Who Platinumrock....let''s hear all about you!

[loriken214]

PR, I enjoy your posts and think you are a fun person IRL.....am I right?

Lori

 

[Linda W]

OH Boy, A thread for PR. I also enjoy your posts. Let''s hear all about you.

 

[platinumrock]

Oh WOW...I never thought I would see this day on PS. I feel like I finally belong!

Lori and Linda, thank you for the kind words, ladies!

I will be back with my mini-bio and some pics.

Be right back!

Oh, and Lori, I''m very much the same in real life. Fun is just a polite word for hyper...heheee...

 

[Lorelei]

* toddler voice*

I wanna hear more......

 

[tlh]

Yes! Me too my banana dancin'' buddy! I''ll go grab some munchies...

ok... I''m ready!

 

[Linda W]

Ok, we are ready.

 

[platinumrock]

Date: 4/8/2009 4:43:12 PM
Author: Linda W
Ok, we are ready.

LOL...your emotie cracks me up, Linda!

You are literally eating.

 

[platinumrock]

Ladies, I am working on the bio, but I promise it will be ready soon.

 

[Kaleigh]

Yay, can''t wait to hear all about you!!!

 

[tlh]

getting a refill......

 

[Linda W]

Still waiting.

 

[loriken214]

My iced tea is getting hot....

Lori

 

[platinumrock]

I''m on my second page. It will be ready soon, I promise!

 

[Linda W]

Off to get a cocktail.

 

[platinumrock]

Gosh, where do I start?

It’s been a while since I wrote anything about myself. Here we go. My real name is Lyn. I was born in the Philipphine Islands on November 10, 1978. I am the youngest of eight children. My mom was 42 when she had me. So technically, I was a like miracle baby. That woman had like a bionic uterus! I could have sworn she sneezed and walked out of the hospital with a baby! While it was fun to grow up in a big family, it was not fun to get hand-me-downs or to have to share rooms! Yes, my parents got busy during the first five years of their marriage. They popped out 5 kids in 5 years! My family moved to Stockton, California, where I spent most of my childhood. My dad was a Mechanical Engineer. My mom had her degree in Chemical Engineering. Even though my mom stayed home to raise us, she worked from time to time when my older siblings were old enough to care for the younger ones.

Growing up with 4 older brothers was a lot of fun! That may explain why I’m such a tomboy and a dork. I remember climbing trees, borrowing my brothers’ clothes without their knowledge, looking forward to the San Francisco 49ers games (when they used to be good) and tossing the football around the backyard. I also remember having crushes on my sisters’ boyfriends! I would get so excited when they came over to visit, and they would tease me until I was red! Even though I spent my teenage years in the 90’s, my soul belongs in the 70’s and 80’s. Growing up with older siblings, I was surrounded with music from that era. Gosh, I remember Air Supply, Elton John, Barry Manilow, Queen, Pink Floyd, Dan Fogelberg, Frank Sinatra, James Taylor, Carole King, Lionel Richie, Nat King Cole, The Beatles, Chicago, Simon and Garfunkle, etc. Some people may think these artists are cheesy, but I think they are classic! These artists actually had real talent, and their songs meant something!

Fastforward to my high school years, I went to Franklin High School in Stockton, California. I was lucky to have a close relationship with my Mom because it definitely helped me survive the peer pressure. In my neighborhood alone, 5 of the girls that I grew up with had a baby by the age of 16. My parents instilled in me the value of a college education and preparing for the future. Kudos to them, because all of my siblings, including me, graduated from college. Values and open communication are all well and good, but try convincing your raging hormones to wait when you are 15! And all you think about is S-E-X! And you are surrounded by hot boys with raging hormones! But FEAR was stronger than hormones. My parents firmly reminded me, “If you are grown enough to have sex and get pregnant, then you are grown enough to move out of the house and have your own family. We will not be raising your baby for you. And you can forgot about college.”

YIKES!!!

Also, I could not bear to disappoint my dad or my brothers. They would never look at me the same way if their baby sister became “deflowered”.

