Debra Sandoval:  

Life What I tell myself when things go wrong: This isn't real life, if it were, we would have been left with instructions on how to proceed! Recent accomplishments: Since May of 2004 I have lost 85 pounds, and would still like to lose another 10; no, I did not have gastric bypass surgery. I spend a lot of time at the gym these days. Hobbies: Indoor rock climbing... the youngest and I are indoor rock climbers in preparation for some outdoor rock climbing. What a blast! Kayaking... I am now sea kayaking on the Oakland Bay and Lake Natoma in the Sacramento Area. I also spend a lot of time in Morro Bay. Hiking... I recently went to Yosemite for the first time in my life. I climbed the mist trail, and some other waterfall trails. I'm taking the youngest in August for a trek up half dome! Photography........ I love photography and often go on day-outings to interesting locations to take photos (anyone heard of Loche, California??). Bryan who is still at home doesn't always appreciate his bathroom being setup as a darkroom, but he survives. Other hobbies: I am also into quilting, cake decorating (wedding cakes), painting (house, canvas, etc.), and am an avid sewer (formals, wedding dresses, kids clothes, victorian costumes). Children: I have three children; Julieanne Rose-26; David Alexander-25; Bryan Matthew-16. Julieanne was married on June 12, 2004. She has no children yet, but I'm certain that she and her husband will make me a grandmother in the next two (2) years (or sooner....they hope). She is a collections agent at a local credit union, and has been working in collections 7 years. She used to be very shy, and would cry when she had to collect from people. She is no longer shy and says "if you can't make the payments, don't get the card". David is going to school fulltime at Sac State seeking a computer science degree. He is on his last math class, and has taken every math class available at Sac State except for one. It's a good thing he's so smart, because I was never able to help him with his math! LOL He will complete his studies and graduate in Spring of 2006. As a graduation present, we will be giving him a round-trip ticket to Europe and a Eurail pass, and will provide him with spending money and a youth hostile location book ...... so he can spend a month or tw...Expand for more