Who are YOU?

[Farah]

Tell us about you. What did you do before being a mom? Do you miss it? Do you miss that life?

If you had to write a few sentences describing you WITHOUT using the words "Mom" or "Wife" what would that description be?



**Disclaimer: I know we all love our children more than anything in the world, but let's, for the sake of argument, not feel guilty for saying how you do or do not feel*** :support:

[Ashley]

Well, before Jay and then Tyler came along, I was a bit of a partier. I worked as an office manager then would go out. Repeat. Lol. I was actually just starting to go back to school again. To be honest, I really don't miss my life before being married and having kids. Every now and then, having a bit more freedom for Jay & I to just up and go somewhere would be nice, but we know we'll have that again.

A description of me.. hmm.. I would say I am a talkative, slightly type A personality. I enjoy good books and good wine, and would spend a week on the beach with nothing but those two things if I could. I'm good listener and a good friend, (which is hard now that we've moved- again). I like to have a good time and enjoy things, though I also like to have a plan.

[Andrea]

This is a great question!

So before getting married and moving away and having a baby.....I was very involved in my business. I started a massage and bodywork business on the base. I loved it, it was my passion, it's what I was supposed to do. I loved being my own boss, setting my own hours, and most of all I really got a lot of joy from being able to help others. It was hard work and tough on my body so I knew I couldn't do it forever, I did it for 8 years before moving here. I really do miss it and I miss my regular clients, most of them were like my own little family.
I was able to buy a house all on my own, I was really proud of my accomplishments and super independent. I had this drive to prove to myself that I could take care of myself and that I didn't need anyone. I'm really not sure what that was all about. I always had a goal that I was after and I felt lost when I wasn't working towards something.

I would spend my free time listening to music while painting or drawing. I loved taking road trips with my friends just exploring new places or going to shows.

I was never one of those girls that dreamed of getting married and having kids. I did know that one day I might change my mind about marriage and kids so it was important to me to make sure I could take care of myself before all that.

Obviously my life is very different now. Of course I love my husband and daughter and wouldn't change any of it. I do feel quite lost sometimes though, and am trying to find the new version of me. :P

[Heather]

I like the person I am now much better than the person I use to be. Growing up, I was a 'mean girl'. I'm not happy about that now, but it is what it is. Then in college, I partied HARD. So did all of my friends. I also dated a loser the whole time and basically wasted the best years of my life.

After school, I got a job at a real estate company and they ended up paying for me to get my real estate license. I've been involved in real estate ever since in some shape or form.

Growing up, I was the funny girl. In middle school I was pretty darn ugly, so that was what I did, I made people laugh. I knew all kinds of commercials, and everyone would get me to do them at lunch. ("But Mom, it's a Manwich!")

I've always been a good dancer, my friends always joked that God should've made me black w/ my rhythym and big bootie. :lolcry: I can still remember every cheerleading dance I've ever learned including one from cheerleading clinic when I was in 5th grade. I also remember random poems and things I had to memorize in school. (Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, the Preamble...)

Now, I'm a wonderful friend, IF I let you into that part of my life. I don't like fake people, and I choose my friends carefully. Once you're my friend, I will do ANYTHING for you. That includes beating b*tches @sses! :P

For fun, I like to play sports (softball mainly, although it's been a couple of years), go to movies, and get mani/pedis. I can be super high maintenance.

My dream job would be something in psychology (therapist maybe?), and I'm actually considering on going back and getting a second major in it some day.

Okay, Phew... sorry that was so long and scatterbrained!

[Cindy]

Before Conner I was a SAHW. Lame I know. :rolleyes:

I've always been very quiet and laid back. I'm very easy going, and easy to talk to. I get taken advantage of a lot because I care more about how others feel, then I do about myself. I've always been walked all over. Sad really.

I'm quiet and shy and keep to myself and never approach anyone. I get nervous when I am out of my comfort zone (my house! lol). Wow I am a loser. lol