Yesterday I posted a "brag list" of misc. things about me and clearly I offended a few people so for that, I would like to apologize. If you actually read the list, you will see that there is very little that is spectacular on there and I am certain that everyone on this forum could come up with something similar if not FAR BETTER than I can.

The point of my list was that I want to be known as far more than a WLS patient or former fatty. It was not at all intended to be an entry into a pissing match. I am quite positive that some of my attributes listed like "drives like a do^che bag", "likes reality TV", and "runs screaming from spiders" won't get me far in life.

I was trying to inject a bit of humor, but clearly I missed the mark.

So as not to fan the flames in a thread gone horribly bad, I will post this right here.

My "brag" list. Please keep in mind that I have been blessed to be a work from home mom for 18 years giving me lots of extra time to torture my kids by being HYPER involved in their schools. I am adding notes in red for clarity.



This was a HUGE reason I kept my surgery to myself.

I am a mom to two great teenagers.
I have been happily married for 21 years. He deserves a medal, don't you think?
I have a fabulous goldendoodle. She sheds horribly, don't believe the people who say they don't.
I am a 2nd degree black belt and a certified martial arts instructor.
I volunteer at a womens' shelter. A friend needed their services, this is a little pay back.
I play the guitar. My mom insisted on music lessons and we couldn't afford a piano.
I own a successful business.
I work with autistic children and kids with Down's syndrome. They will let anyone volunteer.
I love Old School Rap and can perform Rapper's Delight in it's entirety. SOBER. Sorority trick. And it annoys my kids.
I love talking to strangers.
I am the VP of my HOA. No one else would do it.
I am PTA president, Choral Booster's VP and head theater mom at my kids' schools. Helicopter mom.
I love dogs, hate cats, save turtles and run screaming from spiders. I won't flush them either. They might come back up.
I was a beach lifeguard, a sorority girl and an only child. (Explains a lot, huh?) Poking fun at myself.
I Zumba, deep Water fin and ski double blacks. Deep water finning is an awesome class. Try it! My aunt lived in Vermont so we all skied free.
I drive like a ****** bag even though my vehicle is a minivan because I am always in a hurry. (At least I own it.) Poking fun at myself. I'm a horrible driver.
I hold the door for people and I can recite pi to the 56th digit. I had an autistic student who recited pi all day every day. Everyone in my class could do it.
I used to teach emotionally disturbed kids until the parents drove me nuts. And IEPs. They were the worst.
I was a theater major before I was a psychology major, before I got my degree in communications/psychology and my master's in education. Read that indecisive college kid who racked up a LOT of college debt. Still paying those bills.
I am a brown Mexican but don't speak Spanish. Poking fun.
I am a great cook but a horrible baker. Poking fun.
I love to read and I love reality TV. It's embarrassing to admit the reality TV thing, but I can poke fun at myself...
I drive with the radio off because I enjoy the silence. I talk too much.
I could go on forever but I am boring myself. POKING FUN at myself.

I have a lot more interesting things to talk about over WLS. Why on earth would I make that the definition of me? People can't help but ask about it, I have no desire to be the inspiration of that discussion. It was bad enough that people had to "confess" every extra calorie or missed workout to me while I was losing out of a bizarre "guilt".

I'd rather be any of the above over the former fatty/WLS lady.

Again, my above post was not intended to offend or fan any flames. All I can do is humbly apologize and of course, ask YOU to post your BRAG list. I'd love to hear about YOU.

Well, here goes, in no particular order, and I'm sure I've left things out:

(and of course the fact I'm posting means I got my homework for the hated class done--- yay!!)

