tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4919542765104268552023-11-15T22:37:47.219-08:00Child's JourneyWe are a loving homeschool family. This site is to let people have a glimpse into our lives and to keep loved ones updated on us. I hope it will be enjoyable for all.Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-18144699977568263162010-12-12T12:37:00.000-08:002010-12-12T13:05:39.465-08:00Changes in Life<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRVJTTYyW56Dv8VPGQzNxTsA4t9Jk8bC50lnkghc9o2ge4OEu4gEaM1MUv8-qG8up6jXPQag4TZ-6zJfbohBdZW6GHu-5bChF3d4RyvIJ2AH7f0JLoCBoadW8GhNajuQJriSAPjizJQCs/s1600/HB+024_crop.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 164px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549904670634035618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRVJTTYyW56Dv8VPGQzNxTsA4t9Jk8bC50lnkghc9o2ge4OEu4gEaM1MUv8-qG8up6jXPQag4TZ-6zJfbohBdZW6GHu-5bChF3d4RyvIJ2AH7f0JLoCBoadW8GhNajuQJriSAPjizJQCs/s200/HB+024_crop.jpg" /></a><br /><div>This time in my life is strange. So much changing; me, my kids, our home life, our home, schedules, interests, relationships. We could start with me and the kids. My children are now both teens. We are still close but, they are trying to be their own people with their own interests and their changing needs. Which is great and normal and...how it should be. I'm feeling less needed by them which is again, normal and how it should be. I've become more a taxi driver to them than their mom and educator. I'm proud to say they are very much self learners and I can't even try to keep up with all they learn everyday. I've have learned to get out of the way in that regard. I miss the snuggles on the couch all huddled up together but enjoy the humorous exchange in conversation and going out on the town with them. Not bad, just different. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>As I find my new roll and place in my family, I also find my friendships changing. I have been able to reach out to more people and get to know many new wonderful personalities. I'm having a blast socialising after having pulled back for so long to dedicate that time to my children. Now they are more social and so am I. It truly is wonderful! Sometimes though, it still feels strange. Throw in a career that I really enjoy and what a happy woman am I. Tired and sometimes exhausted, but content and extremely happy nun the less. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The home life is changing because of the teens and my new found social self. Which is also why we are changing our living location! We need the bigger house and the yard to accommodate all the fun we want to plan. We need this space to have our parties and activities in. If you've been to our house, you would have seen that there just isn't much room to have visitors over. So, we have listed our house. It is for sale and with that comes more chores to keep it in saleable condition. We hope it sells soon so we can start having some events at our house! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-49515523721182755452010-11-08T10:34:00.000-08:002010-11-08T11:07:42.942-08:00I think I'm getting the hang of this...Schedules! A necessary evil. I have a husband with a weird schedule of 4am to whenever he's done (sometime between 3 and 7pm) Friday through Monday, two teens with active social lives and my flexible schedule that can change daily. Sometime I feel like a juggler that has no control of how many balls they have in the air at any given time! I'm not complaining. It's a challenge and I like that. I think I've finally figured a way to schedule it all. I know it sounds like it might be easy but, there is a difference on paper to having the family comfortable. We are just getting into the flow of it. Just in time for a new year and Jim's schedule to change. lol His schedule will have the same hours though the days will be Sat.-Tues. He will finally have Fridays off! Yeah!<br /><br />I'm now also adding to my schedule keeping the house show worthy! As soon as we have this house in shape (wood repair/replacement) we are putting it on the market. Yep, finally getting to sell this place and move to Huntington Beach! Finally back into a single family residence. With a yard and no HOA. We like the inside of our current home, it's just that the neighborhood has become really crowded and there isn't anywhere for company to park. We just can't live with a HOA. We need more freedom. The teens need places they can hang out with friends. We have outgrown this house.<br /><br />So as soon as we are getting in the swing of our schedules, they are a changing. Makes me so grateful for my flexible schedule and the flexibility of homeschooling.<br /><br />Happy scheduling!