Bonnie D.
MICHE Girl!
Sep 09, 2009
Well, I've gone and done it. I have added ONE more thing in my life that I have a fiery HOT passion for, (besides singing), it's the Miche Bag!
You all know me; I am SO into handbags and shoes! Well, my designer handbag addiction was taking over my life and my closet (not to mention my wallet)! I found something that not only elimated my cluttered closet, but added to my wardrobe and sense of style...Miche Bag!
If you are wondering what a Miche Bag is, well it's the greatest invention since...well, since EVER! A Miche Bag is a base hand bag in either black or brown with as many different "shells" as you can imagine! A shell is a magnetic covering that simply adheres to the outside of the bag via credit card safe magnets. You can change the look of your bag in 3 seconds! You don't have to take everything out of your bag, you will know you have everything you need! Here are some of the "finer points":
1. Casual during the day, dressy at night - it's all the same bag!
2. You can match to your outfit, your shoes or your mood.
3. Won't take up much closet space, having many style options won't be so expensive or expansive!
4. Shells are so convenient for traveling! I took 4 with me on vacation this year and I didn't go over the airline weight limit!
5. Update your collection monthly!
6. These make great gifts...what woman doesn't want a bag that is stylish and fits her personality?
7. There's even matching wallets!
So, here's what I would like all my "peeps" to do; check out http://michegirl.com, enter the promo code "michestyle" and check out the latest in designer handbags! Christmas is coming and I am offering a 15% discount to all of my friends!
Don't order from the site...they won't give you the discount, but I WILL! Call me @ (937) 684-7185 or e-mail me and we'll set you up with your own Miche Bag! (AND one for your daughter(s), one for your mom, your aunt, your second cousin on your dad's side...you get the picture)! See? told you I had a fiery HOT passion for Miche Bag!!!
Your Miche Girl ! Bonnie
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Don't order from the site...they won't give you the discount, but I WILL! Call me @ (937) 684-7185 or e-mail me and we'll set you up with your own Miche Bag! (AND one for your daughter(s), one for your mom, your aunt, your second cousin on your dad's side...you get the picture)! See? told you I had a fiery HOT passion for Miche Bag!!!
Your Miche Girl ! Bonnie
Happy New Year!
Dec 31, 2007
Here it is...New Year's Eve 2007, soon to be 2008! What a year it has been... let's just start by saying life is so much better at this weight than it was when I was 265 lbs.
You may know the story yourself; finding out your skinny presents its own set of joys and problems. Yes, you heard me right...problems! The number one problem in my life now that I am a normal weight, is the attention I am getting from the opposite sex. This is creating a problem with my husband, who seems to be very jealous all of a sudden. The other problem was and still is, clothing styles! I don't know what to wear any more. When I was thinner, preppy was in...that's gone out the window. Now that I am 43 (yes, you heard right) I don't know how to dress! I don't want to dress too young, and I don't want to dress too old! (My mother thinks I should be wearing mole skin everything, YUCK)!!!! My good friend Val has been helping me, so that is good news...my husband helps too, he is GREAT at picking out styles! My kids of course, think I should be wearing those barely there low cut jeans and tank tops!!! NOT!
Well, here are the joys for 2007! I am married to the most wonderful man in the world and I have 4 beautiful girls whom I adore. (Sometimes they don't adore me, but we have our moments). I got a HUGE raise this year! Summer was challenging when 1/2 of my raise went to pay for a new furnace and air conditioner. The other half of my raise went for a tummy tuck!
My DH and I went on a fabulous cruise this summer. We went to Jamaica, Mexico and the Cayman Islands and met some wonderful people! Seems that all of our relatives came to visit this summer. DH's mom and grandma, DH's dad, my aunts and uncle from Maryland and my best friends from high school. We had so many people in and out all summer, it just flew by!
Some sad things did happen...my estranged dad died, but the upside is I finally got to meet my half-brother who came for a visit this summer too! Our rental house needed $5000 in repairs, which started out 2007 on the down side in Jan. and it has been an uphill financial battle ever since.
We also lost Maureen and a whole bunch of other people on this board, which is very sad indeed. I don't understand what happened, why the anamosity on this board...but it happened and I continue to pray about it.
