hi, perna. yes, i work full-time. i've changed jobs a lot but am basically a good employee. i've been in my current job for almost 1.5 years. i get along with my bosses and co-workers fairly well though i don't socialize with them.

since i was forced to give up tennis due to foot and arm injuries, i have struggled to find new interests. i took up walking but foot pain has recently forced me to cut way back. i just bought a bicycle but it's intended just for the local bike path; i have no interest in going on long rides. i've tried swimming but don't enjoy it at all. my foot and arm injuries (tendon tears) prohibit me from running and jumping so team sports like volleyball and bowling are out. i am considering becoming a gym rat (genetic dispositions require that i exercise almost daily or face heart disease and/or diabetes; i can use the elliptical machine); the drawback is that i much, much prefer to be outdoors. if my arm heals, i could add weight training. unfortunately, the torn tendon in my foot will not heal and surgery is very risky and not advised.

on weekends, i usher at functions for a dance arts group. i enjoy it a lot though most people there are a lot younger; it's hard to meet people who are my age and have this interest.