Happy New Year

Greetings All,

And Happy New Year! I cannot convey effectively just how happy I am to see 2009!!! 2008 kicked my butt all over the stratosphere, but I am eternally greatful to God that I can say I made it to 2009 in one piece. A little tattered but here none-the-less!!! Quick update: The Family is doing very well! My Mom received a clean bill of health on her doctors visit on Friday!!! Of course they will be keeping a close eye on her, but for know all is well and we spent the weekend celebrating. My Brother is doing good, he has a one-year follow up due sometime here soon. My mom's older sister and brother have relocated to Texas - so all the remaining siblings are present and accounted for!! My cousin Toney is back home from Germany - he is still hilarious, and his wife and daughter will be here in the near future. Rahiib got braces over Christmas break - he's still a cutie pie!!! My nephew JaCorey is coming up on his 5th birthday in a couple months and true to form he is ready for it. We went to a birthday party for a friends son on yesterday and had a blast. Between the two of us we managed to go to the party, have fun and get home without any tears (from either one of us). And I know your wondering - the answer is .... No, still not rushing out to have kids.

Now as for me - I have big plans for 2009! The first big plan being to run (yeah, you read that right) RUN my very first 5k on Saturday, February 28!!! I got out and started running last week and discovered just how out of shape I am but I had fun and am not discouraged. My knees, back and legs are sore as all get out but its a good hurt. Hurt like "These shoes are going to leave me crippled tomorrow, but how fly I are today!" hurt. I also have plans to run 3 more 5k races after the February run. My goal: a 8 minute mile! My motivation: your love, support and friendship!!

Thank you for being there for me last year when I needed you the most! I hope to be there for you whenever, if ever you need me.