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starquakes

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For a long time I haven't really cared to get to know anyone else with CF. I consider myself a kind of recluse. I keep to myself, and don't announce to people or explain to anyone why I take medication when I eat, or why I cough so much.

However, that life is a lonely one. So, here I am. Now, shall I tell you a little about me?

My legal name is Michelle. However, for the past seven or eight years, I've gone by either Adrian, or my middle name, Ryan.
I'm a girl. :3
I'm twenty-seven years old, and was diagnosed with CF at birth. And boy, was I a huge baby! Nearly ten pounds and a full head a hair. The nurses thought I was several months old.
I'm not so big now, though. I'm a petite five foot three inches, and weigh a puny 106lbs.
Most of my problems have been G.I. related. I've had a G-tube at one point in my life, but it did no good. In fact, it was more of a pain (literally) than a help. I've had a Nissen Fundoplication, which has caused some problems of it's own. Several times they had to preform an endoscopy to 'stretch' open my esophagus so food would stop getting stuck. Pain in the ass, lemme tell ya!

I have several pets: three cats, two absolutely gorgeous ball pythons, and some kind of gecko that I've yet to have identified.
I am fascinated with space and what lies beyond our planet.
I'm very opinionated, sometimes to the point of it seeming rude or flat out mean.
I'm in no way religious.
Steven Hawking is my hero. Along with Ironman.
I am a writer, role player, and avid PC gamer.
I do web and graphic design in my free time, just for fun!
I make friends for life.
I'm really not as mean as I come off as. I promise!

Well, there you go. Just a dash of information about me to you. I'd love to chat with some people! Feel free to massage me on here, IM me on AIM, or email me!
 
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starquakes

New member
For a long time I haven't really cared to get to know anyone else with CF. I consider myself a kind of recluse. I keep to myself, and don't announce to people or explain to anyone why I take medication when I eat, or why I cough so much.

However, that life is a lonely one. So, here I am. Now, shall I tell you a little about me?

My legal name is Michelle. However, for the past seven or eight years, I've gone by either Adrian, or my middle name, Ryan.
I'm a girl. :3
I'm twenty-seven years old, and was diagnosed with CF at birth. And boy, was I a huge baby! Nearly ten pounds and a full head a hair. The nurses thought I was several months old.
I'm not so big now, though. I'm a petite five foot three inches, and weigh a puny 106lbs.
Most of my problems have been G.I. related. I've had a G-tube at one point in my life, but it did no good. In fact, it was more of a pain (literally) than a help. I've had a Nissen Fundoplication, which has caused some problems of it's own. Several times they had to preform an endoscopy to 'stretch' open my esophagus so food would stop getting stuck. Pain in the ass, lemme tell ya!

I have several pets: three cats, two absolutely gorgeous ball pythons, and some kind of gecko that I've yet to have identified.
I am fascinated with space and what lies beyond our planet.
I'm very opinionated, sometimes to the point of it seeming rude or flat out mean.
I'm in no way religious.
Steven Hawking is my hero. Along with Ironman.
I am a writer, role player, and avid PC gamer.
I do web and graphic design in my free time, just for fun!
I make friends for life.
I'm really not as mean as I come off as. I promise!

Well, there you go. Just a dash of information about me to you. I'd love to chat with some people! Feel free to massage me on here, IM me on AIM, or email me!
 
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starquakes

New member
For a long time I haven't really cared to get to know anyone else with CF. I consider myself a kind of recluse. I keep to myself, and don't announce to people or explain to anyone why I take medication when I eat, or why I cough so much.

However, that life is a lonely one. So, here I am. Now, shall I tell you a little about me?

My legal name is Michelle. However, for the past seven or eight years, I've gone by either Adrian, or my middle name, Ryan.
I'm a girl. :3
I'm twenty-seven years old, and was diagnosed with CF at birth. And boy, was I a huge baby! Nearly ten pounds and a full head a hair. The nurses thought I was several months old.
I'm not so big now, though. I'm a petite five foot three inches, and weigh a puny 106lbs.
Most of my problems have been G.I. related. I've had a G-tube at one point in my life, but it did no good. In fact, it was more of a pain (literally) than a help. I've had a Nissen Fundoplication, which has caused some problems of it's own. Several times they had to preform an endoscopy to 'stretch' open my esophagus so food would stop getting stuck. Pain in the ass, lemme tell ya!

