Hi everybody

Just wanted to check in for the beginning of the new year and hope its happy for everyone.

I've been feeling really lost lately and alone.  I'm glad you're all still here... good riddance to 2008... lost my career, my car, my man, and my weight.  Guess there's nothing left to do but reinvent myself... cause I sure don't know who I am anymore, and nobody recognises me either.  Close friends have become indifferent if they acknowledge me at all, so I need some new friends who can understand this whole journey and not think it was a magic wand over my life.  My kids are on their own, and my dog is even out on his own journey.  This fish is not much for company... have two birds now... watch them love each other and think that some day i'll find my prince too.  Hormones??? Maybe.  Just want to reconnect to you.  Thanks for sharing your journeys with those of us out here on the fringes who peek in now and again.  Take care -Karen G. 

 

Hi Karen! Thanks for stopping in and giving us an update. It's always so good to hear from everyone to see how they are doing. It sounds like you've been through the wringer.  That's a lot to deal with in one year... but I have a feeling that 2009 will be better than 08! This new year can be the beginning of a new and improved you, physically, spiritually, mentally and emotionally! Re-create yourself for the better and if that means finding new friends that will support & encourage you then go for it! Take some time for yourself and let this new year be the year you get healthy in every area of your life! We owe this to ourselves and our families. We didn't come this far to fall back into depression and allow our cir****tances to dictate our happiness and eating habits. Hang in there and don't give up. We are here for you and many of us are going through similar situations so lets stick together and support one another! Welcome back!

Hi Lisa

Thank you for the warm welcome and comments.  I am doing a little better now... got a line on a job possibility, even if the commute is 3 to 4 hours a day, i'm looking at it as an adventure.  Who knows, maybe a new door will open because of it, and if nothing else, it will keep me from getting bored for a few months. 

We are all winners here.  You have done wonderfully!!  Thanks for your inspiration.  :0) 

Here's to a bright and shiny new year!

-Karen

 

 

 

I guess 2008 was a sucky year for you.. May I suggest a ragdoll cat they r so loveable and sit on your lap and are so soft and cuddly. My rag dolls have been circling on my bed and keep me company and warm, Hang in there I hope this new year brings you hope and happiness,
I find making new friends is exciting and refreshing,My friends just answer the phone and say what's  WRONG now LOL
Lisa

Awww... the kitties sound awesome!  :0)  I had a sweet little fluffy kitty come and visit me on the porch today.

Unfortunately, I'm highly allergic to them... but I have been thinking about getting a dawg.

Thanks for your kind words.  I see your over in Bakersfield... I get by there sometimes because I spent my 20s in Hemet and still have friends over there.  Am usually on my way to SanDiego.  I think you're right about the friends, is good to vent now and again.  Thank you for allowing  me to, too.

Life is going to be better this year, I am sure of that.

Take care,

-Karen G