I am sorry I was arrogant

I didn't mean to be arrogant in my shine post, but I know I was.  I was asking you to ask yourself how you shine.  I see the brightness in all of you each day.  I see the sparkle as you fight the insurance companies, do the liquid diet and the six months supervised plans.  I see it in your hard jobs, your classes, your exercise, your attitudes, the marathons and presentations, just to name a few.  I know you don't need my affirmations, but I admire each and every one of you.  I applaud your drive, your guts and your grace.  Loris

Loris,  I don't think that you were being arrogant in  your shine post.  You were affirming the changes that you were proud of in your life.  We all have things that we're proud of and have learned things about ourselves that we should continue to be proud of.  Keep being proud of who you have become!

I don't think you came across as arrogant at all.  Did someone say you did?  It was a lovely post, I'm sorry you took it down. ***Edit - oops you didn't take it down, I just didn't see it. 

Oh no, no one said anything.  This board is so supportive and so real.  I was just reflecting about how much more others have accomplished and how they may feel.  Hugs, Loris

Loris, I don't come to this board much anymore, but I do stop by once in awhile.  I have known you for rmany years (from this board, of course - way back when), but I have never thought you to be arrogant.  I didn't think the post was arrogant at all.  You have done a great job and have a right to be proud and "shine".  I am currently about 20 pounds above where I was a year ago, but I "shine" very brightly when I look down at my 5 month old beautiful baby girl in my arms and think of my wonderful husband (who played a big part in her existence - lol).  Neither of these things would have happened for the old Tanja, because she was too obese and depressed to facilitate a life like the one she has now - the one I have now.  And let me tell you... it is a great life, and I will be forever grateful for my WLS and all who supported me.  I am working on that last 20 pounds, and there is no doubt in my mind that I will reach my goal... again.   So, you take care and please continue to shine! Tanja

My goodness, I didn't recognize you.  I don't know how I could have missed  that dazzling smile.  Thanks so much.  Give Charlotte a hug for me.  Loris

I didn't find anything arrogant about it at all.  I post stuff like that on my blog all the time.  I am amazed at what I have accomplished so far and most of the amazement comes from my physical conditioning.  I could see how someone may think of me that way by reading my blog, but I use it for my own personal recollection to see how I've come.  I really want to write a book about my surgery and the emotions that I went through and so I am pretty consistent 3-4X a week blogging about what happened to me, how I felt about something, mini-wows, etc.

Loris, I didn't think it came across as arrogant either - rather a looking at the changes and the new outlook that you've had and the things that you are happy about. It was an encouraging post to give each of us a hope that our lives will be different and that change is on it's way. Each of us has our own unique battle to face with this disease of obesity and the way we have chosen to conquer it! Thanks for letting us see how you are shining and have changed.