getting to know you!!

Hey! My name is Neysia. I'm 24-years old, soon to be 25, which is kinda-sorta freaking me out a little bit. I'm not married, nor am I getting married anytime soon. I'm single and waiting for someone to come around! :laugh:
I work as a substitute teacher for mainly junior high and high school in my hometown; occasionally, I work at the elementary schools. I am also a server in my spare time. Currently working at a grocery/deli as well, but gave my 2-weeks notice yesterday. I'm looking for a better job. I'm currently enrolled in a program through Region 4 in Houston, TX. I'm getting my teacher's certification that way -- ALL online classes -- and I will be done January 31st -- then it's time for the exit exam.

Jessica -- are you enjoying Texas so far? :bigsmile:

Hi! I'm Courtney and I'm 23. Currently a 2nd year medical student at the University of Kentucky. I am single and have a furry kid named Marley (see profile for a pic!). I don't have much free time, so my social life is in the gutter right now :laugh:

I live for holidays...weekends mean nothing to me anymore because I am always studying. Yay Christmas break!!!

Hi, my name is Audrey and I am 43 yrs old, married, and live in Hawaii. I moved here more than 4 years ago from Vienna, Virginia, and I love it here! No children but my husband has a young teenage daughter who lives with her mother in Missouri. We have 2 dogs and a parrot. If it weren't for my husband I seriously think I would be an animal hoarder. However, I am a science editor for a fisheries science center on Oahu. We live 1/2 mile from the beach but that doesn't mean I go there all the time, especially when you have a household to run, a husband, and animals that need my attention. I work out to a variety of DVDs and run with a very energetic Australian Shepherd/Border collie mix named Kiko (as seen in my pic although he is now more than a year old--his name means "spotted" in Hawaiian).

Hi my name is Lisa I am 33 years old and I live in colorado springs, CO and been married 12 years my husband has been doing contracting since 2005. we have 2 girls 9 and 3. I am going to school currently for medical transcription started off at 166 pounds in Jan 2008 and currently at 130 trying to lose the last bit of weight by this summer.

Hello, my name is Deirdre and I'm a college student majoring in Microbiology at Washington State University. I'm 21, not married, but have a serious boyfriend. No kids, but hoping to get a furkid next fall

HI, I am married -10years in March - and have 3 children dd's ages 9 and 3 and a son age 6. I am 28 and work part time at Bath and Body works.. I have been working on losing weight since last april and am getting their- i haven't lost much pounds but i have in inches and the ways my clothes fit - depending on the brand can fit into a 14 which is great since when i started an 18 was tight. I am wanting to lose weight for myself but also so that i can actually enjoy playing with my kids and going out with my dh.
Lauren

sooo, we all want to lose weight...great! But what do you do? Whats your name, your age, your job? How many kids? Married, single, getting married??

Who are you?

Im Jessica, married, I have three kids....all boys. almost 5, 3 and 10 months. Im a photographer and stay at home mom! I love the Lord and all the amazing things he has given me! I just recently (7 weeks ago) moved from central coast california to Texas!

Your turn!

I'm Amanda (Mande, for short), I'm 29 (30 in May!), and I currently reside in Las Vegas, Nevada (though I'm originally from California). I'm married (6 years in February) with no kids yet -- but hopefully will be starting on that in another 12-18 months. I currently work in my mother-in-law's law office where I wear many hats (paralegal, office manager, receptionist, etc.) but what I really want to do is write science fiction and fantasy novels. I have three wonderful fur-babies (kitties) and can't wait until I'm out of my apartment and in a house where I can have a dog!

Nice to meet everyone.

Fabulous idea...

My name is Kandy. I am from (and live in) Texas. I am 33 yrs old and I am married to a wonderful man and the love of my life. we have two kiddos, our boy is 5 and our little girl is 2 (the boss lol)
I teach part time at my daughter's preschool (I teach the 3 yr old class)... I am also a part time photographer...Friends and people from church have contracted me to do photo shoots for them... I have also "shot" the preschool where I teach (before I was teaching there)...
I think that pretty much covers it :laugh: I'm a member of the fabulous June Starters here on MFP :happy:
Good luck to everyone with your weight loss journey!! :drinker:

Hi everyone. My name is Amber. I am 27 years old. I live in the great state of Texas, but I am originally from New York. I have been married to my wonderful husband for 7 years. We have a handsome son who will be 5 in Feb. I have worked in my different areas but for the last 4 years I have worked at a Retailgraphics company as a Graphic Artist and Sales Assistant.

Mamakat,

Where in Northern CA? I lived in Amador County for 7 years (that's... sort of Northern CA. :laugh: )

-Mande