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September 12, 2005

Welcome New GCCC Members, Blog Readers: Anyone for a Round of Introductions?

I have been thinking about the participation on the blog recently
and wondering what we could do to encourage people to become more involved. I was wondering if part of the problem could stem from there being so many new members in such a short time; it's hard to know just who is out there in cyberspace, and that may be intimidating to some. I thought it might be helpful (and fun!) for us to introduce ourselves. I'll start:

My name is Jen. I moved to Mt. Hope in November with my daughter, who just turned six, and my Jack Russell Terror. Any terrier owners will get the joke ;>) I came here from just over the border in Attleboro. I've moved around a lot: RI, MA, CT, and most notably PA, where I spent much of my youth.

I am a graduate student at Rhode Island College in a MAT program for elementary education. Currently, I am taking my last two classes before student teaching in the spring. When I graduate, I hope to teach the wonderful children of Providence. In a former life, I worked in research for a biopharmaceutical company in Cambridge, MA trying (alas, in vain) to come up with a vaccine for gastric ulcers.

Outside of going to school, teaching, being a mom, and studying, I love to rollerblade on the Boulevard (you can recognize me 'cause I usually have the crazy terrior in tow!) and spending time near the ocean, often in Stonington, CT. I also love alternative music and am a card-carrying member of Red Sox Nation.

I hope that by getting to know a little bit about each other, maybe some of you will feel more comfortable posting here.


-Jen Bakios

Posted at September 12, 2005 8:30 PM

Comments

You're a brave girl, Jen. You go for it! I think you came up with a wonderful idea. I will be on the road most of the day today. While driving, I will be thinking about what to include in my profile. I will try to write one tonight. I think, more people should follow your example. Thank you, Jen.
Irene

Posted by: Irene at September 13, 2005 10:21 AM

I am Ellen, my husband is Uri, and our four children are Nechama, Eliyahu, Elimelech and Chana, aged 10 to 3 years.

We are an orthodox Jewish family, and we live on Camp Street in Mt Hope, close to Rochambeau.

We moved to RI 6 years ago from St. Louis.

Uri is a kosher supervisor for a company based out of Teaneck, NJ. His territory is New England, though he travels the world as needed. He visits China twice a year (He travels a lot).

In addition to kosher supervising, Uri has a lizard hobby -- he raises and breeds bearded dragons!

Me, I just take care of the kids and the house. :>) And a bit of community activism on the side.

We love sightseeing, reading and listening to any kind of music.


Ellen Baver

Posted by: Ellen at September 13, 2005 1:30 PM