Taking a step back.

Last night was Lin's birthday. Normally, I don't go downtown on weeknights, but for this I made the exception. I had such a great time, and I am feeling fine today. Who would imagine that I would be able to stay out past midnight and not be groggy the next day? Not me, that's who.

Today I started reflecting back on when I had begun this new "chapter" in my life. I starting thinking about how much fun I had last night and how impressed everyone seemed of my new self. I have to say, I am impressed myself. Back in January I set a goal to lose 45 pounds. I am happy to report that I am over half way there since then. Since the end of Feb. I have lost 20 and some of that weight. I know that I talked about it a lot, and I will eventually stop. I swear, but it is just so hard to believe that I could push myself this far.

I also started thinking about how lucky I am and how great life has been of late. I have so much more time now for not only myself but others. Granted, I still don't see them enough, but I have seen my nephews and my sis more in these last few months than I have in a very, very long time and I am ashamed to admit it. I have also spent more time with my friends. Sarah N., Mel and Lin and even, believe it or not, Sarah S. I have missed hanging out with you guys so much and I am thrilled that we see more of one another now. I actually feel like a girl again. Heck, Mel, you helped me get pink toes. Who would have thought that I would ever have pink toe nail polish?

I just want to say thank you to all my lovely ladies and my fam. You guys are the reason that I get up in the morning and I am so thankful for it. Life catches up with you sometimes, but it is not always necessarily a bad thing.

Love you all!