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[♥ Last Updated: 2/17/2010 ♥] [♥ (¯'·._.·[♠♥ Carol A. Harstad ♥♠]·._.·'¯) ♥]
Welcome to my website. My name is Carol Harstad, the webmaster of this site. Should you have any suggestions, or perhaps you'd like a website done, please feel to contact me via the E-mail image link above. Thank you. I am a licensed and bonded Notary Public for the State of Florida, and a member of the Florida Notary Association. I can notarize documents and perform wedding ceremonies. If you are considering getting married, please keep me in mind. If you are unable to travel to have a document notarized, I will travel to you, within reason, for a small fee. NOTE: I am not an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Florida, and I will not give legal advice or accept fees for legal advice. Should you require legal advice, please consult an attorney.
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Welcome to my online resume. Please feel free to look around, and check out my virtual interview. You may also download my resume in Word or PDF format.
Kissimmee, Florida 34759
Google Voice/Text #: (989) 278-8483
(03/19/1997 – 12/30/2002 AKA Carol A. Cottingham)
Acquire a position in a stable organization where my skills, knowledge, and contributions are the basis for opportunities of advancement.
I have completed my Masters of Science Degree in Information Systems with a concentration on Software Engineering Management. I have over twenty years experience in a variety of working environments. I am capable of overseeing and taking charge of situations that arise on a day-to-day basis. My skills include supervisory, programming (analyzing, creating, testing, maintaining, modifying and upgrading), full system life cycle, accounting, credit & collections, secretarial, administrative, technical writing, writing internal and end-user documentation, word processing, data entry, bookkeeping, billing, publishing and typing 85 wpm. Additionally, I am proficient with most office machinery. In addition to college training, I received training in automotive technology and mechanical and architectural drafting.
Masters Degree: Information Systems-Software Engineering Management; Research completed on Software Development Projects: Avoiding Failure and Achieving Success, which focused on all management points of the development process.
General Skills:
Additional Skills:
Programming languages:
Web Design:
Information Systems: SDLC (System Development Life Cycle, System Analysis & Design, UML & Data Modeling, Quality Assurance Testing, Object Oriented Programming, Report Design & Generation
Accounting: GL Coding, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Purchase Requests, Credit & Collections, Payroll Entry, Petty Cash
Miscellaneous: Project Management, Instructional Design, Training, Technical Writing, Data Entry & Retrieval
Woodbridge Senior High School
3001 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge, Virginia 22192
Degree: H. S. Diploma
Completion Date: June 1986
Major: Vocational (Architectural & Machine Drafting / Auto Mechanics)
Strayer University, Washington, DC
Degree: Diploma
Major: Computer Information Systems, Programming
Cumulative GPA: 4.0
Summa Cum Laude
Degree: Associates Degree
Major: Computer Information Systems, Programming
Cumulative GPA: 3.80
Magna Cum Laude
Degree: Bachelors Degree
Major: Computer Information Systems, Programming
Cumulative GPA: 3.675
Cum Laude
Degree: Masters Degree
Completion Date: 09/21/2009
Major: Information Systems, Software Engineering Management
Cumulative GPA: 3.917
Summa Cum Laude
Paralegal Studies, PCDI, Norcross, Georgia, 2002-2003
SBT Programming Certification, Georgia, October 1997
Priorities & Time Management - Seminar, Crystal City, Virginia
Project Management - Seminar, Crystal City, Virginia
Notary Public, State of Florida, 2009-2013
Florida Notary Association Member, 2009-
IEEE, Member, 2009-
Notary Public, Commonwealth of Virginia, 1990-1998 & 2003-2007
Girl Scouts of America - Heart of Florida Council, Previous Leader of Troop #388, Junior Girl Scouts, 2006-2007
Non-Traditional Student Role Model, Previous, Woodbridge Senior High School
VICA, Previous President, Woodbridge Senior High School
VICA, Previous Treasurer, Virginia District V
VICA, Previous Secretary, Woodbridge Senior High School, Automotive Section
VICA, 1st Place, Opening and Closing Ceremonies, District V Chapter
VICA, 1st Place, Mechanical Drafting, District V Chapter
(NOTE: VICA is now known as SkillsUSA)
Carol A. Harstad
Kissimmee, Florida 34759
(989) 278-8483
1. Tell me about yourself?
I have been a computer programmer for eighteen years, and web designer for ten. I recently graduated with my Masters of Science degree in Software Engineering Management. Most of my programming experience has been with Foxpro and clipper and I have scripting experience with VBScript. My web design experience includes HTML, DHTML, XHTML, and CSS. I have taken courses for VB.Net, Oracle & PL/SQL, Cobol, C and Java, in addition to Web development. I am currently in the process of learning PHP and MySQL.
