Did I move to Seattle?

A new storm is blowing in, it seems like it has mostly been raining since December. A news report the other night said we have had more than twice our average rain for this time of year and that Seattle has had less than half of their average for this time of year...weird!

Soooo cute!

What a little cutie this peach blossom is!



"A young child dressed as a peach blossom performs for the public prior to Chinese New Year at a huge shopping complex on the waterfront of Hong Kong. Chinese across the world embraced the rooster and bade farewell to the monkey as Lunar New Year was ushered in with temple fairs and family reunions.(Yahoo!/AFP/Mike Clarke)"

Bonus Day!

The past few days have been full of good news for me, and I am so grateful. Those of you who know me personally, know that my family and I have been through a tremendously long and challenging past few years. Good news is always welcome! :O)

I received word today that my thesis was officially accepted and I should receive my Masters degree diploma this year. I have worked very hard on my thesis and had a strange series of mishaps that almost kept me from completing it. It is important to me for many reasons, probably the most important is that it marks off another huge thing I took on, and actually saw thru to completion, something that has always been difficult for me. It also means that I won't have these school loans hanging over my head for nothing and that I might actually be able to start angling my education more towards my livelihood, and that would be fabulous.

To every single one of you, thank you, because if you are reading this you have contributed.

Lots of love - jls

wish upon my star

jeannette lorraine

I received a star today, it is located in the constellation of Capricorn

"This constellation has been recognized since Babylonian times. It is generally depicted as a goat with a fish tail, although the name literally means horned goat. It is usually associated with the greek god, Pan.

Capricorn is one of the most ancient constellations, despite the fact that its stars are rather faint. Also, the stars do not look so much like a goat at first glance. Capricorn is easiest to see in August."

Happy Holiday

Thank you and Happy Valentines Day to you

xoxoxoxo

TGIF

It has been a super long week, travelling for business, fighting my way thru impossible new deadlines, and not getting much sleep. I am quite grateful for a weekend where there is at least the possibility of rest.

I am having internet connectivity issues @ home also, which is my excuse for so little posting the past month.

Happy Friday!

Best Quotes

The annual locals only party was held last Tuesday at my favorite spot. Some notable quotes:

CC: "Keds are hot!"

GG: "My last name is the best you could hope for."
FL: "Okay, are you asking?"

SJ: "Let's play tennis."

"Happy Birthday Toke!"

CN: "Someone knows one of my brothers really well?"

GG: "You need to make up your mind, beeeyotch!"

W1: "You know, he isn't wearing anything under that kilt."
W2: "How do you know?"
W1: "That guy just lifted it to make sure."

TK: "Seriously, you should always wear a Fedora."