Operations....AngelAmidala Speaking....

[AngelAmidala]

So I guess I get to start one of these too where people can ask me stuff. :D

I am busy but I really like the idea of this forum so I will try to get here whenever I'm on CF. But if I miss a question, feel free to drop me a PM with a link to the question or quote yourself to re-ask it. :)

Be nice and have fun! :)

[loribee59]

O great Senator.... *bows and scrapes*

I wish Thee a most wonderous birthday...and hoped that Thou hast celebrated it in a most joyful manner...

*bows and walks out backwards*

;)

[Snowy]

Watch Out! *stares hopelessly as loribee falls backward into AA's cake* :eek::doh:

[loribee59]

there is NO WAY I'm going to serve people with cake on my butt. :o :o :sorry:
*sneaks away to change her pants*

oy oy oy... :blush:

[Snowy]

no no no...:(...I got to make another cake now...*walks out cracking up at loribee*

[A New Dawn]

Now that Abbot & Costello have left the premises .................

AngelAmidala, how much did Erwin have to pay you to make you Senator? ^_^

Seriously, do you have any spare time and what do you like to do during it (besides sleep)?

[loribee59]

Now that Abbot & Costello have left the premises .................



if we had another gal join us, we'd be the female version of the 3 Stooges... nyuk, nyuk! :D *bonks* "what?!" *bonks back* "no, take THAT!" *biffles the 3rd one silly* "OW!" *bonks two heads together* "there, that settles THAT!" :P

(that is, if they were TRYING to make a cake...)

[Snowy]

*brings in a new cake* Alright Loribee...keep your butt away from this one :D

[fragmentsofdreams]

Do you ever try to fillabuster yourself?

[AngelAmidala]

ROFL! My poor cake!! :D


My birthday was this past Sunday (the 28th) and I spent it by not working even though it was supposed to be a work day for me (I work at a college and it was the day the upperclassmen were arriving), being taken out to dinner, and going to see my grandparent's grave. The last part sounds rather morbid...and I really regret doing it because it threw me into a rather off state for several days...but my grandmother's name was put on the grave a month or so ago (she passed away the end of March) and I really just wanted to see it.


Jenda....people sometimes kind of make fun of me because it looks like I'm hording a ton of blessings. It is actually a stock of blessings that Erwin gave me when he promoted me to Senator because I was taking over a lot of what he had been doing and didn't have time for. I keep the blessings around to give to other people when they need them for various things. So he did sorta pay me in a way. :D I do get spare time to do things other than CF, though sometimes my spare time away from CF finds its way into doing things for CF. I like to read, work on latch hook rugs and play games at pogo.com. I spend several weekends in PA because that's where my church is now.


fragmentsofdreams....I can not say I've ever tried that. Might be an interesting thing to do though. :)

[A New Dawn]

Jenda....people sometimes kind of make fun of me because it looks like I'm hording a ton of blessings. It is actually a stock of blessings that Erwin gave me when he promoted me to Senator because I was taking over a lot of what he had been doing and didn't have time for. I keep the blessings around to give to other people when they need them for various things. So he did sorta pay me in a way. :D I do get spare time to do things other than CF, though sometimes my spare time away from CF finds its way into doing things for CF. I like to read, work on latch hook rugs and play games at pogo.com. I spend several weekends in PA because that's where my church is now.

:)

Where in PA? I live in NY, just a hop, skip and a jump away.

[Richard]

What's your pogo name? I've been known to play there quite a few times.

Down Memory Lane....

Do you remember when I first joined here , I pm'ed you just to tell you that our birthday's were on the same day? :P I remember it. It was funny ;). By the way , Happy late late bday... I turned 18, you turned 29 :)

[Snowy]

Happy late Birthday

[A New Dawn]

Do you remember when I first joined here , I pm'ed you just to tell you that our birthday's were on the same day? :P I remember it. It was funny ;). By the way , Happy late late bday... I turned 18, you turned 29 :)
That is also my daughter's birthday. She just turned 16. She joined up here a few weeks ago.

Happy belated Birthday to both of you! :wave:

[AngelAmidala]

Where in PA? I live in NY, just a hop, skip and a jump away.

Maybe 5-10 minutes outside of East Stroudsburg. I live in NY too...and it's about a 2 hour trip for me....2 1/2 hours from work. Which is why I usually go down for a weekend...and why it's not normally every weekend. :)

[AngelAmidala]

What's your pogo name? I've been known to play there quite a few times.

LtjgRufio

Down Memory Lane....

Do you remember when I first joined here , I pm'ed you just to tell you that our birthday's were on the same day? :P I remember it. It was funny ;). By the way , Happy late late bday... I turned 18, you turned 29 :)

Ohhhhh yeah....I remember that! A few people from time to time do that. Or I get PMs from people who also have Angel in their name...which is kind of neat. :)


Happy late Birthday

Thank you! :)

[Richard]

LtjgRufio
Ohhhhh yeah....I remember that! A few people from time to time do that. Or I get PMs from people who also have Angel in their name...which is kind of neat. :)
Thank you! :)


LOL. Another Question... Do you Xanga?

[loribee59]

LOL. Another Question... Do you Xanga?

Xanga looks awfully similar to the word, "tango".... ('cuse my quirky humor) ;) :P

[AngelAmidala]

No Xanga for me.

And I will even admit that while I've heard of the word...I have no clue what it means! :o

[hopper]

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[AngelAmidala]

Do angels sing?

This Angel does. :)

And I do understand that there are loads of angels in heaven who also sing. Which I look forward to seeing someday. :)

[Crazy Liz]

Hey, Angel! Why the banghead mood today?

[loribee59]

here's a :hug: for that banghead mood!

[AngelAmidala]

Crazy Liz - It's just one of those days. Though I am bound to give myself a massive headache if I keep banging my head, won't I? :D

loribee - Thank you! :) :hug:

[Crazy Liz]

So sorry. :(

Do you prefer Advil http://www.minimus.biz/images/P01-0110401-1000bg.jpg or Excedrin http://www.shoplet.com/office/limages/EB020175.gif?

[loribee59]

would you want a neck, shoulders, back or head massage? :)

(although I'm not licensed, I've been massaging for a LONG time. :))

[AngelAmidala]

Crazy Liz - Thank you! Excedrin is pretty much the only thing that's over the counter that works on my headaches.

