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Hello SI friends. I'm Trebleclef. Or TC for short. The name comes from my love music. I teach piano and have directed choir. Im learning to play the cello now because I've always loved it's voice.

I taught school - my calling - until it finally did me in lol. Now I have a wedding wear design/alteration business. I LOVE putting on Enya and working with the beautiful fabrics. I taught and directed drama for twenty years and now I'm taking my own turns on stage instead of in front. I love to read. And write. I hardly ever watch TV anymore. I am working on friendships I neglected during my M, and love spending time with my grandbabies! I have three adult kids that are beautiful people, all married and living in my city so I'm very blessed. Next week I'm going to the Alberta Rockies to climb two mountains and taking a friend along for fun. In three weeks Im going to climb a massive mountain with my son just because. (I hope I make it up! - when I started preparing I could climb five flights of stairs. Now I can RUN 110 flights every day. Woohoo!)

I am smart, very resourceful, and believe if you can read you can do anything. I sew, paint, tent, sing, cycle, garden badly but happily, throw great theme parties and make fabulous cakes for birthdays. I can use power tools and build and stucco and do stonework - i even made my own rocks. I love dogs and will get a retriever when D is settled and I get out of this rented basement room!

I love trees and crusty rolls and green and all kinds of music and being skinnier than I was.

I like me. I think I will make someone a great wife.

SI has been great for me - I'm here almost everyday ( it's 4:30 am)

Would not have survived this year without all of you, my RL support team, and my ever-present Lord who gives me just what I need each day.

Dang, there are a lot of nurses on this board! Everybody ought to feel safe going to a G2G, because there's bound to be at least a couple nurses, EMTs or paramedics around.

Thank you all for participating and NEH for starting this thread!

Hi, I'm please1983. 1983 is the year I was born and please just meant please let me sing up this time because it was my 4th attempt.

I'm a stay at home mum to two little boys, one is 3 and the other will be 2 on Tuesday.

I also have a mini dachshund called Ruby, 3 nameless fish and just got a munchkin kitten called Augustus on Wednesday.

I'm a vegetarian who likes to cook meat for my boys and WSO, so not a very good vegetarian.

I like the beach and the cliffs.

I like my bike and trailer (both kids and the dog fit in).

I would like to get back to reading as much as I used to.

I like the music on.

I like to crochet, sometimes knit and just got my first sewing machine last week (I love it, should have got one years ago).

I like baking with the kids, and painting and making stuff that breaks before bedtime.

I wear a dress almost everyday.

I like wine and gin&tonic and when I drink I go outside and smoke menthol fags, i think that's bad.

I love this thread! Thank you Neh for starting it. And it's nice to meet all of you

Hello, my name is sunflower01. Sunflower becouse it is the single most important flower to me..so much it is tattoed on my leg for when I need a little pick me up 01, well that was the year I met STBXWH and got my own email address..lol

I am a veterinary technician and run a small animal hospital. I love my job most days becouse there's always a wet nose to kiss and tongue that has to kiss. I love helping animals becouse I believe that they have more of a heart most times than humans. I am also avid against puppy mills and fight for the ones that can't talk.

I love to read Dean Koontz. I also love to write, mainly kid stories. I also love camping, fishing, and hanging out with family.

I am a proud mom to DD 17..almost 18, yuck. DS 15 and DS 13. My kids are my rock, while somedays I agree they must have been abducted by aliens cause I have no idea who they are..lol

I'm also a mom to my fur babies..german shepherd, great dane, chihuahua aka Walter, who gives the best hugs EVER and also has been my rock, and a toy fox terrier.

One more thing, I live in AZ but hate the heat! I wished it would end soon

Nice idea!

I'm Sudra.

I'm a mother to an amazing 17 son. He's a competitive gymnast and is looking to compete at college next year. I so admire his work ethic - full day of school, 4 hours of practice, then homework. Great grades and a great attitude. I've learned a lot from him.

I'm step mother to an equally amazing 25 year old woman who is one completed thesis paper from her PhD in nuclear physics. She's a dedicated scientist and a well rounded individual. I love her dearly.