2. Why did you leave your last job?
I was laid off due to the economy.
3. What have you done to improve your knowledge in the past year?
I completed my Masters Degree in Information Systems with a concentration on Software Engineering Management in September with a GPA of 3.917. Additionally, I am currently in the process of learning PHP and MySQL.
4. What is your greatest strength?
I would have to say my greatest strength is actually a combination of my ability to prioritize, my attention to detail, my problem-solving skills, and my ability to work under pressure.
5. Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute between others.
There was a time when two co-workers started arguing over the best way to handle the programming solution for a client. I stepped in and suggested they each make a list of pro's and con's for their solution. They did what I suggested, and came to an agreement on the final solution.
6. Where do you see yourself in five years? Ten years?
In five years, I see myself as having several years under my belt in a stable position, working for a stable organization. Within ten years, I would like to still be working for that same organization. I want a career, not just a job.
[♥ About Me ♥]
I am 41 years young and mother to four wonderful children - ages 13, 12, 9 & 1. In addition, I am taking care of my awesome niece, who is 8. You can find more about them under the family tab. I recently graduated with my MASTERS degree!!! I now have an MSIS degree in Software Engineering Management. I graduated with a 3.917 GPA. My heritage is Cherokee Indian, English, Irish, German, and Norwegian. (Wouldn't that make me a Cheroglish Irigerwegian?) I was born on January 16, 1968, and raised in Woodbridge, Virginia. I now stand 5'0" and weigh 130 lbs. with red hair and green eyes. I am left handed and love playing the flute, drawing, writing, computer programming, and web design. My favorite foods are sushi, pasta, seafood, and steak.
An interesting fact about me: I have flown a plane!! It was one of those two person types, and my friend showed me how it was done, and I did it! When I lived in Ocala, I flew from Ocala to Gainesville, then down to Orlando, and back to Ocala. Of course, he landed the plane, but it was the most awesomest (is that a word?) experience EVER!
Another interesting fact: On July 19, 2007, I was struck by lightening. I stopped by Walmart on my way home from work for some groceries. When I went in, it was a bit cloudy. When I came out, the skies were very dark and it was starting to rain. I put up the umbrella and started rolling the basket to the van. When I was a few feet from the van, the lightening hit the umbrella!! It came down the shaft of the umbrella and was circling around my hand and wrist. It basically looked like a spiraling blue and white spark that lasted for maybe 10-15 seconds. I was so awestruck by what was happening that I just froze while watching. I didn't realize what actually happened until it stopped. By the time I figured out what happened, I freaked out, and hurriedly threw the groceries into the van and left. That night, I had things I needed to do for work, and was going to work at home. I mentioned to my boss what happened, and he insisted I go to the emergency room. At that time, I felt fine. Mom agree'd with him and wouldn't let up about it, so I went to the emergency room. They x-ray'd my hand and arm and said that nothing was broken. They said I was VERY lucky. So, I went back home, and started working on my stuff. Well, don't you know within a few hours, I was in PAIN!!! My arm felt like someone squashed it in a vice grip, and my head felt like it was about to explode. Worst headache I ever had. Worse than any migraine I've ever experienced, not that I've had many, but have on occasion.
[♥ Hobbies/Interests ♥]
[♥ Heroes ♥]
My parents are my heroes!!! They may not be perfect, but they did what they were supposed to.
[♥ Nicknames Given to me ♥]
Mommy (of course)
Little Sprout
Babi Doll
Puppii Kat
Baby Girl
Dolly
Froggy
Duckie
[♥ Things I Like About People ♥]
[♥ Things I Dislike About People ♥]
[♥ Music ♥]
[♥ Movies/Television ♥]
Daniel Friedman - 10/5/2009 - www.naymz.com - Carol was a great member of my operations team at Channel Intelligence. She constantly displayed hard work, dedication, enthusiam, and creative thinking in all her endeavors. She also took the lead on several occasions and helped navigate difficult circumstances and create unique solutions. I highly recommend Carol to anyone looking for an asset to their team.
Daniel Friedman - 12/19/2008 - www.linkedin.com - Carol is a hard-working, dedicated individual who is able to learn quickly and adapt easily to any situation. While working with Carol, I personally witnessed many times where she would take initiative and solve a task by thinking outside the box. Carol is an asset to any team or company.