Loribee - Thank you to you too! Never had a head massage before...what's that involve?

[loribee59]

Loribee - Thank you to you too! Never had a head massage before...what's that involve?

Head massage: all-over massage around the head, massage on the temples, cheeks under the eyes, jaws. massage on the eyes (closed), massage at the base of the skull & massaging the neck.

I've forgotten to mention one other thing that I do:
Foot massage. My mom swears by this... when I rub between the balls and the arch of her foot, it helps settle her tummy. This is called reflexology. Some sort of 'connection' between the foot and the body. :)

Massaging yourself doesn't have the same results as someone else massaging you. :)

[ej]

Wow, you've met 15 CF members! Did you know any of them in real life or were they all met because of this place?

Who are the 15 CF members you've met? :)

[AngelAmidala]

Head massage: all-over massage around the head, massage on the temples, cheeks under the eyes, jaws. massage on the eyes (closed), massage at the base of the skull & massaging the neck.

Sounds like a good migraine relief tactic!

I've forgotten to mention one other thing that I do:
Foot massage. My mom swears by this... when I rub between the balls and the arch of her foot, it helps settle her tummy. This is called reflexology. Some sort of 'connection' between the foot and the body. :)

LOL...I don't think I could handle that. My feet are soo ticklish!

Massaging yourself doesn't have the same results as someone else massaging you. :)

Ahhh....very true. One time a friend told me that massaging the palm of your hand helps remove the pain of a migraine. I can't remember if it's the same palm as the side the migraine is on or if it's the opposite palm. But...it worked really well when he did it...but any time I've tried it...it soooo doesn't work. :D

[AngelAmidala]

Wow, you've met 15 CF members! Did you know any of them in real life or were they all met because of this place?

A combination of both. I have met some people through CF and then later in real life. And others I have met first and then found out they were members of CF or later became members of CF.

Who are the 15 CF members you've met? :)

I'd rather not post their names as they might wish to remain anonymous. But it's a combination of both current and former staff as well as current and former members. :)

[loribee59]

Sounds like a good migraine relief tactic!



ever tried magnesium..? I had a friend who took them because she had hereditary migraines, so she took the supplement daily, and it helped when she gets her migraines. I dunno how much doseage, but I think about 300 to 500 mg would do.

something to try... :)

[AngelAmidala]

ever tried magnesium..? I had a friend who took them because she had hereditary migraines, so she took the supplement daily, and it helped when she gets her migraines. I dunno how much doseage, but I think about 300 to 500 mg would do.

something to try... :)

Can't say I have.

My pastor's trying to get me to go to a neurologist which scares the heck out of me. :eek:

But having a long talk with my mother the other night...she's thinking of changing her primary care physician...who's the same as mine...who's the same one who wouldn't prescribe anything for me to deal with migraines. So we're gonna do that together. I'll see what that person has to say...and keep the magnesium thing in mind. :)

[loribee59]

Can't say I have.

My pastor's trying to get me to go to a neurologist which scares the heck out of me. :eek:

But having a long talk with my mother the other night...she's thinking of changing her primary care physician...who's the same as mine...who's the same one who wouldn't prescribe anything for me to deal with migraines. So we're gonna do that together. I'll see what that person has to say...and keep the magnesium thing in mind. :)

ROFL!! I'm the reverse with my PCP~ as much as I loved his bedside manner, I question his doctoring~ he just throw pills at me! I need to find one that LISTENS...and then give me the option to have medications....or not.

Feh...I hate having to start all over with doctors..... some of them I've been with, since I was a little girl.

Just now, my rheumy doc whom I had since 1991 (have arthritis in both knees) had me quit methotrexate because of elevated blood enzyme in my liver (NOT good!), so a month without methotrexate, I really paid for it yesterday morning when my left knee gave out on me. So, now I'm trying out two different drug samples to see which ones works for me. OY.

[AngelAmidala]

Starting all over with a new doctor is kinda scary for me too.

Starting anything all over is rather scary. At least for me. :eek:

[Richard]

Are you the only Senator CF has ever seen? If not, who was the old one?

[AngelAmidala]

Are you the only Senator CF has ever seen? If not, who was the old one?

I am the only Senator CF has seen.

Pretty scary, huh? :D

[Richard]

Hehe, VERY ;)

My question was asked because I recently found out that oncewaslost used to be the HR Admin.

[Tiger Lily]

this looks like the most fun thread of all.. so here I be. :wave:

Someone gave me this a while ago, and here I place it for AngelAmidala, because she is definitely a Star Wars person.http://www1.christianforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=37342

[Topaz]

Hi, AngelAmidala! :wave: :hug: ^_^ :clap: How are you doing? I am doing fine over here. ;)

[AngelAmidala]

Hehe, VERY ;)

My question was asked because I recently found out that oncewaslost used to be the HR Admin.

Yes she used to be. :)

In fact, for a time I served in that capacity as well.

[AngelAmidala]

this looks like the most fun thread of all.. so here I be. :wave:

Someone gave me this a while ago, and here I place it for AngelAmidala, because she is definitely a Star Wars person.http://www1.christianforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=37342

Thank you very much TigerLily!!! :) :hug:

[AngelAmidala]

Hi, AngelAmidala! :wave: :hug: ^_^ :clap: How are you doing? I am doing fine over here. ;)

Hi Topaz! :wave:

I'm doing okay. I got a head cold over the weekend and it's mostly gone now...thank goodness because I have a wedding to attend on Friday. Though the sinus pain is hanging on a bit...which makes my head hurt a lot. :D But other then that I'm pretty good. :)

Glad to hear you're doing fine as well.

[Crazy Liz]

Angel, I just saw your away message. Are you getting married?

[AngelAmidala]

Angel, I just saw your away message. Are you getting married?

LOL - I wish! :D

A 2nd cousin (I think) from my mom's dad's side of the family is getting married Friday afternoon.

My mom and that side of the family really want to keep in touch and not let my grandfather's death 5 years ago and my grandmother's recent death be what stops us from continuing to be family. And they're the nicer relatives from my mom's side anyway. ;)

[RED that's ME]

What is your favorite dessert?

[fragmentsofdreams]

In the event of, say, a full-scale alien invasion, how prepared would this forum's defenses be?

