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Hello!  Remember me?  It's been so long since I've been here.  I planned to just take a little break during Lent, just to give myself more time for mediation and prayer.   (Which didn't work as much as I thought.)  The weeks just kept going by, and I got in the routine of not blogging.  I have however been on reading the blogs I follow now and then, just not commenting, but I have some catching up to do!   I had every intention on starting mine up again, but as you all know, time goes by and next thing you know it's 5 months later.  I've had a few people ask where I've been and I realized how much I missed blogging, and I can't believe I waited so long to get back!  Anyway, here I am :)

My life these past few months has been wonderful!  Our youngest moved home for summer break from college, my baby girl (puppy) Ava, had her 1st birthday, Greg and I celebrated our 31st anniversary, and I turned 51 :)   Those are just somethings that have happened.

Ava's 1st Birthday Party.  Cousins Greta and Ellen :) 

My weight loss journey is still going strong after losses and gains, quitting and starting up again.  The main thing that is different from a few months ago, is that I FINALLY really realized that my weight doesn't define who I am.  I am more comfortable in my own skin.  I know, I know, it only took me 50 years to figure that out, but oh well, better late than never!  I actually have been taking a few selfies for my Instagram account.  I swore I would never ever take a selfie.....Stupid trend and gross I hate my picture.  Change!  I feel more confident and what the hell, trends aren't only for the young! :)

 

 Oh, I quit Weight Watchers.  I wasn't having much success, (My fault) and I was wasting my time and money just messing around.  So for the summer, I decided to stop.  I am just focusing on low carbs right now.  I started June 21st and I am down 12 pounds, so I am sticking with this for a bit :)  I am trying not to let  my "diet" totally consume my thoughts now.  Whatever happens, happens :)  I am more than my weight and I tend focus (obsess) too much on one thing and it never ends up good.

Well, that's all for now.  I am so glad to be back.  I have forgotten how happy I feel sharing my thoughts.  It is really very cathartic.  It really helps me stay focused, stay organized, and kinda helps give my life a purpose.  

You know when you are gone a long time from something you really love?  When you go back to it, you feel calm and happy....it feels like coming home :)

xoxo