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-29271063276165375072010-08-03T16:29:00.000-07:002010-08-06T11:59:22.677-07:00Shocked into Memory Lane...Who would have thought that going shopping at Mother's Market would send me flooding into my past. When I had tried to leave there was some Green Peace people trying to boost memberships. All of a sudden I was back in the early 2000's with to little toddlers. Wide eyed and idealistic. Very much into Mother Earth News and a complete "Greeny" before it was coined or popular. I remember researching composting toilets for our mountain home. That was until I had my wake up call. Actually two wake up calls. The first one was a Green Party runner calling and talking with me for his support, just to tell me that maybe I should run because I seemed more knowledgeable. He wasn't being snotty, but honest. I was so applaud that someone who knew less than I would even run! The second time (not even a week apart) was when Green Peace called to raise funds to help get a big wig out of a foreign land where he was being tried for killing other diplomats! Holly <a href="mailto:SH@#T">SH@#T</a>! They have Peace right in their name! So being a good homeschooler and greeny, I researched what happened. I cancelled my Green Peace membership and didn't look back. That is until this well meaning person in front of Mother's started talking to me. My reply to this well meaning man all of about 23 years of age was, "I'm an ex member. Looking into the happenings in your organization in the early 2000's and see what violence you find." He just looked at me with his mouth wide open.<br /><br />I truly think if I had shared my experience it wouldn't have the same effect, as him finding it out for himself. Back in my wide eyed, blissful, idealistic days, I would have shrugged a person off thinking, they had a bad experience and mine would be different.<br /><br />I still keep up to date with all the "green" stuff. Now it is more about not being wasteful and saving people money than saving the planet for me though. I still would love to be a part of building one of those cob houses in AZ! I just think it would be so fun and freeing to mold into your walls nooks, fireplaces, and any kind of decoration or seating! With all this background, no wonder I became a Green Certified Realtor. :)Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-68784796468309158532010-04-14T09:36:00.000-07:002010-04-14T10:01:49.345-07:00The Crazy Homeschool Mudders!We had a blast at the Irvine Lake Mud Run April 11th. The team met its goal of NOT being last! There was much excitement and challe<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZki9yUcwdzq22OgCMKh3F6MTsjt3HnsVQc0sSntn3ebCuNoyebanbG2RJyvoG7FIZBhhjR1V9PcKM3hKmzuzox5WqLH-Wv92c1cmYh1CH1gyx7nNTilvM7gZCqkH7a8yVRAFoXC74SZk/s1600/CHMMuddybacks.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460036201732619106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZki9yUcwdzq22OgCMKh3F6MTsjt3HnsVQc0sSntn3ebCuNoyebanbG2RJyvoG7FIZBhhjR1V9PcKM3hKmzuzox5WqLH-Wv92c1cmYh1CH1gyx7nNTilvM7gZCqkH7a8yVRAFoXC74SZk/s200/CHMMuddybacks.jpg" /></a>nges to bad had by all and I think we had the best outfits. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGid6zn9t5r7QJWZkhK7rfItBiW7ZHbuabEwcxHTl0-dfTch_fQzxdG7GvrfoA8iI0niw7C5gG6VVIugNMYjnFfWv399C1-ZtiLbjanpe0_x6wLd9v2H1Hao630yfw5t4SiAtdrCrNCc/s1600/CHMcleanbacks.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460036194061520210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGid6zn9t5r7QJWZkhK7rfItBiW7ZHbuabEwcxHTl0-dfTch_fQzxdG7GvrfoA8iI0niw7C5gG6VVIugNMYjnFfWv399C1-ZtiLbjanpe0_x6wLd9v2H1Hao630yfw5t4SiAtdrCrNCc/s200/CHMcleanbacks.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-qDlQd4pcpttxiUoQXm0iGPloxeiLGT7urdK0x7ETe_KBYwMCO-LjD-Szvdlj99FKevLjFUf-BAkJrPAXM10bLfvHeUW6cM0KFcCKt7YCCykMzair3dxnVPqJblP-t2lncAlDWOwQ96Q/s1600/crazymhmudders.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 130px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 98px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460036190821191506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-qDlQd4pcpttxiUoQXm0iGPloxeiLGT7urdK0x7ETe_KBYwMCO-LjD-Szvdlj99FKevLjFUf-BAkJrPAXM10bLfvHeUW6cM0KFcCKt7YCCykMzair3dxnVPqJblP-t2lncAlDWOwQ96Q/s200/crazymhmudders.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Team from L to R: Yolanda, Amy, Jocelyn, Anna. Our Team Captain couldn't be there for the race for family reasons. Sherry, you were/are missed!<br /><br />Thank you to BlueStyles.com for our awesome logo on our shirts! Great work! You will be happy to know that all the mud washed out and I intend to ware my shirt often!<br /><br />There is another run in July, who will be running next?Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-16531470201496015372010-04-08T13:56:00.001-07:002010-04-08T14:03:30.548-07:00Do you like to get dirty?Well, I like to have good clean fun and sometimes that means getting dirty! I am gearing up for the Irvine Lake Mud Run happening this weekend! I am so excited! It is my first one and I get to share my experience with a few of my homeschool mom friends. Our team name is the Crazy Homeschool Mudders! If you don't know about this amazing obstacle course of a track you can get the info at:<a href="http://irvinelakemudrun.com/"> irvinelakemudrun.com </a>They have been preparing this track for a couple of weeks now. Crazy Homeschool Mudders will be running this Sunday, April 11th. There will also be food and a concert! Come have some fun in the mud and Cheer us on!