Not as easy to keep up with as Facebook...

So, obviously, when I created this blog, I needed some sort of outlet. And...as I mentioned, I stay pretty busy. This definitely is a little more time consuming than Facebook, but IMHO, more important. I did (part of) the 5DPT and it worked! I was so excited to see the scales start moving again. Between that and the exercise, I think I may be over the hump so to speak - at least for now. My next fill is on the 27th and I'm glad I've got it scheduled already. That gives me about a week and a half to see if the recent drop is because I'm actually feeling full and the band is adjusted properly or if I'm really in need of an adjustment. I have assumed the latter simply because I haven't had one since the end of October. 

Anyway, tomorrow is a school holiday for the kids but I have to work. I'm not looking forward to it, so I'm procrastinating about getting things done to get me out the door in the morning... I did want to make a quick post to share my mini-Victory! I'm on a challenge to lose 13lbs by Valentines to be in Onederland and this puts me 3-4 lbs on track!

And so it begins...

Ok, if I didn't have enough to do already between a full-time job, a wonderful husband, two small, energetic children, the dog and fish, selling Tupperware and Facebook, I've decided to start a Blog... I know, you don't have to tell me how crazy I am. Mainly though, this is my outlet for my life after WLS to vent, to share, to be heard and to feel a part of this awesome experience that others are going through. I am not alone, but it IS all about me!

2009 will be my year! I hope this will be a great year for you all, too. My single resolution for '09 - take care of myself. My new friends, explore new places and experience new experiences. Enjoy my children and husband and the time I have with them (no matter how limited it may seem) but to ensure that my eyes stay on the prize because I deserve it.

It's hard for me to say these things and not feel selfish because I'm the 'caretaker' for everyone else. If there's one thing I learned in 2008 though - ya gotta take care of yourself first.

Peace be with you.