Fastforward to college, after surviving high school “undeflowered”. I went to San Joaquin Delta College for a few years before I transferred to Long Beach State. I’ve always wanted to live near the beach, and my dream came true! Huntington Beach was only 10 minutes away! Then I met Dave, my husband, while visiting Northridge State. We became friends. He’s 6 years older than me, and much more mature, intelligent and sophisticated than any other guy I knew. We could talk about anything and everything! I remember talking to him from 9 pm until 8 in the morning the next day, and it still wasn’t enough. At that time, I was single, so I was having a blast at hometown buffet (this is for you, T-Gal). I was a major commitment-phobe too! If I didn’t see myself bringing home my date to meet my family, then I usually kept it casual. Gosh, I can’t believe I used to tell my dates, “I’m not looking for anything serious. But we can keep seeing each other and see what happens.” I even remember double-booking a few nights (think Charlotte from SATC)! But I was always honest with my suitors, and they respected where I stood.

My then best guy friend of 5 years, who was in the Army at the time, confessed that he was interested in me as more than a friend. And at the same time, Dave and I were getting to know each other, and I really started to like him. I was in quite a pickle! Who do I pick? My best friend of 5 years or this awesome guy that I’m still getting to know? When I told Dave about my best friend’s intentions, he asked me out on a date. I remember him picking me up from my apartment in Long Beach. He stood at the door with a single-stem red rose. He remembered that I love red roses! We were supposed to go to this water-side restaurant by the Queen Mary, but we got lost. So we ended up going to Huntington Beach. I can still hear the waves from the ocean and I can still feel the wind on my face as we kissed for the first time. There was something so…magical about that moment, as if that was exactly where we were supposed to be. He knew I had to make a decision, and he said something that I will never forget for as long as I am alive.

He looked deep in my eyes and said, “How do you know that God didn’t put me here to be with you? If you don’t choose me, you will probably regret it for the rest of your life.”

Then it dawned on me. I pictured another woman having a happy life with this man, and I had this sick feeling in my stomach! Someone else could be married to MY husband! I was not going to let that happen!

So we’ve been together for 8 years, since our first date in 2001. We’ve been married for 4 years since 2005. We semi-eloped at a bed and breakfast in St. Augustine, Florida. We wanted it to be our special day, just the two of us. The bigger ceremony will have to wait until we save up again.

Currently, I an elementary teacher. Dave is a Spanish teacher and soccer coach. We both live in Gainesville, Florida. We also have two wonderful, rambunctious Labrador Retrievers. Chico is our “first born”, he’s 5 years old. Nunu is the baby of the family, he’s 2 years old. We treat them just like our real children, except we can leave them home alone without being reported to CPS. We used to want children until we started working with them. Right now, we’re undecided. Dave is definitely happy with things the way they are right now, and he doesn’t want to change things. I love being a teacher, and I’m not sure if I’m ready to give that up to be a mom yet.

Okay, I’m going to stop here before I write a novel. I hope I didn’t bore you guys too much!

Thanks for letting me share!

 

[platinumrock]

Here are my kids. Chico is on the right and Nunu is on the left.

 

[platinumrock]

Here are my turtles. The bigger one is a Pink Bellied Guinea Snapper, and she''s about two years old. Her name is Big Turtle.

The smaller one is a yellow-eared slider, and she''s less than a year old. Her name is Little Turtle.

They are always begging for food!

 

[platinumrock]

This is a picture of Siesta Key Island in Sarasota, Florida. It''s about 3 hours from where we live. This beach has the finest, whitest, most powdery sand I''ve ever laid my eyes on. It''s composed of 99 % quartz. Truly spectacular!

 

[platinumrock]

How do you capture 4 Monarch butterflies at the same time? Raise them as caterpillars and watch as they hatch from their chrysalis. They will literally hold on to your fingers for a few hours before they gain the strength to fly.

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 4/8/2009 7:19:37 PM
Author: platinumrock
Here are my kids. Chico is on the right and Nunu is on the left.

Oh what loves; is the one on the left a lab? what about the right? awww

Florida is gorgeous!!!

 

[platinumrock]

Date: 4/8/2009 8:12:26 PM
Author: Skippy123

Date: 4/8/2009 7:19:37 PM
Author: platinumrock
Here are my kids. Chico is on the right and Nunu is on the left.

Oh what loves; is the one on the left a lab? what about the right? awww

Florida is gorgeous!!!

Skippy, I didn''t realize I mixed them up until you asked about them!

Chico is the lighter yellow on the left and Nunu is the brownish/mahogany color on the right. Nunu''s parents are both pure chocolates, but for some reason he came out a darker yellow.

Yes, they are both Labs. They look angelic. Key word "look".

 

[platinumrock]

This is St. Augustine Beach, the oldest city in Florida. This is where we got married.