I have several pets: three cats, two absolutely gorgeous ball pythons, and some kind of gecko that I've yet to have identified.
I am fascinated with space and what lies beyond our planet.
I'm very opinionated, sometimes to the point of it seeming rude or flat out mean.
I'm in no way religious.
Steven Hawking is my hero. Along with Ironman.
I am a writer, role player, and avid PC gamer.
I do web and graphic design in my free time, just for fun!
I make friends for life.
I'm really not as mean as I come off as. I promise!

Well, there you go. Just a dash of information about me to you. I'd love to chat with some people! Feel free to massage me on here, IM me on AIM, or email me!
 
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starquakes

New member
For a long time I haven't really cared to get to know anyone else with CF. I consider myself a kind of recluse. I keep to myself, and don't announce to people or explain to anyone why I take medication when I eat, or why I cough so much.

However, that life is a lonely one. So, here I am. Now, shall I tell you a little about me?

My legal name is Michelle. However, for the past seven or eight years, I've gone by either Adrian, or my middle name, Ryan.
I'm a girl. :3
I'm twenty-seven years old, and was diagnosed with CF at birth. And boy, was I a huge baby! Nearly ten pounds and a full head a hair. The nurses thought I was several months old.
I'm not so big now, though. I'm a petite five foot three inches, and weigh a puny 106lbs.
Most of my problems have been G.I. related. I've had a G-tube at one point in my life, but it did no good. In fact, it was more of a pain (literally) than a help. I've had a Nissen Fundoplication, which has caused some problems of it's own. Several times they had to preform an endoscopy to 'stretch' open my esophagus so food would stop getting stuck. Pain in the ass, lemme tell ya!

I have several pets: three cats, two absolutely gorgeous ball pythons, and some kind of gecko that I've yet to have identified.
I am fascinated with space and what lies beyond our planet.
I'm very opinionated, sometimes to the point of it seeming rude or flat out mean.
I'm in no way religious.
Steven Hawking is my hero. Along with Ironman.
I am a writer, role player, and avid PC gamer.
I do web and graphic design in my free time, just for fun!
I make friends for life.
I'm really not as mean as I come off as. I promise!

Well, there you go. Just a dash of information about me to you. I'd love to chat with some people! Feel free to massage me on here, IM me on AIM, or email me!
 
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starquakes

New member
For a long time I haven't really cared to get to know anyone else with CF. I consider myself a kind of recluse. I keep to myself, and don't announce to people or explain to anyone why I take medication when I eat, or why I cough so much.
<br />
<br />However, that life is a lonely one. So, here I am. Now, shall I tell you a little about me?
<br />
<br />My legal name is Michelle. However, for the past seven or eight years, I've gone by either Adrian, or my middle name, Ryan.
<br />I'm a girl. :3
<br />I'm twenty-seven years old, and was diagnosed with CF at birth. And boy, was I a huge baby! Nearly ten pounds and a full head a hair. The nurses thought I was several months old.
<br />I'm not so big now, though. I'm a petite five foot three inches, and weigh a puny 106lbs.
<br />Most of my problems have been G.I. related. I've had a G-tube at one point in my life, but it did no good. In fact, it was more of a pain (literally) than a help. I've had a Nissen Fundoplication, which has caused some problems of it's own. Several times they had to preform an endoscopy to 'stretch' open my esophagus so food would stop getting stuck. Pain in the ass, lemme tell ya!
<br />
<br />I have several pets: three cats, two absolutely gorgeous ball pythons, and some kind of gecko that I've yet to have identified.
<br />I am fascinated with space and what lies beyond our planet.
<br />I'm very opinionated, sometimes to the point of it seeming rude or flat out mean.
<br />I'm in no way religious.
<br />Steven Hawking is my hero. Along with Ironman.
<br />I am a writer, role player, and avid PC gamer.
<br />I do web and graphic design in my free time, just for fun!
<br />I make friends for life.
<br />I'm really not as mean as I come off as. I promise!
<br />
<br />Well, there you go. Just a dash of information about me to you. I'd love to chat with some people! Feel free to massage me on here, IM me on AIM, or email me!
 
