Today has started out pretty good. My back pain is less, but now the pain has went to my leg. My right thigh gets numb at times. Really weird. I called in work for next week to give me time to have more rest and heal. I usually don't like taking off owrk for so long and end up going back to work before I am suppose to, but have learned thoughtout my working years no one really gives a shit at work, so why go back to work before your ready???? Work will go on with or without you... I am finally taking my own advise I give to other people. LOL Anyway today I posted my application form to become a Irish citizen. I am very excited about that, I have lived here for 5 years(which is the least number of years before you can apply) It usually takes anywhere from 15 months to 2 years for the form to get processed. I don't know why...Maybe they just tell you that so when it does take a shorter period you will be surpised. I work as a nurse and have been in nursing for about 30 years. I have to work in a job that is needed here in Ireland to remain in the country. I have been in a good mood even though I am still in pain. Still haven't figured out to add pics here yet. I need to talk to Peter to see if he knows, but I will experiment first. LOL I bought a dog about 5 months ago a west highland terrier and I would like to put her pic here plus maybe some pics of Ireland and my family. So I guess it will take take time to build this site up. No one has read my blog and I really haven't sent it to anybody to read either.