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My husband and I live just north of Atlanta, GA. We don't have kids, but it seems that two cats have adopted us.
Since I'll do just about anything to look 11 years old, I went and had braces put on in January '09----ha---- they come off February '10. I plan on throwing a party---- yes, really! : )

Work as a nanny (zookeeper!) takes up about 3-4 days of my week. My husband is in the IT (computer) industry and loves to tinker with his Subaru. I'm also opening a 'funky yummies' store on Etsy---- just getting the product pics together!

Pretty open-minded, I will listen to and tend to enjoy just about everything:

Classic Rock: Rush, Yes, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Styx, Aerosmith.....

Comedians: George Carlin, Mitch Hedberg, Jerry Seinfeld......

Alternative: NIN, Type O Negative, Primus, Ministry, Jane's Addiction.....

Bluegrass/Country: Alison Krauss, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash......

Rap: Eminem!

Oldies/Jazz/Blues: Sara Vaughn, Aretha Franklin, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole.....

Classical: Yo Yo Ma, Robert Shaw, Chamber Chorus, Charlotte Church, Sumi Jo, Luciano Pavarotti.......

I am a J.D. Salinger (Catcher in the Rye, Nine Stories, Franny and Zoey, etc.) addict.

Years ago, I spent 300 bucks on a rare Salinger collection that's now worth over 2 thousand---- the irony: I can't even enjoy it for fear of 'handling it too much' and consequently, decreasing it's value! Geez.

The Coen brothers' works are a pretty big deal around this household: The Big Lebowski Fargo No Country for Old Men Toy Story (contributed) Raising Arizona

Also: Lord of the Rings Trilogy Schindler's List Office Space Animal House Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (original) Contact Pan's Labyrinth There's Something about Mary Spinal Tap The Incredibles Master and Commander

Documentaries: The Corporation Water King of Kong

Not so much drama or sports, actually:

Seinfeld Monk Twin Peaks (no longer airing) Deadliest Catch King of the Hill Food Network History Channel Family Guy Science Channel

This summer ('09), I have -only just- delved into paper crafting and stamping. I'm as newbie as they come..... sigh It was the thoughtful and sometimes surreal stamps of Acey Duecy that really drew me in.

Basic Gray papers are fabulous. : ) Michael Miller's fabrics are fun. : )

Whimsical, Japanese characters (not anime', but more like the Hello Kitty type,among others) take care of my 'cutesy'-'quirky' fix. I've really enjoyed the items from Etsy sellers that feature Japanese fabric with these types of characters printed on them.

Unexpected contrast and mixed media, I feel makes life interesting. I'm not a 'blingy', shiny, glittery, rhinestony, lacy, type---- a little, tiny bit goes a long way with me.
Floral's okay, but just not too much and more on the whimsical side.
I like ribbons of all textures and colors and papers that coordinate (or not!) with them. I went on a handmade paper kick a little while back, I love it.

Gift giving is especially fun for me because of the world of wrap and package embellishments. I love matching the wrap and adornments to the personality of the recipient. I'll sometimes attach something unexpected, yet useful, to the top. My husband is convinced I suffer from a mental illness---- he once clocked me at 45 minutes to wrap and decorate a single gift!