I was born and raised in Miami for 33 years. I made the big leap to Seattle in 2002 and I love it here! I came out here all by myself, so I miss my family terribly. It is just so gorgeous out here. I am a radiation therapist, which means I work with cancer patients and I love what I do. I had lap-band surgery 12/03 and lost 60 pounds, but gained over forty of it back. Ice cream is my addiction, and no weightloss surgery can save you from Ben & Jerry's!