07’s pains and gains
So I know no one really cares about Brat’s year in review …hell, there are millions of much more interesting blogs out there that carry an entertainment value much higher than this one…but as it works out this little corner of the web has been earmarked for me so I may as well take advantage of it.
So here is my story about me. I used to post here. I used to post here a lot, I used to eat well, lose weight and be proud of my accomplishments. But that was before. Long ago. In what seemed like someone else’s life. Actually is was just a matter of a handful of months ago …but it was back in my other life. …but those days are gone…my old blog friends pop by once in awhile to wish me well…but for the most part, since I am not willing to do the work to maintain either my health or my friendships many of those have slipped away as well.
At the beginning of the year, I was 20lbs lighter and was feeling wonderful about myself. I was far from skinny, but my clothes fit fine, I felt good and was thoroughly enjoying my life. But things changed….and my focus and energy were needed elsewhere. I had to change my life to accommodate others needs.
This last year I had a close friend diagnosed with cancer, found myself spending far to many hours driving back and forth to my parent’s house in order to help them as they aged “less than gracefully”..ultimately convincing them it would be in all of our best interests if they were to relocate nearer to me so I could help more regularly…this did occur but involved a lot of work, buying a house, selling a house, packing a house while downsizing, locating financing etc. All of this would have been okay had ANY of my siblings been on board and willing to help…but that’s another story and another blog…suffice it to say I no longer speak to my siblings again adding more to my grief. My husband developed some health issues and required medical care (he’s doing fine now, thanks for asking) …my dog of 17 years died…and not being able to deal with it I immediately ran out and bought a puppy…did you know puppies don’t come housebroken? …augh….then of course there was the health issues of the ‘rents… while my dad hangs in there my mom is now at home with hospice care…
All of this I mention only because I have found it a convenient excuse to have packed on 20lbs in 6 months all because of my very special life…
But that was in 07…
And things will be changing in 08…
So I am back…with my new year’s resolution to put me first this year. I will update my weight here soon…have already dropped a couple lbs in the last few days…hopefully with all your help I can get back where I was …before…when life was good.
Seriously,
brat