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LouLou

New member
Welcome! I'm so glad you joined. You sound like you'll be a fun addition to this community. I think a lot of people with cf can be opinionated and a bit blunt. The way I've explained it before is that I have cf and have way to much to do to mickey mouse around so I tend to get straight to the point. Be aware though that some NOT ALL cf parents don't like this and may get snappy back at you. Don't get offended just think of it like a healthy debate and remind them so. Sugar coating IS NOT required. People shouldn't get offended so easily but sometimes they do. I've been a member since 2006 and there have been a couple times where we have a lively bunch of people that keep things interesting bringing up all sorts of thought provoking topics. These are good times not drama times. I hope you contribute often.

A little about me. I'm 31. BFA in Industrial Design. Worked 7 years in consulting before having a baby and staying home with him full time to care for him and my lungs and my sanity/relationships. I've lived in 9 states. My lung function is mid 60s. I'm on SSDI which rocks. I got it first time around - no lawyer. I live in CT and am happily married. My son has two cf mutations but still no symptoms at almost 3 yrs old. Yea!! I like to ski, get massaged, innovate, garden, fundraise, exercise and paint/sculpt. I have MRSA and 2 PA's, gallbladder out'04, BAE '07, carried baby 40 weeks and delivered healthy 7lb 10oz baby vaginally with no complications.

So do you have a bad a_s_s telescope or what?
 
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LouLou

New member
Welcome! I'm so glad you joined. You sound like you'll be a fun addition to this community. I think a lot of people with cf can be opinionated and a bit blunt. The way I've explained it before is that I have cf and have way to much to do to mickey mouse around so I tend to get straight to the point. Be aware though that some NOT ALL cf parents don't like this and may get snappy back at you. Don't get offended just think of it like a healthy debate and remind them so. Sugar coating IS NOT required. People shouldn't get offended so easily but sometimes they do. I've been a member since 2006 and there have been a couple times where we have a lively bunch of people that keep things interesting bringing up all sorts of thought provoking topics. These are good times not drama times. I hope you contribute often.

A little about me. I'm 31. BFA in Industrial Design. Worked 7 years in consulting before having a baby and staying home with him full time to care for him and my lungs and my sanity/relationships. I've lived in 9 states. My lung function is mid 60s. I'm on SSDI which rocks. I got it first time around - no lawyer. I live in CT and am happily married. My son has two cf mutations but still no symptoms at almost 3 yrs old. Yea!! I like to ski, get massaged, innovate, garden, fundraise, exercise and paint/sculpt. I have MRSA and 2 PA's, gallbladder out'04, BAE '07, carried baby 40 weeks and delivered healthy 7lb 10oz baby vaginally with no complications.

So do you have a bad a_s_s telescope or what?
 
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LouLou

New member
Welcome! I'm so glad you joined. You sound like you'll be a fun addition to this community. I think a lot of people with cf can be opinionated and a bit blunt. The way I've explained it before is that I have cf and have way to much to do to mickey mouse around so I tend to get straight to the point. Be aware though that some NOT ALL cf parents don't like this and may get snappy back at you. Don't get offended just think of it like a healthy debate and remind them so. Sugar coating IS NOT required. People shouldn't get offended so easily but sometimes they do. I've been a member since 2006 and there have been a couple times where we have a lively bunch of people that keep things interesting bringing up all sorts of thought provoking topics. These are good times not drama times. I hope you contribute often.

A little about me. I'm 31. BFA in Industrial Design. Worked 7 years in consulting before having a baby and staying home with him full time to care for him and my lungs and my sanity/relationships. I've lived in 9 states. My lung function is mid 60s. I'm on SSDI which rocks. I got it first time around - no lawyer. I live in CT and am happily married. My son has two cf mutations but still no symptoms at almost 3 yrs old. Yea!! I like to ski, get massaged, innovate, garden, fundraise, exercise and paint/sculpt. I have MRSA and 2 PA's, gallbladder out'04, BAE '07, carried baby 40 weeks and delivered healthy 7lb 10oz baby vaginally with no complications.

So do you have a bad a_s_s telescope or what?
 
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LouLou

New member
Welcome! I'm so glad you joined. You sound like you'll be a fun addition to this community. I think a lot of people with cf can be opinionated and a bit blunt. The way I've explained it before is that I have cf and have way to much to do to mickey mouse around so I tend to get straight to the point. Be aware though that some NOT ALL cf parents don't like this and may get snappy back at you. Don't get offended just think of it like a healthy debate and remind them so. Sugar coating IS NOT required. People shouldn't get offended so easily but sometimes they do. I've been a member since 2006 and there have been a couple times where we have a lively bunch of people that keep things interesting bringing up all sorts of thought provoking topics. These are good times not drama times. I hope you contribute often.