• I am an outgoing introvert.
• I am the youngest of 5 children. My oldest sibling is 19 years older than me.
• I was born in Texas, but grew up in Alaska. Spent 18 months in Hawaii before moving back to Texas at age 10.
• I have a really dark and dry/sarcastic sense of humor. I'd blame it on being a paramedic when I was a young adult, but to be honest I think I was born with it.
• Mom to a 19yo daughter in college - she plans to be a physician's assistant and work ER. Incidentally, I have her to thank for my boobs... I was an almost-B before I got preggers, and have been a very full D since. (Hoping they don't deflate too far with the WLS). She also inherited my snark, which is very likely the mother's curse in action.
• Step-mom to 4 kids ranging from 12 to 24, only the 12 year old lives close the rest are on the east coast.
• Married a year and a half to my 3rd hubby (3rd time's the charm) we've been together 3 years, and we met on OK Cupid but then found out we had overlapping circles of friends - but not in a way we'd have ever met. Weird, huh?
• Love cats, like dogs too. Have 2 cats and 2 dogs (all rescues, cats are tabbies, dogs are a pit bull mix and a blue heeler).
• Have an opinion on the Oxford comma, and am not afraid to share it.
• Have been called a grammar nazi.
• Was a cheerleader in Jr. High.
• Was a thespian in High School, couldn't stand cheerleaders.
• I hate cleaning. My house usually looks like frat boys live there.
• I don't really cook, but love baking. I typically put on 10 lbs during Christmas season. (That'll have to change...)
• Hobbies: knitting, spinning (Fiber, not bicycles), beading, reading (fantasy, romance, sci-fi), music (lovelovelove 80's hair bands and like anything else except opera and rap), TV and movies (sci-fi mainly but love binge watching Netflix and will put the History channel on in the background when studying or doing housework), and hanging out on the internet.
• Used to love Krav Maga, but had to quit when my knee had to be reconstructed. Don't know if any martial arts will be an option for me with my joint issues, maybe Tai Chi when I start getting more energy.
• Used to go to renaissance faires and made my own costuming, another thing that's fallen by the wayside as my health has gotten worse.
• Currently work in healthcare IT using my technical skills and my nursing experience.
• Jobs/careers I have had: data entry clerk, 7-11 clerk, database designer, medical technician, executive secretary, legal secretary, paramedic, 911 dispatcher, computer report writer, data warehouse analyst, nurse in ICU and ER.
• Majors I have declared: foreign language (though I don't speak any fluently beyond English), computer engineer, nursing (when I was 19 and again at 40), paralegal, business administration. (I finally finished an Assciate's in Nursing at age 42, then my Bachelor's in Nursing at 44, and am now in a graduate program for a Master's in Healthcare Informatics. Better late than never.)
• Loved emergency nursing, but had to leave bedside care when I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.
• What I wanted to be when I grew up: doctor, air force fighter pilot.
• Musical instruments I have played: piano, ukulele, trumpet, french horn, guitar. Am trying to pick up the uke again.

Wow. Catching up on posts, and I found the original. My goodness, y'all can get into it, can't you? Though I still say y'all are pikers compared to parenting boards. LOL.

The following is a made up of a few things...

Truths...

Half truths...

Bullsh*t......

Movie quotes/song lyrics..

(No, I'll not be telling you which are which..)

Now, this may seem odd to you...

But it's probably the most accurate reflection of myself that I'll ever post in a public forum...

Ever!!

- My real name is NOT KindaFamiliar

- I was raised in the Jehovah's Witness religion but was kicked out at age 17. This resulted in me not speaking to any of my family for a number of years. That now means that I have little to no relationship with either my parents or siblings. In fact, late last year, after much mental debate, I changed my name. My middle name was my "father's" first name. It is not so any longer.

- Chicks dig me - because I rarely wear underwear, and when I do, it's usually something unusual.

- I successfully auditioned (3 callbacks) for a television show that never came to being. It was a panel/chat show and they wanted people who were "opinionated and outspoken". Weird, huh?

- I believe in the soul, the c*ck, the p*ssy, the small of a woman's back, the hanging curve ball, high fiber, good scotch, that the novels of Susan Sontag are self-indulgent, overrated crap. I believe Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter. I believe in the sweet spot, soft-core pornography, opening your presents Christmas morning rather than Christmas Eve and I believe in long, slow, deep, soft, wet kisses that last three days...

- I love to sing. I even enjoy karaoke. I've won many competitions. The smallest prize was a $50 bar tab. The largest was $2500 cash. I've been fortunate enough to sing on stage with Jimmy Barnes (Aussie rock royalty) and also sing karaoke with the late Slim Dusty (Aussie country GOD).

