I was born in Philly in September of 1972, (do the math) and have lived in Southern New Jersey ever since. In 1999 I've was hired by the Courier-Post (aka South Jersey's BEST newspaper!!) as an Online Content Producer for their website. With the exception of about 2 months out of those four years, I adored my job. On December 12, 2003, I was promoted to Online Manager, a job which simultaneously thrills and terrifies me.

"Thor" (not his real name, naturally...he is a private guy) and I met in a Prodigy Chat room on November 1, 1994. Swear! Less than three years later, we got married on April 5, 1997. Over 7 years ago! He has a job. (again, he's private) Together we have two cats and a dog.

As of May 14, 2004, I am now a homeowner! We left the ugly 4 room apartment and moved into a lovely split level brick-ish home in a nice subdivision near where I grew up. In fact, I'm literally around the corner from my old elementary school. Although I thought I'd be done unpacking in a 2 days, I've realized that there will be boxes around here forever.

Tidbits:

• I prefer thigh-high stockings to full-length. I find them to be very old-fashioned and ladylike, which is a great juxtaposition to my job.
• I'm often interrupted by others, especially at work. This drives me insane, but I'm not too sure how to combat it, other than by petulantly falling silent.
• Fave junk food is a cheesesteak w/fried onions and ketchup. Fave dessert is creme brulee.
• Goals for year 31: To say "Yes" instead of "Yeah" and to watch more TV.

• Reading the Tolkien Lord of the Rings Trilogy. I'm a geek.
• Listening to Rat Pack music.

Events on the horizon:

• Unknown vacation with MomnJohn
• Disney Cruise to the Eastern Bahamas in October. We'll be taking the Disney Magic and sailing out of Port Canaveral

2004 Resolutions

1. Successfully purchase and move into a house. Bwah!
2. I'd like to finish my years-long weight loss program once and for all. I'd like to be between 130-135 lbs.
3. I'd like to write at least 2 more pieces for the Courier-Post.
4. I'd like to learn MySQL and PHP.

1. Learn PERL. I learned a helluva lot more PERL than I knew at the beginning of the year. I can read it, but it's still hard to write, without the help of books and such.
2. Lose those last few lbs . Eh. I actually put some back on.
3. Write up ANY WDW Trip report from the year. Oh, I suck.
4. Muster enough courage to get a brow wax Done!
5. Complete a 5K race I never got to that level, but I did walk a 4K event for the American Heart Association
6. Continue to keep LadyGypsy.net updated. Maybe I'll start a blog page. I NAILED this one! This is the longest I've ever kept a website up and running, and I love the blog to death!