Who is Miss Bat
Ranked #1,698 in Squidoo Community, #152,185 overall
Batnomicon: the Lensography
I'm Miss Bat and welcome to my biographical lens! I guess you really need one when you spend loads of time on Squidoo. It's what the cool kids are up to! Here's where you'll find out more about me and all my lenses.
Contents at a Glance
A lil' bit about me.
Just who the heck am I?
Everyone calls me Bat, except my mom. It's a nickname I've had for so long now it's really stuck. I'm a I'm a thirty-something internet junkie who discovered Squidoo through a good friend of mine and got hooked. I've become rather established here on Squidoo, with quite a niche of SquidBoo Halloween costume lenses. I'm also a Giant 100 Squid and a retired SquidAngel.I grew up and still live in the fantastic bit of land known as the state of Oregon. Most of my family is here in the Northwest, between Oregon and Washington. I've also done quite a bit of traveling in my lifetime; a major portion of the continental 48, Canada, Alaska, and England. Someday I would like to travel to Japan, Norway, and Australia, as well as get to the East Coast.
Before Squidoo, I already had a background in HTML and Web Design. I fancy myself pretty good with words and I like to write. I also have a certification in Medical Insurance Coding & Billing. Currently I work freelance as a webmaster for a local chapter of the American Academy of Professional Coders. I've also tried to make Squidoo a full time "job", with my lenses and SquidAngel responsibilities.
In addition to being an internet junkie, I'm also an entertainment freak. I love film, television, music, and books. I also have a wacky knack for remembering a lot of pop culture and trivia, so a lot of my lenses tend to revolve around these subjects. My condo is crammed with shelves full of books, DVDs, and CDs. Halloween is my favorite holiday (after my birthday of course!) so I really love SquidBoo! I also collect Halloween decor and my favorite critter is (surprise surprise) the humble bat. Someday I hope to make a lens about my collection of bat-related items.
And before you ask, if Eddie Izzard can poke badgers with spoons, I can poke people with a spork. The spork doesn't get enough attention!
Awards and Recognition
On Squidoo & Elsewhere
I joined Squidoo on September 4th, 2007. In that time I have completed 165 unique lenses! Around Squidoo they like to reward those who work hard and make great lenses. Here's some of my achievements here on Squidoo:Squid Status
Giant Squid (July 2nd, 2008)
Giant 100 Squid (October 5th, 2009)
SquidAngel (10/13 - 12/31, 2009) (Retired)
Lens of the Day
Hairspray Halloween Costumes (October 13th, 2007)
Purple Stars
#1 The Goonies House (August 9th, 2009)
#2 Backyard Pumpkin Patch (August 30th, 2009)
#3 Gifts for True Blood Fans (September 14th, 2009)
#4 Ulnar Nerve Release (May 21st, 2010)
#5 Hairspray Halloween Costumes (September 16th, 2010)
#6 A Hastily-Assembled Pirate Costume (October 19th, 2010)
#7 How To Make Your Own Horns (October 20th, 2010)
#8 Samudra the Elephant (January 9th, 2011)
#9 Butterbeer Cupcakes (February 16th, 2011)
#10 Breast Reduction Surgery (August 29th, 2011)
#11 The Shanghai Tunnels of Portland (October 5th, 2011)
Alumni
Jolly Judicious Jetsetters-2 (Giant Squid Challenge Sept. 2008)
Milestones
My First Squidaversary (September 4th, 2008)
Published my 100th lens (August 28th, 2009)
My Second Squidaversary (September 4th, 2009)
My Third Squidaversary (September 4th, 2010)
Published my 150th lens (November 20th, 2010)
Published my 50th Squidboo lens (August 22nd, 2011)
Other Mentions
(August 5th, 2009) The Goonies House was featured on The Giant Squid Community Showcase blog for being the first lens posted on the Jolly Judicious Jetsetters-2 on August 1st! Thank you, rms!
(August 13th, 2009) My Breast Reduction Surgery lens was featured on the Squidoo Lens Reviews blog. Thank you, GrowWear!
(October 22nd, 2009) I was quoted in the Squid U Review about becoming a Giant 100. Thank you, Kimberly!
(December 3rd, 2009) I was featured in a Spotlight Interview over at the Giant Squid Community Showcase blog. Thanks RMS!
(October 1st, 2010) My lens Weiland's Wish List was a runner up for LotD in the SquidPaws 'make a birthday wishlist lens for your pet' Quest. Thanks, Megan!
(November 22nd, 2010) My Thanksgiving Costumes lens was featured on the 75 Lenses You Shouldn't Miss This Thanksgiving list! Thanks, Squidoo!
A big THANK YOU to all those who nominated and honored my lenses, who stopped by and congratulated me, and have helped me on my journey here on Squidoo!
More About Me
If you're that curious...
Here you will find more information about me and what I'm up to on Squidoo!
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- Angry Birds costumes aren't just for Halloween anymore! http://t.co/6cM52uVd #squidoo #angrybirds #costumes
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- Want a new fantasy series to read? Check out the Secret Histories Series! http://t.co/5B1b9J6g #squidoo #books #scifi #fantasy
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- Celebrate Charles Addams' 100th Birthday today! http://t.co/w6o3XNsa
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- Go as Cap this Halloween! #CaptainAmerica #Halloween #costumes http://t.co/VgFfEMw3 #squidboo @Squidoo
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- Who you gonna call? Go as the Ghostbusters this #Halloween http://t.co/cMtllmHZ #costumes #ghostbusters #squidboo @Squidoo
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I Love Literature!
