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Liz Nellis
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I'm an herbal health writer, having studied and learned what some call weeds others know as a useful medicine straight out of Nature's textbook.
As a child of divorce, mom had to find affordable childcare for 5 kids under the age of 10 - Great Grandma moved in and brought natural remedies and tonics with her.
Straight lemon juice for a sore throat, natural ointment for burns… I learned by observing and have taught my kids along the way.
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Hey Pandas, What Is A Funny Memory From Your Childhood That You Don't Mind Sharing?
When I was about 10 or 12 my mom, my best friend & me was coming back home from the store when the car died at the intersection in town. My mom asked us to get out & push the car so we get out & go to the back of the car & push but the car didn't move so we try again still nothing so me & my friend take off our flip-flops for better grip ( despite the hot pavement ) still nothing but we continue to try & just as the guy in the 18 wheeler gets out to try & help us the car finally moves. Me & my friend later found out that it wasn't moving because my mom had the parking brake on & when we asked we she had it on she said because it was a red light. There was no other cars crossing the intersection because all the other cars was politely waiting for us to move our car out of the way.
Hey Pandas, What Is A Funny Memory From Your Childhood That You Don't Mind Sharing?
When I was 5, we went to a wedding of a relative. My mom explained there would be a ring bearer and train bearers. I thought she said trained bears so as the bride passed I loudly said "Where are the trained bears?" Boy was mom embarrassed.
Hey Pandas, What Is A Funny Memory From Your Childhood That You Don't Mind Sharing?
I was playing hide and seek with kids around the cul-de-sac. Competitive as I was, I sat tucked in a hedgerow trying to decide what was more important - winning the game or answering the call of nature at the risk of being found. Suffice to say I stupidly chose the former and decided it was better to wet myself. Then walk all the way back home in p**s soaked jeans. I totally got my priorities all wrong. But for whatever it’s worth, I have bloody fantastic bladder control as an adult!
Hey Pandas, What Is A Funny Memory From Your Childhood That You Don't Mind Sharing?
When I was little, my dad made me believe I could use the bathroom for him. Before going on trips or something, he would say, hey, I need to use the bathroom but I'm busy, can you go for me, after I would use the bathroom he would then say thank you, I'm feeling much better now.
Hey Pandas, What Is A Funny Memory From Your Childhood That You Don't Mind Sharing?
Growing up, the rule for Saturday mornings was that the first kid up was able to choose what our father made for breakfast. My little brother E (3 or 4yrs old) got up at like 7AM and told my dad he wanted "treaded pancakes" or "shredded pancakes". My brother was still working on speaking clearly and was very upset that my father did not know what he meant. My father woke me up and asked me to translate. So I get up and ask my brother, who is almost in tears. "shtreaded pancakes!" he says. I look straight at my dad. "Waffles," I say, "The boy wants waffles."
Hey Pandas, What Is A Funny Memory From Your Childhood That You Don't Mind Sharing?
Well, when I was maybe 7 or 8 years old and was in Sunday school, the girl that was seated next to me had Down syndrome (still remember her name lol and I'm 44 now). One day we were in our classroom and one of the light switches was broken and didn't have its cover, so being the a*****e I was as a kid, I told the girl to shove her finger in the hole, which she told she wouldn't do, despite me insisting, lmao. She never touched the open light switch, and I was so fricking curious that I ended up shoving MY finger in the hole, and because karma is a b****, I got an electric shock and spent the rest of the class with my hand trembling like crazy...
Hey Pandas, What Is A Funny Memory From Your Childhood That You Don't Mind Sharing?
5-year-old me tackled mom from behind, causing her to grab hold of the china cabinet to keep from falling. Many glass, ceramic pieces fell onto the floor, breaking. I hid under a bed until the pieces were cleaned up. Cannot recall any type of punishment for this either.
Hey Pandas, What Is A Funny Memory From Your Childhood That You Don't Mind Sharing?
My mom came out of the bathroom after having done eyebrow pencil, and I said, without missing a beat, "OHH, Maman, you made man eyebrows!" She went back and changed them.
Hey Pandas, What Is A Funny Memory From Your Childhood That You Don't Mind Sharing?
