There must be truth with the good comes bad……. and then some good again! I had inquired to my old employer about getting my old job back. I left there on really good terms and it wasnt horrible. Well, I found out they are laying off people, reorganizing, etc, and there is a hiring freeze. OK, I thought. Now another department in the same company had told me when I left, if ever I returned to look them up. So I did.  I got an immediate reply from H/R. They most likely will have me in next week for an “interview” and move it right along.  Now who out there is saying, but I thought she wanted to do…….I know. I have some legal things going on with custody of the children, and the attorney is expensive, so realistically, I need a regular paycheck. Now that doesn’t mean I cant do both. It means I have to get creative. I’m working on it. If there is one thing I learned this week, it is, thoughts can easily be turned in to actions,  and it’s quite easy to do. You just do it. You stop thinking, and do.So, I will keep you posted. The money was good, the time off was incredible. Good people. The hiring manager is very interested. That helps! 

I just wanted to share a very sad thing that happened today. I received a call from my DH just moments ago. A woman he works with, just lost her 5 year old son. They think it may have been a heart attack, but are not sure. I think the reason I wanted to mention this was for everyone to really look around and appreciate all you have. In this crazy world of ours, we can get distracted from time to time, and lose sight of just how precious life is. Every moment counts.  If everyone would just take a moment to say a prayer for this woman and her other two children.  I cant even imagine what she is going thru and my heart aches for her. I appreciate you taking the time to read this.  Sandy

I am trying to streamline this blog and my weigh in day and stats day are different days. So as of today, I am going to go back a week, and revise to reflect a Fri thru Thurs stat total. This is more for me than anything. I just want to be able to compare my stats and weight loss. See if there is any connection with the changes I am making. ——————–ok, from Fri, 2/1 thru Thurs 2/7-Carbs-47%/Protein-22%, Fats-31%    Average daily calories- 1349.  Carbs definitely went up this week. Funny, cause I was trying to increase the protein and lower the fat. I am pulling out my scale today, cause the website I use to track my calories, may be the problem. They have the same items listed numerous times with different calories/carbs/sodium/fats,etc. 

well, I’m down another pound, to 198.2. I was hoping for 2 lbs, but didn’t exercise much, and I messed with my ratio’s this week.  Remember, I have to TRY things to know if they will work. I still lost a lb. and I am grateful.  I have to grocery shop today, so I will be trying to create a nice balance for this next week. Must add more fruits and veggies. I think I may back away from sweet potatoes daily.  I am still enjoying this challenge- so I haven’t a single regret. I am thrilled for all of you who are still here and losing.  We all own our success.

I will be writing at least twice today, as I haven’t gotten on the scale yet. This entry is to share a story that happened to me yesterday. I wrote yesterday that I didn’t get the job I was waiting to hear from, and that I should focus on marketing my reiki. Well I did. I got busy doing internet searches to learn where I might be able to go in and do my thing. I had read how a couple on their wedding day, had a reiki session before the ceremony and how relaxed they were, and how they enjoyed their wedding so much in their relaxed state. I thought, why not market some salons and spa’s in the area. I could include my reiki in a “bride package”. This one salon, I am familiar with the owner, so I wrote up a nice little intro letter, and by nightfall I heard back from her asking for more information. I had made several suggestions in the letter, as I was brainstorming, and what do you know, she had interest in all of them. I also left a message for a a local massage therapist, to see if maybe she had a place for me in her business. I also sent another email to a really nice spa that offers all types of bodywork, just not reiki. I will let you know when they reply.  Now I know that not everyone will have something for me, but I am confident in my attempts to try. It’s the trying that I am most impressed with myself for. I may fail( i use the term loosely) some of the times, but I may succeed in many others. Without the “trying”, how was I ever going to know. My feelings are like this…. I believe there is a lot of things within our control. I believe positive thoughts and affirmations help to make these things successful. I believe acceptance rather than fear gets us to a point where we are capable of handling these things. I am being general, because these”things” are different for each of us.  For me, I have many. Fear HAD left me with no confidence, 40-50 extra pounds on my body, a job I disliked.  Somehow, and I cant tell you where it came from, I accepted who I am today. I want better for myself, but like who I am today. I try hard not to make excuses, and I try to be the best person I can be. I opened my eye’s to things I actually liked and wanted to succeed in, and the opportunities are pouring in. I am through with the negative self talk. The Oprah show the other day blew my mind, and I am living it. I urge everyone to go get the book “The Secret”,  by Rhonda Byrne. P.S. I could barely sleep a wink last night with sheer excitement. I have to put together a brochure today that explains reiki, what I charge, additional info about the sessions,  package deals, etc. This is the beginning … I now, from one instant feedback, have more motivation to succeed than ever.  I am forming the life I want to live right before my eyes.  It’s absolutely incredible.