Hi from the UK!

stephl

Cathlete
I wanted to introduce myself to you all! I posted on another board in the forum a couple weeks ago, and have been lurking since, but thought it was time to come out and say HI! :)

I am 37 years old, married for almost 13 years, and have an 8 yo son and a 11 yo Basset Hound. We have been living in the UK (Surrey) for the past 3 1/2 years, and hope to be moving back to the US before the end of 2006. We've loved living over here, have traveled in Europe as much as we can, but 'home' is calling us and it's time to go back, hopefully to the Seattle area.

Before my son was born I worked as a Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer and Nutrition Consultant for several years for a large health club chain in Minneapolis, MN. I love fitness, but have fallen away for several years due to motherhood, illness, moving, etc. but decided last year to get my rear back into gear! Got back into Tae Bo, which I enjoy, but then decided to check out Cathe and I'm totally in love! I really think that these workouts will help me to get to the next level and lose those darn last 10 pounds, which would bring me back to my pre-pregnancy weight (albeit 9 years later, LOL!) I'm hoping that by my 40th I can be in the best shape of my life. :7

Looking forward to 'meeting' you all. Gotta go do my morning workout now!

Cheers,
Stephanie
 
Welcome Stephanie!

Where are you in Surrey? I lived in Surrey for four years.

Sparrow

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
 
>>Where are you in Surrey? I lived in Surrey for four years.

Hi Sparrow, and everyone else!

I live in a small village near Guildford. It's great - easy access to the airports, London, and southern England. We love it here, and will be sad to leave.


Whereabouts in Surrey did you live? Were you over here for work or fun?

Stephanie
 
http://bestsmileys.com/signs13/24.gif[/img] Stephanie...this is a fun forum! I am having a great time in my 40's...:)
 
Hi Stephanie!!! Welcome to the madness;) I lived in Essex for almost seven years. I loved England, but there really is no place like home:)

Carole's right. The forties are fantastic years:) I'm loving mine!
 
>>>Where are you in Surrey? I lived in Surrey for four years.
>
>Hi Sparrow, and everyone else!
>
>I live in a small village near Guildford. It's great - easy
>access to the airports, London, and southern England. We love
>it here, and will be sad to leave.
>
>
>Whereabouts in Surrey did you live? Were you over here for
>work or fun?
>
>Stephanie

Hi Stephanie!

I lived in Kingston On Thames. It's about 5 minutes from Wimbledon. I actually went to high school there (boarding school) because my parents worked in the Middle East. I haven't been back in years but hope to attend my reunion next year. How about you? What brought you there?

I'll bet you will miss it, but as others have said, coming home is good too. Plus, I'm guessing the weather in Seattle isn't all that different from England! :)

Sparrow

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
 
>http://bestsmileys.com/welcome/5.gif
>
>I'm happy to meet you.:D

Momentary hijack: Melody where do you get all these cute emoticons?

Sparrow

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
 
Hi Stephanie and welcome to the forums! We're always happy to welcome a newcomer. I've never lived in England but have visited many times. LOVE it!

Michele
 
Hi Sparrow,

I'm facilitating the hijack to respond bestsmileys.com.

I'm releasing all hijacked prisoners, carry on with the birthday party.:7
 
Welcome Stephanie!

Yes, if you have Cathe in the mix, you'll be in the best shape ever for your 40's. Although, I'm in my 30's, she's done wonders for me!:) :) :7 :7

Good luck! We'll see you around the forum.:)

Dallas
 
>>How about you? What brought you there?

I love Kingston! I live about 20 minutes away - great shopping in Kingston. ;)

We moved here because we wanted to live abroad for a few years, and DH found a job w/ the UK branch of the company he was working for in Minneapolis. Really just wanted a new adventure, I guess! :7
 

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