I was four or five years old, my grandpa took me to a zoo and I saw a peacock for the first time. My delighted exclamation: "Grandpa, look, a blooming rooster!"
Hey Pandas, What Is A Funny Memory From Your Childhood That You Don't Mind Sharing?
Mom and I were re-painting a ceiling when the dogs went crazy barking. We rushed outside to do battle (this being a very rural area, you never knew if a bear would show up)... and scared the bejeezus outta the US Postal Service guy b/c we also happened to shout PAINT STICK WARRIOR WOMEN! as we ran out wielding our paint rollers.Hey Pandas, How Did You Decide On Your Current Career Or Job?
I work in dentistry. I was terrified of the dentist as a kid (had more than one bad experience), but when a good dentist took the time to help me feel more comfortable, everything they were doing became interesting to me. Like arts and crafts. The idea of going to dental school seemed too daunting, so I started working as a dental assistant. The dentist I worked for kept telling me to go to college, because I could be a hygienist and make a lot more money than assisting (and have less stress). I finally went to college, took my boards, and became a registered dental hygienist in 2005. I could not have imagined myself doing this as a child, but I love it and hope to be able to (physically) do it for a very long time.Hey Pandas, How Did You Decide On Your Current Career Or Job?
I desperately needed a change. I've worked retail my entire adult life, I would start out happy but end up miserable and knowing where I was wasn't worth what I was feeling. I took time off. My husband makes good money so we decided to get by on his salary for a while but I discovered staying at home made me miserable, he's very controlling with his money and I hated having to depend on him. So i went back to job hunting. I didn't want to go back to retail, but I wasn't qualified for much either. I couldn't go back to school because I had no money. Then a position came up at a ferry company. I was laughably under qualified for it but after several days, talked myself into applying, the worst thing that could happen was they said no. It's been the best decision I've ever made. I got to travel for free for training, met new people who are amazing, there's so much room for growth, if I decide to move I don't need to change my home port and can even add to it, the money I make is amazing! The hours are long and I'm on a live-aboard vessel where I spend two weeks on, two weeks off, repeat and somehow even that has ended up as a perk! I have found what I was meant to do.Hey Pandas, How Did You Decide On Your Current Career Or Job?
I’m a psychologist- some days are so rewarding and other days- not so much. I became a psychologist because mine helped me so much and I am constantly fascinated by why people do what they do.Hey Pandas, How Did You Decide On Your Current Career Or Job?
Dollar tree. It was actually the first job I'd ever gotten, straight out of highschool. I was applying literally everywhere ànd no one would hire me because I had no experience. But of course as we all know, you get GET experience if no one will hire you. This is exactly what I said at the interview. "I know I don't have any experience but I'm a hard worker, I do what I'm told, and I learn quick. the only reason I don't have experience is because I can't get it until I actually get the job." She hired me on the spot. Cashiering wasn't my first pick. And originally, I hadn't planned to stay there longer than six months or so. So enough to get my foot in the door before applying somewhere with better pay and more hours. But I turned out to really love working there. My coworkers were extremely kind and the managers all pretty much adopted me immediately. The regulars that come in are just some of the sweetest people you could ever meet. And it's surprisingly rare that a customer gets angry with us. Everythings a dollar, you know what your signing up for before you even walk in. I realized I'd gotten very lucky having such a good, healthy work environment. So I decided to stay a little longer. I eventually got a second job, biggest mistake of my life and I swear I will NEVER work there again or recommend it to ANYONE! I quit after 4 months. Soon as my general manager found out I quit the other job, she asked me if I'd apply for the soon to be free assistant manager position. I said yes and haven't regretted it since! Still, probably won't work there forever. But I'm not leaving anytime soon if I can help it.Hey Pandas, How Did You Decide On Your Current Career Or Job?
Grew up watching "This Old House" tv show with my dad. Now I'm a licensed Architect designing custom homes! Absolutely love my job, this is what I was meant to do!!Hey Pandas, How Did You Decide On Your Current Career Or Job?
Had 3 jobs for years resulting in my 3rd burnout. Then I finally started to listen to myself and found my true nature (in nature :-)). Now I am an ordained Vodun priestess and hve vowed to help people with spiritual issues wherever I can.Hey Pandas, How Did You Decide On Your Current Career Or Job?