Charles Neal - 8/11/2008 - Facebook comment - Carol, what a fantastic website. Already I can see it is so expressive of you, who you are, and what you believe--done very creatively, with great sensitivity and candor while expressing your own lovely and profound beliefs that I have already seen surfacing on Facebook. Congratulations.
Hattie Mitchell - 8/10/2008 - Facebook comment - Took a look at your website and it looks good. I wish I had the same talents as you do....
Bill Of No Rights For Non Custodial Parents
We, the sensible and responsible people of the United States, in an attempt to ensure that all children receive every possible opportunity available to them, and to promote positive behavior as examples for all children, hereby establish some common sense guidelines for non-custodial parents and liberal policy makers within the government who appear to be confused by the belief that non-custodial parents are entitled to certain rights and privileges, and that excuses should be made for irresponsible people who, in virtually every aspect of their lives refuse to accept any responsibility for any of their actions. We hold these truths to be self-evident: That the rights of children are more important than the rights of irresponsible non-custodial parents and that non-custodial parents and liberal policy makers require a common sense "Bill of No Rights."
ARTICLE I: You do not have the right to start a new family if you are unable to financially afford the family that you already have. If you did start a new family, and now argue that paying child support will hurt your current family, then you need to start making sacrifices for both of your families. Get another job. Reduce your standard of living. Stop being selfish and thinking only of yourself.
ARTICLE II: You do not have a right to an easy life. None of us has it easy - and responsible people are willing to do whatever is necessary to ensure that their children have everything that they need - even if it means working two jobs.
ARTICLE III: You do not have a right to expect the American taxpayer to provide your children with free health care or to provide you with educational programs or job training. That would be nice - but the rest of us have made sacrifices to obtain insurance for our families and to learn the skills that are needed to survive in today's world and there is absolutely no reason why you shouldn't make those sacrifices too.
ARTICLE IV: You do not have a right to a reduction in your child support obligation just because you exercise your visitation rights. The emotional well being of your children and your ability to develop a relationship with your children should be your highest priority in life and is worth any financial sacrifices that you will have to make.
ARTICLE V: You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that you have the right to pursue happiness as long as your pursuit of happiness is not detrimental to others. Your children should not suffer emotionally or financially because of your pursuit of your own individual happiness. If they do, then you should be entitled to absolutely no happiness in your life at all.
ARTICLE VI: You do not have the right to blame your inability to get a job or to pay child support upon your environment; the failure of your own father to be involved in your life; your race or religion; your lack of education or anything else that you may dream up. You are the master of your own destiny and if you can't motivate yourself to learn the lessons to be successful in life, then you have no right to complain when the judge sentences you to jail for contempt of court.
ARTICLE VII: You do not have the right to withhold the payment of any portion of your child support when you have other bills that need paying. Your children are more important than any other financial obligation that you may have. The only financial right that you have is the right to reduce your standard of living so that all of the needs of your children can be met. You also have the right to get a second job so that you can meet all of the obligations that you have created for yourself.
ARTICLE VIII: You do not have the right to demand visitation rights if you do not exercise those rights responsibly and fully. If you have not seen or talked to your children for a number of years, and then demand to see them now that you are having to pay child support, the rights of the children to feel secure with you take precedence over any visitation rights you may believe that you have. If you have repeatedly failed to visit the children after promising them that you would, you have no right to insist that when and if you do show up that you be allowed to exercise the visitation rights that are contained in the court order.
ARTICLE IX: You do not have the right to complain about the amount of child support that you are required to pay. When you complain, you are putting a dollar value on the lives and well being of your children and demonstrates to everyone that you are self-centered and shallow and do not have the best interests of your children as your top priority in life.
ARTICLE X: You do not have the right to demand that the custodial parent provide a financial accounting to you for the child support that you are either paying, have paid or are required to pay. No matter what amount you are paying or are required to pay, you are getting an exceptional value for your expenditures. The amount of support that you are paying does not come anywhere near the costs of raising a child. The custodial parent is making far greater financial sacrifices - and devoting his or her entire life to the children and doing the best that he or she knows how to.
ARTICLE XI: You do not have the right to have the child support obligation reduced because you buy school clothes for your children or have the children for a few weeks during the summer or over holidays. The costs of maintaining a home for the children continues whether they are there or not.
ARTICLE XII: You do not have the right to relinquish your parental rights just because you do not want to pay child support. If you do not have a relationship with your children, it is solely and 100% your fault. If you claim that you don't have that relationship because the custodial parent denied you visitation you are living in a fantasy world.
ARTICLE XIII: You do not have the right to complain about the manner in which the custodial parent is raising the children. If you do not like what is being done with the children, you do have the right to get involved and help the custodial parent by spending more time with your children. If you do not exercise that singular right, then you are entitled to no other rights at all.
