Orientation

i had my orientation Friday afternoon at Humber. There were about 16 - 18 people there and very few had a support person. It was interesting and informative. It didn't scare me off but reinforced the fortitude and hard work this will take. You guys are Rock Stars!

It is quite the journey! It is amazing how much strength and fight you will find within yourself!

Enjoy the journey and how much you will learn about yourself. So many struggles and successes (and set backs) to come. I'm really just at the beginning myself...I had surgery a month ago. I'm excited for this next year ahead of me.

That's great!

Did you have a support person? I don't plan to bring one with me on Wednesday to my orientation. Glad to hear many people don't!!

So what/when is your next step?

I didn't bring a support person with me and I thought I would feel alone...but didn't. I was glad I didn't take anyone with me actually.

I brought my husband but he was pretty bored.

Yeah, I bet!

I brought mine as well. He is 6'4 and about 165lbs. Needless to say we are polar opposites body type wise and he stuck out like a sore thumb. It was good for him to see everything though since he is going to be a major support and it is going to be a life change for him.

Congratulations! You're at the start of an amazing journey!

Did you manage to make any connections with these people who are the same stage and centre as yourself? Or was it like the furtive, embarrassed group I sat with - at least 3 chairs between each person?

Right away, I spoke to a woman who coincidently had the same first name as me. We sat together and exchanged numbers. So that was good.