Time flies when your having fun!

Dec 10, 2007

I was in a funk, but last Tuesday I decided to pull myself out of it
.Abraham Lincoln once said
” Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.”
I truly believe that. I was done with all the bad news. Going to the game on Thursday Night was closer. We could get back to some sense of normalcy. Tailgating and football. We Won! Yippie!
Now I’m making plans to go to New York City. I’m going up for the day and take photos the Department store windows, see Rockefeller plaza ( with the tree and the ice skaters)My cousin Marie is meeting me. We’re doing lunch there as well.
It was one of the goals I made when I started my Gastric bypass journey.
This year has been so amazing to lose 70lbs. To find new styles, not let my weight hamper me. To gain a new business (RDS Photography)

Yes I Took this.

Psyced D

what a strange week

Dec 01, 2007

It began with Sean Taylor passing. I'm a third generation season ticket holder for The Washington Redskins. I didn’t know him personally , but Every game he brought 110% excitement and effort to the field. Tomorrow is going to be hard. My football buddies and I are going to wear black armbands with #21 to honor him. On the same day a freshman student died from injuries received from a car accident two weeks ago. We just buried the coach before Thanksgiving and then my bosses’ dog of 20 year passed away. The cats brought down the Christmas tree along with some of my ornaments.

On the positive==I had my second job with the college. It was a reception with Marcel, The author of Death by Chocolate. Yes there were samples, no, I didn't dare eat one. I'm down 2 more pounds I had a stall for a couple of weeks but in a time when everyone else is gaining 5 - 10 pounds from the holidays. I'll take the 2 LB loss as a positive sign.
Even if I can't eat it I can still take photos of it.

Don’t look if you are easily tempted!

sweet treats

one of my Favorite dished @ Thanksgiving

Nov 19, 2007

Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce
      1 lb. package cranberries
      1 12-oz. can frozen concentrate apple juice
      1 8-oz. can crushed pineapple in own juice (unsweetened)
      6 packages Nutra Sweet (or other artificial sweetener)

 

      Place cranberries, apple juice and undrained pineapple in pan and bring to a boil; simmer until it begins to thicken. Cool and add six packages of Nutra Sweet or more, if not sweet enough. Gretr Recipe.
Enjoy add a dash of cinnamon.

 

 


My Bad!

Nov 16, 2007

My Bad! I haven’t blogged since Vegas. OK

Vegas. In Friday. My family was very happy and complimentary on my weight loss. Long day In went with my sister and cousin to see the Beatles “Love” show. Very cool!. On Saturday. Took Photos and went to Fremont street. Then I went out on Sunday. Whew!

Crazy.

Then this week has been strange.. the fencing coach past away last Saturday. So we had a Memorial yesterday. It was very moving. Then I had to turn around and set up for a conference full of 1300 High School er’s.  Who want everything under the sun but don’t want to pay for any of it. I Can’t wait for next week. I only have to work one day. Yippie! And My Favorite cousins are coming down from New York. My sister and I are looking into going up to New York City for a day. I really want to photograph the Department store windows. They are so beautiful!

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/at_home/article/0,,HGTV_3221_2480791,00.htm

And go to Rockefeller center to see the tree.  It’s one of my goals.

And My Husband and I are celebrating out 13th anniversary on Monday. My Son just came up from Florida for the Holiday, so are blessing are plenty! I have a lot to be Thankful for .

 

Oh did I mention… Jim has another “Project” for me. A friend of his at work is leaving for Africa, but she has to wait 30 days before the “Project” can leave. The “Project “ is her 15 year old Shitzu.  This is a good test because I really wanted to get a dog when Jim retired but he said No so I went out and got fish, I know it doesn’t make sense but sometime either do I. LOL If thing go well I might want to get a Yorkie, something like that , so the cats won’t be intimidated .

So that's it, that's all I got for now. see you after the holiday. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!


Are you looking at Me?

Nov 09, 2007

I noticed that when I was in Vegas people treated me differently. They would stop and acknowledge me. I kept turning around to see if someone else was behind me. My family was very supportive and said I looked great. I also notice people here at the college perceive me differently. They take me more seriously. As a fat woman I buried myself inside so no one would see. No One looks at a fat woman. Now people are looking.. Yikes!

plastic in Vegas

4 months post op

Nov 06, 2007

I really wanted to do this in Vegas, but it didn't happen. I'm 168. I went to Victoria Secret and she now know I'm a medium and size 14. Yippee! I still feel fat. Size feels irrelevant. I look at myself in a mirror and I'm Alice thought the looking glass. I see something different then this picture.
I have a waist

Happy Halloween!

Oct 30, 2007

I wonder if they had the bypass?

LOL

are we done yet ?

Praise the lord and pass the camera

Oct 26, 2007

I’m so proud. Yesterday I did my first professional Photographic event. It was a celebration of service for the campaign committee. It was a reception, some musical groups, a walk and dinner I’m pretty sure I did well. Here is a sample:

Table Setting

Revelation

Oct 20, 2007

Today’s revelation! I went to get the cars oil changed then went to Wal-Mart, I needed to get a black professional suit. I got 1- white fitted blouse 1 lilac blouse, 1 gray pant (size 14) 1 black pant size 16, And 1 gray sweater jacket all for under $90.00. I went home and try the Black pants white blouse and gray Sweater on. I looked at myself in the full length mirror and I started to cry. I’m crying right writing this.

It is the first time I’m seeing myself as I want to be. I want to be a photographer and I want to be Normal size. Both of these things are coming together at the first time.  It IS Overwhelming. I know I’ll do great in the photography. I know I have talent. And I NOW. I know I have image. What I can present to people to get noticed. They say fat people..fade into the Back round.

I now believe that.

 I see that that is where I was and I see where I am Now. Yes I’m still crying, I’m blaming that on Menopause.LOL


It's Official...

Oct 14, 2007

Size 14 in Pants. Of course I was holding my breath!

Down to 174

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