I'm married to a man I formerly would have described and amazing, brilliant and highly principled. He's now off the pedestal but I still love him and hope to spend the rest of my life with him.

I have two really stupid but sweet and cute rescue dogs. One is a nearly ten year old Sheltie who is a cancer survivor. The other is a 5 year old glossy black mutt with the sunniest disposition I have ever seen in any living creature. I've actually learned a lot from him. If he can't get his human or canine friends to play, it's not unusual to hear him racing up and down the hallway with his toy all by himself. Then he will stop and squeek the toy before grabbing it back up and racing down the hallway again. I admire his ability to self-soothe and self-entertain.

I am a trial lawyer but didn't practice for 10 year while my son was young. I started again when he started high school.

I love to read, like to hike and take urban walks. I love plays. I enjoy most pop culture such as movies, television, music. I like hip hop and pop music but cannot possibly express how much I love any music Jack White can create.

I am an optimist, which has been sorely challenged the last couple of years. I usually expect the best of any situation.

I am cannot stand to see an animal or child hurt.

I think you guys are all the best!

Hi! I'm Exhausted in OH, just Exhausted, or EiO. Now, I am just merely tired I chose my name because I was exhausted - physically, mentally, emotionally. And I felt trapped in OH - I grew up in Philly and spent most of my adult life in NYC, so this is not "home"

I am a devoted mother of 3 wonderful, crazy kids. 13yoDD has been overtaken by aliens, but I hope to get her back sometime soon. 11yo loving, sports-obsessed DS. 8yo mommy-obsessed DD. and a very funny bulldog who gives me unconditional love. I am a doctor - a pediatrician, although I have taken the past year off after our latest move followed by DDay less than a month later. Will start work again next month, and have mixed feelings about it. I love my work, but I have really enjoyed the SAHM thing as well. Part-time though, so a good compromise. I am a daughter, a granddaughter (although probably not for much longer ), a sister and a true friend. My BF from high school is still my BFF, and has been my lifeline thru the past year. I can't believe I ever questioned whether or not to tell her. I run (grudgingly), do yoga (happily) and love to cook but hate to clean. My guilty pleasure is watching Real Housewives of any variety, which I thoroughly enjoy despite my 2 Ivy League degrees and SI has helped me keep my sanity thru all the craziness of this mess. Thank you all

How nice to meet everyone in a different light. This is a very interesting group of people!

My SI name is Hera. I like Greek mythology and chose the name because even a powerful goddess could not keep her husband from straying, and she was still a goddess.

My daughter is my greatest joy in life. 13 years of infertility took a lot out of me, and having her in my life, it's just a miracle.

I like to design and program Websites and am looking for a full time job in the field. I was lucky to work from home, but now it is important that I find a job.

I'm creative (went to art school), long to paint but every day life gets in the way, love digital photography, thought about making that my business, but decided against that. Too many photographers are struggling to get by!

I started typing about what's going on in my life right now, but I'll have put that somewhere else. In short: life's bad, very bad, worst it's ever been. And it looks like I'll have to keep our family afloat for at least the next six months. It's going to take everything I have to do that. Working on recovering from the A is something I can't even afford to think about right now.

Hi, I'm StillHere09.

I'm a soon to be D woman who is now, at age 53, living alone for the first time and loving it.

I have 4 adult kids, (2DS & 2DD), an XH to whom I was M for 20 years and another WH to whom I've been M to for almost 14 years, but will soon be an X. Both H were WH. (We were not together the entire 14 years, so I don't count them all.)

My kids and grandkids are my biggest enjoyment; nothing else could compare.

I have a brother 10 years older than me who has always been very close to me and 2 sisters, and came from ideal parents, more special than words can say. They were always just "all love."

I was a SAHM most of my life, with some jobs here and there when it became necessary. I now work full time in a store involving homeopathic health and I love it.

I love to read, write, act, plays, the beach, nature, camping, flea markets and yard sales. A few years ago I had a small used book store. I've had one book published so far.

