Hello from Japan

DianaQ · 02-11-2009, 10:15 PM

Hi!

I sort of kind of introduced myself in this thread.

Like I mentioned there, I'm a military spouse living in Okinawa, Japan.

Before this base.....I was a library assistant for 8 years, a licensed Clinical Psychologist (in Mexico), stage actress, nurse aide, nursing student and overall oddball.
I can read in 6 languages, fluently speak two and have smatterings of plenty. Currently, I'm about a month into Japanese I. It's my goal to learn as many languages as I can in my lifetime.

I adore books, and working with my hands (cooking, knitting, building stuff, etc). I'm married to an amazing man who is as off his rocker as me and with whom I share the love of the written word.

My current profession is Cat Herder (a.k.a school age program caretaker).

And....tada.......that's me. Now if you excuse me I have to go herd some cats.

desertgrandma · 02-11-2009, 10:19 PM

Well, welcome to MobileRead, DianaK.

I really am too intimidated by you to say more.

DianaQ · 02-11-2009, 10:28 PM

O_O.....b-but.....why?

desertgrandma · 02-11-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DianaQ

O_O.....b-but.....why?

Before this base.....I was a library assistant for 8 years, a licensed Clinical Psychologist (in Mexico), stage actress, nurse aide, nursing student and overall oddball.
I can read in 6 languages, fluently speak two and have smatterings of plenty. Currently, I'm about a month into Japanese I. It's my goal to learn as many languages as I can in my lifetime.

I adore books, and working with my hands (cooking, knitting, building stuff, etc). I'm married to an amazing man who is as off his rocker as me and with whom I share the love of the written word.

I'm a part time 'cat herder' (I volunteer in my granddaughters Kindergarten class) and I make quilts. In my spare time, I'm here, getting into trouble, mostly.

You, on the other hand, have lived a very interesting life.......

DixieGal · 02-11-2009, 10:33 PM

Welcome! We will have some assignments for someone with your talents in the llama llounge. You will be informed. Meanwhile, go browse the llounge threads. I think you will fit right in.

(I mean that as a compliment, in case you are confused after reading the adventures of Harv and Vera, and a private dick called Red.)

desertgrandma · 02-11-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

Welcome! We will have some assignments for someone with your talents in the llama llounge. You will be informed. Meanwhile, go browse the llounge threads. I think you will fit right in.

(I mean that as a compliment, in case you are confused after reading the adventures of Harv and Vera, and a private dick called Red.)

Ricky named it???

DianaQ · 02-11-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

I'm a part time 'cat herder' (I volunteer in my granddaughters Kindergarten class) and I make quilts. In my spare time, I'm here, getting into trouble, mostly.

You, on the other hand, have lived a very interesting life.......

I would say you have a pretty interesting life too ^____^
I would love to learn how to quilt someday!!

Most of my accomplishments have resulted from either being ticked off at the System or being bored :P

Since my degree wouldn't transfer to the US, I had to find something else to do for a living and it has just escalated from there hahaha.
The language part comes from growing up in a bi-racial family. Learning a new language wasn't just a suggestion but a necessity. It too, escalated

DianaQ · 02-11-2009, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

Welcome! We will have some assignments for someone with your talents in the llama llounge. You will be informed. Meanwhile, go browse the llounge threads. I think you will fit right in.

(I mean that as a compliment, in case you are confused after reading the adventures of Harv and Vera, and a private dick called Red.)

.......should I start running?

desertgrandma · 02-11-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DianaQ

.......should I start running?

Only if you want to keep your sanity.......

DianaQ · 02-11-2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Only if you want to keep your sanity.......

I think I lost my sanity sometime in the XXth century, so.....it seems I'm screwed?

desertgrandma · 02-11-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DianaQ

I think I lost my sanity sometime in the XXth century, so.....it seems I'm screwed?

Did you hear that little "clic" sound when you came in?

Kinda like the sound a key might make in a lock?

Just, for all thats holy, stay away from the monkey boy!

DianaQ · 02-11-2009, 11:00 PM

I'll take your advice to heart desertgrandma ^_^

tlrowley · 02-11-2009, 11:19 PM

こんばんわ、ヂアナーさん。　東京に住んでいましたとき、日本語が勉強しましたでも難しいです。

That's about the extent of my Japanese

We lived there for about 18 months (Shibuya, downtown Tokyo) and this small town girl found it very difficult. I've been home for about 18 months now, and there are lots and lots of things I miss.

Welcome to MobileRead. How I would have loved to have had an e-book reader (of any type) during my stay.

lilac_jive · 02-12-2009, 11:03 AM

Hello and welcome! I'm a knitter too, but I find myself reading more lately than knitting. Both are just as relaxing though

MickeyC · 02-12-2009, 11:29 AM

Hi DianaQ and welcome to the Forum. I spent a year or so at Kadena back in the late 60's LONG before eBooks were ever thought of.

02-11-2009, 10:15 PM	#1
DianaQ Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Okinawa, Japan Device: iPod Touch	Hello from Japan Hi! I sort of kind of introduced myself in this thread. Like I mentioned there, I'm a military spouse living in Okinawa, Japan. Before this base.....I was a library assistant for 8 years, a licensed Clinical Psychologist (in Mexico), stage actress, nurse aide, nursing student and overall oddball. I can read in 6 languages, fluently speak two and have smatterings of plenty. Currently, I'm about a month into Japanese I. It's my goal to learn as many languages as I can in my lifetime. I adore books, and working with my hands (cooking, knitting, building stuff, etc). I'm married to an amazing man who is as off his rocker as me and with whom I share the love of the written word. My current profession is Cat Herder (a.k.a school age program caretaker). And....tada.......that's me. Now if you excuse me I have to go herd some cats.

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02-11-2009, 10:19 PM	#2
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Well, welcome to MobileRead, DianaK. I really am too intimidated by you to say more.

02-11-2009, 10:28 PM	#3
DianaQ Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Okinawa, Japan Device: iPod Touch	O_O.....b-but.....why?

02-11-2009, 10:33 PM	#5
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Welcome! We will have some assignments for someone with your talents in the llama llounge. You will be informed. Meanwhile, go browse the llounge threads. I think you will fit right in. (I mean that as a compliment, in case you are confused after reading the adventures of Harv and Vera, and a private dick called Red.)

02-11-2009, 11:00 PM	#12
DianaQ Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Okinawa, Japan Device: iPod Touch	I'll take your advice to heart desertgrandma ^_^

02-11-2009, 11:19 PM	#13
tlrowley Quilt Geek Posts: 472 Karma: 91775 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lancaster, PA Device: Kindle	こんばんわ、ヂアナーさん。　東京に住んでいましたとき、日本語が勉強しましたでも難しいです。 That's about the extent of my Japanese We lived there for about 18 months (Shibuya, downtown Tokyo) and this small town girl found it very difficult. I've been home for about 18 months now, and there are lots and lots of things I miss. Welcome to MobileRead. How I would have loved to have had an e-book reader (of any type) during my stay.

02-12-2009, 11:03 AM	#14
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	Hello and welcome! I'm a knitter too, but I find myself reading more lately than knitting. Both are just as relaxing though

02-12-2009, 11:29 AM	#15
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi DianaQ and welcome to the Forum. I spent a year or so at Kadena back in the late 60's LONG before eBooks were ever thought of.

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