We have a new member of our family, my nephew Parker James. Poor little PJ had problems when he was born, but he's home now and doing very well! My brother and his wife are so pleased, (tired, but pleased). My brother and his wife also bought another house and moved! WHEW!!!
So you see, 2007 has been a blessing and a challenge. I pray that everyone will have bright, health, happy and loving 2008.
You may know the story yourself; finding out your skinny presents its own set of joys and problems. Yes, you heard me right...problems! The number one problem in my life now that I am a normal weight, is the attention I am getting from the opposite sex. This is creating a problem with my husband, who seems to be very jealous all of a sudden. The other problem was and still is, clothing styles! I don't know what to wear any more. When I was thinner, preppy was in...that's gone out the window. Now that I am 43 (yes, you heard right) I don't know how to dress! I don't want to dress too young, and I don't want to dress too old! (My mother thinks I should be wearing mole skin everything, YUCK)!!!! My good friend Val has been helping me, so that is good news...my husband helps too, he is GREAT at picking out styles! My kids of course, think I should be wearing those barely there low cut jeans and tank tops!!! NOT!
Well, here are the joys for 2007! I am married to the most wonderful man in the world and I have 4 beautiful girls whom I adore. (Sometimes they don't adore me, but we have our moments). I got a HUGE raise this year! Summer was challenging when 1/2 of my raise went to pay for a new furnace and air conditioner. The other half of my raise went for a tummy tuck!
My DH and I went on a fabulous cruise this summer. We went to Jamaica, Mexico and the Cayman Islands and met some wonderful people! Seems that all of our relatives came to visit this summer. DH's mom and grandma, DH's dad, my aunts and uncle from Maryland and my best friends from high school. We had so many people in and out all summer, it just flew by!
Some sad things did happen...my estranged dad died, but the upside is I finally got to meet my half-brother who came for a visit this summer too! Our rental house needed $5000 in repairs, which started out 2007 on the down side in Jan. and it has been an uphill financial battle ever since.
We also lost Maureen and a whole bunch of other people on this board, which is very sad indeed. I don't understand what happened, why the anamosity on this board...but it happened and I continue to pray about it.
We have a new member of our family, my nephew Parker James. Poor little PJ had problems when he was born, but he's home now and doing very well! My brother and his wife are so pleased, (tired, but pleased). My brother and his wife also bought another house and moved! WHEW!!!
So you see, 2007 has been a blessing and a challenge. I pray that everyone will have bright, health, happy and loving 2008.
Life is Beautiful
Sep 19, 2007
Where do I start? Over the past several months there have been so many new developments in my life. Here are some of them:
It seems when you become one of the "beautiful people", some people seem to notice you more, which can be exciting and unsettling at the same time. Last month on the same day in fact, I got a paid soloist position with a huge church in Dayton and I got another opera! I cannot tell you how happy I am about these opportunities. I am a little sad about the church position though, because it means I am not in church with my family as I used to be. I miss my husband and children and my church family. Singing with this new church is challenging and fun, but I miss everyone.
It seems when you become one of the "beautiful people", some people seem to notice you more, which can be exciting and unsettling at the same time. Last month on the same day in fact, I got a paid soloist position with a huge church in Dayton and I got another opera! I cannot tell you how happy I am about these opportunities. I am a little sad about the church position though, because it means I am not in church with my family as I used to be. I miss my husband and children and my church family. Singing with this new church is challenging and fun, but I miss everyone.
7 weeks post TT
Jun 04, 2007
Just as predicted I am wearing a 12 and heading down to a 10 after having the TT. I am so excited!!! If you had told me a year ago I would feel and look this great, I would have told you you were crazy!
Miracles DO happen, I'm living proof!!!! Thank the Lord, thank the Lord!!!!
Miracles DO happen, I'm living proof!!!! Thank the Lord, thank the Lord!!!!
Day before TT!
Apr 17, 2007
Today is the day before TT and hernia repair. I am so very nervous and excited!
My DH can't be there, so I am really upset, but I understand the reasons.
I will talk to you all on the skinny flip side!
Kisses!!!!
My DH can't be there, so I am really upset, but I understand the reasons.
I will talk to you all on the skinny flip side!
Kisses!!!!
Haven't Posted in a while!
