Thursday, March 23, 2006
SHARE THE LOAD
Seems a long time since I posted as in reality this has been one heck of a week. We have been extremely busy at work preparing a big tender that had to be delivered today. Involved some late nights and long days. Fingres crossed for a successful outcome. Then of course I had to squeeze in two highlights of my week which involved meeting with blogging friends.
Firstly I went to the airport to meet Kellee. She was flying home and we were able to have lunch together with her mum and cute little Charlie. For those who read Kellees blog do not believe her comments that she is a fattybumba. She is very tiny and looks like a skinny girl with a basketball up her dress. Very pregnant but glowing with happiness and good health. It was a plesaure to meet up with Kellee again and I am priveleged to call her my friend.
Then the next night I went into the city to meet Linda who was in Melb overnight for work. We had tea together and a walk around the casino but basicaly sat and did a lot of talking. Linda now has a stunning figure and it is hard to believe she was ever large so that is very inspiring. What she does have though is a very caring personality and it was great to chat and share things with someone who understands this journey and its ups and downs.
Both of these girls I consider my friends and that is the truly amazing part of this community. It would be difficult to explain the support given throughout this community to anyone who has not experienced it first hand but then to actually meet and re-meet new friends is a gift I never expected.
Some other highlights this week;
Last night I went to the Commonwealth Games, athletics in the city. It was truly inspiring especially watching the men racing with no arms. What obstacles and pain and barriers they have overcome to get to where they are in life. A lesson which I intend to remember.
We are going in again tomorrow night and expect then to enjoy it even more as my family will be going with me.
I was just interrupted by a call and visit from my elder DS. The bank had taken his loan payment out twice today!!! After an hour arguing with them because they cannot do anything till tomorrow he came to me and borrowed some money so he could go out tonight. My second DS paid me back money he owed me last night Then his car broke down today and had to be fixed unexpectedly as the radiator broke. Of course he didn't have enough money so mums purse was emptied. They will pay me back but my purse is empty tonight. At least I know they still need me....
On the exercise front I have had a great week. I think something really kicked in last weekend with the run and the 1000 stairs. This week I have been to;
Kickboxing class, cardio class, step class, fitball and weights class, weights session at the gym and ran and walked and been on exercise bike each day. Sunday I am going to do the 1000 steps again with my group trainer. My food has been perfect and I have eaten 20 points each day. In the past I always undereat which leads to me staying on a plateau and then falling of the wagon so I am pleased to be doing the right thing. Finally the scales are noticing and starting to go down. I am going to go to WW in the morning and know I will be close to my lowest weight in Dec. A great feeling.
Hope you all have a great weekend and just want to leave you with this quote from my desk calender;
If something seems far too big for you to cope with, maybe it's because you're meant to share the load with someone else.That is how I feel about my blogging friends, they help me to cope when I need to share the load. Thanks.
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9:46 pm ::
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