2010!

I can't believe we are days from 2010! This past year has been great overall. I have had so many good times with good friends and I have gotten alot done.

The economy has been awful and there have been some bad days. Unfortunately, we lost some good people too...

Some of the good stuff from 2009:
* Became a Licensed Massage Therapist ... took 15 months of working full time and going to class part time... pretty exhausting...then took another 2 or 3 months to test and receive my license
* Laid off from my full time job... blessing in disguise... got laid off the same week that I received my massage license...this let me focus on massage and took away the stress of an unfulfilling job
* Started volunteering weekly at Fayes Light... gotta give back :)
* Travelled more than I ever have before...one of the biggest benefits of being laid off was having the freedom to do whatever I wanted... me and my love were lucky enough to be able to drive to the East coast (CT & MD), the West coast (Pheonix & Indio, CA), and a few places in between (WI, MI, OH & all the states we drove through to get to our destinations)
* A year of amazing music... saw 10 Phish shows...can't wait for more
* The new addition to the family... Wahyeh...our adopted husky boy has made himself at home with us and our animal family
* Ran a 5k... finished my first 5k in just under 36 minutes...not bad for someone who didn't start jogging til this year

There have been countless other good things and great times. I look forward to good health, lots of energy, and an overall wonderfull 2010 :) and wish the same to all my family and friends.

BELLYDANCE AT THE PARK DISTRICT

I am teaching bellydance at the Blue Island Park District this January. Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday from 630-730. The session runs from Jan 5th to Jan 28th. If you'd like to join us check out the Blue Island Park District website or email/call me. Its a fun way to keep in shape and avoid cabin fever this winter. :)

Happy Holidays

Hope everyone has a wonderful christmas and amazing new year. 2009 has been great and i expect 2010 to be even better.

:)

FREE YOGA

Sunshine Yoga in Orland Park is offering two free community yoga classes in Jan: Jan 9th & Jan 23rd. The classes are from 10-11a and they just ask that you call and register if you are going to show up. 708-873-6030

This Friday

Make it out to the Loft this Friday for good music, drinks (thanks to Eric), and dancing!

A TRIBUTE TO TARIQ ALI

Tomorrow night is Tariq's Tribute. I still can't believe that he is gone but what better way to celebrate him.