ARTICLE XIV: You do not have the right to expect some other man or woman that is involved in the lives of your children to provide full financial support for them. That man or woman is not there to replace you, the biological parent and that person will never be able to take your place in the lives of your children unless you, by virtue of your own actions, allow that to happen. If you allow the "step-parent" to replace you in the lives of your children, then the "step-parent" has every right in the world to insist that you act responsible for once in your life and insist - and demand - that you contribute financially to the well being of your children.
ARTICLE XV: You do not have the right to expect - or to ask - the courts to grant you leniency when you have failed to pay the child support that has been ordered. You acted irresponsibly, and as compensation to the custodial parent who had to make sacrifice after sacrifice while you were not paying child support, you now should be required to make sacrifices as well. Life is not a one way street. You should be held fully and completely accountable for your actions and are entitled to no considerations or concessions. You are not a victim of the judicial system - or what it may do to you as a result of your irresponsible actions. You put yourself in that position. At that point, you are no different than any other criminal who has demonstrated that he or she is unable to live by the rules of society.
Copyright © 1998 Child Support Intervention. All rights reserved.
[♥ My Children ♥]
Cody Cameron Otto: 03/21/1996; 13 years old, and in the 8th grade. He loves the computer, the Internet, and playing all kinds of computer, x-box, DS, play station, and more kind of games. He also likes Naruto, his iPod Touch, and his Nintendo DS. He’s a complete sweetheart as far as boys go. 99% of the time, he will do anything I ask, because he likes to help mommy.
Dominique Ty: 03/11/1997; 12 years old, and in the 7th grade. She loves to cook and help out with her baby brother. I don’t know what I’d do without her, she helps me so much, and not because I make her! She’s such a sweetheart. She loves her iPod Touch and Nintendo DS and surfing the web, and absolutely adores and misses her cousins, who moved to New York.
Cheyenne Nicole: 05/24/2000; 9 years old and in the 4th grade. She’s in the gifted program and loves it. They teach her to do all sorts of neat things she doesn’t get to do in regular class. She too, loves her Nintendo DS, her Touch-screen Multimedia player, and the Internet. She also loves to have sleep-over's and is miss social butterfly.
Joseph Daniel: 09/04/2008; 11 months old, and a complete mommy’s boy so far. He loves to watch the same shows mommy and grandma watch. He’ll only watch cartoons on rare occasion. He loved his baby swing until he outgrew it, and a few select toys. Mostly, he likes to sit on my lap and watch everything I do. He likes to stand up when you hold his hands and dance to music or when Cheyenne sings.
[♥ Extended Family ♥]
Betty: My mom ~ 05/09/1947; What can I say about my mom, other than she's the best. She's my best friend, and I can talk to her about anything. I don't know what I'd do without her. She stays home to take care of my dad who can be quite a handful at times. She also helps me with the baby.
Dennis: My dad ~ 10/04/1945; Used to be a firefighter and then CEMT back in Virginia until he had an auto accident in 1990, which left him with a head injury. He could still mostly function, like driving, babysitting, taking his daily walks around the neighborhood, until a second auto accident, thanks to the Virginia winter weather. Now, he's like a two year old, and has early onset of Alzheimers. He wears diapers and his only activities are his walks around the inside of the house and around pool. He also likes to play Monopoly with the kids.
David: 09/23/1966; My brother ~ The most awesomest brother in the world, I think. We grew up as each others' friends, and even shared the same friends around the block and at school. He served in the US Army for several years, and now he's a mechanic with a wife and a few daughters living in New York.
Sue: 07/01/1979; My sister-in-law ~ She's a sweetheart, and I wish they didn't live so far away. She's going to school to get her degree and I think that's awesome.
Lisa: My niece ~ My little Cinderella, I miss so much.
Talicia: My niece ~ She has MY HAIR!! lol. My little red-headed niece, I miss her.
Chana: My niece ~ The cutie littlest one. She's so smart and going to school now. I miss her soo much, too.
Davina: My niece ~ My brother's oldest. She lives in Virginia with her mom. I haven't seen her in like 12 years, I believe. I have seen her poetry on Poetry.com and she seems to be quite the poet. I also have her as a friend on Myspace and Facebook.
[♥ Other Family ♥]
James Andrew Cottingham ~ 08/26/1969; My ex-husband; Cody, Dominique & Cheyenne's daddy. However, they haven't seen him since May, 2006.
