When You're Not A Mer....

[Mermaid Saphira]

( I am so sorry if i bored you all..I love to share everything- and Im high on chocolate..lol)

LOL! Sounds like me right about now *Aqua says with a mouth full of dove chocolate*

[MermanJesse]

@Jesse: Interesting. We're just down the road in Lexington.

Alveric

Carpool to Palooza?

[Alveric]

I won't be able to make it this year, but keep it in mind for the future.

[Merman_Shawn]

I've already disclosed a lot about myself in previous threads, but I'll try to reign it all in here.
In real life I'm Shawn. I've had many professions and day jobs. I've been a cashier at K-Mart, Wal*Mart, Conoco/Philips, and Circle K. Currently I work in a Salon and Day Spa as a receptionist. On the more exciting side, I've been a make up artist for Ulta Stores, Boots Cosmetics, a production of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, and various Halloween Haunted Houses. I also used to go-go dance for warehouse parties when I was younger(as a result I did a little modeling too). Oh, I've been a drag performer as well;Drag was truly an eye opening experience.
On a personal note, I've been with my boyfriend for 2 1/2 years. We met on the internet, he lived in NY and I lived in CA. After about a year of long distance dating, he came to visit me, and I moved to NY shortly after. He is disabled, and I do a lot for him, but I love him. We're hoping with the right mix of drugs and procedures we can get him back into the world again, but everything is up in the air at the moment.
I love fantasy novels and sci-fi tv shows. My current favorite show has to be Doctor Who. One day when I see that blue box, I'll be ready!
Can't think of anything else at the moment, but if you have questions feel free to ask. Here have some pictures:
Here's a make up I did on myself:

These two are from my Go-Go Dancing Days:


And this is me in drag:

[merboy78xy]

Shawn! THat's awesome makeup job! And you're quite beautiful in drag!

Lorelei-- I have some awesome wedding kimonos that I bought when I worked for Tokyo Disney. LOVE em... they're so elaborate and beautiful!

I'm Steve.
I live in NYC, and I make my living in Theatre. I have spent my life as an actor, having done themeparks, cruise ships, national tour, vegas, etc. tho now I have my own theatre company and make my own work. I co-create and co-produce shows. Because we're a new company, I wear a LOT of hats. I am the costume departments (I sew WAY too much for my own good! It's SOO MUCH WORK! and costs SO MUCH!!). I am the Props dept. I am the company artist (including sketch, design, logos, set painting, etc.), and the main driver on tour-- not to mention one of the two leads in our shows. It's enough to make me cry! It keeps me very busy and makes me sad to not have the energy or desire to sew more than I have to-- so making my own costumes (and tail) is a long ways away.
I am very into the arts: drawing, painting, singing, dancing, acting, etc. I am also a huge movie buff, a bit of a writer, and VERY into my spirituality (pagan boy here) and nature (I've worked with the manatees and sea turtles in FL, at an Avian hospital in Germany and with endangered animals as well!)
I'm silly, goofy, outgoing and LOVE to learn... so that's me as a human, a witch and a merman!

[Gem Stone]

I recently learned something about myself, or my moms side of the family anyway. We'd always known that from my mom's dad's side of the family we were from Prussia, a country that no longer exists. But we never knew what we were in Prussia, general workers, poor people, blacksmiths, yada yada. Well anyway, after five years of genealogy research done by my grandad he found out that we are descendants of the royal line from Prussia! I'm a princess!

[babsannee]

I'm Barbara, and I'm an 18 year old student. I love theatre, reading, and my pug! I'm a little obsessed with tumblr right now too....

[Alveric]

Gem Stone: Prussia Doesn't exist anymore but in 1871 the King of Prussia became the Emperor (Kaiser) of Germany. The last Kaiser, Wilhelm II Hohenzollern, was overthrown in 1918 when Germany lost WWI.

[Joy&RaptorsUnrestrained!]

Talk about buckling under a lot of Prussia

[merboy78xy]

Joy... that was so bad it was AWESOME!

[Joy&RaptorsUnrestrained!]

Yeah merboy78xy, I forgot to mention I have a sense of humor that includes ridiculous puns

[Mermaid Miel]

My name is Jarna. I am Female, 26ys old (27 on the 17th).
In my real life I am a Sterilisation Assistant at Coast Dental clinic. (squee! New Job!)
It pays more, has way better working conditions and awesomely friendly work colleagues. Previously I worked in retail, never keeping a job for more than a year (with two years in between some jobs.) Worked in some excellent stores with supportive staff (and terrible customers) and also in reverse I have worked for some terrible bosses as well, despite the lovely customers.

I have collected and restored dolls, My Child mainly with some Barbies for restoration practice. I am a huge reader, sporadic writer, church singer and occasional actor.

I have a boyfriend (2 years younger than me) we have been together for over 3 years. I am currently saving for my Dream house that's on the market now. (probably wont get it, but it's savings!) It has solar panels, Rumpus room and this Awesome pool.