[TheBear]

So I guess I get to start one of these too where people can ask me stuff. :D

I am busy but I really like the idea of this forum so I will try to get here whenever I'm on CF. But if I miss a question, feel free to drop me a PM with a link to the question or quote yourself to re-ask it. :)

Be nice and have fun! :)

Hey, AngelAmidala! :wave:

[loribee59]

Hey, AA! :wave:

question: when you were little, what did you want to be when you grow up?

[AngelAmidala]

What is your favorite dessert?

Anything with chocolate in it. :)

But...in particular my dad's mom used to make this awesome dessert called White Worm. It was these chocolate cracker-type things with Cool Whip between them and then smeared all around it...so it looked like a white worm. Anyway...you'd put all that in the fridge and serve it cold. Yummy! :yum:

[AngelAmidala]

In the event of, say, a full-scale alien invasion, how prepared would this forum's defenses be?

From my esteemed leader (Erwin) I would say that we would be quite prepared for anything....aside from the alien invasion of course. :)

[AngelAmidala]

Hey, AngelAmidala! :wave:

:wave: Hi Bear!! :)

[AngelAmidala]

Hey, AA! :wave:

question: when you were little, what did you want to be when you grow up?

Hello! :wave:

I wanted to be an astronaut.

Then the Challenger exploded and I decided that I didn't want to do that anymore. :eek:

[carmi]

I don't know whether the Senate is in session on a Saturday ... :)

What I would like to know is your idea about a perfect way to spend a Saturday.

[Lena75]

Hello! :wave:

I wanted to be an astronaut.

Then the Challenger exploded and I decided that I didn't want to do that anymore. :eek:My sister had the same reaction. She too, wanted to be an astronaut then quickly changed her mind after the Challenger tragedy.

[Richard]

I don't know whether the Senate is in session on a Saturday ... :)

What I would like to know is your idea about a perfect way to spend a Saturday.

I'm sure she is going to say , stay on CF 24/7 EVERY SAT. that she can ;)

[AngelAmidala]

I don't know whether the Senate is in session on a Saturday ... :)

What I would like to know is your idea about a perfect way to spend a Saturday.

hehe...though it's not Saturday for me quite yet. :D

Contrary to AskSeekKnock's belief...no my perfect Saturday does not include staying on CF all day. ;)

Honestly, it would be to sleep until about noon and just lounge around the house in comfy clothes all day reading or watching TV or a movie or working on a latch hook rug.

Though I haven't had one of those days in a very, very, very long time! :D

[AngelAmidala]

My sister had the same reaction. She too, wanted to be an astronaut then quickly changed her mind after the Challenger tragedy.

I'm still quite interested in space though. :) And wouldn't mind working for NASA. I'd just want to stay on the ground. :D

[carmi]

Honestly, it would be to sleep until about noon and just lounge around the house in comfy clothes all day reading or watching TV or a movie or working on a latch hook rug.

Sounds perfect to me :)


Though I haven't had one of those days in a very, very, very long time! :D

I hope you have one of those days very, very, very soon :)

[loribee59]

what was the hardest lessons you've learned as a Christian?

[AngelAmidala]

what was the hardest lessons you've learned as a Christian?

Letting go and letting God be in complete control of my life and not worrying about stuff.

It's something I still struggle with. But I'm getting a bit better at it. :)

[loribee59]

if you do cook, what's your favorite dish to make?

[AngelAmidala]

if you do cook, what's your favorite dish to make?

Heh....I don't get to cook much.

But when I do...I like to make a variation on one of my favorite side dishes.

It's called "Souped Up Rice."

You take any "cream of..." Campbell's soup (my preference is Cream of Mushroom) and make the soup as normal. When it's all mixed up, you add a can of Minute Rice (so if you use a small can of soup, it's a small can of rice). Put the top on the pot and let it sit about 10 minutes.

My addition to that is that I usually add a small can of green beans (though you could add any veggie I suppose) so that I get my starch and veggie in one dish. :)

[loribee59]

Here's another way to get all the good stuff with Cream of Mushroom soup:

"TUNA SURPRISE"
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 can of milk
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 small can of peas, drained
1 can of albacore or tuna, drained and shredded

Mix & stir all ingredients and add personal flavoring (I use Nature's Seasons--Morton brand) for taste.

Ladle over toast, cooked rice or crackers. :yum:

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what's your dream car? fantasy and practical...! :D

[AngelAmidala]

Here's another way to get all the good stuff with Cream of Mushroom soup:

"TUNA SURPRISE"
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 can of milk
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 small can of peas, drained
1 can of albacore or tuna, drained and shredded

Mix & stir all ingredients and add personal flavoring (I use Nature's Seasons--Morton brand) for taste.

Ladle over toast, cooked rice or crackers. :yum:

Wow...you're making me so hungry!!! :D

what's your dream car? fantasy and practical...! :D

Practical....I own. Chevy Prizm. :) From the moment I sat in my grandfather's Geo Prizm I wanted a Prizm and eventually got my own....before they stopped making them. :D

Fantasy....can't say I really know. Maybe something that's similar to a regular 4-door sedan but from a more expensive car brand, like Acura or Audi.

[loribee59]

hey, what's your favorite chores around the house? the least?

[AngelAmidala]

hey, what's your favorite chores around the house? the least?

Favorite chore...for some reason cleaning the bathroom. Don't ask me why. :D

Lease favorite chore...dusting the living room....because my mom has stuff EVERYWHERE there which makes it so hard to dust! :D

[PACKY]

AA....can you provide a answer in this thread?

http://www.christianforums.com/t2139367-staff-action-and-member-reconciliation-via-pm-versus-appeals.html

[AngelAmidala]

Hi Packy! :wave:

Nice to see you in my thread. :)

I have responded in your thread though I have no power to make anything official protocol.

[loribee59]

what do you like to do on a rainy day? (it's raining here in Oregon ;) )

[AngelAmidala]

what do you like to do on a rainy day? (it's raining here in Oregon ;) )

Well...it was rainy this weekend for me. :D So....what I like to do on a rainy day sounds a lot like what the perfect day is for me which I was asked about a while ago.