Thomas Michael Tetreault ~ 11/23/1974; Joseph's daddy. We were engaged to be married before Joey came along, but it didn't work out. He lives in Mississippi and we talk at least a little almost every day.
Diane Garrity - My bestie since high school. Always will be. She lives in New Jersey, but I wish we were neighbors.
Carolyn Miner - I met her on Pogo.com many years ago. She's a sweetheart and like another daughter for me. While I have never met her in person, I feel like I've known her forever.
Mark Maida - He was one of the sweetest guys you'd ever wanna meet. After several years, he lost his battle with cancer and went to be with the angels on September 1, 2009. He is now my (and many others) guardian angel, looking out for us and keeping us safe.
Matthew Babcock - I've known Matt for over twenty years. We met back in high school, and I think he's another one of the sweetest guys you'd ever wanna meet.
Randy Lauffer - He's another of the sweetest guys you'd ever wanna meet. I may not agree with his views on politics and other issues, but he's a great guy.
Jennifer Lawton - My best friend when I was in Ocala. I moved south, then she moved to Arkansas. :( Now, I don't get to visit with her and the children anymore.
Misty Sapp - We were really good friends in Ocala. I haven't seen her in a long time.. I always keep her in my thoughts and hope that life is treating her well.
[♥ Our Pets ♥]
Snow Pudding - March 2002, White Dwarf bunny - R.I.P. January 25, 2009.
Keli - RIP. My dog when I was in high school and after. I have to mention her here because she was the best doggie I ever had and she'll always be with me as my angel doggie.
Ginger: AKC Rottweiler. Born February 24, 2005. (She lives on a farm now, where she can run as much as she wants, and be free)
Garo: Dominique's doggy. Believed to be about 2 years old, red haired male doggy. He's one the best dogs we've ever had. Extremely well mannered and loves everyone, including all kinds of other animals.
Cujo: She's actually my brother's black lab. She's getting up in age and a little persnickety at times, but she's a great doggie and gets along with everyone, except when Ginger comes in her room. Outside her room, and away from the food dish, she loves Ginger. lol
Sebastian: Red/White male kitty, born on 7/20/2007, we believe him to be a Norwegian Forest Cat. If he's not, he looks exactly like one. (He accidentally got out of the house on May 25th, 2009 and I haven't seen him since) :(
Tigger: Grey striped female kitty, believed to be born around 08/01/2007. She reminds me of a Pixie Bob, but I doubt she is one. However, it's possible down here.
I used to have tons of drawings and paintings. However, due to issues with my ex-husband, ALL those drawings were left in Las Vegas, and God only knows who has them now. Since then, I haven't been too inclined or motivated to do many drawings or paintings. I guess it's time I started my collection over. I mean, it's been 10 years...
This was a boat I drew. I scanned it into the computer, then lightened it to use as a background on previous websites.
According to tradition, Chartres Cathedral has housed the tunic of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Sancta Camisia, since 876. The relic was said to have been given to the cathedral by Charlemagne, who received it as a gift during a trip to Jerusalem. Because of this relic, Chartres has been a very important Marian pilgrimage center and the faithful still come from the world over to honor it.
The present cathedral is one of several French Gothic masterpieces built because fire had destroyed its predecessors. After the first cathedral of any great substance burnt down in 1020, a glorious new Romanesque basilica with a massive crypt was built under the direction of Bishop Fulbert and later Geoffroy de Lèves.
The cathedral survived a fire in 1134 that destroyed much of the rest of the town, but was not so lucky on the night of June 10, 1194, when lightning ignited a great fire that destroyed all but the west towers, the façade and the crypt.
The people despaired when it seemed that the Sancta Camisia had also perished in the fire. But three days later it was found unharmed in the treasury, which the bishop proclaimed was a sign from Mary herself that another, even more magnificent, cathedral should be built in Chartres. Donations came in from all over France and rebuilding began almost immediately in 1194. The people of Chartres volunteered to haul the necessary stone from quarries 5 miles away.
The construction project used the plans laid out by the first architect in order to preserve the harmonious aspect of the cathedral. Work began first on the nave and by 1220 the main structure was complete, with the old crypt, the west towers and the west facade incorporated into the new building. On October 24, 1260, the cathedral was finally dedicated in the presence of King Louis IX and his family.
Chartres Cathedral was never destroyed nor looted during the French Revolution and the numerous restorations never have altered its glorious beauty. It always stayed the same: a great triumph of Gothic art.
