Wow. It's been a while.

I've been very, very busy lately. I was taking Italian classes through University of Maryland University College on base. I took Italian 1-3 and Life and Cultures class that covered Italian history, culture and literature from the beginning of history through the Renaissance. There's a second half of that class that covers everything from the Renaissance forward that I want to take as well. Plus a Dante in Translation class that I'm dying to take. Once I take those two classes, I'll have enough credits for a certificate in Italian Studies. I'm hoping to get that.

I also started working at the base Bowling center in February. I enjoy my job there. I'm just working in the snack bar. I work with a great bunch of guys. Mostly Italian. All really good men and women. They're all a lot of fun to be with.

I'm considering enlisting in the Navy myself. I'm still under the age limit. I took the ASVAB on Friday. I won't get the results for a few more weeks but if I qualify for corpsman I'm definitely going in. I might consider other careers but corpsman is what I really, really want.

I want to be like her at 82

I just found this great blog by an 82 yr old woman. I think I love her.

Funny, smart lady

The damage.

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/09/the_short_but_eventful_life_of

wow

So I saw a new Dr today

One on base who specializes in chronic pain. He's at a loss. He's thinking autoimmune but my ANA test keeps coming back negative.

He's put in a referral for me to see a Rheumatoligist off base. May be a few weeks before I can get an appointment and a translator will have to go with me.

Random things

First days of school went well. 2nd grader is doing well this year so far. Granted it's only the second week, but he's adjusting to the extra work.

Kindergarten started yesterday and my K student is having a blast. She was up before everyone this morning and dressed already. She loves it!

My class is going ok. Learning a new language at my age is tough. All the different pronouns to use for each different situation. Confusing! I'm committed though. I'm going to get together with someone else in class to work on it and I have a couple Italian friends who are willing to help me practice. We'll see how I do.

Keep the people of New Orleans in your thoughts

This storm is downright terrifying. It's going to be way worse than Katrina. The potential for hundreds of lives lost. Please keep this region in your thoughts.

My dragons

Click my eggs. Click them as much as you want. The more clicks, the faster they grow. :D