I got this from those My Life My Card ads for American Express. Thought it would be an interesting thread.


My name: Thresa

Childhood ambition: to be a teacher.

Soundtrack: Any Tool cd. :p

Retreat: anyplace alone

Wildest dream: to be rich enough to never work and shop everyday!

Proudest moment: the day I got ownership of my shop

Biggest challenge: running my business

Alarm clock: never use one

Perfect day: warm but not humid outside. sun shinning. relaxing on the deck reading a book or doing a crossword. ( dang! I sound old:lol: )

First job: dental assistant Right out of high school.

Indulgence: dark chocolate.

Last purchase: new Tool CD

Favorite movie: St Elmo's Fire

Inspiration: life. and in an odd way, failure is. When I fail at something it inspires me to get up and do better.
:)

My name: Valerie

Childhood ambition: Singing

Soundtrack: Hodge Podge. I like most anything.

Retreat: My house. I never have to do/be anything unless I want to.

Wildest dream: Win lotto and start a charity for terminal children & elderly.

Proudest moment: When my son was born.

Biggest challenge: Raising him to be a good human being.

Alarm clock: 3:30 a.m. M-F, never on a weekend.

Perfect day: If I'm alive, it's the perfect day for whatever. :lol:

First job: Paper girl. I want my two dollars!!!!!

Indulgence: Body lotion from Victoria's Secret or B & B Works.

Last purchase: Groceries.

Favorite movie: A Time To Kill.

Inspiration: Everything around me. My son inspires me to be a better person. My husband inspires me to drink. :lol: J/K My mortgage inspires me to go to work every day. Love of the people around me inspires my creativity to do kind or helpful things for them.

Why not?

My name: Brian

Childhood ambition: Being a famous rock drummer

Soundtrack: Anything 80's Metal

Retreat: My house. I never have to answer to anyone unless I want to.

Wildest dream: Race in Nascar.

Proudest moment: When I got married.

Biggest challenge: Trying to spread a little humor even on a bad day.

Alarm clock: 10:00 a.m. Thur-Sun

Perfect day: Sunny and warm on a day off

First job: Sawmill worker

Indulgence: Ben & Jerry's Chocolate chip Cookie Dough Ice cream.

Last purchase: Gas.

Favorite movie: All Star Wars

Inspiration: Be the best you can be

My name: Ron

Childhood ambition: Be a professional baseball player.

Soundtrack: A mix CD of Prince tunes

Retreat: I would love to go to a cabin in the mountains and just relax in a hot tub.

Wildest dream: To hit the lotto and travel the world for a few years before coming 'home' to the USA and starting some kind of business and donating the proceeds to childrens charities.

Proudest moment: Professionally it was finishing Field Medical Service School in the Navy, toughest six weeks physically I have ever encountered. Personally, holding my kids for the first time.

Biggest challenge: Learning when to STFU

Alarm clock: 415AM

Perfect day: Waking up in LS's arms. The rest of the day doesnt matter if it starts like that.

First job: I used to go door to door, cutting people's lawns. Five bucks a lawn. I was RAKING in the cash at 12 years old!

Indulgence: Banana/chocolate shaving concrete from FRITZ's Custard Shop.

Last purchase: A shirt for LS

Favorite movie: Today, probably CLERKS.

Inspiration: My kids, without them in my life, not sure what kind of person I would have ended up being
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My name: Patty
Childhood ambition: Be a secretary and run a busy office like my aunt.
Soundtrack: Mostly 70s and 80s pop
Retreat: Either a waterfall or a book store.
Wildest dream: To win the slot machine, pay off bills, buy a house, start a charity, and travel the world.
Proudest moment: Marrying my beloved second husband.
Biggest challenge: Remaining positive
Alarm clock: Use one on rare occasions
Perfect day: Blue skies and rainbows, Spa day including hair and makeup, having someone clean my house and cook dinner, oh yeah and being with my hubby when he's in a good mood.
First job: Baby-sitting
Indulgence: Hot fudge Ice-cream cake.
Last purchase: A pair of embroidered jeans from Goodwill
Favorite movie: Life is beautiful.
Inspiration: My husband who is a wonderful man who is dealing with alot of health problems and he is an absolute genius. People that freely give of themselves to others without prejudice or ulterior motives. Positive and friendly people.

Jasper-
Biggest challenge: Learning when to STFU

:laugh: YEP! I can relate. :D I still have not learned though. :p

Bookmistress-
Wildest dream: To win the slot machine, pay off bills, buy a house, start a charity, and travel the world.

You know, winning the slot machine won't get you all that much money. Now winning AT the slot machines...maybe. ;) hehe

Bookmistress-
Last purchase: A pair of embroidered jeans from Goodwill

I totally love Goodwill!

