18 months out and a new WOW
I was pondering a rather WOW afternoon yesterday, when I realized that it was my 18 month "surgiversary"! So I thought I'd share...
Forgive me to those of you who already know this, but last year my boss and I took over coordination of the High School Nordic Ski program with the Park District. Basically, any and all schools who use the Park District cross country trails for practices and meets throughout the winter, all the forms and fees and legal issues that entails, scheduling, yada yada yada. It was handed to us at the last minute LATE last fall, and we ran with it. My boss and our manager went to all the coaches meetings - I just helped prepare all the info/form packets that they distributed, and was RELIEVED to not have to actually go face all the coaches and Athletic Directors, seeing as how I wasn't exactly a positive example of physical fitness & all... My boss works part time, 3 days/week, so the majority of the day-to-day coordination of the program fell to me, and I LOVED it! The season was FABULOUS - good snow, lots of action, I have NEVER had a busier winter in 18-19 years with the Park District!
Okay, so yesterday were the first two coaches meetings, and this year, it was my boss and I that attended. She felt it was important for me to meet all these people I got to know so well last year via phone and email interactions. All the old "fat chick" tapes were playing in my head
I was nervous and embarassed to walk into those rooms, knowing I would be surrounded by people who's lives revolve around phy ed classes, sports, coaching.... I was sure I'd get all kinds of "those looks".
I didn't! I was greeted very warmly, and many of the coaches said they were HAPPY to finally have a face to go with my voice! They were genuinely interested in what I had to say, asked questions, laughed.... It wasn't until we were heading back after the second meeting that I realized I had even HAD a WOW moment! I'M NORMAL! These people looked at me, and didn't KNOW I was once 155 pounds heavier - I was just Darla, the woman who would be coordinating their efforts to get trail time for their teams.
I had WLS to live longer, to improve the medical issues I had pre-op, to get healthy. And yes, to maybe even LOOK better.
NEVER, did I EVER consider what a blessing it would be to just become NORMAL!!!
(no comments from the peanut gallery, thank you...
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Forgive me to those of you who already know this, but last year my boss and I took over coordination of the High School Nordic Ski program with the Park District. Basically, any and all schools who use the Park District cross country trails for practices and meets throughout the winter, all the forms and fees and legal issues that entails, scheduling, yada yada yada. It was handed to us at the last minute LATE last fall, and we ran with it. My boss and our manager went to all the coaches meetings - I just helped prepare all the info/form packets that they distributed, and was RELIEVED to not have to actually go face all the coaches and Athletic Directors, seeing as how I wasn't exactly a positive example of physical fitness & all... My boss works part time, 3 days/week, so the majority of the day-to-day coordination of the program fell to me, and I LOVED it! The season was FABULOUS - good snow, lots of action, I have NEVER had a busier winter in 18-19 years with the Park District!
Okay, so yesterday were the first two coaches meetings, and this year, it was my boss and I that attended. She felt it was important for me to meet all these people I got to know so well last year via phone and email interactions. All the old "fat chick" tapes were playing in my head
I was nervous and embarassed to walk into those rooms, knowing I would be surrounded by people who's lives revolve around phy ed classes, sports, coaching.... I was sure I'd get all kinds of "those looks".I didn't! I was greeted very warmly, and many of the coaches said they were HAPPY to finally have a face to go with my voice! They were genuinely interested in what I had to say, asked questions, laughed.... It wasn't until we were heading back after the second meeting that I realized I had even HAD a WOW moment! I'M NORMAL! These people looked at me, and didn't KNOW I was once 155 pounds heavier - I was just Darla, the woman who would be coordinating their efforts to get trail time for their teams.
I had WLS to live longer, to improve the medical issues I had pre-op, to get healthy. And yes, to maybe even LOOK better.
NEVER, did I EVER consider what a blessing it would be to just become NORMAL!!!
(no comments from the peanut gallery, thank you...
)
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
Darla:
Congratulations on feeling like you are normal. Now I hate to break it to you, but you are not "normal", you are much more than that: fantastic, funny, giving, and the list goes on. You may look normal these days, but those of us here know what a wonderful person you are on the inside, too.
RP
Aww shuckin's RP - you have been beyond sweet with your kind words to me! (you DO know I'm not wealthy or anything, right? I mean, sucking up to ME will not make you a rich man...)
I really can't wait to actually MEET you! But be warned, I'm a hugger. (Maple Grove this Saturday, perhaps?)
I really can't wait to actually MEET you! But be warned, I'm a hugger. (Maple Grove this Saturday, perhaps?)
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
Dating??? No thanks, Christi - I've been married for 18 years, I'm WAY out of practice on THAT!! Besides - I'd have NO chance with the dudes with a babe-a-licious chick like YOU on the market!!! Most Active
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