- I'm 47 years old next month and am STILL yet to decide what I wanna be when I grow up. I'm stuck between radio announcer and fire engine.

- I've not lost weight for over four months. I've not gained weight either. I've fluctuated between 106 and 110 (kilograms) lost for that entire period. It's finally starting to get to me.

- Some people play hard to get. I play hard to want. I'm really not for the faint hearted. But I'm well worth the effort.

- I actually do like big butts. But at the same time, I can lie... I'm not. But I can.

- Little horses make me smile. No, laugh. In fact, giggle like a child. It's not fake. It's a real giggle. And I love it.

- I'm not yet 'proud' of my post-WLS achievements. I've not got 'there' yet. I will. I know it. And when I do, I'll 'proud' myself until I'm blistered and spent. But until then, I'm merely pleased.

- I'm an excellent kisser.

- I'm an avid anti-violence against women campaigner. I have stepped into various situations on occasions where I thought someone's actions were inappropriate. I will always do so.

- On a related note, I've never had a black eye (despite being hit many, many times).

- I've never left Australia... But I'm in the process of getting my passport.

- I have some issues.

- I truly don't believe that you can 'be anything you want to'... But I also believe that such logic shouldn't stop you trying if it's what you want to do. Go and do whatever you like. Don't worry about upsetting or hurting others. Just know that if you do, there may be consequences.

- I recently donated 60 used (fat) polo shirts to a local shelter. Every one of them was black.

- To me, there are very few things that say summer better than eating a fresh mango in the bathtub.

- I unashamedly like Van Halen, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake et al.

- I also like Sinatra, Pavarotti and the bagpipes.

- I cry in 'The Green Mile'.

- I will answer any question openly and honestly - but it's gotta be worded correctly.

- I like me. I know my shortcomings. I know my strengths. I don't generally publicize either - but they're all there for everyone to see.

- I'm aware that this post has wandered off track and I don't care.

- Finally, I'm going to stalk someone's profile... You all know whose...

If you've got this far - WHAT THE ABSOLUTE F*CK IS WRONG WITH YOU???

Go spend some time with your family!!!

Crazy b*tches!!!

.

@@KindaFamiliar

You had me at Motley Crüe

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@@KindaFamiliar ...

Bon Jovi?

I thought Bob Marley for you.

But, I'm a dreamer.

Happy Life, my friend.

Good thoughts going up. (any better?)

I have enjoyed getting to know all of you better, thank you for sharing yourselves!

-I was born in Montana but raised in Richland, Wa. Moved back to Montana in 1997 after spending a year bumming around California(the best year of my life:-)

-I have never been married and have been "in love" only once.

-I have no children but did raise my younger brother so I kind of feel I was a parent once.

-My parents divorced about 25 years ago. They have never spoken to nor have they seen each other since.

-I have spent my life so far blending in well. I have never stood out in a crowd and have worked very hard at not being noticed. If I could do it all over again I would yell loud, laugh big, wear bright colors and speak my mind.

-I was an R.N. in my younger career and went back to school later in life for Political Science. I was accepted and set to join the Peace Corp in India in 1988 but had to drop out due to family illness.

-I have a progressive form of Osteoarthritis and am disabled now. With continued joint replacements and weight loss I hope to join the workforce again.

-I have a dark sense of humor.

-I love Independent films, documentaries, T.V. dramas on Netflix("Mad Men" and "Bloodline" are my favorite) and alternative music.

-My best friend is my beloved dog Emmy:-)

-This post was really hard for me to write!

The following is a made up of a few things...

Truths...

Half truths...

Bullsh*t......

Movie quotes/song lyrics..

(No, I'll not be telling you which are which..)

Now, this may seem odd to you...

But it's probably the most accurate reflection of myself that I'll ever post in a public forum...

Ever!!

- My real name is NOT KindaFamiliar

- I was raised in the Jehovah's Witness religion but was kicked out at age 17. This resulted in me not speaking to any of my family for a number of years. That now means that I have little to no relationship with either my parents or siblings. In fact, late last year, after much mental debate, I changed my name. My middle name was my "father's" first name. It is not so any longer.

- Chicks dig me - because I rarely wear underwear, and when I do, it's usually something unusual.

