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Getting to know you...
Ok, so we have sent our recruits some questionares, here is one for us. Just for fun and to get our mind of "it" for a few minutes.
1. I am ______(something about you other than your name)_____
2. My favorite book is_____
3. I can't stand it when_______
4. I wish_______
5. My family would tell you I ___________
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Permalink Reply by Kat Q on
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Hi all, neat idea.
1. I am very proud of my students in my SADD program.
2. My favorite book is all books, I love to read. However I could read The Notebook over and over.
3. I can't stand it when people say they are going to do something and never do.
4. I wish all of our AWESOME SR'S make it the rest of the way with flying colors.
5. My family would tell you that if I got paid for all the volunteer work I do I would be a millionaire. Oh well - -
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Permalink Reply by sondra on
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1. I am a hard worker.
2. My favorite book is anything by Beverly Lewis, Ann Rule or any thing else I can get my hands on!
3. I can't stand it when people lie to you! Would rather you just tell me the truth and lets move on!
4. I wish that every family that had kids would love them as much as we love our SR's. And that growing up didn't have to be hard!!
5. My family would tell you I work to hard and to long, am very straight forward, love my family more than anything. Except God!! -
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Permalink Reply by Cindy-SailorMom(VFA-213) on
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1. I am the proud Mom of a Navy Recruit, and also the Mom of a 17 year-old daughter...who thinks that I know nothing!!! LOL :D
2. My favorite book is currently any one of the "Stephanie Plum" Novels by Janet Evanovich...pure entertainment!
3. I can't stand it when I want to pick up the phone and hear my son's voice, and can't!!!
4. I wish the very best for all who serve our country, and their families that endure the sacrifice!
5. My family would tell you that I ALWAYS burn the rolls!!! -
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1. I am the wife of an FC3 (Fire controlman petty officer third class), the substitute mom for a sailor I met on N4M that didn't have any family support, a mom to two more boys, and a middle school teacher/coach.
2. My favorite book is Of Mice and Men by Steinbeck
3. I can't stand it when people mispronounce words.
4. I wish we get to remain in Norfolk/Virginia Beach for a few years!
5. My family would tell you I often get into a fight with my GPS. -
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Permalink Reply by CaliMom (Maryann) on
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This is a great idea LTLY. Thanks for posting!
1. I am into collecting anything about castles-figures, pictures, books, etc.
2. My favorite book is anything by Janet Evanovich--especially the Stephanie Plum series____
3. I can't stand it when_people drive slow in front of me on my commute to work.______
4. I wish_I were thinner, and that I didn't have to work so hard to lose weight. ______
5. My family would tell you I like to be in control of everything. ___________ -
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Permalink Reply by t. :) SHIP 6 DIV 946 on
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1. I am currently writing a book / screenplay.
2. My favorite book is The Giving Tree.
3. I can't stand it when people are mean.
4. I wish for Peace On Earth :)
5. My family would tell you I'm a tree hugger :) -
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Permalink Reply by Mia(Mitch's Mom)SHIP2DIV946 on
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1. I am always ready to have fun.
2. My favorite book is..... ??? wow I read all the time but don't have a favorite.
3. I can't stand it when I see mud all over the inside of the house because someone didn't take thier shoes off.
4. I wish for world peace.
5. My family would tell you I enjoy life. -
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Permalink Reply by sailorjayship13div329 on
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1. I am a nurse.
2.Have no favorite book although these I have been the Constitution.
3. I can't stand it when dinner isn't waiting for me when I come home. oops, I got make it.
4. I wish it was 10-1-10
5. My family would tell you they are throwing me overboard is they hear "In the Navy" just one more time.
6. Wish i could meet you all. my plane doesn't touch down till 8:30p. will miss the M&G. If you see me I'm the short one with the big smile, from ear to ear. -
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Permalink Reply by Navymom1992 on
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I am a mother, sister, daughter and Sailor Mom!!
Fav Book: Anything by James Patterson
Can't stand it when: I don't get mail
My family would tell you that I am too involved in thier lives...LOL -
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Permalink Reply by ProudNvyMom on
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1. I am a friend to the end.
2. My favorite book is any historical romance by Francis Ray
3.I can't stand it when people spit when they talk.
4. I wish for peace, love, and happiness
5.My family would tell you I have a crazy sense of humor! -
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Permalink Reply by pamom on
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1. I am the mom of the 3 greatest sons/wife to a pretty great husband as well.
2. My favorite book..... Lots of them, I love to read
3. I can't stand it when summer is over.... I love hanging on the deck, grillling & chilling with friends & family!
4. I wish the Phillies would win the World Series again this year!!
5. My family would tell you... I make yummy choc. chip cookies & mac/cheese. And I am THE biggest Phila Phillies/
Eagles fan there is!! ( and that I can get a little crazy watching the games!) -
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