Endings and Beginnings

So Friday was my last day at MyMediaWorks. I'd been there for almost 3 years, so even though I'm excited about my new position and moving ahead and learning more in my career, it's always a little sad and scary to leave the familiar.

My friends had a great going-away lunch for me and Susan (my official blog photog), who was also leaving that day to move to a new department in the company. There were like 12 or 13 people there, and it was at a great little place downtown called Room 3-9.



It's weird to think of not driving downtown every day and walking into the building, going up to the 6th floor, etc. I will definitely miss everybody. They gave me a gift certificate to Kohl's for some new (smaller!) clothes!

Oh, and last Monday my son Danny graduated from high school! I was so proud. Danny's my baby and it really hit me that both my boys are now out of school. Wow. I don't really feel old when I think about it, though. Just accomplished. I remember back when they were both in elementary school, thinking - God, please just let me get them through school!! And now I have. :) And of course I cried during the ceremony. Here's the whole family:


Okay, so time for an update:

Original pounds to lose: 140
Pounds lost so far: 42
Pounds left to lose: 98

Yay!!! Plus the 15 lbs. I lose before the surgery, so I've now lost 57 lbs. total.

Plus, down 3 pants sizes and 2 top sizes. I love how I feel in my clothes now. I've always been a confident person, but I can definitely feel my confidence increasing every day.

I really feel great. I think the vitamins really, really make a difference. I don't feel weak or tired or malnourished in any way. If anything, I feel stronger than ever.

Today was Memorial Day. Rudy and I went to Daytona Beach - my favorite beach, full of memories from my childhood - plus, it has the best people-watching of any beach, in my opinion. :) It was a beautiful day. When we first got there, Rudy went for a run, then when he got back I went for a 45 minute walk. It felt really good - I didn't used to be able to walk that long! My legs are a little sore tonight, but in a good way.

So towards the end of the day, I really, REALLY wanted a hamburger and/or hot dog. I knew I wouldn't be able to eat much of it, but I just wanted that flavor. It's Memorial Day - it's a tradition! So on the way home, we went to a burger place and Rudy bought me a small hamburger and a chili dog so I could have a taste of each. I pulled back the bun and bit into the burger and mmmmmm....it was so delicious!! I had 3 small bites of the burger and 2 bites of the hot dog (minus the bun) and I was full. And happy.

Wow, this is getting pretty easy. :)