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-71059019676776839882010-04-03T15:22:00.000-07:002010-04-03T15:33:03.350-07:00Spring!<div>Happy Spring Everyone! Spring has sprung and so have I! Into spring cleaning that is. I sprung up this morning and went to work! Now I am exhausted. Ready to sit and enjoy the nice clean house and drink some green tea. Ahhh Some of these small moments really make a big impact. I hope that all of you have a wonder Spring Happenings! For some I guess it would be Hoppenings! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4i6up9xoMhNPPjKymHgRTgrwLevHYHStsIM0_yqyaGEhIrSeTJFy6honyBJFMgudbQkASLvHpcCXERLnSEWJfDl7WU7cyIZ5JcSwtKbJZEvQ3jqOcElEX54xWnfjaplafOoY52fLHlRc/s1600/Tulips.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456042725946875698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4i6up9xoMhNPPjKymHgRTgrwLevHYHStsIM0_yqyaGEhIrSeTJFy6honyBJFMgudbQkASLvHpcCXERLnSEWJfDl7WU7cyIZ5JcSwtKbJZEvQ3jqOcElEX54xWnfjaplafOoY52fLHlRc/s200/Tulips.jpg" /></a></div>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-25362818876432881382010-02-02T15:27:00.000-08:002010-02-02T15:30:16.462-08:00Already an Amazing Experience<span lang="EN"> <p>I had been wanting to be on the Amazing Race since the first episode aired. My friend Debbie and I would talk and dream about the day for years. Now I finally have a real chance to actually try out! Although it won't be with Debbie ( she is not in a position at this time) but with Cheryl! Cheryl and I met at a homeschool park day she co/founded. It is a wonderful group of amazing families. The best part is that this group is VERY divers and tolerant. So, my children and I can have the experience of knowing all kinds of people with all kinds of views.<br /><br /><br /><br />Cheryl just sent in our applications Monday and already I am learning so much more about myself and my homeschool community. I guess the biggest thing I am learning about this community is how truly supportive they are. I moved around a lot growing up and I guess I have never really looked toward a community for support because, I would only be there for a short time. So, this is a bit strange to me, in a good way.<br /><br /><br /><br />I really hope that we get on The Amazing Race and be able to show homeschool moms in a good light. I also hope we inspire moms to go after their dreams when they get a chance to do so. NO matter how old you are or how long out of the work force, you can still accomplish what you want. I have already started part of my journey with my career. Now I have this "amazing" opportunity! I do feel compelled to thank Debbie and Amy, it wasn't the time for them to go for this dream and they are still cheering Cheryl and I on. What wonderful women! Don't forget ladies, if Cheryl and I don't make it on, we can still apply with you when you are ready!<br /><br /><br />We had a lot of fun taping our application DVD! We were being so silly. Peggy let us borrow her camcorder and David (Cheryl's hubby) was our camera/producer man. What a great job he did. Peggy's also helping us edit! Can you believe how people are chipping in? So cool!<br /><br />Well, the application is in the mail. If they like us we should be hearing something by March. Wish us luck and hopefully you will see us on the show. </p></span>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-36971720347328887382009-12-20T16:33:00.000-08:002009-12-20T16:45:10.890-08:00Season's GreetingsWell it is that time of year! The time that we are all rushing around trying to figure out what to get or do for our loved ones this holiday season. While I feel happy and am enjoying the carols, lights and decoration, I don't feel that special feeling that usually comes this time of year. I can't quite put my finger on why, or what is missing. As I think about it though, just what does create the feeling? How about you? What creates it for you?<br /><br />Even if I don't find my inspired holiday feeling, I am happy and grateful to have such a wonderful family and large group of friends!<br /><br />What ever you celebrate, I hope yours is a happy and festive one!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-21060309589646679252009-12-12T17:30:00.000-08:002009-12-12T17:38:26.401-08:00Gotta Love California Rainy DaysIt was raining off and on all day today. I love days like this. It's not to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">terribly</span> cold (hovered around 60 F) and it gives you that nice cozy feel. It inspired me to do a bit of catching up on things that I could put off for a day like this. So, I caught up on laundry, house cleaning, sorting through clothes, e-mails, Realty News that isn't urgent, and this blog. The best part is when all the catch up is done and you still have a nice rainy evening to relax with the family by a fire, cocoa in hand watching movies like Alice! I hope everyone is having a wonderful rainy day!