A little about me. I'm 31. BFA in Industrial Design. Worked 7 years in consulting before having a baby and staying home with him full time to care for him and my lungs and my sanity/relationships. I've lived in 9 states. My lung function is mid 60s. I'm on SSDI which rocks. I got it first time around - no lawyer. I live in CT and am happily married. My son has two cf mutations but still no symptoms at almost 3 yrs old. Yea!! I like to ski, get massaged, innovate, garden, fundraise, exercise and paint/sculpt. I have MRSA and 2 PA's, gallbladder out'04, BAE '07, carried baby 40 weeks and delivered healthy 7lb 10oz baby vaginally with no complications.

So do you have a bad a_s_s telescope or what?
 
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LouLou

New member
Welcome! I'm so glad you joined. You sound like you'll be a fun addition to this community. I think a lot of people with cf can be opinionated and a bit blunt. The way I've explained it before is that I have cf and have way to much to do to mickey mouse around so I tend to get straight to the point. Be aware though that some NOT ALL cf parents don't like this and may get snappy back at you. Don't get offended just think of it like a healthy debate and remind them so. Sugar coating IS NOT required. People shouldn't get offended so easily but sometimes they do. I've been a member since 2006 and there have been a couple times where we have a lively bunch of people that keep things interesting bringing up all sorts of thought provoking topics. These are good times not drama times. I hope you contribute often.
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<br />A little about me. I'm 31. BFA in Industrial Design. Worked 7 years in consulting before having a baby and staying home with him full time to care for him and my lungs and my sanity/relationships. I've lived in 9 states. My lung function is mid 60s. I'm on SSDI which rocks. I got it first time around - no lawyer. I live in CT and am happily married. My son has two cf mutations but still no symptoms at almost 3 yrs old. Yea!! I like to ski, get massaged, innovate, garden, fundraise, exercise and paint/sculpt. I have MRSA and 2 PA's, gallbladder out'04, BAE '07, carried baby 40 weeks and delivered healthy 7lb 10oz baby vaginally with no complications.
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<br />So do you have a bad a_s_s telescope or what?
 
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starquakes

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>LouLou</b></i>

So do you have a bad a_s_s telescope or what?</end quote></div>

Haha! Well, I'm glad I don't have to put on the kid gloves to talk to people. That would drive me mad, but I'll be sure to be careful with my wording so as not to offend anyone.

As for a telescope, yeah, I have one. But, it's hard to see much. There's too much light pollution to really see much through it. Hopefully I'll be moving to the coast soon, and will be able to use it more.
 
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starquakes

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>LouLou</b></i>

So do you have a bad a_s_s telescope or what?</end quote></div>

Haha! Well, I'm glad I don't have to put on the kid gloves to talk to people. That would drive me mad, but I'll be sure to be careful with my wording so as not to offend anyone.

As for a telescope, yeah, I have one. But, it's hard to see much. There's too much light pollution to really see much through it. Hopefully I'll be moving to the coast soon, and will be able to use it more.
 
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starquakes

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>LouLou</b></i>

So do you have a bad a_s_s telescope or what?</end quote></div>

Haha! Well, I'm glad I don't have to put on the kid gloves to talk to people. That would drive me mad, but I'll be sure to be careful with my wording so as not to offend anyone.

As for a telescope, yeah, I have one. But, it's hard to see much. There's too much light pollution to really see much through it. Hopefully I'll be moving to the coast soon, and will be able to use it more.
 
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starquakes

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>LouLou</b></i>

So do you have a bad a_s_s telescope or what?</end quote>

Haha! Well, I'm glad I don't have to put on the kid gloves to talk to people. That would drive me mad, but I'll be sure to be careful with my wording so as not to offend anyone.

As for a telescope, yeah, I have one. But, it's hard to see much. There's too much light pollution to really see much through it. Hopefully I'll be moving to the coast soon, and will be able to use it more.
 
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starquakes

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>LouLou</b></i>
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<br />So do you have a bad a_s_s telescope or what?</end quote>
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<br />Haha! Well, I'm glad I don't have to put on the kid gloves to talk to people. That would drive me mad, but I'll be sure to be careful with my wording so as not to offend anyone.
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<br />As for a telescope, yeah, I have one. But, it's hard to see much. There's too much light pollution to really see much through it. Hopefully I'll be moving to the coast soon, and will be able to use it more.
 
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