WOW-WEE!!!

Okay I have to ask you all to look at my profile, you don't have to read it all if you don't want to, but I'd love for you to compare my before and after pictures and see if I'm the only one who can see the difference!!! I had my picture taken by my friend Sarah Friday night. She was going to watch the kids for me while I went to the office Christmas party, I felt so good about how I looked I made her take pictures! LOL... Well, I hope you think I look as good as I think I look... and to think, it should get better than this! HUGS! Love you all! Rachel

There is a big difference and you look even more beautiful! You are doing so well! Gigee

Thanks Gigee!! How are you doing? HUGS!!! Rachel

You are looking good girlie! Love the hair! Keep up the good work. Its nice to see the changes isn't it? Have a wonderful holiday. Debbie

Thanks Debbie, you too! I like the perm, it makes it so I don't have to work as hard to make my hair look good, but it's starting to flatten some. Anyone know how often you're suppposed to perm your hair? I'm starting to falter with the holidays, we baked cookies today (I have 3 kids, got together with another mom and her 2 daughters and had a baking day for them) and I ate 2 cookies (over 5 hours) And I also plan to eggnog on Christmas morning with the kids. I'm going to attempt to avoid the traditional cinnamon buns though, that could be really dangerous. I know I couldn't eat more than 2-3 bites of it though LOL... When I'm moved in, my friend Wanda and I will live about 5 minutes away from each other and have decided we'd work on a schedule for walking together since we both need to do it. Sounds great doesn't it? Not sure how or when we'll fit it into our schedules, but we're going to try! HUGS! Rachel

Wow WTG!!! See, you CAN do things on your own as a single, confident adult! I did it for alot of years before I finally found my soulmate. And you know what! There is Absolutely NOTHING wrong with that. Believe me, it's worth it, to you and your children, to be patient and not settle for someone who is "just not that into you." (I'm going to suggest that you purchase that book and read it.)

Hey Dee, Which book are you referring to? I know there's nothing wrong with waiting for the right one, and I don't plan to settle, I deserve better, but ya know what, I'm really wondering why after making a committment to me men go out and cheat on me... yeah Frank did it too, his gf called me to tell me about her and said "you were just a sex friend to him, let it go and stop trying to have him" What's that all about!? We were engaged!!! Anyway, once learning that he cheated on me, doesn't matter, there's nothing more there and he can go do whatever he wants without me... Just hope he realizes that he did give up the best thing that could ever have happened to him... nah, he's too dumb for that! LOL HUGS Rachel

You might want to talk about this with a professional. You seem to keep gravitating to the same type of guy. There might be something that you're doing to attract this type of person. Did any of your parents cheat? Or maybe you're either ignoring or just not seeing the signs of cheating. Look in the mirror and figure out why you keep going for the same guy over and over. Oh and the book is called "He's Just Not That Into You". It's written by the same people who wrote and created Sex in the City. The single gals on my other board call it "The Bible" LOL Good luck! Oh, and I'll give Dave any 2x clothes I come across and he will bring them with him when he comes for visitation. Would you like some now or do you want me to hold onto them until after you're settled in your new place?

Dee, If I find any time I might just do that! I really do want to know why men stay with me and use me as their safety net all the time while going around with others. It's annoying as anything. As for the 2X, if it's possible, could you send anything warmer, sweaters, long sleeved shirts, etc... with him now and hold onto the lighter weight stuff until I'm settled in? I really need stuff that fits now but don't want to accumulate too much. THANKS! Hey, when do I get to see how YOU are doing? Rachel

Oh my goodness, Rachel....Rachel....Rachel...you look great!!! I had checked your profile several times to see if you had updated it yet. I am glad to see that you have and I love the new pic. Good for you...you go girl Robyn