Feeling very optimistic today

Today is the first day of the rest of my life! 
I've been in a funk lately and I think I'm finally over it.  Things at work are FINALLY slowing down to a pace I can handle.  I'm really trying to improve my way of eating.  I'm encouraged that there are a couple of gals down this way who will now join me in our journey and I finally attended a support group meeting last night (thanks to Cathie for telling me about it).

It was great last night.  There were several people there.  Of course most of them were pre-op but that's ok.  It was just nice to be in a group and talk about all of this crap.  The leader is a man who had his surgery several years ago.  I think he said 5 yrs.  He's very encouraging and pretty much told me what I already knew to get through this plateau.  It was nice to hear it from a person though instead of reading it on a post.  Call me a wierdo!

I stopped by TJ Maxx last night while I was in Evansville to see about the DaVinci SF syrups Shanna posted about last week.  Sure enough I found and bought:  White Chocolate, Vanilla, Amaretto and Caramel.  There were also raspberry and Kahluah.  I didn't get them though.  Makes me a bit sick though because I had just gotten on the DaVinci website on Friday and ordered four bottles and paid out the nose for them.  I paid over $45 for the four flavors (including s&h).  I got these last night for $23.96!  Guess where I'll be shopping from now on?  They told me they always carry them but they sell out fast.  I must have gotten there in time last night because there were plenty.

I've also been reading a short devotion each day (thanks to my last secret elf!)  The book has a small devotion then a scripture to back it up.  I keep the book on my desk and start my day with a nice cup of blessing.

It's great to be back on track!

Anyway, just wanted to share how upbeat I am today.  It's been a while since I've felt this way.  Thanks for holding my hand through my funk.

Love you each bunches and bunches,
Jacqui

Sounds like a turn for the better!  Are you planning on going next month to the meeting also?  Were there any band folks there?  I'll go with you next time.  I've got it on my schedule.

There was a lady who was attending for her husband.  He has a lap band but couldn't make the meeting.  There were several who were wanting the band though.  I mentioned you may be coming next month and they were glad.  I'm planning to go too.  I spoke to Kim last night before I left.  She was too pooped to go last night but is planning on next month too.  Next month's is at Deaconess and is led by a woman.  We'll have to carpool!

love you,
Jacqui

Cool.  I'd love to carpool.  It'll be a girls night out!

Glad you are feeling better about everything today dear! I am so glad that you are.  Are you working today?  Any plans for this evening?  Let me know!!  I am headed your way and would LOVE to meet up with you if I could!

I have PTO at 6:00 tonight but if you let me know when and where, I'll just drop my stuff off and meet you!  I hope we can get together!!!!

Jacqui

Sounds great. If you can, PM me your number to where I can reach you this afternoon, and that way I will be able to get in touch with you closer to time to where and when we will be in the area! Can't wait to see ya! My girls will be with me, so bring your daughter too and they can chatter while we are! LOL

Jacgui (Smooches)
I am so very proud of you !!!!!!  I am happy you shared your Great Day with us. Love you, Hugs & Blessings, Gail

Jacqui,...

Sounds like things are on an upswing! That's fantastic. We're all rooting for you here.

Linda

Gail and Linda,

Thanks for the encouragement.  I really do feel different!  Maybe because things at work are better.  Maybe because I'm finally getting my priorities straight.  Maybe a little of both. 

I actually ate food for lunch today.  I brought a cup of white chili and 1/2 an avocado from home.  Ate it and then went for a nice 1.25 mile walk. 

Today is a very good day!

Jacqui