Apr 05, 2007
04/05/2007
Tummy tuck and hernia surgery are just days away and as usual, I am having the two week freak out!
After finally defeating the dreaded insurance company, *wrings hands* muuuaaaaaaaahaha, I am facing another possibility of dying. So of course, I am doing the whole "will" thing and telling my husband what I want to see happen if I go. (I know this is irrational, but I think about never waking up, etc.) So, the two week freak is in full swing.
Easter is Sunday and usually I am very, very happy and excited getting ready for the holiday. This year is much different. Now I am trying to clean my house and get flowers planted before I am laid up for another month. I just can't seem to get into the "Easter Spirit". Oh well, maybe Sunday will see a better mood.
I am also very worried about singing. Singing is what gave me the hernia, so naturally after going through the tummy tuck, I am going to worry about doing the same thing. I am a powerhouse singer, (which means I sing very loudly), and I use a tremendous amount of force, so I am worried about things, as usual.
As far as loss is concerned, I have lost a total of 123 lbs. as of today. I am now wearing a size 12 - 14 and hopefully after the TT, I should be into a 10. That is a good size! I'm loving the DS and this board. If I didn't have these two things in my life, I would probably be half way to insane by now. Just kidding, but I have been blessed and I thank God every day. (Running statement, I know, but true none-the-less).
Blessings for today and always!
Tummy tuck and hernia surgery are just days away and as usual, I am having the two week freak out!
After finally defeating the dreaded insurance company, *wrings hands* muuuaaaaaaaahaha, I am facing another possibility of dying. So of course, I am doing the whole "will" thing and telling my husband what I want to see happen if I go. (I know this is irrational, but I think about never waking up, etc.) So, the two week freak is in full swing.
Easter is Sunday and usually I am very, very happy and excited getting ready for the holiday. This year is much different. Now I am trying to clean my house and get flowers planted before I am laid up for another month. I just can't seem to get into the "Easter Spirit". Oh well, maybe Sunday will see a better mood.
I am also very worried about singing. Singing is what gave me the hernia, so naturally after going through the tummy tuck, I am going to worry about doing the same thing. I am a powerhouse singer, (which means I sing very loudly), and I use a tremendous amount of force, so I am worried about things, as usual.
As far as loss is concerned, I have lost a total of 123 lbs. as of today. I am now wearing a size 12 - 14 and hopefully after the TT, I should be into a 10. That is a good size! I'm loving the DS and this board. If I didn't have these two things in my life, I would probably be half way to insane by now. Just kidding, but I have been blessed and I thank God every day. (Running statement, I know, but true none-the-less).
Blessings for today and always!
Check out the difference!
Mar 05, 2007
Today I decided to upload a picture of me in costume from last year! What a huge difference!!!
Oh, thank you Lord for giving me this chance to be what I always wanted to be!
Oh, thank you Lord for giving me this chance to be what I always wanted to be!
I DID IT, I DID IT!!!
Feb 28, 2007
January 2007 6 mo. update!
Jan 24, 2007
Down 87 lbs!!!!! (Ticker says 89, I don't know why! )
THE BIG Night
Jan 04, 2007
What can I say???? LAST NIGHT WAS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks to all of you who wrote! I started crying this morning when I was reading all of the posts from my wonderful switch sisters and brothers. You know I love you all, don't you? If not, then here are some kisses for you...
My rehearsal started @ 7:00 last night. I arrived around 6:55 having just come from a voice lesson. You're not going to believe this, but my lesson was running through my head! I should have been concentrating on making a fantastic impression! Needless to say, I wasn't even thinking out my grand entrance! I was more focused on getting there on time and remembering my technique from my lesson. How dumb is that???
I ran down the stairs and hung up my coat. I walked into the room and there were about 40 people there. 5 of my friends didn't even recognize me! These 5 women are ladies I was "hanging with" because we were all obese. We kind of formed our own little clique; they couldn't believe their eyes! I don't think I have ever answered so many questions in my life! They were asking how I lost all the weight, why I chose surgery, which surgery, etc. THEN came the BIG MOMENT...drum roll please.............