I'm always reading books, or pretty much anything that has text on it. Here's some of my favorite authors and books.
Bat's Library
Books on my nightstand.
Reading is a passion and I'm always in the middle of half a dozen books at once. Here's what I'm currently enjoying!
Hollywood & Vine
Movie Related Lenses I've Created
More of my Favorite Films
It's Fun To Be a Vampire!
One of my all-time favorite films is the cult-classic teen vampire film The Lost Boys. Here's a bunch of lenses about the film, its cast, and characters!
Own The Lost Boys
DVD, BluRay and Soundtrack
Be One of Us!
Below you will find lenses dedicated to the actors who formed the gang of teen vamps in The Lost Boys.
Talented Actors, Great Films
Sequels That Shouldn't Have Been Made
Twenty-one years after the release of The Lost Boys, the movie received a direct-to-DVD sequel. Called Lost Boys: The Tribe it was supposed to pick up where the original left off. Unfortunately, it failed in every way possible. This was also joined by a 4-part comic book miniseries called Lost Boys: Reign of Frogs, which was supposed to explain what had happened in the twenty year span. In 2010, Warner Bros continued to anger fans by cashing in again with a second direct-to-DVD sequel, Lost Boys: The Thirst. When's it going to end?
Be Excellent to Each Other!
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure was another film I grew up watching. Take an excellent trip through time and check out these lenses!
Travel through History...
with Bill S. Preston, Esq. & Ted "Theodore" Logan!
And All That Could Have Been...
Nine Inch Nails is one of my favorite bands. Now that Trent Reznor, the master-mind and founder behind the band, is hanging up his microphone for a while, sit back and learn about their music, or maybe relive the glory days.
Nine Inch Nails Discography
Kings of the Desert
Queens of the Stone Age and Eagles of Death Metal are two more of my favorite bands. With the driving force that is the Ginger Elvis, Josh Homme and his Palm Desert crew rock hard for the boys but love the ladies too!
Queens of the Stone Age Discography
More of my Favorite Music
If it's a band or musician I love, you can bet I'll make a lens about them!
Albums that Have Changed my Life
Explore the World: Travel!
I've been fortunate enough to get to do a lot of traveling. Here are some lenses on my favorite places to visit!
Health and Medical Topics
I've always been fascinated by the medical world, have even been trained in coding medical insurance claims. I enjoy learning about all the things that can go wrong for us, as well as exciting medical advancements. Plus, I've undergone two major surgies in my life. Check out these lenses!
More Lenses I've Created
A grab bag of interesting topics!
Television Favorites
This is Halloween!
My favorite holiday, after my birthday of course.
One of the best times of year, because you get to dress up in outrageous costumes, tell scary stories, and people give you candy!
Some of my favorites: Halloween!
The Unicorn Tapestries
These famous examples of medieval tapestry are known world-round. Entitled The Hunt of the Unicorn, these seven pieces of art are invaluable in terms of history. Check out this niche lens as well as each individual tapestry lens.
Last.FM
What I've been listening to today.
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halloweenprops
Sep 29, 2011 @ 5:54 am | delete
- An amazing collection of lenses! I'll have to come back again so read some more.
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ajgodinho Oct 23, 2010 @ 2:28 pm | delete
- Wonderful work and accomplishments on Squidoo ~ congratulations on all that you've accomplished so far and wishing you the best as you continue your journey. Nice to meet ya! :)
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BizGuides
Oct 13, 2010 @ 6:19 pm | delete
- Well it is so very interesting to read about you and your accomplishments.
Thank you, BG
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paperfacets Oct 11, 2010 @ 10:54 am | delete
- Duh, I didn't know you were into bats? I want to see your bat collection. Which lens, where? If I missed it contact me with the url. Congratulations on all your Squidoo success. I see a lot.
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WindyWinters
Oct 7, 2010 @ 4:09 pm | delete
- Awesome! Congrats on all of your achievements and best wishes for many more! (^^..^^)
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JoyfulPamela
Sep 14, 2010 @ 11:29 am | delete
- My son was just asking me this morning about getting a costume for October. You have so many interesting ones that I will have him look through to get ideas. :)
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awelldressedbullet
Sep 11, 2010 @ 6:01 pm | delete
- So very nice to meet ya Bat! You've been very busy on Squidoo, and this is a nice list of lenses! - Kathy
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Evelyn_Saenz Feb 15, 2010 @ 2:51 pm | delete
- Thank you for letting me get to know you a little better, Miss Bat. What a wonderful collection of lenses.
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EelKat Apr 7, 2008 @ 11:47 am | delete
- great job! nice list of lenses here
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riff999
Apr 6, 2008 @ 10:56 pm | delete
- Great lens. I have to agree Halloween is great. I love everything about it.
~Jane
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Susan52
Apr 5, 2008 @ 2:42 pm | delete
- Lenrolling yours to mine. Love it!
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GypsyPirate
Oct 9, 2007 @ 11:19 pm | delete
- What a great lensography - super job!
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by missbat
missbat
I'm a Giant 100 Squid, as well as a retired SquidAngel. I'm most known for my Halloween costume lenses. I also like to poke people with sporks.
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