What's up guys and gals! Thanks to all the posts while I was slaving through another long semester at MSU. It was stressful, but it all paid off. I am proud to say that I graduated in December with my Bachelors of Science Degree in Psychology. Two degrees down, two to go! I'll be attending grad school in the fall. Now that undergrad is done, the hard stuff begins. I consider grad school sort of the "major leagues" of college (you know me I'm a baseball fan!). Wish me luck!!!

I had a great holiday this year. After a very spooky car trip down the icy, curvy roads into Arkansas, I finally made it home to see my family. I never get tired of going there. It's the same 'ole town, but it's comforting to know that something stays consistent in this land of ever changing chaos that we live around at times. I was fortunate enough to get some very very excellent christmas presents this year. I got the video game Rock Band, which I'm addicted to at this point. I received a new Schwinn bicycle that I have ridden practically everywhere. I rode it so far one day in very cold weather, and I almost killed myself making it back home!

I ended up running in three 5k races last year. My best time was 22:31. My goal is to make it in less than twenty minutes. I'm also planning on running in some 10k races and some bicycle races as well. Other than my cardio skills, I've also been hard at it with the weights. I'd love to be able to do a competition in Little Rock, Arkansas next August. My cousin competed in it, and did very well. My aunt was showing me the pictures that she took from the competition, and that psyched me up to want to compete. It'll be hard work, but I know I can do it.

As to this new poll that's out....WHAT?! You guys seriously think that I would lose to her? Ok, I'm always up for a challenge and a chance to prove myself. Better yet, I'd be willing to challenge any of these gals to curls, benchpress, running, pushups, etc. Let's make it an all over competition to test our true strength. Then, we will see who reigns supreme. C'mon ladies, let me know if you're up for it! Nuff said. So vote for me!

2009 is looking like a great year. Life is good. I'm always amazed at how much a difference a single year makes in a person's life. I don't make resolutions, but I do make life decisions. This year, it's all about making the most out of my life and enjoying all the little steps it takes to reach my lofty goals. I think too often people focus too much on the finish line, and don't enjoy the journey it takes to get there. We aren't ever guaranteed another day on this earth, so let's enjoy every day as if it were our last. Here's to a great 09!

Nyssa