Be the CHANGE you want to see in the world ~ Ghandi Love starts with a smile, grows with a kiss, and ends with a tear. ~ Unknown Don't cry over anyone who won't cry over you. ~ Unknown Good friends are hard to find, harder to leave, and impossible to forget. ~ Unknown Nobody is perfect until you fall in love with them. ~ Unknown Everything is okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. ~ Carolyn Myers The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched, but are felt in the heart. ~ Helen Keller Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. ~ Maria Robinson To love is to risk not being loved in return. To hope is to risk pain. To try is to risk failure, but risk must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing. ~ Unknown The most important things in life aren't things. ~ Anthony J. D'Angelo Never waste a minute of your precious life by squandering it thinking about people you don't like. ~ Unknown Our attitude toward life determines life's attitude towards us. ~ John N. Mitchell Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ~ Unknown Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength. ~ Unknown Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be. ~ Karen Ravn Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today. ~ James Dean You are the embodiment of the information you choose to accept and act upon. To change your circumstances you need to change your thinking and subsequent actions. ~ Adlin Sinclair
Barack Obama Stephen King George Bush (Don't ask why, it's better that way! However, it does involve a bitch-slapping)[♥ My views (rules) on Relationships ♥]
Thou shall not cheat, else thou shalt be castrated with a butter knife! I will not be your backup! If you have a wife/girlfriend, stay away from me! Unless it's friends only. Once in a relationship, my intuition guides me. Thus far, it's NEVER been wrong. If I'm in a relationship with you, and it ends because you treated me bad. Then NO, we can't be friends. If he cheated WITH you, he'll cheat ON you! Apathy is the beginning of the end. Don't be a bore. Have some kind of hobby or something. Show ambition!!!! Who wants to be with someone that's always bored, ALL THE TIME! I like nice guys, but I don't like doormats. Express yourself and have your own opinion! Just don't be a jerk. Do NOT say you love me if you never MET me. I'm a keeper, if you fuck it up, sorry for your luck. I've given too many 2nd chances, and not likely to give any more. Do you have children that don't live with you? If so, do you pay your child support and MAKE the time to be with them without excuses? You need to be able to take care of yourself. I already have kids, I don't need my man being one also. Unless you're a kid at heart. That's a good thing. Do you have any problems such as anger management issues, or severe depression, or anything else that is easily addressed? You don't need to be rich, or make a lot of money, but if we're to be together, you will help contribute. Honest - Speaks for itself. Non-cheater Supportive Funny Caring Sensitive Loving Ambitious Handsome (on the inside) Financially Stable - He doesn't have to be rich, just responsible Fun Independent Cuddly Good to his mother Humble
How to make a Carol
Ingredients:
Buddy Rich - One of the greatest jazz drummers of all time. Lionel Ritchie Genesis - R.F.K. Stadium Starplex (Washington, DC) - May 26, 1987 (Michelob) The Monkeys - Gary Pucket & The Union Gap Band - Hermans Hermits - 1986 E.U. (Experience Unlimited) - 1990? - Remember the song "Da Butt"? & Sugar Bear Guns N Roses/Pantera (1990?) The Ramones - The Bayou in Washington, DC - Early 90's Grateful Dead - Charleston, WV - 1995 Nickelback - 2007 Ozzfest - Full tour lineup - 2002 (not all present) Ozzfest - 1997 Lollapalooza - 1996The following are social websites where I have profiles.
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Joey is now 1 year old. (1 year, 1 month, 6 days) (October 10, 2009)
Here's the latest update to "Project Peanut". I have surprisingly kept up quite well with this project. I originally thought I'd slack off after a couple of months, but I haven't! Yay me!!!! I wish I started this when my other children were born. Then I'd have expenses all the way through age 13. That's okay, this will take many years to accomplish, and I just hope I can keep it up.
Out of Pocket Total: $6,626.27
Final formula totals accounted for $1,586.82, and the on-going diaper total is $386.31.
What will interesting is when Joey starts eating table food. I'll try to (as much as possible) account for his portion, but that will be a little difficult. He's still mostly eating toddler food.
Another thing to mention that shouldn't be forgotten, is Joey's portion of water, utilities, bed space, gasoline for baby related trips, etc. Obviously, with a baby, those things go up a little because of bath's, bottles, washing clothes, batteries for toys and his swing, and everything else. However, at this time, I don't think it's worth it to try to figure out that stuff.
Medical Billed: $34,302.46 (of which $479.30 was paid by Carol, rest paid by insurance)
Mark Maida - July 12, 1955 - September 1, 2009 - 54 years old.
