h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Hi AW! I thought I'd pop by to say hi. I haven't been here in a while, and am hoping that you're okay. I sent you an email, but I don't think it got to you. I miss you!

TJ and I were in your neck of the woods last week on our visit to Ohio. We were visiting his cousin. I kept looking out the window to see if I'd spot you!

Hi Shea!

Sorry I haven't been around. I've been... uhhhh... ummmm... I've been on an ocean cruise around the world with various A-list movie stars, several of whom wish to marry me, but I can't decide on only one. Let them dream.

I'm certain that you barely missed seeing me out hiking in the Ohio woods. I do a heck of a lot of outdoor stuff, you know. I've also taken up skiing, snowboarding, ice fishing, igloo building and dog sledding, so you're sure to see me just about everywhere in the state at any given moment. Not to mention that I've joined the "Y", so now you can spot me easily from the air in my bright red Hawaiian-print swim suit. I'm the one with the frozen hair.

I hope that you and TJ are well. So, how ya doin after all this time'?

Maybe you should change *your* name to AW the Sarcastic ...

backatcha!

We're okay. We're heading to Las Vegas on Thing. TJ's brother is getting married, and we're taking advantage of it to make a trip! I'm so excited! I've never been there before!

So how have you *really* been?

I've *really* been good. Bought a new wardrobe which *really* includes wild Hawaiian-print swim wear, complete with a scuba jacket (for warmth in a cold pool). I've *really* joined the YMCA and I've *really* been swimming on a regular basis. I just ordered new goggles and rubber stuff to stretch over my pointed head today! I'll look like a jellybean.

As for the skiing, ice fishing, dog-sledding, and igloo building.... well, those may need to wait until next winter, but I *do* aspire to all those activities! The new wardrobe *really* came this close -->(squeezes fingers into a little pinch) to including a groovy new ski parka and ski pants, by the way. I want a snow board next winter! Yesssss!

Oh, in case you're wondering whether I've lost my last marble.... I've decided to simply play again. My thought is that walking treadmills is akin to running a gerbil wheel, and doing endless repetitions of dull exercises is FRIKKING MIND NUMBING! No wonder most people, including myself, get out of the habit of moving around and then get all droopy-lard looking like Jabba the Hut! Remember when we were kids and doing stuff was fun?! Well, I think that's the way it's supposed to work. Who changed the rules once we became adults? I think that person should be TORTURED! Mwaa haa haa haaaaaaaaa.

So there you have it. I'm having fun.

What about you?

I hope you have fun in Las Vegas, Shea! It's supposed to be extremely enjoyable for a few days at a time. After that, it's crap*.

*Not to be confused with the game of craps for sanitary reasons.

Sorry. All this exercise stuff is stimulating. <wow.

*peels herself off of the ceiling and remains calm*

TJ's brother is getting married? Awwwwww. I missed it. Are there any more of them up for dibs?

Just kidding! I don't want one! They're nothing but trouble!

This brother's been spoken for for over 20 years! I guess they finally decided to make it all legal-like. He's got one left ... you don't want him, trust me!

It's great to hear about the exercising! You go girl! I'm so happy for you!

TJ's outfitted me for winter. I just need new boots. He seems to think we're going to go snowmobiling or some other god-awful winter activity. I'd rather have the scuba gear!

It looks like TJ's being put on day shift, and I've asked to be moved as well. We'll see. If we both do, it'll get us into exercising too! I'm really looking forward to it. I've been at a weight-loss standstill for 2 years. I need to move to budge any more, but our schedule makes it very difficult to find the time. Once spring comes, I'd love to get outside more. We have bikes which we never use, we're near the beach which we rarely go to ... like you said, it should be fun! We had an employee appreciation party from work, and they had a DJ and dancing. Well, I tried to dance (I used to dance every weekend until the joint closed when I was younger!), but my hips hurt too much to do more than one song. It's very disheartening when the fun stuff hurts. I *really* need to get into shape! Yes I know, I'm in a shape, but it's not a very good one.

I'll be back next Wibble. Have a great week! It's great to talk to you again!