FEBRUARY - It is our 9th Birthday!! When I started this in February 2007 I really didn't think it would last this long. I am so proud and thankful for all of my editors (both present and past), our contributing writers and of course, YOU, our readers. We wouldn't be here without you. Don't forget that on the 14th it's Valentine's Day. It doesn't matter if you are alone, be your own Valentine. Or do want I plan on doing - I am taking my Mother and another friend who is alone out for a nice dinner.

IN THIS ISSUE....

	Cooking Solo in the Health/Fitness section.		"Watching the paint dry won't make it dry any faster" in our Health at Every Size section.
	The Art of D Jose Maldonado in our Art/Entertainment section.		Jen Larsen's "Future Perfect" in our Literature section.
	"At the Heart of Valentine's Day: Loving Yourself" in our Acceptance section.		Eye Makeup Tips in our Fashion/Beauty section.

Also...

Each month we feature simple exercises you can do at home and without buying fancy expensive equipment. Check in our new youtube videos in the Exercise section.
We started a new section called Letters to the Editor where we will share some of the comments we've received from readers.
Another feature is our "Funny Quote of the Day" so be sure to keep coming back to the Funny Bone.
And a whole lot more!!

Please stop by for a while and peruse our pages. Visit our forums and join in the discussions. We have a board For Females Only where you can discuss sensitive and intimate issues and a new FAs Only Board. Only registered forum members who email us for access to these boards will be able to read and join them.

As always, this magazine is for you and by you. We are always looking for input from our readers, both SSBBWs and FAs. If you have suggestions, comments or want to see something specific let us know. And if you have something to say that you want our readers to see, send it in. Whether it's about your favorite store for clothes, a great book, poem or movie you want to review for us, whether you have something to say about acceptance or weightloss or just have a story to tell, please feel free to contact us.

So sit back, grab a coffee and enjoy your stay.

Managing Editor
SSBBW Magazine