How odd is it to create something new and then discover something from your past. I went to start this blog today and discovered that I already had one... from 2002!! .. I can't for the life of me remember the password to get into it (and my email address has changed) - so I had to create a new one. However - what an interesting thing to come across.
I've been meaning to start (restart) a blog for sometime for many reasons. I need a place to ramble, to write, to vent, and to remember. I've got one of the world's worst memories so it's good for me to write often.
I tend to be a fairly blunt person so this is my one fair warning to all those who read this that sometimes you may not necessary like what I write ... but it's coming from my mind at that moment ... sooo this is me saying take it with a grain of salt and an open mind ... or don't read it.
Moving on .. the biggest change in my life right now is that I chose to and had a RNY Gastric Bypass on April 21, 2008. I have no regrets in the slightest way. I've run into a few problems along the way - but that's to be expected after any major surgery. I'm currently about 22 pounds down with about 90 pounded left to go for me to reach my goal. I've gotten many questions from those around me since my surgery, some of which I'll likely be addressing here over time.
In other news - yesterday was my 32nd birthday. Yikes. I think birthdays stop being fun after the major fun ones. You turn 18 and you can legally buy smokes. You turn 21 and you can legally buy alcohol, get into clubs, and bars. I also had a fabulous 30th birthday that a few of my friends put together. I've realized as each birthday afterwards approachs - it's not much but the knowledge that yup .. I'm getting older. Now that's not so fun ...
I did have a good birthday though. The husband (Dave) did very well. I woke up to a couple of very large bouqets of flowers on either side of the bed. (he gets up a lot earlier than I do). We went out for a long walk in the woods where I took several pictures - very nice and relaxing. He took me out for lunch at one of our favorite Mexican places - On The Border.
Additionally, his family made me a wonderful dinner and got me several gifts -- they're very thoughtful and kind. Karen (sister-in-law) got me a book all about dogs, some bubble bath, and a really nice black stretchy tank that I'm a big fan of. She also picked me up an old-school metal top. Ya know the kind from when we were kids with the push down spinner? Super cool. Jim (brother-in-law) got me a puzzle (obsession of mine), and a Starbucks gift card. (even bigger obsession of mine). Dad (father-in-law) is picking me up a gift card from Macy's or Talbot's -- always a big hit. It was a good day.
Today is Monday, Memorial Day, a day of rememberence and lets be honest - a day to relax and get some things down around the house. I've been a bit moody today, but that seems to be the norm recently for me. Ups and downs of moodiness. I'm beginning to think that's just part of the territory of being female.
It's another bright sunny day, I'm thinking another walk and a trip to Starbucks is in order.