It's wonderful to meet you all.

I'm lynnm1947 and I live in Toronto,Canada near the shores of Lake Ontario--where I love to walk.

I have a grown son & daughter, and two gorgeous little granddaughters.

A former world traveller (for business), I am much more settled these days, but still enjoy the occasional trip to Paris. In the mid-1970s I lived in Iran for 2 1/2 years.

I enjoy reading, cooking (I write a food blog), and painting. I sometimes post pictures of my paintings on SI, for better or worse!

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I'm Sad in AZ, soon to become ?? in TX (Happy? Crazy? Who knows?)

Formerly a BS, however I'm no longer betrayed nor a spouse. I have one DS who is married to DDIL and living in NM. I also have two dogs--a mastiff named Mona and a corgi named Tigger.

I have an off-again/on-again working relationship with Canada

I love to hike (not sure how TX is going to fit into this part of the equation...), sew, knit & cross stitch.

I'm an underachiever who overcompensates with snark & sarcasm.

Hello, I'm Too Aloof, and that's what got me into this mess...Apparently, I'm quite reserved, and even my poor, (poor baby) (X) W husband couldn't get a good feeling or reaction from me...

At least that was his story...

But, now that I think about it... Maybe he was kind of a bore and a stick in the mud, and he didn't really light me up, you know?

Anyway, we're divorced now and I have other things that define me, like:

I'm funny, I'm ironic, irreverent, good natured, impatient (suffer no fools) yet, suffered some major fooling around (!), realistic, a seeker, a wanderer, an insatiable life student, a perplexed and amazed, and always caught off guard PollyAnna, and would never want it any other way. I believe in the best in people, even though I've seen the worst. I am an eternal optimist, and always expect the best. I live life with respect, awe, wonder and prayer. I carefully consider my actions today to make sure they do not become tomorrow's regrets. I realize that time machines do not exist, so I live in a manner that I will no longer wish for time machines in the future, to go back and right the wrongs...

I am a very hard worker, a loyal employee and loyal life partner, a caring but somehow ineffective mother (she has her own road to follow, against all my warnings and advice), an exercise instructor, a management professional, a creative cook, and a survivor... I have survived many things, including a violent home invasion, yet nothing hurt me as badly as my WXH's betrayal, and no one understands this, except the people here. So I come here alot.

I read, but don't often post.

I hate typing.

I've held exotic jobs, in exotic locations,and am fluent in 3 languages.

There's more, but that's all I've got now.

Peace to you all, and thanks NeH, for strting this thread.:)

TA

I'm misskirby.

I am a very proud mother of a wonderful ten year old boy and baby girl. They make me smile every single day, even when they also make me growl!

I am a very proud wife of an Airman in the USAF. I can keep our house together and going through just about anything, including 2 deployments, multiple moves, and any number of surprises. I've forgotten what normal days feel like!

I love reading, anything really, but especially romance and historical romance! Nora Roberts is my personal favorite, and since we don't live too far now from the Inn she owns, it is my goal to go stay there for at least a night or two. I also enjoy tv, and think that the DVR is one of the greatest inventions ever. We have some wicked Mario Kart tournaments on our Wii, which I usually win.

I'm so grateful to SI and all the people here for helping me to keep my sanity through all of this.

(not sure how TX is going to fit into this part of the equation...)

I see trips to the Hill Country in your future...

Gosh Nurses and Arizona!!! Maybe we need an AZ G2G.

My name is Stillstings. I'm a former BSO who worked as a counselor for a bit. I have a wonderful DH who also got bitten by cheating years ago before we met. We still live with the pain. We try and help others cope when possible. I now work in a field that doesn't involve hearing the heart shattering stories of infidelity.

Hi, I am SisterMilkshake. You can call me Sister, Milkshake, or SMS.

I have been a SAHM for most of my 34 year marriage. Which is really funny because I never planned on having children, they weren't really in what I thought was my life plan. However, my children are the best thing that ever happened to me. I love them fiercely and passionately, along with my DGS and his brother who will be born in November. I feel I have done the best job I could with them and I feel they have grown up healthy, happy and pretty well adjusted.

