omma24
Just some observations...
Sep 25, 2010
Okay, so I have been noticing that people have been kinder to me lately. For example the kids and I were walking into Old Navy the other day. As we headed for the entrance and lady was exiting. She was visibly in a hurry. And she walked out ahead of us, not holding the door. No biggie...rarely does anyone hold a door open for me. But then as I reached for the door, she turned back to us and said, "Oh, I am SO SORRY! I should have held the door." What?! That was weird...she was so sincere!!Then I have noticed that people have just spoken more kindly to me..in check-outs and just in general. Interesting.
Oh, and then last night we had to stop at Sam's Club. The kids were thirsty and begging for icees. So I sent hubby to check-out while I bought the treats. I got a small cup for water for myself and a tea for hubby. So we sat down and waited for the kids to slurp those nasty sugar-laden "treats." While, sitting there I glanced over about four tables from us and noticed that the gentleman sitting there with his toddler seemed to be looking at me. Odd. He quickly glanced away. But then I noticed him watching me again. This little "flirting" action between the two of us went on 3 or 4 more times. It was actually kinda funny! LOL Then the last time I decided to just go ahead and be more obvious and "stare' back. Then we both smiled at one another...and he had the most gorgeous smile. Wow...these types of things never happen to me... how odd.
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So, it seems although I have only lost 62 pounds... I am becoming less invisible! I have been walking through life as this invisible, fat woman for so long. It really is strange, but nice, to feel like I am becoming a valid human being again. Kinda sad too.. because I don't feel like I am any different. I am still the same kind, caring person I have always been. But somehow being thinner makes me "appear" to be more approachable, I suppose.
I wonder what life will be like when I reach my goal? Will I have more opportunities? How will people react to me then? Hmmm... What a journey this is! =)