THE DIRECTOR WALKED IN AND ASKED ME IF I WAS LOST!!!!!!!!!! He didn't know who I was!!! I told him, "Jeff, it's me, Bonnie Dobbs", you will not believe what he said next! He said, "Oh my GOD, you are so beautiful"!!! Right there in front of everyone! My heart swelled with pride and thankfulness. There have been WOW moments, then there was this moment I had been waiting for since deciding to pursue the surgery back in February of last year. Jeff then said we should talk later. When Jeff says "talk later" he means he wants to find out more about you and ask a ton of questions. This usually means he sees you in a different light and then starts to set the wheels in motion to give bigger parts. I was smiling so big my face hurt by the end of the night.
Well, rehearsal started and we had a break. Most of the men came up to me and gave me hugs, told me I was HOTand wanted to know if I was STILL MARRIED!!!!!! (They were just joking of course). But can you believe they were calling ME hot???? The women were all interested in my weight loss and how I felt. Some of them were down right jealous! (A few of these women of highly competitive and very snooty). That felt so good!!! I hate to say it, but for once I was not the fat girl singing her heart out and getting no where, I was the HOT girl singing circles around them AND getting lots of attention from the director! I know it sounds ssssssssssssooooooooooo conceited, but how good it felt!!!
When rehearsal ended I was exhuasted, but completely satisfied that a HUGE goal had been reached. FINALLY!!!! Last night will forever remain a big moment of my life. How grateful I am to the Lord above for giving me a voice to sing His praises and a voice to demonstrate His awesome power. How truly humble I am to have discovered this surgery and its positive effects. I have gained a whole new perspective about my body and my life.
God has certainly blessed us, hasn't he?
Thanks to all of you who wrote! I started crying this morning when I was reading all of the posts from my wonderful switch sisters and brothers. You know I love you all, don't you? If not, then here are some kisses for you...
My rehearsal started @ 7:00 last night. I arrived around 6:55 having just come from a voice lesson. You're not going to believe this, but my lesson was running through my head! I should have been concentrating on making a fantastic impression! Needless to say, I wasn't even thinking out my grand entrance! I was more focused on getting there on time and remembering my technique from my lesson. How dumb is that???
I ran down the stairs and hung up my coat. I walked into the room and there were about 40 people there. 5 of my friends didn't even recognize me! These 5 women are ladies I was "hanging with" because we were all obese. We kind of formed our own little clique; they couldn't believe their eyes! I don't think I have ever answered so many questions in my life! They were asking how I lost all the weight, why I chose surgery, which surgery, etc. THEN came the BIG MOMENT...drum roll please.............
THE DIRECTOR WALKED IN AND ASKED ME IF I WAS LOST!!!!!!!!!! He didn't know who I was!!! I told him, "Jeff, it's me, Bonnie Dobbs", you will not believe what he said next! He said, "Oh my GOD, you are so beautiful"!!! Right there in front of everyone! My heart swelled with pride and thankfulness. There have been WOW moments, then there was this moment I had been waiting for since deciding to pursue the surgery back in February of last year. Jeff then said we should talk later. When Jeff says "talk later" he means he wants to find out more about you and ask a ton of questions. This usually means he sees you in a different light and then starts to set the wheels in motion to give bigger parts. I was smiling so big my face hurt by the end of the night.
Well, rehearsal started and we had a break. Most of the men came up to me and gave me hugs, told me I was HOTand wanted to know if I was STILL MARRIED!!!!!! (They were just joking of course). But can you believe they were calling ME hot???? The women were all interested in my weight loss and how I felt. Some of them were down right jealous! (A few of these women of highly competitive and very snooty). That felt so good!!! I hate to say it, but for once I was not the fat girl singing her heart out and getting no where, I was the HOT girl singing circles around them AND getting lots of attention from the director! I know it sounds ssssssssssssooooooooooo conceited, but how good it felt!!!
When rehearsal ended I was exhuasted, but completely satisfied that a HUGE goal had been reached. FINALLY!!!! Last night will forever remain a big moment of my life. How grateful I am to the Lord above for giving me a voice to sing His praises and a voice to demonstrate His awesome power. How truly humble I am to have discovered this surgery and its positive effects. I have gained a whole new perspective about my body and my life.
God has certainly blessed us, hasn't he?
About Me
Kettering, OH
Location
19.5
BMI
Surgery
07/24/2006
Surgery Date
Jul 18, 2006
Member Since
