New found confidence.. new found direction?

okay, how many are finding that as the body shrinks, the confidence is swelling? I have been a professional photographer since 2002. but today I finally made a decision to do a BIG PUBLIC EVENT. I am pulling out all the stops, and just going to go for the GOLD. renting a building, advertising, publicity. a community event benefiting my favorite charity. I would never have done anything like this 90 lbs ago. I was the type that would have small house parties and be sad that only 1 family would show up. now I am planning on inviting 30 families for the day. are you blossoming? are you finding that you are more outgoing now? Kat

So that explains the great photos you have...hee hee. Seriously though (are we ever?), yes I'm getting more confident. It's like I don't need to hide any more. I no longer see myself as a failure, if that makes sense. Good for you for going for it. I'm sure it'll be a great success in every way. And if it doesn't work out the way you planned it, it will still be a success, as you can learn from it. Richard Branson (multibillionaire Virgin records/airline, etc etc) says he never fails - he just has learning opportunities. I like that - what a positive attitude. We can do it...(whatever IT is ) Ruth

yes, I guess that explains it. ;) part of my fears is that if I make a mistake, then I will completely ruin my credibility and since I am already 'faking it' as it is, hehehe I worry, a lot. but your right. everything up until now has been a learning experience.

I think I have an AMAZING confidence now. I was talking to a friend that wants to have RNY, and I was saying how little things like carrying out leftovers from a resturant (I used to beg whoever I was with to carry them out) and ordering dessert without asking for multiple spoons even though no one else was eating any (I now just order dessert for other people at the table, don't worry, I am not eating it) do not bother me. It was funny because she does the samethings that I used to do. I am in college, and I would always try to avoid talking to people I did not know. Now I am a chatterbox. I always knew that having the RNY would be a physical change, but I never even considered what a positive mental change it would be!!!! Danice

YEA!!! Kat is doing it!!!! I wish I lived closer!! I would bring my family! Good Luck and I am proud of you!!! You will DO GREAT!!! WOW! Keep us posted - when is the BIG DAY?? Yes, my confidence is growing! I am being more outgoing and feeling proud now to be introduced as "Grandma Darlene" Before, yes I was proud BUT - a little embarrassed as being "the fat grandma" but now I am feeling SO much better about myself! I can get around SO much better and even the bleachers are ALMOST a piece of cake!! 45 more lbs off and I will be running up and down them like a kid!! (Ha-Ha) Love, Hugs and Prayers, Darlene

the big day is November 4. I am barely sleeping now that I have made the decision, I think that I am in way over my head. I didnt get to sleep until 1 am and here it is 7 am and I am back up! btw, did I mention that I am planning a wedding for my daughter in January, so it is not like I have a bunch of time to pull all of this off. but just wait and see, how much trouble can I get into?

Congratulations Katherine, I too have that feeling plus new found energies. So much but I have alittle more time than you've given yourself. I received the ok and I'm planning Florida's 2007 Regional OH Conference but I'm setting a Upscaled stand for future Floria Conferences by making it the standards of a National Conference. Not just one day but Friday afternoon/evening, all day & evening dance Saturday plus a farewell breakfast on Sunday. And hopefully a Cruise leaving the Port of Tampa on Sunday. Why do we feel like we have to do it now than wait and take small steps? I just applied to become an OH Leader and the OH magazine has interviewed mre already for a upcoming issue article. I'm flying high. And want to make a mark now. Set up a website where we can watch your progress with your show Pre-up to the show, the show and Post- for after the show results & your feeling. Mike

because if we do small steps, we never follow through. if we go emersion in a baptism by fire, we either sink or swim, must be a personality trait. ;)

Kat that is wonderful. Isn't it amazing how much our weight held us back? I think my husband wishes that I would gain some back now because I'm TOO outgoing and not lacking much confidence anymore!! LOL Good luck on November 4th. We'll be thinking of you. What are your plans for the day? A lunch/dinner even or photography?

as my pounds went up, my social skills went down. the event is a photography event where the session fees will be a donation to my favorite local charity. here is my email flyer: http://www.barefootsmiles.com/2006holiday.html and the postcard that is going to the printers (worked on it for the last 24 hours) Postcard front: http://www.barefootsmiles.com/2006holidaywebfront.JPG Postcard back: http://www.barefootsmiles.com/2006holidaywebback.JPG while my personality is changing, and I am more 'public' I am still horrible about nitpicking something like this. I edited this layout about 800 times and I am still to totally convinced that it is 'ready' to be printed. hehehe THANKS FOR LOOKING