Carmella
Reflections
Dec 31, 2007
Well here it is January 1, 2008.
I guess this is the time that everyone "looks back" & "looks ahead".
For me personally, I don't want to look back. But sometimes you need too, to appreciate where you are today and where you are heading.
In the last 2 1/2 years since my surgery, my life has taken a complete 180 degrees.
My life gets better as everyday passes. I'm looking forward to the coming year with open arms and open challenges.
I am now gathering the courage and the strength to enroll in college again to continue with my Bachlor's Degree.
My husband and I are planning a trip out to Las Vegas. We are going to spend time at the Grand Canyon. I want to white water raft, take a helicoptor ride through the Canyon......My list of things are endless. I remember my GBP list.....
Sit in an arm chair
Cross my legs
Walk up steps without pain/losing my breath.
You get the picture.
Now my list has expanded......
I want to fly, travel and experience this new life that God has given me. I was an over the road truck driver for 7 years with the ex husband. I have been to every state. But now I want to stop and visit and do things. Sometimes I feel like that is how my life was......I was watching everything pass me by. I was looking through a window and watching everyone enjoy "their" life and mine never happened because I was so obese.
It's funny how I'm sitting here typing this and the TV is on, it's Jan. 1. and almost EVERY commerical is about Diets. I never really paid much attention to that. That is all the buzz today and I'm sure this whole week. But, again, I will not make a resolution to lose weight. Aside from my husband loving me that has to be one of the best feelings.
So looking back.......Yeah, I "glance" back now and then, I look over my shoulder just to keep me grounded. It still amazes me how I look. My mom to this day, says that she doesn't remember what I looked like "fat". That hurts. She was my biggest critic. I tell her, how could you forget? Then I bring down my one and only pair of pants that I have saved and I give her a reality check too. I appreciate where I was and I appreciate how far I've come.
But moving forward.....I am excited. 2008 is going to be a wonderful year. I'm going to remain healthy & happy.
So to anyone reading this...I wish you best of luck in your journey!
Carmella
I guess this is the time that everyone "looks back" & "looks ahead".
For me personally, I don't want to look back. But sometimes you need too, to appreciate where you are today and where you are heading.
In the last 2 1/2 years since my surgery, my life has taken a complete 180 degrees.
My life gets better as everyday passes. I'm looking forward to the coming year with open arms and open challenges.
I am now gathering the courage and the strength to enroll in college again to continue with my Bachlor's Degree.
My husband and I are planning a trip out to Las Vegas. We are going to spend time at the Grand Canyon. I want to white water raft, take a helicoptor ride through the Canyon......My list of things are endless. I remember my GBP list.....
Sit in an arm chair
Cross my legs
Walk up steps without pain/losing my breath.
You get the picture.
Now my list has expanded......
I want to fly, travel and experience this new life that God has given me. I was an over the road truck driver for 7 years with the ex husband. I have been to every state. But now I want to stop and visit and do things. Sometimes I feel like that is how my life was......I was watching everything pass me by. I was looking through a window and watching everyone enjoy "their" life and mine never happened because I was so obese.
It's funny how I'm sitting here typing this and the TV is on, it's Jan. 1. and almost EVERY commerical is about Diets. I never really paid much attention to that. That is all the buzz today and I'm sure this whole week. But, again, I will not make a resolution to lose weight. Aside from my husband loving me that has to be one of the best feelings.
So looking back.......Yeah, I "glance" back now and then, I look over my shoulder just to keep me grounded. It still amazes me how I look. My mom to this day, says that she doesn't remember what I looked like "fat". That hurts. She was my biggest critic. I tell her, how could you forget? Then I bring down my one and only pair of pants that I have saved and I give her a reality check too. I appreciate where I was and I appreciate how far I've come.
But moving forward.....I am excited. 2008 is going to be a wonderful year. I'm going to remain healthy & happy.
So to anyone reading this...I wish you best of luck in your journey!
Carmella
