I'm home! And I had a NSV while I was in KC

First, KC was freezing the first day!!! After that it started warming up and I was fine. The training class I was in was good, and since my second level boss was teaching - I got plenty of "face time." Of course, the face time meant new work assignments - when she sees you, she thinks of you and work gets assigned to you..... Now, for the NSV. In the world of the IRS, you meet people from different offices throughout the country. Since I have a job where I teach and travel, I meet a lot of different people. So, I'm sitting in the training class the first day, and I realized I know two people in the class. But, I know them from before my surgery. Here's the scenario, I was the lead instructor for a two week course with an additional week of prep time. They were both on my instructing panel. We spent three weeks together - and I mean together. When you travel from home and are living in a hotel, you hang out with the other folks. So, we were together for about 10-12 hours a day. Even on weekends! They did not recognize me! In fact, later in the evening when I told one of the gals we taught together in Denver she said, "No, I taught with Kathi (the other gal in the class)..." I said, "Yes, and I was the lead instructor." It was a great feeling. Vicki

Vicki, I am not surprised they didn't know you! I have just checked out your photo album and I wouldn't have known you were the same person. It really is a magnificent achievement. And how did you manage to keep your arms looking good???? I wish mine did! I really don't feel comfortable in sleeveless tops - but then I am older than you so that doesn't help! Kate

I'm not sure how I ended up with good arms, Kate. I think the yoga helps, and I think the fact that I did lift weights before (not serious just normal weight training type stuff) helped. My problem areas were the tummy (before the tummy tuck) and the inner-thighs. The thighs are still a bit of an issue. If I have anything else done, that will be it! Vicki

Glad to hear that you are home and what a great NSV!

Thanks Beth. It is good to be home. Even if it is only for a week. I am going to enjoy every minute of being here. Vicki

Wow, that is a great one! I can understand that, from your pics! ha it IS a great feeling!