I wanted to be able to perform professionally, however, I wanted to be able to survive especially since we are in a recession. I am just working at a University more to make sure I can eat and pay to see someone for my mental health...Show All 21 Upvotes
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Liz Nellis • commented on 17 posts 3 years ago
Liz Nellis • upvoted 20 items 3 years ago
Hey Pandas, What Is A Funny Memory From Your Childhood That You Don't Mind Sharing?
When I was about 10 or 12 my mom, my best friend & me was coming back home from the store when the car died at the intersection in town. My mom asked us to get out & push the car so we get out & go to the back of the car & push but the car didn't move so we try again still nothing so me & my friend take off our flip-flops for better grip ( despite the hot pavement ) still nothing but we continue to try & just as the guy in the 18 wheeler gets out to try & help us the car finally moves. Me & my friend later found out that it wasn't moving because my mom had the parking brake on & when we asked we she had it on she said because it was a red light. There was no other cars crossing the intersection because all the other cars was politely waiting for us to move our car out of the way.Hey Pandas, What Is A Funny Memory From Your Childhood That You Don't Mind Sharing?
When I was 5, we went to a wedding of a relative. My mom explained there would be a ring bearer and train bearers. I thought she said trained bears so as the bride passed I loudly said "Where are the trained bears?" Boy was mom embarrassed.Hey Pandas, What Is A Funny Memory From Your Childhood That You Don't Mind Sharing?
I was playing hide and seek with kids around the cul-de-sac. Competitive as I was, I sat tucked in a hedgerow trying to decide what was more important - winning the game or answering the call of nature at the risk of being found. Suffice to say I stupidly chose the former and decided it was better to wet myself. Then walk all the way back home in p**s soaked jeans. I totally got my priorities all wrong. But for whatever it’s worth, I have bloody fantastic bladder control as an adult!Hey Pandas, What Is A Funny Memory From Your Childhood That You Don't Mind Sharing?
When I was little, my dad made me believe I could use the bathroom for him. Before going on trips or something, he would say, hey, I need to use the bathroom but I'm busy, can you go for me, after I would use the bathroom he would then say thank you, I'm feeling much better now.Hey Pandas, What Is A Funny Memory From Your Childhood That You Don't Mind Sharing?
5-year-old me tackled mom from behind, causing her to grab hold of the china cabinet to keep from falling. Many glass, ceramic pieces fell onto the floor, breaking. I hid under a bed until the pieces were cleaned up. Cannot recall any type of punishment for this either.Hey Pandas, What Is A Funny Memory From Your Childhood That You Don't Mind Sharing?
Well, when I was maybe 7 or 8 years old and was in Sunday school, the girl that was seated next to me had Down syndrome (still remember her name lol and I'm 44 now). One day we were in our classroom and one of the light switches was broken and didn't have its cover, so being the a*****e I was as a kid, I told the girl to shove her finger in the hole, which she told she wouldn't do, despite me insisting, lmao. She never touched the open light switch, and I was so fricking curious that I ended up shoving MY finger in the hole, and because karma is a b****, I got an electric shock and spent the rest of the class with my hand trembling like crazy...Hey Pandas, What Is A Funny Memory From Your Childhood That You Don't Mind Sharing?
Growing up, the rule for Saturday mornings was that the first kid up was able to choose what our father made for breakfast. My little brother E (3 or 4yrs old) got up at like 7AM and told my dad he wanted "treaded pancakes" or "shredded pancakes". My brother was still working on speaking clearly and was very upset that my father did not know what he meant. My father woke me up and asked me to translate. So I get up and ask my brother, who is almost in tears. "shtreaded pancakes!" he says. I look straight at my dad. "Waffles," I say, "The boy wants waffles."Hey Pandas, What Is A Funny Memory From Your Childhood That You Don't Mind Sharing?
My mom came out of the bathroom after having done eyebrow pencil, and I said, without missing a beat, "OHH, Maman, you made man eyebrows!" She went back and changed them.Hey Pandas, What Is A Funny Memory From Your Childhood That You Don't Mind Sharing?
