to Cosmetology school & cut hair for a few years.

15. I now work in an Insurance agency b/c I wanted benefits & staedy pay without having to rely on tips.

16. Would like to get back into hair & makeup one day...

17. I need a million opinions before I do something... I can't make decisions on my own.

18. I save practically everything - I'm a total pack rat!

19. I love animals... want to rescue every stray & adopt every cat and dog in a shelter.

20. Wanted to be a vet when I was younger, but cancelled out that thought b/c I wouldn't be able to put an animal to sleep (see #19! lol) and then being I would be constantly crying if I did, I wouldn't be able to wear eye makeup which would totally clash with fact # 5!

21. Was in accelerated and 'gifted' classes during school, but barely passed math.

22. I love crossword puzzles

23. I took Italian in school for over 5 years, and can barely speak or understand it now.

24. I am obsessed with MuT!

25. I love anything in "Seafoam Green"

26. I love watching dvd's and movies (any kind) and saw Titanic in the theater 9 times. (My friend worked there... so I got in free lol)

27. Crave for romance & wish my bfs were more 'romantic & sensitive' but then when they are, I am looking to run. (I got annoyed and was always looking to run when I had soppy guys, but yet the ones that aren't affectionate or romantic - I witch that they aren't - go figure LOL)

28. I have a tattoo on my lower back - but only have my ears pierced

29. I have never been to Florida

30. I like buying things for other people & tend to go a little overboard on bday & xmas gifts

31. My phone # consists of only 2 numbers (ie: XXO-OOXX)

Ok - I guess I've done enough for now! lol

 

[NYAngel98]

Just wanted to add that I also Love howard Stern - listen every morning with mom & watch the E! show everynight! lol

And glad to hear everyone that had illnesses is ok now! :icon_love

 

[Joyeuux]

I'm 24.

I've lived in Los Angeles for 6 years.

I work as a makeup artist for MAC and freelance on my days off.

The first MAC lipstick I ever bought was Plastique.

I didn't shape my brows until 1 1/2 years ago, while at makeup school.

I don't own a pair of stilettos.

I've never consumed a can of soda in my life.

I get asked about my ethnicity all the time! Usually people think I'm Latina, Mexican, Persian, Jewish or misc. Middle Eastern. In actuality, my dad is Greek (with a little Turkish mixed in, we think) and my mom is German, Irish & Polish. Both were born here in the US though.

Two years ago, I had surgery to remove an ovarian cyst that was the size of a golf ball. It was a big ordeal, but I'm healthy!

I have a bachelor's degree in theater.

My staple foods are: extra sharp cheddar cheese, buttermilk bread, peanut butter, blackberry jam, red apples, graham crackers, spaghetti and orange juice. Lol!

I've only had one boyfriend (my current one!

)

I'm very close with my family, especially my mother. She is one of my very best friends.

I initially came to MuT searching for product reviews. I love this site!

 

[Joyeuux]

Originally Posted by charms23 Wow, Joy, glad you're doing better now! What a coincidence though, my brain tumor was also the size of a golf ball! Really! How funny.
My cyst was the size of a golf ball with a little (benign, thank god!) tumor attached to it. Bleh. That mofo hurt so bad!

I'm sure you went through a lot more than I did & I'm glad that you are healthy as well!