OT- I decided. I'm gonna do it!

cuddles010982
on 8/20/12 6:34 pm - Mt
After much thought and complication I have decided to take the leap and move from Montana to Washington. I was offered the opportunity to live with my sister while I look for a job. I am a licensed addiction counselor in the state of Washington, but have been doing financial work at a university in Montana. While it is a good job, my heart isn't in it. So I am taking a huge leap of faith and moving to Washington to persue my dream. I gave my notice at work today. I am very stressed and afraid, but I decided that i had this surgery to help me be happier. So now I have to change the rest of the things in my life that are making me unhappy.

I am stressing about health insurance, given that I am only 5 months post op. But I decided I will look into private insurance until I can get a job.

Another bright note is......I have lost...drum roll please....101 pounds in 5 months!!!!! So proud of myself.
        

~Heidi
The quest for excellence is a life long process
Missy A.
on 8/20/12 6:38 pm - NC
RNY on 08/17/12
WOW, great job on the weight loss! Do you exercise a lot? What kind of exercise do you do? I hope I lose like you!

As for the move, I think going where you can excel and succeed is a great idea. I know I miss my family back home, but hubbies job is just too good to leave right now. So I say, go for it and congrats on your decision to do so!

Missy

Missy

HW:348 Consult W:320 SW:295 Current W:156 GW:140
          

a_dmond_n_the_ruff
on 8/20/12 7:18 pm
RNY on 09/17/12
You go girl!  Many people don't have the guts (or the means) to do what you're doing.  I love that you are.  Sometimes we just need to start over!  Way to go on your weight loss too. 

Shannon
fatfreemama
on 8/20/12 11:17 pm - San Jose, CA
Proud of you! It was the right decision and I'm so glad you were brave enough to take the leap. I see a bright, happy future for you and wish you the best of luck dear.

And Congrats on the weight loss. I bet you feel a whole lot better, healthier, and more active.
Hugs!
Jan
Bay to Breakers 12K May 15, 2011 (1:54:40)           First 5K 5/23/11 (41:22)
Half Marathons: Napa:  7/18/10  (4:11:21)   7/17/11 (3:30:58)   7/15/12  (3:13:11.5) 
                        
 SJ Rock and Roll: 10/2/10 (3:58:22)  Run Surf City: 2/6/11 (3:19:54) 
                         Diva: 5/6/12 (3:35:00) 
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"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Albert Einstein

kidnamedtoad
on 8/20/12 11:25 pm
WoW!  Good for you!  People say its the things in life they didn't do that they regret.  I hope it all works for you and you find your happiness!
Toad         Starting weight: 249 Day of surgery wt: 217  GW: 109 CW 149                                                                    
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