Random Musings #4: B-Day Edition
Okay, I think that my musings this week probably won't be as random as usual.
Since today is my 37th birthday, my thoughts definitely seem to follow a bit of a theme.
Oh... and, thanks to everyone for the positive responses to my little, self-indulgent weekly rambles. I seem to have a lot of stuff in my head - It's nice to have someplace to spill it all.
? Horoscopes are normally not my thing... But, I like this little blurb from today's New York Post:
Your Horoscope for June 26, 2006 ? IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY
The most important thing you can do on your birthday this year is to draw a line under the past and let nothing from your former life affect what you do in the future. What's done is done and cannot be undone and the only thing that matters is what you do next. Make it something you will want to look back on ten years from now.
.....I'm down with that.
? Every year, my birthday reminds me of one of my favorite musicians. The famous Hawaiian singer/ukulele player, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (aka: Braddah IZ) died at 38 years old of a weight-related respiratory illness 9 years ago today. Over the past few years, you've probably heard his sparse arrangement of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow / What A Wonderful World".
I always thought the guy was an extraordinary talent. But, all the talent in the world won't keep your body from giving out from the daily pressure carrying around 750 lbs.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i229/Gyrofork/BraddahIZ.gif I can't help but wonder......
? I've noticed that most ladies who lose alot of weight get very excited to see their collarbones. That's not the big one for me.. I'm jazzed to learn that I have an adam's apple. It's been hiding under a lot of excess flesh for all these years.
? Have you checked out RealAge.com yet? It's pretty cool. You answer a bunch of questions about your health, diet, lifestyle, family history... that type of stuff, and, it gives you your "real age" as opposed to your chronological age. Since it's free, I set up two different accounts. With the first one, I entered all of my information as it was before WLS - The verdict: 45.7 years old. With the second account, I answered everything as it applies to me now - Now, my "realage" is 35.2. Not only did I lose 120 lbs so far... I've gained more than ten years! Who knows how "young" I'll be when I reach goal? I'm shooting for 25.
So, that's it.
Thanks for hangin' out with me
Be Well,
-A.J.
My birthday was the 25th...
Well the collar bone was great awakening to self but what really got me was the ribs when I lay down...
Donna 
HOPE YOU HAVE A DAY TO REMEMBER! 
I am going to real age now, just curious.
The collar bone thing is so true. I would imagion the adams apple is equally amazing.
Looking forward to next week.
Shaun 
for your birthday!
Hugs, June 
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