PA Member Spotlight May 1, 2009 - MJClark5

[angel]

1.  How long have you been a Club Pogo member?  
     Since December 2003

2.  You have 5 minutes to talk with Pogo's president.  What do you say?
     Not to sure, maybe something like....why can't pogo gems be made available as gifts?  or more special edition badges.  But the newer badges are looking a lot better then the older ones.  Maybe less MM challenges every month and stop putting out so many mini items for a limited time.

3.  How many badges do you have?  
     1445

4.  Who introduced you to Pogo?  
     My sister Lori

5.  If you could offer more choices for Pogo Tokens, what would they be?
     Maybe to be able to buy gems and or a few months Pogo Membership without it costing a huge amount of tokens.  There really isn't anything else you can do with them.  Maybe buy some MM challenges with them as well.    

6.  Who is your most favorite pogo character, and why?
     I like a few of them, I like the bear from Bees, probably because he dances lol.  Spikey of course, just because he's been here as long as I have and Tex, watching him either get trapped or get through, he's always on the run.

7.  Do you play mostly for badges or fun?
     If I have to pick one I would say for fun, but I do like getting the badges to lol.  

8.  What is your favorite new game on Pogo?
     I've been playing a lot of Monopoly Slots and I'm really liking the new Lottso game.  Crazy Cakes will always be a favorite as will Everybody Wins Bingo.  

9.  What one thing (memory) stands out to you about PA?
     The friendships and family that's made here.  I have made a few really awesome friends here, people who say, call me and we'll figure it out and/or cry it out together.  Some day I will take her up on that offer  

10.  How did you hear about PogoAddiction?
       I think it was nightmystic, I was in a game asking about hits/tricks and she led me here.  Not knowing much about forums, or anything, and seeing the "Paypal" thing I thought I had to pay to be a member, so I sent an email to Little and he replied saying you don't have to pay to some come and join and I did.  

11. What was your favorite PA contest?
      The Journey's, hands down.  

12.  What one bit of advice would you give to newer PA members?
       Take you time looking things over, make sure to check out the "How to" thread and the "New members contest section" thread.  There are a lot of tutorials that really help out.  The social thread too of course, help to meet a lot of people here.  Ask questions, it's the only way to learn and ya'll know I've asked my fair share lol  but everyone here is really friendly and always ready to help anyone out, whatever the problem.

13.  What do you do in your free time?
       Right now, I visit my grandson as much as I can, he is growing so fast. Already cooing and smiling and kicking, just as cute and precious as can be!!  

14. Who would you define as your Hero...why?
      A few people come to mind I guess, a couple from the forum actually who are wise and understanding about things but I would have to say my mom. She's always been there for me no matter what.  One time when Nick was about 6 months old, all of a sudden he was having a hard time breathing, the local hospital is small so they were sending him by Paramedics to another hospital in another town, Matt had just left to get a car seat for them, they figured out the one they had and were ready to go, I walked up to my mom and knowing what I was going to ask, she just handed over the keys to her car and said go and be careful.  

15. Whats the most exciting thing you have done?
      Not sure I've ever done anything exciting other then have my kids.  Guess you can say my life is pretty boring and pretty sheltered.  

16. You can do one thing to change the world, what is it?
      One thing, that's a hard one lol.  PEACE!!

17. What is your Favorite snack?
      I would have to say Nacho Cheese Doritos with jalapeno cheese dip

18. A magic PA genie grants you 3 wishes.  What do you wish for?
     Another Journey here soon lol, maybe another premium book, not that I already have enough to work on lol.  A better imagination so I could do more for the forum.  

19. Tell us about your dream vacation.
      Either in Alaska or Australia, I would love to go to both!!  Or, take the kids and now grandson to Disney Land lol.  

20.  How would you describe yourself?
       I think I'm pretty friendly, easy going.  Takes a lot to get me mad but once I do get mad it's over however I'm usually really quiet unless that person is standing in front of me or on the phone.  I am a family person, they always have and always will come first.  I'm a home-body, don't go much any where or visit.  I like to cross stitch but haven't done that in a long time.  I'm usually pretty quiet for the most part though

[kikihellman]

you know, you look an awful lot like i had pictured!  and that is to say very pretty.  

it was great to read about you, mel.  you're a wonderful person with a lot to offer, and i'm happy that you offer it to this forum!

[SusyQ151]

Congratulations Mel for being chosen for the spotlight.  I love the picture of you and your new grandson.  I really enjoyed reading your interview.

I hope you get the chance to go on your dream vacation.  I wouldn't mind visiting Australia myself.

[gizdor]

Congratulations Mel. It was a joy to read about you. Thank you for sharing!
That picture of you and your precious grandson is beautiful!!

                                               

[Jguy1964]

Congratulations Mellie for being in the PA Spotlight!

Your interview made me smile and made me hungry for doritos!

When I joined PA, you were not too far behind me and you were one of the first people that I became close to.

