GOOD MORNING WORLD!  Looks like the bad weather is gone for a few days. Perfect timing since finals are just a few days a way.  Just been a little depressing trying to study in the gloom.  I also get to spend the weekend dog sitting my best friend Buddy.  He is a golden retriever being abandoned by his family so they can have a good time in Gatlinburg.  Well we are going to have a better time than they are.  Taking walks, throwing his Frisbee and ball and maybe even go to the lake.  As we wrap up this semester I would like to say how wonderful its been.  From day one everyone at the school I have had contact with has been very supportive.  Without there help and encouragement I couldnt have done this.  I turn 54 tomorrow and have made a lot of accomplishments this year.  I am no longer in physical pain from my leg, my blood pressure is back to normal and some days even below normal.    My mental anguish has subsided greatly and my social anxiety is getting much better.  I am starting to feel much better about myself and look forward to continuing my education and being more a part of the university.  I have always been and always will be "TRUE BLUE".  I hope everyone has a great day and wish my fellow students luck with there exams.