Now Read My HIPS! (Formerly I Already Gave My Right Arm...)

Just because I have chronic illnesses doesn't mean I can't enjoy everything that a "normal" person does. I still enjoy fashion, shopping, dancing, date night, ladies' night, decorating the house, holidays, kids, family, parties, hobbies, sports, etc. Many people think that if you are sick, you can't enjoy things anymore and that just isn't true...let's talk about things we love to do that others might not know we can actually enjoy them...Belly dancing is my fave!

Wanted: Guest Bloggers all month long! Have a JA Personal Story you would like to share? Please email your story to Dana at danalm_iaam@yahoo.com. IAAM  launched our JA Awareness Movement--a 60 secondish video commercial competition for YOU to help others understand. JA and OA: Differentiating Arthritis. WHY is JA different than OA? Call for videos/posters thru Jan.  Not sure how to put those words into an effective video? Tiffany, IAAM CEO, will personally teach you how to do it too! Grand Prize winner will receive a complimentary rental house 7 night stay, 4 bedroom, 3 bath property in Orlando FL just a few miles from Disney. Want to learn more? Email JAContest@IAAMovement.org. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmfsJ4IP9_E&feature=g-upl .