Sleep in...relax at home in comfy clothes...which involves either reading or latch hook rugs. And eating soup. For some reason on rainy (and snowy) days it just makes soup taste better. :)

[loribee59]

Sleep in...relax at home in comfy clothes...which involves either reading or latch hook rugs. And eating soup. For some reason on rainy (and snowy) days it just makes soup taste better. :)

yep, something about a cool, rainy weather just does something to the taste buds... LOL :D

Considering you live in NYC, what's your favorite place(s) to visit in Manhattan? (I've been to NYC, and loved visiting Macy's and the ESB*)

*Empire State Bldg

[AngelAmidala]

Well I don't live in NYC...but right now live close enough that all I have to do is hop on a train and get there in about 70 minutes or so. :)

But...my favorite place to visit...

When I was younger it was FAO Schwartz...not to buy anything in there but just to see it and all the fun things they have there.

Now...well...any of the large old churches there...like St. John the Divine or St. Patrick's Cathedral. I just love the architecture of the buildings, the stained glass windows, and just everything about those churches.

[Cat59]

I'll write that down..
(Guess where I'll be this time next week... both those were on my list already!)
What is the weather like where you are at the moment? (to help me pack...)

[AngelAmidala]

hehe...this time next week I'll be in Houston. :D

Right now we're drying out from a week of rain. :eek: It's kind of breezy and...well...can be pretty cool in the mornings. Right now around noon it's in the lower 60's. And if Weather Channel's little desktop weather thing is close to right...that's about how it'll be over the next 10 days as well.

So...not really shorts-wearing weather. But you could go through the day with like jeans and a t-shirt or light-weight long-sleeved shirt. And maybe a light jacket for the morning and evenings.

Enjoy your trip!! :)

[Cat59]

Thank you..
Makes packing a little easier for a ditherer like me!

[AngelAmidala]

Eh...you could just be like me...

Pack extra of every sort of weather clothing because you never know when a freak heat wave or cold snap will happen. :D

[loribee59]

Eh...you could just be like me...

Pack extra of every sort of weather clothing because you never know when a freak heat wave or cold snap will happen. :D

yepyep... went to NYC during Thanksgiving week in November 1999, and in one day it went from balmy to cold within 3 hours. *brrr* It's a good thing I missed the lighting of the Rockefeller Tree by two days~ I was watching TV, and everyone's teeth are chattering. :D

[Sappheire]

hello :wave:

[AngelAmidala]

yepyep... went to NYC during Thanksgiving week in November 1999, and in one day it went from balmy to cold within 3 hours. *brrr* It's a good thing I missed the lighting of the Rockefeller Tree by two days~ I was watching TV, and everyone's teeth are chattering. :D

ROFL!!!

Yeah....there has been many times I've watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade and been sooo glad I wasn't there because it was so cold and days I've been so jealous because it's been so nice that I could've stood watching it. :D

[AngelAmidala]

hello :wave:

:wave:

Hello there Sappheire! :)

[loribee59]

ROFL!!!

Yeah....there has been many times I've watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade and been sooo glad I wasn't there because it was so cold and days I've been so jealous because it's been so nice that I could've stood watching it. :D

heh...heh... my best friend who used to live near NYC, loved to watch Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, and at one time when it was freezing out, ended up with her butt frozen & stuck to the mailbox (she was sitting on it) :D ^_^ After that, she just stayed home and watched TV. :P

okaaay...think I've a question for ya... what's your dream house?

[AngelAmidala]

heh...heh... my best friend who used to live near NYC, loved to watch Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, and at one time when it was freezing out, ended up with her butt frozen & stuck to the mailbox (she was sitting on it) :D ^_^ After that, she just stayed home and watched TV. :P

Oh my!!! :eek:

okaaay...think I've a question for ya... what's your dream house?

Hmmm....can't say I've given it a whole ton of thought. :D

All I know is I want to be able to lay down in my bathtub. And to have marble counter tops in my kitchen. But other then that...I don't have any idea of what I would want. :D

[AngelAmidala]

Hey friendly Senate viewers! :wave:

I just wanted to let ya'll know I will be leaving today for a rather lenghty vacation and won't be back until November. It's what happens when I want to drive far away to spend a week with friends. :D

Anyway...feel free to ask questions still...and I'll respond to them upon my return. :)

[loribee59]

Hey friendly Senate viewers! :wave:

I just wanted to let ya'll know I will be leaving today for a rather lenghty vacation and won't be back until November. It's what happens when I want to drive far away to spend a week with friends. :D

Anyway...feel free to ask questions still...and I'll respond to them upon my return. :)

you'd better drive safely, and come back in ONE piece to answer alllll the questions here! :P

take care, and have fun!

~Lori

[AngelAmidala]

LOL...well I'm back and there were no questions...so I guess I don't have to catch up. :D

[I'ddie4him]

I have one..................
Did you have fun ??

[PACKY]

how was your trip?

[AngelAmidala]

:wave: Hello I'ddie4him & Packy! :)

My trip was good. Amazingly not too much traffic while I was driving. And I survived driving through Virginia (Virginia drivers & I don't get along). Saw a lot of great places including St. Louis, Oklahoma City, Houston, a bit of Atlanta, Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

And I did have fun. :)

[I'ddie4him]

Good, Get a chance to see the new Star wars movie yet ??

[AngelAmidala]

Good, Get a chance to see the new Star wars movie yet ??

I shall add you to my list of people who are now shocked that I actually don't own it yet. :D

hehe

I got back to PA from my vacation Monday...but was too tired to find someplace that was running a midnight madness thing to get it at midnight. When I woke up on Tuesday I drove home to NY with a migraine so I didn't feel like making any extra stops on the way home. This morning I had a chiropractor appointment so I couldn't stop on the way into work. BUT I will be picking it up on the way home tonight. :) So it won't be long. :D

[Cozmo]

I shall add you to my list of people who are now shocked that I actually don't own it yet. :D

hehe

I got back to PA from my vacation Monday...but was too tired to find someplace that was running a midnight madness thing to get it at midnight. When I woke up on Tuesday I drove home to NY with a migraine so I didn't feel like making any extra stops on the way home. This morning I had a chiropractor appointment so I couldn't stop on the way into work. BUT I will be picking it up on the way home tonight. :) So it won't be long. :D


:eek: Now I have seen it all! That totally caught me off guard, AA.

[AngelAmidala]

ROFL!!!

