Well, here I am again and still <pinching myself> in one piece, I guess. The funny thing is that suddenly I feel ever so much *lighter* mentally, emotionally, and thanks to a couple of pretty stressed-out days when I had no appetite (for me, something has to be VERY high on the Richter scale for me to lose my appetite) even by a few PHYSICAL pounds as well. I’m not going to say that I recommend this as a means of busting yourself out of any ruts that you may be in, but having what you thought was probably the worst that could happen actually happen and discovering that it’s not the tragedy you imagined it might be is pretty refreshing. DH & I have had several discussions with my children that have only served to reassure me that somewhere, somehow, and in some way, I managed to do SOMETHING pretty danged well with them, because they are, without a doubt, some of the best, most caring, and unselfish people on the face of the earth. And, DH & I must be pretty decent in-laws, even, because the first words out of my dear son-in-law’s mouth were “I can get a job after school tutoring at the Sylvan Learning Centers…we can just turn that check over to you…” Not that we’d EVER allow him to do that, but is that amazing, or what? And my SON (who talked with his sisters the night before) calls and says, “Don’t worry…I’m getting a part-time job…just got my resume polished and up to date…I’ll send you some money.” And of course DD2, who has the empty apartment says, “Oh, I’m sorry about his being fired, but I’m SO happy that you might move into our apartment! We don’t need any rent until you think you can manage it…and we’re going to repaint the walls and redo the hardwood floors in the dining room & living room….you can pick out your own colors…and …” I mean, what CAN’T you survive when you have people like that in your corner? Anyway, I’m excited. I really am. Change is a good thing, and better we should be able to get out while the getting’s good, we’re thinking, than to cling to a sinking ship until we drown.DH can do some consulting work, and yes, he is going to pursue an age-discrimination suit. But more importantly, we’re both going to not worry or allow ourselves to be stressed out. Everything happens for a reason, and we’re all feeling very optimistic about this, strangely enough (and I don’t discount for a moment the good feelings that all my wonderful blogger-mates have sent my way; we may not have met in the physical world, but I do think that we touch each other on a very important level). Suffice it to say that now that the shock has worn off, I feel almost giddy with anticipation…somehow, I’m enjoying this! (Yes, I suppose I AM an odd one…)

Oh yes…the reason for this blog…my weight loss efforts. Down a few pounds! Sticking to my marvelous Wendie plan. I SWEAR by it! I find that even on my super-high point day, I’m not even tempted anymore to eat any “forbidden” foods. I am loving my fruit, veggies and fiber! Okay. Low note. Not much progress on the exercise front, but I’m working up to it. Really. <shrug>

Oh, you’ll pehaps note that the picture I’ve attached to the top of this post is that of a SUNRISE, and not a sunset. I am feeling the dawning of a new day about to start, and the potential is infinite, isn’t it?

Love,Z