I was four or five years old, my grandpa took me to a zoo and I saw a peacock for the first time. My delighted exclamation: "Grandpa, look, a blooming rooster!"Hey Pandas, What Is A Funny Memory From Your Childhood That You Don't Mind Sharing?
Mom and I were re-painting a ceiling when the dogs went crazy barking. We rushed outside to do battle (this being a very rural area, you never knew if a bear would show up)... and scared the bejeezus outta the US Postal Service guy b/c we also happened to shout PAINT STICK WARRIOR WOMEN! as we ran out wielding our paint rollers.Hey Pandas, How Did You Decide On Your Current Career Or Job?
I work in dentistry. I was terrified of the dentist as a kid (had more than one bad experience), but when a good dentist took the time to help me feel more comfortable, everything they were doing became interesting to me. Like arts and crafts. The idea of going to dental school seemed too daunting, so I started working as a dental assistant. The dentist I worked for kept telling me to go to college, because I could be a hygienist and make a lot more money than assisting (and have less stress). I finally went to college, took my boards, and became a registered dental hygienist in 2005. I could not have imagined myself doing this as a child, but I love it and hope to be able to (physically) do it for a very long time.Hey Pandas, How Did You Decide On Your Current Career Or Job?
I desperately needed a change. I've worked retail my entire adult life, I would start out happy but end up miserable and knowing where I was wasn't worth what I was feeling. I took time off. My husband makes good money so we decided to get by on his salary for a while but I discovered staying at home made me miserable, he's very controlling with his money and I hated having to depend on him. So i went back to job hunting. I didn't want to go back to retail, but I wasn't qualified for much either. I couldn't go back to school because I had no money. Then a position came up at a ferry company. I was laughably under qualified for it but after several days, talked myself into applying, the worst thing that could happen was they said no. It's been the best decision I've ever made. I got to travel for free for training, met new people who are amazing, there's so much room for growth, if I decide to move I don't need to change my home port and can even add to it, the money I make is amazing! The hours are long and I'm on a live-aboard vessel where I spend two weeks on, two weeks off, repeat and somehow even that has ended up as a perk! I have found what I was meant to do.Hey Pandas, How Did You Decide On Your Current Career Or Job?
They hired me within a day. I needed a job fast. Do I regret it? In a way, yes. I've gained very little transferrable skills.Hey Pandas, How Did You Decide On Your Current Career Or Job?
I’m a psychologist- some days are so rewarding and other days- not so much. I became a psychologist because mine helped me so much and I am constantly fascinated by why people do what they do.Hey Pandas, How Did You Decide On Your Current Career Or Job?
Dollar tree. It was actually the first job I'd ever gotten, straight out of highschool. I was applying literally everywhere ànd no one would hire me because I had no experience. But of course as we all know, you get GET experience if no one will hire you. This is exactly what I said at the interview. "I know I don't have any experience but I'm a hard worker, I do what I'm told, and I learn quick. the only reason I don't have experience is because I can't get it until I actually get the job." She hired me on the spot. Cashiering wasn't my first pick. And originally, I hadn't planned to stay there longer than six months or so. So enough to get my foot in the door before applying somewhere with better pay and more hours. But I turned out to really love working there. My coworkers were extremely kind and the managers all pretty much adopted me immediately. The regulars that come in are just some of the sweetest people you could ever meet. And it's surprisingly rare that a customer gets angry with us. Everythings a dollar, you know what your signing up for before you even walk in. I realized I'd gotten very lucky having such a good, healthy work environment. So I decided to stay a little longer. I eventually got a second job, biggest mistake of my life and I swear I will NEVER work there again or recommend it to ANYONE! I quit after 4 months. Soon as my general manager found out I quit the other job, she asked me if I'd apply for the soon to be free assistant manager position. I said yes and haven't regretted it since! Still, probably won't work there forever. But I'm not leaving anytime soon if I can help it.Hey Pandas, How Did You Decide On Your Current Career Or Job?
Had 3 jobs for years resulting in my 3rd burnout. Then I finally started to listen to myself and found my true nature (in nature :-)). Now I am an ordained Vodun priestess and hve vowed to help people with spiritual issues wherever I can.This Panda hasn't followed anyone yet
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