Joni, Hey girl...I hope I didn't offend you or anyone for posting on the BB. There are some people I don't mind talking to there. You guys know I love you a lot and wouldn't do anything to hurt anyone. Beth

Once you know the name of the community college near you, you can go online and find out what you need to know. Most college's and community college's now, do have websites. It makes it easier to register and learn more on the specific programs. Im sorry I dont know of any in Madison. I do know our local community college's cosmetology program is one year, and you take state boards for liscensure after you graduate. Im not sure how often the state cosmetology board gives the state exam. It used to be twice per year for nurse's but I think that has changed now. IF i can get myself together by August I am starting my prerequesites for the RN program in August. Im just taking one class to start (MATH113, I think) but at least it is a start!..Math is my WORST subject so I want it out of the way FIRST! Our cosmetology program also requires math and english and maybe some other electives BEFORE applying to the program, yours might not, but check on it as soon as you can. Good Luck! Love, Sandy

People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centered; Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway. If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; Be honest and frank anyway. What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; Be happy anyway. The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; Give the world the best you've got anyway. You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God; It was never between you and them anyway. "We can do no great things - Only small things With Great Love." -Mother Teresa -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- May you all be BLESSED and find inner peace that comes from looking within and centering yourself in nothing but positivity. I love each and everyone of you guys and for me to heal myself spiritually as well physically I must surround myself with positive thoughts, positive feelings and nothing but positivity all the way around. My inner demons have alot to do with not taking the time for myself, to meditate, and work on ME more than letting myself go and get caught up in other things that are not so important. The end result is I suffer physically by allowing this to happen. I will not let it happen anymore. Im not leaving OH or IG. Im just saying something I feel I need to share about me, personally. It is time to let go of all negativity, otherwise it will grow like a cancer and spread until it causes self destruction. It eats at you and destroys you little by little until you can no longer see yourself for who you really are. Mother Theresa's Prayer is a favorite prayer of mine. I love and respect the woman trendously. Our faith's may be different but the message she sent to the world is universal! Im just taking a sabbatical away from things that have nothing to do with anything or anyone, my eyes are just opened wider and I find I need to work on ME, and I need to find my inner peace and strength once again. I often read "I am blessed" or ", or "Blessings" or "Bless You", but what does that actually mean? The definition is simply this... "To bless is to remove any negative energy around a person, animal, place, or thing and instill them with positive energy. To bless another is to EMPOWER them." I BLESS YOU ALL! Love, Sandy

Hey girl... I just wanted you to know that WE LOVE YOU. I am sorry about all this mess that is happening right now but it will pass. If you need anything...I'm just an email away. Remember...WE LOVE YOU here and we need you. Beth

Thank you Kim...your support means a lot to me. Beth