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-60056931579986871962009-11-08T09:46:00.000-08:002009-11-08T10:59:24.638-08:00It's been a long time...Life happens and sometimes you get swallowed up. Here's what's going on;<br /><br />Last month my mom had a heart valve replaced by a pig one. Now she is doing great and we are teasing her that now she is Ms. Piggy. She feels better than she remembers ever feeling.<br /><br /><br />Jim's work has been getting worse. They are pressuring the drivers not to take their breaks or lunches and changing the safety rules every other week. They have cut back our benefits and there will be just a .25 raise in the next three years.<br /><br /><br />On a better note, my career looks promising and I feel like the wheels of an income are starting to roll. It will be nice when I feel like I have finally managed to get some traction. Not quite spinning my wheels, but not yet in full gear. Progress is progress and I am ecstatic about it. Right now I am helping some friends buy a home (more like a ranch). Things are looking good and they are very happy. What a great feeling! I do love my job.<br /><br /><br />Chalise, is coming up on the end of her Japanese III class and may just get an A! Cameron, is learning a thing or two on computers. He has been messing with codes and languages like HTML. He is offering to give my blog a better look. I think we will see what he can do.<br /><br /><br />Jim, is currently on vacation. Two days ago we went up to Deep Creek and found a couple of <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWEW3-y3yY-5lUlx6a2CJjM6fUZAdeX1X7I4i-8ZImaXH6nK0aeM6hKnkHQkTe03Mvc8yPiGbvW-hq2h1KI2QVzqxvH_m522vLRkQOMeHwCqeEnDOMox_wqxlpDH9nHp6X-72hSuXtkD0/s1600-h/IMG_0094.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 202px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401802869713476530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWEW3-y3yY-5lUlx6a2CJjM6fUZAdeX1X7I4i-8ZImaXH6nK0aeM6hKnkHQkTe03Mvc8yPiGbvW-hq2h1KI2QVzqxvH_m522vLRkQOMeHwCqeEnDOMox_wqxlpDH9nHp6X-72hSuXtkD0/s200/IMG_0094.jpg" /></a>deer. We also found some beautiful views!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibgQwdTjGS-Wscf3egzJr-PodZfYYNiaFFO1kzJRQUVM7WxbAmmwkKSyyWshwd3m2sDcPx5s75zR-0r0IIBT6nWIysP-vscR_0PEaoC3JarYwY_H-QcsN46SSEYwve6wLD-uBdDrjLZIk/s1600-h/IMG_0126.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401803483086143938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibgQwdTjGS-Wscf3egzJr-PodZfYYNiaFFO1kzJRQUVM7WxbAmmwkKSyyWshwd3m2sDcPx5s75zR-0r0IIBT6nWIysP-vscR_0PEaoC3JarYwY_H-QcsN46SSEYwve6wLD-uBdDrjLZIk/s200/IMG_0126.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Yesterday we went to Venice Beach. What an experience and what a change from the mountains! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4g1B1ll2J5gmwJ6fTnoBu6Y1JsKzSOqIzZWVyEqM54kZMS7yexBegUzGyrbFRVEvJIKuUJ8cBq86HCbgmzl6K6w6cD4jAGy2rsPrx0XwPomitTjuw0xv5D4ciqwt0PeM3EE-XbXZNF-s/s1600-h/IMG_0138.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401803937821495970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4g1B1ll2J5gmwJ6fTnoBu6Y1JsKzSOqIzZWVyEqM54kZMS7yexBegUzGyrbFRVEvJIKuUJ8cBq86HCbgmzl6K6w6cD4jAGy2rsPrx0XwPomitTjuw0xv5D4ciqwt0PeM3EE-XbXZNF-s/s200/IMG_0138.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOEv5zZS1UtiLNN4_UBL48V-swH6e86bvWv3FsI3tcaLid11nPpOhA_dLK0r8z4uFKIvxetODFLZ7d2_xlefkyhTObsX90VjGMQIXkN8MpazBi3afZFpO0qOIpb3hzQOB1O-_OrL3E0JE/s1600-h/IMG_0139.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401804331827667538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOEv5zZS1UtiLNN4_UBL48V-swH6e86bvWv3FsI3tcaLid11nPpOhA_dLK0r8z4uFKIvxetODFLZ7d2_xlefkyhTObsX90VjGMQIXkN8MpazBi3afZFpO0qOIpb3hzQOB1O-_OrL3E0JE/s200/IMG_0139.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><br /> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Today, Chalise and I are going to see Stuart Little at the Laguna Playhouse. One of Chalise's friends is in the play. I was very impressed (both with the playhouse and Ashley Nelson) the last time we went to see one of these plays. I'm sure it will be great! </p>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-16363625119274639842009-03-14T14:54:00.000-07:002009-03-16T10:30:14.473-07:00I am back!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi13S9vTCMSm0fYLjOaSj_lvw_bkxGAxWpphADNy3oWqQNJY7bPUCjlF4Y5hAkHDP1bKWf3hCKCqRTIUAUgys1pS9dTMIDFLnERf5FB0FuL0V2xXpWlN8DroaBUzQwpuuY-1rd8Qbg63UU/s1600-h/6a8e.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313170193537186706" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 120px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi13S9vTCMSm0fYLjOaSj_lvw_bkxGAxWpphADNy3oWqQNJY7bPUCjlF4Y5hAkHDP1bKWf3hCKCqRTIUAUgys1pS9dTMIDFLnERf5FB0FuL0V2xXpWlN8DroaBUzQwpuuY-1rd8Qbg63UU/s200/6a8e.