I like people, laughing and having fun. I enjoy making people laugh and people tell me I have a great sense of humor. I enjoy reading, especially mysteries, and true crime tv. I am passionate about politics and stopping the abuse of children.

I was born in New York. I have lived all over the United States but am living in the Mid West right now. People here don't know what to think of me as I am rather blunt and to the point and it seems Mid Westerners like to beat around the bush.

I am a glass half full kind of person and have survived many traumas besides infidelity. I am strong and stand by my convictions even when it has cost me something, which it has many times. I am loyal and honest. If you are a friend of mine you can count on me. I like myself, even though there are some things I really don't like that I do or don't do that I am working on changing. I never mind spending time by myself, well, almost never.

I also have had many misadventures in my life. I am "that" person who winds up getting bit by a leopard, being involved in a high speed chase by police (totally innocent, no one was arrested, but guns were pulled), getting involved, inadvertently, with a satanic coven, or having an Outlaw biker named Deadeye pointing a six shooter in my face as he is chatting drunkenly with me. Just some of the misadventures of Milkshake, there are more.

I like to cook (but hate to clean up) and don't like to bake. I used to love to garden but it seems my thumb has turned brown, so don't do that too much anymore. I like to make cards and scrapbook, however, I haven't scrapped in awhile. I love to ride our personal watercraft, especially on the Colorado River. I love the ocean and am sad we live so far from them, however, I do live in the state of 10,000 lakes. Not the same, though.

What I am enjoying right now, even though sometimes it is painful, is reconnecting with MisterSister. Falling in love with each other all over again, finding our passion for each other (we have found it!) Rediscovering what we fell in love with in each other in the first place. Right now (and forever) he is my number one priority and I am his.

I also have had many misadventures in my life. I am "that" person who winds up getting bit by a leopard, being involved in a high speed chase by police (totally innocent, no one was arrested, but guns were pulled), getting involved, inadvertently, with a satanic coven, or having an Outlaw biker named Deadeye pointing a six shooter in my face as he is chatting drunkenly with me. Just some of the misadventures of Milkshake, there are more.

Sister - you absolutely have to write a book.

Hi SI, I am boontje. My username is the Dutch translation of my childhood nickname, which means little bean. I am a mother to three wonderful children. Even when they annoy the heck out of me they are just perfect. My H and I have been fortunate to live in Europe, Southeast Asia and the UK. (no, he is not military...everybody asks that)We are true citizens of the world. I love to cook, but don't like to follow recipes. I love to run, cycle, swim, hike and read. We are almost empty nesters, with just one child left at home come September. I love classical music, ballet and anything in the arts. I enjoy good wine, martinis and the company of good friends.

HI Everyone ...

Thanks NeH!

I am MegM - Meg because I would always have preferred for this to be name.

Outside of this ... and all that has bought me to SI.

Iam a humanitarian. I have value kindness, humility and integrity.

I love cooking, I love to make delicous things for people I love.

I work for a Not For Profit and have in some way or another for about 20 of my 23 working years.

I married when 30 and believed I would only have one child. But had three and cherish every lesson, laugh and tear they have bought to my world.

I love my golden retriever who is a dear friend. Of my 7 closest friend I have known two for 37 years, 1 for 25 years, 3 for 20 years and one for 9 years. so I guess I am loyal and steadfast. I don't give up on those I love very easily.

I enjoy doing creative things - but don't make a lot of time for it.

I live in Australia, in a country town (have been here for nearly 20years) and am feeling ready to move back to the city and enjoy the bustling lifestyle again. I love the land I live on, this country does something to your soul.

I am grateful to the community of SI - the generous moderators, guides and MH & DS (especially).

The gift of this place has changed my life.

Sister - you absolutely have to write a book.

Exactly what I was thinking!

Sister, please explain the leopard bite! Clearly, since you are still here, the leopard didn't like your flavor of milkshake?!