I've been on this forum for about 3 weeks now, and I notice the familiar faces (or more like names). So I thought, maybe, we could get to know each other. Yeah?? And maybe about your own pets too. Hobbies? Funny facts?
Since I'm starting, I'll start.
My name is Monica, I turned 21 this March and currently attend UC San Diego. I am studying chemistry and am going to be a 4th year in the coming year. I was born in Korea and came to California when I was 10, so I speak both languages pretty fluently. I'm not really good at grammar though, so if I make mistakes, please correct me or overlook them I originally came from LA (near Glendale) and plan to go back in about a year.
I have dogs at home, big and small. I grew up with them ever since I could remember. My oldest dog Tai is currently sick, suffering from Colon cancer. He is perfectly fine except when he poos. He still smiles and plays with me and seems alright. He takes medicines because that is the best we cold do for him.
My first reptile was a leopard gecko, but because it ate insects, I could not take care of it. It was a lot harder than I expected. Our leopard gecko (adopted from Craiglist) was sent off to my sister in Davis, CA and is currently living their happily. My second reptile is Marley, a Sulcata hatchling (07/22/09). Marley's enclosure has been modified and he doesn't flip anymore! Wee. He is content in his new place now.
My boyfriend and I got Marley after thinking about it for one day. We really researched a lot before we got him though. And we also learned a lot after we got Marley. Sometimes I regret getting a Sulcata because he's going to be so big but at the same time, I'm excited to see him grow that big. When I hold him in my hand, I can't imagine him that big. But he will be huh?
I enjoy sleeping (because i feel like I always lack them), reading, cross-stitching, and playing in the water. I cannot swim but I just started to learn. I'm also going surfing for the first time this Saturday! Excited & scared. I want to learn how to cook because I suck at it. Maybe a recipe thread on this forum would be wonderful!
Some interesting facts.. I have never been to Las Vegas (yes i know, only couple hours away from where I am) and have never been to any other states. I cannot imagine myself living in Korea anymore although I do love visiting during winter when it snows. I prefer cold weathers over hot (not good for Marley though ). I want to travel also! I am on the picky side when it comes to food (ashamed about this) so I feel like a hypocrite when I see Marley picking out the vegetables he likes. I'm supposed to be studying for quantum physics right now but I came on to the tortoiseforum as my 'break'.
Add your own story! I'm looking forward to them.
Or was there already a thread like this?
- M&M.
Since I'm starting, I'll start.
My name is Monica, I turned 21 this March and currently attend UC San Diego. I am studying chemistry and am going to be a 4th year in the coming year. I was born in Korea and came to California when I was 10, so I speak both languages pretty fluently. I'm not really good at grammar though, so if I make mistakes, please correct me or overlook them I originally came from LA (near Glendale) and plan to go back in about a year.
I have dogs at home, big and small. I grew up with them ever since I could remember. My oldest dog Tai is currently sick, suffering from Colon cancer. He is perfectly fine except when he poos. He still smiles and plays with me and seems alright. He takes medicines because that is the best we cold do for him.
My first reptile was a leopard gecko, but because it ate insects, I could not take care of it. It was a lot harder than I expected. Our leopard gecko (adopted from Craiglist) was sent off to my sister in Davis, CA and is currently living their happily. My second reptile is Marley, a Sulcata hatchling (07/22/09). Marley's enclosure has been modified and he doesn't flip anymore! Wee. He is content in his new place now.
My boyfriend and I got Marley after thinking about it for one day. We really researched a lot before we got him though. And we also learned a lot after we got Marley. Sometimes I regret getting a Sulcata because he's going to be so big but at the same time, I'm excited to see him grow that big. When I hold him in my hand, I can't imagine him that big. But he will be huh?
I enjoy sleeping (because i feel like I always lack them), reading, cross-stitching, and playing in the water. I cannot swim but I just started to learn. I'm also going surfing for the first time this Saturday! Excited & scared. I want to learn how to cook because I suck at it. Maybe a recipe thread on this forum would be wonderful!
Some interesting facts.. I have never been to Las Vegas (yes i know, only couple hours away from where I am) and have never been to any other states. I cannot imagine myself living in Korea anymore although I do love visiting during winter when it snows. I prefer cold weathers over hot (not good for Marley though ). I want to travel also! I am on the picky side when it comes to food (ashamed about this) so I feel like a hypocrite when I see Marley picking out the vegetables he likes. I'm supposed to be studying for quantum physics right now but I came on to the tortoiseforum as my 'break'.
Add your own story! I'm looking forward to them.
Or was there already a thread like this?
- M&M.