Wow...Can't believe its been so long since I last wrote. Well, ok...I can believe its been that long. Kayas has moved out and is very happy in her own place. I'm glad for that. Its nice to know she's finding herself and realizing she can be her own person. That isn't to say she wasn't ever her own person...but rather, knowing she can be by herself and still be happy.

Slowly been cleaning. Still lots to do. Rather frustrated with Lex, but that's nothing new. Wish he'd help me more than he does. But oh well.

Work has been going well, if entirely too slow. I'm rather frustrated that more people don't come in for massage during the summer. But people are more interested in spending time with friends and family. It will get better once fall hits and it gets colder. At least in the mean time I can do some receptioning to get more hours. I've been there a year now, so I should be getting a review and raise. *crosses fingers* I've had many compliments for my chair massage. I go to a business once a week and do chair massage.  Many of the clients there told me they only wanted me to come. So I made sure it happened. Last week, one of my clients there told me she emailed the person who sets it up and told her that my massage has helped her and thanked her for having it in the workplace. I was tickled. I love hearing that people are happy with what I do. It just makes my day!

Been working on my belly dancing too. I'm so happy I'm doing it. I absolutely love it! I'm already looking forward to when I can do public dancing. I joined the Guild of Oriental Dance which gives me places I can practice in front of other dancers. Perhaps even be in a Guild show for the public. Although my feelings toward my body generally will keep me away from them until I'm happy with it.  But I continue to work toward my goal.  My instructor keeps telling me I'm doing well and look good, and that should be something, right?

Ohh! I'm so happy! Stephen finally got a job so I get to visit him in Mass in September! *bounce bounce bounce* I haven't seen him in two years! It will be so nice to spend time with him again. I love being able to talk to him on the phone and hear that he isn't depressed anymore! I can chat with him online now too! Plus, besides spending the weekend with him in September, I'll likely go back in January for a longer stay. Things to look forward to, I tell you!

Hmm...not sure what else to write. I really haven't been spending too much time online of late. Ok, for longer than just recently. But either way, I've just been doing other things. Current project: Cleaning out the dead irises in the garden and replanting them. It looks better already with only half of it finished!

Hmm...Not really sure what to say. Lex and Gothic broke up.  It is something that has wanted to happen for a long time. Lex had been fighting it, but his tolerance level peaked and he couldn't take anymore. Gothic has been obviously upset about it. It never helps anything when the people involved live together. Usually it just makes things worse. Now Gothic's father is in the hospital, something she wasn't expecting.  He's been ill for a long time now and has been known not to take care of himself.  This seems to be his last stand.  He's fought the fight and is done.  He's had an interesting life.  But I'm just an outside observer. What do I know? Its too bad that more of his family aren't interested in his health enough to try and help. They live in the same city. Gothic is there and struggling to deal with it. Meanwhile, she asked us to take care of her cats. Not much of a problem and I don't understand why she feels guilty about it. Life has been up and down with the three of us, but I still consider Gothic as someone I am concerned about. She probably doesn't feel the same, but regardless, I at the very least have no problem taking care of her cats.  They are good cats...I like the little fluffy one best.  He's just too much fun to torment. He gives the most wonderful looks. *lol*  Talk about a gay man trapped in a cats body. His brother is much larger and more vocal as far as I can tell. Very affectionate and demanding of attention. 

Anyway...hmmm...my car is not running yet again.  I love my car lots and miss it when I can't drive it...but it is about as much a pain in the ass as Lex's VW. *sighs* I would like to have another reliable car.  Even the Jeep is finally wanting some work on it so we might have three cars that don't run. Yippee.

Oh! Got a new computer. *bounces* Trying to get the two computers networked. So far it has been iffy at best. We need to try a different network cable.

