I love these boots!  I so wish I could afford them, but they are $200 bucks. Sorel has just become a favorite brand of mine.

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Forbes Magazine listed Bowling Green as No. 19 in its recently announced Best Small Places for Business and Careers on www.forbes.com.

"I'm proud to see that Bowling Green has again been recognized by this prestigious magazine for the business and career opportunities we offer here," said Bowling Green Mayor Elaine Walker. "Forbes provides more evidence for what we already know–that Bowling Green is a great place to live, work and raise a family."

This is the second year in a row that Bowling Green has appeared on the list. Forbes determines these rankings based on cost of labor, energy, taxes and office space, and the magazine provides rankings on cost of doing business, job growth, educational attainment and metropolitan area size. In terms of population, the list includes metro areas ranging from 56,000 to 239,000.

"The workforce in Bowling Green-Warren County is one of the best in the nation," said Warren County Judge Executive Michael Buchanon. "As we continue our economic development efforts throughout South Central Kentucky, the recognition we receive is due to the strength of our business community."

"Recognition in publications like Forbes and Site Selection Magazine, in which we were ranked last month, gives our community valuable publicity on a national scale," explained Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman Todd Davis. "This type of recognition affirms that our work in the region is paying off as we maintain a strong workforce through our recruitment, expansion and training efforts."

So, Angela called Fedex to see if we could pick up my iPod and they said that they were delivering today.  The woman checked adn said that the guy tried to deliver, but the road was slick.  We asked if they would redeliver.  We had to run to town for few and lo and behold when we got back I have an iPod waiting!  I am so excited!

It is in the the same town as me!  But sadly it will not be delivered today because of the holiday : (

It came to Bowling Green via Nashville, TN.

Went to the Women’s Expo at the Greenwood Mall in Bowling Green.  There were several interesting vendors there.  A woman could paln her wedding, pick a chiropractor, find a gym, sign up to throw a party from Tupperware to Pamper Chef, and make travel arrangements.  I will list some of the highlights.

WKUTravel

A wonderful company website like travelocity.com and orbitz.com, except that they give 40% of their commision to Western Kentucky University.

Check them out at wkutravel.com or (270) 796-3075!

Spa Fabulous

Spa Fabulous is a children’s salon, trend-setting retail shoppe and the perfect celebration place! Clients enjoy quality services including haircuts, up-do’s, manicures, pedicures, facials, spa packages, and a selection of birthday party packages.  They do adults too!

January 27th-31st they will be having a Cut-a-Thon for Locks of Love.  Haircuts are free to people who donate their or money to this worthy cause!

Find them at www.spafabuloussalon.com or (270) 832-2172.

Greener Groundz

Has a wonderful collection of coffee and tea.  They are 100% organic, fair trade, and locally roasted.  They are absolutely delicious!  They can be found at Bread and Bagels in colder weather and at the Farmer’s Market in front of the Medical Center when it is warm.

For more information go to http://www.greenergroundz.com.

Scuba Diving

Islanders Snorkling and Dive Center offers classes in scuba diving and take regular trips to the keys.  Would love to be brave enough to try this.  Maybe it would help me get over my fear of the really deep water!

Look at http://www.islanderfun.com to know more.

Enchanted Yarn and Fiber

Is located in Russelville.  They have quality yarns made from natural fibers as well as one-of-a-kind originals hand dyed by themselves.  They carry yarn that contribute to bettering communities by giving some of their profit to charity.

Enchanted Yarn and Fiber, also, offer classes and have spinning wheels for sale.  There is a seating area around a fireplace for customer use. As well as a deck and garden area surrounded by trees, that is available for anyone who wants to relax outdoors.

Read more at http://enchantedyarnandfiber.com.

My iPod is in Memphis, Tennessee!

My iPod arrived in Indianapolis, Indiana this Morning!

I am stalking my iPod….

It was shipped from Kunshan, China.  Then it arrived in Shanghai, China.

From there it was sent to Anchorage, Alaska.

I will check again in the morning.

Okay, I have been eyeing one for months now, but I kept resisting.  I kept saying “no, no, it can wait”.  Unfortuntly a colleague flew in to work on a joint project.  Don’t get me wrong, it was great to see him.  However, he had an iPod touch.  I drolled.  He said “here, play with it”.  I was relunctant…at first.  I tried not to.  I tried not to want to.  It was too alluring.  I could not take the temptation!  I had to touch the touch.  I gently craddled it in my hand.    The contoured design fitting perfecting into my outstreched hand.  Lightly brushing my fingers against its polished stainless steel.  The electricity flowed through my body.  I knew immediatly that it was love.  Or at least lust.  I was overfilled with passion!  I had to have it.  I knew I could not live without it.  I stumbled to my desk in a haze.  My hand trembled as I typed in the web address to the Apple store.  In a moment of blind desire I had ordered one of my own.  I know this relationship is going to be harmful (at least on my checkbook), but I, also, know that for now I don’t care.