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Recently I had lost the ability to log into this blog. I have changed my e-mail and will be changing my blog address soon. I am so glad I could get back in here so I wouldn't loose touch with those of you that have a link to me or, are following me. I didn't have any other account for some of you and would have completely lost you. I am SO glad to figure out this glitch. :) </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>As far as my journey through realty,...it is quite a journey! So much going on and so many options! I am excited to get out there and help anyone that I can. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>My office information is 1900-C St. Andrews Dr., Seal Beach, CA 90740. Bus (562) 594-0515 Fax (562) 594-0535. My cel# (714) 398-6913. I can personally help you in Seal Beach and surrounding areas! I am now also a Relocation Agent. So, If I can't physically go there I can make sure you have someone who is excellent to help you out. No matter where you are going, even outside of the United States! </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Hope you are all happy and healthy!</div>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-85059651971513130602009-02-16T17:21:00.000-08:002009-02-16T17:40:30.225-08:00Job on the home front...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4tL_JmxT6XIQjw6r-gh_gsYYC0Wi2XeHIPKyCkgzZg51a-aA4gNbBjLK1q6Nnv5qldNzGEaOxyyfSz0EnxpuEH5kuLPBtqYbfYF1c09gEy0ztH_i6x_RhxHKXgH-N_7YXaY4nBmVZv50/s1600-h/prucaphoto.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303571881483046514" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 108px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 169px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4tL_JmxT6XIQjw6r-gh_gsYYC0Wi2XeHIPKyCkgzZg51a-aA4gNbBjLK1q6Nnv5qldNzGEaOxyyfSz0EnxpuEH5kuLPBtqYbfYF1c09gEy0ztH_i6x_RhxHKXgH-N_7YXaY4nBmVZv50/s200/prucaphoto.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Well, career is more like it. I am official! I am through the rigorous training classes and now dipping my toe into the field of opportunity! Here is my professional photo that you may or may not see around town. I am working with Prudential California Realty. located at 1900-C St. Andrews Drive, Seal Beach, CA 90740. </div><div>Of course if anyone would like information on the market or buying and selling homes in the Orange County area, don't hesitate to call. The office number is (562) 594-0535 and my Cellphone is (714) 398-6913. It is truly the best time to buy!</div>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-66031225974236621212009-01-11T13:57:00.001-08:002009-01-11T14:02:10.052-08:00Up to speed!OK, My paperwork is all filled out and sent off to Sacramento. Now I wait for my license in the mail. Meanwhile I am going to training. Every Sat. for at least 6 weeks and some Fridays as well. Whew, my life is picking up. Chalise starts her Jap 2 class this Monday and I will be calling to schedule Chalise and Cameron music lessons.<br /><br />Today we went for a nice walk in the sun with the dog. Jim will be switching his schedule to days on Friday! Things are good. Now I just hope I will still have enough family time. :)Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-87380072918894862642008-12-19T10:18:00.000-08:002008-12-19T10:24:01.898-08:00What a happy month!Jim found out that next year his shift will be days with three days off together!!! I wonder what it will be like to have a hubby home?? Here I have been thinking I had a sugar daddy.... things are changing.<br /><br />Chalise has finished her Japanese Language 1 class and can't wait for the next.<br /><br />Cameron put on a good performance at the Christmas Concert, where he played bass drum.<br /><br />I passed my realty exam!<br /><br />The best part of all is that we will be spending time with family soon and just soaking up the love and happiness. Not to mention the presents.<br /><br />We wish everyone everywhere a safe and happy holiday!!!!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-92084767021547182512008-12-08T11:03:00.000-08:002008-12-08T11:54:55.961-08:00A Flash From The Past!We went to Jimmy Black's Benefit yesterday and had a great time! I saw people that I haven't seen since my early childhood. It was so cool to reconnect! I had a lot of family that was there as well that I haven't seen for a long time, since they had moved to other states years ago.<br /><br />There were lots of people. Musicians, fans and family that turned out for the event. All of the musicians had a chance to play, which made for an array of music styles. Of course we went over our time allotment. The park was very gracious to allow us to keep rockin into the night. Our numbers started thinning out once people could no longer feel their toes. They raised some money for the family, the film crew got some great shots and most of all....the Black family felt much love.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDsJtD3SRb496L1B20HCut1AAd0xIbbxBHLPLcua_Err00xlF7dbYcscD5NXZLE28mLoiWjnL9aolv4mkCPai3JEVjid8narw7zcMM59CDbwilZcx0VeYw0l6fGg8lyeJRqnthPAZslj4/s1600-h/DSC04714.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277500695908382002" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDsJtD3SRb496L1B20HCut1AAd0xIbbxBHLPLcua_Err00xlF7dbYcscD5NXZLE28mLoiWjnL9aolv4mkCPai3JEVjid8narw7zcMM59CDbwilZcx0VeYw0l6fGg8lyeJRqnthPAZslj4/s200/DSC04714.