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Mary

Free spirit

About Me

New to internet. Learned about pc's in early '80's. Second home pc but no teacher till Dec. '05, (thank God). I believe the teacher is there when the pupil is ready and I was SO ready. Don't know how to edit or use most tool bars so please excuse so many errors. Have a 16-yr-old son and a 14-yr-old daughter. My husband is a veterinarian. We met while I was a Veterinary Technician in large animal anesthesia at the University of Illinois. Married and moved to Springfield, Il in 1989. Miss my hometown, Ottawa, Il with the Illinois River, Starved Rock and all the caves and canyons up there. We have a dog, three cats, hermit crabs and 2 aquariums. Animals in need of homes are always welcome here, and so are kids and about anything else.

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My Interests


Rock collecting; astrology-both Eastern and Western; Books; writing; seashells and Sanibel Island; historical architecture; spirituality; animals-large and small; anything outdoors by water especially. I am a Pisces Goat, (as in Chinese year of the Goat) so I like to hike anywhere; clouds and weather--all of nature really, including the planets and stars. I have a seventy plus year-old baby grand piano which I would never choose to give up. I love her and music. I have a HUGE interest in AA and recovery-saved my life 20 years ago , one day at a time. I try to live in an attitude of gratitude as much as possible.. . it is progress, not perfection, I seek.

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TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name: Mary
Birthday: March 10, 1955 Cream - Eric Clapton Guitar Interview (1968)

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Birthplace: Ottawa, Il
Current Location: Springfield,il
Eye Color: green
Hair Color: caramel
Height: 5'7"
Right Handed or Left Handed: right
Your Heritage: caucasion--English, German,Scottish
The Shoes You Wore Today: athletic ?
Your Weakness: talk too much at times
Your Fears: see above
Your Perfect Pizza: no such thing as bad pizza except Dominos
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: survive
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: lol? or R U
Thoughts First Waking Up: rats
Your Best Physical Feature: hair/butt/legs--you do the math
Your Bedtime: none
Your Most Missed Memory: how do you miss a memory?
Pepsi or Coke: water
MacDonalds or Burger King: starvation
Single or Group Dates: n/a
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: water
Chocolate or Vanilla: both
Cappuccino or Coffee: coffee with cream always, only ever
Do you Smoke: yes
Do you Swear: hell yes
Do you Sing: yes but my kids wish I would not
Do you Shower Daily: depends on if we have a tornado
Have you Been in Love: who has not?
Do you want to go to College: been there, done that x2
Do you want to get Married: I am already--18 plus years
Do you belive in yourself: not at this moment, can't believe I'm gonna print this
Do you get Motion Sickness: I have at times. Why do you ask?
Do you think you are Attractive: At times.
Are you a Health Freak: No
Do you get along with your Parents: Yes
Do you like Thunderstorms: Yes, thank you.
Do you play an Instrument: Piano
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: Not for 20 years by the grace of God and AA
In the past month have you Smoked: Yes
In the past month have you been on Drugs: Dr. ordered no rec reational drugs
In the past month have you gone on a Date: no
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: yes--unfortunately
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: no--I eat them but not the whole box ever.
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: no
In the past month have you been on Stage: no
In the past month have you been Dumped: not yet anyway
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: not in Illinois in the winter
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: no
Ever been Drunk: what do you think?
Ever been called a Tease: yes by an idiot--that is just me.
Ever been Beaten up: yes, beaten but not "up"
Ever Shoplifted: no
How do you want to Die: I don't get to choose, I think.
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: Don't plan on growing up.
What country would you most like to Visit: I am here.
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: functioning
Favourite Hair Color: not blond
Short or Long Hair: both
Height: yes
Weight: normal for above
Best Clothing Style: no style
Number of Drugs I have taken: are you kidding--18 yrs. worth 18 yrs. ago.
Number of CDs I own: not many--not into stuff
Number of Piercings: ears but I think one side is no longer pierced
Number of Tattoos: zero
Number of things in my Past I Regret: Who could keep a count of this?

CREATE YOUR OWN! - or - GET PAID TO TAKE SURVEYS!
You Have A Type B+ Personality
You're a pro at going with the flow
You love to kick back and take in everything life has to offer
A total joy to be around, people crave your stability.

While you're totally laid back, you can have bouts of hyperactivity.
Get into a project you love, and you won't stop until it's done
You're passionate - just selective about your passions Do You Have a Type A Personality?
What Does Your Birth Date Mean?
14pt;' alYour Birthdate: March 10
Independent and dominant, you tend to be thepha dog in most situations.
You're very confident, and hardly anything ever shakes Mundane tasks tend to drain you - you prefer to be making great plans.
You are quite original. When people don't "get" you, it bothers you a lot.