Well I will now make you feel all better because I do own Episode 3. As well as a lovely lithograph from Best Buy of Darth Vader's mask. :D

[I'ddie4him]

I shall add you to my list of people who are now shocked that I actually don't own it yet. :D

hehe

I got back to PA from my vacation Monday...but was too tired to find someplace that was running a midnight madness thing to get it at midnight. When I woke up on Tuesday I drove home to NY with a migraine so I didn't feel like making any extra stops on the way home. This morning I had a chiropractor appointment so I couldn't stop on the way into work. BUT I will be picking it up on the way home tonight. :) So it won't be long. :D

I plan on getting a copy here REAL SOON too.
Looks really good.

[I'ddie4him]

ROFL!!!

Well I will now make you feel all better because I do own Episode 3. As well as a lovely lithograph from Best Buy of Darth Vader's mask. :D

I'd love to have the lightsaber instead. ;) ;) ;)

[AngelAmidala]

Ohhh....me too.

One of those $100 ones that Best Buy or Borders are selling would do nicely. :D

Or if I can find myself a Mace Windu one like the Episode 1 lightsabers I'd be happy too. :D

[I'ddie4him]

Ohhh....me too.

One of those $100 ones that Best Buy or Borders are selling would do nicely. :D

Or if I can find myself a Mace Windu one like the Episode 1 lightsabers I'd be happy too. :D

I really like the 2 ended one that Darth Maul had. I think it was him.
That one was so cool.

[AngelAmidala]

Ahhhh yes...that is a cool one. The second one of the 3 that I bought.

I gotta remember to get into this thread when I'm home so I can post the picture I took of my lightsaber collection...or my partial one anyway. :D

[I'ddie4him]

Ahhhh yes...that is a cool one. The second one of the 3 that I bought.

I gotta remember to get into this thread when I'm home so I can post the picture I took of my lightsaber collection...or my partial one anyway. :D

That'd be real cool. Looking forward to pics. :)

[I'ddie4him]

BTW, Got my copy of Episode III last nite.
Was surprised by a few things and not so surprised by others.
Was a good movie tho.

[AngelAmidala]

To all those who are regular readers, participators, or visitors to my thread...

I hope you all have a blessed Thanksgiving. :)

[loribee59]

tips on eating the Thanksgiving dinner:

*wear stretchy pants
*make your eyes smaller than your stomach
*let out some air
*leave room for dessert!

;) ^_^

[AngelAmidala]

hahahaha

Also don't eat so much turkey that you crash asleep for hours on end and then can't sleep at night. :D

[RED that's ME]

Is there one adventure you would like to do in your lifetime that you haven't done yet? If so, what is it?

[AngelAmidala]

Is there one adventure you would like to do in your lifetime that you haven't done yet? If so, what is it?

"To live would be an awfully big adventure." -Hook

I look on a lot of things as adventures...not like what most people would think of as adventures....like mountain climbing or going on an African safari. So a new job would be an adventure to me, or moving...stuff like that.

But...I guess the one adventure I'd like to do is get over my fear of travelling outside of the U.S. and go somewhere. :)

[loribee59]

But...I guess the one adventure I'd like to do is get over my fear of travelling outside of the U.S. and go somewhere. :)

that's one part of the adventure--to get outside the "comfort zone" and travel. I've been to Eastern Europe at the age of 17, but being young, I didn't know any better. LOL

grab the brass ring and DO it. what would be your dream country to visit outside the US?

[AngelAmidala]

what would be your dream country to visit outside the US?

New Zealand.

I would really love to see some of the places where they filmed various scenes from the Lord of the Rings trilogy. :)

[Redeemed_Warrior]

New Zealand.

I would really love to see some of the places where they filmed various scenes from the Lord of the Rings trilogy. :)
I know me too, I love those scene^_^

[TheAntiLion]

If you could be pressent at any historical moment, what would it be?

Personally I think seeing the world fair when the Lightbulb was introduced to the would would be fun.

[AngelAmidala]

If you could be pressent at any historical moment, what would it be?

Personally I think seeing the world fair when the Lightbulb was introduced to the would would be fun.

Well now that's a good question!!

I think maybe either when Jesus was crucified or when Luther nailed the 95 Theses to the door of the church in Wittenburg.
The first, because it's such a crucial part of my faith and belief. The second, because I think it would've been interesting to see what Luther's like attitude was while doing it and the reaction of others there.

[loribee59]

Have you read the book, "Dinner with the Perfect Stranger" by David Gregory? (just asking out of idle curiousity)

[AngelAmidala]

Have you read the book, "Dinner with the Perfect Stranger" by David Gregory? (just asking out of idle curiousity)

Nope...can't say I have.

Is it good? :)

[coastie]

Hi, I have a question... why don't you ever post on my blog? I mean seriously! I thought we were homies.

:)

[AngelAmidala]

Hi, I have a question... why don't you ever post on my blog? I mean seriously! I thought we were homies.

:)

hehe...we are!

I read your blog every day though! :)
Just don't...post comments.
I'll do better at that. :)

[coastie]

Well thank you. I'm glad that joy isn't the only person who reads it.

:)

I just made another entry FYI.

You continue to rock afterall

[DeleseRose]

Hello AngelAmidala. I'm back. I've settled into my promotion and finally am able to come and spend time in the forum. But I've not seen you at all. How are ya?

[AngelAmidala]

Hi!

It's nice to see you again!

I'm....well....today very, very tired. :yawn:

[Andoverpolo]

So I guess I get to start one of these too where people can ask me stuff. :D

I am busy but I really like the idea of this forum so I will try to get here whenever I'm on CF. But if I miss a question, feel free to drop me a PM with a link to the question or quote yourself to re-ask it. :)

Be nice and have fun! :)

Hey I dunno who to ask about this!

I couldn't decide whether I wanted to put "Presbyterian" "Catholic" or strke the difference and write "Calvinist" in my profile when I signed up - so I put down Presbyterian.

But Catholic makes the most sense, I'm Catholic now and that's simply not going to change.

I'll just explain my... idiosyncrasies... if the need requires it in a debate.

I feel kinda dishonest leaving the Presby thing up since I no longer am one.

So how do I change it to Catholic?

[AngelAmidala]

Hey I dunno who to ask about this!