We both have seen many new changes come to PA over the years haven't we!

That picture of you and Matthew is precious, very nice! What a proud Grandma!

Glad to call you my friend!

Oh, BTW, the genie is doing this >>

[Lguy1967]

Congrats Mel on being in the PA Spotlight.
What a great picture of you and your grandson!  
It was great to read about you, and to get to know you even better.
Enjoy your time in the Spotlight!

[sac101652]

Congrats on being in the Member Spotlight, Mel! It was nice getting to know you better.

[olivia]

 
thanks for sharing - i love the picture!

[TheCheekyy1]

very cool  mel   congrats on being in the spotlight,,,  i already know ya  inside and out  and ya  still  the prettiest girl i know and i just  adore matthew  hes such a cutie ..pogo and pa just wouldnt be the same without ya,,thanks for  sharing  and always being there with/for  me  [/color][/b]

[LookieLoo4u]

Mel nice interview great picture of you and your grandson

[FLCruise7]

Very nice interview Mel - always a pleasure to put a face with a name.  It was nice to get to know you a bit better (and now even my Secret Santa has a face!)  

I'm glad you found a picture you could use - and what better way to show off that adorable grandson!

[myHSplace]

Congratulations Mel!! Very cute pic of the both of you btw...Ya know before I started reading your interview I thought your pic was of you and your baby...than brain remembered you just had a grandson and my second thought was wow she looks young and doesn't look like a gramma....Besides being a home-body, which personally I think helps in keeping one from aging faster on the outside, what is your other secret :-)

[nanharley8068]

Wtg Mel on being in the spotlight. Great interview and good picture and a beautiful grandson. You don't look old enough to be a grandma. What makeup company you have stock in?? j/k

[Polgaratex]

Nice to meetcha MJ... have a super spotlight month.

[FreddieB]

Such a pleasure to put a face with the name, Mel! You were so welcoming to me when I joined PA, and you have continued that with so many more. It is always interesting to read the other tidbits of your life. Enjoy the new grandbaby, and good luck on your travel dreams.

[EricCedras]

     Congratulations Mel for being in the PA Spotlight!!!

[MJClark5]

Thank you everyone for your kind words, I'm really not pretty at all and my make up was smeared pretty hard especially under my eyes.  Matthew was about a week old or so in that picture and I had my hair up in a clip and every time for the first two weeks at least when I went over to visit I cried, can't and couldn't help it.  
To be honest, I had my first son when I was really young but at least he waited until he was in his twenties before he had his first son.  I wouldn't change it for the world though!!  I've always tried to teach my kids to wait to have kids of their own when they are established, with a job, house, car etc... when Brian found out they were having a baby, he went out and bought a house, got rid of his truck and bought a car and has been at the same job since before he graduated, he has settled down a lot.  I couldn't be more proud him or my other two son's and my grandson  
Thanks again and love to all  

[angel]

don't underestimate yourself Mel...you are a beautiful woman,, inside and out  

[cherrylea]

Congratulations Mellie on being in the member spotlight!
As people have said you look great (waaaay too young a grandma, you're gonna give the rest of us a complex  )
Thanks for the honest, insightful interview - it's always great to get know a fellow PAple!

[Poppet121]

Congratulations Mel ! Loved your Interview. Great to put faces to names! Wish i was brave enuff lol

Enjoy yr month in the spotlight chick x  

[paintnut2]

Thank you for sharing a little about yourself with us.  It is nice to see someone in Socials and know a little bit more about them.

[LisaMarie]

Congrats on your spotlight Mel!  Great pic too!  Enjoy your time in the spotlight.  

[bttrfly2268]

aw, what a lovely picture. he's such a cutie.
congrats on being in the spotlight hon!  

[sandstress]

 I loved reading your spotlight interview Mel.
I think we all are sharing your joy about your grandson!
When I saw the "when a child is born, so is a grama" icon,
I actually thought "Oh, Mel would LOVE this!" ...and
snagged it right up...... and right then my daughter called
and put my 8 month old grandson on the line, and I had
to just keep it for myself!!! But, feel free to snag it too!

And just so you will get a good laugh.........
I had SUCH a different picture in my head about
you..your life, your looks, etc. In my head
you were like...a cool, sophisticated, modern
careerish type woman........ don't know why,
perhaps your siggies..or your beautiful print you
use in the forum. Then I saw you and read the
interview and I just smiled through the whole
thing. I found a lovely, woman who loves to
cross stitch and is just STILL cool and sophisticated
and all those things I thought, but with a down home spin!

HUGS..... Congratulations on being in the Member Spotlight!!

[GBSfan278]

Congratulations Mel!! I'm late again (not seeing these boards lol). But better late than never!! Adorable photo & it was great getting to know you better!

[lahelwig_]

Congratulations, Mel! Thanks for sharing a great interview and an adorable picture with us. Enjoy your time in the spotlight -- you deserve it!  

[HANNELORE]

Very nice.... Thank you for sharing!