I made a personal new years eve resolution...I was going to slowly try to change things about my life, make myself healthier and happier in the long run.  To start I added a small amount of exersize. I have wanted to learn how to do Middle Eastern Dance aka belly dancing for many years.  I finally got off my butt and began taking classes! And let me tell you...I LOVE IT! I finished my first session of 10 week classes this weds.  Now I have to wait 2 weeks before the next session begins.  I will be going twice a week and *cross my fingers* once that session is done, I'll move up to the intermediate level. Most beginning students take that class 3 to 4 times, maybe longer. It is just to make sure all the moves are learned correctly. It has been paying off too. While I haven't noticed a significant change in weight, I have noticed a difference in my body.  I pulled on my favorite pair of jeans, which are hip huggers, and realized, I could see my navel! Which really isn't that odd, but it was flatter than normal. There is definition there that was never there before.  In class this last Weds, as I was stretching in class, I noticed that the roll of flab that always bothers me wasn't as visible. Stupid little things that only I would notice. But both Lex and Aldous have noticed. So maybe I'm not just imagining it.  But clothes have been fitting different. Perhaps by the time summer gets here I'll be able to wear a different size.  That would be so cool! Lex and I plan on doing more biking and hiking this year. He isn't very pleased with his own weight and has been working on getting his bike ready for spring.

Work is still going well. I am slowly gaining a following. It is so great to get people in to see me who are in chronic pain, who after a series of visits noticed a difference in the amount of pain. To see them grin when they see me lifts my heart and I know I am helping them.  I love my job! I really am happy I found a career that uplifts me as I help people.

I guess I'm all out of updates. At this point, I'm not even sure anyone reads this. Its probably better people don't. *shrugs*

Ok, so i haven't exactly been posting lately. What can i say, life got busy. In a good way even! I am am really happy working for Sister Roslind Gefre. Got to meet her for the first time yesterday. She's a spitfire, but definately has a touch.  Don't think she knew how to take me at first. But after I did chair massage for her writer (Sister was doing a book signing) Joan, who really enjoyed the massage i did, she warmed up a bit. Joan hopefully will return and have a massage from me as well. *bounce* All in all, I think I managed to get three new clients. That's so awesome!

Waiting for Lex to get home from fixing the water pump on the bus so he and i can leave for Bayfield. Really looking forward to this trip. A chance to spend some time alone with him.

We've had a few trips. One to my parents over the 4th for a family reunion and another to North Dakota for my grandmothers funeral, but we got very little time alone together on either trip. This is the first time in about a year we have had a weekend alone together that we've gone somewhere.  Last trip to Bayfield for us was last year over our anniversary.  This year we are going to a friend's wedding.  They are getting married on our anniversary.  That will be kinda cool.  will be interesting to go to that.

hmm...not much else to comment on i guess.  Can't guarentee when i'll next post. I haven't been on the computer a whole lot lately. So posts are more sporatic than normal. Oh well.  Can't complain when I have a life to lead outside of being online. *grins*

So much has happened recently.  My business has been closed. I'm sad about it, but excited as well. The funny thing is, i've had two calls from people wanting to schedule appointments. My first thought is, "where were you when I was there?" oh well.

But regardless of this, there is good news! I got a job! I'm so happy! I get to continue doing massage. But not only that, I could get another job doing massage.  They are about an hour away from each other, so I don't think there will be any possiblity of conflict of interest. Working on getting an interview with the other place. Going to the new workplace to get paperwork done tomorrow. *bouncebouncebounce*

If things continue to go well, I might be able to quit working at the hardware store. Not that I mind working there, but I'd much rather work doing what I've trained in.

Still busy RL. Spending more time away from home. Spending more time with my husband. Enjoying that a WHOLE lot. I actually got to spend some time alone with him away from the house.  Granted, it was at a family reunion so we really weren't alone. But we were together.

Got to see a lot of family i haven't seen in years.  Got to see some kids have grown into young adults.  Connected with them too. That was what was so cool. Saw some relatives that i've never actually met and they were lots of fun. Lots of talk of trips out to the east coast to visit.  Going through Montana so Lex can get his fix.

Spending lots of time with Dragonsblood. Its nice to see her settling down again.  Lots left to do, but its slowly being accomplished.

Unhappy that i'll not be doing massage out of Northfield after the end of July. The Chiropractor is being forced to move. Lots of politics i don't even want to get into...something involving and ex-wife etc.  Either way, I won't be able to continue doing massage there. Luckily, Dragonsblood saw an ad for a massage place that was looking for a pt massage therapist.  Surprisingly enough, it was situated half way between home and Northfield.  So i've put an application in and am waiting ot hear back. I have to fax them some information tomorrow. I'm seriously concerned that they'll get the information and decide they want nothing to do with me and come up with a convenient excuse.  seems to be how things work with me. *shrugs* i'll still try though.