FYI: On my playlist, there are three songs dedicated to one of my bestest friends in the world, Mark Maida, who died of cancer on September 1, 2009. "Follow Me"~Uncle Kracker, "Forever"~Papa Roach, & "Halo"~Beyonce. "Halo" was playing on the radio as he drove away the last time I saw him. That day, July 27th, we had lunch together so he could say goodbye. He passed through Kissimmee on his way to the Hard Rock Casino in Tampa for one last week of fun.
As Mark was going in to the hospital on August 25th, 2009, he texted me, and this is what it said: "I'm here, bye darlin, b happy." He died exactly a week later.
He was a great guy, the best friend you could ever ask for, and he loved riding his motorcycle. I originally met him on Myspace, and we very quickly became good friends. He will definitely not be forgotten.
William Alan (Bil) Mathews - April 1967 - February 16, 2006 - 38 years old.
Bil was a very good friend of mine, whom I dated for a brief time, when I lived in Ocala, Florida. He was a really sweet guy in person, and knew how to push peoples' button's when he was online (all in good fun of course). We originally met on America Online, in the Ocala chatroom.
Unfortunately, a few weeks after we stopped hanging out together, he did a very selfish thing and committed suicide. He had no clue how many people he left behind that really cared about him.
He served in the United States Navy, and then as a medical transcriptionist for the Ocala Podiatry Center. He had the sweetest little dog name Boo, and he loved riding his motorcycle, singing karaoke, playing pool, throwing darts, fishing, cycling, and golfing.
William Matthew Yones - March 15, 1979 - August 25, 2008.
Richard Lee Knave - October 23, 1968 - November 19, 1984.
Louis & Betty M. Gilliam ~ December 10, 1983.
Irene C. Davis - March 26, 1903 - October 26, 1995 & Henry S. Davis - June 17, 1900 - April 14, 1968.
Rosten M. Hanlin ~ March 18, 1918 ~ September 15 or 23, 1999.
I have a condition called spondylolisthesis, where one a bone (vertebra) in the lower part of my spine (last one in lumbar region) has slipped forward and onto the bone below it. While there are a few causes of this condition, mine in particular is the result of a birth defect, where my spine never developed properly. I only found out I had it after a trip to the doctor with severe back pain on May 2, 2007. They took X-Rays, and that is when they discovered the problem.
So, as it is now, I have a bed that is 10 years old, and it's murder on my back. I wake up after sleeping in it, in severe pain. I borrowed a bed for a few weeks, and that helped a lot, but alas, I had to give it back. Now, I am on a mission to buy a 3-4" memory foam mattress topper for my bed, to help ease the pain. I'm researching different manufacturers now, because I've read that there are quite a few that sell very low quality (virtually useless) mattress toppers.
The average topper (that I need) costs between $100 and $280, depending on the quality, density, thickness, and manufacturer.
Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which one bone in your back slides forward over the bone below it. It most often occurs in the lower spine (lumbosacral area). In some cases, this may lead to your spinal cord or nerve roots being squeezed. This can cause back pain and numbness or weakness in your legs.
The spine is composed of 33 interlocking bones called vertebrae. The lumbosacral region of the spine consists of 5 lumbar vertebrae and the sacrum (5 bones joined together).
Here's what different levels look like (mine was between a grade 2 and 3 in May 2007, not sure if it progressed, but it feels like it did):
We recently discovered that a family member has been diagnosed with high cholesterol and high triglycerides. What does that mean for me? That means I get to put to work my skills at researching. There are plenty of websites that will give you the numbers, but what I'm going to try to do here, is put it all together in a more understandable version. I will also include links of some good websites you can go to, to research specific products/ingredients. So, if you just want to cut down on cholesterol, or come up with some nutritious foods to help with a diet or even find a website where you can keep records of food intake and activities to burn calories, I'll try to help you out with what I learn.
To start off, not all cholesterol is bad. There is good cholesterol (HDL) and bad cholesterol (LDL). Additionally, cholesterol comes only from animal products and not plant products. So, eating your veggies is a GOOD thing!
High levels of LDL cholesterol (the bad one) can "penetrate the linings of the blood vessels and cause arterial plaques or affect the heart itself" (Cholesterol, 2009). It can build up in the inner walls of the arteries that feed the heart and the brain. Hypercholesterolemia, the presence of high cholesterol, has been linked strongly with cardiovascular disease.
High levels of HDL cholesterol are good because they "transport cholesterol out the of the arteries, to the liver, where it can be reused or excreted from the body" (Cholesterol, 2009). It is recommended to keep the HDL levels above 40 mg/dL.
