My shoes probably say, "this chick likes tennis shoes and the 1990's." They're Chucks.

Dude...Hamburger Helper. We're still broke, but I can't eat it any more.

Well...let's see. My parents divorced when I was 10. My mom remarried almost immediately, my dad waited a few years. My step-dad was an alcoholic a-hole, my step-mom a complete bitch. Mom and Step-dad, still together. He's done a lot of growing and changing. My dad and step-mom divorced after 7. It took me 8 years to finish my bachelor's degree, as a result, I'm way in debt. Dad passed away a year before I got married and 6 months before I graduated from college. I've been with my husband for 11 years, married for 3. Since we've basically grown up together, its a fantastic relationship. I got laid off almost a year ago and have only had 5 interviews, with only one of those being worth the gas money it took to get there. (I didn't get the job.)

My best friend/sister (not biological-she just means more to me than the rest of my 'siblings') lived across the street from me growing up. I met her when i was four. I wanted to be just like her when I was younger since she was 4 grades ahead of me in school. So, I liked music that was cooler than everyone else my age. Watched SNL at the ripe old age of 6. Also, I'm the only person my age who did not like New Kids on the Block, thanks to her. (I owe you one for that, K.)

My husband, friends and family have shaped me. I am where I am because of them.