....she's still here.....

I know...I know...it's been like forever since I posted, but I'm still standing. Things have been hectic as usual. I'm not working as of yet but I have 2 job interviews today and I'm hoping for the best. We're leaving for ***** Cana on Monday as my other half is in dire need of a vacation....and I'm not complaining! He's an amazing person, and works so hard...this vacation is well deserved. As today is my anniversary, I am happy to report that my weight is pretty much stable...no gains or losses...but I am very careful. I have not been working out, but will join a gym as soon as I am gainfully employed. My kids are doing fine....I love my new house....my boyfriend is the greatest....and life is good. Now all I need is a job that I love. I do check in and lurk to see how everyone is doing....you guys are the best! Take care and be well, Joanie

Joanie (((( Hugs )))) Happy Anniversary ... it's so good to see you !!! Best wishes as the journey continues. Hugs, Mo

Joanie... I've missed you so! Have a great vacation; we're right behind you with plans to go to Jamaica in mid-April, the honeymoon we never had! And boy have we fought with everything we have to stay together...looks like we might just make it. So happy you're doing well - the job thing will pan out, don't you worry about that! Please stay in touch - none of us can keep this Board going alone, we all need each other to do that. Take care, sweetie. M.

I am so glad that things worked out for you and your husband. Jamaica sounds great. The all inclusive thing can be a little daunting for us, but I've been through it a few times and I have a method. When you're at the buffet think of your worst dumping episode. The one I think of is the one I had at Emerl's restaurant in Atlanta...the nicest bathroom I ever hurled in. Also, the last time I went to ***** Cana, I actually lost a couple of pounds...I think it's all the walking and physical activity. The good thing about ***** Cana is all the fresh fruits, veggies and fish. And they always have delicious sugar free desserts (althought I still can't eat a whole one). I usually do eggs in the morning as it really fills me til lunch, and, of course, go light on the carbs. I feel much more confident in my eating habits this time around. I am leaving tomorrow morning at 6am, so I won't be around for a week. OH----I forgot to tell you-----I GOT A JOB! I start on the 19th, it seems like a really nice place...so I'm happy about that too. Take care and be well.... Love, Joanie

Hey Joanie; It's great to hear from you again!! It sounds like things are going well for you outside of the job situation. Don't sweat the job.....I'm sure that good news is coming on that front!! Keep up the good work and stop in when you can for an update. You know that you're always welcome here. Mike

Hey Joanie! Good to hear from you and happy to hear things are on a good even keel for you! As for work, well, here is hoping you find something you love! Seems like everything else has settled in nicely...hopefully this will too! Dina

Hi Joanie You are Probably on your vacation by now, but, very glad to see your smile on this board again. Thanks for your update & glad all is going so well for you. Hope the Job you are soon to start works out as well. I am on the new job trail, too. I do not like the one I am at in my New San Diego. That is a big part of why I have been so down lately. Take care & check back in after you get home from you trip. Marilyn, the Bearlady