Place of Birth: Patan, Nepal
| I do have memories of Nepal. However, I only remember the good things. I remember happy moments with my family. I do wish the situation there was better because it really is beautiful. If you ever have money to spend and a desire to travel, I'd recommend it. |
Place of Residence: New Hampshire, USA
| It is absolutely gorgeous here... I just wish it weren't too cold outside to go enjoy it! |
*Age: 30 years
| I think I am finally the age that I feel like I should be right now. Go Figure. |
*Coolest thing about current age: I'm not old, I'm not young. No matter what my brother or husband say.
How many brothers and sisters? 2 brothers
| Kiran and Ashish. I was really lucky to have them growing up. I wish they were both closer right now. |
Which number are you in the sibling order? Oldest
| Kiran is 2 years and 2 weeks younger and Ashish is 10 years and 2 months younger. No, I was NOT the evil older sister. We never got into fights! |
How many husbands or wives? One, husband
| Thank goodness--I don't know how people handle more! Jokes aside, Greg is the best thing that's ever happened to me. He made me realize how much I've always had going for me. He taught me about keeping hope alive. He is the best husband and friend a woman could ask for! And now I can say, that he's a wonderful daddy too! If you ask Lucas, he'd say the best ever! |
Which number are you in the spouse order? Oldest
| Greg is 2 years and 3 months younger than me and he'll never let me forget it! |
*Wedding Date: April 29, 2001
| Almost 7 down.. and infinity to go! |
Our Song: Goo Goo Dolls - "Iris" Lyrics
The song that fits how I feel about him: Alison Krauss - "When You Say Nothing At All" Lyrics
*Any Kids? Yes! Yes! Yes!
| One perfect big boy! Who's turning three soon! |
*Best Thing About Being a Mommy? Having Lucas as a son ;-)
| Almost three years now and still holds true. He's sweet, smart and sincere. He is incredibly awesome to have as a kid. Even more incredible to watch as a psych major! ;-) |
*Our Song: "I'm rescuing my Lucas at sea. His magic daddy and me." -Lucas & Me
*Any Pets? Yes, a fish. Yes, we're crazy. Please live!!
Ideal Career: Teaching 2nd - 4th grade in an inner city school!
*Current Job: Stay At Home Mom (SAHM)
| Soon, Lucas' preschool teacher! |
Education Level: M.Ed. - Elementary
| When I was in the second grade, I said, "I want to be a teacher!" I left high school with a desire to be a Math and Computer Science major. I changed my plans Junior year and ended up graduating with a major in Psychology and a minor in Math. Then, I went to graduate school and got my masters in Elementary Education. I really do think that 7-10 are our smartest years... |
Number of Schools Attended: 10
5 Elementary, 2 Middle, 1 High, and 2 College
KG-?, 1st/2nd-AVM, 2nd-Cranbrook Elem, 3rd-Clinton Elem, 4th/5th-Hamilton Alternative
6th-Crestview Middle, 7th/8th-Ridgeview Middle
9th/10th/11th/12th-East High
UnderGrad-Kenyon College, Grad-Rivier College
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Favorite Subject (K-12): Math (esp. Algebra)
Least Favorite Subject (K-12): Reading/Language Arts
Best Teacher(s) (K-12): Mr. Kaufman & Mrs. Brown
| He made being smart cool! She never stopped believing in me. |
Favorite Class (college): Children's Literature (surprised me too..)
Least Favorite Class (college): Spanish 13
Best Teacher (college): Judy Holdener
| The enthusiasm this woman had for teaching is unmatched! |
Favorite Sport to Watch: Football
Favorite Sport to Play: Softball
Favorite College Team: Ohio State Buckeyes #1
Favorite NFL Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Favorite MLB Team(s): Cincinnati Reds/Atlanta Braves
Favorite NHL Team: Colorado Avalanche
Favorite NBA Team: Detroit Pistons
*Favorite Cyclist: Currently searching for a drug free one...
Favorite AHL Team: Manchester Monarchs
Favorite Minor League Baseball Team: New Hampshire Fishercats
Favorite Ind. Baseball Team: Nashua Pride
Favorite Candy: mmm... Chocolate
Favorite Food: mmm... Chocolate
Favorite Ice Cream: Half Cookie's N Creme & Half Mint Chocolate Chip in a waffle cone
Favorite Drink: Water
*Favorite Restaurant: Ruby Tuesdays
Favorite Fast Food Restaurant: SUBWAY :-)
*Favorite Hobby: Crocheting & Reading! I have a hobbies again!
*Favorite Video Game: Mario Galaxy... cuz Lucas says so...
Favorite OS: Linux - unfortunately it doesn't have too many games...
Favorite Animal(s): Horse/Dolphin
Favorite Color(s): Blue/Black
Favorite Day of Week: Any day that I'm having fun
Favorite Season: Fall (Autumn)
| Especially the kind that lasts for more than a weekend! Actually, right now, I'd say anything but winter! I'm almost certain that cabin fever is worse than actually having a fever. |
Favorite Flower: Various types of blue flowers
*Favorite Musician(s): Reba McIntire/Martina McBride/Brad Paisley
Favorite Author: Orson Scott Card/JK Rowling
Favorite Book(s): Almost anything and everything by Orson Scott Card! and the whole Harry Potter Series!
Favorite Genre (Book): Science-Fiction
Where'd you travel to if everyday situation didn't exist? Nepal
*Favorite Genre (Movie): Something that makes me think/ Doomsday scenarios/ Sci-fi
Favorite Movie(s): Monsters, Inc.
*Best Unexpected Movie: Live Free or Die Hard (thanks ashish!)
| ok.. it's not that unexpected once you see the next like but still... i didn't expect it! |
*Favorite Movie Star(s): Bruce Willis/Harrison Ford (Greg's fault)
*Favorite TV Show: StarGate SG-1, StarGate Atlantis, 24, BattleStar Galactica, Numbers, Terminator: The Sarah Connors Chronicles
*Favorite Cartoon(s): Little Einsteins
Favorite Quote: "Be civil to all, sociable to many, familiar with few, friend to one, enemy to none." -Ben Franklin
*Favorite word/phrase: "oh man!"
Most Annoying Thing Asked: "Who do you think he looks like?" (by strangers)
Most Annoying comment: "Wow, he doesn't look anything like you!" (by strangers)
My goal in life: Bring peace to Earth.
My wish: Have a student of mine win the Nobel Peace Prize and thank me :-)
We had some really good things to say about her here but she beat us to it!