The Unknown

Do you find it interesting that when you visit my little blog, you never know what you will find?  Not only the ever changing blogs, but I delight in changing the backgrounds as well.  Why?  Change is good and since I tend to get bored easily, it helps me stay focused.  I know it sounds weird, changing helps me focus; but there it is.

Changing has been on my mind lately.  Everything around me and in me is changing so quickly, sometimes it makes me dizzy.  Just today we were discussing an overnight trip to the University that The Boy wants to attend.  Colleges already!  How can that be?

I'm back in school, as a matter of fact, I got a letter today from a sorority that wants me to join!  How funny is that?  Does that mean I have to rush?  I'm not sure about that. I don't hold my liquor like I used to!

One change is not so wonderful however.  I have gained some weight back.  I have been lax and have let my sweet tooth take advantage of exhaustion.  I have not been weighing myself either.  The scale is really broken this time.

Part of it is my schedule.  I have a hard time doing meal planning when I am never home.  Okay, that is an excuse and I know it.  I have to find a way to carve out time.

If I can handle, work, schools, studying, and family obligations, surely I should be able to figure out a way to eat on plan while running around like a crazy person.

The big question right now is how?  How do I figure this out?

Helping

Today was an eye opening experience for me.  There is this woman that I know who always seems very together.  It's sort of like she was born under a lucky star, everything in her world goes the way she wants it too, always.

Recently, her husband has had some health difficulties that are necessitating some dietary changes.  At first, she was reluctant to change the way they have always eaten.  I don't think it was in her plan.

Today, she came to me and asked if I had any recipes that she could make that would fit in with the new eating recommendations.  I was surprised, but readily jumped online to, (you guessed it!) DLife.com and found something that was within all the guidelines.

She seemed really appreciative and asked if I had any other suggestions.  I told her I would do a bit of research and see what I could find for her.

I went on with the rest of my day as I normally would, but a part of me was glowing and happy.  Helping someone in a situation like that felt awesome!  The fact that I could help someone like that made me feel proud and uplifted.

Maybe I can make this cockamamie idea work after all!

Mom Guilt

Okay, I had an idea going into this school thing that it was going to be hard.  But I had no clue exactly how hard it was going to be.  When you add work , school, studying, and the schedules for the rest of the family, it could be a little overwhelming.

Today is Band Festival for The Boy.  I had forgotten all about it until this morning when he was dashing around looking for a pair of black socks. 

Next thing you know. . .Mom Guilt!  I have class tonight so I won't be there.  Actually since school started, I have missed almost all of the school events.  Perhaps I don't have this juggling thing down yet.

The Boy doesn't seem to mind.  I've talked to him about it and he said he's fine.

He's a good and loving son!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

Exactly one year ago today I took a step on a new journey.  An adventure that has taken more twists and turns than I ever dared imagine.


One of the most wonderful things is that all of you have gone along with me, offering an endless supply of support and encouragement.  I don't think that I could have made it as far as I have without all of you!

A year ago, I thought I would try something new.  The blog seemed like the perfect way to keep myself accountable to my new eating plan.  I has been so much more than that.  It has helped me learn things about myself that I had never known before.

I have poured out my hopes, fears, triumphs, and setbacks on the 'pages' of this little blog of mine.  I may not have made my ultimate weight loss goal (okay, it was way to much to expect), but I have learned to be proud of how far I have come and am working my way towards accepting myself as I am.  (That is huge for me!)

If someone had told me a year ago that I would be sitting here today, writing my blog while my Algebra homework sits next to me, I would have laughed them out of the room!  Yet, here I sit, Algebra next to me and Biology waiting in the wings.  Me, back at college, who would have thought?

By opening myself up to everyone who reads this blog, I have been able to fly past roadblocks that had stopped me for many years.   I am so far removed from the person I was that I am not sure I would even recognize that person anymore.

My next challenge is to decide what to do with this blog.  Do I keep it as a blog, or expand it into a full-blown website?  Any one have any ideas?

This all comes down to one thing.  I have come a long way in a year, and I know that I still have a way to go.  but I could not have done any of this without your support!  You all have been wonderful and I am so blessed that you check in on my little blog daily.

Thank you again.  Stay tuned.  I have a feeling this adventure is only beginning!

Year End

Tomorrow marks the end of the first year of this remarkable journey.  Can you believe it?  An entire year!

I was sitting in my special little office studying today and started thinking about how much my life has changed in one short year.  First of all, I was sitting down at my desk studying.  Who would have thought?  Certainly not me.

I feel newly empowered!  Suddenly, my life has become this exciting adventure; I have no idea what is around the corner.  I just know that the unknown has suddenly made things much more fun and exciting!

I am already planning tomorrow's blog.  Do you think there is anyway to have a party on a blog site?  Hmmmmmm . . .

Until tomorrow, our anniversary!  See you then!

Date night

For the first time in a long time, hubby and I went out on a date last night.  It was our 'Valentine's Day' outing.  Dinner and a movie.

He took me to my very favorite restaurant, The Food Dance Cafe.  I love everything about the restaurant, the food is exceptional, the atmosphere is amazing and the staff are so wonderful, you never want to leave.

One of the things that is amazing about this place, is that there are always many vegetarian options and everything is fresh.  Checking out the menu, my eyes immediately went to three things:  Grilled Salmon, Pumpkin Risotto, and the pasta special of the night that had  all sorts yummy veggie things in it.  I asked the waitress and she suggested the salmon.  Salmon it was!

 Yes, it tasted as good as it looks!  Not only that, it looked this wonderful when it came to the table.  It was almost too pretty to eat!  I ate it anyway and let me tell you , I have never had such a wonderful piece of fish!

Part way through the meal, hubby looked at me and told me he was proud of me.  He said that a year ago, I would have gone right for the steak or chicken and not even glanced at the fish or veggie options.  I passed on a glass of wine and stuck to cranberry juice and club soda.

As special as the night was, everything else paled in comparison to those comments.  It has been almost a year and I am still sticking with it.

I'm proud of me too!

Wow!  I am so sorry!  I don't know where my mind has been!  I have never missed this many entries!  Is has been a crazy week.

I got my Algebra test back and I got a B!  I was so excited!!  It is the best grade I have EVER gotten in a math class!  I did a little happy dance and rushed home to tell the boys!

The best part was The Boy looked upset at my grade.  I don't think he realizes yet that not everyone has his brain.


I was happy though.  I feel sort of like a little kid.  I never thought myself smart enough or cleaver enough to do well in the sciences.

 Who knew?