Hello loyal readers!!

Greetings and salutations!! Where shall I begin?
The Natural Step. Yes, Monty, it is interesting, however, it is tough to get through. The way it is written is very textbook like. It is one of the most difficult reads I have ever read. I am almost done, and I can't wait to get it over with so I can move on to my next read, Twyla Tharp's "The Creative Habit". There are study groups popping up for discussion of the The Natural Step and I will be attending one that begins tomorrow night. It meets once a week for 6 weeks. I am hoping to glean more from the book by attending these. Never hurts to network either, which is a perfect segway to my next topic.
What am I going to be when I grow up? Seriously, I need suggestions. I can't do most of the things I love for various reasons. So, I am going to give you what I would like in a career and you (the reader) will give me suggestions. I will accept sarcasm, but I want some real ones too!
I don't want to work weekends. I want fresh air in the summer. I don't need to be outside, but an open window instead of air conditioning would rock! I want to be mobile, no more sitting at a desk all day. I like to work alone for the most part. Little supervision. I don't mind working hard, might as well get paid for my workout. Unfortunately I don't have a rich spouse, so I will need benefits and decent pay.
As a result of this sedentary job and a lack of anywhere to walk, I am sadly out of shape. I have started to get back in to my Turbo Jam videos and am beginning to mix in some yoga. I have been wanting to get in to Yoga for a decade. Last week I spent some time visiting the websites of the local yoga studios. Every single one of them has beginner classes on Tuesdays only. Tuesday is the only night that doesn't work for me. Since I am not a "group" person anyway, I ordered a beginner's yoga video and started last night. I am excited about it. I also plan to write an email to the HR department about getting a recreation trail around the property. There is plenty of interest.
I attended my second Sustainability Board meeting last week. I am not sure where this is going to go, or what my role will be. It is nice to meet with people who are interested in similar topics and once again the networking. A career might come out of this. If native landscaping starts to take off, I might be able to make a living out of it. Can you say "unemployment" in the winter???
I have a new hobby. I have been making fancy, frilly cooking aprons. You know, the kind grandma used to wear? Only mine have ruffles and lace. I brought one in to work that I had made for my mom and everyone wanted it. Perhaps this is my calling??? Sadie's Designer Aprons.

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Hi peeps! Does anyone read this? Let's see, big news in my life: I have submitted an entry to the "Best Job in the World" contest. www.islandreefjob.com 6 months swimming and snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef! Wish me luck!
I survived a recent layoff here at the not-so-much-the-best-job-in-the-world.
I haven't gotten sick once this winter. People were sick all around me. I attribute it to my kim-chee.
Still reading "The Natural Step". It is a bit text-booky so it is going slow. The Sustainability board meeting is tonight. I was hoping to be done in time for the meeting.
Went snowshoeing at Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve Saturday. It was beautiful. Saw some deer. Got some fresh air. Recorded my video entry for the contest.