garddwr Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I'm just curious to know what labels, affiliations, achievements, etc. form the basis of your personal identity--that is, how do you think of yourself beyond the individual? For example, I think of myself as a child of God, as a mom, as a Mormon, as a homeschooler, and as an American (in roughly that order). I know people who have strong identities attached to their profession, to education, to hobbies, to race or ethnic groups, political persuasions...I think there are a lot of possibilities. So, how do you identify yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Chucki Catholic Mom Wife Homeschooler Vegetarian American Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) Orthodox Christian Married mom of a lotta kids Homeschooler Classroom transcriber Edited October 9, 2012 by milovaný Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Some of the things that pop into my head about myself, in no particular order: Christian Funny Photography enthusiast Outgoing Smart Frugal Cautious Oddly, I don't think of myself as a mother or homeschooler, even though those two things take up most of my life right now. I am those things, obviously, but for some reason, I don't think of those as who I am, rather as things I do. Sometimes I wake up a little shocked to see kids running around my house and realize, "Whoa! I'm their mother! How did that happen?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Mom Mama Mommy Momza (to my 12yo) Momaroo (to my 15yo) Mamamamamama (to my 1yos) Other than those titles I suppose I would be: Christian Homeschooler Anxious/Worried I'm pretty boring. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Mom/parent Student/future attorney Heathen Spouse, Partner Friend FTM, trans, queer Bisexual SCA member/officer/volunteer Human Environmentally-minded, frugal seeker of simplicity Teacher prepared for emergencies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Christian Wife Mother Teacher Writer Photographer Bibliophile Film Lover Dreamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 The first thing that comes to mind.... Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Said about a million times a day by my son. Before every sentence, after every sentence, in the middle of a sentence..........:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Human Wife Mom Geek Homeschooler-on-deck The rest is negotiable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jar7709 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 It depends. Seems I change my hat about every 30 seconds, some days. Labels are not "me" but they can be useful. Myself Mom Wife Project Manager Geologist Historian Writer Homeschooler Embroiderer Freethinker American/World citizen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Mamusia - kids....though dd calls me mama mooshee sometimes Homeschooler quilter gardener DIYer I don't know what else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 In no particular order: Mom Wife Christ-follower/Christian Conservative American Crafter Blogger Friend Sister Daughter Soon-to-be-an auntie for the first time! :001_wub: Teacher (homeschool) Nerd (not to be confused with geek ;)) Bookworm Weird person that says all the wrong things in group settings Obsessive Planner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Catholic Wife Mom Daughter Friend Sister Homeschooler American Conservative Libertarian Lover of all things Harry Potter :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamzanne Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) In no particular order: Follower of Jesus Member of the Body of Christ Mama Chef Caregiver Free Thinker Bibliophile Seeker of truth Homeschooler Oregonian Edited October 9, 2012 by Shanzanne Forgot the obvious ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaNYC Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Mom Wife Catholic Homeschooler Conservative American New Yorker Sales Rep Book-lover Blogger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 American Foreigner Mom Wife Daughter Daughter in Law Reader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 slaveservant hostage prisoner drudge laborer toiler peon :lol: <----at least I'm still laughing That's just the kind of day I'm havin... :grouphug: Awwwww. But really slave and servant would make my list too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 It's in my siggy :lol: but add hippie or crunchy or granola to it, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Searcher Wanderer Mom Partner, provider (in business) Community member Rebel Wimp Strong woman Knower of God Hearth goddess Daughter Sister Friend Voter Comedian Liver Dreamer Content Stressed out Exhausted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StartingOver Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) Mother Grand Mother Wife Daughter Sister Aunt Niece Optimist Homeschooler Heathen Libertarian Genealogist Honest A Witch with a B, but most folks like my brutal honesty. Abuse Survivor, you name the abuse, I have probably survived it. Edited October 9, 2012 by StartingOver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Laura Thinking person Mum Wife Daughter Singer. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Laura Thinking person Mum Wife Daughter Singer. