Jennifer Pringle does not know how to be brief!

I hate this kind of stuff but here it goes...
No points off for grammar, I'm at work. Just saying.

I went to junior college in Boston because I'm a slacker with no ambition. I basically did little work but would pass my classes with flying colors because I chose the easiest most un-challenging course load. The first year I spent many weekends at home causing trouble with Amy (that would be the same AMY who DELETED her blog post) cruising around, and working at Finast.

Then I decided to actually focus on school the second year and put actual effort into my work, came home for only two maybe three weekends at the most then graduated and all that. I remember one of my room mates asking me why I didn't go to a four year college in the first place since I clearly was too smart to attend this particular school! Did she not realize what a lazy gal I am? Then I came back home and decided to use up my entire savings account by bumming around England and Germany for a few months going from relative to relative until they got sick of me. Came back home and worked some more at the store before getting a job with BayBank in Framingham where I stayed for seven years because, again, a slacker with no ambition.

--And since everyone seems to be doing a rundown of places they lived.... I lived at home for far too long then in 1995 moved to a condo in Worcester with Kathy Yauckoes (we were like the odd couple but it worked and we are still good friends to this day). In 1997 I moved back home again (good thing my parents like me!)and then in 1999 I moved to Marlborough. --

Well, maybe a little ambition....during that time I took some college courses and continued to move up the ranks of the bank. I had a short part time stint at the then "new" Natick Mall working at the Limited. I realized that retail sucks...for me anyway. After becoming increasingly bored and feeling completely unchallenged a co-worker at the bank told me about a great company that her daughter worked for and that she was going to send her resume in and said she could send mine along too. There were two openings at the reception desk and they ideally wanted two people who could work well together. So, we basically applied together and got the job(s). Bad news was it was a significant pay cut for me but I really wanted to get my foot in the door at this place.

The small broker/dealer had less than 100 employees at the time. I think I was number 97. I moved up and after ten years am currently wearing two hats here as the supervisor of the Commissions department and also the Commission Accountant. I believe the employee count is now up around 400 now.

(Yes, that would be Hilaire... poster of the 'man ass' photo... as my maid of honor)

Okay, so that's the work thing. Moving on, I met my husband at the bank. We were friends for many years but then that changed and we got married in 2001. He is more sarcastic than I am (if that's even possible!) and I hate to be sappy but he truly is my best friend. Yep, sorry Hilaire! He has a daughter from a previous marriage so that day I became a step-monster too! Brief but to the point.

In 2004 we welcomed our daughter Emily three months premature. What an experience that was. I went to my doctor for my regular appointment and she had me admitted to labor and delivery immediately for what she later told me was 'the worst case of toximia she has ever seen'. Glad I could excel at something in my life....I think. Actually, I wouldn't wish the experience on anyone. What a scary few months! Emily was in the hospital from July 17th through October 26th (Thank you Blue Cross/Blue Shield!). She got out just in time for the World Series. She is truly a miracle baby and she has overcome so much that to go into it here would just take up way too much space. I did have a website for her at the time to post updates for family and friends so if you are interested in seeing that just let me know and I can email the address to you.

We continue to support the hospital by joining them each year at Walk America for the March of Dimes in Boston. The March of Dimes helps to educate expectant mothers and help save premature babies. The past two years I have raised a total of $3800 and plan to double that next year! So, expect an email from me. :)

We moved from Marlborough to Holden almost two years ago and enjoy the small town feel even though we are right next to Worcester. We had three cats when we moved there ... within six months we were down to one and then this past May we were down to zero. So, not a good location for cat owners as there are fisher cats and coyotes trying to control the pet population in a different way. We just adopted a kitten who will stay indoors and this was all just so I could post her picture on here. Though Jeff wins for best cat picture so far!

To sum it all up, I am still immature and silly and have a hard time taking just about anything seriously. I'm always the one that will take something someone said and find the "that's what he/she said" joke. I know, I need to grow up but why should I? My parents have always been extremely funny and joke through the serious times. It's the English way!

I enjoy drinking, sitting in my hot tub and watching tv....all at the same time! Traveling, shopping, wine. I also enjoy doing craft projects with my daughter. She is a big fan of glue, paint and construction paper.



I've certainly waffled on here. I'm all over the place! This is exactly why I did not become a writer.
Stay classy San Diego!