Been Awhile

So it's been quite a long time since I've written. And yes, I've read many, many books in that span. I can't even think of the most notable ones, which is kinda sad that it's actually been that long. I managed to read "At World's End" by Ken Follett, a sort-of sequel to "Pillars of the Earth". Of course, it was spectacular and even leaves you hanging until the very last page. Pretty damn awesome for a book that's well over 1,000 pages. I also just finished (a few days ago) "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand. Another measly 1,100 pages. It was wonderful, just as great as everyone says. Ok, except for the 200 page speech that could've been 10 pages. I also read "The Futurist" which was one of the best impulse buys I've had in a long time and I'm so glad I didn't give it away as an Xmas present. It's just a great read, super quick and interesting. Another one I bought, because I liked the cover art was "Dancing the Almendra". Any book that can intertwine the Mafia and the circus circa 1957 has my immediate attention. It was really great. I'm now reading some Gabriel Garcia Marquez. This one is a compilation of shorts called "Leaf Storm and Other Stories" which is very good. I really need to read "One Hundred Years of Solitude" sometime soon. Oh, and I read a Paolo Coehlo book which was just awesome.

Still in Martial Arts. Still a blue belt. But I actually think I'll be testing for my brown belt soon. And I just started taking a spinning class to supplement my martial arts. I can't afford it too often, so I think I'll go 2x a month. It's crazy, but actually kinda fun. Even though my crotch really hurts from the bike seat. Ick.

In other big news I turned 30! Yay. I had a bowling extravaganza that was actually a really fun time. And I became an Aunt. My niece, Sierra Isabelle, was born on Friday March 27, 2009. I haven't met her yet, but I'll go visit soon. I want her to get a little bigger before I meet her. I've seen lots of pictures so far. She's pretty cute. And of course my cousin's baby, Hannah will be 1 on June 15th. I cannot believe it! She is the most adorable thing and I love her immensely! I try to visit her and my cousin every month or two as I cannot get enough of how cute she is!

Ok, I have to go back to work, just thought I'd check in...finally. Sorry for the lengthy break. Here's a pic of me and Hannah from February 2009. Look at those cheeks and that Donald-Trump comb-over!!!