Sorta OT: No, I didn't fall off the face of the Earth! :)

Oh boy everyone....here goes!  Some of you have been wondering where I have ran off to over the past several weeks.  Not that I was a regular poster, but I have been absent from coffees, commenting, etc.  Well, long story short, my partner of 5 years and I ended our relationship about 6 weeks ago.  It was a HUGE surprise to me, needless to say.  SInce then, I took my Alaskan Cruise with my Mom that I had planned and that was fab.  I have also bought a brand new condo in Burnsville that I am so excited about!  

I want to share with you all about my cruise experience and eating on board the ship.  I was a little nervous about how things would go with food, but I have to tell you that there were so many great choices that I was totally able to stay with my program, not that anything else would have been an option!  I also continued my daily exercise aboard the ship and didn't miss a day.  I went on this cruise with a goal to maintain my weight and came home 2 pounds lighter!

My move from our house was pretty uneventful.  Had some great help to get it accomplished which I am forever grateful for!  You all know who you are!  I am completely settled and my dog is adapting well to not having a yard to go out in at her leisure.  She has always been more of an inside dog anyway.  There is a park a block away that I walk her in twice a day.  She loves that!

I have a community/party room here at the condo complex that I think would be fun to host Saturday coffee at some Saturday.  Lots of room!

So, there you have it, I am doing great and life couldn't be better.  I made lemonade with the lemons I was given.  Sweetened with Splenda, of course!!

Thanks for listening!
 

yeah you, sometime life is a bit$%^ I applaud you for staying positive and moving on!

So good to hear from you, Michael!  Glad that things are going well.  We'd love to do a coffee at your new place sometime! 

Id be up for coffee Saturday in th party room. I think that sounds like a grand plan.

Heck - I'D even be up for a drive to Iowa for THAT!!!   Way to go with the positive attitude, Michael - that'll take you far!

(How was the Alaskan cruise with your mom?!?  I'd LOVE to do that with my mom, but I'm not so sure she'd be able to WALK on a ship!!!)

Micheal
I am sorry about your split from your partner. I hope to see you at coffee soon. I have been the only male the last few times.  Not  that I complain about the company , but I am looking forward to seeing you again.
Peace Mndane

Hi Michael-

Thanks for the update and congratulations on your new home- it sounds wonderful  Glad to hear you dog is adjusting well also. 
Someday I would like to go an an Alasan cruise, with or without my mom) and I hope that I will be able to make the same good food choices that you made!

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Reenie

I'm sorry to hear about the break up... I guess  I always try to remember a Russian saying we have... "Anything that happens... is for the better." Sounds like you are managing somewhat well! Congrats on the new condo... and the cruise sounded fun!

Glad things are going well for you . I love your positive attitude in life. You really are an inspiration to others.
Kelly/tink

I don't know you as I'm new here, but you sound like a very positive person who definately made some lemonade. What a great example to many!

The Alaskan cruise is one I have always thought would be fun. Everybody I know that has done it has loved it.

Your new digs sound good and glad the pupper is adjusting!
Sue