Where to begin……
What a year right?
Isn’t that what all good year end/new year blog posts begin with? I have been remiss on blogging for a lot longer
than I thought. New Year, new habits to
form and bad habits to break. One of my
goals this year is to write more.
Writing is not something that I really ever thought I would enjoy, yet
it has been on my mind a lot lately and honestly, maybe this is how I can deal
with the emotions I have.
Let’s start with the weight loss. I came to a screeching halt in June and at
least maintained until December.
December, I came to the realization that I am more of an emotional eater
than I imagined. Heartbreak set in and
so did the cookies, and the junk food and the “I don’t care” attitude. Needless to say, I have had a “come to Jesus”
talk with myself and decided that one of the few things I can control in my
life is what goes in my mouth. So,
January 1, along with the millions of others who decide this is a good time to
get healthy again, I will be hopping back on the wagon and recommitting myself
to not only shedding the pounds, but working towards being healthier physically
and emotionally. I have a “Micole of the
Bride” dress to find and fit into in about 15 months so let’s get moving!
What’s next on the agenda you say? I won’t dwell on it nor elaborate much. This year has been quite the emotional roller
coaster. The first 11 months of the year
were pretty okay with several exciting events such as my stepdaughter getting
engaged! Wedding planning is a lot of
fun these days. We have many positives
to be thankful for and just like everyone else, we have had some things that
were not so great and frankly heartbreaking.
Many of these things we have no control over, so I am trying my hardest
to, as Queen Elsa tells us to “Let It Go”, focus on the things I can control
and make a difference in, and be grateful for the blessings we do have.
My nugget as I refer to him, one of the two teenage boys who
I am fortunate to be “Mom/Micole” to, is doing well as well. We had a rough start to the school year this
year but he has worked and improved and that’s really all I can ask for is for
him to try and do better than he did in the past. The other nugget has had some changes this
year that I hope turn out for the best. Hopefully he is on the road to happiness and harmony.
School is school and work is work. I’m finally getting into the meat of my
Social Work program and am enjoying it.
Yes, I just said to the world that I am enjoying school. Shocker I know! Work is fun as always and keeps me busy. My work family is one of the blessings I do
count in my life. Working with the
people I work with is a very positive influence in my life and something I am
very grateful for.
Last, but certainly not least, my HoneyBunch. This December we will have met 11 years ago. It seems like not so long ago that dark and
snowy night, him driving down to Indy and getting his car stuck at the end of
my driveway……little did I know the adventure that would ensue from there. There have been good times and bad times just
like every relationship. But I can tell
you one thing, I’m grateful to have him and his kiddos in my life. I’m also grateful for the role he fills with
my nugget as well. We may not see eye to
eye but my life is richer and fuller because of him.
Well that about wraps up my year end sentiments. I hope to come back here often to share more
of my journey and story. What started
out as a way to share my weight loss journey is I think, going to be more about
sharing my whole life’s journey. Many
people have said I should write a book and who knows, maybe I will. But until then, I’ll keep coming back and
spending time with you all here on my front porch of the World Wide Web. Thanks for stopping by and come back
soon. Happy New Year!!!