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Katie, a human female living in the 21st century with a husband and 2 sons who has an assortment of avocations and interests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 When I first read this I was thinking about when I introduce myself to someone new. Usually it is "Hi I'm Brandy, A's mom" (or C's, or H's etc) To answer the actual question. Hmm, let's see Brandy mom boss chauffeur maid chef teacher/homeschooler sister daughter asylum inpatient zookeeper family historian Christian all round "bad guy" exhausted *****y nice person (those that know me get how those 2 things can be in the same label) There is more but that are what comes to mind first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnsinkableKristen Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 The only label I ever place on myself is "Unsinkable" :). Because no matter how the other labels change (and they so often do), I don't sink. I am still me, I am still Unsinkable Kristen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Christian Wife Mother Daughter Sister Conservative Sailor Geek (or did my user name give that away?) Engineer (even though I am not working I did it for many years and it is a part of me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 A walking contradiction. A recessive gene depository. Mom The person with the worst eyesight in the family, but the only one who can see the mess and chaos. Family prioritizer, scheduler, and secretary. Debater Coach Life Instructor Tied to my computer Independent Athlete Seeker Christian Loner wanting desperately to fit in. Needing a vacation. Scrapbooker without time. Overworked and underpaid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Catholic Christian Mom Wife Home educator Irish-American Stanford alumna Crunchy con Red Sox fan New Englander at heart even if I'm in exile in California ;) Delta Gamma alumna Amateur chef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 The only label I ever place on myself is "Unsinkable" :). Because no matter how the other labels change (and they so often do), I don't sink. I am still me, I am still Unsinkable Kristen. I love that! I need a catchy name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm379 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Mom Wife Homeschooler Alcoholic Tired Auburn fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Mother Military Wife Ex-Mormon Homeschooler Art Teacher Nurse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaM Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Christian Wife Mother daughter/sister/granddaughter and so on Teacher Texan American The list would go on and on if I posted everything I identify with, but here is the top tier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Homeschooling, Jesus loving, vegetarian, neat freak, stay at home mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aelwydd Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I'm a lot of things just like everyone else. The top ones are: Human Female Mate to dh Mother Daughter/Sister/Friend to others Student (of life) Teacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferB Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Christian, Orthodox Mom & Wife Business Owner Inventor of new business ideas Lover of study, especially religion and human behavior Lover of music and art, especially religious music and art Lover of words, especially ancient sacred texts and books Edited to add...funny I didn't think of homeschooler when I was listing these things. I think homeschooling is an outpouring of the things I love/am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinsfamily Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Christian Mother Wife Sister Daughter Veteran Homeschooler Athlete (Runner, Crosfitter, Skiier) Knitter Reader Mathematician Leader Minivan-Driver Vacation-Lover Northwesterner Traveler Scrapbooker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Element Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) Progressive Humanist Researcher (paralegal-turned-homeschooler, researcher at heart and in practice ;)) Crafty- Crunchy- Musical Mom Personal Assistant to the Current Household Breadwinner Wife Daughter Friend (Homeschooling just kind of fits in somewhere between researcher and mom. Everything else I could say fits into the "Crafty-crunchy-musical" part. :D) Edited October 9, 2012 by Element Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Child of God Wife Mom Christian Mormon Gardener Homeschooler Foodie Friend Not in a specific order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Wife, mom, Christian, hser, mom to a university student, animal lover, loves kids and teens (mostly), daughter, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 This is a start. skeptic feminist children's literature collector pint swiller home educator inveterate humour seeker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Jesus follower not easily pegged into any mainline denomination. Pianist/Classical Musician Wife Mother Teacher - currently manifesting itself in homeschooling Science Freak Mother of the Bride - still adjusting a little to that monniker 4-H leader Guidance Counselor Cook - OH I WOULD GLADLY GIVE THAT UP!!!!!!! Quilter The funny thing is that I was raised in a very patriotic home but "American" didn't come to mind when I was thinking about the OP's question. Hmmm....puzzling. My poor, poor dad...he'd be appalled that American did not make the list. Good thing he doesn't frequent the internet. :lol: Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipsey Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Mom Wife Daughter Atheist Reader Writer Explorer . . .Tired :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Christian Wife Mommy Reader Planner Friend Cook Thinker Conservative Growing Learner Teacher Creative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 funny, i was thinking about this rather recently - i used to identify with so many things, but thinking about buying a t-shirt with a slogan and there is virtually nothing I want to label myself with tired old hippy uptight analytical accidental homeschooler but the t-shirt i think i might want is the one that says "insanity doesnt run in my family, it gallops". tho there WAS one that said "my mom is weirder than yours" that my kids thought was great, but then they stopped making it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I'm just curious to know what labels, affiliations, achievements, etc. form the basis of your personal identity--that is, how do you think of yourself beyond the individual? For example, I think of myself as a child of God, as a mom, as a Mormon, as a homeschooler, and as an American (in roughly that order). I know people who have strong identities attached to their profession, to education, to hobbies, to race or ethnic groups, political persuasions...I think there are a lot of possibilities. So, how do you identify yourself? I'm a person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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