Food intake, exercise, a genetics all play a part in a persons overall numbers. It is a good idea to have your levels checked and evaluated by a doctor, in addition to notifying your doctor of other family members who might have high numbers as well. Not only will your cholesterol numbers include your food intake (about 25%), but the human body makes its own cholesterol (about 75%). Therefore, any cholesterol you take in from food will be adding to the cholesterol your body has already made. Cholesterol is very important for many functions of the body, but too much can lead to coronary heart disease (which leads to heart attack) and for stroke (American Heart Association [AHA], 2008).
Another important item to note, is that saturated fat and trans fat intake play a huge role in how much cholesterol is absorbed. Higher saturated and trans fat can cause more cholesterol to be absorbed. So, if you are eating a high saturated fat diet, with high cholesterol content, it might be time to re-evaluate your diet. It is recommended by most sources to eliminate trans fat from your diet altogether.
Those wishing to reduce their cholesterol through a change in diet should aim to consume less than 7% of their daily calories from saturated fat and less than 200 mg of cholesterol per day (National Institute of Health [NIH], 2005).
Total cholesterol is defined as the sum of HDL, LDL, and VLDL. Usually, only the total, HDL, and triglycerides are measured. For cost reasons, the VLDL is usually estimated as one-fifth of the triglycerides and the LDL is estimated using the Friedewald formula (or a variant): estimated LDL = [total cholesterol] − [total HDL] − [estimated VLDL]. The estimated VLDL and LDL have more error when triglycerides are above 200 mg/dL (Warnick, Knopp, Fitzpatrick, & Branson, 1990).
Triglyceride is a form of fat made in the body. Elevated triglycerides can be due to overweight/obesity, physical inactivity, cigarette smoking, excess alcohol consumption and a diet very high in carbohydrates (60 percent of total calories or more). People with high triglycerides often have a high total cholesterol level, including a high LDL (bad) level and a low HDL (good) level. Many people with heart disease and/or diabetes also have high triglyceride levels (AHA, 2008)
| LDL Cholesterol | LDL-Cholesterol Category |
| Less than 100 | Optimal |
| 100 - 129 | Near optimal/above optimal |
| 130 - 159 | Borderline high |
| 160 - 189 | High |
| 190 and above | Very high |
| HDL Cholesterol | HDL-Cholesterol Category |
| 60 and above | High; Optimal; helps to lower risk of heart disease |
| Less than 40 in men and less than 50 in women | Low; considered a risk factor for heart disease |
| Triglycerides | Triglyceride Category |
| Less than 150 | Normal |
| 150 - 199 | Borderline high |
| 200 - 499 | High |
| 500 or higher | Very high |
| Total Cholesterol | Category |
| Less than 200 | Desirable |
| 200 - 239 | Borderline High |
| 240 and above | High |
Gwaltney, Great Dogs, Chicken Frank
Serving Size: 1 Frank (56g)
Calories: 120
Calories from fat: 80
Total Fat: 9g - 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.5g - 13%
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 50mg - 17%
Sodium: 760mg - 31%
Total Carbohydrates: 5g - 2%
Dietary Fiber: 0g - 0%
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 5g
Vitamin A: 2%
Vitamin C: 2%
Calcium: 6%
Iron: 4%
*** Percent of Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
About Cholesterol. (2008, April 3). In American Heart Association. Retrieved December 1, 2009, from http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=512
Cholesterol. (2009, November 30). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 06:22, December 1, 2009, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cholesterol&oldid=328818861
National Institute of Health. (2005, June). High blood cholesterol: what you need to know. National cholesterol education program. Retrieved December 1, 2009 from http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/chol/wyntk.htm
Warnick GR, Knopp RH, Fitzpatrick V, Branson L. (1990). Estimating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol by the Friedewald equation is adequate for classifying patients on the basis of nationally recommended cutpoints. Clinical Chemistry, 36, 15-19. Retrieved December 1, 2009 from http://www.clinchem.org/cgi/content/abstract/36/1/15
Calorie Count - This website will allow you to create an account that will allow you track your food intake, calories burned through various activities, keep a weight log, and even provide you with an analysis of your nutrition. The analysis will include fat, protein, carbohydrates, alcohol, sodium, sugar, cholesterol, saturated fat, and fiber intake. Additionally, it gives you a vast amount of information regarding exercise (from beginner to advanced), a BMI tool, a food browser that gives information on any particular food, a place to record a personal journal, and more.
I have to say, it does quite well in summing up your day and progress, providing you tell it everything you eat and all your activities (including sleeping). You can even add friends, or keep it private. This would work well if a group of people wanted to get healthy together, instead of going it alone. But, if it is alone you choose, they accomodate that as well. My rating of this website so far, is A+.