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDsJtD3SRb496L1B20HCut1AAd0xIbbxBHLPLcua_Err00xlF7dbYcscD5NXZLE28mLoiWjnL9aolv4mkCPai3JEVjid8narw7zcMM59CDbwilZcx0VeYw0l6fGg8lyeJRqnthPAZslj4/s1600-h/DSC04714.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Jimmy's son Geronimo and a few musicians setting up.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuDr0RA3TEQjy6nopO83bYwZt_7i40_ectpZD4aEZCwf0WVZDKhv6-B6RMnc2l8t8n26Q43_orJAiL_NbjZF8Ws1bx4fJZtlF6DAShn5CUc9Yiuse-UldOaoMvjexpIfw-njVppSogSIs/s1600-h/DSC04721.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277500707636472226" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuDr0RA3TEQjy6nopO83bYwZt_7i40_ectpZD4aEZCwf0WVZDKhv6-B6RMnc2l8t8n26Q43_orJAiL_NbjZF8Ws1bx4fJZtlF6DAShn5CUc9Yiuse-UldOaoMvjexpIfw-njVppSogSIs/s200/DSC04721.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />From the left; Denny (Steelfingers, and my Uncle) Walley, Tom Leavy, Janet (my Aunt)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrW7_4j6pQaKiyByyxsuhQBHWJC-QMdbX0WH9xSpUbjHebmE33GVZOyjffNpTnkVYZz-PsT2pMlWkm7AO-4_kmfr-TUbjiXrvghYEKt4CZP1D-ZJYbxkbPOd2oFWvgB5JS7T8qqJ0YTjI/s1600-h/DSC04720.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277500699172687650" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrW7_4j6pQaKiyByyxsuhQBHWJC-QMdbX0WH9xSpUbjHebmE33GVZOyjffNpTnkVYZz-PsT2pMlWkm7AO-4_kmfr-TUbjiXrvghYEKt4CZP1D-ZJYbxkbPOd2oFWvgB5JS7T8qqJ0YTjI/s200/DSC04720.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Jimmy's widow Moni and Uncle Denny at the shirt kiosk.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghIi0RD0WBbnv5LAB1B_KIvlnWL187O88n2wOYAzTUy1LMoENG1RJw8hxF19I-qiunXwjbJn5jwAyAsInuRBxz1tzHA7q_Ol2pF7WuP227ZyKlXEsR7JSAnh8bXj5_BpfF6t8vY0W6fBE/s1600-h/DSC04731.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277500720210442098" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghIi0RD0WBbnv5LAB1B_KIvlnWL187O88n2wOYAzTUy1LMoENG1RJw8hxF19I-qiunXwjbJn5jwAyAsInuRBxz1tzHA7q_Ol2pF7WuP227ZyKlXEsR7JSAnh8bXj5_BpfF6t8vY0W6fBE/s200/DSC04731.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Last but not least...these are the grown up children that were in my earlier 70's pic. From left; Jared Walley(my cousin), Geronimo (amazing singer and musician, like his dad) , Darin (Jared's cousin who plays some wicked drums!).Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-91033939375992772422008-12-02T19:44:00.000-08:002008-12-02T20:01:32.952-08:00Today"s AdventuresWe started out with my doctors apt. It worked out good. I will be off my thyroid medication within two weeks! The surprising part is that my doctor is totally on board! Now, because of the meds, my anxiety is high which has increased my cortisol and the effects it has on me. I am a puffer fish! Hopefully, as soon as my thyroid dose goes down, so will my cortisol and the pufferness that is me. <br /><br />To celebrate, the family and I went out to see Batman; The Black Knight! I loved the special effects! I have got to get me one of those tank/car/motorcycle things... I also loved how Batman made the semi flip over like it was doing a trick for a treat. I give this movie five stars ***** LOL<br /><br />All-in-all, it was a great day!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-28945825935016131582008-11-27T11:55:00.000-08:002008-11-27T13:14:05.499-08:00New Update on the Jimmy Black Benefit!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRb7bKFs8By2B2GyiP6XZWvBITQZxjuxWgOWuS2DiheX6YKHkrMVF9ja-SnQxA8JI8ga6y8tJGlYpy4IqwHuIwWq8-xI1aT5p5Ai4_QANlGjLeHuTKCasF53KKoAsn_VM6QBhhmu4_ivc/s1600-h/jimmyblack2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRb7bKFs8By2B2GyiP6XZWvBITQZxjuxWgOWuS2DiheX6YKHkrMVF9ja-SnQxA8JI8ga6y8tJGlYpy4IqwHuIwWq8-xI1aT5p5Ai4_QANlGjLeHuTKCasF53KKoAsn_VM6QBhhmu4_ivc/s200/jimmyblack2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273428737325906594" /></a><br /><br /><br />Notice the price change...<br />The price includes admission into the resort!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-32908444882180113442008-11-22T20:26:00.000-08:002008-11-22T20:36:20.412-08:00Holiday HilarityI hate that there is always December Holiday stuff out before Thanksgiving, but....<br />Here is something I had to share. There are some curs words in this so, you may want to view it before sharing with others. This is Jeff Dunham a comedian and ventriloquist we just love. I hope you enjoy!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eKa0vLqh5OQ&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eKa0vLqh5OQ&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />In case you want to sing along...<br /><br /><br />Dashing through the sand with a bomb strapped to my back, I have a nasty plan for Christmas in Iraq. I got through check point A, but not through check point B.