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Hiya all! Long time no see.

I've been having "cookie" issues on my pc, so it's been awhile since I was able to get on here and actually write anything. But, I'm spending the weekend at my parents house and am able to write for the first time in a long time using their computer. I should have thought of this along time ago, but what can I say.. I'm a blonde. Really though, not alot has changed since the last time I signed on.

I still work at in the rehab department at the local hospital. Been there just over 7 years now. It's challenging, but I work with a good bunch of people. We all work hard in difficult positions for the good of the patients. We take pride in what we do and still manage to have a good laugh most days.

I still have two nieces who are the joy of my life. They're 3 and 5 years old now and developing into such interesting little people. There is nothing in the world is better than the huge smiles and the bear hugs they run to great me with when I arrive where they are. I know that one day they'll grow up and spending time with aunt Jo Jo won't be as cool, so I'm savoring every moment that I can. The rest of my family is doing well for the most part. We have our ups and downs like most families do, but over all we're doing ok. I'm still single at this point. (Much to my mother's chagrin!) So, if you know any decent men out there; keep me in mind.

I'm getting ready for firearms white tail season. It starts this following Monday. It's nice to be able to sit in the woods and just be. No multi line phones ringing constantly. No major drama. Just me, my back pack filled with way more crap than I'll need, a couple books, and my trusty rifle Mo Mo. (Why it's called Mo Mo is a long story... just chalk it up to being a exhausted blonde with dehydrated freezing cold hallucinations...) I just hope to see alot of cardinals (harbingers of death, and yet another long story) and add some meat to the chest freezer.

I'm spending the day with my mom today. Christmas shopping, visiting a tree festival, and a women's night out in the city where mom's from. We're also going to be visiting the family of a friend who recently passed away. It's going to be a fun time.

Well, I'd better start getting my act together. I'll hopefully see y'all again soon.
Joelle a.k.a. Refhater.