Your strength: Your ability to gain respect

Your weakness: Caring too much what others think

Your power color: Orange-red

Your power symbol: Letter X

Your power month: October What Does Your Birth Date Mean?
You Are Midnight
You are more than a little eccentric, and you're apt to keep very unusual habits.
Whether you're a nightowl, living in a commune, or taking a vow of silence - you like to experiment with your lifestyle.
Expressing your individuality is important to you, and you often lie awake in bed thinking about the world and your place in it.
You enjoy staying home, but that doesn't mean you're a hermit. You also appreciate quality time with family and close friends. What Time Of Day Are You?
Your Birth Month is March
You love life and exude an outgoing, cheerful vibe.
Blessed with a great sense of humor, you can laugh at adversity.

Your soul reflects: Respect, desire, and generosity

Your gemstone: Aquamarine

Your flower: Daffodil

Your colors: White and light blue What Does Your Birth Month Mean?
You Should Be A Pisces
What's good about you: carefree and compassionate, you are truly light hearted

What's bad about you: when things get bad, you tend to retreat and not let others in

In love: you're a true romantic - it's flowers, bubble baths, and candles all the way

In friendship, you're: eager to lend a sympathetic ear and likely to develop a deep connection

Your ideal job: bartender, magician, or secret agent

Your sense of fashion: simple clothes that don't distract from your personality

You like to pig out on: seafood - from fish sticks to salmon
What Sign Should You Be?
You Are a Peacemaker Soul
You strive to please others and compromise anyway you can.
War or conflict bothers you, and you would do anything to keep the peace.
You are a good mediator and a true negotiator.
Sometimes you do too much, trying so hard to make people happy.

While you keep the peace, you tend to be secretly judgmental.
You lose respect for people who don't like to both give and take.
On the flip side, you've got a graet sense of humor and wit.
You're always dimplomatic and able to give good advice.

Souls you are most compatible with: Warrior Soul, Hunter Soul and Visionary Soul

Your %231 Match: INFJ


The ProtectorYou live your life with integrity, originality, vision, and creativity. Independent and stubborn, you rarely stray from your vision - no matter what it is. You are an excellent listener, with almost infinite patience. You have complex, deep feelings, and you take great care to express them.You would make a great photographer, alternative medicine guru, or teacher. What's Your Personality Type?
You Are 80% Happy
You are a very happy person. Generally, you feel content and that all is right with the world.
Occasionally, you have a down day - but you have the ability to pick yourself right back up. How Happy Are You?
How You Life Your Life
You are honest and direct. You tell it like it is.
You tend to avoid confrontation and stay away from sticky situations.
You tend to have one best friend you hang with, as opposed to many aquaintences.
You tend to dream big, but you worry that your dreams aren't attainable. How Do You Live Your Life?
You Are the Helper
2 You always put on a happy face and try to help those around you.You're incredibly empathetic and care about everyone you know.Able to see the good in others, you're thoughtful, warm, and sincere.You connect with people who are charming and charismatic. What number are you?
What Mary Means
You are confident, self assured, and capable. You are not easily intimidated.
You master any and all skills easily. You don't have to work hard for what you want.
You make your life out to be exactly how you want it. And you'll knock down anyone who gets in your way!

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.
You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.
You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in.
You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising.
You may miss out by not settling down, but you're too busy having fun to care. What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Music:

I'm still in the late 60's and 70's by choice: Fleetwood Mac, Allman Bros., Led Zeppelin, Linda Ronstadt, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton,the Who, Marshall Tucker, Little Feat...

Movies:

I hate violence and I'm too hyper to sit thru most movies. I did get Napoleon Dynamite for my 50th (yes, it happens) .

Television:

Weather channel on mute.

Books:

All. My library was the Reddick Mansion In Ottawa, Il. It was built in the 1850's, was a 22 room mansion that was part of the underground railroad. You can see it at: www.experienceottawa.com. Across the street was the site of the first Lincoln-Douglas senatorial debate in 1858. Was easy to fall in love with books there!!! Just finished"Pattern Recognition" by William Gibson. Read 362 pages in three sittings. I don't read books--I devour them.

Heroes:

One, sort of from the little I know, Mother Theresa. Did I spell her name correctly? Everything I've read about her says she had her head and heart in the best place of any human I've ever known or heard of. I look for heroes close to home. Want to add Dr. Bob and Bill as my heroes. I am a recovering alcoholic--20 yrs. sober by the grace of God and AA. anonymousspace.com
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Local Shells, Sanibel Island, FLMy son Bryan at St. Louis Canyon at Starved Rock State Park, March 26, 2008. Starved Rock Video
..The youtube video below starts out with a ranger talking but stay with it. Goes on to the most magnificent photography of bald eagles at Starved Rock. And this is followed by rappeling on a frozen waterfall. Songs accompanying the video are by Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, and Cat Stevens. Over 9 minutes but worth it!