Happiness. It is all around us. It's in the smile of a stranger you pass walking down the street. It's the laughter of a child from being tickled on their tiny little feet. Happiness. It is within us. It's the choice to curl up and embrace a rainy day. It's knowing you are blessed with… Continue reading Happiness; It truly is the little things.
One size does NOT fit all
Generally speaking I am obviously a fairly open person. I do not mind speaking about my life, past and present; good, bad and everything in between. So for me writing this blog and putting my journey on display for anyone and everyone to see has been a wonderful way for me to hold myself accountable… Continue reading One size does NOT fit all
comfortably wearing a bikini; say what?!?
Summer time in central Pennsylvania means we try to spend time on our boat, swimming, porch sitting, we just got back from camping at the beach for a week and with friends for the weekend. Summer now also means shorts, tank tops and bikinis! That is some thing new and has been an adjustment for… Continue reading comfortably wearing a bikini; say what?!?
Let Me Sleep If and When I Can; Please and Thank You
Rest. Relax. Recharge. SLEEEEEEEEPPPPP. 😴 I know I have wrote about this a little previously but here we are again because lately it has been a bigger part of my life then other times (& partially why I haven't written a blog in some time.) Let me explain a little. . . I have always… Continue reading Let Me Sleep If and When I Can; Please and Thank You
The Road of Life
Driving down the road; twists and turns. Windows open I smell the rubber as brakes burn. Mountains ahead; I push down the gas. Sunroof back; I hear cars speeding on the overpass. Tap the brake; I come to a fork in the road. Through the windshield I see fields so freshly mowed. Right or left;… Continue reading The Road of Life
Nothing Changes; If Nothing Changes
Change. What a terrifying word.😱 Am I right?! Absolutely not. Previous to having my vertical sleeve gasrectomy (which means I had a surgery to remove 80ish percent of my stomach.) I had heard several people talk about how others have "changed" after weight loss surgery. I thought that was a ridiculous concept. How could a… Continue reading Nothing Changes; If Nothing Changes
Happy 30th To Me!
Thirty. 😲 Thirty years old. Here I am, the day after my birthday, enjoying every minute of where I've been and discovering even more about myself with every passing day. I hear so many people dreading another birthday or not wanting to grow older. That has never been the case for me. I love birthdays.… Continue reading Happy 30th To Me!
Pride; From Others & For Yourself
Pride. What a broad subject. & if you've read my other posts you know I'm going to do my best to break it down according to my own opinions, experiences and thoughts. Take it for what it's worth or scroll on past. Either way, I'll still be proud of myself for posting this and every… Continue reading Pride; From Others & For Yourself
I Forgive You
I forgive you. Not for you but for me. I am no longer handcuffed; I am finally free I forgive you. Those shackles were weighing me down. I am finally above water; I refused to drown. I forgive you. Those bars on that cell no longer hold me in. Covered in scars; I fought to… Continue reading I Forgive You
NSV’s & Crazy Realizations After VSG
You know there are so many crazy realizations you come to and notice when you lose a significant amount of weight. & some times it's hard to always keep the positives in the forefront of your mind; I never stop trying! This weekend we went camping for our first trip of the season. It was… Continue reading NSV’s & Crazy Realizations After VSG