This city has so much character. It feels like you''re in another European city.

 

[platinumrock]

South Beach in the daytime...

 

[platinumrock]

South Beach at night. The night life is crazy!

 

[loriken214]

AWESOME.....thank you so much for sharing your history with us Lyn!!!!

You ARE a fun person and I really enjoy your posts and look forward to many more of them.

Lori

 

[lliang_chi]

Platinum, I'm from FL originally! Grew up in Miami. My brother attended UF & BFF from high school went to UF for law school. My parents now live in Palm Beach County.

Love your little rascals!

What brought you to FL from Cali? How long have you been in G-ville?

 

[platinumrock]

Lori, thanks again, you are a sweetheart!!! I enjoy reading your posts as well! I'm tempted to post a pic of myself, just for you, but I'm not sure if I'm ready to give up my anonymity yet.

Lliang, what a small world that your brother and BF went to UF! My sister-in-law went there to get her masters in law. It's really an awesome school, and the campus is beautiful. How did you like growing up in Miami? Where do you live now? Gosh, I would love to move down there someday. There's so much culture and life there, and the beaches are just gorgeous.

Originally, I did not want to move to Florida. I had to be dragged kickin and screamin for 2000 miles in 2004. Everything I loved and knew was in California. I was so scared to move and I did not know anyone except Dave's family. I never even met them at that point! But Dave believed that we could have a better life in Florida, and we would have a better chance of becoming teachers. He even believed that we would be able to buy a house and get a dog soon. My goodness, he was right. Little by little, everything fell into place. We love Florida. We've lived in Gainesville for 5 years now. It took some getting used to the humidity, but it's not that bad over the years. There's so much wildlife here, and it's so peaceful. The quality of life is also better compared to where we lived in California.

I remember when we had to lock our doors when we lived in Southern Cal. We even had to use two clubs with our cars.

Here, we don't worry about a thing. Oh, and we much prefer the hurricanes over earthquakes.

At least we get a heads-up when a hurricane is coming.

 

[tlh]

I love the story of you and your husband! That is absolutely fantastic! and your hide and peak and fur-babies are adorable... love them!

I cannot believe you''re an elem. teacher! That is soo fantastic. I always wanted to teach 3rd or 4th grade. Which do you specialize?

 

[lliang_chi]

Lyn, I live in Chicago now. I can see how much you like Gainesville. Miami is much like So. Cali except with humidity. My brother and sister lived in L.A. for 2 years, so it''s a pretty good comparison. So if you like your peaceful life in G-ville I dunno if you''ll like the craziness of Miami. I tell everyone it''s a great place to vacation but that''s it. (Hope I''m not offending anyone).

 

[loriken214]

Date: 4/8/2009 9:38:48 PM
Author: platinumrock
Lori, thanks again, you are a sweetheart!!! I enjoy reading your posts as well! I''m tempted to post a pic of myself, just for you, but I''m not sure if I''m ready to give up my anonymity yet.

Lliang, what a small world that your brother and BF went to UF! My sister-in-law went there to get her masters in law. It''s really an awesome school, and the campus is beautiful. How did you like growing up in Miami? Where do you live now? Gosh, I would love to move down there someday. There''s so much culture and life there, and the beaches are just gorgeous.

Originally, I did not want to move to Florida. I had to be dragged kickin and screamin for 2000 miles in 2004. Everything I loved and knew was in California. I was so scared to move and I did not know anyone except Dave''s family. I never even met them at that point! But Dave believed that we could have a better life in Florida, and we would have a better chance of becoming teachers. He even believed that we would be able to buy a house and get a dog soon. My goodness, he was right. Little by little, everything fell into place. We love Florida. We''ve lived in Gainesville for 5 years now. It took some getting used to the humidity, but it''s not that bad over the years. There''s so much wildlife here, and it''s so peaceful. The quality of life is also better compared to where we lived in California.

I remember when we had to lock our doors when we lived in Southern Cal. We even had to use two clubs with our cars.

Here, we don''t worry about a thing. Oh, and we much prefer the hurricanes over earthquakes.

At least we get a heads-up when a hurricane is coming.

See how much we learn about each other....this is really fun! Lyn, my Mom was from Florida and we have family all over the state. I love it there! The white sandy beaches are unlike any other that I''ve seen. Southern Florida is much different from the Panhandle, but I love it all.

I''d love to "see" you, but only when you feel like it. I''ll do the same as soon as I can find some good photos to post.

Lori