I couldn't decide whether I wanted to put "Presbyterian" "Catholic" or strke the difference and write "Calvinist" in my profile when I signed up - so I put down Presbyterian.

But Catholic makes the most sense, I'm Catholic now and that's simply not going to change.

I'll just explain my... idiosyncrasies... if the need requires it in a debate.

I feel kinda dishonest leaving the Presby thing up since I no longer am one.

So how do I change it to Catholic?


You ask a member of Alpha to change it for you. :)

And since I am a member of Alpha....I can change it for you.

[Andoverpolo]

You ask a member of Alpha to change it for you. :)

And since I am a member of Alpha....I can change it for you.

lol thanks!

And for future reference... what is "Alpha" ?

Sounds like some kinda top secret forum special forces lol

[AngelAmidala]

hehe....not really.

All the staff are put on staff teams.

The top staff team is Alpha, which consists of our Ambassadors, HR Manager, myself, and Erwin (Owner/Founder/Webmaster/etc.).

:)

[VioletAngel]

Hey, AngelAmidala, how are you? :)

I find your thread here informative, and it looks like you are a very popular Senator. ^_^

[AngelAmidala]

Hey, AngelAmidala, how are you? :)

I find your thread here informative, and it looks like you are a very popular Senator. ^_^

Hi anemone! :wave:

I'm doing okay. A bit tired today....though not sure why.


I'm glad you found my thread informative. Though I'm not sure people would consider me a popular Senator. Though I'd probably be more popular than the actual Senators in Washington, D.C. :D

[Trainingforministry3]

Favorite time morning or night?

[AngelAmidala]

Night. :)

I hate getting up in the morning. I do it when I have to...but you'd best be sure there's some coffee around to help me out. ;)

[oncewaslost]

ah, a fellow night owl ;) the roomie's really putting a damper on my sleep patterns. i hardly get anything done now. :( can't wait to have my own room again. yay!

[AngelAmidala]

Changed the title of my thread to reflect my new role here at CF. :)

And it's kinda funny....if someone called me at work...I'd say almost the same phrase....only with my real name at the end. :D

[Redeemed_Warrior]

So Amidala hows Anakin ;)

[MariaRegina]

Changed the title of my thread to reflect my new role here at CF. :)

And it's kinda funny....if someone called me at work...I'd say almost the same phrase....only with my real name at the end. :D

That is funny. I love your sense of humor

Congratulations on your appointment.

[AngelAmidala]

So Amidala hows Anakin ;)

LOL!

Well....since technically Amidala died....and Anakin died after some years as Darth Vader....

:D

I'm not really sure. hehe

[AngelAmidala]

That is funny. I love your sense of humor

Congratulations on your appointment.

Thank you. :)

It's something I'm really excited about. Of course, being part of CF any time Erwin makes changes as he is doing is an exciting time. :)

[CaDan]

Changed the title of my thread to reflect my new role here at CF. :)

And it's kinda funny....if someone called me at work...I'd say almost the same phrase....only with my real name at the end. :D
I used to have a job very much like yours. Maintaining the Big Iron.

I think it's an old tradition that the phone gets answered, "Operations".

And you have to say it in a very serious "24" kind of voice. :D

[AngelAmidala]

I used to have a job very much like yours. Maintaining the Big Iron.

Very neat!

I think it's an old tradition that the phone gets answered, "Operations".

And you have to say it in a very serious "24" kind of voice. :D

LOL!!!

It also gets entrenched in your brain too.

I called my boss the other day to let her know she forgot to send an attachment to me to look over and she answered her home phone, "Operations...."

I nearly died laughing.
Because....I did the same thing too....only the person on the other end of the phone was my old pastor. :o

[CaDan]

Very neat!



LOL!!!

It also gets entrenched in your brain too.

I called my boss the other day to let her know she forgot to send an attachment to me to look over and she answered her home phone, "Operations...."

I nearly died laughing.
Because....I did the same thing too....only the person on the other end of the phone was my old pastor. :o

You know you have it bad when you stuff the phone up next to your shoulder and spin your chair to try to face the console when you're at home.

Do they even call the main terminal the console anymore? I haven't been inside an old "computer room" for about fifteen years.

[Bradford]

I called my boss the other day to let her know she forgot to send an attachment to me to look over and she answered her home phone, "Operations...."

I nearly died laughing.
Because....I did the same thing too....only the person on the other end of the phone was my old pastor. :o

Oh my... But don't worry. I will still sometimes answer my cell "X Packing Company, Bradford." when not paying a lick of attention! :D

Oh, and despite my cell having a caller ID feature, I always tend to answer it without checking it :doh:

[KristianJ]

AA got desenatorised???? :eek: Put her back in the washing machine! :D

[Lel]

Changed the title of my thread to reflect my new role here at CF. :)

And it's kinda funny....if someone called me at work...I'd say almost the same phrase....only with my real name at the end. :D

Oh, with me it's "Accounting, this is Lel".

Of course if I'm tired I forget my name and would say something like "Accounting, this is (insert co-worker's name here)."

[CaDan]

Oh, with me it's "Accounting, this is Lel".

Of course if I'm tired I forget my name and would say something like "Accounting, this is (insert co-worker's name here)."

Double-dog dare ya to say, "Accounting, this is AngelAmidala."

[Lel]

Double-dog dare ya to say, "Accounting, this is AngelAmidala."

It really depends on who is calling...I can only see them on my caller ID if they're within my building....

[AngelAmidala]

You know you have it bad when you stuff the phone up next to your shoulder and spin your chair to try to face the console when you're at home.

Don't think I had that problem....but mostly because if I'm sitting down and answering a phone, I'm in front of my laptop so....I'm already staring at some computer screen.

Do they even call the main terminal the console anymore? I haven't been inside an old "computer room" for about fifteen years.

They do...at least where I work. I work with 4 main consoles on a daily basis, with a couple spares lying around as well as a 4-way screen. We're looking to upgrade to more PC-like stuff, but that's a long ways off.

[AngelAmidala]

Double-dog dare ya to say, "Accounting, this is AngelAmidala."

HAHAHAHA!!!!

If anyone does that....you gotta let me know what the person on the other line says! :D

[Lel]

HAHAHAHA!!!!