Interesing answers so far, everyone! :)

My name: Rhoni

Childhood ambition: to be a princess....:bashful:

Soundtrack: Rumors, Fleetwood Mac

Retreat: my brand new condo

Wildest dream: to be a rock star or model

Proudest moment: the day I graduated from College

Biggest challenge: finishing my education

Alarm clock: set one every night but wake up before the darn thing goes off

Perfect day: relaxing with a special guy after a fun filled day....beach, dinner, movie, walk at sunset ;)

First job: rented TV's at a hospital

Indulgence: green tea latte :)

Last purchase: 2 new pillows

Favorite movie: American Beauty

Inspiration: seeing the kids that I work with overcome the odds and be successful and happy with their accomplishments, helping them meet their goals :vibes:

My name: Kevin

Childhood ambition: Professional baseball player

Soundtrack:All 80s music

Retreat:Solarium in my apartment

Wildest dream: Spend at least one year living in Hawaii

Proudest moment:The day my children were born

Biggest challenge:Keeping Jean positive through all of her medical highs and lows

Alarm clock: 6:30 AM

Perfect day: Anyday with with someone that I love

First job: Soldier in the army

Indulgence: Caramel frapuccino

Last purchase: 12 pack of Pepsi

Favorite movie: Field Of Dreams

Inspiration: My children, they make me realize that I am a better father to them than mine was to me. Jean no matter how down she is she always tries her best.

You know, winning the slot machine won't get you all that much money. Now winning AT the slot machines...maybe. ;) hehe



yeah that's true. Maybe it woulda been worth more when they still paid out in coins instead of little receipt-type payouts. I didn't want to say winning the lottery, cause well, I don't play, but I have been known to waste money on the slot machines a time or two. (I blame it on all the video games I used to play in the 80s, since those slots are more like videos games now)

My name: Ryan

Childhood ambition: To be a race car driver

Soundtrack: 60's, 70's and 80's Rock, and Classical.

Retreat: The woods behind my house. If I go far enough out, it makes it harder for people to find me

Wildest dream: To get rich, travel the world, and then use the remainer to help those who are less fortunate.

Proudest moment: Getting my BA

Biggest challenge: Getting my MS

Alarm clock: Usually only set when I need to get up early.

Perfect day: A lazy day in spring or sumer that's just right for watching the world go by.

First job: Receiver in a window factory.

Indulgence: Chocolate coconut haystacks...I'm finding it impossible to just eat one serving! (3 pcs.)

Last purchase: Eel sushi

Favorite movie: Star Wars series

Inspiration: Inspiration can come from almost anything for me, but I am most inspired by those who I am closest to.:)

My name: Jodi

Childhood ambition: 3rd grade teacher.

Soundtrack: Anything 80's

Retreat: My summer getaway spot in Tilton/ Laconia, New Hampshire

Wildest dream: To jet off to wherever I want to go at the drop of a dime

Proudest moment: The first time my daughter told me she loved me

Biggest challenge: Trying to let go of my daughter as she becomes an adult

Alarm clock: 6:00 a.m. M-F........ Weekends...... None

Perfect day: Anyday I wake up, the sun is shining and the birds are chirping

First job: D'Angelo's Sandwich Shop

Indulgence: Lindor Truffles..... mmmmmm

Last Purchase: Phil Collins cd

Favorite movie: Sixteen Candles

Inspiration: My beautiful daughter Tiffany, who reminds me everyday that as long as you have love in your heart, you have everything you need to succeed in life :)

My name: Lida

Childhood ambition: Be a doctor

Soundtrack: Ace Of Base ~ The Sign and Andy Bell & Claudia Brücken ~ Delicious

Retreat: The forest in Nuis, the village I grew up. I still go there at least 4 times a year to see the changing of the seasons

Wildest dream: To travel the world. I have seen a documentary on Tibet when I was 12 and since that day I realy want to go there, so that would be the first place to go and see.

Proudest moment: Give birth to my youngest. Because that was the only one born when I was concious. (the other 2 are born under anastesia)

Biggest challenge: Walk again, but I am getting there for sure :)

Alarm clock: 6:15 am

Perfect day: Taking a walk in the forest with my 2 labs :yesnod:

First job: Cleaning cat litterboxes...

Indulgence: Chocolate milkshake.

Last purchase: Bus ticket for my youngest son.

Favorite movie: Labyrinth (Bowie in tights :bouncy: )

Inspiration: Ellen my friend who had so much bad things happening in her life and still is a happy and inspirering person to the people around her :yesnod:

My name: Bill

Childhood ambition: Pro baseball player

Soundtrack: Best of the Raspberries

Retreat: Kure Beach, NC

Wildest dream: To retire with enough to enjoy the rest of my life and still leave some for my kids.

