I just finished a year of school for therapeutic massage and I am awaiting the national exam so I can be licensed.

After completion of a year of school I got so sick with something. My body said enough! I'm o.k. now

I like most people need to get back to some serious exercising.

I am ready for spring so I am not washing four hundred loads of laundry of winter clothes.

I have had a great weekend playing on JU while my husband and sons have been fishing.

1. After getting dumped on by about 45cm of snow in the past 24hrs, I have shovelled out my driveway twice, and my father's driveway once today. I was going to go to the gym today, but knew that all that shovelling was equal to what I would have done on the stairmaster.  With aching arms, shoulders and sides, I had a two hour nap this afternoon as well.
2. To counteract all that outdoor activity, I'm internetting while the kids watch Alvin and the Chipmunks and eating pizza.
3. I have a job. It's not horrific, but its not great either. It pays the bills and I'm happy with the money, for now.  The plus is that I never take home work with me. Once my eight hour shift is over, everything is over. The minus is that it's never truly interesting, just sort of dreary.
4. I wish I didn't like beer so much. It does nothing for my wallet or my stomach. But it sure is tasty. I'm becoming a bit of a connisseur actually. Kind of like a wine taster, I can tell a lot of things about the kind of beer I'm drinking. Useless knowledge, yes, but whatever.
5. I hate people who wish they had a man or a woman in their lives, but I think I do need someone. My best friend is off travelling the world, as are a few other good friends who have left town, and now more than ever, I feel the urge to get outta here. With a pal, or off to meet new people, I don't know. But something's gotta happen.

Best of luck with your studies, KFC. I think it's great that you go bike riding...I myself am not so great on a bike.   I am 100 percent sure your dinner was scrumptious, btw.

I have said this a few times before, but I am envious of your brother!  He better bring me a souvenir when he gets back.   I hope your general surgery stint goes by real fast for ya, so that you can get to what you really want to do!

Best of luck on the potty training!

Mark, glad to hear you are doing better. Kudos to your wife for getting her hair cut for a good cause. :

I wish you continued success on your band, and hope that the new vocalist works out really well for all of you.   I look forward to buying and listening to your next CD.   I have never heard of the author or comic series that you mentioned.  Maybe I'll look into it.

It's great to see you all and hear what's going on!  Dev, good luck with the potty training, it was harder with our last child but she eventually got it so don't give up and be very patient!

As for me:

1) My son is doing much better in school, he's turned all his Fs (since his accident) to A's and Bs and a C! Yeah!  And his broken arm is a thing of the past!

2) My oldest girl is driving (oh boy!) but she's a careful driver so I'm not worried! (maybe just a teeny bit!) She's also doing so well in school, she's taking a full college course load and working full time! I'm very proud of her!

3) My Youngest is growing, she's all arms and legs right now and still fiercely independent!

4) My hubby is doing well, he's still smoking and I've resolved not nag him to quit because it will be up to him! (at least not too much nagging!lol!)

5) As for me, I'm doing alright, struggling with my weight loss but not giving up on me! I took a new course at work, doing something new!  More responsibilities but I'm ok with it! (now about that pay increase....LOL!not yet, but I'm greatful to be gainfully employed!)

Okay my five update

I'm looking for a job outside of the home - again. Send any positive vibes my way that I will be able to find a good job with benefits.

My husband just got out of the Navy and is starting his own business. I'm kind of freaking about cash flow issues but I'm trying to be supportive.

Ack, this is harder than I thought. Basketball season is over so now we get a break from sports and activities for a little while.

I just finished reading Alibi Man by Tami Hoag. It's a great, page turning mystery. I like Tami Hoag because she hasn't yet become predictable like so many suspense writers seem prone to do after a few books.

I'm going to have something published in the April/May Stampers Sampler. I don't know what yet but I got the email so I'm excited. My goal is to be the guest artist for a future issue. I have been slacking on sending submissions because I am the worst procrastinator but I'm trying to get on the ball.

Oh and I wish I were in Spain. Specifically I would like to be lying on the beach on Ibiza um... with Fran Rivera. Ah now the fantasy is complete.

LoL...you sure are rubbing Spain in, aren't ya. Seriously, it's awesome that you are having the  time of your life there. Sigh...I want to go there.

Gosh, Asaxygirl, your life sounds like an adventure a minute.   How awesome to be able to travel.

You know, there was a time when I wanted to name my daughter "JuJu" (well, I don't have a daughter...but IF I did...). I always thought it was a cool name.