- I successfully auditioned (3 callbacks) for a television show that never came to being. It was a panel/chat show and they wanted people who were "opinionated and outspoken". Weird, huh?

- I believe in the soul, the c*ck, the p*ssy, the small of a woman's back, the hanging curve ball, high fiber, good scotch, that the novels of Susan Sontag are self-indulgent, overrated crap. I believe Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter. I believe in the sweet spot, soft-core pornography, opening your presents Christmas morning rather than Christmas Eve and I believe in long, slow, deep, soft, wet kisses that last three days...

- I love to sing. I even enjoy karaoke. I've won many competitions. The smallest prize was a $50 bar tab. The largest was $2500 cash. I've been fortunate enough to sing on stage with Jimmy Barnes (Aussie rock royalty) and also sing karaoke with the late Slim Dusty (Aussie country GOD).

- I'm 47 years old next month and am STILL yet to decide what I wanna be when I grow up. I'm stuck between radio announcer and fire engine.

- I've not lost weight for over four months. I've not gained weight either. I've fluctuated between 106 and 110 (kilograms) lost for that entire period. It's finally starting to get to me.

- Some people play hard to get. I play hard to want. I'm really not for the faint hearted. But I'm well worth the effort.

- I actually do like big butts. But at the same time, I can lie... I'm not. But I can.

- Little horses make me smile. No, laugh. In fact, giggle like a child. It's not fake. It's a real giggle. And I love it.

- I'm not yet 'proud' of my post-WLS achievements. I've not got 'there' yet. I will. I know it. And when I do, I'll 'proud' myself until I'm blistered and spent. But until then, I'm merely pleased.

- I'm an excellent kisser.

- I'm an avid anti-violence against women campaigner. I have stepped into various situations on occasions where I thought someone's actions were inappropriate. I will always do so.

- On a related note, I've never had a black eye (despite being hit many, many times).

- I've never left Australia... But I'm in the process of getting my passport.

- I have some issues.

- I truly don't believe that you can 'be anything you want to'... But I also believe that such logic shouldn't stop you trying if it's what you want to do. Go and do whatever you like. Don't worry about upsetting or hurting others. Just know that if you do, there may be consequences.

- I recently donated 60 used (fat) polo shirts to a local shelter. Every one of them was black.

- To me, there are very few things that say summer better than eating a fresh mango in the bathtub.

- I unashamedly like Van Halen, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake et al.

- I also like Sinatra, Pavarotti and the bagpipes.

- I cry in 'The Green Mile'.

- I will answer any question openly and honestly - but it's gotta be worded correctly.

- I like me. I know my shortcomings. I know my strengths. I don't generally publicize either - but they're all there for everyone to see.

- I'm aware that this post has wandered off track and I don't care.

- Finally, I'm going to stalk someone's profile... You all know whose...

If you've got this far - WHAT THE ABSOLUTE F*CK IS WRONG WITH YOU???

Go spend some time with your family!!!

Crazy b*tches!!!

.

You spoke of eating mangos in the tub. I'm down in Miami and they are EVERYWHERE. My daughter rides her bike and collects them. This morning she had 22 before she got to the end of the street.

I'm going to be good and have a mango Protein smoothie. She will enjoy this...

(She's a smart kid who understands moderation. She must have gotten that from her father.

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Edited June 11, 201610 yr by jaxmom

-This post was really hard for me to write!

I am SO glad you did.

Wow....I really need a life...I read the whole post KindaFamiliar [emoji15][emoji15][emoji51]

- To me, there are very few things that say summer better than eating a fresh mango in the bathtub.

Eww, mango. I don't know if I can deal with that one...

@@CHM

Oh well...

It was fun while it lasted...

@@CHM

Oh well...

It was fun while it lasted...

Don't come running back to me. I'm allergic to mangos.

@@KindaFamiliar

It WAS, wasn't it!

Guess you won't be needing that passport anymore...

@@LipstickLady

@@CHM

Wow...

Just, wow!!

When did you two become a team?

And when did I become your nemesis?

I thought we had something...

Alas, I was mistaken...

Oh well...

NEXT!!!