<br />That's when I got shot in the a** by the US Military... Oh Jingle Bombs Jingle Bombs mine blew up you see. Where are all the virgins that Bin Laden promised me? Oh Jingle Bombs, Jingle Bombs US Soldiers shot me dead. The only thing I have left is the towel upon my head. I use to be a man but every time I cough, thanks to Uncle Sam my nuts keep falling off. My bombing days are done. I need to find some work. Perhaps it would be much safer as a convenience store night clerk. OH, Jingle bombs, jingle bombs, I think I got screwed. Don't laugh at me because I'm dead or I kill you....I kill you.Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-82867900982752505872008-11-18T09:39:00.000-08:002008-11-18T09:48:24.090-08:00I have been tagged!TYPE ONLY ONE WORD FOR EACH ANSWER. IT'S HARDER THAN YOU THINK!!!<br /><br />1. Where is your cell phone? purse<br />2. Your significant other? sleeping<br />3. Your hair? annoying<br />4. Your mother? sweet<br />5. Your father? dead<br />6. Your favorite thing? music<br />7. Your dream last night? nothing<br />8. Your favorite drink? tea<br />9. Your dream/goal? health<br />10. The room you're in? kitchen<br />11. Your fear? time<br />12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? beach<br />13. Where were you last night? home<br />14. What you're not? angry<br />15. Muffins/donuts? muffins<br />16. One of your wish list items? house<br />17. Where you grew up? everywhere<br />18. The last thing you did? read<br />19. What are you wearing? pj's<br />20. Your TV? off<br />21. Your pet? sleeping<br />22. Your computer? old<br />23. Your life? good<br />24. Your mood? hopeful<br />25. Missing someone? no<br />26. Favorite pastime? reading<br />27. Something you're not wearing? shoes<br />28. Favorite Store? Amazon<br />29. Your summer? HOT<br />30. Your favorite color? blue<br />31. When is the last time you laughed? yesterday<br />32. Last time you cried? <br />33. Who will/would re-post this? hmmm<br />34. Four places I go over and over: doctors, Ralph's, Henry's, Fresia<br />35. Four people who e-mail me? Karin, Debbie, Chalise, Mom<br />36. Four of my favorite foods? sushi, stir frye, rice, chocolate<br />37. Four places I would like to be right now: beach, on the water, in the mountains, desert<br />38. Four people I tag? Christine, Chalise, Michelle, Lenora.Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-42102645675492895712008-11-07T10:54:00.000-08:002008-11-07T10:55:41.679-08:00Benefit Update!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuzi1D3rrihJxJHSmxaOh1BR5eAZg9PKU0K7Jr5DId4eP-ZgIO17q-JtTL5yYP9unbl4v2kLNexqesFlcubyDjunQvTL3WSqk8tvxi7fN2HZbCagilkbSgtW_SIVZA7bSQjEsMKnGIyUI/s1600-h/JBlack.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuzi1D3rrihJxJHSmxaOh1BR5eAZg9PKU0K7Jr5DId4eP-ZgIO17q-JtTL5yYP9unbl4v2kLNexqesFlcubyDjunQvTL3WSqk8tvxi7fN2HZbCagilkbSgtW_SIVZA7bSQjEsMKnGIyUI/s200/JBlack.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265991160425797858" /></a>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-17003082754828062762008-11-03T16:07:00.001-08:002008-11-03T16:16:38.661-08:00Update on Benefit...The entrance fee for the event will be $20 for an individual, $30 for a couple or $40 for a family (including all children) There will be food and an auction as well as booths. Here is a link to the park with all the information about its amenities; <a href="http://www.thousandtrails.com/getaways/california/soledadcanyon.asp">http://www.thousandtrails.com/getaways/california/soledadcanyon.asp </a>!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-25617238392538923492008-11-02T15:16:00.000-08:002008-11-02T15:38:09.126-08:00Childhood memories. Remembered in a time of loss.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-0PcRo-wMgz8q8qUvC0qB1US7OsUi7W9lJtCZsvSs1hRjbns5jvBfUa08UVJfSjwAqZmOD3dXgwINaKmT09VdXQwADxlWVplJ71Jof93V4KgOclUQKkl5hLYAXJWOOAvoGJNTcr48gBI/s1600-h/l_537283d89406493fae55c611aae67f0b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 136px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-0PcRo-wMgz8q8qUvC0qB1US7OsUi7W9lJtCZsvSs1hRjbns5jvBfUa08UVJfSjwAqZmOD3dXgwINaKmT09VdXQwADxlWVplJ71Jof93V4KgOclUQKkl5hLYAXJWOOAvoGJNTcr48gBI/s200/l_537283d89406493fae55c611aae67f0b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264203383522077682" /></a><br /><br /><br />Growing up I was exposed to a lot of great musicians and a lot of great people when I would visit with my Uncle Denny. Jimmy Black was one of those. He is someone in my childhood that I hadn't thought about in years. That is until I heard how sick he was. Jimmy crossed over last night at 11pm is what I am told. Being that he was in a German Hospital, I don't know if that was German time or ours. <br /><br />My Uncle and a very good friend of his (Tom Leavey) were working on a benefit to help pay for the ton of hospital bills Jimmy had racked up with all his medical bills. This benefit has now turned into a memorial. Here is what Tom had sent to my mom; <br /><br />Hi Everybody,<br />Jimmy Carl Black a dear friend since 1969 and fellow bandmate<br />(GERONIMO BLACK) is dealing with cancer of the lungs,kidneys, brain and<br />leukemia. To help his family with mounting medical expenses we are throwing a<br />benefit