Proudest moment: Many. Most recent was when my 12 year old daughter was named "Most Improved" at her cross-country banquet.

Biggest challenge: Motivating our 15 year old.

Alarm clock: 2:30pm. (I work nights.)

Perfect day: Warm and sunny with occasional light clouds and a gentle breeze.

First job: Bus boy for $1.60/hr.

Indulgence: Chicago pizza

Last purchase: Sirius Interrogator kit #1. (It's a rocket. Hobby since childhood.)

Favorite movie: Breaking Away

Inspiration: Family. Nothing else matters.

My name: Glenn

Childhood ambition: to be a spy or an astronaut (it was the cold war era, it was reasonable back then

Soundtrack (http://80sxchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47593#):Breakfast in America http://80sxchange.com/ubb/tongue.gif

Retreat: isolated path in the woods, walking with dog

Wildest dream: travel the world for years

Proudest moment:

Biggest challenge: controlling weight as I get older

Alarm clock: 5 am

Perfect day: mid 60's , sunny

First job: landscaper, laying sods, it was hell

Indulgence: Blizzards from Dairy Queen

Last purchase: 700 dollars of welding to my 4wd truck

Favorite movie (http://80sxchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47593#): Shawshank Redemption

Inspiration: making my father proud of me

My name: Sandy

Childhood ambition: to be a famous and "talented" singer

Soundtrack: All Bon Jovi cd's

Retreat: Me & my best friend take a yearly trip to Biloxi or New Orleans for the weekend.. ( I doubt we will do this year for obvious reasons) We will find somewhere else you can bet ! :thumb:

Wildest dream: to see my oldest graduate and go to college !

Proudest moment: the day I saw my children:vibes:

Alarm clock: 7

Perfect day: spending time with my family on a vacation

First job: Sonic carhop

Indulgence:Chocolate http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smile.gif

Last purchase: 20 lbs of dog food :lol:

Favorite movie: Grease

Inspiration: My kids, I want them to have EVERYTHING that they deserve

My name: Kim

Childhood ambition: To be a Pediatrician or Kindergarten Teacher

Soundtrack: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/84/Godsmack-Godsmack_%28album_cover%29.jpg

Retreat: Sanibel Island, FL

Wildest dream: :lol: I ain't even goin' there. :mwaha: :angel:

Proudest moment: I have a few... holding all three of my children for the first time & when I finally got the courage to leave a very destructive marriage.

Alarm clock: This week, it's been 4:30am, normally it's 6:15am.

Perfect day: Waking up in my Baby's arms & spending the day with him and the kids. Anywhere. (oh, lemme add that the kids are PERFECTLY behaved all day long! :lol: )

First job: Life Guard at Wet'nWild

Indulgence: Key Lime Pie & Chocolate (of course!)

Last purchase: tank of gas:irked:

Favorite movie: Almost Famous

Inspiration: My kids & My Honey :vibes: They all make me strive to be a better person.

My name: Mike
Childhood ambition: To be an astronaut.
Soundtrack: Does a laughtrack count?
Retreat: Inside of a computer network.
Wildest dream: I just don't know that I have one, I'm pretty happy. I guess to settle down and have a family, which might happen if I didn't work 60 or 70 hours a week...
Proudest moment: Shortly before my Dad died, he told me that he had always been proud of me. That meant a lot!
Alarm clock: I use two and stagger the alarm. I hate mornings. :yucky:
Perfect day: A warm summer day just at sunset when the sky has a golden hue to it. :)
First job: Unless you count mowing lawns, then it would be working at Wal-Mart in high school.
Indulgence: White Chocolate Mocha
Last purchase: Plane ticket to Phoenix to spend some time with my family (I leave tomorrow :) )
Favorite movie: Highlander, Clerks or Office Space - Tough call.
Inspiration: Learn and be smarter tomorrow than I am today.

My name: Jim

Childhood ambition: Work on the railroad

Soundtrack: Anything metal :banger:

Retreat: Taking my dog dog for a long walk

Wildest dream: To be good looking and famous

Proudest moment: Seeing my father tear up as I read my graduation speech

Biggest challenge: Battling my diabetes

Alarm clock: 3:00pm.........I work nights

Perfect day: Any day that I don't have to be at my job

First job: Bakery assistant

Indulgence: Ben and Jerry's New York Super Fudge Chunk.....don't tell my doctor :shh:

Last purchase: gas

Favorite movie: Beverly Hills Cop

Inspiration: My Father..... R.I.P.