Hey Everyone!

Just wanted to drop in and let everyone know i'm okay. I have been home a week from the hospital after having emergency gall bladder surgery. Here is a pic of the big incision. It's only about 2 inches long.I see the surgeon today for my post-op appointment. I am feeling great considering. I even managed to go for a walk outside yesterday and it was beautiful.

My new job is going good too. My employer said that if I did my re-cooperating at home instead of going up to moms they could still pay me my full wages since i dont have sick time yet. I have been dating a great guy for a couple months now and i am just absolutely smitten with him and he is with me. To quote one of my favorite movies "the greatest thing in this life is to love and be loved in return." I think it is interesting that I am finally at the point that I dont "need" a man to feel good about myself and its then that I meet a great guy.

Funny how things work out.

I Identify with Gollum!

Always Look on the bright side of life!

It's Official!

I GOT THE JOB! I start this friday and move into the single apartment this weekend.

Vicky Jo's Orange Julius

I bought myself a blender yesterday so I made some Orange Julius this morning for my roommate & I. I didn't have the recipe so I had to guess. It came out perfect on the first try. Crystal says it's better than the mall's.


6 oz. frozen OJ
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
3 tsp. vanilla

Mix in the blender & add ice until it is the desired thickness. I like mine super thick.

*You almost need 2 people to eat it. One person eating it & scooping it with a spoon and the other to kick the bottom of the cup.
**I don't suggest using a straw. You're head might cave in.

Crossing My Fingers!

My job interview yesterday went great. If I get the job it means that I will no longer be on social security disability. I promised myself when I went on disability that I would not be on it longer than 2 years. For awhile there I didn't think I was going to be able to stick to that but things are finally looking up for me.

The position is with Step by Step Inc. which runs the housing program where I have lived since October. My job would be Resident Manager in my building. I would be responsible for light maintenence, keeping the common areas clean and peer support for my fellow tenants. Step by Step will put me through the necessary training including peer support, conflict resolution, etc. Also I will get free rent, pay for 40 hrs/wk + over time, medical benefits, 401k, and life insurance. It is considered an entry level position and they hire from within so if I get the job it could lead to a career in psychology. The best part is that all of the negative experiences in my life have prepared me for exactly this. The pain I have suffered over the years is finally paying off. How many people can say that?

Orange Blossom Special/ Jackson w/ Piggy

Okay this is the last one I swear. This one is for Mom.

Johnny Cash & Miss Piggy.