Ups and Downs

This week was quite a week. Had a somewhat stressful week at work, last week of the month always is. But I made it through... barely :-) My grandma's "friend" passed away last Sunday, that was very sad. It's times like these that I wish I lived closer so I could be there for my family. My dad was there for Stephen during his final days in a way that I really admire. I can only hope to have someone by my side as he was for him. Thank you dad for being such a wonderful person!

I started a post earlier this week wanting to vent, then deleted it before posting, and am now going to shorten my point and write it again. In the past I had a bad habit of only writing good things, not wanting to hurt feelings or have people judge me. But what's the point in having a blog if I'm not going to write what is really on my mind. So here goes. I've recently lost about 40 or so pounds, thanks to diet, exercise and being diagnosed with a thyroid condition. I feel much healthier now and am at a healthy weight. But sometimes those around me have not been supportive. I am tired of people telling me to gain weight. It would be nice for people to just be supportive and be positive. I have had a negative atmosphere for the past couple years and could use positive surroundings. By losing the weight I have lowered my cholesterol to a healthy number among other health benefits. I am at a healthy bmi level as well. If I dropped down to a size 2 or 0 I could understand concern, but I am a size 8, which in no way is an unhealthy size. If I can start to see and count my ribs then please show concern, but right now I'd appreciate only positive comments supporting that I reached my goal weight. If you don't have anything nice to say, please don't say it. After what I went through in the past year I have lost my self esteem and could use a boost, not bring me down when I'm starting to feel better about myself. OK, subject is dropped and moving on.

I had a fantastic weekend! I haven't been all that social the past few months and decided to change that this weekend. I went to a comedy show Friday night with my friend Sarah. We saw the Funny Divas. Two of the ladies got a pretty silent response but the other two were pretty good. It's nice to have some female humor! And it was great to catch up with Sarah who I don't see nearly often enough. Saturday I took a day for just myself to relax and recoup after my long, busy week. This morning I enjoyed the wonderful Florida weather and went golfing. I hadn't golfed in months and had an absolute blast!! Of course, I can only say that because we didn't keep score. I might not have had as much fun if I saw on paper how bad I was!!! But it doesn't matter, the weather was great and I had a good time. Hoping to catch up with my friend Beth tonight over some coffee. Great ending to a great weekend!

I'm back!

It's been almost 4 years, time to brush away the cob webs and blow off the dust on this here blog. A lot has happened over the past 4 years, I feel like a completely different person! I've been married, unmarried and have moved across the country! I'm loving Florida!! I'm still coaching softball, that hasn't changed. It's such a great part of my life. When I moved here I said I wouldn't coach again, but that didn't last long, got right back in to it full swing!! (no pun intended, I swear!) I've made some great friends here and have managed to keep some also great friends from back home. I miss my family very much and try to make it back home to visit as much as I can. I'm keeping this re-introduction brief since I want this to be about my present and future rather than my past and what has happened. It's funny how I created this blog and named it New Life Theory years ago and I find myself drawn back to it just as my new life is beginning. I actually had even forgotten that's what the name of this was. Well, I am looking forward to seeing what my new chapter in the life is going to bring and will share along the way.