I need a vacation seriously. I don't mean a sweet vacation away with the family. I'm needing one all by myself. I need to just breathe easy for a bit. I have had a lot of stress in my life in the past couple of years. A human being really can only withstand so much. I mean on the outside, for the most part things look fine. They always do...and most likely always will. Inside however I just want to run screaming down the street. So I am imagining a deserted beach, warm sun, crashing waves....mmmmmmmm. Yes. I can see it now. This is why I loved Yoga class. We had to basically imagine something like that at the end of every class. It was my favorite part of class and it helped alleviate a lot of the stress I had. I am intentionally trying to take a few deep breaths whenever I start to let something worry me, or stress me out. I try to not let it take hold of me because once I start to let it, it only gets worse.

Those who know me know what most of my stress is. Sickness, children, job. There is more that I don't even discuss. So I need some tips for dealing with stress. I think I want to join a gym. When I was in my fitness class in 2005 and Yoga I felt so much better. I do believe exercise,though not a cure for stress, does absolutely help to release it in a better way.

Seriously that's how delicious warm weather seems to me right now. I want sun! I want to wear my tank tops and shorts!! I am so ready to not go outside without a coat on! No more ice, no more snow....give me warmth! Ahem...ok. Well, as many might know, winter in Illinois can be rough. This year was particularly bad due to the lack of salt to put on the roads. The roads were hideous this year. I cannot imagine how many accidents there were. I am so happy to walk outside without the wind chill biting my face. Goodbye dry skin! Goodbye chapped lips!!! Hello swimsuit! The swimsuit above is the one I bought last year and never got the chance to wear. Obviously it's on a Victoria's Secret model in the picture....but you get the idea.

It hit 60 yesterday. That's just a great big tease here since it's still just February. I appreciated it though and got out a bit. I am ready for full on hot summer weather, tank tops and shorts. I think I should move somewhere warm. I complain enough about the cold that I am not sure why I live here!

I have seen and heard of Jeff Dunham before, but recently while visiting my in laws we sat down and watched a few of his DVDS. I have to say we were all cracking up. This guy is pretty hilarious. He is a good ventriloquist. Even if he weren't, you wouldn't notice simply because his act is so funny. I like some of his "dummies" including Peanut, Walter and Achmed. I personally don't care for his super hero or redneck dummy but it's worth watching them all just to see Jalapeno on a Stiiiiiick. So check out this video and let me know if you find Jeff Dunham as hilarious as I do!