Who is Miss Bat

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!

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!