JuliaL's Profile

I like the "my eyes are up here" comment :-)

LOVE the picture frame divider! Good job!

Hi Larissa! Love the space... it's great to see a southern contestant! I love the exposed brick!

My parents named me Julia for several reasons. I am 1/2 German and 1/2 African American and they need a name that could be spoken in German and English. Secondly, my mom wanted a name that was race neutral. Unfortunately, racism still exists (as evident in these postings) and parents didn't want to limit me from potential job interviews by giving me a name that was stereotypically one race or another. Basically, they didn't want an employer to look at my resume and say "She's mixed," just by looking at my name. The funny thing is, Julia was my great- grandmother's name. She was a former slave. None of my African- American family members have "black baby names" (as one AT member so eloquently put it). They have names like Karen, Kelly, Grace, James, Dale, and Cynthia. Which makes me think it's silly that people would even look at a name and consider someone's race, especially with our society becoming more and more diverse.
Personally, when I have kids, I am leaning towards name like Grace, Delta, Georgia, Chet, Ethan... I like stereotypically southern names.

Sorry, that should have read "loved Roald Dahl's books".

Oh... I forgot...

I typically spend Thanksgiving at a local shelter, serving food to the homeless. I do it every year. If you are by yourself for Thanksgiving, I would recommend doing this. It's a great way to give back and not feel so lonely. Plus you get to put a smile on someone's face.

Then I head to my parents in the evening and eat dinner over there.

As a former restaurant and retail worker, it bugs me when people eat out at Thanksgiving. Believe it or not, these employees would rather be home with their families or just have the day off, but they can't because they have to be there to serve you.
I could see not wanting to spend time with a large family, but I don't think restaurants should be option.
Just cook a meal for your self or have friends over for a potluck.
There are just some holidays where businesses should be closed and this is one of them. Let's all be thankful for having the day off.

I actually own the fabric in the first one! That just gave a fantastic idea of what to do with it!

Bepsf-

You should check out the World is Flat by Thomas Friedman. Its about globalization, commerce, etc. It's an MBA "must read." It really opened my eyes about buying foreign products and sending money overseas.

http://www.thomaslfriedman.com/bookshelf/the-world-is-flat

I don't mean that in a mean way, just that you should check it out.

Julia

Love your glamour chest from Bombay! I have two which I use for night stands... they are my favorite purchase. Got them at Bombay's going out of business sale too.