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So, I figured I should introduce myself finally!
« on: January 04, 2011, 11:35:39 PM »
I've been posting on here in the last few months, but I never actually introduced myself.  So here it goes!



My name is Lexx.  I hail from New Hampshire, though I spent my early years growing up in Germany (my mum was stationed there.)  I haven't really lived anywhere in NH for very long in the last 13 years due to going to boarding school, college, and moving about as young people do.  Somewhere along the way I managed to get a BA in Psychology, and have taken all the non-nursing classes needed to become a nurse.  I am a Licensed Nursing Assistant, and specialize in developmental disabilities, with a particular interest in behavior modification.  I'm a member of MENSA.


I enjoy genealogy, cooking, reading, gardening, and crafting.  To pass the time lately, I have been doing A LOT of cross stitching.  I love to cook, and my hubby-to-be loves to eat.


I met my fiancee about 2 years ago online, quite randomly while playing poker through Zynga.  We chatted a bunch, became friends, and started to Skype.  Well, we grew fond of each other, and when he came to the US to visit at the end of 2009, we completely fell for each other.

 I decided to investigate moving to the UK, specifically Scotland, on the condition that if I was to move over there, I would first have to be accepted to school for nursing, the next degree I plan to complete.  In June of '09, I was accepted into the nursing programs at both the University of Stirling, and Glasgow Caledonian University.  I deferred my enrollment in order to save money, since we decided to marry.

My fiancee is born and raised on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.  We are looking forward to our wedding on March 25th of this year (fiancee visa pending,) and I plan to start the nursing program at the University of Stirling's Western Isles campus in the fall.



I can't think of anything else to say at the moment, but questions are welcome!  lol
Met Online - May '09
Engaged- July '10
Married- June 1, 2011

Starting the visa process to have my hubby move to the USA.


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Re: So, I figured I should introduce myself finally!
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2011, 11:45:43 PM »
Welcome to UKY Lexx - that is quite a story and I am sure your knowledge will come in handy (it did for me already) ;-)


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Re: So, I figured I should introduce myself finally!
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2011, 12:05:15 AM »
I hope it does!  I have so much random stuff floating about in my head, maybe someone else can benefit from it!!!  ;D

You should have seen me when I saw your reaction to my reply on your post, I was so excited!  I'm a complete geek when it comes to medical stuff, and a geek in general, and it felt really good to help someone....I guess that's why I'm going to become a nurse. lol
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Re: So, I figured I should introduce myself finally!
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2011, 12:46:45 AM »
Welcome to UKY!  I'm the same way if I find my post has helped somebody, it's a great feeling :D


Re: So, I figured I should introduce myself finally!
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2011, 09:36:32 AM »
Hello and welcome!!  Congrats on your upcoming wedding and all the best with your new degree! :)


Re: So, I figured I should introduce myself finally!
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2011, 10:06:43 AM »
Welcome to UKY!!!


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Re: So, I figured I should introduce myself finally!
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2011, 10:36:30 AM »
Welcome to UKY Lexx! Your post actually helped me too. I was up reading that thread at 1am and thought, "hmm, all good suggestions! I better get to bed now" lol  :)


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Re: So, I figured I should introduce myself finally!
« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2011, 03:21:29 PM »
Congratulations on your upcoming marriage, and best of luck to you with all your plans!
Fiancee visa approved 17 Dec. 2010
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Re: So, I figured I should introduce myself finally!
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2011, 04:02:01 PM »
Hi and welcome!  Yay for another one joining us up north!  :D  My BF is from Mull so I know all about those charming islanders!  ;)  Good luck with everything, sounds like 2011 is going to be a great year for you!
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Re: So, I figured I should introduce myself finally!
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2011, 05:49:58 PM »
Hello and welcome  :)  I'm also in Scotland and also getting married this year. Best of luck!


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Re: So, I figured I should introduce myself finally!
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2011, 11:22:26 PM »
Welcome to UKY  :)
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Re: So, I figured I should introduce myself finally!
« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2011, 06:25:27 AM »
Hiya, Lexx!

Congrats on your impending move and marriage, how exciting!  I am huge into genealogy myself!  I actually traced my maternal grandfather's paternal side back through mid-evil British and Welsh royalty and into the biblical times.  I'm still working on my entire tree, but it is so much fun (and addicting!).  I also love cooking as well!

I am less than a year away from starting nursing school here in Colorado...yet something else we have in common :)  Your proposed area of nursing seems interesting!!  I am hoping to get into Women's Health, Mother/Baby or NICU nursing, then go for my NP in the UK.

Nice to "meet" you :)

Leza


Re: So, I figured I should introduce myself finally!
« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2011, 12:03:23 AM »
Hi and welcome to UKY!   :)

Good luck with the upcoming move, wedding and venture into nursing!


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