What Are You Going To Do?

So many time we are consumed with taking care of everyone else in our life and forgetting about ourselves. Whether we are pre or post op we need to actually think about ourselves. We need to be true to ourselves, learn to love ourselves while evaluating our past and set goals for our future. We need to make space in our schedule for a little me time. Don't feel guilty or feel like you're being selfish because it takes a lot of work before we hear those glorious words "your date for surgery is ..." and after having WLS we must be focused on ourself and work our tool in order to be successful. I am going to have pictures taken of myself today for my personal journal to document how far I have come over the past 6 months. What are you going to do special for yourself today?

Well, since you asked. I bought some new hair styling stuff today. That was just for me, lol. I also plan on playing some games on pogo.com in between chores. My nickname on pogo is Cinderellen7 if anyone else out there plays. The big thing I'm doing for me is starting online classes at Liberty U. I never got beyond my high school diploma and I guess I just am more confident in myself these days. My classes "start" on Augus 29th, right now I'm waiting on the books and videos. I'm excited.

Ellen, Another thing we have in common, my angelette... I too take online classes. It is a great way to take classes but be prepared for LOTS of work... I find that I do much more doing my classes online that I ever had to do for regular courses. Good luck, STUDENT!!!!! Patti

Patti, I think I'm most scared about the discipline it's going to take to do the work, especially on subjects like math, which I suck in. Do you have to post regularly on message boards or chat rooms as a part of your grade? I've heard some places do that. So far I've seen nothing like that for my courses, but I guess I won't know for sure until I get all my information. This feels a little like stepping off a cliff. It's been 16 years since I've done any type of schooling. Thanks! ~Ellen

Now see ... thats what I'm talking about. On Saturday I bought myself a tube of lip stick and eye pencils. I did't have anywhere to go and my children asked me why was I putting on make up? My response was because I want to enhance my beauty and they told me I was strange. Oh well, it made me feel good and thats what matters. Congratulations on continuing your education and I wish you success in reaching your goals. Georgeann

Thanks Georgann Tell your kids that strange is good, normal is boring. I love going to Mallwart at getting a new eye shadow or lipstick. I feel all brand new. The first thing I do when I get home is put on my makeup and try it out. Doesn't matter if I'm going anywhere or not. Sounds like fun, I might have to do that myself sometime soon. Take Care. ~Ellen

(((((((Georgeann))))))), You are so right about this WLS thing being hard work. I dont think I have ever wanted anything so much in my life. I mean something "just for me". Just like every other woman on the face of this earth, I am a nurturer. Its so easy to get lost in taking care of others.....maybe thats how I got where I am today? You know what I'm going to do for me today? I'm going to "try" to go one day without beating myself up for being me. You are really wise, Georgeann and always bring a word of wisdom to the boards. Thank You. Bridget

Bridget, You hit the nail on the head. I too am a nurturing person and did not know how to incoorporate the word NO into my vocabulary. As a result I was so consumed with helping, pleasing and nuturing people until I forgot about me. It is wonderful to help others however, we must not forget about our own needs in the process. That is PART of the reason I was in the condition I was in. I will continue to nuture because it is my nature but I will include myself this time around. Bridget, you said "I'm going to "try" to go one day without beating myself up for being me." I challenge you to try everyday ... you're worth it! Georgeann