If anyone does that....you gotta let me know what the person on the other line says! :D

I'm committed, aren't I?

So not being a sci-fi fan and all, how do I pronounce "Amidala"?

[MariaRegina]

Hey, Jenn

Are you in grad school?

I graduate in this June with my double bachelors degree in Speech Language Pathology and Linguistics and am beginning my second term as a grad student.

[AngelAmidala]

I'm committed, aren't I?

hehe...or someone else is. I just wanna know if someone would really do it. :D

So not being a sci-fi fan and all, how do I pronounce "Amidala"?

Ah-me-dah-la.

:)

[AngelAmidala]

Hey, Jenn

Are you in grad school?

I graduate in this June with my double bachelors degree in Speech Language Pathology and Linguistics and am beginning my second term as a grad student.

I am not in grad school.
Still taking undergrad classes that interest me.
I took an Intro to Literature class this past semester completely online and wound up with an A-. Not bad for feeling like I had to cram all the time. It was a half semester class and the teacher thought we needed to do a full-semester's worth of work in the same time. :eek:

And you know, I just saw another post by you and was going to ask how your schooling was going. I'm glad you told me! :)

[mnphysicist]

Have you sung today? :)

[AngelAmidala]

LOL!

Yes I have. :)

Sang before Sunday School this morning. Then during worship before church. And also a little at a wedding renewal service we had as a way to close out this weekend of the revival. :)

[MN John]

Happy Birthday cpoming up in a couple weeks!


My question is ... do you ever get time to post just for fun anymore, or do you spend all your CF time in official duties?

[AngelAmidala]

Happy Birthday cpoming up in a couple weeks!

Thank you! :)


My question is ... do you ever get time to post just for fun anymore, or do you spend all your CF time in official duties?

Well, I keep trying. But too some of my CF time is spent while at work (with lots of other people around) so I don't always get a chance to read/post as much as I would like.

I do try to read some areas though to see what's going on and what types of things are being talked about by members. I browse the various Support Forums, MJ forum, and the Information Technology forum on a sort of regular basis. :)

[JewsManagment]

what does "fillabuster " means?

[AngelAmidala]

what does "fillabuster " means?

Well, I looked it up on Mirriam-Webster online, and it said this:

Main Entry: 1fil·i·bus·ter http://www.m-w.com/images/audio.gif (javascript:popWin('/cgi-bin/audio.pl?filibu01.wav=filibuster'))
Pronunciation: 'fi-l&-"b&s-t&r
Function: noun
Etymology: Spanish filibustero, literally, freebooter
1 : an irregular military adventurer; specifically : an American engaged in fomenting insurrections in Latin America in the mid-19th century
2 [2filibuster] a : the use of extreme dilatory tactics in an attempt to delay or prevent action especially in a legislative assembly b : an instance of this practice

But I learned it as a tactic that politicians use in the Senate or House of Representatives where a particular side of an issue keeps talking and talking to prevent a vote. They can do anything they want, like read a book out loud. But they can't sit down. They can yield to someone else, preferably someone on their "side" so that it won't end the filibuster...but otherwise there's no sitting down, no bathroom breaks, etc.

[hopperace]

So I guess I get to start one of these too where people can ask me stuff. :D

I am busy but I really like the idea of this forum so I will try to get here whenever I'm on CF. But if I miss a question, feel free to drop me a PM with a link to the question or quote yourself to re-ask it. :)

Be nice and have fun! :)Thank you Angel and El Gothic Turtlo. What do you consider to be the most important aspect of peace-making leadership? :hug:

[AngelAmidala]

Thank you Angel and El Gothic Turtlo. What do you consider to be the most important aspect of peace-making leadership? :hug:

Best quoted from an episode of Xena, "Act, don't react."

Which means if something comes up...don't just react to something. I will be honest....I sometimes have a bit of a temper. (It's the Irish in me. ;) ) But I learned I make more mistakes when I just speak my immediate thoughts without taking the time to pray and consider alternate ways to handle what made me want to react. :)

[hopperace]

Prayer, what a great response. :thumbsup: And happy birthday. :clap:

[AngelAmidala]

Prayer, what a great response. :thumbsup: And happy birthday. :clap:

Sorry for the delay in responding to you. I've been a bit bad about checking on my subscriptions.

And you're right....many times prayer is the only response one can do.

Thank you for the birthday wishes. :)

[RED that's ME]

Sounds like you're still keeping a busy life. Are you still in school? :)

[AngelAmidala]

Sounds like you're still keeping a busy life. Are you still in school? :)

Heh...yeah. :D

And yes, I am still taking classes in school. :)
This semester I'm taking "Information & Computer Literacy" online. It hasn't been too bad...and even though I work with computers, I have learned a few new things.
Right now I'm trying to decide what to take next semester. One of my favorite professors on campus is teaching an Old English Language and Literature class...which might be fun to audit. But I want to see what else is available.

[ZACTAK]

Would you say Christian Forums is a good place to go for procrastinating on your school work?

:D

[AngelAmidala]

Would you say Christian Forums is a good place to go for procrastinating on your school work?

:D


Well.....

Yes in regards to the fact that I have done stuff on CF in my entire time as a member here at CF to procrastinate on schoo work.

But no, because then I wind up getting too caught up in here and never get my work done. ;)

I will say though, it's not so bad now with my new work schedule because I wind up having time once I get home before I do my nightly online things to do schoolwork. :)

[RED that's ME]

If you could be on a tv game show, what would it be and why?

[AngelAmidala]

If you could be on a tv game show, what would it be and why?

Probably Wheel of Fortune, because it's pretty much the only TV game show I'm pretty okay at. Maybe Price is Right too...depending on what games they do for the person who wins the "bids." I would go crazy if I got to play Plinko...it's my favorite. :D

[RED that's ME]

How will you be spending your Thanksgiving? :)

[AngelAmidala]

How will you be spending your Thanksgiving? :)

At home with my family.
I will start off the day sleeping in late.
Then get some reading in while watching football. Or work on my latest latchhook rug (3 lab puppies) while watching football.
Eat lots of turkey, mashed potatos, stuffing, cranberry sauce, string bean casserole, and other stuff.
Then either nap or watch some more football.

I hope you have a great Thanksgiving as well! :)

[ChristmasJoy]

Hi AngelAmidala :wave:. What's your favourite Christmas memory?