[Sea Specter]

I'm Cassie
I'm 16 and am in my high school's colorguard program, it's hard work but I love it and it gives me cool muscles for mermaiding 8D
Next year a Schlitterbahn (waterpark) is opening up in my town, and mayyybe they'll hire me as a mermaid if I ask n' stuff - we'll see, it'd be super cool though

[Arella]

I'm Cassie
I'm 16 and am in my high school's colorguard program, it's hard work but I love it and it gives me cool muscles for mermaiding 8D
Next year a Schlitterbahn (waterpark) is opening up in my town, and mayyybe they'll hire me as a mermaid if I ask n' stuff - we'll see, it'd be super cool though

I'm 17 and captain of my schools color guard!

[Dacora]

I am Dakota, I am a 17 year old female and graduating next month hopefully. When Im not pretending to have a tail(I don't have one yet) or swimming I'm either working,doing school work, sleeping or taking care of my animals. If its not my animals I am taking care of its someones pets. XD
I have 2 dogs, 1 bird,1 cat and 3 fancy goldfish in a 110 gallon tank. I will have 9 total in the tank once I am done stocking it but I am taking the stocking slow because my biological filtration got messed up. But I wont bore yall with those details since it can be quite boring if you are not into fish keeping. XD

[Mermaid Celissa]

I'm Abby, I'm thirteen and just started eighth grade. I have several health disorders (read my profile) and have had back surgery for scoliois. I have two cats, two tabbies named Chloe (gray) and Cupcake (orange. I love merfolk!

[Sea Specter]

I'm 17 and captain of my schools color guard!

That's awesome
I'm captain too~ CG is the best! Is there marching band up there?

[deepblue]

Ah, you're all so interesting! It's cool to see.

My name I don't use online. I'm 42, and a full time single mom to a toddler. Which means I'm broke lol and have no time for anything else. But that's okay. I dedicated myself to motherhood and wouldn't change a thing. Except for the money... if I could, haha.

[Mizuko]

This is a lovely idea! ^_^
I'm Carrie, 23 years old from South Australia. I work full time as a receptionist/sales manager selling vaccine thermometers. I'm a person of many interests- fashion being one big one! I used to work in fashion stores for 7 years before moving to this job over a year ago (unfortunately I needed a higher paying job ><). Other than fashion, I love drawing and writing. I used to act/dance/sing on stage too, but it wasn't something I really wanted to pursue (despite many peoples protest- Let me make my own decisions!! lol)
My favourite colour is pink. I hate winter- give me spring/summer all year. I've been to Japan and want to go back there to live, but only in the warmer months! My partner who I live with is an ex-bouncer/martial arts expert so I also like to dabble in mixed martial arts too. I have a huge selection of plush toys. I write a blog (http://pinkdiamondbluepearl.blogspot.com.au/) which isn't exactly exciting because I am still learning! I dont have any pets, but my partner and I cant choose between a dog and a tea-cup pig (which he wants to call Bacon). hehe. I enjoy cosplaying also! ^__^

[WavyMermaidy]

It's so interesting reading everyone's unique stories...I love to see the differences as well as the similarities!!

My real name is Traci, and I currently live in Florida with my husband of 4 years (plus 5 prior to our wedding, which was on Halloween) and our cat, Pumpkin. I'm originally from Ohio and have also lived in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. I'm pretty undecided and, like many on here, I have a ton of interests so I can't seem to ever settle on one thing...thankfully I've come to realize that's ok and it makes life interesting I did decide on 2 bachelor's degrees, one in history from Miami University (Ohio) and one in recreational therapy from Western Carolina U (in NC). I am also a trained/registered yoga instructor.

I have worked variously as a museum educator, tour guide - including driving and narrating trolley tours in St. Augustine, health food store clerk, intern (Forest Service and physical rehab in a hospital), and volunteer yoga instructor. My husband is a disabled veteran, and his benefits combined with our thrifty ways means I don't HAVE to work if I don't want to...so right now I'm going back to my first love (the ubiquitous kid career fantasy "marine biology") and volunteering at a marine science center. I am currently working with their education department...and they have just asked me to be a mermaid on their Christmas float

Let's see...a few random facts: I'm a vegetarian; I have Joint Hypermobility Syndrome; I love traveling; I'm pagan and am training to be a High Priestess; I love thrift stores and vintage stores and buy almost all my clothes there; I played flute and piccolo in high school and was in an award-winning marching band; my dream vehicle is a VW bus; I get way too nostalgic about places I've lived and the past in general...and as I get older (though I'm only in my very early 30's) I'm more scared of aging and death than I'd ever thought I would be (and really hate to admit it). But overall I feel like I've had a pretty charmed life and I love being alive every day

Edit (after actually seeing my post on the board): Oh, and I really like to write...which is why my posts always end up being way longer than expected...oh well