Hey, Y'all!In celebration of Susie Douglas' 51st birthday, I decided to take this time out and honor her, as only I can (LOL)!
Lest I forget: Happy Birthday, Susie—and remember to celebrate it the entire month!
She's the upbeat and fiery matriarch with a heart of gold. She’s also known as Bret’s better half. She's Susan Ariel Gosinheimer, and she was born and raised in New York City, New York on June 1, 1959 to Ralph and Charlotte Gosinheimer. The youngest of two girls, Susie (as she is affectionately called) has one older sister, Angela Margaret. As a child, Susie was the “adventurous, take-charge type,” according to her parents. She attended Empire State High School, where she graduated the fifteenth of her class. After high school, Susie decided that she wanted an out-of-state college experience, so she attended South Carolina University, where she literally met Bret George Douglas. Susie often reminisces about the day that they collided in the auditorium on the way to an assembly, and despite a slight miscommunication, these two became inseparable.
After Susie and Bret were wed in 1980, they moved to Culver City, California, where they raised three children, all of whom are working young adults. Self-confidence has never been Susie’s weakness, as she worked her way to the top of the ladder; she has worked at DGI Enterprises for over 25 years, yet she has been the HR Director for eleven years. Everyone at DGI Enterprises appreciates Susie for her great managerial experience, as she thinks with her head and her heart, and she knows how to smooth out a situation.
Susie's motto is: “I am truly blessed beyond all recognition." She is a true believer that all things do work together for good. A dedicated mother and wife with a remarkable sense of humor, Susie feels humbled and honored to have been blessed with her wonderful husband of 30 years, her three crazy children, and a job that she knows within her heart that she was born to do. Much like her husband, Susie is a member of First Baptist Church, where she mentors the Young Lilies every second Saturday. She also admits that she loves costume parties; she has dressed up as Marge Simpson, ThunderCat Cheetara, and a hippie chick.
Although Susie is a soft-hearted sweetie, she has admitted that she has a touch of a temper. Such was the case when she grabbed a rude receptionist by her throat and hurled her across a desk. Susie later explained that she only acted out in anger because she was informed that Bret was in the hospital, and this receptionist did not help matters at all. Susie has been told time and time again that her temper might wind up getting her into trouble, to which Susie has stated: "That's quite alright—I've got enough ass to back up my temper!"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT:
The day I ran into Bret… literally!
MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT:
Only one stands out— when I unknowingly slammed a door in Bret’s face.
FAVORITE ACTOR:
John Ritter
FAVORITE ACTRESS:
Mary Tyler Moore
FAVORITE SINGER:
Luther Vandross
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Small Wonder
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Sky Captain & The World of Tomorrow
FAVORITE ATHLETE(S):
Venus & Serena Williams
FAVORITE CARTOON:
The Simpsons (but that’s only because Bret reminds me so much of Ned Flanders)
FAVORITE COLOR: Fuchsia
FAVORITE FOOD:
Steak & French Fries, with Broccoli and Cauliflower
FAVORITE ICE CREAM:
Strawberry
SECRET TALENT:
I am a fairly decent singer.
IN MY FREE TIME, I LIKE TO:
Help out at church on every 2nd Saturday with the Young Lilies.
IF I COULD’VE DONE IT DIFFERENTLY:
I wouldn’t have jumped to so many wrong conclusions when I was in my teens.
MY ROLE MODEL(S) GROWING UP:
My big sister Angela.
THE BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN TO ME:
Remember to count all your many, many blessings.
SOMEONE WHO SHARES MY BIRTHDAY:
Andy Griffith, Marilyn Monroe, Morgan Freeman, and Alanis Morissette.
MY DREAM/GOAL IN LIFE IS TO:
Retire the same time as Bret.
THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME:
Sweet, Soft, & Fiery
MY BEST FRIEND (ACE-BOOM-KOOM):
Mary Ann Marcellia
MY FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT:
Atlanta, GA
IF I HAD ONE WISH:
I would relive my first date with Bret.
SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT ME:
This relates to my temper—I must’ve blanked out and grabbed a rude receptionist by her throat, and hurled her over her desk. I betcha she won’t try to mess with me again.
She's the upbeat and fiery matriarch with a heart of gold. She’s also known as Bret’s better half. She's Susan Ariel Gosinheimer, and she was born and raised in New York City, New York on June 1, 1959 to Ralph and Charlotte Gosinheimer. The youngest of two girls, Susie (as she is affectionately called) has one older sister, Angela Margaret. As a child, Susie was the “adventurous, take-charge type,” according to her parents. She attended Empire State High School, where she graduated the fifteenth of her class. After high school, Susie decided that she wanted an out-of-state college experience, so she attended South Carolina University, where she literally met Bret George Douglas. Susie often reminisces about the day that they collided in the auditorium on the way to an assembly, and despite a slight miscommunication, these two became inseparable.
After Susie and Bret were wed in 1980, they moved to Culver City, California, where they raised three children, all of whom are working young adults. Self-confidence has never been Susie’s weakness, as she worked her way to the top of the ladder; she has worked at DGI Enterprises for over 25 years, yet she has been the HR Director for eleven years. Everyone at DGI Enterprises appreciates Susie for her great managerial experience, as she thinks with her head and her heart, and she knows how to smooth out a situation.
Susie's motto is: “I am truly blessed beyond all recognition." She is a true believer that all things do work together for good. A dedicated mother and wife with a remarkable sense of humor, Susie feels humbled and honored to have been blessed with her wonderful husband of 30 years, her three crazy children, and a job that she knows within her heart that she was born to do. Much like her husband, Susie is a member of First Baptist Church, where she mentors the Young Lilies every second Saturday. She also admits that she loves costume parties; she has dressed up as Marge Simpson, ThunderCat Cheetara, and a hippie chick.
Although Susie is a soft-hearted sweetie, she has admitted that she has a touch of a temper. Such was the case when she grabbed a rude receptionist by her throat and hurled her across a desk. Susie later explained that she only acted out in anger because she was informed that Bret was in the hospital, and this receptionist did not help matters at all. Susie has been told time and time again that her temper might wind up getting her into trouble, to which Susie has stated: "That's quite alright—I've got enough ass to back up my temper!"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT:
The day I ran into Bret… literally!
MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT:
Only one stands out— when I unknowingly slammed a door in Bret’s face.
FAVORITE ACTOR:
John Ritter
FAVORITE ACTRESS:
Mary Tyler Moore
FAVORITE SINGER:
Luther Vandross
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Small Wonder
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Sky Captain & The World of Tomorrow
FAVORITE ATHLETE(S):
Venus & Serena Williams
FAVORITE CARTOON:
The Simpsons (but that’s only because Bret reminds me so much of Ned Flanders)
FAVORITE COLOR: Fuchsia
FAVORITE FOOD:
Steak & French Fries, with Broccoli and Cauliflower
FAVORITE ICE CREAM:
Strawberry
SECRET TALENT:
I am a fairly decent singer.
IN MY FREE TIME, I LIKE TO:
Help out at church on every 2nd Saturday with the Young Lilies.
IF I COULD’VE DONE IT DIFFERENTLY:
I wouldn’t have jumped to so many wrong conclusions when I was in my teens.
MY ROLE MODEL(S) GROWING UP:
My big sister Angela.
THE BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN TO ME:
Remember to count all your many, many blessings.
SOMEONE WHO SHARES MY BIRTHDAY:
Andy Griffith, Marilyn Monroe, Morgan Freeman, and Alanis Morissette.
MY DREAM/GOAL IN LIFE IS TO:
Retire the same time as Bret.
THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME:
Sweet, Soft, & Fiery
MY BEST FRIEND (ACE-BOOM-KOOM):
Mary Ann Marcellia
MY FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT:
Atlanta, GA
IF I HAD ONE WISH:
I would relive my first date with Bret.
SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT ME:
This relates to my temper—I must’ve blanked out and grabbed a rude receptionist by her throat, and hurled her over her desk. I betcha she won’t try to mess with me again.