[AngelAmidala]

Hi! :wave:

I guess I would have to say when I was younger and my whole family would travel to one of my great-aunt and uncle's houses and see that whole side of the family. When we were younger, after dinner, we were allowed to play Christmas carols on their organ and sometimes my sister and I would sing and play our flutes.

[RED that's ME]

Did you make any New Year's resolutions? :)

[AngelAmidala]

Did you make any New Year's resolutions? :)

Nope. I more or less made a list of goals for 2007. I think resolutions tend to be things that we wind up saying...and put so much focus on doing them right from the first of the year...that we burn out and by mid-January we've broken every resolution made. Not all people...but in general. I know I fit that category perfectly.

So I made goals...things that throughout 2007 I'm sure I can accomplish.

1) See Superchic[k] in concert
2) Meet Aviad Cohen in person
3) See BarlowGirl in concert
4) See the Trans-Siberian Orchestra in concert at least once, maybe twice
5) Lose at least 20 pounds
6) Read at least 10 books
7) Try to not eat so much junk for snacks at work

:)

Hope you are having a great new year so far! :)

[Letalis]

"6) Read at least 10 books"

(I like this one the most :angel:).

Do you have any favorite books?

[AngelAmidala]

"6) Read at least 10 books"

(I like this one the most :angel:).

Do you have any favorite books?

Heh...it's one of my favorites too. When I changed work schedules (now I work 8:30am to 5pm) I found that even after doing my classwork (I work at a college, get tuition benefits, so take a class or two each semester) at home I had time to read before getting on to listen to church services or have my family TV time. And I so missed having regular reading time!

Anyway, to your question itself.

TONS!!

I've become a Kathy Reichs fan. A friend of mine did some research work for her a few books back and got thanked in the "credits" section at the beginning of the book. I bought it just to have the book since it said his name in it. But then I started reading it and I found I really, really enjoy her writing.

I'm also a fan of the Dune series (the original stuff by Frank Herbert and the subsequent stuff written by his son along with Kevin J. Anderson).

Obviously the Bible. ;)

Tolkien is also someone I've sort of re-discovered thanks to the Lord of the Rings movies. I had that trilogy plus The Hobbit way before the movies came out and read through them. But when the movies started coming out I re-read them and got more out of them...I guess because I was older.

And any sort of theological books I can get my hands on. I don't have a particular writer that I buy all their books of. But while I can't remember most of it, reading about theology really intrigues me.

And there are probably others I'm forgetting. Right now I'm currently reading the 3rd book in the Master and Commander series by Patrick O'Brien (H.M.S. Surprise). :)

[RED that's ME]

Nope. I more or less made a list of goals for 2007. I think resolutions tend to be things that we wind up saying...and put so much focus on doing them right from the first of the year...that we burn out and by mid-January we've broken every resolution made. Not all people...but in general. I know I fit that category perfectly.

So I made goals...things that throughout 2007 I'm sure I can accomplish.

1) See Superchic[k] in concert
2) Meet Aviad Cohen in person
3) See BarlowGirl in concert
4) See the Trans-Siberian Orchestra in concert at least once, maybe twice
5) Lose at least 20 pounds
6) Read at least 10 books
7) Try to not eat so much junk for snacks at work

:)

Hope you are having a great new year so far! :)
I see fun stuff on your list, nice :D

I'm having a busy great year too. :)

Do you regularly exercise? If so, what do you do? http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f4/redgifs/smilies/a343a.gif

[AngelAmidala]

Do you regularly exercise? If so, what do you do? http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f4/redgifs/smilies/a343a.gif


I'm trying.

About once a week I get to a gym I got a great membership deal on through my chiropractor called Planet Fitness. They seem to be mostly located in the northeast, though they are branching out across the US. Their deal is that they're a "judgement free zone" - so you can feel comfortable walking in there and not being looked at like you "don't belong" because you're not already in shape or you're not a certain age or whatever. I got that feeling a lot from the gym on campus.

Right now I do the treadmill and stationary bike. Twenty minutes on each...with some stretching in between. Plus when it's nice out, walking around campus.

[CrystalHeart]

ok heres my question of the day

If you could pick one night to line up your perfect nite of tv shows, from like 7pm till 11
what night would it be
what shows
in what order

[AngelAmidala]

ok heres my question of the day

If you could pick one night to line up your perfect nite of tv shows, from like 7pm till 11
what night would it be
what shows
in what order

Sorry I didn't see your question until now!

Ooo....my own special TV lineup! :D

I'd pick Wednesdays (it's the only day I don't really have something going on after work).


And as far as shows....
7pm CSI
8pm CSI: NY
9pm ER
10pm Numb3rs

:)

I know...heavy drama night...but they're all really great shows...and shows I enjoy. :)

[CrystalHeart]

we luv all those to :) except mom doesn't watch ER anymore (not since Dr Carter left, she said that was the last one off that was worth watchin ;) )

Time for another question (I have a book of IF questions hehe)
If you could sing one song beautifully n perfectly what song would it be?

[AngelAmidala]

we luv all those to :) except mom doesn't watch ER anymore (not since Dr Carter left, she said that was the last one off that was worth watchin ;) )

LOL - for my sister she stopped watching once Malucchi (sp?) was off. hehe...I wind up liking new characters as my other favorites leave. I'm a huge Carol Hathaway fan and felt sad when she left but now I'm really enjoying Abby (could be that I really like the actress too).

Time for another question (I have a book of IF questions hehe)
If you could sing one song beautifully n perfectly what song would it be?

Bring on the questions! If questions are great! :)

Though this one is a tough one.
Maybe "Because He Lives." It was sung at my grandmother's funeral and ever since then from time to time I have a hard time singing that song even though I really like it. So I'd like to be able to sing it beautifully and perfectly again. :)

[RED that's ME]

Do you have any Easter traditions, you do each year? :)

[AngelAmidala]

Do you have any Easter traditions, you do each year? :)


Easter baskets. Yes, even at age 30 my family still does Easter baskets. I'm still using the same basket that I had when I was like 2 years old. I think it's kind of a fun thing for my mom though because like me, she likes seeing reactions to people when they get something.

And every year I eat 1 jelly bean (usually red) before heading out to church with my family. And lunch is a hard boiled egg.