Member Introductions!

Come on in and introduce yourself! I'll start.

I'm AnGella, I started this network after we lost the use of Skem9.com. I had so much fun there learning how to do this stuff and seeing all the work other people made that I wanted to keep posting with others. I had started my own site to offer my design services but it was no fun posting alone. So here we are!

I'm pretty easy going. I'm modest. I'm an artaholic. I always wanted to be an artist when I grew up. My Senior year in High School was all art classes except for one required class... Econ. I wanted to go to MCAD (Minneapolis College of Art and Design) but didn't have the money post graduation. Then I guess I fell into the trap of believing I could never make a living with my art. Ok, I'm still not making any money on my art... but maybe one day. I really only got back into creating it in the past year.

I went to college when I was 25. I was able to apply for loans and grants at that time. I put art on the back burner and went for a degree in Anthropology with an emphasis in Forensics. (Death Investigation) I love it as much as art but just can't picture myself around dead people all day every day. I'd much rather make art even if it doesn't pay as well. There's that modesty... I don't need much in the way of possessions. Happiness is much more valuable to me.

Anything you want to know, just ask. :)

▶ Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Mary Ellen Osborn on December 2, 2009 at 9:22pm

Hi everyone, I'm Mary O. I tend to be internet challenged. I'm always a little behind the times. I'm just beginning to figure out how to change the appearance of my page. LOL

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by AnGella on December 3, 2009 at 8:55am

Welcome Mary! If you need help just holler! :D

Mary Ellen Osborn said:

Hi everyone, I'm Mary O. I tend to be internet challenged. I'm always a little behind the times. I'm just beginning to figure out how to change the appearance of my page. LOL

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Diamond on December 3, 2009 at 2:08pm

Welcome all new members!! :) Hope to see you all around!

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by AnGella on December 11, 2009 at 11:30pm

Thanks so much for the intro. I am glad to hear that you have a positive outlook on life after all you have been through!

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Zulu on December 20, 2009 at 2:13pm

Hi All...

I am in the UK..
I am Single & Looking..
I am a Loving Caring Lady of T****
I have Three ning Sites and another one coming up..
I like to keep busy I will not be a victim of dementia..
My Likes:.. Aviation,Astronomy,Paranormal,Harleys + more...
I am a Ex Pro Bodyguard..
Now Lady of Liesure..
Music Tasts.. Classical Opera.
My Age hummmm above 45 below 100 will that do you lol....
This is myself...

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by AnGella on December 20, 2009 at 11:26pm

Wonderful to meet you Zulu. I bet you have lots of fun stories from you previous job! So glad to meet you and I hope you enjoy the site. If you need anything just send me a note!

Zulu said:

Hi All...

I am in the UK..
I am Single & Looking..
I am a Loving Caring Lady of T****
I have Three ning Sites and another one coming up..
I like to keep busy I will not be a victim of dementia..
My Likes:.. Aviation,Astronomy,Paranormal,Harleys + more...
I am a Ex Pro Bodyguard..
Now Lady of Liesure..
Music Tasts.. Classical Opera.
My Age hummmm above 45 below 100 will that do you lol....
This is myself...

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Mike Lamoreaux on January 4, 2010 at 10:01pm

Hi guys, I'm Mike and I have no art ability in the least however I love what you guys do! I'm getting a hold of this Social Site thing and plan to be a millionaire shortly :). I'm an industrial sales rep by day and by night I'm building a local community site with some big plans. I have a BS Degree in Sales and I'm not kidding when I say BS in sales. They really offer one. Anyway, thanks for the tips, inspiration, and support, I love seeing what you all have put together!

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by AnGella on January 6, 2010 at 10:02am

Thanks so much and welcome to the site! If you need anything just let me know. :)

Mike Lamoreaux said:

Hi guys, I'm Mike and I have no art ability in the least however I love what you guys do! I'm getting a hold of this Social Site thing and plan to be a millionaire shortly :). I'm an industrial sales rep by day and by night I'm building a local community site with some big plans. I have a BS Degree in Sales and I'm not kidding when I say BS in sales. They really offer one. Anyway, thanks for the tips, inspiration, and support, I love seeing what you all have put together!

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Elle St.Pierre on January 15, 2010 at 3:14pm

Hello, everyone! I'm Michelle and I was on the skem9 website for about 2 1/2 years. I went by St.Pierre and I'm going by Elle St.Pierre my artist name on this site. I have been working professionally as a graphic artist and web designer as Nova Design. Originally from the Cleveland, Ohio area, I'm now living in New Orleans, LA where I've been for almost 23 years. I'm 41 years old and have a 14 year old son.

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by AnGella on January 15, 2010 at 5:47pm

You were a great inspiration to me on Skem9 and I am so glad you came to hang out with us here!

Elle St.Pierre said:

Hello, everyone! I'm Michelle and I was on the skem9 website for about 2 1/2 years. I went by St.Pierre and I'm going by Elle St.Pierre my artist name on this site. I have been working professionally as a graphic artist and web designer as Nova Design. Originally from the Cleveland, Ohio area, I'm now living in New Orleans, LA where I've been for almost 23 years. I'm 41 years old and have a 14 year old son.

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Elle St.Pierre on January 15, 2010 at 6:03pm

Awww....Angella you're so sweet to say that! Thanks sweetie! I'm glad because look what you've accomplished??? Awesome!!!

AnGella said:

You were a great inspiration to me on Skem9 and I am so glad you came to hang out with us here!

Elle St.Pierre said:
Hello, everyone! I'm Michelle and I was on the skem9 website for about 2 1/2 years. I went by St.Pierre and I'm going by Elle St.Pierre my artist name on this site. I have been working professionally as a graphic artist and web designer as Nova Design. Originally from the Cleveland, Ohio area, I'm now living in New Orleans, LA where I've been for almost 23 years. I'm 41 years old and have a 14 year old son.

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Moppy on January 15, 2010 at 7:54pm

Hi there everyone!! I too was a member of Skem9 and also still miss it and all the wonderful people from there...but...Angella has fixed that problem!! YAY!!! LOVE thi site and what you have done with it sweety!! Totally awesome...and totally awesome that we skemmers have a place to come again!! Thank you!!
I am a mum of 3 boys all grown now (yes mum not mom cos I'm Aussie LOL) and nan to 3 girls who I absolutely adore!! I love making layouts and also tags.
I live in Adelaide South Australia and love my little city!!
I am new to Ning but loving it also and have started a network on here of my own too...tho nothing to do with layouts LOL...not too good at talking about myself so if you want to know anything else just ask!!

Thank you again Angela for inviting me!! Sorry it's taken so long to get here and get started again hugzzzzzz