concert on Sunday December 7th. 2008 from noon til dark at Thousand<br />Trails Campgrounds in Acton, Ca. The location was found by Candy Zappa and Nolan<br />Porter who used it for a benefit last Sunday and when myself and Peter Lovio, a<br />member of Frank Zappa's 1st. band (The Blackouts) saw the natural beauty of<br />this venue we decided this would be the perfect place for Jimmy's benefit<br />concert. There will be many musical guests connected to The Mothers Of Invention<br />with several original band members. Also, Jimmy's sons Geronimo & Darryl<br />will be driving in from Jimmy's home town of El Paso to perform as the New<br />Geronimo Black. We will keep you updated with guests that will be appearing, but<br />we guarantee there will be many,many surprises and lots of great music. If you<br />had a good time during the 60s we're<br /> gonna bring it back to you by celebrating Jimmy Carl Black's 50 years in<br />show business. Hope to see you all there.<br />Thanks, Tom Leavey<br /><br />I have tried to post a picture that I am not sure will turn out. It is of the dads with their sons. Jimmy Black with Geronimo on the left, My Uncle Denny Walley and Jared in the middle and Tom Leavey with Darin on the right. Us kids were probably about two at that time. <br /><br />I am going to do everything I can to go to that gig! It would be nice to see and reconnect with lost friends (and family) before we loose another one.Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-80407417578857468822008-10-27T10:46:00.000-07:002008-10-27T10:50:41.228-07:00FunWell today I have a little bit of good news. The DRE (Department of Real Estate) just cashed my check and I can sign in to their web site! I still don't have an exam date yet, but at least something has happened. <br /><br />Today we go to park day and the kids will dress up in their costumes and go from mom to mom trick-or-treating and we will have a pot luck of goodies. How fun! And the best news of all....I FEEL SOMEWHAT AWAKE! Maybe I will get to enjoy this day. :)Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-91815853051010362492008-10-21T11:30:00.000-07:002008-10-21T17:40:34.470-07:00Dissapointment...or...new beginningMaybe both. I can't say I am thrilled but, maybe I will finally figure out what is going on with my body. I had an appointment with an Endocrinologist this morning. I had been diagnosed with Hashimoto thyroid syndrome. Well...he scanned my thyroid today and said it looked like a perfectly normal healthy thyroid. My levels were normal except for the low TSH which would be right because I am on medication for hypothyroidism. So, he is switching me to a more accurate medication (the synthetic one) and then he plans on weaning me off. I am always happy at the prospect of NOT having to take medication. My concern is....I am already having problems with my energy (which is why they diagnosed me with thyroid probs in the first place) now, what is going to happen to what little energy I have left and why do I have so little? This is still a mystery. This new DR. said we will have to work backwards to figure it out. So, we need to rectify this mess before we deal with that one....but what do I do to stay awake in the mean time????? I have a life that I would eventually like to get back to. One that involves swimming and kayaking and hiking and biking and walking to hell and back. Not to mention the time I am missing out on doing those things with my kids! And there is the hope for a career....<br /><br />My dream of dreams is to just be better. Maybe, just maybe...I will be weaned off this medicine and it will trigger something in my body to just go back to normal(well, normal for me). Then I can just go about my marry little way. :)Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491954276510426855.post-15151344527343840602008-10-19T12:31:00.000-07:002008-10-19T12:39:45.911-07:00Progress...sort of...I finally have all my paper work in order and sent off to the DRE! Now I have to wait for them to process my paper work and give me access to the online data, so I can pick an exam date and time. Now, I hope I don't forget anything....Yes, I am still going over the material, but...it is very dry and I have already gone over it, hhhmmm a hundred times. I just start drifting off in thought when ever I look at it. <br /><br />We have our Refugee Camp trip this Friday! I think it will be very cool. Although, I will not be scheduling any more field trips until January. Just to much going on. Chalise and Jim's schedules will be changing. Holidays approach. Loads of stuff to do and get done. I will hopefully have training soon...then a new career. Still don't have a clue on how this will all work. I just know it will. :)<br /><br />I also finally have an apt. with an Endocrinologist to figure out what is happening with my thyroid. Wish me luck. Hopefully I will have more energy and get all this straightened away and can move on and have a whole life.Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349594585274999201noreply@blogger.com1